Our college football writer is counting down the days until the 2019 season. Here are the Big Ten players most likely to be selected early in the 2020 NFL draft:
1. A.J. Epenesa, Iowa
Right now, the former News-Gazette All-Stater from Edwardsville is considered a Top 10 pick. And he hasn't even played his junior season.
2. Chase Young, Ohio State
Defensive end filled in for injured Nick Bosa and piled up 9 1 / 2 sacks. He was a top recruit after a standout career at DeMatha Catholic.
3. Paddy Fisher, Northwestern
Linebacker figures to leave Wildcats a year early if he continues at his current pace.