Despite uncertainties surrounding the upcoming NFL season due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, the 2020 NFL draft proceeded as scheduled. Let’s take a look at the standout first-round draft picks of the year.
1) Joe Burrow
Position: Quarterback
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
College: LSU
2) Chase Young
Position: Defensive End
Team: Washington Redskins
College: Ohio State University
3) Jeffrey Okudah
Position: Cornerback
Team: Detroit Lions
College: LSU
4) Andrew Thomas
Position: Offensive Tackle
Team: New York Giants
College: Georgia
5) Tua Tagovailoa
Position: Quarterback
Team: Miami Dolphins
College: Alabama
6) Justin Herbert
Position: Quarterback
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
College: Oregon
7) Derrick Brown
Position: Defensive Tackle
Team: Carolina Panthers
College: Oregon
8) Isaiah Simmons
Position: Linebacker
Team: Arizona Cardinals
College: Clemson
9) CJ Henderson
Position: Cornerback
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
College: Florida
10) Jedrick Wills Jr.
Position: Offensive Tackle
Team: Cleveland Browns
College: Alabama
…and so on the list goes down showcasing the top first-round draft picks of the 2020 NFL draft.
