2020 NFL Draft: Full grades for every 1st-round pick

Luke Easterling breaks down every first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, grading each selection

9. Jacksonville Jaguars

CJ Henderson | CB | Florida

After trading away both Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye in the last year, the Jags were in desperate need of help at corner. They have two first-round picks to play with, but they didn’t waste any time addressing that need here.

Henderson has all the physical and mental tools to be a shutdown corner at the next level, and his combination of length, confidence and experience in press-man coverage is what got him drafted in the top 10. Questions about his ability to tackle and support the run are real, but he’s so good in coverage, the Jags probably don’t care.

This is higher than I have Henderson graded, but it’s hard to blame the Jags for shoring up their biggest need with their top pick.

GRADE: B