American Football: NFL Draft the Only Game in Town

First-round Mock Draft

American football fans all over the globe are eagerly awaiting the NFL’s annual meat market, scheduled for April 23rd through the 25th where the best college players in the world are sized up, scrutinized, analyzed, and categorized by each and every NFL team. But this year there will be less sizzle on the steak because of the global pandemic that has shut down life as we know it. Instead of a red carpet type of affair where the nattily-dressed players eagerly wait to hear their names called, step up on the stage, and shake the Commissioner’s hand before putting on the hat of the team that drafted them, this year will be a remote viewing situation where ostensibly the players will be “zooming” from their respective homes.

Below we will take a peek at the best players in the 2020 NFL Draft and some interesting prop bets that are being offered.

So, without further ado, below we predict how each of the teams will draft in the first of seven rounds. Let’s go!

1. Cincinnati – Joe Burrow (QB, LSU)

2. Washington – Chase Young (DE, Ohio State)

3. Detroit - Jeff Okudah (CB, Ohio State)

4. NY Giants - Isaiah Simmons (LB, Clemson)

5. Miami - Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Alabama)

6. LA Chargers – Justin Herbert (QB, Oregon)

7. Carolina - Derrick Brown (DT, Auburn)

8. Arizona - Jedrick Wills (OT, Alabama)

9. Jacksonville - Javon Kinlaw (DT, South Carolina)

10. Cleveland - Andrew Thomas (OT, Georgia)

11. NY Jets - Tristan Wirfs (OT, Iowa)

12. Las Vegas - CeeDee Lamb (WR, Oklahoma)

13. San Francisco (traded by Indianapolis) - Jerry Jeudy (WR, Alabama)

14. Tampa Bay - Mekhi Becton (OT, Louisville)

15. Denver - Henry Ruggs III (WR, Alabama)

16. Atlanta - CJ Henderson (CB, Florida)

17. Dallas - K’Lavon Chaisson (DE, LSU)

18. Miami (traded by Pittsburgh) - Josh Jones (OT, Houston)

19. Las Vegas (traded by Chicago) - Kristian Fulton (CB, LSU)

20. Jacksonville (traded by LA Rams) - Trevon Diggs (CB, Alabama)

21. Philadelphia - Justin Jefferson (WR, LSU)

22. Minnesota (traded by Buffalo) - Denzel Mims (WR, Baylor)

23. New England – Patrick Queen (LB, LSU)

24. New Orleans - Kenneth Murray (LB, Oklahoma)

25. Minnesota - Yetur Gross-Matos (DE, Penn State)

26. Miami (traded by Houston) - D’Andre Swift (RB, Georgia)

27. Seattle - A.J. Epenesa (DE, Iowa)

28. Baltimore - Zack Baun (LB, Wisconsin)

29. Tennessee - Austin Jackson (OT, USC)

30. Green Bay - Jalen Reagor (WR, TCU)

31. San Francisco - Ross Blacklock (DT, TCU)

32. Kansas City - A.J. Terrell (CB, Clemson)

The NFL Draft – You Can Bet on It!

When there are no sports there are few, if any, wagering opportunities but the oddsmakers at Betonline are dealing props on the NFL Draft coming your way on April 23rd. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular and make sure to read their review before placing some action on the Draft.

1st Offensive Lineman Drafted

Tristan Wirfs -125

Mekhi Becton +210

Jedrick Wills +350

Andrew Thomas +1600

Field +3300

1st Running Back Drafted

D Andre Swift -190

Jonathan Taylor +180

JK Dobbins +1000

Field +1500

1st Wide Receiver Drafted

CeeDee Lamb +140

Jerry Jeudy +150

Henry Ruggs +200

Field +3300

3rd Overall Pick

Jeffrey Okudah +140

Tua Tagovaiola +175

Chase Young +500

Isaiah Simmons +700

Field +1600

Derrick Brown +1800

When is Tua Tagovailoa Selected?

3rd Pick +155

5th Pick +200

2nd Pick +600

Field (any other pick) +700

6th Pick +800

4th Pick +1200

Who will No. 1 overall pick hug first?

Mom +125

Dad +250

Girlfriend +300

Friend +700

Sibling +700

If you’re wondering whether the NFL Draft will actually proceed as scheduled amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, then fear not, Commissioner Roger Goodell was emphatic that the show will go on. And Goodell is so adamant he warned that any team official who publicly debated or questioned the wisdom of the decision could face fines and penalties. Goodell explains his rationale for keeping the draft on schedule in the following memo, "Everyone recognizes that public health conditions are highly uncertain and there is no assurance that we can select a different date and be confident that conditions will be significantly more favorable than they are today. I also believe that the Draft can serve a very positive purpose for our clubs, our fans, and the country at large, and many of you have agreed."