CBS Sports updates NFL Mock Draft following combine
The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, allowing several former college stars to prove they belong at the professional level. Some dramatically improved their draft stock while in Indianapolis, while others saw a decline in interest.
Following the results from the weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium, CBS Sports updated its 2020 NFL Mock Draft. There were some significant changes to the mix, primarily in the top 10.
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After a monster performance at the combine, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs climbed from the mid-first round to a top five selection, coming in at No. 4 in the latest mock draft. He is the second-highest B1G player on the list, behind Ohio State’s Chase Young (No. 2).
Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah was the other former B1G player to crack the top 10, coming in at No. 7. Okudah suffered an injury at the combine, forcing off the field during position drills earlier than expected.
Perhaps the biggest drop from the weekend was Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, whose stock dropped due to a lack of “athleticism,” according to multiple reports from Indianapolis. Epenesa was widely considered a first-round pick entering the combine, but doesn’t appear in CBS Sports’ latest mock draft.
Here’s a look at the five B1G players who were listed as first-round projections. You can view CBS Sports’ complete mock draft here:
- No. 2: Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
- No. 4: Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa
- No. 7: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
- No. 22: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
- No. 28: Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin