2020 WR Draft Class is Special

DFWJC · Nov 16, 2020

We all knew the 2020 Draft class was incredibly deep for WRs.
But it may have exceeded expectations.

Here's a list of WRs drafted this year that are regular contributions to their teams.

Draft Slot__Draft Cost__Name
12 _______1200_______Ruggs
15 _______1050 ______Jeudy
17 ________950 ______Lamb
21 ________800 ______Reagor
22 ________780 ______Jefferson
25 ________720 ______Aiyuck
33 ________580 ______Higgins
34 ________560 ______Pittman
42 ________480 ______Shenault
46 ________440 ______Hamler
49 ________410 ______Claypool
57 ________330______ V Jefferson
59 ________310 ______Mims
81 ________185______ Edwards
92 ________132 ______Devernay
128 ________44 ______G Davis
161 ________27 ______Ty Johnson
174 ________22 ______Moody
187 ________17______ Peoples-Jones

DFWJC · Nov 16, 2020

We know Lamb is a keeper, but man, Higgins, Jeudy, Jefferson, Aiyuck, Claypool and maybe Reagor and more ...all seem like future Pro Bowlers.
We'll have to see about Ruggs. They sure paid a ton for him (a whopping 1200 in draft capital) and he seems a bit raw.

A monster value was Claypool--who cost only 410 in draft capital yet looks to be a beast.
Higgins at only 580 looks like a steal too. Knew that on draft day though.

Future · Nov 16, 2020

It's a special class and it was pretty obvious at the time. Missing out on this class was really poor for any of those teams who didn't get one.

Rajveer · Nov 16, 2020

So you're saying that we could have picked a defensive guy in the first round and still could have a starting WR? Not complaining about us picking Lamb though.

thunderpimp91 · Nov 16, 2020

Itll be interesting to see what the next couple classes produce. Even 2019 was a really good WR class. 2020 just took it a step further. WR may soon become the way of the RB if this keeps up. If you find guys at the position who can instantly contribute in rounds 2,3, and 4 why would you ever spend top money on the position?

Ranched · Nov 16, 2020

Here's an interesting tidbit. Eagles GM Howie Roseman has now drafted five WR's in the last four drafts.

Mack Hollins/Shelton Gibson in 2017

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside last year & Reagor/Hightower this year.

Where are they?!

thunderpimp91 · Nov 16, 2020

Rajat said:
So you're saying that we could have picked a defensive guy in the first round and still could have a starting WR? Not complaining about us picking Lamb though.

Doesnt mean it would have been for the best though. you still dedicated the next three rounds to defensive players. Would you rather have Lamb/Diggs or Pittman/Chaisson?

DFWJC · Nov 16, 2020

Rajat said:
So you're saying that we could have picked a defensive guy in the first round and still could have a starting WR? Not complaining about us picking Lamb though.

No doubt.

Hard to pass on Lamb at 17 though, so I get it. When BPA is THAT far separated from the pack, NFL draft history very strongly says that you will regret not taking the player.
Teams that reach for need get burned terribly, on average.

But yes, for me, a trade down into strength would be tempting.
Getting both Claypool and Antoine Winfield for cost of Lamb would be intriguing....if possible.

I almost wanted someone to take him before us so we wouldn't spend so much on a position of strength. So many other glaring needs. and a very deep class at WR where could easily good a good one later.

A year or two from now when Cooper is gone, this may look like a really amazing pick though.

speedkilz88 · Nov 16, 2020

Chaisson was the only defensive player that made sense there, even Cowboys had plans to draft him. But he's only got 1 sk this year for the jags. He certainly wouldn't have contributed much to this years team with the edge guys they have now.

Lamb should be a superstar by next season.

darthseinfeld · Nov 16, 2020

Rajat said:
So you're saying that we could have picked a defensive guy in the first round and still could have a starting WR? Not complaining about us picking Lamb though.

WR talent really fell off by the time our 2nd rounder was up, so maybe not

darthseinfeld · Nov 16, 2020

thunderpimp91 said:
Doesnt mean it would have been for the best though. you still dedicated the next three rounds to defensive players. Would you rather have Lamb/Diggs or Pittman/Chaisson?

Pittman was long gone by our 2nd rounder. If we drafted a WR in the 2nd it probably would have been Mims

CowboyMort · Nov 16, 2020

speedkilz88 said:
Chaisson was the only defensive player that made sense there, even Cowboys had plans to draft him. But he's only got 1 sk this year for the jags. He certainly wouldn't have contributed much to this years team with the edge guys they have now.

Lamb should be a superstar by next season.

Funny, I was just going to look this up after reading thru this thread. Thanks for looking up his sack numbers.

Sydla · Nov 16, 2020

There were people on this board that thought Claypool was a TE in this league.

thunderpimp91 · Nov 16, 2020

darthseinfeld said:
Pittman was long gone by our 2nd rounder. If we drafted a WR in the 2nd it probably would have been Mims

You're probably right, i just did a quick example to not look up specifics. Either way it looks like the Cowboys probably made the right move, despite the depth at the WR position.

Echo9 · Nov 16, 2020

speedkilz88 said:
Chaisson was the only defensive player that made sense there, even Cowboys had plans to draft him. But he's only got 1 sk this year for the jags. He certainly wouldn't have contributed much to this years team with the edge guys they have now.

Lamb should be a superstar by next season.

Not guaranteeing the validity of this, but Jeff Cavanaugh just mentioned that the pick at 17 would have been Diggs if we didn’t pick Lamb, not Chaisson like we all thought. That could be a PR “leak” by the Cowboys to make them look good, that’s what he said a few days back

DFWJC · Nov 16, 2020

darthseinfeld said:
Pittman was long gone by our 2nd rounder. If we drafted a WR in the 2nd it probably would have been Mims

The run on WR was fierce.

Besides taking Lamb where we did, the only way we could (theoretically) have gotten a good/great WR and great value would've been to trade down.
Like I mentioned earlier.....getting BOTH safety Antoine Winfield AND Higgins or maybe Claypool for the price of Lamb would've been nice. But that'd require some trading and luck vs just taking the value staring us in face at 17.

J12B · Nov 16, 2020

Future said:
It's a special class and it was pretty obvious at the time. Missing out on this class was really poor for any of those teams who didn't get one.

*coughs Packers*

cowboyec · Nov 16, 2020

Lamb was a helluva pick and has only proven why.
he's gonna be a good'n for a long long time.

morasp · Nov 16, 2020

Wish we could get a top ten player in the second half of the first round every year.

ultron · Nov 16, 2020

When Dak was playing quarterback, CeeDee Lamb was on pace for like 1800 yards this year. This kid is super special, I wouldn’t trade him for anyone on that list.

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