2020 NFL Draft: Clint Lamb’s final mock draft

The 2020 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday, so it’s finally time to release my final mock draft before things get underway. This year was far-and-away the most difficult group I’ve ever had to predict due to the uncertainty surrounding the …

28. Baltimore Ravens – Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

Kenneth Murray
Dec 7, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) reacts during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears in the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Analysis: There are few prospect-team fits that I like better in this draft than Kenneth Murray and the Baltimore Ravens. It just seems like the Oklahoma linebacker was meant to rock the Purple and Black.

The defense’s pursuit of a suitable replacement for C.J. Mosley, who left for the Jets prior to this season, finally comes to an end.

29. Tennessee Titans – Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia

Isaiah Wilson
Oct 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson (79) blocking Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Darrell Taylor (left) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY

Analysis: If Jadeveon Clowney decides to stay in Seattle or sign with Cleveland, the Titans will still be searching for more edge help to go with Harold Landry, Kamalei Correa and the newly signed Vic Beasley.

But I’m not thrilled with the fit of a guy like Penn State’s Yetur Gross-Matos in Tennessee’s defense, so I decided to mock a long-term replacement for Jack Conklin at right tackle.

Dennis Kelly is capable of holding down the starting job until Wilson develops enough to reach his potential, which is considerable higher than some of the other tackles available at this spot.

30. Green Bay Packers – Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State

Ezra Cleveland
Boise State offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 59-37. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Analysis: Wide receivers such as TCU’s Jalen Reagor and Arizona State’s Brandon Aiyuk were strongly considered at this pick, but the idea of adding competition at right tackle for newly signed Ricky Wagner was too good to pass up.

There is a growing belief that Cleveland could go much higher than this, but I’m just not sold on his potential as an early-to-mid first-round pick. Late in the first, though? I could see it.