2020 Draft: Christian Page’s Midseason Big Board

10/21/2019

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Halfway through the season and many shakeups have occurred on 2020 NFL Draft boards. Joe Burrow continues to shine in his senior season in Baton Rouge and Washington QB Jacob Eason proved his worth even in a loss to Oregon. The defensive line class progressively shows its talent headlined by the top prospect Chase Young.

The updated list features a handful of new names from the preseason set based on spectacular performances midway through the season.

*Notable omissions because of injury: Markus Bailey (Purdue – LB), Bryce Hall (CB – Virginia) and Dylan Moses (Alabama – LB).

1. CHASE YOUNG
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: 23 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 3 FF.
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2. DERRICK BROWN
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.
2019 stats: 23 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FF, 2 FR.
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3. JERRY JEUDY
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.
2019 stats: 45 catches, 579 yards, 6 TD.
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4. ANDREW THOMAS
Georgia – OT – Jr. – 6’5 – 320
Heavy hands with aggressive punch. Thick lower body to absorb all contact. Overwhelming power when proper positioning is executed. Smooth kick slide and acceptable lateral mobility.
2019 stats: Started six games at left tackle.
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5. GRANT DELPIT
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.
2019 stats: 38 tackles, 3 PBU, 1.5 TFL, INT.
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6. HENRY RUGGS III
Alabama – WR – Jr. – 6’0 – 190
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.
2019 stats: 22 catches, 466 yards, 5 TD; 1 rush, 75 yards, TD.
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7. CEEDEE LAMB
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: 31 catches, 681 yards, 10 TD; 15 punt returns, 7.73 avg.
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8. TUA TAGOVAILOA
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.
2019 stats: 2166 yards, 74.7%, 27 TD, 2 INT; 30 rushing yards, 2 TD.
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9. JEFFERY OKUDAH
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: 17 tackles, 3 INT, 3 PBU, TFL, FF.
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10. JAVON KINLAW
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.
2019 stats: 22 tackles, 5 TFL, 5 sacks, PBU, blocked kick.
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11. MARVIN WILSON
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.
2019 stats: 35 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 PBU, FF.
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12. TRISTAN WIRFS
Iowa – OT – Jr. – 6’5 – 315
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/or second level.
2019 stats: Four starts at right tackle. Three starts at left tackle.
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13. TYLER BIADASZ
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: Seven starts at center.
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14. KRISTIAN FULTON
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: 20 tackles, 8 PBU, INT.
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15. CREED HUMPHREY
Oklahoma – IOL – Soph. – 6’4 – 312
Powerful blocker with devastating knockout blows. Excellent job at repositioning his hands to obtain balance. Average length but showcases impressive hand strength to supplement.
2019 stats: Seven starts at center.
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16. JONATHAN TAYLOR
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.
2019 stats: 157 rushes, 957 yards, 15 TD, 6.1 avg; 16 catches, 138 yards, 4 TD.
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17. PAULSON ADEBO
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: 27 tackles, 10 PBU, 2 INT.
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18. JUSTIN HERBERT
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: 1882 yards, 68%, 21 TD, INT.
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19. JOE BURROW
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: 2484 yards, 79%, 29 TD, 3 INT; 94 rushing yards, 2 TD.
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20. AJ EPENESA
Iowa – 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: 16 tackles, 3 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 PBU.
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21. ISAIAH SIMMONS
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. Better job at stacking and shedding in 2019.
2019 stats: 59 tackles, 10 TFL, 6 sacks, 3 PBU, FF.
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22. RAEKWON DAVIS
Alabama – DT – Sr. – 6’7 – 312
Unmatched power when appropriate pad level is achieved. Consistent winner at point of attack. Proper hand distribution.
2019 stats: 30 tackles, 1.5 TFL.
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23. JACOB EASON
Washington – QB – Jr. – 6’6 – 227
Physical tools to accurately hit every level of the field. Exceptional velocity control. Doesn’t show many weaknesses reading a variety of coverage. Has the proper mechanics to show consistent ball placement.
2019 stats: 1981 yards, 67%, 16 TD, 3 INT.
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24. TEE HIGGINS
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: 25 catches, 552 yards, 3 TD.
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25. KENNETH MURRAY
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: 51 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 PBU.
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26. D’ANDRE SWIFT
Georgia – RB – Jr. – 5’9 – 215
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: 110 rushes, 752 yards, 7 TD, 6.84 avg; 13 catches, 148 yards, TD.
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27. CURTIS WEAVER
Boise State – OLB – 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: 31 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 2 PBU, FF.
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28. TRAVIS ETIENNE
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: 98 rushes, 781 yards, 6 TD, 7.9 avg; 15 catches, 128 yards, TD.
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29. AUSTIN JACKSON
USC – OT – JR. – 6’6 – 310
Light, comfortable feet to match all edge speeds. 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: Seven starts at left tackle.
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30. BRYCEN HOPKINS
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.
2019 stats: 29 catches, 396 yards, 3 TD.
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31. JULIAN OKWARA
Notre Dame – DE – Sr. – 6’4 – 248
Fluid edge rusher with twitchy athleticism. Uses length to advantage with proper extension and drive. Consistent motor when rushing the passer.
2019 stats: 13 tackles, 6 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 FF.
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32. MEKHI BECTON
Louisville – OT – Jr. – 6’7 – 369
Unmovable object with a massive frame. Fluid movement skills to match edge speed and consistently play at the second level. Nasty demeanor and finisher. Despite iffy hands, pad level is adequate.
2019 stats: Seven starts at left tackle.
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33. MARLON DAVIDSON
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: 29 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 2 FF.
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34. YETUR GROSS-MATOS
Penn State – DE – Jr. – 6’5 – 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).
2019 stats: 23 tackles, 9 TFL, 5.5 sacks.
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35. ALEX LEATHERWOOD
Alabama – OT – Jr. – 6’6 – 310
Packs a punch with hands and can level opposition with his mass and demeanor. Fluid mover with athletic traits. Comfortable in pass sets with a patient attitude.
2019 stats: Seven starts at left tackle.
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36. ALTON ROBINSON
Syracuse – DE – Sr. – 6’4 – 255
First-step quickness. Towering frame with long arms. Short area quickness to elude blockers. Flexibility to win on outside.
2019 stats: 20 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2.5 sacks, FF.
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37. TYLER JOHNSON
Minnesota – WR – Sr. – 6’2 – 185
Nimble feet to create separation in space or at the line. Diverse route tree. Ball tracking skills. Attacks ball at its peak. Strong hands.
2019 stats: 39 catches, 589 yards, 6 TD.
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38. LAVISKA SHENAULT JR.
Colorado – WR – Jr. – 6’2 – 220
“My ball” mentality. Near elite ball tracking skills. Excellent vision as a ball carrier. Versatile role player in Colorado’s offense.
2019 stats: 25 catches, 342 yards, 2 TD; 12 rushes, 82 yards, 2 TD
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39. XAVIER MCKINNEY
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: 53 tackles, TFL, FF, INT, PBU.
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40. SAMUEL COSMI
Texas – OT- Soph. – 6’7 – 300
Excellent hand technique with proper placement and distribution. Aggressive demeanor always looking for a man to hit. Promising pass protector with agile feet and awareness.
2019 stats: Six starts at left tackle.

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Christian Page

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.

2020 Draft: Christian Page’s Midseason Big Board

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