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2020 Big 12 Football Preview

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Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma over Oklahoma State

1. Oklahoma Sooners

Projected Record: 12-1 (8-1 Big 12)

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Blue chip QB Spencer Rattler steps into the starting role along with highly rated WRs Theo Wease, Jadon Haselwood, Charleston Rambo, and 1,000 yard UCLA grad transfer Theo Howard.  The established offensive line willl again lead the way for back-to-back 1,000 yard rusher Kennedy Brooks. It’s Lincoln Riley… this offense will be explosive.

The question for the last few years and continues to be the defense. Key DE Ronnie Perkins is suspended for the first five games and all three nose guards Oklahoma used last year have moved on. That puts the pressure on top JUCO DT Perrion Winfrey to step in and boost the defensive line. The linebackers are experienced with DaShaun White, Nik Bonitto and Caleb Kelly. The secondary led by safety Delarrin Turner-Yell must improve. The Sooners have most of their returning corners back including Tre Brown, Jaden Davis, and Tre Norwood, but the unit must improve if the Sooners want to land back in the playoffs.

Final Outlook: The Sooners have a pattern. Lose one easy game, win the Big 12, and get their face kicked into the Playoffs. This is looking like one of those years with questions remaining on the defense and how quick new QB Spencer Rattler will be ready to roll. Oklahoma is the most talented team in the Big 12, but without an improvement to their defense I can’t see them as a National Title Contender. The Sooners better be ready to roll when Tennessee comes into town Week 2.

2. Oklahoma State Cowboys

Projected Record: 10-2 (7-2 Big 12)

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Oklahoma State is poised to be the breakout team in the Big 12 with an offense that is as explosive as any in the conference (including Oklahoma). The Cowboys return Biletnikoff finalist Tylan Wallace and Heisman-hopeful running back Chuba Hubbard. The key is QB Spencer Sanders being more consistent after a decent freshman campaign.

The defense returns just about everyone. The ultimate question is will their average defense become a good defense? Oklahoma State’s defense is led by their linebackers Amen Obongeminga and Malcolm Rodriguez. While Obongemeniga led the team with 5 sacks last year, they need to find someone else who can create pressure. The secondary needs a major improvement after finishing 102nd in the Nation last year in Pass defense. The Cowboys get a boost with talented safety Calvin Bundage returning after missing last year with an injury and also safety Kolby Harvel-Peel returning after his five interception season.

Final Outlook: Oklahoma State could be your surprise Big 12 champions if Spencer Sanders takes a step forward and the defense improves. If not… they will probably be a 8-4 team again. This is one of Mike Gundy’s most talented teams ever and the matchup against Oklahoma October 24th will have Big 12 championship game implications.

3. Texas Longhorns

Projected Record: 9-3 (7-2 Big 12)

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The offense may have lost wide receivers Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson, but Michigan grad transfer Tarik Black should provide a nice replacement along with Brennan Eagles. At running back Keontay Ingram and top recruit true freshman RB Bijan Robinson will lead the group. The offensive line should be solid returning three starters and one of the nations best in OT Samuel Cosmi.

New Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash enters Austin in an attempt to turn the defense around. The biggest issue last year was injuries in the secondary. While safety Caden Sterns is the star, cornerbacks Jalen Green and D’Shawn Jamison must play better in 2020. The best player up front is Joseph Ossai who returns after he had 13.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks last season. With nine returning starters, expect a much better unit.

Final Outlook: Last year I told everyone to pump the breaks with Texas being a National Title contender as they had to replace a lot of starters. This year’s Texas team will be better and challenge for a spot in the Big 12 Championship. With a lot of talent returning on defense and Sam Ehlinger leading the offense, Texas should have a solid season and LSU better be ready in Death Valley in Week 2.

4. Iowa State Cyclones

Projected Record: 8-4 (6-3 Big 12)

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The Cyclones may have finished 7-6, but their five Big 12 losses were by just an average of a little over 4 points per game. Returning is one of the conference’s best quarterbacks in Brock Purdy and almost a 1,000 yard rusher in Breece Hall. Even with one of the top quarterbacks in the nation this offense will face its share of challenges. Particularly on the offensive line after losing four starters and at the skill position where options are limited.

On defense, Iowa State returns the bulk of their starters from last year that finished as one of the best in the Big 12 (not saying much).  The unit is led by DE JaQuon Bailey, LB Mike Rose, and safety Greg Eisworth will be the best in 2020.  

Final Outlook: Matt Campbell transforming Iowa State into a consistent 7 or 8 win team is impressive. The Cyclones have the opportunity to win more, but replacing almost their entire offensive line will be tough.

5. TCU Horned Frogs

Projected Record: 7-5 (4-5 Big 12)

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QB Max Duggan is back after an up-and-down freshman year. He won’t have much help returning after losing four starting offensive linemen, first round pick WR Jalen Reagor, and their top two running backs. TCU did receive some great summer news that five-star RB Zachary Evans would be joining the team. While he does have some issues off the field, Evans has the talent to start right away for the Horned Frogs.

TCU will have to be led by their defense which was ranked the best in the Big 12. TCU has one of the most talented safety tandems in the nation with Ar’Darius Washington and Trevone Moehrig. Leading tackler LB Garrett Wallow (125 tackles) is also back to lead the defense. In order to increase their sack total from just 22 last year, TCU landed Oklahoma grad transfer DE Mark Jackson. TCU has enough returning talent to make up for the players lost to the NFL including DT Ross Blacklock, CB Jeff Gladney, and safety Vernon Scott.

Final Outlook: TCU missed out on a bowl last year and has its challenges replacing the talent they lost to the NFL. However, head coach Gary Patterson will have this defense ready. While I don’t think TCU is a serious contender to compete for the Big 12 championship game, TCU shouldn’t miss a bowl this year.

6. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Projected Record: 7-5 (4-5 Big 12)

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The first season didn’t go quite as planned for Matt Wells. However, the 2020 Red Raiders are poised for a breakout. Alan Bowman is a talented passer who has unfortunately had his first two seasons cut short. RB SaRodorick Thompson is a workhorse and he will have help in the backfield with Alabama graduate transfer Chadarius Townsend. The Red Raider wide receivers is a deep unit with T.J Vasher along with Erik Ezukanama, Dalton Rigdon, McClane Mannix, and Seth Collins. The offensive line is solid on the interior, but Tech will have to replace both tackles. Expect this offense to be among the Big 12’s best.

As always with Tech, defense will be the issue. The Red Raiders are replacing first round pick Jordyn Brooks and NFL draft pick DT Broderick Washington. There are still some solid players left including DE Eli Howard back as the primary pass rusher and two solid linebackers with Riko Jeffers and JUCO transfer Krishon Merriweather. Defensive backs are a huge issue after finishing 128th last season. They return starters to the secondary, but will have to make an improvement if they want to contend in the Big 12.

Final Outlook: Expect a bounce back year for Texas Tech after a tough 4-8 season with many close loses. The offense will be great and the defense will be not as terrible as last year.

7. Baylor Bears

Projected Record: 6-6 (4-5 Big 12)

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Former Coach Matt Rhule did a fantastic job bringing Baylor back to double digit wins for the first time since 2015. New coach Dave Aranda takes over now with major work to do after losing major talent off last year’s squad. QB Charlie Brewer is back as one of the best in the Big 12. However, the offensive line must improve and they need a replacement for dynamic WR Denzel Mims.

The defense is an even bigger issue as they return just two starters with LB Terrel Bernard and CB Raleigh Texada. The defense was absolutely gutted by graduates and early departures to the NFL. Arkansas State grad transfer DE William Bradley-King will make an immediate needed impact.

Final Outlook: This Baylor team is nothing like last year’s 11-3 team. While Charlie Brewer is a fine quarterback, the defensive exodus is too big to overlook. Baylor will compete in the middle of the Big 12 and will have a challenge right away with Ole Miss in Week 1.

8. West Virginia Mountaineers

Projected Record: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)

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Last year was an expected down year for West Virginia, but they were still competitive down the stretch. Austin Kendall and Jarret Doege will be the QB battle to watch going into the Fall. Kendall started most of the games last year, but the Mountaineers had more success in the three games Doege started. The Mountaineers additionally lost most of its offensive line. The receivers are actually pretty solid with Sophomore Sam James coming off a 69 catch season and established former Alabama receiver T.J. Simmons.

Defensively, the Mountaineers should make an improvement to an average defense last year getting most of their starters back. Another Alabama transfer Vandarius Cowan will look to impact the defense along with DL Darius Stills and safety Tykee Smith. The corner position is young and questionable after losing both starters from last year.

Final Outlook: I think Jarret Doege holds onto the starting quarterback role and the Mountaineers continue to be competitive in head coach Neal Brown’s second season. A bowl game should be looked at as a succesfull progression for this program.

9. Kansas State Wildcats

Projected Record: 5-7 (2-7 Big 12)

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Head Coach Chris Kleiman overachieved in his first season with the Wildcats finishing 8-5 and even upsetting Oklahoma. 2020 will be tougher. The offensive line is the issue as they replace everyone. Yes, the Wildcats have to replace the center, the two guards, and the two tackles. This is a team that relies on the offensive line. QB Skylar Thompson is a capable, but Kansas State only has one other returning starter. This offense may have a rough year.

On defense, Kansas State has DE Wyatt Hubert Jr. leading the unit following his 7-sack season. LB Justin Hughes also returns after missing the year due to a torn ACL. The secondary was solid finishing 33rd in the nation in pass defense and returns most of their starters. Overall the defense will lead this 2020 team.

Final Outlook: Chris Kleiman is a fantastic coach. But with how many starters the Wildcats lost on offense… 2020 might be a challenge to just make a bowl game.

10. Kansas Jayhawks

Projected Record: 2-10 (0-9 Big 12)

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Les Miles needed all the magic to be 3-9 in 2019. The problem in 2020 is they don’t have a clear-cut starting QB. That is kind of important. What they do have is one of the best players in the Big 12 with RB Pooka Williams. The issue remains Pooka will be stuck behind a bad offensive line that also lost three starters.

The defense was terrible last year and after losing a ton of starters, they will most likely be terrible again. Young sophomore LB Gavin Potter is one of the few bright spots if you want to be impressed with something. But that is about all you can be impressed with… this defensive unit will finish close to last in the Big 12.

Final Outlook: Kansas is picking up their recruiting efforts, but it will take another year before they escape being the doormat of the Big 12. Bad offense… Bad Defense… The Mad Hatter has his work cut out for him.

College Football

2020 SEC FOOTBALL Preview

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SEC Championship: Alabama over Georgia

SEC East

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Projected Record: 11-2 (7-1 SEC)

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The Bulldogs face an interesting decision going into 2020… will JT Daniels be granted a transfer waiver? If so, it sets up one of the most intriguing quarterback battles between JT Daniels and Jamie Newman to see who takes over as the starting quarterback. Outside of the quarterback position, Georgia has talent with RB Zamir White, RB James Cook, WR George Pickens, and Florida State graduate transfer TE Tre McKitty. Where I am concerned with the offense is replacing four starters including both tackles. Another major concern is will someone other than George Pickens step up at wide receiver? New Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken has his hands full.

The Bulldogs strength continues to be their defense as they are absolutely loaded and will most likely be a top three defense in the nation. Georgia returns almost all of their linebackers from last season including Monty Rice and Nakobe Dean. Additionally, they have a talented edge rushing tandem of Azeez Ojulari and Nolan Smith and a great defensive line that includes senior DE Malik Herring. The secondary is also filled with studs including Safety Richard LeCounte, CB Eric Stokes, and CB Tyson Campbell.

Final Outlook: Georgia might have the top defense in the nation, but the question remains can they improve offensively. The addition of Jamie Newman helps, but he has his share of accuracy issues. Georgia is the top contender in the SEC East and has a realistic shot at the playoffs.

2. Florida Gators

Projected Record: 10-2 (6-2 SEC)

Kyle Trask is the best starting quarterback the Gators have had since Tim Tebow (Will Grier is debatable). While Florida finally found a competent quarterback, the skill positions took a hit from losing three starting wide receivers and starting RB. The main questions about this group is can new starting RB Dameon Pierce handle taking over the full load? Will new talented WRs Trevon Grimes and Kadarius Toney be able to step in Van Jefferson and Freddie Swain’s shoes? What isn’t a question is their best receiving target is back in TE Kyle Pitts. The offensive line is also experienced returning four starters from last year. The offense should be above average again, but don’t expect them to be Steve Spurrier’s Gator offenses from the 1990s.

Just like the year prior, this team will be lead by their defense again. Defensive Ends Zachary Carter and Georgia transfer Brenton Cox are tasked to replace last years dangerous NFL duo of Zuniga/Greenard. In the secondary, corners Marco Wilson and Kaiir Elam make for a strong duo. Although Florida lost their leading tackler from last season, Ventrell Miller has shown to be capable of taking over. Even with the losses of some key pieces to the 2019 Gator defense, this unit is still talented.

Final Outlook: Florida is Georgia’s biggest competition in the East as they are good on both sides of the ball, but you have to give the edge to Georgia right now.

3. Tennessee Volunteers

Projected Record: 9-3 (6-2 SEC)

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The main question is who will start at quarterback after both Jarrett Guarantano and Brian Maurer received playing time last year. Freshman Harrison Bailey was a wildcard to start, but with no spring practice it looks like he will have to wait his turn. The offensive unit is led by its experienced offensive line. With incoming Georgia transfer Cade Mays and dominant guard Trey Smith, this unit is one of the best in the country. The Vols have to find a receiver to step up after losing Jauan Jennings and Marquez Callaway to graduation.

Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt has this defense heading in the right direction. LB Henry Too-To’o is one of the best in the conference and the defensive line is stout also with Darel Middleton, Aubrey Solomon, and Emmit Gooden. Add in a secondary who finished 16th in the nation in passing yards allowed led by CB Bryce Thompson and this defense should be looked at as a legitimate unit.

Final Outlook: A veteran defense and great offensive line makes the Vols a wildcard contender in the SEC East. However, it will probably be another year until we talk about them as true contenders. Their Week 2 game against Oklahoma in Norman will be a true test.

4. Kentucky Wildcats

Projected Record: 9-3 (5-3 SEC)

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QB Terry Wilson is back after his season ending injury which forced Kentucky to use a receiver at quarterback last year. Kentucky has a stable of running backs returning led by Asim Rose and returns one of the best offensive lines in the conference. Nobody knows how good this receiving unit is because… well… they never threw the ball last year.

The defense returns most of their starters after finishing 21st in the nation last year. The unit is led by OLB Jamar Watson who returns after a 6.5 sack season.

Final Outlook: People will overlook Kentucky, but this is a legitimate top 25 team. It may not be sexy, but they’ll win a lot of games by running the ball and playing good defense.

5. Missouri Tigers

Projected Record: 6-6 (3-5 SEC)

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It will be a major test for new Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz. The offense has a new starting quarterback with Shawn Robinson, transfer at TCU. While Robinson displayed a talented arm during his time at TCU, he was often inconsistent. Add in an inconsistent offensive line and this offense might struggle. At the skill positions Missouri has only a few legitimate options including RB Larry Roundtree and Virginia Tech graduate transfer Damon Hazelton (All-ACC recognition the past two years).

Missouri’s defense was actually good last year ranking in the top 20. Drinkwitz was impressed enough to keep the entire defensive coaching staff. The defense returns most of its starters including LB Nick Bolton, a potential first round pick and SEC leader in tackles. Safeties Tyree Gillespie and Joshuah Bledsoe are a strong safety combination and 310-pounder DT Kobie Whiteside (6.5 sacks) is a disrupter.

Final Outlook: This is where the bottom of the SEC East starts. While Missouri should have a solid defense, their offense is filled with questions. The questions are amplified as Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz didn’t have the opportunity to install his offense during spring practice. A bowl game for Missouri in his first season will be a success.

6. South Carolina Gamecocks

Projected Record: 5-7 (2-6 SEC)

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The offense is filled with more questions than answers. It starts at quarterback where sophomore Ryan Hillinski must make an improvement after only completing 58.1% last year. He will have to find help as the receivers are unproven and the offensive line average. The lone bright spot is freshman MarShawn Lloyd, who was a top fifty recruit, will most likely start right away at running back.

A defense that was average last year loses a few key starters including first round pick Javon Kinlaw, DJ Wonnum, and TJ Brunson. The loss of these key Gamecocks leaves the defense with holes they may not be able to fill, However, South Carolina returns its sack leader from last year DE Aaron Sterling (6 sacks), the leading tackler Ernest Jones (97 tackles), and a talented cornerback duo of Jaycee Horn (son of Joe Horn) and Israel Mukuamu. There is also five-star true freshman DE Jordan Burch who should receive action right away.

Final Outlook: South Carolina will finish in the bottom of the SEC East. With an offense full of questions, a defense who lost several key starters from last year, a schedule that includes playing LSU and Texas A&M from the SEC West, and a non-conference game against Clemson… South Carolina will be fighting just to go to a bowl game.

7. Vanderbilt Commodores

Projected Record: 3-9 (0-8 SEC)

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Vanderbilt doesn’t have a legitimate quarterback option as the competition is between freshman Ken Seals and JUCO transfer Jeremy Moussa. Vanderbilt also replaces a trio of key players on offense with RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, WR Kalija Lipscomb, and TE Jared Pinkney. Not to mention the offensive line is also bad. All signs point to this being a historically bad offense

Vanderbilt returns basically their entire defense… that finished 101st in the nation. Defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo is a legitimate player, but there aren’t many other bright spots on defense.

Final Outlook: Not only do I not think Vanderbilt will not win a SEC game, I don’t see them being competitive. The Vanderbilt offense could be historically bad and the defense is nothing to rely on. Vanderbilt is in for another rough season.

SEC West

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

Projected Record: 13-0 (8-0 SEC)

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Although Alabama does not have Tua returning, the offense should continue to be explosive. Wide receivers Devonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, and John Metchie will be one of the most dangerous trios in the nation, Alabama returns the best offensive line in the nation, and RB Najee Harris is a top five running back in the nation. The major question will be if Mac Jones holds onto the starting job over the top recruit in the country Bryce Young.

Last year Alabama’s defense was different as they weren’t dominant. However, expect a major improvement especially with LB Dylan Moses returning after missing last season with a torn ACL. The defensive line is deep and talented after the Crimson Tide was forced to play young players last year due to injuries. A key for the Tide is finding who will step up as the edge pass rushers following Terrell Lewis and Anfernee Jennings heading to the NFL. In the secondary, safety Jordan Battle is a breakout candidate after a tremendous freshman season and CB Patrick Surtain Jr. is one of the greatest in the country.

Final Outlook: Alabama has the roster to be National Champions, but without an elite quarterback and a tough schedule makes it a tough road. Alabama will have to figure it out quick with games against USC and Georgia in the first three weeks.

2. LSU Tigers

Projected Record: 9-3 (5-3 SEC)

Coming off a dream season as the 2019 LSU Tigers were one of the best of all-time. But now they must replace an elite quarterback Joe Burrow along with Myles Brennan. Not only the quarterback, but 16 players from that team went to the NFL Combine. On offense alone they must replace four starters on the offensive line, two starting tight ends, their starting running back and a wide receiver. LSU does return one of the best wide receiving duos in the country with Jamarr Chase and Terrance Marshall. RB Chris Curry has proved to be an effective replacement as well.

The defense was also hit hard by departures to the linebacking group which saw Patrick Queen and Jacob Phillips leave for the NFL Draft and Marcel Brooks hit the transfer portal. The replacements will include Damone Clark and North Dakota State transfer Jabril Cox (FCS All-American). The defensive line should be fine as they return Tyler Shelvin, Siaka Ika, and Glen Logan. Even with the loss of Kristian Fulton and Grant Delpit, safety JaCoby Stevens and CB Derek Stingley are back to lead the secondary.

Final Outlook: LSU is still a talented team, but losing that many talented players to the NFL will not be easy to overcome. Add in a quarterback who hasn’t seen much action and it is practical to expect LSU to take a step back. The real test will come in Week 2 against Texas.

3. Texas A&M Aggies

Projected Record: 9-3 (5-3 SEC)

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The Aggies return a ton of starters to an 8-5 team that beat everyone they were supposed to beat and lost to everyone they were supposed to lose to. Kellen Mond is back for his senior year and so is their leading rusher Isaiah Spiller, leading receiver Jhamon Ausbon, talented tight ends Jalen Wydermyer/Baylor Cupp, and a veteran offensive line. Depth at running back and wide receiver are a concern, but the Aggies offense will go as far as Kellen Mond takes them.

The Aggies return 8 starters to a pretty good defense from 2019. The defensive line is talented up front with Demarvin Leal and Bobby Brown III. The Aggies also return their top two tacklers LBs Anthony Hines and Buddy Johnson. The secondary was suspect at times last year, but returns most of the starters and has depth with 5-star cornerback Jaylon Jones and top JUCO cornerback Brian George.

Final Outlook: The Aggies do not have a difficult schedule like last year and have the talent to make an early run. The question remains, is Kellen Mond ready to take a step forward? This is a team that will have CFP buzz going into their final two weeks against Alabama and LSU.

4. Auburn Tigers

Projected Record: 8-4 (4-4 SEC)

Can you trust Bo Nix? He had his moments, but completed just 57.5% of his passes as Auburn mostly won with the ground game. Now Auburn must replace the entire offensive line and has no clear starter at running back. The receiver room is one experienced unit with Seth Williams, Anthony Schwartz, and Eli Stove all returning. However, unless Bo Nix takes a step forward this offense might be in trouble.

The defense also is replacing a lot from last year including four of five secondary starters, and two key defensive linemen Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson. DE Big Kat Bryant, DT Tyrone Truesdell, LB KJ Britt and OLB Owen Pappoe are solid returning starters, but there isn’t much else. Auburn has work to do on this end of the ball.

Final Outlook: A questionable offense with major replacements needed on defense, Auburn will most likely not be competing for a SEC West title in 2020.

5. Ole Miss Rebels

Projected Record: 6-6 (2-6 SEC)

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What new Head Coach Lane Kiffin does with this offense will be interesting. Ole Miss finished as a top three SEC offense and top ten national rushing offense. Ole Miss returns both QBs John Rhys Plumlee and Matt Corral along with thalented sophomore rusher Jerrion Ealy. WR Elijah Moore is also talented finishing with 850 yards last season, but they will need another receiving option to step up. The offensive line should also be a decent unit for the Rebels.

On defense, Ole Miss was absolutely burned through the air finishing 120th nationally. The secondary and interior defensive line are the areas of concern. However, Ole Miss has a talented linebacker unit with Lakia Henry, Jacquez Jones, and MoMo Sanogo. The sack leader DE Sam Williams also returns. With the added experience Ole Miss should make an improvement.

Final Outlook: Ole Miss is an extremely intriguing team going into 2020. Ole Miss is talented enough to surprise a few teams with their offense under Lane Kiffin.

6. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Projected Record: 6-6 (2-6 SEC)

Mike Leach had his biggest victory getting KJ Costello as a grad transfer quarterback from Stanford. Costello and returning RB Kylin Hill should be the best at their respective positions in the SEC. The questions remain how Mike Leach can install his air raid offense with Mississippi State’s lack of top end receivers and an adequate offensive line. Alabama grad transfer WR Tyrell Shavers should play right away alongside Osirus Mitchell.

The defense took a step back last year from a unit in 2018 that was one of the nations best. Mississippi State may make another regression after losing some key starters. The defensive line will be the strength with Nathan Pickering and Kobe Jones leading. LB Erroll Thompson is also extremely talented and the leader of the defense.

Final Outlook: Mississippi State has a talented quarterback and running back, but installing Leach’s offense in year one may be difficult. Add in an average defense and a .500 season seems likely.

7. Arkansas Razorbacks

Projected Record: 5-7 (2-6 SEC)

The offense and defense were abysmal in their 2-10 season last year. However, this 2020 Arkansas team could surprise some people with a great staff put together by head coach Sam Pittman which includes offensive coordinator Kendall Briles and defensive coordinator Barry Odom. The offense returns eight starters and adds Florida grad transfer QB Feleipe Franks. This is a decent enough offense, especially with 1100 yard rusher Rakeem Boyd, to take a step forward from last season.

The defense landed quite a few graduate transfers including Clemson DE Xavier Kelly, Oklahoma LB Levi Draper, and Arkansas State CB Jerry Jacobs. The group should help the six returning starters to the defensive unit. The defense is led by second leading tackler from last season LB Bumper Pool. The Razorbacks will improve from their 110th ranked defense last year.

Final Outlook: While a bowl game might be a reach, this team’s outlook looks much better than last year. Look for Arkansas to win their first SEC game since 2017.

NFL Draft

2020 NFL Draft Results

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The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books. Below are all 255 draft selections and where TGIS had the player ranked. You can also click the link to see the players sorted by Teams.

Players Sorted by Team

Round 1 Team TGIS Rank Name Pos. School HT LBS. Year
1 CIN 1 Joe Burrow QB LSU 6034 221 SR
2 WAS 3 Chase Young DE Ohio State 6047 264 JR
3 DET 5 Jeff Okudah CB Ohio State 6011 205 JR
4 NYG 7 Andrew Thomas OT Georgia 6051 315 JR
5 MIA 2 Tua Tagovailoa QB Alabama 6000 217 JR
6 LAC 8 Justin Herbert QB Oregon 6061 227 SR
7 CAR 15 Derrick Brown DT Auburn 6045 326 SR
8 ARI 4 Isaiah Simmons OLB Clemson 6035 238 JR
9 JAX 17 C.J. Henderson CB Florida 6006 204 JR
10 CLE 6 Jedrick Wills Jr. OT Alabama 6042 312 JR
11 NYJ 13 Mekhi Becton OT Louisville 6073 364 JR
12 LV 14 Henry Ruggs III WR Alabama 5110 188 JR
13 TB 9 Tristan Wirfs OT Iowa 6047 320 JR
14 SF 12 Javon Kinlaw DT South Carolina 6051 315 SR
15 DEN 10 Jerry Jeudy WR Alabama 6010 193 JR
16 ATL 48 A.J. Terrell CB Clemson 6011 195 JR
17 DAL 11 CeeDee Lamb WR Oklahoma 6015 198 JR
18 MIA 64 Austin Jackson OT USC 6047 322 JR
19 LV 61 Damon Arnette CB Ohio State 5115 195 SR
20 JAX 18 K’Lavon Chaisson DE LSU 6030 254 SO
21 PHI 37 Jalen Reagor WR TCU 5105 206 JR
22 MIN 27 Justin Jefferson WR LSU 6012 202 JR
23 LAC 25 Kenneth Murray ILB Oklahoma 6024 241 JR
24 NO 36 Cesar Ruiz C Michigan 6026 307 JR
25 SF 33 Brandon Aiyuk WR Arizona State 5116 205 SR
26 GB 34 Jordan Love QB Utah St. 6036 224 JR
27 SEA 67 Jordyn Brooks ILB Texas Tech 6000 240 SR
28 BAL 19 Patrick Queen OLB LSU 6002 229 JR
29 TEN 77 Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia 6064 350 JR
30 MIA 101 Noah Igbinoghene CB Auburn 5103 198 JR
31 MIN 46 Jeff Gladney CB TCU 5102 191 SR
32 KC 44 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB LSU 5072 207 JR
Round 2
33 CIN 24 Tee Higgins WR Clemson 6035 216 JR
34 IND 41 Michael Pittman Jr. WR USC 6037 223 SR
35 DET 26 D’Andre Swift RB Georgia 5082 212 JR
36 NYG 20 Xavier McKinney S Alabama 6003 201 JR
37 NE 73 Kyle Dugger S Lenoir Rhyne 6007 217 SR
38 CAR 21 Yetur Gross-Matos DE Penn St. 6050 266 JR
39 MIA 59 Robert Hunt OG Louisiana Lafayette 6051 323 SR
40 HOU 29 Ross Blacklock DT TCU 6031 290 JR
41 IND 55 Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin 5102 226 JR
42 JAX 35 Laviska Shenault WR Colorado 6005 227 JR
43 CHI 93 Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame 6056 262 JR
44 CLE 28 Grant Delpit S LSU 6024 213 JR
45 TB 30 Antoine Winfield Jr. S Minnesota 5’10” 205 JR
46 DEN 74 K.J. Hamler WR Penn St. 5085 178 JR
47 ATL 40 Marlon Davidson DT Auburn 6032 303 SR
48 SEA 104 Darrell Taylor DE Tennessee 6035 267 SR
49 PIT 66 Chase Claypool TE Notre Dame 6043 238 SR
50 CHI 32 Jaylon Johnson CB Utah 5117 193 JR
51 DAL 31 Trevon Diggs CB Alabama 6013 205 SR
52 LAR 60 Cam Akers RB Florida State 5103 217 JR
53 PHI 103 Jalen Hurts QB Oklahoma 6010 222 SR
54 BUF 42 A.J. Epenesa DE Iowa 6051 275 JR
55 BAL 43 J.K. Dobbins RB Ohio State 5094 209 JR
56 MIA 39 Raekwon Davis DT Alabama 6061 311 SR
57 LAR 81 Van Jefferson WR Florida 6014 200 SR
58 MIN 58 Ezra Cleveland OT Boise State 6060 311 JR
59 NYJ 45 Denzel Mims WR Baylor 6026 207 SR
60 NE 51 Joshua Uche OLB Michigan 6013 245 SR
61 TEN 16 Kristian Fulton CB LSU 5115 197 SR
62 GB 147 A.J. Dillon RB Boston College 6003 247 JR
63 KC 83 Willie Gay Jr. ILB Mississippi St. 6011 243 JR
64 CAR 47 Jeremy Chinn S Southern Illinois 6031 221 SR
Round 3
65 CIN 71 Logan Wilson ILB Wyoming 6021 241 SR
66 WAS 125 Antonio Gibson RB Memphis 6004 228 SR
67 DET 89 Julian Okwara DE Notre Dame 6044 252 SR
68 NYJ 78 Ashtyn Davis S California 6007 202 SR
69 SEA 80 Damien Lewis OG LSU 6020 327 SR
70 MIA 98 Brandon Jones S Texas 5111 198 SR
71 BAL 69 Justin Madubuike DT Texas A&M 6025 293 JR
72 ARI 23 Josh Jones OT Houston 6051 311 SR
73 JAX 110 Davon Hamilton DT Ohio State 6036 320 SR
74 NO 49 Zack Baun OLB Wisconsin 6024 240 SR
75 DET 111 Jonah Jackson OG Ohio State 6034 310 SR
76 TB 117 Ke’Shawn Vaughn RB Vanderbilt 5094 214 SR
77 DEN 96 Michael Ojemudia CB Iowa 6005 200 SR
78 ATL 68 Matt Hennessy C Temple 6037 307 SR
79 NYJ 102 Jabari Zuniga DE Florida 6033 264 SR
80 LV 114 Lynn Bowden Jr. WR Kentucky 5105 204 JR
81 LV 52 Bryan Edwards WR South Carolina 6026 212 SR
82 DAL 54 Neville Gallimore DT Oklahoma 6020 304 SR
83 DEN 53 Lloyd Cushenberry OG LSU 6032 312 JR
84 LAR 38 Terrell Lewis OLB Alabama 6053 258 JR
85 IND 138 Julian Blackmon S Utah 5116 187 SR
86 BUF 94 Zack Moss RB Utah 5093 223 SR
87 NE 128 Anfernee Jennings OLB Alabama 6021 256 SR
88 CLE 72 Jordan Elliott DT Missouri 6037 302 JR
89 MIN 105 Cam Dantzler CB Mississippi St. 6022 188 JR
90 HOU 50 Jonathan Greenard DE Florida 6034 262 SR
91 NE 82 Devin Asiasi TE UCLA 6030 257 JR
92 BAL 85 Devin Duvernay WR Texas 5104 202 SR
93 TEN 121 Darrynton Evans RB Appalachian State 5102 203 JR
94 GB 199 Josiah Deguara TE Cincinnati 6025 245 SR
95 DEN 144 McTelvin Agim DT Arkansas 6025 309 SR
96 KC 56 Lucas Niang OT TCU 6060 315 SR
97 CLE 136 Jacob Phillips OLB LSU 6030 229 JR
98 BAL 65 Malik Harrison ILB Ohio State 6025 247 SR
99 NYG 113 Matt Peart OT Connecticut 6065 318 SR
100 LV 184 Tanner Muse S Clemson 6020 227 SR
101 NE 217 Dalton Keene TE Virginia Tech 6041 253 JR
102 PIT 139 Alex Highsmith DE Charlotte 6031 248 SR
103 PHI 120 Davion Taylor OLB Colorado 6004 228 SR
104 LAR 107 Terrell Burgess S Utah 5113 202 SR
105 NO 57 Adam Trautman TE Dayton 6050 255 SR
106 BAL 167 Tyre Phillips OT Mississippi State 6051 342 SR
Round 4
107 CIN 75 Akeem Davis-Gaither OLB Appalachian State 6014 224 SR
108 WAS 70 Saahdiq Charles OT LSU 6041 321 JR
109 LV 84 John Simpson OG Clemson 6044 321 SR
110 NYG 118 Darnay Holmes CB UCLA 5101 192 JR
111 MIA 247 Solomon Kindley OG Georgia 6032 337 JR
112 LAC 181 Joshua Kelley RB UCLA 5105 214 SR
113 CAR 91 Troy Pride Jr. CB Notre Dame 5113 193 SR
114 ARI 124 Leki Fotu DT Utah 6053 330 SR
115 CLE 135 Harrison Bryant TE Florida Atlantic 6046 243 SR
116 JAX 99 Ben Bartch OT St. John 6056 308 SR
117 MIN 148 D.J. Wonnum DE South Carolina 6047 258 SR
118 DEN 142 Albert Okwuegbunam TE Missouri 6054 258 JR
119 ATL 215 Mykal Walker ILB Fresno State 6030 231 SR
120 NYJ 164 LaMical Perine RB Florida 5106 216 SR
121 DET 145 Logan Stenberg OG Kentucky 6061 317 SR
122 IND 22 Jacob Eason QB Washington 6057 231 JR
123 DAL 133 Reggie Robinson CB Tulsa 6010 202 SR
124 PIT 131 Anthony McFarland RB Maryland 5081 208 JR
125 NYJ 209 James Morgan QB Florida International 6037 229 SR
126 HOU 189 Charlie Heck OT North Carolina 6077 311 SR
127 PHI 129 K’Von Wallace S Clemson 5111 206 SR
128 BUF 122 Gabriel Davis WR Central Florida 6020 216 JR
129 NYJ 180 Cameron Clark OT Charlotte 6044 308 SR
130 MIN 134 James Lynch DE Baylor 6035 289 JR
131 ARI 143 Rashard Lawrence DT LSU 6020 308 SR
132 MIN 126 Troy Dye OLB Oregon 6032 231 SR
133 SEA 186 Colby Parkinson TE Stanford 6072 252 JR
134 ATL 29 S Jaylinn Hawkins S California 6005 208 SR
135 PIT 151 Kevin Dotson OG Louisiana-Lafayette 6040 310 SR
136 LAR 127 Brycen Hopkins TE Purdue 6037 245 SR
137 JAX 170 Josiah Scott CB Michigan State 5092 185 JR
138 KC 171 L’Jarius Sneed S Louisiana Tech 6003 187 SR
139 LV 112 Amik Robertson CB Louisiana Tech 5083 187 JR
140 JAX 119 Shaquille Quarterman ILB Miami 6004 234 SR
141 HOU 157 John Reid CB Penn State 5103 187 SR
142 WAS 90 Antonio Gandy-Golden WR Liberty 6035 223 SR
143 BAL 108 Ben Bredeson OG Michigan 6046 316 SR
144 SEA 169 DeeJay Dallas RB Miami 5101 217 JR
145 PHI 176 Jack Driscoll OT Auburn 6045 306 SR
146 DAL 168 Tyler Biadasz C Wisconsin 6035 314 JR
Round 5
147 CIN 137 Khalid Kareem DE Notre Dame 6036 268 SR
148 SEA 86 Alton Robinson DE Syracuse 6026 264 SR
149 IND 261 Danny Pinter OG Ball St. 6041 306 SR
150 NYG 231 Shane Lemieux OG Oregon 6037 310 SR
151 LAC 185 Joe Reed WR Virginia 6004 224 SR
152 CAR 100 Kenny Robinson S XFL 6020 200 JR
153 SF 237 Colton McKivitz OT West Virginia 6062 306 SR
154 MIA 132 Jason Strowbridge DE North Carolina 6042 275 SR
155 CHI 150 Trevis Gipson DE Tulsa 6034 261 SR
156 WAS 202 Keith Ismael C San Diego State 6027 309 JR
157 JAX 22 S Daniel Thomas S Auburn 5100 215 SR
158 NYJ 63 Bryce Hall CB Virginia 6012 202 SR
159 NE NR Justin Rohrwasser K Marshall 6’3″ 230 SR
160 CLE 159 Nick Harris C Washington 6007 302 SR
161 TB 76 Tyler Johnson WR Minnesota 6013 206 SR
162 WAS 201 Khaleke Hudson OLB Michigan 5111 224 SR
163 CHI 175 Kindle Vildor CB Georgia Southern 5097 191 SR
164 MIA 116 Curtis Weaver DE Boise State 6023 266 JR
165 JAX 88 Collin Johnson WR Texas 6056 222 SR
166 DET 193 Quintez Cephus WR Wisconsin 6007 202 JR
167 BUF 79 Jake Fromm QB Georgia 6017 219 JR
168 PHI 200 John Hightower WR Boise State 6014 189 SR
169 MIN 182 Harrison Hand CB Temple 5111 197 JR
170 BAL 241 Broderick Washington DT Texas Tech 6021 305 SR
171 HOU 264 Isaiah Coulter WR Rhode Island 6017 198 SR
172 DET 34 RB Jason Huntley RB New Mexico St. 5084 190 SR
173 CHI 242 Darnell Mooney WR Tulane 5101 176 SR
174 TEN 163 Larrell Murchison DT North Carolina State 6023 297 SR
175 GB 203 Kamal Martin OLB Minnesota 6027 240 SR
176 MIN 44 WR KJ Osborn WR Miami 5114 203 SR
177 KC 34 DE Michael Danna DE Michigan 6020 257 SR
178 DEN 87 Justin Strnad OLB Wake Forest 6033 238 SR
179 DAL 92 Bradlee Anae DE Utah 6033 257 SR
Round 6
180 CIN 154 Hakeem Adeniji OT Kansas 6043 302 SR
181 DEN 123 Netane Muti OG Fresno State 6027 315 JR
182 NE 158 Michael Onwenu OG Michigan 6025 344 SR
183 NYG 239 Cameron Brown OLB Penn State 6053 232 SR
184 CAR 226 Bravvion Roy DT Baylor 6011 332 SR
185 MIA 1 LS Blake Ferguson LS LSU 6026 227 SR
186 LAC 222 Alohi Gilman S Notre Dame 5105 202 SR
187 CLE 106 Donovan Peoples-Jones WR Michigan 6015 212 JR
188 BUF 1 K Tyler Bass K Georgia Southern 5100 183 SR
189 JAX 224 Jake Luton QB Oregon St. 6062 224 SR
190 SF 21 TE Charlie Woerner TE Georgia 6045 245 SR
191 NYJ 1 P Braden Mann P Texas A&M 5113 197 SR
192 GB 204 Jon Runyan OT Michigan 6042 306 SR
193 IND 258 Robert Windsor DT Penn State 6044 290 SR
194 TB 216 Khalil Davis DT Nebraska 6010 308 SR
195 NE 26 OT Justin Herron OT Wake Forest 6035 308 SR
196 PHI 16 ILB Shaun Bradley ILB Temple 6005 224 SR
197 DET 26 DT John Penisini DT Utah 6013 318 SR
198 PIT 161 Antoine Brooks Jr. S Maryland 5107 220 SR
199 LAC 260 Jordan Fuller S Ohio State 6017 203 SR
200 PHI 275 Quez Watkins WR Southern Miss 6001 185 JR
201 BAL 162 James Proche WR SMU 5105 201 SR
202 ARI 153 Evan Weaver ILB California 6021 237 SR
203 MIN NR Blake Brandel OT Oregon St. 6070 306 SR
204 NE NR Cassh Maluia ILB Wyoming 6000 248 SR
205 MIN 269 Josh Metellus S Michigan 5111 210 SR
206 JAX NR Tyler Davis TE Georgia Tech 6040 250 SR
207 BUF 130 Isaiah Hodgins WR Oregon St. 6035 210 JR
208 GB 8 C Jake Hanson C Oregon 6043 303 SR
209 GB 18 OG Simon Stepaniak OG Indiana 6041 313 SR
210 PHI 97 Prince Tega Wanogho OT Auburn 6051 308 SR
211 IND NR Isaiah Rodgers CB Massachusetts 5100 170 SR
212 IND 48 WR Dezmon Patmon WR Washington State 6036 225 SR
213 IND NR Jordan Glasgow ILB Michigan 6010 226 SR
214 SEA 40 WR Freddie Swain WR Florida 6001 197 SR
Round 7
215 CIN 179 Markus Bailey OLB Purdue 6001 235 SR
216 WAS 255 Kamren Curl CB Arkansas 6013 206 JR
217 SF 187 Jauan Jennings WR Tennessee 6031 215 SR
218 NYG 229 Carter Coughlin DE Minnesota 6032 236 SR
219 BAL 109 Geno Stone S Iowa 5103 207 JR
220 LAC 95 KJ Hill WR Ohio State 5117 196 SR
221 CAR 262 Stantley Thomas-Oliver CB Florida International 6002 183 SR
222 ARI 115 Eno Benjamin RB Arizona State 5090 207 JR
223 JAX NR Chris Claybrooks CB Memphis 6000 190 SR
224 TEN 195 Cole McDonald QB Hawaii 6031 215 JR
225 MIN 166 Kenny Willekes DE Michigan State 6036 264 SR
226 CHI NR Arlington Hambright OT Colorado 6050 300 SR
227 CHI NR Lachavious Simmons OG Tennessee State 6050 304 SR
228 ATL 6 P Sterling Hofrichter P Syracuse 5095 196 SR
229 WAS 271 James Smith-Williams DE North Carolina State 6035 265 SR
230 NE 14 C Dustin Woodard C Memphis 6010 295 SR
231 DAL NR Ben DiNucci QB James Morgan 6030 210 SR
232 PIT 23 DT Carlos Davis DT Nebraska 6020 313 SR
233 PHI 268 Casey Toohill OLB Stanford 6044 250 SR
234 LAR 17 ILB Clay Johnston ILB Baylor 6010 227 SR
235 DET NR Jashon Cornell DE Ohio State 6030 285 SR
236 GB NR Vernon Scott S TCU 6020 206 SR
237 KC 38 CB BoPete Keyes CB Tulane 6007 202 SR
238 NYG 20 ILB T.J. Brunson ILB South Carolina 6004 219 SR
239 BUF 165 Dane Jackson CB Pittsburgh 5115 187 SR
240 NO NR Tommy Stevens QB Mississippi St. 6050 235 SR
241 TB 20 OLB Chapelle Russell OLB Temple 6020 236 SR
242 GB 146 Jonathan Garvin DE Miami 6041 263 JR
243 TEN NR Chris Jackson S Marshall 6000 186 SR
244 MIN 220 Nate Stanley QB Iowa 6007 235 SR
245 TB 227 Raymond Calais RB Louisiana Lafayette 5081 188 SR
246 MIA 53 WR Malcolm Perry WR Navy 5094 186 SR
247 NYG NR Chris Williamson CB Minnesota 6000 205 SR
248 LAR 4 K Samuel Sloman K Miami (Ohio) 5080 198 SR
249 MIN 266 Brian Cole II S Mississippi State 6017 213 SR
250 LAR 25 OT Tremayne Anchrum OT Clemson 6021 314 SR
251 SEA 18 TE Stephen Sullivan TE LSU 6047 248 SR
252 DEN 43 WR Tyrie Cleveland WR Florida 6025 209 SR
253 MIN 9 C Kyle Hinton C Washburn 6021 295 SR
254 DEN 235 Derek Tuszka DE North Dakota 6044 247 SR
255 NYG 25 ILB Tae Crowder ILB Georgia 6020 241 SR
NFL Draft

2020 NFL Draft Picks by Team

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2020 NFL Draft Results

PICK # Name Pos. School HT LBS. Year TGIS Rank
Arizona Cardinals
8 Isaiah Simmons OLB Clemson 6035 238 JR 4
72 Josh Jones OT Houston 6051 311 SR 23
114 Leki Fotu DT Utah 6053 330 SR 124
131 Rashard Lawrence DT LSU 6020 308 SR 143
202 Evan Weaver ILB California 6021 237 SR 153
222 Eno Benjamin RB Arizona State 5090 207 JR 115
Atlanta Falcons
16 A.J. Terrell CB Clemson 6011 195 JR 48
47 Marlon Davidson DT Auburn 6032 303 SR 40
78 Matt Hennessy C Temple 6037 307 SR 68
119 Mykal Walker ILB Fresno State 6030 231 SR 215
134 Jaylinn Hawkins S California 6005 208 SR 29 S
228 Sterling Hofrichter P Syracuse 5095 196 SR 6 P
Baltimore Ravens
28 Patrick Queen OLB LSU 6002 229 JR 19
55 J.K. Dobbins RB Ohio State 5094 209 JR 43
71 Justin Madubuike DT Texas A&M 6025 293 JR 69
92 Devin Duvernay WR Texas 5104 202 SR 85
98 Malik Harrison ILB Ohio State 6025 247 SR 65
106 Tyre Phillips OT Mississippi State 6051 342 SR 167
143 Ben Bredeson OG Michigan 6046 316 SR 108
170 Broderick Washington DT Texas Tech 6021 305 SR 241
201 James Proche WR SMU 5105 201 SR 162
219 Geno Stone S Iowa 5103 207 JR 109
Buffalo Bills
54 A.J. Epenesa DE Iowa 6051 275 JR 42
86 Zack Moss RB Utah 5093 223 SR 94
128 Gabriel Davis WR Central Florida 6020 216 JR 122
167 Jake Fromm QB Georgia 6017 219 JR 79
188 Tyler Bass K Georgia Southern 5100 183 SR 1 K
207 Isaiah Hodgins WR Oregon St. 6035 210 JR 130
239 Dane Jackson CB Pittsburgh 5115 187 SR 165
Carolina Panthers
7 Derrick Brown DT Auburn 6045 326 SR 15
38 Yetur Gross-Matos DE Penn St. 6050 266 JR 21
64 Jeremy Chinn S Southern Illinois 6031 221 SR 47
113 Troy Pride Jr. CB Notre Dame 5113 193 SR 91
152 Kenny Robinson S XFL 6020 200 JR 100
184 Bravvion Roy DT Baylor 6011 332 SR 226
221 Stantley Thomas-Oliver CB Florida International 6002 183 SR 262
Chicago Bears
43 Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame 6056 262 JR 93
50 Jaylon Johnson CB Utah 5117 193 JR 32
155 Trevis Gipson DE Tulsa 6034 261 SR 150
163 Kindle Vildor CB Georgia Southern 5097 191 SR 175
173 Darnell Mooney WR Tulane 5101 176 SR 242
226 Arlington Hambright OT Colorado 6050 300 SR NR
227 Lachavious Simmons OG Tennessee State 6050 304 SR NR
Cincinnati Bengals
1 Joe Burrow QB LSU 6034 221 SR 1
33 Tee Higgins WR Clemson 6035 216 JR 24
65 Logan Wilson ILB Wyoming 6021 241 SR 71
107 Akeem Davis-Gaither OLB Appalachian State 6014 224 SR 75
147 Khalid Kareem DE Notre Dame 6036 268 SR 137
180 Hakeem Adeniji OT Kansas 6043 302 SR 154
215 Markus Bailey OLB Purdue 6001 235 SR 179
Cleveland Browns
10 Jedrick Wills Jr. OT Alabama 6042 312 JR 6
44 Grant Delpit S LSU 6024 213 JR 28
88 Jordan Elliott DT Missouri 6037 302 JR 72
97 Jacob Phillips OLB LSU 6030 229 JR 136
115 Harrison Bryant TE Florida Atlantic 6046 243 SR 135
160 Nick Harris C Washington 6007 302 SR 159
187 Donovan Peoples-Jones WR Michigan 6015 212 JR 106
Dallas Cowboys
17 CeeDee Lamb WR Oklahoma 6015 198 JR 11
51 Trevon Diggs CB Alabama 6013 205 SR 31
82 Neville Gallimore DT Oklahoma 6020 304 SR 54
123 Reggie Robinson CB Tulsa 6010 202 SR 133
146 Tyler Biadasz C Wisconsin 6035 314 JR 168
179 Bradlee Anae DE Utah 6033 257 SR 92
231 Ben DiNucci QB James Morgan 6030 210 SR NR
Denver Broncos
15 Jerry Jeudy WR Alabama 6010 193 JR 10
46 K.J. Hamler WR Penn St. 5085 178 JR 74
77 Michael Ojemudia CB Iowa 6005 200 SR 96
83 Lloyd Cushenberry OG LSU 6032 312 JR 53
95 McTelvin Agim DT Arkansas 6025 309 SR 144
118 Albert Okwuegbunam TE Missouri 6054 258 JR 142
178 Justin Strnad OLB Wake Forest 6033 238 SR 87
181 Netane Muti OG Fresno State 6027 315 JR 123
252 Tyrie Cleveland WR Florida 6025 209 SR 43 WR
254 Derek Tuszka DE North Dakota 6044 247 SR 235
Detroit Lions
3 Jeff Okudah CB Ohio State 6011 205 JR 5
35 D’Andre Swift RB Georgia 5082 212 JR 26
67 Julian Okwara DE Notre Dame 6044 252 SR 89
75 Jonah Jackson OG Ohio State 6034 310 SR 111
121 Logan Stenberg OG Kentucky 6061 317 SR 145
166 Quintez Cephus WR Wisconsin 6007 202 JR 193
172 Jason Huntley RB New Mexico St. 5084 190 SR 34 RB
197 John Penisini DT Utah 6013 318 SR 26 DT
235 Jashon Cornell DE Ohio State 6030 285 SR NR
Green Bay Packers
26 Jordan Love QB Utah St. 6036 224 JR 34
62 A.J. Dillon RB Boston College 6003 247 JR 147
94 Josiah Deguara TE Cincinnati 6025 245 SR 199
175 Kamal Martin OLB Minnesota 6027 240 SR 203
192 Jon Runyan OT Michigan 6042 306 SR 204
208 Jake Hanson C Oregon 6043 303 SR 8 C
209 Simon Stepaniak OG Indiana 6041 313 SR 18 OG
236 Vernon Scott S TCU 6020 206 SR NR
242 Jonathan Garvin DE Miami 6041 263 JR 146
Houston Texans
40 Ross Blacklock DT TCU 6031 290 JR 29
90 Jonathan Greenard DE Florida 6034 262 SR 50
126 Charlie Heck OT North Carolina 6077 311 SR 189
141 John Reid CB Penn State 5103 187 SR 157
171 Isaiah Coulter WR Rhode Island 6017 198 SR 264
Indianapolis Colts
34 Michael Pittman Jr. WR USC 6037 223 SR 41
41 Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin 5102 226 JR 55
85 Julian Blackmon S Utah 5116 187 SR 138
122 Jacob Eason QB Washington 6057 231 JR 22
149 Danny Pinter OG Ball St. 6041 306 SR 261
193 Robert Windsor DT Penn State 6044 290 SR 258
211 Isaiah Rodgers CB Massachusetts 5100 170 SR NR
212 Dezmon Patmon WR Washington State 6036 225 SR 48 WR
213 Jordan Glasgow ILB Michigan 6010 226 SR NR
Jacksonville Jaguars
9 C.J. Henderson CB Florida 6006 204 JR 17
20 K’Lavon Chaisson DE LSU 6030 254 SO 18
42 Laviska Shenault WR Colorado 6005 227 JR 35
73 Davon Hamilton DT Ohio State 6036 320 SR 110
116 Ben Bartch OT St. John 6056 308 SR 99
137 Josiah Scott CB Michigan State 5092 185 JR 170
140 Shaquille Quarterman ILB Miami 6004 234 SR 119
157 Daniel Thomas S Auburn 5100 215 SR 22 S
165 Collin Johnson WR Texas 6056 222 SR 88
189 Jake Luton QB Oregon St. 6062 224 SR 224
206 Tyler Davis TE Georgia Tech 6040 250 SR NR
223 Chris Claybrooks CB Memphis 6000 190 SR NR
Kansas City Chiefs
32 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB LSU 5072 207 JR 44
63 Willie Gay Jr. ILB Mississippi St. 6011 243 JR 83
96 Lucas Niang OT TCU 6060 315 SR 56
138 L’Jarius Sneed S Louisiana Tech 6003 187 SR 171
177 Michael Danna DE Michigan 6020 257 SR 34 DE
237 BoPete Keyes CB Tulane 6007 202 SR 38 CB
Los Angeles Chargers
6 Justin Herbert QB Oregon 6061 227 SR 8
23 Kenneth Murray ILB Oklahoma 6024 241 JR 25
112 Joshua Kelley RB UCLA 5105 214 SR 181
151 Joe Reed WR Virginia 6004 224 SR 185
186 Alohi Gilman S Notre Dame 5105 202 SR 222
199 Jordan Fuller S Ohio State 6017 203 SR 260
220 KJ Hill WR Ohio State 5117 196 SR 95
Los Angeles Rams
52 Cam Akers RB Florida State 5103 217 JR 60
57 Van Jefferson WR Florida 6014 200 SR 81
84 Terrell Lewis OLB Alabama 6053 258 JR 38
104 Terrell Burgess S Utah 5113 202 SR 107
136 Brycen Hopkins TE Purdue 6037 245 SR 127
234 Clay Johnston ILB Baylor 6010 227 SR 17 ILB
248 Samuel Sloman K Miami (Ohio) 5080 198 SR 4 K
250 Tremayne Anchrum OT Clemson 6021 314 SR 25 OT
Las Vegas Raiders
12 Henry Ruggs III WR Alabama 5110 188 JR 14
19 Damon Arnette CB Ohio State 5115 195 SR 61
80 Lynn Bowden Jr. WR Kentucky 5105 204 JR 114
81 Bryan Edwards WR South Carolina 6026 212 SR 52
100 Tanner Muse S Clemson 6020 227 SR 184
109 John Simpson OG Clemson 6044 321 SR 84
139 Amik Robertson CB Louisiana Tech 5083 187 JR 112
Miami Dolphins
5 Tua Tagovailoa QB Alabama 6000 217 JR 2
18 Austin Jackson OT USC 6047 322 JR 64
30 Noah Igbinoghene CB Auburn 5103 198 JR 101
39 Robert Hunt OG Louisiana Lafayette 6051 323 SR 59
56 Raekwon Davis DT Alabama 6061 311 SR 39
70 Brandon Jones S Texas 5111 198 SR 98
111 Solomon Kindley OG Georgia 6032 337 JR 247
154 Jason Strowbridge DE North Carolina 6042 275 SR 132
164 Curtis Weaver DE Boise State 6023 266 JR 116
185 Blake Ferguson LS LSU 6026 227 SR 1 LS
246 Malcolm Perry WR Navy 5094 186 SR 53 WR
Minnesota Vikings
22 Justin Jefferson WR LSU 6012 202 JR 27
31 Jeff Gladney CB TCU 5102 191 SR 46
58 Ezra Cleveland OT Boise State 6060 311 JR 58
89 Cam Dantzler CB Mississippi St. 6022 188 JR 105
117 D.J. Wonnum DE South Carolina 6047 258 SR 148
130 James Lynch DE Baylor 6035 289 JR 134
132 Troy Dye OLB Oregon 6032 231 SR 126
169 Harrison Hand CB Temple 5111 197 JR 182
176 KJ Osborn WR Miami 5114 203 SR 44 WR
203 Blake Brandel OT Oregon St. 6070 306 SR NR
205 Josh Metellus S Michigan 5111 210 SR 269
225 Kenny Willekes DE Michigan State 6036 264 SR 166
244 Nate Stanley QB Iowa 6007 235 SR 220
249 Brian Cole II S Mississippi State 6017 213 SR 266
253 Kyle Hinton C Washburn 6021 295 SR 9 C
New England Patriots
37 Kyle Dugger S Lenoir Rhyne 6007 217 SR 73
60 Joshua Uche OLB Michigan 6013 245 SR 51
87 Anfernee Jennings OLB Alabama 6021 256 SR 128
91 Devin Asiasi TE UCLA 6030 257 JR 82
101 Dalton Keene TE Virginia Tech 6041 253 JR 217
159 Justin Rohrwasser K Marshall 6’3″ 230 SR NR
182 Michael Onwenu OG Michigan 6025 344 SR 158
195 Justin Herron OT Wake Forest 6035 308 SR 26 OT
204 Cassh Maluia ILB Wyoming 6000 248 SR NR
230 Dustin Woodard C Memphis 6010 295 SR 14 C
New Orleans Saints
24 Cesar Ruiz C Michigan 6026 307 JR 36
74 Zack Baun OLB Wisconsin 6024 240 SR 49
105 Adam Trautman TE Dayton 6050 255 SR 57
240 Tommy Stevens QB Mississippi St. 6050 235 SR NR
New York Giants
4 Andrew Thomas OT Georgia 6051 315 JR 7
36 Xavier McKinney S Alabama 6003 201 JR 20
99 Matt Peart OT Connecticut 6065 318 SR 113
110 Darnay Holmes CB UCLA 5101 192 JR 118
150 Shane Lemieux OG Oregon 6037 310 SR 231
183 Cameron Brown OLB Penn State 6053 232 SR 239
218 Carter Coughlin DE Minnesota 6032 236 SR 229
238 T.J. Brunson ILB South Carolina 6004 219 SR 20 ILB
247 Chris Williamson CB Minnesota 6000 205 SR NR
255 Tae Crowder ILB Georgia 6020 241 SR 25 ILB
New York Jets
11 Mekhi Becton OT Louisville 6073 364 JR 13
59 Denzel Mims WR Baylor 6026 207 SR 45
68 Ashtyn Davis S California 6007 202 SR 78
79 Jabari Zuniga DE Florida 6033 264 SR 102
120 LaMical Perine RB Florida 5106 216 SR 164
125 James Morgan QB Florida International 6037 229 SR 209
129 Cameron Clark OT Charlotte 6044 308 SR 180
158 Bryce Hall CB Virginia 6012 202 SR 63
191 Braden Mann P Texas A&M 5113 197 SR 1 P
Philadelphia Eagles
21 Jalen Reagor WR TCU 5105 206 JR 37
53 Jalen Hurts QB Oklahoma 6010 222 SR 103
103 Davion Taylor OLB Colorado 6004 228 SR 120
127 K’Von Wallace S Clemson 5111 206 SR 129
145 Jack Driscoll OT Auburn 6045 306 SR 176
168 John Hightower WR Boise State 6014 189 SR 200
196 Shaun Bradley ILB Temple 6005 224 SR 16 ILB
200 Quez Watkins WR Southern Miss 6001 185 JR 275
210 Prince Tega Wanogho OT Auburn 6051 308 SR 97
233 Casey Toohill OLB Stanford 6044 250 SR 268
Pittsburgh Steelers
49 Chase Claypool TE Notre Dame 6043 238 SR 66
102 Alex Highsmith DE Charlotte 6031 248 SR 139
124 Anthony McFarland RB Maryland 5081 208 JR 131
135 Kevin Dotson OG Louisiana-Lafayette 6040 310 SR 151
198 Antoine Brooks Jr. S Maryland 5107 220 SR 161
232 Carlos Davis DT Nebraska 6020 313 SR 23 DT
Seattle Seahawks
27 Jordyn Brooks ILB Texas Tech 6000 240 SR 67
48 Darrell Taylor DE Tennessee 6035 267 SR 104
69 Damien Lewis OG LSU 6020 327 SR 80
133 Colby Parkinson TE Stanford 6072 252 JR 186
144 DeeJay Dallas RB Miami 5101 217 JR 169
148 Alton Robinson DE Syracuse 6026 264 SR 86
214 Freddie Swain WR Florida 6001 197 SR 40 WR
251 Stephen Sullivan TE LSU 6047 248 SR 18 TE
San Fransisco 49ers
14 Javon Kinlaw DT South Carolina 6051 315 SR 12
25 Brandon Aiyuk WR Arizona State 5116 205 SR 33
153 Colton McKivitz OT West Virginia 6062 306 SR 237
190 Charlie Woerner TE Georgia 6045 245 SR 21 TE
217 Jauan Jennings WR Tennessee 6031 215 SR 187
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13 Tristan Wirfs OT Iowa 6047 320 JR 9
45 Antoine Winfield Jr. S Minnesota 5’10” 205 JR 30
76 Ke’Shawn Vaughn RB Vanderbilt 5094 214 SR 117
161 Tyler Johnson WR Minnesota 6013 206 SR 76
194 Khalil Davis DT Nebraska 6010 308 SR 216
241 Chapelle Russell OLB Temple 6020 236 SR 20 OLB
245 Raymond Calais RB Louisiana Lafayette 5081 188 SR 227
Tennessee Titans
29 Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia 6064 350 JR 77
61 Kristian Fulton CB LSU 5115 197 SR 16
93 Darrynton Evans RB Appalachian State 5102 203 JR 121
174 Larrell Murchison DT N.C. State 6023 297 SR 163
224 Cole McDonald QB Hawaii 6031 215 JR 195
243 Chris Jackson S Marshall 6000 186 SR NR
Washington Redskins
2 Chase Young DE Ohio State 6047 264 JR 3
66 Antonio Gibson RB Memphis 6004 228 SR 125
108 Saahdiq Charles OT LSU 6041 321 JR 70
142 Antonio Gandy-Golden WR Liberty 6035 223 SR 90
156 Keith Ismael C San Diego State 6027 309 JR 202
162 Khaleke Hudson OLB Michigan 5111 224 SR 201
216 Kamren Curl CB Arkansas 6013 206 JR 255
229 James Smith-Williams DE N.C. State 6035 265 SR 271

 

NFL Draft

Tyler Vesely’s 2020 NFL Mock Draft

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By: Tyler Vesely, TGIS Prez
 
Round 1

1. Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals

Pick: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

The decision may have been a little more difficult if Tua was completely healthy. Regardless, Burrow has franchise QB potential and is one of my top rated QB prospects in the past ten years. Andy Dalton will more than likely be cut as he is scheduled to make $17 million in 2020. Meaning the 2020 season for the Bengals will be led right away by Burrow.

 

2. Washington Redskins

Redskins

Pick: Chase Young, DE, Ohio State

The Redskins should seriously consider Tua. While Young is a premier pass rusher and the best (non-QB) player in the draft, he won’t be able to elevate the franchise like Tua can. However, the mock draft is what I think the team will do. After spending a first rounder last year on Dwayne Haskins, they take Young and improve their defense.

3. Detroit Lions

Lions

Pick: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State

The Lions lost both starting cornerbacks from last year in Darius Slay and Rashaan Melvin. Okudah is the best cover corner in the draft making this a perfect match for the Lions. A cornerback group of Desmond Trufant, Justin Coleman, and Jeff Okudah will do just fine.

4. New York Giants

Giants

Pick: Isaiah Simmons, OLB, Clemson

The Giants have a difficult decision to make.  They have a huge need at Offensive Tackle and there are four premier tackles available in this spot. Linebacker is also a need and someone with Simmons talent/versatility doesn’t come around often. While the Giants signed LB Blake Martinez, he is a liability in the passing game.  You know who isn’t a liability in pass coverage? Simmons. 

5. Miami Dolphins

Dolphins

Pick: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

This is the dream scenario for the Dolphins. However, in order to get Tua the Dolphins would most likely have to trade up with the Lions (I don’t do trade scenarios in Mock Drafts… too many variables). Anyway, Tua gives the Dolphins a franchise QB in an already impressive rebuild.

6. Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers

Pick: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

The Chargers filled needs in free agency with Bryan Bulaga (Tackle) and Chris Harris (CB). One glaring spot they haven’t filled has been QB. With Tyrod Taylor set to be the starter, there is not an immediate need for a rookie QB to come in and start. The Chargers go with Herbert as their future franchise QB.

7. Carolina Panthers

Panthers

Pick: Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn

The projected starting nose tackle in Carolina’s defense is currently between NFL journeymen Woodrow Hamilton and Zach Kerr… that is nowhere near good enough. Derrick Brown is a high motor guy who will start on the Panthers defense right away. 

8. Arizona Cardinals

Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, LouisvilleCardinals

The Arizona Cardinals offensive line was just awful last year. Left Tackle D.J. Humphries signed a short term extension, but he isn’t the definite long-term solution. It is time for the Cardinals to start developing the future franchise left tackle. At 6’7″ 364 pounds, there is no one with more upside the Mekhi Becton.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars

Pick: Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina

Jaguars

The Jaguars are in a total rebuild after being in the AFC Championship not too long ago. Jaguars can afford to take chances on high potential players. Kinlaw has more upside than Derrick Brown, but does not play as consistently. He fits a need for the Jaguars who have lost defensive linemen Marcell Dareus and Calais Campbell in the 2020 offseason. 

10. Cleveland Browns

Browns

Pick: Jedrick Willis Jr., OT, Alabama

The Browns solved one of their offensive tackle needs by signing right tackle Jack Conklin. On the other hand, the left tackle position  still remains an issue. Lucky for the Browns in this scenario there are three potential offensive tackles to chose from. Even though, Willis played right tackle at Alabama he shouldn’t have an issue switching to left with his athletic ability and elite feet in pass protection.

11. New York Jets

Jets

Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

The Jets offensive line is atrocious. At all of five positions across the line they have bottom of the league starters. In the decision between Andrew Thomas and Tristan Wirfs it comes down to versatility. Wirfs has the capability to play tackle or guard and will finally give the Jets an offensive lineman they don’t have to be embarrassed about.

12. Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders

Pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

The Raiders roster is full of complimentary wide receivers: Tyrell WIlliams, Zay Jones, Nelson Agholor, and Hunter Renfrow. What they need is a premier number one. That is exactly what Jerry Jeudy could develop into. The decision will be between Jeudy, Lamb, and Ruggs.

13. San Fransisco 49ers

49ers

Pick: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

The 49ers lost Emmanuel Sanders to free agency and currently don’t have a legitimate number one wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb is an absolute playmaker that Kyle Shanahan will love in his offense. With very little holes on this 49ers team, they can afford a luxury pick.  

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucs

Pick: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

This is a fantastic scenario for the Bucs. Donovan Smith is a borderline starter at left tackle who Thomas can compete with. While he may not have the massive size of Becton or the athleticism of Wirfs, Andrew Thomas has all the tools to be a franchise left tackle The Bucs are going win-now after signing Brady, and Thomas would push Smith to be a starter year one.

15. Denver Broncos

Broncos

Pick: Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

The Broncos only legitimate receiver on the roster is Courtland Sutton. Henry Ruggs is the kind of weapon the Broncos need and replaces the void left after the Emmanuel Sanders trade.

16. Atlanta Falcons

Falcons

Pick: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida

The Falcons lost Desmond Trufant and have young corners Isaiah Oliver and Kendall Sheffield slated to start. C.J. Henderson provides an upgrade as one of the most athletically talented corners in the draft. If Henderson overcomes the concern in run support, he will be a starting NFL corner for sometime.

 

17. Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys

Pick: K’Lavon Chaisson, DE, LSU

The edge class is pretty slim as only Young and Chaisson are top half of the first round guys. Chaisson showed glimpses of elite potential down the stretch with 4.5 sacks in the last 4 games (and a play where he chased down CeeDee Lamb). The Cowboys need edge rushers and take a chance on Chaisson’s upside.

18. Miami Dolphins

Dolphins

Pick: Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Julien Davenport and Jesse Davis are slated to start at offensive tackle… which isn’t good. After the Dolphins went with Tua for their first pick, they need a tackle to keep him upright. Josh Jones is a top twenty player and one of the last tackles worthy of a first round pick. 

19. Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders

Pick: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

GM Mike Mayock loves physical, man-to-man cornerbacks. Fulton fits the mold and a need for a Raiders defense which gave up over 4100 yards in the air.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars

Pick: Jordan Love, QB, Utah State

Gardner Minshew and Joshua Dobbs are not long term options at quarterback. The Jaguars need a guy they can potentially develop into a franchise quarterback. Jordan Love has a big arm and potential, but also has accuracy and decision issues. With Gardner Minshew currently on the roster there is no pressure for Love to start and he can develop during the Jaguars rebuild.

 

21. Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles

Pick: Patrick Queen, OLB, LSU

The Eagles linebacking corp is full of inexperience and a major weakness on the defense. Queen would instantly be the best linebacker on the roster. Queen runs a 4.5 and is great in run support and pass coverage. 

 

22. Minnesota Vikings

Vikings

Pick: Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

The Minnesota Vikings are actively shopping safety Anthony Harris with no potential replacement. Xavier McKinney would be a dynamic safety  for the Vikings to keep their defense from losing a step. Even if Harris is signed to a long-term deal, McKinney’s versatility would still make him an option to contribute.

23. New England Patriots

Patriots

Pick: Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

While a quarterback competition between between Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer sounds electric, the Patriots need another option. Jacob Eason is one of the most talented passers in the draft and has tremendous upside. After Tua and Burrow, I think he is the most likely to be a NFL starter five years from now.

24. New Orleans Saints

Saints

Pick: Kenneth Murray, ILB, Oklahoma

Veteran Saints linebacker A.J. Klein left in free agency and Kiko Alonso tore his ACL in the playoff game… so Linebacker is a pretty big hole on the Saints defense. Kenneth Murray can fix that. Murray is a sideline to sideline linebacker that can step in right away for the Saints.

25. Minnesota Vikings

Vikings

Pick: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

The Vikings received nice compensation for Stefon Diggs, but now they have to fill his role. Jefferson is similar to Diggs as a tall receiver with good route running ability. A combination of Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson would be nice.

26. Miami Dolphins

Dolphins

Pick: Antonio Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota

The first two Dolphins picks were offensive players… now time to address the defense. The current starting safeties are journeymen Eric Rowe and Adrian Colbert. Antonio Winfield is a smaller safety, but plays physical and has elite ballhawk ability. Head Coach Brian Flores will be able to utilize him in the Dolphins defense.

 

27. Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks

Pick: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State

With the loss of Jadaveon Clowney, the Seahawks need edge rushing help. Gross-Matos was a high impact defensive player for Penn State with 17.5 sacks over the last two years. He fits the edge rushing role for Seattle.

28. Baltimore Ravens

Pick: Zach Baun, OLB, Wisconsin

Ravens

Baltimore is considering trading Matt Judon which makes Baun a good replacement option on the edge. The Wisconsin linebacker is versatile and fits today’s NFL with his pass coverage skills.

29. Tennessee Titans

Titans

Pick: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State

Titans need interior  help at right tackle after losing Jack Conklin in free agency. Cleveland has future left tackle starting skills, but could compete for the right tackle spot left by Conklin right away. 

30. Green Bay Packers

Packers

Pick: Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson

The Packers have needed a number two wide receiver for a few years behind Davante Adams. Tee Higgins is a big wide receiver that has tremendous hands. He is a sneaky good route runner who will help the Packers offense right away.

31. San Fransisco 49ers

49ers

Pick: Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU

The 49ers traded away Deforest Buckner and need someone to replace him on the interior. Blacklock’s pass rushing ability adds to the best defensive line in football. (Bosa, Dee Ford, Arik Armstead, and Blacklock on third down sounds scary).

32. Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs

Pick: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

The issue for the Chiefs over the past few years is the defense, particularly the secondary. After losing Kendall Fuller, corner remains a high priority. Trevon Diggs has high upside as a long corner with great ball skills. (Bills play the Chiefs in 2020 giving us a matchup with his brother Stefon Diggs).

 

Round 2
PickTeamNamePositionSchoolHeightWeight
33BengalsA.J. EpenesaDEIowa6’4″275
34SaintsJalen ReagorWRTCU5’11”206
35LionsNeville GallimoreDTOklahoma6’2″304
36GiantsAustin JacksonOTUSC6’5″322
37ChargersDeandre SwiftRBGeorgia5’8″212
38PanthersGrant DelpitSLSU6’3″213
39DolphinsDenzel MimsWRBaylor6’3″207
40TexansLaviska ShenaultWRColorado6’1″227
41BrownsMalik HarrisonILBOhio State6’3″247
42BucsA.J. TerrellCBClemson6’1″195
43BearsLloyd CushenberryOGLSU6’3″312
44SaintsMarlon DavidsonDTAuburn6’3″303
45

Bucs

Clyde Edwards-HelaireRBLSU5’7″207
46BroncosJaylon JohnsonCBUtah6’0″193
47FalconsJustin MadubuikeDTTexas A&M6’3″293
48JetsMichael Pittman Jr.WRUSC6’4″223
49BearsCesar RuizCMichigan6’3″307
50BearsJeff GladneyCBTCU5’10”191
51CowboysJeremy ChinnSSouthern Illinois6’3″221
52RamsJoshua UcheOLBMichigan6’1″245
53EaglesBrandon AiyukWRArizona State6’0″201
54BillsJ.K. DobbinsRBOhio State5’10”209
55RavensJonathan TaylorRBWisconsin5’10”226
56DolphinsTerrell LewisOLBAlabama6’5″258
57RamsMatt HennessyCTemple6’4″307
58VikingsJonathan GreenardDEFlorida6’4″262
59SeahawksIsaiah Wilson OTGeorgia6’7″350
60RavensRobert HuntOGLouisiana-Lafayette6’5″323
61TitansRaekwon DavisDTAlabama6’6″311
62PackersJordyn BrooksILBTexas Tech6’0″240
63
Chiefs		Cam AkersRBFlorida State5’10”217
64SeahawksKyle DuggerSLenoir Rhyne6’1″217
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2020 TGIS NFL Draft Big Board

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1. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

One of the most talented passers to come out in the past few drafts. Burrow has the accuracy, decision making, arm strength and toughness to be a top 10 NFL QB. Burrow is a prospect where you have to take out the microscope to look for the negatives. During 2019 season, Auburn was the only team to slow him down. The 2020 NFL Draft is about Tua vs. Burrow which is closer than people think.

2. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

Tua throws with great anticipation and accuracy. His quick release and movement around the pocket makes him elite. Burrow and Tua are the best QB prospects to come out since Andrew Luck.

3. Chase Young, DE, Ohio State

Young is an elite pass rusher off the edge. While I don’t rank him as high as past edge rushers like Nick Bosa and Von Miller, he is just a notch below. Young will be a productive edge rusher in the league for awhile.

4. Isaiah Simmons, OLB, Clemson

Simmons is an athlete that can play just about anywhere on defense. While he isn’t always consistent every play, Simmons is an impact player with one of the highest ceilings out of anyone in the draft.

5. Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Okudah is an incredibly smooth cornerback. He also great man to man coverage guy and a day one starter.

6. Jedrick Willis Jr., OT, Alabama

Willis blocked for Tua’s blind side and only gave up one sack in his career at Alabama. Willis is a force in the run game as well.

7. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

While he doesn’t have the athleticism of Wirfs or the size of Becton, Thomas is just an overall great offensive tackle. The long-armed offensive lineman will play along time in the NFL.

8. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

While at times Herbert is inconsistent, he has all the tools you look for in a starting QB including an absolute cannon of an arm. Herbert has shown the ability to be an accurate passer including one of the best QB performances I’ve seen with his 2018 game against Stanford. Herbert needs to sure up the consistency in the NFL to become a starter.

9. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

A freak athlete on the offensive line that can play guard or tackle. He’s a plug and play kind’ve guy who should start next year.

10. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

Route running and quickness is where Jeudy wins. He has a unique ability to avoid defenders in the open field as well. Jeudy is an impact player right away.

11. Ceedee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

Lamb has great hands and is tough to bring down after the catch. The Oklahoma WR plays with a mean streak and will come down with a lot of contested catches. Lamb won’t blow you away with speed,  but like Jeudy, he is a contributor right away.

12. Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina

The decision between Kinlaw and Brown is tough, but I’m taking the upside. He doesn’t play with consistent effort. However, when he does decide to play it is a sight to see. The long, powerful DT is just at the beginning of his potential.

13. Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

An absolute mammoth on the offensive Line at 6’7″ 364 lbs. Becton is not as polished as the other tackles, but he will absolutely blow defensive players away with his power. He’s the OT with the highest ceiling.

14. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

Ruggs plays with the Tyreek Hill type of speed. He is way more than just a speedster, though. Ruggs has phenomenal hands and gets constant separation. The team that drafts him gets an instant weapon.

15. Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn

An all-around great player that plays with a high motor. Brown seems to already reach his potential as good in the run game with some pass rush skills. He will be a starter in the league, but his ceiling is the question.

16. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

One of the best man coverage guys in the draft. Fulton doesn’t have elite quickness, but is physical and tough to separate from.

17. C.J Henderson, CB, Florida

So smooth. Henderson is one of the top athletes at corner in the draft and great in coverage. What keeps him this low is his lack of physicality in the run game.

18. K’Lavon Chaisson, DE, LSU

Chaisson flashes all the tools to be an elite edge rusher. While he only played two full seasons at LSU, he really put together some great games during their playoff run. Chaisson is a solid player with great upside.

19. Patrick Queen, OLB, LSU

Queen flies around the football field and was even physical enough to knock a few offensive lineman down. Queen also excels in pass coverage. Queen exhibits all the traits of a great first round linebacker.

20. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

A swiss army knife the can play all over. McKinney does well in man-to-man coverage, run defense, and as a zone safety. He is a great player with scheme versatility on defense.

21. Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State

Total playmaker on the defensive line. At Penn State he lined up inside and outside, but most likely projects as a DE in the NFL. Gross-Matos knows how to get to the quarterback too finishing with 9.5 sacks in 2019 with the Nittany Lions. At 6’5 266 pounds he is an instant impact guy with defensive line versatility at the next level.

22. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

I love Eason as my QB4. He will throw some balls that will make you cringe on how off target they are. However, he makes some throws that will leave your mouth wide open. I think of Jacob Eason as a Josh Allen type… but better.

23. Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Very good tackle that showed out at the Senior Bowl. Jones is a good athlete, but not overpowering in the run game. He may not start right away, but projects as a starting Left Tackle down the line.

24. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson

One of my favorite receivers in the draft, Higgins is just a baller. He doesn’t run the fastest 40 yard dash (4.54), but is quick with his routes, has strong hands, and wins jump balls. Higgins is a bigger wide receiver at 6’4″ 216 lbs who is absolutely worth a first round pick. He has some similarities to former Clemson wide receiver Deandre Hopkins.

25. Kenneth Murray, ILB, Oklahoma

Murray has elite closing speed and is a solid tackler. Murray can overrun some angles and get lost in plays, but he’s a fast linebacker that can compete to start right away.

Just Missed (#26-#50)

26. D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia

27. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

28. Grant Delpit, S, LSU

29. Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU

30. Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota

31. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

32. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah

33. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State

34. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State

35. Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado

36. Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan

37. Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU

38. Terrell Lewis, DE, Alabama

39. Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama

40. Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn

41. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

42. A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa

43. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State

44. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU

45. Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

46. Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU

47. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois

48. A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson

49. Zack Baun, OLB, Wisconsin

50. Jonathan Greenard, DE, Florida

Best of the Rest (#51-#150)

Rank Name Pos. School Ht. LBS. Year
51 Joshua Uche OLB Michigan 6013 245 SR
52 Bryan Edwards WR South Carolina 6026 212 SR
53 Lloyd Cushenberry OG LSU 6032 312 JR
54 Neville Gallimore DT Oklahoma 6020 304 SR
55 Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin 5102 226 JR
56 Lucas Niang OT TCU 6060 315 SR
57 Adam Trautman TE Dayton 6050 255 SR
58 Ezra Cleveland OT Boise State 6060 311 JR
59 Robert Hunt OG Louisiana Lafayette 6051 323 SR
60 Cam Akers RB Florida State 5103 217 JR
61 Damon Arnette CB Ohio State 5115 195 SR
62 Hunter Bryant TE Washington 6024 248 JR
63 Bryce Hall CB Virginia 6012 202 SR
64 Austin Jackson OT USC 6047 322 JR
65 Malik Harrison ILB Ohio State 6025 247 SR
66 Chase Claypool TE Notre Dame 6043 238 SR
67 Jordyn Brooks ILB Texas Tech 6000 240 SR
68 Matt Hennessy C Temple 6037 307 SR
69 Justin Madubuike DT Texas A&M 6025 293 JR
70 Saahdiq Charles OT LSU 6041 321 JR
71 Logan Wilson ILB Wyoming 6021 241 SR
72 Jordan Elliott DT Missouri 6037 302 JR
73 Kyle Dugger S Lenoir Rhyne 6007 217 SR
74 K.J. Hamler WR Penn St. 5085 178 JR
75 Akeem Davis-Gaither OLB Appalachian State 6014 224 SR
76 Tyler Johnson WR Minnesota 6013 206 SR
77 Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia 6064 350 JR
78 Ashtyn Davis S California 6007 202 SR
79 Jake Fromm QB Georgia 6017 219 JR
80 Damien Lewis OG LSU 6020 327 SR
81 Van Jefferson WR Florida 6014 200 SR
82 Devin Asiasi TE UCLA 6030 257 JR
83 Willie Gay Jr. ILB Mississippi St. 6011 243 JR
84 John Simpson OG Clemson 6044 321 SR
85 Devin Duvernay WR Texas 5104 202 SR
86 Alton Robinson DE Syracuse 6026 264 SR
87 Justin Strnad OLB Wake Forest 6033 238 SR
88 Collin Johnson WR Texas 6056 222 SR
89 Julian Okwara DE Notre Dame 6044 252 SR
90 Antonio Gandy-Golden WR Liberty 6035 223 SR
91 Troy Pride Jr. CB Notre Dame 5113 193 SR
92 Bradlee Anae DE Utah 6033 257 SR
93 Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame 6056 262 JR
94 Zack Moss RB Utah 5093 223 SR
95 KJ Hill WR Ohio State 5117 196 SR
96 Michael Ojemudia CB Iowa 6005 200 SR
97 Prince Tega Wanogho OT Auburn 6051 308 SR
98 Brandon Jones S Texas 5111 198 SR
99 Ben Bartch OT St. John 6056 308 SR
100 Kenny Robinson S XFL 6’2″ 200 JR
101 Noah Igbinoghene CB Auburn 5103 198 JR
102 Jabari Zuniga DE Florida 6033 264 SR
103 Jalen Hurts QB Oklahoma 6010 222 SR
104 Darrell Taylor DE Tennessee 6035 267 SR
105 Cam Dantzler CB Mississippi St. 6022 188 JR
106 Donovan Peoples-Jones WR Michigan 6015 212 JR
107 Terrell Burgess S Utah 5113 202 SR
108 Ben Bredeson OG Michigan 6046 316 SR
109 Geno Stone S Iowa 5103 207 JR
110 Davon Hamilton DT Ohio State 6036 320 SR
111 Jonah Jackson OG Ohio State 6034 310 SR
112 Amik Robertson CB Louisiana Tech 5083 187 JR
113 Matt Peart OT Connecticut 6065 318 SR
114 Lynn Bowden Jr. WR Kentucky 5105 204 JR
115 Eno Bejamin RB Arizona State 5090 207 JR
116 Curtis Weaver DE Boise State 6023 266 JR
117 Ke’Shawn Vaughn RB Vanderbilt 5094 214 SR
118 Darnay Holmes CB UCLA 5101 192 JR
119 Shaquille Quarterman ILB Miami 6004 234 SR
120 Davion Taylor OLB Colorado 6004 228 SR
121 Darrynton Evans RB Appalachian State 5102 203 JR
122 Gabriel Davis WR Central Florida 6020 216 JR
123 Netane Muti OG Fresno State 6027 315 JR
124 Leki Fotu DT Utah 6053 330 SR
125 Antonio Gibson RB Memphis 6004 228 SR
126 Troy Dye OLB Oregon 6032 231 SR
127 Brycen Hopkins TE Purdue 6037 245 SR
128 Anfernee Jennings OLB Alabama 6021 256 SR
129 K’Von Wallace S Clemson 5111 206 SR
130 Isaiah Hodgins WR Oregon St. 6035 210 JR
131 Anthony McFarland RB Maryland 5081 208 JR
132 Jason Strowbridge DE North Carolina 6042 275 SR
133 Reggie Robinson CB Tulsa 6010 202 SR
134 James Lynch DE Baylor 6035 289 JR
135 Harrison Bryant TE Florida Atlantic 6046 243 SR
136 Jacob Phillips OLB LSU 6030 229 JR
137 Khalid Kareem DE Notre Dame 6036 268 SR
138 Julian Blackmon S Utah 5116 187 SR
139 Alex Highsmith DE Charlotte 6031 248 SR
140 Quartney Davis WR Texas A&M 6012 201 JR
141 A.J. Dillon RB Boston College 6003 247 JR
142 Albert Okwuegbunam TE Missouri 6054 258 JR
143 Rashard Lawrence DT LSU 6020 308 SR
144 McTelvin Agim DT Arkansas 6025 309 SR
145 Logan Stenberg OG Kentucky 6061 317 SR
146 Jonathan Garvin DE Miami 6041 263 JR
147 Kendrick Rogers Jr. WR Texas A&M 6042 208 JR
148 D.J. Wonnum DE South Carolina 6047 258 SR
149 A.J. Green CB Oklahoma State 6014 202 SR
150 Trevis Gipson DE Tulsa 6034 261 SR
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2020 NFL Draft Positional Rankings

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[Height is formatted where the last number is an eighth of an inch. (Ex: 6021= 6’2″ 1/8)]

QUARTERBACKS

QB Name School Ht. LBS. Year
1 Joe Burrow LSU 6034 221 SR
2 Tua Tagovailoa Alabama 6000 217 JR
3 Justin Herbert Oregon 6062 236 SR
4 Jacob Eason Washington 6057 231 JR
5 Jordan Love Utah St. 6036 224 JR
6 Jake Fromm Georgia 6017 219 JR
7 Jalen Hurts Oklahoma 6010 222 SR
8 Anthony Gordon Washington State 6023 205 SR
9 Cole McDonald Hawaii 6031 215 JR
10 James Morgan Florida International 6037 229 SR
11 Nate Stanley Iowa 6007 235 SR
12 Jake Luton Oregon St. 6062 224 SR
13 Steven Montez Colorado 6040 231 SR
14 Tyler Huntley Utah 6005 190 SR
15 Brian Lewerke Michigan State 6024 213 SR

RUNNING BACKS

RB Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 D’Andre Swift Georgia 5082 212 4.48
2 J.K. Dobbins Ohio State 5094 209
3 Clyde Edwards-Helaire LSU 5072 207 4.6
4 Jonathan Taylor Wisconsin 5102 226 4.39
5 Cam Akers Florida State 5103 217 4.47
6 Zack Moss Utah 5093 223 4.65
7 Eno Bejamin Arizona State 5090 207 4.57
8 Ke’Shawn Vaughn Vanderbilt 5094 214 4.51
9 Darrynton Evans Appalachian State 5102 203 4.41
10 Antonio Gibson Memphis 6004 228 4.39
11 Anthony McFarland Maryland 5081 208 4.44
12 A.J. Dillon Boston College 6003 247 4.53
13 Mike Warren II Cincinnati 5091 226
14 LaMical Perine Florida 5106 216 4.62
15 DeeJay Dallas Miami 5101 217 4.58
16 Joshua Kelley UCLA 5105 214 4.49
17 Darius Anderson TCU 5104 208 4.61
18 Salvon Ahmed Washington 5107 197 4.62
19 J.J. Taylor Arizona 5052 185 4.61
20 James Robinson Illinois St. 5090 222 4.64
21 Raymond Calais Louisiana Lafayette 5081 188 4.42
22 JaMycal Hasty Baylor 5080 205 4.55
23 Javon Leake Maryland 6001 215 4.65
24 Sewo Olonilua TCU 6025 232 4.66
25 Benny Lemay Charlotte 5083 222 4.75

WIDE RECEIVERS

WR Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Jerry Jeudy Alabama 6010 193 4.45
2 CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma 6015 198 4.5
3 Henry Ruggs III Alabama 5110 188 4.27
4 Tee Higgins Clemson 6035 216 4.54
5 Justin Jefferson LSU 6012 202 4.43
6 Brandon Aiyuk Arizona State 5116 205 4.50
7 Laviska Shenault Colorado 6005 227 4.58
8 Jalen Reagor TCU 5105 206 4.47
9 Michael Pittman Jr. USC 6037 223 4.52
10 Denzel Mims Baylor 6026 207 4.38
11 Bryan Edwards South Carolina 6026 212
12 K.J. Hamler Penn St. 5085 178
13 Tyler Johnson Minnesota 6013 206
14 Van Jefferson Florida 6014 200
15 Devin Duvernay Texas 5104 202 4.39
16 Collin Johnson Texas 6056 222
17 Antonio Gandy-Golden Liberty 6035 223 4.60
18 KJ Hill Ohio State 5117 196 4.60
19 Donovan Peoples-Jones Michigan 6015 212 4.48
20 Lynn Bowden Jr. Kentucky 5105 204
21 Gabriel Davis Central Florida 6020 216 4.54
22 Isaiah Hodgins Oregon St. 6035 210 4.61
23 Quartney Davis Texas A&M 6012 201 4.54
24 Kendrick Rogers Jr. Texas A&M 6042 208 4.51
25 James Proche SMU 5105 201
26 Trishton Jackson Syracuse 6006 197 4.50
27 Kalija Lipscomb Vanderbilt 6001 207 4.57
28 Joe Reed Virginia 6004 224 4.47
29 Jauan Jennings Tennessee 6031 215 4.72
30 Quintez Cephus Wisconsin 6007 202 4.73
31 John Hightower Boise State 6014 189 4.43
32 Juwan Johnson Oregon 6040 230 4.58
33 Lawrence Cager Georgia 6046 220
34 Jeff Thomas Miami 5087 170 4.45
35 Aaron Fuller Washington 5106 188 4.59
36 Darnell Mooney Tulane 5101 176 4.38
37 Aaron Parker Rhode Island 6016 209 4.57
38 Binjimen Victor Ohio State 6036 198 4.60
39 Isaiah Coulter Rhode Island 6017 198 4.45
40 Freddie Swain Florida 6001 197 4.46

TIGHT ENDS

TE Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Adam Trautman Dayton 6050 255 4.8
2 Hunter Bryant Washington 6024 248 4.74
3 Chase Claypool Notre Dame 6043 238 4.42
4 Devin Asiasi UCLA 6030 257 4.73
5 Cole Kmet Notre Dame 6056 262 4.7
6 Brycen Hopkins Purdue 6037 245 4.66
7 Harrison Bryant Florida Atlantic 6046 243 4.73
8 Albert Okwuegbunam Missouri 6054 258 4.49
9 Thaddeus Moss LSU 6017 250
10 Cheyenne O’Grady Arkansas 6036 253 4.81
11 Colby Parkinson Stanford 6072 252 4.77
12 Jared Pinkney Vanderbilt 6040 257 4.96
13 Josiah Deguara Cincinnati 6025 245 4.72
14 Charlie Taumoepeau Portland State 6022 240 4.75
15 Dalton Keene Virginia Tech 6041 253 4.71

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

OT Name School Ht. LBS. Year
1 Jedrick Wills Jr. Alabama 6042 312 JR
2 Andrew Thomas Georgia 6051 315 JR
3 Mekhi Becton Louisville 6073 364 JR
4 Tristan Wirfs Iowa 6047 320 JR
5 Josh Jones Houston 6051 319 SR
6 Lucas Niang TCU 6060 315 SR
7 Ezra Cleveland Boise State 6060 311 JR
8 Austin Jackson USC 6047 322 JR
9 Saahdiq Charles LSU 6041 321 JR
10 Isaiah Wilson Georgia 6064 350 JR
11 Prince Tega Wanogho Auburn 6051 308 SR
12 Ben Bartch St. John 6056 308 SR
13 Matt Peart Connecticut 6065 318 SR
14 Hakeem Adeniji Kansas 6043 302 SR
15 Tyre Phillips Mississippi State 6051 342 SR
16 Jack Driscoll Auburn 6045 306 SR
17 Cameron Clark Charlotte 6044 308 SR
18 Charlie Heck North Carolina 6077 311 SR
19 Jon Runyan Michigan 6042 306 SR
20 Kyle Murphy Rhode Island 6032 316 SR
21 Colton McKivitz West Virginia 6062 306 SR
22 Trey Adams Washington 6080 318 SR
23 Terence Steele Texas Tech 6062 312 SR
24 Alex Taylor South Carolina St. 6084 308 SR
25 Tremayne Anchrum Clemson 6021 314 SR

OFFENSIVE GUARDS

OG Name School Ht. LBS. Year
1 Lloyd Cushenberry LSU 6032 312 JR
2 Robert Hunt Louisiana Lafayette 6051 323 SR
3 Damien Lewis LSU 6020 327 SR
4 John Simpson Clemson 6044 321 SR
5 Ben Bredeson Michigan 6046 316 SR
6 Jonah Jackson Ohio State 6034 310 SR
7 Netane Muti Fresno State 6027 315 JR
8 Logan Stenberg Kentucky 6061 317 SR
9 Kevin Dotson Louisiana Lafayette 6040 310 SR
10 Michael Onwenu Michigan 6025 344 SR
11 Shane Lemieux Oregon 6037 310 SR
12 Solomon Kindley Georgia 6032 337 JR
13 Yasir Durant Missouri 6060 331 SR
14 Danny Pinter Ball St. 6041 306 SR
15 Calvin Throckmorton Oregon 6050 317 SR

CENTERS

C Name School Ht. LBS. Year
1 Cesar Ruiz Michigan 6026 307 JR
2 Matt Hennessy Temple 6037 307 SR
3 Nick Harris Washington 6007 302 SR
4 Tyler Biadasz Wisconsin 6035 314 JR
5 Keith Ismael San Diego State 6027 309 JR
6 Darryl Williams Mississippi State 6023 304 SR
7 Cohl Cabral Arizona State 6047 300 SR
8 Jake Hanson Oregon 6043 303 SR
9 Kyle Hinton Washburn 6021 295 SR
10 Trystan Colon-Castillo Missouri 6030 313 JR

DEFENSIVE ENDS

DE Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Chase Young Ohio State 6047 264
2 K’Lavon Chaisson LSU 6030 254
3 Yetur Gross-Matos Penn St. 6050 266
4 A.J. Epenesa Iowa 6051 275 5.04
5 Jonathan Greenard Florida 6034 262 4.87
6 Alton Robinson Syracuse 6026 264 4.69
7 Julian Okwara Notre Dame 6044 252
8 Bradlee Anae Utah 6033 257 4.93
9 Jabari Zuniga Florida 6033 264 4.64
10 Darrell Taylor Tennessee 6035 267
11 Curtis Weaver Boise State 6023 266
12 Jason Strowbridge North Carolina 6042 275 4.89
13 James Lynch Baylor 6035 289 5.01
14 Khalid Kareem Notre Dame 6036 268
15 Alex Highsmith Charlotte 6031 248 4.7
16 Jonathan Garvin Miami 6041 263 4.82
17 D.J. Wonnum South Carolina 6047 258 4.73
18 Trevis Gipson Tulsa 6034 261
19 Kenny Willekes Michigan State 6036 264 4.87
20 Chauncey Rivers Mississippi State 6020 262 4.97
21 Carter Coughlin Minnesota 6032 236 4.57
22 Derek Tuszka North Dakota 6044 247 4.79
23 Trevon Hill Miami 6027 248 4.89
24 Nick Coe Auburn 6045 280 4.89
25 Oluwole Betiku Illinois 6030 249
26 James Smith-Williams North Carolina State 6035 265 4.60
27 Kendall Coleman Syracuse 6026 257 4.95
28 Jonah Williams Weber State 6050 281
29 Qaedir Sheppard Mississippi 6033 252 4.83
30 LaDarius Hamilton North Texas 6020 264 4.89

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

DT Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Javon Kinlaw South Carolina 6051 324
2 Derrick Brown Auburn 6045 326 5.16
3 Ross Blacklock TCU 6031 290 4.90
4 Raekwon Davis Alabama 6061 311 5.12
5 Marlon Davidson Auburn 6032 303 5.04
6 Neville Gallimore Oklahoma 6020 304 4.79
7 Justin Madubuike Texas A&M 6025 293 4.83
8 Jordan Elliott Missouri 6037 302 5.02
9 Davon Hamilton Ohio State 6036 320 5.14
10 Leki Fotu Utah 6053 330 5.15
11 Rashard Lawrence LSU 6020 308 5.07
12 McTelvin Agim Arkansas 6025 309 4.98
13 Larrell Murchison North Carolina State 6023 297 5.05
14 Benito Jones Ole Miss 6011 316 5.26
15 Khalil Davis Nebraska 6010 308 4.75
16 Raequan Williams Michigan State 6040 308 5.04
17 Bravvion Roy Baylor 6011 332
18 Tyler Clark Georgia 6033 289
19 Broderick Washington Texas Tech 6021 305
20 Malcolm Roach Texas 6021 297 4.84
21 Robert Windsor Penn State 6044 290 4.90
22 Breiden Fehoko LSU 6026 301
23 Carlos Davis Nebraska 6020 313 4.82
24 Josiah Coatney Ole Miss 6035 309 5.21
25 Darrion Daniels Nebraska 6034 311 5.18

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

OLB Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Isaiah Simmons Clemson 6035 238 4.39
2 Patrick Queen LSU 6002 229 4.50
3 Terrell Lewis Alabama 6053 262
4 Zack Baun Wisconsin 6024 240 4.65
5 Joshua Uche Michigan 6013 245
6 Akeem Davis-Gaither Appalachian State 6014 224
7 Justin Strnad Wake Forest 6033 238 4.74
8 Davion Taylor Colorado 6004 228 4.49
9 Troy Dye Oregon 6032 231
10 Anfernee Jennings Alabama 6021 256
11 Jacob Phillips LSU 6030 229 4.66
12 David Woodward Utah St. 6016 230 4.79
13 Markus Bailey Purdue 6001 235
14 Khaleke Hudson Michigan 5111 224 4.56
15 Kamal Martin Minnesota 6027 240
16 Cameron Brown Penn State 6053 232 4.72
17 Michael Divinity Jr. LSU 6015 242 4.85
18 Azur Kamara Kansas 6032 245 4.59
19 Casey Toohill Stanford 6044 250 4.62
20 Chapelle Russell Temple 6020 236 4.69

INSIDE LINEBACKERS

ILB Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Kenneth Murray Oklahoma 6024 241 4.52
2 Malik Harrison Ohio State 6025 247 4.66
3 Jordyn Brooks Texas Tech 6000 240 4.54
4 Logan Wilson Wyoming 6021 241 4.63
5 Willie Gay Jr. Mississippi St. 6011 243 4.43
6 Shaquille Quarterman Miami 6004 234 4.74
7 Evan Weaver California 6021 237 4.76
8 Francis Bernard Utah 6004 234 4.81
9 Joe Bachie Michigan State 6010 230 4.67
10 De’Jon Harris Arkansas 5115 234 4.69
11 Mykal Walker Fresno State 6030 231 4.65
12 Kyahva Tezino San Diego State 6000 235
13 Jordan Mack Virginia 6026 241
14 Michael Pinckney Miami 5111 235
15 Chris Orr Wisconsin 5106 223 4.78
16 Shaun Bradley Temple 6005 224 4.51
17 Clay Johnston Baylor 6010 227
18 Dante Olson Montana 6023 237 4.88
19 Daniel Bituli Tennessee 6020 246 4.84
20 T.J. Brunson South Carolina 6004 219

CORNERBACKS

CB Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Jeff Okudah Ohio State 6011 205 4.48
2 Kristian Fulton LSU 5115 197 4.46
3 C.J. Henderson Florida 6006 204 4.39
4 Trevon Diggs Alabama 6013 205
5 Jaylon Johnson Utah 5117 193 4.50
6 Jeff Gladney TCU 5102 191 4.48
7 A.J. Terrell Clemson 6011 195 4.42
8 Damon Arnette Ohio State 5115 195 4.56
9 Bryce Hall Virginia 6012 202
10 Troy Pride Jr. Notre Dame 5113 193 4.40
11 Michael Ojemudia Iowa 6005 200 4.45
12 Noah Igbinoghene Auburn 5103 198 4.48
13 Cam Dantzler Mississippi St. 6022 188 4.64
14 Amik Robertson Louisiana Tech 5083 187
15 Darnay Holmes UCLA 5101 192
16 Reggie Robinson Tulsa 6010 202 4.44
17 A.J. Green Oklahoma State 6014 202 4.62
18 Lamar Jackson Nebraska 6022 208 4.58
19 John Reid Penn State 5103 187 4.49
20 Dane Jackson Pittsburgh 5115 187 4.57
21 Josiah Scott Michigan State 5092 185 4.42
22 Kindle Vildor Georgia Southern 5097 191 4.44
23 Harrison Hand Temple 5111 197 4.52
24 Javaris Davis Auburn 5084 183 4.39
25 Shyheim Carter Alabama 5104 194
26 DeMarkus Acy Missouri 6001 195
27 Essang Bassey Wake Forest 5093 191 4.46
28 Stanford Samuels III Florida State 6010 187 4.65
29 Javelin Guidry Utah 5090 191 4.29
30 Trajan Bandy Miami 5076 180 4.50
31 Lavert Hill Michigan 5100 190
32 Kamren Curl Arkansas 6013 206 4.60
33 Stantley Thomas-Oliver Florida International 6002 183 4.48
34 Grayland Arnold Baylor 5091 186 4.59
35 Myles Bryant Washington 5077 183 4.62
36 Madre Harper Southern Illinois 6016 196
37 Levonta Taylor Florida State 5100 190
38 BoPete Keyes Tulane 6007 202
39 Parnell Motley Oklahoma 6000 183
40 Jace Whittaker Arizona 5102 189

SAFETIES

S Name School Ht. LBS. 40
1 Xavier McKinney Alabama 6003 201 4.63
2 Grant Delpit LSU 6024 213
3 Antoine Winfield Jr. Minnesota 5091 203 4.45
4 Jeremy Chinn Southern Illinois 6031 221 4.45
5 Kyle Dugger Lenoir Rhyne 6007 217 4.49
6 Ashtyn Davis California 6007 202
7 Brandon Jones Texas 5111 198
8 Kenny Robinson XFL 6’2″ 200
9 Terrell Burgess Utah 5113 202 4.46
10 Geno Stone Iowa 5103 207 4.62
11 K’Von Wallace Clemson 5111 206 4.53
12 Julian Blackmon Utah 5116 187
13 Antoine Brooks Jr. Maryland 5107 220 4.64
14 L’Jarius Sneed Louisiana Tech 6003 187 4.37
15 Tanner Muse Clemson 6020 227 4.41
16 JR Reed Georgia 6006 202 4.54
17 Alohi Gilman Notre Dame 5105 202 4.6
18 Jared Mayden Alabama 5117 201
19 Jordan Fuller Ohio State 6017 203 4.67
20 Brian Cole II Mississippi State 6017 213 4.52
21 Josh Metellus Michigan 5111 210 4.55
22 Daniel Thomas Auburn 5100 215 4.51
23 Myles Dorn North Carolina 6012 211
24 Jalen Elliott Notre Dame 6004 205 4.80
25 Nigel Warrior Tennessee 6000 297

KICKERS

K Name School Ht. LBS. Year
1 Tyler Bass Georgia Southern 5100 183 SR
2 Rodrigo Blakenship Georgia 6007 187 SR
3 JJ Molson UCLA 5112 182 SR
4 Samuel Sloman Miami (Ohio) 5080 198 SR
5 Cooper Rothe Wyoming 5110 175 SR

PUNTERS

P Name School Ht. LBS. Year
1 Braden Mann Texas A&M 5113 197 SR
2 Joseph Charlton South Carolina 6042 194 SR
3 Tommy Townsend Florida 6013 191 SR
4 Michael Turk Arizona State 6004 226 JR
5 Arryn Siposs Auburn 6024 213 JR
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2020 College Football Way-Too-Early Top Teams

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1. Clemsonorange

Clemson will have to replace most of the offensive line, Tee Higgins, Amari Rodgers, and Travis Etienne. But with Trevor Lawrence, Justyn Ross, and a deep WR core they should be fine. The defense was semi-young this year and return a lot of starters. Clemson will be dangerous again in 2020.

2. Ohio Stateohio state

The offense should be the best in the Big Ten again with Justin Fields and most of the offensive line back. WR Garrett Wilson is coming off a great freshman season and will be the number 1 target. The question will be on defense where they replace many talented starters including Chase Young and Jeffrey Okudah.

3. AlabamaAlabama logo

Tua is gone, but the combination of Mac Jones and Bryce Young keeps the quarterback position a strength. The offense will stay a strength, but can the 2019 defense improve? The youth last year will have an extra year of maturity and their defensive MVP Dylan Moses will actually play in 2020. The dynasty isn’t over…

4. LSULSU Tigers

The champions return most of their defense including star CB Derek Stingley. The offense also has plenty of weapons with Biletnikoff winner WR Ja’Marr Chase and Terrance Marshall. However, Myles Brennan is not Joe Burrow and a run like 2019 is not likely.

5. Oregon1238px-Oregon_Ducks_logo.svg

They lose Justin Herbert and most of their offensive line. However,  rumors are going around Eugene that there won’t be much of a drop off to new starting QB Tyler Shough. The defense will continue to be solid especially with how Oregon has been recruiting. They’ll compete for the Pac-12 and the defense will keep them in the playoff conversation again.

6. Georgia

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A boatload of defensive returning talented players come back next year for Georgia. But Georgia has to replace four offensive lineman to a struggling offense. The offense may be getting an upgrade with Wake Forest graduate transfer QB Jamie Newman as the probable starter. The defense is talented, but without the offense improving playoffs are out of the question.

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7. Florida

QB Kyle Trask and almost the entire defensive secondary returns after two straight 10+ win seasons. Dan Mullen has something going on there and should compete with Georgia for the SEC East.

8. Penn Statepenn_state_nittany_lions_2005-pres

The entire offense comes back and the defense returns their MVP LB Micah Parsons. If the Nittany Lions plug and play some new quality starters on defense, the playoffs is not out of the question. QB Sean Clifford will need to step up his play in order to achieve this top ten ranking.

9. Wisconsin2000px-Wisconsin_Badgers_logo.svg

The Badgers return several quality starters on each side of the ball, but lose their MVP in RB Jonathan Taylor. If they can find a substitute to the impact of Taylor a Big Ten Championship isn’t out of the question.

10. Oklahoma

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The Oklahoma defense went from terrible to average in 2019. The defense was actually pretty young so a jump to an above average defense is possible. No LB Kenneth Murray, NT Neville Gallimore, or CB Parnell Motley will make an impact. The offense is also a question mark. The entire offensive line is back, but they lose their two playmakers Jalen Hurns and CeeDee Lamb. It’ll be the start of the QB Spencer Rattler era, but many questions remain with the 2020 Sooners.

11. Texas A&MTexas A&M Logo

Year 3 of the Jimbo Fisher era at Texas A&M and this team looks promising. Sure the team returns their starting QB Kellen Mond and four out of the five starters on the offensive line. But where the promise lies is in the young, talented defense that returns nine starters. A&M will be a tough opponent in the SEC in 2020.

12. Oklahoma StateOSU Logo

QB Spencer Sanders, WR Tylan Wallace, and RB Chuba Hubbard are all back on offense. The 82nd ranked defense only loses one starter and will most certainly improve. The Cowboys are a sleeper for the Big 12 Championship in 2020.

13. AuburnAuburn Tigers Logo

The offensive line and defensive line will be hit hard by graduating senior departures. Add in the question of does Bo Nix take a leap in performance from his average Freshman year. The offense does have skill position weapons, but the defense declining has Auburn outside the top ten.

14. Michigan1280px-Michigan_Wolverines_logo.svg

Michigan loses their quarterback and four offensive lineman to an offense that mostly struggled in 2019. WR Nico Collins and WR Ronnie Bell are the few bright spots to the start of the QB Dylan McCaffrey era. The defense gets a few key pieces back including DE Kwity Paye and S Dax Hill… but lose other key starters mostly in the secondary. Overall, the team isn’t as strong as 2019.

15. Notre DameNotre Dame

QB Trevor Book and the top two linebackers back is a major plus for the Fighting Irish. The negatives? They lose their entire secondary and their top skill position player returning is Braden Lenzy… who had a total of 254 yards.

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Why Tua Could Return to Alabama

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Tua Tagovailoa could actually be coming back? Many have scoffed at the idea including Joseph Goodman from AL.com. Goodman asks the question, why would Tua come back? He even admits he is having a hard time thinking of any reasons he should come back and alleges that if you hope he comes back to Alabama you are SELFISH.

So let’s help Goodman out with why it makes sense for Tua to comeback:

  1. Financial Gain

“Tua will make millions if he goes to the NFL next year.” Yes, that is true. But to really understand what is to gain, it has to start with analyzing the projected earnings of the total contract for first round picks (Forbes.com):

#1 Pick: $35.2 Million ($21 Million Signing Bonus)
#2 Pick: $33.6 Million
#3 Pick: $32.6 Million
#4 Pick: $31.4 Million
#5 Pick: $29.3 Million

#10 Pick: $18.9 Million ($10 Million Signing Bonus)
#15 Pick: $14.9 Million
#20 Pick: $12.6 Million
#25 Pick: $11.8 Million
#30 Pick: $10.5 Million

The difference  between being a top five pick and falling out of the top ten is about double the contract value. Right now with Tua’s hip injury he isn’t guaranteed to be in the top five. Rather, if he came back for his senior season and proved he was healthy, he would solidify top five contract status. The difference? At least $15 million dollars including $10 million just in signing bonus. Going back to school to be a top five pick is worth it especially considering the NFL first round contract is for four years with a fifth year option.

But what about his injury status?

  1. Recovery Time from his Injury

Tua right now is on crutches and can’t stand for an extended period of time due to his hip injury. His timeline for his injury recovery looks like this:

Late February 2020: Resumes athletic activity
Spring 2020: Can start throwing again
April 23, 2020: NFL Draft
May-July 2020: Fully Healthy

There is a possibility Tua will not be cleared to throw before the NFL Draft requiring teams to chance a draft pick that he will be 100% back to normal. A risky move for an NFL team especially at the top of the first round. Tua will also not be fully healthy while NFL teams do their extensive physicals and examinations of him. Wouldn’t it be prudent to fully recover a hip injury without having countless examinations on you? But again he could get hurt playing College Football in 2020.

So what happens if he gets hurt?

  1. Protected by Insurance

Part of the reason Alabama LB Dylan Moses came back was due to insurance coverage if he drops in value. Tua could do something similar so he is further protected if his stock drops due to injury or loss of value. A max of $10 million insurance policy is allowed by the NCAA and will offer a safety net due to the unexpected. Given his top fifteen NFL draft projection by the NFL Advisory Committee, the payout will be large. Plus Nick Saban is an insurance expert.

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  1. National Championship and Legacy of an All-Time great

Peyton Manning came back for his senior season. The entire Clemson defensive line came back for their senior seasons despite being projected first round picks. Sometimes guys just love playing for their school and finishing out on a high note.

Not only that… Tua hasn’t won a Heisman despite being one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. He would have a chance to break the SEC passing touchdowns record and the NCAA Career Passer Rating Record. But most importantly… he’d have the chance to win another National Championship. After a 10-2, injury plagued year and Coach Orgeron saying “Roll Tide, What? F**K YOU!” Tua and Alabama could be heading for a 2020 revenge tour.

Tua’s Decision

Tua will decide what is best for Tua. But saying there is “no reason to comeback” is flat out wrong. There are risks to coming back and risks to declaring. No matter what he chooses, it is clear Alabama nation will support him despite how selfish Goodman thinks the Crimson Tide fan base is. Until then, we will wait and get teased by Tua’s Instagram.

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TGIS Bowl Picks

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2019 SEASON RECORD: 91-75-1 (54.8%)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS – December 28th

Peach Bowl
Orlando, FL
#1 LSU (-13.5) vs. #4 Oklahoma UNDER 76- 3:00pm

Game Preview: LSU’s offense is rolling with Joe Burrow (Bureaux). While the Oklahoma’s defense is improved it is nowhere near ready for LSU. LSU’s defense has also been much better giving up on average 12.3 points in their last three games. The Oklahoma offense will not be able to keep up. LSU to the Championship

Pick: LSU 45-24

Fiesta Bowl
Orlando, FL
#2 Ohio State vs. #3 Clemson (-2)- 7:00pm

Game Preview: The best game of bowl season. Ever since Clemson had their scare against North Carolina, they have been unstoppable. Ohio State will be by far their toughest opponent though. Both defenses are good, but not elite. This will come down to the offenses. Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, Justyn Ross, and Tee Higgins are too dangerous and will lead Clemson to the championship.

Pick: Clemson 34-20

BOWL PICKS (All Times CST)

December 20

Bahamas Bowl
Nassau, Bahamas
Buffalo (-6.5) vs. Charlotte – 1:00pm

Buffalo is one of the most up and down teams. However, when they are on they put up a ton of points. They’ll turn it up for the Bahamas.

Frisco Bowl
Frisco, TX
Kent State vs. Utah State (-7.5)- 6:30pm

The last game for Utah State QB Jordan Love. He’ll put on a show despite being cited for marijuana possession earlier this week.

December 21

New Mexico Bowl
Albuquerque, NM
Central Michigan vs. San Diego (-3.5)- 1:00pm

San Diego State is a very good Mountain West team finishing the year at 9-3. Central Michigan on the other hand played well in MACtion, but the MAC isn’t a strong conference. Aztecs win by double digits.

Cure Bowl
Orlando, FL
Liberty vs. Georgia Southern (-5)- 1:30pm

Liberty may be the worst bowl team out there. They played a weak schedule including New Mexico State twice. Georgia Southern wins.

Boca Raton Bowl
Boca Raton, FL
FAU vs. SMU (-3) OVER 69.5- 2:30pm

No Lane Kiffin will have an impact. SMU has slumped down the stretch, but they’re still a good team. Expect a high scoring game.

Camellia Bowl
Montgomery, AL
Arkansas State vs. Florida International (+2.5)- 4:30pm

Butch Davis got his team pumped up enough to beat Miami, he is good enough to get them motivated to beat Arkansas State in a bowl game

Las Vegas Bowl
Las Vegas, NV
#19 Boise State vs. Washington (-3.5)- 6:30pm

Chris Petersen’s last game as a coach for the Huskies against his former team. Boise State has played some close games with below average opponents. Washington wins with their talent.

New Orleans Bowl
New Orleans, LA
#20 Appalachian State (-16) vs. UAB- 8:00pm

UAB played a weak non-conference and got destroyed by FAU. Appalachian State wins big.

December 23

Gasparilla Bowl
Tampa, FL
Marshall (+18) vs. UCF- 1:30pm

From a New Years Six bowl to the Gasparilla Bowl. UCF wins, but doesn’t blow out a decent Marshall team.

December 24

Hawaii Bowl
Honolulu, HI
BYU (-1.5) vs. Hawaii- 7:00pm

The Hawaii bowl is back on Christmas Eve! BYU is the better team and wins on the island.

December 26

Independence Bowl
Shreveport, LA
Louisiana Tech vs. Miami (-6.5)- 3:00pm

Miami already has some players sitting out and ended the season terribly. But less than a touchdown favorite against Louisiana Tech? I’m not going that far.

Quick Lane Bowl
Detroit, MI
Eastern Michigan vs. Pittsburgh (-11)- 7:00pm

Eastern Michigan finished last in the MAC West and is somehow faced against one of the better ACC teams… Pitt wins big.

December 27

Millitary Bowl
Annapolis, MD
North Carolina (-4.5) vs. Temple – 11:00am

North Carolina will be excited to be there in Mack Brown’s first year. They seem to be going the right direction following their 41-10 win over NC State. Tar Heels by a touchdown

Pinstripe Bowl
New York, NY
Michigan State vs. Wake Forest (+4.5)- 2:20pm

Two very average football teams who didn’t finish the season great. I’d take Wake Forest and the points.

Texas Bowl
Houston, TX
#25 Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M (-7)- 5:45pm

Oklahoma State is not the same without Spencer Sanders. A&M can minimize Chuba Hubbard and finally get their quality win.

Holiday Bowl
San Diego, CA
#16 Iowa vs. #22 USC (+2)- 7:00pm

Iowa finished the season struggling against Nebraska and Illinois. USC meanwhile posted an average of 46.5 points in their last two games. I’m going with the hot team and emerging USC QB Kedon Slovis.

Cheez-It Bowl
Phoenix, AZ
Air Force vs. Washington State (+3)- 9:15pm

Air Force lost twice this year to Boise State and Navy. They haven’t seen an offense like the Cougars yet though. Washington State QB Anthony Gordon plays great in his last game as a Coug.

December 28

Camping World Bowl
Orlando, FL
#15 Notre Dame (-3) vs. Iowa State- 11:00am

Notre Dame’s offense has been rolling, but they face a tougher Iowa State defense. I don’t trust Iowa State’s offense against the Notre Dame defense though. Fighting Irish win by double digits.

Cotton Bowl Classic
Arlington, TX
#10 Penn State vs. #17 Memphis (+6.5)- 11:00am

There’s a lot going on in this game. Memphis coach Mike Norvell isn’t coaching and they face a tough Penn State defense. But I don’t really trust the Penn State offense or Memphis defense. I have no idea what will happen so I’m just going to take the points and the team more motivated to play in this game. At least I’m honest with you guys.

December 30

First Responder Bowl
Dallas, TX
Western Kentucky (-2.5) vs. Western Michigan- 11:30am

Western Kentucky have played good football down the stretch including beating Arkansas 45-19. Western Kentucky also has played the better schedule. Really like the Hilltoppers here.

Music City Bowl
Nashville, TN
Louisville vs. Mississippi State (-4.5)- 3:00pm

Louisville couldn’t handle Kentucky’s run game… no idea how they are going to stop Mississippi State. Bulldogs win without the Cowbells.

Redbox Bowl
Santa Clara, CA
California vs. Illinois (+6.5)- 3:00pm

I have no idea what to expect from Illinois. They are good enough to beat Wisconsin, but can be bad enough to lose to Northwestern. It will be a low scoring affair though so take Illinois with the points and just hold on.

Orange Bowl
Miami Gardens, FL
#9 Florida (-14.5) vs. #24 Virginia- 7:00pm

Virginia’s offensive line is bad. Florida’s defensive line is really good. Expect a blow out in the Orange Bowl.

December 31

Belk Bowl
Charlotte, NC
Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech (-3)- 11:00am

Kentucky’s offense the second half of the season has been to run the ball with Lynn Bowden. Virginia Tech’s Defensive Coordinator Bud Foster coaches his last game and should be able to figure out a plan to stop him. Hokies win a close one.

Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX
Arizona State (-5.5) vs. Florida State – 1:00pm

All season we’ve trusted Herm Edwards… why stop now. QB Jayden Daniels is a special freshman and RB Eno Benjamin plays in his last game. Florida State’s best player RB Cam Akers is also skipping. Sun Devils win big.

Liberty Bowl
Memphis, TN
Kansas State vs. Navy (+1) UNDER 52- 2:45pm

If you love QBs throwing it all over the field… this game is not for you. Expect Run, run, run, and more run plays. Navy runs the ball better and wins.

Arizona Bowl
Tuscon, AZ
Georgia State vs. Wyoming (-7)- 3:30pm

Trust a good team in the Mountain West over an average Sun Belt team.

Alamo Bowl
San Antonio, TX
#11 Utah (-7) vs. Texas – 6:30pm

Utah’s run game is going to give the Texas defense trouble. Their defensive line should also not make it easy on Sam Ehlinger. Texas may be able to keep it close, but I don’t see them winning. Utah by 9.

January 1

Citrus Bowl
Orlando, FL
#13 Alabama (-7) vs. #14 Michigan OVER 59- Noon

Alabama has basically their entire team playing. Mac Jones and the Bama offense should outscore Michigan by a decent margin and try to make a statement. Alabama 41-24.

Outback Bowl
Tampa, FL
#12 Auburn (-7) vs. #18 Minnesota- Noon

Minnesota’s top linebacker is sitting out the bowl game. The Tigers will be by far the toughest defense the Golden Gophers face. Auburn wins by double digits.

Rose Bowl
Pasadena, CA
#6 Oregon (+3) vs. #8 Wisconsin – 4:00pm

Oregon’s the better football team and can minimize RB Johnathan Taylor’s impact on the game. It should be close, but Oregon wins.

Sugar Bowl
Pasadena, CA
#5 Georgia (-6.5) vs. #7 Baylor UNDER 41 – 7:45pm

Expect very little scoring. Georgia’s left tackle is sitting out the game and their right tackle might be also. Their offense has not been great and Baylor’s defense isn’t bad. Still the Georgia defense will give Baylor more problems. 24-10 Georgia.

January 2

Birmingham Bowl
Birmingham, AL
#21 Cincinnati (-7) vs. Boston College UNDER 55 – 4:00pm

With no AJ Dillon and an interim coach I don’t see Boston College being able to do much. Like the UNDER.

Gator Bowl
Jacksonville, FL
Indiana vs. Tennessee (-1.5)- 6:00pm

Tennessee have won it’s last five… Indiana has lost two of its last three. Tennessee wins and this line is too easy.

January 3

Famous Idaho Bowl
Boise, ID
Nevada (+7.5) vs. Ohio – 2:30pm

I’m taking Nevada that beat a good San Diego State team. Ohio has been blowing out MAC teams, but Nevada should at least cover.

January 4

Armed Forces Bowl
Fort Worth, TX
Southern Miss (+7) vs. Tulane – 11:30am

Tulane has QB Justin McMillan who is up and down. Southern Miss is talented enough to keep this game close.

January 6

Lending Tree Bowl
Mobile, AL
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Miami (Ohio) (+14)- 6:30pm

The MAC Champs can keep it within 14.