2020 full 1st-round mock draft after the start of free agency
By Nick Ellis
25. Minnesota Vikings: Neville Gallimore, DL, Oklahoma
The Minnesota Vikings lost some defensive linemen this offseason, including Linval Joseph, who inked a new deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. To replace Joseph, the Vikings should target Oklahoma’s Neville Gallimore, who has the size, and power to replace Joseph in the middle of this Vikings defensive line.
26. Miami Dolphins: Ezra Cleveland, OL, Boise State
The Miami Dolphins use their last pick of the first round protecting their new rookie quarterback, bringing in an offensive tackle who dominated the NFL Scouting Combine. Boise State’s Ezra Cleveland came out of nowhere to vault himself into the first round conversation, and would be an instant starter protecting Justin Herbert in Miami next season.
27. Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
With there being a good chance that Seattle loses Jadeveon Clowney to free agency this offseason, they add a new pass rusher in Yetur Gross Matos from Penn State. This is a kid who has that uncanny ability to flat out get after the quarterback, and in a tough NFC West, Seattle cannot afford to take a step backwards on the defensive side of the ball.
28. Baltimore Ravens: Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
The Baltimore Ravens have a solid team all around, including an explosive offense led by NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson, and great defensive line. The Ravens fill one of their few holes on defense by selecting LSU’s Patrick Queen, who becomes the linebacker this team has been looking for since C.J. Mosley left in free agency for the New York Jets.