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NFL Draft Big Board 2015: Matt Miller's Final Rankings

Matt MillerApr 29, 2015

The 2015 NFL draft class will be remembered, and judged, on the careers of Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. Already, folks want to compare this class to the Peyton Manning vs. Ryan Leaf group—or Andrew Luck vs. Robert Griffin III—but the 2015 draft is about more than just the quarterbacks. 

This is the year of the edge-rusher, and with six players at the position holding a first-round grade, that label is warranted. But how about the wide receivers? Five prospects there could see the first round. The same goes for the cornerback class, where five more players have a first-round grade. And we can't forget the running backs. Todd Gurley and Melvin Gordon are set to break the trend of waiting to select a ball-carrier until Day 2. 

All in all, the 2015 draft class is a good one. It's not great—not like 2014—but when comparing it to 2013, 2012 and 2011, the talent level is solid. If the two superstar prospects at quarterback play more like Eli Manning and Philip Rivers and less like Leaf, this group could be remembered for quite some time.

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Top 100 Rankings
RankPlayer Pos.SchoolHeightWeightTeamPick
1 Jameis WinstonQBFlorida State6'4"231  
2Leonard WilliamsDLUSC6'5"302  
3Dante FowlerEDGEFlorida6'3"261  
4Kevin WhiteWRWest Virginia6'3"215  
5 Amari CooperWRAlabama6'1"211  
6Marcus PetersCBWashington6'0"197  
7Brandon Scherff GIowa6'5"319  
8Todd Gurley RBGeorgia6'1"222  
9Randy GregoryEDGENebraska6'5"235  
10 DeVante ParkerWRLouisville6'3"209  
11Marcus Mariota QBOregon6'4"222  
12Danny SheltonDLWashington6'2"339  
13Shane RayEDGEMissouri6'3"245  
14Vic BeasleyEDGEClemson6'3"246  
15 Dorial Green-BeckhamWRMissouri6'5"237  
16 Arik Armstead DLOregon6'7"292  
17Alvin Dupree EDGEKentucky6'4"269  
18Ronald DarbyCBFlorida State5'11"193  
19 Malcom BrownDLTexas6'2"319  
20D.J. Humphries OTFlorida6'5"307  
21 La'el CollinsOTLSU6'4"305  
22Eddie GoldmanDLFlorida State6'4"336  
23Landon CollinsSSAlabama6'0"228  
24Melvin GordonRBWisconsin6'1"215  
25 Trae Waynes CBMichigan State6'0"186  
26Byron JonesCBConnecticut6'1"199  
27Andrus PeatOTStanford6'7"313  
28 Shaq ThompsonLBWashington6'0"228  
29Kevin JohnsonCBWake Forest6'0"188  
30Eric KendricksLBUCLA6'0"232  
31Jake FisherOTOregon6'6"306  
32Cameron Erving CFlorida State6'5"313  
33Cedric Ogbuehi OTTexas A&M6'5"306  
34 Jalen CollinsCBLSU6'1"203  
35Eli HaroldEDGEVirginia6'3"247  
36 Jaelen StrongWRArizona State6'2"217  
37 Owa Odighizuwa EDGEUCLA6'3"267  
38Duke JohnsonRBMiami (FL)5'9"207  
39Paul DawsonLBTCU6'0"235  
40 Tevin ColemanRBIndiana5'11"206  
41Nelson Agholor WRUSC6'0"198  
42 Damarious RandallFSArizona State5'11"196  
43 Maxx WilliamsTEMinnesota6'4"249  
44Phillip DorsettWRMiami (FL)5'10"185  
45 Gerod Holliman FSLouisville6'0"218  
46 Jaquiski Tartt SSSamford6'1"221  
47 Benardrick McKinneyLBMississippi St.6'4"246  
48 Denzel Perryman LBMiami (FL)5'11"236  
49Devin Funchess WRMichigan6'4"232  
50Devin SmithWROhio State6'0"196  
51T.J. Clemmings OTPittsburgh6'5"309  
52P.J. WilliamsCBFlorida State6'0"194  
53Preston SmithEDGEMississippi St.6'5"271  
54T.J. Yeldon RBAlabama6'1"226  
55Carl DavisDLIowa6'5"320  
56Michael BennettDLOhio State6'2"293  
57 Breshad Perriman WRCentral Florida6'2"212  
58Nate OrchardEDGEUtah6'3"250  
59 Laken TomlinsonGDuke6'3"323  
60 Stephone AnthonyLBClemson6'3"243  
61Grady JarrettDLClemson6'1"304  
62Clive Walford TEMiami (FL)6'4"251  
63Bryce PettyQBBaylor6'3"230  
64 Ameer Abdullah RBNebraska5'9"205  
65Mario EdwardsDLFlorida State6'3"279  
66Jordan PhillipsDLOklahoma6'5"329  
67Jay Ajayi RBBoise State6'0"221  
68 Quinten RollinsCBMiami (OH)5'11"195  
69Donovan SmithOTPenn State6'6"338  
70 Kwon AlexanderLBLSU6'1"227  
71 Ereck FlowersOTMiami (FL)6'6"329  
72Danielle HunterEDGELSU6'5"252  
73Alex CarterCBStanford6'0"196  
74 Ramik WilsonLBGeorgia6'2"237  
75David CobbRBMinnesota5'11"229  
76Henry AndersonDLStanford6'6"294  
77Xavier CooperDLWashington St.6'3"293  
78Ali Marpet GHobart6'4"307  
79A.J. Cann GSouth Carolina6'3"313  
80 Tre' JacksonGFlorida State6'4"330  
81Brett Hundley QBUCLA6'3"226  
82Rob Havenstein OTWisconsin6'7"321  
83Jordan HicksLBTexas6'1"236  
84 Hroniss Grasu COregon6'3"297  
85James SampleSSLouisville6'2"209  
86 Quandre Diggs CBTexas5'9"196  
87B.J. Finney CKansas State6'4"318  
88Mike DavisRBSouth Carolina5'9"217  
89 D'Joun SmithCBFlorida Atlantic5'10"187  
90 Rashad GreeneWRFlorida State5'11"182  
91 Senquez Golson CBOle Miss5'9"176  
92Lorenzo Mauldin EDGELouisville6'4"259  
93Trey FlowersEDGEArkansas6'2"266  
94 Tre McBrideWRWilliam & Mary6'0"210  
95 Ifo Ekpre-OlomuCBOregon5'9"192  
96Tyler Lockett WRKansas State5'10"182  
97Adrian AmosFSPenn State6'0"218  
98Wes Saxton TESouth Alabama6'3"248  
99Derron SmithFSFresno State5'10"200  
100Anthony HarrisSSVirginia6'1"183  

Quarterbacks

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Best Prospect: Jameis Winston, FSU

Most NFL-Ready: Jameis Winston, FSU

Best Arm: Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana

Best Runner: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

Best Potential: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

Biggest Bust Potential: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

Biggest Sleeper: Connor Halliday, Washington State

Biggest Risk: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

Lowest Risk: Jameis Winston, FSU

2015 Quarterback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1 Jameis WinstonFlorida State6'4"2317.501  
2Marcus Mariota Oregon6'4"2227.2011  
3Bryce PettyBaylor6'3"2306.0063  
4Brett Hundley UCLA6'3"2265.7581  
5Garrett Grayson Colorado State6'2"2135.49110  
6Sean Mannion Oregon State6'6"2295.20219  
7Connor Halliday Washington State6'3"1965.09263  
8Brandon BridgeSouth Alabama6'4"2295.05281  
9Shane Carden East Carolina6'2"2185.00341  
10Hutson MasonGeorgia6'3"2095.00342  
11Tyler Heinicke Old Dominion6'1"2135.00343  
12Bryan BennettSE Louisiana6'2"2115.00344  
13Cody Fajardo Nevada6'1"2234.90359  
14Blake SimsAlabama5'11"2184.90360  
15Chris BonnerColorado St.-Pueblo6'7"2254.90361  
16Jerry Lovelocke Prairie View A&M6'4"2484.90362  
17Anthony BooneDuke6'0"2314.90381  
18Mark MyersJohn Carroll6'5"2204.75406  

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Running Backs

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Best Prospect: Todd Gurley, Georgia

Most NFL-Ready: Todd Gurley, Georgia

Best Third-Down Back: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Best Speed: Tevin Coleman, Indiana

Best Power: Todd Gurley, Georgia

Best Hands: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Best Potential: Duke Johnson, Miami (Florida)

Biggest Bust Potential: Todd Gurley, Georgia

Biggest Sleeper: Zach Zenner, South Dakota State

Biggest Risk: Jay Ajayi, Boise State

2015 Running Back Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Todd GurleyGeorgia6'1"2227.308  
2Melvin GordonWisconsin6'1"2156.5024  
3Duke JohnsonMiami (FL)5'9"2076.4938  
4Tevin ColemanIndiana5'11"2066.4540  
5T.J. YeldonAlabama6'1"2266.2054  
6Ameer AbdullahNebraska5'9"2056.0064  
7Jay AjayiBoise State6'0"2216.0067  
8David CobbMinnesota5'11"2295.9075  
9Mike DavisSouth Carolina5'9"2175.6088  
10David JohnsonNorthern Iowa6'1"2245.49113  
11Javorius AllenUSC6'0"2215.40131  
12Karlos WilliamsFlorida State6'1"2305.40132  
13Cameron Artis-PayneAuburn5'10"2125.30161  
14Jeremy LangfordMichigan State6'0"2085.30163  
15Matt JonesFlorida6'2"2315.25182  
16Zach ZennerSouth Dakota State5'11"2235.25183  
17Trey WilliamsTexas A&M5'7"1955.20200  
18Thomas RawlsCentral Michigan5'9"2155.20201  
19John CrockettNorth Dakota State6'0"2175.20204  
20Malcolm BrownTexas5'11"2245.19220  
21Malcolm AgnewSouthern Illinois5'9"2075.19221  
22Josh RobinsonMiss. State5'8"2175.15228  
23Tyler VargaYale5'11"2225.15229  
24Corey GrantAuburn5'11"2055.10251  
25Terrence MageeLSU5'8"2135.10252  
26Marcus MurphyMissouri5'8"1935.05286  
27Braylon HeardKentucky5'10"1985.05287  
28Dee HartColorado State5'7"1995.00311  
29Jahwan EdwardsBall State5'9"2205.00312  
30B.J. CatalonTCU5'7"1865.00313  
31Ross ScheuermanLafayette6'0"2045.00340  
32Michael DyerLouisville5'8"2184.99348  
33Dominique BrownLouisville6'2"2344.99349  
34Kenny HilliardLSU6'0"2264.90366  
35Gus JohnsonStephen F. Austin5'10"2154.90369  
36Raheem MostertPurdue5'11"1834.80397  
37Brandon WegherMorningside College5'11"2104.75417  
38Terris Jones-GrigsbyArizona5'7"1984.75421  

Fullbacks

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Most Power: Jalston Fowler, Alabama

Best Hands: Michael Burton, Rutgers

Most Versatile: Michael Burton, Rutgers 

Biggest Sleeper: Traylon Durham, Kent State

2015 Fullback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Jalston FowlerAlabama5'11"2545.10239  
2Connor NeighborsLSU5'11"2295.00293  
3Aaron RipkowskiOklahoma6'1"2575.00294  
4Michael BurtonRutgers5'11"2424.85382  
5Larry DixonArmy5'11"2394.80387  
6Joey IosefaHawaii6'0"2474.75400  
7Trayion DurhamKent State6'1"2484.69437  

Wide Receivers

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Best Prospect: Kevin White, West Virginia

Most NFL-Ready: Amari Cooper, Alabama

Best Boundary Receiver: Kevin White, West Virginia

Best Slot Receiver: Amari Cooper, Alabama

Best Return Man: Ty Montgomery, Stanford

Best Hands: Nelson Agholor, USC

Best Route-Runner: Amari Cooper, Alabama

Best Speed: J.J. Nelson, UAB

Best Potential: Kevin White, West Virginia

Biggest Bust Potential: Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri

Biggest Sleeper: Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas

Lowest Risk: Amari Cooper, Alabama

2015 Wide Receiver Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Kevin WhiteWest Virginia6'3"2157.504  
2Amari CooperAlabama6'1"2117.495  
3DeVante ParkerLouisville6'3"2097.3010  
4Dorial Green-BeckhamMissouri6'5"2377.1515  
5Jaelen StrongArizona State6'2"2176.4936  
6Nelson AgholorUSC6'0"1986.4541  
7Phillip DorsettMiami (FL)5'10"1856.3044  
8Devin FunchessMichigan6'4"2326.2549  
9Devin SmithOhio State6'0"1966.2550  
10Breshad PerrimanCentral Florida6'2"2126.2057  
11Rashad GreeneFlorida State5'11"1825.6090  
12Tre McBrideWilliam & Mary6'0"2105.5594  
13Tyler LockettKansas State5'10"1825.5596  
14Sammie CoatesAuburn6'1"2125.50105  
15Dezmin LewisCentral Arkansas6'4"2145.50109  
16Jamison CrowderDuke5'8"1855.49114  
17DeAndre SmelterGeorgia Tech6'2"2265.49115  
18Josh HarperFresno State6'1"1915.45124  
19Antwan GoodleyBaylor5'10"2095.45125  
20Chris ConleyGeorgia6'2"2135.40142  
21Kenny BellNebraska6'1"1975.35150  
22Darren WallerGeorgia Tech6'6"2385.35151  
23Tony LippettMichigan State6'2"1925.35152  
24Dres AndersonUtah6'1"1875.30171  
25Vince MayleWashington State6'2"2245.30172  
26Gavin LutmanPitt State6'4"2015.30173  
27Vernon JohnsonTexas A&M-Commerce6'1"1905.30174  
28Titus DavisCentral Michigan6'1"1965.25189  
29Geremy DavisConnecticut6'2"2165.25190  
30Mario AlfordWest Virginia5'8"1805.25191  
31Devante DavisUNLV6'3"2205.25192  
32Justin HardyEast Carolina5'10"1925.20217  
33Davaris DanielsNotre Dame6'1"2015.20218  
34Ty MontgomeryStanford6'0"2215.15236  
35Rannell HallUCF6'0"1985.15237  
36Stefon DiggsMaryland6'0"1955.10259  
37Deon LongMaryland6'0"1925.10260  
38DeAndrew WhiteAlabama5'11"1935.10261  
39Evan SpencerOhio State6'2"2085.10262  
40Christion JonesAlabama5'10"1825.00331  
41Chris HarperCalifornia5'11"1755.00332  
42George FarmerUSC6'1"2205.00333  
43Austin HillArizona6'3"2125.00334  
44J.J. NelsonUAB5'10"1565.00335  
45Kaelin ClayUtah5'10"1955.00336  
46Jordan TaylorRice6'5"2105.00337  
47Jaxon ShipleyTexas6'0"1905.00338  
48Andre DavisSouth Florida6'1"2055.00339  
49Cam WorthyEast Carolina6'2"2114.99351  
50Deontay GreenberryHouston6'3"2004.99352  
51Kasen WilliamsWashington6'3"2174.99353  
52Da'Ron BrownNorthern Illinois6'0"2054.95358  
53Keith MumpheryMichigan State6'0"2154.90378  
54Donatella LuckettHarding6'0"2114.90379  
55Matt MillerBoise State6'3"2134.90380  
56Levi NorwoodBaylor6'2"2004.80395  
57Ezell RuffinSan Diego State6'0"2184.80396  
58Nigel KingKansas6'3"2104.75430  
59Jake KumerowWisconsin-Whitewater6'5"1954.75431  
60Lemar DurantSimon Fraser6'2"2314.70436  

Tight Ends

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Best Prospect: Maxx Williams, Minnesota

Most NFL-Ready: Clive Walford, Miami (Florida)

Best Slot Tight EndClive Walford, Miami (Florida)

Best Hands: Nick O'Leary, FSU

Best Route-Runner: Clive Walford, Miami (Florida)

Best Blocker: Sam Arneson, Wisconsin

Best Speed: MyCole Pruitt, Southern Illinois

Best Power: Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State

Biggest Bust Potential: Maxx Williams, Minnesota

Biggest Sleeper: Wes Saxton, South Alabama

Lowest Risk: Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State

2015 Tight End Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Maxx WilliamsMinnesota6'4"2496.3043  
2Clive WalfordMiami (FL)6'4"2516.0062  
3Wes SaxtonSouth Alabama6'3"2485.5098  
4Jeff HeuermanOhio State6'5"2545.49111  
5Blake BellOklahoma6'6"2525.45116  
6Rory AndersonSouth Carolina6'5"2445.40126  
7MyCole PruittSouthern Illinois6'2"2515.40127  
8Tyler KroftRutgers6'5"2465.35143  
9Ben KoyackNotre Dame6'5"2555.30157  
10Nick O'LearyFlorida State6'3"2525.30159  
11James O'ShaughnessyIllinois State6'4"2455.29175  
12Randall TelferUSC6'4"2505.25179  
13Jesse JamesPenn State6'7"2615.25181  
14Nick BoyleDelaware6'4"2685.09266  
15C.J. UzomahAuburn6'5"2645.09267  
16Devin MahinaBYU6'6"2565.09268  
17Matt LaCosseIllinois6'6"2505.09270  
18Cameron ClearTexas A&M6'5"2775.09271  
19A.J. DerbyArkansas6'4"2555.05285  
20E.J. BibbsIowa State6'2"2585.00305  
21Gerald ChristianLouisville6'3"2445.00307  
22Jean SifrinUMass6'5"2555.00308  
23Casey PierceKent State6'3"2425.00309  
24Khari LeeBowie State6'4"2355.00310  
25Eric TomlinsonUTEP6'6"2634.90363  
26Sam ArnesonWisconsin6'4"2544.75415  

Offensive Tackles

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Best Prospect: D.J. Humphries, Florida

Most NFL-Ready: Jake Fisher, Oregon

Best Run-Blocker: Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M

Best Pass-Blocker: La'el Collins, LSU

Best Potential: Andrus Peat, Stanford

Biggest Bust Potential: Andrus Peat, Stanford

Biggest Sleeper: Doniel Gambrell, Notre Dame College

Lowest Risk: Jake Fisher, Oregon

2015 Offensive Tackle Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1D.J. HumphriesFlorida6'5"3076.9920  
2La'el CollinsLSU6'4"3056.9921  
3Andrus PeatStanford6'7"3136.5027  
4Jake FisherOregon6'6"3066.4931  
5Cedric OgbuehiTexas A&M6'5"3066.4933  
6T.J. ClemmingsPittsburgh6'5"3096.2551  
7Donovan SmithPenn State6'6"3386.0069  
8Ereck FlowersMiami (FL)6'6"3296.0071  
9Rob HavensteinWisconsin6'7"3215.7582  
10Tyrus ThompsonOklahoma6'5"3245.50102  
11Ty SambrailoColorado State6'6"3115.45103  
12Daryl WilliamsOklahoma6'5"3275.40119  
13Rob CrispNorth Carolina St.6'7"3015.30134  
14Andrew DonnalIowa6'6"3135.30164  
15Mitch MorseMissouri6'5"3055.30165  
16Tayo FabulujeTCU6'6"3535.25166  
17Jeremiah PoutasiUtah6'5"3355.25184  
18Austin ShepherdAlabama6'4"3155.20185  
19Sean DonnellyTulane6'8"2975.20202  
20Jamon BrownLouisville6'4"3235.20206  
21Bobby HartFlorida State6'5"3295.20207  
22Jake RodgersEastern Washington6'6"3205.20209  
23Trenton BrownFlorida6'8"3555.20210  
24Darrian MillerKentucky6'5"3075.20211  
25Corey RobinsonSouth Carolina6'7"3245.15232  
26Sean HickeySyracuse6'5"3095.15233  
27Chaz GreenFlorida6'5"3145.10257  
28Doniel GambrellNotre Dame College6'6"3155.10258  
29Eric LefeldCincinnati6'6"3105.00318  
30Blaine ClausellMiss. State6'7"3155.00324  
31Brett BoykoUNLV6'7"3014.95357  
32Laurence GibsonVirginia Tech6'6"3054.75419  

Offensive Guards

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Best Prospect: Brandon Scherff, Iowa

Most NFL-ReadyBrandon Scherff, Iowa

Best Run-BlockerBrandon Scherff, Iowa

Best Pass-Blocker: Laken Tomlinson, Duke

Best PotentialBrandon Scherff, Iowa

Biggest Bust Potential: Ali Marpet, Hobart

Biggest Sleeper: Robert Myers, Tennessee State

Lowest RiskBrandon Scherff, Iowa

2015 Offensive Guard Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Brandon ScherffIowa6'5"3197.307  
2Laken TomlinsonDuke6'3"3236.2059  
3Ali MarpetHobart6'4"3075.7578  
4A.J. CannSouth Carolina6'3"3135.7579  
5Tre' JacksonFlorida State6'4"3305.7580  
6Jarvis HarrisonTexas A&M6'3"3305.50101  
7Josue MatiasFlorida State6'5"3095.45118  
8Mark GlowinskiWest Virginia6'4"3075.40129  
9John MillerLouisville6'2"3035.35144  
10Quinton SpainWest Virginia6'4"3325.35145  
11Jamil DouglasArizona State6'4"3045.25178  
12Antoine EverettMcNeese State6'3"3255.15224  
13Robert MyersTennessee St.6'5"3265.10240  
14Adam SheadOklahoma6'4"3385.10241  
15Miles DieffenbachPenn State6'3"3035.10243  
16Ben BeckwithMiss. State6'3"3065.10244  
17Arie KouandjioAlabama6'5"3105.05284  
18Aundrey WalkerUSC6'6"3155.00303  
19Al BondMemphis6'4"3035.00304  
20Terry PooleSan Diego St.6'5"3075.00306  
21Takoby CofieldDuke6'4"3104.99350  
22Tyler MooreFlorida6'5"3254.95354  
23Christian LombardNotre Dame6'5"3114.75410  
24Jon FelicianoMiami (FL)6'4"3234.75412  
25Leon BrownAlabama6'6"3204.75414  

Centers

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Best Prospect: Cameron Erving, FSU

Most NFL-ReadyCameron Erving, FSU

Best Run-Blocker: Greg Mancz, Toledo

Best Pass-Blocker: Dillon Day, Mississippi State

Best Potential: Shaq Mason, Georgia Tech

Biggest Bust PotentialCameron Erving, FSU

Biggest Sleeper: Dillon Day, Mississippi State

Lowest Risk: Andy Gallik, Boston College

2015 Center Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Cameron ErvingFlorida State6'5"3136.4932  
2Hroniss GrasuOregon6'3"2975.6584  
3B.J. FinneyKansas State6'4"3185.6087  
4Shaq MasonGeorgia Tech6'1"3005.30153  
5Reese DismukesAuburn6'3"2965.30154  
6Andy GallikBoston College6'2"3065.30155  
7Greg ManczToledo6'4"3015.30156  
8Max GarciaFlorida6'4"3095.15222  
9Chad HamiltonCoastal Carolina6'2"2925.15223  
10Cole ManhartNebraska-Kearney6'6"3105.05282  
11Jake SmithLouisville6'3"3125.00296  
12Brandon VitabileNorthwestern6'3"3005.00298  
13Dillon DayMiss. State6'4"3055.00299  
14David AndrewsGeorgia6'2"2945.00300  
15Chris JasperseMarshall6'3"2974.75403  
16Shane McDermottMiami (FL)6'4"3024.75404  
17Steven GurrolaArizona6'2"2914.75407  

Defensive Linemen

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Best Prospect: Leonard Williams, USC

Most NFL-Ready: Leonard Williams, USC 

Best vs. RunLeonard Williams, USC

Best Nose Tackle: Danny Shelton, Washington

Best 3-4 Defensive EndLeonard Williams, USC

Best 3-TechniqueLeonard Williams, USC

Best Pass-Rusher: Henry Anderson, Stanford

Best PotentialLeonard Williams, USC

Biggest Bust Potential: Arik Armstead, Oregon

Biggest Sleeper: Xavier Cooper, Washington State

Lowest Risk: Danny Shelton, Washington

2015 Defensive Linemen Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Leonard WilliamsUSC6'5"3027.502  
2Danny SheltonWashington6'2"3397.2012  
3Arik ArmsteadOregon6'7"2926.9916  
4Malcom BrownTexas6'2"3196.9919  
5Eddie GoldmanFlorida State6'4"3366.9922  
6Carl DavisIowa6'5"3206.2055  
7Michael BennettOhio State6'2"2936.2056  
8Grady JarrettClemson6'1"3046.1061  
9Mario EdwardsFlorida State6'3"2796.0065  
10Jordan PhillipsOklahoma6'5"3296.0066  
11Henry AndersonStanford6'6"2955.9076  
12Xavier CooperWashington St.6'3"2935.9077  
13Gabe WrightAuburn6'3"3005.50104  
14Marcus HardisonArizona St.6'4"3075.50107  
15Tyeler DavisonFresno St.6'2"3165.50108  
16Darius PhilonArkansas6'1"2985.40137  
17Rakeem Nunez-RochesSouthern Miss.6'2"3075.40139  
18Christian CovingtonRice6'2"2895.40140  
19Bobby RichardsonIndiana6'3"2835.20203  
20Ellis McCarthyUCLA6'5"3385.20205  
21James CastlemanOklahoma St.6'2"3005.20208  
22Derrick LottTenn-Chattanooga6'4"3145.15230  
23David ParryStanford6'1"3085.15231  
24Louis Trinca-PasatIowa6'1"2905.10254  
25Leon OrrFlorida6'5"3235.10255  
26Joey MbuHouston6'3"3135.10256  
27Travis RacitiSan Jose St.6'5"2905.09276  
28J.T. SurrattSouth Carolina6'1"3045.09277  
29Kaleb EullsMiss. State6'3"2955.09278  
30Angelo BlacksonAuburn6'4"3185.09279  
31Deon SimonNorthwestern St.6'4"3215.00315  
32Leterrius WaltonCentral Michigan6'5"3195.00317  
33Terry WilliamsEast Carolina6'1"3535.00321  
34Kristjan SokoliBuffalo6'5"2905.00347  
35Tavaris BarnesClemson6'4"2824.90367  
36Brandon IvoryAlabama6'3"3084.90368  
37Chucky HunterTCU6'1"3054.90370  
38Xavier WilliamsNorthwestern Iowa6'2"3094.90372  
39Warren HerringWisconsin6'2"2944.90374  
40Darius KilgoMaryland6'2"3104.90376  
41Cameron BotticelliMinnesota6'5"2824.85386  
42Thomas TealNorth Carolina St.6'1"3084.75409  
43Olsen PierreMiami (FL)6'5"3004.75411  
44Desmond HollinFlorida State6'3"2854.75413  

Edge Defenders

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Best Prospect: Dante Fowler, Florida

Most NFL-ReadyDante Fowler, Florida

Best vs. Run: Trey Flowers, Arkansas

Best 3-4 Outside LinebackerDante Fowler, Florida

Best 4-3 Right EndDante Fowler, Florida

Best 4-3 Left End: Owa Odighizuwa, UCLA

Best Pass-Rusher: Randy Gregory, Nebraska

Best PotentialDante Fowler, Florida

Biggest Bust Potential: Randy Gregory, Nebraska

Biggest Sleeper: Kyle Emanuel, North Dakota State

Lowest RiskDante Fowler, Florida

2015 EDGE Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Dante FowlerFlorida6'3"2617.503  
2Randy GregoryNebraska6'5"2357.309  
3Shane RayMissouri6'3"2457.2013  
4Vic BeasleyClemson6'3"2467.2014  
5Alvin DupreeKentucky6'4"2696.9917  
6Eli HaroldVirginia6'3"2476.4935  
7Owa OdighizuwaUCLA6'3"2676.4937  
8Preston SmithMississippi St.6'5"2716.2053  
9Nate OrchardUtah6'3"2506.2058  
10Danielle HunterLSU6'5"2526.0072  
11Lorenzo MauldinLouisville6'4"2595.5592  
12Trey FlowersArkansas6'2"2665.5593  
13Frank ClarkMichigan6'3"2715.50106  
14Markus GoldenMissouri6'2"2605.40133  
15Zach HodgesHarvard6'2"2505.40135  
16Za'Darius SmithKentucky6'4"2745.40136  
17Kyle EmanuelNorth Dakota St.6'3"2555.40138  
18Hauoli KikahaWashington6'2"2535.35147  
19Max VallesVirginia6'5"2515.30167  
20Davis TullChattanooga6'2"2465.25186  
21Lynden TrailNorfolk State6'7"2695.10246  
22Geneo GrissomOklahoma6'3"2625.10248  
23Cedric ReedTexas6'5"2695.10250  
24Anthony ChickilloMiami (FL)6'3"2675.10253  
25Marcus RushMichigan State6'2"2455.09269  
26Corey CrawfordClemson6'5"2835.09274  
27Ray DrewGeorgia6'4"2765.09275  
28Ryan RussellPurdue6'4"2695.05288  
29Xzavier DicksonAlabama6'3"2605.01289  
30J.R. TavaiUSC6'2"2495.01290  
31B.J. DuboseLouisville6'4"2845.01291  
32Shaquille RiddickWest Virginia6'5"2425.00314  
33Martin IfediMemphis6'3"2755.00316  
34Edmond RobinsonNewberry6'3"2455.00320  
35Ryan DelaireTowson6'4"2545.00322  
36Jermauria RascoLSU6'3"2475.00325  
37Deion BarnesPenn State6'4"2555.00327  
38Zack WagenmannMontana6'3"2474.90371  
39Obum GwachamOregon State6'5"2464.90373  
40Neiron BallFlorida6'2"2304.90375  
41Yannik Cudjoe-VirgilMaryland6'2"2484.90377  
42James VaughtersStanford6'2"2544.80394  
43C.J. OlaniyanPenn State6'3"2524.75426  
44Ryan MuellerKansas State6'2"2484.75427  
45James RouseMarshall6'5"2704.75428  
46Cory MorrisseyIowa State6'4"2604.75429  

Off-Ball Linebackers

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Best Prospect: Shaq Thompson, Washington

Most NFL-Ready: Eric Kendricks, UCLA

Best vs. Inside Run: Paul Dawson, TCU

Best vs. Outside Run: Paul Dawson, TCU 

Best Pass-RusherPaul Dawson, TCU

Best Pass Coverage: Shaq Thompson, Washington

Best Potential: Shaq Thompson, Washington

Biggest Bust PotentialShaq Thompson, Washington

Biggest Sleeper: Junior Sylvestre, Toledo

Lowest Risk: Eric Kendricks, UCLA

2015 Linebacker Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Shaq ThompsonWashington6'0"2286.5028  
2Eric KendricksUCLA6'0"2326.4930  
3Paul DawsonTCU6'0"2356.4939  
4Benardrick McKinneyMississippi St.6'4"2466.2547  
5Denzel PerrymanMiami (FL)5'11"2366.2548  
6Stephone AnthonyClemson6'3"2436.1560  
7Kwon AlexanderLSU6'1"2276.0070  
8Ramik WilsonGeorgia6'2"2375.9574  
9Jordan HicksTexas6'1"2365.7583  
10Ben HeeneyKansas6'0"2315.40130  
11Taiwan JonesMichigan State6'3"2455.35146  
12Martrell SpaightArkansas6'0"2365.30160  
13Jake RyanMichigan6'2"2405.30162  
14Mike HullPenn State6'0"2375.20197  
15Hayes PullardUSC6'0"2405.20198  
16Alani FuaBYU6'5"2385.20199  
17Amarlo HerreraGeorgia6'1"2445.15226  
18Deiontrez MountLouisville6'5"2435.15227  
19Damien WilsonMinnesota6'0"2455.10245  
20Jeff LucCincinnati6'0"2635.10247  
21John TimuWashington6'1"2465.10249  
22Bryce HagerBaylor6'1"2345.09272  
23Zach VigilUtah State6'2"2495.09273  
24Tony WashingtonOregon6'4"2474.95355  
25Mark NzeochaWyoming6'2"2324.95356  
26Trey DePriestAlabama6'0"2544.90364  
27Quayshawn NealyGeorgia Tech6'1"2354.90365  
28Derrick Malone Jr.Oregon6'2"2204.85383  
29AJ TarpleyStanford6'2"2384.85384  
30Michael OdiariTexas St.6'0"2454.85385  
31Aaron DavisColorado St.6'0"2254.80388  
32Curtis GrantOhio State6'3"2384.80389  
33A.J. JohnsonTennessee6'2"2424.80390  
34Houston BatesLouisiana Tech6'3"2504.80391  
35Cole FarrandMaryland6'3"2454.80392  
36Michael OrakpoTexas State6'1"2264.75416  
37Maurice FallsEast Carolina6'3"2474.75418  
38Junior SylvestreToledo6'0"2224.75420  
39Deterrian ShackelfordOle Miss6'1"2474.75422  
40Chi Chi AriguzoNorthwestern6'3"2304.75424  
41Dyshawn DavisSyracuse6'2"2214.70433  
42Terrance PlummerUCF5'11"2354.70435  

Cornerbacks

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Best Prospect: Marcus Peters, Washington

Most NFL-ReadyMarcus Peters, Washington

Best Slot Cornerback: Quandre Diggs, Texas

Best Man CoverMarcus Peters, Washington

Best Zone Cover: Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest

Best PotentialMarcus Peters, Washington

Biggest Bust PotentialMarcus Peters, Washington

Biggest Sleeper: Troy Hill, Oregon

Lowest Risk: Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest

2015 Cornerback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Marcus PetersWashington6'0"1977.496  
2Ronald DarbyFlorida State5'11"1936.9918  
3Trae WaynesMichigan State6'0"1866.5025  
4Byron JonesConnecticut6'1"1996.5026  
5Kevin JohnsonWake Forest6'0"1886.5029  
6Jalen CollinsLSU6'1"2036.4934  
7P.J. WilliamsFlorida State6'0"1946.2552  
8Quentin RollinsMiami (OH)5'11"1956.0068  
9Alex CarterStanford6'0"1965.9973  
10Quandre DiggsTexas5'9"1965.6586  
11D'Joun SmithFlorida Atlantic5'10"1875.6089  
12Senquez GolsonOle Miss5'9"1765.6091  
13Ifo Ekpre-OlomuOregon5'9"1925.5595  
14Eric RoweUtah6'1"2055.45120  
15Charles GainesLouisville5'10"1805.45121  
16Steven NelsonOregon State5'10"1975.45122  
17Doran GrantOhio State5'10"2005.45123  
18Craig MagerTexas State5'11"2015.40141  
19JaCorey ShepherdKansas5'11"1995.35148  
20Troy HillOregon5'10"1825.35149  
21Lorenzo DossTulane5'10"1825.30168  
22Damian SwannGeorgia6'0"1895.30169  
23Bobby McCainMemphis5'9"1955.30170  
24Kevin WhiteTCU5'9"1835.25187  
25Garry PetersClemson6'0"1915.25188  
26Cody RiggsNotre Dame5'9"1905.20212  
27Justin ColemanTennessee5'11"1855.20213  
28Nick MarshallAuburn6'1"2075.20214  
29Cam ThomasWestern Kentucky6'1"1905.20215  
30Bryce CallahanRice5'10"1805.20216  
31Jacoby GlennUCF6'0"1795.15234  
32Dexter McDonaldKansas6'1"2005.15235  
33Tye SmithTowson6'0"1955.00319  
34Deshazor EverettTexas A&M5'11"1885.00323  
35Curtis RileyFresno State6'0"1905.00326  
36SaQwan EdwardsNew Mexico6'1"1895.00328  
37Bernard BlakeColorado State5'11"1775.00329  
38De'Vante BausbyPitt State6'1"1805.00330  
39Greg HendersonColorado5'11"1814.80393  
40Jeremiah JohnsonMaryland5'11"1954.75423  
41Tray WalkerTexas Southern6'2"1894.75425  
42Daniel RobertsonBYU6'1"1984.70434  
43Merrill NoelWake Forest5'10"1804.65438  
44De'Ante SaundersTennessee State5'10"1964.65439  
45Jonathon MincyAuburn5'10"1964.60440  
46Randall EvansKansas State6'0"1904.60441  

Free Safeties

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Best Prospect: Damarious Randall, Arizona State

Most NFL-ReadyDamarious Randall, Arizona State

Best CoverageGerod Holliman, Louisville

Best vs. Run: Adrian Amos, Penn State

Best Potential: Gerod Holliman, Louisville

Biggest Bust PotentialGerod Holliman, Louisville

Biggest Sleeper: Imoan Claiborne, Northwestern State

Lowest Risk: Damarious Randall, Arizona State

2015 Free Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Damarious RandallArizona State5'11"1966.4542  
2Gerod HollimanLouisville6'0"2186.3045  
3Adrian AmosPenn State6'0"2185.5097  
4Derron SmithFresno State5'10"2005.5099  
5Josh ShawUSC6'1"2015.49112  
6Kurtis DrummondMichigan State6'1"2085.45117  
7Imoan ClaiborneNorthwestern State5'10"1875.40128  
8Donald CeliscarWestern Michigan5'11"1945.30158  
9Ladarius GunterMiami (FL)6'1"2025.25176  
10Cody PrewittOle Miss6'2"2085.25177  
11Detrick BonnerVirginia Tech6'0"2075.25180  
12Anthony JeffersonUCLA6'1"1985.20196  
13Durell EskridgeSyracuse6'3"2085.15225  
14Jermaine WhiteheadAuburn5'11"1975.10242  
15Justin CoxMississippi St.6'1"1915.00301  
16Dean MarloweJames Madison6'1"2035.00302  
17Julian WilsonOklahoma6'2"2054.75405  
18Dechane DuranteNorthern Illinois6'2"1934.75408  

Strong Safeties

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Best Prospect: Landon Collins, Alabama

Most NFL-ReadyLandon Collins, Alabama

Best Coverage: James Sample, Louisville

Best vs. RunLandon Collins, Alabama

Best Potential: Jaquiski Tartt, Samford

Biggest Bust Potential: Landon Collins, Alabama

Biggest Sleeper: Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

Lowest RiskJaquiski Tartt, Samford

2015 Strong Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Landon CollinsAlabama6'0"2286.9023  
2Jaquiski TarttSamford6'1"2216.2546  
3James SampleLouisville6'2"2095.6585  
4Anthony HarrisVirginia6'1"1835.50100  
5Jordan RichardsStanford5'11"2115.20193  
6Kyshoen JarrettVirginia Tech5'10"2005.20194  
7Ibraheim CampbellNorthwestern5'11"2085.20195  
8Tevin McDonaldEastern Washington5'11"1955.09264  
9Erick DarganOregon5'11"2125.09265  
10Clayton GeathersUCF6'2"2185.05283  
11Chris HackettTCU6'0"1955.00295  
12Ronald MartinLSU6'1"2205.00297  
13Serderius BryantOle Miss5'9"2204.75401  
14Isaiah JohnsonGeorgia Tech6'1"2134.75402  

Special Teams

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2015 Kicker Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Josh Lambo Texas A&M6'0"2165.09280  
2Justin Manton Louisiana-Monroe6'3"1965.00345  
3Jared RobertsColorado State6'1"2104.75398  
2015 Punter Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Spencer RothBaylor6'4"2255.00292  
2Kyle Loomis Portland State6'2"2215.00346  
3Mike SadlerMichigan State6'0"1724.75399  
4 Wil Baumann North Carolina St.6'6"1874.75432  

 

2015 Long Snapper Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Joe Cardona Navy6'3"2365.15238  
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