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2020 NFL Mock Draft: Full first-round mock plus all Redskins picks

By Jacob Camenker

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a first quarter touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a first quarter touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 12: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 12, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated USC 30-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 12: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 12, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated USC 30-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

59. . Offensive Tackle. Miami Dolphins. Austin Jackson. 18. player

After grabbing Justin Herbert with their first, first-round pick, the Dolphins pick up a tackle here to help protect him.

Currently, the Dolphins have two true tackles on their roster. They are Julien Davenport and Jesse Davis. Neither is a particularly inspiring option and Davis is being paid $5 million, the current price of a swing tackle in the NFL. So, needless to say, the Dolphins are going to have to find at least one future starter to replace Davenport in the lineup.

Austin Jackson is the best tackle on the board here. The USC product was once considered to be in the mix for one of the top tackle spots in this year’s draft, but he couldn’t quite keep pace with the Big 4. Still, Jackson is a starting-caliber tackle who should be able to adjust to the NFL fairly quickly.

Jackson started the season slowly for the Trojans, but for good reason. He donated bone marrow to his sister, Autumn, who suffers from a rare genetic disease, ahead of his senior year with the Trojans. Even despite having surgery in the summer, Jackson returned to play in the Trojans’ first game. He wasn’t at full strength, but NFL teams will appreciate his desire to be on the field.

In addition to his high character, Jackson is a strong athlete with a 6-foot-5, 322-pound frame. He has a lot of developmental potential and if he can improve his technique moving forward, especially his footwork, he should find success at the next level.

The Dolphins could consider Josh Jones if they feel that he’s more polished than Jackson. But for the time being, Jackson has the edge here and could have a chance to be the left tackle of the future for Brian Flores’ team.

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