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Oregon v. Arizona State: 5 2020 NFL Draft hopefuls to watch

By Seth Steere

TEMPE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 06: Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a 52 yard reception ahead of defensive back Allen Perryman #30 of the Sacramento State Hornets during the second half of the NCAAF game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 06, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 06: Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a 52 yard reception ahead of defensive back Allen Perryman #30 of the Sacramento State Hornets during the second half of the NCAAF game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 06, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PULLMAN, WA – OCTOBER 20: Deommodore Lenoir #15 of the Oregon Ducks carries the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Martin Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated Oregon 34-20. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)
PULLMAN, WA – OCTOBER 20: Deommodore Lenoir #15 of the Oregon Ducks carries the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Martin Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated Oregon 34-20. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) /

Deommodore Lenoir, Cornerback, Oregon

The 2020 cornerback class is loaded with talent making it easy to overlook some of the depth in the class, but don’t count Lenoir out. Lenoir is apart of the one of the best secondaries in college football and is a huge reason why they’re a top unit. On the season he has put up solid ball production, snagging one interception (that he returned for 45 yards) and 7 pass deflections.

Lenoir isn’t the biggest guy on the field, but what he lacks in size he makes up for it with his athleticism. He has great long speed and should find himself running the 40 somewhere in the 4.4-range. Not only can he turn and burn with just about any receiver, but he has great fluidity in his hips and lower body.

Lenoir is one of the most well-rounded corners in the nation and isn’t afraid to come up and late the hit. He is a great open-field tackler, taking the necessary angles to make the play. With corners, they often leave their feet to early when attempting to make tackles, but that’s not the case for Lenoir, he squares up the ball carrier and strikes through the ball, which has resulted in one forced fumble.

Lenoir will have his hands full against one of the best receivers in the PAC-12, Brandon Aiyuk.

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