2020 NFL mock draft: Raiders get Ceedee Lamb with Bears pick
By Brad Weiss
Alex Leatherwood. 23. player. 60. . Offensive Lineman. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had the advantage of taking on the Kansas City Chiefs minus Patrick Mahomes this past weekend, but failed to come away with the victory inside Arrowhead Stadium. That loss was a bit of a shock, as the team had been playing so well on both sides of the ball, but they just never got it going offensively.
Though the offense has looked incredibly better in recent weeks, this is a team that really needs more help up front along the offensive line. One of the more versatile offensive linemen prospects in this draft class is Alex Leatherwood, who can play inside, or outside up front on offense, and the Vikings need all the help they can get.
Right now, the Vikings are a playoff team, but they have not been as consistent as you would like this season. One thing they need to do is continue to bring in players to protect Kirk Cousins, and clear lanes for running back Dalvin Cook, so it would make sense for them to utilize their only first round pick in 2020 on the offensive line.
Bryce Hall. 24. player. 124. . Cornerback. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are treading water until they can get star quarterback Patrick Mahomes back, and on Sunday, they barely came away with a victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Of course, even a close victory in that one was impressive, as they are close to getting their MVP back under center, and are trying to stave off the Oakland Raiders in the AFC West.
The issue with this Chiefs team is their inability to stop the pass, even after bringing in some talent in the defensive backfield this offseason. With their first round pick next April, they should look to add one of the premier cornerbacks in this draft class, and Bryce Hall from Virginia would be a solid get at No. 24.
Hall is not only a tremendous cover corner, but he has good makeup speed, and the Chiefs need more talent at the cornerback spot moving forward. Sure, they can put up points with any team in the NFL, but if they cannot get stops, they will continue to be a solid regular season team that loses heartbreakers in the playoffs.