Category: Mock Drafts

Mock draft watch: PFF’s 3-rounder gets the Lions a trade and Jeff Okudah

Okudah remains the overwhelming favorite projection to the Lions with 2 weeks to go

The latest updated mock draft from Pro Football Focus and analyst Mike Renner offers perhaps the best-case scenario for the Detroit Lions in the first round. At the top of the three-round projection, Renner offers up a trade and a bounty that Lions GM Bob Quinn surely couldn’t refuse.

The projection here sends the Lions’ No. 3 pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for No. 5 and No. 26, which the Dolphins previously acquired from the Houston Texans. And the man the Lions would have picked at No. 3 is still there for the taking at the five spot: Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah.

Detroit still gets its guy after trading down. The Lions still have a massive hole opposite newly acquired Desmond Trufant left by Darius Slay that Okudah can fill. On 31 targets in man coverage last year, Okudah allowed only 15 catches for 178 yards and one score.

The choice with the second first-rounder would not likely be a popular one. USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson gets the nod to Detroit at No. 26. While he’s just 21 and had some success at USC, most contemporary projections have Jackson some 20-35 picks lower than where the Lions take him here.

The rest of the PFF picks:

Second round: A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa

Third round: Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama

Third round: Robert Hunt, OG, Louisiana

Mock draft watch: Odd trade scenario at the top proves great for the Lions

Mock draft watch: Odd trade scenario at the top proves great for the Lions

Mock drafts are designed to be thought exercises, and the thought created by the latest mock from brother site Touchdown Wire will get the blood pumping for Lions fans like they’ve just run a 5K.

In this exercise, the Miami Dolphins didn’t trade up with the Lions at No. 3. They bypassed Washington at No. 2, too. Miami shot to the top and made a blockbuster deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to snag the No. 1 pick and LSU QB Joe Burrow.

Where the Lions really hit the ground running in this mock is what Washington does at No. 2. The Skins opt for Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah. Analyst Doug Farrar correctly notes the massive hole at the position in Washington and why they should consider it.

That leaves Chase Young for the Lions. Boom.

Either Patricia and the rest of Detroit’s draft room will have to over-pick a defensive back, trade down, or take Chase Young and make the pass rush a whole lot better. Young would do that — he has nearly every attribute required to play his position at the highest level

Some other fun wrinkles in this mock:

Justin Herbert goes at No. 5, one spot ahead of Tua Tagovailoa as the second QB off the board.

Tristan Wirfs falls all the way to No. 26 overall. He’s a near-universal top-10 projection.

K’Lavon Chaisson drops to No. 29. Like Wirfs, this is about 15-20 spots lower than typically projected.

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#OnePride 2020 Lions Fan Mock Draft 5.0

This is the fifth edition of Lions Wire’s facilitated #OnePride 2020 Lions Fan Mock Draft, where we present the options and fans vote the pick.

Using the Draft Network‘s Mock Draft simulator, we at Lions Wire presented the #OnePride Twitter fan base four options in each round and allowed them to vote on who they would like the team to pick. After making their selection, the simulator picks for the other 31 teams and then the Lions’ fans are back on the clock for another selection.

For clarification, the four best players are selected by a Lions Wire staff editor/writer, but Lions Wire doesn’t vote — unless there is a tie — or influence the voting. Additionally, Lions Wire is not ranking the players where or when they are available — the simulator makes those decisions. We only offer up the best options.

Lions trade out of pick No. 3

With Joe Burrow (QB, LSU) and Chase Young (EDGE, OSU) being selected with the first two picks, Lions fans opted to trade out of the third spot and found a partner in the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Chargers selected Tua Tagovailova (QB, Alabama) with pick No. 3 and gave the Lions pick No. 6 overall, pick No. 37 in the second round, and pick No. 112 in the fourth round. There would likely also be a 2021 Day 2 pick added into the deal, but for the purposes of this exercise, which 2021 pick was not clarified.

Here’s what the Lions did with their picks in the 2020 draft.

Round 1, Pick 6: Jeff Okudah, Ohio State

With every day that passes the Lions and Okudah appear to be a match made in heaven. Fans took a gamble he would still be on the board at pick No. 6, but by trading down three spots and assuming two quarterbacks would be selected — which they were — they only needed for him to fall past the Giants.

Erik’s take: I believe the Lions would consider trading down to six, but not much further because Okudah is their target. I could also see them sit tight at three and take Okudah there — that’s how important he is to them.

Round 2, Pick 35: A.J. Epenesa, DL, Iowa

A top-15 talent entering the Combine, Epenesa’s underwhelming performance caused many draft evaluators to drop him down their boards. If he falls to pick No. 35, expect the Lions to run to the podium — metaphorically — as he is a perfect fit for their scheme and can play at down defensive end, as well as inside at the 3-technique. At 6-5, 271 pounds, he is a bigger version of Trey Flowers.

Erik’s take: This is a no brainer pick, as I believe he could be a Top-10 player on the Lions’ internal draft board.

Round 2, Pick 37: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin

The Lions went to Wisconsin’s Pro Day — remember those — and running backs coach Kyle Caskey put Taylor through drills illustrating their interest in the 226-pound bruiser. Taylor put on an athletic show at the Combine and was one of three running backs in this draft class to check all the athletic boxes the Lions look for in a running back.

Erik’s take: The fit is excellent and he gives the Lions a legit durable option in the backfield — but I have a hard time justifying taking a running back in the second round. Again.

Round 3, Pick, 67: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State

Terrific value at the top of the third round, Aiyuk can be an instant contributor in 2020 with a high enough ceiling to claim a starting role in 2021 — either replacing Marvin Jones on the outside or Danny Amendola in the slot.

Erik’s take: Love it.

Round 3, Pick, 85: Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah

While Epenesa fills a void at down defensive end and 3-technique, Anae would likely fill a role rotating between the JACK linebacker and down defensive end spot.

Erik’s take: I am a big fan of Anae, but this would’ve been the spot to snag a guard for me. I would have grabbed Ben Bartch here and gambled Anae was there 24 picks later.

Round 4, Pick 109: Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin

Biadasz hs 41 games starting experience at center for the Badgers but the Lions would be hoping for him to make a Frank Ragnow-like transition to right guard in his first year. He’s not a plug-and-play option but he may be the best option they currently have on this roster.

Erik’s take: In the poll, I also included Washington’s Nick Harris who was with the Lions coaching staff at the senior bowl. I have both Harris and Biadasz in the same tier on my personal draft board, but Harris a tick higher and I would’ve preferred him here.

Round 4, Pick 112: Leki Fotu, NT, Utah

The Lions add their first pure defensive tackle here in the fourth. Fotu is a stout nose tackle who can also see reps at the 3-technique. He is a perfect scheme fit with the upside to develop into a steady contributor.

Erik’s take: Big fan of Fotu and this is the right spot to grab him, but I also would have been fine with the Lions’ fans drafting back-to-back guards and taking Harris, who was still on the board.

Round 5, Pick 149: Devin Duvernay, Slot, Texas

Duvernay is a 4.39 slot receiver who can go over the middle and stretch the field deep. Highly productive in college, his ability to play a variety of roles at the next level is very appealing for a fifth-rounder.

Erik’s take: Really like the upside of Duvernay here, but don’t be surprised if this is where the Lions draft a punter — this is the exact pick where the Seahawks selected Michael Dickson in 2018.

Round 5, Pick 166: Braden Mann, P, Texas A&M

17 picks later and the Lions land their punter of the future. Mann is a complete player who can hit it deep, put air under the ball, drop it inside the 20-yard line with consistency, and handle kickoff duties.

Erik’s take: A Mann-Lions marriage has been anticipated since the Senior Bowl.

Round 6, Pick 182: Raequan Williams, DT, Michigan State

At this point in the draft, Lions fans were looking for depth players who possess enough upside to potentially knock off a player at an already established position. Williams is someone the Lions have kept tabs on the past few years and would put John Atkins and Kevin Strong on notice.

Erik’s take: Boise State wide receiver John Hightower received the fewest votes in this round but he would’ve been my pick despite already drafting Aiyuk and Duvernay. A pure vertical threat, Hightower is a perfect player in Darrell Bevell’s scheme and I expect him to be drafted much sooner than this.

Round 7, Pick 235: Jon Runyan, T/G, Michigan

A two-year starter at left tackle for the Wolverines, Runyan’s future in the NFL has always been at guard. If he ends up on the Lions, expect him to get the Joe Dahl treatment — a swing player who learns multiple positions for the first three years in the league and is a potential starter in year four.

Erik’s take: An underrated athlete who has the upside and NFL bloodlines to get a shot late in the draft and find a home as a reserve early in his career. 

Mock draft watch: Defensive help comes to the rescue for the Lions

Draftwire’s Luke Easterling comes up with a 3 round mock and focuses heavily on defense for the Detroit Lions

With the NFL draft inching closer and with the latest news of a “virtual” draft on the horizon, experts are trying to make their final predictions as to what teams might do come draft day. The latest mock draft comes from our brother site Draftwire, where editor Luke Easterling projects a 3-round mock for each team. 

Easterling selected Okudah for the Lions in his last mock draft and decided the fit is too good to change it up. Okudah has been a popular selection for the Lions even before the Darius Slay trade. He is barred none the best cornerback prospect in this draft class and isn’t even close. He will significantly help a Lions secondary who desperately needs someone opposite Desmond Trufant. Okudah’s skill set matches precisely what the Lions are looking for in the cornerbacks and would be a welcomed addition and bring fresh blood into the cornerback room.

Without any trades in this mock, TCU’s defensive lineman Ross Blacklock was tagged as the Lions’ second-round selection. Blacklock is a versatile lineman who can play at the 1 and 3 techs and offers more as a pass rusher than a run stuffer. For a 300 pound behemoth, his athleticism is top-notch, allowing him to bully guards and wreak havoc in the backfield, but may over pursuit from time to time. With the Lions’ potential switch to even man fronts, Blacklock could slide right in a defensive lineup who desperately needs lineman.

Another defensive lineman, the Lions could look to grab who was still available, is Justin Madubuike, who would fit perfectly if the Lions go towards a defensive scheme change.

With their first third selection, fan-favorite, and Senior Bowl standout, Josh Uche was the choice. Uche opened a lot of eyes at the Senior Bowl, especially with Lions, as they got a first-hand look at the versatile defender. He has a rare blend of a sharp bend and twitch, plus with his freakishly long arms, he was able to win on 28.2% of his generated pressures — good for second-best in the FBS.

He is a more athletic version of Devon Kennard but would play more in the WILL position than the JACK because of his strong coverage ability. With how the Lions love players who bring multiple attributes, Uche will be a substantial force for a team that is in a desperate need for an EDGE presence.

The pick the Lions acquired in the Slay trade was used on wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, their first and only offensive player in this mock. Peoples-Jones production was lacking at his time in Michigan, but the questionable quarterback play did not help him at all. He processes all the athletic traits you are looking for in a receiver, and versatile enough to play at any receiver spot, but probably best as a big slot. Given the Lions need at receiver, this was the best option available this late in the draft.

Easterling does a great job of not only finding players in areas of need, but scheme fits as well for the Lions, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The only area I would’ve addressed earlier is the receiver position. Brandon Aiyuk and K.J. Hamler were available in the second, and Bryan Edwards was there for the Lions’ at the top of the third. I would have no qualms if the Lions tagged one of these receivers in lieu of the other selections.

 

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

April is officially upon us, and that means we’re just a few weeks away from the 2020 NFL draft.

This year’s event will obviously look much different than we’re used to, thanks to league and government restrictions and regulations put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The league is still moving forward with the event on the scheduled dates (April 23rd-25th), but fan events in Las Vegas have been cancelled, and the entire draft will take place virtually.

As we head into the home stretch, here’s an updated look at how the first three rounds of this year’s draft could shake out.

Positional Rankings | Top 200 Big Board

1. Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow | QB | LSU

Despite rumors to the contrary, this has been set in stone for quite a while. Burrow won’t make trouble about playing in Cincy, and the Bengals finally get the franchise quarterback they so desperately need.

2. Washington Redskins

Chase Young | EDGE | Ohio State

This is another no-brainer pick. Unless Washington gets a huge offer from a QB-needy team trying to jump ahead of everyone else on the board, this has to be the selection. Young is the best overall prospect in this year’s class, which makes him a steal anywhere else but No. 1 overall.

3. Detroit Lions

Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State

I’m betting the Lions would love to move down from this spot, and they’re sure to have plenty of willing trade partners with some talented QB prospects on the board. If not, though, expect them to replace the recently traded Darius Slay with Okuda, this year’s best corner prospect by far.

4. New York Giants

Tristan Wirfs | OT | Iowa

Any of this year’s top four offensive tackle prospects could make a strong case to go here, which is good news for the Giants, who need a franchise player at the position. Wirfs is a rare athlete for his size, and has as much upside as any other tackle in the class. He’s ready to protect Daniel Jones from Day 1.

5. Miami Dolphins

Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon

I’ve resisted the urge to jump on this bandwagon, but I think there might be some fire to this smoke. There’s no denying Tua Tagovailoa’s incredible upside, but there’s also no arguing the long-term durability concerns, considering his injury history. If the Dolphins want a safer bet, don’t be surprised if they prefer Herbert here.

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Mock draft watch: Jeff Okudah and OL help highlight Lions haul in Bleacher Report’s latest

Mock draft watch: Jeff Okudah and OL help highlight Lions haul in Bleacher Report’s latest

One of the grizzled veterans of the NFL draft analysis world, Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller released his latest 7-round mock draft this week. The mock doesn’t project trades and represents what Miller is hearing from his sources around the league about what the teams will do with their picks in the 2020 NFL Draft later this month.

Miller sticks with convention in the first round. Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah is the current projection at No. 3 overall in most mocks and is almost a universal choice for the Lions if his Buckeye teammate, Chase Young, is off the board. Okudah gets the nod here, too.

Jeff Okudah is a true shutdown prospect at cornerback who has the size (6’1″, 205 lbs), speed (4.48-second 40-yard dash), toughness and ball skills to be an elite NFL starter. Okudah fits the profile of a No. 1 cornerback and should be one of the best young corners in the league. He’s that talented.

The Lions have other needs, but cornerback is a huge need in a New England-style defense. Think of how Darrelle Revis, Malcolm Butler and Stephon Gilmore were used; that’s who Okudah can be in this defense.

The rest of the 7-round projection:

2nd – Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn

3rd – Cam Akers, RB, Florida State. The highest we’ve seen a major mock draft project any running back to Detroit lately.

3rd – Lloyd Cushenberry, G/C, LSU. The lowest projection I’ve seen for Cushenberry, who cracks the first round in many contemporary mocks.

4th – Brandon Jones, S, Texas

5th – Colton McKivitz, OT, West Virginia

5th – Broderick Washington, EDGE, Texas Tech

6th – Cameron Clark, G/C, Charlotte

7th – Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee

Lions Wire-Detroit Lions Podcast interactive mock produces some surprises

The Lions Wire-Detroit Lions Podcast interactive mock produces some surprises with trades and unexpected selections in the first 35 picks

A collaborative effort between members of Lions Wire and the Detroit Lions Podcast on Wednesday night made for a fun and intriguing look at how the first 35 picks of the 2020 NFL Draft might play out.

From Lions Wire, Erik Schlitt, Scott Bischoff (also from WJR’s Lions coverage) and myself joined Chris and Case from DLP on a live, pick-by-pick stroll through the first round and the first three picks of the second round. The point of the exercise was to foster discussion about the picks and make it as realistic to what the NFL teams might do as possible.

After Joe Burrow went No. 1 overall to Cincinnati with no debate, the No. 2 pick produces quite a bit of consternation. After several scenarios were related, we wound up with the new regime in Washington opting to collect several more picks and trade back with the Chargers.

The Chargers tab Tua Tagovaiola, which means the Lions are staring both Chase Young and Jeff Okudah in the face. And a whole lot of serious, animated discussion which led to something unexpected.

We have a trade. The Lions accepted almost the exact same package the Colts did in 2018 from the Jets when New York moved up to snag Sam Darnold. Miami gives the Lions No. 5 overall, two second-round picks this year and a second-round pick next year. The Jets sent No. 6 and the later second-round pick was three spots higher than the ones the Lions get here.

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Miami moved up to land Oregon QB Justin Herbert. That left Chase Young at No. 4 for the Giants and that required zero discussion. Which brings us to No. 5.

The quick consensus pick was Jeff Okudah to Detroit. That was the easy part. The hard part was figuring out the next few picks.

We didn’t engineer any other trades, though Arizona at No. 8 moving up to try and snag Okudah or moving back to get where the next tier of CBs is prudent certainly made a lot of sense to everyone.

At No. 35, we wrapped it up with a fairly easy consensus pick: Wisconsin LB/EDGE Zack Baun. He can play the JACK role vacated by Devon Kennard, he can play the off-ball OLB role currently occupied by Christian Jones and Jarrad Davis, and he can even grow into moving into the role one of his Wisconsin predecessors, Joe Schobert, did as a cover backer in 2-LB sets.

Some other random notes:

  • Jerry Jeudy was the first WR, at No. 11
  • Isaiah Simmons fell to No. 12, over vociferous objection from Case
  • No running backs were selected in the first 35 picks

You can watch the whole proceeding here on YouTube:

Lions Wire 2020 Mock Draft 1.0

Lions Wire’s own Jeff Risdon, Scott Bischoff, and Erik Schlitt put their collective minds together made a first-round mock draft.

The 2020 NFL draft is just over three weeks away, so the Lions Wire staff decided to jump into the mock draft game.

Our own Jeff Risdon, Scott Bischoff, and Erik Schlitt decided to put their collective minds together — via online conferencing — and create a realistic look at the first round (plus a few bonus picks) of the upcoming draft.

For this version (1.0), Schlitt took the role of moderator, facilitating the draft, while Bischoff and Risdon traded turns making selections they believed the team on the clock would make. Bischoff opened things up by making a selection for the Cincinnati Bengals:

1. Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

Easy choice, next.

2. Washington, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

Whether Washington stays put or a team like the Chargers trade up, the growing sentiment is Tagovailoa is going to be the pick here.

3. Lions, Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State

Bischoff: Young is the best non-quarterback prospect in the draft, and he falls to the Lions here because of how critical the quarterback is to teams in need of one. Young is a complete, three-down pass rusher and a player that will add a tremendous punch of playmaking to the Lions pass rush whole also being a very good run defender.

4. Giants, Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

A pick everyone agreed seems quite likely to happen.

5. Dolphins, Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

Reports out of Miami suggest the Dolphins have similar grades on Herbert and Tagovailoa and would be willing to wait on whichever quarterback falls to them here.

6. Chargers, Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama

Risdon: Not their biggest need after signing Bryan Bulaga but Wills has this sort of talent to go here.

7. Panthers, Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina

The Panthers are switching to a 43 defensive scheme and are looking to add a disruptive interior presence, thus Kinlaw over Derrick Brown here.

8. Cardinals, Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Surprised a bit he fell this far and Risdon (who made the pick) strongly believes this would be as far as Okudah would fall.

9. Jaguars, Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn

The Jaguars would have loved for Okudah to fall to them here, but their defense is in serious need of a makeover and that can begin upfront with Brown.

10. Browns, Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

Risdon: Easy call, he’s a perfect fit for their new zone-blocking scheme.

11. Jets, Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

Bischoff: The first wide receiver of the draft goes to a team desperate for help at the position for young quarterback Sam Darnold. Jeudy is an excellent fit as he is capable of creating easy separation to all parts of the field through incredibly precise route running. He will make Darnold happy very quickly.

12. Raiders, Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson

The late Al Davis would approve, as Bischoff noted.

13. 49ers, Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

Bischoff: Ruggs is an incredibly explosive weapon, and he is going to make big plays in this offense. His presence on the field will also create massive open areas of the field for second-year receiver Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle. Ruggs’ speed will occupy defenders and leave a void for their other weapons, even when he is not targeted.

14. Buccaneers, Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

Risdon took some time on this pick, but it’s hard to see a player with his potential at such an important position falling any farther.

15. Broncos, CeeDee Lamb WR, Oklahoma

The Broncos land the top wide receiver on most analyst’s draft boards.

16. Falcons, K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU

Quick consensus on this pick after a little discussion.

17. Cowboys, C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida

The perfect fit of speed and athleticism for the Cowboys as they attempt to replace Byron Jones.

18. Dolphins, Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Risdon: Everything indicates the NFL views him this highly.

19. Raiders, Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

After snagging a defensive player from the National Championship runner-up Clemson Tigers at pick No. 12, Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden now grab an offensive player from the winning side of that game.

20. Jaguars, Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

Some debate here but Risdon opted to rebuild the secondary, noting the current projected starters at cornerback are ex-Lions D.J. Hayden and Rashaan Melvin.

21. Eagles, Patrick Queen, LB, LSU

Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz gets some much-needed speed in the middle of his defense.

22. Vikings, Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State

A bit of a curveball with the impressive pass-rusher.

23. Patriots, Jordan Love, QB, Utah State

The Patriots starting quarterback in 2020?

24. Saints, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

Another Risdon pick where it isn’t the team’s biggest need but still helps the club.

25. Vikings, Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

Bischoff: Mims going to the Vikings is not a great outcome if you are a Lions fan. He has a unique blend of strengths, and he was a touch limited by the Baylor offense which pushed him to be a vertical weapon. He is a good route runner and is fluid and smooth in his movements which makes him deceptive because he is also very fast. Mims is an intriguing compliment to receiver Adam Thielen, and he could emerge as a No. 1 receiver in time.

26. Dolphins, J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State

More debate here about what do with Miami’s third pick. Risdon noted Ryan Fitzpatrick was their leading rusher in 2019 and that sealed it for Dobbins.

27. Seahawks, Cesar Ruiz, IOL, Michigan

Bischoff: Ruiz is a strong fit for the Seahawks, bringing positional versatility as he can play guard or center. Ruiz will be a stabilizing force at the center position and a player that can help both the running and passing game. Ruiz is ready to roll, and he will have a long career in the NFL.

28. Ravens, Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

Baltimore’s need at linebacker gets quickly fixed with Murray.

29. Titans, A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa

Perfect scheme fit and incredible value at the bottom of the first round.

30. Packers, Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU

“Dang, he’d be really good for them with Davante Adams” — Risdon, who made the pick.

31. 49ers, Ross Blacklock, IDL, TCU

He won’t replace DeForest Buckner outright, but he’ll take his starting spot.

32. Chiefs, Lloyd Cushenberry III, IOL, LSU

Fun fact from Risdon: two of the Chiefs’ three starting interior linemen were dumped by the winless Browns team of 2017. They need Cushenberry.

33. Bengals, Austin Jackson, OT, USC

Jonah Williams is coming off a missed season due to a torn labrum and Bobby Hart has struggled to hold down the right side. Jackson gives them much-needed depth/competition.

34. Colts, Antoine Winfield, S, Minnesota

This pick took some time. All liked Winfield to go higher than this draft slot.

35. Lions, Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

There was some debate over selecting a defensive tackle or cornerback at this spot but at the end of the day, the Lions need level, plus Diggs talent and scheme fit, were too good of a match to pass up.

Touchdown Wire’s mock draft 4.0: Anticipating trades and surprises

In Touchdown Wire’s mock draft 4.0, trades alter the strategy of several teams, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the heart of the action.

 

Touchdown Wire’s mock draft 4.0: Anticipating trades and surprises

In Touchdown Wire’s mock draft 4.0, trades alter the strategy of several teams, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the heart of the action.

NFL mock drafts can take on a variety of forms. You can see a predictive mock draft, where the author assembles selections based on what he or she expects to see happen. You can see a what I would do mock, where the author makes selections based on what they would do with each pick.

Touchdown Wire’s 2020 Mock Draft 4.0 for blends the predictive with the suggestive. While the majority of positions for each team are predictive, there are some suggestive elements based on scheme fit and potential usages for each player upon arrival in the league.

So sit back, pour your #QuarantineLife drink of choice, and enjoy.

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