Looking ahead to the 2020 NFL Draft

The 2019 NFL Draft is complete with Gardner Minshew and Andre Dillard both getting the call. Now they, and a host of other Cougs, will attempt to build their careers at the next level. While we need to wait another year for the next wave of Cougs to be drafted, we don’t have to wait for 2020 NFL mock drafts.

Old reliable NFLDraftSite.com is back again with a very early mock draft. This time, they have a full seven-round mock draft ready to go. The Cougs, however, only have one player in the projection. Jalen Thompson is projected as a third-round pick.

It should be noted that last year, NFLDraftSite projected Thompson as a first round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Andre Dillard was also projected as a second or third round pick. A lot can, and will, change in the next 12 months.

Rookie Camps

In addition to Peyton Pelluer getting a rookie camp tryout with the Cleveland Browns, it appears these guys will also get a chance to impress a professional team:

• Logan Tago with the Seattle Seahawks
• Darrien Molton with the Tennessee Titans
• Kyle Sweet with the Los Angeles Rams

WSU CB Darrien Molton tells CFC he'll head to Titans rookie camp - Cougfan.com
Molton the third Coug to receive rookie minicamp invite; takes with him four years of starting experience to Nashville

WSU DE Logan Tago en route to Seahawks for rookie camp - Cougfan.com
The Wazzu star will get his shot to impress Pete Carroll and Co. next week

Washington State’s Darrien Molton, Kyle Sweet, Logan Tago headed to NFL rookie minicamps | The Spokesman-Review
One day after the NFL draft, three more seniors from Washington State’s Alamo Bowl-winning football team collected rookie minicamp invitations.

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Eric Dickerson fires off tweets at Washington State’s Mike Leach, criticizing coach for “talking down” James Williams | The Spokesman-Review
Eric Dickerson, the Hall of Fame running back who has represented Washington State’s James Williams since the running back declared for the NFL draft, fired off a series of tweets Sunday morning, chiding Cougars coach Mike Leach for “talking down” Williams’ stock in the months leading up to the draft.

NFL Draft 2019: Analyzing the Pac-12 winners and losers
Washington led the conference with eight selections, but the Huskies weren't the only school to perform well over the seven rounds. On the flip side, USC and UCLA underachieved.

NFL Draft Grades 2019 - Bleeding Green Nation
How are you feeling about this year’s class?

Cougar baseball a true family affair for the Lees clan - Cougfan.com
'I’m not gonna lie. I love being popular,' says dancing batboy Jake

Philadelphia Eagles news roundup: Andre Dillard’s best Mike Leach story; Chris Long’s future; and more on Tim Jernigan, Nelson Agholor - pennlive.com
Both Roseman and Dillard used the word “passion” when talking about offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, and he had the chance to show it Friday.

Oregon State baseball finsihes off sweep of Washington State - Sports - The Register-Guard - Eugene, OR
CORVALLIS — Grant Gambrell had a career outing to help Oregon State polish off a Pac-12 baseball series sweep of Washington State with a 2-0 win Sunday at Goss Stadium.Gambrell struck out 12, tying a career high, in a career-long 8 1/2 innings of work as the Beavers (31-10-1, 17-4 Pac-12) have swept four of their seven conference series this season. Gambrell dropped his earned-run average to 2.57 and improved to 4-1 with the win.Troy Claunch and Andy Armstrong were each 2-for-4 at

Leaf getting chance to enjoy life free of 'chaos' | Central MO Breaking News
FULTON — Ryan Leaf has discovered a peace and contentment that comes with the freedom from the clutter of personal demons, some of them self-inflicted.

Wazzu Profiles - Alexys Swedlund - Washington State University Athletics

WSU Records Strong Performances at Windy Cougar Invite - Washington State University Athletics
Amani Brown totals two PR's in both the hammer and discus.

Cougars Sweep Bulldogs - Washington State University Athletics
WSU captured the Fawley Cup for the 25th time with its victory in the varsity eight race.

Cougars Drop Pitcher's Duel at No. 2 Oregon State - Washington State University Athletics
The Cougars host Washington next weekend.