Top 100 2020 Rookies

The 2020 class is shaping up to be one of the most impressive groups in recent memory, and given the strength of the 2014, 2017, and even 2018 classes, that’s saying quite a bit. The class has a couple of impact quarterbacks, loads of talented running backs, and a deep receiver group with players fitting a number of different molds that will appeal to teams throughout the league.

This 2020 group of running backs has so many good runners, in fact, that we’ll likely see the most turnover at the position in quite some time. The top-end talent is elite, but even the depth will shake up backfields across the league and will impact fantasy football output at the position for years to come.

Because of the impressive nature of this class, there is likely to be quite a bit of disagreement with my list and the order I have players listed in. And that’s perfectly fine! This board isn’t static; it will continue to change as more information becomes available throughout the offseason. And as always, there will be players that return to school for another season [or two].

My process combines tape, statistics and analytics, measurables, age, experience, and a number of other factors. Some variables weigh more heavily than others, so with that puzzle not yet being fully complete, there is still a lot of change that may occur to this list. Hopefully this helps you identify a few under-the-radar prospects before your league-mates.

There are probably 60 wide receivers I could have named in this list and another 50 players or so I was considering that just missed the cut. They may make it onto a future iteration of this list. So keep that in mind when browsing the players below, and please feel free to discuss with me on Twitter @jnammour24. Without further ado, I present the Top 100 Rookies for 2020.

Note: These rankings assume full PPR scoring.

Tier 1

1. D’Andre Swift, RB Georgia (RB1)

2. Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin (RB2)

3. CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma (WR1)

4. Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama (WR2)

5. JK Dobbins, RB Ohio State (RB3)

6. Travis Etienne, RB Clemson (RB4)

(Jan 17th editor’s note – Etienne is returning to Clemson, update coming)

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but there is likely to be very little consensus amongst this year’s rookie class. Unlike in 2018 where we had a clear standout 1.01 pick like Saquon Barkley, this group has about six players that could ultimately vie for the top spot in dynasty rookie drafts.

D’Andre Swift doesn’t have the production of his cohort in the top tier, but he sits atop my rankings because he’s the definition of a complete running back. Rather than just having the capability to catch passes, Swift is a weapon as a receiver and can produce mismatches all over the field, similar to players like Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and Austin Ekeler (please note I am not comparing him to these players; rather, I am indicating that they share this one difference-making trait). Combine that with extreme fluidity as a runner and good athleticism, and you have a terrific asset. He also hasn’t shouldered nearly as heavy a workload as other top runners in this class after sharing a backfield with Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, Elijah Holyfield, and others.

Jonathan Taylor is the best pure runner in this class and has produced monster numbers for three consecutive seasons. Taylor has improved as a pass-catcher this year, is a terrific athlete, and is a strong bet to see early draft capital. He’s not quite the three-down asset that Swift and others are, but he makes up for it with his potential on the ground. He has a tremendous conversion rate near the goal line, making Taylor the favorite to lead this class in career touchdowns. He would be my 1.01 in any format other than full PPR.

CeeDee Lamb is a beast. My favorite receiver in the class, Lamb is a nightmare to bring down with the ball in his hands and displays outrageous body control when the ball is in the air. Lamb is terrific in contested catch situations, has become more of a technician this season, and has the versatility to align all over a formation. Lamb has the mentality of an alpha receiver and seems like a solid bet to develop into one as well.

Jerry Jeudy is the best route runner in college football and is viewed as the top wide receiver in the class by many draft analysts. His thin frame and lack of play strength are truly the only knocks against Jeudy on the field, as he’s a very good athlete with very good hands. Fully expected to be an early first-round NFL Draft selection, Jeudy and his video game-level jukes will be a blue-chip dynasty asset in short order.

JK Dobbins looked like a future star after his freshman season before regressing as a sophomore. Thankfully, though, Dobbins regained his form in 2019 and was a key cog in Ohio State’s push into the College Football Playoff. Dobbins is a great athlete – he had the top SPARQ score among all running backs coming out of high school – with pass-catching chops and the ability to run between the tackles. I truly don’t know if there are any holes in his game. He’s another projected early pick come April who made himself a boatload of money in 2019.

Tier 2

7. Cam Akers, RB Florida State (RB5)

8. Jalen Reagor, WR TCU (WR3)

9. Henry Ruggs III, WR Alabama (WR4)

10. Tee Higgins, WR Clemson (WR5)

11. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU (RB6)

12. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR Colorado (WR6)

13. Najee Harris, RB Alabama (RB7)

(Jan 17th editor’s note – Harris is returning to Alabama, update coming)

Cam Akers is on the borderline of being a Tier 1 player for me. After three seasons, Akers is still more athlete than running back, but that speaks to the upside he oozes. Akers has true three-down ability but needs to continue refining his skill-set on Sundays. He suffered from some of the worst offensive line play in the NCAA for two straight seasons, which has negatively affected the development of his mental processing, but he has excelled in creating for himself after contact. Akers has an extremely low floor, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him turn into the best running back in this class.

Jalen Reagor is a blazer. Reminiscent of Percy Harvin, Reagor is a weapon with the ball in his hands and is a threat to score on every touch. He’s not a truly nuanced route runner yet, but he has experience running the full route tree and displays the traits to develop into a dominant route runner. He’s not particularly physical, but he wins in other ways. Reagor plays much bigger than his size, especially when the ball is in the air. He suffered from horrendous quarterback play in 2019, so if his down season impacts his draft stock, use that to pounce.

Speaking of blazers, Henry Ruggs III is probably the fastest receiver in college football. Compared by some to Tyreek Hill at times this season, Ruggs has no problem turning any target into a touchdown. He has tremendous body control and good hands, making him a threat in the red zone, as well as behind the line of scrimmage and downfield as well. He lacks nuance in most areas of his game, but he’s so insanely explosive that he’s worth a first-round selection in the NFL Draft and if he develops his route running, his upside is through the roof.

Tee Higgins is a tall, lanky receiver who excels at winning above the rim. Higgins is a bully when the ball is in his vicinity, utilizing his catch radius and strong hands to latch onto footballs and dominate after the catch, although he does suffer from the occasional concentration drop. He’ll never be an elite athlete, and he needs to continue developing his releases against the press, but Higgins should be a red zone threat immediately with the ability to develop into a dominant receiver.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s domination of Alabama earlier this season vaulted him up draft boards, but he’s a player who has consistently impressed for some time now. He is a three-down asset with tremendous balance, good vision, and pass-catching chops (he caught a whopping 50 passes this season). He has a stout frame, but Edwards-Helaire is a better athlete than many would assume. Pass protection is his biggest area for improvement.

Laviska Shenault is one of the highest upside receivers in this class, but the major rub with him is his significant injury history. Shenault is a bull with the ball in his hands, but this physical play style lends itself to injuries. He is incredibly versatile and lines up everywhere for Colorado – outside at X and Z receiver, in the slot, and in the backfield as well. He has receiving, rushing, and returning production to his name. He just needs to stay on the field.

Tier 3

14. Justin Jefferson, WR LSU (WR7)

15. Eno Benjamin, RB Arizona State (RB8)

16. KJ Hamler, WR Penn State (WR8)

17. Tyler Johnson, WR Minnesota (WR9)

18. Joe Burrow, QB LSU (QB1)

19. Bryan Edwards, WR South Carolina (WR10)

20. Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB Vanderbilt (RB9)

21. Zack Moss, RB Utah (RB10)

22. Kylin Hill, RB Mississippi State (RB11)

Justin Jefferson is the discount version of Jerry Jeudy. A terrific route runner, Jefferson dominated Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff all over the field. He’s a very good athlete that can line up everywhere. Jefferson isn’t flashy, but he’ll be a consistent and reliable pro.

Eno Benjamin fell a bit from my pre-season rankings, but not really because he did anything wrong. Benjamin feels solid but unspectacular across the board, and in a class where many other runners have a standout trait, he stands to suffer from a lack of an elite trait as a result. However, he would have been a first-round talent in the 2019 class for me.

I’m probably higher on KJ Hamler than most, but he feels like a player the NFL is going to covet. He is an explosive and shifty playmaker that thrives out of the slot and is a crafty route runner in the Tyler Lockett mold.

Tyler Johnson has been one of my favorite receivers in this class for a few years now. He’s a great route runner who has outstanding breakout age, dominator rating, and market share metrics. He felt like a lock to be a first-round dynasty rookie pick until he was recently snubbed for the Senior Bowl and invited to the East-West Shrine Game instead, and the history of receivers that played in the Shrine Game that went on to have prolific fantasy careers is short — so this is worth keeping an eye on.

Joe Burrow has risen from relative anonymity to have one of the best seasons for a college quarterback in history. He is a virtual lock to be drafted first overall in the draft, and assuming the Bengals stay put, he should have a couple of good weapons to throw to right away. I think he could settle in as a back-end QB1 for quite a while.

Bryan Edwards is a player the analytics community is extremely fond of. After breaking out at 17 years old, Edwards continued to produce alongside Deebo Samuel before surprisingly opting to return for his senior season. To me, he doesn’t feel as polished as his traits and tools indicate he should be, but the upside is there for him to develop into a solid NFL receiver.

Ke’Shawn Vaughn is on the older side as a prospect (redshirt senior) with prototypical size and solid production in all aspects. He is a natural runner who can create for himself and has the breakaway speed to run away from defenders in the second and third levels. On the other hand, he’s not a particularly natural receiver despite significant improvement in this area in 2019.

Zack Moss is a tremendous pure runner, but he’s not particularly athletic beyond his initial burst. He does have an injury history (including a torn ACL), but has very few holes beyond that. He is terrific in pass protection, has produced while healthy, and is patient and decisive once his blocks develop. If he was a better athlete, he would be a top-tier talent and prospect. I think the NFL will like him more than dynasty and devy analysts will, and if this turns out to be the case, he will move up these rankings.

Kylin Hill is another violent runner with the ability to be a three-down weapon for NFL teams. He does have an injury history of moderate concern and also lacks top-end speed, but has good enough acceleration and burst. I don’t expect him to be drafted before the last day of the NFL Draft, but I think he could be a Devonta Freeman-like player in a favorable situation.

Tier 4

23. Brandon Aiyuk, WR Arizona State (WR11)

24. Michael Pittman Jr., WR USC (WR12)

25. Brycen Hopkins, TE Purdue (TE1)

26. Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama (QB2)

27. Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR Liberty (WR13)

28. Hunter Bryant, TE Washington (TE2)

29. Isaiah Hodgins, WR Oregon State (WR14)

30. Trey Sermon, RB Oklahoma (RB12)

31. Devin Duvernay, WR Texas (WR15)

Brandon Aiyuk is a player I think the NFL is going to be high on. He’s extremely explosive and plays with a lot of fluidity out of the slot. Aiyuk creates separation easily, unlike former teammate N’Keal Harry. He also has experience as a kick and punt returner, a role I covet and look for in my collegiate prospects.

Michael Pittman Jr. has been on the devy radar for a long time, but 2019 was the season he finally put it all together. Catching 101 passes for 1275 yards and 11 touchdowns, Pittman Jr. was named a Biletnikoff finalist. He has prototypical alpha size at 6’4”, 220, good speed, and terrific ball skills. His development was very impressive as a senior.

We have finally arrived at the first tight end on my list – Brycen Hopkins. Hopkins is a redshirt senior with good athleticism and hands. He’s not the biggest player at 6’5” and 245, but he certainly has adequate size. He’s an above average route runner who finally broke out and made a significant impact in the box score, catching 61 passes for 830 yards and seven touchdowns. This is a weak class for tight ends overall, but Hopkins is a good one.

Everyone knows Tua Tagovailoa, and he finally declared for the NFL Draft this week. He was the QB1 in the 2020 class for almost everyone entering the season and would have still occupied that spot in a lot of people’s rankings if not for the horrific hip injury he suffered towards the end of the year. His future is somewhat uncertain and he will likely have to redshirt his rookie season, but he’s a more naturally talented quarterback than Joe Burrow and a full recovery would see him land as a top-ten dynasty quarterback for a long time.

Antonio Gandy-Golden is a small-school phenom. Possessing prototypical size at 6’4”, 220, Gandy-Golden has caught at least 70 passes for 1000+ yards and 10 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons. He absolutely dominates his competition, and his play strength and ball skills are evident on film. However, I’m worried about his athletic testing, and a poor showing at the Combine could make it challenging for him to see decent draft capital.

Hunter Bryant is another move tight end that is in the Jordan Reed-type mold. He’s just 6’2” and 239 pounds, but Bryant is a fluid mover with good hands. He needs to develop as a blocker unless he lands on a team that will accept him for what he is and utilize his strengths rather than pigeon-holing him into the traditional tight end mold, but he has upside as a receiver. Bryant’s route running still needs development, but he’s improved each season while healthy. His durability has been an issue.

Oregon State receiver Isaiah Hodgins is one of my favorite prospects in the nation, and is likely someone I will be putting the “my guy” label on. He was effective as a sophomore, but his junior season in 2019 saw him take the next step. He’s 6’4”, 209, and caught 86 passes for 1171 yards and 13 touchdowns this season in the Pac-12. He is a fluid mover who makes the game look easy.

I really want to like Trey Sermon more than I do, but I have a hard time getting behind a player I feel is truly a mediocre athlete at a position where athleticism does matter. There are players that have succeeded in spite of their athleticism, so I don’t want to dismiss Sermon entirely, but I have concerns. Having said that, his size and strength do make up for his lack of explosion, at least at the collegiate level. Sermon has very good balance through contact and his lateral agility is solid. He profiles as the leading part of a committee backfield if he recovers fully from his season-ending knee injury.

Devin Duvernay burst onto the scene in his senior season. He has a thicker build – similar to Deebo Samuel – where he almost looks like a running back, but Duvernay can absolutely fly. He was a highly rated recruit who does his best work out of the slot, although he is a versatile weapon and a fluid route runner. Regardless of how late the true breakout comes, I will always be interested in a player who catches 106 passes for 1386 yards and 10 total touchdowns.

Tier 5

32. Lamical Perine, RB Florida (RB13)

33. Anthony McFarland, RB Maryland (RB14)

34. AJ Dillon, RB Boston College (RB15)

35. Justin Herbert, QB Oregon (QB3)

36. Denzel Mims, WR Baylor (WR16)

37. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR Michigan (WR17)

38. Gabriel Davis, WR UCF (WR18)

39. Cole Kmet, TE Notre Dame (TE3)

40. Thaddeus Moss, TE LSU (TE4)

41. Quartney Davis, WR Texas A&M (WR19)

42. Lynn Bowden Jr., WR Kentucky (WR20)

43. Quintez Cephus, WR Wisconsin (WR21)

44. Jared Pinkney, TE Vanderbilt (TE5)

45. Jacob Eason, QB Washington (QB4)

46. Warren Jackson, WR Colorado State (WR22)

Lamical Perine (cousin of Samaje Perine) doesn’t have production that jumps out at you when looking at his stats, but he profiles as a solid pro and his strong bowl game performance will only help his projection. He’ll be on the older side as a prospect, but has little tread on his tires because he’s been part of a committee each year at Florida. Perine has a very good feel for the running back position – he mixes above average patience and vision with good contact balance and decent agility. He’s not a blazer and never will be, but he has good size and profiles as a potential three-down back. Perine caught 40 passes this season.

Anthony McFarland can fly. He has very limited production, declaring after just two seasons of play, but he’s a home run hitter. He was curiously limited as a receiver in college despite having the profile and frame that would suggest that he would excel in this area. He’s also on the smaller side, although he is compact, and unfortunately – especially because of the depth of this class – is unlikely to land in an NFL lead back role despite having the traits to do so.

AJ Dillon, on the other hand, most definitely has the size to be a workhorse back. Listed at 6’0”, 250 on Boston College’s website, Dillon is a good athlete and a punishing runner who is comfortable between the tackles. He has good balance and is difficult to tackle because of his frame and speed, but he’s not at all agile and cannot accelerate quickly enough to run away from tacklers once slowed down. Unfortunately, Dillon is very unnatural as a receiver and shows almost no upside in this area, although he’s slowly improving. As a freshman, Dillon carried the ball 300 times without catching a single pass. I’ve never seen that before. He’s a short yardage back that could potentially lead a committee.

Justin Herbert was a top quarterback prospect a year ago before surprisingly returning to school for his senior season. His play was a little more inconsistent than expected this year and his stock is lower as a result. Herbert is still a likely first-round pick, but I don’t think he has long-term franchise starter upside for a team. The tools are there, but he’s too inconsistent for me. Where and when he’s drafted will indicate how much interest I’m likely to have in him.

Denzel Mims is yet another dominant Baylor wide receiver who looks like he has the traits and size to develop into an alpha receiver in the NFL. As a former track athlete, he has tremendous speed and burst and is a very explosive athlete. His route running needs significant development, so he is on the raw side right now, although he has exceptional ball skills. He needs to clean up the concentration drops.

Donovan Peoples-Jones was a ballyhooed five-star recruit as one of the nation’s best receivers coming out of high school, but he never truly put it all together at Michigan. He suffered from poor quarterback play and some awful offensive schemes, but a transcendent talent should be able to overcome one or both of those issues. DPJ did neither, but he’s a very good athlete and a better coach may be able to unlock some of his upside. Peoples-Jones is very fluid and separates well. He has a really low floor, but I’m optimistic about his potential upside.

Gabriel Davis is a physical, big-bodied receiver that uses his strength to bully defensive backs once he has the ball in his hands. The UCF receiver has improved dramatically each season and capped off his collegiate career with 72 catches, 1241 yards, and 12 touchdowns in 2019. He doesn’t consistently separate, but he should factor into a red zone offense right away.

Cole Kmet is what you envision when you think of a prototypical tight end. He has great size at 6’6”, 250, and has the tools to develop into a plus blocker and receiver. Kmet was a two-sport athlete at Notre Dame – he played baseball as well – so he’s a little raw across the board, but he flashes the traits necessary to succeed. He’s a good athlete and needs to learn to use his hands more actively as a receiver, but he’s an upside pick at tight end with the hope he continues to develop.

Thaddeus Moss, son of Randy Moss, is an intriguing pass-catching tight end prospect. He flashes elite ball skills, which isn’t surprising given his pedigree, and seems to have high-end upside. He was tremendously productive this season in arguably the greatest college offense of all time, but didn’t really have any standout games. I’m not sure he declares, but he seems like a sure-fire riser if he does.

Lynn Bowden is one of the more unique prospects I’ve seen. He has played nearly every position on offense and is truly dynamic with the ball in his hands. He’s very quick and fluid and excels in the open field. Bowden played the 2019 season at option quarterback, highlighting his playmaking ability but detracting from his chances to continue developing more as a receiver. I want to like him more than I do, but players without a true position tend to get pigeon holed as gadget players and I’m worried that could be his fate.

Quintez Cephus broke out in his age 19 season and has some off-field questions to answer, but he produced quite well on the field this year and could rise significantly if he is cleared by most teams. He’s the type of upside flier I like to take in the fourth round of my rookie drafts.

Jared Pinkney is has the traits to succeed as a blocking tight end with some development, and he is a decent threat as a receiver. With prototypical size, he profiles as a back-end NFL starter. His ball skills are very good, but he needs a lot of work as a separator and route runner to be much of an impact in fantasy.

Jacob Eason is a high-upside, low-floor prospect at the quarterback position. He has incredible natural arm talent, with both his arm strength and his touch being strengths of his. He’s not a true dual-threat quarterback, but he’s athletic and mobile enough to extend plays and escape the pocket in a pinch. He can tend to struggle at going through multiple progressions and occasionally fails to sense the pocket collapsing around him. His draft capital will ultimately dictate how I feel about him, as a mid-first round selection would push him up my board, while anything after the mid-second would make him a pass for me.

Warren Jackson is the next in a line of one-year wonders at receiver for Colorado State. Each year, the CSU Rams send another good prospect to the NFL and replace them with another stud, and this year’s version is Jackson. He’s huge at 6’6”, but has a lean frame at just 219 pounds. He’s significantly more raw than his former teammates, but he has strong hands and has improved quite a bit this season. He has the upside I chase in the back end of the fourth round.

Tier 6

47. Salvon Ahmed, RB Washington (RB16)

48. JaTarvious Whitlow, RB Auburn (RB17)

49. Chase Claypool, WR Notre Dame (WR23)

50. Omar Bayless, WR Arkansas State (WR24)

51. Jordan Love, QB Utah State (QB5)

52. Albert Okwuegbunam, TE Missouri (TE6)

53. Jalen Hurts, QB Oklahoma (QB6)

54. Harrison Bryant, TE FAU (TE7)

55. JD Spielman, WR Nebraska (WR25)

56. KJ Hill, WR Ohio State (WR26)

57. Kennedy Brooks, RB Oklahoma (RB18)

58. Collin Johnson, WR Texas (WR27)

59. John Hightower, WR Boise State (WR28)

60. James Proche, WR SMU (WR29)

We’ll start to move through these players a bit quicker now.

Salvon Ahmed is a lightning-quick running back with very good passing-down chops. His upside is a Giovani Bernard-type role, and Bernard was a coveted dynasty asset for a few years before settling in as a backup and change-of-pace role.

JaTarvious Whitlow and Kennedy Brooks were both very good college running backs that may not translate as well to the pro level, but Whitlow in particular could have some value with some decent draft capital.

For someone who has been around forever, Chase Claypool somehow feels underrated at this point in the process. He has a big frame, good movement ability, and good ball skills. His breakout finally came in his senior season, which is a bit of a knock on him.

Omar Bayless and James Proche have done nothing but produce. Bayless led the nation in receiving yards (1653) and was second in touchdowns (17), while 2019 saw Proche catch a whopping 111 yards for 1225 yards and 15 touchdowns. I’m likely too low on both.

Jordan Love’s traits are elite, but his inconsistency is maddening. His occasional flashes truly remind me of Patrick Mahomes, but he just doesn’t have any polish and will almost certainly never turn into nearly the passer Mahomes is (because few will). I have no idea where Love will be drafted, but he’d rise significantly if drafted in the first round.

Okwuegbunam was a highly regarded tight end prospect just a year ago, but he hasn’t developed as much as I hoped he would. Most of his touchdown production was because he was schemed wide open, and he offers little as a blocker. Unless he lands in a tight end-friendly scheme, I’ll pass. Harrison Bryant offers more as a pass-catching weapon with less name recognition.

Jalen Hurts has consistently improved every season, but he still leaves much to be desired as a passer. I don’t know if he’ll ever be a starting quarterback in the league, but he would have fantasy value if he landed a job because of his rushing floor.

Spielman was a decent looking receiver prospect entering this season, but some statistical regression has dropped him a bit in my ranks.

KJ Hill filled the Ohio State slot role well this year after Parris Campbell departed for the NFL. Hill is a great athlete, but he’s not nearly as dynamic a receiving threat as Campbell was.

Collin Johnson seems to be liked by a lot of NFL film analysts, but I don’t know which tape to watch to show me a good football player. He seems slow and struggles to separate. I’m rooting for the 6’6” wideout, but I don’t think Johnson has much of an NFL future. Early draft capital could cause me to reconsider.

Tier 7

61. Adam Trautman, TE Dayton (TE8)

62. Josiah Deguara, TE Cincinnati (TE9)

63. Brian Robinson Jr., RB Alabama (RB19)

64. Jauan Jennings, WR Tennessee (WR30)

65. Jake Fromm, QB Georgia (QB7)

66. Reggie Corbin, RB Illinois (RB20)

67. Kalija Lipscomb, WR Vanderbilt (WR31)

68. JJ Taylor, RB Arizona (RB21)

69. Ty Chandler, RB Tennessee (RB22)

70. Mohamed Ibrahim, RB Minnesota (RB23)

71. Colby Parkinson, TE Stanford (TE10)

72. Charleston Rambo, WR Oklahoma (WR32)

73. Jeff Thomas, WR Miami (WR33)

74. Michael Warren II, RB Cincinnati (RB24)

75. Rico Dowdle, RB South Carolina (RB25)

Trautman and Deguara are lesser-known tight end prospects that I expect to rise up draft boards as people familiarize themselves with their tape. One or both of these guys could have a Dallas Goedert or Adam Shaheen-type rise.

Every running back in Tier Seven and below has talent but is extremely landing spot and draft capital dependent.

Redshirt sophomore Ibrahim is a fun watch, although I expect him to return to school.

Taylor is the one who may see the highest draft capital due to his pass catching ability.

Robinson Jr. is talented, but has never truly had the opportunity to show off his skillset after being buried on Alabama’s depth chart for three seasons.

Warren and Dowdle are both underrated. Warren would benefit from returning to school in my opinion and declaring in a weaker 2021 class, while Dowdle has seemingly underwhelmed but has flashed a number of traits that make me think he could make a team.

Jake Fromm is little more than a low-upside game manager. NFL teams may covet him, and he’d be worth a roster spot in superflex leagues if he has the chance to start somewhere, but he doesn’t offer much fantasy value.

Tier 8

76. Patrick Taylor Jr., RB Memphis (RB26)

77. Tyler Vaughns, WR USC (WR34)

78. Binjimen Victor, WR Ohio State (WR35)

79. Darius Anderson, RB TCU (RB27)

80. Darrynton Evans, RB Appalachian State (RB28)

81. DeeJay Dallas, RB Miami (RB29)

82. Van Jefferson, WR Florida (WR36)

83. Anthony Gordon, QB Washington State (QB8)

84. Jacob Breeland, TE Oregon (TE11)

85. CJ O’Grady, TE Arkansas (TE12)

86. Spencer Brown, RB UAB (RB30)

87. Damon Hazelton Jr., WR Virginia Tech (WR37)

88. Kendrick Rogers, WR Texas A&M (WR38)

89. Stephen Carr, RB USC (RB31)

There are a number of players in this group that will likely rise significantly throughout the process. Among them are Taylor Jr. and Hazelton, who have been highly regarded at different points of their collegiate careers.

Similarly, Darius Anderson is an athletic freak at the running back position, and he is good enough as a receiver to rise throughout the process after he tests very well.

Anthony Gordon is yet another one-year starter who produced massive numbers in a quarterback-friendly scheme under Mike Leach. Gordon’s upside is capped, but he may be a little overlooked right now.

Breeland would be a good bit higher if not for his injury this season, and O’Grady has a history of off-field concerns, but he’s as talented as any tight end in this class after Hopkins and Bryant. If teams green-light him, he’ll rise.

Dallas and Brown are talented running backs that are flying under the radar a bit, but I don’t really think either one will make a team’s 53-man roster.

Stephen Carr was a former devy darling, but hasn’t been able to live up to the promise he showed as a true freshman at USC. He has struggled to stay healthy, but he’s still a very talented player, particularly as a receiver out of the backfield. If he tests well at the Combine, which I would expect, it won’t be a surprise to see him selected on the final day of the Draft.

Tier 9

90. Larry Rountree III, RB Missouri (RB32)

91. Jake Ferguson, TE Wisconsin (TE13)

92. Mitchell Wilcox, TE USF (TE14)

93. Bryce Perkins, QB Virginia (QB9)

94. Joshua Kelley, RB UCLA (RB33)

95. Deon Jackson, RB Duke (RB34)

96. Juwan Johnson, WR Oregon (WR39)

97. Aaron Fuller, WR Washington (WR40)

98. Luke Farrell, TE Ohio State (TE15)

99. Quez Watkins, WR Southern Miss (WR41)

100. Trishton Jackson, WR Syracuse (WR42)

All of these guys can play, but I am pretty bearish on all of their chances at the next level. I would be surprised to see many of these players drafted before the last day of the draft (if at all).

Larry Rountree and Aaron Fuller have flashed at different points of their collegiate careers and may have shown enough during their flashes to earn a shot on a team.

Ferguson, Wilcox, and Farrell are long shots at the tight end position. Wilcox is the best bet to earn a significant chance as a pass catching tight end.

Juwan Johnson was a player I thought extremely highly of just a couple seasons ago, but a transfer and some disappointing seasons later, he’s mostly just an afterthought now. I still think he has the talent to make an NFL roster. He may be best served by adding weight and transitioning to tight end.

Lastly, here is the class in visual format:

If you’re still reading, congratulations – you made it! And I’d like to extend a huge thank you to James Simpson and DLF’s editing team for making it through this behemoth.

I’ll do my best to respond to all comments here, but please feel free to discuss with me on Twitter @jnammour24. If anyone is interested in a link to this visual ranking board, I will share it on Twitter with anyone who asks. Thanks for reading!