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Texas A&M vs. Clemson: Top 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch

By Michael Johnson

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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The Clemson Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies face off in Week 2 of the college football season, offering a great look at high-end 2020 NFL Draft prospects.

The Texas A&M Aggies travel to the house that Dabo Sweeney built to take on his Clemson Tigers in Week 2 of the 2019 college football season. Like with any game featuring the nations best teams, there’s bound to be some elite draft talent and, as it pertains to the 2020 NFL Draft, that is indeed the case.

The reigning defending national champions, Clemson has the edge over the Texas A&M in terms of the top NFL draft prospects. Leading the way his Trevor Lawrence, but he’s not draft eligible in 2020, so he didn’t make Saturday’s watch list. Several of his teammates did, though, as did a handful of Aggies that could make an impact at the next level.

Saturday’s top-15 matchup between these two elite teams will kick off from Memorial Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET. And these are the top 2020 NFL Draft prospects that you should have your eye on.

6. Kendrick Rogers, WR, Texas A&M

Last season in limited time, Kendrick Rogers proved he’s one of the best pass-catchers in college football. Rogers dominated against some tough competition, including Clemson and LSU. In those two games, he combined for 10 catches, 183 yards and four touchdowns. Against their Week 2 opponents last season, he finished with 120 yards and two touchdowns.

The question remains if he can repeat his stellar performance. But if he can continue to improve, so will his draft stock.

The 6-4, 200-plus-pound receiver is similar to a player who heard his name called in the first round, DeVante Parker. He’s an ideal boundary receiver who makes his money when the ball is in the air. He has fantastic length and body control for his size. His hands are sticky, which he’s shown with highlight-reel grabs.

Rogers is a long strider and eats up grass in a hurry. He’s a physical presence on the field with a lot of potential. Ideally, he fits in a west coast system. He’s tough to bring down and does a great job working the middle of the field. Rogers is a physical specimen and a Day 2 prospect with a chance to send his stock soaring.

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