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2020 NFL mock draft first round and fantasy impacts

By Raju Byfield

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington stands alongside quarterbacks Justin Herbert of Oregon, Joe Burrow of LSU and Jacob Eason of Washington during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington stands alongside quarterbacks Justin Herbert of Oregon, Joe Burrow of LSU and Jacob Eason of Washington during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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2020 NFL Mock Draft
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a 62 yard touchdown reception thrown by Tua Tagovailoa #13 against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi’s Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

18th Overall: Miami Dolphins – Jerry Jeudy (WR – Alabama)

Team Needs 
Quarterback, Offensive Line, Running Back, Safety, Wide Receiver, Edge Rusher

Picks: 5 (1st), 18 (1st), 26 (1st), 39 (2nd), 56 (2nd), 70 (3rd), 105 (3rd), 154 (5th), 163 (5th), 174 (5th), 179 (5th), 197 (6th), 228 (7th), 247 (7th)

The Miami Dolphins have already secured their quarterback of the future, and now they secure their franchise wide receiver. Devante Parker and Preston Williams are both very talented wide receivers, but neither comes close to the talent level of Jerry Jeudy. Jeudy can play both inside and out, and is an ideal motion man due to his instant separation skills. Reuniting with Tua is a dream scenario for both signal caller and wideout, as there will be no acclimation process needed as far as developing an on-field rapport. It is Jeudy, and not Lamb who is likely the most talented wideout in this draft class, and he does indeed possess the higher ceiling. The Dolphins were planning to go edge or offensive line here, but cannot pass up the value Jeudy represents at this stage of the draft.

Team Impact

The addition of Jerry Jeudy will give the Miami Dolphins one of the most talented wide receiver trios in the league. Ryan Fitzpatrick will have a field day with all of these weapons at his disposal, and should throw for well over 4,000 yards if he lasts the whole season as the starter. Tua will be in a position to succeed as soon as he steps onto the field, even if his wide receiver room at Alabama was more talented. With twelve more picks in this draft class alone, Miami will be a brand new team when the 2020 season kicks off.

Fantasy Impact

The Miami Dolphins have not been considered a prime fantasy landing spot apart from depth chart opportunities since Dan Marino sailed off into the sunset. With Tua Tagovailoa on the roster that all changes. Jeudy will be an immediate dynasty league WR1, and will boast WR2 upside in redraft leagues. While he is not on the Julio Jones or Deandre Hopkins spectrum of talent, he is very close, and could very quickly become one of the top five wide receivers in the entire NFL. He will be drafted within the first five or six picks in the majority of dynasty league rookie drafts.

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