2020 NFL Draft

VillaMad

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Date(s): Thursday 23rd April - Saturday 25th April

Here is the draft order for the first round:

1. Cincinnati Bengals

2. Washington Redskins

3. Detroit Lions

4. New York Giants

5. Miami Dolphins

6. Los Angeles Chargers

7. Carolina Panthers

8. Arizona Cardinals

9. Jacksonville Jaguars

10. Cleveland Browns

11. New York Jets

12. Las Vegas Raiders

13. Indianapolis Colts

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

15. Denver Broncos

16. Atlanta Falcons

17. Dallas Cowboys

18. Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers)

19. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears)

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LA Rams)

21. Philadelphia Eagles

22. Buffalo Bills

23. New England Patriots

24. New Orleans Saints

25. Minnesota Vikings

26. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)

27. Seattle Seahawks

28. Baltimore Ravens

29. Tennessee Titans

30. Green Bay Packers

31. San Francisco 49'ers

32. Kansas City Chiefs

VillaMad

Here are a couple of mock drafts post the combine.

SI Mock Draft

Bleacher Report Mock Draft

Joe Burrows and Chase Young are just about guaranteed to go one and two but from there it is anyone's guess as a few teams can go up to get a quarterback with the health of Tua Tagovailoa an intriguing one as which team will take the gamble.

Looks a good draft for some good quality offensive linesmen and it looks like there is a lot of depth at wide receiver.

Knex*

Very interested to see where Tua and Herbert go, as that will shape a lot of the draft for other teams.

Would love Giants to trade down from 4 and grab a lineman like Wills or Thomas. When you consider Becton and Wirfs are also highly projected, you could realistically see Giants being able to trade down to 10-14 range and still pick up one of those 4.

Other option is go defense at 4, with Simmons or Okudah. I'd definitely prefer OL and trading down, though.

What does everyone else see their team doing?

letowski

For the Colts, I see Chris Ballard will look to draft a QB, even if he brings in a veteran as a bridge QB. From his press conferences and interviews, reading between the lines, they don't see Jacoby Brissett as the long term answer.

I think there will be a run of offensive tackles early, with 4 OTs separating from the pack (Thomas, Wirfs, Bacton and Wills).

mikemac2

My Ravens need a edge rusher, defensive tackle, a guard and wide receiver in that order.

Absolutely vital we add something to the pass rush.

VillaMad

As of today, the NFL still plan to hold and televise the Draft on April 23rd-25th in Las Vegas but have cancelled the public events around it.

jack presley

VillaMad wrote: »

As of today, the NFL still plan to hold and televise the Draft on April 23rd-25th in Las Vegas but have cancelled the public events around it.

So no boats across the Bellagio lake? Damn!

Knex*

Roger Goodell on stage, in full hazmat suit, hugging all the players will be a joy.

Or is that bit gone too?

Foxtrol

With the draft looking like it is going ahead, this is a serious challenge facing teams

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1243517666633138176?s=20

jack presley

Even with the combine, pro-days, hand measurements, stupid interview questions, game tape etc, a lot of selections don't pan out so I'm quite looking forward to this year's draft and how the players end up.

Foxtrol

jack presley wrote: »

Even with the combine, pro-days, hand measurements, stupid interview questions, game tape etc, a lot of selections don't pan out so I'm quite looking forward to this year's draft and how the players end up.

Likely a lot of teams will strike even more gold than normal with UDFAs, as a portion of teams will lean on guys with tests than gambling and guys will end up going undrafted.

phatkev

A couple of friends and myself done a 1st round mock over the weekend. I've thrown it down below with a couple of comments for some of the picks. Theres also a couple of trades in it, but wasnt really sure of the value of future picks so we just tried to base them off similar trades in the past. My picks were the Panthers, Jets, the first Raiders pick, the Pats, the Packers and the second 49ers pick. Fire all criticism/comments my way:D

1. Bengals – QB - Joe Burrow

2. Redskins – Edge - Chase Young

3. Detroit – TRADE Chargers give Lions 2020 pick 6, pick 37 picks 71 and 2021 2nd round – QB -Tua Tagovailoa

“Chargers jump ahead of the Dolphins to get Tua. Chargers to stick with Tyrod Taylor for this season, which will give Tua a season to rehab his hip injuries. Chargers hope the Hawain native will be the face of the LA franchise for many years to come”

4. Giants – OL - Mekhi Becton

“A giant’s fan on our discord was not happy with this pick. But the stand in GM made the point that Becton’s physicals are exactly what Gettleman will be looking for, he reckons he will fall in love with how high Becton’s ceiling could be”

5. Dolphins – QB - Justin Hubert

“Miami settles for the next QB on their list, I don’t think this is the best way to go and we are likely to see Fitzmagic starting in South Florida come September”

6. Chargers - traded to lions – CB - Jeff Okudah

7. Panthers – LB/S - Isaiah Simmons

8. Cardinals – OL - Jedrick Wills

9. Jags – TRADE Jets give Jags 2020 pick 11, 79 and 158 – OL - Andrew Thomas

“The Jets don’t want to take the risk of the two remaining top tier tackles going at 9 and 10, so they jump the Browns and have their choice of the two. They go with Thomas who spent most of his college career at LT over Wirfs who spent more time at RT”

10. Browns – OL - Tristan Wirfs

11. Jets – traded to the Jags – DL - Derrick Brown

12. Raiders – WR - Jerry Jeudy

13. 49ers – WR - Ceedee Lamb

14. Bucs – OL - Josh Jones

“Some felt this was a reach, but the GM commented that the Buccs main priority right now is to protect Tom Brady. They have receiving options with Evans, Godwin and Howard, they could do with a RB but he felt there was none worth taking here. He also pointed out that Jones had PFFs highest pass protection grade for college tackles”

15. Broncos – WR - Henry Ruggs lll

“Broncos are delighted to get a speedster to go opposite Sutton. They’re giving Drew Lock the tools to help him succeed”

16. Falcons – CB - CJ Henderson

17. Cowboys – EDGE - K’Lavon Chaisson

18. Dolphins – iOL - Cesar Ruiz

19. Raiders – CB - Kristan Fulton

20. Jags - TRADE Saints give Jags pick 24 and 88 for pick 20 – WR - Justin Jefferson

“Saints got a little trigger finger happy here, but they had their eye on a receiver to go opposite Thomas and with the Eagles/Vikings/Patriots who could all benefit from taking a WR, they weren’t willing to take the chance of him not being there. Jefferson is another weapon for Brees, but you have to feel they’re super bowl window id rapidly closing”

21. Eagles – EDGE - AJ Epenesa

22. Vikings – WR - Tee Higgins

23. Patriots – QB - Jordan Love

“this was one of my picks and I hadn’t a clue who to go with. The Pats have holes all over their roster and I did look to trade down to add to the 12? Picks they already have. Decided to go with QB, Stidham is a youngster and the only season game time I saw him in, he threw an INT straight into Jamal Adams bread basket and Hoyer definitely isn’t the answer. I think WR, LB, OL, DL could have all made sense here”

24. Saints – Traded to the Jags – CB - Trevon Diggs

25. Vikings – CB - Jaylon Johnson

26. Dolphins – S - Xavier McKinney

27. Seahawks – DL - Javon Kinlaw

“Not my pick, but the Seahawks got the steal of the 1st round with this pick imo”

28. Ravens – LB - Kenneth Murray

29. Titans – EDGE - Yetur Gross-Matos

30. Packers – WR - Denzel Mims

31. 49ers - CB - Jeff Gladney

32. Chiefs – CB - AJ Terrell

Knex*

Put me down as another Giants fan who would not be a fan of Becton at 4.

I'd have Wills, Thomas and Wirfs all ahead of him, and probably in that order.

A trade down would still allow them to get any of those 4 in the top 10 picks, you would think.

phatkev

Knex. wrote: »

Put me down as another Giants fan who would not be a fan of Becton at 4.

I'd have Wills, Thomas and Wirfs all ahead of him, and probably in that order.

A trade down would still allow them to get any of those 4 in the top 10 picks, you would think.

I think if they were to trade down and still get a top tackle they'd what to get in before the cardinals as there's a real chance that the Cardinals, Jags, Browns and Jets would all be looking to take one

Foxtrol

phatkev wrote: »

13. 49ers – WR - Ceedee Lamb

31. 49ers - CB - Jeff Gladney

I would be pretty happy if the 49ers ended up with those picks.

At 13, the consensus is that they will go for one of the top 3 WRs and given that it is the biggest need, the group is such quality, and each are a great fit in the scheme in their own way it is probably the most likely scenario. I need to do more research to work out who is my favourite of the group but at this stage I'd be excited for any of them.

Having said all that, given that there will still be starter level WRs available at the 31st pick, or even from a trade back into the 2nd, it is possible that the team goes another direction. That would likely be if one of the top athletic OTs fall (they don't here), if they decide to fill the hole left at DT by the trade of Buckner (Brown is gone here but Kinlaw is on the board), or they go CB to learn across from Sherman (Henderson is available here). I need to again do more research on each of those options but as of now I wouldn't be mad with any of those choices, even if DL again or development OT are a bit boring.

At 31, Gladley should be starter ready but his size and athleticism dont quite fill the prototype the team goes for at CB. Most of the secondary is out of contract at the end of 2020 so the move does make sense but I'm not sure of the value here given the big run on CBs. Everyone always wants their team to trade back and get a bunch of great picks but presuming that is off the table I would have jumped at Austin Jackson out of USC. He is pretty raw but the athletic profile is great and he can sit behind Staley until he likely retires at the end of the season or potentially fill in at guard, where the team has been weak.

letowski

Is there much interest in the Patriots drafting Jordan Love? Looks like they are going to back Jarrett Stidham. That said, I don't see the fit with Love to the Patriots' offense.

AbusesToilets

letowski wrote: »

Is there much interest in the Patriots drafting Jordan Love? Looks like they are going to back Jarrett Stidham. That said, I don't see the fit with Love to the Patriots' offense.

I've seen people moot it on Reddit. Suppose the question is what the defense will be with Brady? He was the system, everything was built around him and his unparalleled ability to read the game.

Foxtrol

Fully virtual draft, all GMs/owners/coaches must do it from their own homes.

I'm sure certain teams will break those rules but it makes sense for them to be there. Definitely could cause some chaos though on draft night.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1247231339994234880?s=20

phatkev

I can see it now, the Bengals letting the clock run down to the final seconds ( even though the whole world and their mother know they'll go with Burrow). The 10 second mark hits and theres a state wide blackout in Ohio and they come back online to find they've drafted a punter!

thomond2006

I hope they don't have autodraft on, they could end up with a fullback from the first round.

Knex*

Fantasy football has never been more realistic.

letowski

In some respects the draft could be alot better this year.

There will be none of this waiting for Goodell to walk out on stage, then next thing there is an under 10 football coming out, then there is a big speech, then interviews, etc. Hopefully all that nonsense will be gone this year, with only just the picks and analysis from TV station.

franglan

letowski wrote: »

In some respects the draft could be alot better this year.

There will be none of this waiting for Goodell to walk out on stage, then next thing there is an under 10 football coming out, then there is a big speech, then interviews, etc. Hopefully all that nonsense will be gone this year, with only just the picks and analysis from TV station.

It's still on American TV - the theatrics will still be flowing!

jack presley

Hopefully not an omen.

https://twitter.com/Sam4TR/status/1250822502768664577?s=20

jack presley

I've never been one to watch the draft as the whole ceremony aspect of it doesn't interest me at all but I think I might stay up and watch the first round this year.

adrian522

Yeah, its probably the closest thing we will get to live sport this year.

gstack166

https://analytics.twitter.com/mob_idsync_click?slug=YSBdL6dcYn&idb=AAAAEIDBl1MUbKbDhThU3RqM6JeY_P8vcr5lsDqY-TdxLlrTly57E6beFN-Nsdfg-sHLjYBrLyaUKYPDQpQ4utqagKUPpDt6GLcGRbzYlJmpqWaIGPUfLVHp-hTQA5pAJgfVyxRiEgSIN-sSxXQj4GVsdyb5sld4&ad_tracking=false&tailored_ads=false

Bleacher Report suggesting the Browns and Broncos have opened trade talks about the #10 pick.

phatkev

gstack166 wrote: »

Bleacher Report suggesting the Browns and Broncos have opened trade talks about the #10 pick.

Jump up to grab their choice of WR? You'd be made to make this trade before seeing what way the board falls though.
I seen talk on Twitter of the Jets/Falcons swapping #11 for #16 as well. While the Jets could do with picking up as many picks as possible they also desperately need an OT and what ever chance they have of getting a top tackle at 11, they'll have no chance at 16

Inquitus

thomond2006 wrote: »

I hope they don't have autodraft on, they could end up with a fullback from the first round.

lol last year autodraft gave me Andrew Luck!

TheDoctor

Irish time what time is round 1 due to kick off?

letowski

TheDoctor wrote:

Irish time what time is round 1 due to kick off?

Midnight. First round usually takes 4 hours at least. Could be quicker this year.

Jolly Red Giant

phatkev wrote: »

Jump up to grab their choice of WR?

WRs in R1 are notorious for being busts. By all means take a WR at 15 - but I will be really pissed if Elway trades up to take a WR. I mean the Broncos aren't a WR away from competing - stay at 15 and take BPA.

alchemist33

letowski wrote: »

Midnight. First round usually takes 4 hours at least. Could be quicker this year.

Or slower. They may need more time to horsetrade behind the scenes.

gstack166

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

WRs in R1 are notorious for being busts. By all means take a WR at 15 - but I will be really pissed if Elway trades up to take a WR. I mean the Broncos aren't a WR away from competing - stay at 15 and take BPA.

Rumour is they want Juedy, Raiders & Jets supposedly hot on him too. I’ve read that he’s the best WR to come into the NFL for the last 3 years and could be the best for the next 2/3 years too.

I agree with you about Denver being far away from competing but maybe the expect to have a good chance on snatching Lawrence or Fields next year and if they do they have the perfect WR for him.

Foxtrol

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

WRs in R1 are notorious for being busts. By all means take a WR at 15 - but I will be really pissed if Elway trades up to take a WR. I mean the Broncos aren't a WR away from competing - stay at 15 and take BPA.

Just because they are notorious for being busts doesn't make it a true statement. You're still more likely to hit on a WR you pick in the first round than anywhere else (like all other positions).

WR is also probably the position where your performance is most dependent on others so being a 'bust' isn't always the fault of the player or the GM for picking them.

Foxtrol

gstack166 wrote: »

Rumour is they want Juedy, Raiders & Jets supposedly hot on him too. I’ve read that he’s the best WR to come into the NFL for the last 3 years and could be the best for the next 2/3 years too.

I agree with you about Denver being far away from competing but maybe the expect to have a good chance on snatching Lawrence or Fields next year and if they do they have the perfect WR for him.

That isn't true. There is a strong argument that Juedy isn't even the best WR in this draft. Next year there are two or more guys that are trending to be better prospects. This WR class is extremely deep but it doesn't really have absolute superstars that we see some years

gstack166

Foxtrol wrote: »

That isn't true. There is a strong argument that Juedy isn't even the best WR in this draft. Next year there are two or more guys that are trending to be better prospects. This WR class is extremely deep but it doesn't really have absolute superstars that we see some years

He’s ranked as the #1 receiver in virtually every major publications rankings and #2 in the rest behind CeeDee Lamb. The 2 I seen him ranked #2 in were 2 of the bigger ones, granted. ESPN & CBS.

Jolly Red Giant

gstack166 wrote: »

but maybe the expect to have a good chance on snatching Lawrence or Fields next year and if they do they have the perfect WR for him.

Seriously :rolleyes:

Lock looks like the real deal - and the Broncos are going to improve from last season.

The reason Denver won't be competing this season is that the roster 3 starters and lacks any decent depth, the OL only has 3 1/2 starters at the moment, there is no WR2, they have no depth at DB and they need an ILB.

Jolly Red Giant

Foxtrol wrote: »

That isn't true. There is a strong argument that Juedy isn't even the best WR in this draft. Next year there are two or more guys that are trending to be better prospects. This WR class is extremely deep but it doesn't really have absolute superstars that we see some years

I would put Lamb above Juedy

Jolly Red Giant

Foxtrol wrote: »

Just because they are notorious for being busts doesn't make it a true statement. You're still more likely to hit on a WR you pick in the first round than anywhere else (like all other positions).

WR is also probably the position where your performance is most dependent on others so being a 'bust' isn't always the fault of the player or the GM for picking them.

The positions that have the highest bust potential in R1 are - RB, QB and WR - given the position you generally have to take a punt on a QB in R1 - but you don't have to take a RB or WR.

This year is deep in WR - and I don't have a problem taking one of Lamb, Juedy or Ruggs if they are there at 15 - I do have a problem with giving away 2 R3 picks (and possibly more) to move up 5-6 places to take a WR. Stay at 15 and you get either a WR, an OT or a CB - all of whom Denver needs - and then use the 2 R3 picks to build roster depth.

Itssoeasy

adrian522 wrote: »

Yeah, its probably the closest thing we will get to live sport this year.

Christ that's a depressing thought.

Foxtrol

gstack166 wrote: »

He’s ranked as the #1 receiver in virtually every major publications rankings and #2 in the rest behind CeeDee Lamb. The 2 I seen him ranked #2 in were 2 of the bigger ones, granted. ESPN & CBS.

There is a huge difference in saying that Jeudy is ranked #1 receiver by most analysts this year and what you said that 'he’s the best WR to come into the NFL for the last 3 years and could be the best for the next 2/3 years too'. You might have read someone making that claim but any investigation shows that it is complete hyperbole.

Jeudy isn't elite physically, hasn't really shown he can deal with contested catches, looked at times borderline scared of contact, had drop issues, was surrounded by top players coaching that made things easier for him. Don't get me wrong, I'd be happy if the 49ers ended up with him at 13 but there wouldn't be as many concerns about him as a player if he was as good as your claim implied.

Foxtrol

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

The positions that have the highest bust potential in R1 are - RB, QB and WR - given the position you generally have to take a punt on a QB in R1 - but you don't have to take a RB or WR.

This year is deep in WR - and I don't have a problem taking one of Lamb, Juedy or Ruggs if they are there at 15 - I do have a problem with giving away 2 R3 picks (and possibly more) to move up 5-6 places to take a WR. Stay at 15 and you get either a WR, an OT or a CB - all of whom Denver needs - and then use the 2 R3 picks to build roster depth.

I agree with your thoughts on what the Broncos should do but still disagree on your initial logic regarding busts.

For all 3 positions you listed, if you want an elite player you're still more likely to get it in the first round than leaving it until a later pick. Each are also positions that rely on others the most to be successful.

Making decisions based on how notorious a given position is to be a bust is drafting scared and you might as well fire your front office. One of the positions you highlighted as being a bust might get more media coverage but failing similarly at other positions will set you back as much or even more, like an OT or CB that keeps getting beat.

Furryglove

jack presley wrote: »

Hopefully not an omen.

https://twitter.com/Sam4TR/status/1250822502768664577?s=20

Just take Chase Young already Skins

Guffy

No boards draft this year? Seems an odd year for it not to happen with everyone off

Jolly Red Giant

Foxtrol wrote: »

I agree with your thoughts on what the Broncos should do but still disagree on your initial logic regarding busts.

For all 3 positions you listed, if you want an elite player you're still more likely to get it in the first round than leaving it until a later pick. Each are also positions that rely on others the most to be successful.

Making decisions based on how notorious a given position is to be a bust is drafting scared and you might as well fire your front office. One of the positions you highlighted as being a bust might get more media coverage but failing similarly at other positions will set you back as much or even more, like an OT or CB that keeps getting beat.

Can I clarify again - I have no problem with Elway taking a WR at 15 - I have a problem with trading up to 10 or 8 to take a WR and costing draft capital that Denver needs to fill holes on the roster and build depth which is sadly lacking.

Although the latest rumour out of Denver is that they are looking to shift Garrett Bolles and 1.15 to either Cleveland or Arizona to be in a position to take one of the OTs available.

Foxtrol

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Can I clarify again - I have no problem with Elway taking a WR at 15 - I have a problem with trading up to 10 or 8 to take a WR and costing draft capital that Denver needs to fill holes on the roster and build depth which is sadly lacking.

Although the latest rumour out of Denver is that they are looking to shift Garrett Bolles and 1.15 to either Cleveland or Arizona to be in a position to take one of the OTs available.

Again, I have no problem with what you're now saying from a Denver perspective, it makes a lot of sense.

My disagreement was with you initially leading off your reasoning with the regularly heard cliche around this time of the year that 'WRs in R1 are notorious for being busts' and this should play into decisions, which you later expanded to also include QBs and RBs. Picking any of those positions in the 1st is the greatest likelihood that you'll get an elite player, so letting how other teams have failed in drafting come into your evaluation just shows lack of trust scouts and front office. There's a difference in not valuing certain positions and drafting scared, and your original argument was the latter.

Itssoeasy

The whole off season and draft has been messed up obviously by the coronavirus outbreak and thankfully the combine took place because at least teams have recent film on players in the draft. I mean a disadvantage to rookies is the likelihood that training camps will at best be shortened and at worst delayed until later in August. I think it's highly unlikely that any rookie QB starts this upcoming season because as good as some of them clearly are, the likelihood is they won't have the necessary reps done for them to be put in games.

Foxtrol

Itssoeasy wrote: »

The whole off season and draft has been messed obviously by the coronavirus outbreak and thankfully the combine took place because at least teams have recent film on players in the draft. I mean a disadvantage to rookies is the likelihood that training camps will at best be shortened and at worst delayed until later in August. I think it's highly unlikely that any rookie QB starts this upcoming season because as good as some of them clearly are, the likelihood is they won't have the necessary reps done for them to be put in games.

This will likely most hurt the Lions and Giants' market to try to trade down. I don't think it stops Dolphins or Chargers from taking a QB but they aren't going to give away a number of picks with the guys likely to be there already being risks before the lack reps and limited 2020 output.

Probably also means the Bengals won't move on from Dalton without a good offer.

Guffy

https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/other_sports/2020-nfl-draft-top-32-picks-through-the-eyes-of-an-eejit/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Very good read/mock from a fellow bordsie, who taken part in out previous drafts

I've Friday off work, so considering staying up to watch round 1 at least.
Can anyone tell me how I can easily and legally watch this? Do any free channels have it? Is it on the NFL website? Youtube?
Do I need US ESPN to watch?

Thanks