FRISCO, Texas – Draft Week is finally upon us.
The hay is mostly in the barn for NFL teams and draft experts all over the league. It's been an unusual draft cycle, to put it mildly, but with just a few days until the 2020 NFL Draft, most of the work has been wrapped up on this draft class.
That includes the cast of the The Draft Show. There will be one more show on Tuesday morning, and then the guys will get ready to broadcast the draft.
While we wait, here's a look at a composite Big Board. The Cowboys pick at No. 17 and No. 51, so here are the Top 51 prospects in this year's class, as voted on by the cast of The Draft Show.
With the 2020 NFL Draft finally arriving, the cast of The Draft Show put together its board of the top 51 prospects in this draft class.
If the Cowboys are looking for defensive backs on Day 2, there are plenty of options available. Johnson is an All-American with NFL athleticism and good cover skills, though he isn't getting much publicity.
It speaks to the talent in this receiver class that Hamler and Mims are listed this far down. Jordan Love is an obvious project, but his natural ability will help him hear his name called early.
Jones is raw, but his unique athleticism is worth gambling on. It won't be a surprise to see him drafted early. In a weak edge rusher class, Weaver's motor and strength could be an asset.
Diggs has plenty of mechanical issues to work on, but his rare size and obvious athleticism will make him a valuable commodity. Edwards-Helaire's shiftiness and receiving ability will make him a fun addition to whichever offense drafts him.
At 6'4, 216 pounds, Higgins feels like the forgotten man in this receiver class – which is a mistake, given his ability to go up and bully DB's for the ball. Winfield's size will give some people pause, but his ball skills and tenacity are second-to-none.
Very different career arcs here. Murray started 42 career games at Oklahoma, while Queen springboarded himself into the draft on the strength of just 15 starts. Gross-Matos was one of college football's most-discussed pass rushers, while Baun very quietly set Wisconsin records for sacks and tackles for loss.
Reagor seems to get forgotten in the receiver shuffle, perhaps because his college career was marred by sub-par QB play. Lewis could make a case as this draft's second-best pass rusher if not for a troubling injury history.
This whole group looks like readymade starters — whether it's the draft's most athletic tackle, one of its best route runners, arguably its most well-rounded running back or one of its most accomplished pass rushers.
The Cowboys may be hoping Chaisson slips to them at No. 17. But if he doesn't, Gladney and Delpit are awfully intriguing DB's who don't seem to be getting their fair share of shine.
Ruggs is the most explosive receiver in the draft, while Kinlaw might be the most intriguing blend of size and power. Don't be surprised if Henderson's draft slot is higher than this ranking.
11. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia – It's possible people are sleeping too much on Thomas, who was dominant in a decorated career at Georgia. His mechanics could use some work, but there's plenty of upside here.
10. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama — Lamb got the nod over Jeudy based on speed, but that's not a knock on Jeudy. Arguably the best route runner in this draft class, Jeudy has all the tools to create separation from both the boundary and the slot.
9. Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama – A mauler in every sense of the word, Wills was an anchor for the Crimson Tide. Trying to decide between Wills and Wirfs is like splitting hairs.
8. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa – Much like the receiver class, it's a jumble of talent at the top of the tackle group. Wirfs gets the nod for raw athletic upside, though his tape as a Hawkeye is plenty impressive.
7. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma – It's hard to pick a favorite at the top of this receiver class, but Lamb gets the nod for his fantastic blend of speed, hands, versatility and run after the catch ability.
6. Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn — It speaks to Brown's ability that a nose tackle is slated among the top 10 prospects in this class. The guy is a game wrecker, whether he's eating up blocks, pressuring the quarterback – or doing both at the same time.
5. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama — If he could stay healthy, he'd have a great case to be the top prospect in this class. His arm strength, accuracy and decision-making skills are second-to-none. The only question is how he'll hold up physically.
4. Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State — He might not be the most physically-gifted cornerback to come out in recent memory, but he is surely the best cover man in this draft class and should be a Day 1 starter.
3. Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson – People keep labeling Simmons as a linebacker, and it's really not fair. The guy can do it all, from safety to linebacker to slot corner. He's the true definition of a Swiss Army knife.
2. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU – It would have been hard to imagine Burrow here a year ago, but that's the benefit of having the best season in college football history. His athleticism, accuracy and charisma could make him a franchise changer at QB.
1. Chase Young, DE, Ohio State – Most year's Young would have a great case to be the No. 1 overall pick. His unique blend of athleticism and strength should make him an instant difference-maker.
