Congratulations to the Cincinnati Bengals for being best at being the worst.
The Bengals officially wrapped up the top overall pick in April's NFL draft with an epic overtime loss at Miami. The pick will likely be a quarterback, but for now I will continue gifting them Ohio State sack artist Chase Young, the best player in this draft class.
I'd like to see if Alabama signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa ends up declaring (we'll know something by Jan. 20) and if some of the shine comes off Heisman winner Joe Burrow during the draft process.
In all likelihood, Young will be selected with the No. 2 overall pick and that's the only drama that remains in settling the draft order during the NFL's final weekend of its 100th regular season. Either the Redskins, Lions or Giants would count their blessings to have a shot at drafting the best pure pass rusher in the nation.
The NFL draft has become a nice appetizer before our main course in September. A mock version of said draft is meant to educate, and even entertain. At very least, it helps you pass the time.
This is an early attempt at identifying the best players available in this season's draft class, and which teams they match up well with considering the updated draft order (according to NFL.com).
The closer we get to draft day, the more I attempt to match what teams will actually do with their draft picks as opposed to what I believe they should do.
Last season, I was the fifth most accurate (out of 101) _ most accurate in print _ NFL draft prognosticator according to The Huddle Report. I'm 18th over the past five years.
Follow me on Twitter @UTEddieBrown so we can continue the conversation.
Here's my updated 2020 NFL mock draft:
