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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Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

45. . Wide Receiver. Denver Broncos. Henry Ruggs III. 15. player

The Denver Broncos have found their starting quarterback in Drew Lock, and the hope is that they can continue to build around him. He stepped in for the injured Joe Flacco last season and proved he could win games at the NFL level, and new John Elway can stop his search for his first franchise quarterback since Peyton Manning.

Denver already has some solid weapons on the offensive side of the ball, but with the No. 15 overall pick, they can grab an absolute speed demon in Henry Ruggs III. Ruggs would bring a different dimension to this Broncos offense, which already has some talent on the outside, at running back, and at tight end.

Of course, Denver does need to add some help along the offensive line, but with the way this mock worked out, there was no one to get here in the middle of the first round. The Broncos are going to be an exciting team to watch on offense this season, and Ruggs could be the deep threat this team is missing.

. Defensive Lineman. Atlanta Falcons. Javon Kinlaw. 16. player. 44

The Atlanta Falcons have work to do on the defensive side of the ball, this after stating they would not be bringing back Vic Beasley this offseason. Beasley was quickly signed by the Tennessee Titans early in the legal tampering period, and as they move towards the 2020 NFL season, Atlanta needs to fill the void along their defensive line.

Javon Kinlaw may not be an edge rusher, but he is widely regarded as the most versatile defensive linemen in this draft class. He has the ability to be dominant inside against the run, but also has the athleticism to line up on the outside and rush the passer, giving head coach Dan Quinn a solid weapon to work with.

Atlanta is revamping their offense, and have already replaced Austin Hooper with Hayden Hurst this offseason. It will be interesting to see how they play when the season kicks off, because if they get off to a slow start, Quinn may be out of a job.

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