2020 NFL mock draft: Tua Tagovailoa to the rescue in Miami

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COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 22: Terren Encalade #5 of the Tulane Green Wave catches a long pass in the second quarter as Jeffrey Okudah #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes defends at Ohio Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 22: Terren Encalade #5 of the Tulane Green Wave catches a long pass in the second quarter as Jeffrey Okudah #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes defends at Ohio Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

CB. Jeffrey Okudah. 9. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Ohio State. player. 42

Many scouts and analysts have been high on Okudah after his first two seasons with the Buckeyes, but with no interceptions in his career so far, he hasn’t gotten a ton of hype and attention.

It was only one game, but Okudah was unreal against Florida Atlantic. He looked like he knew what plays the offense was calling out there.

If he continues to ascend this season, I have no doubt he will be taken in the top 15 picks.

Scouting Report. CeeDee Lamb. WR. Oklahoma. 10. player. Pick Analysis. 16

The Buffalo Bills made a number of moves to try and improve their wide receiver position this past offseason, but John Brown is going to be 30 next year, Cole Beasley is a slot guy, and Buffalo shouldn’t be looking for ways to avoid adding big-time playmakers to their offense.

Not in this type of wide receiver class, which is absolutely nutty.

At 6-foot-2, 191 pounds, CeeDee Lamb is an absolute burner downfield and has proven himself to be a big play waiting to happen, averaging over 17 yards per reception each of his first two seasons for the Sooners.

11. player. CB. LSU. Kristian Fulton. 30. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

The New York Jets have some awesome pieces defensively, but one area they are significantly lacking in the talent department is at cornerback.

Behind big-money free agent pickup Trumaine Johnson on the depth chart are Daryl Roberts, Arthur Maulet, Nate Hairston, and Bennett Jackson.

Kristian Fulton comes with some question marks, but he is supremely talented and could be a shut-down guy. He flashed last year with nine pass breakups, an interception, and a forced fumble.

Pick Analysis. 12. player. 45. Scouting Report. WR. Alabama. Henry Ruggs III

With Emmanuel Sanders in a contract year, the Denver Broncos could be in the market to add a new speed demon at the wide receiver position in 2020.

I’ll stay with the broken record theme and say — in a receiver class this deep, you could be looking for ways to justify making picks like this.

Denver added speed at tight end in 2019 with Noah Fant coming in from Iowa, and Ruggs brings sub-4.3 speed on the outside with strong hands and toughness.

35. Scouting Report. player. 13. Pick Analysis. QB. Georgia. Jake Fromm

What is going to happen in Tennessee this year with Marcus Mariota and Ryan Tannehill?

This is one of the most interesting situations to watch, and it wouldn’t surprise me if those two guys essentially ended up splitting starts.

If that happens, the Titans will need to start from scratch at QB, but also get someone who could play right away. What better option than Fromm, a guy who took Georgia and their stellar running game to the College Football Playoff as a true freshman?

WR. 14. player. 46. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Colorado. Laviska Shenault

Think Cordarrelle Patterson, but back before he failed to become an Alpha at the receiver position in the NFL.

Colorado schemes ways to get the ball in Shenault’s hands and for good reason. He’s so dynamic in the open field and physical with the football.

He is also getting good experience running a variety of routes and would be an ideal Devin Funchess replacement.

I’m banking on Jacoby Brissett working out in Indy.

Pick Analysis. Stanford. Paulson Adebo. Scouting Report. CB. 15. player. 87

The Panthers could look offensive line here but I have to slot in Paulson Adebo, who could be a nice fit with the Panthers anyway.

He had 64 tackles, 17 pass breakups, and four interceptions last season for Stanford and looks like  he could wind up going a heck of a lot higher than this.

At 6-foot-1, he’s got length and obviously the type of ball skills NFL teams covet at corner.

Scouting Report. WR. 16. player. 52. Pick Analysis. Clemson. Tee Higgins

Clemson churns out wide receivers unlike any other school in college football right now.

Higgins is a clean version of what Martavis Bryant was, but probably even a little better.

A vertical threat with elite ability at the catch point, Higgins has strong hands, speed to burn, and great vision after the catch. He’s going to be a nightmare in the NFL.