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 …

25. Minnesota Vikings – Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Josh Jones
North offensive tackle Josh Jones of Houston (70) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Riley Reiff’s time as the starting left tackle in Minnesota will come to an end — or at least, it should come to an end. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot worse options out there, but he was a liability at times and more athleticism is needed.

Josh Jones out of Houston was one of the standout performers in this year’s Senior Bowl, and that success means he could end up hearing his name called on Day 1 of April’s draft.

Jones might not be a starter out of the gate, as he has some things he needs to refine with his technique and footwork, but he does have one of the higher ceilings among the offensive tackles in this class.