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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
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: A.J. Terrell #8 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates a defensive stop against the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /

29th overall: Tennessee Titans – A.J. Terrell (CB – Clemson)

Team Needs
Pass rush (Edge or Linebacker), Edge, Quarterback, Cornerback, Running Back, Offensive Tackle

Picks: 29 (1st), 61 (2nd), 93 (3rd), 175 (5th), 208 (6th)

With no quarterback’s or offensive tackles worth selecting in the first round still available (aside from Jalen Hurts for teams looking for the fifth year of team control), the Titans will be deciding between Patrick Queen, K’Lavon Chaisson, Neville Gallimore, and A.J. Terrell. With precious few draft resources to work with, do not be surprised to see Tennessee trade down and out to the top of day two, while acquiring extra draft capital. This class is too deep and talented for a team to have just five picks and be happy about it. As you can see from the names listed above, the Titans are in ‘best player available’ mode. It will be hard for Mike Vrabel not to get excited about the potential pairing of Adoree’ Jackson and A.J. Terrell. Terell and Jackson are a tandem that will make the Titans a much more formidable secondary, and one that is more capable of dealing with the explosive wide receivers in the AFC. I had Terrell falling out of the first prior to the NFL Combine, but his performance proved that while he may never be an ideal number one, that he is indeed the type of player you want as your number two.

Team Impact

Adding Terrell to a cornerback group headlined by Adoree’ Jackson will give the Titans one of the best cornerback duos in football. Add in Kenny Vacarro and Kevin Byaard, and you have one of the most intimidating secondaries in the league. Coverage sacks are for real, and this is the type of secondary that can generate them in bunches.

Fantasy Impact

Another cornerback, same fantasy impact analysis. Rookie corners are often picked on by veteran quarterbacks which allows them to rack up the tackle opportunities. This is even more pronounced when opposing teams believe that the corner across from the player in question is legitimately more talented, like what we saw in Arizona with Byron Murphy when Patrick Peterson returned from his suspension. Consider Terrell a CB2 in redraft leagues, and someone who could reach CB1 status in dynasty leagues if Jackson signs an extension to stay with the Titans.

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