2020 NFL Draft: Clint Lamb’s first mock draft, picks 17-32
The 2020 NFL Draft is still technically months away, but the time has come to start figuring out where all the top-tier college talents will land at the next level. Alabama has several of its former players currently being projected as first-round …
23. New England Patriots – Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
Oct 26, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) celebrates after deflecting a pass from Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Nick Starkel (17) (not pictured) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Seeing Terrell Lewis go to New England at No. 23 overall might be considered a bit premature with his injury history and limited production at Alabama, but there are few pass rushers available in this class with his upside.
In some ways, Lewis has reminded me of another long, physically imposing edge player who found a lot of success with the Patriots — Chandler Jones, who is now a double-digit sack guy for the Cardinals.
There are still a lot of holes on Josh McDaniels’ offense, but the edge position on defense is still a major need. Lewis would go a long way in filling that void, as long as he can stay healthy.
