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2020 NFL Draft: Final Round 1 mock draft with trades and explanations

By Jeremy Wohlfart

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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South Carolina Gamecocks
Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Gamecocks (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

16. player. 850. . Defensive Tackle. Gamecocks . Javon Kinlaw

This would be a big steal for the Atlanta Falcons, as South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw could go much earlier than this, and Atlanta would have a very potent defensive line with even more pressure coming from the interior.

There’s just so much to like about Kinlaw. He has a bit of the Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald about him as a potent force in the interior that shone in the Senior Bowl.

As a pass-rusher, he’s one of the best in the class. As mentioned with Derrick Brown, interior pressure is just so important nowadays. What Kinlaw brings to the table is exactly that, a force in the interior who can get to the quarterback.

He’s very strong, too, and has the leverage to get past offensive linemen. He needs to build his endurance a bit as he has waned in games, but his ceiling speaks for itself when he gets Donald-like comparisons.