2020 NFL Mock Draft - Charlie Campbell

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1. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB LSU The Bengals grab Zac Taylor's quarterback of the future.



After surveying league sources over the injury to Tua Tagovailoa, the majority of sources voted for Burrow as the quarterback who will be the first one selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Burrow (6-3, 221) was fantastic for LSU in 2019, completing 76 percent of his passes for 5,671 yards with 60 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, he notched 368 yards rushing and five touchdowns. Burrow has the ability to start in the NFL given his quality size, functional mobility, and above-average accuracy. The senior played lights out and dominated the SEC.



In speaking to a few directors of college scouting for NFL teams, they felt that Burrow has looked good but has some limitations in arm strength for the next level. They based that off of watching Burrow in person during 2019 in games and practice. They thought that he is an efficient game manager with prototypical size, but his arm talent is not elite. Because of the skill-set limitations, they see him as a prospect with physical talent that is very similar to Andy Dalton. Some said they even had graded Burrow as a fourth-rounder at the beginning of this season, but with his incredible 2019, he skyrocketed. Burrow benefited greatly from a revamped scheme that was superb for LSU. He also had a very good offensive line, and some early-round receiver and running back prospects. Everything went right for Burrow and LSU in 2019.



Burrow flashed at times for LSU in 2018, showing some size and running ability. The Ohio State transfer completed 58 percent of his passes in 2018 for 2,894 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He ran for 399 yards and seven scores. Click links to see the Bengals' picks across all rounds: Click here to jump to the Bengals' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 1 | Rd: 4 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 1 | Rd: 6 Pk: 1 | Rd: 7 Pk: 1





2. Washington Redskins: Chase Young, DE Ohio State The Redskins take the best player in the 2020 NFL Draft and could form a legendary defensive line with Young, Jonathan Allen, Da'Ron Payne and Montez Sweat. The problem will be retaining them all, but Washington could look to deal with that a few years from now.



Young (6-5, 264) dominated a lot of the opponents Ohio State played in 2019 and missed two games with a suspension. He has some size to him to go along with speed and athleticism off the edge. With his superb first-step, pass-rushing moves, agility, and ability to close, Young looks like a future Pro Bowler who annually produces double-digit sacks. In 2019, Young had 16.5 sacks with 46 tackles, six forced fumbles, three passes batted and a blocked kick. With the way that Young dominated in 2019, he is the top prospect for the 2020 NFL Draft regardless of position.



With Nick Bosa injured for most of 2018, Young took advantage of the opportunity to have a breakout season. In 2018, he recorded 34 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, five passes broken up and two forced fumbles. As a freshman, he totaled 19 tackles with 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Click links to see the Redskins' picks across all rounds: Rd: 3 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 36 | Rd: 5 Pk: 16 | Rd: 7 Pk: 2 | Rd: 7 Pk: 15





6. Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, QB Oregon The Chargers land their quarterback of the future. Back at the all-star games, we wrote how the Chargers really liked Herbert, so I think they would be pleased to land him as their replacement for Philip Rivers.



In 2019, Herbert completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,471 yards with 32 touchdowns and six interceptions. He ran for four touchdowns as well. He has all the tools to be a good NFL starter. Throughout his time at Oregon, Herbert (6-6, 236) displayed his powerful arm, mobility, good decision-making, and accuracy. But there were some uneven moments for Herbert when his instincts seemed a bit off. Some team sources question his leadership for the next level due to him being a quiet kid who has lived in the same area his entire life.



In 2018, Herbert completed 59.4 percent of his passes for 3,151 yards with 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He only played in eight games during 2017, but completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,750 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions while running for five touchdowns that season. As a freshman, Herbert completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,936 yards with 19 touchdowns and four interceptions. Click links to see the Chargers' picks across all rounds: Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 7 | Rd: 4 Pk: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5 | Rd: 6 Pk: 7 | Rd: 7 Pk: 6





7. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Brown, DT Auburn The Panthers have a lot of needs, and among them is a nose tackle to stuff the run and a cornerback to replace James Bradberry. If Derrick Brown is off the board, I think C.J. Henderson will be the pick. But if Brown gets to Carolina, I think he will be the choice.



Multiple team sources told me that if Brown had entered the 2019 NFL Draft, they had him graded higher than Ed Oliver and Christian Wilkins because Brown is a freak athlete with a rare combination of size, power, speed and athleticism. The 6-foot-4, 326-pound Brown contains a ton of upside and is just scratching the surface of what he is capable of doing. He is very strong and powerful, which lets him toss blockers aside and wreck plays at the line of scrimmage. Brown also has the quickness to fire into the backfield and pressure the quarterback from the interior.



Brown recorded 55 tackles with four sacks, four passes batted and two forced fumbles in 2019. He dominated many opponents while displaying off his amazing skill set. Brown totaled 48 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss and one forced fumble in 2018. Over the past two seasons, teams sent consistent double teams at him, but he still managed to stuff runs and cause disruption.



Brown had an impressive 2017 season, playing well down the stretch when Auburn made a run into the SEC Championship. He totaled 56 tackles with 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for a loss, one pass broken up and two forced fumbles as a sophomore. Click links to see the Panthers' picks across all rounds: Click here to jump to the Panthers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 6 | Rd: 6 Pk: 5 | Rd: 7 Pk: 7





8. Arizona Cardinals: Javon Kinlaw, DT South Carolina I think Arizona trades down and targets a defender like Kinlaw. They've never adequately replaced Calais Campbell, and Kinlaw would be an immediate upgrade to their defense. If the Cardinals don't trade down and are forced to stick and pick, I could see them taking Kinlaw or Alabama right tackle Jedrick Wills.



Kinlaw was superb for the Gamecocks in 2019, totaling 35 tackles, six sacks and two passes defended. The big defensive tackle broke out in 2018 with 4.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss and 38 tackles. The first thing that stands out about Kinlaw (6-5, 315) is his size. He is a tall, thick and good-looking athlete. After passing the eyeball test, one can see some special ability as Kinlaw really fires off the ball. He is quick to close and has strength to fight off blockers. Kinlaw gets in trouble when he stands up too high and working on his technique will help him to get more out of his excellent skill set. The junior college product has a lot of upside and has the size to play a variety of techniques in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. Click links to see the Cardinals' picks across all rounds: Rd: 3 Pk: 8 | Rd: 4 Pk: 8 | Rd: 6 Pk: 23 | Rd: 7 Pk: 8





14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville The Bucs may have to trade up for one of the offensive tackles, but if the 2020 NFL Draft falls a certain way, a tackle could fall into their lap. I think if they could get one of Tristan Wirfs, Jedrick Wills, Andrew Thomas or Mekhi Becton, that would be the direction they go. If they can't move up for one of them and they all go off the board, I could see the Buccaneers taking South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw as a Plan B.



Becton (6-7, 364) is a massive blocker who is a good athlete for his size. For the next level, it would help him to trim some weight and get in better condition. Becton has weight issues, and some teams have medical concerns with him relating to his back. However, some team sources have said he is extremely talented with a ton of upside. They say Becton has freak show athletic ability for a player of his size, calling him a more athletic version of Trent Brown. They think Becton could be a franchise left tackle, and some sources believe he could end up going as top-16 selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Click links to see the Buccaneers' picks across all rounds: Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 12 | Rd: 4 Pk: 11 | Rd: 5 Pk: 15 | Rd: 6 Pk: 15 | Rd: 7 Pk: 27





16. Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, CB Florida There are teams in the top 10 that are considering C.J. Henderson, so the Falcons will probably have to trade up to land him. I think Atlanta will move up for Henderson, and I could see them doing with the Cardinals at pick No. 8. If the Falcons miss out on Henderson, they could look to add talent to the inside of their defensive line with a tackle like Javon Kinlaw. He would bring size and strength next to Grady Jarrett.



Henderson totaled 11 passes broken up and 33 tackles in 2019. He also missed three games with a leg injury. Henderson does a superb job in coverage, blanketing receivers with shut down potential. Henderson (6-1, 204) is big, fast and athletic to run the route and prevent separation. However, he is a poor tackler and needs to get more physical. Following his tremendous combine performance, Henderson has risen around the league and teams see him as having elite potential.



In 2018, Henderson totaled 38 tackles with two sacks, seven passes broken up, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. He was really impressive as a freshman, demonstrating excellent coverage and ball skills. Henderson totaled four interceptions with four passes broken up and 22 tackles that season. Henderson has excellent size to go along with speed and cover skills. He possesses a ton of upside as a cover corner, but he needs to improve his tackling and run defense. Click links to see the Falcons' picks across all rounds: Click here to jump to the Falcons' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 14 | Rd: 4 Pk: 13 | Rd: 4 Pk: 37 | Rd: 7 Pk: 14



