Jefferson Dubbed Best WR of 2020 Draft Class

After spotlighting Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Linsey tabbed Jefferson in the receiver spot.

One of the most telling situations for a wide receiver is how he performs against single coverage, and Jefferson has thrived in that department. Dating to his rookie season in 2020, only Davante Adams and Stefon Diggs have graded higher than Jefferson against single coverage.

Jefferson has proven that the concerns about his ability to win against press coverage on the outside were overblown as well. No wide receiver has recorded more receiving yards against press coverage than Jefferson since 2020 (1,114). The No. 22 overall pick has quickly become one of the most dangerous and well-rounded wide receivers in the NFL.

At tight end, Linsey highlighted a player whom the Vikings are slated to see at Chicago for Monday Night Football later this month – Cole Kmet.

Tight end is shaping up to be one of the weaker positions of the class. Just three 2020 picks – Kmet, Adam Trautman and Harrison Bryant – have played at least 300 offensive snaps in 2021.

Kmet’s numbers are somewhat limited by one of the league’s lowest-volume passing offenses, but the second-round pick out of Notre Dame has improved his PFF receiving grade to 70.5 through Week 12 of 2021 from 57.6 last season. Kmet has been particularly effective in contested situations, where his 69-percent catch rate since 2020 ranks first among 25 tight ends with 15 or more such targets.

To see Linsey’s full list, click here.