2024 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Top 150 Players
Only one game is left to be played for the 2023 collegiate football season. As the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies meet to claim a national championship Monday, the rest of college football already turned its attention to what comes next. In many cases, the 2024 NFL draft is the objective, with a few stops along the way.
As individuals contemplate whether to transfer, return to school for another year or go pro, January 15 is the hard deadline for anyone with remaining eligibility to be part of the incoming draft class. We're less than two weeks away from officially knowing who will be available once NFL squads are prepared to supplement their rosters.
Between now and then, a series of steps will take place to help in the evaluation process. All-star festivities, combine workouts, pro-day workouts, interviews, dinners and official visits will all take place. All the while, the Bleacher Report Scouting Department will continue to gather information and operate as a de facto front office, led by each of its contributors.
Brandon Thorn: Brandon is the author of the Trench Warfare Newsletter, which focuses exclusively on offensive and defensive line evaluation. He also contributes as an analyst for Establish the Run and serves as the scouting coordinator for OL Masterminds.
Derrik Klassen: Derrik is in his third year with the scouting department and second evaluating the offensive skill positions. He contributes to the 33rd Team and New York Times. He has spent years charting and evaluating NFL prospects, which can often be found through social media.
Cory Giddings: Cory has experience working at multiple levels of football, both in coaching and player evaluation. In recent years, he has worked with the New York Giants and with collegiate teams in the Big Ten. He currently serves as the director of player personnel at UCF.
Matt Holder: Matt played college football, worked in college recruiting and is a Scouting Academy graduate. He has covered the NFL draft since 2019 and also writes about the Las Vegas Raiders for SB Nation's Silver and Black Pride.
Brent Sobleski: Brent serves as an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. He's covered the draft since the 2004 class for multiple outlets, including 10 seasons with B/R.
Grading Scale
10: Generational Talent/No. 1 Overall
9.5-9.9: Top-Five Prospect
9.0-9.4: Top-10 Prospect
8.5-8.9: Immediate Impact Prospect / 1st Round
8.0-8.4: Year 1 Starter / Late 1st-2nd Round
7.5-7.9: Potential Impact Player / 2nd Round
7.0-7.4: High-Level Backup / Potential Starter / 3rd Round
6.5-6.9: Potential Role Player / Contributor / 4th Round
6.0-6.4: High-level Developmental Prospect / 5th Round
5.5-5.9: Backup/Draftable / 6th-7th Round
5.0-5.4: Backup/UDFA with Roster Potential / UDFA
4.0-4.9: Developmental Prospect / UDFA
3.0-3.9: Training Camp Body / UDFA
Grades for each player were assigned by the following scouts:
Derrik Klassen: QBs, RBs, WRs and Receiving TEs
Brandon Thorn: Blocking TEs, OTs, OGs and Centers
Matt Holder: DL, Edge and LBs
Cory Giddings: CBs and Safeties
Top 150
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Ties in grades were broken through roundtable discussions among the four scouts.
1. WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (9.7)
2. TE Brock Bowers, Georgia (9.3)
3. QB Drake Maye, North Carolina (9.3)
4. QB Caleb Williams, USC (9.1)
5. OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (9.0)
6. OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame (9.0)
7. WR Malik Nabers, LSU (8.7)
8. Edge Jared Verse, Florida State (8.6)
9. WR Rome Odunze, Washington (8.5)
10. Edge Laiatu Latu, UCLA (8.5)
11. Edge Dallas Turner, Alabama (8.4)
12. OT JC Latham, Alabama (8.4)
13. DL Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (8.4)
14. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (8.4)
15. Edge Chop Robinson, Penn State (8.2)
16. WR Keon Coleman, Florida State (8.2)
17. IOL Troy Fautanu, Washington (8.2)
18. DL Leonard Taylor III, Miami (8.0)
19. IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (8.0)
20. CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State (7.9)
21. WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (7.9)
22. IOL Graham Barton, Duke (7.8)
23. Edge Bralen Trice, Washington (7.8)
24. QB Jayden Daniels, LSU (7.8)
25. IOL Zach Frazier, West Virginia (7.8)
26. S Kamren Kinchens, Miami (7.7)
27. WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (7.7)
28. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia (7.6)
29. IOL Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State (7.6)
30. IOL Cooper Beebe, Kansas State (7.6)
31. IOL Jordan Morgan, Arizona (7.6)
32. S Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (7.5)
33. OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (7.5)
34. Edge JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State (7.5)
35. S Calen Bullock, USC (7.5)
36. WR Troy Franklin, Oregon (7.5)
37. LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (7.5)
38. CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon (7.5)
39. OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (7.5)
40. CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (7.5)
41. WR Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington (7.5)
42. S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (7.5)
43. CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (7.4)
44. TE Cade Stover, Ohio State (7.4)
45. RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State (7.4)
46. S Javon Bullard, Georgia (7.4)
47. RB Trey Benson, Florida State (7.4)
48. IOL Dominick Puni, Kansas (7.4)
49. DL Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (7.3)
50. S Malachi Moore, Alabama (7.3)
51. DL Byron Murphy II, Texas (7.3)
52. OT Patrick Paul, Houston (7.3)
53. S Rod Moore, Michigan (7.3)
54. LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3)
55. Edge Jonah Elliss, Utah (7.3)
56. WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina (7.3)
57. WR Xavier Worthy, Texas (7.2)
58. CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson (7.2)
59. DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (7.2)
60. CB Ricardo Hallman, Wisconsin (7.2)
61. Edge Jack Sawyer, Ohio State (7.2)
62. QB Bo Nix, Oregon (7.2)
63. DL Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (7.2)
64. IOL Isaiah Adams, Illinois (7.2)
65. DL T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (7.1)
66. CB Kalen King, Penn State (7.1)
67. IOL Christian Mahogany, Boston College (7.1)
68. S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State (7.1)
69. S Cole Bishop, Utah (7.1)
70. RB Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (7.1)
71. DL Maason Smith, LSU (7.1)
72. CB Cam Hart, Notre Dame (7.1)
73. QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington (7.1)
74. WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina (7.1)
75. WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas (7.0)
76. IOL Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (7.0)
77. DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan (7.0)
78. WR Jermaine Burton, Alabama (7.0)
79. IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (7.0)
80. Edge Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (7.0)
81. DL Tyleik Williams, Ohio State (7.0)
82. Edge Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (7.0)
83. CB Jason Marshall Jr., Florida (7.0)
84. LB Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (6.9)
85. WR Johnny Wilson, Florida State (6.9)
86. CB Josh Newton, TCU (6.9)
87. LB Junior Colson, Michigan (6.9)
88. CB D.J. James, Auburn (6.9)
89. DL McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (6.9)
90. DL Tyler Davis, Clemson (6.9)
91. DL Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia (6.9)
92. CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan (6.9)
93. Edge Nelson Ceaser, Houston (6.9)
94. QB Cameron Ward, Washington State (6.9)
95. WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia (6.8)
96. RB Audric Estimé, Notre Dame (6.8)
97. Edge Adisa Isaac, Penn State (6.8)
98. CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (6.8)
99. QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (6.8)
100. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (6.8)
101. S Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas (6.8)
102. IOL Delmar Glaze, Maryland (6.7)
103. IOL Christian Haynes, Connecticut (6.7)
104. RB Ray Davis, Kentucky (6.7)
105. WR Jamari Thrash, Louisville (6.7)
106. RB Bucky Irving, Oregon (6.7)
107. TE Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina (6.7)
108. LB Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (6.7)
109. IOL Zak Zinter, Michigan (6.7)
110. S Jaden Hicks, Washington State (6.6)
111. CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama (6.6)
112. CB Myles Jones, Duke (6.6)
113. LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (6.6)
114. CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo (6.6)
115. IOL Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (6.6)
116. CB Fentrell Cypress II, Florida State (6.6)
117. Edge Chris Braswell, Alabama (6.5)
118. OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington (6.5)
119. TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State (6.5)
120. RB Blake Corum, Michigan (6.5)
121. DL Howard Cross III, Notre Dame (6.5)
122. RB Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (6.4)
123. CB Max Melton, Rutgers (6.4)
124. QB Quinn Ewers, Texas (6.4)
125. DL Mekhi Wingo, LSU (6.4)
126. LB Cedric Gray, North Carolina (6.4)
127. S Jerrin Thompson, Texas (6.4)
128. OT Sataoa Laumea, Utah (6.4)
129. IOL Christian Jones, Texas (6.4)
130. CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky (6.4)
131. Edge Chico Bennett Jr., Virginia (6.4)
132. LB Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (6.3)
133. Edge Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (6.3)
134. IOL Xavier Truss, Georgia (6.3)
135. DL Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (6.2)
136. OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (6.2)
137. LB Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (6.2)
138. Edge Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State (6.2)
139. OT Ajani Cornelius, Oregon (6.2)
140. OT Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (6.1)
141. WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (6.1)
142. DL Shemar Turner, Texas A&M (6.1)
143. CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa (6.0)
144. DL Braden Fiske, Florida State (6.0)
145, CB Myles Harden, South Dakota (6.0)
146. WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida (6.0)
147. DL DeWayne Carter, Duke (6.0)
148. Edge Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (6.0)
149. LB Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (6.0)
150. WR Malik Washington, Virginia (6.0)
Quarterbacks
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Most Accurate: Drake Maye
Best Arm Strength: Caleb Williams
Best Mobility: Jayden Daniels
Most Pro-Ready: Drake Maye
1. Drake Maye, North Carolina (9.3)
2. Caleb Williams, USC (9.1)
3. Jayden Daniels, LSU (7.8)
4. Bo Nix, Oregon (7.2)
5. Michael Penix Jr., Washington (7.1)
6. Cameron Ward, Washington State (6.9)
7. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (6.8)
8. Quinn Ewers, Texas (6.4)
Explain the Grade: Jayden Daniels
B/R's QB3 spot is on lock at this point. Daniels is the man.
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner brings an interesting blend of veteran skills and tantalizing tools. In his five years of starting, Daniels has improved remarkably in his ability to play on time and maneuver within the pocket. His overall accuracy is still a little all over the place, but his aggression is admirable and he's a stellar deep passer.
Daniels is also the class' best athlete at the position, bringing real-deal 4.4-second 40-yard-dash speed when he scrambles
Daniels isn't a surefire top-five pick, but he's a sweet athlete with enough of a baseline to excel as a pro quarterback, which makes him a legitimate first-round bet.
Running Backs
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Best Speed: Trey Benson
Best Power: Braelon Allen
Best Vision: TreVeyon Henderson
Best Hands: Bucky Irving
Best Third-Down Back: Bucky Irving
1. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State (7.4)
2. Trey Benson, Florida State (7.4)
3. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (7.1)
4. Audric Estimé, Notre Dame (6.8)
5. Ray Davis, Kentucky (6.7)
6. Bucky Irving, Oregon (6.7)
7. Blake Corum, Michigan (6.5)
8. Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (6.4)
Explain the Grade: TreVeyon Henderson
In what looks like a "down" year for running backs, Henderson feels like the safest bet since he's the most complete runner of the bunch.
Athletically, Henderson has no overwhelming trait, but he checks every box. He's fast enough to break away to create some chunk plays. He's quick for a back his size (5'10", 212 lbs). He also runs with a toughness and balance everyone can appreciate.
Henderson's vision is also extremely reliable. He's already so good at keeping himself clean behind the line of scrimmage while never wasting steps and attacking open rushing lanes with a full head of steam.
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Wide Receivers
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Best Hands: Marvin Harrison Jr.
Best Route-Runner: Marvin Harrison Jr.
Best Speed: Devontez Walker
Best Slot Receiver: Emeka Egbuka
Most Pro-Ready: Marvin Harrison Jr.
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (9.7)
2. Malik Nabers, LSU (8.7)
3. Rome Odunze, Washington (8.5)
4. Keon Coleman, Florida State (8.2)
5. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (7.9)
6. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (7.7)
7. Troy Franklin, Oregon (7.5)
8. Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington (7.5)
9. Devontez Walker, North Carolina (7.3)
10. Xavier Worthy, Texas (7.2)
11. Xavier Legette, South Carolina (7.1)
12. Adonai Mitchell, Texas (7.0)
13. Jermaine Burton, Alabama (7.0)
14. Johnny Wilson, Florida State (6.9)
15. Ladd McConkey, Georgia (6.8)
16. Jamari Thrash, Louisville (6.7)
17. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (6.1)
18. Ricky Pearsall, Florida (6.0)
19. Malik Washington, Virginia (6.0)
Explain the Grade: Keon Coleman
Two months ago, Coleman slotted as WR2 with a slight edge over everyone but Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. It's difficult to make that case anymore.
While others in this class only ascended and finished strong, Coleman left a little something on the field and causing onlookers to want something more.
Coleman's blend of size (6'4", 215 lbs), ball skills and surprising YAC ability are enticing, but there's a lack of consistency within his game. Coleman's route running runs hot and cold, and his aggression when attacking the ball in the air comes and goes.
The 20-year-old could be a star, but he might need more time and care than initially thought.
Tight Ends
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Best Receiver: Brock Bowers
Most Versatile: Brock Bowers
Best Blocker: Cade Stover
Most Pro-Ready: Brock Bowers
1. Brock Bowers, Georgia (9.3)
2. Cade Stover, Ohio State (7.4)
3. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (6.8)
4. Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina (6.7)
5. Ben Sinnott. Kansas State (6.5)
Explain the Grade: Cade Stover
After extensive film review of Stover and other tight ends, Stover rose in B/R's rankings.
Stover is such an explosive, flexible mover in short areas. He flies off the line of scrimmage, with no issues breaking down to glide through his route breaks. The Big Ten Tight End of the Year has wonderful contested-catch ability, as well.
Some of Stover's inexperience remains evident—namely blocking technique and his spacing as a route-runner in traffic—but he brings a high baseline for someone who hasn't played the position for very long.
Offensive Tackles
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Scouted by Brandon Thorn
Best Run-Blocker: Joe Alt
Best Pass-Blocker: Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Best Zone-Blocker: Joe Alt
Most Pro-Ready: Joe Alt
Most Versatile: Kingsley Suamataia
1. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (9.0)
2. Joe Alt, Notre Dame (9.0)
3. JC Latham, Alabama (8.4)
4. Amarius Mims, Georgia (7.6)
5. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (7.5)
6. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (7.5)
7. Patrick Paul, Houston (7.3)
8. Roger Rosengarten, Washington (6.5)
9. Sataoa Laumea, Utah (6.4)
10. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (6.2)
11. Ajani Cornelius, Oregon (6.2)
12. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (6.1)
Explain the Grade: Tyler Guyton
Tyler Guyton checked in as our OT6 in this latest update. But the ranking doesn't tell the entire story partially due to how deep the position class is.
In a loaded group of offensive tackles, Guyton's physical traits are as good as any other prospect's, only they are often overshadowed by more glaring technical breakdowns than most of the others ranked above him.
With the Senior Bowl on the horizon and an opportunity to blow scouts away with his high-end movement skills, as well as the show he will likely put on at the combine, it will become increasingly easy to give his grade a bump as the process ensues.
As with other ultra-talented offensive line prospects with raw technique, the situation in which Guyton lands will be critical for his development and timeline to reach his considerable potential.
Interior Offensive Linemen
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Scouted by Brandon Thorn
Best Run-Blocker: Troy Fautanu
Best Pass-Blocker: Graham Barton
Best Zone-Blocker: Jackson Powers-Johnson
Most Pro-Ready: Zach Frazier
Most Versatile: Graham Barton
1. Troy Fautanu, Washington (8.2)
2. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (8.0)
3. Graham Barton, Duke (7.8)
4. Zach Frazier, West Virginia (7.8)
5. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State (7.6)
6. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State (7.6)
7. Jordan Morgan, Arizona (7.6)
8. Dominick Puni, Kansas (7.4)
9. Isaiah Adams, Illinois (7.2)
10. Christian Mahogany, Boston College (7.1)
11. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (7.0)
12. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (7.0)
13. Delmar Glaze, Maryland (6.7)
14. Christian Haynes, Connecticut (6.7)
15. Zak Zinter, Michigan (6.7)
16. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (6.6)
17. Christian Jones, Texas (6.4)
18. Xavier Truss, Georgia (6.3)
Explain the Grade: Jackson Powers-Johnson
Powers-Johnson is a relatively inexperienced, one-year starter at the pivot. But he's also very young—he turns 21 later this month—coming off an incredibly productive season, where he became the first center in school history to win the Rimington Trophy and the fifth unanimous All-American at any position.
While the Pac-12's competition level on the interior defensive line was subpar, Powers-Johnson dominated with a high-level blend of size (6'3", 320 lbs), power, athletic ability and toughness that offer immediate NFL starting ability at center or guard.
A steep jump in competition will occur as a rookie, but Powers-Johnson's physical traits and competitive toughness offer Pro Bowl potential within his first contract.
Defensive Linemen
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Scouted by Matt Holder
Best Nose Tackle: T'Vondre Sweat
Best Pass-Rusher: Leonard Taylor III
Best Run-Stopper: Jer'Zhan Newton
Most Versatile: Brandon Dorlus
1. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (8.4)
2. Leonard Taylor III, Miami (8.0)
3. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (7.3)
4. Byron Murphy II, Texas (7.3)
5. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (7.2)
6. Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (7.2)
7. T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (7.1)
8. Maason Smith, LSU (7.1)
9. Kris Jenkins, Michigan (7.0)
10. Tyleik Williams, Ohio State (7.0)
11. McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (6.9)
12. Tyler Davis, Clemson (6.9)
13. Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia (6.9)
14. Howard Cross III, Notre Dame (6.5)
15. Mekhi Wingo, LSU (6.4)
16. Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (6.2)
17. Shemar Turner, Texas A&M (6.1)
18. Braden Fiske, Florida State (6.0)
19. DeWayne Carter, Duke (6.0)
Explain the Grade: Leonard Taylor III
Taylor seems to be sliding down some draft boards but remained a top-20 player for B/R. He's very quick off the ball and an impressive athlete, which helps generate pressure and provide a higher ceiling as a pass-rusher than any other defensive tackle in this year's class.
The underclassman might not be the best against the run, but his current deficiencies are mainly due to pad level, which is a fixable issue, and he already showed flashes of being disruptive when he does keep his pads down.
Edge-Rushers
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Scouted by Matt Holder
Best Speed-Rusher: Dallas Turner
Best Power-Rusher: Jared Verse
Best Run-Stopper: Bralen Trice
Most Versatile: Laiatu Latu
1. Jared Verse, Florida State (8.6)
2. Laiatu Latu, UCLA (8.5)
3. Dallas Turner, Alabama (8.4)
4. Chop Robinson, Penn State (8.2)
5. Bralen Trice, Washington (7.8)
6. J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State (7.5)
7. Jonah Elliss, Utah (7.3)
8. Jack Sawyer, Ohio State (7.2)
9. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (7.0)
10. Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (7.0)
11. Nelson Ceaser, Houston (6.9)
12. Adisa Isaac, Penn State (6.8)
13. Chris Braswell, Alabama (6.5)
14. Chico Bennett Jr., Virginia (6.4)
15. Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (6.3)
16. Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State (6.2)
17. Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (6.0)
Explain the Grade: Jonah Elliss
Had it not been for a torn shoulder labrum Ellis tried to play through before eventually shutting it down for the season, the consensus All-American might have been the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year over UCLA's Laiatu Latu.
Elliss racked up 12 sacks in 2023. He's a nuanced pass-rusher, with several moves. It's evident on tape the Ute has the genes of his father Luther, a two-time Pro Bowler and current defensive line coach. He sets up his moves well and should be able to make an impact right away as a third-down rusher.
Elliss does need to improve as a run defender, but he's young and should be able to develop into a full-time starter with more time in the weight room.
Linebackers
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Scouted by Matt Holder
Best Blitzer: Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Best Run-Stopper: Tommy Eichenberg
Best in Coverage: Edgerrin Cooper
Most Versatile: Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
1. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (7.5)
2. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3)
3. Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (6.9)
4. Junior Colson, Michigan (6.9)
5. Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (6.7)
6. Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (6.6)
7. Cedric Gray, North Carolina (6.4)
8. Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (6.3)
9. Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (6.2)
10. Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (6.0)
Explain the Grade: Payton Wilson
Wilson is a top-100 prospect on most boards, but he lands just outside of that threshold for B/R's. No one can deny that he had a great year, as the winner of the Butkus Award. But he has a long injury history dating back to his high school days. He's also going to be an older prospect at 24.
Multiple factors will be working against him that could cause a draft-day slide despite that he was very productive at the collegiate level.
Cornerbacks
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Scouted by Cory Giddings
Best in Man Coverage: Denzel Burke
Best in Zone Coverage: Khyree Jackson
Best Slot Corner: Ricardo Hallman
Most Versatile: Kool-Aid McKinstry
1. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (8.4)
2. Denzel Burke, Ohio State (7.9)
3. Khyree Jackson, Oregon (7.5)
4. T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (7.5)
5. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (7.4)
6. Nate Wiggins, Clemson (7.2)
7. Ricardo Hallman, Wisconsin (7.2)
8. Kalen King, Penn State (7.1)
9. Cam Hart, Notre Dame (7.1)
10. Jason Marshall Jr., Florida (7.0)
11. Josh Newton, TCU (6.9)
12. D.J. James, Auburn (6.9)
13. Mike Sainristil, Michigan (6.9)
14. Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (6.8)
15. Terrion Arnold, Alabama (6.6)
16. Myles Jones, Duke (6.6)
17. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo (6.6)
18. Fentrell Cypress II, Florida State (6.6)
19. Max Melton, Rutgers (6.4)
20. Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky (6.4)
21. Cooper DeJean, Iowa (6.0)
22. Myles Harden, South Dakota (6.0)
Explain the Grade: Kalen King
King finished the 2022 season with significant hype. His ridiculous amount of on-ball production led him to being discussed as one of the top cornerbacks, if not the top cornerback, for this year's draft class.
The second-team All-Big Ten performer is still ranked among the better cornerback prospects, but his stock leveled out toward the Day 2 range. King had the opportunity to battle against Marvin Harrison Jr., and Harrison got the better of him.
The Penn State product has the potential to be an NFL starter within a couple years, though.
Safeties
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Scouted by Cory Giddings
Best in Man Coverage: Javon Bullard
Best in Zone Coverage: Kamren Kinchens
Best Run-Stopper: Kitan Oladapo
Most Versatile: Cole Bishop
1. Kamren Kinchens, Miami (7.7)
2. Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (7.5)
3. Calen Bullock, USC (7.5)
4. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (7.5)
5. Javon Bullard, Georgia (7.4)
6. Malachi Moore, Alabama (7.3)
7. Rod Moore, Michigan (7.3)
8. Lathan Ransom, Ohio State (7.1)
9. Cole Bishop, Utah (7.1)
10. Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas (6.8)
11. Jaden Hicks, Washington State (6.6)
12. Jerrin Thompson, Texas (6.4)
Explain the Grade: Cole Bishop
Bishop is an intriguing prospect, with noticeable production throughout his career. Though Bishop shows versatility within his game, he does lack true scheme versatility.
The 6'2", 207-pound defender is at his best as a box defender. Bishop fits best as a strong safety who can occasionally switch up his look as a deep defender.
If selected to the right situation with a plan to utilize his skill set, Bishop could carve out a long and successful career.
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