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Spent the last few months evaluating some 2020 NFL draft prospects who could come from obscurity, or relative obscurity, to become fantasy relevant.
These 10 prospects are the ones I’m standing by, in descending order.
These 10 prospects are the ones I’m standing by, in descending order.
10. Isaiah Wright, WR, Temple
Saw time at WR and RB
One of the better kick returners in the class
Fluid mover with bigger body - 6’2’’, 220 lbs
Dealt with drops during career
Saw time at WR and RBOne of the better kick returners in the classFluid mover with bigger body - 6’2’’, 220 lbsDealt with drops during career
9. Ernest Edwards, WR, Maine
Plays under control
Good after the catch
Mature route runner
Competitive contested catch WR despite smaller frame
Plays under controlGood after the catchMature route runnerCompetitive contested catch WR despite smaller frame
8. Brian Herrien, RB, Georgia
Physical runner without elite physical traits
Shows some ability to be used on option routes out of the backfield
Physical runner without elite physical traitsShows some ability to be used on option routes out of the backfield
7. Jonathan Ward, RB, CMU
98 career receptions
Inspires confidence at all levels of the passing game
Can take advantage of linebackers coming out of the backfield and lined up out wide
5.4 YPC career average
98 career receptionsInspires confidence at all levels of the passing gameCan take advantage of linebackers coming out of the backfield and lined up out wide5.4 YPC career average
6. Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami
Deep threat
Great after the catch
Plus punt return ability
Plays faster than timed speed
Multiple suspensions in both high school and college
Deep threatGreat after the catchPlus punt return abilityPlays faster than timed speedMultiple suspensions in both high school and college
5. Jason Huntley, RB/WR, NMS
Explosive athlete - 4.34 40y dash; 39.5 inch vertical
Likely to earn starting KR spot immediately
Heavily involved in passing game, mostly in the flats
No frills productivity
Explosive athlete - 4.34 40y dash; 39.5 inch verticalLikely to earn starting KR spot immediately Heavily involved in passing game, mostly in the flats No frills productivity
4. Xavier Jones, RB, SMU
Might be the shiftiest back in the class
Average top end speed
72 career receptions
Has 3 down back potential, specifically, in a pass heavy scheme
Might be the shiftiest back in the classAverage top end speed72 career receptionsHas 3 down back potential, specifically, in a pass heavy scheme
3. Levante Bellamy, RB, WMU
Finds cut back lanes in outside zone runs
Always under control as a runner
Bursty player who reaches top speed in very few steps
Short area burst reminiscent of Phillip Lindsay
Finds cut back lanes in outside zone runsAlways under control as a runnerBursty player who reaches top speed in very few stepsShort area burst reminiscent of Phillip Lindsay
2. Trishton Jackson, WR, Syracuse
Converted HS QB
Offers ability after the catch
Tracks the underthrown deep ball
Does a little bit of everything well
Converted HS QBOffers ability after the catchTracks the underthrown deep ballDoes a little bit of everything well
1. Pete Guerriero, RB, Monmouth
Career 6.5 ypc average on 610 carries
Compact stout frame with track speed
Home run threat
Efficiently avoids tackles to get to the next level
Career 6.5 ypc average on 610 carriesCompact stout frame with track speedHome run threatEfficiently avoids tackles to get to the next level
Honorable mention: Mason Kinsey, WR, Berry; Adrian Killins, RB, UCF; J.J. Taylor, RB, Arizona; Kendall Hinton, WR, Wake Forest
