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2020 NFL Mock Draft: First round projections after Week 2

By Jake Mitchell

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks throws against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter during the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks throws against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter during the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 08: Defensive end A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes gives chase to runningback David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half on September 8, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 08: Defensive end A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes gives chase to runningback David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half on September 8, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

5. Jets: AJ Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa

Chase Young is a slightly better prospect, but this draft absolutely contains two edge rushers that belong in the top five.

Where Young is a quick, explosive pass rusher, AJ Epenesa is a big and powerful player. He stands at 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds.

Epenesa’s ability to bull rush makes him an exciting prospect. As offenses continue to get the ball out quicker, Epenesa has the ability to go from point A to point B through blockers. He also has the height and wingspan to bat down passes at the line of scrimmage.

His size gives him the ability to play on multiple spots along the defensive front. Epenesa would fit very nicely in a front seven with Leonard Williams and CJ Mosley.

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