2020 NFL mock draft: Updated 3-round projections with trades
Luke Easterling updates his three-round projections for the 2020 NFL draft after the first wave of free agency, with a few key trades
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21. Philadelphia Eagles
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor
After filling their biggest need on defense by trading for Darius Slay, the Eagles free themselves up to do the same for their offense with this pick. Mims backed up his strong film by blowing up the NFL Scouting Combine, showing off the size and athleticism it takes to be a top target at the next level.
22. New Orleans Saints (from BUF via MIN)*
Jordan Love | QB | Utah State
Teddy Bridgewater is gone, Drew Brees can’t play forever, and Taysom Hill may never be a full-time starting quarterback. If Love is still on the board here, don’t be surprised if the Saints deal a fourth-round pick to the Vikings to jump ahead of the Patriots to land this high-upside passer. He’s still plenty raw, but learning behind Brees for a year or more would be an ideal situation.
23. New England Patriots
Xavier McKinney | S | Alabama
Quarterback is obviously the big question mark for New England, but with Love off the board, there’s no other passer worth taking here. Instead, look for them to address their need for a youth movement in the secondary, particularly on the back end. McKinney is a smart, instinctive defender who loves to lay the hammer down on any ball-carrier, and has the range and athleticism to make plays all over the field.
24. Minnesota Vikings (from NO)
Josh Jones | OT | Houston
After moving back a couple of spots and picking up an extra pick, the Vikings are still able to land a difference-maker at a premium position. The rebuild of this offensive line continues with Jones, a Senior Bowl standout who gives the Vikings a long-term solution at either tackle spot.
25. Minnesota Vikings
Jalen Reagor | WR | TCU
In trading away Stefon Diggs, the Vikings lost a polished route-runner and explosive playmaker from their passing game. It only makes sense for them to use one of their first-round picks to fill that void with a similar player, and Reagor has the skill set to be the perfect fit.