25. Minnesota Vikings – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Analysis: The Vikings didn’t get Stefon Diggs’ replacement with the pick they acquired in his departure, but they did get it only a few picks later.
Granted, Denzel Mims isn’t the same type of receiver as Diggs, but at 6-3, 216 with 4.38 speed, he’ll be a really nice vertical option for Kirk Cousins with Thielen, Tajae Sharpe, Kyle Rudolph and former Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. rounding out the options.
26. Miami Dolphins (via HOU) – D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
Analysis: There might be some Miami fans who grow annoyed with the fact that their team avoided the defense entirely in the first round, but Tagovailoa is going to need as much help as possible to keep him protected.
D’Andre Swift would do well working in tandem with former UAB and Indiana running back Jordan Howard, who was brought in as a free agent to act as the lead back.
27. Seattle Seahawks – Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
Analysis: Honestly, I’ve given up trying to predict what Seattle is going to do in the draft.
Four of the team’s last five first-round picks, L.J. Collier (2019), Rashaad Penny (2018), Bruce Irvin (2012) and James Carpenter (2011), weren’t close to being considered Day 1 prospect, after all.
It’s likely that they’ll choose to trade down if there’s a buyer, but if the stick with this pick, I’m going with another surprise selection to boost the pass rush and eventually take over for Irvin.