2020 NFL Draft Top 50 Big Board: Ranking the premier prospects
DT. Auburn. Derrick Brown. 11. 842. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. player
2019 stats (six games): 17 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 passes defended, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries
Derrick Brown is an impressive defensive tackle prospect who has a ridiculous combination of power and quickness up front. He is a fantastic one-gap penetrator who can impact the game as a pass rusher and a run defender. Make no mistake about it, Brown is a stud on the inside.
Pick Analysis. WR. Alabama. Henry Ruggs III. 12. Scouting Report. 829. player
2019 stats (five games): 17 receptions for 361 yards and 4 touchdowns
When it comes to raw speed on the outside, nobody has more than Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III. Ruggs is an incredibly explosive prospect who can take it to the house from anywhere on the field.
Ruggs’ raw speed and athleticism are what makes him such an impressive 2020 NFL Draft prospect, but he is also a well-rounded player who runs strong routes and consistently catches the ball. Ruggs knows how to create space with his routes and uses his speed to burn opposing defensive backs with consistency.
LSU. 13. player. CB. Kristian Fulton. 817. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
2019 stats (five games): 13 total tackles and 5 passes defended
Kristian Fulton is a long, tough and athletic man-to-man cover cornerback who undoubtedly has a chance to be the top cornerback taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. Fulton is a great press-man defender who has a knack for separating the ball from the receiver.
LB. Alabama. 14. player. 829. Scouting Report. Dylan Moses. Pick Analysis
Prior to the 2019 season, Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses suffered a torn ACL that will hold him out of action for the year. This is obviously unfortunate for any player, but with Moses out, we are missing out on seeing far-and-away the best linebacker in college football.
It is possible that Moses returns to Alabama for his senior season, but if he decides to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, he should still be a first-round selection. Moses has the speed and athleticism for the modern NFL game, showing the ability to range from sideline-to-sideline and make plays. He also shows tremendous natural instincts in coverage and is tough and powerful enough to hold up against inside runs.
While the injury is obviously less than ideal, Moses is a fantastic football player who is worth the risk. Teams picking in the middle of the first-round should have Moses on their radar.
Alabama. Raekwon Davis. 15. 829. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. DT. player
2019 stats (five games): 25 total tackles and 1 tackle for loss
Another Alabama prospect in the top 15 here as defensive tackle Raekwon Davis just makes the cut. Davis is an extremely big and powerful defensive tackle prospect who uses his combination of length and strength to absolutely dominate against the run. Davis does a nice job of creating consistent upfield burst and moves well for a big man.
I would not call Davis overly explosive, but he is a talented player who has a high floor at the next level. At worst, he is going to be a completely dependable run defender who occasionally creates pressure on the passer from the interior.