2020 NFL Draft: 5 best team fits for Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb
By Ian Higgins
Quarterback: Kyler Murray
Receivers: Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk
Reunited with former Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman winner Kyler Murray, and unconventional coaching prodigy Kliff Kingsbury. Arizona may be the single best situation for Lamb to go into because of three main factors:
- Existing chemistry with Kyler Murray
- Complimenting offensive system (Kingsbury Air-Raid)
- Perfect mentorship under Larry Fitzgerald
Being reunited with former college teammates at the next level is a factor to consider in drafting your keystone players. Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr have expressed their admiration for each other throughout the years (and joined forces in Cleveland), and the emergence of star rookie receiver Terry McLaurin has been assisted by fellow Ohio St rookie Dwayne Haskins. Lamb has existing chemistry with Murray, even if it is limited, and will help with their timing from day one.
Secondly, Kliff Kingsbury‘s air-raid offense is a playmaking wideouts dream. A player of Lamb’s ability should be hoping they can show off their athleticism and offensive polish in such a system, taking advantage of having the ball in space similarly to his college offense. Lamb’s combination of downfield capability and short-field prowess are a dangerous combination in an air-raid offense and should be feared in the coming years.
Finally, what wide receiver would be better to learn under than Larry Fitzgerald. The Cardinals legend has exemplified how to play the receiver position over the years, and there is no better individual to learn under to become the perfect player both on and off the field.
Lamb has a similar set of tools to a young Fitzgerald and could be molded into another sure-handed receiver. Lamb already possesses the physical tools and instincts to make big plays, but can learn from an established veteran to complete his game.