Sports Illustrated

Not only is wide receiver the deepest position group in this year’s NFL draft class, it’s one of the best years ever for teams looking to improve their wide receiving corps. Over the past decade, there have been an average of 31.3 receivers drafted per year, with a high of 34 (2014, ’15 and ’18). Based on my seven-round mock draft, 38 wide receivers will get drafted in 2020 including Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick of the draft. Given the depth at receiver, it’s possible that teams wait before addressing their pass-catching need and target other, less deep, positions earlier in the draft. While no other position has more total players drafted, my seven-round mock draft has more cornerbacks (six) and offensive tackles (six) than wide receivers (five) selected on opening night.