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Simmons is ESPN’s top prospect for 2020 Draft

The 2020 NFL Draft is five days away, and ESPN ranks former Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons as its top prospect heading into Thursday’s event.

Being the top prospect does not mean Simmons will be selected as the No. 1 pick in the draft. Most selections are based on team needs or whomever is the best player on the board at the time a team makes a selection. The Cincinnati Bengals, who have the first pick in the 2020 Draft, are expected to take former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who is the No. 3 prospect, according to ESPN.

The article says Simmons has the modern-day build to play linebacker in the NFL and as the speed and length to contribute all over the field.