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Ohio State Football: NFL mock draft, where Buckeyes land

By Peter Burtnett

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Defensive end Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Defensive end Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 9: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners heads to the corner and the goal line on a 63-yard pass and run against defensive back Lawrence White #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the second quarter on November 9, 2019 at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners lead 35-14 at the half. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 9: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners heads to the corner and the goal line on a 63-yard pass and run against defensive back Lawrence White #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the second quarter on November 9, 2019 at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners lead 35-14 at the half. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

11.   New York Jets: OT Jedrick Wills, Jr., Alabama

Jets fill a need (allowed 52 sacks in 2019), taking a talented tackle out of Alabama. Look for the Jets to trade up to No. 9 if rumors swirl about Jeudy being a favorite for the Jaguars. Receiver is also a big need for the Jets, so CeeDee Lamb is also a possibility here.

12.   Las Vegas Raiders: WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma

If Derek Carr (or somebody else) is going to be throwing the ball around in brand-new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the Raiders will need to immensely improve the wide receiver position. Lamb checks all the boxes and would be an instant fix for the Raiders.

13.   San Francisco 49ers: (from IND): DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

The 49ers are in need of a wide reciever after losing Emmanuel Sanders to the Saints, but in a receiver-heavy class and another first round selection (No. 31), the Niners fill the hole left by the DeForest Buckner trade with the pick they got from the Colts in that trade.

14.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville

Becton finally comes off the board for the Buccaneers, who will certainly be thinking of Tom Brady a lot in this draft. Making sure Brady is protected and has time in the pocket is priority No. 1.

15.   Denver Broncos: WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama

Like Jeudy and Lamb, Ruggs is at the top of a receiver-rich class. The Broncos are a bit thin behind Cortland Sutton, and if Ruggs is still on the board at No. 15, it’s highly unlikely the Broncos pass on him.

16.   Atlanta Falcons: LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma

The Falcons could go with a DB or a linebacker in this spot, and Murray is a tackle-machine, tallying 325 total tackles, 36.5 TFLs and 9.5 sacks over his three full seasons for the Sooners.

17.   Dallas Cowboys: CB C.J. Henderson, Florida

Defensive back is not the Cowboys biggest need (edge rusher is probably higher on their list) but after losing CB Byron Jones to Miami, Henderson is second to Jeffrey Okudah in the 2020 CB class.

18.   * Detroit Lions (from MIA via PIT, also Nos. 5, 70): OLB K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU

The Lions fill their need at CB with the selection of Okudah, but the defense could still use work. Chaisson would be a great selection for the Lions at No. 18 if he is still on the board.

19.   Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI): S/CB Antoine Winfield, Jr., Minnesota

Behind WR, finding a CB is paramount for the Raiders after the Eli Apple deal fell through. Winfield Jr. can play either safety or CB and would be a welcome addition for Jon Gruden’s defense.

20.   Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR): QB Jordan Love, Utah State

Gardner Minshew may not be the long-term answer at QB in Jacksonville, and with only Joshua Dobbs on the roster currently, the Jaguars take on chance on the gunslinger from Utah State.

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