Stanford had five in 2019; who is next in 2020?

The garbage cans were barely erased from the streets of Nashville after the three-day feast that was the NFL draft of 2019 when screenings were released for those who will hear their name called next year. Five Cardinal were selected last week and many of them are strong to experience the same thrill in 2020.

Cardinal Sports Report bids farewell to the 2019 qualifying class before analyzing the players most likely to be recruited after next season.

Wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside and running back Bryce Love were among the best to play their respective positions at Stanford. Arcega-Whiteside was drafted No. 57 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles and Love No. 112 by Washington.

Love's senior season was marked by injuries, which sparked questions about whether it was wise to stay in school after being the finalist of Heisman, his first year. Love made this decision largely because of her desire to be Dr. Love one day and to heal the children. However, he has not finished playing football and breaking the hearts and ankles of his opponents.

His 2017 season was one of the most amazing performances that all observers remember. It was divided into two chapters – before and after sprained ankle. Before his injury, he was ready to challenge Barry Sanders' leading edge in one season. What he did with a healthy ankle was an inspiring feat.

Arcega-Whiteside reached this rare level of play in the receiver, where it was a "cheat code" for a quarterback that needed to be completed relatively easily. His physique makes the headlines and makes great photos when he jumps over defenders to make disputed catch, but he's more of a full receiver than his highlights might suggest. He will team up with former big and future future cardinal, Zach Ertz, to terrorize the defenses.

Linebacker Bobby Okereke broke away from the crowd during his junior season to excel as a senior for the cardinal. He worked through the struggles he had had earlier in his career to get rid of the blocks and stand up against the big bodies that may be in front of a defenseman squeezed to that position. He will travel to (Andrew) Luck's country to continue the Cardinal's tradition wearing Colts' blue and white after his 89th pick.

Jake Bailey may have the best chance for a former cardinal to win the Super Bowl in his rookie season. The new Patriot of New England written under the number 163 was a rock with a right foot booming on The Farm – unshakeable and a higher level bettor while he was still in college.

The last choice of Stanford has the shortest route between the current residence and the new job. Tight end Kaden Smith is a 49er. Former cardinal and NFL Hall of Fame security member, John Lynch, made the call with the 176th pick to take the tough Smith. The biggest blow at Smith, is that it's not fast, but it's a ram with soft hands that become a vise when he touches the balloon.

Seven other players have had opportunities with NFL teams: Alijah Holder (Denver), AT Hall (Tennessee), Joey Alfieri (Philadelphia), Nate Herbig (Philadelphia) and Trent Irwin (Miami) have signed as a team. free agents. Brandon Fanaika and Jesse Burkett will camp with the 49ers. Burkett also has the opportunity to camp in Jacksonville.

Stanford was excluded from the first round in the last two projects and this series is expected to end next year. Left forwards Walker Little and Colby Parkinson have made their first appearance.

Few things are on a traditional path to be a first-round pick, if not the top 10. It's an elite prospect who occupies one of the most important positions on the field. His talent is evident since he was young in Texas.

He had a shoulder injury during his second season and, after a brief stretch, improved over the seasons. According to PFF, he finished the year with elite pass protection ratings and moved in the right direction.

It would be a surprise to many in the craft to predict such things if he stayed at school during his last year.

Parkinson has the potential to be a great late in the game, and he could leave for the NFL after next season, but placing him in the first round now awaits a big jump in his second year. Cardinal coaches and supporters certainly hope that Parkinson, which has been developed, has the type of season that makes it possible.

All eyes will be on the quarterback KJ Costello. He has a lot of responsibility on his right arm to determine the success of this season, and he seems to be a lock to go to the NFL next season. He seriously considered moving this year after one of the best seasons from a quarter of Stanford in the history of the program.

There is no doubt that he will be drafted, but the inning will be determined by his ability to improve the details of the position and to lead a Cardinal offense likely to depend on passing play.

Paulson Adebo was an American freshman and his head coach describes him as one of the country's top halfbacks. It has the ability to be an outstanding cover area and improves as a tackler. If he shows the progress that many people expect of him around him this year, he will be perhaps the second best hope behind Little.

These four cardinal are the obvious candidates. The fifth year senior, Casey Toohill, is fortunate enough to be a solid player at the next level and a full and healthy season as a starter could prove it. He was on his way to a productive fourth year on campus before an arm injury annoyed him. He is a tough defender on the edge.

A dark horse candidate to consider is probably the good forward Foster Sarell. The assumption is that he will come back in 2020 to fill the left-wing position left vacant by Little. It sounds reasonable, but if Sarell has a good season – which all team members should hope for – then he can at least ask for a draft.