Round 2
2.01 (Tommy) – Jalen Reagor, WR – Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Reagor going to the Philadelphia Eagles, is a dream scenario. Reagor steps in and becomes the alpha of the receiving corps. Carson Wentz needed help, and he got it in the speedster from TCU. All aboard the hype train, there is plenty of room.
2.02 (Frosty)-Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I still liked the number of wide receivers left available, but I couldn’t say the same for the running backs at this point. That’s why I felt taking Ke’Shawn Vaughn here was the better play overall. Some are overreacting to Vaughn, given the favorable landing spot, but I would still rank him well ahead of the remaining backs available.
2.03 (Corey) – Justin Jefferson, WR – Minnesota Vikings
I love Justin Jefferson. He was one of my draft crushes coming into the NFL Draft. I love the landing spot in Minnesota. He immediately becomes a vital part of the offense and has one of the most accurate passers in the league in Kirk Cousins. Jefferson will be great in the short and intermediate areas of the field for a solid offense. I love him in PPR.
2.04 (Jordan) – Brandon Aiyuk, WR – San Francisco 49ers
After selecting Edwards-Helaire at 1.04, I follow that selection up with my current WR6 in my initial post-draft rookie rankings. The only concern with Aiyuk is his presence on a run-first 49ers team, but I trust in HC Kyle Shanahan’s ability to utilize the wide receiver’s skill set. The 49ers are desperate for a WR2 opposite Deebo Samuel, and I can’t wait to see how Shanahan schemes Aiyuk’s RAC ability into their offense.
2.05 (Dennis) – Denzel Mims, WR – New York Jets
Denzel Mims walked into the perfect situation after being selected in the second round by the New York Jets. Mims projects as a starter, taking over for the departed Robby Anderson who left via free agency. Mims dominated the NFL Combine and should contribute immediately for the Jets joining newcomer Breshad Perriman on the perimeter and Jamison Crowder, who dominates the slot. With plenty of opportunities to grow with Sam Darnold, Mims has a chance to finish as the best rookie fantasy wideout in 2020.
2.06 (Andrew) – Zack Moss, RB – Buffalo Bills
Moss was a pre-draft dynasty darling, and going to the Bills might seem like a death knell to that, but I see him as a pretty good change-of-pace option to play alongside Devin Singletary on an offense that took significant steps forward this year. It could be considered a reach, but I like getting two great RBs in the first two rounds if I can.
2.07 (Tommy) – Michael Pittman, Jr., WR – Indianapolis Colts
Once again, Indianapolis had an incredible draft and kicked it off by getting one of the most underrated WRs in the 2020 class, USC’s Michael Pittman Jr. On 176 catchable targets, Pittman only had five drops his entire career. He is also a monster against man coverage as he was one of only three players to average 12.0+ yards per target when facing the coverage last season. He knows how to get off the line and get separation, which is one of the most coveted aspects I look for when evaluating players.
2.08 (Frosty) – Laviska Shenault, WR – Jacksonville Jaguars
With taking Jeudy in the first round, I figured loading up on the WR position would be a solid play. Landing in Jacksonville was not a bad location for Shenault. The Jaguars just released Marqise Lee, and one has to wonder what the future plans are for Dede Westbrook. It may not take long for Shenault to find himself as the WR2 in the offense, provided he can stay healthy.
2.09 (Corey) – Bryan Edwards, WR – Las Vegas Raiders
I was sniped! Sniped, I tell you! Bryan Edwards is a fine consolation. With Ruggs opening things up over the top, Edwards might even be the better fantasy option as early as year one. I love his ability with the ball in his hands, in contested catch situations, and when he’s in the air. If he didn’t break his foot, I think Edwards is an early second-round pick in the NFL Draft.
2.10 (Jordan) – Antonio Gibson, RB – Washington Redskins
Gibson is one of the most intriguing draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. With running backs Darrell Henderson and Tony Pollard established at Memphis, Gibson was relegated to mop-up wide receiver duty in 2018, where he only finished with six receptions for 99 receiving yards. In 2019, Gibson amassed 1,749 total yards and 13 total touchdowns between rushing, receiving, and kick returns. Announced as a running back, Gibson joins a crowded but unspectacular group in Washington. Derrius Guice is a good running back when healthy, but those days are rare, and Gibson brings a different dynamic than Adrian Peterson and Peyton Barber.
2.11 (Dennis) – Anthony McFarland, RB – Pittsburgh Steelers
McFarland brings a missing element to the Steelers’ backfield. He is a change-of-pace type of back who is explosive and makes big plays. Of course, he will play alongside James Conner, Jaylen Samuels, and Benny Snell in a crowded Steelers’ backfield, but none of those backs provide the ability to make plays in space that McFarland possesses. Every Conner owner should make sure that McFarland is on their roster, especially with Conner’s recent injury history.
2.12 (Andrew) – Jalen Hurts, QB – Philadelphia Eagles
After grabbing Higgins in the first, and seeing most of the RBs I like get taken here, I decide to go with the best QB available in Jalen Hurts. Carson Wentz can’t stay healthy, so there’s serious potential for Hurts to see the field this year and beyond. Since he’s my QB4 on the board where QBs are hard to find, I don’t mind grabbing him at the end of the second in this draft.