Top 10 wide receivers in deep 2020 NFL Draft class
By Cory Kinnan
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Into the top-three we go, and next up on the list is another underclassman wide receiver who just announced his declaration into the 2020 NFL Draft. Colorado’s Laviska Shenault is the prospect that everyone was hoping Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was going to be coming out of Clemson.
At 6-2 and 220 pounds, Shenault is a natural ball carrier when he is toting the rock, and displays the strength to be an elite threat after the catch. He has all the tools to be an elite receiver at the next level and has a rare combination of size, speed, agility, and strength at the wide receiver position.
Shenault’s production dropped this year due to putrid quarterback play from Colorado quarterback Steven Montez, and due to fighting through some nagging injuries. Last year, Shenault managed to tally over 1,000 yards, six touchdowns, and 86 catches. This year, however, Shenault recorded just 56 catches for 764 yards receiving and four touchdowns.
Shenault is such a versatile player, however, that his college team found an abundance of ways to get him the ball. Over his career, Shenault managed to score seven rushing touchdowns and one return for six as well for the Buffaloes.
A mid second round graded player, Shenault has the ability to be not only a first round pick, but a bonafide WR1 in the NFL.