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Teams interested in drafting former Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, who was recently arrested for DWI, have a fresh set of questions to pose regarding his alcohol consumption, potential for repeat behavior, and the risk he may pose to the community. With his size and age in consideration, teams must carefully assess whether he has learned from his mistake and can be trusted not to endanger others in the future.
The 2020 pandemic NFL Draft class has set a record for first-round futility, with 20 players failing to have their fifth-year options picked up by their teams. This means that 62.5% of the first round failed to have their rookie contracts automatically extended with one additional (and lucrative) fully guaranteed year of pay. Notable players who failed to secure their fifth-year options include Chase Young, Jeff Okudah, Isaiah Simmons, Mekhi Becton, Henry Ruggs III, Damon Arnette, Isaiah Wilson, and Jeff Gladney. The fifth-year option decision serves as the most accurate read on how teams are self-assessing their first-round picks.