Bucky Brooks 2020 NFL mock draft 2.0: CeeDee Lamb to Dallas

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With the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine kicking off this week, here’s my updated mock for Round 1 of this year’s draft.

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Joe Burrow – QB

School: LSU | Year: Senior (RS)

Despite Burrow’s idle threats, the Bengals select the Ohio native to be their new franchise quarterback.

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Chase Young – Edge

School: Ohio State | Year: Junior

Ron Rivera’s defensive background won’t allow him to bypass the best pass rusher in the draft.

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Isaiah Simmons – S/LB

School: Clemson | Year: Junior (RS)

The Lions have a pressing need at cornerback but the opportunity to land a Swiss Army knife playmaker with explosive traits wins out in this scenario.

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Jedrick Wills – OT

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

Dave Gettleman’s affinity for the "hog mollies" could lead the Giants to add an edge blocker to protect their young quarterback.

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Tua Tagovailoa – QB

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

The Dolphins need a young QB1 to build around. Despite Tagovailoa’s injury history, he is the most talented quarterback prospect in the class.

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Justin Herbert – QB

School: Oregon | Year: Senior

The departure of Philip Rivers puts the Chargers in the QB market. Herbert could be a nice fit as an athletic, high-IQ passer with intriguing physical tools.

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Derrick Brown – DT

School: Auburn | Year: Senior

Adding a monster in the middle of the Panthers’ defense is essential to Matt Rhule’s rebuilding plan.

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Tristan Wirfs – OT

School: Iowa | Year: Junior

Upgrading the protection around Kyler Murray is a top priority for the Cardinals.

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Jeff Okudah – CB

School: Ohio State | Year: Junior

The Ohio State standout fills the void created by Jalen Ramsey’s departure a season ago.

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Andrew Thomas – OT

School: Georgia | Year: Junior

The Browns need another rock-solid edge blocker in the starting lineup.

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Mekhi Becton – OT

School: Louisville | Year: Junior

Ultra-athletic edge blocker with the size, length and skill to blossom into an elite NFL offensive tackle.

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Jordan Love – QB

School: Utah State | Year: Junior (RS)

After watching their division rivals hoist the Lombardi Trophy due to a draft day quarterback gamble that changed the course of the franchise, the Raiders could roll the dice on an ultra-talented prospect with MVP potential.

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Jerry Jeudy – WR

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

The ultra-smooth route runner from Alabama would give the Colts a Reggie Wayne-like playmaker opposite T.Y. Hilton.

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Javon Kinlaw – DT

School: South Carolina | Year: Senior

As a big, physical interior defender with extraordinary length and strength, Kinlaw is an ideal building block at the point of attack.

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C.J. Henderson – CB

School: Florida | Year: Junior

The likely departure of Chris Harris Jr. makes the cornerback position a top priority. Henderson is an aggressive cover corner with size, speed and athleticism to blanket top receivers with ease.

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K’Lavon Chaisson – Edge

School: LSU | Year: Sophomore (RS)

The LSU standout is the kind of urgent athlete Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff prefer on defense.

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CeeDee Lamb – WR

School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior

The Cowboys could let Amari Cooper walk as a free agent and replace him a rugged WR1 with dynamic playmaking skills or simply add another explosive piece to the offensive puzzle.

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Trevon Diggs – CB

School: Alabama | Year: Senior

Brian Flores could use another long, rangy athlete to match up with big-bodied WR1s around the league.

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Kenneth Murray – LB

School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior

Swift linebacker with legit sideline-to-sideline range as a run-and-chase linebacker.

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Patrick Queen – LB

School: LSU | Year: Junior

Re-tooling the defense with explosive athletes could get the Jaguars playing like the unit that nearly won the AFC a few years ago.

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21

Henry Ruggs III – WR

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

The Eagles need more speed on the outside. Ruggs is a burner with outstanding hands and ball skills.

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A.J. Epenesa – Edge

School: Iowa | Year: Junior

Hard-hat-and-lunch-pail player with enough pass-rush skills to make immediate contributions as a rookie starter.

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23

Xavier McKinney – S

School: Alabama | Year: Junior

McKinney’s combination of toughness, instincts and athleticism would add a dimension to the Patriots’ defense.

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Kristian Fulton – CB

School: LSU | Year: Senior

Fulton is a playmaking cornerback with the size and athleticism to thrive opposite Marshon Lattimore.

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Grant Delpit – S

School: LSU | Year: Junior

Despite questions about his tackling ability, Delpit would upgrade the speed and athleticism in the Vikings’ secondary.

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D’Andre Swift – RB

School: Georgia | Year: Junior

Swift would add some pop to the Dolphins’ RB room. He’s a true three-down back, possessing explosive skills as both a runner and receiver.

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Yetur Gross-Matos – Edge

School: Penn State | Year: Junior

The ex-Penn State standout has the length, athleticism and burst Seattle covets in an edge rusher.

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Zach Baun – OLB

School: Wisconsin | Year: Senior (RS)

Baun’s versatility and pass-rush skills could make him an enticing option for the Ravens.

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Austin Jackson – OT

School: USC | Year: Junior

If Jack Conklin leaves as a free agent, the Titans could target his replacement on Day 1. Jackson is a dependable edge blocker with the combination of length, power and athleticism to hold up well as a young starter.

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Jacob Eason – QB

School: Washington | Year: Junior (RS)

With Aaron Rodgers entering the twilight of his career, the Packers could snag their quarterback of the future and let him spend a few years as an apprentice before taking over the franchise.

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Cameron Dantzler – CB

School: Mississippi State | Year: Junior (RS)

It’s time to find an eventual successor to Richard Sherman on the island. The Mississippi State product is a perfect fit for the 49ers’ Cover 3 scheme as a long, rangy athlete with a high IQ and good ball skills.

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Marlon Davidson – Edge

School: Auburn | Year: Senior

The Chiefs need a young edge defender with pass-rush skills and run-stopping ability to align opposite Frank Clark. Davidson is a stout defender with strong hands and a high-revving motor.

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