The bowl season gives fans and scouts alike a chance to analyze NFL Draft prospects against solid competition. Bowl scheduling allows all eyes to be on each game. Here are the NFL Draft prospects in the 2020 LendingTree Bowl.
DeAngelo Malone, Edge
One of the more consistent pass rushers in college football over the last few years is DeAngelo Malone. In his career, Malone has 41.5 tackles for loss and 24.5 sacks. For the 2020 season, he has registered 10.5 tackles for loss and six sacks.
He has decent size at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, but may need to add some weight for the next level. His production getting after the quarterback speaks for itself and Malone should be drafted. Malone may not go in the first two days of the draft, but shouldn’t go too much later than that.
Projected Draft Range: Fourth Round Pick-Sixth Round Pick
Antwon Kincade, S
Antwon Kincade (Photo via edgesportsnetwork.com)
Kincade has improved every year he has been on campus to be an impact player for the Hilltoppers. He has 221 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and 17 passes defended in his four seasons at Western Kentucky. This season, Kincade has 80 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and seven passes defended as one of the best defensive players on his team.
While he will need to add muscle to his 5-foot-11 and 195 pound frame, he doesn’t have issues coming down and making plays against the run. His consistent tackling will be appealing to NFL teams. Kincade will likely not be drafted, but will have a shot to make an NFL roster.
Projected Draft Range: Undrafted Free Agent
Other Draft Range
DT Jeremy Darvin (UFA), CB Trae Meadows (UFA), S Devon Key (UFA)
Cornelius McCoy, WR
Cornelius McCoy (Photo via georgiastatesports.com)
Georgia State has utilized McCoy ever since he was a freshman. Now as a junior, he has amassed 131 catches for 1,611 yards and nine touchdowns over his career with the Panthers. In the 2020 season, he has 26 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns in six games played.
He stands 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, so he’ll need to add play strength for the next level. McCoy is a projected late round pick or an undrafted free agent, so he will probably elect to return to school and be eligible for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Projected Draft Range: Sixth Round Pick-Undrafted Free Agent
Shamarious Gilmore, OG
Gilmore redshirted his first season for the Panthers. Since that point he has been a great offensive lineman for Georgia State. He started as a redshirt freshman and hasn’t relinquished his starting position. He has been recognized as an All-Sun Belt honorable mention and third team member over the course of his career.
He is 6-foot-3 and 295, which is a little small for an NFL roster. His experience blocking for four seasons can’t be over looked though. Gilmore will likely go undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft, but should be given a shot to make an NFL roster.
Projected Draft Range: Undrafted Free Agent
Other Draft Prospects
LB Trajan Stephens-McQueen (UFA), S Cedric Stove (UFA)
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