2020 NFL mock draft: Wide receivers dominate the first round

The New York Jets saw their top wide receiver leave via free agency this offseason, as Robby Anderson landed with Teddy Bridgewater in Carolina. That leaves a gaping hole atop their depth chart at the wideout position, and they could certainly address that need with the No. 11 overall pick this April.

However, through his first few seasons as the starter for the Jets, quarterback Sam Darnold has had to run for his life, so they may want to dip into a deep offensive tackle pool here. Mekhi Becton is a mountain of a man who is going to dominate at the NFL level, and the Jets need to keep stacking talent along the offensive line.

With Becton in the fold, alongside the offensive linemen that they have brought in via free agency in George Fant and Connor McGovern, the Jets line becomes a strength. General manager Joe Douglas is known to go after both sides of the line, and he stays true to his reputation by selecting Becton.

The Las Vegas Raiders have their choice of wide receivers in this mock draft, as all three top guys are available here at pick No. 12 overall. The Raiders have done a nice job bolstering both sides of the ball since Mike Mayock took over as general manager, including doing a phenomenal job of adding talent during the 2019 NFL Draft.

The 2020 NFL Draft will see the Raiders pick twice in the first round, and hold five of the first 91 selections, so Mayock will have another opportunity to strike gold. Here, they add Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, the best route-runner in the class, and a perfect compliment to what the Raiders already have at wideout.

With Jeudy atop the depth chart, followed by Tyrell Williams, Nelson Agholor, and Hunter Renfrow, the Raiders have a solid four-man group at wide receiver. Add to the fact they have elite talent at tight end in Darren Waller, and running back in Josh Jacobs, quarterback Derek Carr has everything he needs to return to his 2016 form.