The 2020 NFL Draft: A Record-Breaking Year for Wide Receivers
An Unprecedented Number of Wideouts Selected in the First Two Rounds
The 2020 NFL Draft saw an unprecedented number of wide receivers selected in the first two rounds, with a record-breaking 13 players taken off the board. This surge in wide receiver selections highlights the increasing importance of the passing game in today's NFL.
Top Wide Receiver Prospects Drafted
Among the top wide receiver prospects drafted in 2020 were: *
CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys, 17th overall) *
Henry Ruggs III (Las Vegas Raiders, 12th overall) *
Jerry Jeudy (Denver Broncos, 15th overall) *
Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings, 22nd overall) *
Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers, 25th overall) Trade Timelines and Career Stats
In addition to the record-breaking number of wide receivers selected, the 2020 NFL Draft also featured a number of trades and intriguing career stats. *
The Miami Dolphins traded up to select Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick, sending multiple first-round picks to the Los Angeles Chargers. *
The Baltimore Ravens traded up to select Patrick Queen with the 28th overall pick, sending a second-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs. *
Joe Burrow, the first overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, had an impressive rookie season, throwing for 2,688 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games. *
Chase Young, the second overall pick by the Washington Football Team, recorded 7.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in his rookie season.
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