My first mock draft of the year comes in the most unique of times -- both for our country and for the NFL. I've had multiple coaches and general managers tell me just how different this year is, with hour-long interviews happening over Skype instead of in person, coaches living in different states and communicating over Zoom, and countless prospects who won't have the luxury of a pro day turning to Instagram to showcase their skills.
And yet, the 2020 class is one of the deepest in recent history, and it includes a ton of great talents, leaders and personalities. Let's get into it.
School: LSU | Year: Senior (RS)
Burrow won't be pulling an Eli Manning. He won't be pulling a John Elway. °Õ³ó±ðÌý went against their history and . There's a lot for Burrow -- an Ohio native -- to like about Cincinnati, and vice versa.
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior
I thought long and hard about going with  here, but think Young is the pick. Washington quietly boasts one of the better young defensive lines in the NFL. Young would put the group in that top-tier conversation.
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý could trade back here, but I won't be shocked if they stay put and select Okudah. A polished product from a big-time program that's been a defensive back factory over the past few years, Okudah wowed teams in interviews at the NFL . He's an NFL starter at CB from Day 1 -- and could be a No. 1 corner by midseason. Add in the , and this pick makes sense.
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Dave Gettleman's never traded his first selection in an NFL draft. If things shake out the way they do here, he'll be able to pick any of the top four offensive linemen in this year's class. Joe Judge has a history with Alabama's Nick Saban, who has spoken positively of Wills to coaches around the league. Multiple coaches have told me Wills is the guy who goes first.
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Tua's a rare deal. He's maybe as unique a draft prospect as there's been in recent years, and that was before the current state of the country, in which team doctors won't get another chance to see him up close and personal before Round 1 kicks off. I'd think the  would be elated to see him sitting there at No. 5 overall, texting/Slacking/emailing that pick to the league office ASAP.
School: Oregon | Year: Senior
Herbert reminds me a bit of  a year ago. Not the loudest guy in the room, but an Academic All-American, the  MVP and someone who won games in college. Herbert had a fabulous combine week in Indy when the two quarterbacks who'll go before him in the draft didn't throw in the field drills.  can assume his role as the mentor; Herbert can be the heir apparent.
School: Clemson | Year: Junior (RS)
How's this for a perfect fit? A Clemson superstar, who does it all, staying in the Carolinas to help start a new era of  football. Simmons is 6-foot-4, runs a sub-4.4 40 and can play multiple positions. Matt Rhule values speed and leadership. Here's the first pick of his tenure.
School: Auburn | Year: Senior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý** in free agency, but they won't be done bolstering that unit if Brown is still on the board at No. 8.  makes all those Kyler Murray/  dreams a little less likely. Brown blowing up opposing teams' offensive lines? Far more likely.
School: South Carolina | Year: Senior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý love what they've gotten out of their first-rounder from last year (Josh Allen) and could find themselves going D-line again on Day 1. **Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý'²õÌý. Meanwhile, Kinlaw could be the third-best defensive lineman in this class. The South Carolina product dominated the  before exiting with an injury and impressed in combine interviews.
School: Louisville | Year: Junior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý have a glaring need at tackle, and Becton could be the best of the entire bunch. The dominant run blocker is compared to  and Bryant McKinnie due to his massive size ( 6-7, 364 pounds), and yet, he's still fairly nimble and can run (5.1 40-yard dash!). °Õ³ó±ðÌý have all those weapons; they need to protect their quarterback.
School: Iowa | Year: Junior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý** the best they could in free agency, but they're not done. If Wirfs is still on the board at 11th overall, I could see GM Joe Douglas -- a former offensive lineman himself -- taking very little time submitting the pick to the league. Wirfs can be an NFL offensive tackle or guard. He's an athlete with tremendous power who comes from an offensive line factory. He's a Day 1 starter wherever you use him.
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
°Õ³ó¾±²Ô°ìÌý fans would be happy with how this ended up? I've had an NFL offensive coach tell me Jeudy has a "master's in footwork." My colleague Nate Burleson compared Jeudy's quick feet and route-running ability to Chad Johnson's. Jeudy joining  for a little Alabama connection out in the Vegas desert? Sure sounds good to me (and Jon Gruden/Mike Mayock).
School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior
Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch, Adam Peters and Paraag Marathe -- the ' brain trust -- have been so disciplined in acquiring talent at the wide receiver position over the past two seasons. They knew they loved  at the  and were patient enough to wait until the second round to take him in 2019. They resisted swapping a top pick for  last offseason. They didn't ** when there was interest from the player a year ago. All that patience could pay off if Lamb falls to the  at 13. Samuel and Lamb together? Watch out, NFC.
School: Georgia | Year: Junior
The Bucs may have landed the big fish of free agency in , but bringing back ,Ìý and Shaq Barrett could be just as important in 2020. Keeping Brady upright so he can get the ball to his two 1,000-yard receivers is, of course, a priority. Thomas can play guard or tackle for Tampa Bay and was a dominant run blocker for a host of running backs during his time at UGA.
School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior
I had an NFL GM tell me at the combine that Murray was the best interview subject he's had in years. Teams love what they see on film, but Murray might be an even better leader and person. °Õ³ó±ðÌý obviously already have two absolute studs on defense in Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý. Make it three with Murray.
School: LSU | Year: Sophomore (RS)
°Õ³ó±ðÌý loaded up on Ìý--Ìý (No. 10 in 2015) and Hayden Hurst (No. 25 in 2018) should make immediate impacts on the offense. The defense could still use a pass rusher. Chaisson is raw and didn't compete in field drills at the combine, but could be a stud pass rusher at the next level.
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
 fans could be salivating if they see  on the board here, but I could see Dallas going with the uber-versatile McKinney to elevate the back end of the defense instead. As disciplined and instinctive a safety as there is in this draft, McKinney can also be used as a nickel LB. With the departure of , don't be surprised if the 'Boys go DB in Round 1.
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Miami has done an outstanding job  in free agency. If the  could snag Tua and his teammate Ruggs with their first two selections of the 2020 , their fans would be very pleased. Ruggs is one of the true X-factors in this year's class, a game-breaker with all-world speed and very good hands. He and  would form a very nice 1-2 combo at receiver.
School: LSU | Year: Junior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý struck gold with a deep draft class a year ago, and will likely add at least one defensive starter with their first two picks this year. Queen was a breakout performer in his lone season as a starter for LSU, though he's anything but a flash in the pan. Teams love his athleticism, tackling and ability to go sideline to sideline (4.50 40 speed).
School: Florida | Year: Junior
Jags GM David Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone know there's an emphasis on getting impact players who can contribute right away. In Henderson, they would be scooping up a starting cornerback with 4.39 speed who plays smart and both inside and outside. Terrific player and, from all accounts, leader, as well.
School: LSU | Year: Junior
If the  don't trade up for one of the "Big Three" receivers (Ruggs III, Lamb, Jeudy), they could end up feeling pretty good about sitting tight and scooping up Jefferson. Crazy statistics in last year's championship season (111 catches, 1,540 yards, 18 TDs) matched by great interviews and surprising speed at the combine (4.43 40) make this a perfect fit.
School: USC | Year: Junior
Jackson has an , and he's a heck of a player, too. °Õ³ó±ðÌý have invested in the offensive line over the past few drafts, but they may not be done. Still just 20 years old, Jackson's upside is off the charts.
School: Southern Illinois | Year: Senior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý will be in the hunt for a quarterback, but I'm not sure ,Ìý,ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý make a ton of sense at this point in the draft. Does a do-it-all safety from a small school? Maybe not initially, but scouts rave about Chinn, whose metrics lined up with ' at the combine. Capable of playing safety or linebacker, Chinn would be learning from Bill Belichick, the linebacker corps, the McCourty brothers and , and could be used in a variety of ways.
School: Baylor | Year: Senior
°Õ³ó±ðÌý' roster is loaded. With the addition of ,Ìý finally has a No. 2 to . But I don't think GM Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton are done stocking up on playmakers just yet. Mims is far more than just a . A big-play guy who'll more likely burn you for 80 yards along the sideline than make the tough catch over the middle, he's the home-run threat akin to .
School: Clemson | Year: Junior
Terrell had an  and solidified himself as one of the top cornerbacks in this draft. The national title game was not his best showing, but Terrell has interviewed extremely well and has answered any doubts about that performance. He also has as much big-game experience as just about any top defensive back in this class. Minnesota's strength was once that defensive backfield. Not so much anymore. It's time to reload.
School: Georgia | Year: Junior
Miami goes offensive skill position (Tua), offensive skill position (Ruggs III) and offensive skill position (Swift) with its three first-round picks, snagging the top running back on most teams' boards with their final selection. Swift can run both inside and outside, block in the passing game and catch out of the backfield.  had an outstanding rookie season and made an impact right away. Swift could do the same.
School: Iowa | Year: Junior
Epenesa is a favorite of a lot of NFL GMs. He's all business, a student of the game, was a multi-sport star in high school and can play different positions across the defensive line. °Õ³ó±ðÌý have one of the savviest front offices in the sport. Epenesa would be a good fit with what they do up in Seattle.
School: Penn State | Year: Junior
I think GM Eric DeCosta continues the ' annual tradition of adding franchise cornerstones at key positions. Gross-Matos is an above-average pass rusher who can also stop the run. Wink Martindale runs one of the fiercest defenses in the league. Gross-Matos could be an immediate impact guy.
School: Auburn | Year: Senior
Davidson is a high-level performer (more SEC Player of the Week awards in 2019 than teammate Derrick Brown) and high-energy leader who can line up outside or inside in the ' defensive scheme. Mike Vrabel will love Davidson's personality, and  fans will love his effort.
School: Wisconsin | Year: Senior (RS)
Quarterback will, of course, be a thought for many here. But I don't see it. Baun is a versatile linebacker who can not only replace  in the middle, but can be a bit of a jack-of-all-trades type in Mike Pettine's defense. Baun can be your traditional LB or he can work in the passing game and blanket tight ends. Not a first-round pick in many mock drafts, but I know quite a few teams who like him as an end-of-first/early-second-round guy.
School: LSU | Year: Senior
Don't be shocked if the  trade back here and pick up additional selections (they currently have ). Fulton has good size and big-game experience, and would be a great apprentice to . For as good as the ' defense was last year, the second cornerback spot was an issue.
School: TCU | Year: Junior (RS)
The defending champions scoop up one of the fastest-rising prospects in the draft. Blacklock is a dynamic pass rusher and run stuffer, but an Achilles tear in 2018 could scare some teams off. Kansas City's D stepped up when needed last year down the stretch. Blacklock would be a promising young addition.
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