2020 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings trade for Ngakoue, Raiders move up for Herbert
WR. 49. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Arizona State. Brandon Aiyuk. 36
TRADE ALERT: Steelers trade No. 49 and 2021 fourth-round pick to Seahawks for No. 59, 64 and 101
With the run of starting-caliber receivers coming to an end, the Seahawks look for a willing trade partner. The Steelers don’t have a lot of draft picks this year, so they gladly swap one and a future fourth for three picks. The Seahawks draft Brandon Aiyuk to pair with last year’s breakout star receiver DK Metcalf and deep threat Tyler Locket. Aiyuk gives them a jitterbug who specializes in yards after the catch. He will also be a valuable contributor in the return game.
IOL. LSU. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. player. 57. Lloyd Cushenberry III. 50
Whether it’s Nick Foles or Mitchell Trubisky under center, the Bears offensive line needs to improve. Trubisky buckled under pressure constantly. I expect Foles to be bigger in the pocket. Having Cushenberry protect him will help with that.
CB. A.J. Terrell. 51. 123. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Clemson. player
The offseason loss of cornerback Byron Jones hurts the Cowboys secondary. Drafting A.J. Terrell will help ease the pain as he pairs with McKinney to give Dallas a high-upside young pair of defensive backs.
RB. Ohio State. J.K. Dobbins. player. 51. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 52
While the Rams claim to be moving towards a backfield-by-committee after the release of running back Todd Gurley, my instincts tell me that they would not hesitate to draft the versatile J.K. Dobbins if he’s available here.
player. 54. Marlon Davidson. 53. DL. Auburn. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
After signing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave in free agency, the interior defensive line may not be the Eagles’ greatest need. But smart front offices tend to draft the best player available and that is Marlon Davidson. He’ll be a nice addition to their rotation.
Ohio State. Damon Arnette. 16. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. CB. 54. player
With great athleticism and good mirroring technique, Damon Arnette checks the box as a defender that’s ready to contribute. It also doesn’t hurt that he played at Ohio State, known by many as “Cornerback U.”
Pick Analysis. California. 55. player. 57. Scouting Report. S. Ashtyn Davis
(Pick via Ravens)
Ashtyn Davis is a former track star with incredible speed to cover centerfield. Though he’s a little too light to stop a downhill running back, he should be great in patrolling a Cover 2 zone.
OT. Austin Jackson. player. 59. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. USC. 56
(Pick via Saints)
Like most modern era offensive lineman, Austin Jackson is surprisingly quick for a man of his size. However, he’s a bit raw in his technique and will need some coaching to develop into a starter.
OT. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 57. 51. Boise State. Ezra Cleveland
(Pick via Texans)
The LA Rams select the uber-athletic offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland to develop behind the aging Andrew Whitworth. He’s got a lot of talent but will need to get much stronger to be consistent in the NFL.
Jaylon Johnson. 58. player. 52. Scouting Report. CB. Pick Analysis. Utah
(Pick via Vikings)
Jacksonville traded away both starting cornerbacks, though they took Henderson in Round 1. While Jaylon Johnson is sometimes over-aggressive and can be baited by a savvy quarterback, he does boast prototypical NFL size and speed at the position and should help to fill the hole in the secondary.
Scouting Report. Mississippi State. Willie Gay Jr.. 59. player. 55. Pick Analysis. LB
(Pick via Seahawks)
Running a 4.46-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine, Willie Gay Jr. is a big man who can cover sideline-to-sideline and should fit nicely playing beside last year’s first-round pick, linebacker Devin Bush.
Pick Analysis. WR. Michael Pittman Jr.. player. 60. 57. Scouting Report. USC
(Pick via Ravens)
Michael Pittman Jr. is the son of former NFL running back Michael Pittman. Pittman Jr. may not be the fastest receiver in this class but he does a great job using his body to get separation and using his strength to break tackles.
player. Scouting Report. IDL. 61. 35. Pick Analysis. Texas A&M. Justin Madubuike
A good bull rusher who played all over the defense in college. Madubuike is the sort of movable player you would expect Titans coach Mike Vrabel to covet. He should help fill the hole left by Jurrell Casey’s departure.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. TE. Cole Kmet. player. Notre Dame. 62. 49
Cole Kmet is far and away the best tight end prospect in this year’s crop which might not be saying much. He is not flashy or boast elite athleticism but he is a huge target with good hands and showed at Notre Dame that he is very tough to tackle.
RB. 63. player. 124. Scouting Report. LSU. Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Pick Analysis
(Pick via 49ers)
Now the Chiefs will grab their running back. Edwards-Helaire plays a lot bigger than his 5-7 frame would lead you to believe. He also catches the ball well and should be a good fit in the West Coast offense. He’s another guy for your fantasy radar.
Pick Analysis. 64. IDL. Alabama. Raekwon Davis. player. Scouting Report. 55
(Pick via Seahawks)
Davis is incredibly strong and plays with a non-stop motor. Standing at the same height and weighing within five pounds of each other, I think the Steelers might see Davis as a clone to the oft-injured Stephon Tuitt.