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2020 NFL Draft: 10 Biggest head-turners of college football season

By Michael Johnson

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 26: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries this reception in for a touchdown in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 26: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries this reception in for a touchdown in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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There are head-turning performances every week in college football but, in regards to the 2020 NFL Draft, these are the 10 prospects drawing the most eyes.

The 2019 college football season is entering Week 11 with teams vying for bowl eligibility and the elite trying to solidify College Football Playoff spots. For 2020 NFL Draft hopefuls, this week is an opportunity to add another notch on their stellar belt. There are some key matchups that will have some huge NFL Draft implications — I’m looking at you, Joe Burrow.

LSU takes on Alabama in a game that has its fair share of NFL Prospects. We’ll get a chance to see some of the best prospects go head-to-head in the marquee game of the week.

Still, with the college football regular season coming to a close, there are guys who have turned heads to stake their claim as the top prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.

10. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

Justin Herbert has improved drastically in the 2019 college football season. He has an identity that embodies his head coach Mario Cristobal’s gritty philosophy. He’s a tough-nose quarterback who has an NFL-prototype build, standing 6-6 and 235 pounds. Along with his enticing size comes an enticing arm. He’s doesn’t have the most powerful arm in the class but has plenty of arm strength.

He can launch the ball with velocity and fit throws into tight spots. Herbert isn’t afraid to take shots. Herbert trusts his receivers and gives his guys a chance to make plays. It showed in Johnny Johnson’s 2019 debut where the two connected on three touchdowns.

Herbert also has a couple of clutch plays under his belt showing he’s cool under pressure, like the game against Washington State. Herbert has improved on his accuracy from a statistical perspective, completing 69.4 percent of his passes compared to 59.4 last season. He has shown some willingness to stand in and take a shot. However, he also has good mobility and pocket awareness.

There’s a lot of doubt from the draft community regarding Justin Herbert but, knowing the NFL, they’ll fall in love with his tools. Herbert shares similarities to prospects like Joe Flacco. Like the Broncos signal-caller, Herbert will hear his name called on day one of the NFL Draft.

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