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2020 NFL Mock Draft: 2-round projection

By Geoff Shull

IOWA CITY, IOWA - AUGUST 31: Defensive end A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes puts pressure in the first half on quaterback Brett Gabbert #5 of the Miami Ohio RedHawks on August 31, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA - AUGUST 31: Defensive end A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes puts pressure in the first half on quaterback Brett Gabbert #5 of the Miami Ohio RedHawks on August 31, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers embraces Isaiah Simmons #11 during the College Football Playoff National Championship held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers embraces Isaiah Simmons #11 during the College Football Playoff National Championship held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) /

NFL mock draft, picks 3 through 7

3. Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, CB

With rumors running rampant that Darius Slay is likely be to traded, the top position of need for the Lions becomes even more blaring. Okudah is the clear CB1 in this draft, and it isn’t really close. He has a high floor and an elite ceiling. This is about as easy of a mock as they get.

4. New York Giants: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S

I’m going to go against the grain here. Gettleman is a difficult cat to predict, he goes against the common logic in the majority of moves that are made. Isaiah Simmons is an elite athlete and has the ability to slide in for either linebacker or safety, both of which are amongst the top needs for the team. The offensive line prospects in this draft are actually quite deep, going for the player with the highest ceiling simply makes sense. This leaves the o-line to be remedied later in the draft.

5. Miami Dolphins: Justin Herbert, QB

Reports have been out since mid-season that Miami has done more homework on Herbert than any other team. Its understandable why, he has literally every box checked when you think of a prototypical QB prospect. He plays which great poise, has solid footwork and a very powerful arm. He has boom or bust potential, with the Dolphins hurting for success. Its easy to picture them going big in this draft.

6. Los Angeles Chargers: Jordan Love, QB

Yeah, yeah I know, you expected to see Tua here. It is bewildering to me that he is often a top 5 draft pick coming off a serious and unusual hip injury. Tua’s agent came out saying his best chance of success is to not play this up coming year. This brings me to Love, he is a mobile QB who possess great functional athleticism. He has good arm strength and a very quick release.

7. Carolina Panthers: Tua Tagovailoa, QB

Pretty crazy this world we live in where Tua comes in at QB4. The Panthers are in the middle of a full reset. Its completely plausible they look for a new franchise cornerstone. In this mock, I have Carolina holding onto Cam Newton for another year and drafting his heir-apparent. This would get Tua a year off of football to continue to rehab and give him a top-notch mentor in Cam.

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