2020 NFL mock draft: 2 rounds of Christmas gifts for your favorite team

Luke Easterling serves up a Christmas Day mock for the 2020 NFL draft, covering the first two rounds

We’re just one week away from the end of the 2019 NFL regular season, and bowl games are already in full swing as top prospects and sleepers try to make a strong last impression on their game film before the predraft process kicks off.

It’s also Christmas Day, and what better gift than a mock draft that goes beyond the first round? 32 picks are never enough around here, so here’s my latest take on how the first two rounds of the 2020 NFL draft could shake out, using the latest updated order.

1. Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow | QB | LSU

The Andy Dalton era needs to end, and the Bengals are in the perfect spot to take his successor. After yet another masterful performance in the SEC title game, Burrow should be locked into this spot, even before he takes home the Heisman Trophy and leads the Bayou Bengals into the College Football Playoff.

2. Washington Redskins

Chase Young | EDGE | Ohio State

After losing to the Giants in Week 16, Washington has the inside track to landing the No. 2 pick, and therefore the best overall prospect in this class. Young is a rare pass rusher with an incredible combination of size, athleticism and explosiveness, making him a steal even this early.

3. Detroit Lions

Derrick Brown | DL | Auburn

This defense needs a dominant, disruptive force in the trenches to build around, whether that’s on the edge or along the interior. In this scenario, Brown is the best combination of value, need and fit. He’s got rare athleticism for his size, and all the strength and power you’d expect.

4. New York Giants

Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia

Losing out on Young hurts, but this pick is hardly a consolation prize. The Giants need a franchise left tackle every bit as much as they need an impact edge rusher, and Thomas has all the physical and mental tools to be an immediate and long-term upgrade at a premium position.

5. Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama

After a season-ending hip injury, Tagovailoa is obviously the biggest wild-card in this year’s draft. If he makes a full recovery, Tua still has a fantastic skill set and all the tools to be a franchise quarterback. It’s a big if, but if he’s healthy, he’s still worthy of top-five consideration for a QB-needy team like Miami.