2020 NFL DRAFT WIDE RECEIVER TIERS

[Deputy Nutz]

I do like Proche's hands and play making ability when the ball is in the air. It is probably what defines him at the next level.

Again, if you are talking about value, I think Proche's is a sleeper value with mid round grade. If you get him between the 5th and 6th round he could prove to be a total steal.

Heads up, I take Duvernay, at least with Duvernay he has that speed and is more sudden, he has great hands in traffic and he is true slot. Proche's huge play making ability certainly can't be overlooked. On thedraftnetwork.com they are rated pretty similar as Duvernay is the 138th prospect and Proche is the 147th.

[GB-Brandon]

I do like Proche's hands and play making ability when the ball is in the air. It is probably what defines him at the next level.

Again, if you are talking about value, I think Proche's is a sleeper value with mid round grade. If you get him between the 5th and 6th round he could prove to be a total steal.

Heads up, I take Duvernay, at least with Duvernay he has that speed and is more sudden, he has great hands in traffic and he is true slot. Proche's huge play making ability certainly can't be overlooked. On thedraftnetwork.com they are rated pretty similar as Duvernay is the 138th prospect and Proche is the 147th.

Yeah, it comes down to more of what you value and need. I’m not gonna deny Duvernay’s ability to put vertical pressure on the seam but I’m concerned about the rest of his game and not sure he will ever produce into having an all-around NFL route tree. Is his vertical game enough to merit a mid round draft pick? I’m not so sure. There are tons of theses types bouncing around the league. However; he wouldn’t be the first “speed herky jerky type” to be able to transition but there are other guys I like better.

Yes, I have Porche’s sweet spot in the 5th round and that’s only due to him not running sub 4.5. “Great Hands” are still welcomed in the NFL and I believe he is just athletic enough to be able to use his skill-set to produce in the NFL. How much remains to be seen but these type of guys seem to “over-perform” there combine numbers a lot of times. Randall Cobb wasn’t the most explosive athlete but he found ways to win in the short-intermediate passing game. Calvin Ridley would be another example of a guy who lacked explosion.

The combine and numbers to me are just one part of the evaluation process. I wish it was easy as just picking the guys with the best numbers but most of us know it’s just not that easy.

[Deputy Nutz]

I stand by my initial rankings of these guys, but both Mims and Reagor are deserving of first round picks. With the depth of the WR group this year it might cause the second tier guys to be bumped to second round status as teams feel they can get considerable value with lower commodities. If Reagor or Mims are there in the second round, a team like the Packers should move up in the second round and draft them.

There is just so much value. I have right around 8 guys that have first round value, and some teams are going to get steals on days 2 and 3 of this draft at wide receiver.
Ruggs
Juedy
Lamb
Jefferson
Mims
Reagor
Aiyuk
Pittman
& I am high Shenault as well but I can't quite slap a first round grade on him
Also - Peoples-Jones has as much natural talent at the WR position as anyone in this draft.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I've been watching film all day on WRs. Giving some a third look. This is my final board at WR:

1 1 CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma
2 1 Jerry Jeudy Alabama
3 1 Henry Ruggs Alabama
4 1 Justin Jefferson LSU
5 1-2 Brandon Aiyuk Arizona State
6 1-2 Denzel Mims Baylor
7 1-2 Jalen Reagor TCU
8 2 Tee Higgins Clemson
9 2 Laviska Shenault Colorado
10 2 Michael Pittman USC
11 2 Chase Claypool Notre Dame
12 2-3 Bryan Edwards South Carolina
13 3 Van Jefferson Florida
14 3 Tyler Johnson Minnesota
15 3 K.J. Hamler Penn State
16 3-4 Antonio Gandy-Golden Liberty
17 3-4 Devin Duvernay Texas
18 3-4 Lynn Bowden Kentucky
19 4 James Proche SMU
20 4 Donovan Peoples-Jones Michigan
21 4 Gabriel Davis UCF
22 4-5 Quartney Davis Texas A&M
23 4-5 K.J. Hill Ohio State
24 5-6 John Hightower Boise State
25 5-6 Quez Watkins Southern Miss
26 5-6 Isaiah Coulter Rhode Island
27 5-6 Quintez Cephus Wisconsin
28 5-6 Isaiah Hodgins Oregon State
29 6-7 Joe Reed Virginia
30 6-7 Collin Johnson Texas
31 6-7 Kalija Lipscomb Vanderbilt
32 7-FA Josh Pearson Jacksonville State
33 7-FA Dezmon Patmon Washington State
34 7-FA Stephen Guidry Mississippi State

Other WRs that I watched, but deemed as UDFA:
Aaron Parker, Aaron Fuller, Darnell Mooney

[Bretsky]

Strongly agree that CeeDee Lamb is the best WR in this draft
Jeudy is 1B

[GB-Brandon]

I've been watching film all day on WRs. Giving some a third look. This is my final board at WR:

1 1 CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma
2 1 Jerry Jeudy Alabama
3 1 Henry Ruggs Alabama
4 1 Justin Jefferson LSU
5 1-2 Brandon Aiyuk Arizona State
6 1-2 Denzel Mims Baylor
7 1-2 Jalen Reagor TCU
8 2 Tee Higgins Clemson
9 2 Laviska Shenault Colorado
10 2 Michael Pittman USC
11 2 Chase Claypool Notre Dame
12 2-3 Bryan Edwards South Carolina
13 3 Van Jefferson Florida
14 3 Tyler Johnson Minnesota
15 3 K.J. Hamler Penn State
16 3-4 Antonio Gandy-Golden Liberty
17 3-4 Devin Duvernay Texas
18 3-4 Lynn Bowden Kentucky
19 4 James Proche SMU
20 4 Donovan Peoples-Jones Michigan
21 4 Gabriel Davis UCF
22 4-5 Quartney Davis Texas A&M
23 4-5 K.J. Hill Ohio State
24 5-6 John Hightower Boise State
25 5-6 Quez Watkins Southern Miss
26 5-6 Isaiah Coulter Rhode Island
27 5-6 Quintez Cephus Wisconsin
28 5-6 Isaiah Hodgins Oregon State
29 6-7 Joe Reed Virginia
30 6-7 Collin Johnson Texas
31 6-7 Kalija Lipscomb Vanderbilt
32 7-FA Josh Pearson Jacksonville State
33 7-FA Dezmon Patmon Washington State
34 7-FA Stephen Guidry Mississippi State

Other WRs that I watched, but deemed as UDFA:
Aaron Parker, Aaron Fuller, Darnell Mooney

I’m good with that other then I have Jefferson lower and would put Edwards ahead of Pittman/Claypool. I’d also have Cephus a little higher. Maybe Porche too.

[GB-Brandon]

With even more review one thing I will say about Mimms is he doesn’t offer a whole lot after the catch.

It’s not the end of the world type thing but I just prefer someone that can explode with ball in his hands.

[Bretsky]

With even more review one thing I will say about Mimms is he doesn’t offer a whole lot after the catch.

It’s not the end of the world type thing but I just prefer someone that can explode with ball in his hands.

Way more advanced as a route runner IMO than Aiyuk or Jaegor

[wist43]

3 cone scores were lower for every position group this year.

Cause of global warming

[GB-Brandon]

Way more advanced as a route runner IMO than Aiyuk or Jaegor

We have guys that can run routes. We need some someone to make some explosive plays.

[Bretsky]

We have guys that can run routes. We need some someone to make some explosive plays.

You really think more of our WR's than I do

I would argue we need both

We have Devante Adams. The Lizard is ok. The rest probably need upgrading. Mims, Jaegor, Aiyuk....they would probably all be our second most talented WR's.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Brandon was high on Reagor.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Way more advanced as a route runner IMO than Aiyuk or Jaegor

I think both Aiyuk and Reagor are better route runners than Mims.

[GB-Brandon]

I think both Aiyuk and Reagor are better route runners than Mims.

I am high on Aiyuk too. Please Lord.

[GB-Brandon]

Just got beat and schooled by the Niners again.