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20 for 20, Part 5: An early look at the top players in the 2020 class

We haven’t even done a numerical Rivals100 for the class of 2019 yet, but with so many offers going out for the class of 2020 as the recruiting cycle continues to speed up, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at some of the top rising sophomores in the country. We call it 20 for 20 and will roll out four a day this week for you to keep an eye on. Today’s list is led by yet another top quarterback in what appears to be a loaded class at the position.

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This final group is headlined by yet another quarterback who received middle school offers in Drew Pyne, who will be a top target for nearly every program in the country. Pyne isn’t as big as some of the other coveted 2020 quarterbacks, but he has perhaps the best accuracy of the bunch. Jesus Machado is a freaky athlete who already hits like a senior in high school and will only get more intimidating as he grows.

Bryn Tucker is a big and nasty offensive lineman and it will be interesting to see if the Vols can keep him in state like they did with his teammate Cade Mays and whether he projects as a guard or tackle down the line. Finally, Kevin Swint is long, athletic and can cover a ton of ground with instincts that belie his age.

Here’s a breakdown of each from our analyst team.

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“Pyne is a very advanced prospect when it comes to footwork and accuracy and it will be good to see how his mechanics progress as he gets bigger and older. Listed as a pro-style quarterback, Pyne is more athletic and mobile than people give him credit for. Expect him to show of those skills as he continues to torch the New England public school leagues. Pyne already had the attention of the recruiting world after picking up offers from Florida State and Alabama before playing a down of high school football.” – Adam Friedman, Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst

“Machado is put together incredibly well for his age and has the offers to match his frame. He doesn't participate in many camps, but the film on him is impressive and projecting him as a top 2020 recruit isn't a stretch by any means. Machado is reeling in scholarship offers by the week and recently landed Oregon and Tennessee.” – Rob Cassidy, Rivals.com Florida Recruiting Analyst

"Tucker was a star at the middle school level and quickly carried it over to high school, starting as a freshman alongside 2018 five-star and Tennessee commit Cade Mays. The two, along with Mays' younger brother Cooper, combined to form one of the biggest and most impressive offensive line trios in the country. Tucker reminds me a lot of Class of 2017 five-star Jedrick Wills, which is high praise considering the rise Wills saw during his career. Tucker already has offers from some of the nation's top schools and Tennessee, Ohio State and LSU are going to be factors in his recruitment for the long haul." – Woody Wommack, Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst

“Swint doesn't look like a freshman. On the hoof, he is long and tall and he plays big. He has added good weight and strength this off-season and he is likely going to take his game to the next level in the fall. He can be an edge rusher, he can drop in the flats and he really flies to the ball. Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan and Tennessee among others have offered this spring. He will be able to go wherever he wants.” – Chad Simmons, Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst

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