2020 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings trade for Ngakoue, Raiders move up for Herbert
Pick Analysis. Oklahoma. Kenneth Murray. 25. player. 52. Scouting Report. LB
TRADE ALERT: Vikings trade No. 25 and No. 57 to the Jaguars for EDGE Yannick Ngakoue and 2021 third-round pick
Remember when we mentioned Ngakoue potentially being traded? Here it is. The Vikings use their own first-round pick to replace Everson Griffen with the dynamic Jaguars pass-rusher. In turn, they give up this selection and second-rounder to the rebuilding Jags.
Kenneth Murray is a modern-day, sideline-to-sideline linebacker who can pressure the passer, stop the run and drop back into coverage. There are some teams who draft for future glory but Murray is built for a team that intends to win now.
One thing we know for sure is, regardless of who the quarterback will be this year, the Jaguars defense will be infused with dynamic, young talent again thanks to this NFL Mock Draft.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. S. LSU. Grant Delpit. 26. player. 59
(Pick via Texans)
Miami mysteriously moved on from 2018 first-round selection Minkah Fitzpatrick when they traded him to the Steelers last season. Now they find themselves looking for his replacement. Grant Delpit is not as versatile as Fitzpatrick nor is the LSU product as good in coverage. But he plays the ball very well with his eyes and is an urgent hitter.
EDGE. Wisconsin. Zack Baun. 27. player. 36. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
The Seahawks always tend to surprise on draft day. I wouldn’t be shocked to see them add a wide receiver here or even a stud running back. But I will give them Zack Baun. He is the prototypical 4-3 edge rusher in the mold of Michael Bennett. With Seattle likely to lose Jadaveon Clowney, they will need to restock the shelves.
Scouting Report. LB. Patrick Queen. 28. Pick Analysis. LSU. player. 26
Patrick Queen may be on the smallish size for a traditional 3-4 linebacker. However, last season showed that Baltimore is also embracing the hybrid model of a position-less back seven. Queen’s instincts and football IQ makes him a perfect fit for the Ravens and he has tremendous upside after showing out as a first-round pick despite just one year starting at LSU thanks to being behind 2019 first-rounder Devin White.