2020 NFL mock draft: 3-round projections with a top-5 surprise

Luke Easterling updates his three-round projections for the 2020 NFL draft, complete with comp picks and a few surprises

16. Atlanta Falcons

K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU

This entire defensive front needs help in a bad way, outside of Grady Jarrett. In this scenario, the value is better on the edge than along the interior, and Chaisson is the best fit. He’s got size, length and athleticism, and can handle all three phases of playing on the edge.

17. Dallas Cowboys

CJ Henderson | CB | Florida

After letting Byron Jones walk in free agency, the Cowboys need to find themselves a corner who can fill his shoes. While that’s a tall task, Henderson has all the physical tools to quickly develop into that kind of player. His experience going up against top talent in the SEC on a weekly basis has Henderson ready to make an immediate impact.

18. Miami Dolphins (from PIT)

Josh Jones | OT | Houston

After getting their franchise quarterback earlier, the Dolphins now turn their attention to protecting their investment. There are already four offensive tackles off the board, but while this may seem like a reach, Jones has loads of potential. His impressive week at the Senior Bowl against top competition is proof of his limitless upside.

19. Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI)

Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma

The Raiders got the perfect pick for their offense at No. 12 overall, and here, they get the exact same thing for their defense. This unit desperately needs a difference-maker at the heart of the action, and Murray has both the physical traits to be that three-down playmaker, and the leadership ability to transform the identity of the entire defense. He’ll make an instant impact, and the Raiders leave the first round with a cornerstone player on each side of the ball.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR)

Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU

In just a couple of years, the Jags have gone from having one of the league’s most promising corner tandems to trading away both Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye. With two first-round picks in this year’s draft, they absolutely have to use one of them to find a starting-caliber corner. Fulton has the height, length and cover skills to shoulder that responsibility from Day 1, and he’s been tested by some of the most talented pass-catchers in the country.