Draft prospects moving up and down the board, teams looking to trade, and more - a podcast by Pro Football Network

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In this week’s edition of PFN’s NFL Draft Insiders, Tony Pauline and Andy Herman discuss the latest buzz and rumors leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, including news on Denzel Mims, C.J. Henderson, Tyler Biadasz, Jeff Gladney, Jeremy Chinn, Justin Madubuike, and others. 
WR Denzel Mims to be selected earlier than expected?
[4:00] Tony and Andy talk about Baylor WR Denzel Mims and how some within league circles believe that he will go earlier than some expect. What is the latest we are hearing on Mims, and why are teams high on him? 
CB C.J. Henderson also on the rise?
[7:10] Another player that may be on the rise heading into the 2020 NFL Draft is Florida Gators CB C.J. Henderson. While some reports say that Henderson has moved past Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah on some boards, Pauline throws some water on that. However, Pauline has heard that Henderson may end up being a top-12 pick on April 23. During this segment, Andy and Tony also discuss Okudah and break down his game. 
Who might be looking to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft?
[10:37] Pauline has been hearing some rumors about who may be looking to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft. This includes the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and Tennessee Titans. Who might be they be targeting with their trade down? 
Any surprises in the top 5 of the 2020 NFL Draft?
[13:05] We see surprises every year, but will this year be different? While it's widely assumed that the first few picks are all but a lock, there is no guarantee on who the New York Giants will select. And now, Pauline tells us what he is hearing regarding the Giants' draft plans. 
QBs James Morgan and Ben DiNucci moving up the draft boards?
[18:40] One of the quarterbacks in the later rounds of the draft who may be moving up the boards is Florida International University QB James Morgan. Pauline says that there are some teams who think he may slip into the end of day 2, but it's more likely that he's one of the first quarterbacks - if not the first quarterback - selected on day 3. Pauline talks about what makes Morgan an attractive middle/late-round prospect.
Starting at the 21:51 mark, Pauline also talks about James Madison QB Ben DiNucci and why the news of him potentially moving into the seventh round is interesting and noteworthy. 
Tyler Biadasz moving down draft boards? Other OL on the move?
[24:41] While Andy and Tony talk about prospects who are moving up draft boards, they also talk about some who are moving down boards. Pauline explains why Biadaz is dropping down boards, which includes medical concerns. Once considered a first-round pick, Pauline says that a few people are saying he may drop into the third day of the draft. What other offensive linemen might be on the move on the board? Pauline gives the scoop on this position group, including specifics on the likes of Matt Hennessy and Cesar Ruiz.
Chase Claypool being converted from WR to TE?
[28:24] Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool may have been a receiver in college, but are some teams projecting him to the tight end position in the NFL? And with that projection, have some teams penciled him in as TE1 on their board? There's been quite a bit of buzz about this in recent days and Pauline tells us what he is hearing around the league.
Scouting Reports on Jeff Gladney, Jeremy Chinn, and Justin Madubuike
[32:02] Tony and Andy give their breakdowns on CB Jeff Gladney, S Jeremy Chinn, and DT Justin Madubuike. Where do they project these players going during the draft and what are their strengths and weaknesses? The two take a close look at each of these defensive players to wrap up the show.

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