2020 NFL Mock Draft: Indianapolis Colts find their franchise quarterback
9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
The Jaguars go defense two years in a row. Last year, they got lucky and landed defensive end Josh Allen. This year, Isaiah Simmons is the best linebacker in the class and falls to them at ninth overall.
Simmons’ stats are impressive last year he had 104 tackles, seven sacks, one forced fumble and three interceptions. He is a freakish player who will be an impact player from day one on that Jaguars defense.
He has great sideline-to-sideline speed as well as being a good run defender and pass coverage linebacker. His speed gives him the ability to not only play linebacker but safety as well.
10. Cleveland Browns: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
The Browns have many playmakers on their roster but could use some offensive line help. With Becton gone to the Chargers, they take Jedrick Wills out of Alabama. Most experts had Becton falling to the Browns, though I believe he is too talented of a player to still be available for the Browns.
Wills is a strong run blocker and pass protector who I compare him to veteran lineman Jason Peters. Wills can start immediately for the Browns and will give Baker Mayfield time to throw the ball downfield to his two main receivers Beckham and Landry.
Wills also can open lanes for Nick Chubb in the backfield which could have this offense firing on all cylinders in 2020. The Browns could also consider safety with this pick like Alabama star Xavier McKinney.
11. New York Jets: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
The Jets were a disappointment last season and really need to add a playmaker for young quarterback Sam Darnold. They miss on Lamb, but Jeudy is a phenomenal receiver for Darnold to have.
His stats fell off a little from his 2018 season but still had a really good season last year. He recorded 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns on 77 receptions.
The Jets have many other needs so wide receiver may not be the only position they consider with this selection. Look for them to consider an offensive lineman or cornerback if there is a player they really like more than Jeudy.
12. Las Vegas Raiders: Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
The Raiders will make their first pick after moving to Vegas, and they grab a wide receiver. They lack a star receiver since they traded away Amari Cooper to Dallas and then the Antonio Brown experiment failed miserably.
With this pick, three players in a row from Alabama come off the board as well as back-to-back receivers. Henry Ruggs III played alongside Jeudy at Alabama and still put up solid numbers in that offense.
He is an extremely fast and explosive player who racked up 746 yards and seven touchdowns on 40 receptions last year, which was slightly below his previous season.