With the Kansas City Chiefs crowned Super Bowl champions, we can now give our undivided attention to the 2020 NFL Draft. While there is slightly over two months until the event, there is plenty of time for teams to conduct research on the players they would like to add to their rosters.
For the sake of this article, there will be no trades made in the first round. However, in the next mock draft, there will likely be trades galore as there are typically quite a few moves made by the 32 teams that reside in the NFL.
From now until April, the Cincinnati Bengals will be on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick. Without further ado, here is the 2020 NFL Mock Draft, Post-Super Bowl Edition.
1. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow (QB, LSU)
Joe Burrow is the best quarterback available and the Bengals are in dire need of replacing Andy Dalton. For months, it's appeared to be predetermined that Cincinnati is going to select Burrow in the NFL Draft.
2. Washington Redskins: Chase Young (Edge, Ohio State)
Ryan Kerrigan is nearing the end of his career with the Redskins and Washington would benefit from taking the best player available. At the second-overall pick, Chase Young is arguably the best player that is entering the draft.
3. Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah (CB, Ohio State)
Besides Darius Slay, the Lions don't have a reliable cornerback in the secondary. Jefferey Okudah instantly improves a Detroit team that had the 32nd ranked pass defense in 2019.
4. New York Giants: Jedrick Wills (OT, Alabama)
Nate Solder hasn't panned out for the Giants and New York needs to protect Daniel Jones. As a result, Jedrick Wills makes perfect sense for a team that needs to bolster the roster within the trenches.
5. Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Alabama)
The Dolphins were able to overachieve with Ryan Fitzpatrick in 2019 but that doesn't mean they don't need their future quarterback. Ahead of the draft, Miami has expressed their interest in Tua Tagovailoa despite his hip injury.
6. Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert (QB, Oregon)
Just as expected, Los Angeles appears to be moving on from Philip Rivers after 16 seasons. To replace Rivers, the Chargers could select Justin Herbert out of Oregon to give them a long-term solution at the position.
7. Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons (LB, Clemson)
One of the surprising developments of the offseason thus far is the surprising retirement of Luke Kuechly. With Kuechly no longer manning the middle of the defense, the Panthers could use someone like Isaiah Simmons.
8. Arizona Cardinals: Tristan Wirfs (OT, Iowa)
Last season, the Cardinals held the No. 1 overall pick and they selected Kyler Murray. After a successful rookie campaign from Murray, Arizona needs to do everything they can to protect him; making Tristan Wirfs a viable option.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown (IDL, Auburn)
The Jaguars are likely going to release Marcell Dareus to free up cap space and need an interior defensive lineman. Given that, Derrick Brown from Auburn can give Jacksonville a cornerstone on their defense for years to come.
10. Cleveland Browns: Andrew Thomas (OT, Georgia)
Over the past couple of seasons, it's been evident that Cleveland needs to improve their offensive line. Following a season where Baker Mayfield was constantly under duress, Andrew Thomas should be a nice fit for the Browns.
11. New York Jets: Jerry Jeudy (WR, Alabama)
The Jets are likely going to lose Robby Anderson in free agency and this year's draft class 0f wide receivers needs no introduction. At the top of the NFL Draft class, Jerry Jeudy is arguably the most polished wide receiver available.
12. Las Vegas Raiders: Kristian Fulton (CB, LSU)
During the 2019 season, Las Vegas traded Gareon Conley after failing to live up the expectations. The Raiders could use Kristian Fulton out of LSU to fill the noticeable void at cornerback.
13. Indianapolis Colts: CeeDee Lamb (WR, Oklahoma)
The Colts are going to consider all of their options at quarterback for the 2020 season. Regardless of who is under center, they are going to need a big-play threat and CeeDee Lamb is arguably the most dangerous wideout with the ball in his hands.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mekhi Becton (OT, Louisville)
The Buccaneers under Bruce Arians love to push the ball down the field, but they need to bulk up their offensive line if they intend to do that. With the 14th overall pick, Mekhi Becton would be a solid choice for Tampa Bay.
15. Denver Broncos: Henry Ruggs (WR, Alabama)
Prior to the trade deadline, Denver traded Emmanuel Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers. Courtland Sutton became the No. 1 option in the offense, but he could use someone like Henry Ruggs to take the top off of the defense.
16. Atlanta Falcons: K'Lavon Chaisson (Edge, LSU)
The Falcons are likely going to let Vic Beasley walk in free agency and need some help in the pass-rushing department. Among their options, K'Lavon Chaisson has the length and speed to become a lethal edge rusher in the NFL.
17. Dallas Cowboys: Grant Delpit (S, LSU)
The Cowboys have been searching for some help in the secondary; mostly at the safety position. After failing to acquire Jamal Adams via trade, Dallas could select another safety out of LSU in Grant Delpit.
18. Miami Dolphins: A.J. Epenesa (Edge, Iowa)
The Dolphins hold three first-round picks in 2020 and will have an array of options to choose from. After addressing the quarterback position, an edge defender like A.J. Epenesa could provide Miami's defense with some much-needed help.
19. Las Vegas Raiders: Kenneth Murray (LB, Oklahoma)
It was evident during the latter part of the season that Will Compton was the best linebacker on the Raiders' roster. Given that, Las Vegas would benefit by adding Kenneth Murray to anchor the middle of the defense.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs (CB, Alabama)
Ahead of the previous trade deadline, the Jaguars surprisingly decided to trade Jalen Ramey to the Los Angeles Rams. With a noticeable void left by Ramsey, Trevon Diggs could provide Jacksonville with a viable replacement via the NFL Draft.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Tee Higgins (WR, Clemson)
Over the course of the season, the Eagles were ravaged by injuries and it was apparent that wide receiver was a position of need. Luckily for Philadelphia, this is the year to get a receiver and someone like Tee Higgins is available.
22. Buffalo Bills: Justin Jefferson (WR, LSU)
Last offseason, the Bills addressed the wide receiver position by signing John Brown and Cole Beasley. While Brown and Beasley did well, Josh Allen could thrive with a big, physical target like Justin Jefferson.
23. New England Patriots: K.J. Hamler (WR, Penn State)
For the first time in years, the Patriots fell short of reaching the AFC Championship Game and everyone shifted the blame at the offense—and for good reason. Regardless if Tom Brady returns, K.J. Hamler would give New England a deep threat in the offense.
24. New Orleans Saints: Jordan Love (QB, Utah State)
Heading into the offseason, New Orleans is awaiting the decision from Drew Brees on whether or not he is going to play in 2020. Even if he does, the Saints could look to draft another quarterback out of the state of Utah that isn't named Taysom Hill.
25. Minnesota Vikings: Javon Kinlaw (IDL, South Carolina)
The Vikings have been longing to find someone who could form a formidable duo with Linval Joseph in the interior of the defensive line. Provided that, Minnesota would be wise to select Javon Kinlaw if he's still available.
26. Miami Dolphins: Xavier McKinney (S, Alabama)
Early in the 2019 season, Miami sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Fitzpatrick continues to dominate in Pittsburgh, the Dolphins should find Fitzpatrick's replacement with another Alabama safety—Xavier McKinney.
27. Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Matos (Edge, Penn State)
Before the 2019 season, the Seahawks were able to land Jadeveon Clowney via trade. Regardless of whether or not Clowney re-signs, Seattle absolutely needs someone like Yetur Gross-Matos to provide a spark off of the edge.
28. Baltimore Ravens: Leviska Shenault (WR, Colorado)
Lamar Jackson took a long stride forward in his second season in the NFL, but his best wide receivers were Mark Andrews (a tight end) and Marquise Brown. To address the wide receiver position, Leviska Shenault could give the Ravens an added playmaker to the offense.
29. Tennessee Titans: Curtis Weaver (Edge, Boise State)
Tennessee was able to overachieve in 2019 despite having a mediocre pass rush. Cameron Wake isn't getting any younger and the Titans could land a talented pass rusher like Curtis Weaver in the first round.
30. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Aiyuk (WR, Arizona State)
Ahead of the trade deadline, the Packers considered adding a wide receiver to give Aaron Rodgers a reliable weapon outside of Davante Adams. Following the mistake of passing up on a trade for a wideout, Green Bay could luck out by getting Brandon Aiyuk out of Arizona State
31. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Henderson (CB, Florida)
The 49ers undoubtedly had one of the best defenses in the NFL in 2019, but their biggest weakness was at the opposite cornerback spot as Richard Sherman. Near the end of the first round, San Francisco could have a chance to grab C.J. Henderson out of Florida.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: J.K. Dobbins (RB, Ohio State)
Kansas City's offense is predicated on allowing Patrick Mahomes to work his magic with a non-effective rushing attack. Even though Damien Williams has shown flashes of potential, a player like J.K. Dobbins could take the Chiefs' offense to another stratosphere.
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