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What You Need to Know
Over the last eight NFL Drafts there have been 254 total wide receivers selected and amongst those 254 pass catchers, 29 have gone in the first round overall. That is an average of 31.7 wide receivers per year getting selected in the NFL Draft. The NFL has transitioned into a passing dominated league, but talent is still the ultimate evaluated. Remember, in 2008, the NFL Draft has zero wide receivers taken but did find 10 taken in Round 2.

Last 8 NFL Draft’s
Year / Total / 1st Round
2019 – 29 wide receivers selected with two in the 1st Round
2018 – 33 wide receivers selected with two in the 1st Round
2017 – 32 wide receivers selected with three in the 1st Round
2016 – 31 wide receivers selected with four in the 1st Round
2015 – 35 wide receivers selected with six in the 1st Round
2014 – 33 wide receivers selected with four in the 1st Round
2013 – 28 wide receivers selected with three in the 1st Round
2012 – 33 wide receivers selected with four in the 1st Round
Total – 254 wide receivers selected with 29 in 1st Round

Top 1st Round Conference’s Over Last 8 NFL Draft’s (Wide Receivers)
7 – BIG-12
6 – ACC
6 – SEC
4 – PAC-12
2 – BIG-10
2 – Independent
1 – AAC
1 – MAC
Eight overall conference’s that have produced 29 1st Round wide receivers last 8 years

2020 Wide Receiver Prospects

1. Jerry Jeudy

Alabama
SEC
Height 6’0 Weight 192
Last Three Crimson Tide wide receivers drafted
2018 – Calvin Ridley Round 1
2017 – ArDarius Stewart Round 3
2015 – Amari Cooper Round 1

Game Notes – It is hard not to get excited when thinking about the impact Jeudy can make in the NFL. Possesses all the traits to be considered a legit No. 1 receiver. A natural pass catcher who is simply special. Shows great concentration on a variety of balls thrown his way. Like a world class chef preparing a meal, Jeudy displays a sense of calculated class when securing the football. Has the speed to separate early off his route.

2. Laviska Shenault

Colorado
PAC-12
Height 6’02” Weight 220
Last Three Buffalos wide receivers drafted
2019 – Juan Winfree Round 6
2014 – Paul Richardson Round 2
2012 – Toney Clemons Round 7

Game Notes – Colorado is not exactly the hotbed for NFL receivers. Michael Westbrook still haunts the minds with his inability to ever become a dominate NFL receiver. Paul Richardson was the latest of highly touted prospects coming out that never really materialized in the NFL. Shenault may be the one to break the mold. Deebo Samuel 2.0, is the best way to describe the abilities of the Buffalo wideout. He can’t be pressed at the line. Too strong. A receiver who relishes in the idea of contact. Truth be told I think he may be a better runner than some running backs in this class. Excels after the catch.

3. Tee Higgins

Clemson
ACC
Height 6’03” Weight 205
Last Three Tigers wide receivers drafted
2019 – Hunter Renfrow Round 5
2018 – Deon Cain Round 6
2018 – Ray-Ray McCloud Round 6

4. CeeDee Lamb

Oklahoma
BIG-12
Height 6’01” Weight 189
Last Three Sooners wide receivers drafted
2019 – Marquise Brown Round 1
2017 – Dede Westbrook Round 4
2016 – Sterling Shepard Round 2

Game Notes – Lincoln Riley missed not having Hollywood Brown around in 2019. Brown who was selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Riley did have Lamb who compares very favorably to the Baltimore Ravens wideout. Lamb is a smooth route runner and receiver. He can take the top off defenses better than almost any other receiver in this draft class. Has that second gear that makes your jaw drop as he streaks down the field.

5. Van Jefferson

Florida
SEC
Height 6’02 Weight 196
Last three Gators receives drafted
2018 – Antonio Callaway Round 4
2016 – Demarcus Robinson Round 4
2015 – Andre Debose Round 7

Game Notes – A crafty receiver who uses all means necessary to make to the catch. He does a good job of pushing off (a skill not a knock) to get separation. Could argue not receiver in the class does a better job climbing the so-called ladder and making the difficult and contested catch. He is long and fast. Shows superb concentration. Knows how to body up on a defender to win the catch.

6. Justin Jefferson

LSU
SEC
Height 6’01” Weight 185
Last three Tigers receivers drafted
2018 – D.J. Chark Round 2
2018 – Russell Gage Round 6
2017 – Malachi Dupre Round 7

Game Notes – The more you watch him the more you grow enamored with his ability. Joe Burrow was aided but the fine skills this young man possesses. Appears to have a fine knowledge of the route tree and sinks his hips nicely. Jefferson does a magnificent job of plucking the ball out of midair. Eyes the ball clean and gets underneath it. Wins the ball consistently.

7. Chase Claypool

Notre Dame
Independent
Height 6’03” Weight 229
Last Three Fighting Irish receivers drafted
2019 – Miles Boykin Round 3
2018 – Equanimeous St. Brown Round 6
2016 – Will Fuller Round 1

8. Michael Pittman

USC
PAC-12
Height 6’03” Weight 225
Last Three Trojans wide receivers drafted
2017 – JuJu Smith-Schuster Round 2
2015 – Nelson Agholor Round 1
2014 – Marqise Lee Round 2

9. Henry Ruggs III

Alabama
SEC
Height 6’0” Weight 190
Last Three Crimson Tide receivers drafted
2018 – Calvin Ridley Round 1
2017 – ArDarius Stewart Round 3
2015 – Amari Cooper Round 1

Game Notes – Playing across the Jeudy hides the talent that resides in Ruggs and in vice versa it helps Jeudy. Ruggs has a knack for making the acrobatic catches. Watching him extend and contort is body to the ball might be the best in the class.

10. Collin Johnson

Texas
BIG-12
Height 6’02” Weight 220
Last Three Longhorns wide receivers drafted
2013 – Marquise Goodwin Round 3
2010 – Jordan Shipley Round 3
2008 – Limas Sweed Round 2

11. Bryan Edwards

South Carolina
SEC
Height 6’02” Weight 215
Last Three Gamecocks receivers drafted
2019 – Deebo Samuel Round 2
2016 – Pharoh Cooper Round 4
2014 – Bruce Ellington Round 4

12. Kalija Lipscomb

Vanderbilt
SEC
Height 6’01” Weight 200
Last Three Commodores receivers drafted
2014 – Jordan Matthews Round 2
2008 – Earl Bennett Round 3
1992 – Corey Harris Round 3

13. Tyler Johnson

Minnesota
BIG-10
Height 6’01” Weight 200
Last three Gophers receivers drafted
2010 – Eric Decker Round 3
2002 – Ron Johnson Round 4
1998 – Ryan Thelwell Round 7

14. KJ Hill

Ohio State
BIG-10
Height 5’11” Weight 195
Last three Buckeyes receivers drafted
2019 – Parris Campbell Round 2
2019 – Terry McLaurin Round 3
2017 – Curtis Samuel Round 2

15. Amari Rodgers

Clemson
ACC
Height 5’10” Weight 210
Last three Tigers receivers drafted
2019 – Hunter Renfrow Round 5
2018 – Deon Cain Round 6
2018 – Ray-Ray McCloud Round 6

16. Emeka Emezie

N.C. State
ACC
Height 6’03” Weight 210
Last three Wolfpack receivers drafted
2019 – Kelvin Harmon Round 6
2012 – T.J. Graham Round 3
2004 – Jerricho Cotchery Round 4

18. Binjimen Victor

Ohio State
BIG-10
Height 6’04” Weight 199
Last three Buckeyes receivers drafted
2019 – Parris Campbell Round 2
2019 – Terry McLaurin Round 3
2017 – Curtis Samuel Round 2

19. D’Wayne Eskridge

Western Michigan
MAC
Height 5’09” Weight 185
Last three Broncos receivers drafted
2017 – Corey Davis Round 1
2016 – Daniel Braverman Round 7
2012 – Jordan White Round 7

20. Elijah Bell

NCAT
MEAC
Height 6’01” Weight 225
Last three Aggies receivers drafted
None

 

 

21. Rico Bussey

North Texas
C-USA
Height 6’01” Weight 190
Last three Mean Green receivers drafted
1969 – Ronnie Shanklin Round 2
1967 – John Love Round 7

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22. Johnathon Johnson

Missouri
SEC
Height 5’10” Weight 188
Last three Tigers receivers drafted
2018 – J’Mon Moore Round 4
2015 – Dorial Green-Beckham Round 2
2015 – Bud Sasser Round 6

23. Stephen Guidry

Mississippi State
SEC
Height 6’04” Weight 200
Last three Bulldogs receivers drafted
1996 – Eric Moulds Round 1
1993 – Olanda Truitt Round 5
1993 – Willie Harris Round 7

 

24. Dez Fitzpatrick

Louisville
ACC
Height 6’01” Weight 202
Last Three Cardinals wide receivers drafted
2015 – DeVante Parker Round 1
2008 – Harry Douglas Round 3
2008 – Mario Urrutia Round 7

25. Tylan Wallace

Oklahoma State
BIG-12
Height 6’01” Weight 185
Last Three Cowboys wide receivers drafted
2018 – James Washington Round 2
2018 – Marcell Ateman Round 7
2012 – Justin Blackmon Round 1

26. Kendrick Rogers

Texas A&M
SEC
Height 6’03” Weight 210
Last Three Aggies wide receivers drafted
2018 – Christian Kirk Round 2
2018 – Damion Ratley Round 6
2017 – Josh Reynolds Round 4

27. Cody White

Michigan State
BIG-10
Height 6’03” Weight 210
Last Three Spartans wide receivers drafted
2016 – Aaron Burbridge Round 6
2015 – Tony Lippett Round 5
2015 – Keith Mumphery Round 5