College Football Players Who Have Declared for NFL Draft 2020

By David Hayes
Ohio State junior DE Chase Young led the FBS in sacks this season with 16.5.
Ohio State junior DE Chase Young led the FBS in sacks this season with 16.5. / Christian Petersen/Getty Images
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As the 2019-20 college football bowl season inches closer to its end, we're beginning to see some of the biggest names in this year's class of prospects declare their intentions for the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft next April.

While the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship game between the No. 1 LSU Tigers and the No. 2 Clemson Tigers is still ahead of us on Monday, Jan. 13, we've already seen some rather surefire first-round talents throw their names into the hat for next year's draft.

Here's a look at some of the most notable college football prospects who have already declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Declared for 2020 NFL Draft

1. Chase Young, DE – Ohio State Buckeyes

Chase Young chases Trevor Lawrence in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal against Clemson.
Chase Young chases Trevor Lawrence in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal against Clemson. / Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Jan. 3, 2020
Chase Young Year: Junior
Chase Young NFL Draft Stock: Round 1 (Top 3)
Chase Young Stats 2019: 46 tackles, 21.0 TFL, 16.5 sacks, 12 games

2. Andrew Thomas, OT – Georgia Bulldogs

Andrew Thomas gets ready to make a block in a game against Tennessee.
Andrew Thomas gets ready to make a block in a game against Tennessee. / Silas Walker/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 17, 2019
Andrew Thomas Year:
Junior
Andrew Thomas NFL Draft Stock:
 Round 1 (Top 5)
Andrew Thomas Stats 2019:
 N/A
*Sat out 2020 AllState Sugar Bowl

3. Jeff Okudah, CB – Ohio State Buckeyes

Jeff Okudah prepares for another play in the 2019 Big Ten championship game against Wisconsin.
Jeff Okudah prepares for another play in the 2019 Big Ten championship game against Wisconsin. / Justin Casterline/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Jan. 1, 2020
Jeff Okudah Year: Junior
Jeff Okudah NFL Draft Stock: Round 1 (Top 5)
Jeff Okudah Stats 2019: 34 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 3 INTs, 1 FF, 13 games

4. CeeDee Lamb, WR – Oklahoma Sooners

CeeDee Lamb warms up before the 2019 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal game against LSU.
CeeDee Lamb warms up before the 2019 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal game against LSU. / Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 29, 2019
CeeDee Lamb Year:
Junior
CeeDee Lamb NFL Draft Stock:
Round 1 (Top 15)
CeeDee Lamb Stats 2019:
62 receptions, 1,327 yards, 14 TDs, 13 games

5. Yetur Gross-Matos, DE – Penn State Nittany Lions

Yetur Gross-Matos pursues the ball carrier in a game against Maryland.
Yetur Gross-Matos pursues the ball carrier in a game against Maryland. / Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 3, 2019
Yetur Gross-Matos Year: Junior
Yetur Gross-Matos NFL Draft Stock: Round 1
Yetur Gross-Matos Stats 2019: 40 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 11 games

6. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR – Colorado Buffaloes

Laviska Shenault Jr. hauls in a pass in a game against USC.
Laviska Shenault Jr. hauls in a pass in a game against USC. / Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 3, 2019
Laviska Shenault Year: Junior
Laviska Shenault NFL Draft Stock: Round 1
Laviska Shenault Stats 2019: 56 receptions, 764 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs, 161 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, 11 games

7. CJ Henderson, CB – Florida Gators

C.J. Henderson lines up on defense in a game against Missouri.
C.J. Henderson lines up on defense in a game against Missouri. / Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 6, 2019
C.J. Henderson Year:
Junior
C.J. Henderson Draft Stock:
 Round 1
C.J. Henderson Stats 2019:
 33 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 0 INTs, nine games
*Sat out 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl

8. J.K. Dobbins, RB – Ohio State Buckeyes

JK Dobbins breaks free in the 2019 Playstation Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal game against Clemson.
JK Dobbins breaks free in the 2019 Playstation Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal game against Clemson. / Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 30, 2019
J.K. Dobbins Year: Junior
J.K. Dobbins NFL Draft Stock: Round 1-2
J.K. Dobbins Stats 2019: 2,003 rushing yards, 21 rushing TDs, 23 receptions, 247 receiving yards, 2 receiving TD, 14 games

9. Jalen Reagor, WR – TCU Horned Frogs

Jalen Reagor heads for the end zone in a game against West Virginia.
Jalen Reagor heads for the end zone in a game against West Virginia. / Ron Jenkins/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 2, 2019
Jalen Reagor Year:
Junior
Jalen Reagor NFL Draft Stock:
Round 1-2
Jalen Reagor Stats 2019:
43 receptions, 611 yards, 5 TDs, 12 games

10. Albert Okwuegbunam, TE – Missouri Tigers

Albert Okwuegbunam prepares for another play in a game against Georgia.
Albert Okwuegbunam prepares for another play in a game against Georgia. / Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 2, 2019
Albert Okwuegbunam Year:
Junior
Albert Okwuegbunam NFL Draft Stock: Round 1-2
Albert Okwuegbunam Stats 2019:
26 receptions, 306 yards, 6 TDs, nine games

11. Curtis Weaver, DE – Boise State Broncos

Boise State DE Curtis Weaver sits on the sidelines in a game against Hawaii.
Boise State DE Curtis Weaver sits on the sidelines in a game against Hawaii. / Loren Orr/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 28, 2019
Curtis Weaver Year: Junior
Curtis Weaver NFL Draft Stock: Round 1-2
Curtis Weaver Stats 2019: 52 tackles, 19.5 TFL, 13.5 sacks, 14 games

12. Isaiah Wilson, OT – Georgia Bulldogs

Isaiah Wilson hypes himself up for a play in a game against South Carolina.
Isaiah Wilson hypes himself up for a play in a game against South Carolina. / Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 17, 2019
Isaiah Wilson Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Isaiah Wilson NFL Draft Stock: Round 2-3
Isaiah Wilson Stats 2019:
 N/A
*Sat out 2020 AllState Sugar Bowl

13. Nick Coe, DE – Auburn Tigers

Nick Coe lines up on defense in a game against Mississippi State.
Nick Coe lines up on defense in a game against Mississippi State. / Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 20, 2019
Nick Coe Year:
Junior
Nick Coe NFL Draft Stock:
 Round 2-4
Nick Coe Stats 2019:
 15 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 0.0 sacks, nine games
*Sat out 2020 Outback Bowl

14. Jacob Eason, QB – Washington Huskies

Jacob Eason attempts a pass in a game against Washington State.
Jacob Eason attempts a pass in a game against Washington State. / Abbie Parr/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 26, 2019
Jacob Eason Year: Redshirt Junior
Jacob Eason NFL Draft Stock: Round 2-4
Jacob Eason Stats 2019: 260-of-405 attempts (64.2 percent), 3,132 passing yards, 23 passing TDs, 8 INTs, 13 games

15. Jordan Love, QB – Utah State Aggies

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love attempts a pass in a game Wake Forest.
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love attempts a pass in a game Wake Forest. / Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 10, 2019
Jordan Love Year: Junior
Jordan Love NFL Draft Stock: Round 2-5
Jordan Love Stats 2019: 293-of-473 attempts (61.9 percent), 3,402 passing yards, 20 passing TDs, 17 INTs, 175 rushing yards, 13 games

16. Cam Akers, RB – Florida State Seminoles

Cam Akers celebrates in a game against Wake Forest.
Cam Akers celebrates in a game against Wake Forest. / Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 14, 2019
Cam Akers Year:
Junior
Cam Akers NFL Draft Stock:
 Round 3-4
Cam Akers Stats 2019:
 1,144 rushing yards, 14 rushing TDs, 30 receptions, 225 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs, 11 games
*Sat Out: 2019 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

17. AJ Dillon, RB – Boston College Eagles

AJ Dillon rushes the ball in a game against Syracuse.
AJ Dillon rushes the ball in a game against Syracuse. / Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 10, 2019
AJ Dillon Year: Junior
AJ Dillon NFL Draft Stock: Round 5-6
AJ Dillon Stats 2019: 1,685 rushing yards, 14 rushing TDs, 13 receptions, 195 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD, 12 games
*Sat out 2020 TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl

18. Eno Benjamin, RB – Arizona State Sun Devils

Eno Benjamin celebrates a touchdown in a game against Washington State.
Eno Benjamin celebrates a touchdown in a game against Washington State. / Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Declared for NFL Draft: Dec. 11, 2019
Eno Benjamin Year: Junior
Eno Benjamin NFL Draft Stock: Round 5-6
Eno Benjamin Stats 2019: 1,083 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs, 42 receptions, 347 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, 12 games
*Sat out 2019 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl


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