NFL Draft: Re-drafting the quarterback-loaded 2020 NFL Draft
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Notre Dame. Chase Claypool. player. WR. 21. 54
Original pick: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
Up to this point, the Philadelphia Eagles’ investment in Jalen Reagor has not paid off.
Reagor, as a matter of fact, could be on the trade block this offseason.
Even though the Eagles now have Devonta Smith and AJ Brown, adding a big body and vertical threat like Chase Claypool could have been a lot of fun.
Claypool is almost 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, and can blaze by defenders with his sub-4.4 speed.
The Steelers utilized him incredibly well in his rookie season with 11 total touchdowns but his production there took a dip in 2021.
He should continue to be a featured piece of their offense in 2022 and could eclipse 1,000 yards receiving for the first time in his career.
22. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
WR. USC. Michael Pittman Jr.. 22. player. 60. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
Original pick: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
With the 22nd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings landed one of the draft’s top players in Justin Jefferson.
Of course, Jefferson went much earlier in a re-draft situation so the Vikings have to settle for Michael Pittman Jr. here instead to upgrade their offensive weaponry.
Pittman hasn’t had the same type of impact as Jefferson has with the Vikings, but he’s been very good for the Colts.
He had over 1,000 receiving yards last season and six touchdowns, and his role should only increase this year with Matt Ryan throwing passes.