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2020 NFL Mock Draft: Full first round with playoffs looming

By Brad Weiss

Joe Burrow, LSU Tigers. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 16: Grant Delpit #7 of the LSU Tigers in action during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 16: Grant Delpit #7 of the LSU Tigers in action during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Grant Delpit. 9. player. 52. . Safety. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the worst teams in the AFC for most of the second half of the season, but they did end the year with wins in two of their last three games. Their last game was an impressive victory against the Indianapolis Colts, and it saved the job for head coach Doug Marrone.

Jacksonville has a lot of questions entering this offseason, including whether or not they will roll with veteran Nick Foles or soon-to-be second-year quarterback Gardner Minshew. There will likely be a competition for the starting job next offseason, but with two first round picks next April, there is a lot of work to do moving forward.

With the first of two first rounders next April, the Jaguars should bring in the top safety in the draft class, as they have to do something with their secondary. Grant Delpit is likely not going to get past the first ten picks, and in a secondary that lost Jalen Ramsey this season, he would be an excellent addition in an AFC South division that has good quarterback play.

53. . Offensive Tackle. Cleveland Browns. Tristan Wirfs. 10. player

The Cleveland Browns were one of the worst stories in all of football this season, as there was so much expectation, and they really took a step back as a franchise. Baker Mayfield was average in his second season as the starter, and his bad play resulted in Freddie Kitchens losing his job on Black Monday.

Mayfield struggled all season long despite the fact he had a ton of elite weapons at his disposal, including wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. In fairness to Mayfield, he also ran for his life all season long, and the Browns would be wise to use their first round pick on bringing in talent up front next April.

Of all the offensive tackles in this draft class, Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs has one of the highest grades, and should be an early first round selection in 2020. He would be an excellent addition to a porous Browns offensive line, and if they want Mayfield to make some strides in Year No. 3, they have to figure out a way to protect him better.

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