The wide receiver class of the 2020 NFL draft was stacked with talent and widely considered one of the position’s better prospect groups in recent years.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson was selected with the 22nd pick in the draft. He has already established himself as a premier threat in the NFL, leaving multiple teams shaking their heads for passing him over.
PFF ranked Jefferson as the No. 5 receiver for 2023. Brandon Aiyuk was the only receiver drafted in 2020 that ranked higher.
Wide Receivers Drafted Ahead of Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft
Four wide receivers were selected ahead of Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL draft: Henry Ruggs III, Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb, and Jalen Reagor.
Ruggs was the first wideout off the board to the Las Vegas Raiders at 12th overall, followed by Jerry Jeudy to the Denver Broncos at 15th, CeeDee Lamb to the Dallas Cowboys at 17th, and Jalen Reagor to the Philadelphia Eagles at 21st overall.
Thirty-five total receivers were selected in the 2020 draft.
Justin Jefferson Draft Class
| Round (Overall Pick) | Wide Receiver (College) | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (12) | Henry Ruggs III (Alabama) | Raiders |
| 1 (15) | Jerry Jeudy (Alabama) | Broncos |
| 1 (17) | CeeDee Lamb (Oklahoma) | Cowboys |
| 1 (21) | Jalen Reagor (TCU) | Eagles |
| 1 (22) | Justin Jefferson (LSU) | Vikings |
| 1 (25) | Brandon Aiyuk (Arizona State) | 49ers |
| 2 (33) | Tee Higgins (Clemson) | Bengals |
| 2 (34) | Michael Pittman Jr. (USC) | Colts |
| 2 (49) | Chase Claypool (Notre Dame) | Steelers |
| 2 (57) | Van Jefferson (Florida) | Rams |
| 2 (59) | Denzel Mims (Baylor) | Jets |
| 3 (92) | Devin Duvernay (Texas) | Ravens |
| 4 (128) | Gabriel Davis (UCF) | Bills |
| 5 (173) | Darnell Mooney (Tulane) | Bears |
| 5 (176) | K.J. Osborn (Miami FL) | Vikings |
| 6 (187) | Donovan Peoples-Jones (Michigan) | Browns |
| 6 (200) | Quez Watkins (Southern Miss) | Eagles |
| 6 (207) | Isaiah Hodgins (Oregon State) | Bills |
| 6 (214) | Freddie Swain (Florida) | Seahawks |
| 7 (217) | Jauan Jennings (Tennessee) | 49ers |
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