The Mitch Trubisky era is over in Chicago, after just two seasons, as the Bears have now brought in Nick Foles to see if he can lead the team back to the playoffs. They have the defense to contend, but the offense fell off the table this season at just the wrong time. The Minnesota Vikings shipped Stefon Diggs to Buffalo, for some reason, but they still have Adam Thielen and should be able to move the ball. Green Bay returns with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and remains the favorite to win the division. Detroit…is still Detroit. Are you considering some NFL futures wagers? Check out our NFC North draft thoughts as you plan out your sports betting odds.
NFC North Mock Draft For 2020
Chicago Bears
Draft Picks Available
- 2nd round (43rd overall)
- 2nd (50)
- 5th (163)
- 6th (196)
- 6th (200)
- 7th (226)
- 7th (233)
Kyle Long retired after last season, which means the Bears have a need at offensive guard. The team snagged Germain Ifedi from the bargain rack, but the draft would be a good place to find some more depth there.
Possibilities: Cesar Ruiz (Michigan), Lloyd Cushenberry (LSU)
Chicago could also use some help at safety and cornerback after the team lost HaHa Clinton-Dix via free agency and released Prince Amukamara. They don’t often spend a lot at those positions, but one of those Day 1 picks could go to the secondary.
Possibilities: A.J. Terrell (Clemson), Jeremy Chinn (Southern Illinois)
The Bears have Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller at wide receiver, and they are getting a lot from Riley Ridley, but now they need a speed threat to stretch opposing defenses — and Nick Foles has the arm to get the ball there.
Posibility: Jalen Reagor (TCU)
Detroit Lions
Draft Picks Available
- 1st round (third overall)
- 2nd (35)
- 3rd (67)
- 3rd (85)
- 4th (109)
- 5th (149)
- 5th (166)
- 6th (182)
- 7th (235)
Losing Darius Slay means that the Lions now need another cornerback opposite Desmond Trufant. A lot of draft experts see the Lions picking Jeff Okudah at the third slot.
Possibility: Jeff Okudah (Ohio State)
Trey Flowers is a terrific edge rusher, but other than him, Detroit edge rushers only picked up 1 ½ sacks in the 2019 season. There should be some blue-chip talent waiting for them on Day 1 in the draft.
Possibilities: Chase Young (Ohio State), A.J. Epenesa (Iowa)
Detroit added Halapoulivaati Vaitai to play right tackle, but they could use at least one offensive guard to bolster the line. Look for them to fill that position on Day 2.
Green Bay Packers
Draft Picks Available
- 1st round (30th overall)
- 2nd (62)
- 3rd (94)
- 4th (136)
- 5th (175)
- 6th (192)
- 6th (208)
- 6th (209)
- 7th (236)
- 7th (242)
The Packers have Davante Adams at wide receiver, and that’s about it. There is enough depth at wide receiver in this draft for the Packers to find another starter on the other side of the formation.
Possibilities: Justin Jefferson (LSU), Denzel Mims (Baylor)
At linebacker the Packers brought in Christian Kirksey to replace Blake Martinez but have not done anything to address depth issues, and they also need another starting inside linebacker.
Possibilities: Kenneth Murray (Oklahoma), Patrick Queen (LSU)
Ricky Wagner is set to replace Bryan Bulaga at right tackle — and at least on the basis of his 2019 performance, he will be a major downgrade, so the Packers could definitely use some depth in the draft if they’ll like to win the NFC North division again.
Possibility: Josh Jones (Houston)
Minnesota Vikings
Draft Picks Available
- 1st round (22nd overall)
- 1st (25)
- 2nd (58)
- 3rd (89)
- 3rd (105)
- 4th (132)
- 5th (155)
- 6th (201)
- 6th (205)
- 7th (219)
- 7th (249)
- 7th (253)
Adam Thielen doesn’t have Diggs across the formation from him anymore, and he only played in ten games last year due to injury, so the Vikings need to draft a wide receiver. They have three selections in the first 60 NFL draft slots, so they should pick someone from this year’s stellar wideout class.
Possibilities: Denzel Mims (Baylor), Justin Jefferson (LSU)
At cornerback, the Vikings lost Mackenzie Alexander, Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes, leaving them with Holton Hill and Mike Hughes, both quite green, at the top of the depth chart. They need to upgrade, and upgrade fast.
Possibilities: Kristian Fulton (LSU), Jeff Gladney (TCU)
Minnesota also lost Everson Griffen, which means they need help at edge rusher. Ifeadi Odenigbo had seven sacks last year, but they need another elite player — or at least some depth.
Possibility: A.J. Epensa (Iowa)
