The NFL Draft is finally upon us. Teams have finalized their draft boards, tested their WiFi, kicked the kids off the internet, run cables from the basement and even knocked down walls to make sure download speeds are up to par.
Yes, all of those things have actually happened. 2020 man.
Here at Touchdown Wire, we are as prepared as ever. To make sure you’re ready for the 2020 NFL Draft, here is a handy little scouting hub. Positional rankings, comparisons, sleepers, film breakdowns and more. All in one easy guide.
Offense
We kick things off on the offensive side of the football. Joe Burrow might be the first player off the board, but teams with needs on this side of the line of scrimmage would be wise to start their research here.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Quarterbacks – We kick things off with the top 11 quarterbacks in the NFL Draft, as assembled by Mark Schofield. We know Joe Burrow is at the top, but how do the rest shake out?
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Running Backs – Perhaps the position has lost a bit of luster over the past few years, but this year’s crop of ball-carriers brings some promise and potential. How does Doug Farrar rank them?
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Wide Receivers – This might be the deepest class at this position in years. Mark Schofield narrows the field to the top 11.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Tight Ends – In contrast to the wide receiver group, this class might be a bit thin. There are still some options, particularly in the later rounds. Mark Schofield puts together the top options.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Offensive Tackles – Whether you term it a “Big Four” or a “Fab Five,” there are some tremendous tackles at the top of the board. But this position group has some depth, as Doug Farrar illustrates.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Interior Offensive Linemen – The guys on the edges get the attention, but do not forget about the guys inside. Mark Schofield has not.
Defense
Joe Burrow might be the first name off the board, but that might lead into a run on defensive players at the top of the draft. Chase Young and Jeff Okudah from Ohio State are names you commonly hear at the top of mock drafts, but Isaiah Simmons brings a play-making dimension to the field that many teams lack. Who are some of the top defenders this year?
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Interior Defensive Lineman – Derrick Brown from Auburn was the early pick for the top spot, but Javon Kinlaw has come on strong. Mark Schofield dives into those two and the rest of a deep group.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Edge Defenders – Chase Young leads the way, but this class might be a bit thinner than teams hoped. Doug Farrar breaks them all down.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Linebackers – Isaiah Simmons really plays “defense,” but we slotted him in here for rankings purposes. Mark Schofield also has some interesting names ranked behind him.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 11 Defensive Backs – Hybrid players are the rage in today’s NFL, and the secondary rankings reflect that fact. Doug Farrar and Mark Schofield assembled this list.
Top 50, Comparisons and Sleepers
Beyond positional rankings, Touchdown Wire put together some impressive content. From Top 50 rankings, to sleepers, to comparisons, and everything in between, we have you covered.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 50 Players – Doug Farrar and Mark Schofield teamed up to assemble a Top 50 list. Some names you expect, some names you might not.
Touchdown Wire’s Top 50 Comparisons – Doug Farrar put together NFL comparisons for each of the Top 50 players, with a tremendous assist on the graphics from Coley Cleary.
Touchdown Wire’s Biggest Draft Risks – Some players come with potential downsides. Whether scheme fit, injury, or something else, there are always some risks lurking. Mark Schofield has your buyer beware list.
Film Breakdowns
Some topics – and prospects – require a bit more work. Touchdown Wire put together some film dives, including watching tape with players, digging into scheme fits, and more.
On Chase Young, and why sacks don’t always matter – The Ohio State edge defender was criticized by some for a lack of production down the stretch. Doug Farrar retorts.
Meet Memphis RB/WR Antonio Gibson – The Memphis offensive weapon is getting a lot of buzz in the final days before the draft. Doug Farrar broke down some film with the prospect.
The next Marshawn Lynch? Watching tape with Zack Moss – The Utah running back topped Touchdown Wire’s position list. Doug Farrar’s meeting with him, along with their tape study, illustrates why.
Scouting Breakdown: Why Justin Jefferson is more than a slot receiver – LSU’s Justin Jefferson is viewed by many as a slot receiver only. Mark Schofield dove into his 2018 tape to try and put a stop to that assumption.
Finding the right fit for the 2020 draft quarterbacks – Scheme fit matters, particularly at the quarterback position. Mark Schofield shares his thoughts on the best fit for each of the top 11 quarterbacks.
Winners and losers from the 2020 scouting combine – A lot of what you will see play out over the next few days was set in motion in Indianapolis. Mark Schofield’s Combine winners and losers might be worth revisiting…
Mock Drafts
Finally, what pre-draft process is complete without mock drafts? Here are the mocks submitted by Doug Farrar and Mark Schofield over the past few weeks. Be sure to praise what they got right, and ridicule what they got wrong.
Mock Draft 1.0: Pre-combine edition – Doug Farrar kicked off mock draft season with this look at how things stood before Indianapolis.
Mock Draft: Post-combine edition – Mark Schofield’s first mock looked at how Indianapolis changed the game.
Mock Draft 2.0: Pre-free agency – Doug Farrar’s second mock draft looked at the board after the Combine, and before free agency.
Mock Draft 3.0: Post-free agency – Doug Farrar’s third mock draft examined the landscape after free agency changed team needs.
Mock Draft 4.0: Anticipating Trades – Mark Schofield put his dealer’s hat on and started moving teams around the board in this mock draft.
Mock Draft 5.0: Dolphins make a move – Doug Farrar’s fourth mock draft starts with a shocker: Miami moving to the top of the board.
Mock Draft 6.0: What I Would Do – Mark Schofield gives up on making predictions and just illustrates what would happen if each team left him in charge.
