The 2020 NFL Draft is deep in a lot of areas. There are clearly defined top players at key positions at quarterback and edge rusher. With that, Chase Young takes the top overall spot simply because his floor is so much higher than Joe Burrow’s. We have seen multiple years of dominant Chase Young versus only a single dominant year from Burrow and that is what really vaults Young to the top for me. Jeffrey Okudah, Derrick Brown and Isaiah Simmons have also separated themselves as top positional talents and have a high likelihood of being drafted within the first 10 picks.
With that, let’s look at the top 100 players in this year’s draft class on our first 2020 NFL Draft Big Board.
The Top 50
1: Chase Young, Ohio State - Edge
2: Joe Burrow, LSU - Quarterback
3: Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State - Cornerback
4: Derrick Brown, Auburn - Interior D-Line
5: Isaiah Simmons, Clemson - Linebacker
6: Jerry Jeudy, Alabama - Wide Receiver
7: Jedrick Wills, Alabama - Tackle
8: Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma - Wide Receiver
9: Andrew Thomas, Georgia - Tackle
10: A.J. Epenesa, Iowa - Edge
11: Henry Ruggs, Alabama - Wide Receiver
12: Tristan Wirfs, Iowa - Tackle
13: Laviska Shenault, Colorado - Wide Receiver
14: Tee Higgins, Clemson - Wide Receiver
15: Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama - Quarterback
16: Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina - Interior D-Line
17: Kristian Fulton, LSU - Cornerback
18: Justin Jefferson, LSU - Wide Receiver
19: Grant Delpit, LSU - Safety
20: Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin - Running Back
21: Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State - Edge
22: Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma - Linebacker
23: Justin Herbert, Oregon - Quarterback
24: Terrell Lewis, Alabama - Edge
25: K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU - Edge
26: James Lynch, Baylor - Interior D-Line
27: D’Andre Swift, Georgia - Running Back
28: Mekhi Becton, Louisville - Tackle
29: Jeff Gladney, TCU - Cornerback
30: JK Dobbins, Ohio State - Running Back
31: Antoine Winfield Jr, Minnesota - Safety
32: Xavier McKinney, Alabama - Safety
33: Zach Baun, Wisconsin - Edge
34: Patrick Queen, LSU - Linebacker
35: CJ Henderson, Florida - Cornerback
36: Netane Muti, Fresno State - Interior O-Line
37: Trevon Diggs, Alabama - Cornerback
38: Jalen Reagor, TCU - Wide Receiver
39: Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma - Interior D-Line
40: Justin Madubukie, Texas A&M - Interior D-Line
41: Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State - Wide Receiver
42: Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin - Interior O-Line
43: Nick Harris, Washington - Interior O-Line
44: Jacob Eason, Washington - Quarterback
45: Cole Kmet, Notre Dame - Tight End
46: Julian Okwara, Notre Dame - Edge
47: Ashtyn Davis, California - Safety
48: Cam Akers, Florida State - Running Back
49: Ross Blacklock, TCU - Interior D-Line
50: Tyler Johnson, Minnesota - Wide Receiver
High Guy, Low Guy, My Guy - Players 1-50
High Guy - Antoine Winfield Jr, Safety, Minnesota
As much a ball hawk (7 interceptions) as an enforcer, Winfield brings physicality, NFL bloodlines and a great football IQ as one of the draft’s best safeties. He’s slightly undersized and comes with some injury concerns, but when healthy he is an absolute difference maker with his ability to create turnovers and negative plays. He plays well in single high and has the instincts and aggressive nature to play in the box or even as a dime linebacker. Winfield’s 2019 tape shows a disruptive player who with a strong combine performance should go in the top 50 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Low Guy - Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback, Alabama
Tua brings a lot of positives to the field and demonstrates the toughness and leadership teams look for in a franchise quarterback. He throws a beautiful ball with anticipation, timing and accuracy few quarterbacks coming out of college display. However, the hip injury he suffered at Mississippi State would scare me if I was a GM of any team drafting him. In the NFL, availability/durability is one of the most important aspects of playing quarterback (just ask Philadelphia). Tua had multiple seasons of injury issues in his lower body that raise questions as to how he could hold up over a 16-game NFL season. Ultimately there is a team out there will think they can make it work, but the risk is very high.
My Guy - James Lynch, Defensive Lineman, Baylor
This guy is a baller! Lynch checks in at 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds and just destroyed Big 12 offenses this year. One on one he is a handful with a great blend of size, strength and quickness. When playing against double teams at the point of attack he stacks blocks and shoot gaps consistently disrupting plays in the backfield. What truly makes him elite is his ability to win rushing the passer from any area on the field. Lynch uses his hands extremely well to disengage from blockers and then has the quickness and strength to collapse the pocket and reach the quarterback. I’m looking for Lynch to be a riser through the process and find himself in round one when it’s draft night.
Players 51-100
51: Jake Fromm, Georgia - Quarterback
52: Prince Tega-Wanogho, Auburn - Tackle
53: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU - Running Back
54: Donovan People-Jones, Michigan - Wide Receiver
55: Jordan Love, Utah State - Quarterback
56: Malik Harrison, Ohio State - Linebacker
57: Michael Pittman, USC - Wide Receiver
58: Isaiah Wilson, Georgia - Tackle
59: Anfernee Jennings, Alabama - Edge
60: Brycen Hopkins, Purdue - Tight End
61: Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech - Linebacker
62: Jaylon Johnson, Utah - Cornerback
63: KJ Hamler, Penn State - Wide Receiver
64: John Simpson, Clemson - Interior O-Line
65: Raekwon Davis, Alabama - Interior D-Line
66: AJ Terrell, Clemson - Cornerback
67: Hunter Bryant, Washington - Tight End
68: Trey Adams, Washington - Tackle
69: Austin Jackson, USC - Tackle
70: Kenny Willekes, Michigan State - Edge
71: Rashard, Lawrence, LSU - Interior D-Line
72: Monty Rice, Georgia - Linebacker
73: Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State - Cornerback
74: Curtis Weaver, Boise State - Edge
75: Damon Arnette, Ohio State - Cornerback
76: Josh Jones, Houston - Tackle
77: Matt Peart, UConn - Tackle
78: Gabriel Davis, UCF - Wide Receiver
79: Devin Duvernay, Texas - Wide Receiver
80: Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma - Quarterback
81: Zach Moss, Utah - Running Back
82: Brandon Jones, Texas - Safety
83: Chase Claypool, Notre Dame - Wide Receiver
84: Troy Dye, Oregon - Linebacker
85: Ben Bredeson, Michigan - Interior O-Line
86: Thad Moss, LSU - Tight End
87: Jonathan Greenard, Florida - Edge
88: Quartney Davis, Texas A&M - Wide Receiver
89: Evan Weaver, California - Linebacker
90: Lucas Niang, TCU - Tackle
91: Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU - Interior O-Line
92: Bradley Anae, Utah - Edge
93: Lynn Bowden, Kentucky - Wide Receiver
94: Jared Pinkey, Vanderbilt - Tight End
95: Bryce Hall, Virginia - Cornerback
96: Van Jefferson, Florida - Wide Receiver
97: Julian Blackmon, Utah - Safety
98: Darnay Holmes, UCLA - Cornerback
99: Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt - Running Back
100: Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn - Cornerback
High Guy, Low Guy, My Guy - Players 51-100
High Guy – Rashard Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, LSU
Rashard Lawrence might play the hardest of anyone in this draft. Sure, he doesn’t have ideal length, but what he does have is a non-stop motor and combination of quickness and strength to win on the interior. Lawrence plays with great leverage to defeat would be blockers and remain stout at the point of attack. He looks best as a 3 or 5 tech but can kick inside and play in a 1 or 0 if needed. Lawrence is a heady smart player who will be able to come in and give the team that picks him valuable starter quality minutes right away.
Low Guy – KJ Hamler, Wide Receiver, Penn State
No, I am not questioning KJ Hamler’s speed as he looks like a 4.3 guy to me. He has elite short area quickness and burst that will give him the chance to be a dangerous weapon in the NFL. However, this is a very deep class and a 5-foot-9 receiver who weighs 170 pounds, will not be going in the first round. Unlike Brandin Cooks and Tyreek Hill, Hamler doesn’t show me the strength needed to run a full route tree in the NFL and has had some drops when going over the middle. His success early on will be dependent upon scheme and how he’s used, but he needs to add some weight and strength once in the NFL.
My Guy – Cameron Dantzler, Cornerback, Mississippi State
The SEC was a cornerback’s nightmare this year, but Dantzler held his own against some of the best receivers this class has to offer. He’s a long corner who does a great job reading quarterbacks eyes and reacting to throws in front of him suggesting he would be best in zone once in the NFL. Even though he has a lean frame and could stand to add some weight, Dantzler competes hard at the catch point and uses his hands well to disrupt and dislodge. I think he can start on the outside immediately in a zone scheme at the next level.
Catch our Mock Draft out soon! We will have a new big board update after the NFL combine.
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