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2020 NFL draft: Top prospects to watch in National Championship Game

Monday night’s national title showdown between LSU and Clemson is loaded with top prospects for the 2020 NFL draft

This coming Monday all eyes will be on the National Championship Game in New Orleans, Louisiana. While both teams are playing for college football immortality, for select players it goes beyond their final game in a college uniform.

There will be plenty NFL scouts in attendance as they get one final opportunity to put their notes together in a game before the offseason bowl games, combines and pro day workouts.

LSU TIGERS

QB Joe Burrow

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At this point it seems like a foregone conclusion that Burrow will be the number one overall selection at this point. His Heisman season put him on the map and with the Cincinnati Bengals likely done with the Andy Dalton era all but over, look for Burrow to take off one tigers jersey and trade it for one in orange and black.

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2020 NFL draft: 7 players the Panthers could pick at No. 7

2020 NFL draft: 7 players the Panthers could pick at No. 7

The Panthers will be picking at No. 7 when the 2020 NFL draft comes around in April. General manager Marty Hurney has built his reputation on an excellent batting average in the first round. The organization will need Hurney to make another splash pick, because as we just witnessed this team has a lot of ground to gain on contenders like the Saints.

Here are seven players who might be on the board when it’s the Panthers’ turn to pick at No. 7.

Auburn DT Derrick Brown

Derrick Brown
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Dontari Poe, Vernon Butler and Gerald McCoy might all be gone by the time the draft comes. That means the Panthers have to reload their interior defensive line, even with Kawann Short returning. Brown (6-foot-5, 318 pounds) is the best defensive tackle in this class by far. Over the last two seasons, he’s totaled 8.5 sacks and 22 tackles for a loss. Brown has also forced three fumbles and broke up six passes. Drafting a disruptive force like Brown would give Carolina the young foundation it needs for the next generation of tackles.

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Find out what select members of Clemson’s defense said about Ohio State

Ohio State and Clemson were both made available to the media today. Find out what select members of Clemson’s defense said about Ohio State.

While you were getting ready for Christmas and whatever shenanigans and celebrations you’ll be a part of tonight and tomorrow, the Fiesta Bowl set up a little media event for select Ohio State and Clemson players and coaches.

We normally bring you the comments of the other team after an Ohio State game, but in this case we have a ton of quotes from a few of the most notable players and coaches getting ready to suit up for the defending national champion Tigers.

We had defensive and offensive players and coaches to speak on what they saw on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes and we’re bringing them all to you.

We brought you the offensive players and coaches, and next up is the defensive side of the ball.

Next … Quotes from Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables

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Broncos select LB Isaiah Simmons in 2020 NFL mock draft

The Broncos land Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons in the first round of this 2020 NFL mock draft.

In his latest three-round 2020 NFL mock draft for Draft Wire, Luke Easterling has the Denver Broncos selecting Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons with the 10th overall pick in the first round. Here is Easterling’s commentary with the selection:

This defense needs a three-down playmaker at the second level, and this pick would be the perfect fit. Simmons is a rare athlete and a versatile defender who can matchup with the best player on any offense, making him the kind of guy opposing offenses have to scheme for on a weekly basis.

Simmons (6-4, 230 pounds) is a linebacker/safety who has totaled 93 tackles (including 14.5 tackles for losses) and seven sacks this season. He has also intercepted two passes, broken up six passes, recovered one fumble and forced two fumbles.

Denver has been lacking a linebacker who can cover tight ends for years so Simmons seems like an ideal fit for Vic Fangio’s defensive unit.

To view Easterling’s complete three-round mock draft, click here.

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Ohio State vs. Clemson 2019 Fiesta Bowl Preview: Get to know the Tigers’ five best players

What players on Clemson could make life difficult on Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal? Here are the Tigers’ five best players.

We’re less than two weeks away from the College Football Semifinal matchup in the Fiesta Bowl between Ohio State and Clemson. As a Buckeye fan, we know you’ve been up at night thinking about this matchup and what to be aware of. So, we’ll be bringing you things leading up to the game, and first up is a cliff notes version of the best five players on this Tigers’ squad.

It’s not Clemson is the great unknown opponent. You don’t win a couple of national titles over the last three years and go under the radar, but still, with the schedule and lack of coverage of the ACC Champion’s year, you may not be completely up to speed on who has been the biggest playmakers for Dabo Swinney’s club.

Here’s the Clemson Tigers five best players of 2019 so far, and ones that the Ohio State coaching staff will no doubt have to have an answer for.

Next … No. 5

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