2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Quarter-Season Rankings
The 2017 NFL draft class is shaping up to be a very good one.
After early skepticism about the depth and talent at quarterback and wide receiver, both groups are showing top-end talent and a surprising number of draftable players. Especially at quarterback, where four players have emerged as possible Round 1 talents.
The 2017 class is still loaded at running back, tight end, edge-rusher, cornerback and safety—good news for teams looking to duplicate the Denver Broncos or Minnesota Vikings game plan of building a strong defense. With a generational talent in Myles Garrett, a legitimate Heisman candidate in Jabrill Peppers and a Patrick Willis clone in Reuben Foster, this year's class of defenders is one to remember.
Top 50 Overall Players
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Here are the top 50 players for the 2017 NFL draft.
| Rank | Player | School | Pos. |
| 1 | Myles Garrett | Texas A&M | EDGE |
| 2 | Leonard Fournette | LSU | RB |
| 3 | DeShone Kizer | Notre Dame | QB |
| 4 | Jabrill Peppers | Michigan | S |
| 5 | Reuben Foster | Alabama | LB |
| 6 | Jonathan Allen | Alabama | DL |
| 7 | Jamal Adams | LSU | S |
| 8 | Mike Williams | Clemson | WR |
| 9 | Quincy Wilson | Florida | CB |
| 10 | Dalvin Cook | Florida State | RB |
| 11 | Christian McCaffrey | Stanford | RB |
| 12 | Derek Barnett | Tennessee | EDGE |
| 13 | Malik McDowell | Michigan State | DL |
| 14 | Brad Kaaya | Miami (Fla.) | QB |
| 15 | Deshaun Watson | Clemson | QB |
| 16 | Gareon Conley | Ohio State | CB |
| 17 | Malik Hooker | Ohio State | S |
| 18 | Caleb Brantley | Florida | DL |
| 19 | DeMarcus Walker | Florida State | EDGE |
| 20 | Charles Harris | Missouri | EDGE |
| 21 | Mitch Trubisky | North Carolina | QB |
| 22 | Jalen Tabor | Florida | CB |
| 23 | Raekwon McMillan | Ohio State | LB |
| 24 | Zach Cunningham | Vanderbilt | LB |
| 25 | Jourdan Lewis | Michigan | CB |
| 26 | Dawuane Smoot | Illinois | EDGE |
| 27 | Sidney Jones | Washington | CB |
| 28 | Isaiah Ford | Virginia Tech | WR |
| 29 | Justin Evans | Texas A&M | S |
| 30 | Tim Williams | Alabama | EDGE |
| 31 | Carl Lawson | Auburn | EDGE |
| 32 | Cam Robinson | Alabama | T |
| 33 | Marlon Humphrey | Alabama | CB |
| 34 | Nick Chubb | Georgia | RB |
| 35 | Desmond King | Iowa | CB |
| 36 | O.J. Howard | Alabama | TE |
| 37 | Cordrea Tankersley | Clemson | CB |
| 38 | Dan Feeney | Indiana | G |
| 39 | Jarrad Davis | Florida | LB |
| 40 | Royce Freeman | Oregon | RB |
| 41 | Jake Butt | Michigan | TE |
| 42 | Armani Watts | Texas A&M | S |
| 43 | Zay Jones | East Carolina | WR |
| 44 | Jehu Chesson | Michigan | WR |
| 45 | Ethan Pocic | LSU | C |
| 46 | Marcus Williams | Utah | S |
| 47 | Adoree' Jackson | USC | CB |
| 48 | Evan Engram | Ole Miss | TE |
| 49 | Marshon Lattimore | Ohio State | CB |
| 50 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | USC | WR |
Top 10 Quarterbacks
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Biggest Riser: Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina
Biggest Faller: Chad Kelly, Ole Miss
Most NFL-Ready: Brad Kaaya, Miami (Florida)
Best Arm: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
Best Runner: Deshaun Watson, Clemson
Best Potential: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
Biggest Question Mark: Chad Kelly, Ole Miss
Biggest Sleeper: Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | DeShone Kizer | Notre Dame |
| 2 | Brad Kaaya | Miami (Fla.) |
| 3 | Deshaun Watson | Clemson |
| 4 | Mitch Trubisky | North Carolina |
| 5 | Mason Rudolph | Oklahoma St |
| 6 | Luke Falk | Washington St. |
| 7 | Cooper Rush | Central Michigan |
| 8 | Chad Kelly | Ole Miss |
| 9 | C.J. Beathard | Iowa |
| 10 | Davis Webb | California |
Top 10 Running Backs
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Biggest Riser: Royce Freeman, Oregon
Biggest Faller: Jalen Hurd, Tennessee
Most NFL-Ready: Leonard Fournette, LSU
Best Third-Down Back: Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
Best Speed: Dalvin Cook, Florida State
Best Power: Leonard Fournette, LSU
Best Potential: Leonard Fournette, LSU
Biggest Question Mark: Joe Mixon, Oklahoma (off-field)
Biggest Sleeper: D'Onta Foreman, Texas
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Leonard Fournette | LSU |
| 2 | Dalvin Cook | Florida State |
| 3 | Christian McCaffrey | Stanford |
| 4 | Nick Chubb | Georgia |
| 5 | Royce Freeman | Oregon |
| 6 | Wayne Gallman | Clemson |
| 7 | Samaje Perine | Oklahoma |
| 8 | D'Onta Foreman | Texas |
| 9 | Jalen Hurd | Tennessee |
| 10 | Jeremy McNichols | Boise State |
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Top 10 Wide Receivers
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Biggest Riser: Zay Jones, East Carolina
Biggest Faller: Travis Rudolph, Florida State
Most NFL-Ready: Mike Williams, Clemson
Best Boundary Receiver: Mike Williams, Clemson
Best Slot Receiver: Travis Rudolph, Florida State
Best Hands: Mike Williams, Clemson
Best Route-Runner: Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Best Potential: Mike Williams, Clemson
Biggest Question Mark: JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
Biggest Sleeper: Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Mike Williams | Clemson |
| 2 | Isaiah Ford | Virginia Tech |
| 3 | Zay Jones | East Carolina |
| 4 | Jehu Chesson | Michigan |
| 5 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | USC |
| 6 | Corey Davis | Western Michigan |
| 7 | Fred Ross | Miss. State |
| 8 | John Ross | Washington |
| 9 | Cooper Kupp | Eastern Wash. |
| 10 | James Washington | Oklahoma State |
Top 10 Tight Ends
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Biggest Riser: Jeremy Sprinkle, Arkansas
Biggest Faller: Jonnu Smith, FIU
Most NFL-Ready: Jake Butt, Michigan
Best Slot Tight End: Jordan Leggett, Clemson
Best Hands: O.J. Howard, Alabama
Best Route-Runner: O.J. Howard, Alabama
Best Blocker: Jake Butt, Michigan
Best Power: Jake Butt, Michigan
Biggest Question Mark: Pharaoh Brown, Oregon
Biggest Sleeper: Jeremy Sprinkle, Arkansas
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | O.J. Howard | Alabama |
| 2 | Jake Butt | Michigan |
| 3 | Evan Engram | Ole Miss |
| 4 | Jordan Leggett | Clemson |
| 5 | Jeremy Sprinkle | Arkansas |
| 6 | Bucky Hodges | Virginia Tech |
| 7 | Blake Jarwin | Oklahoma St |
| 8 | Josiah Price | Michigan State |
| 9 | Pharaoh Brown | Oregon |
| 10 | Durham Smythe | Notre Dame |
Top 10 Tackles
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Biggest Riser: Adam Bisnowaty, Pitt
Biggest Faller: Conor McDermott, UCLA
Most NFL-Ready: Cam Robinson, Alabama
Best Run-Blocker: Cam Robinson, Alabama
Best Pass-Blocker: Cam Robinson, Alabama
Best Potential: Cam Robinson, Alabama
Biggest Question Mark: Zach Banner, USC
Biggest Sleeper: Julie'n Davenport, Bucknell
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Cam Robinson | Alabama |
| 2 | Roderick Johnson | Florida State |
| 3 | Adam Bisnowaty | Pitt |
| 4 | Chad Wheeler | USC |
| 5 | Dion Dawkins | Temple |
| 6 | Julie'n Davenport | Bucknell |
| 7 | Zach Banner | USC |
| 8 | Avery Gennesy | Texas A&M |
| 9 | Clint Van Horn | Marshall |
| 10 | Sean Harlow | Oregon State |
Top 10 Guards
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Biggest Riser: Dan Feeney, Indiana
Biggest Faller: Dorian Johnson, Pitt
Most NFL-Ready: Dan Feeney, Indiana
Best Run-Blocker: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
Best Pass-Blocker: Dan Feeney, Indiana
Best Potential: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
Biggest Question Mark: Kent Perkins, Texas
Biggest Sleeper: Kyle Kalis, Michigan
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Dan Feeney | Indiana |
| 2 | Pat Elflein | Ohio State |
| 3 | Billy Price | Ohio State |
| 4 | Quenton Nelson | Notre Dame |
| 5 | Dorian Johnson | Pittsburgh |
| 6 | Nico Siragusa | SDSU |
| 7 | Greg Pyke | Georgia |
| 8 | Johnny Caspers | Stanford |
| 9 | Chase Roullier | Wyoming |
| 10 | Isaac Asiata | Utah |
Top 10 Centers
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Biggest Riser: Mason Cole, Michigan
Biggest Faller: Jon Toth, Kentucky
Most NFL-Ready: Ethan Pocic, LSU
Best Run-Blocker: Mason Cole, Michigan
Best Pass-Blocker: Tyler Orlosky, West Virginia
Best Potential: Ethan Pocic, LSU
Biggest Question Mark: Cameron Dillard, Florida
Biggest Sleeper: Lucas Crowley, North Carolina
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Ethan Pocic | LSU |
| 2 | Mason Cole | Michigan |
| 3 | Tyler Orlosky | West Virginia |
| 4 | Kyle Fuller | Baylor |
| 5 | Jon Toth | Kentucky |
| 6 | Cameron Dillard | Florida |
| 7 | Cameron Tom | Southern Miss |
| 8 | Deyshawn Bond | Cincinnati |
| 9 | Lucas Crowley | North Carolina |
| 10 | Alex Kelley | Colorado |
Top 10 Defensive Linemen
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Biggest Riser: Caleb Brantley, Michigan
Biggest Faller: Jarron Jones, Notre Dame
Most NFL-Ready: Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Best Run-Stopper: Chris Wormley, Michigan
Best Nose Tackle: Lowell Lotulelei, Utah
Best 3-4 Defensive End: Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Best 3-Technique: Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Best Pass-Rusher: Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Best Potential: Malik McDowell, Michigan State
Biggest Question Mark: Eddie Vanderdoes, UCLA (injury)
Biggest Sleeper: Vita Vea, Washington
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Jonathan Allen | Alabama |
| 2 | Malik McDowell | Michigan State |
| 3 | Caleb Brantley | Florida |
| 4 | Lowell Lotulelei | Utah |
| 5 | Carlos Watkins | Clemson |
| 6 | Jarron Jones | Notre Dame |
| 7 | Vita Vea | Washington |
| 8 | Charles Walker | Oklahoma |
| 9 | Taco Charlton | Michigan |
| 10 | Elijah Qualls | Washington |
Top 10 Edge-Rushers
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Biggest Riser: Derek Barnett, Tennessee
Biggest Faller: Devonte Fields, Louisville
Most NFL-Ready: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Best Run-Stopper: DeMarcus Walker, FSU
Best 4-3 Defensive End: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Best 3-4 Outside Linebacker: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Best Pass-Rusher: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Best Potential: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Biggest Question Mark: Devonte Fields, Louisville
Biggest Sleeper: Ryan Anderson, Alabama
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Myles Garrett | Texas A&M |
| 2 | Derek Barnett | Tennessee |
| 3 | DeMarcus Walker | Florida State |
| 4 | Charles Harris | Missouri |
| 5 | Dawuane Smoot | Illinois |
| 6 | Tim Williams | Alabama |
| 7 | Carl Lawson | Auburn |
| 8 | Devonte Fields | Louisville |
| 9 | Ryan Anderson | Alabama |
| 10 | Marquis Haynes | Ole Miss |
Top 10 Linebackers
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Biggest Riser: Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
Biggest Faller: Skai Moore, South Carolina
Most NFL-Ready: Reuben Foster, Alabama
Best Weak-Side Linebacker: Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
Best Strong-Side Linebacker: Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State
Best Inside Linebacker: Reuben Foster, Alabama
Best Run-Stopper: Reuben Foster, Alabama
Best Pass-Rusher: Vince Biegel, Wisconsin
Best Pass Coverage: Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
Best Potential: Reuben Foster, Alabama
Biggest Question Mark: Skai Moore, South Carolina
Biggest Sleeper: Nyeem Wartman-White, Penn State
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Reuben Foster | Alabama |
| 2 | Raekwon McMillan | Ohio State |
| 3 | Zach Cunningham | Vanderbilt |
| 4 | Jarrad Davis | Florida |
| 5 | Anthony Walker | Northwestern |
| 6 | Kendall Beckwith | LSU |
| 7 | Vince Biegel | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Steven Taylor | Houston |
| 9 | Harvey Langi | BYU |
| 10 | Nyeem Wartman-White | Penn State |
Top 10 Cornerbacks
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Biggest Riser: Quincy Wilson, Florida
Biggest Faller: Jordan Thomas, Oklahoma
Most NFL-Ready: Quincy Wilson, Florida
Best Slot Cornerback: Desmond King, Iowa
Best Man Coverage: Quincy Wilson, Florida
Best Zone Coverage: Desmond King, Iowa
Best Potential: Quincy Wilson, Florida
Biggest Question Mark: Jalen Tabor, Florida
Biggest Sleeper: Sidney Jones, Washington
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Quincy Wilson | Florida |
| 2 | Gareon Conley | Ohio State |
| 3 | Jalen Tabor | Florida |
| 4 | Jourdan Lewis | Michigan |
| 5 | Sidney Jones | Washington |
| 6 | Marlon Humphrey | Alabama |
| 7 | Desmond King | Iowa |
| 8 | Cordrea Tankersley | Clemson |
| 9 | Adoree' Jackson | USC |
| 10 | Marshon Lattimore | Ohio State |
Top 10 Safeties
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Biggest Riser: Malik Hooker, Ohio State
Most NFL-Ready: Jamal Adams, LSU
Best Coverage: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
Best Strong Safety: Jamal Adams, LSU
Best Free Safety: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
Best Hybrid Defender: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
Best Run-Stopper: Jamal Adams, LSU
Best Potential: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
Biggest Question Mark: Marcus Maye, Florida
Biggest Sleeper: Budda Baker, Washington
| Rank | Player | School |
| 1 | Jabrill Peppers | Michigan |
| 2 | Jamal Adams | LSU |
| 3 | Malik Hooker | Ohio State |
| 4 | Justin Evans | Texas A&M |
| 5 | Armani Watts | Texas A&M |
| 6 | Marcus Williams | Utah |
| 7 | Budda Baker | Washington |
| 8 | Eddie Jackson | Alabama |
| 9 | Marcus Maye | Florida |
| 10 | Josh Harvey-Clemons | Louisville |
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