By Jack McNicholas
April 20, 2020
1. Los Angeles: Jared Goff, QB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Jared Goff, QB
Jared Goff is coming out of Cal and the Rams are moving to LA.
2019 was a down year for Goff.
So far making a Super Bowl run and two Pro-Bowls, his 91.9 passer rating is my reason to truly believe he has been good enough for the Rams to select him NO.1 overall once again. The Rams needed a quarterback.
2. Philadelphia Eagles: Carson Wentz, QB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Carson Wentz, QB
Carson Wentz and injury has been like Tom Brady and Super Bowls; consistent. Regardless, Wentz received a large extension from the Eagles. The Eagles let Nick Foles go in favor or Wentz, so shouldn’t that give him great reason to believe his team wouldn’t hesitate for him? Wentz is the selection here. Philly’s already made that clear.
3. Los Angeles Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Joey Bosa, DE
Bosa has posted impressive numbers for the Chargers and again the pick is the same…for good reason. His 40 sacks and six forced fumbles show that he can wreak havoc on defense. He’s been a stud and a starter for years to come in LA. There’s no other choice.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott, RB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Ezekiel Elliott, RB
Since coming into the league, Zeke has been a dominant force.
In four seasons, he’s led the league in rushing twice, three Pro-Bowl nods and a First Team All-Pro Selection. He’s had 5,405 rushing yards since entering the league.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Jalen Ramsey, CB
Ramsey may have been traded last season, but that Jag’s surely paid the price for it. The cost? Two first round picks.
Before that, Ramsey helped Jacksonville by locking down top receivers. He might still be the selection here as he had incredible production in Jacksonville. Is there any reason to change the selection here? You tell me.
6. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Jones, DT (Picked No. 37 Overall)
Original Pick: Ronnie Stanley, OT
Chris Jones has been dominant in his years at Kansas City.
He’s been so dominant that I believe he comes in here at number six. The Ravens take the best player available. Jones has 33 sacks, seven forced fumbles and 20 pass deflections.
Chris Jones brings the boom to Baltimore.
7. Sean Fransisco 49ers: Yannick Ngakoue, DE (Picked No. 69 Overall)
Original Pick: DeForest Buckner, DT
Yannick Ngakoue is the highest riser in the top ten. He has all around talent on the defensive line. He has 37.5 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. The 49ers are using this draft to build their defensive front and it doesn’t hurt to have Ngakoue on their side.
8. Tennessee Titans: Ronnie Stanley, OT (Picked No. 6 Overall)
Original Pick: Jack Conklin, OT
Starting all 56 possible games, Stanley has shown that he is one of the best emerging young tackles in the league. It’s no secret that Tennessee is building their offensive line. With Stanley at their disposal, they must take the best tackle in this draft.
9. Chicago Bears: Michael Thomas, WR (Picked No. 47 Overall)
Original Pick: Leonard Floyd, OLB
Michael Thomas adds a grende to the Giants lineup despite Brandon Marshall. Thomas broke the record for receptions in the season for a team that had Jay Cutler, Matt Barkely and Brian Hoyer. Thomas instantly makes them better.
10. New York Giants: Xavien Howard, CB (Picked No. 38 Overall)
Original Pick: Eli Apple, CB
He’s the highest paid cornerback in the NFL right now. Howard has established himself as one of the best lockdown defenders because of the lack of performance from Eli Apple.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeForest Buckner, DT (Picked No. 7 Overall)
Original Pick: Vernon Hargraves, CB
Deforest Buckner is a mismatch for almost all offensive lineman. Tampa needs a force who can play both defensive tackle and defensive end (Oh hey, Tom Brady).
Buckner’s 28.5 sacks have shown his production from the defensive tackle position. A pairing with Gerald Mccoy would make this defensive front scary.
12. New Orleans Saints: Tyreek Hill, WR (Picked No. 165 Overall)
Original Pick: Sheldon Rankins, DT
Tyreek Hill adds to a Saints offense that no longer has the opportunity to pick Michael Thomas.
Tyreek Hill has established himself as the best speed threat in the NFL. Drew Brees and Sean Payton have done amazing with Thomas.
It’s time to move on. The Saints take Hill with the 12thpick.
13. Miami Dolphins: Laremy Tunsil, OT (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Laremy Tunsil, OT
Laremy Tunsil dropped in this draft not due to his on field performance. He’s made the case as one of the most consistent pass protectors in the league, playing all 58 possible games and allowing three sacks all season. It is safe to say the Dolphins would take Tunsil again.
14. Oakland Raiders: Deion Jones, ILB (Picked No. 52 Overall)
Original Pick: Karl Joseph, S
Deion Jones has accumulated 409 total tackles in his 4 years as a starter in Atlanta, as well as a beast in man coverage with nine interceptions. Joseph goes here to the Raiders who seem to have too much turnover at the linebacker position.
Jones rises at the 14thpick.
15. Cleveland Browns: Dak Prescott, QB (Picked No. 135 Overall)
Original Pick: Corey Coleman, WR
Dak Prescott goes to the Browns. He comes to town and brings a winning game to Cleveland. Since 2016, Prescott has more wins than any QB not named Big Ben or Tom Brady.
The Browns need a pick like this.
16. Detroit Lions: Sheldon Rankins, DT (Picked No.12 Overall)
Original Pick: Taylor Decker, OT
Playing defensive tackle, his stats won’t pop, but here comes Sheldon Rankins.
He’s is very productive. The Lions need a nose tackle to cause destruction. Rankins would bring his toughness to Motown.
17. Atlanta Falcons: Keanu Neal, S (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Keanu Neal, S
Keanu Neal only has one interception in his four seasons.
Injuries could be to blame, but I wouldn’t. is due to his injuries. Neal has been the leader of the defense on the field.
When he was injured, his defense was lost.
18. Indianapolis Colts: Jack Conklin, OT (Picked No. 8 Overall)
Original Pick: Ryan Kelly, C
Jack Conklin would help keep Andrew Luck upright in the season where Luck’s injuries came into play.
The selection of Ryan Kelly was fine. It’s been consistent. You put Conklin on the right side and have Costanzo already on the left. It is safe to say this pick would invest in keeping their quarterback around.
19. Buffalo Bills: Hunter Henry, TE (Picked No. 35 Overall)
Original Pick: Shaq Lawson, SE
Hunter Henry goes to the Bills who’s top tight end at the time is Nick O’ Leary. His stats are hindered due to missing 2018 due to injury.
In three years as a starter, he has 17 touchdowns; a red zone threat the Bill’s desperately needed. Henry has established himself in an era where the NFL tight end is a slim talent.
20. New York Jets: Kevin Byard, S (Picked No. 64 Overall)
Original Pick: Daron Lee, OLB
The highest paid safety in the NFL, Daron Lee takes the reigns of the secondary in New York. The Jets would take their franchise guy, Jamal Adams, a year later. Since there is a glaring need at safety, the Jets take the best available player.
21. Houston Texans: Cody Whitehair, G (Picked No. 56 Overall)
Original Pick: Will Fuller, WR
The Texans need an offensive linemen.
Weird enough, the team had just invested 72 million into Brock Osweiler. They need the top guard here to solidify the inside of that line; Whitehair is their guy.
22. Washington Redskins: Derrick Henry, RB (Picked No. 45 Overall)
Original Pick: Josh Doctson, WR
Josh Doctson did not pan out for the Washington Redskins and neither did their running back group of the 2016 season. Derrick Henry comes in here at 22.
The 2019 rushing king comes to the nation’s capital because let’s face it, Kirk Cousins needs help on offense.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Ryan Kelly, C (Picked No.18 Overall)
Original Pick: Laquon Treadwell, WR
The Vikings center Joe Berger is 34 years old and at the time Treadwell was never right in the system for Minnesota. Here they take a safe pick and get their center of the future.
Ryan Kelly has been great so far in his career. They get youth and protection for Sam Bradford under center. What more could you ask for?
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Jaylon Smith, OLB (Picked No. 34 Overall)
Original Pick: William Jackson, CB
Originally dropping in the draft due to an ACL injury he suffered in his last college game, the Bengals go with Smith here. He’s been a force for Dallas in his four seasons.
With 344 tackles, seven and a half sacks and a touchdown, Jaylon Smith’s production cannot be questioned here.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Matt Judon (Picked No.146 Overall)
Original Pick: Artie Burns, CB
Originally selected in the fifth round, Matt Judon did not start his rookie year but has become one of Baltimore’s best pass rushers. In the past three seasons Judon has 24.5 sacks and 72 quarterback hits.
Judon has proven to be a starter who emerged in a defense that was top tier. The Steelers get Judon here and help their already tough pass rush.
26. Denver Broncos: Taylor Decker, OT (Picked No. 16 Overall)
Original Pick: Paxton Lynch, QB
The Denver Broncos selected Paxton Lynch who has not turned into what he was expected to be. Instead, they take Taylor Decker to add to their pass protection. Instead of any quarterback they take the man who will protect their quarterback for years to come.
27. Green Bay Packers: Myles Jack, OLB(Picked No.36 Overall)
Original Pick: Kenny Clark, DE
Myles Jack goes to the Packers, here to be the swiss army knife of this defense. Jack can do it all and will add to the packers pass rush including Mike Daniels on the line and Clay Matthews on the edge.
28. San Francisco 49ers: Tyler Boyd, WR (Picked No.55 Overall)
Original Pick: Joshua Garrett, G
Tyler Boyd has had four years on the Bengals. In the last two seasons, Boyd has been a starter in Cincinnati.
136 Catches, 2074 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, San Francisco is going into a season where they don’t have a true number one receiver and the 49ers are in a transition period. Boyd steps in here to Chip Kelly’s offense and starts right away.
X. New England Patriots Selection Forfeited. X
29. Arizona Cardinals: Kenny Clark, DT(Picked No. 27 Overall)
Original Pick: Robert Nkemdiche, DE
Kenny Clark steps in as an all around defensive tackle. Nkemdiche hasn’t panned out in Arizona and the defensive line is a need. Clark made the pro bowl last season for the first time. Clark has accumulated 193 tackles. From his position, it is hard to establish yourself as a consistent tackler. AZ needs pass rushers and Clark
30. Carolina Panthers: Kendall Fuller, CB (Picked No.84 Overall)
Original Pick: Vernon Butler, DT
Kendall Fuller has started only 31 out of 55 games played. Do not let that distract you from his lockdown ability when on the field full time.
Fuller has become a ball hawk as he has developed the past couple of seasons to be a high tier corner. 228 total tackles is a high number for his position.
Panthers place him across from Josh Norman. Eventually, Norman is on his way out of Carolina too.
31. Seattle Seahawks: Austin Hooper, TE (Picked No. 81 Overall)
Original Pick: Germain Ifedi, G
Russell Wilson has never had a tight end like Hooper.
In year four, Hooper has become one of the top 10 best tight ends in the game. Last season’s performance, when he was a main target for Atlanta, showed he would be an effective weapon for Seattle. Starting 28 out of 59 possible games, Hooper would be used properly and start often in Seattle.
1. Los Angeles: Jared Goff, QB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Jared Goff, QB
Jared Goff is coming out of Cal and the Rams are moving to LA.
2019 was a down year for Goff.
So far making a Super Bowl run and two Pro-Bowls, his 91.9 passer rating is my reason to truly believe he has been good enough for the Rams to select him NO.1 overall once again. The Rams needed a quarterback.
2. Philadelphia Eagles: Carson Wentz, QB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Carson Wentz, QB
Carson Wentz and injury has been like Tom Brady and Super Bowls; consistent. Regardless, Wentz received a large extension from the Eagles. The Eagles let Nick Foles go in favor or Wentz, so shouldn’t that give him great reason to believe his team wouldn’t hesitate for him? Wentz is the selection here. Philly’s already made that clear.
3. Los Angeles Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Joey Bosa, DE
Bosa has posted impressive numbers for the Chargers and again the pick is the same…for good reason. His 40 sacks and six forced fumbles show that he can wreak havoc on defense. He’s been a stud and a starter for years to come in LA. There’s no other choice.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott, RB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Ezekiel Elliott, RB
Since coming into the league, Zeke has been a dominant force.
In four seasons, he’s led the league in rushing twice, three Pro-Bowl nods and a First Team All-Pro Selection. He’s had 5,405 rushing yards since entering the league.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Jalen Ramsey, CB
Ramsey may have been traded last season, but that Jag’s surely paid the price for it. The cost? Two first round picks.
Before that, Ramsey helped Jacksonville by locking down top receivers. He might still be the selection here as he had incredible production in Jacksonville. Is there any reason to change the selection here? You tell me.
6. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Jones, DT (Picked No. 37 Overall)
Original Pick: Ronnie Stanley, OT
Chris Jones has been dominant in his years at Kansas City.
He’s been so dominant that I believe he comes in here at number six. The Ravens take the best player available. Jones has 33 sacks, seven forced fumbles and 20 pass deflections.
Chris Jones brings the boom to Baltimore.
7. Sean Fransisco 49ers: Yannick Ngakoue, DE (Picked No. 69 Overall)
Original Pick: DeForest Buckner, DT
Yannick Ngakoue is the highest riser in the top ten. He has all around talent on the defensive line. He has 37.5 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. The 49ers are using this draft to build their defensive front and it doesn’t hurt to have Ngakoue on their side.
8. Tennessee Titans: Ronnie Stanley, OT (Picked No. 6 Overall)
Original Pick: Jack Conklin, OT
Starting all 56 possible games, Stanley has shown that he is one of the best emerging young tackles in the league. It’s no secret that Tennessee is building their offensive line. With Stanley at their disposal, they must take the best tackle in this draft.
9. Chicago Bears: Michael Thomas, WR (Picked No. 47 Overall)
Original Pick: Leonard Floyd, OLB
Michael Thomas adds a grende to the Giants lineup despite Brandon Marshall. Thomas broke the record for receptions in the season for a team that had Jay Cutler, Matt Barkely and Brian Hoyer. Thomas instantly makes them better.
10. New York Giants: Xavien Howard, CB (Picked No. 38 Overall)
Original Pick: Eli Apple, CB
He’s the highest paid cornerback in the NFL right now. Howard has established himself as one of the best lockdown defenders because of the lack of performance from Eli Apple.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeForest Buckner, DT (Picked No. 7 Overall)
Original Pick: Vernon Hargraves, CB
Deforest Buckner is a mismatch for almost all offensive lineman. Tampa needs a force who can play both defensive tackle and defensive end (Oh hey, Tom Brady).
Buckner’s 28.5 sacks have shown his production from the defensive tackle position. A pairing with Gerald Mccoy would make this defensive front scary.
12. New Orleans Saints: Tyreek Hill, WR (Picked No. 165 Overall)
Original Pick: Sheldon Rankins, DT
Tyreek Hill adds to a Saints offense that no longer has the opportunity to pick Michael Thomas.
Tyreek Hill has established himself as the best speed threat in the NFL. Drew Brees and Sean Payton have done amazing with Thomas.
It’s time to move on. The Saints take Hill with the 12thpick.
13. Miami Dolphins: Laremy Tunsil, OT (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Laremy Tunsil, OT
Laremy Tunsil dropped in this draft not due to his on field performance. He’s made the case as one of the most consistent pass protectors in the league, playing all 58 possible games and allowing three sacks all season. It is safe to say the Dolphins would take Tunsil again.
14. Oakland Raiders: Deion Jones, ILB (Picked No. 52 Overall)
Original Pick: Karl Joseph, S
Deion Jones has accumulated 409 total tackles in his 4 years as a starter in Atlanta, as well as a beast in man coverage with nine interceptions. Joseph goes here to the Raiders who seem to have too much turnover at the linebacker position.
Jones rises at the 14thpick.
15. Cleveland Browns: Dak Prescott, QB (Picked No. 135 Overall)
Original Pick: Corey Coleman, WR
Dak Prescott goes to the Browns. He comes to town and brings a winning game to Cleveland. Since 2016, Prescott has more wins than any QB not named Big Ben or Tom Brady.
The Browns need a pick like this.
16. Detroit Lions: Sheldon Rankins, DT (Picked No.12 Overall)
Original Pick: Taylor Decker, OT
Playing defensive tackle, his stats won’t pop, but here comes Sheldon Rankins.
He’s is very productive. The Lions need a nose tackle to cause destruction. Rankins would bring his toughness to Motown.
17. Atlanta Falcons: Keanu Neal, S (Same Selection)
Original Pick: Keanu Neal, S
Keanu Neal only has one interception in his four seasons.
Injuries could be to blame, but I wouldn’t. is due to his injuries. Neal has been the leader of the defense on the field.
When he was injured, his defense was lost.
18. Indianapolis Colts: Jack Conklin, OT (Picked No. 8 Overall)
Original Pick: Ryan Kelly, C
Jack Conklin would help keep Andrew Luck upright in the season where Luck’s injuries came into play.
The selection of Ryan Kelly was fine. It’s been consistent. You put Conklin on the right side and have Costanzo already on the left. It is safe to say this pick would invest in keeping their quarterback around.
19. Buffalo Bills: Hunter Henry, TE (Picked No. 35 Overall)
Original Pick: Shaq Lawson, SE
Hunter Henry goes to the Bills who’s top tight end at the time is Nick O’ Leary. His stats are hindered due to missing 2018 due to injury.
In three years as a starter, he has 17 touchdowns; a red zone threat the Bill’s desperately needed. Henry has established himself in an era where the NFL tight end is a slim talent.
20. New York Jets: Kevin Byard, S (Picked No. 64 Overall)
Original Pick: Daron Lee, OLB
The highest paid safety in the NFL, Daron Lee takes the reigns of the secondary in New York. The Jets would take their franchise guy, Jamal Adams, a year later. Since there is a glaring need at safety, the Jets take the best available player.
21. Houston Texans: Cody Whitehair, G (Picked No. 56 Overall)
Original Pick: Will Fuller, WR
The Texans need an offensive linemen.
Weird enough, the team had just invested 72 million into Brock Osweiler. They need the top guard here to solidify the inside of that line; Whitehair is their guy.
22. Washington Redskins: Derrick Henry, RB (Picked No. 45 Overall)
Original Pick: Josh Doctson, WR
Josh Doctson did not pan out for the Washington Redskins and neither did their running back group of the 2016 season. Derrick Henry comes in here at 22.
The 2019 rushing king comes to the nation’s capital because let’s face it, Kirk Cousins needs help on offense.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Ryan Kelly, C (Picked No.18 Overall)
Original Pick: Laquon Treadwell, WR
The Vikings center Joe Berger is 34 years old and at the time Treadwell was never right in the system for Minnesota. Here they take a safe pick and get their center of the future.
Ryan Kelly has been great so far in his career. They get youth and protection for Sam Bradford under center. What more could you ask for?
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Jaylon Smith, OLB (Picked No. 34 Overall)
Original Pick: William Jackson, CB
Originally dropping in the draft due to an ACL injury he suffered in his last college game, the Bengals go with Smith here. He’s been a force for Dallas in his four seasons.
With 344 tackles, seven and a half sacks and a touchdown, Jaylon Smith’s production cannot be questioned here.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Matt Judon (Picked No.146 Overall)
Original Pick: Artie Burns, CB
Originally selected in the fifth round, Matt Judon did not start his rookie year but has become one of Baltimore’s best pass rushers. In the past three seasons Judon has 24.5 sacks and 72 quarterback hits.
Judon has proven to be a starter who emerged in a defense that was top tier. The Steelers get Judon here and help their already tough pass rush.
26. Denver Broncos: Taylor Decker, OT (Picked No. 16 Overall)
Original Pick: Paxton Lynch, QB
The Denver Broncos selected Paxton Lynch who has not turned into what he was expected to be. Instead, they take Taylor Decker to add to their pass protection. Instead of any quarterback they take the man who will protect their quarterback for years to come.
27. Green Bay Packers: Myles Jack, OLB(Picked No.36 Overall)
Original Pick: Kenny Clark, DE
Myles Jack goes to the Packers, here to be the swiss army knife of this defense. Jack can do it all and will add to the packers pass rush including Mike Daniels on the line and Clay Matthews on the edge.
28. San Francisco 49ers: Tyler Boyd, WR (Picked No.55 Overall)
Original Pick: Joshua Garrett, G
Tyler Boyd has had four years on the Bengals. In the last two seasons, Boyd has been a starter in Cincinnati.
136 Catches, 2074 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, San Francisco is going into a season where they don’t have a true number one receiver and the 49ers are in a transition period. Boyd steps in here to Chip Kelly’s offense and starts right away.
X. New England Patriots Selection Forfeited. X
29. Arizona Cardinals: Kenny Clark, DT(Picked No. 27 Overall)
Original Pick: Robert Nkemdiche, DE
Kenny Clark steps in as an all around defensive tackle. Nkemdiche hasn’t panned out in Arizona and the defensive line is a need. Clark made the pro bowl last season for the first time. Clark has accumulated 193 tackles. From his position, it is hard to establish yourself as a consistent tackler. AZ needs pass rushers and Clark
30. Carolina Panthers: Kendall Fuller, CB (Picked No.84 Overall)
Original Pick: Vernon Butler, DT
Kendall Fuller has started only 31 out of 55 games played. Do not let that distract you from his lockdown ability when on the field full time.
Fuller has become a ball hawk as he has developed the past couple of seasons to be a high tier corner. 228 total tackles is a high number for his position.
Panthers place him across from Josh Norman. Eventually, Norman is on his way out of Carolina too.
31. Seattle Seahawks: Austin Hooper, TE (Picked No. 81 Overall)
Original Pick: Germain Ifedi, G
Russell Wilson has never had a tight end like Hooper.
In year four, Hooper has become one of the top 10 best tight ends in the game. Last season’s performance, when he was a main target for Atlanta, showed he would be an effective weapon for Seattle. Starting 28 out of 59 possible games, Hooper would be used properly and start often in Seattle.
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