2020 NFL Draft: Mid-season mock draft
By Seth Steere
21) Dallas Cowboys: Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
The Dallas Cowboys may have the most talented roster in the league and they get deeper with the addition of Adebo, who has prototypical size. In a loaded cornerback class, Adebo may just have the best ball skills of the group.
22) Indianapolis Colts: Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina
The Colts have struggled to generate a pass rush this season (20 sacks this year, ranked 20th). The additions of Justin Houston and Ben Bangou have helped, but they need more opportunities to get after the quarterback. Kinlaw’s presence on the inside would aid them greatly.
23) Minnesota Vikings: Neville Gallimore, IDL, Oklahoma
Gallimore came in at number two on Bruce Feldman’s Freak List for The Athletic earlier this year and would give young blood to a defensive line boasting two key players over 30 in Lival Joseph and Everson Griffen.
24) Kansas City Chiefs: CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
Last offseason the Chiefs made an effort to stop allowing teams to take the top off their defense, adding Tyran Mathieu in free agency and drafting Juan Thornhill, who has looked good thus far. With the addition of Henderson to the secondary, that group should no longer be a weakness for Kansas City.
25) Miami Dolphins: K’Lavon Chaisson, OLB/Edge, LSU
Chaisson has a wealth of untapped potential, partially due to the fact he missed an entire season as a sophomore. It may take a year or two for Chaisson to get acclimated to the NFL, but when he does, opposing offenses will need to watch out.
26) Buffalo Bills: Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
The Bills offense has a ton of speed surrounding Josh Allen, but it’s time to get him a big body. Allen isn’t known for being the most accurate quarterback so, in the first round, the Bills go out and get him one of the top contested catchers in the draft.
27) Green Bay Packers: Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
There is perhaps no-one better than Aaron Rodgers at getting the ball to receivers in one-on-one situations, and Wallace may just be the best receiver in the class at catching 50-50 balls, despite lacking ideal size. He suffered a knee injury that will keep him out the rest of the season, but he still has the talent to warrant a first-round pick. With Wallace’s phenomenal body control and Rodgers’ love for throwing the back shoulder, these two should get along great.
28) Seattle Seahawks: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Another great fit as the best run-blocking tackle in the class lands with a team that adores running the football.
29) Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, LB, Baltimore Ravens
This past offseason the Ravens lost two of their longtime leaders on defense — Terrell Suggs and CJ Mosley — and have yet to find a replacement for their leadership outside of an aging Earl Thomas. Murray has burst on the college football scene making huge strides from last season, and his work ethic and talent will be cherished in Baltimore.
30) New Orleans Saints: Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
The most versatile offensive player in the draft going to one of the best, most creative play-callers in the NFL, it’s almost impossible not to put Shenault and Sean Payton together.
31) New England Patriots: Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
The Patriots have struggled to protect Tom Brady this year and it’s not something we are accustomed to. Their main reason for the poor protection is injuries, but it’s also a lack of depth. Wanogho has the potential to be one of the best tackles in the league. He’s raw but he has tremendous athleticism, and being coached by Dante Scarnecchia should only accelerate his development.
32) San Francisco 49ers: D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
A running back for the best ground game in the NFL? Yes!
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Matt Breida is a free agent after this season, Jerick Mckinnon has yet to step on the field for the 49ers since signing his contract, and Tevin Coleman only has one year left on his deal. Swift makes more sense than you think.