15 SEC players included in Round 1 of Bleacher Report analyst Matt Miller’s latest 2020 mock draft
By Adam Spencer
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We’re approaching the halfway point of the 2019 college football season, and that means it’s a good chance to look at where things stand in regards to the 2020 NFL Draft.
A number of SEC players have boosted their draft stock thus far, and Bleacher Report analyst Matt Miller has an impressive 15 SEC stars going in Round 1 of his latest mock draft.
As you can see below, Miller tweeted out his first-round picks on Wednesday morning, including an incredible 8 Alabama athletes:
4. NYJ – CB Jeffrey Okudah
Top CB in the class and best I've scouted since Ramsey5. MIA (PIT) – WR Jerry Jeudy
Pair your young QB with the best WR prospect in a long time6. DEN – OT Andrew Thomas
Bolles didn't work at LT; Thomas is plug-and-play and nasty— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 9, 2019
10. JAX – WR Tee Higgins
A stud WR to pair with Chark should be a high priority11. NYG – LB Isaiah Simmons
Speed, versatility, high football IQ = perfect for Gettleman LB12. LAC – CB CJ Henderson
Chargers have talent here but injuries a constant. Depth + future need— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 9, 2019
16. DAL – S Grant Delpit
Safeties tend to fall + delpit has been quiet this year. Great for DAL17. CAR – WR CeeDee Lamb
Get whomever is playing QB more weapons, please18. LAR – OT Alex Leatherwood
OL has been iffy all year; prepare for Whitworth's future retirement— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 9, 2019
22. OAK – LB Dylan Moses
Expected to be ok after ACL; top 12 talent before injury23. PHI – CB Paulson Adebo
Biggest need on the roster; Adebo has size & ball skills24. DET – DL Raekwon Davis
A Patriots-type pick; can block out the sun & get after the QB in 30 or 40 front— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 9, 2019
28. NO – LB Kenneth Murray
Speed is much improved this year; tackling machine with quick instincts29. KC – CB Kristian Fulton
OL might be bigger need rn but Fulton would be CB1 on this roster30. GB – OC Creed Humphrey
Versatile iOL with excellent agility for ZBS; very tough— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 9, 2019
31. SF – S Xavier McKinney
Plug in next to Tartt and 49ers have an attacking safety group; McKinney adds over the top ball skills32. NE – EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos
Classic NE pick to build more depth + add speed/youth to the front seven— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 9, 2019
Most teams still have either 6 or 7 games left in the season, so it’ll be interesting to see who breaks into the first-round picture before the end of the year.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
