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NFL Teams May Contact Prospects Ahead of 2020 Draft amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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Despite not being able to meet with 2020 NFL draft prospects in person due to the coronavirus pandemic, teams are still allowed to maintain contact with them.

Per Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, NFL rules allow clubs to contact as many draft-eligible players as they want by phone or videoconference up to three times per week for as much as one hour at a time.

Florio noted the only requirement is the discussions can't conflict with a player's school work.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.