2020 NFL Draft: Way-too-early first-round mock draft
21. San Francisco 49ers: Richie Grant – Safety – UCF
Outside of maybe Jaquiski Tartt, the San Francisco 49ers do not have much at safety and could use an immediate upgrade. I would have assumed that GM Jon Lynch would have addressed the need in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he had other plans.
Instead, I have them addressing the need in 2020 with UCF safety Richie Grant. Grant could come in right away and take over the free safety position. On film, Grant showed the range and the ball skills necessary to potentially be a first-round talent.
22. Minnesota Vikings: Raekwon Davis – Defensive Tackle – Alabama
After becoming slightly heartbroken that he did not declare for the 2019 Draft, I am however very happy that I get to watch Raekwon Davis play another year for the Tide. The Minnesota Vikings should be pleased as well if they do in fact manage to select him in the 2020 NFL Draft next April.
Other than Linval Joseph, the Vikings do not have much at defensive tackle, but that could change with the addition of Davis. On film, Davis uses his big frame to plug gaps vs the run and uses his long arms to out-leverage offensive lineman. Simply put, Davis would a serious get for the Vikings.
23. Green Bay Packers: Kenneth Murray -Linebacker – Oklahoma
After adding some top tier defenders this offseason, the one thing Green Bay is lacking on defense is a true alpha linebacker. Even though Blake Martinez is a tackling machine, he’s not Kenneth Murray.
Murray is a beast of a linebacker and could step right up into leader in the middle of the defense. Pair him with the guys they already have, and what you have is one mean defense that would haunt the other NFC North teams.
24. Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney – Safety- Alabama
The Cowboys really need a safety in the worst kind of way and Jeff Heath will simply not cut it any longer. Bring in Alabama safety Xavier McKinney and their problems will potentially be solved. McKinney has the range and the tackling ability that most teams covet and would be perfect for the Cowboys scheme.