Episode 169: 2020 NFL Draft Rumors- Fact or Fiction?

This week on The Underdog:

– NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Falcons “continue to be the team to watch” for a trade up for Jeffrey Okudah or C.J. Henderson

– An anonymous NFL executive told the Athletic’s Bob McGinn that Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons is “the most overrated player in the draft.” Could he fall?

– Peter King reports that Mike Mayock loves CeeDee Lamb and Lamb could be in play with the Raider’s first-round pick.

– Henry Ruggs will be the first WR drafted

– “(Justin Jefferson) is one of the best receivers that I’ve ever studied in 40-plus years,” said a former NFL OC Will Jefferson be on the board past the Broncos at 15?

– The Philadelphia Eagles could be picking between Jalen Reagor, Brandon Aiyuk and Denzel Mims at #21.

– Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline reports the Saints “like” TCU WR Jalen Reagor and could take him at No. 24.

– An anonymous AFC coach told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero “if you want [Notre Dame TE Cole Kmet], you’re going to have to take him late first or early, early second.”

– Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline reports Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is “talking as though Justin Herbert is not in the team’s plans” at No. 5 overall.

– Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline reports the Dolphins are expected to pick Georgia OT Andrew Thomas with the No. 5 overall pick if he’s available and they don’t take a quarterback.

– Peter King reports that the Chargers have loved Andrew Thomas throughout the fall and winter.

– A “GM friend of Chargers GM Tom Telesco’s” thinks that Telesco is very high on Justin Herbert. – Peter King, NBC Sports

– Ezra Cleveland is a “hot name” in the Dolphins’ war room. – Tony Pauline, Pro Football Network

– The Jets are leaning toward a tackle at No. 11. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com

– The Cowboys love Cesar Ruiz and he could be in play with their first-round pick. – Peter King, NBC Sports

– The Cowboys have done ‘a ton of work” on Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos could he be a fit in Dallas?

– SI’s Albert Breer reports the Lions’ coaching staff has “taken a real liking to” Auburn DT Derrick Brown.

– NBC Sports’ Peter King reports the Browns have been actively trying to trade down.

– Broncos Targeting Jerry Jeudy on Trade-Up

– Tua Off 2 Teams’ Boards Because of Injuries and he’s likely to slide on draft day

– Tua’s Wonderlic Score Creates Concern

– Jason La Canfora hears that the Las Vegas Raiders could make a play for a QB with one of their two first-round picks

– The San Francisco 49ers are looking to trade out of the #13 spot to acquire more picks

– Green Bay Packers to draft a quarterback with their first-round pick?

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