2020 NFL Draft: First-Round 2020 NFL mock draft sees major trades

The Philadelphia Eagles have a big hole on their roster at the wide receiver position. They don’t have but maybe one reliable receiver on the squad and even he, Alshon Jeffrey, has missed some considerable amount of time the past couple of seasons. The Eagles need to invest in someone who can provide them with multiple abilities on the outside.

Shenault Jr. has very impressive body control, speed, and movement skills in the open field. He does need some work as he is fairly raw in some technicalities like route running, he still provides a nice blend of size, speed, and agility. Adding Shenault Jr. to the roster gives them a guy that can develop into the number one wide-out for quarterback Carson Wentz.

The Buffalo Bills surprised in 2019, making the playoffs while being one of the more fun and exciting teams to watch. They were knocked out early on in the playoffs, however, so improvements still need to be made. They could use some help on the edge of the defense and that’s where LSU pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson comes in.

Chaisson didn’t have the best box score stats but he was a constant thorn in the side of opposing quarterbacks. His mixture of speed and bend come together to cause a perfect storm for opposing tackles. He is hard to body up and his agility and bend make it hard to keep up with him once he hits the outside shoulder of the tackle. Adding him to the defense would fill one of the only needs on that side of the ball and would make a good defense great.

Following a disappointing season in which the New England Patriots were shown the exit in the playoffs by the Titans, there is work to be done if they are to return to the Super Bowl. Obviously it all starts with getting quarterback Tom Brady to re-sign with the team. After that, the team will need to invest in an offensive lineman, most likely a tackle.

Jones is the last first-round worthy tackle in the 2020 NFL Draft in this scenario and the Patriots make sure they get him in their uniform. Jones has a nice blend of size and athleticism that he has relied upon to win his match-ups and it proved effective enough on his tape and during the Senior Bowl. Once he has learned to refine his technique work such as his footwork and pass-sets he has the potential to be a top tackle in the league.

The Saints need a reliable offensive weapon for quarterback Drew Brees to throw to other than wide receiver Michael Thomas. LSU wide-out Jefferson would give them a guy who could take over the number two role from the start of camp.

Jefferson has a number of traits that will allow him to take the number two job without much resistance. He has a smooth motion when running routes, allowing him to seamlessly create separation and giving his passer a bigger window to aim for. Additionally, he has sure hands and will capture his quarterback’s trust quickly, further improving his odds of success from day one.

The Minnesota Vikings have a very low amount of cap space and their most important additions will most likely come via the 2020 NFL Draft. The Vikings have great edge rushers but could use another talented body that can generate pass rusher from the inside. Neville Gallimore, the Oklahoma defensive lineman, provides just that.

A big-bodied lineman that surprisingly isn’t the best run defender, Gallimore is adept at applying pressure on the quarterback using his hands to disrupt defenders and his athleticism to change directions quickly once he has disrupted them. Gallimore is the type of defender that the Vikings seem to like and needs trumps best player available here for the cap-strapped Vikings.

After securing their quarterback of the future and a long-term offensive lineman, the Dolphins look to improve what was a dismal 2019 running back room. They do so by selecting the best back in the draft, Georgia’s D’Andre Swift.

Swift has an array of weapons at his disposal. Included in all that is deceptive speed, impressive vision and patience, but most notably, his astounding dead-leg move. Swift has embarrassed many defenders by utilizing this move when in the open field. Once he gets going, Swift can plant the leg out of nowhere and leave defenders grasping at air. Ultimately, the Dolphins get a do-it-all back that can instantly revitalize their running back position group.

It is becoming more and more likely that the Seahawks are unable to retain elite edge rusher, Jadeveon Clowney, for the 2020 season. With that possibly coming to pass, the ‘Hawks will need to replace a very important part of their defense.

PSU defender Gross-Matos could potentially be the answer to their problems. Gross-Matos is a loose edge rusher that uses his quick-area burst to speed past offensive tackles and disrupt plays in the backfield. He will provide the Seahawks with a player that can provide an impact on obvious passing downs right away.

The Ravens had an electric offense in 2019 but could strengthen it even more in 2020 with an early addition to the wide receiver room. However, their biggest need is at the linebacker position where they lost a lot of talent prior to 2019 but failed to replace it before the season.

Queen, the quick and speedy linebacker from LSU, would be able to step in and take over as starting linebacker from day one in Baltimore. He has great instincts that lead him to disrupt plays near or behind the line of scrimmage and good range/speed to back up those instincts so he rarely arrives late to a play. Queen would provide the Ravens with a leader in the middle of the defense that is a fine coverage player and a solid run defender.

After riding running back Derrick Henry to a surprisingly deep playoff run, the Titans faltered when faced with an elite interior defensive line. If they want to repeat 2019 they will need to add a strong interior lineman who is capable of winning matchups on the inside of the trenches. There are only one to two interior lineman worth a first-round selection this year, however, so should they go this direction day one, it will be important that they select the right man.

As of now, it seems that the best man for the job is Cushenberry, the interior lineman out of LSU. Cushenberyy can play both guard and center but is best suited at center (as was displayed at the Senior Bowl).

Cushenberry will bring the Titans a smart, athletic lineman who can win his matchups in a variety of ways, from winning with footwork and balance to winning contests of strength. He is the right man for the Titans if they want to let Henry carry the team to the playoffs again in 2020.

With only one reliable target currently in Green Bay for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, management needs to try and get him some more receiving help. Adding a wide-out who can provide speed in addition to reliable hands would be a big plus.

Hamler, speedster out of PSU, has the chance to run the fastest 40-time at the Scouting Combine out of the wide receiver group. Hamler is a threat to house the ball any chance he gets the ball thrown his way. That kind of legit secondary threat is what Rodgers has been missing the past few seasons and may have even contributed to his slightly less impressive self we’ve seen the past two seasons.

Making it all the way to the Super Bowl on the back of their defensive line and running game was fun and different to watch, but not having a secondary to match with the front seven eventually doomed the 49ers. Adding a dynamic safety that can cover well should be a priority for the 49ers this offseason.

LSU safety Grant Delpit, while admittedly having tackling woes, does well reading plays and is quick in reacting to the quarterback. He has nice ball skills and is capable of covering anyone down the field. If the 49ers can land Delpit at the end of round one, it would be a solid value pick while also filling a big need in a big way.

There aren’t many holes to fix in the Super Bowl-winning roster. This team is undoubtedly the best in the NFL when it has quarterback Patrick Mahomes under center. However, despite a good overall roster, the Chiefs could use a young corner with the potential to shut down an entire section of the field.

Gladney excels in man coverage and wins by being aggressive and using his athleticism to move with receivers down the field quickly and follow fast behind them when they make their cuts. His technique is solid and he has the potential to be the second-best corner in this class behind only OSU corner Jeffrey Okudah. Adding Gladney to an already loaded roster would give the defense a boost and improve their chances of repeating as NFL champions.