NFL Draft Betting Guide: Draft Order, #1 Pick Odds & Mock Draft

 

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After the Super Bowl, the next part of the NFL betting industry is not futures, but betting on the NFL Draft. Each and every year, there are props, over/unders on draft position, and more on the draft and where players will be selected. With the increasing industry of legal sports betting, this year’s NFL Draft will be bigger than ever from a betting perspective.

Where: In-Studio. Was Las Vegas before coronavirus concerns
When: Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25
TV: ESPN, NFL Network, ABC

NFL Draft Schedule
Round 1 – Thursday, April 23, 8 PM EST
Rounds 2-3 – Friday, April 24, 7 PM EST
Rounds 4-7 – Saturday, April 25, Noon EST

Report: NFL draft moving out of Las Vegas amid coronavirus outbreak, planning for in-studio version

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— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) March 22, 2020

 

“The Show Goes On” – Commissioner Goodell Says Draft Will Happen in April

The NFL Management Council Executive Committee discussed issues relating to the draft today and “was unanimous and unequivocal that the Draft should go forward as scheduled on April 23-25, 2020,” Commissioner Roger Goodell told clubs in a memo tonight.

The show goes on.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 26, 2020

Amidst coronavirus concerns, there was some pessimism on whether or not the NFL Draft would still happen at the end of April. Commissioner Roger Goodell put those rumors to rest, saying that the draft will happen April 23-25, 2020. He even warned against public scrutiny too, which certainly drew some attention from owners and the NFL Media. Is this a power move from Goodell? Either way, the draft will happen at the end of April barring unforeseen circumstances. This means, there will be NFL betting of some sort.

Roger Goodell not only told teams yesterday that the NFL Draft will still be held April 23-25, but that anyone who criticizes the decision publicly can be punished pic.twitter.com/uw9PQbQGrK

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 27, 2020

 

2020 NFL Mock Draft Predictions

Draft Pick	Team	Selection
1	Cincinnati Bengals	Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2	Washington Redskins	Chase Young, DE, OSU
3	Detroit Lions	Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
4	New York Giants	Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
5	Miami Dolphins	Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
6	Los Angeles Chargers	Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
7	Carolina Panthers	Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
8	Arizona Cardinals	Jeffrey Okudah, CB, OSU
9	Jacksonville Jaguars	Javon Kinlaw, DT, SCAR
10	Cleveland Browns	Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
11	New York Jets	Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
12	Oakland Raiders	Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
13	San Francisco 49ers	A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
14	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
15	Denver Broncos	Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
16	Atlanta Falcons	Terrell Lewis, DE, Alabama
17	Dallas Cowboys	Grant Delpit, S, LSU
18	Miami (via Pittsburgh)	CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
19	Oakland (via Chicago)	Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
20	Jacksonville (via LA Rams)	Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
21	Philadelphia Eagles	Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, PSU
22	Buffalo Bills	Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
23	New England Patriots	Austin Jackson, OT, USC
24	New Orleans Saints	Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
25	Minnesota Vikings	CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
26	Miami (via Houston)	Josh Jones, OT, Houston
27	Seattle Seahawks	K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
28	Baltimore Ravens	Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
29	Tennessee Titans	Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
30	Green Bay Packers	Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
31	San Francisco 49ers	Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
32	Kansas City Chiefs	Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

 

NFL Draft Big Board

Here is a look at Action Rush’s updated NFL Draft Big Board, with our Top 50 Prospects.

Rank	Player	Position	School
1	Chase Young	DE/LB	Ohio State
2	Joe Burrow	QB	LSU
3	Isaiah Simmons	LB	Clemson
4	Mekhi Becton	OT	Louisville
5	Tristan Wirfs	OT	Iowa
6	Jeffrey Okudah	CB	Ohio State
7	Jedrick Wills	OT	Alabama
8	Jerry Jeudy	WR	Alabama
9	CeeDee Lamb	WR	Oklahoma
10	Tua Tagovailoa	QB	Alabama
11	Henry Ruggs III	WR	Alabama
12	Andrew Thomas	OT	Georgia
13	K'Lavon Chaisson	DE/LB	LSU
14	Javon Kinlaw	DL	South Carolina
15	Kristian Fulton	CB	LSU
16	C.J. Henderson	CB	Florida
17	Justin Jefferson	WR	LSU
18	Derrick Brown	DL	Auburn
19	Patrick Queen	LB	LSU
20	Xavier McKinney	S	Alabama
21	A.J. Terrell	CB	Clemson
22	Yetur Gross-Matos	DE/LB	Penn State
23	Zack Baun	DE/LB	Wisconsin
24	Grant Delpit	S	LSU
25	Cesar Ruiz	OL	Michigan
26	Justin Herbert	QB	Oregon
27	A.J. Epenesa	DE/LB	Iowa
28	Damon Arnette	CB	Ohio State
29	D'Andre Swift	RB	Georgia
30	J.K. Dobbins	RB	Ohio State
31	Antoine Winfield Jr.	S	Minnesota
32	Jeff Gladney	CB	TCU
33	Laviska Shenault Jr.	WR	Colorado
34	Ross Blacklock	DL	TCU
35	Denzel Mims	WR	Baylor
36	Jalen Reagor	WR	TCU
37	Kenneth Murray	LB	Oklahoma
38	Jonathan Taylor	RB	Wisconsin
39	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	RB	LSU
40	Matt Hennessy	OL	Temple
41	Noah Igbinoghene	CB	Auburn
42	Justin Madubuike	DL	Texas A&M
43	Joshua Uche	DE/LB	Michigan
44	Brandon Aiyuk	WR	Arizona State
45	Trevon Diggs	CB	Alabama
46	Josh Jones	OT	Houston
47	Lucas Niang	OT	TCU
48	Cam Akers	RB	Florida State
49	Jordan Love	QB	Utah State
50	Terrell Lewis	DE/LB	Alabama

 

NFL Draft Team Needs

A look at the updated team needs for each NFL team heading into the NFL Draft.

NFL Team	Team Needs
San Francisco 49ers	WR, OG, DT, CB
Chicago Bears	OG, CB, S
Cincinnati Bengals	QB, DE, LB
Buffalo Bills	CB, DT, DE, LB
Denver Broncos	WR, DT, CB, OL
Cleveland Browns	DT, LB, S
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	OL, DL, QB
Arizona Cardinals	OL, DT, LB
Los Angeles Chargers	QB, RB, OL, CB
Kansas City Chiefs	RB, OL, CB
Indianapolis Colts	QB, WR, DT
Dallas Cowboys	DE, CB, S
Miami Dolphins	QB, RB, OL, DE
Philadelphia Eagles	CB, S, LB, WR
Atlanta Falcons	RB, DE, DT, CB
New York Giants	OL, DE, LB
Jacksonville Jaguars	DT, DE, LB, S
New York Jets	WR, OL, DE
Detroit Lions	DT, DE, CB
Green Bay Packers	WR, TE, DET
Carolina Panthers	QB, OL, DL, LB, CB
New England Patriots	QB, WR, TE, OL, DE/LB
Las Vegas Raiders	WR, LB, CB
Los Angeles Rams	OL
Baltimore Ravens	OL, LB
Washington Redskins	OL, LB
New Orleans Saints	WR, OL, LB
Seattle Seahawks	OL, DE
Pittsburgh Steelers	TE, OL, DL
Houston Texans	WR, DL, DE
Tennessee Titans	OL, DE/LB
Minnesota Vikings	WR, OL, DT, CB

 

2020 NFL Draft Order

Draft Pick	Team
1	Cincinnati Bengals
2	Washington Redskins
3	Detroit Lions
4	New York Giants
5	Miami Dolphins
6	Los Angeles Chargers
7	Carolina Panthers
8	Arizona Cardinals
9	Jacksonville Jaguars
10	Cleveland Browns
11	New York Jets
12	Oakland Raiders
13	San Francisco 49ers
14	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15	Denver Broncos
16	Atlanta Falcons
17	Dallas Cowboys
18	Miami (via Pittsburgh)
19	Oakland (via Chicago)
20	Jacksonville (via LA Rams)
21	Philadelphia Eagles
22	Buffalo Bills
23	New England Patriots
24	New Orleans Saints
25	Minnesota Vikings
26	Miami (via Houston)
27	Seattle Seahawks
28	Baltimore Ravens
29	Tennessee Titans
30	Green Bay Packers
31	San Francisco 49ers
32	Kansas City Chiefs

 

#1 Overall Pick in NFL Draft Odds

Player	First Overall Pick Odds
Joe Burrow	-1000
Tua Tagovailoa	+1600
Chase Young	+2000
Justin Herbert	+2500
Jordan Love	+10000
Jeffrey Okudah	+10000
Isaiah Simmons	+10000
Jedrick Wills	+15000
Derrick Brown	+25000
Andrew Thomas	+25000
Meki Becton	+25000
Tristan Wirfs	+25000
Jacob Eason	+50000
Jake Fromm	+50000

 

Top NFL Draft Prospects

 

Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner is fully expected to be the first overall pick after setting records in his final year at LSU en route to an undefeated season and a National Championship. Burrow completed 76.3% of his passes for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns for LSU, including 956 yards and 12 touchdowns in the College Football Playoff against Oklahoma and Clemson, combined.

 

Chase Young, DE, Ohio State

If not for Joe Burrow, Chase Young would bet the number one overall pick. Some NFL Draft analysts say he is by far the best player in the draft, but teams need quarterbacks. Young had 16.5 sacks and six forced fumbles for Ohio State last season, including at least a share of one in every game in the regular season. Young had zero sacks and only eight total tackles in the B1G Championship game and the College Football Playoff semifinal, combined. There are a plethora of Chase Young NFL Draft bets, check them out.

Joe Burrow is Favored To Go #1 in the #NFLDraft & Loved By Bettors….What about Chase Young?

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— Action Rush (@ActionRushBets) February 6, 2020

 

Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

There was much discussion about Tagovailoa returning to Alabama after injuring his hip last season, but he decided to enter the NFL Draft early and all indications are that he will be one of the first players taken after Joe Burrow. Odds have Tua on the Dolphins, but will another team trade up for him? We will see. Check out Tua Tagovailoa NFL Draft props, bets, odds and more.

 

Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

Herbert is this year’s “Looks like a quarterback” prospect. Every year, there is at least one player that has all the tools needed to succeed in the NFL, and Herbert is that guy. Scouts have raved about his mental abilities during Senior Bowl week as well, and we could see Herbert go much earlier than originally expected.

 

Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

Jeudy highlights one of the deepest wide receiver classes in recent memory, and some experts say there could be six or more wide receivers selected in the first round this year. Jeudy’s speed and route-running ability presents him as a future WR1 in the NFL.

 

How to Bet on the 2020 NFL Draft

Betting on the NFL Draft will be very easy for legal sportsbooks when the time comes. Currently on sportsbooks like DraftKings Sportsbook, you can bet who will be drafted #1 overall. Expect there to be a large market of prop bets to bet on when the draft approaches. The most popular style of betting for the NFL Draft looks like this (examples only):

• Tua Tagovailoa draft position – 3.5 (over or under)
• Justin Herbert as second quarterback taken (+150)
• Who is drafted higher between Player X and Player Y?
• Who is the first running back drafted?

These types of bets allow for a vast selection of betting for NFL Draft fans and bettors alike.

Bet the NFL Draft at DraftKings Sportsbook.

 

DraftKings Sportsbook NFL Draft Betting Markets

Some of the current betting markets available for the NFL Draft on DraftKings Sportsbook are:

• 1st Overall Pick
• 2nd Overall Pick
• Tua Tagovailoa Draft Specials
• 1st Round Picks by Position
• 1st Pick by Position
  • Cornerback
  • Defensive Lineman
  • Linebacker
  • Offensive Lineman
  • Quarterback
  • Running Back
  • Safety
  • Tight End
  • Wide Receiver
• Second QB Drafted
• Third QB Drafted
• Position of Mr. Irrelevant (last overall pick)
• and more!

In addition, you can find DraftKings Sportsbook having some special bets such as the exact top three in the draft.

1. Joe Burrow
2. ?
3. ?

Do you know how the NFL Draft will go?

Well now you can bet on who will go top-3: https://t.co/k1pAh4PQgt pic.twitter.com/FBIRy7D5Bj

— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) March 26, 2020

 

FanDuel Sportsbook NFL Draft Betting Markets

The current betting markets available for the NFL Draft on DraftKings Sportsbook are:

• Total QBs Drafted in Round 1
• Total WRs Drafted in Round 1
• Total RBs Drafted in Round 1
• Total OLs Drafted in Round 1
• Drafted First: Justin Herbert or Jordan Love?
• Team to Draft Chase Young
• Team to Draft Justin Herbert
• Team to Draft Jerry Jeudy

 

Top NFL Draft Props to Bet

Mekhi Becton – First Offensive Lineman Drafted

At DraftKings Sportsbook, Becton is +175 to be the first OL drafted behind Jedrick Wills at +250. There will be many offensive lineman drafted in the first round, but given Becton’s size and combine performance there is little doubt that he will be set to be taken as a future cornerstone at left tackle for years to come. The others that could be first are Jedrick Wills Jr, who is 6-4, and Tristan Wirfs who is 6-5. Both are terrific players, but given that Wills is “smaller” and Wirfs played right tackle in college. While both could be better players, Becton’s ceiling is out of this world at 6-7 364 pounds and ran just over a 5-second 40 yard dash. For 2:1 odds over someone that may be deemed undersized and a collegiate right tackle, that is worth the risk and potential reward.

On FanDuel Sportsbook, Becton’s odds to be the first OL taken has fluctuated but has been above the current +175 at times. Be sure to shop for the best odds!

Under 5.5 Wide Receivers in the 1st Round

On FanDuel Sportsbook, UNDER 5.5 receivers is a good value at -152. Six receivers is a ton. There is little doubt the following receivers will be drafted in the first round:

• Jerry Jeudy
• Henry Ruggs
• CeeDee Lamb

After that, there is no general consensus on the next prospect in the first round. There are many good prospects at WR, but there’s no reason to believe that six will go. Let’s think about it this way, there are 32 picks, with nearly 14 locks on the offensive side of the football to go in the first round:

• QBs – Burrow, Tua, Herbert, and maybe Love (4)
• RBs – Swift (1)
• WRs – Jeudy, Ruggs, Lamb (3)
• OL – Becton, Wirfs, Wills, Thomas, Jones and maybe Jackson (6)

From the defensive side of the football, there are at least 12 that are nearly guaranteed to go in the first round:

• DL – Young, Kinlaw, Brown, Gross-Matos (4)
• LB – Simmons, Chaisson, Queen, Murray (4)
• DB – Okudah, Fulton, Henderson, McKinney (4)

That leaves us with a total of 26 picks that are nearly destined to go in the first round with just three receivers. The bet of under 5.5 means that of those other six picks, that less than half will be wide receivers. We’ll take those odds.

 

2020 NFL Draft News

 

Who Will Tampa Bay Draft to Pair with Tom Brady

Since news has released about Tom Brady signing with the Bucs, Adam Schefter tweeted that a large number of players have reached out to the Bucs expressing interest in signing with Tampa. This will affect who the Bucs will draft, as they may sign Antonio Brown, Robby Anderson, or other receivers. Keep an eye on who signs with Tampa, as it will affect the Bucs’ draft plans, and possibly cause a trade or two.

Since word surfaced that Tom Brady is expected to land in Tampa, an unexpected high number of players have reached out to the Buccaneers to let them know they want to join the former Patriots’ QB there, per league sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020

 

Philadelphia Eagles Set to Draft Wide Receiver After Slay Trade?

After the Eagles traded for former Lions CB Darius Slay, it filled a great need and allows the Eagles to focus elsewhere in the upcoming NFL Draft. Will the Eagles finally acquire a receiver in late April? This draft is certainly filled with talent at the position.

Per an #NFL personnel director to me this morning on reason why WR market has been slow:

"When you look at this draft, how much better are the guys on the street versus those guys?"

Could be one of the most historically talented draft classes EVER.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 19, 2020

The Eagles are in a tremendous position entering this draft if they fill their needs at wide receiver. From Jerry Jeudy to Henry Ruggs to CeeDee Lamb, the first round talent is there. But the talent in the second and third rounds is what separates this draft from other WR classes. Expect the Eagles to take at least one pass-catcher in this year’s NFL Draft.

 

Los Angeles Rams Need RB Help After Releasing Todd Gurley

Forever a part of our history.

Thank you, @TG3II. pic.twitter.com/XFBlFLNE0q

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 19, 2020

Due to contract and injury concerns, the Rams decided to release Todd Gurley, who was quickly signed by the Atlanta Falcons. This certainly has an effect on how the Rams will approach this NFL Draft, as it is filled with talented running backs. The Rams will need to replace Gurley, so could they be looking at drafting his replacement? The Rams’ first pick is 52nd overall, which could be prime territory to select Gurley’s replacement.

 

Tua Tagovailoa Throws on Social Media

Practicing social distancing with the long ball today. Feels good to spin it again. #Process pic.twitter.com/BZnBF7Sfdc

— Tua. T 🇦🇸 (@Tuaamann) March 24, 2020

There has been some concern on former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s hip as he recovers from a season-ending injury last year, leading up to the NFL Draft. Tagovailoa broke the silence by posting a short workout video on his twitter account, and he looks good. Of course, there are many props on the former Alabama quarterback. Tagovailoa is +1600 to be drafted first overall, +200 to go second, and has other props built around which team drafts him and his draft position. Tagovailoa will be the talk of the draft leading up to the late-April event, and this video proves he continues to progress in his return from injury.

 

Raiders and Chargers Set to “Meet” with QB Justin Herbert

With no pre-draft visits due to Coronavirus, teams have turned to FaceTime meetings with prospects instead. For instance, #Oregon QB Justin Herbert has a video call with the #Raiders today, and he’s spoken with the #Chargers, too. Everyone is adjusting to new realities.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 30, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic and isolation, it has really prevented teams from having and pre-draft visits, meetings, and even pro days for some athletes. With that being said, NFL teams still have to meet with prospects for a variety of reasons. With Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa likely to be the first two QBs taken, the attention on former Oregon QB Justin Herbert has become a topic of interest. Per Ian Rapoport, Justin Herbert will meet with the Las Vegas Raiders and has already spoken to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers currently have Tyrod Taylor on the roster and are likely to draft a quarterback in April’s draft. The Raiders have Derek Carr under a huge contract, but Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden are likely doing due diligence given their draft capital. Herbert is far more likely to be a Charger than a Raiders, but this piece of news is quite interesting either way.

 

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager Releases First Mock Draft

NFL Network and FoxSports’ Senior National NFL writer Peter Schrager released his first mock draft on NFL.com. Schrager claims that he has talked to many coaches and general managers before making his mock draft. Here is what his top 5 looks like:

• Bengals select Joe Burrow
• Redskins select Chase Young
• Lions select Jeffrey Okudah
• Giants select Jedrick Wills
• Dolphins select Tua Tagovailoa

One of the more interesting quotes in his mock draft is when he mentions about what he has heard from “multiple coaches” about Jedrick Wills being the first offensive lineman off the board. If you believe Schrager’s information is good, Willis is +250 to be the first offensive lineman drafted.

My first @NFLNetwork Mock Draft is out: https://t.co/cisrdQCegM

I did a video from the basement responding to your tweets about it: https://t.co/dO0ky1IMGB

Tua, Dolphins going QB/RB/WR, and the Broncos going Kenneth Murray over Ruggs. @zanewomack6 @ProfessorLou1 @Dolfan2334

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 2, 2020

 

NFL Draft History

 

1st Overall Picks

Here is the first overall pick for each of the last 20 NFL Draft classes.

Year	Team	Selection	Position
2019	Arizona Cardinals	Kyler Murray	QB
2018	Cleveland Browns	Baker Mayfield	QB
2017	Cleveland Browns	Myles Garrett	DE
2016	Los Angeles Rams	Jared Goff	QB
2015	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Jameis Winston	QB
2014	Houston Texans	Jadeveon Clowney	DE
2013	Kansas City Chiefs	Eric Fisher	OT
2012	Indianapolis Colts	Andrew Luck	QB
2011	Carolina Panthers	Cam Newton	QB
2010	St. Louis Rams	Sam Bradford	QB
2009	Detroit Lions	Matthew Stafford	QB
2008	Miami Dolphins	Jake Long	OT
2007	Oakland Raiders	JaMarcus Russell	QB
2006	Houston Texans	Mario Williams	DE
2005	San Francisco 49ers	Alex Smith	QB
2004	San Diego Chargers	Eli Manning	QB
2003	Cincinnati Bengals	Carson Palmer	QB
2002	Houston Texans	David Carr	QB
2001	Atlanta Falcons	Michael Vick	QB
2000	Cleveland Browns	Courtney Brown	DE

 

NFL Draft Facts

• Since 2009, eight of the last 11 #1 overall picks have been quarterbacks.
• The NFL Draft was held in New York City from 1965 until 2015.
• Chicago hosted the 2015 and 2016 NFL Draft(s), while Philadelphia, Dallas, and Nashville hosted in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively.
• Only two first round picks have been forfeited in history, both by the New England Patriots (2008 and 2016 for cheating).
• Round 1 begins on Thursday, April 23 at 8 PM, but rounds 2-3 are on Friday at 7 PM, and the rest is on Saturday starting at noon.