It's never too early to shift the focus to the 2020 NFL Draft.
Simply put, Alabama players will dominate next year's draft. Sporting News ranked the top 50 prospects in our early big board for 2020, and 10 of those players — including the top two in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jerry Jeudy — play for the Crimson Tide.
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Here is a look at the best 50 best players available in the 2020 NFL Draft regardless of position, and how high each might be selected based on team needs, position scarcity and other factors. Most of the players are underclassmen (denoted with *), but that is the norm in the NFL Draft now.
It's never too early to take a closer look.
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NFL Draft 2020 big board: Top prospects (1-25)
1. Tua Tagovailoa*, QB, Alabama
Tagovalioa will get dissected like every other would-be franchise quarterback, but his accuracy and mistake-free play will be huge bonuses along with his play-making ability in the pocket. He will be the first QB off the board unless something drastic happens.
2. Jerry Jeudy*, WR, Alabama
Jeudy – who averages an absurd 19.3 yards per catch through two seasons – will join Julio Jones, Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley as the next Alabama first-round receiver under Nick Saban.
3. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Herbert could have been a first-round pick in 2019, but he chose to stay in school. Herbert has all the measurables, and a 63:17 TD:INT ratio to go with it.
4. A.J. Epenesa*, DE, Iowa
Epenesa had 10.5 sacks and 16.5 sacks as a sophomore, and the 6-5, 277-pound force is only going to improve as a junior. He has competition within the Big Ten that will push him, too.
5. Andrew Thomas*, T, Georgia
Thomas will be a three-year starter, and he's a 320-left tackle who played in every game for the Bulldogs last season. He'll be a safe pick for any team looking for immediate offensive line help.
6. Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Brown is massive at 6-5, 325 pounds, and he's totaled 95 tackles and 20 tackles for loss over the past two seasons. He could challenge to be the top pick with a senior season.
7. Chase Young*, DE, Ohio State
Young is that competition for Epenesa. He's the next first-round pick off the Ohio State defensive line, and he should improve on last year's totals of 9.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss.
8. Grant Delpit*, S, LSU
Delpit is a multi-dimensional safety in the mold of Eric Berry. Delpit had five interceptions and five sacks last season. That's special talent from a coveted position.
9. Walker Little*, T, Stanford
Little will fight to be the first offensive lineman selected, and another year in Stanford's system should push the 6-7, 313-pound left tackle to be in the conversation.
10. Trey Smith*, T, Tennessee
This draft is loaded with talent at tackle, and Smith is a 6-6, 320-pounder who can compete to be the first offensive lineman selected.
11. Jake Fromm*, QB, Georgia
Fromm will have a new supporting cast at receiver, but he's still a three-year starter with an impressive resume who has 54 TDs and just 13 interceptions the last two seasons. He'll have to prove it all over again, but he's a first-round quarterback heading into 2019.
12. C.J. Henderson*, CB, Florida
He's averaged 30 tackles and three interceptions per year over the last two seasons, and his coverage skills are ahead of the curve. The SEC's top cornerback will have his chance to bump into the top 10.
13. Tee Higgins*, WR, Clemson
The 6-4, 200-pound receiver averages 16.9 yards per catch with 14 TDs the last two season. He's an efficient big-play receiver who should see those numbers go up as a junior.
14. Travis Etienne*, RB, Clemson
Eitenne has 37 rushing TDs on 311 rushing attempts the last three seasons. He averages 7.8 yards per carry. Size might be a question, but game-breaking ability won't be.
15. Jonathan Taylor*, RB, Wisconsin
Taylor has 4,171 rushing yards and 29 TDs the last two season. The production comes with few questions, and he should be the next solid Wisconsin running back at the next level.
16. Trey Adams, T, Washington
Adams has first-round talent, but he has missed time with a torn ACL and a bulging disk in his back the last two seasons. He needs to stay healthy to ensure his spot in the first round.
17. Tyler Biadasz*, G, Wisconsin
Biadasz is a big reason for Taylor's success on the ground and on pace to be the next first-round lineman out of Madison.
18. Raekwon Davis, Alabama, DE
Davis got lost in the shuffle with the defensive talent on display this year, and he faces a prove-it year as a senior. That should maximize results.
19. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Johnson had four interceptions, including a pick six, as a sophomore. The 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback added 41 tackles. He'll compete to be the top corner selected.
20. Dylan Moses*, LB, Alabama
Moses is the next linebacker Saban will send to the NFL, and he comes with the same disciplined qualities with play recognition and tackling. It's the same-as-usual late first-round pick.
21. Isaiah Simmons*, LB, Clemson
Simmons stayed in school after a breakout season that included 88 tackles and nine tackles for loss. With a few more interceptions, Simmons could push up to the front half of the first round.
22. Curtis Weaver*, EDGE, Boise State
Weaver is among the top edge rushers in this year's draft; a class that won't be anywhere near as strong as 2019. Weaver will have competition, but if he shows the same consistency with sacks and tackles for loss this spot will hold.
23. Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State
Willekes enjoyed a breakout season for the Spartans with eight sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss last season and will continue to develop as a rush end.
24. A.J. Dillon*, RB, Boston College
Dillon is a throw-back big back, but at 245 pounds he does not lack the production necessary to be drafted in the first round. He's averaged 5.1 yards per carry with a heavy workload the last two seasons.
25. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
Fulton had nine pass breakups in 10 games last season. He returns to school after a season-ending ankle injury in 2018.
NFL Draft 2020 big board: Top prospects (26-50)
26. Albert Okwuegbunam*, TE, Missouri
27. Laviska Shenault*, WR, Colorado
28. Mekhi Becton*, T, Louisville
29. Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
30. Paddy Fisher*, LB, Northwestern
31. Tommy Kraemer, G, Notre Dame
32. Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
33. Najee Harris*, RB, Alabama
34. JK Dobbins*, RB, Ohio State
35. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
36. Nick Coe*, DE, Auburn
37. Khalid Kareem, EDGE, Notre Dame
38. Jalen Reagor*, WR, TCU
39. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
40. Jacob Eason*, QB, Washington
41. Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
42. Ceedee Lamb*, WR, Oklahoma
43. Anfernee Jennings, EDGE, Alabama
44. Donovan Peoples-Jones*, WR, Michigan
45. Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
46. Colby Parkinson*, TE, Stanford
47. Henry Ruggs IV*, WR, Alabama
48. A.J. Terrell*, CB, Clemson
49. Yetur Gross-Matos*, EDGE, Penn State
50. Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan
NFL Draft 2020 big board: Top players by position
Quarterback
1. Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama (1)
2. Justin Herbert, Oregon (3)
3. Jake Fromm, Georgia (11)
4. Jacob Eason, Washington (41)
5. Shea Patterson, Michigan (50)
Running back
1. Travis Etienne, Clemson (14)
2. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (15)
3. A.J. Dillon, Boston College (24)
4. Najee Harris, Alabama (34)
5. J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State (35)
Receiver
1. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama (2)
2. Tee Higgins, Clemson (13)
3. Laviska Shenault, Colorado (27)
4. Collin Johnson, Texas (29)
5. Jalen Reagor, TCU (40)
Tight end
1. Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri (26)
Offensive line
1. Andrew Thomas, Georgia (5)
2. Walker Little, Stanford (9)
3. Trey Smith, Tennessee (10)
4. Trey Adams, Washington (16)
5. Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin (17)
Defensive line
1. A.J. Epenesa, Iowa (4)
2. Derrick Bown, Auburn (6)
3. Chase Young, Ohio State (7)
4. Raekwon Davis, Alabama (18)
5. Kenny Willekes, Michigan State (24)
Edge rusher
1. Curtis Weaver, Boise State (22)
2. Terrell Lewis, Alabama (33)
3. Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame (38)
4. Jabari Zuniga, Florida (42)
5. Anfernee Jennings, Alabama (44)
Linebacker
1. Dylan Moses, Alabama (20)
2. Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (21)
3. Shaq Quarterman, Miami (30)
4. Paddy Fisher, Northwestern (31)
5. Malik Harrison, Ohio State (46)
Cornerback
1. C.J. Henderson, Florida (12)
2. Jaylon Johnson, Utah (19)
3. Kristian Fulton, LSU (25)
4. Trevon Diggs, Alabama (40)
5. A.J. Terrell, Clemson (48)
Safety
1. Grant Delpit, LSU (7)
2. Xavier McKinney, Alabama (36)
