2020 NFL mock draft: Justin Herbert lands with the Chargers
By Brad Weiss
The Minnesota Vikings will have the opportunity to bring in two elite players this April, after trading away star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this past week. By trading Diggs, the Vikings will now hold two picks in a four-pick span, giving them the ability to improve some problem groups on both sides of the ball.
To replace Everson Griffen, the Vikings could look to a first round that has more than a few edge rushers that could land in the first round. One player is A.J. Epenesa from Iowa, who did not have the best combine, but should hear his name called on Day 1 this April.
The Vikings hold two first round picks this April, which is great news for a team that has made some huge personnel decisions this offseason with their veterans. They are going to miss Griffen next season, but Epenesa is a guy who can come in and help fill the void immediately.
Nothing like a good trade during a mock draft, and in our latest one, the Detroit Lions move down a few spots with the Miami Dolphins who go up to get Tua Tagovailoa. Despite moving down to pick No. 5, the Lions are still able to get the man they want, bringing in Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah.
With the cornerback position set, the Lions can turn their attention to the offensive line, where they bring in a new offensive tackle. Luckily for the Lions, there are a bunch of first round offensive tackles in this draft class, and they get one with Austin Jackson from USC.
Jackson played on both sides of the line during his time with the Trojans, and on Detroit, he would be the starting right tackle opposite Taylor Decker, a 2016 first round pick. That would be quite the dominant, young duo at the position for years to come, protecting their No. 1 asset in quarterback Matthew Stafford