2020 Superflex Devy Mock Draft Round 3

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If you missed round one of my Superflex Devy mock, it can be found here. The second round can be found here. This is the final round of a three-round mock draft highlighting the top talent of the 2021 and 2022 classes.

3.01 Tamorrion Terry, WR, FSU

Things have been rough for Florida State in recent years. They have had very few things to cheer for. Tamorrion Terry is one of those things. After redshirting his freshman season, Terry has dominated the past two seasons. Terry posted a freshman receiving line of 35-744-8. This freshman breakout season involved 21.3 yards per catch and 22.9% of his receptions going for touchdowns. He followed it up with an impressive sophomore receiving line of 60-1188-9.

Terry is one of the best deep threats in college football. He overcomes his slender frame with great long speed, impressive acceleration, and top tier ball skills. If Terry can work on cleaning up his route running and win more in shorter distances, he could become an alpha WR1 for an NFL team.

3.02 Zamir White, RB, Georgia

The first ranked RB in his high school class, Zamir White entered Georgia with lofty expectations despite tearing his ACL in his senior season. During a practice his freshman season, White tore his other ACL while fielding a punt. Back-to-back ACL tears are a lot to overcome for a player. In his first season in two years, White ran the ball 78 times for 402 yards and two TDs. With Swift gone in 2020, White can show that he’s completely over the injuries in a lead role.

White is the complete package at running back. White combines his workhorse back size (6’0’’ and 215 lbs.) with good vision, power, agility, speed, and acceleration. He’s capable of making men miss with juke moves or simply by running them over. He’s good at letting his blockers set up then exploding through the hole. He must show far more in the receiving game with only two receptions his redshirt freshman season. Despite the return of Harris, Hubbard, and Etienne, if fully healthy, White could become the top running back in 2021.

3.03 Jayden Daniels, QB, Arizona State

Arizona State landed a stud when California native Jayden Daniels signed with them over programs like Alabama and Georgia. As a true freshman, Daniels threw 17 touchdowns compared to just two interceptions. Adding another 355 rushing yards and three TDs, Daniels’ playmaking ability is apparent. When Daniels finally declares for the draft, he should enter as someone who started every year.

Equipped with a strong arm, Daniels is a threat to stretch the defense vertically both through the air and on the ground. He has some mechanical problems that cause inconsistent accuracy, but he’s shown progress throughout the year. Daniels is proficient at processing the defense and solving whatever problem they throw at him. Daniels is one of the reasons why the 2022 quarterback class looks so promising.

3.04 Spencer Rattler, QB, Oklahoma

With Kyler Murray leaving for the NFL, Spencer Rattler was licking his chops for the opportunity to play for Lincoln Riley. Unfortunately for Rattler, Jalen Hurts also desired to play with Riley—transferring to Oklahoma from Alabama. Appearing in just three games, Rattler went 7-11 for 81 yards and 1 TD while adding 3 rushes for 23 yards. Now that Hurts is NFL bound, the most fruitful college quarterback job is ripe for the taking.

As the number one quarterback in his recruiting class, Rattler is immensely talented. Lacking elite arm strength, Rattler moves the ball with precision and accuracy. While his arm isn’t elite, it’s not something that will hold him back in his development. With impressive mobility, Rattler is one of the top quarterback prospects in his class. We could be looking at the next Lincoln Riley number one overall NFL Draft pick.

3.05 Master Teague, RB, Ohio State

Master Teague didn’t play too much in his freshman season due to JK Dobbins and Mike Weber. With Weber gone in 2019, Teague saw a bigger role. He turned 135 rushing attempts into 789 yards and 4 TDs. Now that Dobbins is gone, Teague could inherit the workhorse role at Ohio State.

Master Teague is an elite athlete at the running back position. His athleticism out of high school is incredibly impressive. It translates to the football field too where he displays remarkable long speed, burst, and agility. His vision and mental processing at the line of scrimmage are underrated; he’s fantastic at solving problems when they arise. If he can work on his pass blocking and receiving, Teague could be next in the line of great Ohio State running back prospects.

3.06 John Emery Jr., RB, LSU

Coming into 2019, I thought John Emery would walk into LSU and take the job without much struggle. I could not have been more incorrect. While Emery flashed, Clyde Edwards-Helaire had no intention of giving up the job. Emery finished his freshman season with 39 attempts for 188 yards and 4 TDs.

John Emery’s physical attributes are special. His burst, agility, and long speed are remarkable for someone built like him. He has the power and agility to either force someone to miss or run over them. Arm tackles do not slow him down. I’d like to see more improvements in the receiving game and with his vision. With CEH leaving for the NFL, Emery can prove himself to be the 2022 RB1.

3.07 Trey Sanders, RB, Alabama

This pick is entirely based on projection. Due to an unfortunate injury, running back Trey Sanders missed his entire freshman season. Although he would have split time with Najee Harris, it would have been great to see what the former top-ranked running back recruit had to offer. With Najee returning in 2020, Sanders will have to wait for the lead job.

Despite being 6’0’’ and 214 lbs., Sanders has the important ability to make men miss in the hole. His quick feet and fantastic vision, combined with power, make him a strong inside runner. Showing abilities in the passing game, Sanders will be a contributor in that department in the NFL. Sanders’ wide set of skills have him looking like a future early-round pick in the NFL draft.

3.08 Kylin Hill, RB, Mississippi State

The last of the treacherous 2020 running back defectors is Kylin Hill. After flashing his freshman season, Kylin put together impressive sophomore and junior seasons. Despite missing a few games in his sophomore season, he hit the 20-reception number that we desire in collegiate running backs. Hill had a successful workhorse junior season—showing NFL scouts that he could handle a complete load while staying healthy. Initially declaring for the draft, Hill opted to stay in school after weeks of contemplation and the arrival of Mike Leach.

An explosive runner, Kylin Hill punishes those who attempt to tackle him. While he lacks the elusiveness of his peers, Hill can make people miss with more than just power. Hill isn’t going to take a carry 80 yards to the house, but his explosiveness makes him a talented runner. Before returning to school, Hill was one of my favorite under-the-radar running back prospects.

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3.09 Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis

Kenneth Gainwell was not used much in his freshman year due to the presence of Darrell Henderson and Tony Pollard. Appearing in only four games, Gainwell took four carries 91 yards, scoring once in the process. He showed some flashes in the receiving game as well with six catches for 52 yards. In 2019, without Henderson and Pollard, Gainwell exploded. His redshirt freshman season of production is remarkable.

An explosive athlete, Gainwell is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. If the line opens a hole for him, he seizes the opportunity, shooting through it at impressive speeds. With quick feet and good hip mobility, he frequently forces missed tackles in the second level. His size is a little bit discouraging, but Gainwell is one of the most explosive runners in the 2021 class.


3.10 CJ Verdell, RB, Oregon 

CJ Verdell enters his junior season with two good statistical seasons in his resume. After rushing for 1,018 yards as a freshman, he improved on that by rushing for 1,220 yards this past season. His reception total dropped this season, but he’s shown his capability in 2018 by accumulating 27 receptions.

While he isn’t particularly tall at 5’9’’, he is built well, weighing in at 210 lbs. His frame allows him to display contact balance not expected from a running back of that height. Verdell shoots through any opening, showing off his explosiveness and burst. The flipside of that is that sometimes he tries to shoot through too quickly, running into his blockers instead. He’s shown himself to be a capable weapon in the passing game, averaging just over 20 receptions per season. One thing that is lacking from his game is impressive agility. He gets by, but he’s not too agile.  

3.11 Terrace Marshall Jr, WR, LSU

Terrace Marshall finished his freshman season with 12 receptions. He finished his sophomore season with 13 touchdowns. While he didn’t perform in the way that Ja’Marr Chase did, his second season must be noticed. Scoring a touchdown every 3.54 receptions, Marshall showed off his playmaking potential. Losing Burrow undoubtedly hurts his outlook, but without Justin Jefferson, Marshall is in for a bigger role in 2020.

Terrace Marshall has a fantastic combination of size and speed. In high school, Marshall measured in at 6’4’’ and 190 lbs. while running a 4.53 40 and jumping 35 inches. Marshall excels vertically and in contested catch situations. He uses his big body and leaping ability to consistently win at the catch point. A little raw, Marshall made improvements from year one to year two. If he can make another jump in year three, Marshall could jump up draft boards in a presumably loaded WR class.

3.12 Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest

The writing was on the wall for Sage Surratt’s sophomore breakout. As a freshman, Surratt finished second in receptions and receiving yards despite only appearing in 10 games. With Greg Dortch playing in the NFL, Surratt was the number one receiver at Wake Forest. He did not disappoint. As the WR1, Surratt posted a receiving line of 66-1,001-11 in just nine games.

Surratt is another 2021 WR who wins in vertical routes and contested-catch situations. He shows a good understanding of stacking a cornerback, preventing him from making a play on the ball. When he needs to go up for the ball, he uses his frame to box the corner out. Possessing good concentration and tracking skills, Surratt consistently makes downfield catches. Surratt needs to improve getting in and out of his breaks and changing tempos in routes. Already one of the best vertical threats in the 2021 class, Surratt can improve his stock by rounding out his game.

What are your thoughts on this mock draft? Who went too early? Who went too late? Let me know on Twitter at @DFF_Steven.

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