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2016 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Post-Combine Rankings

Matt MillerMar 3, 2016

The top players in the 2016 NFL draft class have been weighed, measured, timed, poked and prodded at the annual NFL Scouting Combine, and the results of that pressure-cooker weigh heavily on the updated top-300 big board.

Which players rose to the occasion? Who fell flat in the biggest job interview of their life?

The 2016 draft class is shaping up to be a solid one—somewhere between the talent levels of 2015 and 2013—with great depth at defensive tackle, more talent than last year's class at quarterback and an impressive group of cornerbacks, linebackers and running backs. And while the class is oddly weak at edge-rusher, and as weak as expected at tight end and safety, there is talent.

The scouts just have to find it.

Before pro days and private workouts kick off, and before final grades are entered on each player, here is an updated look at the top 300 overall, as well as each position's rankings. 

Top 300 Players Overall

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UCLA LB Myles Jack
UCLA LB Myles Jack
2016 Top 300 Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolPos
1 Jalen RamseyFSUCB
2Myles JackUCLALB
3 Laremy Tunsil Ole MissT
4Jared GoffCaliforniaQB
5 Jaylon SmithNotre DameLB
6Ronnie StanleyNotre DameT
7Joey Bosa Ohio StateDL
8 DeForest BucknerOregonDL
9Carson Wentz North Dakota StateQB
10Vernon Hargreaves IIIFloridaCB
11Ezekiel ElliottOhio StateRB
12Noah SpenceEastern KentuckyEDGE
13Sheldon Rankins LouisvilleDL
14 Shaq LawsonClemsonEDGE
15 Darron LeeOhio StateLB
16Michael ThomasOhio StateWR
17 Mackensie AlexanderClemsonCB
18Leonard FloydGeorgiaEDGE
19 Laquon Treadwell Ole MissWR
20Taylor DeckerOhio StateT
21Reggie Ragland AlabamaLB
22Corey ColemanBaylorWR
23Paxton LynchMemphisQB
24 A'Shawn RobinsonAlabamaDL
25Kevin Dodd ClemsonDL
26Jack Conklin Michigan StateT
27 Jarran ReedAlabamaDL
28Andrew BillingsBaylorDL
29Cody Whitehair Kansas StateC
30Jihad WardIllinoisDL
31Robert Nkemdiche Ole MissDL
32Jonathan Bullard FloridaDL
33 Maliek CollinsNebraskaDL
34 Kamalei Correa Boise StateEDGE
35 Su'a CravensUSCLB
36 Braxton MillerOhio StateWR
37William Jackson IIIHoustonCB
38Austin JohnsonPenn StateDL
39Vernon ButlerLouisiana TechDL
40Ryan KellyAlabamaC
41Josh Doctson TCUWR
42Germain Ifedi Texas A&MT
43Hunter HenryArkansasTE
44Kenny ClarkUCLADL
45Joshua GarnettStanfordG
46Will FullerNotre DameWR
47 Darian ThompsonBoise StateFS
48 Keanu NealFloridaSS
49Willie HenryMichiganDL
50Jerald HawkinsLSUT
51Eli AppleOhio StateCB
52Chris JonesMiss. StateDL
53Harlan MillerSE LouisianaCB
54Emmanuel Ogbah Oklahoma StateEDGE
55Sterling ShepardOklahomaWR
56 Xavien HowardBaylorCB
57 Shon ColemanAuburnT
58Jordan HowardIndianaRB
59 Hassan Ridgeway TexasDL
60Christian Hackenberg Penn StateQB
61Tyler BoydPittWR
62Joshua PerryOhio StateLB
63Jordan JenkinsGeorgiaEDGE
64Paul PerkinsUCLARB
65Rees Odhiambo Boise StateG
66Christian Westerman Arizona StateG
67 Leonte Carroo RutgersWR
68Sheldon DayNotre DameDL
69Jeremy CashDukeSS
70Nick Vannett Ohio StateTE
71Artie BurnsMiami (Fla.)CB
72Derrick HenryAlabamaRB
73 Pharoh CooperSouth CarolinaWR
74 Shilique CalhounMichigan StateEDGE
75 KeiVarae RussellNotre DameCB
76 Jalen MillsLSUFS
77Landon TurnerNorth CarolinaG
78Zach SanchezOklahomaCB
79Charles TapperOklahomaEDGE
80Jason Spriggs IndianaT
81Nick MartinNotre DameC
82T.J. GreenClemsonFS
83Kelvin TaylorFloridaRB
84Alex CollinsArkansasRB
85Dominique AlexanderOklahomaLB
86Karl JosephWest VirginiaSS
87 Kentrell BrothersMissouriLB
88 Vonn BellOhio StateSS
89Ronald BlairAppalachian StateDL
90Kendall FullerVirginia TechCB
91Ben BrownMiss. StateLB
92C.J. Prosise Notre DameRB
93Will RedmondMiss. StateCB
94Austin HooperStanfordTE
95Miles Killebrew Southern UtahSS
96Kenneth DixonLouisiana TechRB
97 Dak PrescottMississippi StateQB
98 Le'Raven ClarkTexas TechT
99Deion JonesLSULB
100Connor CookMichigan StateQB
101Hunter SharpUtah StateWR
102Graham GlasgowMichiganC
103Carl Nassib Penn StateDL
104Parker Ehinger CincinnatiG
105 Cayleb JonesArizonaWR
106Matt Ioannidis TempleDL
107Tyler Higbee Western KentuckyTE
108Jonathan WilliamsArkansasRB
109 Jayron Kearse ClemsonSS
110James Bradberry SamfordCB
111Darius Latham IndianaDL
112Cole TonerHarvardC
113 Juston BurrisNC StateCB
114Adolphus WashingtonOhio StateDL
115Connor McGovernMissouriG
116 Jalin MarshallOhio StateWR
117Eric MurrayMinnesotaCB
118 DeAndre Houston-CarsonWilliam & MaryFS
119Rashard HigginsColorado StateWR
120Roberto Aguayo FSUK
121 Devontae BookerUtahRB
122Kenny Lawler CaliforniaWR
123Peyton BarberAuburnRB
124Brandon AllenArkansasQB
125 Kyler Fackrell Utah StateEDGE
126 Charone Peake ClemsonWR
127 Demarcus RobinsonFloridaWR
128Willie BeaversWestern MichiganT
129James Cowser Southern UtahEDGE
130Joe Haeg North Dakota StateT
131Sebastian Tretola ArkansasG
132Bronson Kaufusi BYUDL
133 Bralon AddisonOregonWR
134 Deiondre HallNorthern IowaFS
135Jason Fanaika UtahDL
136 Tyvis PowellOhio StateFS
137Jonathan JonesAuburnCB
138Evan Boehm MissouriC
139D.J. WhiteGeorgia TechCB
140Cody Kessler USCQB
141Cyrus JonesAlabamaCB
142Adam Gotsis Georgia TechDL
143Maurice Canady VirginiaCB
144 Cassanova McKinzy AuburnLB
145Justin SimmonsBoston CollegeFS
146Aaron WallaceUCLAEDGE
147Antonio MorrisonFloridaLB
148Keith MarshallGeorgiaRB
149Beau Sandland Montana StateTE
150Terrance SmithFSULB
151Avery YoungAuburnG
152Drew Kaser Texas A&MP
153 Jatavis BrownAkronSS
154Shawn Oakman BaylorDL
155Jacoby Brissett N.C. StateQB
156Deon BushMiami (Fla.)FS
157Josh ForrestKentuckyLB
158Blake MartinezStanfordLB
159 De'Vondre CampbellMinneapolisEDGE
160Malcolm MitchellGeorgiaWR
161Nick VigilUtahLB
162Anthony BrownPurdueCB
163Sean DavisMarylandFS
164Nate Sudfeld IndianaQB
165Nelson SpruceColorado StateWR
166Javon Hargrave South Carolina StateDL
167Jack AllenMichigan StateC
168Jared NorrisUtahLB
169Michael JordanMissouri WesternCB
170Joe Dahl Washington StateG
171K.J. DillonWest VirginiaFS
172 Jerell AdamsSouth CarolinaTE
173Trevor DavisCaliforniaWR
174Joe Schobert WisconsinEDGE
175Jordan PaytonUCLAWR
176Victor Ochi Stony BrookEDGE
177Chris MooreCincinnatiWR
178Kevin HoganStanfordQB
179Byron MarshallOregonWR
180 Yannick Ngakoue MarylandEDGE
181Isaac Seumalo Oregon StateG
182Jeff Driskel Louisiana TechQB
183Kenyan DrakeAlabamaRB
184 Scooby Wright IIIArizonaLB
185Devon Cajuste StanfordTE
186Vincent ValentineNebraskaDL
187Matt Skura DukeC
188Matt JudonGrand Valley StateEDGE
189Tyler Matakevich TempleLB
190Kyle MurphyStanfordT
191Josh FergusonIllinoisRB
192Dominick JacksonAlabamaG
193Henry Krieger-CobleIowaTE
194Roger LewisBowling GreenWR
195 Tajae SharpeUMassWR
196Max Tuerk USCC
197Steve Longa RutgersLB
198Marquez NorthTennesseeWR
199Wendell Smallwood West VirginiaRB
200Quinton JeffersonMarylandDL
201Kevin PetersonOklahoma StateCB
202Tyler ErvinSan Jose StateRB
203 Ka'imi Fairbairn UCLAK
204Travis Feeney WashingtonLB
205Aaron Burbridge Michigan StateWR
206Jay LeeBaylorWR
207D.J. ReaderClemsonDL
208Aaron GreenTCURB
209Kevin Byard Middle Tenn. StateSS
210Daryl Worley West VirginiaCB
211Anthony Zettel Penn StateDL
212Lawrence ThomasMichigan StateDL
213Thomas Duarte UCLATE
214B.J. Goodson ClemsonLB
215Nick Kwiatkoski West VirginiaLB
216 Demarcus AyersHoustonWR
217Austin BlytheIowaC
218 LeShaun SimsSouthern UtahCB
219 DeAndre WashingtonTexas TechRB
220Alex McCalister FloridaEDGE
221Ron ThompsonSyracuseEDGE
222 Aziz Shittu StanfordDL
223Morgan BurnsMichiganCB
224Stephen Weatherly VanderbiltEDGE
225Spencer Drango BaylorT
226Cory JohnsonKentuckyDL
227K.J. MayeMinnesotaWR
228Michael ThomasSouthern MissWR
229Devon JohnsonMarshallRB
230Paul McRoberts SE Missouri StateWR
231 Vadal AlexanderLSUG
232Eric StrikerOklahomaLB
233Chase FarrisOhio StateG
234 Taveze CalhounMiss. StateCB
235Dean LowryNorthwesternDL
236D.J. Pettway AlabamaEDGE
237Geronimo AllisonIllinoisWR
238Derrick KindredTCUFS
239Jake McGeeFloridaTE
240Duke WilliamsAuburnWR
241David DeanVirginiaDL
242Romeo Okwara Notre DameEDGE
243Connor Wujciak Boston CollegeDL
244Kevon SeymourUSCCB
245Ryan Malleck Virginia TechTE
246Ted Karras IllinoisG
247Andy Janovich NebraskaFB
248 Briean Boddy-CalhounMinnesotaCB
249Jimmy PruittSan Jose StateCB
250Bryce WilliamsEast CarolinaTE
251Ken Crawley ColoradoCB
252 Kolby Listenbee TCUWR
253Brad Craddock MarylandK
254 Devante BondOklahomaLB
255Alex LewisNebraskaT
256Jordan LucasPenn StateSS
257Raphael KirbyMiami (Fla.)LB
258London KentSE Oklahoma StateSS
259 Antwaun WoodsUSCDL
260Christian FrenchOregonEDGE
261 De'Runnya WilsonMiss. StateWR
262Rashard RobinsonLSUCB
263Branden JacksonTexas TechEDGE
264 Tavon YoungTempleCB
265 Tevin CarterUtahSS
266Jamal GoldenGeorgia TechFS
267A.J. StampsKentuckyFS
268Denver KirklandArkansasG
269Jimmy BeanOklahoma StateEDGE
270John Theus GeorgiaT
271Brandon DoughtyWestern KentuckyQB
272 Kody Whitfeld StanfordSS
273Kyle CarterPenn StateTE
274Luther MaddyVirginia TechDL
275Brandon ShellSouth CarolinaC
276D.J. FosterArizona StateWR
277 Dadi NicolasVirginia TechEDGE
278Kris FrostAuburnLB
279David Morgan IIUTSATE
280 Keyarris GarrettTulsaWR
281Dan Vitale NorthwesternFB
282 Cardale JonesOhio StateQB
283David Grinnage NC StateTE
284Tom HackettUtahP
285Donte Deayon Boise StateCB
286Elijah Shumate Notre DameFS
287Chris BrownNotre DameWR
288 Nila Kasitati OklahomaG
289Cory Littleton WashingtonLB
290Nick O'TooleWest VirginiaP
291 Gionni PaulUtahEDGE
292Vi Teofilo Arizona StateG
293Derek WattWisconsinFB
294 Mekale McKayCincinnatiWR
295Tra CarsonTexas A&MRB
296Joel HeathMichigan StateDL
297Jake Coker AlabamaQB
298 Marshaun Coprich Illinois StateRB
299Michael Caputo WisconsinSS
300Jordan WalshIowaG

Quarterbacks

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Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott
Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott

Most NFL-Ready: Jared Goff, California

Best Arm: Cardale Jones, Ohio State

Best Runner: Trevone Boykin, TCU

Best Potential: Jared Goff, California

Biggest Question Mark: Cardale Jones, Ohio State

Biggest Sleeper: Dak Prescott, Mississippi State

Biggest Riser: Dak Prescott, Mississippi State

Biggest Faller: Cardale Jones, Ohio State

Best Combine: Carson Wentz, North Dakota State

2016 Quarterback Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Jared GoffCalifornia
2Carson Wentz North Dakota St.
3Paxton LynchMemphis
4Christian Hackenberg Penn State
5 Dak PrescottMiss. State
6Connor CookMichigan State
7Brandon AllenArkansas
8Cody Kessler USC
9Jacoby Brissett N.C. State
10Nate Sudfeld Indiana
11Kevin HoganStanford
12Jeff Driskel Louisiana Tech
13Brandon DoughtyWestern Kentucky
14 Cardale JonesOhio State
15Jake Coker Alabama

Running Backs

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Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott
Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott

Most NFL-Ready: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Best Third-Down Back: C.J. Prosise, Notre Dame

Best Speed: Keith Marshall, Georgia

Best Power: Derrick Henry, Alabama

Best Potential: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Biggest Question Mark: Derrick Henry, Alabama

Biggest Sleeper: Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech

Biggest Riser: Jordan Howard, Indiana

Biggest Faller: Devontae Booker, Utah

Best Combine: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State

2016 Running Back Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Ezekiel ElliottOhio State
2Jordan HowardIndiana
3Paul PerkinsUCLA
4Derrick HenryAlabama
5Kelvin TaylorFlorida
6Alex CollinsArkansas
7C.J. Prosise Notre Dame
8Kenneth DixonLouisiana Tech
9Jonathan WilliamsArkansas
10 Devontae BookerUtah
11Peyton BarberAuburn
12Keith MarshallGeorgia
13Kenyan DrakeAlabama
14Josh FergusonIllinois
15Wendell Smallwood West Virginia
16Tyler ErvinSan Jose State
17Aaron GreenTCU
18 DeAndre WashingtonTexas Tech
19Devon JohnsonMarshall
20Tra CarsonTexas A&M
21 Marshaun Coprich Illinois State

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Fullbacks

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Nebraska FB Andy Janovich
Nebraska FB Andy Janovich

Most NFL-Ready: Andy Janovich, Nebraska

Best Blocker: Soma Vainuku, USC

Best Hands: Glenn Gronkowski, Kansas State

Best Power: Dan Vitale, Northwestern

Best Potential: Glenn Gronkowski, Kansas State

Best Combine: Dan Vitale, Northwestern

2016 Fullback Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Andy Janovich Nebraska
2Dan Vitale Northwestern
3Derek WattWisconsin
4Glenn Gronkowski Kansas State
5 Quayvon HicksGeorgia

Wide Receivers

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Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell
Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell

Most NFL-Ready: Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss

Best Outside Receiver: Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Best Slot Receiver: Corey Coleman, Baylor

Best Hands: Josh Doctson, TCU

Best Route-Runner: Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Best Potential: Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Best Deep Threat: Will Fuller, Notre Dame

Biggest Question Mark: Roger Lewis, Bowling Green

Biggest Sleeper: Pharoh Cooper, South Carolina

Biggest Riser: Braxton Miller, Ohio State

Biggest Faller: Duke Williams, Auburn

Best Combine: Will Fuller, Notre Dame

2016 Wide Receiver Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Michael ThomasOhio State
2 Laquon Treadwell Ole Miss
3Corey ColemanBaylor
4 Braxton MillerOhio State
5Josh Doctson TCU
6Will FullerNotre Dame
7Sterling ShepardOklahoma
8Tyler BoydPitt
9 Leonte Carroo Rutgers
10 Pharoh CooperSouth Carolina
11Hunter SharpUtah State
12 Cayleb JonesArizona
13 Jalin MarshallOhio State
14Rashard HigginsColorado St
15Kenny Lawler California
16 Charone Peake Clemson
17 Demarcus RobinsonFlorida
18 Bralon AddisonOregon
19Malcolm MitchellGeorgia
20Nelson SpruceColorado State
21Trevor DavisCalifornia
22Jordan PaytonUCLA
23Chris MooreCincinnati
24Byron MarshallOregon
25Roger LewisBowling Green
26 Tajae SharpeUMass
27Marquez NorthTennessee
28Aaron Burbridge Michigan State
29Jay LeeBaylor
30 Demarcus AyersHouston
31K.J. MayeMinnesota
32Michael ThomasSouthern Miss
33Paul McRoberts SE Missouri
34Geronimo AllisonIllinois
35Duke WilliamsAuburn
36 Kolby Listenbee TCU
37 De'Runnya WilsonMiss. State
38D.J. FosterArizona State
39 Keyarris GarrettTulsa
40Chris BrownNotre Dame
41 Mekale McKayCincinnati

Tight Ends

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Arkansas TE Hunter Henry
Arkansas TE Hunter Henry

Most NFL-Ready: Hunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Slot Tight End: Hunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Hands: Hunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Route-Runner: Hunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Blocker: David Morgan II, UTSA

Biggest Question Mark: Tyler Higbee, Western Kentucky

Biggest Sleeper: Nick Vannett, Ohio State

Biggest Riser: Austin Hooper, Stanford

Biggest Faller: Bryce Williams, East Carolina

2016 Tight End Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Hunter HenryArkansas
2Nick Vannett Ohio State
3Austin HooperStanford
4Tyler Higbee Western Kentucky
5Beau Sandland Montana State
6 Jerell AdamsSouth Carolina
7Devon Cajuste Stanford
8Henry Krieger-CobleIowa
9Thomas Duarte UCLA
10Jake McGeeFlorida
11Ryan Malleck Virginia Tech
12Bryce WilliamsEast Carolina
13Kyle CarterPenn State
14David Morgan IIUTSA
15David Grinnage N.C. State

Offensive Tackles

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Ole Miss T Laremy Tunsil
Ole Miss T Laremy Tunsil

Most NFL-Ready: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Best Run-Blocker: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Best Pass-Blocker: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Best Potential: Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame

Biggest Question Mark: Shon Coleman, Auburn

Biggest Sleeper: Joe Haeg, North Dakota State

Lowest Risk: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Biggest Riser: Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M

Biggest Faller: John Theus, Georgia

Best Combine: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

2016 Offensive Tackle Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1 Laremy Tunsil Ole Miss
2Ronnie StanleyNotre Dame
3Taylor DeckerOhio State
4Jack Conklin Michigan State
5Germain Ifedi Texas A&M
6Jerald HawkinsLSU
7 Shon ColemanAuburn
8Jason Spriggs Indiana
9 Le'Raven ClarkTexas Tech
10Willie BeaversWestern Michigan
11Joe Haeg North Dakota State
12Kyle MurphyStanford
13Spencer Drango Baylor
14Alex LewisNebraska
15John Theus Georgia
16Brandon ShellSouth Carolina
17 Fahn CooperOle Miss
18Tyler Marz Wisconsin
19 Stephane Nembot Colorado
20Keith Lumpkin Rutgers
21Caleb Benenoch UCLA
22 Halapoulivaati Vaitai TCU
23Jordan SwindleKentucky
24Tyler Johnstone Oregon
25 Tyrell SmithUMass
26Dominique Robertson West Georgia

Guards

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Stanford G Joshua Garnett
Stanford G Joshua Garnett

Most NFL-Ready: Joshua Garnett, Stanford

Best Run-Blocker: Joshua Garnett, Stanford

Best Pass-Blocker: Joshua Garnett, Stanford

Best Potential: Christian Westerman, Arizona State

Biggest Question Mark: Isaac Seumalo, Oregon State

Biggest Sleeper: Sebastian Tretola, Arkansas

Biggest Riser: Rees Odhiambo, Boise State

Biggest Faller: Vadal Alexander, LSU

Best Combine: Connor McGovern, Missouri

2016 Offensive Guard Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Joshua GarnettStanford
2Rees Odhiambo Boise State
3Christian Westerman Arizona State
4Landon TurnerNorth Carolina
5Parker Ehinger Cincinnati
6Connor McGovernMissouri
7Sebastian Tretola Arkansas
8Avery YoungAuburn
9Joe Dahl Washington State
10Isaac Seumalo Oregon State
11Dominick JacksonAlabama
12 Vadal AlexanderLSU
13Chase FarrisOhio State
14Ted Karras Illinois
15Denver KirklandArkansas
16 Nila Kasitati Oklahoma
17Vi Teofilo Arizona State
18Jordan WalshIowa

Centers

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Alabama C Ryan Kelly
Alabama C Ryan Kelly

Most NFL-Ready: Ryan Kelly, Alabama

Best Run-Blocker: Cody Whitehair, Kansas State

Best Pass-Blocker: Max Tuerk, USC

Best Potential: Evan Boehm, Missouri

Biggest Question Mark: Max Tuerk, USC (injury)

Biggest Sleeper: Cole Toner, Harvard

Biggest Riser: Graham Glasgow, Michigan

Biggest Faller: Max Tuerk, USC

Best Combine: Nick Martin, Notre Dame

2016 Center Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Cody Whitehair Kansas State
2Ryan KellyAlabama
3Nick MartinNotre Dame
4Graham GlasgowMichigan
5Cole TonerHarvard
6Evan Boehm Missouri
7Jack AllenMichigan State
8Matt Skura Duke
9Max Tuerk USC
10Austin BlytheIowa

Edge Defenders

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Eastern Kentucky EDGE Noah Spence
Eastern Kentucky EDGE Noah Spence

Most NFL-Ready: Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Best Run-Stopper: Jordan Jenkins, Georgia

Best 4-3 Defensive End: Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State

Best 3-4 Outside Linebacker: Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Best Pass-Rusher: Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Best Potential: Leonard Floyd, Georgia

Biggest Question Mark: Alex McCalister, Florida

Biggest Sleeper: Matt Judon, Grand Valley State

Biggest Riser: Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Biggest Faller: Alex McCalister, Florida

Best Combine: Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State

2016 Edge Defender Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Noah SpenceEastern Kentucky
2Leonard FloydGeorgia
3 Kamalei Correa Boise State
4Emmanuel Ogbah Oklahoma State
5Jordan JenkinsGeorgia
6 Shilique CalhounMichigan State
7James Cowser Southern Utah
8Aaron WallaceUCLA
9 De'Vondre CampbellMinnesota
10Joe Schobert Wisconsin
11Victor Ochi Stony Brook
12 Yannick Ngakoue Maryland
13Matt JudonGrand Valley State
14Alex McCalister Florida
15Ron ThompsonSyracuse
16Stephen Weatherly Vanderbilt
17D.J. Pettway Alabama
18Romeo Okwara Notre Dame
19Christian FrenchOregon
20Brandon JacksonTexas Tech
21Jimmy BeanOklahoma State
22 Dadi NicolasVirginia Tech
23 Gionni PaulUtah

Defensive Linemen

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Ohio State DL Joey Bosa
Ohio State DL Joey Bosa

Most NFL-Ready: Joey Bosa, Ohio State

Best Run-Stopper: DeForest Buckner, Oregon

Best Nose Tackle: Jarran Reed, Alabama

Best 3-4 Defensive End: DeForest Buckner, Oregon

Best 3-Technique: Sheldon Rankins, Louisville

Best Pass-Rusher: Joey Bosa, Ohio State

Best Potential: Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss

Biggest Question Mark: Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss (off-field)

Biggest Sleeper: Chris Jones, Mississippi State

Biggest Riser: Sheldon Rankins, Louisville

Biggest Faller: Adolphus Washington, Ohio State

Best Combine: Shaq Lawson, Clemson

2016 Defensive Lineman Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Joey Bosa Ohio State
2 DeForest BucknerOregon
3Sheldon Rankins Louisville
4 Shaq LawsonClemson
5 A'Shawn RobinsonAlabama
6Kevin Dodd Clemson
7 Jarran ReedAlabama
8Andrew BillingsBaylor
9Jihad WardIllinois
10Robert Nkemdiche Ole Miss
11Jonathan Bullard Florida
12 Maliek CollinsNebraska
13Austin JohnsonPenn State
14Vernon ButlerLouisiana Tech
15Kenny ClarkUCLA
16Willie HenryMichigan
17Chris JonesMiss. State
18 Hassan Ridgeway Texas
19Sheldon DayNotre Dame
20Charles TapperOklahoma
21Ronald BlairAppalachian State
22Carl Nassib Penn State
23Matt Ioannidis Temple
24Darius Latham Indiana
25Adolphus WashingtonOhio State
26Bronson Kaufusi BYU
27Jason Fanaika Utah
28Adam Gotsis Georgia Tech
29Shawn Oakman Baylor
30Javon Hargrave South Carolina State
31Vincent ValentineNebraska
32Quinton JeffersonMaryland
33D.J. ReaderClemson
34Anthony Zettel Penn State
35Lawrence ThomasMichigan State
36 Aziz Shittu Stanford
37Cory JohnsonKentucky
38Dean LowryNorthwestern
39David DeanVirginia
40Connor Wujciak Boston College
41 Antwaun WoodsUSC
42Luther MaddyVirginia Tech
43Joel HeathMichigan State

Linebackers

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UCLA LB Myles Jack and Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith
UCLA LB Myles Jack and Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith

Most NFL-Ready: Myles Jack, UCLA

Best Weak-Side Linebacker: Myles Jack, UCLA

Best Strong-Side Linebacker: Joshua Perry, Ohio State

Best Inside Linebacker: Myles Jack, UCLA

Best Run-Stopper: Kentrell Brothers, Missouri

Best Pass-Rusher: Darron Lee, Ohio State

Best Pass Coverage: Myles Jack, UCLA

Best Potential: Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame

Biggest Question Mark: Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame (injury)

Biggest Sleeper: Ben Brown, Miss. State

Biggest Riser: Darron Lee, Ohio State

Biggest Faller: Scooby Wright, Arizona

Best Combine: Darron Lee, Ohio State

2016 Linebacker Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1Myles JackUCLA
2 Jaylon SmithNotre Dame
3 Darron LeeOhio State
4Reggie Ragland Alabama
5 Su'a CravensUSC
6Joshua PerryOhio State
7Dominique AlexanderOklahoma
8 Kentrell BrothersMissouri
9Ben BrownMiss. State
10Deion JonesLSU
11 Kyler Fackrell Utah State
12 Cassanova McKinzy Auburn
13Antonio MorrisonFlorida
14Terrance SmithFSU
15Josh ForrestKentucky
16Blake MartinezStanford
17Nick VigilUtah State
18Jared NorrisUtah
19 Scooby WrightArizona
20Tyler Matakevich Temple
21Steve Longa Rutgers
22Travis Feeney Washington
23B.J. Goodson Clemson
24Nick Kwiatkoski West Virginia
25Eric StrikerOklahoma
26 Devante BondOklahoma
27Raphael KirbyMiami (Fla.)
28Kris FrostAuburn
29Cory Littleton Washington

Cornerbacks

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Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey
Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey

Most NFL-Ready: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Best Man Coverage: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Best Zone Coverage: Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida

Best Potential: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Biggest Question Mark: KeiVarae Russell, Notre Dame

Biggest Sleeper: Harlan Miller, SE Louisiana

Biggest Riser: William Jackson, Houston

Biggest Faller: Rashard Robinson, LSU

Best Combine: Jalen Ramsey, FSU

2016 Cornerback Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1 Jalen RamseyFSU
2Vernon Hargreaves IIIFlorida
3 Mackensie AlexanderClemson
4William JacksonHouston
5Eli AppleOhio State
6Harlan MillerSE Louisiana
7 Xavien HowardBaylor
8Artie BurnsMiami (Fla.)
9 KeiVarae RussellNotre Dame
10Zach SanchezOklahoma
11Kendall FullerVirginia Tech
12Will RedmondMiss. State
13James Bradberry Samford
14 Juston BurrisN.C. State
15Eric MurrayMinnesota
16Jonathan JonesAuburn
17D.J. WhiteGeorgia Tech
18Cyrus JonesAlabama
19Maurice Canady Virginia
20Anthony BrownPurdue
21Michael JordanMissouri Western
22Kevin PetersonOklahoma State
23Daryl Worley West Virginia
24 LeShaun SimsSouthern Utah
25Morgan BurnsKansas State
26 Taveze CalhounMiss. State
27Kevon SeymourUSC
28 Briean Boddy-CalhounMinnesota
29Jimmy PruittSan Jose State
30Ken Crawley Colorado
31Rashard RobinsonLSU
32 Tavon YoungTemple
33Donte Deayon Boise State

Free Safeties

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Boise State FS Darian Thompson
Boise State FS Darian Thompson

Most NFL-Ready: Darian Thompson, Boise State

Best Coverage: Darian Thompson, Boise State

Best Run-Stopper: Justin Simmons, Boston College

Best Potential: T.J. Green, Clemson

Biggest Question Mark: Jalen Mills, LSU

Biggest Sleeper: Derrick Kindred, TCU

Biggest Riser: T.J. Green, Clemson

Biggest Faller: Jamal Golden, Georgia Tech

Best Combine: T.J. Green, Clemson

2016 Free Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1 Darian ThompsonBoise State
2 Jalen MillsLSU
3T.J. GreenClemson
4 DeAndre Houston-CarsonWilliam & Mary
5 Deiondre HallNorthern Iowa
6 Tyvis PowellOhio State
7Justin SimmonsBoston College
8Deon BushMiami (FL)
9Sean DavisMaryland
10K.J. DillonWest Virginia
11Derrick KindredTCU
12Jamal GoldenGeorgia Tech
13A.J. StampsKentucky

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Florida SS Keanu Neal
Florida SS Keanu Neal

Most NFL-Ready: Keanu Neal, Florida

Best Coverage: Vonn Bell, Ohio State

Best Run-Stopper: Jeremy Cash, Duke

Best Potential: Karl Joseph, West Virginia

Biggest Question Mark: Karl Joseph, West Virginia (injury)

Biggest Sleeper: London Kent, SE Oklahoma State

Biggest Riser: Karl Joseph, West Virginia

Biggest Faller: Jayron Kearse, Clemson

Best Combine: Keanu Neal, Florida

2016 Strong Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchool
1 Keanu NealFlorida
2Jeremy CashDuke
3Karl JosephWest Virginia
4 Vonn BellOhio State
5Miles Killebrew Southern Utah
6 Jayron Kearse Clemson
7 Jatavis BrownAkron
8Kevin Byard Middle Tenn. State
9Jordan LucasPenn State
10London KentSE Oklahoma State
11 Tevin CarterUtah
12 Kodi WhitfieldStanford
13Elijah Shumate Notre Dame
14Michael Caputo Wisconsin
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