2020 NFL Draft: Two-round mock draft featuring Joe Burrow going No. 2
After landing the great Chase Young in the first round of this mock draft, the Atlanta Falcons find another major impact player in the second round. Travis Etienne is one of the most explosive offensive players in the 2020 NFL draft class and would undoubtedly be a major playmaker for the Falcons going forward.
Etienne is such a fun prospect to watch, showing fantastic natural vision, elite burst through the hole and incredible natural speed and athleticism. He is a true home run hitter who can take it to the house from anywhere. He is also a relatively powerful player at the point of attack who can create extra yardage after contact.
Etienne is not a threat to make plays as a receiver out of the backfield and that is why he is not a first-round player in this mock draft. That being said, once the ball is in his hands, Etienne can make magic happen. The Falcons reshape their offense with the selection of Etienne here.
For the New York Jets, it is all about getting the most out of Sam Darnold going forward. In the first round of this mock draft, they took an elite-level left tackle to protect. Here in the second, they add one of the most underrated pass-catchers in the 2020 NFL draft class.
Tylan Wallace is a quick and smooth route runner who can naturally create separation from the defensive back. He also shows incredible natural body control in the air and is great in contested-catch situations. Wallace is also an elusive player with the ball in his hands, using his great change of direction quickness to consistently leave defenders in the dust.
Not having their first-round pick is a bummer, but the Pittsburgh Steelers do well here in the second. Kenny Willekes is not the most athletic or explosive rusher on the edge, but he is a quick and physical player who consistently gets the job done. He is a high motor rusher who can create pressure on the passer and defend the run at a high level. He would be a nice, safe addition to the Steelers defense.