Mike Gesicki TE-Dolphins Rd 2, 42nd pick (2018)
Gesicki’s first two seasons have been met with inconsistent qb play. His potential breakout will rely heavily on who is playing QB for the Dolphins. If Tua Tagovailoa is back there, the offense should look and play much differently than if Fitz is leading the group. Tua will allow for a more fast paced offense which would suit Gesicki. With only 5 td’s through his first two years, a recharged offense could cause those numbers to double in one season alone.
N’keal Harry WR-Patriots Rd 1, 32nd Pick (2019)
Harry only appeared in 7 games for the Patriots in his rookie season. His play left a lot to be desired as he finished the season with only 12 receptions for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is now fully healthy and will be playing in an offense that lacks any real big time threats at receiver besides Edelman. Coming out of college, Harry’s upside was both his speed and size. With a Pats offense that may see two QB’s on a regular basis, a big sized wideout who can come down with the ball will be necessary.
Drew Lock QB-Broncos Rd 2, 42nd pick (2019)
The Drew Lock hype train took off around midway through last season and hasn’t slowed down yet. Even with the hype around him, he hasn’t necessarily “broken out” yet. He appeared in only 5 games and threw for 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. The Broncos offense looked very different with him at the front but he left more to be desired. Lock might be in the best position for any young QB. The offense of the Broncos is full of playmakers and Lock should flourish in the system. All of the skill positions are full of young, promising players and the offensive line is built to last. The stock on Lock is high right now and there is a reason for that.
Chase Winovich LB-Patriots Rd 3, 77th pick (2019)
Winovich showed flashes in his rookie season and is going to be put in a great position this season. There were times where he was lost in the shuffle in a crowded Pats linebacking core. The void left by Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins is clear and Winovich will be expected to help fill it. He was mainly used in passing situations last season but will be an every down player this upcoming season. The Pats lost 3 defensive starters, either due to free agency or covid opt-outs. All eyes will be on Winovich this season and a breakout is expected.
Hakeem Butler WR-Cardinals Rd 4, 103rd pick (2019)
Hakeem Butler lost his rookie season due to injury but he has had a year with the playbook and will be in an electric cardinals offense that is strong at the wideout position. The main guy in Arizona will be D Hop but that second spot is up for grabs. Larry Fitz is on his way out and Christian Kirk was inconsistent at times last year. Butler has both size and speed and now that he’s fully healthy, should complement the Cardinals offense nicely. Teams will try to cover Shop and will have to play both Kirk and Fitz closely. The room this leads for Butler is very clear. I would buy in now.
Bryce Love RB-Washington Football Team Rd 4, 112th pick (2019)
Most offenses are running a two RB system and the Washington Football team will be no different. Adrian Peterson has been in the league for what feels like a hundred years and a fall off could happen at any time. This leaves room for the rest of the guys in Washington. Love was a heisman finalist just a couple seasons ago. He would have gone higher in the draft in 2019 if it weren’t for a torn ACL. He will make his debut in 2020 and the spot is up for grabs. Washington did burn a 3rd round pick on Antonion Gibson, a running back out of Memphis in the 2020 draft so that may hurt Love somewhat. But considering how fast and aggressive he was in college, I wouldn’t count him out for 2020.