2020 NFL Mock Draft: Packers trade back, Browns and Eagles move up

Round 3

65. Cincinnati Bengals: Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State

The Bengals thrive on defense when the linebackers are strong and Harrison is a nice pickup to help there.

66. Washington Redskins: Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU

Charles has some red flags with character but has the tools to fill the hole that will eventually be left by Trent Williams in Washington.

67. Detroit Lions: Ashtyn Davis, S, California

Trading Quandre Diggs was shocking and the Lions need more defensive help, which the speedy Davis can give them on the back end.

68. New York Jets (via NYG): Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee

Taylor to the Jets is a match made in heaven. While he needs coaching in terms of technical ability, his athleticism and strength will give Gang Green an edge presence right away.

69. Carolina Panthers: Robert Hunt, IOL, Louisiana

After trading Trai Turner, the interior of the Panthers offensive line isn’t in the best shape. Versatile and powerful, Hunt can help in that regard.

70. Miami Dolphins: Matt Peart, OT, UConn

The Dolphins aren’t done fixing the O-line as they take Peart at No. 70. The UConn product needs some added strength but has all the tools to thrive at the next level.

71. Los Angeles Chargers: Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State

LA added Chris Harris Jr. but, given their injury history in the secondary, adding a solid player like Arnette here could really help keep their defense at top-notch form.

72. Arizona Cardinals: Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State

Questions about Weaver against elevated competition and as an athlete remain. However, adding the productive college player opposite Chandler Jones simply makes Arizona better.

73. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State

Aiyuk slipping here might shock some but I’m lower on him than most. Even still, his playmaking after the catch can be valuable to Gardner Minshew and the Jags.

74. Carolina Panthers (via CLE): Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech

Brooks isn’t going to be a one-for-one replacement for Luke Kuechly by any stretch. Having said that, he can help keep the defense in a solid spot by playing early on.

75. Green Bay Packers (via IND): Davon Hamilton, IDL, Ohio State

The Packers need some depth on the defensive line and Hamilton can provide that as a powerful force on the interior.

76. Jacksonville Jaguars (via TB): Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU

Leonard Fournette may have been a top-five pick but he needs help. Edwards-Helaire is extremely gifted as a pass-catcher and can be a monster complement for the Jaguars offense.

77. Denver Broncos: Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia

Hall would’ve been a first-round pick had he left UVA last year but an injury derailed his 2019. Even still, he could be a plus asset in the Denver secondary.

78. Atlanta Falcons: Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame

Pride has been a riser throughout the draft process, really shining at the Senior Bowl. He has all the physical tools to be a good-to-great man corner for the Falcons.

79. New York Jets: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State

Length and tools are what Dantzler’s value is predicated upon and the Jets need to take that type of swing to try and remedy their issues in the secondary.

80. Las Vegas Raiders: Terrell Burgess, S, Utah

An elite athlete that can fly all around in coverage as a converted corner, Burgess could pair well with Johnathan Abram at safety for the Raiders.

81. Las Vegas Raiders (via CHI): Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma

Back on the clock, the Raiders take the swing on Jalen Hurts. Hurts has high-end potential given his athleticism and growth but may need some time to develop.

82. Dallas Cowboys: Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida

Dallas needs to complement DeMarcus Lawrence on the edge and Zuniga is perfect for that role. The Florida product has all the goods to be a successful NFL player.

83. Denver Broncos (via PIT): Jordan Elliott, IDL, Missouri

Elliott has a ton of juice up the middle but has struggled with consistency in college. However, that upside will be of value to Denver in addressing the defensive line.

84. Los Angeles Rams: Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida

Losing Dante Fowler means the Rams need Greenard to help beef up their edge-rushing situation. The Florida product has a ton of upside to help support Aaron Donald.

85. Detroit Lions (via PHI): Damien Lewis, IOL, LSU

For my money, Lewis is being undervalued in this class. With the Lions losing Graham Glasgow, they could plug him in as a Day 1 starter in this offense.

86. Buffalo Bills: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State

While Devin Singletary can carry the load, the Bills need someone to lighten the burden and Akers can do that. A distressed asset because of his team around him in college, the FSU product can be a breakout stud in Round 3.

87. New England Patriots: Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

No matter who is at quarterback, the Patriots need more weapons in the fold. Pittman isn’t a tremendous athlete but he has all the size in the world and always seems to be open.

88. New Orleans Saints: Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA

Holmes has the athleticism and the ability to stick with anyone. However, his technique and strength are in question. In the third round, though, he’s valuable to New Orleansn.

89. Minnesota Vikings: Khalid Kareem, EDGE, Notre Dame

Everson Griffen is all but gone and Minnesota could benefit from adding Kareem to the mix. The Fighting Irish product should be able to provide some burst off the edge.

90. Houston Texans: Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame

Even after adding Brandin Cooks, the depth and injury history of Houston receivers leaves a lot to be desired. Claypool is a juiced up athlete that can add another element to the mix.

91. Las Vegas Raiders (via SEA): Rashard Lawrence, IDL, LSU

Lawrence is a veteran player from LSU that is more than capable of succeeding in the NFL, even if he’s not overwhelming. He’d be a nice cog to add to the Raiders defensive line.

92. Baltimore Ravens: Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis

With juice to burn and plenty of miles left on the tires, the Ravens add Gibson here in the interest of adding another weapon to the dynamic rushing attack.

93. Tennessee Titans: Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech

Should the Titans lose Logan Ryan, they need a slot cornerback and Robertson is that at a high level. He lacks size but his footwork and ball skills are some of the best in the class.

94. Green Bay Packers: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon

Green Bay needs some more depth at linebacker and Dye has a ton of upside. With length and physical tools, he has the potential to be a game-changer for the Pack.

95. Denver Broncos (via SF): Netane Muti, IOL, Fresno State

Muti would likely be a top-50 pick if not for a ton of injuries in college. Even still, I like the Broncos fortifying the O-line with the Fresno State product to protect Lock.

96. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin

If there’s one area of the Kansas City offense that could seriously be upgraded, it’s the interior of the offensive line. Biadasz’s stock has fallen but he’s a proven player with upside.

97. Cleveland Browns (via HOU): Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State

Some would like to see the Browns take a linebacker earlier but, after trading up in Round 1, they wait and get Davis-Gaither. The App State product is a crazy athlete who could be a big upgrade in coverage.

98. New England Patriots: Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

New England does take a swing at quarterback here with Eason. Big arm, prototype size and more, Eason is still a project but one that has all the tools to make a big impact.

99. New York Giants: Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah

Big Blue continues to need some more consistency on the defensive line and Anae could provide that. I have questions about his explosiveness but he has strength and technique to win.

100. New England Patriots: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue

Hopkins gives the Patriots another weapon in the passing attack as a move tight end that should thrive as a pass-catcher in space.

101. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Harris, IOL, Washington

Looking to the O-line pool again, the Seahawks get who they hope can be a long-term answer at center with Nick Harris. Staying in state, he should help keep Russell Wilson upright.

102. Pittsburgh Steelers: Logan Sternberg, IOL, Kentucky

If the Steelers want to retain their hard-nosed identity and strengthen the O-line as well, Sternberg is their guy as a mean road-grader with a ton of power in the trenches.

103. Atlanta Falcons (via PHI): Ben Bartch, OT, St. John’s

Bartch is a small-school product who will need some development but his upside given his physical profile is through the roof and great value at the end of Round 3.

104. Los Angeles Rams: Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa

The secondary depth for the Rams isn’t all that comforting to me and Ojemudia could help LA a ton in that regard as a sub-package player with upside.

105. Minnesota Vikings: K’Von Wallace, S, Clemson

Wallace doesn’t address an immediate need for the Vikings but he does help quite a bit should the team have to part with Anthony Harris in the near future.

106. Van Jefferson, WR, Florida

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens need more weapons in the passing game and Jefferson can help. He’s not a great athlete but his route-running and hands are second to none in the class.