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2020 NFL Draft Top 106 Pro Prospects: Best Players On The Board From The College Perspective

Who are the best 106 pro prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft from the college perspective? Who are the best players on the board?

2020 NFL Draft Top 106 Prospects: Best Players on the Board

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CFN 2020 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
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Which 106 pro prospects matter the most in the 2020 NFL Draft? From the college football perspective, who are the ones who’ll be the must-have talents?

And why 106? That’s how many picks are in the first three rounds.

To cut through the hoo-ha, to get a guy who’ll start for you in a meaningful way after the third round requires more random luck than anything else.

So with that in mind, who will play NFL football really, really well over the next several seasons? These are the 106 top prospects.

Forget the value, forget the mocks, and forget what everyone else is trying sell you. These are the proverbial Best Players on the Board.

One note, this isn’t a mock draft. The teams listed who have the picks at each spot don’t have anything to do with the players ranked in each spot. They’re there simply to show the draft order.

CFN in 60: Top 5 2020 NFL Draft Prospects

106. TE Adam Trautman, Dayton

Bottom Line: You can’t take too many great tight end prospects with great traits. Trautman might have played at the FCS level, but he was an unstoppable force of a receiver. He can block, too.
Who Has This Pick? Baltimore

105. OG Ben Bredeson, Michigan

Bottom Line: With excellent 6-5, 315-pound size and the drive to be nasty for a running game, there’s a home for him somewhere as a power blocker. Just surround him with quickness on the line, though.
Who Has This Pick? Minnesota

104. DE Alton Robinson, Syracuse

Bottom Line: If you can get a fantastic pass rusher with his talent and skill in the third round, go for it and be happy. He’s a phenomenal closer who could find a role as a high-end specialist.
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Rams

103. DT Benito Jones, Ole Miss

Bottom Line: Forget that he doesn’t quite look the part. He’s an ultra-quick inside force with the upside to be a terror of an interior pass rusher. He’s got everything except the height – don’t care that he’s only 6-1.
Who Has This Pick? Philadelphia

102. DE Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame

Bottom Line: A true defensive end, he’ll fill a role for a team that’s looking for a bulky defensive end who can bring the power. He’s not a high-end athlete for the position, but don’t get into a twist that the big sack numbers won’t be there. He’ll be a solid starter who holds his own.
Who Has This Pick? Pittsburgh

101. OG Solomon Kindley, Georgia

Bottom Line: Don’t overthink this. He’ll drop because he’s only 6-3 and he doesn’t have the length some will like. Whatever – he’s a see guy, hit guy really, REALLY hard type of blocker. He’s a starter for your offensive line who’ll be available in the third round.
Who Has This Pick? Seattle

100. TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

Bottom Line: Can he stay on the field? He’s got NFL pass catching skills, speed, and prototype size, but he’s been hurt way too often. He won’t do much as a blocker, but he’s too good a receiver not to take a chance on in the third round.
Who Has This Pick? New England

99. OT Lucas Niang, TCU

Bottom Line: A fantastic value after the second round, he might not necessarily have the right body type or look the part, but he can start as long as he’s all back full from his hip injury.
Who Has This Pick? New York Giants

98. OG Damien Lewis, LSU

Bottom Line: So what if he’s just 6-2? He’s got the bulk to go along with stunning athleticism. He doesn’t have the length or the frame, but he’s a terrific run blocker who’ll get the job done.
Who Has This Pick? New England

97. TE Brycen Hopkins, Purdue

Bottom Line: Ultra-productive, he might have been part of the system, but he was also occasionally unstoppable even when everyone knew the ball was coming his way. Don’t worry about him as a blocker and let him go out there and catch passes.
Who Has This Pick? Cleveland (from Houston)

96. CB Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech

Bottom Line: A big-time playmaker who battles hard to overcome his 5-8 frame, he’s a huge hitter – at least for his size – and he finds ways to break up everything he can get to. He’s a baller’s baller.
Who Has This Pick? Kansas City

95. QB Jake Fromm, Georgia

Bottom Line: It’s all there except for the arm, the mobility, the size, and the high end college production, but … he was able to beat out Justin Fields and Jacob Eason for the Georgia gig. Ultra-careful with the ball, he’ll be a fine starter even if he doesn’t have the raw tools.
Who Has This Pick? Denver (from San Francisco)

94. CB Stanford Samuels, Florida State

Bottom Line: The only knock is his lack of raw speed. He’s got good size and he’s a terrific tackler – he’s simply a good football player. You can get past everything else.
Who Has This Pick? Green Bay

93. OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise State

Bottom Line: As athletic as any offensive tackle in the draft, he’s got the feet and the quickness to be worked as a left tackle. Bulk is a wee bit of an issue, but in the right system he’ll be a key part of the offensive line puzzle.
Who Has This Pick? Tennessee

92. WR Tyler Johnson, Minnesota

Bottom Line: The all-around tools are just okay, but other than LSU’s Justin Jefferson, no receiver in this draft does a better job of winning the 50/50 battle. Throw it somewhere in the stadium and he’ll find a way to get it.
Who Has This Pick? Baltimore

91. RB Zack Moss, Utah

Bottom Line: The only real problem is the position. Tough as nails, productive, and with the right body to be a tough NFL back, he’ll slide because he’ll take WAY too many big hits. He’s got too much tread off the tires.
Who Has This Pick? Las Vegas (from Seattle)

90. OT Trey Adams, Washington

Bottom Line: There was a time when he had a top five overall pick projection. A slew of injuries crushed his Washington career, but if he can stay healthy, he’s a talented blocker who could be a steal on Day Three.
Who Has This Pick? Houston

89. S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois

Bottom Line: He’s a 6-3, 221-pound safety who hits, and hits, and hits some more. Throw in the 4.45 40 and 41” vertical, and he’s the ultimate tools prospect for the position.
Who Has This Pick? Minnesota

88. LB Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech

Bottom Line: LOVE him as a tough inside linebacker who’ll get in on everything. He’s got the raw tools, he’s got decent size, and he’ll bring the thump. Just don’t ask him to do much in pass coverage.
Who Has This Pick? New Orleans

87. WR Van Jefferson, Florida

Bottom Line: He did everything right for Florida but catch a lot of passes. The definition of a lunchpail receiver, he’ll hit, he’ll run every route perfectly, and he’ll be a dream of a chain-mover on third downs.
Who Has This Pick? New England

86. OG John Simpson, Clemson

Bottom Line: In a draft full of guards who don’t quite fit the mold, he’s got everything you want. Likely to be the first guard off the board, he’s got terrific size and can move. While quickness is a bit of an issue, he’s ready to start in your interior on Day One.
Who Has This Pick? Buffalo

85. TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame

Bottom Line: He looks the part. He’s got the 6-6 size, the 4.7 speed, and the all-around athleticism to be special. He’s not a great blocker, but give him a year or so and he could be a go-to star for a strong passing game.
Who Has This Pick? Detroit (from Philadelphia)

84. TE Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic

Bottom Line: While he’s a bit too light – 6-5 and 243 pounds – and he’s nowhere near the athlete that Notre Dame’s Cole Kmet is, he’s a potential superstar. He’s a fantastic receiver and a KILLER of a blocker.
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Rams

83. LB Troy Dye, Oregon

Bottom Line: This is probably way too low. He doesn’t look the part of an NFL linebacker with a tall, wiry frame, but he’s going to be the quarterback of someone’s defense on his way to a whale of a coaching career.
Who Has This Pick? Denver (from Pittsburgh)

82. CB Kindle Vildor, Georgia Southern

Bottom Line: Very fast, a good tackler, and a high-end producer over a strong career, he can be a fantastic starter with a little bit of time. There’s some technique work, but he’ll be a terrific No. 2 corner who’ll put up big numbers.
Who Has This Pick? Dallas

81. DE Julian Okwara, Notre Dame

Bottom Line: This will be an upside play. He’s got the size and the quickness, but he wasn’t consistent enough and the production just wasn’t there considering all he brings to the dance. Worry about him if he’s a second rounder, love him as an easy risk to take in the third.
Who Has This Pick? Las Vegas (from Chicago)

80. C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan

Bottom Line: Versatile enough to play anywhere in the interior of a line, he’s an athletic center who can hit well for a running game despite his lack of raw bulk. He’s going to be a starter in the middle for a long, long time.
Who Has This Pick? Las Vegas

79. WR KJ Hamler, Penn State

Bottom Line: Speed, speed, speed. He’s a small player who’ll blow over when the wind gusts up, but there’s a whole lot of flash for an offensive coordinator to play around with.
Who Has This Pick? New York Jets

78. S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne

Bottom Line: BE PATIENT. It’s going to take a little while to get up to next-level speed after playing at a D-II level, but he’s one of the best all-around athletes in the draft,. He can really, really hit.
Who Has This Pick? Atlanta

77. C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin

Bottom Line: There’s no real massive upside here, but that’s because he’s already solid – he’ll be a no-risk blocker who’ll start for a long time. The athleticism isn’t quite there compared to other top centers, but helping the infrastructure is always a big plus.
Who Has This Pick? Denver

76. LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming

Bottom Line: If you can get past his lack of speed and stick him inside a linebacking corps, he’ll make every single tackle possible. He’ll do all of the dirty work so the flashy guys on the outside can shine.
Who Has This Pick? Tampa Bay

NEXT: More Third Round Prospects, Top 75 Best Players On The Board

2020 NFL Draft Third Round Prospects, Top 75 Best Players On The Board

75. CB Damon Arnette, Ohio State

Bottom Line: It all depends where you want to put him. He should someday be a whale of a safety, but he’s way too good a cover-corner to not try out on the outside. The problem? The raw wheels are just okay.
Who Has This Pick? Indianapolis

74. DE Jabari Zuniga, Florida

Bottom Line: There are few more athletic edge rushers in the draft. The 264-pounder has 4.64 speed and is strong enough to pound away against anyone’s running game. There’s a whole world of upside as a potentially elite star behind the line.
Who Has This Pick? Cleveland

73. QB Jacob Eason, Washington

Bottom Line: The 6-6 Eason has the size, the NFL stature, and the ability to drive the ball anywhere. Don’t ask him to move, and he’s just as likely to put his throw into the fifth row as he is to get it to his receiver, but that arm is the truth.
Who Has This Pick? Jacksonville

72. S Terrell Burgess, Utah

Bottom Line: Looking and playing the part, he’s got everything you’d want looks-wise, and throw in the good speed to have all the NFL basics. He’s still growing into the role, though – he only started for one year and made just one career pick.
Who Has This Pick? Arizona

71. WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame

Bottom Line: He might be the most fun prospect to figure out after the first round. He’s 6-4 and 238 points with 4.42 speed – the tools are incredible. He’s a good receiver, but can it all translate into something special?
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Chargers

70. C Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU

Bottom Line: You can’t move the guy. He might not be all that athletic, but he’s a powerful and strong leader who’ll be ready to anchor a line right away. With a great base, he can handle the tougher interior linemen without a problem.
Who Has This Pick? Miami

69. CB Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State

Bottom Line: The 6-2, 188-pound size, frame and length – good. The 4.64 40 speed and mediocre tackling ability – a problem. He’s too physical and too good to blow off after the second round. He’ll make a lot of big plays.
Who Has This Pick? Carolina

68. LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State

Bottom Line: An intriguing prospect who rose up through the process, he doesn’t have the size, but he’s an all-around playmaker with an uncanny feel for the game.
Who Has This Pick? New York Jets (from New York Giants)

67. DE Terrell Lewis, Alabama

Bottom Line: Someone will fall in love with his tools and ability. At 6-5 and 262 pounds, he’s got the dream size for an age rusher, and he’s a killer when healthy, but … he has to prove he can stay in one piece.
Who Has This Pick? Detroit

66. WR Denzel Mims, Baylor

Bottom Line: Someone is going to love him a whole lot more than this ranking. The NFL likes 6-3, 207-pound receivers who can tear off a 4.38, but he needs to get more physical.
Who Has This Pick? Washington

65. LB Evan Weaver, Cal

Bottom Line: He doesn’t have the size, the speed, or the athleticism to be in the NFL … and he’s going to lead your team in tackles.
Who Has This Pick? Cincinnati

NEXT: Second Round Prospects, Top 64 Best Players On The Board

2020 NFL Draft Second Round Prospects, Top 64 Best Players On The Board

64. WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State

Bottom Line: Other than long speed, there isn’t any one part to his game that makes him special in this deep draft of receivers, but there isn’t any one glaring problem, either. He’s an ascending prospect with the phenomenal athleticism to become a dangerous deep threat.
Who Has This Pick? Seattle (from Kansas City)

63. OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn

Bottom Line: Are you okay with being to wait for him to get the finer points down? He’s a phenomenal athlete with good size, but he’s still learning the game. He might not be a blaster of a run blocker, but he’ll do everything needed to make himself into a good starter.
Who Has This Pick? Kansas City (from San Francisco)

62. CB Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn

Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a corner with high-end athleticism and the upside to be a huge steal after the first round, here you go. He broke up a ton of passes, can fly, and he’ll hit, too. Best of all, he’s just scratching the surface.
Who Has This Pick? Green Bay

61. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

Bottom Line: A gutsy-tough pinball, he’s an explosive runner who’s quick enough to fly through the hole and always come up with positive yards. He might not be all that physical, but he’ll grind out runs.
Who Has This Pick? Tennessee

60. CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah

Bottom Line: Like a coach on the field, he’s a strong tackler for his size but he’s missing the high-end NFL corner speed. He’ll fall a bit only because it’s a deep class of corners.
Who Has This Pick? Baltimore

59. DE Jonathan Greenard, Florida

Bottom Line: This might be ridiculously low on the list. If he can stay healthy – something he wasn’t able to do in college – he’s going to be among the most dangerous pass rushers in the draft. He’s tough enough to handle himself against the run, too.
Who Has This Pick? Seattle

58. DT Leki Fotu, Utah

Bottom Line: An interesting call after the first wave of defensive tackles, he’s an athletic 330-pound anchor who can occupy several blockers and occasionally collapse the pocket, too.
Who Has This Pick? Minnesota

57. OT Joshua Jones, Houston

Bottom Line: A huge call, he’s got the central casting look and skills, but is he an elite all-around blocker? He’ll be good, and he has the potential to be great in the right system, but consistency will be the key.
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Rams (from Houston)

56. WR Jalen Reagor, TCU

Bottom Line: Do whatever you can to get the ball in his hands and let him go. He’s a part of a puzzle in a draft full of No. 1 wide receivers, but someone will see him as a slower Tyreek Hill.
Who Has This Pick? Miami (from New Orleans)

55. DE Curtis Weaver, Boise State

Bottom Line: He’s a bit smallish at just 6-2, but he’s got the bulk to make up for it against the run. A devastating closer and playmaker behind the line, no one could figure out how to consistently stop him. The only concern is the fit – is he a big linebacker or a smallish end?
Who Has This Pick? Baltimore (from New England, from Atlanta)

54. WR Bryan Edwards, South Carolina

Bottom Line: The 6-3, 212-pounder doesn’t have the elite wheels, but he’s got everything else you’d like in a big, physical target who can beat up defensive backs. He’s just a midrange receiver, but he’s a great one.
Who Has This Pick? Buffalo

53. RB AJ Dillon, Boston College

Bottom Line: He’s got a short shelf life with almost 900 touches in college, but he’s the ultimate workhorse. He’s a 250ish pound power back and he runs a 4.5. Take him on a team full of smallish-quick backs and let him take over the offense.
Who Has This Pick? Philadelphia

52. WR Michael Pittman, USC

Bottom Line: There isn’t the flash of the other top targets in the draft, but for the flakiest of flaky positions, he’s about as safe and reliable a receiver prospect as they come. Oh yeah, and he’ll hit, too.
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Rams

51. DT DaVon Hamilton, Ohio State

Bottom Line: In a draft full of terrific athletes for the defensive front, here’s your big rock to sit on the inside. He’s quick enough to get in the backfield, too.
Who Has This Pick? Dallas

50. CB Jeff Gladney, TCU

Bottom Line: A flash, the quickness and explosion are what you want in an NFL corner. He’s not a big hitter, but he’ll battle hard and will get his nose dirty against the run.
Who Has This Pick? Chicago

49. LB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama

Bottom Line: It all depends on what you want to do with him. He seems like he should be a killer pass rusher, but he’s not. Expect him to be a good part of a linebacker puzzle, but without a whole lot of flash.
Who Has This Pick? Pittsburgh

48. RB Cam Akers, Florida State

Bottom Line: It’ll be fascinating to see what he can do behind a good line. He fought the good fight on a painfully inconsistent FSU offense, but he’s got as much talent as any running back in the draft. Now he gets to show it off.
Who Has This Pick? New York Jets

47. S Ashtyn Davis, Cal

Bottom Line: Ready to step in and produce in any style and any system, he’s a fantastic tackler with the right size, the right range, and the right ability to be a stat-sheet filler.
Who Has This Pick? Atlanta

46. DT Raekwon Davis, Alabama

Bottom Line: The guy brings everything in the toolbox. He’s the typical Alabama defensive tackle who looks the part, but something just wasn’t there when it came to production. There’s no real bust concern, but can he bring the boom?
Who Has This Pick? Denver

45. OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia

Bottom Line: Is he going to live at left tackle or at guard? No matter where you put the 6-6, 350-pounder, he has the upside to become an anchor and a rock somewhere for someone’s line.
Who Has This Pick? Tampa Bay

44. OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville

Bottom Line: Are you REALLY sure he can stay at around 365 pounds? He’s a massive blocker who didn’t elevate a miserable Louisville offensive front. As long as he can keep his weight down, he’ll be good, but he’ll be overdrafted in a strong season for offensive tackles.
Who Has This Pick? Indianapolis

43. CB AJ Terrell, Clemson

Bottom Line: The guy looks and runs the part. The 6-1, 195-pounder has the frame to go along with his 4.4 speed. The concern, though, is a body type that might not be built to be as physical as he’ll want to be. He’ll get snapped up fast after the first round.
Who Has This Pick? Chicago (from Las Vegas)

42. QB Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma

Bottom Line: Take the shot. He doesn’t have the pure passing skills you might like, and he’s not enough of a ridiculous athlete to make up for it, but if you liked Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray for what they did in the Oklahoma system, then go with the guy with everything you could ever want in a leader for your team.
Who Has This Pick? Jacksonville

41. RB J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State

Bottom Line: Among the most underappreciated players in college football over the last few years, he was the reliable all-around back who helped keep the Buckeye machine going. He’s as reliable, tough, and safe as any player in the draft.
Who Has This Pick? Cleveland

40. LB Malik Harrison, Ohio State

Bottom Line: Every defensive coordinator will want this guy in the second round. He did everything for the Buckeye D over the last four years and never got the top-end billing of a Chase Young or Jeff Okudah.
Who Has This Pick? Houston (from Arizona)

39. WR Tee Higgins, Clemson

Bottom Line: A special talent who’d be the No. 1 receiver off the board in most drafts, he’s not quite as physical as you might like, but he’s got the size and frame the other top targets in this draft don’t. It’s possible this ranking is at least 20 spots too low.
Who Has This Pick? Miami

38. DT Jordan Elliott, Missouri

Bottom Line: A nice all-around talent, he’s got all the tools you want – even if he’s not all that bulky – and he’ll do all the dirty work in the interior to gum things up. If this makes any sense, you’re not necessarily going to notice him on the field – in a good way. He’ll hold his own.
Who Has This Pick? Carolina

37. WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado

Bottom Line: He’s hardly the perfect wide receiver prospect, but he’s a baller’s baller who’ll do everything from run, return kicks, and possibly grow into a No. 1 target. First, though, he has to be able stay healthy.
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Chargers

36. LB Josh Uche, Michigan

Bottom Line: There’s a whole lot not to like considering he doesn’t have a set position and won’t do anything in pass coverage, but he’s a good value get as a possible high-end pass rusher.
Who Has This Pick? New York Giants

35. CB Kristian Fulton, LSU

Bottom Line: Very strong, very fast, and still getting better, he’ll battle against any receiver with the versatility to potentially be used as a whale of a free safety. Find a spot for him and let him be great.
Who Has This Pick? Detroit

34. WR Justin Jefferson, LSU

Bottom Line: Throw it somewhere in his zip code and he’ll find a way to get it. He’ll be a volume-catcher in the right system and a quarterback’s best friend on third downs.
Who Has This Pick? Indianapolis (from Washington)

33. S Antoine Winfield, Minnesota

Bottom Line: No, he might not have the elite athleticism you might like, but he’s got 4.45 speed, he’s a hitter for his size, and he’s got an uncanny knack for always being around the ball to make a play.
Who Has This Pick? Cincinnati

NEXT: First Round Prospects, Top 32 Best Players On The Board

2020 NFL Draft First Round Prospects, Top 32 Best Players On The Board

32. OT/OG Tristan Wirfs, Iowa

Bottom Line: A wee bit overvalued, it’s only because of his possible draft position. He’s an outstanding athlete and one of the best run blockers in the draft, but he’s likely a right tackle or a guard.
Who Has This Pick? Kansas City

31. OT Austin Jackson, USC

Bottom Line: Here’s your shot for the offensive tackle stars. The size and abilities are there to be the best offensive tackle in the draft with elite athleticism and the upside to keep on growing into his skills – he’s just getting started.
Who Has This Pick? Cincinnati

30. LB Patrick Queen, LSU

Bottom Line: The only knock is his lack of bulk. He’s a flash of lightning who’ll be all over the field making big things happen, but the 6-0, 229-pound frame is enough to knock him down a few spots.
Who Has This Pick? Green Bay

29. S Xavier McKinney, Alabama

Bottom Line: He’ll be a steal late in the first round. He’s brilliant whenever he gets the ball in his hands, he can hit, and he can get all over the field. Draft him, stick him in the middle of your secondary, and don’t worry.
Who Has This Pick? Tennessee

28. DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma

Bottom Line: How many 304-pound guys do you know who can run a 4.79 40? He’s an ultra-productive worker on the inside who blows past the preconceived notions of what you want a an NFL defensive tackle to be. Forget about him as an anchor and just turn him loose.
Who Has This Pick? Baltimore

27. LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin

Bottom Line: So are you a little concerned about the diluted drug test sample? Uh, yeah. Assuming that it has nothing to do with his overall play, he’s a strong veteran talent who’ll be ready right away as a dangerous all-around playmaker.
Who Has This Pick? Seattle

26. CB CJ Henderson, Florida

Bottom Line: A long ball-hawker of a corner, he’s not all that physical and he’s just an okay tackler, but he’ll break up everything that’s in the air. Oh yeah … he’s one of the fastest players in the draft, ripping off a 4.39 at the combine.
Who Has This Pick? Miami (from Houston)

25. DT/DE Ross Blacklock, TCU

Bottom Line: There’s a whole lot to like – he’s got the motor and the versatility to play about anywhere – but he wasn’t much of a pass rusher in college and he doesn’t bring the bulk. However, the tools are all there.
Who Has This Pick? Seattle

24. S Grant Delpit, LSU

Bottom Line: A wee bit overrated thanks to the brand name recognition, but get past that he was just okay statistically last year. He’s a leader’s leader who’ll bring the help against the run and can be counted on from Day One.
Who Has This Pick? New Orleans

23. CB Bryce Hall, Virginia

Bottom Line: He’ll drop after injuring his ankle late in the season, and some will see him as a safety instead of a tough corner, but he’s a big-time fighter who every defensive coordinator should be pounding their fist on the table to get.
Who Has This Pick? New England

22. QB Jordan Love, Utah State

Bottom Line: Are we all missing the obvious choice? Terrific in 2018, he struggled in a rebuilding year in 2019, but he was still good – his main problem was trying too hard. He might not have Justin Herbert’s tools, but he’s got every throw in the bag. Give him a little time to grow into a job and he’ll be a good starter.
Who Has This Pick? Minnesota (from Buffalo)

21. RB D’Andre Swift, Georgia

Bottom Line: A exciting and flashy as any back in the draft, he’s got the NFL quickness and vision to be a game-changing force in a rotation. The power isn’t there, and the hands are just okay, but he’s got the upside to be special.
Who Has This Pick? Philadelphia

20. DT Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M

Bottom Line: An underappreciated prospect who’ll likely fall way too far, he’s what you want in an interior pass rusher. He might be a tad undersized, but he’s one of the most athletic tackles in the draft.
Who Has This Pick? Jacksonville (from Los Angeles Rams)

19. OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia

Bottom Line: He might not have elite NFL left tackle upside, but he can be a Pro Bowl performer and rock for a line on the left side. There’s no worry with him – he’s as safe as they come.
Who Has This Pick? Las Vegas (from Chicago)

18. RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin

Bottom Line: If you can get past the fumbling concerns, and if you’re not all that worried about the wear and tear after three years of handling the ball way too often, GET HIM. What’s not to like? The 4.39 speed, the burst, the patience, the production, the power, the personality and unquestioned character? He’s a decent receiver, too.
Who Has This Pick? Miami (from Pittsburgh)

17. DE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State

Bottom Line: A terrific athlete with tremendous closing ability, he’s an outstanding pass rushing prospect who can get even better once he gets some of the finer points down. If he can fill out a bit more and be a bit better against the run, kaboom.
Who Has This Pick? Dallas

16. CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama

Bottom Line: Ready to go from Day One after all he saw and did at the highest of college levels, he’s got all the tools an NFL team will look for. Don’t expect him to blast away as a tackler, but he’ll be silky smooth on his way to breaking up a pass.
Who Has This Pick? Atlanta

15. LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma

Bottom Line: He’s going to be a steal anywhere after the top 15. Get ready to draft your instant leader on the field and on the stat sheet. With unlimited range and tackling ability, he’ll be a star.
Who Has This Pick? Denver

14. WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma

Bottom Line: As complete a pass catching prospect as there is, he falls behind the top receivers just a wee bit because his numbers were helped by the Oklahoma system and he wasn’t pushed around a whole lot. No argument, though, if you think he’s the best wideout in the draft.
Who Has This Pick? Tampa Bay

13. OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama

Bottom Line: While he doesn’t have the NFL body type or all-around tools, he’s a menace of a blocker who’s a destructive force for the ground game. He’s a fantastic athlete for the position.
Who Has This Pick? San Francisco (from Indianapolis)

12. DE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU

Bottom Line: Here’s your elite speed rusher who’ll fall just outside of the first wave of top-shelf defensive ends. He’s going to bring the fight to every play, he’ll work himself into a leader and producer, and he’s got all the tools in the bag. Can he stay healthy? He’s not all that huge and he’ll get hammered on.
Who Has This Pick? Las Vegas

11. DE AJ Epenesa, Iowa

Bottom Line: There’s not enough flash to his game to excite fans, but stick him on a line and let him do a little of everything right for the next decade.
Who Has This Pick? New York Jets

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10. WR Henry Ruggs, Alabama

Bottom Line: He’s not John Ross or Ted Ginn Jr. – think Tyreek Hill, but bigger. Every offensive coordinator dreams of getting to play around with a receiver with Ruggs’ talent and flash.
Who Has This Pick? Cleveland

9. QB Justin Herbert, Oregon

Bottom Line: This is probably way too low. He’s got the tools Joe Burrow is missing, and he doesn’t have the durability concerns of Tua Tagovailoa. He’s not Baker Mayfield when it comes to the big personality – he gets dogged too hard for being a mellow dude – but no one’s questioning his character or his football drive.
Who Has This Pick? Jacksonville

8. DT Derrick Brown, Auburn

Bottom Line: About the safest player in the top end of the draft, he’s everything you want in a leader and a main man for your defense. The overall tools are good enough, but it’s the total package that makes him a must-have.
Who Has This Pick? Arizona

7. DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

Bottom Line: There’s way too much boom here. If he puts all the tools together to go along with his motor, he’ll be the devastating interior game-wrecker everyone is looking for. It’s a shot for the stars pick, but he’s worth the risk.
Who Has This Pick? Carolina

6. QB Joe Burrow, LSU

Bottom Line: Why is everyone totally blowing off his lack of a high-end NFL arm? (No, this isn’t trying to be showy – we said this all throughout the 2019 season, while also pointing out he had the greatest year by any quarterback in the 150 years of college football.)

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He’ll be more than fine as a good longtime starter, but if you’re taking him No. 1 overall, you’re passing on four central casting prospects for their respective positions in Chase Young, Isaiah Simmons, Jeff Okudah and Jerry Jeudy for him.
Who Has This Pick? Los Angeles Chargers

5. QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama

Bottom Line: There’s a massive boom-or-bust to him. If he can stay healthy – and it’s a gigantic if – he’s the Drew Brees-like difference-making quarterback in this draft. In today’s NFL with so many quarterbacks available, do you really want to take that chance? Yeah, he’s worth it, but you’re going to be holding your breath on every play.
Who Has This Pick? Miami

4. WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

Bottom Line: The NFL Draft has been a wasteland for wide receivers up top over the last several years. Jeudy is the one to break the mold as the smoothest all-around No. 1 target to come out in a long time.
Who Has This Pick? New York Giants

3. CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State

Bottom Line: The prototype. What do you want out of a corner? He’s big, he’s fast, he’s got the leadership and character to be a Face of the Franchise, and he’s got the ball skills. There just aren’t any flaws to worry about.
Who Has This Pick? Detroit

2. LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson

Bottom Line: It doesn’t always work when you’re trying to shoehorn a player into a position, but for the modern NFL, having a linebacker with sub-4.4 speed is a very, very good thing. Take him, and let him be the game-wrecking defensive force who freaks out offensive coordinators.
Who Has This Pick? Washington

1. DE Chase Young, Ohio State

Bottom Line: What are we doing here? Why are we messing around with this? Chase Young is the best prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft – the guy’s bar is set at Hall of Fame.

The only real knock is that he was erased when teams devoted the entire offensive gameplan to slow him down. When coaches are saying that an Ohio State defensive end is a better player and next-level prospect than a Bosa, you listen.
Who Has This Pick? Cincinnati

PHOTO CREDITS: Joe Burrow Credit: Derick E. Hingle; Chase Young Jeff Okudah Credit: Joe Maiorana; Isaiah Simmons Credit: Adam Hagy; Tua Tagovailoa Credit: Reinhold Matay; Justin Herbert Credit: Russ Isabella; NFL Logo Credit: Kirby Lee; Derrick Brown Credit: Douglas DeFelice; CeeDee Lamb Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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