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NFL Draft 2020: Highlighting Riskiest Mid-1st-Round Picks in Latest Expert Mocks

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When it comes to the NFL draft, everyone carries some risk. The 2020 iteration of the event will be no different.

Every team in the league has at least one player they thought was a "sure thing" who ended up off the team or out of the league in three years. For every successful draft pick in the first round, there's another player who becomes "just a guy" or an outright bust.

That being said, some prospects are inherently riskier than others. Whether it's less-than-flattering athletic testing, questionable college production or just an overly optimistic projection based on who the player is right now the options get a little riskier once you go beyond the top 10.