2024 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Post Senior Bowl Rankings
All-star games are the first leg of the offseason process leading into the NFL draft, but they're also the last chance for prospects to put anything on film based from an on-field perspective. Thus, the Senior and Shrine Bowls are great opportunities to leave a lasting impression.
The practice weeks are vital to evaluations. At the same time, the actual contests serve as the final showcase to a collegiate career.
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler and Southern Miss running back Frank Gore Jr. walked away with MVP honors from the Senior and Shrine Bowls, respectively. Others impressed with how they attacked practice each day.
The Bleacher Report Scouting Department was in Mobile, Alabama, to watch all of the Senior Bowl practices and gathered to piece together our latest draft board upon their return.
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 Reception Perception. 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 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 175
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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 (9.2)
5. OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame (9.0)
6. OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (9.0)
7. WR Malik Nabers, LSU (8.8)
8. Edge Jared Verse, Florida State (8.6)
9. WR Rome Odunze, Washington (8.5)
10. CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama (8.5)
11. Edge Laiatu Latu, UCLA (8.5)
12. CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo (8.5)
13. Edge Dallas Turner, Alabama (8.4)
14. OT JC Latham, Alabama (8.4)
15. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (8.4)
16. DL Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (8.2)
17. IOL Troy Fautanu, Washington (8.2)
18. WR Keon Coleman, Florida State (8.2)
19. IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (8.1)
20. Edge Chop Robinson, Penn State (8.0)
21. WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (7.9)
22. DL Byron Murphy II, Texas (7.9)
23. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia (7.8)
24. QB Jayden Daniels, LSU (7.8)
25. Edge Bralen Trice, Washington (7.8)
26. IOL Graham Barton, Duke (7.8)
27. IOL Zach Frazier, West Virginia (7.8)
28. S Kamren Kinchens, Miami (7.7)
29. DL Leonard Taylor III, Miami (7.7)
30. OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (7.6)
31. IOL Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State (7.6)
32. WR Troy Franklin, Oregon (7.6)
33. IOL Cooper Beebe, Kansas State (7.6)
34. S Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (7.5)
35. OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (7.5)
36. S Calen Bullock, USC (7.5)
37. IOL Jordan Morgan, Arizona (7.5)
38. CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon (7.5)
39. LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (7.5)
40. CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (7.5)
41. WR Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington (7.5)
42. S Javon Bullard, Georgia (7.4)
43. CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (7.4)
44. TE Cade Stover, Ohio State (7.4)
45. IOL Dominick Puni, Kansas (7.4)
46. S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (7.4)
47. WR Xavier Worthy, Texas (7.4)
48. DL T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (7.4)
49. RB Trey Benson, Florida State (7.4)
50. CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson (7.3)
51. WR Roman Wilson, Michigan (7.3)
52. DL Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (7.3)
53. LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3)
54. Edge Jonah Elliss, Utah (7.3)
55. QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (7.3)
56. IOL Christian Haynes, Connecticut (7.3)
57. WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas (7.3)
58. DL Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (7.2)
59. IOL Isaiah Adams, Illinois (7.2)
60. CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa (7.2)
61. WR Jermaine Burton, Alabama (7.2)
62. OT Patrick Paul, Houston (7.2)
63. RB Audric Estimé, Notre Dame (7.2)
64. CB Cam Hart, Notre Dame (7.1)
65. WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia (7.1)
66. QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington (7.1)
67. WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina (7.1)
68. CB Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State (7.1)
69. IOL Christian Mahogany, Boston College (7.1)
70. QB Bo Nix, Oregon (7.1)
71. S Cole Bishop, Utah (7.1)
72. RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas (7.1)
73. DL Darius Robinson, Missouri (7.0)
74. IOL Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (7.0)
75. Edge Chris Braswell, Alabama (7.0)
76. DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (7.0)
77. DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan (7.0)
78. DL Maason Smith, LSU (7.0)
79. CB Kalen King, Penn State (7.0)
80. RB Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (7.0)
81. WR Johnny Wilson, Florida State (7.0)
82. DL Braden Fiske, Florida State (6.9)
83. LB Junior Colson, Michigan (6.9)
84. CB D.J. James, Auburn (6.9)
85. RB Ray Davis, Kentucky (6.9)
86. OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington (6.9)
87. TE Theo Johnson, Penn State (6.9)
88. LB Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (6.9)
89. CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan (6.9)
90. WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida (6.9)
91. WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (6.8)
92. Edge Adisa Isaac, Penn State (6.8)
93. CB Ennis Rakestraw III, Missouri (6.8)
94. OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (6.8)
95. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (6.8)
96. CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (6.8)
97. S Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas (6.8)
98. WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina (6.8)
99. IOL Brandon Coleman, TCU (6.8)
100. RB Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (6.8)
101. IOL Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (6.8)
102. Edge Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (6.7)
103. IOL Delmar Glaze, Maryland (6.7)
104. RB Bucky Irving, Oregon (6.7)
105. LB Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (6.7)
106. DL McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (6.7)
107. S Jaylin Simpson, Auburn (6.7)
108. Edge Nelson Ceaser, Houston (6.7)
109. CB Max Melton, Rutgers (6.7)
110. WR Jamari Thrash, Louisville (6.6)
111. CB Myles Jones, Duke (6.6)
112. S Jaden Hicks, Washington State (6.6)
113. QB Spencer Rattler, South Carolina (6.6)
114. DL Tyler Davis, Clemson (6.6)
115. Edge Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (6.6)
116. OT Javon Foster, Missouri (6.5)
117. S Tykee Smith, Georgia (6.5)
118. IOL Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin (6.5)
119. WR Ainias Smith, Texas A&M (6.5)
120. DL Mekhi Wingo, LSU (6.4)
121. RB Blake Corum, Michigan (6.4)
122. IOL Mason McCormick, South Dakota State (6.4)
123. Edge Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan (6.4)
124. IOL Zak Zinter, Michigan (6.4)
125. LB Cedric Gray, North Carolina (6.4)
126. TE A.J. Barner, Michigan (6.4)
127. CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville (6.3)
128. Edge Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (6.3)
129. CB Josh Newton, TCU (6.3)
130. LB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky (6.3)
131. CB Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn (6.3)
132. RB Marshawn Lloyd, USC (6.3)
133. TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State (6.3)
134. OT Christian Jones, Texas (6.2)
135. CB Johnny Dixon, Penn State (6.2)
136. LB Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (6.2)
137. DL Justin Eboigbe, Alabama (6.2)
138. WR Javon Baker, UCF (6.2)
139. OT Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (6.1)
140. Edge Javon Solomon, Troy (6.1)
141. IOL Sataoa Laumea, Utah (6.1)
142. TE Jaheim Bell, Florida State (6.1)
143. LB Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (6.1)
144. WR Malik Washington, Virginia (6.0)
145. LB Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (6.0)
146. QB Michael Pratt, Tulane (6.0)
147. CB Myles Harden, South Dakota (6.0)
148. DL Gabe Hall, Baylor (6.0)
149. WR Jacob Cowing, Arizona (6.0)
150. IOL Elijah Klein, UTEP (6.0)
151. Edge Brennan Jackson, Washington State (6.0)
152. OT Jeremy Flax, Kentucky (6.0)
153. RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall (6.0)
154. IOL Andrew Raym, Oklahoma (6.0)
155. Edge Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss (6.0)
156. IOL Javion Cohen, Miami (5.9)
157. WR Brenden Rice, USC (5.9)
158. LB Tyrice Knight, UTEP (5.9)
159. S Josh Proctor, Ohio State (5.9)
160. CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest (5.9)
161. IOL Kingsley Eguakun, Florida (5.9)
162. DL DeWayne Carter, Duke (5.9)
163. LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington (5.8)
164. S Evan Williams, Oregon (5.8)
165. Edge Jaylen Harrell, Michigan (5.8)
166. RB Daijun Edwards, Georgia (5.8)
167. OT Ethan Driskell, Marshall (5.8)
168. DL Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (5.8)
169. S Beau Brade, Maryland (5.8)
170. OT Garrett Greenfield, South Dakota State (5.7)
171. S Sione Vaki, Utah (5.7)
172. IOL Drake Nugent, Michigan (5.7)
173. TE Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota (5.7)
174. LB JD Bertrand, Notre Dame (5.7)
175. RB Dylan Laube, New Hampshire (5.7)
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 (9.2)
3. Jayden Daniels, LSU (7.8)
4. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (7.3)
5. Michael Penix Jr., Washington (7.1)
6. Bo Nix, Oregon (7.1)
7. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina (6.6)
8. Michael Pratt, Tulane (6.0)
Explain the Grade: Michael Pratt, Tulane
Pratt is easy to understand as a potential high-end backup. He's tough as nails in the pocket and unafraid to go bombs-away down the field. The reigning AAC Offensive Player of the Year is also a good enough athlete to be a short-yardage weapon as a runner.
Those things being said, he is an older prospect (23 as a rookie) whose decision-making leaves something to be desired. He also doesn't have an arm that wows anyone, with moments where a few more RPMs could have been the difference to complete a pass he missed.
Running Backs
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Best Speed: Trey Benson
Best Power: Braelon Allen
Best Vision: Blake Corum
Best Hands: Bucky Irving
Best Third-Down Back: Bucky Irving
1. Trey Benson, Florida State (7.4)
2 Audric Estimé, Notre Dame (7.2)
3. Jonathon Brooks, Texas (7.1)
4. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (7.0)
5. Ray Davis, Kentucky (6.9)
6. Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (6.8)
7. Bucky Irving, Oregon (6.7)
8. Blake Corum, Michigan (6.4)
9. Marshawn Lloyd, USC (6.3)
10. Rasheen Ali, Marshall (6.0)
11. Daijun Edwards, Georgia (5.8)
12. Dylan Laube, New Hampshire (5.7)
Explain the Grade: Ray Davis, Kentucky
A few surface-level concerns will keep Ray Davis from rising too high on boards. As examples, he is a late-bloomer who will turn 25 during his rookie season, and he suffered a season-ending toe injury in 2021.
It's difficult not to be all-in with Davis when watching him run, though. His short, stocky frame makes him great for barreling between the tackles and grinding out tough yards. He is fairly nimble for his size (220 pounds) and displays extra gears to separate into the perimeter and down the field from time to time.
As a pass-catcher, he will be useful on third downs between his adequate pass protection and surprisingly versatile receiving profile.
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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: Roman Wilson
Most Pro-Ready: Marvin Harrison Jr.
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (9.7)
2. Malik Nabers, LSU (8.8)
3. Rome Odunze, Washington (8.5)
4. Keon Coleman, Florida State (8.2)
5. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (7.9)
6. Troy Franklin, Oregon (7.6)
7. Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington (7.5)
8. Xavier Worthy, Texas (7.4)
9. Roman Wilson, Michigan (7.3)
10. Adonai Mitchell, Texas (7.3)
11. Jermaine Burton, Alabama (7.2)
12. Ladd McConkey, Georgia (7.1)
13. Xavier Legette, South Carolina (7.1)
14. Johnny Wilson, Florida State (7.0)
15. Ricky Pearsall, Florida (6.9)
16. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (6.8)
17. Devontez Walker, North Carolina (6.8)
18. Jamari Thrash, Louisville (6.6)
19. Ainias Smith, Texas A&M (6.5)
20. Javon Baker, UCF (6.2)
21. Malik Washington, Virginia (6.0)
22. Jacob Cowing, Arizona (6.0)
23. Brenden Rice, USC (5.9)
Explain the Grade: Roman Wilson, Michigan
Nothing Wilson does on film immediately jumps off the field. He isn't a big target. Michigan didn't truly feature him in the passing game, either.
Instead, he wins by being an excellent athlete with wonderful technique and nuance.
Wilson is a quick, smooth player who understands how to navigate zone coverages as well as win with route-running versus man coverage. Better yet, his ability to adjust to and secure the ball in the air is fantastic for a player with his modest frame (5'10", 186 lbs).
Everything about his game just makes sense for a reliable pro receiver.
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. Theo Johnson, Penn State (6.9)
4. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (6.8)
5. A.J. Barner, Michigan (6.4)
6. Ben Sinnott, Kansas State (6.3)
7. Jaheim Bell, Florida State (6.1)
8. Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota (5.7)
Explain the Grade: Jaheim Bell, Florida State
Bell has what teams want from an athletic standpoint. At 6'2" and 244 pounds, he's a little on the smaller side, but nothing too limiting. He is blazing fast in the open field for a tight end and shows impressive mobility in the open field with the ball in his hands.
However, the rest of his game is incomplete. He flashes proper ball skills, but they come and go. He doesn't have the size or strength to be much of a security blanket in traffic, either. Most concerning, he provides zero as a blocker at this stage.
Whichever team selects Bell will need a specific plan for him to serve in an Evan Engram-esque role.
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. Joe Alt, Notre Dame (9.0)
2. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (9.0)
3. JC Latham, Alabama (8.4)
4. Amarius Mims, Georgia (7.8)
5. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (7.6)
6. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (7.5)
7. Patrick Paul, Houston (7.2)
8. Roger Rosengarten, Washington (6.9)
9. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (6.8)
10. Javon Foster, Missouri (6.5)
11. Christian Jones, Texas (6.2)
12. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (6.1)
13. Jeremy Flax, Kentucky (6.0)
14. Ethan Driskell, Marshall (5.8)
15. Garrett Greenfield, South Dakota State (5.7)
Explain the Grade: Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
Guyton is coming off an impressive performance at the Senior Bowl, where he practiced for two of the three days, passing the eye test with flying colors in terms of frame, build and movement skills. He is a long-limbed, muscular tackle with a lean, power forward-esque lower half and loose, springy movement ability to get out of his stance.
While those things translated right away from the film to the field in Mobile, his natural anchoring ability to shut down power moves is what really elevated (or solidified) his standing among many evaluators.
There were still moments when his ability to sustain blocks against adept countermoves were shaky, leading to some clean losses (primarily against standout defensive lineman Darius Robinson). But Guyton's physical traits give him the foundation for a long-time, high-level starting tackle that should only become even more obvious after the athletic testing at the combine.
Interior Offensive Linemen
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Scouted by Brandon Thorn
Best Run-Blocker: Jackson Powers-Johnson
Best Pass-Blocker: Troy Fautanu
Best Zone-Blocker: Troy Fautanu
Most Pro-Ready: Zach Frazier
Most Versatile: Cooper Beebe
1. Troy Fautanu, Washington (8.2)
2. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (8.1)
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 (7.5)
8. Dominick Puni, Kansas (7.4)
9. Christian Haynes, Connecticut (7.3)
10. Isaiah Adams, Illinois (7.2)
11. Christian Mahogany, Boston College (7.1)
12. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (7.0)
13. Brandon Coleman, TCU (6.8)
14. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (6.8)
15. Delmar Glaze, Maryland (6.7)
16. Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin (6.5)
17. Mason McCormick, South Dakota State (6.4)
18. Zak Zinter, Michigan (6.4)
19. Sataoa Laumea, Utah (6.1)
20. Elijah Klein, UTEP (6.0)
21. Andrew Raym, Oklahoma (6.0)
22. Javion Cohen, Miami (5.9)
23. Kingsley Eguakun, Florida (5.9)
24. Drake Nugent, Michigan (5.7)
Explain the Grade: Christian Haynes, Connecticut
Even on the same American squad as Oklahoma's Tyler Guyton, Haynes was the most consistent overall blocker on that side in Mobile thanks to strong, sticky hands that tied up defenders once latched all week long.
He brought a firm anchor to one-on-ones with the strain and finishing skills to control blocks through the whistle from both guard spots and center. However, he was shakier over the ball after making all 49 career starts at right guard.
Haynes looks like more of a fine athlete than a plus athlete. But with his processing skills, strength and ability to stay attached once latched signals an early potential starter at guard in the mold of Los Angeles Rams right guard Kevin Dotson coming out of Louisiana-Lafayette.
Defensive Linemen
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Scouted by Matt Holder
Best Nose Tackle: T'Vondre Sweat
Best Pass-Rusher: Byron Murphy II
Best Run-Stopper: Jer'Zhan Newton
Most Versatile: Darius Robinson
1. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (8.2)
2. Byron Murphy II, Texas (7.9)
3. Leonard Taylor III, Miami (7.7)
4. T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (7.4)
5. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (7.3)
6. Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (7.2)
7. Darius Robinson, Missouri (7.0)
8. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (7.0)
9. Kris Jenkins, Michigan (7.0)
10. Maason Smith, LSU (7.0)
11. Braden Fiske, Florida State (6.9)
12. McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (6.7)
13. Tyler Davis, Clemson (6.6)
14. Mekhi Wingo, LSU (6.4)
15. Justin Eboigbe, Alabama (6.2)
16. Gabe Hall, Baylor (6.0)
17. DeWayne Carter, Duke (5.9)
18. Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (5.8)
Explain the Grade: Darius Robinson, Missouri
After being named the Senior Bowl's "Overall Practice Player of the Week," Robinson is one of the biggest risers on B/R's draft board. He cut his ranking roughly in half and broke into the top 75.
The Missouri product needed to show more consistency as a pass-rusher, and that's exactly what he did while dominating one-on-ones. He also showed he can win from multiple alignments—hence the "most versatile" designation—and measuring in with nearly 35-inch arms helped boost his stock.
Robinson's stock will continue to skyrocket with a good performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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 (8.0)
5. Bralen Trice, Washington (7.8)
6. Jonah Elliss, Utah (7.3)
7. Chris Braswell, Alabama (7.0)
8. Adisa Isaac, Penn State (6.8)
9. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (6.7)
10. Nelson Ceaser, Houston (6.7)
11. Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (6.6)
12. Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan (6.4)
13. Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (6.3)
14. Javon Solomon, Troy (6.1)
15. Brennan Jackson, Washington State (6.0)
16. Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss (6.0)
17. Jaylen Harrell, Michigan (5.8)
Explain the Grade: Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
At 6'3" and 268 pounds, Kneeland isn't your typical small-school prospect. He has an NFL-ready body and can be a powerful bull-rusher.
In Mobile, the Western Michigan product held his own against a higher level of competition and showed a wide array of pass-rush moves. His next step is to prove he's an NFL-level athlete at the combine.
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: Payton Wilson
1. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (7.5)
2. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3)
3. Junior Colson, Michigan (6.9)
4. Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (6.9)
5. Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (6.7)
6. Cedric Gray, North Carolina (6.4)
7. Trevin Wallace, Kentucky (6.3)
8. Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (6.2)
9. Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (6.1)
10. Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (6.0)
11. Tyrice Knight, UTEP (5.9)
12. Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington (5.8)
13. JD Bertrand, Notre Dame (5.7)
Explain the Grade: Trevin Wallace, Kentucky
While Wallace certainly didn't steal the show in Mobile, he did post a solid week when diving deeper into the practice tape. He brought a solid combination of size (6'1¼", 244 lbs) and movement skills that helped him make a few nice plays in coverage at the Senior Bowl.
Among an underwhelming linebacker class, those traits should be enough to push him up draft boards.
Cornerbacks
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Scouted by Cory Giddings
Best in Man Coverage: Quinyon Mitchell
Best in Zone Coverage: Khyree Jackson
Best Slot Corner: Chau Smith-Wade
Most Versatile: Kool-Aid McKinstry
1. Terrion Arnold, Alabama (8.5)
2. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo (8.5)
3. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (8.4)
4. Khyree Jackson, Oregon (7.5)
5. T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (7.5)
6. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (7.4)
7. Nate Wiggins, Clemson (7.3)
8. Cooper DeJean, Iowa (7.2)
9. Cam Hart, Notre Dame (7.1)
10. Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State (7.1)
11. Kalen King, Penn State (7.0)
12. D.J. James, Auburn (6.9)
13. Mike Sainristil, Michigan (6.9)
14. Ennis Rakestraw III, Missouri (6.8)
15. Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (6.8)
16. Max Melton, Rutgers (6.7)
17. Myles Jones, Duke (6.6)
18. Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville (6.3)
19. Josh Newton, TCU (6.3)
20. Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn (6.3)
21. Johnny Dixon, Penn State (6.2)
22. Myles Harden, South Dakota (6.0)
23. Caelen Carson, Wake Forest (5.9)
Explain the Grade: Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State
Smith-Wade pieced together a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl, which culminated with a two-interception performance during the actual game. He's ultra-competitive, never backing down and showing his versatility.
The underclassman excelled in man coverage, showing quick feet and great reaction at the line of scrimmage. He also showed his competitiveness downfield, fighting through the catch point even when matched up against bigger receivers.
Smith-Wade left the week as one of the Senior Bowl's most impressive performers.
Safeties
12 of 12
Scouted by Cory Giddings
Best in Man Coverage: Javon Bullard
Best in Zone Coverage: Cole Bishop
Best Run-Stopper: Kitan Oladapo
Most Versatile: Kamren Kinchens
1. Kamren Kinchens, Miami (7.7)
2. Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (7.5)
3. Calen Bullock, USC (7.5)
4. Javon Bullard, Georgia (7.4)
5. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (7.4)
6. Cole Bishop, Utah (7.1)
7. Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas (6.8)
8. Jaylin Simpson, Auburn (6.7)
9. Jaden Hicks, Washington State (6.6)
10. Tykee Smith, Georgia (6.5)
11. Josh Proctor, Ohio State (5.9)
12. Evan Williams, Oregon (5.8)
13. Beau Brade, Maryland (5.8)
14. Sione Vaki, Utah (5.7)
Explain the Grade: Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State
Oladapo posted a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl with a well-rounded performance for an oversized safety. At 6'2" and 219 pounds, the second-team All-Pac-12 performer was impressive from a physical standpoint. More importantly, he confirmed his movement skills during coverage drills, with quick feet and good long speed to carry routes.
When playing the run, he used his long arms and functional strength to knock back defenders. Overall, he had a strong week of practice going into the NFL Scouting Combine.
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