NFL Awards 2020: MVP, Offensive and Defensive POY, Rookies, Coach, and Comeback Player

Death, taxes, and Baltimore striking gold with first-round linebackers seems like a guarantee. Queen, out of LSU, fell to the Ravens at 28th in the draft. The college football championship defensive MVP has been an impact player at the next level picking up where he left off in college. Logging 43 solo tackles (61 total), 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries.

In The Running:

Antione Winfield Jr.- Safety, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs second-round pick (45th) out of the University of Minnesota has been an absolute draft steal. He has helped sure up Tampa’s back end with superb coverage skills and sure tackling. The son of a former NFL player has shown his pedigree, playing like a seasoned vet. To date, Winfiled Jr. has 32 solo tackles (50 total), 2 sacks, 1 INT, and 4 passes defended this season.

Jeremy Chinn- Safety, Carolina Panthers

The 64th pick in the draft out of Southern Illinois may not be a household name, but he has the potential to be one soon. This 6’3″ 220-pound safety has displayed versatility and brought a physical presence to the Panthers secondary. He has 40 solo tackles (70 total), 1 INT, and 5 passes defended. If he can create more splash plays in the remaining games, he could catapult to the top of the list.