2019 NFL Draft: Top-50 prospects big board
20. EDGE Josh Allen, Kentucky – Another fluid edge rusher in a draft that is loaded with them. Allen may be somewhat limited as his best fit is probably strictly a 3-4 outside linebacker. However, his height and length are disruptive and his gradual improvement over his career has all signs pointing to Allen being a first rounder in 2019.
19. RB Bryce Love, Stanford – Small but dynamic, Love has been a game breaker since taking over the reigns as the primary rusher for Stanford in 2017. His productive 2017 campaign led to him finishing runner-up in the Heisman race last season. Love’s burst and breakaway speed can take a normal run to the house for 80 yards. Arguably the best back in this draft class.
18. CB Deandre Baker, Georgia – Baker was an emerging playmaker for the Bulldogs in 2017 but was somewhat overshadowed. Now that he is a senior defender in 2018, Baker has now elevated his game to an upper-echelon. Baker is a physical cornerback despite his 5’11 stature and excels in several different coverages.
17. DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson – It seems as if Wilkins has been a Tiger for a long time but that also is a testament to how good he has been during his collegiate career. Wilkins has a motor that is comparable to any prospect in this class and one of the better tacklers I’ve seen at the defensive tackle position in the last few drafts.
16. S Deionte Thompson, Alabama – Seemingly out of nowhere, Thompson has navigated his way to be arguably the best safety in this upcoming draft. Thompson is a rangy safety with plenty of athleticism and more than enough aggressiveness in his skill set. Don’t let the slight frame fool you, as Thompson is able to throw a shoulder into a hit on any given play.