After nearly a year of preparation, the 2020 NFL Draft is on the horizon and will be broadcast in memorable fashion. I’ve previously mentioned that this event will be unique for a few reasons, as we really don’t know what to expect to see on Thursday night. On top of that, this draft class is flush with talent and promises to leave its mark on the NFL for years to come. That’s why today I’ve released my final 2020 NFL Draft big board.
Before I get into the rankings, there are a few disclaimers to make. First, I’ve broken the prospects up into 11 positional groups (such as “EDGE” to describe a 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker). While I evaluated north of 200 prospects, I’ve reduced the big board down to 150 prospects who have clearer round designations.
This essentially marks the conclusion of 2020 NFL Draft preparation, so without any further delay, here are my top 150 prospects in the class.
Top 25 prospects I First round grades
1. Chase Young, Ohio State, EDGE
2. Joe Burrow, LSU, QB
3. Jeff Okudah, Ohio State, CB
4. Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, Safety/LB
5. Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, QB
6. Jedrick Wills, Alabama, OT
7. Henry Ruggs III, Alabama, WR
8. Derrick Brown, Auburn, IDL
9. CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma, WR
10. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, WR
Jerry Jeudy has elite explosiveness and flexibility, but his technique matches his athletic traits. Stays light on his feet, defined cuts and sells his double moves with his eyes.#KellyClips pic.twitter.com/yFyml1MYvU
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) April 16, 2019
11. Tristan Wirfs, Iowa, OT
12. Mekhi Becton, Louisville, OT
13. Andrew Thomas, Georgia, OT
14. Justin Jefferson, LSU, WR
15. Grant Delpit, LSU, Safety
16. C.J. Henderson, Florida, CB
17. Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina, IDL
18. Cesar Ruiz, Michigan, IOL
19. Denzel Mims, Baylor, WR
20. J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State, RB
Dobbins runs with good pad level, particularly through the line of scrimmage and into contact. I don’t have to say much about that stiff arm (lol), but I’m equally impressed with his balance at the end of the run. Dobbins is never tackled above the waist. pic.twitter.com/JDAaWgDNJs
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) December 11, 2019
21. Xavier McKinney, Alabama, Safety
22. Patrick Queen, LSU, LB
23. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, RB
24. Kristian Fulton, LSU, CB
25. Jordan Love, Utah State, QB
Prospects 26 to 55 I Second round grades
26. Zack Baun, Wisconsin, LB
27. K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU, EDGE
28. D’Andre Swift, Georgia, RB
29. Justin Herbert, Oregon, QB
Justin Herbert drops in it the bucket from 55 yards out #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Fi9orCAUiH
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) March 4, 2020
30. Laviska Shenault, Colorado, WR
31. Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU, IOL
32. Josh Jones, Houston, OT
33. Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M, IDL
34. Jeff Gladney, TCU, CB
35. Ross Blacklock, TCU, IDL
36. Jalen Reagor, TCU, WR
37. Jaylon Johnson, Utah, CB
38. Terrell Lewis, Alabama, EDGE
39. A.J. Epenesa, Iowa, EDGE
40. Ashtyn Davis, California, Safety
41. Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota, Safety
42. Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State, EDGE
43. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU, RB
44. AJ Terrell, Clemson, CB
45. KJ Hamler, Penn State, WR
KJ Hamler has rare explosiveness out of route breaks. Give him an inch and he’ll take a mile #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/V37bbsRXWv
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) February 6, 2020
46. Michael Pittman Jr., USC, WR
47. Jordan Elliott, Missouri, IDL
48. Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma, IDL
49. Tee Higgins, Clemson, WR
50. John Simpson, Clemson, IDL
51. Lucas Niang, TCU, OT
52. Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn, CB
53. Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech, LB
54. Adam Trautman, Dayton, TE
55. Ezra Cleveland, Boise State, OT
Propects 56 to 103 I Third round grades
56. Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois, Safety
57. Darrell Taylor, Tennessee, EDGE
58. Damien Lewis, LSU, IOL
Damien Lewis (right guard #68) mauling during zone blocking pic.twitter.com/5JIBAvJNfS
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) February 3, 2020
59. Damon Arnette, Ohio State, CB
60. Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma, LB
61. Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma, QB
62. Saahdiq Charles, LSU, OT
63. Zack Moss, Utah, RB
64. AJ Dillon, Boston College, RB
65. KJ Hill, Ohio State, WR
66. Rashard Lawrence, LSU, IDL
67. Brandon Jones, Texas, Safety
68. Bryce Hall, Virginia, CB
Virginia CB Bryce Hall measures in over 6’1, 202 pounds with 32 1/4 inch arms (78th percentile among CB’s). His wingspan is 6’6 1/2 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/d4MYo1VIDK
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) February 27, 2020
69. Antonio Gibson, Memphis, RB/WR
70. Chase Claypool, Notre Dame, WR
71. Hunter Bryant, Washington, TE
72. Marlon Davidson, Auburn, IDL
73. Ben Bartch, St. John’s (D3), OT
74. Ben Bredeson, Michigan, IOL
75. Trevon Diggs, Alabama, CB
76. Jake Fromm, Georgia, QB
77. Julian Okwara, Notre Dame, EDGE
78. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan, WR
79. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne, Safety
80. Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State, LB
81. Terrell Burgess, Utah, Safety
82. James Lynch, Baylor, IDL
83. Jonah Jackson, Ohio State, IOL
84. Matt Hennessy, Temple, IOL
85. Van Jefferson, Florida, WR
Van Jefferson’s route pacing is on a different level. When he’s facing off-coverage, he’s delaying his stem in order to accelerate before the break – gets the CB ready to open up and run while assuring Jefferson isn’t on top of the CB before his snapdown. pic.twitter.com/DbZoSYlivd
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) January 24, 2020
86. Jacob Eason, Washington, QB
87. Matthew Peart, Connecticut, OT
88. Curtis Weaver, Boise State, EDGE
89. Netane Muti, Fresno State, IOL
90. Thaddeus Moss, LSU, TE
91. Jonathan Greenard, Florida, EDGE
92. Bradlee Anae, Utah, EDGE
93. Robert Hunt, Louisiana, IOL
94. Brycen Hopkins, Purdue, TE
95. Lynn Bowden Jr., Kentucky, WR
96. Cam Akers, Florida State, RB
97. Cole Kmet, Notre Dame, TE
98. Isaiah Wilson, Georgia, OT
99. Josh Uche, Michigan, EDGE
100. Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State, WR
101. Raekwon Davis, Alabama, IDL
102. Collin Johnson, Texas, WR
103. Tyler Johnson, Minnesota, WR
Prospects 104 to 150 I Day three grades
104. Willie Gay Jr., Mississippi State, LB
105. Bryan Edwards, South Carolina, WR
106. Troy Pride Jr., Notre Dame, CB
Notre Dame CB Troy Pride Jr. keying the hip of Quartney Davis is poetry in motion pic.twitter.com/z7xvcipOW4
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) January 23, 2020
107. Malik Harrison, Ohio State, LB
108. Devin Duvernay, Texas, WR
109. Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn, OT
110. Austin Jackson, USC, OT
111. Logan Wilson, Wyoming, LB
112. Davon Hamilton, Ohio State, IDL
113. K’Von Wallace, Clemson, Safety
114. Isaiah Hodgins, Oregon State, WR
115. Leki Fotu, Utah, IDL
116. Cole McDonald, Hawaii, QB
117. Kenny Willekes, Michigan State, EDGE
118. Alex Highsmith, Charlotte, EDGE
119. Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State, CB
120. Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame, Safety
121. Jabari Zuniga, Florida, EDGE
122. Jauan Jennings, Tennessee, WR
123. Nick Harris, Washington, IOL
Washington center Nick Harris projects well into an outside/wide zone blocking scheme. Athletic and mobile enough to reach gaps, fights to stay square as he climbs levels #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/xSkqe1UG80
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) December 18, 2019
124. Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin, IOL
125. Larrell Murchinson, NC State, IDL
126. Benito Jones, Ole Miss, IDL
127. James Proche, SMU, WR
128. Anthony Gordon, Washington State, QB
129. Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic, TE
130. Jason Strowbridge, North Carolina, IDL
131. Evan Weaver, California, LB
132. Jordan Fuller, Ohio State, Safety
133. Isaiah Coulter, Rhode Island, WR
134. Hasise Dubois, Virginia, WR
Hasise Dubois had 75 receptions and 0 drops last season (per PFF). When you turn on the tape, it’s easy to see why. Natural hands and extension, contact doesn’t disrupt him at all #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Rzprb30tI8
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) March 20, 2020