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2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Top Overall Player Rankings

Matt MillerApr 26, 2017

The 2017 NFL draft class is unusually strong at many positions—running back, tight end, edge-rusher, cornerback and safety. Where this class is not deep—quarterback and left tackle—makes for interesting rankings and mock drafts. 

Myles Garrett is a rare, transcendent athlete at defensive end; because of that, he should be the No. 1 overall selection. He ranks atop my board with the third-highest grade ever assigned (behind Andrew Luck and Von Miller). After Garrett, there is no consensus.

Leonard Fournette is an elite talent, but he's a running back, and NFL teams aren't completely sold on taking a back in the top 10 picks. Alabama produced two top-10 talents in Jonathan Allen and Reuben Foster, but they are facing injury questions that could push them down the board.

This draft will be remembered for where the quarterbacks were drafted. As many as three could go in the top 15 picks, but which teams will trade up or out to make that happen? None will get value, as just one quarterback received a first-round grade on my board.

Who are the top players in this class? Follow along with my top 400 as the draft unfolds.

Editor's note: This big board was finalized prior to Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley's sexual assault accusation, per TMZ Sports. Matt Miller and Bleacher Report will continue monitoring that fluid situation.

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Top 100 Players Overall

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Top 100 Rankings
RankPlayerPos.SchoolHeightWeight
1Myles GarrettEDGETexas A&M6'4"272
Leonard FournetteRBLSU6'0"240
Reuben FosterLBAlabama6'0"229
Jamal AdamsSLSU6'0"214
Solomon ThomasEDGEStanford6'3"273
Malik HookerSOhio State6'1"206
O.J. HowardTEAlabama6'6"251
Jonathan AllenDLAlabama6'3"286
Quincy WilsonCBFlorida6'1"211
10Marshon LattimoreCBOhio State6'0"193
11 Gareon ConleyCBOhio State6'0"195
12 Mike WilliamsWRClemson6'4"218
13 David NjokuTEMiami (Fla.)6'4"246
14 Mitchell TrubiskyQBNorth Carolina6'2"222
15 Corey DavisWRWestern Michigan6'3"209
16 Haason ReddickLBTemple6'1"237
17 Charles HarrisEDGEMissouri6'3"253
18 Joe MixonRBOklahoma 6'1"226
19 Christian McCaffreyRBStanford 5'11"202
20 Forrest LampGWestern Kentucky6'4"309
21 Taco CharltonEDGEMichigan6'6"277
22 Deshaun WatsonQBClemson6'2"221
23 Garett BollesTUtah6'5"297
24 John RossWRWashington 5'11"188
25 Derek Barnett EDGETennessee 6'3" 259
26 Ryan RamczykT Wisconsin 6'6" 310
27 Cam RobinsonTAlabama 6'6"322
28 Alvin KamaraRBTennessee 5'10"214
29 Budda BakerWashington 5'10"195
30 Takkarist McKinleyEDGEUCLA6'2" 250
31 Tre'Davious WhiteCBLSU 5'11"192
32 Jarrad DavisLB Florida 6'1" 238
33 Jabrill PeppersSMichigan 5'11"213
34 Chidobe AwuzieCBColorado 6'0" 202
35 Sidney JonesCBWashington 6'0" 186
36 Evan EngramTEMississippi 6'3" 234
37 Patrick MahomesQB Texas Tech 6'2" 225
38Chris WormleyDL Michigan 6'5" 298
39 Marlon HumphreyCBAlabama 6'0" 197
40 Kevin KingCBWashington 6'3" 200
41 DeShone KizerQBNotre Dame 6'4" 233
42 T.J. WattEDGEWisconsin6'4" 252
43 Dalvin CookRB Florida State5'10"210
44 Marcus MayeSFlorida 6'0" 210
45 Zay JonesWR East Carolina 6'2" 201
46 Cooper KuppWR Eastern Washington6'2"204
47 Josh JonesSNorth Carolina State6'1" 220
48 Tyus BowserLBHouston 6'3" 247
49 Raekwon McMillanLBOhio State 6'2" 240
50 Malik McDowellDL Michigan State 6'6" 295
51 Cordrea TankersleyCB Clemson 6'1" 199
52 Zach CunninghamLB Vanderbilt 6'3" 234
53 Bucky HodgesTE Virginia Tech 6'6"257
54 D'Onta ForemanRB Texas 6'0" 233
55 Curtis SamuelWROhio State 5'11"196
56 ArDarius StewartWR Alabama 5'11"204
57 Adoree JacksonCB USC 5'10"186
58 Duke RileyLB LSU 6'0" 232
59 Dalvin TomlinsonDL Alabama 6'3" 310
60 Marcus WilliamsUtah 6'1" 202
61 Carlos HendersonWR Louisiana Tech 5'11"199
62 Derek RiversEDGEYoungstown State6'4"248
63 Jordan WillisEDGEKansas State 6'4"255
64 Davis WebbQB California 6'5" 229
65 Fabian MoreauCB UCLA 6'0" 206
66 Montravius AdamsDLAuburn 6'4"304
67 Caleb BrantleyDL Florida 6'3" 307
68 Ryan AndersonLB Alabama 6'2"253
69 Justin EvansSTexas A&M 6'0"199
70 Dan FeeneyGIndiana 6'4" 305
71 Pat ElfleinOhio State 6'3" 303
72 Dion DawkinsTemple6'4" 314
73 Dorian JohnsonPittsburgh6'5" 300
74 Vince BiegelLB Wisconsin6'3" 246
75 Tim WilliamsEDGEAlabama 6'3" 244
76 Teez TaborCB Florida 6'0" 199
77 JuJu Smith-SchusterWR USC 6'1" 215
78 Desmond KingIowa 5'10"201
79 Chris GodwinWR Penn State 6'1" 209
80 Adam ShaheenTE Ashland 6'6" 278
81 Nathan PetermanQBPittsburgh 6'2"226
82 Carl LawsonEDGEAuburn 6'2"261
83 Larry OgunjobiDL Charlotte 6'3" 305
84 Jake ButtTE Michigan 6'5"246
85 Gerald EverettTE South Alabama6'3" 239
86 Josh ReynoldsWR Texas A&M 6'3" 194
87 Taylor MotonWestern Michigan6'5"319
88 Tarell BashamEDGEOhio 6'4" 269
89 Alex AnzaloneLB Florida 6'3" 241
90 Kareem HuntRB Toledo 5'10"216
91 Obi MelifonwuConnecticut 6'4" 224
92 Ethan PocicLSU 6'6" 310
93 Anthony Walker Jr.LB Northwestern 6'1" 238
94 Daeshon HallEDGETexas A&M 6'5" 266
95 Davon GodchauxDL LSU 6'3" 310
96 Taywan TaylorWR Western Kentucky5'11"203
97 Kendell BeckwithLB LSU 6'2" 243
98 Rasul DouglasCB West Virginia6'2" 209
99 Brad KaayaQB Miami (Fla.)6'4" 214
100Blair BrownLB Ohio5'11"238

Quarterbacks

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Best Prospect: Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina

Most NFL-Ready: Deshaun Watson, Clemson

Best Arm: Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech

Best Runner: Watson

Most Potential: Mahomes

Biggest Bust Potential: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame

Biggest Sleeper: Brad Kaaya, Miami (Fla.)

Highest Risk: Mahomes

Lowest Risk: Watson

Quarterback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Mitchell TrubiskyNorth Carolina6'2"2227.1514
Deshaun WatsonClemson6'2"2216.9922 
Patrick MahomesTexas Tech 6'2"2256.9537 
DeShone KizerNotre Dame 6'4"2336.7541 
Davis WebbCalifornia 6'5"2296.5064 
Nathan PetermanPittsburgh 6'2"2266.4581 
Brad KaayaMiami (Fla.)6'4"2146.2599 
Joshua DobbsTennessee 6'3"2165.99124
Chad KellyMississippi6'2"2245.70185
10C.J. BeathardIowa 6'2"2195.40226
11Jerod EvansVirginia Tech6'3"2325.40227
12Cooper RushCentral Michigan6'3"2285.40228
13Alek TorgersenPennsylvania 6'3"2305.00313
14Zach TerrellWestern Michigan6'1"2094.99355
15Brady GustafsonMontana 6'6"2304.99395
16Sefo LiufauColorado 6'3"2324.99396
17Mitch LeidnerMinnesota 6'3"2264.99397
18Trevor KnightTexas A&M6'1"2194.99398
19Wes LuntIllinois6'5"2254.99399
20Seth RussellBaylor6'3"2134.99400
21Antonio PipkinTiffin6'1"2254.99401

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Running Backs

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Best Prospect: Leonard Fournette, LSU

Most NFL-Ready: Joe Mixon, Oklahoma

Best Third-Down Back: Christian McCaffrey, Stanford

Best Speed: Joe Williams, Utah

Best Power: Fournette

Best Hands: McCaffrey

Most Potential: Mixon

Biggest Bust Potential: Dalvin Cook, Florida State

Biggest Sleeper: Marlon Mack, South Florida

Highest Risk: Cook

Lowest Risk: McCaffrey

Running Back Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Leonard FournetteLSU 6'0" 2407.952
Joe MixonOklahoma6'1" 2267.0518
Christian McCaffreyStanford5'11"2027.0019
Alvin KamaraTennessee 5'10"2146.9928
Dalvin CookFlorida State5'10"2106.7543
D'Onta ForemanTexas 6'0" 2336.6054
Kareem HuntToledo 5'10"2166.4090
Samaje PerineOklahoma 5'11"2336.25101
Jeremy McNicholsBoise State 5'9" 2146.00120
10Brian HillWyoming 6'1" 2196.00122
11James ConnerPittsburgh 6'1" 2335.99125
12Marlon MackSouth Florida5'11"2135.99134
13Wayne GallmanClemson 6'0" 2155.80160
14Matthew DayesNorth Carolina State 5'9" 2055.80163
15Jamaal WilliamsBYU 6'0"2125.79165
16Tarik CohenNorth Carolina A&T5'6"1795.75173
17TJ LoganNorth Carolina5'9"1965.70182
18De'Veon SmithMichigan5'11"2235.59199
19Joe WilliamsUtah 5'11"2105.55200
20Donnel PumphreySan Diego State5'8" 1765.50216
21De'Angelo HendersonCoastal Carolina5'7"2085.50217
22Austin EkelerWestern State5'9" 1955.30250
23Elijah HoodNorth Carolina6'0" 2325.25252
24Justin DavisUSC 6'1" 2085.25255
25Dare OgunbowaleWisconsin 5'11"2135.25257
26Aaron JonesTexas-El Paso5'9" 2085.25258
27Brandon WilsonHouston 5'11"2005.25265
28Corey ClementWisconsin 5'10"2205.20266
29I'Tavius MathersMiddle Tennessee5'11"1985.20267
30Stanley WilliamsKentucky5'7" 1905.20268
31Elijah McGuireLouisiana-Lafayette5'10"2145.00310
32Devine ReddingIndiana 5'8" 2054.99346
33Tarean FolstonNotre Dame5'9" 2154.99347
34Joe YearbyMiami5'9"200 4.99348
35Jahad ThomasTemple5'9"1904.99350
36Chris CarsonOklahoma State5'11"2184.99360
37Rushel Shell IIIWest Virginia5'10"2204.99362
38Taquan MizzellVirginia5'10"1974.99366
39Marcus CoxAppalachian State5'10"2074.99387
40Anthony WalesWestern Kentucky5'10"1954.99389
41Tion GreenCincinnati6'0"2304.99390

Fullbacks

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Most Power: Freddie Stevenson, Florida State

Best Hands: Anthony Firkser, Harvard

Most Versatile: Firkser

Biggest Sleeper: Firkser

Fullback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1Sam RogersVirginia Tech5'10"2285.10290
2Freddie StevensonFlorida State6'0"2435.00311
3Anthony FirkserHarvard6'2"2415.00318
4Emmanuel HolderTowson5'11"2654.99364
5Bobby WolfordBoston College6'1"2484.99365
6Cody HeimanWashburn6'3"2454.99383
7Prescott LineMichigan State6'0"2464.99384
8Nate IeseUCLA6'3"2444.99385
9Dakota BallAlabama6'2"2684.99386

Wide Receivers

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Best Prospect: Mike Williams, Clemson

Most NFL-Ready: Williams

Best Boundary Receiver: Williams

Best Slot Receiver: John Ross, Washington

Best Return Man: Curtis Samuel, Ohio State

Best Hands: Zay Jones, East Carolina

Best Route-Runner: Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington

Best Speed: Samuel

Most Potential: Corey Davis, Western Michigan

Biggest Bust Potential: Ross

Biggest Sleeper: Carlos Henderson, Louisiana Tech

Highest Risk: Davis (injuries) 

Lowest Risk: Williams

Wide Receiver Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Mike WilliamsClemson6'4" 218 7.1512 
Corey DavisWestern Michigan6'3"209 7.1015 
John RossWashington5'11"188 6.99 24
Zay JonesEast Carolina6'2"201 6.75 45
Cooper KuppEastern Washington6'2"204 6.75 46
Curtis SamuelOhio State5'11" 196 6.6055
ArDarius StewartAlabama5'11" 204 6.6056
Carlos HendersonLouisiana Tech5'11"199 6.55 61 
JuJu Smith-SchusterUSC6'1"215 6.5077
10 Chris GodwinPenn State6'1" 209 6.5079
11 Josh ReynoldsTexas A&M6'3"194 6.4086
12 Taywan TaylorWestern Kentucky5'11"203 6.3096
13 Ryan SwitzerNorth Carolina5'9"181 6.00 110 
14 Josh MaloneTennessee6'3" 208 6.00 121 
15 Amara DarbohMichigan6'2" 214 5.99 132
16 Chad Hansen California 6'2" 202 5.99 133
17 Noah BrownOhio State6'2" 222 5.99 135 
18 Jehu ChessonMichigan6'2" 204 5.99136 
19 Travin DuralLSU6'1" 202 5.90 148 
20 Isaiah FordVirginia Tech6'1"194 5.90 149 
21 Kenny GolladayNorthern Illinois6'4"213 5.90 156
22 Ricky Seals-JonesTexas A&M6'5" 240 5.90 157
23 Ish ZamoraBaylor6'3" 220 5.90 158
24 KD CannonBaylor5'11" 182 5.85 159
25 Mack HollinsNorth Carolina6'4" 221 5.79 166
26 Shelton GibsonWest Virginia5'11" 191 5.75 172
27 Travis RudolphFlorida State6'0" 189 5.70 189
28 Rodney AdamsSouth Florida6'1" 189 5.69 190
29 Artavis ScottClemson5'10" 193 5.60 197
30 Dede WestbrookOklahoma6'0" 178 5.59 198
31 Malachi DupreLSU6'3" 196 5.50201
32 Keon HatcherArkansas6'2"207 5.50 218
33 Robert DavisGeorgia State6'3"220 5.40 234
34 Stacy ColeyMiami (Fla.)6'0"195 5.30 235
35 Fred RossMississippi State6'1"213 5.25 251
36 Jalen RobinetteAir Force6'3" 220 5.25 253
37 Damore'ea StringfellowMississippi6'2" 212 5.25 254
38 Jamari StaplesLouisville6'3"195 5.25 256
39 Amba Etta-TawoSyracuse6'1"208 5.25 264
40 Austin CarrNorthwestern6'1"194 5.20 275
41 Kermit WhitfieldFlorida State5'8"185 5.10 292
42 Jerome LaneAkron6'3" 226 5.00293 
43 Trent TaylorLouisiana Tech5'8"181 5.00294 
44 Isaiah McKenzieGeorgia5'8" 173 5.00295 
45 Michael RectorStanford6'0" 185 5.00 312 
46 Kendrick BourneEastern Washington6'1"203 5.00314 
47 Billy BrownShepherd6'4"236 5.00 316 
48 Krishawn HoganMarian University6'3"222 5.00317
49 Noel ThomasConnecticut6'1"202 5.00 324 
50 Chad WilliamsGrambling State6'1"204 5.00 325 
51 Quincy AdeboyejoMississippi6'3" 195 5.00 339
52 Tim PatrickUtah6'5" 210 5.00 340 
53 Tim WhiteArizona State5'11" 175 5.00 341 
54 Derrick GriffinTexas Southern6'7"230 4.99 343
55 James QuickLouisville6'0"186 4.99344
56 Speedy NoilTexas A&M5'11" 200 4.99 345 
57 Bobo WilsonFlorida State5'9"189 4.99 349
58 Bug HowardNorth Carolina6'4"221 4.99 352
59 Victor BoldenOregon State5'8"178 4.99 356
60 Gabe MarksWashington State6'0" 188 4.99 357
61 Drew MorganArkansas6'0"193 4.99 358 
62 Greg Ward Jr.Houston5'10" 185 4.99 359 
63 Corey SmithOhio State6'0"188 4.99 363
64 Jhajuan SealesOklahoma State6'2"185 4.99 367
65 Zach PascalOld Dominion6'2"214 4.99 368
66 Darreus RogersUSC6'1"216 4.99 369
67 Keevan LucasTulsa 5'9"1924.99 370
68 Michael ClarkMarshall6'7"2124.99388
69 Karel HamiltonSamford6'1" 181 4.99 391
70 Trey GriffeyArizona6'3" 192 4.99 392
71 Tony StevensAuburn6'3"198 4.99 393
72 DeAngelo YanceyPurdue6'1" 205 4.99394

Tight Ends

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Best Prospect: O.J. Howard, Alabama

Most NFL-Ready: Howard

Best Slot Tight End: David Njoku, Miami (Fla.)

Best Hands: Howard

Best Route-Runner: Njoku

Best Blocker: Howard

Best Speed: Evan Engram, Mississippi

Best Power: Howard

Biggest Bust Potential: Njoku 

Biggest Sleeper: George Kittle, Iowa

Highest Risk: Adam Shaheen, Ashland

Lowest Risk: Howard

Tight End Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1O.J. HowardAlabama6'6"2517.307
2David NjokuMiami (Fla.)6'4"2467.1513
3Evan EngramMississippi6'3"2346.9536
4Bucky HodgesVirginia Tech6'6"2576.6053
5Adam ShaheenAshland6'6"2786.4580
6Jake ButtMichigan6'5"2466.4084
7Gerald EverettSouth Alabama6'3"2396.4085
8George KittleIowa6'4"2505.99126
9Jeremy SprinkleArkansas6'5"2565.99131
10Jordan LeggettClemson6'5"2585.99140
11Jonnu SmithFlorida International6'3"2485.80161
12Michael RobertsToledo6'4"2615.75168 
13Cole HikutiniLouisville6'4"2485.25261
14Darrell DanielsWashington6'3"2465.25262
15 Eric SaubertDrake6'4"2425.10285
16 Antony AuclairLaval6'6"2545.10286
17 Hayden PlinkeTexas-El Paso6'4"2555.00328 
18 Blake JarwinOklahoma State6'4"2485.00335 
19 Pharaoh BrownOregon6'5"2504.99371

Offensive Tackles

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Best Prospect: Garett Bolles, Utah

Most NFL-Ready: Cam Robinson, Alabama

Best Run-Blocker: Robinson

Best Pass-Blocker: Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin

Most Potential: Bolles

Biggest Bust Potential: Bolles

Biggest Sleeper: Roderick Johnson, Florida State

Highest Risk: Bolles

Lowest Risk: Ramczyk

Offensive Tackle Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Garett BollesUtah6'5" 297 6.99 23
Ryan RamczykWisconsin6'5" 310 6.99 26
Cam RobinsonAlabama6'6" 322 6.99 27
Dion DawkinsTemple 6'4" 314 6.50 72
Taylor MotonWestern Michigan6'5"319 6.40 87
Julie'n DavenportBucknell6'6"315 6.10 107
Antonio GarciaTroy6'6" 293 6.00 115
Roderick JohnsonFlorida State6'6"308 6.00 116 
David SharpeFlorida 6'5"357 5.99 143
10 Will HoldenVanderbilt6'7" 313 5.90 147
11 Adam BisnowatyPittsburgh6'5" 300 5.75 167
12 Collin BuchanonMiami (Ohio)6'5"3165.50210 
13 Jermaine EluemunorTexas A&M6'4"325 5.40 223
14 Avery GennesyTexas A&M6'5"315 5.40 224
15 Aviante CollinsTCU6'4"295 5.40230
16 Conor McDermottUCLA6'8" 310 5.00 309
17 Storm NortonToledo6'8" 308 5.00 319 
18 Jylan WareAlabama State6'8"295 5.00 320
19 Justin SeniorMississippi State6'5"295 5.00 321 
20 Levon MyersNorthern Illinois6'5"309 5.00 322
21 Cole CrostonIowa6'5"307 5.00323 

Offensive Guards

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Best Prospect: Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky

Most NFL-Ready: Lamp

Best Run-Blocker: Dan Feeney, Indiana

Best Pass-Blocker: Lamp

Most Potential: Lamp

Biggest Bust Potential: Zach Banner, USC 

Biggest Sleeper: Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State

Highest Risk: Banner

Lowest Risk: Lamp

Offensive Guard Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Forrest LampWestern Kentucky6'4"309 7.00 20 
Dan FeeneyIndiana6'4" 305 6.50 70 
Dorian JohnsonPittsburgh6'5" 300 6.50 73
Danny IsidoraMiami (Fla.)6'4"310 6.20 104
Zach BannerUSC6'8" 360 6.00 113
Isaac AsiataUtah6'3" 323 6.00 114
Nico SiragusaSan Diego State6'4"330 5.99 142
Jessamen DunkerTennessee State6'4"290 5.80 164
Jordan MorganKutztown6'4"320 5.50 211
10 Damien MamaUSC6'3" 328 5.40222 
11 Sean HarlowOregon State6'4" 310 5.30 243
12 Cameron LeeIllinois State6'6"320 5.30245 
13 Erik AustellCharleston Southern6'3"292 5.10 287
14 Ethan CooperIndiana of Pennsylvania6'1"322 5.00 327 
15 Kyle KalisMichigan6'4" 305 5.00 330 
16 Corey LevinChattanooga6'4"305 5.00333 
17 Greg PykeGeorgia6'5" 313 4.99 353 
18 Erik MagnusonMichigan6'5" 305 4.99 354 

Centers

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Best Prospect: Pat Elflein, Ohio State

Most NFL-Ready: Elflein

Best Run-Blocker: Elflein

Best Pass-Blocker: Elflein

Most Potential: Ethan Pocic, LSU

Biggest Bust Potential: Pocic

Biggest Sleeper: Chad Wheeler, USC

Highest Risk: Jon Toth, Kentucky

Lowest Risk: Elflein

Center Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Pat ElfleinOhio State 6'3" 303 6.5071
Ethan PocicLSU6'6" 310 6.30 92
Chase RoullierWyoming6'4"3125.70 183 
Tyler OrloskyWest Virginia6'3"295 5.70 186
Chad WheelerUSC6'6" 310 5.60 196
Jon TothKentucky6'5" 310 5.50 209
Kyle FullerBaylor6'4" 310 5.40 221
J.J. DielmanUtah6'5" 300 5.30 241
Deyshawn BondCincinnati6'1"292 5.30 242

Defensive Linemen

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Best Prospect: Jonathan Allen, Alabama

Most NFL-Ready: Allen

Best Run Defender: Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte

Best Nose Tackle: Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama

Best 3-4 Defensive End: Allen

Best 3-Technique: Allen

Best Pass-Rusher: Malik McDowell, Michigan State

Most Potential: McDowell

Biggest Bust Potential: McDowell

Biggest Sleeper: Davon Godchaux, LSU

Highest Risk: Allen (injuries) 

Lowest Risk: Chris Wormley, Michigan

Defensive Line Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Jonathan AllenAlabama6'3" 286 7.20 8
Chris WormleyMichigan6'5" 298 6.90 38
Malik McDowellMichigan State6'6" 295 6.70 50
Dalvin TomlinsonAlabama6'3" 3106.5559
Montravius AdamsAuburn6'4" 304 6.50 66
Caleb BrantleyFlorida6'3" 307 6.5067
Larry OgunjobiCharlotte6'3"3056.40 83
Davon GodchauxLSU6'3" 310 6.30 95
Carlos WatkinsClemson6'3" 305 6.20 102
10 Jaleel JohnsonIowa6'3" 310 6.20 103
11 Tanoh KpassagnonVillanova6'6"285 6.15 106
12 Nazair JonesNorth Carolina6'5" 295 6.00 119
13 Elijah QuallsWashington6'1" 321 5.99 127
14 Eddie VanderdoesUCLA6'2" 305 5.99128
15 D.J. JonesMississippi6'0" 321 5.90 144
16 Tanzel SmartTulane6'0" 304 5.90 154
17 Jeremiah LedbetterArkansas6'3"2805.90 155
18 Vincent TaylorOklahoma State6'2" 310 5.80 162
19 Ryan GlasgowMichigan6'3" 299 5.70 184
20 Jarron JonesNotre Dame6'5" 315 5.50 202
21 Charles WalkerOklahoma6'2"310 5.50203
22 Isaac RochellNotre Dame6'3" 290 5.40 229
23 Stevie Tu'ikolovatuUSC6'1"331 5.40231 
24 Grover StewartAlbany State6'5"295 5.30 247
25 DeAngelo BrownLouisville6'0"310 5.30 249
26 Josh TupouColorado6'1" 325 5.20 273
27 Collin BevinsNorthwest Missouri State6'6"285 5.10 291
28 Christian BrownWest Virginia6'2"305 5.00 296
29 Treyvon HesterToledo6'3" 300 5.00 298
30 Chunky ClementsIllinois6'3" 292 5.00 299
31 Dylan BradleySouthern Mississippi6'0"268 4.99 374
32 Jeremy FaulkGarden City CC6'2"304 4.99 375 
33 Joey IvieFlorida6'3" 300 4.99  376
34 Matthew GodinMichigan6'5" 295 4.99  377
35 Jason CarrWest Georgia6'6"297 4.99 378
36 Harold BrantleyNorthwest Missouri State6'3" 307 4.99  382

Edge-Defenders

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Best Prospect: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M

Most NFL-Ready: Garrett

Best Run Defender: Solomon Thomas, Stanford

Best 3-4 Outside Linebacker: Charles Harris, Missouri

Best 4-3 End: Garrett

Best Pass-Rusher: Garrett

Most Potential: Garrett

Biggest Bust Potential: Garrett 

Biggest Sleeper: Derek Rivers, Youngstown State

Highest Risk: Tim Williams, Alabama 

Lowest Risk: Thomas

Edge-Rusher Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
Myles GarrettTexas A&M 6'4" 2728.50
Solomon Thomas Stanford 6'3" 2737.50 
Charles Harris Missouri 6'3" 2537.05 17 
Taco Charlton Michigan 6'6" 2777.00 21 
Derek Barnett Tennessee 6'3" 2596.99 25 
Takkarist McKinley UCLA 6'2" 2506.99 30 
T.J. Watt Wisconsin 6'4" 2526.75 42 
Derek Rivers Youngstown State 6'4" 2486.50 62 
Jordan Willis Kansas State 6'4" 2556.50 63 
10 Tim Williams Alabama 6'3" 2446.50 75 
11 Carl Lawson Auburn 6'2" 261 6.45 82 
12 Tarell Basham Ohio  6'4" 269 6.40 88 
13 Daeshon Hall Texas A&M 6'5" 2666.30 94 
14 DeMarcus Walker Florida State 6'2" 273 6.10 109 
15 Joe Mathis Washington 6'2" 255 5.99 130 
16 Trey Hendrickson Florida Atlantic 6'4" 270 5.99 141 
17 Dawuane Smoot Illinois 6'3" 255 5.90 145 
18 Carroll Philips Illinois 6'3" 240 5.90 146 
19 Fadol Brown Mississippi6'4"273 5.75 174 
20 Ejuan Price Pittsburgh 5'11" 250 5.70 187 
21 Deatrich Wise Jr. Arkansas 6'5" 271 5.70 188 
22 Avery Moss Youngstown State 6'3" 262 5.60 193 
23 Noble Nwachukwu West Virginia 6'2" 275 5.60 194 
24 Bryan Cox Florida 6'3" 269 5.50 204 
25 Ifeadi Odenigbo Northwestern 6'3"258 5.50 205 
26 Keion Adams Western Michigan 6'2" 245 5.40 219 
27 Garrett Sickels Penn State 6'4" 250 5.30 239 
28 Josh Carraway TCU 6'3" 250 5.30 240 
29 Hunter Dimick Utah 6'3" 260 5.30 248 
30 Samson Ebukam Eastern Washington 6'2" 240 5.20 269 
31 Keionta Davis Chattanooga 6'3" 270 5.20 270 
32 DeVonte Fields Louisville 6'3" 242 5.20 271 
33 Tashawn Bower LSU 6'5"250 5.00 300 
34 Lewis Neal LSU 6'1" 264 5.00 301 
35 Al-Quadin Muhammad Miami (Fla.) 6'3" 250 5.00 334 
36 Dylan Donahue West Georgia 6'3" 248 5.00337 
37 Ken Ekanem Virginia Tech 6'3" 255 4.99 361 

Off-Ball Linebackers

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Best Prospect: Reuben Foster, Alabama

Most NFL-Ready: Foster

Best Inside Run Defender: Foster

Best Outside Run Defender: Foster

Best Pass-Rusher: Haason Reddick, Temple

Best in Pass Coverage: Foster

Most Potential: Reddick

Biggest Bust Potential: Foster

Biggest Sleeper: Blair Brown, Ohio 

Highest Risk: Foster 

Lowest Risk: Jarrad Davis, Florida

Linebacker Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1Reuben FosterAlabama6'0"2297.753
2Haason ReddickTemple6'1"2377.1016
3Jarrad DavisFlorida6'1"2386.9932
4Tyus BowserHouston6'3"2476.7548
5Raekwon McMillanOhio State6'2"2406.7049
6Zach CunninghamVanderbilt6'3"2346.6052
7Duke RileyLSU6'0"2326.5558
8Ryan AndersonAlabama6'2"2536.5068
9Vince BiegelWisconsin6'3"2466.5074
10Alex AnzaloneFlorida6'3"2416.4089
11Anthony Walker Jr.Northwestern6'1"2386.3093
12Kendell BeckwithLSU6'2"2436.3097
13Blair BrownOhio5'11"2386.25100
14Jayon BrownUCLA6'0"2316.00118
15Jalen Reeves-MaybinTennessee6'0"2305.99139
16Elijah LeeKansas State6'3"2205.70175
17Connor HarrisLindenwood5'11"2435.70176
18Marquel LeeWake Forest6'3"2405.70178
19Dylan ColeMissouri State6'0"2365.70179
20Paul Magloire Jr.Arizona6'0"2215.70180
21Ben GedeonMichigan6'2"2475.70181
22Harvey LangiBYU6'2"2515.65191
23Tanner VallejoBoise State6'1"2275.65192
24Steven TaylorHouston6'1"2255.50206
25Matt MilanoBoston College6'0"2215.50207
26Ben BoulwareClemson6'0"2355.50214
27Charmeachealle MooreKansas State5'11"2295.25259
28Jordan EvansOklahoma6'3"2325.25260
29Hardy NickersonIllinois6'0"2305.15276
30Calvin MunsonSan Diego State6'1"2455.15277
31Ukeme EligweGeorgia Southern6'2"2395.10278
32Riley BulloughMichigan State6'1"2305.10279
33Austin CalitroVillanova6'0"2405.10280
34Jimmy GilbertColorado6'5"2305.10281
35James OnwualuNotre Dame6'1"2325.00302
36Marcus OliverIndiana6'1"2405.00303
37Tau LotuleleiUNLV6'0"2375.00315
38Pita TaumoepenuUtah6'1"2455.00332

Cornerbacks

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Best Prospect: Quincy Wilson, Florida

Most NFL-Ready: Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State

Best Slot Cornerback: Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado

Best in Man Coverage: Wilson

Best in Zone Coverage: Gareon Conley, Ohio State

Most Potential: Lattimore

Biggest Bust Potential: Lattimore (injuries)

Biggest Sleeper: Fabian Moreau, UCLA

Highest Risk: Conley

Lowest Risk: Tre'Davious White, LSU

Editor's note: This big board was finalized prior to Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley's sexual assault accusation, per TMZ SportsMatt Miller and Bleacher Report will continue monitoring that fluid situation.

Cornerback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1Quincy WilsonFlorida6'1"2117.209
2Marshon LattimoreOhio State6'0"1937.2010
3Gareon ConleyOhio State6'0"1957.2011
4Tre'Davious WhiteLSU5'11"1926.9931
5Chidobe AwuzieColorado6'0"2026.9934
6Sidney JonesWashington6'0"1866.9935
7Marlon HumphreyAlabama6'0"1976.8039
8Kevin KingWashington6'3"2006.7540
9Cordrea TankersleyClemson6'1"1996.6551
10Adoree JacksonUSC5'10"1866.5557
11Fabian MoreauUCLA6'0"2066.5065
12Teez TaborFlorida6'0"1996.5076
13Rasul DouglasWest Virginia6'2"2096.2598
14Cameron SuttonTennessee5'11"1866.00111
15Shaquill GriffinCentral Florida6'0"194 6.00112
16Jourdan LewisMichigan5'10"1866.00123
17Corn ElderMiami (Fla.)5'10"1805.99129
18Ahkello WitherspoonColorado6'2"1905.99137
19Damontae KazeeSan Diego State5'10"1905.99138
20William Likely IIIMaryland5'7"1755.90153
21Howard WilsonHouston6'0"1855.75171
22Jalen MyrickMinnesota5'10"2055.70177
23Nate HairstonTemple6'0"1925.50215
24Brian AllenUtah6'3"215 5.40220
25Channing StriblingMichigan6'1"1765.40225
26Brendan LangleyLamar6'0"1935.40232
27Marquez WhiteFlorida State6'0"1815.30236
28Chuck ClarkVirginia Tech6'0"2085.30237
29Jeremy ClarkMichigan6'3"2065.30238
30Ashton LampkinOklahoma State5'11"1905.30244
31Aarion PentonMissouri5'9"1775.30246
32Treston DecoudOregon State6'2"2085.20272
33Jack TochoNorth Carolina State6'0"2005.10282
34Sojourn SheltonWisconsin5'9"1705.10283
35Jeremy CutrerMiddle Tennessee6'1"1705.10288
36Ezra RobinsonTennessee State6'1"1805.10289
37Justin ThomasGeorgia Tech5'11"1855.00297
38Des LawrenceNorth Carolina6'0"1855.00304
39Art MauletMemphis5'10"189 5.00305
40Greg MabinIowa6'1"2005.00306
41Tyquwan GlassFresno State5'11"1935.00307
42Michael TysonCincinnati6'2"201 4.99351
43Cole LukeNotre Dame5'11"1934.99379
44Brad WatsonWake Forest6'0"2004.99380
45Tony BridgesMississippi6'0"1864.99381

Safeties

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Best Prospect: Jamal Adams, LSU

Most NFL-Ready: Adams

Best in Coverage: Malik Hooker, Ohio State

Best Run Defender: Adams

Most Potential: Hooker

Biggest Bust Potential: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan

Biggest Sleeper: Tedric Thompson, Colorado

Highest Risk: Peppers

Lowest Risk: Adams

Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1Jamal AdamsLSU6'0"2147.504
2Malik HookerOhio State6'1"2067.506
3Budda BakerWashington5'10"1956.9929
4Jabrill PeppersMichigan5'11"2136.9933
5Marcus MayeFlorida6'0"2106.7544
6Josh JonesNorth Carolina State6'1"2206.7547
7Marcus WilliamsUtah6'1"2026.5560
8Justin EvansTexas A&M6'0"1996.5069
9Desmond KingIowa5'10"2016.5078
10Obi MelifonwuConnecticut6'4"2246.3091
11Tedric ThompsonColorado6'0"204 6.20105
12John JohnsonBoston College6'0"2026.10108
13Xavier WoodsLouisiana Tech5'11"2196.00117
14Rayshawn JenkinsMiami (Fla.)6'1"2085.90150
15Delano HillMichigan6'1"2165.90152
16Lorenzo JeromeSaint Francis5'11"1905.75169
17Jadar JohnsonClemson6'0"2105.75170
18Montae NicholsonMichigan State6'2"2205.60195
19Eddie JacksonAlabama6'0"1945.50208
20Nathan GerryNebraska6'2"2205.50212
21Damarius TravisMinnesota6'1"2065.50213
22Josh Harvey-ClemonsLouisville6'4"2285.25263
23David JonesRichmond6'2"2105.10284
24Rudy FordAuburn5'11"2045.00308
25Fish SmithsonKansas5'11"1905.00326
26Jamal CarterMiami (Fla.)6'1"2185.00331
27Leon McQuay IIIUSC6'2"1855.00336
28Dymonte ThomasMichigan6'2"1994.99372
29Yamen SandersMontana6'4"2104.99373

Specialists

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Kicker Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1Zane Gonzalez Arizona State 6'0" 190 5.90 151 
2Jake Elliott Memphis 5'9" 165 5.40 233 
Punter Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
1Matt Haack Arizona State 6'1"185 5.20 274 
2Justin VogelMiami (Fla.) 6'4"215 5.00 329 
3Kenny Allen Michigan 6'4"222 5.00 338 
4Cameron Johnston Ohio State 5'11" 195 5.00 342 

 

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