2020 NFL Draft: Day 2 mock draft with the first round in the books
The Green Bay Packers aggressively attacked the quarterback position in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and I could see the Pittsburgh Steelers doing something similar in the second round. Jalen Hurts is far from a perfect prospect, but he has significantly improved as a passer over the years and could grow into a viable starting option if given the opportunity to develop.
Jeremy Chinn is an extremely athletic safety prospect who shines as an in-the-box defender. If he can reach his ceiling, the Chicago Bears would have an incredibly exciting safety duo to build their defense around for the long-term if they make this pick.
Jaylon Johnson being available here would be a dream scenario for the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson is a long and physical cornerback prospect who shines in press-man coverage. He would fill a major immediate need for this team and provide plenty of long-term upside at the cornerback position.
The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2020 NFL Draft with the selection of Willie Gay Jr., an athletic linebacker prospect ou of Mississippi State. Gay is not the most dependable player, but his raw athleticism and playmaking ability at the linebacker position gives him plenty of upside at the next level.
After taking a wide receiver in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, do not be surprised if Howie Roseman immediately goes to the trenches in the second round. Neville Gallimore is an impressive interior defensive line prospect who has some nice one-gap penetration upside. The Philadelphia Eagles would be the perfect team to get the most out of his abilities.
Edge rusher stands out as the biggest need on Buffalo Bills’ roster and Terrell Lewis would be a great value selection here. Lewis is undoubtedly an injury risk, but when he is on the field, he is constantly creating pressure.
I could definitely see the Baltimore Ravens looking for a bigger receiver to pair with Marquise Brown in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. If he is available at No. 55, Tee Higgins would be the perfect fit.
Josh Jones should not be available this late and if he is, it would be a dream scenario for the Miami Dolphins. I was not a fan of Miami taking Austin Jackson at No. 18 in the 2020 NFL Draft, but snagging Jones here would certainly help make up for that.
Ezra Cleveland lacks ideal functional strength for the offensive tackle position, but he is an athletic player who moves well in space. Cleveland would be an ideal developmental prospect who could eventually take over for Andrew Whitworth at left tackle.
The Minnesota Vikings found great value at major positions of need in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Edge rusher stands out as another need for this team and Jonathan Greenard has plenty of upside at the position. He is quick off of the ball and shows impressive closing speed. I like this fit for Minnesota.
I was surprised when the Seattle Seahawks left the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft without an edge rusher. I would be shocked if they leave Day 2 without one.
The retirement of Marshal Yanda leaves a major hole on the interior offensive line for the Baltimore Ravens. Jonah Jackson shines in pass protection and would help soften the blow of losing Yanda.
No rookie is going to come in and replace Jurrell Casey, but Marlon Davidson could bring similar versatility and tremendous long-term upside to the Titans’ defensive line.
Stop messing around, Green Bay. Get Aaron Rodgers another pass catcher.
I did not like how the board broke for the Kansas City Chiefs at their positions of need, so I decided to double down on adding a playmaker to the offense. Laviska Shenault Jr. is a quick and fast wide receiver prospect who can impact the game in a variety of ways. Andy Reid would undoubtedly have some fun getting him involved in the offense.
Robert Hunt is a big and powerful offensive lineman who played both tackle and guard in college. The Seahawks have long-term needs all across their offensive line and Hunt is a high-upside prospect who will likely appeal to them.