2020 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Linebackers

By Barb Layton

I love the NFL Draft. I have decided to do my own positional rankings this year. This is my top 10 in linebackers.

1 Isaiah Simmons, Clemson

2Patrick Queen, LSU

3 Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma

4 Malik Harrison, Ohio State

5 Zach Baun, Wisconsin

6 Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech

7 Logan Wilson, Wyoming

8 Akeem Davis Gaithers, Appalachian State

9 Troy Dye, Oregon

10 Anfernee Jennings, Alabama

2020 NFL Draft Positional Ranking: Edge Rushers

By Barb Layton

I love the NFL Draft every year. I always enjoy doing mock drafts. This is my attempt to do positional rankings. This is for the edge rushers.

1 Chase Young, Ohio State

2 A.J. Epenesa, Iowa

3 Jabari Zuniga, Florida

4 K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU

5 Josh Uche, Michigan

6 Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State

7 Julian Okwara, Notre Dame

8 Bradlee Anae, Utah

9 Alton Robinson, Syracuse

10 Terrell Lewis, Alabama

2020 NFL Draft Positional Ranking: Interior Defensive Line

By Barb Layton

I love the draft season in the NFL. I am giving my top 10 Interior Defensive Line today.

1 Derrick Brown, Auburn

2 Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

3 Marlon Davidson, Auburn

4 Ross Blacklock, TCU

5 Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M

6 Nevil Gallimore, Oklahoma

7 Raekwon Davis, Alabama

8 Jordan Elliott, Missouri

9 James Lynch, Baylor

10 Leki Fotu, Utah

2020 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Interior Offensive Lineman

By Barb Layton

This is the last one I am doing today. I love to do top 10 in the positions of college athletes.

1 Cesar Ruiz, Michigan

2 John Simpson, Clemson

3 Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU

4 Damien Lewis, LSU

5 Robert Hunt, Louisiana

6 Matt Hennessy, Temple

7 Tyre Phillips, Mississippi State

8 Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin

9 Ben Bredeson, Michigan

10 Nick Harris, Washington

2020 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Offensive Tackles

By Barb Layton

I love NFL Draft Season. It has been kind of disappointing this year without Pro Days and team visits. So here is my Top 10 OTs for this year.

1 Jedrick Wills, Alabama

2 Andrew Thomas, Georgia

3 Mekhi Becton, Louisville

4 Tristan Wirfs, Iowa

5 Austin Jackson, USC

6 Josh Jones, Houston

7 Ezra Cleveland, Boise State

8 Isaiah Wilson, Georgia

9 Ben Bartch, St. John’s

10 Lucas Niang, TCU

2020 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Wide Receivers

By Barb Layton

I love the NFL Draft Season. The Wide Receiver group is very diverse this year. They come in all shapes and sizes. I am sure if you are looking for a wide receiver you will be able to find one.

1 Henry Ruggs, Alabama

2 CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma

3 Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

4 Jalen Reagor, TCU

5 Justin Jefferson, LSU

6 Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State

7 Laviska Shenault, Colorado

8 Tee Higgins, Clemson

9 Antonio Gandy-Golden, Liberty

10 Michael Pittman, USC

2020 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Running Backs

By Barb Layton

I love the NFL Draft Season. I am doing a top ten in each position. Today, I am doing the offense. I had heard many times that the top 5 running backs are so evenly matched that you could put them names in a back and pull them out. So that is what I did.

1 J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State

2 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

3 Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin

4 D’Andre Swift, Georgia

5 Cam Akers, Florida State

6 Zach Moss, Utah

7 A.J. Dillon, Boston College

8 Joshua Kelley, UCLA

9 Darrynton Evans, Appalachian State

10 Eno Benjamin, Arizona State

2020 Positional Rankings: Quarterbacks

By Barb Layton

I love the NFL Draft process. I have missed the Pro Days and the team visits. I thought this would help people who also enjoy the draft process.

1 Joe Burrow, LSU

2 Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama

3 Jake Fromm, Georgia

4 Justin Herbert, Oregon

5 Jordan Love, Utah State

6 James Morgan, Florida International

7 Jacob Eason, Washington

8 Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma

9 Anthony Gordon, Washington State

10 Cole McDonald, Hawaii

Complete 7 Round Mock Draft

By Barb Layton

This is my complete 7 round mock draft. I try to do one every year. It is usually the week before the draft. I used Fanspeak and CBS Sports for this draft.

Round 1

1 Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB LSU

2 Redskins: Chase Young, Edge Ohio State

3 Lions: Jeff Okudah, CB Ohio Stae

4 Giants: Jedrick Wills, OT Alabama

5 Dolphins: Tua Tagovailo, QB Alabama

6 Chargers: Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa

7 Panthers: Derrick Brown, DL Auburn

8 Cardinals: Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia

9 Jaguars: Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama

10 Browns: Isaiah Simmons, LB Clemson

11 Jets: Henry Ruggs, WR Alabama

12 Raiders: Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville

13 49ers: CJ Henderson, CB Florida

14 Buccaneers: Javon Kinlaw, DL South Carolina

15 Broncos: Justin Jefferson, WR LSU

16 Falcons: Patrick Queen, LB LSU

17 Cowboys: K’Lavon Chaisson, Edge LSU

18 Dolphins: CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma

19 Raiders: AJ Epenesa, Edge Iowa

20 Jaguars: Kristian Fulton, CB LSU

21 Eagles: Trevon Diggs, CB Alabama

22 Vikings: Denzel Mims, WR Baylor

23 Patriots: Justin Herbert, QB Oregon

24 Saints: Tee Higgins, WR Clemson

25 Vikings: AJ Terrell, CB Clemson

26 Dolphins: Ezra Cleveland, OT Boise State

27 Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Matos Edge Penn State

28 Ravens: Laviska Shenault, WR Colorado

29 Titans: Josh Jones, OT Houston

30 Packers: Austin Jackson, OT USC

31 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk, WR Arizona State

32 Chiefs: Jeff Gladney, CB TCU

Round 2

33 Bengals: Xavier McKinney, S Alabama

34 Colts: Josh Uche, Edge Michigan

35 Lions: Julian Okwara, Edge Notre Dame

36 Giants: Grant Delpit, S LSU

37 Chargers: Jordan Love, QB Utah State

38 Panthers: Bryce Hall, CB Virginia

39 Dolphins: Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin

40 Texans: Lucas Niang, OT TCU

41 Browns: Prince Tega Wanogho, OT Auburn

42 Jaguars: Terrell Lewis, Edge Alabama

43 Bears: Jaylon Johnson, CB Utah

44 Colts: Jalen Reagor, WR TCU

45 Buccaneers: JK Dobbins, RB Ohio State

46 Broncos; Noah Igbinoghene, CB Auburn

47 Falcons: Ross Blacklock, DL TCU

48 Jets: Damon Arnett, CB Ohio State

49 Steelers: Neville Gallimore, DL Oklahoma

50 Bears: Jacob Eason, QB Washington

51 Cowboys: K.J Hamler, WR Penn State

52 Rams: Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia

53 Eagles: Zack Bun, LB Wisconsin

54 Bills: D’Andre Swift, RB Georgia

55 Ravens: Kenneth Murray, LB Oklahoma

56 Dolphins: Lloyd Cushenberry, C LSU

57 Rams: Ashtyn Davis, S California

58 Vikings: Curtis Weaver, Edge Boise State

59 Seahawks: Antoine Winfield, S Minnesota

60 Ravens: Jonathan Greenard, Edge Florida

61 Titans: Tyler Johnson, WR Missouri

62 Packers: Cole Kmet, TE Notre Dame

63 Chiefs: Marlon Davidson, DL Auburn

64 Seahawks: Cameron Dantzler, CB Mississippi State

Round 3

65 Bengals: Bryan Edwards, WR South Carolina

66 Redskins: Adam Trautman, TE Dayton

67 Lions: Jordan Elliott, DL Missouri

68 Jets: Michael Pittman, WR USC

69 Panthers: Brycen Hopkins, TE Purdue

70 Dolphins: Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR Liberty

71 Chargers: Justin Madubuike, DL Texas A&M

72 Cardinals: Troy Pride, CB Notre Dame

73 Jaguars: Hunter Byrant, TE Washington

74 Browns: Jonah Jackson, G Ohio State

75 Colts: Netane Muti, G Fresno State

76 Buccaneers: Alex Taylor, OT South Carolina State

77 Broncos: Robert Hunt, G Louisiana

78 Falcons: Cam Akers, RB Florida State

79 Jets: Tyler Biadasz, C Wisconsin

80 Raiders: Van Jefferson, WR Florida

81 Raiders: Davon Hamilton, DL Ohio State

82 Cowboys: Lamar Jackson, CB Nebraska

83 Broncos: Matt Peart, OT UConn

84 Rams: Cesar Ruiz, C Michigan

85 Lions: Kyle Dugger, S Lenoir-Rhyne

86 Bills: Trey Adams, OT Washington

87 Patriots: Devin Duvernay, WR Texas

88 Saints: Essang Bassey, CB Wake Forest

89 Vikings: Chase Claypool, WR Notre Dame

90 Texans: Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR Michigan

91 Raiders: Michael Ojemudia, CB Iowa

92 Ravens: Solomon Kindley, G Georgia

93 Titans: Troy Dye, LB Oregon

94 Packers: Terrell Burgess, S Utah

95 Broncos: Raekwon Davis, DL Alabama

96 Chiefs: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU

97 Browns: Bradlee Anae, Edge Utah

98 Patriots: Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB Appalachian State

99 Giants: Darrell Tylor, Edge Tennessee

101 Seahawks: Javon Jennings, WR Tennessee

102 Steelers: Jake Fromm, QB Georgia

103 Eagles: Jabari Zuniga, Edge Florida

104 Rams: Kevin Dotson, G Louisiana

105 Vikings: Jack Driscoll, OT Auburn

106 Ravens: Darnay Holmes, CB UCLA

Round 4

107 Bengals: Malik Harrison, LB Ohio State

108 Redskins: KJ Hill, WR Ohio State

109 Lions: Gabriel Davis, WR Central Florida

110 Giants: Willie Gay, LB Mississippi State

111 Texans: Damien Lewis, G LSU

112 Chargers: Amik Robertson, CB Louisiana Tech

113 Panthers: Calvin Throckmorton, G Oregon

114 Cardinals: Khalid Kareem, Edge Notre Dame

115 Browns: K’Von Wallace, S Clemson

116 Jaguars: Jalen Hurts, QB Oklahoma

117 Buccaneers: Lynn Bowden, WR Kentucky

118 Broncos: Zach Moss, RB Utah

119 Falcons: Javaris Davis, CB Auburn

120 Jets: Alton Robinson, Edge Syracuse

121 Raiders: Collin Johnson, WR Texas

122 Colts: Dane Jackson, CB Pittsburgh

123 Cowboys: Jason Strowbridge, DL North Carolina

124 Steelers: James Poche, WR SMU

125 Patriots: Harrison Bryant, TE Florida Atlantic

126 Rams: Logan Wilson, LB Wyoming

127 Eagles: Geno Stone, S Iowa

128 Bills: Kaheem Adeniji, G Kansas

129 Ravens: Isaiah Hodgins, WR Oregon State

130 Saints: Jeremy Chinn, S Southern Illinois

131 Cardinals: Albert Okweglaunam, TE Missouri

132 Vikings: Logan Stenberg, G Kentucky

133 Seahawks: Thaddeus Moss, TE LSU

134 Ravens: Nick Harris, C Washington

135 Steelers: Anfernee Jennings, Edge Alabama

136 Packers: Ben Bredeson, G Michigan

137 Jaguars: Matt Hennesy, C Temple

138 Chiefs: Kenny Willekes, Edge Michigan State

139 Buccaneers: Julian Blackmon, S Utah

140 Jaguars: JR Reed, S Georgia

141 Dolphins: Brandon Jones, S Texas

142 Redskins: Charlie Heck, OT North Carolina

143 Falcons: Jacob Breeland, TE Oregon

144 Seahawks: Saahdiq Charles, OT LSU

145 Eagles: Rashard Lawrence, DL LSU

146 Eagles: Myles Bryant, CB Washington

Round 5

147 Bengals: John Simpson, G Clemson

148 Panthers: James Lynch, DL Baylor

149 Lions: Anthony McFarland, RB Maryland

150 Giants: Nevelle Clark, CB Central Florida

151 Chargers: Alex Highsmith, EDGE Charlotte

152 Panthers: Ke’Shawn Taylor, B Vanderbilt

153 Dolphins: Eno Benjamin, RB Arizona State

154 Dolphins: Jonathan Garvin, Edge Miami

155 Vikings: Larrell Murchison, DL NC State

156 49ers: Kalija Lipscomb, WR Vanderbilt

157 Jaguars: Josiah Scott, CB Michigan State

158 Jets: Jared Pinkney, TE Vanderbilt

159 Raiders: Shane Lemieux, G Oregon

160 Colts: Darryl Williams, C Mississippi State

161 Buccaneers: Anthony Gordon, QB Washington State

162 Redskins: Kindle Vildor, CB Georgia Southern

163 Bears: Jake Hanson, C Oregon

164 Cowboys: Lamical Perine, RB Florida

165 Jaguars: Malcolm Roach, DL Texas

166 Lions: Cheyenne O’Grady, TE Arkansas

167 Bills: Devin Asiasi, TE UCLA

168 Eagles: Quez Watkins, WR Southern Mississippi

169 Saints: AJ Dillon, RB Boston College

170 Ravens: Leki Fotu, DL Utah

171 Texans: Brian Cole, S Mississippi State

172 Patriots: Nick Coe, Edge Auburn

173 Dolphins: Jordyn Brooks, LB Texas Tech

174 Titans: Yasir Durant, G Missouri

175 Packers: John Hightower, WR Boise State

176 49ers: Raequan Williams, DL Michigan State

177 Chiefs: Cam Brown, LB Penn State

178 Broncos: Markus Bailey, LB Purdue

179 Cowboys: Trystan Colin-Castillo, C Missouri

Round 6

180 Bengals: A.J. Green, CB Oklahoma State

181 Broncos: Aaron Fuller, WR Washington

182 Lions: Cordel Iwuagwu, G TCU

183 Giants: Javon Leake, RB Maryland

184 Panthers: Joshua Kelly, RB UCLA

185 Dolphins: Robert Landers, DL Ohio State

186 Chargers: Joe Bachie, LB Michigan State

187 Browns: John Reid, CB Penn State

188 Bills: David Woodard, LB Utah State

189 Jaguars: Justin Herron, OT Wake Forest

190 Eagles: Jordan Fuller, S Ohio State

191 Jets: Josh Metellus, S Michigan

192 Packers: Khalil Davis, DL Nebraska

193 Colts: Michael Divinity, LB LSU

194 Buccaneers: Quintez Cephus, WR Wisconsin

195Patriots: Quartney Davis, WR Texas A&M

196 Bears; Derrek Tuszka, Edge North Dakota State

197 Colts: Colby Parkinson, TE Stanford

198 Steelers: Stephen Sullivan, TE LSU

199 Rams: Lavert Hill, CB Michigan

200 Bears: Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms, G Missouri

201 Vikings: Evan Weaver, LB California

202 Cardinals, Khaleke Hudson, LB Michigan

203 Saints: Jacob Phillips, LB LSU

204 Patriots: Harrison Hand, CB Temple

205 Vikings: Trevis Gipson, Edge Tulsa

206 Jaguars: Zach Shackleford, C Texas

207 Bills: Trevon Hill, Edge Miami

208 Packers: Brian Lewerke, QB Michigan State

209 Packers: Darrell Stewart, WR Michigan State

210 49ers: Drew Richmond, G USC

211 Jets: Antonio Gibson, RB Memphis

212 Patriots: Josiah Coatney, DL Ole Miss

213 Patriots: Omar Bayless, WR Arkansas State

214 Seahawks: Darrynton Evans, RB Appalachian State

Round 7

215 Bengals: McTelvin Agim, DL Arkansas

216 Redskins: Francis Bernard, LB Utah

217 49ers: Reggie Robinson, CB Tulsa

218 Giants: Isaiah Coulter, WR Rhode Island

219 Vikings: Jake Luton, QB Oregon State

220 Chargers: Kendall Coleman, Edge Syracuse

221 Panthers: Colton McKivitz, OT West Virginia

222 Cardinals: James Robinson, RB Illinois State

223 Jaguars: Kamal Martin, LB Minnesota

224 Titans: D.J. Wonnum, Edge South Carolina

225 Ravens: J.J. Taylor, RB Arizona

226 Bears: Alohi Gilman, S Notre Dame

227 Dolphins: Cole McDonald, QB Hawaii

228 Falcons:Benito Joes, DL Ole Miss

229 Redskins: Michael Onwenu, G Michigan

230 Patriots: Nate Stanley, QB Iowa

231 Cowboys: Darius Anderson, RB TCU

232 Steelers: Myles Dorn, S North Carolina

233 Bears: Jalen Elliott, S Notre Dame

234 Rams: Antoine Brooks, S Maryland

235 Lions: James Morgan, QB Florida International

236 Packers: Tyler Clark, DL Georgia

237 Titans: Danny Pinter, G Ball State

238 Giants: Shyheim Carter, S Alabama

239 Bills: Oluwole Betiku, Edge Illinois

240 Texans: Justin Strnad, LB Wake Forest

241 Patriots: Scott Franz, OT Kansas State

242 Packers: Jordan Mack, LB Virginia

243 Titans: Bravvion Roy, DL Baylor

244 Browns: Robert Windsor, DL Penn State

245 49ers: Terence Steeler, OT Texas Tech

246 Dolphins: Davion Taylor, LB Colorado

247 Giants: Ahmed Wagner, TE Kentucky

248 Texans: Chuncey Rivers, Edge Mississipi State

249 Vikings: Raymond Calais, RB Louisiana

250 Texans: Stanford Samuels, CB Florida State

251 Dolphins: Binjimen Victor, WR Ohio State

252 Broncos: Bryce Perkins, QB Virginia

253 Vikings: Jared Mayden, S Alabama

254 Broncos: Qaadir Sheppard, Edge Ole Miss

255 Giants: Kendrick Rogers, WR Texas A&M

A Complete List of the Players Participating in the Virtual Draft

By Barb Layton

Do to the fact we are social distancing this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak the draft will be a virtual draft. Here is the list of players:

1 Brandon Aiyuk, WR Arizona State

2 Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville

3 Ross Blacklock, DT TCU

4 Derrick Brown, DT Auburn

5 Joe Burrow, QB LSU

6 K’Levon Chaisson, LB LSU

7 Chase Claypool, WR Notre Dame

8 Ezra Cleveland, OT Boise State

9 Lloyd Cushenberry, G LSU

10 Grant Delpit, S LSU

11 Trevon Diggs, CB Alabama

12 JK Dobbins, RB Ohio State

13 Jacob Eason, QB Wasshington

14 AJ Epenesa, DE Iowa

15 Jake Fromm, QB Georgia

16 Kristian Fulton, DB LSU

17 Neville Gallimore, DT Oklahoma

18 Yetur Gross-Matos, DE Penn State

19 C.J. Henderson, CB Florida

20 Justin Herbert, QB Oregon

21 Tee Higgins, WR Clemson

22 Jalen Hurts, QB Oklahoma

23 Noah Igbinoghene, DB Auburn

24 Austin Jackson, OT USC

25 Justin Jefferson, WR LSU

26 Jerry Jeudy, WRAlabama

27 Jaylon Johnson, DB Utah

28 Josh Jones, OT Houston

29 Javon Kinlaw, DT South Carolina

30 Cole Kmet, TE Notre Dame

31 CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma

32 Terrell Lewis, LB Alabama

33 Jordan Love, QB Utah State

34 Justin Madubuike, DT Texas A&M

35 Xavier McKinney, DB Alabama

36 Denzel Mims, WR Baylor

37 Thaddeus Moss, TE LSU

38 Zach Moss, RB Utah

39 Kenneth Murray, LB Oklahoma

40 Jeff Okudah, DB Ohio State

41 JULIAN Okwara, DE Notre Dame

42 Patrick Queen, LB LSU

43 Jalen Reagor, WR TCU

44 Henry Ruggs, WR Alabama

45 Cesar Ruiz, G Michigan

46 Laviska Shenault, WR Colorado

47 Isaiah Simmons, LB Clemson

48 D’Andre Swift, RB Georgia

49 Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama

50 Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin

51 AJ Terrell, DB Clemson

52 Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia

53 Josh Uche, LB Michigan

54 Prince Tega Wanogho, OT Auburn

55 Jerick Wills, OT Alabama

56 Antoine Winfield, S Minnesota

57 Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa

58 Chase Young, DE Ohio State