2020 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions outlook and first round prospects

Here’s a short profile to introduce the top prospects to any readers who haven’t been keeping track or those who don’t fancy themselves novice draft experts.

Joe Burrow, quarterback, LSU, 6-3, 216

Burrow is a transfer from Ohio State and has flourished on the #1 team in college football. His 48 touchdowns, 4,715 yards passing, and 78% completion percentage are among the best seasons in college football history. While he doesn’t have a rocket arm, nor is he the best athlete, Burrow does possess decent athleticism and a good arm. He throws accurate, catchable passes and is a sound decision-maker. Stats from Sports Reference.

Chase Young, defensive end, Ohio State, 6-5, 265

Young is an underclassman but his ability to rush the passer has given tackles in the Big Ten fits. He possesses speed, estimated at 4.57 seconds in a forty-yard dash, strength, and agility while being virtually unblockable by one just one player on passing downs.

Young is a Heisman finalist as a defensive player and only two players have ever garnered that kind of attention, Ndamukong Suh and Charles Woodson, both Big Ten players (Woodson is the only defensive winner of the Heisman to date). Profile info from Draftscout.com.

Derrick Brown, defensive tackle, Auburn, 6-4, 318

Brown was nominated for just about every award that linemen can be considered for. Blessed with a thick, muscular trunk, Brown gets consistent push up the middle of opposing offenses and has the instincts to get off of blockers and find the ball, too.

He is very strong, has long arms, and runs a 5.06-second forty-yard dash, according to Draftscout. Brown seems to swallow up ball-carriers, has a wide base, thick legs, and is surprisingly good in space; a very good athlete for his size.