2020 NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the top 50 prospects – Chase Young over Joe Burrow
Derrick Brown. 11. Scouting Report. Auburn. player. 842. Pick Analysis. DT
Auburn’s size and ability to knife into the opposing backfield to make plays make him the top defensive tackle in this year’s class. There are some valid concerns about his lateral quickness. That’s what keeps him out of the top 10.
Georgia. Andrew Thomas. 814. Pick Analysis. OT. 12. player. Scouting Report
Thomas is an offensive tackle that can excel for a team that really likes to run the football. His pass blocking technique will require work at the next level, but he still comfortably profiles as an above-average left tackle in short order.
DT. South Carolina. Javon Kinlaw. player. 850. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 13
Kinlaw possesses an amazing combination of size and speed for a defensive tackle. If the mental approach to his game catches up to his physical gifts he could blossom into an All-Pro. At worst, he’s a guy who can force the offense into negative plays with his ability to knife into the backfield.
player. 829. WR. Alabama. Henry Ruggs III. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 14
Ruggs isn’t the best receiver in this draft but he does happen to be the fastest. He’s more than just a sprinter though. The former Alabama standout is underrated as a route-runner. His lack of size may make him better suited to play in the slot, but he’ll provide value no matter where he lines up.
LSU. K'Lavon Chaisson. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Edge. 15. player. 817
Chaisson isn’t a finished product as a pass rusher, but he’s got the size required to develop into a sack artist at the next level. The rest of his game does need work, but he’s certainly worthy of consideration in the middle of Round 1.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 16. 817. WR. LSU. Justin Jefferson. player
Jefferson is the most underrated player in this draft. His production at LSU wasn’t just because of Burrow’s presence. His smooth route running made throws easier for the presumed No. 1 pick. Jefferson will do the same for his quarterback at the next level.
809. Pick Analysis. OLB. Zack Baun. 17. Scouting Report. Wisconsin. player
Teams looking for a tenacious outside linebacker who can contribute against both the run and pass should look no further. Baun profiles as a guy who can flirt with double-digit sacks and hold up at the point of attack. That makes him an easy first round selection for a team looking for a different kind of pass rusher.
Florida. CJ Henderson. player. Pick Analysis. CB. 18. 840. Scouting Report
Henderson may not have the exceptional physical gifts to play No. 1 corner at the next level, but he does profile as above-average No. 2 cornerback. That will be enough to earn him a first round selection given the number of teams looking for secondary help.
RB. 19. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Wisconsin. Jonathan Taylor. 809
Running backs shouldn’t be drafted in the first round, but Taylor is dynamic enough to be considered in the 30s. Any questions about his top-end speed were emphatically answered by his running at the Combine. The mountain of production he put up for Wisconsin should be appealing to teams looking for a workhorse in their offensive backfield.
player. Pick Analysis. RB. Georgia. D'Andre Swift. Scouting Report. 20. 814
Swift is a better fit for a team that wants a home run hitter in the backfield. He’s got the wiggle to make big plays when he gets the ball in space. His lack of size makes him better suited to split carries, but he should produce big plays right away for the team that drafts him.