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| 2020 NFL draft | |
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| General information | |
| Date | April 23–25, 2020 |
| Location | ESPN studio complex, Bristol, Connecticut (draft emanated from Bronxville, New York via video conference call) |
| Networks | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio |
| Overview | |
| 255 total selections in 7 rounds | |
| League | National Football League |
| First selection | Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Tae Crowder, LB, New York Giants |
| Most selections (15) | Minnesota Vikings |
| Fewest selections (4) | New Orleans Saints |
The 2020 NFL draft was the 85th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2020 NFL season. The first round was held on April 23, followed by the second and third rounds on April 24. The draft concluded with rounds 4–7 on April 25. The NFL originally planned to hold the event live in Paradise, Nevada, before all public events related to it were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, all team selections took place via videoconferencing with league commissioner Roger Goodell announcing picks from his home.
The Washington Redskins retired their name two months after the 2020 draft, making it the final draft where players were selected under the Redskins branding. The draft is noteworthy for producing five playoff starters at the quarterback position: Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and Jalen Hurts. Burrow became the first to reach a Super Bowl in Super Bowl LVI, while Hurts became the first Super Bowl–winner of the group in Super Bowl LIX.
Format
[edit]The host city was chosen among finalists Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Cleveland/Canton in May 2018 during the NFL Spring League Meeting,[1] when Nashville was chosen to host the 2019 draft. However, the host city for 2020 was deferred. After Denver withdrew, citing scheduling conflicts,[2] Las Vegas was chosen as the original host on December 12, 2018, coinciding with the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival in the city.[3] Plans were announced for a main stage near the Caesars Forum convention center and a "red carpet" stage for arrivals on a floating platform in front of the Bellagio resort, with players being transported to and from the stage by boat.[4] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL announced on March 16 that it had canceled all public festivities associated with the event.[5]
Instead, the draft was held remotely, with team coaches and GMs convening via Microsoft Teams due to all team facilities also being closed.[6][7] NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the picks for rounds 1–3 from his home in Bronxville, New York, with the rest of the rounds being announced by Dave Gardi.[8][9] During the event Goodell announced that Las Vegas would host the 2022 NFL draft.[10]
Player selections
[edit]The following is the breakdown of the 255 players selected by position:
- 38 linebackers
- 35 wide receivers
- 27 cornerbacks
- 20 defensive tackles
- 20 offensive tackles
- 20 safeties
- 18 offensive guards
- 18 running backs
- 18 defensive ends
- 13 quarterbacks
- 12 tight ends
- 9 centers
- 3 placekickers
- 2 punters
- 1 long snapper
- 1 safety/linebacker
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Notable undrafted players
[edit]Trades within the draft
[edit](PD) indicates trades completed prior to the start of the draft (i.e. Pre-Draft), while (D) denotes trades which took place during the 2020 draft.
Round one
- ^ No. 13: multiple trades.
Indianapolis → San Francisco (PD). Indianapolis traded a first-round selection to San Francisco in exchange for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.[Trade 1]
San Francisco → Tampa Bay (D). San Francisco traded first- and seventh-round selections (13th and 245th) to Tampa Bay in exchange for first- and fourth-round selections (14th and 117th).[Trade 2] - ^ No. 14: Tampa Bay → San Francisco (D). See No. 13: San Francisco → Tampa Bay.[Trade 2]
- ^ No. 18: Pittsburgh → Miami (PD). Pittsburgh traded first- and fifth-round selections and a 2021 sixth-round selection to Miami in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a fourth-round selection.[Trade 3]
- ^ No. 19: Chicago → Las Vegas (PD). Chicago traded first- and third-round selections as well as 2019 first- and sixth-round selections to Las Vegas, then based in Oakland, in exchange for outside linebacker Khalil Mack, a second-round selection, and a conditional fifth-round selection,[Trade 4] later converted into a seventh-round selection.
- ^ No. 20: LA Rams → Jacksonville (PD). Los Angeles traded their first-round selection as well as 2021 first- and fourth-round selections to Jacksonville in exchange for cornerback Jalen Ramsey.[Trade 5]
- ^ No. 22: Buffalo → Minnesota (PD). Buffalo traded first-, fifth-, and sixth-round selections as well as a 2021 fourth-round selection to Minnesota in exchange for wide receiver Stefon Diggs and a seventh-round selection.[Trade 6]
- ^ No. 23: New England → LA Chargers (D). New England traded a first-round selection (23rd) to Los Angeles in exchange for second- and third-round selections (37th and 71st).[Trade 7]
- ^ No. 25: Minnesota → San Francisco (D). Minnesota traded a first-round selection (25th) to San Francisco in exchange for San Francisco's first-, fourth-, and fifth-round selections (31st, 117th, and 176th).[Trade 8]
- ^ No. 26: multiple trades.
Houston → Miami (PD). Houston traded a first-round selection, 2021 first- and second-round selections as well as offensive tackle Julién Davenport and defensive back Johnson Bademosi to Miami in exchange for wide receiver Kenny Stills, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, a fourth-round selection, and a 2021 sixth-round selection.[Trade 9]
Miami → Green Bay (D). Miami traded a first-round selection (26th) to Green Bay in exchange for first- and fourth-round selections (30th and 136th).[Trade 10] - ^ No. 30: Green Bay → Miami (D). See No. 26: Miami → Green Bay.[Trade 10]
- ^ No. 31: San Francisco → Minnesota (D). See No. 25: Minnesota → San Francisco.[Trade 8]
Round two
- ^ No. 34: Washington → Indianapolis (PD). Washington traded a second-round selection and a 2019 second-round selection to Indianapolis in exchange for a 2019 first-round selection.[Trade 11]
- ^ No. 37: LA Chargers → New England (D). See No. 23: New England → LA Chargers.[Trade 7]
- ^ No. 40: Arizona → Houston (PD). Arizona traded a second-round selection as well as running back David Johnson and a 2021 fourth-round selection to Houston in exchange for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round selection.[Trade 12]
- ^ No. 41: Cleveland → Indianapolis (D). Cleveland traded a second-round selection (41st) to Indianapolis in exchange for second- and fifth-round selections (44th and 160th).[Trade 13]
- ^ No. 43: Las Vegas → Chicago (PD). See No. 19: Chicago → Las Vegas.[Trade 4]
- ^ No. 44: Indianapolis → Cleveland (D). See No. 41: Cleveland → Indianapolis.[Trade 13]
- ^ No. 41: NY Jets → Seattle (D). New York traded a second-round selection (48th) to Seattle in exchange for second- and third-round selections (59th and 101st).[Trade 14]
- ^ No. 55: multiple trades.
New England → Atlanta (PD). New England traded a second-round selection to Atlanta in exchange for wide receiver Mohamed Sanu.[Trade 15]
Atlanta → Baltimore (PD). Atlanta traded New England's second- and fifth-round selections to Baltimore in exchange for tight end Hayden Hurst and a fourth-round selection.[Trade 16] - ^ No. 56: New Orleans → Miami (PD). New Orleans traded a second-round selection to Miami in exchange for a 2019 second-round selection.[Trade 11]
- ^ No. 57: Houston → LA Rams (PD). Houston traded a second-round selection to Los Angeles in exchange for wide receiver Brandin Cooks and a future fourth-round selection.[Trade 17]
- ^ No. 59: Seattle → NY Jets (D). See No. 48: NY Jets → Seattle.[Trade 14]
- ^ No. 60: Baltimore → New England (D). Baltimore traded second- and fourth-round selections (60th and 129th) to New England in exchange for two third--round selections (71st and 98th).[Trade 18]
- ^ No. 63: San Francisco → Kansas City (PD). San Francisco traded a second-round selection to Kansas City in exchange for defensive end/outside linebacker Dee Ford.[Trade 19]
- '^ No. 64: multiple trades.
Kansas City → Seattle (PD). Kansas City traded a second-round selection along with 2019 first- and third-round selections to Seattle in exchange for a 2019 third-round selection and defensive end Frank Clark.[Trade 20]
Seattle → Carolina (D). Seattle traded a second-round selection (64th) to Carolina in exchange for third- and fifth-round selections (69th and 148th).[Trade 21]
Round three
- ^ No. 68: NY Giants → NY Jets (PD). The New York Giants traded their third-round and 2021 fifth-round selections to the New York Jets in exchange for defensive end Leonard Williams.[Trade 22]
- ^ No. 69: Carolina → Seattle (D). See No. 64: Seattle → Carolina.[Trade 21]
- ^ No. 71: multiple trades.
LA Chargers → New England (D). See No. 23: New England → LA Chargers.[Trade 7]
New England → Baltimore (D). See No. 60: Baltimore → New England.[Trade 18] - ^ No. 74: Cleveland → New Orleans (D). Cleveland traded third- and seventh-round selections (74th and 244th) to New Orleans in exchange for a third-round selection (88th) and a 2021 third-round selection.[Trade 23]
- ^ No. 75: Indianapolis → Detroit (D). Indianapolis traded third- and sixth-round selections (75th and 197th) to Detroit in exchange for third-, fifth-, and sixth-round selections (85th, 149th, 182nd).[Trade 24]
- ^ No. 81: Chicago → Las Vegas (PD). See No. 19: Chicago → Las Vegas.[Trade 4]
- ^ No. 83: Pittsburgh → Denver (PD). Pittsburgh traded a third-round selection along with 2019 first- and second-round selections to Denver in exchange for Denver's 2019 first-round selection.[Trade 11]
- ^ No. 85: multiple trades.
Philadelphia → Detroit (PD). Philadelphia traded third- and fifth-round selections to Detroit in exchange for cornerback Darius Slay.[Trade 25]
Detroit → Indianapolis (D). See No. 75: Indianapolis → Detroit.[Trade 24] - ^ No. 88: New Orleans → Cleveland (D). See No. 74: Cleveland → New Orleans.[Trade 23]
- ^ No. 91: multiple trades.
Seattle → Houston (PD). Seattle traded a third-round selection, plus outside linebackers Jacob Martin, and Barkevious Mingo to Houston in exchange for defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.[Trade 26]
Houston → Las Vegas (PD). Houston traded Seattle's third-round selection to Las Vegas, then based in Oakland, in exchange for cornerback Gareon Conley.[Trade 27]
Las Vegas → New England (D). Las Vegas traded third- and fifth-round selections (91st and 159th) to New England in exchange for third-, fourth-, and fifth-round selections (100th, 139th, and 172nd).[Trade 28] - ^ No. 95: San Francisco → Denver (PD). San Francisco traded third- and fourth-round selections to Denver in exchange for wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and Denver's fifth-round selection.[Trade 29]
- ^ No. 97: Houston → Cleveland (PD). Houston traded a third-round selection to Cleveland in exchange for running back Duke Johnson. This was originally in the fourth round, but became a third-round selection because Johnson was on Houston's active roster for at least ten games in 2019.[Trade 30]
- ^ No. 98: New England → Baltimore (D). See No. 60: Baltimore → New England.[Trade 18]
- ^ No. 100: New England → Las Vegas (D). See No. 91: Las Vegas → New England.[Trade 28]
- ^ No. 101: multiple trades.
Seattle → NY Jets (D). See No. 48: NY Jets → Seattle.[Trade 14]
NY Jets → New England (D). New York traded a third-round selection (101st) to New England in exchange for two fourth-round selections (125th and 129th) and a 2021 sixth-round selection.[Trade 28] - ^ No. 105: Minnesota → New Orleans (D). Minnesota traded a third-round selection (105th) to New Orleans in exchange for fourth-, fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-round selections (130th, 169th, 203rd, and 244th).[Trade 31]
Round four
- ^ No. 109: Detroit → Las Vegas (D). Detroit traded a fourth-round selection (109th) to Las Vegas in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round selections (121st and 172nd).[Trade 32]
- ^ No. 111: multiple trades.
Miami → Houston (PD). See No. 26: Houston → Miami.[Trade 9]
Houston → Miami (D). Houston traded a fourth-round selection (111st) to Miami in exchange for two fourth-round selections (136th and 141st).[Trade 33] - ^ No. 117: multiple trades.
Tampa Bay → San Francisco (D). See No. 13: San Francisco → Tampa Bay.[Trade 2]
San Francisco → Minnesota (D). See No. 25: Minnesota → San Francisco.[Trade 8] - ^ No. 121: Las Vegas → Detroit (D). See No. 109: Detroit → Las Vegas.[Trade 32]
- ^ No. 125: multiple trades.
Chicago → New England (PD). Chicago traded a fourth-round selection as well as 2019 third- and fifth-round selections to New England in exchange for 2019 third- and sixth-round selections.[Trade 11]
New England → NY Jets (D). See No. 101: NY Jets → New England.[Trade 28] - ^ LA Rams → Houston (D). Los Angeles traded a fourth-round selection (126th) to Houston in exchange for a fourth-round selection and two seventh-round selections (136th, 248th, and 250th).[Trade 34]
- ^ No. 129: multiple trades.
New England → Baltimore (PD). New England traded a fourth-round selection to Baltimore in exchange for offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor and a sixth-round selection.[Trade 35]
Baltimore → New England (D). See No. 60: Baltimore → New England.[Trade 18]
New England → NY Jets (D). See No. 101: NY Jets → New England.[Trade 28] - ^ No. 130: New Orleans → Minnesota (D). See No. 105: Minnesota → New Orleans.[Trade 31]
- ^ No. 131: Houston → Arizona (PD). See No. 40: Arizona → Houston.[Trade 12]
- ^ No. 143: Baltimore → Atlanta (PD). See No. 55: Atlanta → Baltimore.[Trade 16]
- ^ No. 135: multiple trades.
Tennessee → Miami (PD). Tennessee traded a fourth-round selection as well as a 2019 seventh-round selection to Miami in exchange for a 2019 sixth-round selection and quarterback Ryan Tannehill.[Trade 36]
Miami → Pittsburgh (PD). See No. 18: Pittsburgh → Miami.[Trade 3] - ^ No. 136: multiple trades.
Green Bay → Miami (D). See No. 26: Miami → Green Bay.[Trade 10]
Miami → Houston (D). See No. 111: Houston → Miami.[Trade 33]
Houston → LA Rams (D). See No. 126: LA Rams → Houston.[Trade 34] - ^ No. 137: multiple trades.
San Francisco → Denver (PD). See No. 95: San Francisco → Denver.[Trade 29]
Denver → Jacksonville (PD). Denver traded San Francisco's fourth-round selection to Jacksonville in exchange for cornerback A. J. Bouye.[Trade 37] - ^ No. 139: multiple trades.
Tampa Bay → New England (PD). Tampa Bay traded a fourth-round selection to New England in exchange for tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round selection.[Trade 38]
New England → Las Vegas (D). See No. 91: Las Vegas → New England.[Trade 28] - ^ No. 140: Chicago → Jacksonville (PD). Chicago traded a fourth-round selection to Jacksonville in exchange for quarterback Nick Foles.[Trade 39]
- ^ No. 141: Miami → Houston (D). See No. 111: Houston → Miami.[Trade 33]
- ^ No. 146: Philadelphia → Dallas (D). Philadelphia traded a fourth-round selection (146th) to Dallas in exchange for a fifth-round selection (164th) and a 2021 fifth-round selection.[Trade 40]
Round five
- ^ No. 148: multiple trades.
Washington → Carolina (PD). Washington traded a fifth-round selection to Carolina in exchange for quarterback Kyle Allen.[Trade 41]
Carolina → Seattle (D). See No. 64: Seattle → Carolina.[Trade 21] - ^ No. 149: Detroit → Indianapolis (D). See No. 75: Indianapolis → Detroit.[Trade 24]
- ^ No. 152: multiple trades.
Miami → Arizona (PD). Miami traded a fifth-round and 2019 second-round selections to Arizona in exchange for quarterback Josh Rosen.[Trade 42]
Arizona → Miami (PD). Miami regained this selection from Arizona in exchange for running back Kenyan Drake, after 2019 performance thresholds were met.[Trade 43]
Miami → San Francisco (D). Miami traded a fifth-round selection (153rd) to San Francisco in exchange for running back Matt Breida.[Trade 44] - ^ No. 154: multiple trades.
Jacksonville → Pittsburgh (PD). Jacksonville traded a fifth-round selection to Pittsburgh in exchange for quarterback Joshua Dobbs.[Trade 45]
Pittsburgh → Miami (PD). See No. 18: Pittsburgh → Miami.[Trade 3] - ^ No. 155: multiple trades.
Cleveland → Buffalo (PD). Cleveland traded fifth- and sixth-round selections to Buffalo in exchange for guard Wyatt Teller and a 2021 seventh-round selection.[Trade 46]
Buffalo → Minnesota (PD). See No. 22: Buffalo → Minnesota.
Minnesota → Chicago (D). Minnesota traded a fifth-round selection (155th) to Chicago in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round selection.[Trade 47] - ^ No. 156: multiple trades.
Denver → San Francisco (PD). See No. 95: San Francisco → Denver.[Trade 29]
San Francisco → Washington (D). San Francisco traded a fifth-round (156th) and a 2021 third-round selection to Washington in exchange for offensive tackle Trent Williams.[Trade 48] - ^ No. 157: multiple trades.
Atlanta → Baltimore (PD). See No. 55: Baltimore → Atlanta.[Trade 16]
Baltimore → Jacksonville (PD). Baltimore traded Atlanta's fifth-round selection to Jacksonville in exchange for defensive end Calais Campbell.[Trade 49] - ^ No. 159: Las Vegas → New England (D). See No. 91: Las Vegas → New England.[Trade 28]
- ^ No. 160: Indianapolis → Cleveland (D). See No. 41: Cleveland → Indianapolis.[Trade 13]
- ^ No. 162: multiple trades.
Pittsburgh → Seattle (PD). Pittsburgh traded a fifth-round selection to Seattle in exchange for tight end Nick Vannett.[Trade 50]
Seattle → Washington (PD). Seattle traded Pittsburgh's fifth-round selection to Washington in exchange for cornerback Quinton Dunbar.[Trade 51] - ^ No. 164: multiple trades.
Dallas → Philadelphia (D). See No. 146: Philadelphia → Dallas.[Trade 40]
Philadelphia → Miami (D). Philadelphia traded a fifth-round selection (164th) to Miami in exchange for fifth- and seventh-round selections (173rd and 227th).[Trade 52] - ^ No. 165: LA Rams → Jacksonville (PD). Los Angeles traded their fifth-round and 2019 third-round selections to Jacksonville in exchange for defensive end Dante Fowler.[Trade 53]
- ^ No. 166: Philadelphia → Detroit (PD). See No. 85: Philadelphia → Detroit.[Trade 25]
- ^ No. 168: New England → Philadelphia (PD). New England traded a fifth-round selection to Philadelphia in exchange for a seventh-round selection and defensive lineman Michael Bennett.[Trade 54]
- ^ No. 169: New Orleans → Minnesota (D). See No. 105: Minnesota → New Orleans.[Trade 31]
- ^ No. 170: Minnesota → Baltimore (PD). Minnesota traded a fifth-round selection to Baltimore in exchange for placekicker Kaare Vedvik.[Trade 55]
- ^ No. 172: multiple trades.
Seattle → Detroit (PD). Seattle traded a fifth-round selection to Detroit in exchange for safety Quandre Diggs and the Lions' 2021 seventh-round selection.[Trade 56]
Detroit → New England (PD). Detroit traded Seattle's fifth-round selection to New England in exchange for safety Duron Harmon and a seventh-round selection.[Trade 57]
New England → Las Vegas (D). See No. 91: Las Vegas → New England.[Trade 28]
Las Vegas → Detroit (D). See No. 109: Detroit → Las Vegas.[Trade 32] - ^ No. 173: multiple trades.
Baltimore → LA Rams (PD). Baltimore traded a fifth-round selection and linebacker Kenny Young to Los Angeles in exchange for cornerback Marcus Peters.[Trade 58]
LA Rams → Miami (PD). Los Angeles traded Baltimore's fifth-round selection and cornerback Aqib Talib to Miami in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round selection.[Trade 59]
Miami → Philadelphia (D). See No. 164: Philadelphia → Miami.[Trade 52]
Philadelphia → Chicago (D). Philadelphia traded fifth- and seventh-round selections (173rd and 227th) to Chicago in exchange for two fifth-round selections and a seventh-round selection (196th, 200th, and 233rd).[Trade 60] - ^ No. 176: San Francisco → Minnesota (D). See No. 25: Minnesota → San Francisco.[Trade 8]
Round six
- ^ No. 181: Washington → Denver (PD). Washington traded a sixth-round selection to Denver in exchange for a seventh-round selection and quarterback Case Keenum.[Trade 61]
- ^ No. 182: multiple trades.
Detroit → Indianapolis (D). See No. 75: Indianapolis → Detroit.[Trade 24]
Indianapolis → New England (D). Indianapolis traded a sixth-round selection (182nd) to New England in exchange for two sixth-round selections (212nd and 213rd).[Trade 62] - ^ No. 187: Arizona → Cleveland (PD). Arizona traded a sixth-round selection to Cleveland in exchange for cornerback Jamar Taylor.[Trade 63]
- ^ No. 188: Cleveland → Buffalo (PD). See No. 155: Cleveland → Buffalo.[Trade 46]
- ^ No. 190: multiple trades.
Atlanta → Philadelphia (PD). Atlanta traded a sixth-round selection and linebacker Duke Riley to Philadelphia in exchange for safety Johnathan Cyprien and a seventh-round selection.[Trade 64]
Philadelphia → San Francisco (D). Philadelphia traded a sixth-round selection (190th) to San Francisco in exchange for wide receiver Marquise Goodwin and a sixth-round selection (210th).[Trade 65] - ^ No. 192: Las Vegas → Green Bay (PD). Las Vegas, then based in Oakland, traded a sixth-round selection to Green Bay in exchange for wide receiver Trevor Davis.[Trade 66]
- ^ No. 195: Denver → New England (PD). Denver traded a sixth-round selection to New England in exchange for cornerback Duke Dawson and a seventh-round selection (237th overall).[Trade 67]
- ^ No. 196: Chicago → Philadelphia (D). See No. 173: Philadelphia → Chicago.[Trade 60]
- ^ No. 197: multiple trades.
Dallas → Miami (PD). Dallas traded a sixth-round selection to Miami in exchange for defensive end Robert Quinn.[Trade 68]
Miami → Indianapolis (PD). Miami traded Dallas's sixth-round selection to Indianapolis in exchange for a seventh-round conditional selection and center/guard Evan Boehm.[Trade 69]
Indianapolis → Detroit (D). See No. 75: Indianapolis → Detroit.[Trade 24] - ^ No. 200: multiple trades.
Philadelphia → Chicago (PD). Philadelphia traded an originally conditional sixth-round selection to Chicago in exchange for running back Jordan Howard.[Trade 70]
Chicago → Philadelphia (D). See No. 173: Philadelphia → Chicago.[Trade 60] - ^ No. 201: multiple trades.
Buffalo → Minnesota (PD). See No. 22: Buffalo → Minnesota.[Trade 6]
Minnesota → Baltimore (D). Minnesota traded sixth- and seventh-round selections (201st and 219th) to Baltimore in exchange for a seventh-round selection (225th) and a 2021 fifth-round selection, originally acquired from Pittsburgh.[Trade 71] - ^ No. 202: New England → Arizona (PD). New England traded a sixth-round selection to Arizona in exchange for offensive tackle Korey Cunningham.[Trade 72]
- ^ No. 203: New Orleans → Minnesota (D). See No. 105: Minnesota → New Orleans.[Trade 31]
- ^ No. 204: Houston → New England (PD). Houston traded a sixth-round selection to New England in exchange for cornerback Keion Crossen.[Trade 73]
- ^ No. 206: Seattle → Jacksonville (PD). Seattle traded a sixth-round selection to Jacksonville in exchange for a 2019 seventh-round selection.[Trade 11]
- ^ No. 207: multiple trades.
Baltimore → New England (PD). See No. 129: New England → Baltimore.[Trade 35]
New England → Buffalo (PD). New England traded Baltimore's sixth-round selection to Buffalo in exchange for center Russell Bodine.[Trade 74] - ^ No. 208: Tennessee → Green Bay (PD). Tennessee traded a conditional sixth-round selection to Green Bay in exchange for outside linebacker Reggie Gilbert.[Trade 75]
- ^ No. 210: San Francisco → Philadelphia (D). See No. 190: Philadelphia → San Francisco.[Trade 65]
- ^ No. 211: multiple trades.
Kansas City → NY Jets (PD). Kansas City traded a sixth-round selection to New York in exchange for linebacker Darron Lee.[Trade 76]
NY Jets → Indianapolis (D). New York traded a sixth-round selection (211st) to Indianapolis in exchange for cornerback Quincy Wilson.[Trade 77] - ^ No. 212: New England → Indianapolis (D). See No. 182: Indianapolis → New England.[Trade 62]
- ^ No. 213: New England → Indianapolis (D). See No. 182: Indianapolis → New England.[Trade 62]
Round seven
- ^ No. 217: Detroit → San Francisco (PD). Detroit traded a conditional seventh-round selection to San Francisco in exchange for linebacker Eli Harold.[Trade 78]
- ^ No. 219: multiple trades.
Miami → Minnesota (PD). Miami traded a seventh-round selection to Minnesota in exchange for offensive guard Danny Isidora.[Trade 79]
Minnesota → Baltimore (D). See No. 201: Minnesota → Baltimore.[Trade 71] - ^ No. 224: Cleveland → Tennessee (PD). Cleveland traded a seventh-round selection to Tennessee in exchange for wide receiver Taywan Taylor.[Trade 80]
- ^ No. 225: multiple trades.
NY Jets → Baltimore (PD). New York traded a conditional seventh-round selection to Baltimore in exchange for guard Alex Lewis.[Trade 81]
Baltimore → Minnesota (D). See No. 201: Minnesota → Baltimore.[Trade 71] - ^ No. 226: Las Vegas → Chicago (PD). See No. 19: Chicago → Las Vegas.[Trade 4]
- ^ No. 227: multiple trades.
Indianapolis → Miami (PD). See No. 197: Miami → Indianapolis.[Trade 69]
Miami → Philadelphia (D). See No. 164: Philadelphia → Miami.[Trade 52]
Philadelphia → Chicago (D). See No. 173: Philadelphia → Chicago.[Trade 60] - ^ No. 228: multiple trades.
Tampa Bay → Philadelphia (PD). Tampa Bay traded a seventh-round selection as well as wide receiver DeSean Jackson to Philadelphia in exchange for Philadelphia's 2019 sixth-round selection.[Trade 82]
Philadelphia → Atlanta (PD). See No. 190: Atlanta → Philadelphia.[Trade 64] - ^ No. 229: Denver → Washington (PD). See No. 181: Washington → Denver.[Trade 61]
- ^ No. 230: Atlanta → New England (PD). Atlanta traded a seventh-round selection to New England in exchange for safety Jordan Richards.[Trade 83]
- ^ No. 233: Chicago → Philadelphia (D). See No. 173: Philadelphia → Chicago.[Trade 60]
- ^ No. 235: multiple trades.
Philadelphia → New England (PD). See No. 168: New England → Philadelphia.[Trade 54]
New England → Detroit (PD). See No. 172: Detroit → New England.[Trade 57] - ^ No. 236: multiple trades.
Buffalo → Cleveland (PD). Buffalo traded a seventh-round selection to Cleveland in exchange for wide receiver Corey Coleman.[Trade 84]
Cleveland → Green Bay (PD). Cleveland traded seventh-round selections with Green Bay in exchange for guard and tackle Justin McCray.[Trade 85] - ^ No. 237: multiple trades.
New England → Denver (PD). See No. 195: Denver → New England.[Trade 67]
Denver → Tennessee (PD). Denver traded New England's seventh-round selection to Tennessee in exchange for defensive end Jurrell Casey.[Trade 86]
Tennessee → Kansas City (D). Tennessee traded a seventh-round selection (237th) to Kansas City in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round selection[Trade 87] - ^ No. 238: New Orleans → NY Giants (PD). New Orleans traded seventh-round and 2019 fourth-round selections to New York in exchange for cornerback Eli Apple.[Trade 88]
- ^ No. 239: Minnesota → Buffalo. See No. 22: Buffalo → Minnesota.[Trade 6]
- ^ No. 240: Houston → New Orleans (D). Houston traded a seventh-round selection (240th) to New Orleans in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round selection.[Trade 89]
- ^ No. 241: multiple trades.
Seattle → New England (PD). Seattle traded a seventh-round selection to New England in exchange for Jacob Hollister.[Trade 90]
New England → Tampa Bay (PD). See No. 139: Tampa Bay → New England.[Trade 38] - ^ No. 242: Baltimore → Green Bay (PD). Baltimore traded a seventh-round selection to Green Bay in exchange for running back Ty Montgomery.[Trade 91]
- ^ No. 241: multiple trades.
Green Bay → Cleveland (PD). See No. 236: Cleveland → Green Bay.[Trade 85]
Cleveland → New Orleans (D). See No. 74: Cleveland → New Orleans.[Trade 23]
New Orleans → Minnesota (D). See No. 105: Minnesota → New Orleans.[Trade 31] - ^ No. 245: San Francisco → Tampa Bay (D). See No. 13: San Francisco → Tampa Bay.[Trade 2]
- ^ No. 246: Kansas City → Miami (PD). Kansas City traded a seventh-round selection to Miami in exchange for safety Jordan Lucas.[Trade 92]
- ^ No. 248: Houston → LA Rams (D). See No. 126: LA Rams → Houston.[Trade 34]
- ^ No. 250: Houston → LA Rams (D). See No. 126: LA Rams → Houston.[Trade 34]
- ^ No. 251: Miami → Seattle (D). Miami traded a seventh-round selection (251st) in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round selection.[Trade 93]
Forfeited picks
[edit]- ^ Arizona forfeited a fifth-round pick after selecting Jalen Thompson in the 2019 supplemental draft.[11]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Players are identified as Pro Bowlers if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career.
Media coverage
[edit]Coverage of all three days of the draft aired on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN Radio. ESPN and NFL Network aired shared coverage of all three days hosted by Trey Wingo from ESPN's studios in Bristol, which was simulcast by ABC for the third day. Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, and Maria Taylor, all from College GameDay, hosted ABC's telecasts for the first two days.[12][8] Jennifer Hudson was announced to perform as part of a Draft Preshow on the first day, followed by Kelly Clarkson on the second day and OneRepublic on the third.[13]
ESPN Deportes provided Spanish language coverage of the draft with Monday Night Football voices Eduardo Varela and Pablo Viruega. ESPN Radio's coverage featured host Dari Nowkhah from ESPN's SEC Network, former general manager Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN New York's Bart Scott (Thursday/Friday), NFL Draft analyst Jim Nagy (Saturday) and reporter Ian Fitzsimmons with updates from Marc Kestecher.[14][15]
Summary
[edit]Selections by NCAA conference
[edit]| Conference | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I FBS football conferences | ||||||||
| American | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| ACC | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 27 |
| Big 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Big Ten | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 48 |
| C-USA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Ind. (FBS) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| MAC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MW | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Pac-12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 32 |
| SEC | 15 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 63 |
| Sun Belt | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| NCAA Division I FCS football conferences | ||||||||
| CAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MVFC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| OVC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pioneer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-Division I NCAA football conferences | ||||||||
| MIAA (DII) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MIAC (DIII) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SAC (DII) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Colleges with multiple draft selections
[edit]| Selections | Colleges |
|---|---|
| 14 | LSU |
| 10 | Michigan, Ohio State |
| 9 | Alabama |
| 7 | Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Utah |
| 6 | Auburn, Notre Dame |
| 5 | Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Penn State, TCU |
| 4 | Baylor, Miami (FL), Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Temple, Wisconsin |
| 3 | Boise State, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Memphis, Oregon State, Texas, UCLA |
| 2 | Appalachian State, Arizona State, Arkansas, Charlotte, Florida International, Fresno State, Georgia Southern, Kentucky, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Maryland, Michigan State, Missouri, NC State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Purdue, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Tulane, Tulsa, USC, Virginia, Wake Forest, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming |
Selections by position
[edit]| Position | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Cornerback | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 27 |
| Defensive end | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| Defensive tackle | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| Guard | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| Nose Tackle | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kicker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Linebacker | 4 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 39 |
| Long snapper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Offensive tackle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Punter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Quarterback | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| Running back | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| Safety | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
| Tight end | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Wide receiver | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 34 |
| Position | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | 18 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 124 |
| Defense | 14 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 125 |
| Special teams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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2020 NFL draft
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The 2020 NFL Draft was the 85th annual player selection meeting of the National Football League (NFL), in which the league's 32 teams selected amateur American football players who were eligible for entry into the league.[1] It was held over three days, from April 23 to 25, 2020, and conducted entirely virtually due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first such format in NFL history.[2][3]
The Cincinnati Bengals chose Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick, a Heisman Trophy winner who had led the Tigers to a national championship in 2019.[4] Subsequent top selections included Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, taken second by the Washington Redskins and named Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert, selected sixth by the Los Angeles Chargers and honored as Offensive Rookie of the Year.[1][5]
The class has proven particularly strong at skill positions, yielding multiple Pro Bowl performers such as Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (drafted 22nd overall) and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (41st overall), alongside quarterbacks like Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts who emerged as starters post-draft.[1] The virtual proceedings proceeded without major technical disruptions, drawing record viewership amid the pandemic.[6]
Subsequent rounds included additional high-profile maneuvers, such as the Indianapolis Colts trading their No. 44 (2nd round) and No. 160 (5th round) selections to the Cleveland Browns for the No. 41 pick to draft running back Jonathan Taylor from Wisconsin. The Seattle Seahawks similarly advanced from No. 59 to No. 48 by sending picks No. 59 and No. 101 to the New York Jets, selecting edge rusher Darrell Taylor from Tennessee. On Day 3, the San Francisco 49ers further demonstrated aggressiveness by trading picks No. 156 (5th round) and a 2021 third-rounder to the Washington Redskins for left tackle Trent Williams, bypassing the selection process to acquire an established veteran. These transactions underscored teams' willingness to part with mid- and late-round assets for immediate impact players, contributing to the draft's fluidity despite remote proceedings.[65]
This distribution aligned with pre-draft scouting consensus on positional strengths, though long-term success varied independently of draft volume.[70]
These figures highlight the SEC's sustained pipeline of NFL talent, driven by rigorous recruiting and competitive play within the conference, though individual school outputs like LSU's were amplified by exceptional team success in the prior season.[71][76]
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These evaluations reflected a draft deep in talent, with 17 teams earning A or A- from NFL.com, though divergences arose from differing weights on quarterback investments like Justin Herbert (Chargers, A from NFL.com) versus perceived overreaches.[90][91]
These metrics, drawn from official NFL data, demonstrate the 2020 class's above-average impact relative to historical drafts, with top-end talent driving team successes like playoff appearances for the Bengals, Vikings, and Colts, though injury rates (e.g., Burrow's absences) tempered overall consistency.[1][97]
Background and Preparation
Original Planning and Venue Selection
The NFL selected Las Vegas, Nevada, as the host city for its 2020 Draft on December 12, 2018, during the league's annual winter meetings in Palm Beach, Florida.[7][8] Commissioner Roger Goodell made the announcement, noting Las Vegas's selection over unnamed competing cities to capitalize on the Raiders' impending relocation from Oakland and the 2020 opening of Allegiant Stadium.[9] This choice positioned the city as a burgeoning destination for major sports events, leveraging its entertainment infrastructure and proximity to the new Raiders venue.[9] The draft was set for April 23–25, 2020, spanning three days to accommodate the seven rounds of selections.[9][10] Initial venue plans centered on the Las Vegas Strip, with the main stage to be constructed adjacent to the Caesars Forum convention center for the selection announcements and player press conferences.[10][11] On January 21, 2020, the league unveiled elaborate production details, including a red carpet stage positioned over the Fountains of Bellagio, where top prospects would arrive by boat for dramatic entrances amid the water show.[12][9] Public fan zones were planned along the Strip, with free access to viewing areas and interactive events at Caesars Palace and the Bellagio, emphasizing a high-profile, entertainment-oriented spectacle to draw large crowds.[10][11] Construction of the primary stage was slated to begin April 3, 2020, integrating the event with the city's iconic landmarks for broadcast appeal.[13]Pre-Draft Scouting and Evaluations
The pre-draft scouting process for the 2020 NFL Draft involved NFL teams' personnel departments conducting extensive evaluations of college prospects through film study, in-person game attendance, all-star showcases, the NFL Scouting Combine, private workouts, and interviews. Scouts assessed players' physical attributes, technical skills, football IQ, and character, compiling private big boards that informed draft strategies. Public rankings from analysts, such as Daniel Jeremiah's March 2020 top 50, highlighted Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young as the consensus top prospect for his disruptive pass-rushing production (16.5 sacks in 2019), followed by LSU quarterback Joe Burrow for his accuracy and poise in leading an undefeated national championship season.[14][15] The 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl, held January 25 in Mobile, Alabama, served as an early key evaluation event, with the North team defeating the South 34-17. Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert solidified his status as a top-15 prospect through accurate throws and poise in practices and the game, while Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool impressed with contested catches and blocking. Oklahoma defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and Iowa edge rusher A.J. Epenesa also raised their stocks with dominant one-on-one reps, drawing attention from teams seeking interior and edge defenders.[16][17][18] The NFL Scouting Combine, conducted February 27 to March 1 in Indianapolis, provided standardized athletic testing and medical evaluations for over 300 prospects. Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons emerged as a standout with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, 39-inch vertical jump, and 11-foot broad jump at 238 pounds, underscoring his hybrid versatility. Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III clocked a 4.27-second 40-yard dash, the fastest among receivers, boosting his speed profile despite concerns over his slight frame. Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson's sub-4.40 speed and length further elevated defensive back evaluations, while quarterbacks like Burrow skipped drills to preserve health, relying on prior film and interviews.[19][20][21] Pre-draft big boards aggregated from multiple analysts reflected a deep class at quarterback and edge, with Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa ranked highly despite hip injury recovery questions, and Ohio State's Jeffrey Okudah projected as a top corner for his coverage skills. Consensus rankings placed Young atop 77 aggregated boards, emphasizing empirical metrics like his 2019 sack totals and bend against tackles. Teams also scrutinized medical histories, such as Young's brief suspension for team rule violations, balancing talent against risk in final evaluations.[22][14]COVID-19 Disruptions
Effects on Pro Days and Workouts
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the widespread cancellation of college pro days and private workouts for the 2020 NFL draft, disrupting traditional in-person evaluations of prospects. On March 13, 2020, the NFL issued a memo to all teams prohibiting travel to meet draft-eligible players, inviting prospects to team facilities, or conducting in-person scouting visits, effectively halting these activities amid rising virus concerns.[23] This followed the earlier postponement of the NFL Scouting Combine in late February, leaving teams without key physical assessments for speed, strength, and agility that pro days typically provided.[24] Only a handful of pro days occurred before the shutdown, such as those at Ohio State and Washington on March 11, but the majority—scheduled from mid-March onward—were scrapped, forcing scouts to rely heavily on existing game film, limited combine data, and prior medical evaluations.[25] Private workouts, which allowed teams to test up to 30 prospects individually at their facilities, were also barred, eliminating opportunities for customized drills and direct interactions.[26] Fringe prospects, lacking standout college tape, faced particular disadvantages, as they turned to improvised alternatives like home workout videos uploaded to YouTube or Instagram, though these lacked standardization and professional verification.[27] Adaptations included a surge in virtual interviews via video calls, with teams conducting remote meetings to assess interviews, playbooks, and personality fits, supplemented by phone evaluations from general managers and coaches.[28] Some prospects organized informal "virtual pro days" through self-recorded sessions, but NFL teams emphasized tape study and historical metrics over these unverified efforts, noting that the absence of live workouts increased uncertainty in projecting player performance.[29] Overall, the restrictions compressed scouting timelines, with teams accelerating virtual processes in the weeks leading to the April 23-25 draft, prioritizing prospects who had completed pre-pandemic evaluations.[30]Shift to Virtual Format
On March 16, 2020, the NFL canceled all in-person public events associated with the draft, including fan festivities in Las Vegas, while maintaining the April 23-25 schedule, amid escalating COVID-19 restrictions.[31] By early April, reports indicated teams were preparing for remote operations, with league facilities closed and scouts instructed to rely on prior evaluations.[32] The formal shift to a fully virtual format was announced on April 6, 2020, when Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a memo to all 32 teams stating that the draft would proceed remotely to prioritize health and safety during the pandemic.[33] This decision followed widespread lockdowns, facility shutdowns, and the cancellation of pro days, rendering traditional in-person logistics unfeasible; teams had already been directed to conduct evaluations virtually since mid-March.[34] Goodell emphasized contingency planning, including secure communication protocols, to mitigate risks like technical failures or hacking, drawing on prior tabletop exercises for crisis scenarios.[3] Implementation involved teams operating from home setups, connected via a customized Microsoft Teams platform for real-time video conferencing, with a separate dedicated broadband line for submitting official picks to league headquarters.[3] [35] Goodell announced selections from a basement studio in Bronxville, New York, while over 600 live camera feeds captured draftees reacting from their residences, enabling remote player interviews and highlights.[36] This setup, tested rigorously in the preceding weeks, ensured compliance with selection rules under remote conditions, marking the league's first entirely virtual draft despite initial skepticism over bandwidth reliability and decision-making without physical war rooms.[37]Draft Mechanics
Selection Rules and Schedule
The order of selection in the 2020 NFL Draft followed the standard procedure of reverse order of regular-season standings from the 2019 season, with the worst-performing team picking first in each round, subject to trades that could alter positions.[38] Compensatory picks were awarded to teams that lost more or higher-quality unrestricted free agents than they signed in the previous offseason, inserted after the standard picks in Rounds 3 through 7.[38] Time limits for submitting picks remained consistent with prior drafts: 10 minutes per selection in Round 1, 7 minutes in Round 2, 5 minutes for each pick in Rounds 3 through 6, and 4 minutes in Round 7.[3] If a team did not submit within the allotted time, the next team in order could proceed, though forfeitures were rare.[38] Due to the virtual format necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, teams submitted picks remotely via a secure league-provided system, with the NFL conducting pre-draft IT infrastructure checks at the homes of key personnel to ensure connectivity.[39] All 255 selections and associated trades were processed without technical delays, allowing the draft to adhere to its timeline.[40] The draft spanned three days: Round 1 on Thursday, April 23, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET; Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, April 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET; and Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday, April 25, commencing at 12:00 p.m. ET.[41]Broadcasting and Technical Setup
The 2020 NFL Draft was broadcast across multiple networks, including ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, with ABC providing distinctive prime-time telecasts for rounds 1 through 3 alongside simulcasts of the ESPN-NFL Network production.[42][43] The event originated from over 170 remote locations, coordinating approximately 600 live video feeds to facilitate the virtual format necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.[44][45] NFL Media collaborated with the league's IT team to develop custom iPhone 11 production kits, which were deployed to nearly 200 residences of key participants, including draft prospects, coaches, general managers, and team owners, enabling high-quality remote video capture and transmission.[46] Specialized firms like Quince Imaging supplied technical systems architecture for core production elements, ensuring seamless integration of remote inputs into the broadcast stream.[47] NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced selections from a dedicated home setup in his basement, which production crews modified with professional lighting and camera equipment to maintain broadcast standards.[48][49] Pre-draft testing, including a league-wide mock draft, encountered technical hurdles such as bandwidth limitations affecting team communications, particularly during simulations of early picks like the Cincinnati Bengals' selection.[50][51] However, the actual event proceeded without significant disruptions, as robust redundancy measures and preemptive IT preparations mitigated potential connectivity failures across the distributed network.[6][45] This success validated the feasibility of large-scale virtual sports broadcasting under constrained conditions.[37]Draft Execution
Round 1 Key Moments
The Cincinnati Bengals opened the 2020 NFL Draft's first round on April 23 by selecting Louisiana State quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick, a choice aligned with his record-setting 2019 college season that included a national championship and Heisman Trophy win.[52] The Washington Football Team followed at No. 2 by drafting Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, whose elite pass-rushing production, including 16.5 sacks in 2019, made him a cornerstone for their defensive rebuild.[52] The Detroit Lions then picked Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah third overall to address their secondary needs.[52] A notable early trade occurred when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers swapped the 14th pick with the San Francisco 49ers' 13th selection, allowing Tampa Bay to draft Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs to protect new quarterback Tom Brady.[53] The Las Vegas Raiders also traded up from No. 15 to No. 12, sending picks to the Chicago Bears, to select Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, prioritizing speed to complement their offense.[53] Quarterbacks dominated the top six selections, with the Miami Dolphins taking Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa fifth despite injury concerns from his hip issue, followed by the Los Angeles Chargers choosing Oregon's Justin Herbert sixth—a move viewed as a reach by some analysts given Herbert's inconsistent college performance relative to other prospects.[54][52] In the draft's middle, the Minnesota Vikings selected Louisiana State wide receiver Justin Jefferson at No. 22, a pick later praised for its value as Jefferson paired explosively with quarterback Kirk Cousins despite not being a consensus top-10 talent.[55] The Green Bay Packers surprised observers at No. 26 by drafting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, signaling a long-term succession plan for Aaron Rodgers amid questions about the veteran's future tenure.[56] The round concluded with the Kansas City Chiefs trading up to No. 32 to select Louisiana State's Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the first running back taken in the first round and a complementary piece for their high-powered offense led by Patrick Mahomes.[53] Overall, the round featured six quarterbacks selected, fewer defensive backs than anticipated, and a virtual format that highlighted logistical adaptations without major technical disruptions.[57]Rounds 2-7 Highlights
Rounds 2 and 3, conducted on April 24, 2020, emphasized skill-position players, with wide receivers dominating early selections. The Cincinnati Bengals opened the second round by drafting wide receiver Tee Higgins from Clemson at pick 33, pairing him with first-rounder Tee Higgins to bolster their passing attack.[58] Immediately following, the Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from USC at pick 34, valued for his route-running precision and college production of 101 receptions over his final two seasons.[58] Further into Round 2, the Colts traded up to select running back Jonathan Taylor from Wisconsin at pick 41, a decision praised for acquiring a prospect with 2,003 rushing yards in his junior year despite concerns over his receiving skills.[59] The Pittsburgh Steelers chose wide receiver Chase Claypool from Notre Dame at pick 49, a physical specimen at 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds who ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash, addressing depth behind JuJu Smith-Schuster.[59] A significant surprise came at pick 53, when the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Jalen Hurts from Oklahoma, sparking debate over redundancy with starter Carson Wentz, as Hurts had thrown for 3,016 yards and 32 total touchdowns in his senior season but carried dual-threat risks.[60] The Baltimore Ravens added running back J.K. Dobbins from Ohio State at pick 55, complementing their ground game with a back who amassed 2,003 rushing yards in 2019.[61] Round 3 featured defensive reinforcements, such as the Ravens' selection of defensive tackle Justin Madubuike from Texas A&M at pick 71, noted for his pass-rush potential.[61] Rounds 4 through 7, held on April 25, yielded several late-round prospects who defied expectations. The Dallas Cowboys picked cornerback Trevon Diggs from Alabama in the fifth round at 132nd overall, a selection undervalued due to injury history but leveraging his athleticism from a family of NFL players.[62] Other notable Day 3 picks included running back Antonio Gibson from Memphis by the Washington Redskins at pick 66 in Round 3, whose versatility as a receiver-runner addressed backfield needs.[63] These rounds prioritized depth across positions, with teams like the San Francisco 49ers selecting wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from Arizona State in the fifth round, capitalizing on his speed and after-catch ability demonstrated in college. Overall, Days 2 and 3 produced 186 selections focused on immediate contributors and developmental talent amid the virtual format's constraints.[59]In-Draft Trades
The 2020 NFL Draft saw 29 trades executed among teams, enabling several to maneuver for specific prospects amid the virtual format's constraints. These exchanges primarily involved swaps of current and future draft selections, with a focus on acquiring higher-value picks in early rounds to secure premium talent. First-round activity featured four such deals, reflecting strategic adjustments after pre-draft positioning.[64][53]| Trade | Teams Involved | Picks Traded Up Team Received | Picks Traded Down Team Received | Key Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers move up to No. 26 | Miami Dolphins to Green Bay Packers | No. 26 (1st round) | No. 30 (1st round), No. 136 (4th round) | Jordan Love, QB, Utah State (Packers at No. 26)[53][65] |
| 49ers move up to No. 25 | Minnesota Vikings to San Francisco 49ers | No. 25 (1st round) | No. 31 (1st round), No. 117 (4th round), No. 176 (5th round) | Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State (49ers at No. 25)[53][65] |
| Chargers move up to No. 23 | New England Patriots to Los Angeles Chargers | No. 23 (1st round) | No. 37 (2nd round), No. 71 (3rd round), 2021 3rd-round pick, 2021 6th-round pick | Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma (Chargers at No. 23)[53][65] |
| 49ers move up to No. 14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers to San Francisco 49ers | No. 14 (1st round), No. 117 (4th round) | No. 13 (1st round), No. 245 (7th round) | Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina (49ers at No. 14); Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa (Buccaneers at No. 13)[53][65] |
Player Selections
Top Prospects and First-Round Choices
Louisiana State quarterback [[Joe Burrow]] emerged as the consensus top prospect for the 2020 NFL Draft, having thrown for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns while leading the Tigers to an undefeated national championship season in 2019, earning the Heisman Trophy in the process.[14] Ohio State defensive end [[Chase Young]] ranked as the second-highest prospect on many boards, recording 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in 2019, though some analysts like Daniel Jeremiah projected him as the overall number one due to his explosive edge-rushing ability.[14][66] Other elite prospects included Alabama quarterback [[Tua Tagovailoa]], valued for his accuracy and mobility despite injury concerns; Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, praised for his versatility across defensive roles; and Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, noted for his size and run-stopping prowess.[67][66] Pre-draft evaluations varied by source, with ESPN ranking Simmons highest for his athleticism, while aggregated boards from outlets like NFL Mock Draft Database placed Burrow first overall based on inputs from 77 expert rankings.[68][67] Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah and offensive tackle prospects like Tristan Wirfs and Andrew Thomas rounded out the top tier, reflecting a draft class strong in quarterbacks, edge rushers, and linemen.[66] The first round, conducted on April 23, 2020, featured 32 selections across 32 teams, with no compensatory picks, and emphasized offensive talent early, including three quarterbacks in the top six. Several trades occurred during the round, altering team selections as noted below.[52][1]| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati Bengals | [[Joe Burrow]] | QB | LSU |
| 2 | Washington Redskins | [[Chase Young]] | DE | Ohio State |
| 3 | Detroit Lions | Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State |
| 4 | New York Giants | Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia |
| 5 | Miami Dolphins | [[Tua Tagovailoa]] | QB | Alabama |
| 6 | Los Angeles Chargers | [[Justin Herbert]] | QB | Oregon |
| 7 | Carolina Panthers | Derrick Brown | DT | Auburn |
| 8 | Arizona Cardinals | Isaiah Simmons | LB | Clemson |
| 9 | Jacksonville Jaguars | C. J. Henderson | CB | Florida |
| 10 | New York Jets | Mekhi Becton | OT | Louisville |
| 11 | Cleveland Browns | Jedrick Wills | OT | Ohio State |
| 12 | Las Vegas Raiders | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama |
| 13 | San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis via Washington) | Javon Kinlaw | DT | South Carolina |
| 14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs | OT | Iowa |
| 15 | Denver Broncos | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama |
| 16 | Atlanta Falcons | A. J. Terrell | CB | Clemson |
| 17 | Dallas Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma |
| 18 | Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh) | Noah Igbinoghene | CB | Auburn |
| 19 | Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago) | Damon Arnette | CB | Ohio State |
| 20 | Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) | K'Lavon Chaisson | DE | LSU |
| 21 | Philadelphia Eagles | Jalen Reagor | WR | TCU |
| 22 | Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo via Kansas City) | [[Justin Jefferson]] | WR | LSU |
| 23 | New England Patriots (from Los Angeles Chargers via Miami) | Kyle Dugger | S | Lenoir-Rhyne |
| 24 | New Orleans Saints (from Seattle via Atlanta) | Cesar Ruiz | C | Michigan |
| 25 | San Francisco 49ers (from Minnesota via Buffalo and Kansas City) | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Arizona State |
| 26 | Green Bay Packers (from Miami via Houston) | [[Jordan Love]] | QB | Utah State |
| 27 | Seattle Seahawks | Jordyn Brooks | LB | Texas Tech |
| 28 | Baltimore Ravens | Patrick Queen | LB | LSU |
| 29 | Tennessee Titans | Isaiah Wilson | OT | Georgia |
| 30 | Miami Dolphins (from Green Bay via New England and Houston) | Austin Jackson | OT | USC |
| 31 | Minnesota Vikings (from San Francisco via Buffalo and Kansas City) | Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU |
| 32 | Kansas City Chiefs | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | LSU |
Distribution by Position
The 2020 NFL Draft consisted of 255 selections over seven rounds, with positional distribution varying based on perceived class depth and team priorities, such as bolstering secondary units amid rising passing offenses. Offensive and defensive positions were nearly equal numerically, reflecting evaluations of talent availability, while offensive skill positions like wide receivers saw strong representation due to the class's perceived quality. Quarterbacks totaled 13 selections, spread across early rounds for high-upside starters and later for developmental prospects.[1][69] Offensive linemen accounted for approximately 47 picks, underscoring the perennial need for trench protection, with tackles leading at 20, followed by guards (19) and centers (8). Running backs were relatively sparse at 17, indicative of a league shift toward committee approaches and free agency for the position rather than heavy drafting. Wide receivers led skill positions with 36 selections, capitalizing on a deep class featuring explosive athletes. Tight ends numbered 13, often valued for hybrid roles in modern schemes.[1] Defensively, linebackers were the most drafted group at 37, encompassing versatile off-ball and edge hybrids suited to 3-4 and 4-3 defenses alike. Cornerbacks (31) and safeties (20) combined for 51 secondary picks, addressing coverage demands against prolific aerial attacks. Along the line, defensive tackles (20) edged out ends (18), with teams prioritizing interior disruption. Special teams saw minimal investment, with 1 kicker and 2 punters selected late.[1]| Position | Number Drafted |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | 13 |
| Running Back | 17 |
| Wide Receiver | 36 |
| Tight End | 13 |
| Offensive Tackle | 20 |
| Offensive Guard | 19 |
| Center | 8 |
| Defensive End | 18 |
| Defensive Tackle | 20 |
| Linebacker | 37 |
| Cornerback | 31 |
| Safety | 20 |
| Kicker | 1 |
| Punter | 2 |
Representation by College and Conference
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) led all conferences with 63 players selected in the 2020 NFL draft, marking the 14th consecutive year it topped the list and extending its streak of dominance in professional player production.[71][72] The Big Ten followed with 48 selections, while the Pac-12 had 32, the ACC 27, and the Big 12 21.[71][73] Smaller conferences like the American Athletic Conference (AAC) contributed 17 picks, underscoring the depth of talent across NCAA divisions despite the SEC's outsized share.[71] Louisiana State University (LSU) produced the most players from a single school with 14 draftees, tying the NFL record previously set by Tennessee in 1998 and Ohio State in 2006.[71][74] This haul included five first-round selections, highlighted by quarterback Joe Burrow at No. 1 overall.[75] Michigan and Ohio State each sent 10 players, while Alabama contributed nine, reflecting the concentration of elite prospects in a handful of programs.[71] Clemson, Florida, Georgia, and Utah rounded out the top tier with seven apiece.[71]| Rank | College | Players Drafted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSU | 14 |
| 2 (tie) | Michigan | 10 |
| 2 (tie) | Ohio State | 10 |
| 4 | Alabama | 9 |
| 5 (tie) | Clemson | 7 |
| 5 (tie) | Florida | 7 |
| 5 (tie) | Georgia | 7 |
| 5 (tie) | Utah | 7 |
| Conference | Players Drafted |
|---|---|
| SEC | 63 |
| Big Ten | 48 |
| Pac-12 | 32 |
| ACC | 27 |
| Big 12 | 21 |
| AAC | 17 |
Supplemental Selections
Undrafted Free Agents
Following the 2020 NFL Draft's conclusion on April 25, teams across the league rapidly signed undrafted free agents, often offering modest guaranteed money—typically $5,000 to $15,000 per player—to secure priority on prospects with perceived upside. This post-draft frenzy resulted in over 500 signings league-wide, as clubs targeted players overlooked due to size, scheme fit, or injury concerns rather than lack of talent. Analysts from Pro Football Focus ranked early signings like tight end Hunter Bryant (Philadelphia Eagles, later via trade from Lions) and quarterback Anthony Gordon (Seattle Seahawks) highly for their athletic profiles, though long-term impacts varied.[77][78] Running back James Robinson, signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars from Illinois State, exemplified UDFA potential amid roster attrition. With drafted backs Leonard Fournette released and Chris Thompson sidelined by injury, Robinson started 11 of 14 games, amassing 1,070 rushing yards on 240 carries (4.5 average) and seven touchdowns, plus 344 receiving yards and three scores on 49 catches for 10 total touchdowns as a rookie.[79] His output ranked among the league's top undrafted performers, underscoring how opportunity and production can elevate overlooked players from FCS programs.[80] Other contributors included fullback Reggie Gilliam, signed by the Buffalo Bills from Toledo, who earned a roster spot as a special teams specialist and scored on his first career reception in 2020 before developing into a Pro Bowl selection in 2022 for blocking and coverage duties.[81] Cornerback Myles Bryant, signed by the New England Patriots from Washington, provided depth across defensive back roles, appearing in 16 games as a rookie after promotion from practice squad and logging 49 career appearances with four starts through 2023.[82] Running back Ty'Son Williams, signed by the Baltimore Ravens from BYU, spent 2020 on practice squad before contributing 185 rushing yards in limited 2021 action, highlighting the pathway's volatility.[83] These cases illustrate that while most UDFAs fail to sustain NFL careers, empirical outcomes favor those fitting immediate needs in high-turnover positions like running back and special teams.[84]Forfeited and Compensatory Picks
The Arizona Cardinals forfeited their fifth-round pick (originally No. 168 overall) as required by NFL rules following their selection of safety Jalen Thompson in the 2019 NFL Supplemental Draft, which stipulates forfeiture of an equivalent draft choice in the next regular draft.[85] This was the only forfeited pick in the 2020 draft, reducing the total selections from 256 to 255.[86] Compensatory picks, awarded to teams based on a formula evaluating net losses of unrestricted free agents via factors such as snap counts, Pro Bowl selections, and All-Pro honors, totaled 32 selections distributed to 15 clubs across rounds 3 through 7.[87] These picks were announced on March 10, 2020, by the NFL Management Council and club player personnel executives, with the New England Patriots receiving the maximum of four due to departures including edge rusher Trey Flowers (who recorded 7 sacks in 15 starts for the Detroit Lions).[88] Six teams—Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks—each earned three picks.[89] The compensatory selections, positioned at the end of their respective rounds after the standard 32 picks per team, were as follows:| Round | Intra-Round Pick | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 33 | Houston Texans |
| 3 | 34 | New England Patriots |
| 3 | 35 | New York Giants |
| 3 | 36 | New England Patriots |
| 3 | 37 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 3 | 38 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 3 | 39 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 3 | 40 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 3 | 41 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 3 | 42 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 4 | 33 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 4 | 34 | Chicago Bears |
| 4 | 35 | Miami Dolphins |
| 4 | 36 | Washington Redskins |
| 4 | 37 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 4 | 38 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 4 | 39 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 4 | 40 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | 33 | Denver Broncos |
| 5 | 34 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 6 | 33 | New England Patriots |
| 6 | 34 | New England Patriots |
| 6 | 35 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 7 | 33 | New York Giants |
| 7 | 34 | Houston Texans |
| 7 | 35 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 7 | 36 | Houston Texans |
| 7 | 37 | Miami Dolphins |
| 7 | 38 | Denver Broncos |
| 7 | 39 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 7 | 40 | Denver Broncos |
| 7 | 41 | New York Giants |
Evaluations and Outcomes
Contemporary Draft Grades
Contemporary draft grades for the 2020 NFL Draft, issued by analysts in the days following its conclusion on April 25, 2020, evaluated each team's selections based on factors such as player talent relative to draft position, scheme fit, and addressed needs, though these assessments were inherently subjective and did not predict long-term outcomes.[90][91] High grades frequently went to teams securing blue-chip prospects early while adding depth later, with the Cincinnati Bengals earning an A from NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter for quarterback Joe Burrow (No. 1 overall) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (No. 35), viewed as foundational pieces for a rebuilding offense, and an A- from Sports Illustrated for the same core selections amid offensive line reinforcements.[90][91] The Dallas Cowboys received top marks, including an A+ from Sports Illustrated for versatile wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (No. 17) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (No. 51), praised for immediate impact potential, alongside an A from NFL.com for defensive upgrades like linebacker Neville Gallimore.[91][90] The Baltimore Ravens also garnered A and A- grades respectively for linebacker Patrick Queen (No. 28) to fill a positional gap and running back J.K. Dobbins (No. 55) for backfield depth, reflecting strong value extraction across rounds despite trading down.[91][90] ESPN's pick-by-pick analysis echoed positive tones for these teams, highlighting Burrow as a franchise cornerstone for the Bengals and Queen as a versatile need-filler for the Ravens, without assigning letter grades but emphasizing scheme alignment.[92] Lower grades highlighted perceived reaches or unmet needs, such as the New Orleans Saints' C- from Sports Illustrated for center Cesar Ruiz (No. 24), critiqued for lacking defensive upside despite line help, and the Green Bay Packers' C+ from NFL.com for quarterback Jordan Love (No. 26), seen as a luxury over pressing defensive gaps.[91][90] The Kansas City Chiefs drew a C+ from Sports Illustrated for running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (No. 32), valued for versatility but questioned as a first-round priority given existing backfield strength.[91] Teams without first-round picks, like the Los Angeles Rams (A from both sources), succeeded via Day 2 value in running back Cam Akers and wide receiver Van Jefferson, underscoring analysts' emphasis on later-round hauls.[91][90]| Team | NFL.com Grade | SI Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | A | A- |
| Dallas Cowboys | A | A+ |
| Baltimore Ravens | A | A- |
| Los Angeles Rams | A | A |
| Detroit Lions | A- | A |
| New Orleans Saints | A- | C- |
| Green Bay Packers | C+ | B- |
| Kansas City Chiefs | B+ | C+ |
Long-Term Player Performance Metrics
Wide receiver Justin Jefferson, drafted 22nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings, has emerged as the premier performer from the 2020 class, amassing 8,034 receiving yards and 42 touchdowns through 84 games as of October 2025, setting the NFL record as the youngest player to reach 8,000 yards.[93] He earned four Pro Bowl selections and the 2022 Offensive Player of the Year award, underscoring his dominance with 536 receptions averaging 15.0 yards per catch.[94] Jefferson's metrics highlight the class's strength at wide receiver, where he leads contemporaries like CeeDee Lamb (5,000+ yards, multiple Pro Bowls) in per-game production despite injury-interrupted seasons. Quarterbacks Joe Burrow (1st overall, Cincinnati Bengals) and Justin Herbert (6th overall, Los Angeles Chargers) anchor the class's signal-callers, combining for over 35,000 passing yards and 250 touchdowns by 2025. Burrow recorded 19,190 yards, 142 touchdowns, and two Pro Bowls, maintaining a 68.6% completion rate despite injury setbacks, including a 2020 ACL tear and 2023 wrist surgery.[95] Herbert, the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year, threw for 20+ touchdowns in four of his first five seasons, earning two Pro Bowls and leading the league in attempts and completions multiple times. Running back Jonathan Taylor (41st overall, Indianapolis Colts) ranks among the elite rushers with 6,710 yards, 1,359 carries, and 67 touchdowns, including a 2021 rushing title (1,811 yards) and one Pro Bowl.[96] Defensive standouts include cornerback Trevon Diggs (132nd overall, Dallas Cowboys), who led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021 and earned a Pro Bowl, though injuries limited later output; safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (45th overall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), with versatile stats including 10+ forced fumbles and two Pro Bowls; and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (64th overall, Baltimore Ravens), who posted double-digit sacks in 2023-2024.[97] Quarterback Jalen Hurts (53rd overall, Philadelphia Eagles) added one Pro Bowl and led his team to an NFC Championship, with 15,000+ passing yards and dual-threat rushing (3,000+ yards). The class produced at least 10 Pro Bowlers across positions, with wide receivers and quarterbacks comprising the majority, reflecting empirical success in pass-heavy offenses.[1]| Position | Player (Draft Pick, Team) | Key Career Metrics (through 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| WR | Justin Jefferson (22nd, Vikings) | 8,034 rec yds, 42 TD, 4 Pro Bowls |
| QB | Joe Burrow (1st, Bengals) | 19,190 pass yds, 142 TD, 2 Pro Bowls |
| RB | Jonathan Taylor (41st, Colts) | 6,710 rush yds, 67 TD, 1 Pro Bowl |
| QB | Justin Herbert (6th, Chargers) | ~20,000 pass yds, 130+ TD, 2 Pro Bowls |
| S | Antoine Winfield Jr. (45th, Buccaneers) | 300+ tackles, 10+ FF, 2 Pro Bowls |
| CB | Trevon Diggs (132nd, Cowboys) | 17 INT, 1 Pro Bowl |