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2020 NFL Draft Watchlist: Wide Receivers

By Seth Steere

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners scores against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Baylor 66-33. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners scores against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Baylor 66-33. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 08: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 08: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4) Henry Ruggs III- Alabama

Ruggs is the first Alabama player to make the list, but not the last. Ruggs’ speed pops off the screen and the potential of a 4.2 40-yard dash at the combine is certainly there.

Ruggs doesn’t just rely on his speed, either. He has the contact balance of an elite running back. His ability to run through contact at his size is remarkable.

Ruggs has a  chance to be similar to the type of weapon Tyreek Hill has proven to be for the Kansas City Chiefs. He has the speed to make the explosive plays and he can play above the rim, too.

His contact balance not only comes into play when running the ball, but when catching it as well. Being on the smaller side doesn’t stop him from fighting through contact to make contested catches.

Ruggs won’t see the same production as some of the other elite talents in this group because of the depth of Alabama’s offense, but the skill is there and so is the first round potential.

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