2020 NFL Mock Draft: Dueling GMs mock sees Redskins make big move

Jacob: The Eagles are probably a bit upset that Justin Jefferson went off the board ahead of this pick. But in a deep receiver class, they’re still able to land one with immense upside.

Denzel Mims has enjoyed a meteoric rise throughout the draft process. Once thought to be a potential mid-round pick, it’s possible that he could be a first-round pick. This probably represents his ceiling and it’s possible that he could go in the second round. But Mims is still a quality option thanks to his unique athletic profile.

Mims is a 6-foot-3 playmaker with lanky arms and a knack for making contested catches. He totaled 66 receptions for 1,020 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final season at Baylor and performed very well at the Senior Bowl to start off his draft season well. Then, at the combine, Mims really broke out.

In Indy, Mims was among the best receivers on the field. He blazed a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, a whole tenth of a second better than many expected him to do. Even more impressively, his 3-cone drill was clocked at 6.66 seconds, among the fastest times for receivers there. While route running wasn’t a strong suit of his at Baylor, it’s clear that he has the agility and quick twitch athleticism needed to be a solid one at the NFL level.

And in the field drills, Mims showed off his long arms and ability to catch any ball thrown his way. He excels at high pointing the ball and should be able to do that consistently at the NFL level.

The Eagles need a potential No. 1 receiver to give Carson Wentz another target to throw to. Thanks to injuries to Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson last season, the team fielded a skeleton crew at the position. Mims could be a future outside starter and would surely pair well with Jeffery and Jackson. And with Greg Ward Jr. possibly manning the slot and Zach Ertz at tight end, suddenly the Eagles passing offense wouldn’t look so bad.