2020 NFL mock draft: 3-round projections after Wild Card weekend
Luke Easterling updates his three-round projections for the 2020 NFL draft following a crazy Wild Card playoff round
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16. Atlanta Falcons
Yetur Gross-Matos | EDGE | Penn State
This defensive line needs help across the board, so this pick is about finding the best value, either on the edge or along the interior. In this scenario, the Ditry Birds opt for edge help with a stellar pass rusher who could replace either Vic Beasley or Takk McKinley.
17. Dallas Cowboys
Grant Delpit | S | LSU
This defensive front needs help across the board, but the value just isn’t there in this scenario. Instead, the Cowboys opt for a playmaker on the back end of the secondary, where they could also use an upgrade. Delpit was slowed by injuries for much of this season, but when healthy, he’s an impact player all over the field.
18. Miami Dolphins (from PIT)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama
After taking Tagovailoa, the Dolphins need to give him every chance to succeed with a strong supporting cast. Why not start that process by giving him one of his favorite targets? Offensive line is a need here, but Ruggs’ elite speed and playmaking ability make him the best value here.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI)
Tee Higgins | WR | Clemson
After the Antonio Brown debacle, the Raiders are still in need of a dynamic pass-catcher who can take the top off opposing defenses and also make plays at every level of the field. Higgins has a rare combination of size, length, athleticism and body control that would make him the perfect fit.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR)
Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU
After spending their earlier first-rounder for an offensive playmaker, the Jags spend this one on one for the other side of the ball. After trading Jalen Ramsey to the Rams, Jacksonville uses one of the picks they received to replace him with a big, athletic cover man in Fulton.