We’re now less than two weeks away from the 2020 NFL Draft so I figured it was only right to jump into the mock draft game. I mean, who doesn’t want more mock drafts, right? This is my first crack at predicting the first round this year and I expect nothing less than hitting every single selection on the head (I kid, I kid). While it’s an inexact science, I do see a number of pairings that would really work well at the next level for these prospects and teams. 

In my first mock of 2020, I only have two trades because I could see transactions at a minimum this year as we’re about to enter a virtual draft. Sure, most of us do it every summer in our fantasy leagues, but something tells me that some NFL decision-makers aren’t exactly tech savvy (i.e., Gettleman, Dave). The first trade is one that’s been speculated for a while involving the Dolphins moving up to No. 3 and the second has the Baltimore Ravens climbing up in the late teens to snag a linebacker. 

Of course, the wide receiver position is heavily featured in this opening round as I have seven (!) coming off the board in what is a loaded class of pass catchers.   

Before we get into the picks, here’s a breakdown of the two trades in Round 1: 

• Dolphins get No. 3; Lions get No. 5, No. 39
• Ravens get No. 19; Raiders get No. 28, No. 92, No. 129

Alright, let’s get to it.