NFL Mock Draft 2020: Lions trade down, Packers draft Aaron Rodgers’ successor

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Quarterback Justin Herbert of Oregon throws a pass during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers couldn’t pass up this player when he was available, but will he be the successor to Aaron Rodgers in 2021?

After the NFL Scouting Combine and free agency has answered some unanswered questions about the top college football prospects, it’s time for a new mock draft.

There won’t be any drama with the No. 1 pick with Joe Burrow going to the Cincinnati Bengals. But the drama begins at No. 2 where the Washington Redskins could look at quarterback if new head coach Ron Rivera isn’t enamored with last year’s No. 1 pick, Dwayne Haskins.

The health of former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he recovers from hip surgery could force teams trading up to get him with the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins lurking at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively and in need of a young franchise quarterback.

Will the New England Patriots look to draft a quarterback if Justin Herbert slides? Maybe they prefer Jordan Love, Jacob Eason or Jake Fromm? Maybe they’ll go into the year with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.

Joe Burrow

QB LSU

Chase Young

EDGE Ohio State

TRADE: Chargers trade No. 6, a third-round pick (No. 71 overall), 2021 third-round pick to Detroit for the No. 3 overall pick and a 2020 sixth-round pick.

Tua Tagovailo

CB Alabama