2. Washington Redskins-The Redskins have a couple options here. They can sit pat and draft Chase Young which is what most including myself expect. However if I am the Redskins I explore every opportunity to move down. Last season the Redskins were able to draft Montez Sweat, while teaming him with Young is a defensive coach's dream, who can argue with a chance to acquire multiple picks for a team that desperately needs help in the secondary? I could see Jacksonville making the move to trade up and draft Young. They have two first round picks to offer in the 2020 draft including the 9th overall pick, and the 20th overall pick, as well as Yannick Ngakue. The Jaguars could likely use a draft that produces multiple starters but they could form a nasty pass rush with Chase Young, and Josh Allen who they drafted last year while shedding a guy who isn't happy.
3. Detroit Lions-CB Jeff Okudah is a slam dunk pick here. He is the one undisputed shut down cornerback in this draft. Going to a Matt Patricia led defense who believes in using heavy man to man coverage Okudah should be the perfect CB1 for Patricia to build around. You could debate the intelligence of trading away Darius Slay just to draft another CB but when you consider they added a 3rd and a 5th, and kept high level talent at the position while getting 7-8 years younger the logic starts to appear.
4. New York Giants-Many people expect Simmons to go here but I am not so sure. The Giants have invested heavily on the offensive side and could continue that trend by picking Andrew Thomas. Thomas is an offensive tackle who can play right tackle to start off with until he ultimately replaces Solder on the left side. This would solidify your long term future at LT, and solidify RT for the short term. Benton would have been the pick if not for the failed drug test.
5. Miami Dolphins-Tua Tagovailoa QB, Miami simply can't afford to pass on the guy they have been pining for. The injury issue isnt as much of a concern for them right now, as he will likely not start the season as the starter. In fact he might actually redshirt his entire rookie year. With Fitzpatrick, and Rosen in place he doesn't need to be forced into the line up right away.
6. Los Angeles Chargers-With Tua off the board the Chargers go with Justin Herbert. All offseason we have heard Anthony Lynn preaching mobility in his next qb. So why not go with a healthy Herbert who doesn't have questions about his hip, or mobility after running a 4.68 good for third fastest in the draft? Herbert is still a polished passer and could theoretically start the year as a backup behind Tyrod Taylor who knows the offense. However I expect Herbert to start day 1.
7. Carolina Panthers-The Panthers are thrilled watching as guys like Simmons, Derrick Brown, all the WR's, and every tackle not named Andrew Thomas falls to them. With Matt Rhule in place and Simmons on the board I have zero doubt Carolina drafts their next Thomas Davis. Rhule spent many years coaching LB's in college, so he knows what a game wrecker a versatile 3 down LB like Simmons can be. He drafts Simmons to be a defensive weapon for coordinator. Two more men who will pound the table for Simmons? Defensive run game coordinator Al Holcomb the man who coached Davis and Kuechly from 2013-2017, and Defensive Passing game coordinator/secondary coach Jason Simmons. Jason Simmons a former DB himself will understand the value that a 6'3 235 lb LB/Safety that runs a 4.39 40 brings to their scheme especially after watching their best LB retire. Carolina has had a long line of All Pro LB's and Simmons is the next to carry on that heritage.
8. Arizona Cardinals-The Cardinals should be looking at offensive line help here but with a 5'10 qb, they need to be mindful of who they pick here. Mekhi Becton is a physical specimen but stands 9 inches and 150 lbs larger than Murray and would provide a gigantic obstacle in passing lanes for the diminutive qb. Due to this I think they draft Jedrick Wills offensive tackle Alabama. Depending who you ask he is still the second ranked tackle in the draft, and it's no shock to see him go at #8.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars-This defense has been dismantled recently trading away Ramsey, Campbell, and Bouye. They brought in Rodney Gutner on the defensive line, and Joe Schobert at LB solid under the radar additions but their moves at CB have been uninspiring. Rashaan Melvin is a journeyman CB on his 7th team in 8 seasons. At 6'2 194 lbs he fits the mold of what they want, and has a lot of starting experience in the last 4 years but he isnt a number 1 cb. Which leads them to draft Cj Henderson the 6'1 205 lb cornerback from Florida. At 21 he has a lot of room to grow into being a true shut down cb. His strength at this point is man to man coverage with a lot of chances to press the receiver at the line. He will provide Jacksonville with a building block.
10. Cleveland Browns-Not afraid to take a risk on a player that has off field concerns Mekhi Becton becomes the third tackle off the board at just the tenth pick.
11. New York Jets-The Jets were hoping to land one of the top tackles but with the best wide receiver still on the board they opt to take Cedee Lamb. Lamb comes in as an immediate number 1 receiver opposite of deep threat Breshard Perriman, and Quincy Enunwa. Team Lamb with Darnold, and LeVeon Bell and this offense should prove to be potent.
12. Las Vegas Raiders-The Raiders dont hesitate at all here. With Jerry Jeudy still on the board and a need for talent after trading away Antonio Brown, and Amari Cooper in back to back seasons, the Raiders draft Jeudy. Jeudy can come in and team with Tyrell Williams, and Darren Waller to give Carr some dangerous weapons.
13. San Francisco 49ers-With Jeudy and Lamb off the board, the 49ers dont believe Ruggs is the receiver they need. With this in mind they consider taking Javon Kinlaw and Derrick Brown but ultimately wind up trading down. Miami gives up their 18th overall pick, and one of their second round picks this year to move up 5 spots and draft the last offensive tackle on their first round graded list. Tristan Wirfs is arguably the safest pick on the offensive line he has experience at several positions he could start at tackle or guard but will be given the chance to replace Laremy Tunsil. Although ultimately I think the Dolphins move him to guard when they can find a true left tackle regardless he could improve all 5 positions on their line currently. 49ers lack any picks from rounds 2-4 so they give up this pick a bit cheaper than normal but the value is great to move down 5 picks.
14. Tampa Bay-Tampa Bay was not expecting both the top defensive tackles to drop to them. They could use a long term solution next to Vita Vea, someone who is more of an attacking lineman that can provide pass rushing ability in the mean time. Derrick Brown is simply too good of a prospect for them to pass up on. Allowing Brown to rotate in for Suh and Vea will create much more push inside providing even more ability for pass rushers Shaq Barrett and JPP to pressure the qb and rack up the sacks.
15. Denver-Henry Ruggs III is the pick. Basically a faster version of Emmanuel Sanders, Ruggs comes in as a perfect compliment to the large and in charge Courtland Sutton. Sutton is the obvious number 1 target but adding a field stretching threat opposite of Sutton with tight end Noah Fant and the one two punch of Gordon and Lindsay in the backfield suddenly this offense looks formidable.
16. Atlanta-Javon Kinlaw falling this far is a dream scenario for Atlanta. They need help across the line on both sides and Kinlaw can help suck up double teams next to Grady Jarrett in 2020 and beyond.
17. Dallas-Klavon Chiasson, if Dallas is counting on Randy Gregory, and/or Aldon Smith to play a lot of snaps that's foolish. I dont care if pot is okay now in the NFL. this guy is the versatile kind of defender Mike Nolan likes. He can play 3-4 LB, or as a pass rush specialist in the 4-3.
18. Miami traded to San Francisco- San Francisco has watched the top three wide receivers go off the board, the top four offensive tackles, top two defensive tackles, top two cornerbacks, and top two pass rushers. However that doesn't stop them from picking a player here despite offers from New England and Philly to move down. The pick here is Kristian Fulton the 6'0 196 lb cb from LSU is easily the third best CB on the board and some even have him ranked higher than Henderson. He will come in and compete for a starting job outside right away, and could play in the nickel if he doesn't win the job opposite of Sherman his new tutor.
19. Las Vegas-With their last draft pick the Raiders benefitted from a run on tackles and qbs to come away with one of the top two WR's in the draft. This pick will be no different. The Raiders select Yetur Gross-Matos DE from PSU. He is one of those players who athletic ability is highly underrated, but not enough so that he will fall out of the first round. This guy can pair with Ferrell and Crosby from the 2019 draft to form an impressive rotation at defensive end. Gross-Matos is also a guy I could see playing a Michael Bennett type role in a 4-3 front, packing on 10 lbs or so and playing inside on passing downs.
20. Jacksonville-Worried that Tennesee, Minnesota, or New Orleans is targetting their guy New England trades up from 23 to 20 with Jacksonville convincing the Jaguars to pass on Jordan Love by tossing them a mid round pick to move up 3 spots. Jacksonville has stripped their team of talent and needs these picks to acquire talent going forward and shed more cap space. New England successfully stocks the cupboard at qb with Stidham, Hoyer and Love at qb. Worst case scenario Love sits through 2020 and watches as Stidham starts. Hoyer was told he has a shot but it isnt quite true.
21. Philadelphia-the Eagles are not thrilled to see Lamb, Jeudy, and Ruggs all off the board but with Justin Jefferson on the board they get a guy they believe
22. Minnesota-Josh Jones OT Houston. The Vikings stumbled on a solid right tackle for the present and near future, but with Reiff over 30 years old and suffering from relatively inconsistent play the past few seasons, as well as injuries Minnesota jumps on the last offensive tackle available. This would give Minnesota tremendous depth on the offensive line with Rashod Hill as the backup right tackle, and Jones the backup at left. If Reiff got hurt again or they move on, Jones starts, and Hills moves back into his swing tackle role.
23. New England-Traded to Jacksonville-The Jags have already snagged a potential starter at cornerback, they slid back 3 spots further stocking the cupboard for a rebuild in 2020 and beyond, so what is their next move? They look to Aj Epenesa. They traded away Calais Campbell and look poised to lose Ngakue. They desperately need to improve their depth.
24. New Orleans Saints- The Saints could use defensive help in 2020. They draft hometown hero Patrick Queen LB LSU. Queen gets to stay at home playing for his hometown team.
25. Minnesota-Desperste for CB help after watching their top two cornerbacks leave in free agency. They look to Jeff Gladney here to help shore up their secondary.
26. Miami-With most of the guys they had liked off the board they turn to LB Kenneth Murray. Murray will come in and start day one, and help Flores build a defense that teams can be afraid of.
27. Seattle-Traded to Jaguars for the rights to Yannik Ngakue and a 5th round pick. The Jaguars get rid of a man who refused to sign with them and get a first round pick in exchange. Sending a 5th with him is inconsequential in this trade. Yannick will wreak havoc in this defense going forward. With Jacksonville on the clock again, they select. WR Denzel Mims from Baylor. Mims is a guy most regard as a true X receiver a guy who can make contested catches, and has the body type to be a number 1 receiver in the league. With Marquise Lee released the Jaguars need weapons around Minshew.
28. Baltimore- Safety Grant Delpit. Delpit will come in and start at strong safety from Day one next to Earl Thomas for the next few years learning how to be an all pro safety. Delpit has his knocks on his game but the Ravens feel comfortable developing his abilities going forward. He will form an incredible secondary with Thomas, Humphrey, and Smith. Chuck Clark becomes the third safety and contributes as a corner as well.
29. Tennessee Titans- CB Aj Terrell. With Malcoln Butler playing inconsistently, as well as Logan Ryan remaining a free agent the Titans go get the best cornerback left on the board to shore up a position of need.
30. Green Bay- WR Jalen Reagor is the pick for Green Bay and he winds up the final first round receiver with 6 gone in just 32 picks. Reagor is a perfect compliment to Adams, he reminds me of Randall Cobb early in his career.
31. San Francisco- safety Xavier McKinney is the steal of the first round for the 49ers. McKinney is a jack of all trades at the safety spot acting as a single high safety, a sub LB, or an extra CB he is exactly what a former safety turned GM is looking for on his team.
32. Kansas City- Antoine Winfield Jr. Is a guy who is listed as a safety but can play in the slot as a cornerback too. He has NFL roots with his father playing CB for the Vikings. He can come in day one, and act as a third safety, and nickelback in their defense. Eventually he will replace the Honey Badger at free safety.
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