Missouri duo enters draft; who will be picked first, TE Albert Okwuegbunam or DL Jordan Elliott?

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Around this time last year, then-redshirt sophomore Albert Okwuegbunam could be found in the first or second round of most mock drafts.

Instead, the 6-foot-5, 255-pound Missouri tight end decided to stay in school. The decision, although a surprise to some, seemed sound at the time. The 2019 draft class was top-heavy at tight end, so with a strong junior year, Okwuegbunam had a chance to be the top tight end in the 2020 class.

While that could still be the case, especially if he tests well, Okwuegbunam had a down year this season, only this time, he’s thrown his name in the hat.

Okwuegbunam became the second Missouri Tiger underclassman in two days this week to declare for the 2020 NFL draft. Teammate Jordan Elliott, a 6-foot-4, 315-pound defensive tackle, also declared this week.

Okwuegbunam finished the year with 26 receptions for 306 yards and six touchdowns. His receiving yards and receptions were career lows, while his touchdown receptions tied his career-low. Okwuegbunam also led the team in dropped passes with 8.


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