NFL invites 58 prospects to participate virtually in draft
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No one will be strutting to the stage and shaking hands with Roger Goodell at this year's NFL draft, but the league is still looking to make the moment a memorable one for the draftees.
The NFL has invited 58 prospects to participate in what will be a virtual draft this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Teams will make their selections virtually or by calling them in, but the draftees will still be involved in some way.
How the players will participate will be shared by the league closer to the draft, which will be held from April 23-25.
The invited players include a number of potential first-round draft picks:
| Player | School | Position |
|---|---|---|
| A.J. Epenesa | Iowa | DE |
| A.J. Terrell | Clemson | CB |
| Andrew Thomas | Georgia | OT |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | Minnesota | S |
| Austin Jackson | USC | OT |
| Brandon Aiyuk | Arizona State | WR |
| C.J. Henderson | Florida | CB |
| CeeDee Lamb | Oklahoma | WR |
| Cesar Ruiz | Michigan | G |
| Chase Claypool | Notre Dame | WR |
| Chase Young | Ohio State | EDGE |
| Cole Kmet | Notre Dame | TE |
| D'Andre Swift | Georgia | RB |
| Denzel Mims | Baylor | WR |
| Derrick Brown | Auburn | DL |
| Ezra Cleveland | Boise State | OT |
| Grant Delpit | LSU | S |
| Henry Ruggs III | Alabama | WR |
| Isaiah Simmons | Clemson | LB |
| J.K. Dobbins | Ohio State | RB |
| Jacob Eason | Washington | QB |
| Jake Fromm | Georgia | QB |
| Jalen Hurts | Oklahoma | QB |
| Jalen Reagor | TCU | WR |
| Javon Kinlaw | South Carolina | DL |
| Jaylon Johnson | Utah | CB |
| Jedrick Wills | Alabama | OT |
| Jeffrey Okudah | Ohio State | CB |
| Jerry Jeudy | Alabama | WR |
| Joe Burrow | LSU | QB |
| Jonathan Taylor | Wisconsin | RB |
| Jordan Love | Utah State | QB |
| Josh Jones | Houston | OT |
| Josh Uche | Michigan | LB |
| Julian Okwara | Notre Dame | EDGE |
| Justin Herbert | Oregon | QB |
| Justin Jefferson | LSU | WR |
| Justin Madubuike | Texas A&M | DT |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | LSU | EDGE |
| Kenneth Murray | Oklahoma | LB |
| Kristian Fulton | LSU | CB |
| Laviska Shenault | Colorado | WR |
| Lloyd Cushenberry | LSU | G |
| Mekhi Becton | Louisville | OT |
| Neville Gallimore | Oklahoma | DT |
| Noah Igbinoghene | Auburn | CB |
| Patrick Queen | LSU | LB |
| Prince Tega Wanogho | Auburn | OT |
| Ross Blacklock | TCU | DT |
| Tee Higgins | Clemson | WR |
| Terrell Lewis | Alabama | EDGE |
| Thaddeus Moss | LSU | TE |
| Tristan Wirfs | Iowa | OT |
| Tua Tagovailoa | Alabama | QB |
| Xavier McKinney | Alabama | S |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | Penn State | EDGE |