2020 Mock Draft Round Up #1

CBS Josh Edwards (18. Lions - RB Jonathan Taylor:  Detroit attempted to acquire Devonta Freeman at the NFL Trade Deadline. Kerryon Johnson is not going to prevent Detroit from taking a star like Taylor.) (11-1-19):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-find-their-quarterback-of-the-future-bengals-and-chargers-also-go-qb-early/

Walterfootball Charlie (18. DE Terrell Lewis:  The Lions could use an edge rusher to go across from Trey Flowers, and this would be a good fit.  Lewis has 20 tackles, six sacks and two passes batted thus far this year. He has been a dynamic edge rusher, showing speed, power, length, and some moves.  Lewis was playing well in the 2017 season opener before sustaining an injury that cost him most of the season. He totaled just 16 tackles with a sack on the year, but scouts who watched 2018 spring football were raving about him. Sources believe Lewis has a ton of potential. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in the summer of 2018, so he missed the 2018 season.  The edge defender, formerly known as Terrell Hall, developed behind the scenes for Alabama in 2016, but he could be poised for a breakout year now that he is healthy. Scouts have told me that the 6-foot-5, 247-pounder is big and quick, plus possesses surprising change-of-direction skills. They said that Lewis has a great build and is dripping with upside.) (11-1-19):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2020charlie_1.php

Sporting News (18. Detroit Lions (3-3-1) - Tyler Biadasz, G, Wisconsin:  The Lions need to keep upgrading their power run blocking, because it clearly hasn't been good enough this season. Biadasz (6-3, 321 pounds) is next in the strong line of Badgers interior blockers (Travis Frederick, Kevin Zeitler). (10-31-19):   https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2020-bengals-dolphins-falcons-giants-eagles/1a6ql341wi5rb19xg5qg978r65

Draft Tek (18 Lions - LB Isaiah Simmons:  It seems we are in familiar territory, Lions' fans. After what seemed to be a team on the rise, Detroit's late-game defensive meltdowns against Arizona, Kansas City, Green Bay, and recently Minnesota, find the team at 3-3-1. In other words, they are in the proverbial "fork-in-the-road" situation. With the Packers at 7-1 and Minnesota at 6-2, Detroit finds themselves on a path to yet again miss the playoffs unless something drastic happens with their play on the field in the coming weeks. However, today, they had control of the direction for their season. Today (edit: this comment prepared on 10/29 the trade deadline) was the day to make something drastic happen. Something that could push them to the main goal of why Bob Quinn hired Matt Patricia in the first place --to make the playoffs. The ball was in their court, and they didn't take the shot. The Lions chose to stand pat with their current roster despite the defensive woes that are severely costing this team wins. Detroit currently ranks 7th-most in points allowed per game (26.6), 2nd-most in yards allowed per game (420.4) right behind the winless Cincinnati Bengals, and the 7th-most in yards per play allowed (6). In other words, the defense is getting gashed, despite the amount of money invested in it this past offseason. Not to mention the trading of Quandre Diggs now has Darius Slay upset. It's clearly a frustrating situation for everyone, player and fan alike.  Perhaps the most frustrating thing about these Lions is that it seems Quinn and Patricia cannot commit to a plan, and there are inconsistencies aplenty in that regard. If the team is in win-now mode, why was no move made to bolster a defense that desperately needs it? If Patricia was hired in to win big games and make the playoffs, why now in Year 2 of the Patricia Era are these Lions performing as if it's the Caldwell Era by, as Quinn put it, not "beating the really good teams" the day Caldwell was fired. Ultimately, they just might surprise us, but we've seen this script before, haven't we? - Doug Hyde, Lions Analyst. 50 ILB Jacob Phillips.  82. QB Jacob Eason.  114.  WR Collin Johnson.  145.  CB TJ Carter.  177. OT Jon Runyan.) (10-30-19):   https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round-1b.asp

CBS Ryan Wilson (18. Lions - CB Kristian Fulton:  The Lions traded Quandre Diggs to Seattle and were reportedly looking to move Darius Slay, one of the best players on their roster. It's unclear what they're long-term plan is but adding one of the nation's best cornerbacks would make some sense. Fulton, who considered entering the 2019 NFL Draft, has quick feet, smooth hips and was arguably LSU's best cornerback last season even though he played across the field from Greedy Williams, the Browns' second-round pick this spring.) (10-30-19):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-bengals-pass-on-qb-with-no-1-overall-pick-dolphins-take-joe-burrow-while-tua-slides/

Walterfootball (18.  Detroit Lions - DE A.J. Epenesa, Iowa:  You can never have too many talented players rushing the passer, so I imagine that the Lions will be very interested in a talented player who can do so early in the 2020 NFL Draft.  A.J. Epenesa was a five-star recruit who showed some major promise as a freshman, registering 4.5 sacks. He was excellent in 2018.) (10-30-19):  https://walterfootball.com/draft2020_1.php

Draftwire (18. Detroit Lions - CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama:  Darius Slay is one of the best shutdown corners in the entire NFL, but the No. 2 corner spot needs an upgrade in Detroit. Diggs is finally living up to his lofty potential in 2019, and could easily make himself worthy of a top-20 pick with a strong predraft process.  49. Detroit Lions - WR Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State.  80. Detroit Lions - RB Najee’ Harris, Alabama) (10-29-19):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/10/29/2020-nfl-mock-draft-updated-week-8-joe-burrow-tua-tagovailoa/4/

CBS Chris Trapasso (18. Lions - CB Kristian Fulton:  Even if the Lions don't trade Darius Slay, the defense has gotten to be a problem to a certain degree. Fulton would give the secondary a much-needed boost.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-joe-burrow-goes-no-1-overall-bucs-replace-jameis-winston-daniel-jones-gets-a-weapon/

Round 1 Pick (3 CB, 2 DE, 1 LB, 1 G, 1 RB):

2 CB Kristian Fulton
1 CB Trevon Diggs
1 DE AJ Epenesa
1 DE Terrell Lewis
1 LB Isaiah Simmons
1 G Tyler Biadasz
1 RB Jonathan Taylor

Round 2 Pick (1 WR,  1 ILB):

1 WR Tylan Wallace
1 ILB Jacob Phillips

Round 3 (1 RB, 1 QB):

1 RB Najee Harris
1 QB Jacob Eason

Round 4 (1 WR):

1 WR Collin Johnson

Round 5 (1 CB):

1 CB TJ Carter

Round 6:

1 OT Jon Runyan