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The Broncos selected Cleveland in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 252nd overall.

Cleveland (6-foot-2, 209) is a big and very athletic wideout (4.46-second 40, 39.5-inch vertical, 126-inch broad jump), and he flashed some playmaking ability in his Florida career. He didn't earn usage beyond a peripheral role, however, so he's unlikely to create playmaking opportunities for himself -- he might be more the sort of player that needs space manufactured. If he has room to run, though, Cleveland can capitalize. He'll try to make the final Denver roster and might pull it off if he shows well enough on special teams.

The 49ers selected Jennings in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 217th overall.

Jennings fell due to a poor combine, but he has enough in his profile to make him worth a late-round flier. The Tennessee product is a physical receiver with strong after-the-catch ability. He broke 29 tackles on 57 catches as a senior in 2019, per Pro Football Focus. He's 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds with poor long speed (4.72 40) and explosiveness (29.0-inch vertical). Jennings profiles as a possession receiver at the next level, but if the 49ers can scheme up ways to get him the ball in space, he'll be yet another San Francisco wideout that causes problems after the catch. He will be buried on the depth chart to begin his career, however.

The Colts selected Patmon in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 212th overall.

At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, the Colts acquired yet another big-bodied wideout to go along with second-round pick Michael Pittman. Patmon, a Washington State product, lacks any sort of sudden first step and doesn't use his body as well when going up for the catch as you might anticipate. Still, the Colts sorely lacked this sort of player in previous years and should give him plenty of opportunities to make the team's final roster.

The Bills selected Hodgins in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 207th overall.

Hodgins (6-foot-4, 210 pounds) doesn't offer much speed out of Oregon State (4.61-second 40), but he was a uniquely productive player there and offers uncommon promise for a sixth-round pick. Hodgins' athletic testing was solid aside from his long speed; moreover, his 36.5-inch vertical and 124-inch broad jump indicate short-area explosiveness. Hodgins' ball skills and coordination really stand out on tape, and it's impressive that he totaled 2,322 yards and 20 touchdowns before turning 22 this fall. There's a decent chance he proves a better NFL player than Gabriel Davis, whom the Bills selected in the fourth round out of UCF.

The Ravens selected Proche in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 201st overall.

Proche was a highly productive player at SMU who adds sure hands to the Ravens' receiver room. He tied for the FBS lead in receptions in 2019 with 111 on 170 targets, and he turned 15 of those catches into touchdowns. Proche showed that he can get open against good competition at the Senior Bowl, but a lackluster combine sent his stock tumbling. He has a small frame at 5-foot-10 and 201 pounds and he posted bottom percentile scores in the agility drills, which bodes poorly for his ability to separate in short areas if he's working out of the slot as expected. Still, Proche has good hands and plays with a chip on his shoulder. Baltimore's current depth chart at receiver suggests that Proche won't be much of an impact player in 2020 at the very least, however.

The Eagles selected Watkins in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 200th overall.

That's now four receivers with sub 4.5 speed acquired by the Eagles in the past three days, three of which came Saturday during Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Watkins is yet another dynamic vertical threat who is a capable returner to boot, but he doesn't really display a proper flow when running routes. When you're as fast as Watkins (4.35 40-yard dash) that probably doesn't matter much, but he might have a hard time separating from the bevy of speed demons cobbled together by Philadelphia in recent days.

The Browns selected Peoples-Jones in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 187th overall.

It's a bit surprising to see Peoples-Jones fall to this portion of the draft considering his intangibles and raw, untapped potential. At the very least, he appeared to get the short end of the collegiate stick catching passes from Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson. But Peoples-Jones, a former five-star recruit, simply didn't perform up to the lofty expectations set for him following high school and seemed to regress from his sophomore season to his junior campaign. He's a big-bodied, athletic wideout, which will surely make him an intriguing option on the Cleveland depth chart, but one at this point that sees his draft value reflect his real-life pedigree.

The Vikings selected Osborn in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 176th overall.

Osborn (5-foot-11, 203 pounds) transferred to Miami (FL) after playing for Buffalo previously. He didn't post better than average production in either setting, though he has some athletic tools that could project skills growth in the NFL. His 4.48-second 40-yard dash and 37.5-inch vertical demonstrate some explosiveness, though he'll need to produce more efficiently with his targets to earn playing time.

The Bears selected Mooney in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 173rd overall.

The Bears traded up to get Mooney, whose 4.38 40-yard dash likely shot him up the draft board. A nimble and quick athlete, the Tulane product certainly looks like an ideal weapon out of the slot, but his slender frame is a bit concerning. Anthony Miller already projects as the team's top slot option, but Mooney could push his way into that conversation with a solid preseason.

The Texans selected Coulter in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 171st overall.

The Rhode Island product joins a crowded Houston receiving corps -- even with the team having traded DeAndre Hopkins earlier in the offseason -- behind Will Fuller (sports hernia), Brandin Cooks, Kenny Stills, Randall Cobb, DeAndre Carter and Keke Coutee. Coming off a career-best 2019 season with 72 catches for 1,039 yards and eight touchdowns, Coulter looks the part of an athletic developmental project with raw capabilities as a route runner. He may be asked to play special teams before garnering reps at wideout.