Four teams under the most pressure to nail draft - NFL.com

The 2020 NFL Draft is less than a week away, and the pressure is mounting on decision-makers across the league.

Five teams (49ers, Dolphins, Jaguars, Raiders, Vikings) have multiple first-rounders this year, with Miami boasting three of the top 26 selections. The Dolphins are also one of seven teams (Broncos, Giants, Jaguars, Packers, Patriots, Vikings) that currently hold 10 or more total picks. Meanwhile, the Bears have just three selections in the first five rounds, including no first-, third- or fourth-rounders.

Whether they have a ton of draft capital or must make do with limited resources, already have playoff-ready rosters or desperately require to find a franchise cornerstone, all are feeling the crunch as they finalize their draft boards. In reviewing the varying degrees of urgency in this year’s draft, one simple question emerged:

Which team is under the most pressure to nail the 2020 NFL Draft?

(Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on April 23, Rounds 2-3 will be held on April 24 beginning at 7 p.m. ET and Rounds 4-7 will be held on April 25 beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Tune in to NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes for live coverage. The draft will also be streamed live via the NFL app and ESPN app.)

Dolphins must capitalize on three first-round picks

It has to be the
Miami Dolphins, right?! They have three picks in the first round (Nos. 5, 18 and 26) after trading away former first-round picks
Laremy Tunsil (to Houston) and
Minkah Fitzpatrick (to Pittsburgh) last season. Miami also has a good, young coach in Brian Flores and
made a splash in free agency. Plus, with
Tom Brady no longer in the division, Chris Grier and Co. have a real shot to turn things around in South Beach.

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Vikings have legit shot at being a contender

The
Minnesota Vikings have made some postseason runs over the last half-decade and always seem to have a talented roster. With 12 picks in this year’s draft, including Nos. 22 (from the
Bills in the
Stefon Diggs trade) and 25, they should be able to continue that trend. If Rick Spielman, who’s drafted 16 Pro Bowlers in 14 seasons as GM, can nail this draft — and it
pains me to say this — the
Vikings have a shot at being a real
Super Bowl contender.