Two-round NFL mock draft: How many SEC players will go in Round 1?

Free agency continues to heat up, and the NFL draft is less than a month away. Here's a look at our latest two-round NFL mock draft, as of March 30.

Burrow was considered the likely No. 1 pick after the college football season, and nothing has changed. He won both the Heisman Trophy and national championship in 2019 and is the overwhelming favorite to be Cincinnati's choice. The Ohio native displayed drastic improvement in his senior season at LSU, completing nearly 76 percent of his passes and also showing above-average scrambling ability. The only major knock on Burrow is that he's old for a first-round prospect, set to turn 24 in December. Andy Dalton remains under contract, but the Bengals can cut or trade him without facing any cap penalty.

Young sat out combine tests, likely because the results could only hurt what is sky-high stock right now. Incredibly, Young recorded 16.5 sacks through his first 12 games this past season and has a chance to make a huge impact on a Washington defensive line that already has a lot of talent. 

Darius Slay was traded, and while the Lions added Desmond Trufant, cornerback remains a major need. Okudah is the consensus top player at that position in the 2020 class. He is a shutdown corner with three picks in 13 games this season.

The Giants signed Cam Fleming for depth but still need offensive line help. Wirfs can step in immediately, coming out of Kirk Ferentz's offensive line factory at Iowa. He also led all offensive linemen with a 4.85 second 40 time at the combine.

Tagovailoa was the consensus No. 1 overall draft choice entering the year, but ankle and hip injuries have given him the "injury-prone" label. The good news is that all of his medical reports regarding his recovery have been positive to this point. The bad news is that teams are limited in their ability follow up on his health before the draft due to the coronavirus. Before his season-ending injury, Tagovailoa completed more than 71 percent of his passes with 33 touchdowns in nine games, albeit with elite receiving weapons in Alabama. He would be entering an optimal situation in Miami with the ability to play when he's ready and learn from Ryan Fitzpatrick, but Miami could potentially trade up from No. 5 to get him. 

While Tyrod Taylor and several other veteran free agents could be placeholders for a young quarterback, picking this high in the draft gives the Chargers a rare opportunity. Herbert is a great option, with optimal NFL size, and he completed nearly 67 percent of his passes this season. He also performed well at the combine, showing his athleticism with a solid 4.68 second 40-yard dash.

Carolina has a desperate need at linebacker following Luke Kuechly's retirement. Simmons had a legendary combine performance, including a 4.39 second 40-yard dash and 132-inch broad jump. He's an extremely versatile defender who has potential at either linebacker or safety. The 6-foot-4 senior had 104 tackles and eight sacks in 15 games. 

Arizona's offense is really rounding into form after adding DeAndre Hopkins and re-signing Kenyan Drake, but the offensive line is still a need. Wills can fill the void at left tackle immediately, has plenty of size (6-foot-5, 320 pounds) and tested well at the combine.

With the trade of Calais Campbell and likely Yannick Ngakoue to follow, defensive line could be a focus of Jacksonville's draft. Brown has moved into top 10 draft consideration following an impressive year, recording 55 tackles and four sacks during the regular season.

Cleveland gave right tackle Jack Conklin big money, but still need to address the left side. Becton needs some refinement, but he's a mammoth, listing at 6-foot-7, 364 pounds, with left tackle capability, and he ran a remarkable 5.10 second 40-yard dash at the combine.

The Jets signed Breshad Perriman to replace Robby Anderson, but could still use more upside at wideout. Jeudy had 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns this past season and ranks right alongside Julio Jones and Amari Cooper as among the most talented wideouts to come out of Alabama in recent memory. His 4.45 40-yard dash at the combine was a strong time.

The Raiders are in desperate need of weapons to help Derek Carr and company, and the additions of Jason Witten and Nelson Agholor aren't enough. Lamb has been nothing but productive in college and just finished his best season, with 62 receptions for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 games. 

The 49ers have lost Emmanuel Sanders from last year's squad, and head coach Kyle Shanahan is likely salivating at Ruggs' speed. Ruggs hasn't been as productive as teammate Jerry Jeudy, but he still has superstar potential. He's the fastest wideout available as he showed at the combine, running a 4.27 second 40-yard dash. He had 746 yards and seven scores in 12 games last season.

As Tom Brady found out last season, life gets tougher when the offensive line can't hold up. The Bucs need help at right tackle, and Thomas is one of the best offensive linemen on the board. Standing at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, and he can be an immediate solution.

Denver's defensive line has deteriorated quickly, and the team likely needs to do more than just add former Titan Jurrell Casey. Kinlaw has increased his stock, with 35 tackles and six sacks through 12 games this past season.

Cornerback remains at the top of Atlanta's needs list. Henderson wasn't challenged much in the Florida secondary last year, but he had 33 tackles and 11 passes defensed in nine games.

Dallas has never met a pass rusher it didn't love and has already lost Robert Quinn from last season's squad. Chaisson can fill part of the the void after recording 60 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2019.

Miami should be in the business of taking the best player available with so many needs. Murray is a tackling machine and possible replacement, with 155 tackles in 2018 and 102 tackles in 14 games in 2019.

The Raiders signed former Rams linebacker Cory Littleton, but that might not be enough for a team whose linebacking corps was in shambles following the season. Queen's stock skyrocketed after a great 2019 season, with 85 tackles in 15 games for the Tigers.

Jacksonville is building a new look secondary, and could look to replace Jarrod Wilson. McKinney had 95 tackles and three picks this season as a true playmaker for the Crimson Tide.

No team in the NFL has a bigger need at wideout than Philadelphia, who moved on from Nelson Agholor and could also trade Alshon Jeffery. Jefferson is a polished route runner and ran a blazing 4.43 second 40 time at the combine. He's a strong prospect in a great wide receiver class, finishing last season with 111 catches for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Minnesota moved on from long-time defensive end Everson Griffen, and could look for a replacement in the draft. Gross-Matos has excellent size and speed and has been productive for the Nittany Lions over the last two seasons, recording eight sacks in 2018 and nine sacks through 11 games this past year.

It's a whole new world in New England, with the Patriots shopping for a quarterback for the first time this century. Love had a strong combine and has all the physical tools that teams look for in today's quarterbacks; however his regression last season, including 17 picks, is a major concern. Even if the Pats make a veteran addition, Love could be stashed as a developmental project.

Cornerback depth has been a problem for the Saints in recent seasons, and that continues to look like an issue with their current roster. Terrell has been a regular starter at Clemson with a total of five interceptions over the last two seasons.

Wide receiver is now a major need for the Vikings after finally trading Stefon Diggs. The 6-foot-4 Higgins averaged nearly 20 yards per reception for the second time in three years during 2019, and he had 26 touchdowns in his last two seasons.

Miami gave big money to Ereck Flowers but needs to continue rebuilding its line. Jones has emerged as a strong early-round prospect who could fill in immediately.

Seattle lost multiple tackles from last year's roster, but this year's draft class is deep at the position. Jackson is an interesting project who could step in immediately.

Even after franchising Matt Judon, Baltimore could look at the pass rush as a top priority after multiple losses over the last two years. Baun saw regular work for an excellent Wisconsin defense over the last two seasons and finished this past season with 12.5 sacks. 

The trade of Jurrell Casey creates a need for the Titans on the defensive line. Blacklock has shows nice upside despite a lack of big pass rush production in college and could play immediately.

Green Bay continues to look for answers at receiver, and should go to the well again in a very deep wide receiver draft. Mims is an excellent red-zone threat with 28 touchdowns over the last three seasons and is a great physical specimen, standing at 6-foot-3 and running a sub-4.4 second 40-yard dash. 

Beyond Richard Sherman, cornerback has been a weakness for the 49ers, and they also need to plan to eventually replace the star corner. Fulton has been a lockdown cornerback at LSU and certainly has the upside to return great value immediately.

The Chiefs have already lost Kendall Fuller to free agency, and Bashaud Breeland could be next. The brother of Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs, Trevon remains a solid first-round prospect who could step in immediately at corner.

Cincinnati has finally moved on from Tyler Eifert, and could be in the market for a tight end replacement. Kmet shows huge upside as a pass catcher after finishing with 43 catches for 515 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games last season.

The Colts desperately need more receiving talent, with T.Y. Hilton their only consistent option recently. Shenault didn't have a great combine while performing injured, but he's terrific with the ball in his hands with the potential for an impact similar to 2019 49ers rookie Deebo Samuel.

Detroit has a major need at guard, and Ruiz is a convenient fit. Ruiz is arguably the top interior lineman available in the draft and should be able to step in Week 1.

The Giants have been in a multi-year effort to revamp their offensive line, and addressing center could be the final step. Cushenberry is a potential plug-and-play starter, and arguably the top center on the board this year.

The Chargers extended Austin Ekeler, but could be looking for a second back to team up with him after Melvin Gordon's departure. Swift is an immediate solution as a versatile back with more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage in each of the last two seasons. He had a strong combine with a 4.48 second 40-yard dash.

With the loss of James Bradberry, cornerback is one of Carolina's top needs. Johnson was a consistent contributor for Utah over the last two seasons and also recorded six interceptions over that time.

Miami struggled to generate any pass rush last season and still need more bodies even after signing Shaq Lawson and Kyle Van Noy. Epenesa was highly productive again last year, his junior season, with 49 tackles and 11.5 sacks through 13 games, although his combine performance was less than stellar.

Houston has struggled to get much pass rush beyond J.J. Watt, and Watt's injuries are also a concern. Lewis had six sacks in 10 games last season. He's a project but has the physical tools.

Cleveland has made multiple additions at safety this offseason but still don't have clear starters. Delpit is one of the elite safeties on the board, with 65 tackles and two picks in 14 games this past season.

Jacksonville has ability at wideout with D.J. Chark and Dede Westbrook, but could still do more at the position. He had 65 receptions for 1,192 yards and eight scores last season in his second season for the Sun Devils since transferring from junior college.

The Bears need help at guard after some turnover from last year. Lewis is a running game mauler who should be able to start from Day 1.

Indy's lack of safety depth came back to bite them last season, so it's an important area for GM Chris Ballard to address. The son of the former NFL cornerback, Winfield Jr. took a huge step forward last season with 83 tackles and seven picks.

The Bucs made the biggest splash of the offseason by signing Tom Brady, but it remains to be seen if Ronald Jones can carry the load at running back. Taylor is a perfect candidate to be the top back, running for 2,000 yards in each of the last two seasons and tearing up the combine with a 4.39 second 40-yards dash.

Denver traded Emmanuel Sanders last season, and are still in search of a No. 2 wideout behind Courtland Sutton. Reagor's production fell off last season due to poor quarterback play, but he really helped himself at the combine with a 4.47 second 40-yard dash and 42-inch vertical jump, second best in the wideout field. He had 72 catches for 1,061 yard and nine scores in 2018 before regressing last season.

Davidson got consistent playing time in four seasons at Auburn, capping off his career with 48 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2019. Atlanta upgraded their pass rush with Dante Fowler, but still need more help.

The Jets selected Quinnen Williams in the first round last year, but still need more help along the defensive lien. Gallimore is a potential load in the middle but also has some pass rush skills, recording seven sacks over the last two seasons.

Pittsburgh continues to revamp their offensive line, and could potentially look to upgrade at tackle or guard. Cleveland has a chance to be a plug-and-play lineman.

Chicago's defensive line play fell off slightly last season, and it's an area they could add early in the draft. Lynch had a huge junior season at Baylor with 13.5 sacks in 14 games.

The loss of Byron Jones creates an immediate need at cornerback for Dallas. An experienced player at TCU, Gladney saw regular playing time in all four seasons and is a strong press corner prospect.

Inside linebacker Cory Littleton won't be easy to replace, but Brooks could step in. Brooks has been a tackling machine for most of his career at Texas Tech, with 360 career tackles, including 108 last year.

The loss of veteran safety Malcolm Jenkins won't be easy to replace, but there are some very interesting options in this year's draft. Dugger might need time to catch up to the NFL speed but has clear upside for a late second-round price.

Buffalo added veteran Josh Norman, but would be smart to challenge him with young competition. A converted wideout, Igbinoghene is slightly undersized at 5-foot-11 but has plenty of upside.

Baltimore has big shoes to fill at guard following the retirement of Marshal Yanda. Hunt has ample size and even has potential to move to tackle down the line.

Miami signed Jordan Howard, but still could use more depth at running back. Dobbins was highly productive in three seasons at Ohio State and rushed for more than 2,000 yards last season. 

The trade of DeAndre Hopkins has created a huge need for Houston. Hamler is undersized at 5-foot-9 but has a chance to be an excellent slot receiver. He had 56 catches for 904 yards and eight touchdowns last season for Penn State.

The losses of Trae Waynes and Xavier Rhodes make cornerback a high priority for Minnesota. Dantzler lacks top-end speed but shows nice upside as a man coverage corner.

Even if the Seahawks bring back Jadeveon Clowney, they will need more defensive line talent. Weaver had 34 sacks in three seasons at Boise State, and shows potential as a pass rushing specialist.

Baltimore was happy with Mark Ingram last season, but his age could spur the team to find a backup plan. Edwards-Helaire is one of the most versatile backs in the draft, finishing last season with 55 receptions and more than 1,800 yards from scrimmage.

Wilson is a mammoth at 6-foot-6, 350 pounds and could be an immediate replacement for Jack Conklin at right tackle. He fits Tennessee's power running game.

Green Bay has lost offensive line talent this offseason, yet another area they need to address soon. Lemieux is an athletic guard who could start in Week 1.

Chris Jones' future in KC remains up in the air, so the team could address defensive tackle early. Madubuike is a load on the interior and recorded 5.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons.

Seattle is in need of depth at safety even after bringing Quandre Diggs into the fold last year. Burgess has a strong combine after a great senior season with 81 tackles for the Utes.