Final 2020 NFL Draft Big Board

Below you will find the Final 2020 NFL Draft Big Board, complete with certain measurables and best fits among NFL Teams for each of the prospects. This should serve as a decent point of reference for the upcoming NFL Draft. Enjoy! *In parentheses, …

THIRD-FOURTH ROUND GRADES

  1. Brandon Jones, S, Texas (5’11” 1/8, 198 lbs, no 40) – A physical presence, Jones is always around the ball and throwing his body around. Athletic for the position, he can step into the slot in press/man coverage, but didn’t showcase the play recognition to play as a true deep safety. Can be susceptible to double moves and gets caught looking into the backfield a little too much. Plenty of upside, but probably not an immediate starter. BEST FITS: Minnesota, Chicago, San Francisco, Denver
  2. Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa (6’0” 5/8, 200 lbs, 4.45, 1.54) – Smart corner that sees that game well. Instincts are excellent, making him a perfect fit for a Cover 3 scheme where he can make plays on the ball. Physical, both at the line and in run support. Has the agility and feet for a man scheme, but wasn’t asked to shadow too often in college. BEST FITS: Indianapolis, San Francisco, Seattle
  3. Evan Weaver, LB, California (6’2” 1/8, 237 lbs, 4.76, 1.73) – Smart football player that rarely misses tackles. Excellent filling gaps against the run but wasn’t great against the pass. Adequate athleticism and speed leaves some wondering if there could be improvement in coverage. Early down defender in the short term, but possibility for more. BEST FITS: San Francisco, Pittsburgh, LA Rams, LA Chargers
  4. Rashard Lawrence, DT, LSU (6’2”, 308 lbs, 5.07, 1.72) – Short arms are his downfall and would be the reason he lasts until day 3. He has a nice burst, as evidenced by his 10-yard split of 1.72, excellent for a man of his dimensions. Despite the lack of length, Lawrence does display anchor ability in addition to being able to penetrate as a pass rusher. Starting caliber player. BEST FITS: Minnesota, Jacksonville, Houston, Pittsburgh
  5. Damien Lewis, G, LSU (6’2”, 327 lbs, 5.24, 1.83) – A big, strong guard with phone-booth mobility. He won’t get out in front in a zone-based scheme, but will maul within tight quarters. Vice grips for hands and elite upper body strength make him a perfect match for a power offense. BEST FITS: Seattle, Philadelphia, Indianapolis
  6. Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas (5’10” 4/8, 200 lbs, 4.39, 1.56) – Duvernay is a speed freak that can get downfield in a hurry. He is extremely confident in his abilities and shows outstanding hands in contested catch situations. He is a little tight in the hips and doesn’t accelerate out of his breaks all that well. Physical player that loves to block and can get off jams really well. The slot may be tough for Duvernay to play in the NFL due to the hip tightness and limitations with his change of direction skills. Should have an early role as a deep threat. BEST FITS: Minnesota, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Chicago
  7. Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming (6’2” 1/8, 241 lbs, 4.63, 1.60) – Read and react player with a high level of physicality. Displays proper tackling technique while still showcasing “pop.” Fast enough to run down the seam with tight ends, but a little stiff in the hips to cover option routes from backs. Day one starter with upside for more. BEST FITS: Detroit, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Carolina
  8. Tyler Biadasz, C/G, Wisconsin (6’3” 5/8, 314, lbs, no 40) – Experienced player with 41 starts to his name. Strictly a center at the collegiate level, he will remain at the pivot moving forward, but could kick to guard in a pinch. While not overpowering and not the most agile center, Biadasz still is solid across the board. A hip injury may have caused a sub-par 2019 season, at least according to his previously high standard of play. If he checks out medically, he could be a steal and an immediate starter as a Day-3 pick. BEST FITS: Dallas, Cincinnati, Miami, Jacksonville
  9. John Simpson, G, Clemson (6’4” 1/8, 321 lbs, 5.24, 1.81) – A big, strong individual with nice leg drive through his blocks. He anchors well and won’t be beaten by the bull rush too often. His feet are just “ok” and his mobility isn’t elite, but he has an excellent chance of being an above average starter early on. BEST FITS: Indianapolis, Philadelphia, LA Chargers
  10. Khalid Kareem, EDGE, Notre Dame (6’3” 6/8, 268 lbs, no 40) – Surgery on Kareem’s labrum in his shoulder prevents him from being further up this board. Already excellent against the run, Kareem also possesses enough juice to succeed against the pass. He’s long, powerful, and has the technical savvy to enhance his pass-rush arsenal. A base defensive end in a 4-3, Kareem should push for early playing time with a chance for much more. BEST FITS: Detroit, Seattle, New Orleans, Indianapolis, NY Giants
  11. Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida (6’3” 3/8, 264 lbs, 4.64, 1.61) – The athletic profile is enticing, as Zuniga has the burst and athleticism you want coming off the edge. Didn’t display a pass-rushing plan or a diverse set of moves to translate to the pros. Large chunk of production came against lesser competition, leading some to wonder whether his pure athleticism can translate. Any defensive line coach would love for the chance to mold Zuniga’s raw talent, so I’d expect him to come off the board late Day 2 or early Day 3. BEST FITS: Minnesota, Dallas, Baltimore, New England, Seattle
  12. Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri (6’3” 7/8, 302 lbs, 5.02, 1.71) – A polarizing prospect, Elliott had limited production throughout his college career. Diving deeper showed that he was double-teamed frequently, making him a tough evaluation. He’s strong, and should perform well early on as a run-stopping end in a 3-4 system, but has some room to grow in a pass-rush capacity. BEST FITS: San Francisco, NY Jets, Atlanta
  13. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue (6’3” 7/8, 245 lbs, 4.66, 1.61) – Excellent route runner that understands the nuances of setting up defenders. Smooth in his movements and creates separation. Excellent down the seam. Tracks ball well and excels in high-point situations. Blocking is a problem. Not the greatest athlete, but starter potential at the position. BEST FITS: New England, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, NY Jets
  14. KJ Hill, WR, Ohio St (5’11” 7/8, 196 lbs, 4.60, 1.59) – A slot receiver, Hill is excellent at using his short-area quickness to create separation. Excellent hands, Hill will be an excellent underneath chain mover at the next level. Lacking explosion and after-catch chops, Hill compares very closely to Danny Amendola. BEST FITS: Tampa Bay, Dallas, Green Bay
  15. Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona St (5’8” 7/8, 207 lbs, 4.57, 1.62) – Excellent balance throughout his runs, Benjamin can create extra yardage rather easily. Lacks elite speed, but Benjamin is shifty in space and doesn’t go down on arm tackles. Pass protection is not where it needs to be, which makes him a tough fit as anything more than a committee back. Solid player, nice production, but tough to project a high ceiling. BEST FITS: Detroit, Miami, Washington, Tampa Bay
  16. Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic (6’5” 6/8, 243 lbs, 4.73, 1.63) – Outstanding athlete for the position. Will create mismatches as a “move” tight end and lining up out wide or in the slot. Hands are pillow-soft and he catches everything naturally. Blocking is a major concern, likely limiting his playing time early. BEST FITS: Green Bay, New England, Atlanta
  17. Hakeem Adeniji, OT, Kansas (6’4” 3/8, 302 lbs, 5.17, 1.78) – Excellent body type for an NFL tackle prospect. Lacks the pure strength, at the moment, to be an early starter, though he has a nasty attitude and loves to finish. Athleticism is solid, but footwork has been underwhelming. Some teams may want to kick him inside to guard, but the weight room will be his first top at the next level. BEST FITS: NY Jets, NY Giants, LA Chargers, LA Rams

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