These 2020 NFL draft prospects have a chance to become All-Americans
By Seth Steere
With Week 0 is behind us, it’s time to look forward to the players who may emerge as the top at their positions this fall.
The All-American team is often filled with players who are draft-eligible, representing a mix of seniors and underclassmen, some of whom aren’t allowed to declare for the NFL draft. That won’t be the case in this post; here, I’ll feature a potential All-America team with only draft-eligible prospects.
Offense
Quarterback: Justin Herbert, Oregon
Hebert will have an opportunity to put up big numbers behind one of the best offensive lines in college football. Consistency will need to be his biggest priority.
Runningbacks: Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin; Travis Etienne, Clemson
Coming off a 2,000-yard season in 2018, there should be no slowing down for Taylor, who will once again be the bellcow for Wisconsin. Etienne, who worked on his pass-catching this offseason, will look to increase his massive touchdown production from last year.
Wide Receivers: Jerry Jeudy, Alabama; Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma
Jeudy was the Blitenkoff award winner last season and shows no signs of slowing down. Oklahoma will lean heavily on Lamb with the loss of Marquise Brown to the NFL.
Tight End: Grant Calcaterra, Oklahoma
More of an H-Back than an inline tight end, Calcaterrawill play a huge role in Oklahoma’s pass offense this season.
Offensive Line: Tristan Wirfs, Iowa; Andrew Thomas, Georgia; Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma; Ben Bredeson, Michigan; Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin
Wirfs and Thomas will lock down the tackle positions for this class, each with a chance to be the number one overall pick. Biadasz and Humphrey both played center for arguably the best two lines in college football last season. Bredeson is the definition of durable, appearing in 38 games and starting 33.