2024 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Latest Rankings
Even a total solar eclipse on Monday can't overshadow the fact that the 2024 NFL draft is now less than three weeks away.
Teams still have plenty of work to do between now and then, though.
A few pro days will take place for prospects whose workouts were delayed due to injuries. Some players were back in Indianapolis this past weekend for the NFL combine medical re-check, and that information needs to be digested. Team visits are still occurring. And front offices are laying the groundwork for the entire draft weekend.
Together, we can take it to the end of the line. Until then, let's walk through the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's top 250 prospects to date, along with their updated position rankings and available scouting reports.
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 250
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Ties in grades were broken via 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. WR Rome Odunze, Washington (8.9)
7. OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (8.9)
8. WR Malik Nabers, LSU (8.8)
9. Edge Jared Verse, Florida State (8.7)
10. CB Quinyon Mitchell. Toledo (8.5)
11. CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama (8.5)
12. Edge Dallas Turner, Alabama (8.4)
13. OT JC Latham, Alabama (8.4)
14. Edge Laiatu Latu, UCLA (8.4)
15. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (8.4)
16. IOL Troy Fautanu, Washington (8.3)
17. DL Byron Murphy II, Texas (8.1)
18. WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (8.1)
19. Edge Chop Robinson, Penn State
20. DL Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (8.0)
21. IOL Graham Barton, Duke (8.0)
22. WR Keon Coleman, Florida State (8.0)
23. IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (8.0)
24. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia (7.9)
25. IOL Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State (7.9)
26. IOL Zach Frazier, West Virginia (7.8)
27. S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (7.7)
28. CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa (7.7)
29. IOL Cooper Beebe, Kansas State (7.7)
30. S Kamren Kinchens, Miami (7.7)
31. QB Jayden Daniels, LSU (7.6)
32. OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (7.6)
33. QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (7.5)
34. CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson (7.5)
35. S Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (7.5)
36. DL Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (7.5)
37. OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (7.5)
38. S Calen Bullock, USC (7.5)
39. IOL Jordan Morgan, Arizona (7.5)
40. WR Jalen McMillan, Washington (7.5)
41. CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon (7.5)
42. S Cole Bishop, Utah (7.5)
43. RB Audric Estimé, Notre Dame (7.5)
44. CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (7.4)
45. WR Roman Wilson, Michigan (7.4)
46. S Javon Bullard, Georgia (7.4)
47. DL Darius Robinson, Missouri (7.4)
48. WR Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington (7.4)
49. CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (7.4)
50. WR Xavier Worthy, Texas (7.4)
51. Edge Bralen Trice, Washington (7.4)
52. IOL Dominick Puni, Kansas (7.4)
53. RB Trey Benson, Florida State (7.4)
54. DL Braden Fiske, Florida State (7.3)
55. WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia (7.3)
56. IOL Christian Haynes, Connecticut (7.3)
57. LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3)
58. WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas (7.3)
59. DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (7.2)
60. WR Jermaine Burton, Alabama (7.2)
61. Edge Jonah Elliss, Utah (7.2)
62. QB Bo Nix, Oregon (7.2)
63. OT Patrick Paul, Houston (7.2)
64. IOL Christian Mahogany, Boston College (7.2)
65. DL T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (7.2)
66. QB Spencer Rattler, South Carolina (7.2)
67. IOL Isaiah Adams, Illinois (7.2)
68. TE Cade Stover, Ohio State (7.2)
69. CB Cam Hart, Notre Dame (7.1)
70. WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina (7.1)
71. Edge Chris Braswell, Alabama (7.1)
72. DL Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (7.1)
73. WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida (7.1)
74. WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (7.1)
75. CB Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State (7.1)
76. WR Troy Franklin, Oregon (7.1)
77. LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (7.1)
78. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (7.1)
79. Edge Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan (7.0)
80. DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan (7.0)
81. OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington (7.0)
82. WR Johnny Wilson, Florida State (7.0)
83. DL Maason Smith, LSU (7.0)
84. RB Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (7.0)
85. Edge Austin Booker, Kansas (7.0)
86. IOL Hunter Nourzad, Penn State (7.0)
87. RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas (7.0)
88. LB Junior Colson, Michigan (6.9)
89. QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington (6.9)
90. LB Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (6.9)
91. CB D.J. James, Auburn (6.9)
92. WR Jamari Thrash, Louisville (6.9)
93. OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (6.9)
94. DL Leonard Taylor III, Miami (6.9)
95. CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan (6.9)
96. RB Ray Davis, Kentucky (6.9)
97. CB Ennis Rakestraw III, Missouri (6.8)
98. CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (6.8)
99. IOL Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (6.8)
100. S Jaylin Simpson, Auburn (6.8)
101. WR Malik Washington, Virginia (6.8)
102. LB Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (6.8)
103. WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina (6.8)
104. CB Max Melton, Rutgers (6.7)
105. EDGE Adisa Isaac, Penn State (6.7)
106. OT Brandon Coleman, TCU (6.7)
107. TE Theo Johnson, Penn State (6.7)
108. S Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas (6.7)
109. IOL Delmar Glaze, Maryland (6.7)
110. IOL Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (6.7)
111. DL McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (6.7)
112. S Jaden Hicks, Washington State (6.6)
113. RB Blake Corum, Michigan (6.6)
114. LB Cedric Gray, North Carolina (6.6)
115. Edge Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (6.6)
116. DL Tyler Davis, Clemson (6.6)
117. OT Caedan Wallace, Penn State (6.6)
118. IOL Matthew Lee, Miami (6.6)
119. Edge Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (6.6)
120. WR Ainias Smith, Texas A&M (6.6)
121. TE Jared Wiley, TCU (6.6)
122. IOL Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin (6.5)
123. RB Bucky Irving, Oregon (6.5)
124. OT Javon Foster, Missouri (6.5)
125. S Tykee Smith, Georgia (6.5)
126. WR Javon Baker, UCF (6.5)
127. IOL Sataoa Laumea, Utah (6.5)
128. Edge Nelson Ceaser, Houston (6.5)
129. OT Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (6.4)
130. Edge Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (6.4)
131. TE AJ Barner, Michigan (6.4)
132. IOL Zak Zinter, Michigan (6.4)
133. CB Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn (6.3)
134. RB MarShawn Lloyd, USC (6.3)
135. TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State (6.3)
136. LB Tyrice Knight, UTEP (6.3)
137. RB Jaylen Wright, Tennessee (6.3)
138. CB Josh Newton, TCU (6.3)
139. WR Jacob Cowing, Arizona (6.3)
140. WR Tahj Washington, USC (6.3)
141. LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington (6.2)
142. S Jaylen Key, Alabama (6.2)
143. DL Gabe Hall, Baylor (6.2)
144. OT Christian Jones, Texas (6.2)
145. CB Johnny Dixon, Penn State (6.2)
146. Edge Brennan Jackson, Washington State (6.2)
147. LB Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (6.2)
148. DL Mekhi Wingo, LSU (6.1)
149. Edge Javon Solomon, Troy (6.1)
150. TE Jaheim Bell, Florida State (6.1)
151. LB Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (6.1)
152. WR Brenden Rice, USC (6.1)
153. CB Daequan Hardy, Penn State (6.1)
154. IOL Gottlieb Ayedze, Maryland (6.1)
155. CB Kalen King, Penn State (6.1)
156. IOL Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh (6.1)
157. CB Elijah Jones, Boston College (6.0)
158. Edge Myles Cole, Texas Tech (6.0)
159. IOL Mason McCormick, South Dakota State (6.0)
160. TE Tip Reiman, Illinois (6.0)
161. RB Will Shipley, Clemson (6.0)
162. CB Renardo Green, Florida State (6.0)
163. DL Justin Eboigbe, Alabama (6.0)
164. Edge Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss (6.0)
165. OT Tylan Grable, UCF (6.0)
166. DL DeWayne Carter, Duke (6.0)
167. CB Decamerion Richardson, Mississippi State (6.0)
168. QB Michael Pratt, Tulane (6.0)
169. OT Nathan Thomas, Louisiana (6.0)
170. LB James Williams, Miami (6.0)
171. IOL Layden Robinson, Texas A&M (5.9)
172. LB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky (5.9)
173. CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville (5.9)
174. S Josh Proctor, Ohio State (5.9)
175. RB Kimani Vidal, Troy (5.9)
176. CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest (5.9)
177. RB Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (5.9)
178. DL Jordan Jefferson, LSU (5.9)
179. S Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest (5.9)
180. DL Khristian Boyd, Northern Iowa (5.9)
181. WR Ryan Flournoy, Southeast Missouri State (5.9)
182. TE Dallin Holker, Colorado State (5.9)
183. LB Jaylan Ford, Texas (5.9)
184. CB Ryan Watts, Texas (5.9)
185. S Demani Richardson, Texas A&M (5.9)
186. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., Purdue (5.9)
187. S Beau Brade, Maryland (5.8)
188. LB JD Bertrand, Notre Dame (5.8)
189. RB Daijun Edwards, Georgia (5.8)
190. S Evan Williams, Oregon (5.8)
191. DL Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (5.8)
192. IOL Jacob Monk, Duke (5.8)
193. IOL Javion Cohen, Miami (5.8)
194. Edge Xavier Thomas, Clemson (5.8)
195. OT Travis Glover, Georgia State (5.8)
196. WR Jha'Quan Jackson, Tulane (5.8)
197. CB Tarheeb Still, Maryland (5.7)
198. TE Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota (5.7)
199. LB Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State (5.7)
200. Edge Jaylen Harrell, Maryland (5.7)
201. RB Dylan Laube, New Hampshire (5.7)
202. S Sione Vaki, Utah (5.7)
203. IOL Kingsley Eguakun, Florida (5.7)
204. CB Myles Jones, Duke (5.7)
205. IOL Charles Turner III, LSU (5.7)
206. LB Darius Muasau, UCLA (5.7)
207. IOL Drake Nugent, Michigan (5.7)
208. DL Marcus Harris, Auburn (5.7)
209. S Andre' Sam, LSU (5.7)
210. RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall (5.7)
211. DL Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State (5.7)
212. LB Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (5.6)
213. OT Walter Rouse, Oklahoma (5.6)
214. RB Dillon Johnson, Washington (5.6)
215. LB Michael Barrett, Michigan (5.6)
216. QB Kedon Slovis, BYU (5.6)
217. OT Julian Pearl, Illinois (5.6)
218. WR Anthony Gould, Oregon State (5.6)
219. Edge Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Notre Dame (5.6)
220. CB Willie Drew, Virginia State (5.5)
221. IOL Elijah Klein, UTEP (5.5)
222. TE Erick All, Iowa (5.5)
223. LB Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State (5.5)
224. CB Andru Phillips, Kentucky (5.5)
225. S Tyler Owens, Texas Tech (5.5)
226. IOL LaDarius Henderson, Michigan (5.5)
227. OT Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State (5.5)
228. LB Steele Chambers, Ohio State (5.5)
229. S Kenny Gallop Jr., Howard (5.5)
230. IOL Dylan McMahon, North Carolina State (5.5)
231. TE Tanner McLachlan, Arizona (5.5)
232. DL Logan Lee, Iowa (5.5)
233. RB Emani Bailey, TCU (5.5)
234. IOL Trevor Keegan, Michigan (5.4)
235. Edge Jalyx Hunt, Houston Christian (5.4)
236. CB Myles Harden, South Dakota (5.4)
237. IOL Andrew Raym, Oklahoma (5.4)
238. WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Georgia (5.4)
239. OT Ethan Driskell, Marshall (5.4)
240. TE Devin Culp, Washington (5.4)
241. IOL Jalen Sundell, North Dakota State (5.4)
242. LB Tatum Bethune, Florida State (5.4)
243. Edge Braiden McGregor, Michigan (5.4)
244. LB Jackson Sirmon, Cal (5.4)
245. OT Jeremy Flax, Kentucky (5.4)
246. IOL Willis Patrick, TCU (5.3)
247. OT Anim Dankwah, Howard (5.3)
248. RB Carson Steele, UCLA (5.3)
249. WR Cornelius Johnson, Michigan (5.3)
250. Edge Eric Watts, Connecticut (5.3)
Quarterbacks
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Most Accurate: Caleb Williams
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 (7.6)
4. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (7.5)
5. Bo Nix, Oregon (7.2)
6. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina (7.2)
7. Michael Penix Jr., Washington (6.9)
8. Michael Pratt, Tulane (6.0)
9. Kedon Slovis, BYU (5.6)
Explain the Grade: Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
It's difficult to watch Spencer Rattler and not see the young player who was once projected to be a top-10 draft pick. The arm talent, aggression and pocket toughness of a big-time NFL quarterback are all there. Rattler's raw throwing ability is closer to Drake Maye and Caleb Williams than it is to the other prospects.
However, Rattler may not be a good enough athlete to support his play style in the NFL, and he'll certainly need to cut out some of his boneheaded decisions.
Running Backs
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Scouted by Derrik Klassen
Best Speed: Trey Benson
Best Power: Audric Estimé
Best Vision: Blake Corum
Best Hands: Bucky Irving
Best Third-Down Back: Bucky Irving
1. Audric Estimé, Notre Dame (7.5)
2. Trey Benson, Florida State (7.4)
3. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (7.0)
4. Jonathon Brooks, Texas (7.0)
5. Ray Davis, Kentucky (6.9)
6. Blake Corum, Michigan (6.6)
7. Bucky Irving, Oregon (6.5)
8. MarShawn Lloyd, USC (6.3)
9. Jaylen Wright, Tennessee (6.3)
10. Will Shipley, Clemson (6.0)
11. Kimani Vidal, Troy (5.9)
12. Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (5.9)
13. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Purdue (5.9)
14. Daijun Edwards, Georgia (5.8)
15. Dylan Laube, New Hampshire (5.7)
16. Rasheen Ali, Marshall (5.7)
17. Dillon Johnson, Washington (5.6)
18. Emani Bailey, TCU (5.5)
19. Carson Steele, UCLA (5.3)
Explain the Grade: Jaylen Wright, Tennessee
Wright is an easy idea to buy into. He's young (only 21 years old) and explosive as all get out. Can't ask for more at the start when it comes to projecting future potential.
At the same time, Wright has so far to go to become a complete product. He tends to play too slow behind the line of scrimmage and stop his feet too often. Wright is also an upright runner who doesn't really pack a punch, making it relatively easy to take him down with clean hits.
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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: Xavier Worthy
Best Slot Receiver: Roman Wilson
Most Pro-Ready: Marvin Harrison Jr.
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (9.7)
2. Rome Odunze, Washington (8.9)
3. Malik Nabers, LSU (8.8)
4. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (8.1)
5. Keon Coleman, Florida State (8.0)
6. Jalen McMillan, Washington (7.5)
7. Roman Wilson, Michigan (7.4)
8. Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington (7.4)
9. Xavier Worthy, Texas (7.4)
10. Ladd McConkey, Georgia (7.3)
11. Adonai Mitchell, Texas (7.3)
12. Jermaine Burton, Alabama (7.2)
13. Xavier Legette, South Carolina (7.1)
14. Ricky Pearsall, Florida (7.1)
15. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (7.1)
16. Troy Franklin, Oregon (7.1)
17. Johnny Wilson, Florida State (7.0)
18. Jamari Thrash, Louisville (6.9)
19. Malik Washington, Virginia (6.8)
20. Devontez Walker, North Carolina (6.8)
21. Ainias Smith, Texas A&M (6.6)
22. Javon Baker, UCF (6.5)
23. Jacob Cowing, Arizona (6.3)
24. Tahj Washington, USC (6.3)
25. Brenden Rice, USC (6.1)
26. Ryan Flournoy, Southeast Missouri State (5.9)
27. Jha'Quan Jackson, Tulane (5.8)
28. Anthony Gould, Oregon State (5.6)
29. Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Georgia (5.4)
30. Cornelius Johnson, Michigan (5.3)
Explain the Grade: Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
In a class filled with big-bodied outside receivers, Corley stands out as a short, stout slot weapon. Corley's lack of height (5'11"), long speed and route-running chops on outside routes sort of limit his role in the NFL. At the same time, it's so easy to see how Corley will produce as a YAC-based slot receiver.
Corley brings a ton of explosiveness and balance, not to mention sneaky good hands and concentration in traffic. He'll likely never be a lead receiver in the NFL, but he has the tools to be a very useful secondary option.
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 (7.2)
3. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (7.1)
4. Theo Johnson, Penn State (6.7)
5. Jared Wiley, TCU (6.6)
6. AJ Barner, Michigan (6.4)
7. Ben Sinnott, Kansas State (6.3)
8. Jaheim Bell, Florida State (6.1)
9. Tip Reiman, Illinois (6.0)
10. Dallin Holker, Colorado State (5.9)
11. Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota (5.7)
12. Erick All, Iowa (5.5)
13. Tanner McLachlan, Arizona (5.5)
14. Devin Culp, Washington (5.4)
Explain the Grade: Jared Wiley, TCU
Wiley creeped up the tight end rankings a little bit. The reason is simple: Wiley is just bigger and faster than a lot of his peers among this wide range of tight end prospects.
Wiley is 6'6" and 249 pounds with 4.62-second 40-yard-dash speed. That speed is easy to see on film as well, especially on crossing routes.
The tight end's projection primarily comes down to his usage. Wiley played off the ball or in the slot a lot at TCU, so taking on more of a Y-tight end role could take some time.
Offensive Tackles
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Scouted by Brandon Thorn
Best Run-Blocker: Joe Alt
Best Pass-Blocker: Olu Fashanu
Best Zone-Blocker: Joe Alt
Most Pro-Ready: Joe Alt
Most Versatile: JC Latham
1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame (9.0)
2. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (8.9)
3. JC Latham, Alabama (8.4)
4. Amarius Mims, Georgia (7.9)
5. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (7.6)
6. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (7.5)
7. Patrick Paul, Houston (7.2)
8. Roger Rosengarten, Washington (7.0)
9. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (6.9)
10. Brandon Coleman, TCU (6.7)
11. Caedan Wallace, Penn State (6.6)
12. Javon Foster, Missouri (6.5)
13. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (6.4)
14. Christian Jones, Texas (6.2)
15. Tylan Grable, UCF (6.0)
16. Nathan Thomas, Louisiana (6.0)
17. Travis Glover, Georgia State (5.8)
18. Walter Rouse, Oklahoma (5.6)
19. Julian Pearl, Illinois (5.6)
20. Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State (5.5)
21. Ethan Driskell, Marshall (5.4)
22. Jeremy Flax, Kentucky (5.4)
23. Anim Dankwah, Howard (5.3)
Explain the Grade: Caedan Wallace, Penn State
Wallace made his debut on the big board following a review of his film. He's an easy mover at tackle with a standout performance against the best competition he faced in Ohio State, where he showed the ability to reach his landmarks, expand his set points and recover from compromising positions. This effort came after a shaky 2022 season with inconsistent technique, something that he improved significantly throughout the 2023 campaign.
Despite needing work with his footwork, pad level and leverage in the run game to help bolster his power, what Wallace offers in pass protection and athletically will give him a shot at sticking as a swing tackle while providing upside to enter a lineup full-time down the road.
Interior Offensive Linemen
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Scouted by Brandon Thorn
Best Run-Blocker: Taliese Fuaga
Best Pass-Blocker: Troy Fautanu
Best Zone-Blocker: Jackson Powers-Johnson
Most Pro-Ready: Zach Frazier
Most Versatile: Graham Barton
1. Troy Fautanu, Washington (8.3)
2. Graham Barton, Duke (8.0)
3. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (8.0)
4. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State (7.9)
5. Zach Frazier, West Virginia (7.8)
6. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State (7.7)
7. Jordan Morgan, Arizona (7.5)
8. Dominick Puni, Kansas (7.4)
9. Christian Haynes, Connecticut (7.3)
10. Christian Mahogany, Boston College (7.2)
11. Isaiah Adams, Illinois (7.2)
12. Hunter Nourzad, Penn State (7.0)
13. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (6.8)
14. Delmar Glaze, Maryland (6.7)
15. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (6.7)
16. Matthew Lee, Miami (6.6)
17. Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin (6.5)
18. Sataoa Laumea, Utah (6.5)
19. Zak Zinter, Michigan (6.4)
20. Gottlieb Ayedze, Maryland (6.1)
21. Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh (6.1)
22. Mason McCormick, South Dakota State (6.0)
23. Layden Robinson, Texas A&M (5.9)
24. Jacob Monk, Duke (5.8)
25. Javion Cohen, Miami (5.8)
26. Kingsley Eguakun, Florida (5.7)
27. Charles Turner III, LSU (5.7)
28. Drake Nugent, Michigan (5.7)
29. Elijah Klein, UTEP (5.5)
30. LaDarius Henderson, Michigan (5.5)
31. Dylan McMahon, North Carolina State (5.5)
32. Trevor Keegan, Michigan (5.4)
33. Andrew Raym, Oklahoma (5.4)
34. Jalen Sundell, North Dakota State (5.4)
35. Willis Patrick, TCU (5.3)
Explain the Grade: Graham Barton, Duke
Barton solidified himself as a first-round caliber prospect after an outstanding pro-day effort where he showed he was fully healthy while confirming the high-level movement skills seen on his film. Barton is in the mold of the litany of former college tackles turned NFL guards excelling at the next level with excellent athletic ability, good play strength and the processing skills to handle multiple positions.
Barton's ability to sustain, steer and finish blocks in the run game is his most special ability as a player. That should translate right away in the NFL, regardless of which position he winds up playing.
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. Byron Murphy II, Texas (8.1)
2. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (8.0)
3. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (7.5)
4. Darius Robinson, Missouri (7.4)
5. Braden Fiske, Florida State (7.3)
6. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (7.2)
7. T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (7.2)
8. Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (7.1)
9. Kris Jenkins, Michigan (7.0)
10. Maason Smith, LSU (7.0)
11. Leonard Taylor III, Miami (6.9)
12. McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (6.7)
13. Tyler Davis, Clemson (6.6)
14. Gabe Hall, Baylor (6.2)
15. Mekhi Wingo, LSU (6.1)
16. Justin Eboigbe, Alabama (6.0)
17. DeWayne Carter, Duke (6.0)
18. Jordan Jefferson, LSU (5.9)
19. Khristian Boyd, Northern Iowa (5.9)
20. Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (5.8)
21. Marcus Harris, Auburn (5.7)
22. Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State (5.7)
23. Logan Lee, Iowa (5.5)
Explain the Grade: Jordan Jefferson, LSU
Jefferson turned some heads at the NFL Scouting Combine with the second-most bench press reps (34) among all participants. He was the top performer among defensive linemen.
Even better, he achieved that number with 33⅛-inch arms, which shows up on Jefferson's tape. He has a powerful punch at the point of attack and can be a solid two-down defender.
Right now, the 6'3", 313-pound defender doesn't offer much as a pass-rusher, but he's a good Day 3 target and worthy of making his debut on B/R's big board.
Edge-Rushers
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Best Speed-Rusher: Dallas Turner
Best Power-Rusher: Jared Verse
Best Run-Stopper: Jared Verse
Most Versatile: Laiatu Latu
1. Jared Verse, Florida State (8.7)
2. Dallas Turner, Alabama (8.4)
3. Laiatu Latu, UCLA (8.4)
4. Chop Robinson, Penn State (8.0)
5. Bralen Trice, Washington (7.4)
6. Jonah Elliss, Utah (7.2)
7. Chris Braswell, Alabama (7.1)
8. Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan (7.0)
9. Austin Booker, Kansas (7.0)
10. Adisa Isaac, Penn State (6.7)
11. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (6.6)
12. Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (6.6)
13. Nelson Ceaser, Houston (6.5)
14. Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (6.4)
15. Brennan Jackson, Washington State (6.2)
16. Javon Solomon, Troy (6.1)
17. Myles Cole, Texas Tech (6.0)
18. Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss (6.0)
19. Xavier Thomas, Clemson (5.8)
20. Jaylen Harrell, Maryland (5.7)
21. Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Notre Dame (5.6)
22. Jalyx Hunt, Houston Christian (5.4)
23. Braiden McGregor, Michigan (5.4)
24. Eric Watts, Connecticut (5.3)
Explain the Grade: Myles Cole, Texas Tech
Between Tyree Wilson (last year's No. 7 overall pick) and Cole, they must be putting something in the water at Texas Tech. Cole has the longest arms in this year's draft class at nearly 37 inches. He's also 6'6" and 278 pounds with a 8.53 RAS out of 10.
The former Red Raider is still learning how to use his physical gifts to his advantage. But his measurables are off the charts, and some team will fall in love with him to draft him higher than most think.
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. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3)
2. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (7.1)
3. Junior Colson, Michigan (6.9)
4. Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (6.9)
5. Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (6.8)
6. Cedric Gray, North Carolina (6.6)
7. Tyrice Knight, UTEP (6.3)
8. Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington (6.2)
9. Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (6.2)
10. Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (6.1)
11. James Williams, Miami (6.0)
12. Trevin Wallace, Kentucky (5.9)
13. Jaylan Ford, Texas (5.9)
14. JD Bertrand, Notre Dame (5.8)
15. Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State (5.7)
16. Darius Muasau, UCLA (5.7)
17. Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (5.6)
18. Michael Barrett, Michigan (5.6)
19. Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State (5.5)
20. Steele Chambers, Ohio State (5.5)
21. Tatum Bethune, Florida State (5.4)
22. Jackson Sirmon, Cal (5.4)
Explain the Grade: Tyrice Knight, UTEP
This year's linebacker class doesn't have a prospect ranked in the top 50 of B/R's big board, and there's a fairly steep drop-off after the sixth-best player at the position. Basically, it's a very weak positional class.
But filling that seventh spot is a very intriguing player in Knight. The under-the-radar prospect shows impressive instincts on film and earned a respectable 7.41 RAS, primarily due to a great speed score with a 4.63-second 40 (1.59 10-yard split) and good jumps of 34.5 inches in the vertical and a 9'11" broad. However, his lateral movement skills need work.
In a down class with a "High-Level Developmental Prospect" grade, he could wind up being a draft steal.
Cornerbacks
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Scouted by Cory Giddings
Best in Man Coverage: Quinyon Mitchell
Best in Zone Coverage: Terrion Arnold
Best Slot Corner: Chau Smith-Wade
Most Versatile: Kool-Aid McKinstry
1. Quinyon Mitchell. Toledo (8.5)
2. Terrion Arnold, Alabama (8.5)
3. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (8.4)
4. Cooper DeJean, Iowa (7.7)
5. Nate Wiggins, Clemson (7.5)
6. Khyree Jackson, Oregon (7.5)
7. T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (7.4)
8. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (7.4)
9. Cam Hart, Notre Dame (7.1)
10. Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State (7.1)
11. D.J. James, Auburn (6.9)
12. Mike Sainristil, Michigan (6.9)
13. Ennis Rakestraw III, Missouri (6.8)
14. Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (6.8)
15. Max Melton, Rutgers (6.7)
16. Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn (6.3)
17. Josh Newton, TCU (6.3)
18. Johnny Dixon, Penn State (6.2)
19. Daequan Hardy, Penn State (6.1)
20. Kalen King, Penn State (6.1)
21. Elijah Jones, Boston College (6.0)
22. Renardo Green, Florida State (6.0)
23. Decamerion Richardson, Mississippi State (6.0)
24. Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville (5.9)
25. Caelen Carson, Wake Forest (5.9)
26. Ryan Watts, Texas (5.9)
27. Tarheeb Still, Maryland (5.7)
28. Myles Jones, Duke (5.7)
29. Willie Drew, Virginia State (5.5)
30. Andru Phillips, Kentucky (5.5)
31. Myles Harden, South Dakota (5.4)
Explain the Grade: Max Melton, Rutgers
Melton—the younger brother of Green Bay Packers receiver Bo Melton—has continued to rise up the board through this process. He's another ultra-athletic prospect with very good length (32⅛-inch arms) and twitch.
Melton is a versatile defender with ability to play over the slot and as an outside option. He can play in both man and zone coverage, though he excels when he is able to read routes and react off the quarterback.
Safeties
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Best in Man Coverage: Kamren Kinchens
Best in Zone Coverage: Tyler Nubin
Best Run-Stopper: Kitan Oladapo
Most Versatile: Cole Bishop
1. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (7.7)
2. Kamren Kinchens, Miami (7.7)
3. Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (7.5)
4. Calen Bullock, USC (7.5)
5. Cole Bishop, Utah (7.5)
6. Javon Bullard, Georgia (7.4)
7. Jaylin Simpson, Auburn (6.8)
8. Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas (6.7)
9. Jaden Hicks, Washington State (6.6)
10. Tykee Smith, Georgia (6.5)
11. Jaylen Key, Alabama (6.2)
12. Josh Proctor, Ohio State (5.9)
13. Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest (5.9)
14. Demani Richardson, Texas A&M (5.9)
15. Beau Brade, Maryland (5.8)
16. Evan Williams, Oregon (5.8)
17. Sione Vaki, Utah (5.7)
18. Andre' Sam, LSU (5.7)
19. Tyler Owens, Texas Tech (5.5)
20. Kenny Gallop Jr., Howard (5.5)
Explain the Grade: Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
Nubin worked his way into being ranked as the class' top safety. He has very good length and size (6'1", 199 lbs), and his strength and physicality show up in the run game, along with outstanding instincts and ball skills to play as a deep safety.
When playing the pass, Nubin does a very good job of baiting quarterbacks into throws, showing the anticipation and ball skills needed to create turnovers. Combined with his physicality in the box and pursuit to be an effective run defender, Nubin has the skills to be an impact defender in the NFL.
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