Florida’s Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts have draft stock soaring after dominant start

Good luck finding two faster-rising draft prospects that Florida’s dynamic duo of Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts

If you play for the Florida Gators, and your first name is Kyle, chances are your NFL draft stock is through the roof right now.

Now that the SEC’s delayed 2020 season has finally gotten underway, quarterback Kyle Trask and tight end Kyle Pitts are making the most of their opportunity to impress pro scouts with a dominant start.

Through two games, Trask has completed 51 of his 71 pass attempts (completion percentage of 71.8) for 684 yards, 10 touchdown passes and just one interception. He hasn’t had to use his athleticism much in the running game, but he’s been able to extend plays and make throws thanks to his mobility.

The largest beneficiary of Trask’s gaudy numbers has been Pitts, who has hauled in 12 passes for 227 yards and a whopping six touchdowns. Yes, half of his receptions have ended up in the end zone, and he’s averaging nearly yards per catch.

The 2021 NFL Draft class has a clear-cut trio atop the quarterback group, with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, Ohio State’s Justin Fields and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance all projected to go in the first round. After that, it’s anybody’s game, and no other prospect in the country is making a stronger case for that No. 4 spot right now than Trask.

Heading into this season, Pitts appeared to be in a three-way battle with Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth and Miami’s Brevin Jordan for the No. 1 spot in the tight end class. So far, Pitts has blown his competition out of the water, both on the field and in terms of draft stock at his position.

There’s still plenty of season left, but these two Gators have their draft arrows pointing in the right direction.

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