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National Championship Game: Top 15 NFL Draft prospects to watch on LSU and Clemson

By Jacob Schyvinck

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts after his team scored a touchdown during a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts after his team scored a touchdown during a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 30: LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass for a touchdown during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies on November 30, 2019, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.. (Photo by John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 30: LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass for a touchdown during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies on November 30, 2019, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.. (Photo by John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

8. Justin Jefferson, LSU wide receiver

Justin Jefferson wasn’t getting a lot of nod in terms of the 2020 NFL Draft until recently, where he caught four touchdowns in the playoff semifinal against Oklahoma. However, he had an unreal season (102 catches, 1,434 yards, 18 touchdowns). Jefferson isn’t the fastest or strongest wide receiver in the draft, but he does a lot well. He’s a great route runner who doesn’t tip his hand to defenders, and has great body control and ball skills down the field to adjust to and high point the football. He’s also got the versatility to play outside and in the slot.

9. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU running back

Clyde Edwards-Helaire has had a great season for the LSU Tigers and should be healthy and at full go after being limited with injury in the Peach Bowl. His 16 touchdowns and 1,304 rushing yards (third in the SEC) were a pleasant surprise. While Edwards-Helaire isn’t the fastest back, he’s got great vision, good lateral agility, and a nose for the first down marker. He also looks comfortable catching the football. While he may not ever be an elite feature back, Edwards-Helaire has plenty to offer NFL teams if he declares.

10. A.J. Terrell, Clemson cornerback

A.J. Terrell may not have solidified himself as a first round corner like Fulton. However, he has the size and speed teams will covet, along with great instincts. He draws a tough assignment in Jefferson and sophomore Ja’Marr Chase, and if he holds up by being aggressive at the line of scrimmage, he’s deserving of a top 40 pick.

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