ESPN projects Pro Bowl chances for 3 top SEC WRs in 2020 draft class
By Adam Spencer
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The 2020 NFL Draft class is loaded with talent, and 3 SEC wide receivers could go in the first round of the draft on Thursday, April 23.
Those receivers are former Alabama stars Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy and LSU star Justin Jefferson.
On Saturday, ESPN Analytics made some projections about their pro careers. As you can see below, the tweet predicts how likely it is each player becomes a Pro Bowl-caliber player and a consistent starter:
In what is considered to be one of the best wide receiver classes in recent memory, 6 WR are projected to have at least a 30% chance of becoming Pro Bowl-caliber players.
This according to ESPN Analytics. pic.twitter.com/XuKEqyd4GN
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 11, 2020
Ruggs has the best chance to be a Pro Bowl player, at 48%. Jeudy (43%) and Jefferson (42%) are close behind, followed by 3 other non-SEC receivers.
Which team drafts each of these players will be a huge factor, of course, so tune into the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, to see where these talented ex-SEC stars go.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
