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2020 NFL Draft fantasy football impact log - NFL.com

And just like that, we've come to the end of #DraftSZN.

The 2020 NFL Draft is now upon is -- in virtual form! -- which means it's time to shake up some fantasy expectations. Keep it here as we update the fantasy relevant players going off the board over the next couple of days as we recap what this could mean for your fantasy drafts this summer.

Round 1

Joe Burrow, Bengals: If you didn't see this one coming, where have you been? The Bengals now have their quarterback of the future and a guy who can give them a little more firepower in the passing game. Like all of the quarterbacks in this year's draft, their upside is greater in dynasty leagues than traditional setups. But Burrow will have some intrigue as a QB2 in a lot of leagues. The bigger news is likely for the Cincinnati pass-catchers -- A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, and John Ross -- now that they have a new young arm delivering the ball. Even then, the best of them (likely Boyd) won't be more than a WR2 in 2020.

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins: #TankForTua worked out for Miami, despite winning more games than anticipated in 2019. The key for Tagovailoa will be health. Will he be ready to go at the start of the season (whenever that is) and how long will it take for him to surpass Ryan Fitzpatrick?

Justin Herbert, Chargers: With Tua going to Miami, this pick felt inevitable. It's hard to envision Herbert immediately coming in and winning the starting job over Tyrod Taylor but he could become the QB1 before the season is over. In some ways, he could end up being a younger version of Philip Rivers. That might be a good thing. It might not. Either way, you're not counting on Herbert in 2020.

Henry Ruggs III, Raiders: Everyone will look at this pick and immediately say "Raiders". With Ruggs' blazing speed, it seemed like a match made in football heaven. But beyond just the speed, Ruggs will have plenty of opportunity in a wide receiver corps in desperate need of help. The question becomes whether having a speed burner encourages Derek Carr to take more deep shots.

Jerry Jeudy, Broncos: The Broncos had been linked to Henry Ruggs throughout draft season but with Ruggs gone and the other top receivers still available, Denver got arguably the best route runner in the bunch. Jeudy now gets paired with Courtland Sutton to create a dynamic duo of pass-catchers. But the biggest winner here is Drew Lock. The second-year quarterback showed promise at the end of last season and now is surrounded with talent. Lock has big sleeper potential in 2020.

Ceedee Lamb, Cowboys: Lamb falling all the way to the Cowboys at 17 was one of the bigger surprises of the night but Dallas ends up getting a gem to add to an already productive offense. This likely sets up a battle between Lamb and Michael Gallup for targets behind Amari Cooper. Yet again, we have a quarterback as the big winner here. Dak Prescott was the QB2 last season and looks poised for another top three finish in 2020.

Jalen Reagor, Eagles: Reagor was a late riser on a lot of draft boards but still most observers thought Justin Jefferson would be the pick for Philly. Instead, the Eagles get an explosive player who can give Carson Wentz a playmaker on the outside. It also allows J.J. Arcega-Whiteside to move to the inside and work as a big slot receiver. There's some late round upside for Reagor here.

Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers: The Niners get their wide receiver after swinging a deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Aiyuk is great with the ball in his hands which makes him a solid complement to Deebo Samuel and another moveable chess piece for Kyle Shanahan. Whether that translates into immediate fantasy production is debatable. Aiyuk isn't likely to make a fantasy impact in 2020.

Jordan Love, Packers: With everyone expecting the Packers to draft a wide receiver to help Aaron Rodgers, they surprised everyone by trading up to draft ... a quarterback? Love had drawn a lot of buzz though there was no consensus on his overall outlook. Nonetheless, he's stuck behind Rodgers for the foreseeable future.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs: I had advocated for the Chiefs to take one of the top running backs with the final pick in the first round and they did. Edwards-Helaire is a do-it-all guy who excels as a route runner and will give defenses aneurysms as part of an RPO offense in Kansas City's backfield. This selection likely makes him the top player in dynasty rookie drafts and vaults him into the top 50 in redraft leagues. This was a fantasy manager's dream.

Marcas Grant is a fantasy analyst for NFL.com and a man who is jealous of the lighting in his kid's bedroom. Send him your home decor wishes or fantasy football questions on Twitter @MarcasG or Instagram at MarcasG.

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