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April 27 (UPI) -- The Southeastern Conference continued its draft dominance with 63 total picks in the virtual 2020 NFL Draft, which set all-time viewership records over the weekend. The Cincinnati Bengals started the run by selecting LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick. In total, 40 SEC players were drafted in the first three rounds of this year's draft, the most in history from a single conference.
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The SEC finished with 63 selections across all seven rounds, falling just one pick short of its own record of 64 draftees in the 2019 draft. The Big Ten finished second among conferences with 48 picks, followed by the Pac-12 (32), ACC (27) and Big 12 (21), according to NFL Media.
LSU led all teams with 14 draft picks, breaking the SEC record for most by a single school and tying Ohio State's 2004 draft class for the most by any program in a single draft. Michigan and Ohio State each had 10 players selected, followed by Alabama (nine), Clemson (seven), Florida (seven), Georgia (seven) and Utah (seven).
The annual player selection event, which was conducted virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, reached a record 55 million viewers over three days on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes and other digital channels, according to the league.
In a statement released Sunday, the NFL said each day of this year's draft set records. According to the league, an average audience of about 15.6 million viewers tuned in to Round 1 on Thursday, followed by more than 8.2 million for Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday and 4.2 million viewers for Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. Each day had at least a 30 percent increase in viewership over 2019.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced draft picks from a studio in his basement because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The virtual event featured more than 600 camera feeds in the homes of draft prospects, NFL head coaches, general managers, fans and college football coaches.
"I couldn't be more proud of the efforts and collaboration of our clubs, league personnel, and our partners to conduct an efficient draft and share an unforgettable experience with millions of fans during these uncertain times," Goodell said in a statement.
"This draft is the latest chapter in the NFL's storied history of lifting the spirit of America and unifying people. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of so many talented young men, we were pleased that this unique draft helped shine a light on today's true heroes -- the healthcare workers, first responders, and countless others on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19."
Below are the round-by-round results from this year's NFL Draft:
2020 NFL Draft Round 1 results:
1. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. Washington Redskins: Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
3. Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
4. New York Giants: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
5. Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
6. Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
7. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
8. Arizona Cardinals: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
9. Jacksonville Jaguars: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
10. Cleveland Browns: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama
11. New York Jets: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
12. Las Vegas Raiders: Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
14. San Francisco 49ers: Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
15. Denver Broncos: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
16. Atlanta Falcons: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
17. Dallas Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
18. Miami Dolphins: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
19. Las Vegas Raiders: Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State
20. Jacksonville Jaguars: K'Lavon Chaisson, LB, LSU
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
22. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
23. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
24. New Orleans Saints: Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan
25. San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
26. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
27. Seattle Seahawks: Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech
28. Baltimore Ravens: Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
29. Tennessee Titans: Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia
30. Miami Dolphins: Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
31. Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
Round 2:
33. Cincinnati Bengals: Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
34. Indianapolis Colts: Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
35. Detroit Lions: D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
36. New York Giants: Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
37. New England Patriots: Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
38. Carolina Panthers: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
39. Miami Dolphins: Robert Hunt, OG, Louisiana
40. Houston Texans: Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
41. Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
42. Jacksonville Jaguars: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
43. Chicago Bears: Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
44. Cleveland Browns: Grant Delpit, S, LSU
45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
46. Denver Broncos: K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State
47. Atlanta Falcons: Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn
48. Seattle Seahawks: Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee
49. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
50. Chicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
51. Dallas Cowboys: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
52. Los Angeles Rams: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
53. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
54. Buffalo Bills: A.J. Epenesa, DL, Iowa
55. Baltimore Ravens: J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
56. Miami Dolphins: Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
57. Los Angeles Rams: Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
58. Minnesota Vikings: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
59. New York Jets: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
60. New England Patriots: Josh Uche, DE, Michigan
61. Tennessee Titans: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
62. Green Bay Packers: A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Willie Gay Jr., LB, Mississippi State
64. Carolina Panthers: Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
Round 3:
65. Cincinnati Bengals: Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
66. Washington Redskins: Antonio Gibson, WR, Memphis
67. Detroit Lions: Julian Okwara, LB, Notre Dame
68. New York Jets: Ashtyn Davis, S, California
69. Seattle Seahawks: Damien Lewis, OG, LSU
70. Miami Dolphins: Brandon Jones, S, Texas
71. Baltimore Ravens: Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
72. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
73. Jacksonville Jaguars: Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
74. New Orleans Saints: Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin
75. Detroit Lions: Jonah Jackson, OG, Ohio State
76. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt
77. Denver Broncos: Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa
78. Atlanta Falcons: Matt Hennessy, C, Temple
79. New York Jets: Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
80. Las Vegas Raiders: Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky
81. Las Vegas Raiders: Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
82. Dallas Cowboys: Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
83. Denver Broncos: Lloyd Cushenberry III, C, LSU
84. Los Angeles Rams: Terrell Lewis, LB, Alabama
85. Indianapolis Colts: Julian Blackmon, S, Utah
86. Buffalo Bills: Zack Moss, RB, Utah
87. New England Patriots: Anfernee Jennings, LB, Alabama
88. Cleveland Browns: Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri
89. Minnesota Vikings: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
90. Houston Texans: Jonathan Greenard, LB, Florida
91. New England Patriots: Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA
92. Baltimore Ravens: Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
93. Tennessee Titans: Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State
94. Green Bay Packers: Josiah Deguara, TE, Cincinnati
95. Denver Broncos: McTelvin Agim, DT, Arkansas
96. Kansas City Chiefs: Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
97. Cleveland Browns: Jacob Phillips, LB, LSU
98. Baltimore Ravens: Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
99. New York Giants: Matt Peart, OT, UConn
100. Las Vegas Raiders: Tanner Muse, S, Clemson
101. New England Patriots: Dalton Keene, TE, Virginia Tech
102. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith, LB, Charlotte
103. Philadelphia Eagles: Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
104. Los Angeles Rams: Terrell Burgess, S, Utah
105. New Orleans Saints: Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
106. Baltimore Ravens: Tyre Phillips, OL, Mississippi State
Round 4:
107. Cincinnati Bengals: Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
108. Washington Redskins: Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU
109. Las Vegas Raiders: John Simpson, OG, Clemson
110. New York Giants: Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA
111. Miami Dolphins: Solomon Kindley, OG, Georgia
112. Los Angeles Chargers: Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA
113. Carolina Panthers: Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame
114. Arizona Cardinals: Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
115. Cleveland Browns: Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic
116. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ben Bartch, OT, St. John's (Minn.)
117. Minnesota Vikings: D.J. Wonnum, DE, South Carolina
118. Denver Broncos: Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
119. Atlanta Falcons: Mykal Walker, LB, Fresno State
120. New York Jets: La'Mical Perine, RB, Florida
121. Detroit Lions: Logan Stenberg, OG, Kentucky
122. Indianapolis Colts: Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
123. Dallas Cowboys: Reggie Robinson II, CB, Tulsa
124. Pittsburgh Steelers: Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland
125. New York Jets: James Morgan, QB, Florida International
126. Houston Texans: Charlie Heck, OT, North Carolina
127. Philadelphia Eagles: K'Von Wallace, S, Clemson
128. Buffalo Bills: Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
129. New York Jets: Cameron Clark, OT, Charlotte
130. Minnesota Vikings: James Lynch, DT, Baylor
131. Arizona Cardinals: Rashard Lawrence, DT, LSU
132. Minnesota Vikings: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
133. Seattle Seahawks: Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford
134. Atlanta Falcons: Jaylinn Hawkins, S, California
135. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Dotson, OG, Louisiana
136. Los Angeles Rams: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
137. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State
138. Kansas City Chiefs: L'Jarius Sneed, S, Louisiana Tech
139. Las Vegas Raiders: Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
140. Jacksonville Jaguars: Shaquille Quarterman, LB, Miami
141. Houston Texans: John Reid, CB, Penn State
142. Washington Redskins: Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty
143. Baltimore Ravens: Ben Bredeson, OG, Michigan
144. Seattle Seahawks: DeeJay Dallas, RB, Miami
145. Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Driscoll, OG, Auburn
146. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin
Round 5:
147. Cincinnati Bengals: Khalid Kareem, DE, Notre Dame
148. Seattle Seahawks: Alton Robinson, DE, Syracuse
149. Indianapolis Colts: Danny Pinter, OG, Ball State
150. New York Giants: Shane Lemieux, OG, Oregon
151. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
152. Carolina Panthers: Kenny Robinson, S, West Virginia
153. San Francisco 49ers: Colton McKivitz, OT, West Virginia
154. Miami Dolphins: Jason Strowbridge, DE, North Carolina
155. Chicago Bears: Trevis Gipson, LB, Tulsa
156. Washington Redskins: Keith Ismael, C, San Diego State
157. Jacksonville Jaguars: Daniel Thomas, S, Auburn
158. New York Jets: Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
159. New England Patriots: Justin Rohrwasser, K, Marshall
160. Cleveland Browns: Nick Harris, C, Washington
161. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota
162. Washington Redskins: Khaleke Hudson, LB, Michigan
163. Chicago Bears: Kindle Vildor, CB, Georgia Southern
164. Miami Dolphins: Curtis Weaver: DE, Boise State
165. Jacksonville Jaguars: Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
166. Detroit Lions: Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin
167. Buffalo Bills: Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
168. Philadelphia Eagles: John Hightower, WR, Boise State
169. Minnesota Vikings: Harrison Hand, CB, Temple
170. Baltimore Ravens: Broderick Washington Jr., DT, Texas Tech
171. Houston Texans: Isaiah Coulter, WR, Rhode Island
172. Detroit Lions: Jason Huntley, RB, New Mexico State
173. Chicago Bears: Darnell Mooney, WR, Tulane
174. Tennessee Titans: Larrell Murchison, DT, NC State
175. Green Bay Packers: Kamal Martin, LB, Minnesota
176. Minnesota Vikings: K.J. Osborn, WR, Miami
177. Kansas City Chiefs: Mike Danna, DE, Michigan
178. Denver Broncos: Justin Strnad, LB, Wake Forest
179. Dallas Cowboys: Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah
Round 6:
180. Cincinnati Bengals: Hakeem Adeniji, OT, Kansas
181. Denver Broncos: Netane Muti, OG, Fresno State
182. New England Patriots: Michael Onwenu, OG, Michigan
183. New York Giants: Cam Brown, LB, Penn State
184. Carolina Panthers: Bravvion Roy, DT, Baylor
185. Miami Dolphins: Blake Ferguson, LS, LSU
186. Los Angeles Chargers: Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame
187. Cleveland Browns: Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
188. Buffalo Bills: Tyler Bass, K, Georgia Southern
189. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jake Luton, QB, Oregon State
190. San Francisco 49ers: Charlie Woerner, TE, Georgia
191. New York Jets: Braden Mann, P, Texas A&M
192. Green Bay Packers: Jon Runyan, OG, Michigan
193. Indianapolis Colts: Robert Windsor, DT, Penn State
194. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Khalil Davis, DT, Nebraska
195. New England Patriots: Justin Herron, OT, Wake Forest
196. Philadelphia Eagles: Shaun Bradley, LB, Temple
197. Detroit Lions: John Penisini, DT, Utah
198. Pittsburgh Steelers: Antoine Brooks Jr., S, Maryland
199. Los Angeles Rams: Jordan Fuller, S, Ohio State
200. Philadelphia Eagles: Quez Watkins, WR, Southern Mississippi
201. Baltimore Ravens: James Proche, WR, SMU
202. Arizona Cardinals: Evan Weaver, LB, California
203. Minnesota Vikings: Blake Brandel, OT, Oregon State
204. New England Patriots: Cassh Maluia, LB, Wyoming
205. Minnesota Vikings: Josh Metellus, S, Michigan
206. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Davis, TE, Georgia Tech
207. Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
208. Green Bay Packers: Jake Hanson, C, Oregon
209. Green Bay Packers: Simon Stepaniak, OT, Indiana
210. Philadelphia Eagles: Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
211. Indianapolis Colts: Isaiah Rodgers, CB, UMass
212. Indianapolis Colts: Dezmon Patmon, WR, Washington State
213. Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Glasgow, LB, Michigan
214. Seattle Seahawks: Freddie Swain, WR, Florida
Round 7:
215. Cincinnati Bengals: Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue
216. Washington Redskins: Kamren Curl, S, Arkansas
217. San Francisco 49ers: Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee
218. New York Giants: Carter Coughlin, LB, Minnesota
219. Baltimore Ravens: Geno Stone, S, Iowa
220. Los Angeles Chargers: K.J. Hill, WR, Ohio State
221. Carolina Panthers: Stantley Thomas-Oliver III, CB, Florida International
222. Arizona Cardinals: Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State
223. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Claybrooks, CB, Memphis
224. Tennessee Titans: Cole McDonald, QB, Hawai'i
225. Minnesota Vikings: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State
226. Chicago Bears: Arlington Hambright, OT, Colorado
227. Chicago Bears: Lachavious Simmons, OG, Tennessee State
228. Atlanta Falcons: Sterling Hofrichter, P, Syracuse
229. Washington Redskins: James Smith-Williams, DE, NC State
230. New England Patriots: Dustin Woodard, C, Memphis
231. Dallas Cowboys: Ben DiNucci, QB, James Madison
232. Pittsburgh Steelers: Carlos Davis, DT, Nebraska
233. Philadelphia Eagles: Casey Toohill, DE, Stanford
234. Los Angeles Rams: Clay Johnston, LB, Baylor
235. Detroit Lions: Jashon Cornell, DE, Ohio State
236. Green Bay Packers: Vernon Scott, S, TCU
237. Kansas City Chiefs: Thakarius Keyes, CB, Tulane
238. New York Giants: T.J. Brunson, LB, South Carolina
239. Buffalo Bills: Dane Jackson, CB, Pittsburgh
240. New Orleans Saints: Tommy Stevens, QB, Mississippi State
241. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chapelle Russell, LB, Temple
242. Green Bay Packers: Jonathan Garvin, DE, Miami
243. Tennessee Titans: Chris Jackson, S, Marshall
244. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa
245. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Raymond Calais, RB, Louisiana
246. Miami Dolphins: Malcolm Perry, WR, Navy
247. New York Giants: Chris Williamson, CB, Minnesota
248. Los Angeles Rams: Sam Sloman, K, Miami (Ohio)
249. Minnesota Vikings: Brian Cole II, S, Mississippi State
250. Los Angeles Rams: Tremayne Anchrum, OG, Clemson
251. Seattle Seahawks: Stephen Sullivan, TE, LSU
252. Denver Broncos: Tyrie Cleveland, WR, Florida
253. Minnesota Vikings: Kyle Hinton, OG, Washburn
254. Denver Broncos: Derrek Tuszka, LB, North Dakota State
255. New York Giants: Tae Crowder, LB, Georgia
