2020 NFL Draft: Free agency, big trades shake up 2-round mock draft
Despite checking in at 6-feet tall, Brandon Aiyuk has a rare 6-foot-8 wingspan and a tremendous catch radius with some really impressive tape over the last two years at Arizona State.
The Minnesota Vikings finally caved and traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, leaving a void at the wide receiver position opposite Adam Thielen.
This is a deep receiver class, so the Vikings don’t have to worry a ton about it, especially considering the haul of picks they got in exchange for Diggs.
Aiyuk is explosive after the catch, one of the most impressive open-field players at his position in the 2020 NFL Draft class. He can be used as a punt returner as well if need be.
Aiyuk’s explosiveness is a destroyer of single-man coverage, so teams will learn they have to give him extra attention right away. Especially in Minnesota’s offense where he can thrive after the catch, Brandon Aiyuk would not be a replacement for Diggs’ skill set but he would be a big-time pickup overall.
He can create offense when the offense is stagnant.