2020 NFL draft first-round order: Bengals clinch top pick; Redskins and Lions in top three
Here is a look at the first-round order for the 2020 NFL draft after the events of Sunday’s Week 16 games.
The draft order is determined by record, and using strength of schedule as the first tiebreaker (record and strength of schedule are official tiebreakers to determine the draft order).
The final 12 first-round spots will be determined by playoff results. For now, those teams will be ordered based on playoff seed if the season ended today.
The 2020 NFL draft will be held in Las Vegas, from April 23-25.
1. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 1-14 (strength of schedule: .571)
Last three No. 1 overall picks:Â
2019: Kyler Murray, QB (Cardinals)
2018: Baker Mayfield, QB (Browns)
2017: Myles Garrett, DE (Browns)
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2. Washington Redskins
Record: 3-12 (.500)
Last three No. 2 overall picks:
2019: Nick Bosa, DE (49ers)
2018: Saquon Barkley, RB (Giants)
2017: Mitchell Trubisky, QB (Bears)
3. Detroit Lions
Record: 3-11-1 (.489)Â
Last three No. 3 overall picks:
2019: Quinnen Williams, DT (Jets)
2018: Sam Darnold, QB (Jets)
2017: Solomon Thomas, DE (49ers)
4. New York Giants
Record: 4-11 (.466)
Last three No. 4 overall picks:
2019: Clelin Ferrell, DE (Raiders)
2018: Denzel Ward, CB (Browns)
2017: Leonard Fournette, RB (Jaguars)
5. Miami Dolphins
Record: 4-11 (.471)
Last three No. 5 overall picks:
2019: Devin White, LB (Buccaneers)
2018: Bradley Chubb, DE (Broncos)
2017: Corey Davis, WR (Titans)
6. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 5-10 (.484)
Last three No. 6 overall picks:
2019: Daniel Jones, QB (Giants)
2018: Quenton Nelson, G (Colts)
2017: Jamal Adams, S (Jets)
7. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 5-10 (.496)
Last three No. 7 overall picks:
2019: Josh Allen, LB (Jaguars)
2018: Josh Allen, QB (Bills)
2017: Mike Williams, WR (Chargers)
8. Carolina Panthers
Record: 5-10 (.529)
Last three No. 8 overall picks:
2019: T.J. Hockenson, TE (Lions)
2018: Roquan Smith, LB (Bears)
2017: Christian McCaffrey, RB (Panthers)
9. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 5-9-1 (.531)
Last three No. 9 overall picks:
2019: Ed Oliver, DT (Bills)
2018: Mike McGlinchey, OT (49ers)
2017: John Ross, WR (Bengals)
10. New York Jets
Record: 6-9 (.462)
Last three No. 10 overall picks:
2019: Devin Bush, LB (Steelers)
2018: Josh Rosen, QB (Cardinals)
2017: Patrick Mahomes, QB (Chiefs)
11. Denver Broncos
Record: 6-9 (.522)
Last three No. 11 overall picks:
2019: Jonah Williams, G (Bengals)
2018: Minkah Fitzpatrick, S (Dolphins)
2017: Marshon Lattimore, CB (Saints)
12. Cleveland BrownsÂ
Record: 6-9 (.558)
Last three No. 12 overall picks:
2019: Rashan Gary, LB (Packers)
2018: Vita Vea, DT (Buccaneers)
2017: Deshaun Watson, QB (Texans)
13. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 6-9 (.560)
Last three No. 13 overall picks:
2019: Christian Wilkins, DT (Dolphins)
2018: Daron Payne, DT (Redskins)
2017: Haason Reddick, LB (Cardinals)
14. Oakland Raiders
Record: 7-8 (.478)
Last three No. 14 overall picks:
2019: Chris Lindstrom, G (Falcons)
2018: Marcus Davenport, DE (Saints)
2017: Derek Barnett, DE (Eagles)
15. Oakland Raiders (from Bears)
Chicago Bears’ record: 7-8 (.495)
Last three No. 15 overall picks:
2019: Dwayne Haskins, QB (Redskins)
2018: Kolton Miller, OT (Raiders)
2017: Malik Hooker, S (Colts)
16. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 7-8 (.496)
Last three No. 16 overall picks:
2019: Brian Burns, LB (Panthers)
2018: Tremaine Edmunds, LB (Bills)
2017: Marlon Humphrey, CB (Ravens)
17. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 7-8 (.498)
Last three No. 17 overall picks:
2019: Dexter Lawrence, DT (Giants)
2018: Derwin James, S (Chargers)
2017: Jonathan Allen, DE (Redskins)
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 7-8 (.507)
Last three No. 18 overall picks:
2019: Garrett Bradbury, C (Vikings)
2018: Jaire Alexander, CB (Packers)
2017: Adoree Jackson, CB (Titans)
19. Miami Dolphins (from Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers’ record: 8-7 (.478)
Last three No. 19 overall picks:
2019: Jeffery Simmons, DT (Titans)
2018: Leighton Vander Esch, LB (Cowboys)
2017: O.J. Howard, TE (Buccaneers)
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Rams)
Los Angeles Rams’ record: 8-7 (.549)
Last three No. 20 overall picks:
2019: Noah Fant, TE (Broncos)
2018: Frank Ragnow, C (Lions)
2017: Garett Bolles, OT (Broncos)
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Playoff teams (if season ended today)*
*Teams Nos. 21-24 are wild-card teams; Nos. 25-32 are division leaders. The draft order of playoff teams is determined by postseason results.Â
21. Tennessee Titans
Record: 8-7 (.484)
Last three No. 21 overall picks:
2019: Darnell Savage, S (Packers)
2018: Billy Price, C (Bengals)
2017: Jarrad Davis, LB (Lions)
22. Buffalo Bills
Record: 10-5 (.453)
Last three No. 22 overall picks:
2019: Andre Dillard, OT (Eagles)
2018: Rashaan Evans, LB (Titans)
2017: Charles Harris, LB (Dolphins)
23. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 10-4 (.445)
Last three No. 23 overall picks:
2019: Tytus Howard, OT (Texans)
2018: Isaiah Wynn, OT (Patriots)
2017: Evan Engram, TE (Giants)
24. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 11-4 (.513)
Last three No. 24 overall picks:
2019: Josh Jacobs, RB (Raiders)
2018: D.J. Moore, WR (Panthers)
2017: Gareon Conley, CB (Raiders)
25. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 8-7 (.469)
Last three No. 25 overall picks:
2019: Marquise Brown, WR (Ravens)
2018: Hayden Hurst, TE (Ravens)
2017: Jabrill Peppers, S (Browns)
26. Miami Dolphins (from Texans)
Houston Texans’ record: 10-5 (.516)
Last three No. 26 overall picks:
2019: Montez Sweat, DE (Redskins)
2018: Calvin Ridley, WR (Falcons)
2017: Takkarist McKinley, DE (Falcons)
27. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 11-4 (.527)
Last three No. 27 overall picks:
2019: Johnathan Abram, S (Raiders)
2018: Rashaad Penny, RB (Seahawks)
2017: TreDavious White, CB (Bills)
28. Green Bay Packers
Record: 11-3 (.457)
Last three No. 28 overall picks:
2019: Jerry Tillery, DT (Chargers)
2018: Terrell Edmunds, S (Steelers)
2017: Taco Charlton, DE (Cowboys)
29. New Orleans Saints
Record: 12-3 (.496)
Last three No. 29 overall picks:
2019: L.J. Collier, DE (Seahawks)
2018: Taven Bryan, DT (Jaguars)
2017: David Njoku, TE (Browns)
30. New England Patriots
Record: 12-3 (.476)
Last three No. 30 overall picks:
2019: Deandre Baker, CB (Giants)
2018: Mike Hughes, CB (Vikings)
2017: T.J. Watt, LB (Steelers)
31. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 12-3 (.491)
Last three No. 31 overall picks:
2019: Kaleb McGary, OT (Falcons)
2018: Sony Michel, RB (Patriots)
2017: Reuben Foster, LB (49ers)
32. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 13-2 (.496)
Last three No. 32 overall picks:
2019: N’Keal Harry, WR (Patriots)
2018: Lamar Jackson, QB (Ravens)
2017: Ryan Ramczyk, OT (Saints)
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