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2020 NFL Mock Draft, Week 6: Chase Young takes top spot

By Phil Poling

COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 31: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops James Charles #28 of the Florida Atlantic Owls for a loss in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 31: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops James Charles #28 of the Florida Atlantic Owls for a loss in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 06: Justin Jefferson attempts a reception against CJ Henderson #5 of the Florida Gators during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 06: Justin Jefferson attempts a reception against CJ Henderson #5 of the Florida Gators during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

player. 42. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Cornerback. Florida Gators. CJ Henderson. 24

The Florida Gators CJ Henderson has great size at 6-foot-1 and 202 lbs. for a cornerback, and while the San Francisco 49ers already have Richard Sherman and Jason Verrett, there’s no harm in adding some youth to the position group.

Henderson’s missed three games in 2019 for the Gators, but he really impressed as a freshman and sophomore for Florida the past two seasons. He tallied six interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, 11 pass deflections, and even made noise in opponent’s backfields with five tackles for loss and three sacks.

This big-play ability would be a welcomed addition to any team, but for a team on the verge of a Super Bowl? And at this point in the first round? He’s almost a no-brainer.

The Gators are currently 5-0 with upcoming games against LSU, South Carolina and Georgia in the next three weeks. If he’s capable of returning to the field and playing like the Henderson of the past two seasons, he’ll undoubtedly be on every team’s radar who’s looking for secondary help.

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