Record 13 WRs taken in 1st 2 rounds of NFL draft
by Josh Weinstein from on (#52NBQ)
Thirteen wide receivers were selected in the opening two rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft, setting a new league record.
The previous high was 12 during the star-studded 2014 draft that featured Odell Beckham Jr., Davante Adams, and Mike Evans, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Here's the full list of wideouts drafted within the opening 64 picks of this year's draft:
| Player (School) | Team | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ruggs III (Alabama) | Raiders | 12 |
| Jerry Jeudy (Alabama) | Broncos | 15 |
| CeeDee Lamb (Oklahoma) | Cowboys | 17 |
| Jalen Reagor (Texas Christian) | Eagles | 21 |
| Justin Jefferson (LSU) | Vikings | 22 |
| Brandon Aiyuk (Arizona State) | 49ers | 25 |
| Tee Higgins (Clemson) | Bengals | 33 |
| Michael Pittman (USC) | Colts | 34 |
| Laviska Shenault Jr. (Colorado) | Jaguars | 42 |
| K.J. Hamler (Penn State) | Broncos | 46 |
| Chase Claypool (Notre Dame) | Steelers | 49 |
| Van Jefferson (Florida) | Chargers | 57 |
| Denzel Mims (Baylor) | Jets | 59 |
Six receivers were selected in the first round, while seven followed in Round 2.
Coverage of the last four rounds of the NFL draft begins Saturday at noon.
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