2020 NFL Draft big board: Alabama dominates initial top 32
Diggs is a somewhat rare fourth-year player for the Crimson Tide, but his experience is paying off as he has two interceptions in five games so far this season, and is showing the type of improvement NFL teams and scouts wanted to see from him this year.
He’s a balanced cornerback with speed and athleticism to go along with improved technique in coverage.
Okwara finally had a breakout game this year for the Fighting Irish, racking up three sacks in his most recent game against Virginia.
NFL evaluators felt like Okwara had shown enough in his career prior to the 2019 season to be a first-round pick, and so far, we’re seeing exactly why they thought so highly of him with his length, speed, and bend off the edge.
Although it would have been hard for Davis to replicate the production he had back in 2017 (10 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks), his lack of production statistically over the course of his last couple of seasons.
But this is one of the best players in the SEC at defending the run and he’s the quintessential 5T for a 3-4 defensive outfit.
The latest in a long line of stellar receivers coming out of Clemson, Tee Higgins is a deep threat with some of the best body control I’ve seen at the receiver position.
With his size and speed, Higgins’ catch radius knows no boundaries and he’s a threat to score anytime he touches the ball.
He’s almost like a Martavis Bryant without the question marks.
Back when the Bulldogs still had Sony Michel and Nick Chubb, many felt like D’Andre Swift was the best prospect on the roster.
He’s proven his worth as a physical, quintessential SEC runner but Swift also has excellent speed and elusiveness between the tackles.
He racks up yards after contact like it’s his job.
This year’s wide receiver class is all about speed and Jalen Reagor is one of the elite in this regard.
Not only is Reagor insanely fast, he’s sure-handed and as much of a possession guy as he is a deep threat. He wants the ball in his hands and rightfully so — not many guys can make people miss in the open field like him.
One of the best interior linemen in all of college football, Humphrey is advanced for his age and is operating the pivot of Oklahoma’s offense like a seasoned veteran.
He has a chance to be one of the only redshirt sophomores selected in round one of this class.
Hall has broken up 38 passes and picked off five in his four years at Virginia in addition to proving himself to be a quality run defender.
This guy is so solid all-around, and might be one of the most underrated prospects in the country because of it.
Although he’s a bit raw, Niang has the physical tools of a starting tackle in the NFL.
He didn’t allow a sack in 2018 and has been outstanding again in 2019 for the Horned Frogs.
As he continues to work at his craft from a technical standpoint, Niang’s stock is going to rise higher and higher.
Joe Burrow cracks the initial top 32 after flashing starting QB traits throughout the first handful of games of LSU’s season, including some of the most impressive plays we’ll see by a QB all year in his game against Texas.
Last year, Burrow looked like just another guy for the Tigers. This year, he’s making throws all over the field, showing off arm strength, anticipation, pocket awareness, and accuracy.
Next. Jalen Hurts continues to make his NFL case. dark
He could be one of the surprise players in the 2020 class.