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Michigan football's Jalen Mayfield at No. 20 in ESPN's early 2021 NFL draft rankings

Four Michigan football offensive linemen were selected in the 2020 NFL draft, including one, center Cesar Ruiz, in the first round.

The expectation is that offensive tackle Jalen Mayfield will be next.

Mayfield checked in at No. 20 among ESPN's way-too-early top 32 prospects in the 2021 NFL draft. Seven other players from the Big Ten were included.

"Yes, he is still developing and needs to work on consistency in hand placement," wrote Todd McShay, "but Mayfield is long and can move, and he will only continue to get stronger.