2020 NFL Draft: Three-Round NFL mock draft with major trades in top 10
Taking an offensive tackle to help protect Tua would certainly make some sense here, but edge rusher is also a major need for this team and K’Lavon Chaisson stands out as one of the premier players remaining on the board. Chaisson is a bit of a project player who needs some development at the next level, but he is an extremely athletic and high-motor player who has tremendous pass-rush upside.
Chaisson is quick off of the ball and shows fantastic bend around the edge. He also has long arms and is more powerful than you expect for a speed rusher. Chaisson will make his money as a pass rusher in the NFL, but he is also a strong and capable run defender who can make an impact in that area.
The Raiders have been searching for an inside linebacker to lead their defense from the middle for many years. The off-ball linebacker position continues to be a major position of need for this team and Kenneth Murray stands out as an obvious target for them in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Murray is an aggressive and athletic linebacker prospect who shows tremendous range against the run. This guy consistently flies around the field making plays, playing with impressive physicality and a hot motor. Murray is a strong run defender and impressive blitz weapon from the linebacker position. His coverage ability needs some work, but he certainly has plenty of upside in that department as well. Murray is an obvious target for the Raiders at No. 19.
The Jaguars were able to snag an elite offensive playmaker earlier in this mock draft, but here they address a more immediate need. With Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye gone, the Jags are left with a massive hole at the cornerback position. Jeff Gladney is a quick and athletic cornerback prospect who shows tremendous natural ball skills. He has high upside as a man-to-man defender at the next level and would be a strong addition for the Jags in this range.
After trading down twice, the Carolina Panthers finally make a selection here at No. 21. Kristian Fulton is a tough and quick cornerback prospect who consistently shines in press coverage. He does a great job of getting hands on the opposing receiver quickly and has the foot speed to keep up with him throughout the route. This guy is just smooth and should be a dependable outside cornerback at the next level.
If they expect to get the most out of him going forward, the Buffalo Bills simply must invest in weapons for Josh Allen this offseason. Justin Jefferson falls to them here at No. 22 and he stands out as an obvious choice for this team.
Jefferson is not the most explosive receiver in the 2020 NFL Draft class, but he changes directions quickly and is extremely smooth in his route. He is a savvy route runner who always seems to find his way open and also shows soft hands. Jefferson can make an impact on the outside or out of the slot and could quickly grow into the top option for Allen in the Bills’ passing attack.