2020 NFL Mock Draft: Final Mock 7 Rounds

Round 1 Picks 17-32

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: April 23, 2020.

17. Dallas Cowboys: Grant Delpit, FS, LSU
    
    
    Dallas got Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe as 4-3 defensive tackles. They also got Aldon Smith as a 4-3 right end if he gets re-instated. Now they draft a free safety to compliment strong safety HaHa Clinton-Dix who they added in Free Agency. LSU safety Grant Delpit can plays strong safety or free safety with his versatility.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 213 lb Grant Delpit was LSU's best safety on their 15-0 team. He dominates in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage just like his predecessor Jamal Adams.
    
    
    
    Heading into 2019, Delpit was the only complete defender I've seen on tape so far that checks out all of the boxes. Delpit had 46 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, 74 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 9 deflections from pass breakups, 5 sacks, 5 interceptions, and 4 quarterback hurries in 2018. Delpit had 38 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 65 total tackles, 7 deflections from pass breakups, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions, and 2 sacks in 2019.
    
    
    
    Delpit only had 1 bad game versus Alabama in 2019. He was injured in that game and played through injuries in 2019. He rebounded at full health with a strong game in the 2019 SEC Championship before dominating in the College Football Playoff.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Javon Kinlaw, 3-4 RE, South Carolina
    
    
18. Miami Dolphins: Andrew Thomas, LT, Georgia
    
    
    The 6-5 320 lb Andrew Thomas was Geogia's right tackle next to Isaiah Wynn as a freshman. Thomas has the pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork to be a right tackle. He can maintain blocks for 5-7 seconds at right tackle. He only maintained blocks for 3-5 seconds in pass protection at left tackle after Isaiah Wynn left. Thomas can maintain blocks for 5-7 seconds when running the football. Thomas opened up lanes for Nick Chubb and D'Andre Swift at both offensive tackle spots. He did good, but not great in pass protection for Jake Fromm. Thomas struggled versus Kentucky pass rusher Josh Allen in 2018 only maintaining blocks for 1-3 seconds as a temporary blocker versus Allen. Thomas corrected and improved his pass blocking issues in 2019 and is now the clear cut best offensive tackle in the 2020 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
    Miami needs a blindside protector. After trading Laremy Tunsil, to the Houston Texans for 26 and Minkah Fitzpatrick to Pittsburgh for this selection, Miami gets a younger left tackle with Andrew Thomas out of Georgia.
    
    
    
    Andrew Thomas was my top ranked offensive tackle heading into the 2020 NFL Combine. Miami is getting a huge steal here. Here is a film cut of Georgia's offensive line with Andrew Thomas facing Notre Dame.
    
    
    
    
    
    Previous Pick: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
    
    
    
    
19. Las Vegas Raiders: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
    
    
    The Las Vegas Raiders signed Corey Littleton to be their 4-3 middle linebacker and Nick Kwiatkoski to be their 4-3 left outside linebacker. This team needs a 4-3 right outside linebacker as well as a field cornerback who can make things more difficult for Keenan Allen, Courtland Sutton, and Tyreek Hill. I am going to change things up by mocking Kristian Fulton to the Raiders at nineteen.
    
    
    
    The 6-0 197 lb Kristian Fulton had 9 deflections from pass breakups and 1 interception in 2018. Fulton had 14 deflections from pass breakups as the field cornerback next to true freshman Derek Stingley who had 22 deflections from pass breakups with 1 interception. Fulton is someone who I can see succeeding as a field cornerback on the Raiders. Fulton also ran a 4.44 40-time at the 2020 NFL Combine cementing his status as a top 20 pick along with my top ranked cornerback not named Jeffrey Okudah.
    
    
    
    With Kristian Fulton at field cornerback, Trayvon Mullen as a boundary cornerback, and Nick Nelson at nickel cornerback, the Las Vegas Raiders have three good cornerbacks that can do well in their respective roles when they stay healthy. This team also has great depth at both strong safety and free safety with Jonathan Abram and Lamarcus Joyner at strong safety while Damarious Randall and Jeff Heath play free safety.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Kenneth Murray, 3-4 MLB, Oklahoma
    
    
20. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
    
    
    Jacksonville will need multiple cornerbacks here since they traded their cornerback duo of Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye away. Drafting the younger brother of Stefon Diggs seems fitting for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
    
    
    
    The 6-1 205 lb Trevon Diggs was the field cornerback on Alabama. Diggs had 8 defelctions from pass breakups and 3 interceptions. Like Fulton, Diggs showed the man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage of a starting cornerback.
    
    
    
    Trevon Diggs is a first round cornerback. He is not as consistent as Jeffrey Okudah or Kristian Fulton. Still, he's a good fit for a team like the Jacksonville Jaguars at 20.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
    
    
    
    
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
    
    
    Philadelphia gets a wide receiver here. The Eagles have been trying to move Alshon Jeffrey since October 2019, but have not found a buyer. Their slot receiver DeSean Jackson is back with last years draft pick J.J. Arcega Whiteside pushing Jackson for a starting spot. Philadelphia also released Nigel Bradham so now this team needs 3 starting linebackers as well as a number one target for Wentz with Jeffrey declining.
    
    
    
    Philadelphia was one of the teams that Mims spoke with during Senior Bowl week and they also did a video conference with Mims in April. Philadelphia will draft him initially to replace Agholor so Alshon Jeffrey has someone pushing him for the number one receiver job. In due time, Mims could be the go to guy for quarterback Carson Wentz.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 206 lb Denzel Mims compliments Alshon Jeffrey and DeSean Jackson. The Philadelphia Eagles need someone like Mims to push Jeffrey for the right to be Carson Wentz's go-to-guy.
    
    
    
    Denzel Mims had 61 receptions, 1,087 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns in 2017. Mims had 55 receptions, 794 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns in 2018. Mims had 66 receptions, 1,020 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 2019.
    
    
    
    Denzel Mims was known for his speed, catching, catch radius, and blocking on tape. He needed to come into Mobile and correct his route running.
    
    
    
    Mims corrected his route running and showed NFL scouts he could run all 30 routes effectively in Mobile. He also had the longest interview of any player I spoke with at the 2020 Senior Bowl media day with a 15 minute interview. The audio from that interview sounded very choppy and that's my fault entirely. Mims was fantastic and it was an honor to talk with him about his plans to prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
    Mims turned down Oklahoma and Texas Tech to go to Baylor for four years unphased by the football scandal Baylor dealt with at the time as a university when Art Briles was there. Mims also ran a 4.39 40-time at the 2020 NFL Combine. He called TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney his toughest opponent when listening to him in Mobile.
    
    
    
    Click this Denzel Mims Interview to hear the longest interview I had with any player at the 2020 Senior Bowl. I managed to edit this interview last second so people would have something to listen to as Mims breaks down game speed versus track speed.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
    
    
22. Minnesota Vikings: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
    
    
    Minnesota gets a boundary cornerback to compliment Mike Hughes. C.J. Henderson has the man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage to be a Pro Bowl cornerback. The 6-1 204 lb C.J. Henderson had 11 deflections from pass breakups in 2019.
    
    
    
    His ability to react to tackles has to improve though. He struggled against the run against Georgia too. Joe Burrow roasted him like chestnuts on an open fire when LSU played Florida. Henderson is someone Minnesota has to draft here even though this pick may seem like a reach because Henderson ran a 4.39 40-time and has the coverage you want a cornerback to have.
    
    
    
    I posted a film cut of C.J. Henderson VS Miami FL. He is more of a second round prospect than the first round player I hyped him up to be during the preseason, but if Okudah, Fulton, and Diggs are all gone, someone may reach for Henderson in the first round and I think that team will be the Vikings.
    
    
    
    
    
    Previous Pick: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
    
    
    
    
23. New England Patriots: Kenneth Murray, 3-4 MLB, Oklahoma
    
    
    New England gets someone to compliment D'Onta Hightower here as a replacement to Elandon Roberts at 23. Kenneth Murray should be gone by now and is a huge steal for the New England Patriots at 23.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 241 lb Kenneth Murray can tackle, stop the run, and drop back into coverage to defend against the pass. Murray can line up at 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, or 3-4 middle linebacker with his versatility.
    
    
    
    Kenneth Murray had 71 solo tackles, 84 assisted tackles, 155 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, and 4.5 sacks in 2018. Murray had 69 solo tackles, 33 assisted tackles, 102 total tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, 5 quarterback hurries, and 4 sacks in 2019.
    
    
    
    With Kenneth Murray, the Patriots still have two really good 3-4 middle linebackers. If Murray is gone, then Jake Fromm to the Patriots makes sense since Fromm defeated New England's current starter Jarrett Stidham in Auburn back in 2018.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
    
    
24. New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, MLB, LSU
    
    
    New Orleans addressed all of their needs in Free Agency. Now they can just take the best player on their board in each round, draft for future needs, and do what they need to do to put this team in the best position to reach Super Bowl 55 in Tampa Bay.
    
    
    
    The 6-0 229 lb Patrick Queen had 37 solo tackles, 48 assisted tackles, 85 total tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, and 2 deflections from pass breakups in 2019. Queen has the speed, run stopping, and ability to drop back into coverage. Patrick Queen needs to do a better job of wrapping up tackles as he missed some tackles on tape versus Alabama. He also relied on his speed and athleticism when getting past the line of scrimmage versus Alabama so getting stronger is something Queen needs to do.
    
    
    
    Patrick Queen can play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, or 3-4 middle linebacker with his versatility. New Orleans has Demario Davis at right outside linebacker, Kiko Alonso at middle linebacker, and Alex Anzalone at left outside linebacker again after previously losing that 4-3 left outside linebacker job to A.J. Klein who is now on the Bills.
    
    
    
    Queen can beat out Anzalone for the left outside linebacker job. Keeping him on the bench and having Queen improve his strength and ability to wrap up tackles may be the way to go though since Queen could end up being a very special linebacker if he just improves that part of his game alone since he has the speed, football IQ, and most of the traits you want a starting NFL linebacker to possess.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
    
    
    
    
25. Minnesota Vikings: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
    
    
    Minnesota grabs a replacement for Stefon Diggs here. Jalen Reagor and Laviska Shenault Jr. are the top two receivers on the board.
    
    
    
    The 5-11 206 lb Jalen Reagor had 72 receptions, 1,061 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns in 2018. Reagor only had 43 receptions, 611 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns in 2020. His explosive speed and deep play ability speaks for itself. Reagor ran a 4.47 40-time while Laviska Shenault Jr. was injured which is one reason why Reagor ended up in Minnesota.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
    
    
26. Miami Dolphins: Mekhi Becton, RT, Louisville
    
    
    The 6-7 364 lb Mekhi Becton has the versatility to play both left tackle and right tackle with his versatility. Becton ran a 5.10 40-time weighing over 360 lbs. He compliments left tackle Andrew Thomas as a bookend right tackle.
    
    
    
    Becton had a much better combine than Andrew Thomas, my top ranked offensive tackle heading into the 2020 NFL Combine. Miami now has Andrew Thomas as a left tackle and Mekhi Becton as a right tackle for Tua Tagovailoa. They also have Jesse Davis as a swing tackle for depth so protection is no longer an issue for Miami.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Andrew Thomas, LT, Georgia
    
    
    
    
27. Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Matos, RE, Penn State
    
    
    Seattle has left tackle Duane Brown, left guard Ethan Pocic, and center Justin Britt, right guard D.J. Fluker, and right tackle Cedric Ogbuhei with Brandon Shell for depth in a George Fant like role. Since Seattle got two right tackles through Free Agency, its unlikely that they draft a right tackle here.
    
    
    
    Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah were both starting defensive ends on Seattle last year. Seattle takes Yetur Gross-Matos as a 4-3 right end and pairs him up with last years first round pick L.J. Collier who was a substitute 4-3 left end with Bruce Irvin as a depth player at 4-3 defensive end and 4-3 left outside linebacker.
    
    
    
    The 6-5 266 lb Yetur Gross-Matos can play as a 4-3 right end or a 3-4 right outside linebacker. Yetur Gross-Matos seems like an ideal candidate to replace Jadeveon Clowney.
    
    
    
    Yetur Gross-Matos had 24 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 40 total tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, and 7 quarterback hurries in 2019. Most draft sites have a first round grade on Yetur Gross-Matos, but I have an early second round grade on him. Seattle addressed their offensive line in Free Agency so they go with a pass rusher who can give left tackles fits here with Yetur Gross-Matos.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Austin Jackson, RT, USC
    
    
28. Baltimore Ravens: Xavier McKinney, SS, Alabama
    
    
    Xavier McKinney became a starter in 2018. McKinney had 10 deflections from pass breakups in his first year as a starter.
    
    
    
    McKinney outplayed LSU safety Grant Delpit in the Alabama VS LSU game. McKinney can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Outside of Isaiah Simmons and Grant Delpit, McKinney is the top safety in the 2020 NFL Draft. Baltimore has to take McKinney here with no 3-4 middle linebackers on the board despite running a 4.63 40-time at the 2020 NFL Combine.
    
    
    
    Kyle Dugger, Antoine Winfield Jr., and Jeremy Chinn could all get picked ahead of McKinney here if one of those teams has one of those three safeties who built momentum leading up to the draft graded ahead of McKinney. For now, Baltimore takes McKinney here hoping he doesn't bust.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Patrick Queen, MLB, LSU
    
    
    
    
29. Tennessee Titans: Austin Jackson, RT, USC
    
    
    Tennessee gets a right tackle here since they addressed 3-4 right outside linebacker by signing Vic Beasley and bringing back Correa as a depth player.
    
    
    
    The 6-6 311 lb Austin Jackson is picked here as Tennessee can make him their bookend to Taylor Lewan.
    
    
    
    Austin Jackson played left tackle, right tackle, 4-3 right end, 4-3 defensive tackle, and 4-3 left end in High School at North Canyon before enrolling into USC where he was a swing tackle in 2017 before taking the blindside job in 2018 and maintaining that job for two full seasons. Austin Jackson is better at left tackle, but has the skill set to move over to the right side and play right tackle if you need him to.
    
    
    
    Jackson has the pass blocking, run blocking, zone blocking, pass blocking footwork and run blocking footwork. He needs to add some muscle and get stronger without losing a step in his footwork. The fact that Austin Jackson can play both offensive tackle spots with his versatility like Andrew Thomas and Tristan Wirfs makes me more comfortable about drafting him in the first round since he struggled agaisnt Utah's 4-3 right end Bradlee Anae.
    
    
    Previous Pick: K'Lavon Chaisson, 3-4 ROLB, LSU
    
    
30. Green Bay Packers: Josh Jones, RT, Houston
    
    
    Green Bay is looking at potentially drafting one of four players with this pick. Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. and Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones would make good options on the offensive side of the ball. While Oregon linebacker Troy Dye and TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney would make good options on the defensive side of the ball.
    
    
    
    Green Bay brought back Lazard and signed Devin Funchess to push Lazard for the number two receiver job which is crazy because Funchess got injured and lost the number two receiver job to Parris Campbell. Laviska Shenault Jr. here would be a good pick, but with his injury causing him to miss the 2020 NFL Combine, I don't think he's the guy Green Bay would take at 30.
    
    
    
    Despite losing nickel cornerback Tramon Williams, Green Bay still has plenty of cornerbacks. Jaire Alexander and Kevin King are still the top 2 cornerbacks on the depth chart. Chandon Sullivan and Josh Jackson who competed with Williams before losing the nickel job to Tramon are both back so when you consider that offensive tackle and 3-4 middle linebacker are both greater team needs along with the fact that this is a pretty deep cornerback class, I highly doubt Green Bay goes cornerback.
    
    
    
    To be honest, I was entertaining the idea of taking Troy Dye here and changing this pick from Josh Jones to Troy Dye. With Christian Kirksey and Oren Burks expected to both start at 3-4 middle linebacker, Green Bay is confident in that duo starting next season so that eliminates the possibility of Troy Dye being the pick at thirty.
    
    
    
    The Packers signed Ricky Wagner as a right tackle in Free Agency, but he never started a full 16 game season in his tenure with Detroit. Green Bay also has no depth at offensive tackle while left tackle David Bahktiari enters a contract year. The 6-5 311 lb Josh Jones is a former basketball player with excellent footwork. The four year starter at left tackle for Houston showed the versatility to play left tackle and right tackle in Mobile.
    
    
    
    Click this Josh Jones Interview to hear Josh Jones after day 3 of Senior Bowl practice from Mobile. He is the only player the Packers can get to replace Bryan Bulaga this late in the first round with the other offensive tackles off the board.
    
    
    
    
    
31. San Francisco 49ers: Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
    
    
    San Francisco re-signed Arik Armstead, but traded DeForest Buckner to the Colts. Raekwon Davis was slotted here before Free Agency and is still slotted here.
    
    
    
    The 6-7 312 lb Raekwon Davis is someone who could step in at 4-3 defensive tackle right away next to Arik Armstead. He can play in the 0-technique, 1-technique, 2-technique, 3-technique, 4-technique, or 5-technique. Davis is also versatile enough to play 3-4 right end, 3-4 nose tackle, or 3-4 left end. He has four down ability.
    
    
    
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
    
    
    Kansas City runs a nickel defense. They addressed needs at every position except nickel cornerback. Charvarious Ward, Breshaud Breeland, and Rashad Fenton are good starters, but a cornerback to push these three so someone gets demoted to dime is needed before this team uses the rest of this draft to go with best available player over team need.
    
    
    
    The 5-10 191 lb Jeff Gladney was the toughest opponent Denzel Mims faced. Mims mentioned Gladney as his toughest opponent during his interview. Honestly I think Jeff Gladney could come into Kansas City and take over as the number one field cornerback. Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said the same thing.
    
    
    
    Jeff Gladney had 13 deflections from pass breakups in 2018. Gladney had 14 deflections from pass breakups in 2019.
    
    
    
    Gladney would also push Charvarious Ward, Breshaud Breeland, and Rashad Fenton allowing Kansas City to improve their secondary. It wouldn't matter if Gladney was the nickel cornerback or the guy covering number one wide receivers. With Gladney, the Chiefs now have all of their team needs for their nickel defense met.
    
    
    Previous Pick: D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia