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2020 NFL Draft, Day 2 mock: Second-round run on running backs

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Pro Football Focus breaks down Jonathan Taylor ahead of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.


With Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft in the books, here's a look at how Rounds 2 and 3 could play out on Friday night, beginning at 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network/ABC/ESPN).

ROUND 2

 **School: Wisconsin | Year: Senior (RS)** 
   

   

The Bengals need linebacker and pass-rush help. Guess what? Baun gives them both!

 **School: Clemson | Year: Junior** 
   

   

Higgins has tremendous hands and is an A+ ball-winner on the second and third levels of the field.

 **School: TCU | Year: Junior (RS)** 
   

   

The Lions need to add rush and disruption -- two things that just happen to be Blacklock's forte.

 **School: Auburn | Year: Senior** 
   

   

Versatile big man with rush who can play up and down the line -- and even stand up on the edge.

 **School: Notre Dame | Year: Junior** 
   

   

History has shown that young quarterbacks can thrive with big safety blankets at tight end.

 **School: Utah | Year: Junior** 
   

   

Press-man cornerback with solid ball skills and good toughness? Yep, that'd help mitigate the loss of James Bradberry.

 **School: Georgia | Year: Junior** 
   

   

Gifted runner with a low mileage total on the odometer and a chance to make an immediate impact.

 **School: Penn State | Year: Junior** 
   

   

Gross-Matos still needs some refinement, but the long edge could give this thinning Texans front some much-needed pass rush.

 **School: Alabama | Year: Junior** 
   

   

Free safety with man-cover experience from the slot and a pedigree that any team will appreciate.

 **School: Wisconsin | Year: Junior** 
   

   

 [Leonard Fournette](/player/leonardfournette/2557973/profile) appears to be 
 [on the way out](http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001110022/article/jaguars-continue-to-talk-trading-leonard-fournette). Taylor would be more than capable of filling that void. 
 **School: Minnesota | Year: Sophomore (RS)** 
   

   

Tremendously instinctive safety with NFL bloodlines who adds to the Bears' defensive IQ.

 **School: Louisiana-Lafayette | Year: Senior (RS)** 
   

   

Talented tackle/guard with outstanding athleticism who might have been a late first if not for injury.

 **School: Ohio State | Year: Junior** 
   

   

The run on running backs continues, as Dobbins has "start now" potential for Tom Brady and the Bucs.

 **School: Houston | Year: Senior (RS)** 
   

   

It's no secret that the Broncos must improve the left tackle spot, as 2017 first-rounder Garett Bolles hasn't worked out as hoped. Jones is a great value here.

 **School: Michigan | Year: Junior (RS)** 
   

   

The Falcons can't be happy with their pass rush at the moment. Uche adds explosiveness off the edge.

 **School: Alabama | Year: Senior** 
   

   

The former wide receiver has some of the best ball skills in this CB class. He will be a welcome addition to a team needing coverage help.

 **School: Iowa | Year: Junior** 
   

   

The Steelers get a future starter with skilled hands who might be a sneaky-good fit in their defense.

 **School: Baylor | Year: Senior** 
   

   

Chicago needs a receiver. Mims offers premium size, speed and athleticism.

 **School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior** 
   

   

Okwara was polarizing in the scouting community, but he's an upside talent who just needs consistency.

 **School: Florida State | Year: Junior** 
   

   

The Rams need a true early-down runner who can step in for Todd Gurley. Akers is a great get here.

 **School: Tennessee | Year: Senior (RS)** 
   

   

Taylor's size and explosiveness have a "Frank Clark 2.0" feel, but there is still development needed.

 **School: LSU | Year: Senior** 
   

   

An athletic cornerback with smooth hips, Fulton has the ability to fortify Buffalo's cornerback spot as a future starter.

 **School: Missouri | Year: Junior (RS)** 
   

   

The Ravens' need for defensive line help is filled by one of the more talented interior defenders in this draft.

 **School: Oklahoma | Year: Senior (RS)** 
   

   

Few are as active as Gallimore, who makes his living creating disruption in the backfield.

 **School: Wyoming | Year: Senior** 
   

   

As a three-down linebacker with a nose for the football, Wilson brings tremendous ball skills and instincts in coverage.

 **School: Southern Illinois | Year: Senior** 
   

   

Ball-hawking free safety with jaw-dropping combine numbers who can take over for the franchise-tagged Anthony Harris after 2020.

 **School: Boise State | Year: Junior (RS)** 
   

   

Cleveland proved his toughness by playing through a bad toe injury all last season. He's an athletic fit here, but he needs to get stronger.

 **School: USC | Year: Senior** 
   

   

Pittman is a big, smart player who has sharpened his route running. He'll give Lamar Jackson a sure-handed ball-winner on the outside.

 **School: Washington | Year: Junior (RS)** 
   

   

Quality backup option behind Tannehill who has a big arm and offers the potential for more in the future.

 **School: Dayton | Year: Senior (RS)** 
   

   

The Packers didn't pick up a receiver in the first, but they get a true Y tight end who can help as a pass catcher here.

 **School: Temple | Year: Junior (RS)** 
   

   

Zone-scheme center with excellent range as a run blocker and a chance to start right away.

 **School: Alabama | Year: Senior** 
   

   

Davis has an outstanding frame and flashed big-time potential early in his Alabama career.

Follow Lance Zierlein on Twitter @LanceZierlein.