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2020 NFL Draft: 25-pick mock, Cleveland Browns get their guy

By Greg Newland

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers on a pass play during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers on a pass play during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Javon Kinlaw #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks before their game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Javon Kinlaw #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks before their game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

123. . Defensive Tackle. Dallas Cowboys. Javon Kinlaw. 17. player

While the Dallas Cowboys may be looking to pair another edge rusher with Demarcus Lawrence, they won’t be able to pass on the defensive tackle from South Carolina, Javon Kinlaw. Kinlaw is seen by many as a top-10 talent, but in a position that is undervalued in today’s NFL.

Kinlaw is a junior college transfer who has improved each year he has played, including a first-team All-American bid as a senior in 2019. Kinlaw is still raw and lacks pad discipline after getting tired. Look for Kinlaw to come into Dallas and be an instant impact player. If coached properly, Kinlaw could be the steal of the draft at pick number 17.

player. 58. . Offensive Tackle. Washington Commanders. Josh Jones. 18

TRADE – Miami Dolphins to Washington Redskins

The Miami Dolphins will hand this pick to the Redskins after trading up for their franchise quarterback to begin the night. With all the Trent Williams drama recently look for the Redskins to draft his replacement in Josh Jones from Houston.

Jones is a step below the top four tackles but would likely have gone higher if the tackle class wasn’t so strong in 2020. After a strong year, Jones proved his tremendous upside after performing well at the Senior Bowl. If the Redskins are confident Jones is ready to start as a rookie, look for the team to try and find a trade partner for the unhappy Williams and officially move on.

19. player. 28. . Cornerback. Las Vegas Raiders. C.J. Henderson

TRADE – Chicago Bears to Las Vegas Raiders

This pick stems back from the Khalil Mack trade to the Chicago Bears. With the newly formed Las Vegas Raiders upgrading at wide receiver earlier in the draft, now look for them to turn to the defense. After signing linebacker Cory Littleton earlier in free agency, I expect the Raiders to focus on defensive back.

C.J. Henderson goes as early as 12 in a few mock drafts because of his tight coverage skills. The Florida product is known to struggle to tackle, but that’s not as big of an issue if no one catches the ball against you. The Raiders will be getting a big value pick at 19 if they can land Henderson.

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