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8. Arizona Cardinals — Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Investing in the offensive line is always a smart strategy if the talent warrants the selection and Wirfs certainly does with his big-man twitch and ability to stay balanced at contact. Kyler Murray steadily progressed as a rookie and to keep that development going, upgrading the offensive line would be a wise move.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars — Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
The Jaguars were the only team to allow six runs of 40-plus yards in 2019, struggling to limit chunk plays and get off the field on third down. Simmons is a versatile playmaker and true four-down player with his ability to blitz, stop the run and cover in the slot. He would be an immediate upgrade at linebacker for Jacksonville.
10. Cleveland Browns — Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Part of the reason for Baker Mayfield’s sophomore struggles stemmed from his lack of confidence in the Browns’ protection, specifically outside at offensive tackle. Thomas needs to eliminate some bad habits and stay off the ground, but he has shock absorbers for hands and gets the job done with his lower body, projecting as a starter early in his career.
11. New York Jets — Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Sitting just outside the top 10, the Jets will be sweating in the war room if their target is an offensive tackle. The fourth tackle off the board in this scenario, Becton has some sloppy tendencies, but at 6-foot-7 and 365 pounds, he moves like a much lighter blocker and looks to impose his will in the run game, moving and burying defenders into the ground.
12. Las Vegas Raiders — CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
In a wide receiver-rich class, the playmaker-needy Raiders could be sitting at No. 12 with their choice of all of them. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock could just as easily fall in love with Jerry Jeudy or a different wideout, but Lamb’s ball skills and football instincts will be attractive.
13. Indianapolis Colts — Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
The Colts are missing a big-play element in their offense, having produced only three 40-plus-yard receptions in 2019, which ranked next-to-last behind only the Chicago Bears. Part of the blame rests with the quarterback, but adding a talent like Jeudy would certainly help whoever is under center.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Tampa Bay wisely appears motivated to bring back impending free agent Shaquil Barrett, but that shouldn’t stop the Buccaneers from continuing to upgrade in the front-seven. Unlike Barrett, Epenesa doesn’t have great get-off, but that isn’t the only way to be a productive pass rusher in the NFL. His heavy hands, rush savvy and relentless effort creates paths to the quarterback
8. Arizona Cardinals — Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Investing in the offensive line is always a smart strategy if the talent warrants the selection and Wirfs certainly does with his big-man twitch and ability to stay balanced at contact. Kyler Murray steadily progressed as a rookie and to keep that development going, upgrading the offensive line would be a wise move.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars — Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
The Jaguars were the only team to allow six runs of 40-plus yards in 2019, struggling to limit chunk plays and get off the field on third down. Simmons is a versatile playmaker and true four-down player with his ability to blitz, stop the run and cover in the slot. He would be an immediate upgrade at linebacker for Jacksonville.
10. Cleveland Browns — Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Part of the reason for Baker Mayfield’s sophomore struggles stemmed from his lack of confidence in the Browns’ protection, specifically outside at offensive tackle. Thomas needs to eliminate some bad habits and stay off the ground, but he has shock absorbers for hands and gets the job done with his lower body, projecting as a starter early in his career.
11. New York Jets — Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Sitting just outside the top 10, the Jets will be sweating in the war room if their target is an offensive tackle. The fourth tackle off the board in this scenario, Becton has some sloppy tendencies, but at 6-foot-7 and 365 pounds, he moves like a much lighter blocker and looks to impose his will in the run game, moving and burying defenders into the ground.
12. Las Vegas Raiders — CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
In a wide receiver-rich class, the playmaker-needy Raiders could be sitting at No. 12 with their choice of all of them. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock could just as easily fall in love with Jerry Jeudy or a different wideout, but Lamb’s ball skills and football instincts will be attractive.
13. Indianapolis Colts — Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
The Colts are missing a big-play element in their offense, having produced only three 40-plus-yard receptions in 2019, which ranked next-to-last behind only the Chicago Bears. Part of the blame rests with the quarterback, but adding a talent like Jeudy would certainly help whoever is under center.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Tampa Bay wisely appears motivated to bring back impending free agent Shaquil Barrett, but that shouldn’t stop the Buccaneers from continuing to upgrade in the front-seven. Unlike Barrett, Epenesa doesn’t have great get-off, but that isn’t the only way to be a productive pass rusher in the NFL. His heavy hands, rush savvy and relentless effort creates paths to the quarterback
