18th Overall, Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, OT (Houston)
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Having secured their quarterback, the Dolphins need to surround him with some more talent, and while there are a lot of areas in which the Dolphins could improve, Jones would be both good value at this stage in the draft and would fill a need with the ability to play both tackle and guard. Jones is in need of further development with his footwork and arm extension both being quite basic, but he is a very good athlete and demonstrates the balance, control and foot speed to be a good pass protector as well as the power to make an impact in the run game.
19th Overall, Las Vegas Raiders: Kenneth Murray, LB (Oklahoma)
The Raiders could also do with some help at linebacker, and while Murray needs to be better technically, his splash plays and athletic measurables seem to have him high on draft boards and could become a central piece on the Raiders’ defense with time. Crucially, for a franchise that has made a point of getting players who they like off the field as well, Murray could act as a tone setter in the middle of their defense, who could bring a physical presence against the run with the potential to be a plus coverage player as well with time.
20th Overall, Jacksonville Jaguars: Jordan Love, QB (Utah State)
Following the line of the Jags being more focused on being good in 2021 and beyond, Love is another player, like Simmons, who is in need of significant development, but whose upside in the long-term could make that investment worthwhile. He does have the arm talent teams look for in a quarterback, but his reading of the game is somewhat suspect (and not helped by the scheme he was asked to play in), and he could certainly benefit from having a year to sit behind Minshew before looking to take on a larger role in 2021.
21st Overall, Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, WR (LSU)
The Eagles have a fairly complete roster – and while they are another team that might have interest in the cornerback group if the board falls that way – they could also look to add some more weapons on the outside. Jefferson was used a lot as an underneath option by LSU last season, but his value in the NFL will likely be more focused on getting separation down the field, and could benefit from some time to develop before he is asked to be the #1 option on an offense, which would fit in with the Eagles’ good but aging receiver group.
22nd Overall, Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Aiyuk, WR (Arizona State)
Having traded Diggs away to the Bills, the Vikings need to restock their receiver room somewhat, and while Aiyuk has gotten lost in this extremely strong receiver class, he is a really promising route runner with good hands and athleticism and enough ability after the catch to be a suitable partner for Thielen on the outside. While it can sometimes be a mistake to try and find an immediate replacement for a departing player, Aiyuk would be good value at this stage of the draft, as well as filling a very real need on the Vikings’ roster.
