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2020 NFL Draft: Jake Fromm leads early slate prospects to watch

By Sayre Bedinger

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws the ball during the first half vs the Murray State Racers at Sanford Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws the ball during the first half vs the Murray State Racers at Sanford Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE PARK, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Ohio State @ Indiana (12 PM ET, FOX)

The headliner in pretty much every Ohio State game from this point forward is defensive end Chase Young, who may very well be the top defensive player off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Young, in addition to being potentially the best defender in this class, is a candidate to be the number one overall pick in the draft.

Why?

  • Speed
  • Power
  • Length
  • Consistent production
  • Nothing he can’t do

When I say there’s nothing Chase Young can’t do, I mean it. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound beast is making plays against the run this season, as a pass rusher (obviously), and last week he blocked a field goal attempt.

When it comes to getting into the offensive backfield and just terrorizing the opposing team in every way possible, this kid is hard to top.

  • CB Jeffrey Okudah (Ohio State): Still seeking his first career interception, Jeffrey Okudah has done so many things well already this season. He is extremely quick to react when the ball is in the air, and despite not having an interception, he’s playing physical and getting his hands on the football consistently.
  • RB JK Dobbins (Ohio State): Dobbins has two 1,000-yard seasons under his belt already as a Buckeye, and is looking for a third straight in 2019. He is averaging over six yards per carry this season so far, up from the 4.6 he averaged last season. The presence of Justin Fields at QB as a runner has opened things up a bit for Dobbins who is taking advantage.
  • LB Malik Harrison (Ohio State): With 4.5 tackles for loss through two games, inside linebacker Malik Harrison is a name to keep an eye on. In a class that is seemingly very weak at inside linebacker, he could emerge as someone to watch this season.
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