6. Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon
The Philip Rivers era is limping to a halt, so it’s time for the Bolts to find his successor. Herbert went back to Eugene for his senior season to polish his skill set, and while he’s still got some rough edges to smooth out, he’s shown enough potential to warrant top-10 consideration. A strong week at the Senior Bowl could lock him in at this range.
7. Carolina Panthers
Derrick Brown | DL | Auburn
The Panthers need help on the back end of their defense, but the value’s just not there in terms of secondary prospects in this scenario. Instead, they get back to what they did when their franchise was playing its best football, fortifying the defensive front with a massive, disruptive force in Brown, who is a rare athlete for his size.
8. Arizona Cardinals
CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma
This may surprise some, seeing Lamb come off the board before Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see some teams have them graded in that order. One such team could absolutely be the Cards, who would love to pair Lamb with his college quarterback, Kyler Murray. This tandem could make the same kind of magic they did in Norman.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama
I’m betting the Jags would love this scenario, considering their desperate need for a true No. 1 receiver with a complete skill set. Jeudy has been widely regarded as the top receiver in a deep class since last offseason, so getting him as the second pass-catcher off the board would be a huge win for Jacksonville, no matter who is throwing passes for them in 2020.
10. Cleveland Browns
Jedrick Wills | OT | Alabama
There’s no denying the amount of talent this offense has at the skill positions, but it’ll be all for naught if the Browns don’t improve their offensive line in a big way this offseason. Wills has been a fast riser throughout this season, and could easily be off the board by this pick. If he’s not, he’d be the perfect blend of need and value for Cleveland.