2020 NFL Draft Results

Round 3

Josh Jones is the only first round player left on my board.

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: April 24, 2020.

65. Cincinnati Bengals: Logan Wilson, LOLB, Wyoming A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 241 lb Logan Wilson had 62 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, and 105 total tackles. Joseph Potter, the co-host of my podcast mocked this guy to Cleveland in the third round for good reason. I like his tackling and instincts, but the rest of his game needs work. He called Wilson a star. Cincinnati was at the Senior Bowl so if they liked Wilson, I'm not faulting them for this pick.
    
    
    
66. Washington Redskins: Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis C Grade
    
    
    Washington needs a left tackle and linebackers. This pick is a huge reach.
    
    
    
    
    
67. Detroit Lions: Julian Okwara, LOLB, Notre Dame A+ Grade
    
    
    Julian Okwara can play 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker with his versatility. He can rush the passer, stop the run, and drop back into coverage. Okwara got injured during the 2019 season which is the only reason he fell to the Lions here. Honestly, this is a huge steal for Detroit as Romeo Okwara's little brother is re-united with him in Detroit.
    
    
    
68. New York Jets: Ashtyn Davis, FS, California A Grade
    
    
    
    
    
    The 6-1 195 lb Ashtyn Davis can play strong safety or free safety. His one strong quality is that he takes up lots of space. Ashtyn Davis is my second best safety on the board and gives you a guy to develop for a year behind Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye.
    
    
    
    
    
69. Seattle Seahawks: Damien Lewis, RG, LSU C Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 329 lb Damien Lewis has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork to succeed D.J. Fluker down the road. Seatlte got a nice player here.
    
    
    
70. Miami Dolphins: Brandon Jones, SS, Texas F Grade
    
    
    Brandon Jones is a seventh round player on my board. Miami gets another F grade.
    
    
    
    
    
71. Baltimore Ravens: Justin Madubuike, 3-4 RE, Texas A&M B Grade
    
    
    Baltimore drafts the 6-3 293 lb Justin Madubuike as a 3-4 right end after failing to sign Michael Brockers.
    
    
    
    Justin Madubuike had 11.5 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, and 5.5 sacks in 2019. Madubuike dominated the 2020 NFL Combine with a 4.83 40-time and 31 reps on the bench press.
    
    
    
    Justin Madubuike really tested Clemson's guards that went to Mobile. He led a Texas A&M front 7 that held Travis Ettinne, Clemson's stud running back to 53 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns. Travis still got 52 receiving yards and 105 total yards, but had 0 receiving touchdowns as well.
    
    
    
    Justin Madubuike was not in any fourth and short situations where Clemson went for it. Honestly, I see more of a three down defensive tackle than a four down guy. Mississippi State pancaked him and did a good job neutralizing Madubuike.
    
    
    
    Most of Madubuike's wins against the interior offensive line were due to his foot speed and first step quickness. He displays rip and swim moves, but not on a consistent basis. Block shedding is an issue with Madubuike and he needs to get stronger at the next level.
    
    
    
    Justin Madubuike lined up as an edge rusher like Rashard Lawrence on one play versus Mississippi State. It resulted in him getting neutralized and pancaked by Tyre Phillips the left tackle for Mississippi State. Madubuike struggled with wrapping his arms around a player on a tackle and also got wrapped around by Mississippi State's offensive line way too easily.
    
    
    
    Justin Madubuike contained his gap against Clemson, but struggled to do that against Mississippi State with his gap getting exposed. Madubuike played like a second round defensive tackle against Clemson, yet also played like a fourth round defensive tackle against Mississippi State. His combine performance showed me he is closer to being the player he was against Clemson than the player he was against Mississippi State which is why he is a great value pick for Baltimore here.
    
    
    
72. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Jones, LT, Houston A+ Grade
    
    
    Arizona has D.J. Humphries and Justin Murray as their starting offensive tackles. Josh Jones will push Murray for the right tackle job and be the backup left tackle to Humphries while Marcus Gilbert remains the backup right tackle.
    
    
    
    The 6-5 311 lb Josh Jones is a former basketball player with excellent footwork. The four year starter at left tackle for Houston showed the versatility to play left tackle and right tackle in Mobile.
    
    
    
    Click this Josh Jones Interview to hear Josh Jones after day 3 of Senior Bowl practice from Mobile. Arizona finally got the final player with a first round.
    
    
    
    
    
73. Jacksonville Jaguars: Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State A Grade
    
    
    The 6-4 327 lb Davon Hamilton is a player that can pair up with Taven Bryan. Terrific pick by Jacksonville.
    
    
    
74. New Orleans Saints: Zack Baun, LOLB, Wisconsin A+ Grade
    
    
    Scouts expected Zack Baun to weigh in at 6-3 235 lbs, but he weighed in at 6-2 240 lbs. Zack Baun showed the versatility to play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 3-4 right outside linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker with his versatility.
    
    
    
    Zack Baun had 53 solo tackles, 23 assisted tackles, 76 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, 12.5 sacks, and 10 quarterback hurries. Baun was someone that I viewed as a second round pick who could move up boards with a strong week in Mobile.
    
    
    
    Zack Baun dominated the first day of practice. He even intercepted a pass the coaches threw his way. On Wednesday, the second day of Senior Bowl practice, Baun got picked apart in coverage by both running backs and tight ends. Baun has the pass rushing, run stuffing, and tackling of a second round pick, but the coverage of a fourth round pick which is why I have him falling to the third round.
    
    
    
    New Orleans gets this guy to push Alex Anzalone for the 4-3 left outside linebacker job. Great pick as the New Orleans Saints are now the second team behind the Kansas City Chiefs to clear all their team needs.
    
    
    
    
    
75. Detroit Lions: Jonah Jackson, RG, Ohio State A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-5 310 lb Jonah Jackson was a three year starter as the starting right guard at Rutgers before transferring to Ohio State in 2019 where he started at left guard. Jonah Jackson has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, run blocking, run blocking strength, and zone blocking. His foot speed and footwork needs to improve at the next level, but he's got the ceiling to start right away at right guard for Detroit as a replacement to Graham Glasgow.
    
    
    
76. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt C Grade
    
    
    The 5-9 205 lb Ke'Shawn Vaughn is someone who provides depth behind Ronald Jones. This is a good pick for Tampa Bay as a depth on Ronald Jones. Tampa Bay now becomes the third NFL team behind Kansas City and New Orleans to clear all of their team needs this offseason.
    
    
    
    
    
77. Denver Broncos: Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa C Grade
    
    
    Denver got a number two field cornerback instead of a number one cornerback. This is a huge reach.
    
    
    
    Michael Ojemudia did okay for a boundary cornerback in Mobile and fits the bill as a good man and zone coverage corner. Him and A.J. Bouye are both boundary cornerbacks in my mind.
    
    
    
78. Atlanta Falcons: Matt Hennessy, C, Temple B+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-4 302 lb Matt Hennessy can play all five spots on the offensive line whether it be left tackle, left guard, center, right guard, or right tackle. Hennessy's best positions for the NFL are at center, left guard, and right guard on the interior offensive line. I spoke with him briefly in Mobile and he's a good depth player behind Alex Mack and is someone they can groom to succeed Mack.
    
    
    
    
    
79. New York Jets: Jabari Zuniga, 3-4 ROLB, Florida C Grade
    
    
    The Jets needed a 3-4 right outside linebacker. This pick feels like a slight reach.
    
    
    
    New York gets the 6-3 251 lb Jabari Zuniga as a pass rusher here. Jabari Zuniga and can play on either side as an edge rusher next to John Jenkins.
    
    
    
80. Las Vegas Raiders: Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky C Grade
    
    
    The Raiders reached for another receiver. I had a fifth round grade on this QB/WR with great speed.
    
    
    
    
    
81. Las Vegas Raiders: Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina C+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-3 212 lb Bryan Edwards has great game speed on film despite not running a 40 time. He did not stand out in Mobile, but he is one of the better blockers in this draft class when you watch his tape.
    
    
    
82. Dallas Cowboys: Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 304 lb Neville Gallimore can play in the 0-technique, 1-technique, 2-technique, 3-technique, 4-technique, or 5-technique. Gallimore had 18 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 30 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, and 4 sacks in 2019. Neville Gallimore shows four down ability on tape.
    
    
    
    Dallas gets a defensive tackle in the third round. Dallas now has Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe as starters. They now have Neville Gallimore and Trysten Hill for depth at 4-3 defensive tackle.
    
    
    
    Click this Neville Gallimore Interview to hear Neville Gallimore after one of the Senior Bowl practices.
    
    
    
    
    
83. Denver Broncos: Lloyd Cushenberry III, C, LSU A+ Grade
    
    
    Denver gets their center to replace Connor McGovern here. The 6-3 312 lb Lloyd Cushenberry III was the top center in the 2020 Senior Bowl. He established himself as the top center not named Tyler Biadasz in this draft. Denver now has Garrett Bolles at left tackle, Dalton Risner at left guard, Lloyd Cushenberry III at center, Graham Glasgow at right guard, and Ju'Wuan James at right tackle.
    
    
    
    Lloyd Cushenberry has the pass blocking, run blocking, zone blocking, pass blocking footwork, run blocking footwork, pass blocking strength, and run blocking strength that you want a center to have. He kept Javon Kinlaw in check on one drill at the 2020 Senior Bowl in one-on-one practices so that is why he is being mocked here.
    
    
    
84. Los Angeles Rams: Terrell Lewis, 3-4 LOLB, Alabama A Grade
    
    
    Los Angeles gets a pass rusher that will help their pass rush. The 6-5 252 lb Terrell Lewis had 16 quarterback hurries, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks, and a forced fumble against Joe Burrow on tape.
    
    
    
    Click this Terrell Lewis Interview to hear a press conference featuring the top edge rusher on Alabama.
    
    
    
    
    
85. Indianapolis Colts: Julian Blackmon, FS, Utah C Grade
    
    
    The 6-0 187 lb Julian Blackmon played cornerback in his first two seasons at Utah. He made the move to free safety in 2019 and is versatile enough to play both safety spots.
    
    
    
    Indianapolis needed a true strong safety to compliment Malik Hooker like Jalen Elliott out of Notre Dame. Instead they get a backup free safety for depth.
    
    
    
86. Buffalo Bills: Zack Moss, RB, Utah A Grade
    
    
    Buffalo grabs a running back for depth to replace Frank Gore here. That player at this point is Zack Moss.
    
    
    
    The 5-9 223 lb Zack Moss is not only the best running back on the board, but also the best player on the board at this point in the fourth round. Moss has the ball carrier vision, pass protection, and ability to catch out of the back field. He makes great runs on tape and has fantastic production despite having a bad 2020 NFL Combine.
    
    
    
    Zack Moss had 214 carries, 1,173 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 29 receptions, 243 receiving yards, 243 touches, and 1,416 total yards in 2017. Moss had 179 carries, 1,096 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 8 receptions, 50 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 187 touches, 1,146 total yards, and 11 rushing touchdowns in 2018. Moss had 235 carries, 1,416 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 388 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 263 touches, 1,804 total yards, and 17 total touchdowns in 2019.
    
    
    
    
    
87. New England Patriots: Anfernee Jennings, 3-4 ROLB, Alabama A Grade
    
    
    I had Anfernee Jennings at 83 on my big board. New England had Chase Winovich and drafted Josh Uche in the second round. Now the Patriots grab another pass rusher for depth early as well as someone to push Winovich for that starting 3-4 right outside linebacker job.
    
    
    
    Anfernee Jennings was the 3-4 right outside linebacker on Alabama with Terrell Lewis playing next to him. Both edge rushers did better against right tackles in Mobile. Jennings had 12.5 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, and 8 quarterback hurries in 2019.
    
    
    
88. Cleveland Browns: Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri B Grade
    
    
    Outside of Rashard Lawrence, this was the top defensive tackle on the board. While it's a reach, this was the top defensive tackle not named Lawrence which is why you cannot fault the pick too badly.
    
    
    
    The 6-4 302 lb Jordan Elliott dominated the 2020 NFL Combine with a 5.02 40-time and 24 reps on the bench press. Elliott had 8 tackles for a loss in 2018 and 8.5 tackles for a loss in 2019. Even though his stats are underwhelming, one thing I love about Elliott is his ability to take up space in the middle of a defensive line.
    
    
    
    Elliott has the first step quickness, rip, and swim moves you want a nose tackle to have on tape. His ability to process plays by learning an NFL playbook and his block shedding need to improve though. He will thrive as a run stuffing nose tackle or a rotational pass rushing defensive tackle on a defensive line which is why I like this pick.
    
    
    
    
    
89. Minnesota Vikings: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State B Grade
    
    
    Minnesota needed a nickel cornerback to compliment Mike Hughes and their first round pick Jeff Gladney. I had Darnay Holmes, Bryce Hall, Troy Pride Jr., and Dane Jackson graded ahead of Dantzler.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 188 lb Cameron Dantzler lined up at field and boundary cornerback. He had 8 deflections from pass breakups and 2 interceptions in 2019.
    
    
    
    Dantzler displays the man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage you want a cornerback to have. He struggles against the run though and his inconsistent game speed against vastly superior receivers on Alabama like Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III exposed Dantzler as a day two player.
    
    
    
    I like Dantzler as a nickel cornerback here. This is a great value pick.
    
    
    
90. Houston Texans: Jonathan Greenard, 3-4 LOLB, Florida B- Grade
    
    
    Houston needed a 3-4 right outside linebacker. Greenard can play both sides like his teammate Jabari Zuniga. This pick felt like a reach with Bradlee Anae still on the board.
    
    
    
    
    
91. New England Patriots: Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA C- Grade
    
    
    New England needed a tight end. They took a guy with great game speed who can get separation as the second tight end in this draft over guys like Albert Okwuegunam, Brycen Hopkins, and Harrison Bryant.
    
    
    
    Devin Asiasi had his moments on tape. He's a good blocker with the speed you want. The 6-3 257 lb Devin Asiasi is not worth trading three draft picks to get. Unless you think you are getting the next Rob Gronkowski you do not trade three draft picks for two in return.
    
    
    
92. Baltimore Ravens: Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas C+ Grade
    
    
    Devin Duvernay is a better route runner and can run more routes than Collin Johnson despite not having the size that Johnson has. The 5-10 202 lb Duvernay also ran a 4.39 40-time at the 2020 NFL Combine despite dropping some balls during wide receiver drills in Mobile.
    
    
    
    I had New England getting him for depth in the fifth round. Baltimore got him in the late third round and he may be good enough to be their slot receiver after doing well in 2019 with 106 receptions, 1,386 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns.
    
    
    
    
    
93. Tennessee Titans: Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State F Grade
    
    
    Titans reached for a running back that wasn't even on my board. Then again, I feel like I should have asked Akeem Davis-Gaither about Evans when I interviewed Akeem Davis-Gaither in Mobile.
    
    
    
94. Green Bay Packers: Josiah Deguara, TE, Cincinnati C- Grade
    
    
    He is Cincinnati's best tight end since Travis Kelce. First among Cincinnati tight ends in receptions and second in receiving yards behind Kelce. He is a reach here though as he was okay in Mobile.
    
    
    
    He provides depth at tight end behind Marcedes Lewis and Jace Sternberger. Guys like Albert Okwuegunam, Brycen Hopkins, and Harrison Bryant have enough talent to start over Lewis and Sternberger so it feels like Green Bay reached for depth here rather than going for a potential starter.
    
    
    
    
    
95. Denver Broncos: McTevin Agim, 3-4 RE, Arkasnas F Grade
    
    
    Denver reached here by getting a 3-4 right end for depth. Terrible pick here at 95.
    
    
    
96. Kansas City Chiefs: Lucas Niang, RT, TCU C- Grade
    
    
    Kansas City had Mitchell Schwartz and Mike Remmers as a backup for depth. They take a third right tackle here by reaching for Niang in the late third round.
    
    
    
    
    
97. Cleveland Browns: Jacob Phillips, MLB, LSU A+ Grade
    
    
    Houston got this compensation pick at 97 thanks to Tyrann Mathieu signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Houston traded a third to Cleveland for Carlos Hyde and this is the pick the Browns ended up receiving from the Texans.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 229 lb Jacob Phillips is the complete package. He can rush the passer, stop the run, or drop back into coverage effectively. He does not have the game speed that wows you like Patrick Queen, but he is talented enough to start right away in the NFL.
    
    
    
    Cleveland needed a replacement to Joe Schobert. They got their guy with Phillips at 97.
    
    
    
98. Baltimore Ravens: Malik Harrison, 3-4 MLB, Ohio State A+ Grade
    
    
    New England got this compensation pick at 98 thanks to Trey Flowers signing with the Detroit Lions. They traded this pick to Baltimore when moving up in the draft for Josh Uche.
    
    
    
    Baltimore drafts the 6-3 246 lb Malik Harrison. Malik Harrison is the best middle linebacker on the board.
    
    
    
    Malik Harrison had 55 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, 81 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, 4 deflections from pass breakups, 3 quarterback hurries, and 2 sacks in 2018. Malik Harrison had 49 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, 75 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, and 4 deflections from pass breakups in 2019.
    
    
    
    Malik Harrison can stop the run or drop back into coverage. He also great at spying on a quarterback.
    
    
    
    
    
99. New York Giants: Matt Peart, RG, Connecticut A Grade
    
    
    New York got this compensation pick at 99 thanks to Landon Collins signing with the Washington Redskins.
    
    
    
    Matt Peart played left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle at Connecticut. The 6-6 310 lb Matt Peart mainly lined up at right tackle in Mobile. He still has a lot to do in terms of developing. Worst case scenario, you are getting a backup offensive tackle or guard. New York has Will Hernandez and Kevin Zeitler under contract for two more years at guard so Peart is probably gonna be a swing guard for depth with the New York Giants.
    
    
    
    Click this Matt Peart Interview to hear an interview between Matt Peart and myself after a Senior Bowl practice.
    
    
    
100. New England Patriots: Tanner Muse, SS, Clemson C Grade
     
     
     New England got this compensation pick at 100 thanks to Trent Brown signing with the Oakland Raiders now known as the Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders got this pick back though when New England moved up to 91 for Devin Asiasi.
     
     
     
     The Raiders took a safety for depth here. Tanner Muse is faster than teammate K'Von Wallace. Muse struggles with blocking though while Wallace has a tendency to take bad angles. Las Vegas had four safeties on their roster so clearly this was a depth pick.
     
     
     
     
     
101. New England Patriots: Dalton Keene, TE, Virgina Tech F Grade
     
     
     Seattle got this compensation pick at 101 thanks to Earl Thomas signing with the Baltimore Ravens.
     
     
     
     No need for the Patriots to trade up for a tight end that is undrafted. The Patriots get an F grade for this one with Jake Fromm and Eason on the board along with the other three tight ends.
     
     
     
102. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith, 3-4 ROLB, Charlottte C+ Grade
     
     
     Pittsburgh got this compensation pick at 102 thanks to Le'Veon Bell signing with the New York Jets.
     
     
     
     The 6-3 248 lb Alex Highsmith had 21 tackles for a loss and 14 sacks in 2019. He has the body of a 3-4 outside linebacker rather than a 4-3 defensive end which was his natural position at Charlotte.
     
     
     
     Highsmith dominated Clemson left tackle Jackson Carman. Dabo Sweeney said Highsmith could play for any school in the country and that he's that good. He didn't wow me in Mobile or at the 2020 NFL Combine despite showcasing the production and tape that impressed NFL scouts this past season.
     
     
     
     Pittsburgh has T.J. Watt entering the final year of his rookie deal and will get a fifth year player option. Bud Dupree enters a contract year so Pittsburgh.
     
     
     
     
     
103. Philadelphia Eagles: Davion Taylor, ROLB, Colorado A+ Grade
     
     
     Philadelphia got this compensation pick at 103 thanks to Nick Foles signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
     
     
     
     The 6-0 224 lb Davion Taylor is versatile enough to play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, and 3-4 middle linebacker. He did well during practices in Mobile before running a 4.49 40-time at the 2020 NFL Combine.
     
     
     
     Philadelphia needs three different starting linebackers. They got their feature guy with Davion Taylor.
     
     
     
     Click this Davion Taylor Interview to hear Taylor rave about his former JUCO coach after one of the Senior Bowl practices.
     
     
     
104. Los Angeles Rams: Terrell Burgess, SS, Utah B Grade
     
     
     Los Angeles got this compensation pick at 104 thanks to Rodger Saffold signing with the Tennessee Titans.
     
     
     
     Los Angeles needs a strong safety. The 5-11 192 lb Terrell Burgess is versatile enough to play strong safety, free safety, or nickel cornerback with his versatility. He plays man coverage and zone coverage effectively, but press coverage is where he needs to improve.
     
     
     
     
     
105. New Orleans Saints: Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton C Grade
     
     
     Minnesota got this compensation pick at 105 thanks to Sheldon Richardson signing with the Cleveland Browns. They traded this pick to the New Orleans Saints.
     
     
     
     Adam Trautman is a reach here. New Orleans did not take one of the top three tight ends left on the board.
     
     
     
106. Balitmore Ravens: Tyre Phillips, LT, Mississippi State C Grade
     
     
     Baltimore got this compensation pick at 106 thanks to C.J. Mosley signing with the New York Jets.
     
     
     
     He pancaked Justin Madubuike. He's a backup offensive tackle behind left tackle Ronnie Stanley and right tackle Orlando Brown Jr.