2020 NFL mock draft: Ron Rivera gets his defensive cornerstone

By Brad Weiss | Feb 26, 2020

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young (2) looks on during the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Clemson Tigers on December 28, 2019 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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BRONX, NY – DECEMBER 27: Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on December 27, 2017, between the Boston College Eagles and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

11. player. 30. . Offensive Tackle. New York Jets. Tristan Wirfs

The New York Jets, like the Cleveland Browns, spent a first round draft pick on the quarterback position during the 2018 NFL Draft, and both have had up and down careers so far. For the Jets, Sam Darnold has shown time and time again that he can be an elite quarterback at the NFL level, but they have to add talent around him this offseason.

With Robby Anderson likely gone via free agency, the Jets have to add a talent wide receiver this offseason, but they also need to bring in players to bolster the offensive line. One guy who could be available at pick No. 11 is Tristan Wirfs, who will be a dominant tackle at the NFL level, and could start on the right or left side of this Jets line.

Like the Browns and Mayfield, the Jets No. 1 priority has to be to protect Darnold, and they make the right move by adding an elite tackle prospect at No. 11. Wirfs has good feet, incredible strength, and a tremendous football IQ, three things that could make him the man who protects Darnold’s blindside for the next ten years.

player. 28. . Wide Receiver. Las Vegas Raiders. Jerry Jeudy. 12

With the No. 12 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders get their WR1, selecting Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy. The best route-runner in this draft class, Jeudy instantly becomes the top wide receiver on this depth chart, giving another solid option in the passing game to quarterback Derek Carr.

Last year, the Raiders had to move Tyrell Williams to WR1, as that spot was supposed to go to Antonio Brown, who was released right before Week 1. Williams played well, but also played hurt for most of the season, and in the WR2 role, he will go back to being one of the better players at his role in the NFL.

During the 2019 NFL Draft, the team selected Hunter Renfrow in the fifth round and he is a perfect slot receiver, becoming automatic for Carr on third down. Jeudy would bring elite talent to the top of this depth chart, and in doing so, fills the only real hole left on this Raiders offense entering 2020.

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