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Maurice Jones-Drew NFL mock draft 1.0: Chargers replace Rivers

With the start of the NFL Scouting Combine just a couple weeks away (Feb. 27-March 1 on NFL Network), here's my first mock for Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. As you can see, I don't expect the top quarterbacks to be waiting long to hear their names called, as I have three flying off the board in the first six picks, including a successor for Philip Rivers in Los Angeles.

Pick
1
Joe Burrow
LSU · QB

The Bengals and Burrow are a match made in heaven. The Heisman Trophy winner is a confident, well-rounded quarterback who could elevate Zac Taylor's offense.

Pick
2
Chase Young
Ohio State · DE

The Redskins add a homegrown monster -- he's a Hyattsville, Maryland, native -- to help this defense get to the quarterback. His impact will be immediately felt.

Pick
3
Jeff Okudah
Ohio State · CB

Detroit gets the most talented cornerback in this draft class to pair with three-time Pro Bowler 

Pick
4
Andrew Thomas
Georgia · T

Thomas played both left and right tackle at Georgia. He will help fix Big Blue's O-line issues.

Pick
5
Tua Tagovailoa
Alabama · QB

Tua is a fit for what the Dolphins want to do on offense. Plus, he's a proven winner who will only enhance the culture Brian Flores is building.

Pick
6
Jordan Love
Utah State · QB

Love has amazing arm talent, and his athleticism allows him to elude pressure, which is something he'll be asked to do a lot, unless the Chargers make major upgrades to the O-line.

Pick
7
Derrick Brown
Auburn · DT

Panthers get the best interior defensive lineman in the draft to help lift a defense in need of a boost.

Pick
8
Tristan Wirfs
Iowa · T

Protecting Kyler Murray should be the Cardinals' top priority this offseason.

Pick
9
Isaiah Simmons
Clemson · LB

He's a freak athlete who can cover and rush the passer.

Pick
10
Mekhi Becton
Louisville · T

Becton is a big, strong, athletic lineman who will help protect Baker Mayfield.

Pick
11
Jedrick Wills
Alabama · T

Keeping Sam Darnold upright is paramount, and Wills fits the bill.

Pick
12
Jerry Jeudy
Alabama · WR

Jeudy has the ability to score from anywhere on the field. He's also a precise route runner who will fill a big need for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pick
13
Justin Herbert
Oregon · QB

Herbert's big arm and high football IQ will allow him to make smart decisions while stretching the field for the Indy offense.

Pick
14
Javon Kinlaw
South Carolina · DT

Kinlaw is a man among boys. This will be a value pick for the Bucs, and they can't pass on this type of talent -- keep in mind that Ndamukong Suh is a pending free agent.

Pick
15
CeeDee Lamb
Oklahoma · WR

Courtland Sutton is great and all, but Drew Lock needs more weapons. Lamb is a big-time playmaker.

Pick
16
K'Lavon Chaisson
LSU · EDGE

He is the perfect fit for the Falcons' defense. Chaisson will bring crazy speed off the edge.

Pick
17
Trevon Diggs
Alabama · CB

Diggs is a big cornerback with tremendous ball skills and could replace Byron Jones if he departs in free agency.

Pick
18
A.J. Epenesa
Iowa · DE

The Dolphins ranked dead last in sacks last season, but I'm expecting Epenesa to come in and create pressure right away.

Pick
19
Patrick Queen
LSU · LB

Queen will be an immediate upgrade at the position, with his speed and great instincts showing up the minute he takes the field.

Pick
20
Tee Higgins
Clemson · WR

Higgins reminds me of DeAndre Hopkins, as he routinely high-points the ball and wins against defenders by being physical.

Pick
21
Henry Ruggs III
Alabama · WR

After all of the injuries to the Eagles' receiving corps last season -- and all of the dropped passes -- Ruggs could come in and be a dominant player for Doug Pederson.

Pick
22
Justin Jefferson
LSU · WR

Jefferson has the size to go up and get the ball, and he's willing to cross over the middle of the field to make plays.

Pick
23
Xavier McKinney
Alabama · S

McKinney is a cerebral safety who is versatile and fundamentally sound. That sounds like a Patriot to me.

Pick
24
Collin Johnson
Texas · WR

I know selecting Johnson here will raise some eyebrows, but think of former Saints WR Marques Colston with this pick. Johnson is more athletic than Colston was, and he will thrive opposite Michael Thomas.

Pick
25
C.J. Henderson
Florida · CB

Mike Zimmer loves his cornerbacks. Henderson excels in press coverage and is battle-tested.

Pick
26
D'Andre Swift
Georgia · RB

Swift should have plenty of tread left on the tires after averaging less than 150 carries per season with the Bulldogs. He's an explosive runner.

Pick
27
Kristian Fulton
LSU · CB

Fulton has size and is good in press coverage. His best attribute is the fact that he doesn't shy away from contact.

Pick
28
Kenneth Murray
Oklahoma · LB

Murray's a run-and-hit linebacker with good coverage skills, but his play speed is what jumps off the tape.

Pick
29
J.K. Dobbins
Ohio State · RB

He's a compact running back with good balance, instincts and ability to break tackles. With Derrick Henry due to reach free agency, Dobbins could be the guy for Tennessee.

Pick
30
K.J. Hamler
Penn State · WR

Hamler is one of the fastest receivers in this draft. He could be used like Tyreek Hill as a receiver who can stretch the field, and he has value as a returner on special teams, too.

Delpit is a perfect fit for this Niners defense as a player who boasts Earl Thomas-like range.

Pick
32
Marlon Davidson
Auburn · EDGE

He's a versatile player who can rush inside and off the edge.

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