With The First Pick
Fansided

2020 NFL Mock Draft: Herbert & Tua taken in top 15

By Nicholas McGee

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks runs with the ball against the Utah Utes during the first half of the Pac-12 Football Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on December 06, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks runs with the ball against the Utah Utes during the first half of the Pac-12 Football Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on December 06, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 5
Next
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to pass during the second half against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to pass during the second half against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

11. Denver Broncos – Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn

With Von Miller getting into the latter stages of his career and fellow edge rusher Bradley Chubb coming off an ACL tear, the Broncos could use some extra pass-rush help from the interior. Brown is an every-down player who will provide that in spades.

12. Philadelphia Eagles – Grant Delpit, S, LSU

Rodney McLeod is set to be a 30-year-old free agent in the offseason. Rather than re-sign him, the Eagles would be much better served by drafting a player with significantly higher upside in Delpit.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina

Ndamukong Suh is 33 and will hit the open market in the offseason. The Buccaneers can replace him and beef up their impressive pass rush by selecting rising interior disruptor Kinlaw.

14. Carolina Panthers – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

What better way to kick-start the post-Ron Rivera, likely post-Cam Newton era than to draft arguably the most talented quarterback in the class? It might mean tolerating some more of Kyle Allen as Tagovailoa recovers, but it will be worth it if the Crimson Tide superstar’s rehab goes smoothly and he lives up to his potential.

15. Cleveland Browns – Jedrick Wills, OL, Alabama

The offensive line has been a nightmare for Cleveland this year. There’s no point bringing Greg Robinson back and Wills should improve their run blocking as well as their pass protection.

16. Oakland Raiders – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

Confidence in Derek Carr may be down after the Raiders’ recent slump, but their offense is not exactly blessed with a great depth of talent. By adding Lamb to Tyrell Williams, Hunter Renfrow and Darren Weller, they’d have an exciting group of pass-catchers to take to Las Vegas.

17. Indianapolis Colts – Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

The Colts’ issues with receiver depth have been laid bare by a plethora of injuries, and Ruggs’ speed would give them another field-stretching option to go with Parris Campbell.

18. Oakland Raiders – Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

Pass defense continues to be a problem for the Raiders but they have to be encouraged by rookie Trayvon Mullen’s development. Diggs is an even better prospect and has the talent to impress early on.

19. Tennessee Titans – K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU

Chaisson is raw but he continues to prove himself as a difference-maker on the LSU defense. With some refinement, he and Harold Landry could be a dominant pass-rush duo.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars – Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford

The departure of Jalen Ramsey has left a hole at corner on a declining defense. Even after a bad year for the Stanford program, Adebo should be in the first-round conversation for the Jaguars.

Home/Mock Drafts