2020 Draft Class Review: #24 New York Jets

The first draft by general manager Joe Douglas looked like a good one to start, but quickly went the opposite direction. With the 11th pick, the Jets selected Mekhi Becton, and had a terrific rookie year at left tackle. Entering his second season, he suffered a knee injury Week 1 and missed the rest of … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #24 New York Jets →

2020 Draft Class Review: #25 New Orleans Saints

With only four picks in the draft, the Saints started off with selecting Michigan center Cesar Ruiz. Now cemented as the starting right guard, Ruiz earned a four-year extension before the 2023 season. The Saints did not have a second round pick this draft as it was used to move up 14 spots in the … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #25 New Orleans Saints →

2020 Draft Class Review: #26 Pittsburgh Steelers

Without a first-round pick from the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, the Steelers first pick was wide receiver Chase Claypool in the second round. The Notre Dame product kicked off his career with that massive four-touchdown performance in Week 5 and finished with an 873-yard rookie season and a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He had … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #26 Pittsburgh Steelers →

2020 Draft Class Review: #27 Detroit Lions

Analysis: If you were ranking this class in the middle of the 2022 season, this would be top 12, but they parted with their top two picks before the 2023 season. Entering this draft, Jeff Okudah was rated as a perfect cornerback prospect, but injuries ruined his first two seasons, including a Week 1 torn … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #27 Detroit Lions →

2020 Draft Class Review: #28 Los Angeles Rams

Analysis: Yet another Rams draft without a first-round pick, this time it was to acquire Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars. With two second-round picks, acquiring the second via the Brandin Cooks->Texans trade, the Rams selected two much needed offensive weapons in Cam Akers and Van Jefferson. Akers had a solid rookie year with a lot … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #28 Los Angeles Rams →

2020 Draft Class Review: #29 Houston Texans

Analysis: Without a first-round pick from the Laremy Tunsil trade, and their own second from the Brandin Cooks trade, and getting one back in the DeAndre Hopkins trade, the Texans selected Ross Blacklock. Ranked a top 20 player, Blacklock barely cracked the starting roster his first two seasons, playing 25% and 47% of snaps, then … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #29 Houston Texans →

2020 Draft Class Review: #30 Arizona Cardinals

Analysis: After finishing last in the division, holding the eighth pick, the Cardinals selected uber-athletic and versatile linebacker Isaiah Simmons. There was much talk about how teams would properly use Simmons due to his unique slender frame and speed as a linebacker or safety. I remember when he was drafted I immediately thought this was … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #30 Arizona Cardinals →

2020 Draft Class Review: #31 Tennessee Titans

Analysis: The second-worst draft class of 2020 was a rough one. Following the departure of Jack Conklin signing with the Browns, there was a big vacancy at right tackle. Holding the 29th pick after losing in the AFC Championship as the No. 1 seed, the Titans selected Isaiah Wilson. He was placed on the COVID … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #31 Tennessee Titans →

2020 Draft Class Review: #32 Las Vegas Raiders

Analysis: One of the worst draft classes over the last decade. The second draft of the Gruden/Mayock era was immediately ruled a bust less than two years later due to some major legal issues from both their first-round picks. After a solid start to his second season, during the team's bye week, Henry Ruggs was … Continue reading 2020 Draft Class Review: #32 Las Vegas Raiders →