NFL Mock Draft Part III -First and second rounds

NFL Mock Draft Part III -First and second rounds

Round 1

1)Cincinnati Bengals - QB Joe Burrow, LSU, 6-3, 220.

Comments: This is a no-brainer and probably the only 100% pick of the draft. Burrow threw for 60 touchdowns and just six picks. Very accurate thrower. If there is a concern, it's how he went from pretty good to Heisman winner in two seasons. Good coaching helps at the college level.

2)Washington Redskins - DE/Edge Chase Young, Ohio State, 6-5, 264

Comments: There's no doubt that Young is going second. The only questions is whether Washington trades out of the pick. The best pass rusher in the draft by far, who should make an immediate impact. He recorded 16.5 sacks last season and might be the best player overall. If there is a concern, it's that he is a bit too upright against the run. But if you want the next Khalil Mack or Myles Garrett, you have to take the pick.

3)Detroit Lions - CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State, 6-1, 205.

Comments: There is a strong feeling that the Lions could trade down and the Chargers or Dolphins trade up to get Tua Tagovailoa. I'll stick with Okudah. Detroit needs a top corner after trading away Darius Slay to the Eagles. Okudah is a big corner who moves like a smaller guy. Very athletic and compares to Jalen Ramsey. Good speed at 4.48 in the 40 and ball skills.

4)New York Giants - OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama, 6-4, 314

Comments: This should be a tackle either Wills or Wirfs. Wills has long arms to make up for his lack of prototypical height for a left tackle. Could play either side and is a mauler in the running game. He'll need to time to develop into an elite pass protector.

5)Miami Dolphins - QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, 6-1, 217

Comments: He's a big risk, but what else can the Dolphins do? Justin Herbert is a bigger risk. So is Jordan Love. Tua moves well, is accurate and is a great deep ball thrower. Had 87 TDs and 11 picks in his career at Alabama with a 69.3% completing rate.

6)LA Chargers - LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, 6-3, 238

Comments: If the Chargers keep this pick, it's tough to go wrong here with Simmons, who can do just about anything on the football field. He can play inside or out or even some safety. He ran an incredible 4.39 40 and is around 240 pounds. So he can play just about anywhere on defense. He's one of the few difference-makers in this draft. Why reach for Herbert when you can get a potential star?

7)Carolina Panthers - DL Derrick Brown, Auburn, 6-5, 326

Comments: This appears to be one of the few certain picks in the draft. Brown is the best defensive tackle in the draft. Was SEC Defensive Player of the Year and that's saying something considering there are so many great players at Alabama and LSU. Can play several positions on the line due to strength, size and explosiveness.

8)Arizona Cardinals -OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa, 6-5, 320

Comments: An athletic tackle who should be able to make things easier for Kyler Murray. Good pass blocker. Played right tackle, but has athletic ability to play left tackle and even guard. Was dominant in college and showed well at the combine.

9)Jacksonville Jaguars - CB C.J. Henderson, Florida, 6-1, 204

Comments: Big, athletic corner with great speed. Good technique. The Jags could certainly use a corner after trading Jalen Ramsey last year.

10)Cleveland Browns -OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville, 6-7, 369

Comments: A monster who can protect Tua and moves extremely well for his size. This is still a bit of a risk with his most recent red flag for atest issue. Will need to get the weight down to go up against some of the best Edge rushers in the game.

11)New York Jets - WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma, 6-1, 195

Comments: Lamb is a vertical threat who is very explosive and is a bit like a DeSean Jackson. Every time he touches the ball, he can score. But has decent size. Several teams would like to trade up to get him.

12)Las Vegas Raiders - WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama, 5-11, 188

Comments: This pick is so Raiders. Al Davis would love this pick. Ruggs is a blur on the field and could be the next Tyreek Hill. Not as polished and will need some time to develop.

13)San Francisco 49ers -WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, 6-1, 193

Comments: The 49ers need another receiver with Emmanuel Sanders gone. This is a steal. Jeudy might not have the great intangibles in terms of size and speed, but nobody runs better routes and nobody is smarter. Jeudy is the safest pick of the receivers. He might not have the greatest upside, but he will be good off the bat.

14)Tampa Bay Buccaneers - OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia, 6-5, 315

Comments: It's time to be less flashy and more about substance. The Bucs have enough skill positions, but they need an upgrade on the offensive line and somebody to protect Tom Brady. Thomas has good length and a football IQ. Another very good offensive tackle in a very strong group.

15)Denver Broncos -WR Justin Jefferson, LSU, 6-1, 202

Comments: Denver needs another pass catcher next to Courtland Sutton. Jefferson is an underrated receiver who can move the chains and become a solid number two on the Broncos.

16)Atlanta Falcons - DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina, 6-5, 324

Comments: The Falcons need some pass rush help and some defense line additions. Kinlaw had six sacks last year and is not just a big dude. He's an athlete who can get to the quarterback from the inside. His upside is incredible because he is still raw.

17)Dallas Cowboys - S/CB Xavier McKinney, Alabama, 6-1, 205

Comments: McKinney can play free safety and can cover as a corner. The Cowboys have several holes in the secondary with Byron Jones leaving. McKinney can fill in at corner or safety.

18)Miami Dolphins - CB A.J. Terrell, Clemson, 6-1, 190.

Comments: Elite corner who would have gone higher but struggled against LSU in the big game. Very long and lanky. Would be tough to pass up.

19)Vegas Raiders -LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma, 6-2 243

Comments: This pick almost makes too much sense. Murray is one of the premier inside linebackers in the draft and guys who don't put up huge sack numbers, usually don't get drafted very high. He has the size and speed to become a starter from Day 1.

20)Jacksonville -QB Justin Herbert, Oregon, 6-6, 236

Comments: Is Gardner Minshew the future? Maybe, but teams began to figure him out late and he's small. Herbert has good size and arm strength. His ability to reach an NFL defense is a concern. He doesn't have to start right away with Minshew as the starter.

21)Philadelphia Eagles - Edge K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU, 6-3, 254

Comments: Philly is desperate for a receiver who can catch the ball. They will attempt to trade up to get Lamb, Jeudy or Jefferson. If they can't trade the pick, they could gamble or reach on a receiver. But Chaisson makes sense as he had 6.5 sacks so he still needs to refine his pass rushing moves. He has a great burst and could add more size. Tremendous upside.

22)Minnesota Vikings - CB Kristian Fulton, LSU, 6-0, 197

Comments: The Vikes lost Xavier Rhodes and they need some help at corner. Fulton has enough size and speed to become a No. 1. Very fluid with good size. Not bad in run support.

23)New England Patriots - OLB/DE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State, 6-5, 266

Comments: Considered Jordan Love here, but Bill Belichick still loves defense and might want to see what he has in Jarrett Stidham before taking another young quarterback. Sturdy Edge rusher who is very explosive. Had 9.5 sacks last year. Long athlete who needs to keep getting better.

24)New Orleans Saints - OT Josh Jones, Houston, 6-6, 310

Comments: Jones is too good to pass up at this pick. Long and consistent four-year starter. Will need to get stronger.

25)Minnesota Vikings - Edge A.J. Epenesa, Iowa, 6-5, 274

Comments: Another big pass rusher who is very powerful against the run and can rush the passer. Very good value pick. Had 11.5 sacks last year and 26.5 sacks at Iowa.

26)Miami Dolphins -WR Denzel Mims, Baylor, 6-3, 205

Comments: Big receiver who could start from Day 1 next to Adam Thielen. Could be a very good vertical threat but needs to be more consistent.

27)Seattle Seahawks - DL Raekwon Davis, Alabama, 6-6, 315

Comments: The Seahawks need help up front on the D-Line. Davis has a massive frame and is very active. He's a first-round talent coming off a second-round season.

28)Baltimore Ravens - RB De'Andre Swift, Georgia, 5-8, 210

Comments: This is not the Ravens' biggest need. They could and should go for Patrick Queen from LSU. But they can't pass up Swift here. Mark Ingram is over 30 and his injury may have cost them their playoff game as they didn't trust any other back.

29)Tennessee Titans -CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama, 6-1, 205

Comments: Diggs is a big corner who blossomed in his senior season. Also the younger brother of Stefon Diggs, so has great genes.

30)Green Bay Packers - WR Jalen Reagor, TCU, 5-11, 190

Comments: The Packers always seem to need a receiver and this guy is very fast. At least was at his pro day. Very dangerous receiver with good explosion and sturdily built. Could play slot as well.

31)San Francisco 49ers - IOL Cesar Ruiz, Michigan, 6-4, 320

Comments: A need pick here and a good value this late. One of the best guards in the draft. Plays with good leverage and can play right tackle as well.

32)Kansas City Chiefs - ILB Patrick Queen, LSU, 6-1, 230

Comments: Just too good to pass up. The Chiefs can use help on defense in the back end and at linebacker. The only question is his size and whether that will hurt him in the running game.

2nd Round

33)Cincinnati Bengals-OLB Zack Baun, Wisconsin, 6-3, 240

34)Indianapolis Colts- QB Jordan Love, Utah, 6-4, 220

35)Detroit Lions - DE Curtis Weaver, Boise State, 6-3, 266

36)NY Giants - CB Jeff Gladney, TCU, 6-0, 185

37)LA Chargers - RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, 5-11, 215

38)Carolina Panthers - OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise State, 6-6, 315

39)Miami Dolphins - S Grant Delpit, LSU, 6-3, 203

40)Houston Texans - WR Tee Higgins, Clemson, 6-4, 215

41)Cleveland Browns - DT Ross Blacklock, TCU, 6-3, 290

42)Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado, 6-2, 220

43)Chicago Bears - CB Jaylor Johnson, Utah, 5-11 ,195

44)Indianapolis Colts - WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame, 6-4, 230

45)Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Jacob Eason, Washington, 6-6, 225

46)Denver Broncos - S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois, 6-2, 210

47)Atlanta Falcons - OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn, 6-7, 310

48)NY Jets- CB Bryce Hall, Virginia, 6-0, 200

49)Pittsburgh Steelers - DT Neville Gallimore, 6-2, 330

50)Chicago Bears - TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame, 6-6, 255

51)Dallas Cowboys - CB Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State, 6-2, 175

52)LA Rams - OT Lucas Niang, TCU, 6-6, 330

53)Philadelphia Eagles - ILB Malik Harrison, Ohio State, 6-3, 245

54)Buffalo Bills - Edge Julian Okwara, Notre Dame, 6-4, 248

55)Baltimore Ravens - G Solomon Kindley, Georgia, 6-4, 335

56)Miami Dolphins - C Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU, 6-4, 315

57)LA Rams - OL John Simpson, Clemson, 6-4, 330

58)Minnesota Vikings - OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia, 6-7, 340

59)Seattle Seahawks - S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyme, 6-1, 215

60)Baltimore Ravens - DL Jordan Elliott, Missouri, 6-4, 320

61)Tennessee Titans - TE Adam Trautman, Dayton, 6-5, 250

62)Green Bay Packers - QB Jake Fromm, Georgia, 6-2, 215

63)Kansas City Chiefs - RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU, 5-8, 209

64)Seattle Seahawks - LB Troy Dye, Oregon, 6-4, 224

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