2020 Round-1 mock draft 2.0, Cleveland Browns land franchise player

While the Dallas Cowboys may be looking to pair another edge rusher with DeMarcus Lawrence, they won’t be able to pass on replacing Byron Jones with the corner from Florida, C.J. Henderson.  The Cowboys will likely be after a defensive lineman at some point, but that will now be later in the draft.

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 Cowboys will be one step closer to replenishing their secondary with Henderson at pick no. 17.

Henderson’s name has really been gaining momentum the last week, but if teams go with needs first, look for him to fall further than he should.  While he is a dynamic corner, he is still a step below Okudah who is the clear number one. Depth at offensive tackle and need for quarterbacks in this draft will not help Henderson’s cause.

TRADE – New England Patriots from Miami Dolphins (previously Pittsburgh Steelers)

With the Tom Brady era officially over in New England, some believe the Patriots may be ready to move forward with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback. Per usual, the Patriots front office remains quiet and no one truly knows what they will do in the draft. Don’t look for the Pats to settle in 2020 with Stidham.

The club will sit back patiently as long as possible, but eventually be temptation will lead to trading up. New England will not give the Raiders or Jaguars a shot at drafting Jordan Love. This may not be ideal, but Belichick will believe he can turn the Utah State product into a productive starter.

Love is a very interesting prospect who had a tremendous junior season and then fell off as a senior. With tremendous mobility, arm talent, and a quick release, Love will still find a home in the first round as there are still teams who need quarterbacks. New England will likely start the season with Stidham but work to develop Love as the new starter before the end of the year.

TRADE – Las Vegas Raiders from Chicago Bears

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, look for the Raiders to expand and add additional linebacker depth with Kenneth Murray from Oklahoma.

Murray is a speedy linebacker who can make plays sideline to sideline. Murray could easily transition to weak or strong-side linebacker and would be a dangerous tandem with Littleton who can also cover a tremendous amount of turf.

The Raiders only traded up two slots to lock in a star wide-receiver and will easily be able to retain pick no. 19.