As of now, the NFL draft is still happening on April 23rd, 2020. And as long as the draft is going to happen, we’re going to write about it. This big board isn’t based on positional value or where they could go in the draft. This is simply how good the players in this draft are at what they do. Because of that, you’ll see plenty of wide receivers. Here are my top 32 players in this year’s draft along with some reasoning as to why some players are positioned where they are.
- Chase Young, Ohio State, EDGE
- Jeff Okudah, Ohio State, Cornerback
- Joe Burrow, LSU, Quarterback
- Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, Quarterback
- Jedrick Wills Jr., Alabama, Offensive Tackle
- Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, Wide Receiver
- Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, Defense
- Derrick Brown, Auburn, Defensive Tackle
- Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma, Wide Receiver
- Tristan Wirfs, Iowa, Offensive Tackle
- Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina, Defensive Tackle
- Henry Ruggs III, Alabama, Wide Receiver
- Mekhi Becton, Louisville, Offensive Tackle
- K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU, EDGE
- Andrew Thomas, Georgia, Offensive Tackle
- Patrick Queen, LSU, Linebacker
- Xavier McKinney, Alabama, Safety
- C.J. Henderson, Florida, Cornerback
- Justin Jefferson, LSU, Wide Receiver
- D’Andre Swift, Georgia, Running Back
- Kristian Fulton, LSU, Cornerback
- Cesar Ruiz, Michigan, Interior Offensive Line
- Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota, Safety
- Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State, EDGE
- A.J. Terrell, Clemson, Cornerback
- Justin Herbert, Oregon, Quarterback
- Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma, Linebacker
- Tee Higgins, Clemson, Wide Receiver
- Denzel Mims, Baylor, Wide Receiver
- Brandon Aiyuk, ASU, Wide Receiver
- Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne, Safety
- Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado, Wide Receiver
1. Chase Young, Ohio State EDGE
The best player in this class is Chase Young, and he’s probably in a tier of his own. Young’s ability to get off the edge with burst, strength and agility is unrivaled. He’s the best EDGE prospect since at least Myles Garrett. Look for Young to have an immediate impact wherever he goes (Washington) and win Defensive Rookie of the Year easily.
6. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, Wide Receiver
Jerry Jeudy is the best wide receiver a class filled with them has to offer. He falls to 6 here simply because the quarterbacks in this class are phenomenal. He’s the best route-runner I’ve ever watched and is fantastic after the catch. He might not be the first receiver taken, but I’m confident he’ll be the best.
7. Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, Defense
I don’t have Isaiah Simmons as high as others do because of one question. Where does he play day 1? You’ll hear how everybody loves his versatility and how he can play every single position but he’s not going to rush the passer or play nickel in the NFL. So that leaves linebacker, where he’s a little small, or safety, where he’s a little big. I’m confident Simmons will be able to find a good role in the NFL, but it’s hard to see what that role will be.
13. Mekhi Becton, Louisville, Offensive Tackle
Becton is the most raw of all the tackles available in this year’s draft, but his ceiling is unprecedented. The nastiness he plays with combined with sheer size is going to make it difficult for even some of the best rushers in the league.
25. A.J. Terrell, Clemson, Cornerback
A.J. Terrell dominated for Clemson the whole season. Then, he had a bad second half in the National Championship Game against the Ja’Marr Chase, the best receiver in college football. I just don’t understand why his stock would plummet like it has. He’s easily a top five cornerback in this class.
31. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne, Safety
This is where things get weird. Kyle Dugger went to Lenoir-Rhyne University. Where is that? I don’t know. But Kyle Dugger is incredibly fun to watch. He’s one of the most athletic players in this class and was dominant defending all levels of the field. It could take him a year to break out as a full-time starting safety, but he’s going to be electric when he does.