Live Blog: 2020 NFL Draft

Day two of the 2020 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 7:00 PM (Eastern), and like last night you can find draft coverage on ESPN, NFL Network and ABC.

After Notre Dame was shut out in the first round, day two (rounds two and three) is expected to be much busier. The latest mock drafts have at least four Notre Dame players being selected tonight, and one actually has five players being selected.

Before we begin you can take a look at the run down of the latest mock drafts by checking out this article.

Tight end Cole Kmet, wide receiver Chase Claypool, defensive end Julian Okwara, cornerback Troy Pride Jr. and defensive end Khalid Kareem are the former Notre Dame players being projected to go tonight.

During round one I provided analysis of every pick, and you can find that HERE. During rounds two and three I will not be providing the same kind of pick-by-pick analysis, but we'll be talking about each pick and providing analysis of the Notre Dame picks and a few other selections. In the comments section below react to what your favorite NFL team does, and if you want my full analysis for your team just ask and you'll get my answer.

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DAY TWO UPDATES

Round three ends with Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. and defensive end Khalid Kareem still on the board. Both were potential third-round selections.

On Claypool and Kmet

The placement for the former Irish standouts might have been lower than they'd hope for (means dollars), but from a pure placement standpoint this was excellent for both.

For Kmet, he goes to a place in desperate need of a tight end, and its his hometown team. He'll complement WR Allen Robinson extremely well, and he'll have time to grow into one of the better tight ends in the game if he gets good coaching.

For Claypool, this is a tremendous fit. He'll form a big and physical duo with JuJu Smith-Schuster, and this also helps James Washington. He won't be asked to be "the guy" and will be allowed to grow his game. Expect to see the Steelers move him all around.

Good nights for both players, and fit is even more important than placement because it helps ensure better opportunities for long-term success. Also, by not being first round picks both are guaranteed to be free agents after just four years.

#106 - BALTIMORE RAVENS - Tyre Phillips, G, Mississippi State

#105 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton

#104 - LOS ANGELES RAMS - Terrell Burgess, S, Utah

#103 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado

#102 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Alex Highsmith, DE, Charlotte

#101 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Dalton Keene, TE, Virginia Tech

#100 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS - Tanner Muse, S, Clemson

#99 - NEW YORK GIANTS - Matt Peart, OT, Connecticut

Analysis: Super long player that is very raw, but I liked his film. He's a bit stiff in the hips, but he has good feet, he's got some punch and he comes off the line well in the run game. He'll need a lot of work but I liked his film better than Ezra Cleveland.

#98 - BALTIMORE RAVENS - Malik Harrison, ILB, Ohio State

Analysis: Smart and instinctive linebacker that simply lacks speed. Was very, very productive at Ohio State this year. Putting him and Patrick McQueen at LB is a huge boost for the Ravens.

#97 - CLEVELAND BROWNS - Jacob Phillips, ILB, LSU

Analysis: Phillips never quite lived up to his high ranking, but he was still a quality football player for the Tigers. He absolutely should have gone back to school, but he's a quality value pick in round three with a chance to turn into a productive LB in the NFL.

#96 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - Lucas Niang, OT, TCU

Analysis: This is an intriguing pick. He's very, very raw but this is a guy with a unique combination of size, length and athleticism. He has some punch and he moves well, but he needs a lot of technical work.

#95 - DENVER BRONCOS - McTelvin Agim, DT, Arkansas

Analysis: I had a few mocks for the Broncos that had Agim going to Denver. He's a quick, athletic player that fits in well as a 5-tech in Denver's 3-4 defense. He can penetrate, he can be physical at the point attack and he can get after the quarterback. Very good depth addition to the DL.

#94 - GREEN BAY PACKERS - Josiah Deguara, TE, Cincinnati

Analysis: Good pick for the Packers. He's a smooth and athletic tight end. He's not a big guy and won't be an in-line blocker, but he can move around the formation and do damage in the pass game. He stood out at the combine and made me go back and watch film, and I was impressed.

#93 - TENNESSEE TITANS - Darrynton Evans, RB, App State

#92 - BALTIMORE RAVENS - Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas

Analysis: Finally stepped up in 2019 after a disappointing career. He's an explosive athlete that isn't a natural receiver, but he could provide some special teams speed and another big play wideout.

#91 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA

Analysis: They passed on Kmet twice and ended up with Asiasi. Not good for the Pats.

#90 - HOUSTON TEXANS - Jonathan Greenard, Edge, Florida

#89 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS - Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State

Analysis: I love this pick. It's a need pick for Minnesota, but this kid can flat out play. If not for a slow 40-time at the combine he would have gone much higher. His film is really impressive and I absolutely love his length and ball skills. Steal in round three.

#88 - CLEVELAND BROWNS - Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri

#87 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Anfernee Jennings, Edge, Alabama

#86 - BUFFALO BILLS - Zack Moss, RB, Utah

Analysis: What I said about Lewis you can say about Moss, except for the explosiveness. He's not as athletic or explosive as other top backs, but his vision is tremendous, his anticipation is excellent, he has excellent feet and he's physical.

#85 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - Julian Blackmon, S, Utah

I don't know much about Blackmon.

#84 - LOS ANGELES RAMS - Terrell Lewis, Edge, Alabama

Analysis: If he didn't have a history of injuries he's a first round pick. If he can stay healthy this is likely going to be the best defender picked in round three. Explosive, powerful and a monster pass rusher when healthy.

#83 - DENVER BRONCOS - Lloyd Cushenberry, C, LSU

Analysis: I love this pick for Denver. There is need for an interior player to come in and compete for a starting job, and I've seen people projecting him into the late first and early second round. Denver gets a guy some projected to them at #46 at the #83 spot. Getting Cushenberry and Dalton Risner in back to back years, along with signing Graham Glasgow, shores up the interior in a big way.

#82 - DALLAS COWBOYS - Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma

Analysis: First round talent with a fifth round motor and consistency issues. This is the kind of third round pick that could end up being a stud if Dallas can get him to play more consistently. Like Chase Claypool he got to college incredibly raw, so I really like this pick. Value is tremendous and the upside is quite high, but there is a lower floor for the reasons I mentioned.

#81 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS - Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina

Analysis: As a Broncos fan I hate to say this, but this is an excellent third round pick for Las Vegas (two of them actually). Edwards has a lot of tools and is a savvy player, and Bowden gives the Raiders excellent after-the-catch ability.

#80 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS - Lynn Bowden, RB/WR, Kentucky

#79 - NY JETS - Jabari Zuniga, Edge, Florida

Analysis: I'm not sure why some don't value him more. I don't know enough about his character or injury history to question that, but the film I saw of him was really impressive. Playing in a 3-4 will help him quite a bit.

#78 - ATLANTA FALCONS - Matt Hennessy, C/G, Temple

#77 - DENVER BRONCOS - Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa

Analysis: I have to disagree with Mel Kiper on this one, this is a quality pick. I definitely see a third-round caliber player on film. He gave up just 25 yards against USC and its talented wideouts, 13 yards against Penn State, 18 yards against Michigan and 18 yards against Iowa State. This is a strong pickup for Denver.

#76 - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt

Analysis: Underrated pickup. He's a shift runner that can catch the ball. Played on a bad team, but when he got room he could do damage.

#75 - DETROIT LIONS - Jonah Jackson, G/C, Ohio State

Analysis: Jackson is a solid blocker that isn't a great athlete, but he's effective. He could develop into a decent starter, but at the very least he brings versatility and talent as a rotation player.

#74 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin

Analysis: This is an intriguing player. Some had him going in round one, but I didn't see the athleticism and range of a first round player. From an athleticism standpoint he reminds me a lot of Manti Te'o, but Baun is a bit better in coverage.

#73 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State

Analysis: Jaguars go back to the DL and get a rotation guy who could potentially develop into a starter.

#72 - ARIZONA CARDINALS - Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Analysis: Jones has first round talent, and you could see that at the Senior Bowl. He's athletic and long, but he wasn't coached well at all in college, and that hurt his film and drove down his stock. If he can find some drive and get stronger I could see this as being one of the best value picks in the entire draft. He's got a ton of upside.

#71 - BALTIMORE RAVENS - Justin Madibuike, DT, Texas A&M

Analysis: The Ravens just dominate the draft year after year. He was a borderline first-round guy on some mock drafts, but I think in the third he brings very good value. He's got a chance to be a really quality rotation player in that 3-4 defense.

#70 - MIAMI DOLPHINS - Brandon Jones, S, Texas

#69 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - Damien Lewis, G, LSU

#68 - NY JETS - Ashtyn Davis, S, California

#67 - DETROIT LIONS - Julian Okwara, DE, Notre Dame

Analysis: This is a good fit for Okwara in a number of ways. Not only does he get reunited with his brother Romeo, but he goes to a team that needs a boost in pass rushing ability. My only question is can Okwara develop enough as a run defender to be a three-down player in a 4-down defense, but he'll likely become an immediate situational pass rusher.

#66 - WASHINGTON REDSKINS - Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis

Analysis: Very athletic and versatile guy. I have a feeling the Redskins see him more as a pass catcher/Kevin Faulk-Theo Riddick type guy more than a runner.

#65 - CINCINNATI BENGALS - Logan Wilson, ILB, Wyoming

Analysis: Position of need for the Bengals. Saw very little film of him, but what I saw was a guy that is really athletic and fits the modern NFL game (run and cover). He was a guy I saw the Broncos as a possible fit for in round three.

ROUND THREE

#64 - CAROLINA PANTHERS - Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois

Analysis: I don't know enough about Chinn to have an opinion here. His combine performance was outstanding, I do know that.

#63 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - Willie Gay, LB, Mississippi State

Analysis: I first saw Gay at the Army All-American Game and he was a beast. If he didn't have such huge character issues I'd view him as a borderline first-round player. If he grows up, or at least if the Chiefs can keep him in check this is a great pick because he's incredibly athletic and productive when on the field.

#62 - GREEN BAY PACKERS - AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College

Analysis: I'm in the minority here based on immediate responses on twitter, but I love this pick for Green Bay. He's a physical runner that can also hit home runs at over 240 pounds. He'll be a guy you can hammer teams with between the tackles, which opens up the play-action game and perimeter screen game. He's a guy who can catch the ball and run routes, but BC just never used him that way. Love this pick. 10 years ago he's a Top 15 pick.

#61 - TENNESSEE TITANS - Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

Analysis: This is a really good pick for the Titans. He'll be a guy that will likely be more of a slot/nickel guy, but he has the tools to be a starting corner in the NFL. He's really athletic and smooth, and he's smart and instinctive in coverage. Great value for the Titans.

#60 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Josh Uche, DE/OLB, Michigan

Analysis: Uche is a bit of a one-trick pony, at least he was at Michigan, but he's really, really good with that one-trick. He's an explosive guy off the edge, and he's got an advanced repertoire off the edge. Louis Riddick nailed it, his combination of power and explosiveness for his size is outstanding.

#59 - NEW YORK JETS - Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

Analysis: Mims was getting a lot of first-round love, but this is more where he should be. He's extremely raw and he has drop issues, including in some big moments. If he pans out he'll be excellent, and at the very least he should provide the Jets with a big-play weapon. The question is can he learn to run routes effectively and work open, an issue for most Baylor receivers. I love the value for the Jets, and there's some big-time upside with Mims, because he could eventually develop into a number one.

#58 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS - Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State

Analysis: The more I watched Cleveland on film the less I liked him. He had a great performance at the combine but I didn't see that athleticism on film. He's more of a mirror player and got very little movement in the run game. He can be bull rushed too much, but he handles speed rushers quite effectively. He's more of a third-round grade for me, but Minnesota got him late two, which makes sense. Good value, quality player.

#57 - LA RAMS - Van Jefferson, WR, Florida

Analysis: This is a great fit for the Rams, who have an offense that can take an outstanding route runner and turn him into a big time producer. Jefferson doesn't have elite physical tools, but he knows how the play the game and he's a very, very good route runner. Great fit for him.

#56 - MIAMI DOLPHINS - Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama

Analysis: After the 2017 season it seemed Davis was poised to become the next dominant Alabama defensive lineman. He had 10.0 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks that season, but he's had just 8.5 TFL's and 2 sacks in the two years that followed. If he gets his head on straight he'll play like a first rounder, if he doesn't he'll flame out quickly.

#55 - BALTIMORE RAVENS - JK Dobbins, RB, Ohio State

Analysis: This is insane. Lamar Jackson and JK Dobbins in the same backfield? Unreal scary. Dobbins, for me, was the best back in this drat class. Tremendous vision, tremendous feet, tremendous anticipation as a runner. All the tools are there for him to be elite, and I think he'll add something to the pass game as well. Steal for the Ravens.

#54 - BUFFALO BILLS - AJ Epenesa, DE, Iowa

Analysis: I don't know enough about the Bills defense to know how this works from a scheme fit standpoint, but Epenesa is a really, really good football player when motivated. Consistency is my only issue with him. I do not care at all about his combine performance because the film tells a story of a guy who is dominant when he wants to be.

#53 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma

Analysis: I get this pick, I just don't love it. The Eagles must get a good backup QB considering how injury prone Carson Wentz has been. But for me, Hurts isn't an NFL starting caliber quarterback, and instead of adding another weapon to your offense or defense, the Eagles went with a backup QB. What will be interesting is if the Eagles do with Hurts what the Saints did with Taysom Hill. If that happens I'll like this a little more.

#52 - LOS ANGELES RAMS - Cam Akers, RB, Florida State

Analysis: This is another high-risk/high-reward pick. The Rams picked up a running back that suffered behind one of the worst offensive lines in the country the last three years. It masked just how athletic and explosive he is. If the Rams can get the former five-star player on track this could be a steal.

#51 - DALLAS COWBOYS - Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

Analysis: This is a high-risk/super-high-reward for the Cowboys. They have a huge need at the position and they drafted a player with a checkered injury history. They also drafted a player with a ton of talent and ability. When he was down the last two years the Crimson Tide pass defense suffered. If he can stay healthy there is no doubt Diggs could be a standout/stud for the Cowboys.

#50 - CHICAGO BEARS - Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah

Analysis: If not for a shoulder injury there's a chance Johnson could have gone in the first round. This is great value for the Bears, who are getting a guy that when healthy is one of the two or three best cover players in this draft.

#49 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame

Analysis: This is a great placement for Claypool. The Steelers system fits his skillset extremely well and he will complement JuJu Smith-Schuster extremely well, and with Claypool, Smith-Schuster and James Washington the Steelers are now loaded with pass catchers as Ben Roethlisberger returns to health.

#48 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee

Analysis: The fact a guy like Taylor, who is a good player, went before Okwara says a lot about how down teams are on Okwara. Taylor wasn't great as a senior either, but it was injury, not effort related. Okwara's was more focus/effort related.

#47 - ATLANTA FALCONS - Marlon Davidson, DE/DT, Auburn

#46 - DENVER BRONCOS - KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State

Analysis: I like this more for special teams than I do the offense. Hamler has questionable hands and he's quite small, which to me somewhat negates his elite speed. If he can shore that up then he could be a dynamic slot player as part of the rotation. But as a kick/punt returner this could end up as a strong pick even if he doesn't pan out as a wide receiver.

#45 - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - Antoine Winfield, S, Minnesota

Analysis: I truly believe if he was bigger he would have been a first round pick. This is a big-time pick up for the Buccaneers.

#44 - CLEVELAND BROWNS - Grant Delpit, S, LSU

Analysis: This is a really quality pick for the Browns, who are having a strong draft so far. Delpit is a very good cover safety and he's got a chace to be a much better tackler than he showed this season. He's also a smart player, and I would imagine him falling like this will only inspire him to really come in and play at a high level, and be very focused.

#43 - CHICAGO BEARS - Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame

Analysis: This is great for the Bears and for Kmet. The Bears had a huge need at tight end and he's the best tight end in the draft, by far. Kmet also grew up a Bears fan and has not been shy about saying he'd like to play for his hometown team. This is an ideal situation in every way except the slot (less money than round one).

#42 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado

Analysis: The Jaguars need wide receiver help and Shenault is a really talented player that some had as a first-round caliber player if not for his grades and poor 40-time at the combine. But if he's healthy he's a legit playmaker, and the Jags need that.

#41 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin

Analysis: This is a really good pick for the Colts. They have an OL that is emerging as one of the best in the NFL, and putting Taylor behind that offensive line is going to mean serious physicality for AFC South defenses. Obviously this isn't good for Notre Dame players, but for the Colts this is a great pick.

#40 - HOUSTON TEXANS - Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU

Analysis: This was a possible 2nd round landing spot for Julian Okwara, but they go with more of an interior player/5-tech.

#39 - MIAMI DOLPHINS - Robert Hunt, T/G, Louisiana

#38 - CAROLINA PANTHERS - Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State

Analysis: This is a great, great pick for Carolina. They add Gross-Matos and Derrick Brown to their defensive line. He's a first-round caliber player and he has a very high ceiling. Excellent first two picks for the Panthers.

#37 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne

Analysis: Quite surprised the Patriots didn't take Cole Kmet here, instead going with a small school player who was a combine standout. Very questionable decision by the Patriots.

#36 - NEW YORK GIANTS - Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

Analysis: The Giants continue to load up on defensive backs after taking 4 in the last two years (including supplemental). McKinney is a quality player. He's not elite, but I think he's smart and a solid all-around pickup.

#35 - DETROIT LIONS - D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia

Analysis: The Lions need a running back but this isn't the guy I would have taken. Swift is a good back, but he's not as good as Jonathan Taylor or JK Dobbins, and he's also struggled to stay healthy throughout his career.

#34 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - Michael Pittman, WR, USC

Analysis: I'm a huge fan of Chris Ballard, but this pick is not one I'd grade well. Pittman, to me, is more of a third-round player. I think he benefitted from playing against really bad defenses. He did not play well against the better defenses outside of Utah. His system also pumped up his numbers.

#33 - CINCINNATI BENGALS - Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson

Analysis: I think the Bengals will come back to regret this one a bit when you consider other players still on the board, namely Chase Claypool and Cole Kmet. I'm not a huge fan of Higgins, who isn't overly physical. He's a good player, but not a borderline first-round pick guy.

In the first nine drafts of the Brian Kelly era, Notre Dame had just two defensive ends drafted.

Tonight there could be two ends get picked, and there will be two chosen in this draft at some point.
— Bryan Driskell (@CoachD178) April 24, 2020

Tonight is day two of the 2020 NFL Draft, which is rounds 2-3. During the Brian Kelly era there have been 12 players selected in rounds two and three.

Based on the latest projections there could be up to 5 former Notre Dame players going tonight.
— Bryan Driskell (@CoachD178) April 24, 2020

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