The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft is in the books, and this year’s virtual event got off to a fantastic start for some, while for others it wasn’t exactly a night to remember.
Here are our picks for the biggest winners and losers from Thursday night’s action:
Winner: Denver Broncos
There were discussions that the Broncos would have to trade up to select a wide receiver in the first round. It turns out that they were able to stay put and take a potentially dangerous weapon in Jerry Jeudy alongside Courtland Sutton.
Jeudy is a masterful route runner with quick-twitched athleticism, sharpness in his cuts and incredible intelligence to create separation. He will bring a fantastic complement to Sutton, as Jeudy will bring the speed to the wide receiver position, while Sutton already brings top-notch ball skills and physicality to the table.
It appears that the Broncos are planning on building around 2019 second-round pick Drew Lock, and selecting a player like Jeudy gives their young quarterback a talented weapon who should step in and make an impact from Day 1.