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NFL Draft 2020: 5 rookies who could become Pro Bowlers

By Dante Pryor

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the first half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the first half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers gives Nolan Turner #24 of the Clemson Tigers a stiff arm during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The LSU Tigers topped the Clemson Tigers, 42-25. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers gives Nolan Turner #24 of the Clemson Tigers a stiff arm during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The LSU Tigers topped the Clemson Tigers, 42-25. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 5. player. 124. RB. LSU. Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s nickname should be “Mr. First-Down”. In every big game, he had a knack for making the run, catch or block that helped the national champion LSU Tigers get key first downs.

He’s taking that ability to make plays to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Edwards-Helaire is going from one championship program to another. The pick itself was a bit of a head-scratcher to some; it made a ton of sense given his skill-set, however.

The Chiefs decided not to take the best player available, rather they took the player who was the best scheme fit for what they do offensively. Edwards-Helaire’s skill set fits Kansas City like a glove.

Edwards-Helaire played in an RPO-style offense at LSU and proved he is the perfect back for that sort of system. He can run between the tackles effectively from a spread formation as well as catch the ball out of the backfield.

As a receiver, he is a reliable safety-valve and can motion wide and line up as a receiver. Edwards-Helaire is not just a willing blocker; he is an effective blocker. He reads and picks up the blitz as well as any running back in this draft.

With all the weapons around him, Edwards-Helaire is bound to have a big year for the Chiefs.

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