Kenny Golladay Fantasy Outlook & Value 2020

For the second straight season, Kenny Golladay impressed football fans by hauling in 60+ catches, 1,000+ receiving yards, and 200+ fantasy points. Throughout his three years in the NFL, Golladay has steadily improved as a deep-threat receiver. This improvement is great for the Detroit Lions because Golladay is consistently emerging as one of the NFL’s best wideouts. If he can sustain this progress, he has a good chance of repeating as a top-ten WR.

2019 Recap

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Last year, Kenny Golladay bolstered fantasy football teams with a second straight stellar statistical season. In the receiving game, he totaled 65 receptions for 1,190 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 248 fantasy points. Interestingly, Golladay was significantly more valuable in standard leagues than PPR leagues. In standard leagues, Golladay was the third-best wideout, but he was only the ninth-best ranking in PPR leagues.

 

 

2020 Projections

Round	Pick	Team	Player Selected	Position	College	Grade	Analysis
1	1	Cincinnati Bengals	Joe Burrow	QB	LSU	A+	This was going to be the pick all along, as Joe Burrow heads back to Ohio. Cincinnati gets their franchise QB and Burrow will walk into a team with some solid weapons around him.
1	2	Washington Redskins	Chase Young	DE	Ohio State	A	The Redskins are developing a solid corps of front seven talent, and Chase Young now becomes the leader of their team on the defensive side of the ball. He should be a high-level run defender and pass rusher right away.
1	3	Detroit Lions	Jeff Okudah	CB	Ohio State	B+	With Darius Slay in Philadelphia now, the Lions get the best cornerback in the draft to fill an immediate need. Okudah is a complete corner, and has potential to be one of the lock down defensive backs in the league.
1	4	New York Giants	Andrew Thomas	OT	Georgia	B+	Andrew Thomas was my favorite of the top four offensive tackle prospects, and he has an impressive combination of power and athleticism. He can start at right tackle this season with Nate Solder on the left and shift over the the left side next season to be Daniel Jones's blindside protector.
1	5	Miami Dolphins	Tua Tagaovailoa	QB	Alabama	A-	Miami didn't need to give up any of their draft capital to get Tua. Sure, the durability is going to be question mark, but I like the risk for the upside. Miami has plenty of picks to address other issues. Miami should add to the line later in the draft to help sure things up.
1	6	Los Angeles Chargers	Justin Herbert	QB	Oregon	B-	I was lower on Herbert than most, and despite his undeniable arm talent, he has a lot of issues with accuracy and making progressions. He has awesome upside but I'm not sure if the Chargers are the right team to help him reach it. He's clearly the third-best QB in this class.
1	7	Carolina Panthers	Derrick Brown	DT	Auburn	C+	With Isaiah Thomas still on the board, I would have rather seen the Panthers go that route over drafting Brown. He is still going to be a solid player, just not in love with the Panthers choice here. Brown disrupts plays well, but relies solely on his power.
1	8	Arizona Cardinals	Isaiah Simmons	LB/DB	Clemson	A	I'm really surprised Simmons lasted this long in the draft, as he's the most versatile player in the draft and has the upside to be the best defensive player in his class. He'll start at linebacker, but he can play inside or outside on the edge, safety, or corner. He'll be an awesome weapon for the Cardinals on defense.
1	9	Jacksonville Jaguars	CJ Henderson	CB	Florida	A	CJ Henderson wasn't far off from being the top cornerback in the draft. Henderson going earlier than expected, but Jacksonville nabbed a corner after trading their top two over the last year. It is a start on a rebuild in Jacksonville. Henderson is an elite athlete and his man coverage skills is one of the best in the class.
1	10	Cleveland Browns	Jedrick Wills Jr.	OT	Alabama	A+	Jedrick Wills is a bit smaller than your typical starter at left tackle, but he's super athletic and he'll help boost Baker Mayfield's production right away. Wills's floor is likely as an above-average starter, but he has All-Pro caliber upside. This is one of the rare instances where need and BPA led the Browns to Wills.
1	11	New York Jets	Mekhi Becton	OT	Louisville	C+	Mekhi Becton has a ton of upside - he's the biggest player in the draft and he has athleticism which few guys his size possess. But with Wirfs still available, that's the direction I expected the Jets to go, as I had him much higher rated. Becton has upside but he's not polished and this was a reach depending on who was still available.
1	12	Las Vegas Raiders	Henry Ruggs III	WR	Alabama	B-	Henry Ruggs III being the first WR off the board is a bit surprising. Oakland hasn't been great offensively, and while they needed a WR, I thought Lamb would have been the guy. If they can unlock his potential, great pick, but the case will be out on that. Taking Ruggs over Judy and Lamb is likely going to end up a mistake for the Raiders.
1	13	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Via SF)	Tristan Wirfs	OT	Iowa	A+	The offensive line was a need, and Tampa Bay gets an absolute steal here. They traded up one spot to get him, and he is one of the most talented athletic players in the draft. I thought he would go much earlier, but even after an offensive line run, he lasted to Tampa.
1	14	San Francisco 49ers (Via TB)	Javon Kinlaw	DT	South Carolina	A	This is about the range I had Kinlaw coming off the board, and despite his knee issues he should be an instant-impact player. His muscular frame and long arms make him an awesome pass rusher and he should be adept at stopping the run as well. This is a great fit for a Niners team that traded away DeForest Buckner earlier this season.
1	15	Denver Broncos	Jerry Jeudy	WR	Alabama	A+	Jerry Jeudy was my highest-rated prospect at wide receiver in this class, and the Broncos were rumored to be considering trading up to get him so they have to be thrilled. Jeudy is an instant superstar at receiver, and the Broncos offense is trending up with him, Drew Lock, and Courtland Sutton
1	16	Atlanta Falcons	A.J. Terrell	CB	Clemson	D	Yikes, Atlanta makes the first major reach of the draft. Yes, they needed a cornerback, but this was something they could have grabbed later on. If this was their guy, trading back would have been a better option.
1	17	Dallas Cowboys	CeeDee Lamb	WR	Oklahoma	A+	The Cowboys certainly couldn't have expected CeeDee Lamb to still be available here, as he was widely projected to be gone a few picks before this. Lamb joins Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup in what now becomes one of the best wide receiver trios in the league. Dak Prescott still needs to be resigned, but this team figures to easily have a top ten passing offense in 2020.
1	18	Miami Dolphins (Via PIT)	Austin Jackson	OT	USC	B	This is a bit of a reach for Miami, but I like Austin Jackson a lot. Miami desperately needed to add to their line, and while they didn't get the tier one names, Jackson is not a bad addition. He is a true LT, which bodes well for him sliding right into Miami's offensive line.
1	19	Las Vegas Raiders (Via CHI)	Damon Arnette	CB	Ohio State	C-	This is another weird reach by the Raiders, as I had several corners - Trevon Diggs, Jeff Gladney, A.J. Terrell, and Noah Igbionhere graded higher than Damon Arnette. He's a solid player, but there were much better defenders available here and I don't like this pick at all, as it doesn't even fill the Raiders' biggest need on defense.
1	20	Jacksonville Jaguars (Via LAR)	K'Lavon Chaisson	EDGE	LSU	A	The defense needed to be revamped, and they are doing that in the first round. Chaisson is is a great value going 20th overall. Adding to Josh Allen, they will have pressure coming off the edge. Chaisson was one of the top pass rushers in the draft.
1	21	Philadelphia Eagles	Jalen Reagor	WR	TCU	B+	The Eagles needed a receiver, and while Justin Jefferson was heavily linked to them I like Reagor quite a bit more. The TCU product is an absolute playmaker, able to line up all over the formation and pick up chunk yardage. He’s a fluid athlete and showcases an elite explosion after the catch. He’s certainly got the athletic profile to be successful in the NFL, he will just need to polish some of the technical parts of his game.
1	22	Minnesota Vikings (Via BUF)	Justin Jefferson	WR	LSU	B-	After trading Stefon Diggs to Buffalo, the Vikings fill a WR need with Justin Jefferson. He is a talented wideout, but Thielen and Jefferson both excel in the slot. One of them will have to change. Jefferson excels in route running, and has strong hands to go with it.
1	23	Los Angeles Chargers (Via NE)	Kenneth Murray	LB	Oklahoma	A-	The Chargers made a nice move trading up for Kenneth Murray, a linebacker who has sideline-to-sideline tackling ability and will be an awesome starter for them. He's not a perfect linebacker, as he struggles at times with play-calling and offensive scheme recognition, but when he's given the opportunity to read and react his play speed will make him a tackle machine. He's a great fit for the Chargers defense.
1	24	New Orleans Saints	Cesar Ruiz	C	Michigan	B	Cesar Ruiz played all over the offensive line during his time at Michigan. He gives the Saints some versatility, and he adds to a Saints offensive line that is already one of their strengths. Team needs people will disagree, but a good offensive line core goes a long way.
1	25	San Francisco 49ers (Via MIN)	Brandon Aiyuk	WR	Arizona State	B+	The 49ers had a hole to fill at receiver after losing Emmanuel Sanders, so they traded up to grab Brandon Aiyuk. The former Arizona State product combines solid size with crisp route running. His long arms and soft hands should make him a sure receiver at the pro level. He has shown instinctive open-field running ability and explosion after the catch. Aiyuk improved massively during his senior season after the departure of previous first-round pick N’Keal Harry. He may not have the upside of some of the other names in this class, and he will need to improve on handling press coverage to succeed in the NFL, but he profiles as a solid addition to this roster and should fit in nicely with Kyle Shanahan's offense.
1	26	Green Bay Packers (Via MIA)	Jordan Love	QB	Utah State	F	Well, this makes no sense. I haven't been a Jordan Love guy at any point in the pre-draft process. The Packers have much bigger needs than finding Rodgers's successor, and there were a handful of players still available who could have made a huge impact for them this season. Love has solid arm talent but his mechanics are a mess and he can't really read the field that well at all. I didn't have Love graded as a first-round player, and certainly not someone worth trading up for. This is the worst pick of the first round in my opinion.
1	27	Seattle Seahawks	Jordyn Brooks	LB	Texas Tech	D	Typical Seattle pick here, with a defensive player that was suited for a Day 2 pick. The Seahawks are adding to an already established linebacker. Brooks is a faster linebacker, and moves around the field with ease. He lacks in coverage, but is a strong tackler. I just don't get the need to draft him in the first round when Seattle could have grabbed him later on. Grade is more due to the value of the pick rather than the player.
1	28	Baltimore Ravens	Patrick Queen	LB	LSU	A	The Ravens were in need of an inside linebacker after losing C.J. Mosley last offseason, and Patrick Queen was arguably the best player available. He’s an open-field tackling machine who quickly diagnoses plays and came up with huge production down the stretch last season against Georgia, Oklahoma, and Clemson. Queen was just a one-year starter at LSU which could hurt his draft stock, but in a talented defense like the one the Ravens employ, he would be free to run cleanup duty for the rest of the roster. Queen showcased strong pass coverage capabilities as well as play recognition and a cerebral ability which could make him a “quarterback of the defense” type. He excels at a lot of the thing Mosley did in the past for Baltimore.
1	29	Tennessee Titans	Isaiah Wilson	G	Georgia	C-	Isaiah Wilson has a lot of work to do at the NFL level, and is still a very raw prospect. Wilson has upside and is a hard worker. His strengths are certainly his length, and we can move well for his size. At pick number 29 for Tennessee, I am not in love with Wilson here. It wasn't a glaring need for Tennessee, and the run of offensive lineman might have forced their hand here.
1	30	Miami Dolphins (Via GB)	Noah Igbinoghene	CB	Auburn	B	Igbinoghene is a physical corner who will be an asset as a nickel corner playing inside early on. He's an aggressive player in run support and strong tackler so he should be able to contribute to special teams. I had Gladney and Diggs rated higher at the corner position, but if the Dolphins like his specific attributes then this pick makes sense.
1	31	Minnesota Vikings (Via SF)	Jeff Gladney	CB	TCU	A	Given the cornerbacks who have gone ahead of him, this is great value for the Vikings, who traded back a bit to get him as well. Gladney is a strong man-coverage corner, and is a physical guy as well. With Xavier Rhodes out of town and the Vikings secondary struggling last season, this made the most sense for Minnesota.
1	32	Kansas City Chiefs	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	RB	LSU	B-	The defending Super Bowl champs take a bit of a luxury pick here with Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The team got minimal production out of their running back position in 2019, and the former LSU player can contribute with his combination of power and balance. He's a crisp route-runner and picks up yards after the catch. He's only 5'7" so he may be better playing in a committee backfield, but he's an explosive player who could start for the team this year.
2	33	Cincinnati Bengals	Tee Higgins	WR	Clemson	A	I had Tee Higgins rated as my 4th overall receiver in this class, so I love this pick for Cincy. He is a special type of prospect with his elite combination of size (6’4”, 216 pounds) and speed (4.54 40-yard time). Higgins provides high-level jump-ball and contested-catch ability. Higgins scored a touchdown on 20% of his catches, including 13 in 2019, and he should be an elite red zone mismatch at the pro level. He also possesses great straight-line speed and explosive acceleration after the catch. I had his pro comp as A.J. Green, a veteran wideout who will line up across from him next season. Higgins joins Green, Tyler Boyd, and John Ross in what should be one of the better receiving corps in the leagues
2	34	Indianapolis Colts (Via WSH)	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	USC	A	Indy had a need for a wide receiver, and after the trade back with San Francisco, they were going to be in a range to nab one of the value names. They did just that with Michael Pittman. He is a talented wideout out of USC. Pittman is a physical wideout, but also a very good route runner. He should make an impact in year one.
2	35	Detroit Lions	DeAndre Swift	RB	Georgia	B-	DeAndre Swift is the latest in a rapid influx of Georgia running backs, and his skill set should translate to the NFL immediately. He reads the game very well and is able to make reads in a zone-rushing scheme. He’s also versatile as a receiving weapon, showing an ability to run a full route tree and separate from defenders using a variety of moves. Swift lacks true home-run speed, but he has solid short-area burst and his balance and toughness allow him to gain yards after contact. Kerryon Johnson has struggled to stay healthy, so this pick makes sense for the Lions, but I don't love the value of drafting a running back here with the talent on defense still available.
2	36	New York Giants	Xavier McKinney	S	Alabama	A	Xavier Mckinney was a first round pick for me, and he falls to early round two for the Giants. McKinney is an athletic safety who can do a little bit of everything. This is strong value for the Giants who needed to bolster their secondary.
2	37	New England Patriots (Via LAC)	Kyle Dugger	S	Lenoir-Rhyne	C+	I'm not going to pretend like I watched any Lenoir-Rhyne games this season, but Dugger flashed an exciting skillset on tape. I had Winfield and Delpit rated higher than him, but there are few coaches who do a better job developing defensive talent than Bill Belichick. Dugger is an awesome athlete with an elite combination of size, speed, explosiveness, and physicality. He may be better suited as a sub-package hybrid safety/linebacker early on until he can develop his coverage skills.
2	38	Carolina Panthers	Yetur Gross-Matos	EDGE	Penn State	B	One of the better pass rushers in a draft, the Carolina Panthers added another defensive player to a defense that they needed to rebuild. Gross-Matos has a high motor and can evolve into one of the better edge rushers in football.
2	39	Miami Dolphins	Robert Hunt	G	Louisville	B	The Dolphins are smart to continue upgrading their offensive line, as they will need to invest in protecting Tua to make sure he stays healthy. Hunt is a 4-year collegiate starter who has spent time at both left guard and left tackle. His combination of size/strength and athleticism will allow him to line up all over the offensive line for Miami, and while a little raw he has the potential to develop into an impact run-blocker and pass-protector.
2	40	Houston Texans (Via ARI)	Ross Blacklock	DT	TCU	A-	I love the Ross Blacklock pick here for the Texans. They got a big defensive tackle to help add to this defensive line that needs some help. Houston had one of the poorer defenses in the league last season.
2	41	Indianapolis Colts (Via CLE)	Jonathan Taylor	RB	Wisconsin	B	I'm a big Marlon Mack fan, so I don't love this landing spot for Taylor, but I do love the talent of the former Wisconsin running back. 10 years ago, he might have been considered as a potential top-ten pick. The NFL has changed, but his skill set should still be pretty valuable. He leaned on his field vision, powerful lower body, and impressive balance on his way to three Big 10 rushing titles. He has home-run speed at the second level and while he wasn't asked to utilize a true three-down skillset at Wisconsin (pass-blocking, receiving) he should have a high upside in both of those areas. His high carry collegiate carry count is concerning in assessing his longevity, but the Colts have Mack and Nyheim Hines to take some pressure off him.
2	42	Jacksonville Jaguars	Laviska Shenault Jr.	WR	Colorado	B+	Health is likely the reason why we saw him drop a few spots, but this guy can play. He is explosive and can line up anywhere on the field. He is also a strong after the catch receiver, and can be a playmaker next to DJ Chark.
2	43	Chicago Bears Via (RAI)	Cole Kmet	TE	Notre Dame	B-	Cole Kmet is the first tight end off the board in this draft, and he fills a need after the Bears cut Trey Burton last week. Kmet has solid size at the tight end position, although he may need to put on some mass to be more of an in-line and blocking threat. Kmet will likely need some time to work on refining the technical aspects of his game, but he has the athleticism to become a high-level receiving threat from the slot and has sneaky second-level capabilities. I don't think he'll make a huge impact in his first season, but he has solid long-term potential.
2	44	Cleveland Browns (Via IND)	Grant Delpit	S	LSU	A+	What a value for the Browns, as Grant Delpit goes 44th overall. He was one of the best safeties of the class, and is a big time playmaker in the secondary. A healthy secondary for the Browns next year can be trouble for opposing offenses.
2	45	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Antoine Winfield Jr.	S	Minnesota	A-	I had Winfield as a potential selection for the Bucs in the first round, so they have to be thrilled to get him here. I think he would be a locked-in first-round talent if he hadn’t missed extensive time with injuries in 2017 and 2018. Winfield profiles as an explosive in-the-box presence who has a tremendous ability to read opposing quarterbacks, watch plays develop, and find his way to the ball. The game comes naturally to him with his father being a former Pro Bowl corner and he should be a vicious tackler and turnover-forcing machine. Winfield will be an impactful presence on the field right away as teams will have to game-plan against his game-breaking tendencies.
2	46	Denver Broncos	K.J. Hamler	WR	Penn State	A-	After adding Jerry Jeudy in the first round, the Broncos add Hamler to what is quickly becoming an elite receiving corps. Hamler is the definition of a field stretcher - despite not running the 40-yard dash at the combine, he flies down the field in his film and said he ran a 4.27 previously. He’s certainly not the most imposing physical presence at just 5’9”, 178 lbs, but the NFL is transitioning more toward the smaller, shiftier, speedier receivers. Hamler’s catch radius is understandably not huge, although he does a good job of tracking the ball over his shoulders downfield and is a threat to gain separation and make plays on deep routes. He will open up the offense for Jeudy, Sutton, and Fant on the outside.
2	47	Atlanta Falcons	Marlon Davidson	DL	Auburn	B-	Atlanta rebounds slightly from their first pick with a grab on the defensive line. Marlon Davidson, out of Auburn, has a lot of upside and brings versatility to his game. While he can play in a few different spots on the line, it will be interesting to see if the Falcons move him inside.
2	48	Seattle Seahawks (Via NYJ)	Darrell Taylor	DE	Tennessee	D	Seattle's draft board might be flipped upside down. This is now the second time in a row the Seahawks have grabbed a defensive player that they could have had later on. This time they traded up to get Darrell Taylor. While he is a talented player, Seattle's arms must hurt from reaching the first two days.
2	49	Pittsburgh Steelers	Chase Claypool	WR	Notre Dame	B+	The 6'4", 238 lb Chase Claypool has the size of a tight end and the ball skills of a premier wideout. He doesn't have home-run speed, but his physical traits and contested-catch capabilities will make him an awesome possession player. He ran a surprisingly quick 4.42 40-yard-dash at the combine and the only player who ran that fast at his size in the past was Calvin Johnson. He'll be a great red-zone threat right away and has the ability to run out of the slot or on the perimeter. His high-level blocking skills are just the cherry on top.
2	50	Chicago Bears	Jaylon Johnson	CB	Utah	A	After an odd move to take a tight end, the Bears get a great cornerback out of Utah here at pick number 50. He is a physical corner and someone who can be a playmaker as well. This is a great add for the Bears defense.
2	51	Dallas Cowboys	Trevon Diggs	CB	Alabama	A	After stealing CeeDee Lamb in the first round, the Cowboys get another guy who fell too far down the board in Trevon Diggs. The Alabama corner is Stefon's younger brother, and he has an awesome physical skillset - size, strength, and athleticism - which he combines with an instinctive feel for the game. His long-field speed could use some work, as he is unlikely to be able to handle the faster downfield receivers, but his physicality and short-area quickness should help him be an effective press-man corner right away. Diggs is a former wide receiver and has tremendous ball skills which allow him to generate lots of takeaways. He should also be an effective man-to-man defender on jump-ball type plays against bigger wide receivers.
2	52	Los Angeles Rams	Cam Akers	RB	Florida State	B	Cam Akers is better than advertised, as the offensive line at Florida State was abysmal. With Todd Gurley gone, the Rams felt the need to go running back with one of the few picks they have. This might say more about the backs on their current roster, but back to back years investing in running backs, we will have to see how this pans out.
2	53	Philadelphia Eagles	Jalen Hurts	QB	Oklahoma	C-	Jalen Hurts has been one of the biggest names in college football over the past few seasons, playing for a couple of playoff teams in Alabama and Oklahoma. He put up 53 total touchdowns in 2019, but he absolutely benefitted from Lincoln Riley's incredible system. Hurts is an awesome dual-threat type QB, but his inconsistent accuracy and inability to read the full field will limit his pro upside. The Eagles also already have their QB in place in Carson Wentz, so this pick doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Doug Pederson is a creative offensive mind and he may try to get both Wentz and Hurts on the field at the same time, but I think there were more valuable uses for this pick.
2	54	Buffalo Bills	A.J. Epenesa	EDGE	Iowa	A	After losing the first round pick in the trade with Minnesota, this is a great value on A.J. Epenesa. He is a monster off the edge, and has big time strength and size. Bills needed some help with their pass rush, and this will certainly help.
2	55	Baltimore Ravens (Via NE)	J.K. Dobbins	RB	Ohio State	B-	The Ravens got great play out of Mark Ingram last year, but the veteran is 30 years old and for a roster reliant on the run game they don't have enough depth behind him. Dobbins will provide them with another weapon as an elusive ball-carrier who uses his balance and lower body strength to pick up yards after contact. His pass-catching could use a little refinement, but his pass-blocking will make him a valuable 3rd-down player. With a few other needs like OL/WR, it feels silly Baltimore didn't look that way.
2	56	Miami Dolphins (Via NO)	Raekwon Davis	DL	Alabama	C+	Raekwon Davis doesn't check out as the highest graded defensive tackle, and there were a few players I would have went over him. Miami needs some playmakers, and few were out there for the taking. Davis has some work to do at the next level, but I do love his high motor and he will progress nicely.
2	57	Los Angeles Rams (Via HOU)	Van Jefferson	WR	Florida	C	Van Jefferson is a bit of a reach for the Rams here, although his route-running and soft hands make him a nice fit for Sean McVay's system. The Rams traded away Brandin Cooks earlier this offseason, so Jefferson fills a need at receiver, but he's an older prospect at 23 years old and missed combine drills earlier this year with a broken foot. LA had bigger needs here, and at Jefferson's age I'm not sure he has the upside to ever be more than their WR3 next to Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp.
2	58	Minnesota Vikings	Ezra Cleveland	OT	Boise State	A	Minnesota continues an extremely strong draft, adding another need that they got great value on. Ezra Cleveland lasted longer than expected, but is going to fall to a spot where he can slide in. Cleveland really stands out with his athleticism, and needs to get a bit stronger, but overall is a solid pick.
2	59	New York Jets (Via SEA)	Denzel Mims	WR	Baylor	A-	I had Denzel Mims coming off the board sooner than this, so the Jets will be thrilled to land him as Sam Darnold's new number one target. He is an exceptional athlete and will provide their offense with a true vertical threat. He profiles as an excellent red-zone target and utilizes his combination of height, weight, and speed to make impressive contested catches. Mims has really long legs, which allow him to utilize long strides to separate from defenders and pick up yards after the catch. His lack of route-running polish and ability to beat press coverage could hamper the beginning of his career, but his physical profile should carry him to success.
2	60	New England Patriots (Via BLT)	Josh Uche	DE	Michigan	B+	This is a nice grab for the New England Patriots, as Josh Uche is an underrated pass rusher in this draft. This is also classic New England as they go under the radar with their first few picks. The Patriots defense didn't need much help, but they tend to always have a lot of turnover when contracts come up.
2	61	Tennessee Titans	Kristian Fulton	CB	LSU	B	Kristian Fulton comes with a history of some off-field issues, but he has a lot of upside. He's not the fastest corner, but he has a lot of physical traits that defensive coordinators want in their secondary players. Fulton has some work to do with his mechanics and reaction time, but his ability to read and react to receivers' movements with his back to the QB is tough to teach. He'll make an impact on their defense right away as a hard-working press corner, and despite some cons to his game he should be a solid contributor as a part of a talented defense for the Titans.
2	62	Green Bay Packers	A.J. Dillon	RB	Boston College	F	This grade has everything to do with the Packers and not A.J. Dillon. Already two running backs deep, Green Bay drafted a backup QB in round one, and now a third running back in round two? All of this without addressing the clear need for a playmaker on offense. To talk a bit about Dillon, he is a big back who can handle a workload. He also saw a ton of stacked boxes at Boston College and still produced strong numbers.
2	63	Kansas City Chiefs (Via SF)	Willie Gay Jr.	LB	Mississippi State	C	The Chiefs could have been better served taking a defensive player in the first round, but Gay is a solid addition here. He's a heavy-hitting linebacker with his physical frame, but his athleticism and play speed are pretty average. He has solid tackling mechanics and should be a physical player in the middle of the defense for Kansas City, but I would have gone Logan Wilson or Zack Baun here, both of whom I have graded higher at linebacker.
2	64	Carolina Panthers (Via SEA)	Jeremy Chinn	S	Southern Illinois	B	Carolina makes a sneaky move here to trade up and get Jeremy Chinn. He is a small school prospect with some big upside. Chinn is a physical and athletic defender. The Panthers have glaring needs on all of the defensive side, and they continue to add pieces.
3	65	Cincinnati Bengals	Logan Wilson	LB	Wyoming	A	The Bengals are coming away with an awesome draft class, adding Logan Wilson to a linebacking corps in desperate need of leadership. Wilson doesn't have the recognition coming from a big program and his testing numbers weren't particularly impressive - this is how steals happen, though. Wilson has the type of physical frame teams want out of their linebackers, able to play on the strong side or in the middle. He has high-level coverage traits and is really talented at diagnosing plays. His mechanics could improve in terms of consistency and he won't bring elite play speed, but Wilson has the upside to become a really solid starting inside linebacker.
3	66	Washington Redskins	Antonio Gibson	RB	Memphis	C+	Antonio Gibson is a playmaker, and a threat to take it to the house on any touch. Washington is in dire need of playmakers. This is a nice piece to help Dwayne Haskins out and work in and out of the offense. The issue for me here is how stacked the depth chart is with running backs.
3	67	Detroit Lions	Julian Okwara	DE	Notre Dame	B+	Julian Okwara joins his brother Romeo on the Detroit Lions - both as edge defenders. Julian and Romeo were born in Nigeria and moved to the US as kids. The younger Okwara was a 2-year starter at Notre Dame and he should make an immediate impact as a speed-rush specialist, with the potential to become an every-down starter if he can improve his run defending technique.
3	68	New York Jets (Via NYG)	Ashtyn Davis	S	Cal	B-	I like the idea here with Ashtyn Davis and Jamal Adams in the secondary, but there were a few other ways the Jets could have gone. However I won't kill this pick too much. Getting athleticism on defense is certainly not a bad thing.
3	69	Seattle Seahawks (Via CAR)	Damien Lewis	OL	LSU	C+	This was another reach by the Seahawks for a player who has solid traits but is far from polished. His strength and physicality make him a force in run-blocking, but he lacks lateral quickness and agility, making him inconsistent in pass-protection. Lewis doesn't have a high-level athletic profile, and he lacks the length a lot of teams look for in their guards, but his power-run blocking will make him a useful addition to the Seattle O-line. I would have preferred Josh Jones or Netane Muti here.
3	70	Miami Dolphins	Brandon Jones	S	Texas	B-	This is a bit of a reach for the Dolphins, but it does fill a need for them. Jones has a lot of potential to be an above average NFL safety, and with the cornerback spots locked up, this is a good fit for Jones.
3	71	Baltimore Ravens (Via NE)	Justin Madubuike	DT	Texas A&M	B	Madubuike has a smaller frame at defensive tackle, but his high-level athleticism and quickness are enticing. He's a former 5-star recruit and was voted Texas A&M's defensive MVP as a sophomore. He profiles as a solid pass-rusher with his athletic ability and agility, but he's not the gap-filling, run-defending type in the middle of the defensive line. His speed (4.83 40-yard dash) makes him a good fit for the direction the league is heading, but I'm not sure if he can handle an every-down role at nose tackle with his lack of size.
3	72	Arizona Cardinals	Josh Jones	OT	Houston	A	Arizona continues to have one hell of an offseason. Josh Jones falls to them in the third round, which was a need they skipped with their first round pick. Isaiah Simmons, Jones, and DeAndre Hopkins have essentially been their draft so far.
3	73	Jacksonville Jaguars	Davon Hamilton	DT	Ohio State	B-	I had DaVon Hamilton graded as more of a Day 3 pick, but he's a nice fit for the Jags defense with his combination of athleticism and upfield quickness. His instincts are awesome and Hamilton frequently meets the quarterback or running back behind the line of scrimmage. His technique needs refinement, particularly with his hand positioning and patience, but his athletic traits are enough to make him worthy of this pick here.
3	74	New Orleans Saints (Via CLE)	Zack Baun	LB	Wisconsin	A	This is well worth the trade up for the Saints, as New Orleans gets a versatile linebacker who can also play as an edge rusher. Baun really slid farther than I expected, so this is a great grab by the Saints who hadn't flashed anything sexy with their first round pick.
3	75	Detroit Lions (Via IND)	Jonah Jackson	OL	Ohio State	B-	Jonah Jackson fills a need at guard for the Lions, but I had him as a Day 3 guy. His athleticism and quick mental processing make him a solid pass-protecting prospect, but he has a narrow frame and lacks the body control or lower body strength to make him a powerful, driving run-blocker. I don't see him as a starter in the NFL and I would rather have Nemate Muti's pure power here.
3	76	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Ke'Shawn Vaughn	RB	Vanderbilt	C+	Tampa Bay opted to pass on some of the higher tier running backs, and I am glad that they did for what they got. Ke'Shawn Vaughn is a sneaky name, but probably picked a bit too early here. He should get some reps in the passing game with Tom Brady, which will be a year one plus for him.
3	77	Denver Broncos	Michael Ojemudia	CB	Iowa	B	Michael Ojemudia is a sneaky good corner in this draft, and Denver addresses a need here. Playing at Iowa he played a lot of zone coverage and reads the ball extremely well. We didn't see him a ton in man, but he has the physical tools and speed to grow if needed.
3	78	Atlanta Falcons	Matt Hennessy	C	Temple	B	Besides having one of the cooler names in the draft, Hennessy has awesome lateral quickness and football IQ at the center position. He isn't the most physically imposing prospect, but teams will like his balance and body control. He's a great fit for teams that want to stretch the field laterally and run more zone-blocking schemes, and he could develop into the starting center for Atlanta after Alex Mack eventually retires.
3	79	New York Jets	Jabari Zuniga	EDGE	Florida	A-	Jabari Zuniga had a dominant start to the season as a pass-rusher before being sidelined by a recurring high ankle sprain issue. He isn't a particularly powerful edge guy, but his speed off the end flies off the film. He will be able to exploit slower offensive tackles in sub-packages as a pass rusher early on, and can rush as either a 4 or 5 technique. I'm not sure if he projects as a starter, but he gives the Jets a speed element in their 3rd-down packages with a ton of potential for growth long-term.
3	80	Las Vegas Raiders	Lynn Bowden Jr.	WR	Kentucky	C	Lynn Bowden is a fast wideout who is extremely athletic. The Raiders have added a few wide receivers now in the draft, and you can't say Derek Carr doesn't have anyone to throw to anymore. I just don't understand the need for so many picks on wideouts when Las Vegas has plenty of other needs.
3	81	Las Vegas Raiders (Via CHI)	Bryan Edwards	WR	South Carolina	B+	The Raiders grab another high-upside skill position player here in Bryan Edwards. He's coming off a broken foot that he suffered in February, but as a four-year starter at South Carolina he displayed his ability to make challenging catches in the middle of the field and fight for positioning against DBs. His route-running needs some polish, but he's a physical player who has a ton of upside thanks to his combination of high-level height, weight, and speed.
3	82	Dallas Cowboys	Neville Gallimore	DT	Oklahoma	A-	I love this pick for the Dallas Cowboys, and once again the obvious choice just falls into their lap. Neville Gallimore is a gamer, and is a force on the defensive line. He needs to improve on his stamina and physical side a bit, but the upside is there and he works hard.
3	83	Denver Broncos (Via PIT)	Lloyd Cushenberry III	C	LSU	A	After losing Matt Paradis last offseason, the Broncos had a need in the interior of their offensive line. I had Cushenberry graded as a potential first-round guy, so this is awesome value here. He's a powerful run-blocker and has length for days making him a solid pass-protector against interior defensive linemen. Cushenberry is a smooth blocker and became a key part of LSU's championship roster. He should start for the Broncos right away and will solidify an offense that is fast-improving.
3	84	Los Angeles Rams	Terrell Lewis	OLB	Alabama	A	While there is some health concerns here, I love the upside of Terrell Lewis out of Alabama. With Cory Littleton gone, the Rams needed to replace him and have a potential starter here.
3	85	Indianapolis Colts (Via DET)	Julian Blackmon	S	Utah	B+	Julian Blackmon was a three-star recruit to Utah as a cornerback but made the transition to safety successfully. His past experience at corner boosts his versatility, and he should be a solid glue guy across the secondary for the Colts - an area of significant need for them. Blackmon excels in coverage against bigger tight ends and can also play as a downhill force against the run. He could develop into a future starter at safety for Indy.
3	86	Buffalo Bills	Zack Moss	RB	Utah	A	Back-to-back picks out of Utah, as Zack Moss is off the board. I love the addition of Moss to the backfield here, pairing him with Devin Singletary. He is a little ball of fire and Buffalo is going to love his strength and style of running.
3	87	New England Patriots	Anfernee Jennings	EDGE	Alabama	B+	Anfernee Jennings is a nice value here with his physicality off the edge. He's been a leader for Nick Saban's defense, and he plays angry at the line of scrimmage. He can rush the passer and defend the run, and he is very much a Bill Belichick player. He has a lot of tools in the toolbox to beat opposing offensive linemen and I'm surprised he was still on the board here. The Pats needed to retool their edge defenders and add Jennings to their Josh Uche pick earlier in the draft.
3	88	Cleveland Browns (Via NO)	Jordan Elliott	DT	Missouri	A	Another strong pick for the Cleveland Browns here, as they will get one of the better defensive tackles in the draft. Cleveland will love what Elliott brings to the table, which is a hard work ethic. He will likely be a rotational piece early on with room to grow.
3	89	Minnesota Vikings	Cameron Dantzler	CB	Mississippi State	A-	The Vikings had a need at corner after their top three guys from last season left the team, and this is their second off the board here. Dantzler has incredible length which will draw attention from officials early on but will also allow him to stay attached to opposing receivers. He's an explosive athlete who plays with a chip on his shoulder and competes snap after snap. He could struggle against bigger and more physical receivers, but his play recognition and athletic profile should allow him to start for the Vikings this season, with a particular strength in press-man coverage.
3	90	Houston Texans	Jonathan Greenard	EDGE	Florida	B	Building on the front seven was a need for Houston and this is another pick where they have done just that.
3	91	New England Patriots	Devin Asiasi	TE	UCLA	B	The Patriots finally take a player to help their offense which figures to be one of the worst in 2020. Asiasi only had 9 catches before this prior season, but he had 18 catches in his last 3 games and flashed elite speed and playmaking. He has Evan Engram-type receiving potential with his athleticism, although I expected them to look at Jacob Eason or Jake Fromm here. Asiasi has solid long-term potential but who will be throwing him the football?
3	92	Baltimore Ravens	Devin Duvernay	WR	Texas	A-	Devin Duvernay is Kyler Murray's cousin, and he is a lethal playmaker at wideout. He ran a 4.39 40-yard-dash at the combine and he should be able to line up in the slot or on the perimeter. This offense already has a ton of speed, and with Duvernay joining Hollywood Brown outside, defensive coordinators will struggle to defend them. Lamar Jackson is developing into a solid deep-ball passer, and while Duvernay doesn't run a polished route-tree, he's a freak with the ball in his hands and can consistently take the top off the defense.
3	93	Tennessee Titans	Darrynton Evans	RB	Appalachian State	B+	Dion Lewis left the Titans for the Giants this offseason, and while Derrick Henry is going to see the vast majority of carries, their depth chart at running back behind him was barren. Evans was only a two-star recruit, but he vastly outplayed that rating, winning the Sun Belt offensive player of the year in 2019. Evans is an elusive runner with creativity in his footwork and has a solid third-down skillset. He's a great player to be utilized on screen passes and will be a factor on punt/kick returns as well.
3	94	Green Bay Packers	Josiah Deguara	TE	Cincinnati	C	If I told you Josia Deguara was going to be the Packers "weapon" of choice for Rodgers, you would not have believed me. But here we are. It is a need, but this draft is inexcusable.
3	95	Denver Broncos (Via SF)	McTelvin Agim	DT	Arkansas	B-	The Broncos resigned Shelby Harris to a one-year contract after the free agency market wasn't quite what he wanted, so while McTelvin will be a valuable depth piece this year, he could be starting as early as next season. He has a lot of work to do with refining his technique, mechanics, and strength, but the Broncos are the right team to work with him with Bill Kollar (defensive line coach) and Vic Fangio. McTelvin will provide solid depth across the defensive line, but Lucas Niang may have been the right pick as a potential starting offensive tackle.
3	96	Kansas City Chiefs	Lucas Niang	OT	TCU	A	This is a steal for the Chiefs, who grab an offensive tackle that can move all over. This gives the Chiefs some strong depth, but a potential starter. He is extremely strong and has solid length as well.
3	97	Cleveland Browns (Via HOU)	Jacob Phillips	LB	LSU	C+	Jacob Philips is yet another player taken from the football factory down in the bayou, but he feels like a reach in the third round. Playing in the LSU defense and next to Patrick Queen at linebacker, he wasn't asked to do too much last season. He didn't miss many tackles, but he lacks the explosive athleticism and aggressive playing style that teams covet out of middle linebackers. He will likely be a solid contributor on defense as well as special teams, but Malik Harrison would have been a higher-upside pick here.
3	98	Baltimore Ravens (Via NE)	Malik Harrison	LB	Ohio State	B	Another Buckeye is off the table here, and Malik Harrison is a nice add for the Baltimore Ravens. Harrison can play in multiple linebacker spots and is going to have a ton of upside to go with it.
3	99	New York Giants	Matt Peart	OT	UConn	A-	Peart won't be relied upon to start this season, as Andrew Thomas and Nate Solder will shore up the offensive line spots. His outstanding length and athleticism make him an enticing developmental prospect and he could become a starter as early as next season. Peart was a 4-year starter at UConn, and he offers a ton of long-term potential. Getting him into a pro-level strength program will be very important for his development. This is a nice high-upside pick.
3	100	Las Vegas Raiders (Via NE)	Tanner Muse	S	Clemson	C	Not quite sure how Tanner Muse will be used as he can play a few different spots, but he fits what Oakland continues to look for. He won't start right away, but could be a piece that stands out in a year or two.
3	101	New England Patriots (Via SEA)	Dalton Keene	TE	Virginia Tech	C	Dalton Keene has the best mustache in the draft, and the Pats liked him enough to make him their second tight end of this round. They traded 3 picks away to move up to this spot for some reason, but Keene is a really versatile player who can play tight end, fullback, and halfback. His ability to catch the ball in space and block upfield will make him a valuable offensive player early on, but I thought he would be a 5th or 6th round pick and I'm not sure the Pats needed to move up to get him.
3	102	Pittsburgh Steelers	Alex Highsmith	DE	Charlotte	B+	The Steelers might have been able to wait a bit, but overall they grabbed an edge rusher with a lot of upside. I like this pick here, which will go overlooked.
3	103	Philadelphia Eagles	Davion Taylor	LB	Colorado	A	Davion Taylor has one of the most unique stories of any player in this draft. He only played 1 1/2 games of high school football due to his mother's religious beliefs - he had to be done by sunset on Friday night. He played at Coahoma Community College for one season before being scooped up by Colorado, and he has all kinds of long-term potential. Taylor is a mega athlete, running a 4.49 40-yard-dash and measuring very well at the combine. He projects as having elite speed and explosiveness at linebacker, and while is about as raw as raw gets he has a massive amount of untapped potential. He can line up at safety or linebacker and is a very exciting long-term developmental project.
3	104	Los Angeles Rams	Terrell Burgess	S	Utah	B+	Another defensive back out of Utah goes in the draft, and the Los Angeles Rams felt the need to add some depth here. Upside is there and he can certainly be a rotational piece right away.
3	105	New Orleans Saints (Via MIN)	Adam Trautman	TE	Dayton	A+	This is an awesome value pick for the Saints, a team that loves its tight ends with Drew Brees at quarterback. I'm surprised Trautman was still available as many analysts had him rated as the top tight end prospect in this class. He has a massive frame at 6'6", 253 lbs and should be a reliable target for Brees early on with his reliable hands. He will need to work on developing his blocking ability and route-running, but this may have been the best landing spot for him to progress quickly. He has a shot to be a high-level receiving tight end and elite red-zone threat.
3	106	Baltimore Ravens	Tyre Phillips	OT	Mississippi State	C+	Baltimore adds some depth to the offensive line as they get a massive tackle in Tyre Phillips out of Mississippi State. Not a bad add here out of the lesser known offensive lineman. The strength and size is there but he will need to develop a bit technically.
4	107	Cincinnati Bengals	Akeem Davis-Gaither	LB	Appalachian State	B+
4	108	Washington Redskins	Saahdiq Charles	OT	LSU	C
4	109	Las Vegas Raiders (Via DET)	John Simpson	OG	Clemson	C
4	110	New York Giants	Darnay Holmes	CB	UCLA	B+
4	111	Miami Dolphins (Via HOU)	Solomon Kindley	OG	Georgia	A
4	112	Los Angeles Chargers	Joshua Kelley	RB	UCLA	B
4	113	Carolina Panthers	Troy Pride Jr.	CB	Notre Dame	A
4	114	Arizona Cardinals	Leki Fotu	DT	Utah	C
4	115	Cleveland Browns	Harrison Bryant	TE	Florida Atlantic	A
4	116	Jacksonville Jaguars	Ben Bartch	OT	St. Johns	B
4	117	Minnesota Vikings (Via TB)	D.J. Wonnum	DE	South Carolina	C
4	118	Denver Broncos	Albert Okwuegbunam	TE	Missouri	B+
4	119	Atlanta Falcons	Mykal Walker	LB	Fresno State	B-
4	120	New York Jets	La'Mical Perine	RB	Florida	C-
4	121	Detroit Lions (Via RAI)	Logan Stenberg	OG	Kentucky	D
4	122	Indianapolis Colts	Jacob Eason	QB	Washington	A
4	123	Dallas Cowboys	Reggie Robinson II	CB	Tulso	B
4	124	Pittsburgh Steelers	Anthony McFarland	RB	Maryland	A
4	125	New York Jets (Via NE)	James Morgan	QB	Florida International	B+
4	126	Houston Texans (Via LAR)	Charlie Heck	OT	North Carolina	C
4	127	Philadelphia Eagles	K'Von Wallace	S	Clemson	A+
4	128	Buffalo Bills	Gabriel Davis	WR	USF	B
4	129	New York Jets (Via NE)	Cameron Clark	OT	Charlotte	B+
4	130	Minnesota Vikings (Via NO)	James Lynch	DT	Baylor	C
4	131	Arizona Cardinals (Via HOU)	Rashard Lawrence	DT	LSU	C-
4	132	Minnesota Vikings	Troy Dye	LB	Oregon	A
4	133	Seattle Seahawks	Colby Parkinson	TE	Stanford	C
4	134	Atlanta Falcons (Via BAL)	Jaylinn Hawkins	S	Cal	B+
4	135	Pittsburgh Steelers (Via TEN)	Kevin Dotson	OG	Lousiana	C+
4	136	Los Angeles Rams (Via GB)	Brycen Hopkins	TE	Purdue	C+
4	137	Jacksonville Jaguars (Via SF)	Josiah Scott	CB	Michigan State	A+
4	138	Kansas City Chiefs	L'Jarius Sneed	S	Lousiana Tech	B-
4	139	Las Vegas Raider (Via TB)	Amik Robertson	CB	Lousiana Tech	C+
4	140	Jacksonville Jaguars (Via CHI)	Shaquille Quarterman	LB	Miami	C
4	141	Houston Texans (Via MIA)	John Reid	CB	Penn State	C+
4	142	Washington Redskins	Antonio Gandy-Golden	WR	Liberty	B
4	143	Baltimore Ravens	Ben Bredeson	OG	Michigan	C+
4	144	Seattle Seahawks	DeeJay Dallas	RB	Miami	C
4	145	Philadelphia Eagles	Jack Driscoll	OG	Auburn	C+
4	146	Dallas Cowboys (Via PHI)	Tyler Biadasz	C	Wisconsin	A
5	147	Cincinnati Bengals	Khalid Kareem	DE	Notre Dame	C+
5	148	Seattle Seahawks (Via WSH)	Alton Robinson	DE	Syracuse	B-
5	149	Detroit Lions	Danny Pinter	OG	Ball State	C+
5	150	New York Giants	Shane Lemieux	OG	Oregon	C
5	151	Los Angeles Chargers	Joe Reed	WR	Virginia	B
5	152	Carolina Panthers (Via MIA)	Kenny Robinson	S	West Virginia	C+
5	153	San Francisco (Via SF)	Colton McKivitz	OT	West Virginia	B-
5	154	Miami Dolphins (Via JAX)	Jason Stowbridge	DE	North Carolina	B
5	155	Chicago Bears (Via CLE)	Trevis Gipson	DE	Tulsa	A
5	156	Washington Redskins (Via DEN)	Keith Ismael	C	San Diego State	C
5	157	Jacksonville Jaguars (Via BAL)	Daniel Thomas	S	Auburn	B
5	158	New York Jets	Bryce Hall	CB	Virginia	A
5	159	New England Patriots (Via RAI)	Justin Rohrwasser	K	Marshall	D
5	160	Nick Harris (Via IND)	Nick Harris	C	Washington	A
5	161	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Tyler Johnson	WR	Minnesota	A-
5	162	Washington Redskins (Via PIT)	Khaleke Hudson	LB	Michigan	C+
5	163	Chicago Bears	Kindle Vildor	CB	Georgia Southern	B-
5	164	Miami Dolphins (Via PHI)	Curtis Weaver	EDGE	Boise State	A+
5	165	Jacksonville Jaguars (Via LAR)	Collin Jackson	WR	Texas	B-
5	166	Detroit Lions (Via PHI)	Quintez Cephus	WR	Wisconsin	C-
5	167	Buffalo Bills	Jake Fromm	QB	Georgia	B
5	168	Philadelphia Eagles (Via NE)	John Hightower	WR	Boise State	C+
5	169	Minnesota Vikings (Via NO)	Harrison Hand	CB	Temple	B-
5	170	Baltimore Ravens (Via MIN)	Broderick Washington	DT	Texas Tech	C+
5	171	Houston Texans	Isaiah Coulter	WR	Rhode Island	C
5	172	Detroit Lions (Via NE)	Jason Huntley	RB	New Mexico State	D
5	173	Chicago Bears (Via MIA)	Darnell Mooney	WR	Tulane	C
5	174	Tennessee Titans	Larrell Murchison	DT	NC State	B
5	175	Green Bay Packers	Kamal Martin	LB	Minnesota	C+
5	176	Minnesota Vikings (Via SF)	K.J. Osborn	WR	Miami	B
5	177	Kansas City Chiefs	Mike Danna	DE	Michigan	B-
5	178	Denver Broncos	Justin Strnad	LB	Wake Forest	C+
5	179	Dallas Cowboys	Bradlee Anae	DE	Utah	B-
6	180	Cincinnati Bengals	Hakeem Adeniji	OT	Kansas	C+
6	181	Denver Broncos (Via WSH)	Netane Muti	OG	Fresno State	B+
6	182	New England (Via DET)	Michael Onwenu	OG	Michigan	B-
6	183	New York Giants	Cam Brown	LB	Penn State	B+
6	184	Carolina Panthers	Bravvion Roy	DT	Baylor	C-
6	185	Miami Dolphins	Blake Ferguson	LS	LSU	D
6	186	Los Angeles Chargers	Alohi Gilman	S	Notre Dame	C+
6	187	Cleveland Browns (Via ARI)	Donovan Peoples-Jones	WR	Michigan	A
6	188	Buffalo Bills (Via CLE)	Tyler Bass	PK	Georgia Southern	C-
6	189	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jake Luton	QB	Oregon State	C
6	190	San Francisco 49ers (Via PHI)	Charlie Woerner	TE	Georgia	C
6	191	New York Jets	Braden Mann	P	Texas A&M	C-
6	192	Green Bay Packers (Via RAI)	Jon Runyan	OG	Michigan	C+
6	193	Indianapolis Colts	Robert Windsor	DT	Penn State	B
6	194	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Khalil Davis	DT	Nebraska	B-
6	195	New England Patriots (Via DEN)	Justin Herron	OT	Wake Forest	C+
6	196	Philadelphia Eagles (Via CHI)	Shaun Bradley	LB	Temple	D
6	197	Detroit Lions (Via IND)	John Penisini	DT	Utah	C
6	198	Pittsburgh Steelers	Antoine Brooks Jr.	S	Maryland	B+
6	199	Los Angeles Rams	Jordan Fuller	S	Ohio State	C+
6	200	Philadelphia Eagles	Quez Watkins	WR	Southern Mississippi	C
6	201	Baltimore Ravens	James Proche	WR	SMU	C
6	202	Arizona Cardinals (Via NE)	Evan Weaver	LB	Cal	C+
6	203	Minnesota Vikings (Via NO)	Blake Brandel	OT	Oregon State	C
6	204	New England Patriots (Via HOU)	Cassh Maluia	LB	Wyoming	C-
6	205	Minnesota Vikings	Josh Metellus	S	Michigan	C+
6	206	Jacksonville Jaguars (Via SEA)	Tyler Davis	TE	Georgia Tech	C
6	207	Buffalo Bills (Via BAL)	Isiah Hodgkins	WR	Oregon State	B
6	208	Green Bay Packers from Tennessee	Jake Hanson	C	Oregon	B+
6	209	Green Bay Packers	Simon Stepaniak	OT	Indiana	C+
6	210	Philadelphia Eagles (Via SF)	Prince Tega Wanogho	OT	Auburn	B+
6	211	Indianapolis Colts	Isaiah Rodgers	CB	UMass	C+
6	212	Indianapolis Colts	Dezmon Patmon	WR	Washington State	C
6	213	Indianapolis Colts	Jordan Glasgow	LB	Michigan	C
6	214	Seattle Seahawks	Freddie Swain	WR	Florida	B-
7	215	Cincinnati Bengals	Markus Bailey	LB	Purdue	A-
7	216	Washington Redskins	Kamren Curl	S	Arkansas	B-
7	217	San Francisco 49ers (Via DET)	Jauan Jennings	WR	Tennessee	C+
7	218	New York Giants	Carter Coughlin	LB	Minnesota	C
7	219	Baltimore Ravens	Geno Stone	S	Iowa	B+
7	220	Los Angeles Chargers	K.J. Hill	WR	Ohio State	B
7	221	Carolina Panthers	Stantley Thomas Olliver	CB	Florida International	C+
7	222	Arizona Cardinals	Eno Benjamin	RB	Arizona State	B
7	223	Jacksonville Jaguars	Chris Claybrooks	CB	Memphis	C
7	224	Tennessee Titans (Via CLE)	Cole McDonald	QB	Hawaii	A
7	225	Minnesota Vikings	Kenny Willekes	DE	Michigan State	B+
7	226	Chicago Bears (Via RAI)	Arlington Hambright	OT	Colorado	C+
7	227	Chicago Bears	Lachavious Simmons	OG	Tennessee State	C
7	228	Atlanta Falcons (Via TB)	Sterling Hofrichter	P	Syracuse	C
7	229	Washington Redskins (Via DEN)	James Smith-Williams	DE	NC State	B
7	230	New England Patriots (Via ATL)	Dustin Woodard	C	Memphis	C
7	231	Dallas Cowboys	Ben Dinucci	QB	James Madison	C
7	232	Pittsburgh Steelers	Carlos Davis	DT	Nebraska	C
7	233	Philadelphia Eagles	Casey Toohill	DE	Stanford	B
7	234	Los Angeles Rams	Clay Johnston	LB	Baylor	B-
7	235	Detroit Lions (Via PHI)	Jashon Cornell	DE	Ohio State	B
7	236	Green Bay Packers (Via BUF)	Vernon Scott	S	TCU	C
7	237	Kansas City Chiefs	Thakarius Keyes	CB	Tulane	C+
7	238	New York Giants from New Orleans	TJ Brunson	LB	South Carolina	C+
7	239	Buffalo Bills (Via MIN)	Dane Jackson	CB	Pittsburgh	B
7	240	New Orleans Saints (Via HOU)	Tommy Stevens	QB	Mississippi	C
7	241	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Via NE)	Chapelle Russell	LB	Temple	C
7	242	Green Bay Packers (Via BAL)	Jonathan Garvin	DE	Miami	C
7	243	Tennessee Titans	Chris Jackson	S	Marshall	B-
7	244	Minnesota Vikings (Via CLE)	Nate Stanley	QB	Iowa	C+
7	245	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Raymond Calais	RB	Louisiana	C
7	246	Miami Dolphins (Via KC)	Malcolm Perry	RB	Navy	C+
7	247	New York Giants	Chris Williamson	CB	Minnesota	C
7	248	Los Angeles Rams	Sam Sloman	K	Miami (OH)	C
7	249	Minnesota Vikings	Brian Cole II	S	Mississippi State	C+
7	250	Los Angeles Rams	Tremayne Anchrum	OG	Clemson	C
7	251	Seattle Seahawks	Stephen Sullivan	TE	LSU	B
7	252	Denver Broncos	Tyrie Cleveland	WR	Florida	B
7	253	Minnesota Vikings	Kyle Hinton	OG	Washburn	C+
7	254	Denver Broncos	Derrek Tuszka	LB	North Dakota State	C
7	255	New York Giants	Tae Crowder	LB	Georgia	D

This variance between his standard and PPR rankings will likely continue into 2020. Golladay just isn’t a target hog who will absorb a 25%+ target share or 135+ targets. Instead, Golladay is a wideout who will create explosive plays and excel as a deep threat. He’ll still probably be reliable because of his presence in Detroit’s offense, but he will need a gunslinger like Stafford to ensure elite production every now and then.

While playing with 3 different QB, Kenny Golladay leads the NFL in receiving TD (11), is 3rd in yards/catch (18.0) and posted his second straight 1,000+ yard season. Another dominant year for him.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 26, 2019

ADP/Auction Value

ADP: 2.8
Auction Value: $36
Similar to Keenan Allen, Kenny Golladay’s draft position is fair. He isn’t worth a first or early second-round pick because his current target and receptions numbers aren’t on par with elite WRs like Michael Thomas, Julio Jones, or De’Andre Hopkins. Although, he still excels at picking up intermediate and deep catches so the return on investment will provide fantasy managers with reliable tier two production. Plus, his explosive playing style makes him more likely to be a TD threat than other tiers two WRs. Therefore, he would be a solid selection, especially in the third round.

Kenny Golladay’s auction value is a fantastic investment. He is currently less expensive than Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, who will likely finish with similar reception totals as Golladay since they compete for targets in Tampa. Plus, unlike other receivers, he’s less likely to be negatively impacted by a poor record because Detroit passes way more often than other teams when they are trailing. Therefore he isn’t a matchup-dependent receiver.

Floor

It’s hard to envision Kenny Golladay’s floor dropping below top-ten status because he plays well regardless of who’s throwing to him. With QB Matthew Stafford at the helm, Golladay was averaging an impressive 80 receiving yards per contest. Even though he had a slight drop off when Stafford was injured, he was still a productive fantasy WR who averaged 68.8 receiving yards with other QBs. Golladay is still worth starting regardless of which QB plays, but you can expect his best games to come when Stafford is healthy.

Due to his low target share and reception totals, Golladay’s absolute floor will be a high-end tier-three WR in PPR leagues. These numbers will likely carry over into 2020 because Golladay ranked 26th in total target share last season and 28th during the 2018 season. Consequently, it would be wiser to add WR who hogs target share, such as Keenan Allen, if you are drafting in PPR leagues.

Ceiling

In standard leagues, Golladay has a better likelihood of being a tier-one receiver in standard leagues. Since he had the sixth-highest yards per target and 3rd highest yards per reception last season, he is dependable and efficient in standard formats. Although if Kenny can continue his receiving yardage success, he has a great opportunity to play like a high-end tier two WR in PPR leagues.

The best aspect of having Golladay on your roster is that he is neither matchup or QB dependent. Consequently, he will consistently play closer to his ceiling than his floor throughout the next season. Even though his explosive playing style might lead to two or three dud performances, he is certainly a more reliable deep-threat than players like Tyler Lockett.

Detroit Lions Offense

Early last season, Lions offensive coordinator, Darren Bevel sought to establish a run-pass balance that would make them more frequently run the ball. However, due to RB Kerryon Johnson’s injury and the fact that they were often trailing, the Lions remained pass-heavy and ran on less than 40% of their plays. As a result, 2019 marked just the fourth year in Darren Bevel’s 12-year career, where his passing offense ranked in the top ten. Although Detroit will probably return to a more run-oriented offense if they can maintain success.

With the draft approaching in less than ten days, the Lions could potentially make a splash with the third overall pick. Throughout the off-season, the Lions have been linked to QB prospect, Tua Tagovailoa. If Detroit drafts Tagovailoa, this could signal that Stafford’s time in Detroit is coming to an end. However, if this occurs, Stafford would probably play for the majority of the 2020 season. Although, if even Tua does start, his aggressive play-making skill-set should mesh well with Golladay.

Strength of Schedule

Heading into next season, Detroit’s divisional matchups could present challenges to Golladay’s fantasy value. For instance, Chicago’s secondary was top-ten against the pass, from both a box score and an advanced analytic perspective. Additionally, Minnesota and Green Bay Vikings might be difficult because their defensive efficiency was better than the stats indicate. Although, Kenny Golladay excels against tough secondaries so this shouldn’t hurt him too much.

Outside the division, Golladay is in line for a plethora of cakewalk games. The Cardinals and Buccaneers will most likely be the easiest contests because their secondaries were two of the three worst at stopping the pass. As a result, Kenny Golladay will be a must-start in those games. Moreover, the Titans, Texans, and Colts will also be easy contests because they were all generous to opposing passing offenses last season.