At the onset of ranking the 2020 NFL Draft was a noticeable wealth of wide receivers. NFL Scouts rave that this is one of the best ever years for wideouts. And the NFL draft betting lines reflect that esteem. Anywhere from five to seven wide receivers could go in the first round. It’s that type of year. Offense already dominates the NFL like never before. Concurrently Thursday night’s first-round should be reflective of that fact.
2020 NFL Draft First-Round Total Wide Receivers Selected
| Date: | Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25 |
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| 2020 NFL Draft TV Coverage: | NFL Network, ESPN, ABC |
| 2020 NFL Draft First Round Odds Total Wide Receiver Picks: | Over 5.5 -160, Under 5.5 +120 |
2020 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Odds Analysis
Even teams that have a good lineup of wide receivers can’t ignore the 2020 NFL Draft prospects. In particular, CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, and Henry Ruggs III are a notch above. Justin Jefferson, Tee Higgins, Laviska Shenault Jr., Jalen Reagor, and Denzel Mims are potential first-rounders as well.
CeeDee Lamb – Oklahoma
Consensus All-American CeeDee Lamb is the offshore bookmaker favorite for the first receiver drafted. First, Lamb played in a sophisticated Oklahoma passing offense. Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley schools NFL coaches each offseason on his tactics. Lamb thrived the past two years in Riley’s system. Last year was his career-best with 1327 yards, 21.4 yards per catch and 14 touchdowns. It was the second straight season Lamb cleared the 1000-yard mark.
Jerry Jeudy – Alabama
It follows that if you play for Alabama you will carry cache with the NFL draft betting lines. Jerry Jeudy adds a record of achievement to his resume as a Crimson Tide star. To illustrate, Jeudy was the 2018 Biletnikoff Award winner and a consensus All-American. And he was first-team All-SEC the past two seasons. Playing for coach Nick Saban means he is well trained for the NFL. No coach in college football runs a better pro prep program than the Nicktator.
Henry Ruggs III – Alabama
Specifically, it will be hard to find a wide receiver that is faster than Henry Ruggs III. He is a craftsman of the wide receiver position. Ruggs can get open to score on short, medium or deep routes. Last year he dropped only one pass the entire season. Ruggs was one of the most consistent players on the Crimson Tide.
Justin Jefferson – LSU
In view of LSU’s 2019 national championship season, Justin Jefferson was a key contributor. Jefferson is a major reason why quarterback Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy. And is the favorite to go number one overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Correlate Jefferson catching 111 passes for 1540 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2019. Likewise, he had a performance for the ages in the Peach Bowl. There Jefferson caught 14 passes for 227 yards and four touchdowns. Just as devastating was that all four TD catches were in the first half.
Tee Higgins – Clemson
Fashion that few players know what it takes to be a champion like Tee Higgins. To illuminate he played in two national championship games for Clemson. Last year Higgins was first-team All-ACC. Following a 2019 season with 1167 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, he announced for the NFL Draft. As a highly recruited basketball star, Higgins has a leaping ability that few can match.
The Pick: As coveted as receivers are the field is so deep that teams can address other needs and still get a good wideout later. Under the total is the call!