2020 NFL mock draft: Raiders get Ceedee Lamb with Bears pick
By Brad Weiss
Atlanta Falcons. A.J. Epenesa. 5. player. 44. . Edge
The Atlanta Falcons had their bye week during Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season, and it could not have come at a better time. Atlanta has been one of the bigger disappointments in the NFC this season, and if the season ended tomorrow, they would incredibly hold a pick within the first five selections.
While it remains to be seen as to whether or not Dan Quinn returns for another season at the helm in 2020, the fact is, this team needs some help at the edge rusher position. They are not getting the kind of production they need to be competitive at the position, and bringing in one of the marquee edge rushers in this draft class makes sense at No. 5.
A.J. Epenesa from Iowa is an incredible specimen from his edge rusher spot, and for the Falcons, he would be a guy who could come in and give them the kind of pressure they have been lacking. Guys like Takkarist McKinley and Vic Beasley Jr. are just not getting the job done anymore, and Epenesa would be a breath of fresh air coming off the edge in 2020.
Wide Receiver. New York Giants. Jerry Jeudy. 6. player. 31.
The New York Giants are an absolute mess right now, and you have to think this organization is going to take a serious look at their head coach heading into next season. While Pat Shurmur is an excellent assistant coach, he has never proven to be much of a head coach, and it may be time to turn the page after another embarrassing season with the Giants.
This season, the Giants made their move from Eli Manning to rookie Daniel Jones, and he has shown flashes that he can be an excellent quarterback at the NFL level. Unfortunately for the Giants, Jones has very little healthy weapons in the passing game, and they should look to bring in the best wide receiver in this draft class with the sixth overall pick.
Jerry Jeudy from Alabama is an incredible playmaker for the Crimson Tide, and should bring an explosive element to this Giants offense. They have one of the best running backs in the game in Saquon Barkley, and the offensive line has been better, but the lack of legitimate weapons on the outside could stunt Jones’ growth moving forward.