2020 NFL mock draft: Free agency changes team needs

By Brad Weiss | Mar 18, 2020

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers rolls out of the pocket during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The LSU Tigers topped the Clemson Tigers, 42-25. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 26: Tristan Wirfs #74 of the Iowa Hawkeyes in action in the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 26, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

52. . Offensive Tackle. Jacksonville Jaguars. Tristan Wirfs. 9. player

The Jacksonville Jaguars hold two first round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, thanks to the fact they traded away former star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2019 season. Their first pick comes in at No. 9, and it the pick they earned by seriously under-performing this past season, finishing last in the AFC South.

With the No. 9 overall pick, the Jaguars have to do something to bolster their offensive line, as they must do a better job in protecting Nick Foles, or Gardner Minshew, whoever is under center next season. They have talent on the offensive side of the ball to put up points, but the offensive line just was not good enough in 2019 to let play develop downfield.

Jacksonville made a big splash on the defensive side of the ball on Tuesday, signing former Cleveland Browns lineback Joe Schobert to a five-year deal. This team will look a lot different next season on defense, especially after trading away Calais Campbell, but they can address that need later on.

53. . Defensive Tackle. Cleveland Browns. Derrick Brown. 10. player

The Cleveland Browns have been busy building up their offense this offseason, bolstering their offensive line, and bringing in a capable backup behind quarterback Baker Mayfield. During the 2019 NFL season, the Browns were expected to be a player in the NFC North, but Mayfield took a serious step back, mostly due to the fact he was running for his life for most of the season.

With Mayfield getting better protection up front, the Browns can now turn their attention to the defensive line with the No. 10 overall pick this April. Derrick Brown from Auburn is widely considered the best defensive tackle in this draft class, and now that Myles Garrett is coming back, they would form a dominant duo up front.

Cleveland has a brand new head coach in Kevin Stefanski this season, and it appears the organization is making moves to ensure his success in Year 1. The Browns are building up the roster the right way this offseason, adding talent up front, and Brown is going to be a solid player immediately.

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