NFL Draft 2020: Complete first-round mock, post-free agency

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 07: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers looks to pass in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. LSU. Joe Burrow. Scouting Report. QB. 1. player. 56

In a draft season where there have been multiple rumors and scenarios, this has been the most consistent pick.

While the question remains of what to do with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton with one year left on his contract, the Bengals seemed determined to get a new franchise quarterback in Joe Burrow. Dalton has shown that he cannot be the franchise quarterback after leading the Bengals to inconsistent seasons since 2011 despite being selected to three Pro Bowls.

In just one season, Burrow went from decent starter to record-breaking franchise quarterback by passing for 5,671 yards, 60 touchdowns, and only six interceptions on 402 completions (out of 527 attempts).

Burrow will fit perfectly well with the Bengals’ elite wider receiver in A.J. Green. Unless there is huge breaking news of the Bengals’ intent to trade the top overall pick, Burrow seems to be the guy for Cincinnati.

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