2020 Draft | Christian Page’s Regular Season Draft Board

12/06/2019
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The regular season has come to a close with some wild finishes in the final weekend. With all but the postseason games left to play, most draft boards are being finalized — if only that were true. Most boards around the media may just be taking shape and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Continuing the series of preseason and midseason boards, it’s now time to release the final board of the football season. Of course, this is not the final board for the 2020 NFL Draft. But more of a progress report and a gauge to determine what players have maintained or escalated their stock throughout the season.

1. CHASE YOUNG

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Ohio State – DE – Jr. – 6’5 – 265

  • Attractive combination of size and speed.
  • Power and flexibility to affect pocket in a multitude of ways.
  • Explosive out of his stance.
  • Productive initial step to set up pass rush plan.
  • Wins with plenty of upper body moves.
  • Quickness throughout to overwhelm blockers.
2019 stats: 10g, 38 tackles, 19.5 TFL, 16.5 sacks, 6 FF.
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2. DERRICK BROWN
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Auburn – DT – Sr. – 6’5 – 318

  • Consistently resets line of scrimmage with power and quickness.
  • High FBI consistently affecting rushing lanes in all schemes.
  • Superb lateral ability – constantly threatens perimeter.
  • Elite motor.
  • Fundamental pass rusher with a multitude of rush moves.
2019 stats: 12g, 50 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 PBU, 2 FF.
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3. JOE BURROW
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LSU– QB – Sr. – 6’3 – 215

  • Confident passer at all levels of the field.
  • Clean mechanics with symmetrical halves.
  • Good decision maker with high football IQ.
  • Shows promise when he has to improvise.
  • Athleticism to threaten when pocket collapses.
2019 stats: 12g, 78.3%, 4366 yards, 44 TD, 6 INT | 248 rush yards, 3 TD.
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4. JEFFREY OKUDAH
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Ohio State – CB – Jr. – 6’1 – 193

  • Above average ball skills.
  • Physical at the line of scrimmage and throughout the route.
  • Fluid movement skills to combat any quick route to either side of the field.
  • Twitchy athleticism to recover and quickly react.
2019 stats: 12g, 26 tackles, 6 PBU, 3 INT, 2 FF.
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5. ANDREW THOMAS
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  • Heavy hands with aggressive punch.
  • Thick lower body to absorb all contact (strong anchor).
  • Overwhelming power when proper positioning is executed.
  • Smooth kick slide and acceptable lateral mobility.
2019 stats: 12 starts at LT.
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6. JERRY JEUDY
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Alabama – WR – Jr. – 6’1 – 192

  • Route running ability rivals many that are already in the league.
  • Nimble feet to create immediate separation and later in the route.
  • Takes perimeter blocking seriously. Reliable hands catcher with few drops.
  • High FBI consistently finding breaches in coverage when plays breakdown.
  • Some concentration drops.
2019 stats: 12g, 71 rec, 959 yards, 9 TD, 13.5 avg.
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7. TRISTAN WIRFS
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  • Smooth mover with sweet feet.
  • Thick build throughout with exceptional athleticism.
  • Impressive burst out of his stance quickly unlocking his hips and exploding to perimeter and second level.
  • Enough bend and lower-body thickness to anchor and slide with all matchups.
2019 stats: 12g, 9 starts at RT; 3 starts at LT.
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8. ISAIAH SIMMONS
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Clemson – LB – Jr. – 6’3 – 225

  • Supreme athleticism with flexible lower body and loose ankles.
  • Cornerback-like man coverage skills.
  • Plenty of range when in zone.
  • Sideline to sideline speed.
  • Lower-body flexibility to elude blockers and peel off the edge.
  • Better job at stacking and shedding in 2019.
2019 stats: 12g, 82 tackles, 14 TFL, 7 sacks, 5 PBU, INT.
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9. CEEDEE LAMB
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Oklahoma – WR – Jr. – 6’3 – 190

  • Best hands in the 2020 wide receiver class. 
  • Body control at all levels of the field (release, near sideline, in the endzone, route running).
  • Skilled route runner.
  • Excellent ball tracker.
  • Stop and start adds to his dynamic repertoire. 
2019 stats: 11g, 50 rec, 1035 yards, 14 TD, 20.7 avg.
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10. HENRY RUGGS III
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Alabama – WR – Jr. – 6’0 – 310

  • Elite long speed (should not be pigeon-holed as solely a vertical threat).
  • Smooth out of breaks and loses very little momentum when having to cut.
  • Diverse route runner not showcasing a weakness at any area of the field.
  • Nuanced route runner with subtleties to create natural separation.
2019 stats: 11g, 38 rec, 719 yards, 7 TD, 18.9 avg. 
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11. KRISTIAN FULTON
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LSU – CB – Sr. – 6’1 – 192

  • Attractive lower body movement skills to mirror all receivers.
  • Route recognition and awareness.
  • Textbook anticipation with back against the ball.
  • Sticky in coverage and rarely has to play catch-up.
2019 stats: 12g, 30 tackles, 11 PBU, INT.
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12. GRANT DELPIT
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LSU – SAF – Jr. – 6’3 – 201

  • Terrific instincts with the athleticism to quickly act upon them.
  • Versatile playmaker with high FBI.
  • Accelerator (click and close) when moving at all angles.
  • Coverage doesn’t suffer when lining up at different positions/assignments.
  • Lingering ankle injury throughout the season.
2019 stats: 11g, 53 tackles, 6 PBU, 2 TFL, 2 INT. 
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13. YETUR GROSS-MATOS
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Penn State – DE – Jr. – 6’6 – 245

  • Superb athletic ability that showcases quickness in a phone booth.
  • A+ motor.
  • Explosive first step.
  • Constantly works his hands and lower body (not content with being stationary).
  • Strides of improvement as a technical pass rusher.
2019 stats: 11g, 39 tackles, 14 TFL, 8 sacks.
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14. AJ EPENESA
Related imageIowa– DE – Jr. – 6’6 – 280
  • Heavy hands to control and redirect opposition.
  • Stout run defender with adequate extension to keep chest clean.
  • Upper body of a bear to throw blockers out of his path.
  • Work in progress rushing the passer but has the necessary tools.
2019 stats: 12g, 45 tackles, 13 TFL, 9 sacks, 3 PBU, 3 FF.
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15. TYLER BIADASZ
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Wisconsin – IOL – Sr. – 6’3 – 307

  • Upper body strength with ability to forklift opposition.
  • Fluid kick slide.
  • Consistently striking arms with adequate extension.
  • Consistent accurate target.
2019 stats: 12 starts at C.
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16. JAVON KINLAW
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South Carolina – DT – Sr. – 6’6 – 310

  • Wins at the point of attack with length and quickness.
  • Goes to work quickly with a stab to the chest.
  • Sound lower body movements to make a play on the ball.
  • Strength to forklift and throw blockers out of his path.
  • Some motor questions but not extreme to be a red flag.
2019 stats: 12g, 35 tackles, 6 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, Block.
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17. CREED HUMPHREY
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Oklahoma – IOL – Soph. – 6’4 – 312

  • Powerful blocker with devastating knockout blows. 
  • Excellent job at re-positioning his hands to obtain balance.
  • Average length but showcases impressive hand strength to supplement.
2019 stats: 12 starts at C.
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18. MARVIN WILSON
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Florida State – DT – Jr. – 6’5 – 311

  • Tremendous power at point of attack.
  • Violent attitude partnering it with rapid hand movement and an always hot motor.
  • Shows effective pass rush moves.
  • Smooth lower body movements.
  • Penetration freak.
  • Hand injury put him out for the year in early November.
2019 stats: 10g, 44 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 4 PBU, FF.
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19. JK DOBBINS
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Ohio State – RB – Jr. – 5’10 – 217

  • Heavy hitter with plenty of pop behind his pads.
  • Appreciated vision to execute interior and off-tackle runs.
  • Has promise as a pass catcher with reliable hands and receiving instincts.
  • Enough wiggle to consistently elude contact.
2019 stats: 12g, 250 rushes, 1657 yards, 19 TD, 6.6 avg. | 17 rec, 200 yards, 2 TD.
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20. MICHAEL PITTMAN JR.
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USC – WR – Sr. – 6’4 – 220

  • Strong hands at the catch point rarely losing physical contests.
  • Not a burner by any means, but has ability to threaten deep parts of the field.
  • Physical blocker that packs a punch (similar to that of Juju Smith-Schuster’s USC tape).
  • Doesn’t possess supreme athleticism but has enough to create consistent separation.
2019 stats: 12g, 95 rec, 1222 yards, 11 TD, 12.9 avg.
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21. TEE HIGGINS
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Clemson – WR – Jr. – 6’4 – 215

  • Long frame creating an elite catch radius.
  • Physical “my ball” attitude at catch point.
  • Articulated pass catcher (knows how to attack and comfortably catch the football).
  • Gradually showing the ability to win inside the numbers.
2019 stats: 12g, 43 rec, 900 yards, 10 TD, 20.9 avg.
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22. JONATHAN TAYLOR
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Wisconsin – RB – Jr. – 5’11 – 219

  • Skilled runner knowing when to ease off the gas pedal and when to floor it.
  • Adequate vision to dominate the interior.
  • Not elite speed but not a negative trait.
  • Increased role in the receiving game (eight receptions in 2018 to 22 in 2019).
2019 stats: 12g, 279 rushes, 1761 yards, 20 TD, 6.3 avg. | 22 rec, 201 yards, 5 TD.
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23. RAEKWON DAVIS
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Alabama – DT – Sr. – 6’7 – 312

  • Unmatched power when appropriate pad level is achieved.
  • Consistent winner at point of attack.
  • Proper hand distribution.
  • Shows glimpses of flexibility to dip under interior contact.
2019 stats: 11g, 45 tackles, 3 TFL, 0.5 sack.
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24. CURTIS WEAVER
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Boise State – DE – Jr. – 6’3 – 265

  • Tough task for offensive tackles as he finds ways to consistently become unglued.
  • First step quickness.
  • Not the most flexible player but doesn’t lack in that department.
  • Violent with hands and isn’t content with staying still.
2019 stats: 12g, 47 tackles, 17 TFL, 13.5 sacks, 3 PBU, INT, FF.
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25. AUSTIN JACKSON
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USC – OT – Jr. – 6’6 – 310

  • Light, comfortable feet to match all edge speeds.
  • Smooth, controlled kick slide to keep the edge clean.
  • Hands shoot out fast and has appropriate distribution.
  • Enough in his lower half to withstand a bull rush and move defenders in the run game.
2019 stats: 12 starts at LT.
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26. D’ANDRE SWIFT
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  • Hard-nosed runner with low center of gravity running style.
  • Sharp angle cutter at all levels.
  • Vision in the interior and in open space.
  • Keeps feet when working through trash in the interior.
  • Not a stranger to catching the football.
2019 stats: 12g, 193 rushes, 1203 yards, 7 TD, 6.2 avg. | 21 rec, 198 yards, TD.
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27. JUSTIN HERBERT
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Oregon – QB – Sr. – 6’6 – 235

  • No questioning his arm strength.
  • Confident thrower with velocity control to fit into tight windows.
  • Clean upper body mechanics with appropriate arm angle to control accuracy at all levels of the field.
  • Plus athleticism to extend plays and make defenses game plan for his running ability. 
2019 stats: 12g, 67.5%, 3140 yards, 31 TD, 5 INT | Rush TD.
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28. JEDRICK WILLS
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Alabama – OT – Jr. – 6’5 – 320

  • Enough quickness in his lower half to mirror most edge rushers.
  • Not going to get put on skates to the backfield.
  • Packs a punch and shows adequate hand placement.
  • Checks most of the athleticism boxes that scouts covet.
2019 stats: All 12 starts at RT.
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29. TRAVIS ETIENNE
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Clemson – RB – Jr. – 5’10 – 200

  • Elite contact balance.
  • Consistent leg drive at all levels.
  • Downhill speed rivals any RB in college football.
  • Average lateral agility but still effective.
2019 stats: 12g, 168 rushes, 1386 yards, 16 TD, 8.2 avg. | 28 rec, 289 yards, 2 TD.
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30. DYLAN MOSES
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Alabama – LB – Jr. – 6’3 – 235

  • A+ acceleration.
  • Flexibility to bend and dip around traffic.
  • First round sideline to sideline speed.
  • Above average vision versus the run.
  • Needs some refinement when stacking and shedding.
  • Missed entire season with ACL injury.
2019 stats: N/A. Missed entire season.
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31. TUA TAGOVAILOA
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Alabama – QB – Jr. – 6’1 – 219

  • Pinpoint accuracy with tremendous velocity control.
  • Comfortable maneuvering within and outside the pocket (won’t kill the play because of pressure).
  • Excellent at making things happen when play breaks down.
  • Confident playmaker.
  • Tremendous pocket presence and mobility.
  • Constant ankle injuries and now hip injury hoists a big red flag.
2019 stats: 71.4%, 2840 yards, 33 TD, 3 INT | 2 rush TD.
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32. BRYCEN HOPKINS
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Purdue – TE – Sr. – 6’5 – 245

  • Fluid athlete with little change of direction hindrance.
  • Smooth in transitions.
  • Above average acceleration for his position.
  • Loose lower half.
  • Route diversity and dominates the seam and in the redzone.
2019 stats: 12g, 61 rec, 830 yards, 7 TD, 13.6 avg.
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33. PAULSON ADEBO
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Stanford – CB – Jr. – 6’1 – 184

  • Consistently physical in both areas of the game.
  • Loose lower body to counter and mirror receivers.
  • Consistent open-field tackler.
  • Solid ball skills.
2019 stats: 9g, 33 tackles, 10 PBU, 4 INT.
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34. KENNETH MURRAY
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Oklahoma – LB – Jr. – 6’2 – 243

  • Sideline to sideline ability with great pursuit speed.
  • Balanced tackler with proper technique to hit gaps and awkward angles.
  • Little coverage lapses when playing zone.
  • Has athleticism and size to match well with tight ends at the next level.
2019 stats: 12g, 85 tackles, 13 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 PBU.
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35. MARLON DAVIDSON
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Auburn – DE – Sr. – 6’3 – 278

  • Excellent at gaining depth on the tackle and collapsing the pocket mostly due to pure strength.
  • Agile bend to dip under the tackle’s shoulder and affect the pocket.
  • Intelligent run defender with strength to redirect.
2019 stats: 11g, 45 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 2 FF, PBU.
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36. XAVIER MCKINNEY
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Alabama – SAF – Jr. – 6’1 – 200

  • Flexible lower half to mirror all matchups.
  • Acceleration accentuating his range.
  • Swiss Army Knife in the secondary.
  • Has comfortable ball skills despite just three career interceptions.
2019 stats: 12g, 85 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 3 INT, 2 sacks.
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37. LAVISKA SHENAULT JR.
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Colorado – WR – Jr. – 6’2 – 220

  • “My ball” mentality.
  • Near elite ball tracking skills.
  • Nimble feet to cause separation at LOS and at route break.
  • Excellent vision as a ball carrier.
  • Versatile role player in Colorado’s offense.
2019 stats: 11g, 56 rec, 764 yards, 4 TD, 13.6 avg. | 2 rush TD.
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38. JUSTIN JEFFERSON
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LSU – WR – Jr. – 6’3 – 192

  • Potential to break every catch for a TD with high-level YAC ability.
  • Strong and reliable mitts to consistently come down with contested balls.
  • Subtle moves in his route buildup create separation.
  • Average lower body quickness can be a call for concern.
  • Huge redzone threat (10 redzone TDs in 2019).
2019 stats: 12g, 81 rec, 1092 yards, 13 TD, 13.4 avg.
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39. NICK HARRIS
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Washington – IOL – Sr. – 6’1 – 302

  • Run game is his bread and butter. Whether manning up or reach blocking, he’s a cool customer.
  • Accelerator at the second level and an adequate mover in space.
  • Enough anchor to sit and take on nose guard or quick 3-techs with little pushback.
  • Shows foot quickness to keep interior clean in pass pro.
2019 stats: 11 starts at C.
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40. NAJEE HARRIS
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Alabama – RB – Jr. – 6’2 – 230

  • Most natural receiving RB in the class: high points, body control, skilled route runner.
  • Bruiser when he needs to be, agile and hurdler when he wants to be.
  • Enough vision to be a patient runner and set up blocks to maximize play.
  • Technical runner with some lower-body explosion to muster tough-earned yards.
2019 stats: 12g, 185 rushes, 1088 yards, 11 TD, 5.8 avg. | 27 rec, 304 yards, 7 TD.
Christian Page is a scout and writer for Cover1.net. His scouting experience dates back to 2015. Christian has a background of radio along with collegiate athletic department experience and corporate marketing.

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