2020 NFL Draft first-round NFL mock draft: Senior Bowl shuffle

2019 Starters: Jordan Jenkins, Brandon Copeland

Measurables: 6-foot-5, 265 pounds

Projected 40 time: 4.72

After trading away defensive tackle Leonard Williams, the only significant pass-rusher in the New York Jets front-seven is the former rookie and injury-riddled Quinnen Williams. After rising through draft boards with an impressive season at Penn State, Yetur Gross-Matos has become an agreed-upon top edge player behind Chase Young and alongside A.J. Epenesa.

Gross-Matos and Epenesa each hold a different skill set, making them difficult to compare and their draft positions bases more upon scheme-fit than pure talent different. Gross-Matos has shown to be a more prototypical 3-4 outside linebacker that relies upon up speed and leverage to find his way to the backfield. A sack-master who hunts down the quarterback, Matos looks to be a productive pass-rusher from day one.

2019 Starters: Clelin Ferrell, Maxx Crosby

Measurables: 6-foot-6, 280 pounds

Projected 40 time: 4.83

As previously mentioned, the only reason Epenesa falls behind Gross-Matos because of their individual scheme-fits with the teams in this part of the draft. Epenesa is the brute force to Matos’ speed and has done his work lining up as a variety-technique defensive tackle and 4-3 defensive end for the Hawkeyes.

Oakland works out of a base 4-3 defense that would be the perfect fit for Epenesa and his power pass-rush. Working from the 3 and 5 technique would put Epenesa right at home in Las Vegas, and would make an impact in that role from day one.

2019 Starters: Grover Stewart, Denico Autry

Measurables: 6-foot-6, 310 pounds

Projected 40 time: 5.06

After one of the most impressive senior bowl performances this year, Javon Kinlaw showed off all of his talent that was under scouted in his time at South Carolina. A lean 315 pounds, Kinlaw gives the impression that he is in the 290-pound range and not weighing in as nearly a 3-4 nose tackle.

With overwhelming burst from his lower half off of the line of scrimmage and impressive strength, as well as the reach derived from his 6-foot-5 frame, Kinlaw is able to drive back almost any interior lineman in the country with a brutal bullrush.

His lack of skill moves to find his way by a blocker does bring concern for when he faces athletically competitive centers and guards at the next level, but Kinlaw will be able to make an impact with his pure athleticism throughout his rookie season.

2019 Starters: Donovan Smith, Demar Dotson

Measurables: 6-foot-5, 322 pounds

Projected 40 time: 5.31

At 6-foot-5, 322 pounds, Tristan Wirfs is athletically comparable to current tackles from day one but lacks the polished technique and football IQ to compete from his first snap. Wirfs is going to be a ‘project’ tackle, but should not require the same kind of time commitment as many tackles. Wirfs is not going to be a plug-and-play starter like the higher-selected offensive tackles but could compete for a starting job through his rookie season.

Tampa Bay has lacked a franchise tackle to protect their quarterback Jameis Winston, and after seeing his ‘failure’ (it’s complicated), they will not want to make the same mistake with their next attempt at a franchise quarterback.

2019 Starters: Chris Harris Jr, Isaac Yiadom

Measurables: 6-foot, 201 pounds

Projected 40 time: 4.49

Kristian Fulton is a trail-man technique corner who excelled at LSU during their run to the national championship. Even in the age of cover-three, trail-man still holds value in chasing down receivers and running their own routes better than them. Fulton is a corner who is capable of shutting down a receiver with his press coverage and can best be described as “suffocating.”

After winning a national championship against some of the best receivers in the nation throughout their run, Fulton’s resume screams CB1 with development in his technique for other coverage styles and discipline.