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The Bills haven’t made a draft pick yet, but there is plenty of talent left on the board.
Now that the first day of the 2020 NFL draft has officially ended, there is still plenty of talent left on the board. The Buffalo Bills, well, selected Stefon Diggs as their first round pick according to Brandon Beane, but their draft begins in round two.
Here are the top 11 players that are still available in round 2 of the 2020 NFL draft.
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A look at where Big Ten stars could land in Thursday’s first round
[lawrence-newsletter]With the first round of the NFL Draft looming tomorrow, a number of Big Ten standouts will likely hear their name called within the first 32 selections. Here is a look at which Big Ten stars have a chance to go in the first round.
Locks
Chase Young — EDGE — Ohio State
Jeff Okudah — CB — Ohio State
Tristan Wirfs — OT — Iowa
It likely will not take long for the first two Big Ten stars to fly off the board on Thursday. Young and Okudah, a pair of Buckeye studs on the defensive side of the football, are widely expected to go in the top 5. USA TODAY DraftWire’s latest mock sees Young going second overall to the Washington Redskins, with Okudah following him at third to Detroit. Barring a trade for the third pick, the back-to-back selection of Buckeyes will likely take place within the top three.
The third Big Ten lock to be taken in the first round is an athletic, versatile tackle in Tristan Wirfs out of Iowa. Wirfs can play nearly anywhere on the offensive line and is arguably the best athlete at his position in the 2020 draft. DraftWire’s latest mock sees him landing at 11th overall to the New York Jets.
Likely
Cesar Ruiz — OL — Michigan
It would be hard to imagine Ruiz slipping out of the first round on Thursday. The clear top center in the draft heads to Miami at 18 in the latest DraftWire mock. The Dolphins have a clear need at the position, and the Michigan product is widely regarded as the best interior lineman prospect in the class.
Questionable
Zack Baun — EDGE — Wisconsin
Yetur Gross-Matos — EDGE — Penn State
Jonathan Taylor — RB — Wisconsin
A.J. Epenesa — EDGE — Iowa
A pair of Badgers highlight a group of Big Ten stars that will be waiting on pins and needles come Thursday to find out if they are first round picks. Taylor and Baun both have first round potential, but it would hard to see both going tomorrow. Badger fans do not need the NFL draft sales pitch on Taylor. After an incredible Wisconsin career, the two-time Doak Walker award winner is seen as the top running back in the class. Baun had a tremendous senior season in Madison in his own right. The Brown Deer, Wi. (Brown Deer High School) native finished the year with 12.5 sacks and ran an impressive 4.65 40-yard dash at the combine.
Gross-Matos is an interesting prospect that could look like quite the steal in a few years. The 6-5 edge rusher is a fantastic athlete and has next-level speed for his position. This season, he was a first-team all conference performer for the Nittany Lions after 9.5 sacks as a junior.
Epenesa, a 6-6, 280-pound rusher who has questions surrounding his speed, had a tremendous junior season at Iowa. His 11.5 sacks were a career high this season, although his 5.04 40-yard dash at the combine was a concern for scouts.
Tune in tomorrow to find out where the Big Ten’s best land.
A look at our top-32 prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The 2020 NFL Draft is one day away and as the NFL prepares to go virtual with its anticipated draft presentation, our team is gearing up too.
Following, we rank this year’s top 32 prospects. This isn’t a mock draft, simply the 32 best players regardless of position. As usual, the quarterbacks will be chosen before their ranking, but that’s the nature of the NFL game today.
LSU leads the way with 6 prospects followed by SEC-rival Alabama with 5 prospects in our top 32. The SEC has half the top prospects (16), followed by the Big 10 with 6, the Big 12 with 5, the ACC with 4 and the Pac 12 has one top talent.
The draft begins at 8:00 pm on Thursday with the first round. ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network bring the action from Bristol, CT. The second and third rounds continue Friday night at 7:00 pm and conclude with rounds four through seven at noon on Saturday.
32. LSU free safety Grant Delpit, the Jim Thorpe Award winner, has a rare blend of size, length, speed and fluidity. He’s a menace in zone coverage and has a knack for always being around the ball. The 6-3, 205-pound junior runs a 4.39 40.
31. Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts is a proven winner. The 6-1, 222 former Alabama QB runs a 4.59 40, is calm under pressure, has toughness and possesses the ability to extend plays and escape the pocket. He’s played on the biggest stage and is a student of the game.
30. Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun is athletic and has a nonstop motor. The 6-3, 238 first team all-American runs a 4.65 40 and finished the season with 12.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss.
29. Alabama safety Xavier McKinney lined up at safety, corner, inside linebacker and outside linebacker last season for the Tide. His 4.6 40 time is blazing but he has ‘football speed’. The 6’, 205-pound playmaker had four forced fumbles and three interceptions, knocked down five passes and blocked a kick in 2019.
28. Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell can cover in both man and zone looks. He is competitive, will contest every ball and supports the run well. At 6-1, 195 pounds, Terrell and his 4.42 speed will see plenty of action his rookie year.
27. USC tackle Austin Jackson is a big man with a bigger heart. The 6-5, 322 junior contributed bone marrow to his sister last summer and returned to play last season. He has all the intangibles and physical tools.
26. Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins, at 6-4, 216 pounds, averaged more than 19 yards per reception in two of his three seasons with the Tigers. He can play multiple receiver spots and no player in the draft goes after the ball better in in contested situations.
25. TCU defensive tackle Ross Blacklock has a limited portfolio due to missing the 2018 season with a torn Achilles tendon. But the 6-3, 290-pounder runs a 4.9 40 who generates power quickly, right from his first step and has shown the ability to work through double-teams.
24. LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is an elusive runner with a quick step to the hole. The 5-7, 207-pound back runs a 4.60 40 and in 270 touches in 2019, lost only one fumble. In the passing game, he is excellent out of the backfield.
23. TCU corner back Jeff Gladney is an ‘in-your-face’ corner and plays with a competitive mean streak. At 5-10½, 191-pounds, he runs a 4.48 40 and had 42 college starts.
22. Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross- Matos is quick and has a fast motor. The 6-5, 266-pound Gross-Matos had 35 tackles for loss over the past two seasons.
21. Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa is a full-service defensive end who excels when it comes to shutting down the run. He consistently shows quickness, plays with power and balance, which indicates that this 6-5, 280-pounder, who contributed 26.5 sacks in three seasons for the Hawkeyes, could line up in a 3-, 4- or 5-technique player.
20. LSU linebacker Patrick Queen can anchor a defense because he has three-down ability and a knack for covering and bringing down playmakers. What the 6’, 229-pounder lacks in length and size, he makes up for it in speed (4.5 40) and in his ability to diagnose plays.
19. Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (6-2½, 241, 4.52 40) has tremendous range and finishes tackles all over the field. He has elite burst, and his play speed is among the best on the board.
18. Georgia tailback D’Andre Swift (5-8¼, 212 pounds) is the most complete tailback in this draft class. He has outstanding vision, speed (4.48 40), body control and smooth hips. Swift rushed for 2,885 yards, averaged 6.6 yards per carry, had 73 receptions and 25 touchdowns in his three seasons for the Bulldogs. The junior’s ability to pick up blitzers in pass protection also sets him apart.
17. South Carolina defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw has the size (6-5, 324 pounds), length and power to overwhelm opponents. A first team all-American, he has an explosive first step and elite power.
16. Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III’s 4.27 40 time would qualify as high draft consideration alone, but his ability to explode off the line of scrimmage and get vertical allows him to easily create separation on underneath routes. The 5-11, 188-pound speedster creates instant space in the vertical passing game and his quality routes and good hands will make an instant impact.
15. Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson is a fluid athlete who is well versed in press and off-man coverage. He possesses good length (6-1, 204 pounds), speed (4.39 in the 40) and the strength to be a team’s shut-down corner.
14. LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson can line up at multiple receiver positions He has some of the best hands on the board and runs well after the catch. The 6-1¼, 202- pound junior led the nation with 111 receptions and his 18 receiving touchdowns ranked second. His 4.43 speed helped him accumulate 1,540 last season.
13. Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is not only a huge human being (6-7, 364 pounds), he is athletic powerful and fast (5.0 40).
12. Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb is an explosive athlete who catches the ball with timing and precision. His catch radius is enormous, and he has the strength to break tackles on a consistent basis. The 6-1⅝, 198-pound playmaker, who runs a 4.50 40, caught 173 passes for 3,292 yards and scored 32 touchdowns during his three seasons in Norman.
11. LSU defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson, at 6-3, 254 pounds, is an impact pass-rusher. He is loaded with potential, has football smarts, has demonstrated leadership skills and has a quick first step off the snap.
10. Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs plays with balance and the ability to counter. The 6-5, 320-pound tackle started 33 games at Iowa. His 4.85 40 time is blazing for a lineman. Pencil him to start once the season begins.
9. Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills started 29 games for the Tide. The 6-4½, 312-pound people-mover has the ability to protect the edge against speed rushers. He’s an immediate starter at right tackle.
8. Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas has a unique combination of length and size (6-5, 320 pounds), athleticism, hands and balance. The junior started 41 games for the Bulldogs and has extensive experience playing left tackle — the money spot on the offensive line. Day one starter.
7. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has accuracy, instincts, a quick release, athleticism and a feel in the pocket. The 6-1, 215-pound Hawaiian native’s deep ball is borderline ridiculous. He tossed 33 touchdowns in nine starts last season and had only 11 interceptions in 32 college games.
6. Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown is a human wrecking ball. He’s 6-5, 325-pounds with the movement skills of a linebacker. He explodes off the snap and has the power to back any center up into the quarterback if he’s solo blocked. Brown has the versatility to play several roles in a number of schemes.
5. Alabama receiver Jerry Jeudy is a phenomenal route runner who has terrific quickness and a knack for creating separation from defensive backs. The 6-1, 193-pound speedster (4.45 40) finished his Crimson Tide career with 159 receptions for 2,742 yards and 26 touchdowns.
4. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow had a senior season for the ages, leading the Tigers to the national championship and winning the Heisman Trophy. The 6-3, 222-pound Ohio native threw an insane 60 touchdown passes in 2019. Against the three teams LSU faced that finished among the nation’s top 10 in scoring defense, he threw for an average of 368.3 yards with 12 touchdown passes and no interceptions. He’s a leader, athletic, confident, poised and accurate.
3. Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah doesn’t have much of resume because no one ever challenges him. A driven, intelligent player with rare skills, the 6-1, 205-pound shutdown corner is an opening day starter. A 4.48 40 man, he has rare closing speed, quickly recognize routes, handles zone coverages and excels in man coverage.
2. Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons possesses rare length (6-4, 238-pounds), speed (4.39 40) and strength (20 reps of 225), which makes him the prototype for the modern day, multi-position player so many teams are seeking. He projects as an early-down safety who can drop to linebacker in nickel and dime packages. His unique ability to spy and shrink the field against dual-threat quarterbacks is a game-changing quality.
1. Ohio State defensive end Chase Young has a rare combination of high-end production and enormous upside once he refines his handwork and counters. The 6-5, 263-pound Buckeye is explosive off the snap and fluid in his movement. In 2019, he had 16.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and 21 tackles for loss, with an amazing 45.7% of his tackles coming behind the line of scrimmage.
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Buffalo Bills make a few trades in this CBS Sports 2020 NFL mock draft.
The Buffalo Bills are unlikely to get back into the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft later this week. Sorry, it’s probably going to be a slow Thursday.
But a recent CBS Sports mock draft has the Bills making a roll of the dice in an area the club has done so in recent years: early in the second round. Buffalo makes a move up in a switch with the Panthers to land a first-round talent in Iowa edge defender AJ Epenesa:
The Bills don’t have a ton of needs after a busy offseason that included dealing their first-round pick in a move to add a No. 1 receiver in Stefon Diggs, so they should feel comfortable packaging some picks together to make a move in Round 2 if a prospect of interest falls. Here that’s Epenesa, who disappointed at the combine but should be a strong defensive end at the next level. He’ll mix in as a rookie and take over as a starter in 2021.
The analysis of the move makes a lot of sense for the Bills. Buffalo could be looking to land back in the first round, but really they don’t have enough capital to do so. Moving up high in the second round is exactly what the Bills have done under head coach Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane over the past few drafts. The duo moved up in that ballpark to select Zay Jones and Dion Dawkins. Plus, there’s always the Bills-Panthers connection to consider, although, Carolina has made wholesale changes in their front office this offseason.
In Epenesa, while underwhelming at the scouting combine, he previously was a played pegged as a potential pick for the Bills in the first round of the draft, before the team traded away their top pick for Stefon Diggs. Epenesa would still see some playing time as a rookie, as the Bills consistently run a rotation along their defensive line. He’d likely be behind Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison in the pecking order early in his career, though.
In this mock, the Bills make another late trade back in a deal with the Broncos to add some more depth along their roster. That helps make up for the third-round pick the Bills dealt to the Panthers to select Epenesa.
Of Buffalo’s later picks in the seven-round mock, another AJ, Boston College running back AJ Dillon in the fourth round is the next and most intriguing pick by Buffalo. At near 240 pounds, Dillon is a stocky and powerful pack, perhaps the ideal complement to Devin Singletary.
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With only seven days remaining to the 2020 NFL Draft it has become evidently clear where the problem areas are on this Dallas Cowboys roste
With only a few days remaining before the 2020 NFL Draft it has become clear where the problem areas are on this Dallas Cowboys roster. Cornerback, wide receiver, and after losing Robert Quinn, pass rusher may have shot to the top of priority list.
This Cowboys roster doesn’t offer much when it comes to a consistent edge pressure outside of DeMarcus Lawrence, but there is some hope they can get Randy Gregory and newly-acquired Aldon Smith reinstated, but whether they can get peak performance out of either is a longshot. There are developmental guys like Dorance Armstrong, Joe Jackson, and Jalen Jelks; inexperienced and underdeveloped. Tyrone Crawford will likely start at right end but is returning from hip surgery and could be a release candidate if the right fit comes along. While this draft class lacks elite pass rushers outside of Ohio State’s Chase Young, there are high-upside, intriguing prospects who can be valuable to a rotation. We take a look at some of the prospects the Cowboys could target and how they fit.
The 6-foot-3, 254 pound Chassion is a long framed, flexible rusher who can play both with his hand in the ground and in a two-point stance. Chassion’s upside is off the charts matching his athletic profile with his performance towards the end of the season.
Chassion has excellent get off and speed to stress offensive tackles, along with the ability to bend and flatten around the edge. He has a very active motor and is a relentless rusher. Though undersized, he plays with some power and sets a good edge versus the run. Chaisson’s versatile to drop in underneath coverage and play with some awareness. His feel is another trait defensive coordinators have fallen in love with.
He works well when he is involved in games often generating pressure by staying tight to the twist and attacking openings with speed and quickness.
Chassion has a lack of production throughout his career- as he has only recorded 9.5 sacks within two seasons. Chassion finished his redshirt sophomore season with 60 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
He would help the team transition to a more multiple defense because of his pure athleticism something Mike Nolan has stated he will do this season.
What the experts say:
Possessing an impressive diversity of moldable pass-rushing ingredients and moves, Chaisson has begun putting the recipe together to become a game-altering pass rusher. While some long-limbed rushers lack the bend and leverage to maximize their length, his fluidity and agility allow him to dip, corner, change direction and close in tight quarters or with extended range. He’s not a physical run defender and might be a liability early in his career against power. Chaisson’s stock has gained momentum with his surging performance matching the elite athletic qualities. It adds up to an increasingly confident projection as an impact pass-rusher with Pro-Bowl potential.
K’Lavon Chaisson is a dynamic threat off the edge — he possesses elite versatility, explosiveness and a prototypical build to play a hybrid EDGE. Chaisson is still developing as a pass rusher but his effectiveness in speed rushes and inside stunts will afford him a pathway to early disruption. Chaisson is a high end run defender with length and heavy hands — a true natural in that regard. The sky is the limit. Chaisson, with more rush versatility, can be a cornerstone defender.
Chaisson is a valuable commodity because he is a lightning-fast edge rusher and twitchy athlete. He is quick off the ball, possessing a fast first-step. He has a burst to run around the corner and a second gear to close on the quarterback. On top of being a pure speed rusher, Chaisson has an impressive arsenal of pass-rushing moves. With his wicked spin move, Chaisson is able to get back to the inside, and his loose hips allow him to dip underneath offensive tackles while getting turned to the quarterback. Chaisson has active hands and is able to use them at the same time as his feet. With his dynamic skill set with rare speed off the edge, Chaisson has the potential to be a double-digit sack-producing pass-rusher in the NFL.
2020 NFL Mock Drafts following the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine from Bills Wire staff.
The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine concluded with some stellar performances both on and off the field. The amateur extravaganza has caused some names to rise on draft boards while other players created more questions about their respective futures.
Based on these evaluations, the Bills Wire staff has determined some interesting possibilities for Buffalo’s selections during the upcoming draft. Editor Nick Wojton, along with staff writers Justin DiLoro, McKenna Middlebrook, Kyle Silagyi, and Matt Johnson, have all played the role of Bills general manager Brandon Beane.
Here is Bills Wire’s post-combine, four-round mock draft below:
This pick is not going to be cemented until the dust has settled after free agency. Do the Bills add some pass-rushing help there? What about a top wideout? That will clearly dictate things but the overlying truth is the Bills have lacked a true wide receiver prospect for the entirety of Sean McDermott and Beane’s time with the club. Zay Jones was a flop. That needs to be addressed and this is the deepest playmaker class the duo is going to see. Jefferson, at 6-foot-1, isn’t the massively large target some Bills observers had in mind. But he’s a great route runner and at the combine, showed he has speed, running a 4.43 40-yard dash time. Oh, and his hands? He had 111 catches, 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns… just last season alone. For what it’s worth, the Bills did meet with Jefferson at the combine as well.
Let’s not mess around here. The Bills are in need of a playmaker at the wide receiver position, and Higgins looks to be the best fit at this point in the draft. It’s no secret that the draft is deep at the receiver position. However, Buffalo should take the best player who can give quarterback Josh Allen a dynamic playmaker out wide. Higgins, along with incumbents John Brown and Cole Beasley, help create a solid starting trio. Higgins averaged a stellar 19.8 yards per catch this past year. He’s the type of receiver that can aid in Allen finding his mojo with respect to the deep ball. At 6-foot-4, the Clemson product gives the Bills a large target who can complete in contested catches. He has experience at all receiver positions, runs a full route tree, and wins battles against corners. Oh, and Lance Zierlein’s NFL comparison for Higgins? AJ Green. Let’s not overthink this one.
The Buffalo Bills have two areas of concern heading into the 2020 draft, wide receiver and edge rusher. With a loaded wide receiver class, the Buffalo Bills can find receiver talent in later rounds. Gross-Matos recorded 18.5 sacks at Penn State, during his three-year career at Penn State. Standing at 6-6-foot-5, he uses his length and speed to reach the opposing quarterback. Gross-Matos also comes from a 4-3 defense in college, so he’ll fit in with McDermott’s dominant defense.
Yes, wide receiver is undeniably Buffalo’s biggest need at this point in time. With that being said, there’s likely not a wideout who is worth selecting at No. 22 if Jerry Jeudy, Ceedee Lamb, and Henry Ruggs are off the board, this due in large part to the depth of this year’s receiving class. Let’s instead allow the Bills to make a luxury pick, this coming in the form of Epenesa. Buffalo is in need of a young and potentially dominant player at defensive end, and Epenesa, the 6-foot-5 pass rusher who tallied 26.5 sacks throughout his collegiate career, certainly fits the bill. He’s a tenacious defender who typically wins with strength, something he did often throughout college. He’d be a tremendous rotational piece in his rookie season, learning from the likes of Jerry Hughes and (potentially) Trent Murphy before taking over as a full-time starter in 2021. His iffy-combine may be a cause of concern for some, but tape typically doesn’t lie. Epenesa has that in his favor.
Rush defense was a flaw that plagued the Bills defense for a majority of the season. Perhaps, even the difference between a home playoff game last season, giving up an average of 4.3 per carry, and many crucial first downs.
This is a good draft for helping to strengthen that aspect of an otherwise solid defense, and where the Bills are picking in this year’s draft, there are a couple of options here to bolster that line. Whether it’s Epenesa, Gross-Matos, or Chaisson, the Bills are in a good slot for a defensive end. Chaisson has good size for the position and is a disruptive force. As a sophomore in 2019, he had 34 tackles and 6.5 sacks, as well as a national title with LSU. Oh, he was first-team All-SEC selection by the way, too.
A young player, ripe for grooming in a culture-based team. I believe that he would be a good fit on this Bills defense, but regardless of who is available at this point on the defensive line, Bills will have some quality athletes to choose from.
USA TODAY’s Draft Wire released a pre-combine mock draft and in it the Dolphins land two Iowa Hawkeyes in the 1st round.
The Miami Dolphins’ mock draft hauls have more variety than the Powerball. With three first round picks and five in the first two rounds, the Dolphins are stocked to the brim — and each scenario seems to bring a different haul for Miami. It’s a great problem to have. But there’s enough scenarios to make your head spin and a plethora of prospects to try to keep straight.
The latest effort from USA TODAY’s Draft Wire should have Dolphins fans pretty fired up, however. The Dolphins have openly stated that they’d like to play a physical, intelligent brand of football. Head coach Brian Flores preaches physicality and intelligence. The Dolphins’ 1st-round haul in this scenario gives Miami three talents who comfortably check the boxes.
5th overall – QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
The connection between the Dolphins and Tagovailoa will persist until someone explicitly tell us it isn’t going to happen. Or until when the Dolphins turn in the card.
18th overall – OL Tristan Wirfs, Iowa
It is a bit of a surprise to see Wirfs available at 18, but the emergence of other offensive line talents like Louisville’s Mekhi Becton and Alabama’s Jedrick Wills have put Wirfs’ status as a top prospect at the tackle position in question. Additionally, some people will inevitably feel as though he’s better suited inside at guard. Whether he plays inside or outside, he’d immediately be the Dolphins’ best lineman.
26th overall – DL A.J. Epenesa, Iowa
Epenesa is a bit more of a scheme specific fit and for him to make it to the Dolphins at 26, he’s going to have to survive a selection by the New England Patriots — who could also use his services. But if New England is resided to adding offensive weapons for Tom Brady, then the Dolphins may reap the benefits and land this heavy handed standout.
The remainder of Draft Wire’s mock gives the Dolphins a running back (Georgia’s D’Andre Swift) at 39, a center (LSU’s Lloyd Cushenberry) and a slot receiver (Penn State’s K.J. Hamler) in the top-100.
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Buffalo Bills select Iowa DE AJ Epenesa in Bucky Brooks’ first mock draft for NFL.com
Former Buffalo Bills and pro player turned analyst in NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks sent out his first 2020 NFL Draft mock this week.
In it, the Bills opt for one of the upcoming draft’s top pass rushers in Iowa’s AJ Epenesa.
Here’s how Brooks breaks down the pick:
Hard-hat-and-lunch-pail player with enough pass-rush skills to make immediate contributions as a rookie starter.
If correct, Brooks’ pick could be a big addition for the Bills via the No. 22 overall pick. Buffalo could use improved play from their pass rushers next season as Shaq Lawson led their defensive ends with only 6.5 sacks. Lawson is also a pending free agent and might need replacing himself.
The junior will likely be one of the top pass rushers taken at April’s draft after he produced back-to-back strong seasons for Iowa. Following a 10.5 sack season with 16.5 tackles for loss in 2018, Epenesa added 11.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in 2019. Some very early scouting reports even compared his skill set to that of Nick Bosa, who was the second-overall pick at the 2019 draft to the 49ers. Bosa led his team’s defense to the Super Bowl this Sunday.
In Brooks’ mock, Epenesa is the third EDGE defender off the board behind Ohio State’s Chase Young (2nd) and LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson (16th).
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