How Many Players Entered the NFL Draft in 2020?
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Did you know that there were a total of 255 players who entered the NFL draft in 2020? That’s a lot of new talent!
Introduction
In 2020, there were a total of 1068 players eligible for the NFL draft. Of those 1068 players, 706 were selected over the course of the seven-round draft. The 2020 NFL draft class was one of the most talented and deepest in recent years, with many experts calling it a once-in-a-decade type of class.
NFL Draft
A total of 255 players were selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. This draft class was considered to be one of the deepest and most talented in recent years. Many of the players selected in the first round are expected to make an immediate impact on their new teams.
Number of players drafted
The 2020 NFL Draft was held April 23-25. A total of 255 players were drafted. This was the lowest number of players drafted since 236 were drafted in 2010. The decrease can largely be attributed to the fact that there are only 32 NFL teams, down from 33 last year. This is because the Houston Texans franchise decided to dissolve and were not replaced by another team.
Number of players who declared early
247 players declared early for the 2020 NFL Draft, which is down from the record-high number of 336 in 2019. Alabama led all schools with 15 early entrants, followed by Ohio State (13), LSU (12), Clemson (11) and Florida (8). A total of 65 underclassmen were not drafted, which is also down from last year’s total of 84.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there were 255 players drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. This is down from the 2019 total of 254, but still well above the 2018 total of 253. It is also worth noting that while the 2020 draft was held virtually, it did not seem to have a significant impact on the total number of players drafted.
