2020 NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions select Tua Tagovailoa
By Brad Weiss
52. . Defensive Tackle. Jacksonville Jaguars. Derrick Brown. 9. player
The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the bigger disappointments in the AFC this past season, as there was a ton of hope for this team heading into 2020. They had just gone out and spent big money on Nick Foles, who once was a Super Bowl MVP for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was injured early on, and the Jaguars struggled all season long.
Of course, there was Minshew Mania, as sixth-round pick Gardner Minshew came in for Foles and played well on occasion. However, the dreadful season led to a bunch of change, and in 2020, the hope is that the franchise can get back on track behind either Foles or Minshew.
On the other side of the ball, the Jaguars have to get better in the interior of their defensive line, and a guy like Derrick Brown would be a perfect fit at No. 9 overall. This is the best defensive tackle in this draft class, and a guy who is incredibly athletic for his size, and can wreak havoc against the run, or even in the pass rush.
Offensive Tackle. Cleveland Browns. Mekhi Becton. 10. player. 53.
The Cleveland Browns went into the 2019 season with so much hype, as every time you turn on the television you see another commercial with starting quarterback Baker Mayfield starring in it. During his rookie season in 2018, Mayfield looked all the part of a No. 1 overall selection, though the shine came off in a big way in his second season in the league.
Mayfield struggled all season long with consistency, and in the end, the Browns ended up being one of the bigger disappointments in the entire league. This offseason, they have already fired head coach Freddie Kitchens, who was a one-and-done coach, and replaced him with Kevin Stefanski, who will also be getting his first shot at being an NFL head coach.
With the No. 10 overall selection, Cleveland has to bring in some talent along the offensive line, and they do just that with Mekhi Becton from Louisville. This guy is starting to get a ton of first round draft buzz, and for good reason, as one look at his highlights on YouTube show you a guy who can downright dominate along the offensive line.