For the first time in its history, the NFL Draft is going virtual, and that's unfortunate for myriad reasons, but primarily because the 2020 batch of prospects won't experience a "real" draft atmosphere; however, they will participate in the event.
Fifty-eight prospects are confirmed to participate virtually in the 2020 NFL Draft, the NFL announced today. LSU leads all colleges with eight participating players while Alabama will have seven players take part. The Southeastern Conference leads all conferences with 24 prospects confirmed to participate in the event. The draft begins with the first round on Thursday night, April 23, and continues Friday, April 24, with Rounds 2-3. The draft will conclude on Saturday, April 25, with Rounds 4-7.
The 2020 NFL Draft will serve as a three-day virtual fundraiser benefitting six charities — selected by the NFL Foundation — that are battling the spread of COVID-19 and delivering relief to millions in need.
The "Draft-A-Thon" will be featured across the live Draft coverage on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and NFL Network and pay tribute to healthcare workers and first responders in a variety of ways — including raising funds for the work being done to combat the impact of COVID-19.
You can view the full list of prospects, here.
In two days, 58 draft prospects will virtually participate in the 2020 NFL Draft. Take a look at photos of each prospect in action during their college careers.
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
Lloyd Cushenberry III, G, LSU
Grant Delpit, S, LSU
Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Thaddeus Moss, TE, LSU
Zack Moss, RB, Utah
Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
Cesar Ruiz, G, Michigan
Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Josh Uche, LB, Michigan
Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State
