NFL Draft 2020: Ranking the top 10 wide receivers

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The GAG’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 wide receivers in this year’s 2020 NFL Draft: 1. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, 6-1, 193 Immediate No. 1 target enters NFL with all the advanced technical finer points, much like former Alabama receiver Julio Jones in 2011. 2. CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma, 6-2, 198 Played with three different NFL …

The GAG’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 wide receivers in this year’s 2020 NFL Draft:

1. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, 6-1, 193

Immediate No. 1 target enters NFL with all the advanced technical finer points, much like former Alabama receiver Julio Jones in 2011.

2. CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma, 6-2, 198

Played with three different NFL quarterbacks. He beats the defense before the pass with route-running and after the catch with tackle-breaking.

3. Henry Ruggs III, Alabama, 5-11, 188

Ran one of the fastest 40-yard-dash times (4.27) ever at NFL Scouting Combine. A Tyreek Hill-like matchup nightmare in the slot or on the outside.

4. Justin Jefferson, LSU, 6-1, 202

Four touchdown catches in the first half of the national semifinals were the icing on an 18-touchdown, 1,540-yard season.

5. Denzel Mims, Baylor, 6-3, 207

Generates big plays and wins 50/50 balls downfield and in the end zone, making up for a lack of separation against press coverage.

6. Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado, 6-1, 227

Creative play-caller’s dream because he lines up all over the field, including quarterback. Physical play is trademark but could lead to injury.

7. Tee Higgins, Clemson, 6-4, 216

True deep threat whose long strides produce big plays (nearly 20 yards per catch in 2019) down the sidelines.

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8. Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State, 6-0, 205

Former JUCO on the rise because of soft hands, ability to make defenders miss and value as a returner.

9. Chase Claypool, Notre Dame, 6-4, 238

Needed his fast 40-yard dash (4.42) at NFL Scouting Combine to quiet talk of switching to tight end. Good run blocker.

10. Michael Pittman Jr., USC, 6-4, 223

Possession receiver — but a muscular one, not the undersized slot type — who works the middle of the field.

Late riser

Mims: Winner of the offseason from the Senior Bowl through the NFL Scouting Combine, showing off a rare size-speed combination to sneak into the first-round conversation.

Dropping fast

Van Jefferson, Florida, 6-1, 200: Senior Bowl standout would have been in top 10 but surgery-requiring foot fracture plus canceled pro days and depth of this class could knock him into late rounds.

Small-school wonder

Antonio Gandy-Golden, Liberty, 6-4, 223: Totaled 2,433 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in two seasons after Liberty jumped to FBS ranks. Trouble with drops, but huge catch radius.