2020 NFL mock draft: Jordan Love heads to Patriots
By Brad Weiss
Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa. 5. player. 59. . Quarterback
The Miami Dolphins are one of the few teams still looking for a new franchise quarterback, though that has not stopped them from bolstering this roster during free agency. They have spent a bunch of money getting better on the defensive side of the ball, and with a head coach who is a defensive guru, they are going to be a team to keep an eye on this upcoming season.
During the college football season, Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa suffered a devastating hip injury, one that had people worried he may end up like former Los Angeles Raiders running back Bo Jackson. However, Tua is going to make a full recovery, and if he is still available at No. 5 overall, the Dolphins will be waiting with open arms.
Of course, Miami may have to trade up to get Tua, as his tape looks great, and all signs point to his hip coming along. Miami could end up being a team to beat in the AFC East in the near future, as they have a ton of draft capital, have brought in talent to the roster, and has a head coach they can believe in.
6. player. 13. . Quarterback. Los Angeles Chargers. Justin Herbert
Like the Miami Dolphins, the Los Angeles Chargers are still in need of a franchise quarterback, although they could be in the market for Carolina Panthers starter Cam Newton. As it stands, the team would go into the 2020 season, where they will christen their new stadium, with Tyrod Taylor under center, so the expectation is that they are not done at the position group.
While Taylor is a serviceable quarterback, he is not a franchise guy at this point, and the team could be in the market for one of the premier quarterbacks in this draft class. Justin Herbert from Oregon should be the third quarterback off the board, and the Chargers are a perfect fit for him.
Los Angeles has some dangerous weapons on the outside, and playing in the Pac-12, the team should have plenty of tape on Herbert. This is a team that bolstered the defense in free agency, has talent on the offensive side of the ball, and now that they have found a tackle in Ryan Buluga, all signs point to a quarterback at No. 6.