Tag: 2020 draft

Sleeper Pick: Logan Wilson

With the 2020 NFL draft a day away, it’s time to look at some of the late-round gems in this draft. One of them is Wyoming LB Logan Wilson. Wilson is a linebacker who can make an impact on any team. He’s 6’2″ and 241 pounds, ideal for a big middle linebacker. I doubt Wilson will be a useful pass rush threat as there are some block shedding issues in his game, but he could be a linebacker tantamount to Green Bay’s Blake Martinez. He is fast to plug up gaps in the run game and he would be an excellent spy or Tampa 2 linebacker as he has good instincts and dextrous hands. He finished with 105 tackles and 4 interceptions as a senior last year.

Wilson ran a 4.63 40 yard dash, which is decent for his size. If he slims down and gets a bit quicker, he could maybe even play as a safety in the league. Wilson could be a top tier backup and special teams player right away, and in two to three years, he could be a regular starter for any team. I would be surprised if he doesn’t get selected before the 5th round.

3 ways the NFL could make the virtual draft more enjoyable

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL will be conducting a virtual draft with team officials drafting from their homes. I have three wacky suggestions that would make this draft a much more enjoyable experience. 

  1. For the first round only: teams should create a 15-30 second video clip on Twitter welcoming their new player to the organization. This feature would not only give another way to watch the draft, but also give fans something to watch while Mel Kiper Jr. gushes (or rages) about the latest pick.
  2. Instead of Roger Goodell announcing the picks, teams should make all transactions (picks, trades, etc.) in Madden 20. With the new generation (myself included) obsessed with the world of video games, and the success of Quibli and Star Wars’ collaborations with Fortnite, a partnership with EA Sports’s star football simulation game would be extremely beneficial for the league.
  3. Create a VR experience for fans to feel as if they were at a physical NFL Draft. This service should be offered at least for those who bought tickets, or it could be made into a paid service.