{"id":3071,"date":"2020-04-20T09:35:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T13:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3071"},"modified":"2020-04-20T09:40:08","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T13:40:08","slug":"nfl-draft-2020-jeudy-lamb-and-ruggs-top-bumper-crop-wide-receiver-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-draft-2020-jeudy-lamb-and-ruggs-top-bumper-crop-wide-receiver-class\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Draft 2020 \u2013 Jeudy, Lamb and Ruggs Top Bumper Crop Wide Receiver Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL Draft 2020 \u2013 Jeudy, Lamb and Ruggs Top Bumper Crop Wide Receiver Class<\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle\/ Publisher\"\"<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wide Receivers<\/em><\/strong> – Grade: A<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> NFL Teams in need:<\/em><\/strong>
\n1. Jets\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05. Redskins<\/strong>
\n2. Eagles\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6. Raiders\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\n3. Vikings\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7. Texans<\/strong>
\n4. Bengals\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08. Panthers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Positional Overview<\/em><\/strong>: This year’s group of receivers is a high-quality class which may rival the great class of 1996 as impact pro playmakers. This is a both a top heavy and very deep class with many blue and red chip prospects. It does surpass recent groups over the past decade with the talent and depth at the position to be the bumper crop class in recent memory. This position will provide many NFL starters and playmakers with as many as seven first round draft choices. The addition of numerous underclassmen enhances this class significantly with many of the top 15 players being selected in the top 100 overall picks. This class should produce solid starters into the 3rd day <\/em>of the NFL Draft. Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb are blue chip prospects who probably come off the board in the top ten thru the middle of the 1st round. They should begin a run of at least 12 prospects chosen in the top 100 overall choices. Henry Ruggs and Justin Jefferson could hear his name called from the middle of the 1st round. Laviska Shenault and Tee Higgins had some late injury and workout concerns which may affect their final grades, though definitely first round talents. Brandon Aiyuk, Chase Claypool and Denzel Mims are rising players who could land at the end of the first round. Jalen Reagor, Michael Pittman and K.J. Hamler are developed playmakers with early grades. Possession receivers, <\/em>Antonio Gandy-Golden, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Van Jefferson and Collin Johnson are potential NFL starters with average type speed, though developed skills. Possibly 25 receivers could go in the top 200 overall picks. The underclassmen will once again play a huge factor here. There are a few fast-rising prospects like Ruggs, Claypool and Mims who are moving up quickly off impressive postseasons. Highly regarded playmakers like Gabriel Davis and K.J. Hamler will probably go early, though could slide in this incredible class. There will probably be at least 35-40 chosen over the event with many rookie free agents carrying make it grades in camp.<\/em><\/p>\n

Frank Coyle \u2013 Publisher Draft Insiders\u2019 Diges<\/em>t for 29 years \u2013<\/strong>
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Wide Receiver Rankings<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Blue Chip – Jerry Jeudy
\nBlue Chip – CeeDee Lamb
\nBlue Chip – Henry Ruggs
\nRising – Justin Jefferson
\nFalling – Collin Johnson
\nUnderrated – Gabriel Davis
\nOverrated – Donovan Peoples-Jones
\nSleeper – Van Jefferson
\nBoom\/Bust – K.J. Hamler
\nLong term Gem – Antonio Gandy-Golden<\/p>\n

Positional Traits<\/em><\/strong>
\nBest Athlete – Henry Ruggs
\nBest Hands – Tee Higgins
\nFastest – Henry Ruggs
\nQuickest – Jalen Reagor
\nRun After Catch – Henry Ruggs
\nRoute Runner – Jerry Jeudy
\nDeep Threat – Henry Ruggs
\nCatch In Traffic – Chase Claypool
\nBlocker – Laviska Shenault
\nAdjustments \/Routes – Justin Jefferson
\nHidden Gem – Joe Reed
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wide Receiver Rankings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 * Jerry Jeudy – Alabama
\n2 * CeeDee Lamb – Oklahoma
\n3 * Henry Ruggs – Alabama
\n4 * Justin Jefferson – LSU
\n5 * Laviska Shenault – Colorado
\n6 * Tee Higgins – Clemson
\n7 Brandon Aiyuk – Arizona State
\n8 Chase Claypool – Notre Dame
\n9 * Jalen Reagor – TCU
\n10 * K.J. Hamler – Penn State
\n11 Denzel Mims – Baylor
\n12 Michael Pittman – Southern California
\n13 * Gabriel Davis – Central Florida
\n14 * Donovan Peoples-Jones – Michigan
\n15 Van Jefferson – Florida
\n16 Antonio Gandy-Golden – Liberty
\n17 James Proche – Southern Methodist
\n18 Devin Duvernay – Texas
\n19 Collin Johnson – Texas
\n20 John Hightower – Boise State<\/p>\n

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards \u2013 Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.\/<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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