NFL Draft Big Board 2015: Matt Miller's Final Rankings

Matt Miller@nfldraftscoutNFL Draft Lead WriterApril 29, 2015

NFL Draft Big Board 2015: Matt Miller's Final Rankings

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    The 2015 NFL draft class will be remembered, and judged, on the careers of Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. Already, folks want to compare this class to the Peyton Manning vs. Ryan Leaf group—or Andrew Luck vs. Robert Griffin III—but the 2015 draft is about more than just the quarterbacks. 

    This is the year of the edge-rusher, and with six players at the position holding a first-round grade, that label is warranted. But how about the wide receivers? Five prospects there could see the first round. The same goes for the cornerback class, where five more players have a first-round grade. And we can't forget the running backs. Todd Gurley and Melvin Gordon are set to break the trend of waiting to select a ball-carrier until Day 2. 

    All in all, the 2015 draft class is a good one. It's not great—not like 2014—but when comparing it to 2013, 2012 and 2011, the talent level is solid. If the two superstar prospects at quarterback play more like Eli Manning and Philip Rivers and less like Leaf, this group could be remembered for quite some time.

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Top 100 Players Overall

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    Top 100 Rankings
    RankPlayer Pos.SchoolHeightWeightTeamPick
    1 Jameis WinstonQBFlorida State6'4"231  
    2Leonard WilliamsDLUSC6'5"302  
    3Dante FowlerEDGEFlorida6'3"261  
    4Kevin WhiteWRWest Virginia6'3"215  
    5 Amari CooperWRAlabama6'1"211  
    6Marcus PetersCBWashington6'0"197  
    7Brandon Scherff GIowa6'5"319  
    8Todd Gurley RBGeorgia6'1"222  
    9Randy GregoryEDGENebraska6'5"235  
    10 DeVante ParkerWRLouisville6'3"209  
    11Marcus Mariota QBOregon6'4"222  
    12Danny SheltonDLWashington6'2"339  
    13Shane RayEDGEMissouri6'3"245  
    14Vic BeasleyEDGEClemson6'3"246  
    15 Dorial Green-BeckhamWRMissouri6'5"237  
    16 Arik Armstead DLOregon6'7"292  
    17Alvin Dupree EDGEKentucky6'4"269  
    18Ronald DarbyCBFlorida State5'11"193  
    19 Malcom BrownDLTexas6'2"319  
    20D.J. Humphries OTFlorida6'5"307  
    21 La'el CollinsOTLSU6'4"305  
    22Eddie GoldmanDLFlorida State6'4"336  
    23Landon CollinsSSAlabama6'0"228  
    24Melvin GordonRBWisconsin6'1"215  
    25 Trae Waynes CBMichigan State6'0"186  
    26Byron JonesCBConnecticut6'1"199  
    27Andrus PeatOTStanford6'7"313  
    28 Shaq ThompsonLBWashington6'0"228  
    29Kevin JohnsonCBWake Forest6'0"188  
    30Eric KendricksLBUCLA6'0"232  
    31Jake FisherOTOregon6'6"306  
    32Cameron Erving CFlorida State6'5"313  
    33Cedric Ogbuehi OTTexas A&M6'5"306  
    34 Jalen CollinsCBLSU6'1"203  
    35Eli HaroldEDGEVirginia6'3"247  
    36 Jaelen StrongWRArizona State6'2"217  
    37 Owa Odighizuwa EDGEUCLA6'3"267  
    38Duke JohnsonRBMiami (FL)5'9"207  
    39Paul DawsonLBTCU6'0"235  
    40 Tevin ColemanRBIndiana5'11"206  
    41Nelson Agholor WRUSC6'0"198  
    42 Damarious RandallFSArizona State5'11"196  
    43 Maxx WilliamsTEMinnesota6'4"249  
    44Phillip DorsettWRMiami (FL)5'10"185  
    45 Gerod Holliman FSLouisville6'0"218  
    46 Jaquiski Tartt SSSamford6'1"221  
    47 Benardrick McKinneyLBMississippi St.6'4"246  
    48 Denzel Perryman LBMiami (FL)5'11"236  
    49Devin Funchess WRMichigan6'4"232  
    50Devin SmithWROhio State6'0"196  
    51T.J. Clemmings OTPittsburgh6'5"309  
    52P.J. WilliamsCBFlorida State6'0"194  
    53Preston SmithEDGEMississippi St.6'5"271  
    54T.J. Yeldon RBAlabama6'1"226  
    55Carl DavisDLIowa6'5"320  
    56Michael BennettDLOhio State6'2"293  
    57 Breshad Perriman WRCentral Florida6'2"212  
    58Nate OrchardEDGEUtah6'3"250  
    59 Laken TomlinsonGDuke6'3"323  
    60 Stephone AnthonyLBClemson6'3"243  
    61Grady JarrettDLClemson6'1"304  
    62Clive Walford TEMiami (FL)6'4"251  
    63Bryce PettyQBBaylor6'3"230  
    64 Ameer Abdullah RBNebraska5'9"205  
    65Mario EdwardsDLFlorida State6'3"279  
    66Jordan PhillipsDLOklahoma6'5"329  
    67Jay Ajayi RBBoise State6'0"221  
    68 Quinten RollinsCBMiami (OH)5'11"195  
    69Donovan SmithOTPenn State6'6"338  
    70 Kwon AlexanderLBLSU6'1"227  
    71 Ereck FlowersOTMiami (FL)6'6"329  
    72Danielle HunterEDGELSU6'5"252  
    73Alex CarterCBStanford6'0"196  
    74 Ramik WilsonLBGeorgia6'2"237  
    75David CobbRBMinnesota5'11"229  
    76Henry AndersonDLStanford6'6"294  
    77Xavier CooperDLWashington St.6'3"293  
    78Ali Marpet GHobart6'4"307  
    79A.J. Cann GSouth Carolina6'3"313  
    80 Tre' JacksonGFlorida State6'4"330  
    81Brett Hundley QBUCLA6'3"226  
    82Rob Havenstein OTWisconsin6'7"321  
    83Jordan HicksLBTexas6'1"236  
    84 Hroniss Grasu COregon6'3"297  
    85James SampleSSLouisville6'2"209  
    86 Quandre Diggs CBTexas5'9"196  
    87B.J. Finney CKansas State6'4"318  
    88Mike DavisRBSouth Carolina5'9"217  
    89 D'Joun SmithCBFlorida Atlantic5'10"187  
    90 Rashad GreeneWRFlorida State5'11"182  
    91 Senquez Golson CBOle Miss5'9"176  
    92Lorenzo Mauldin EDGELouisville6'4"259  
    93Trey FlowersEDGEArkansas6'2"266  
    94 Tre McBrideWRWilliam & Mary6'0"210  
    95 Ifo Ekpre-OlomuCBOregon5'9"192  
    96Tyler Lockett WRKansas State5'10"182  
    97Adrian AmosFSPenn State6'0"218  
    98Wes Saxton TESouth Alabama6'3"248  
    99Derron SmithFSFresno State5'10"200  
    100Anthony HarrisSSVirginia6'1"183  

Quarterbacks

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    Best Prospect: Jameis Winston, FSU

    Most NFL-Ready: Jameis Winston, FSU

    Best Arm: Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana

    Best Runner: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

    Best Potential: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

    Biggest Bust Potential: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

    Biggest Sleeper: Connor Halliday, Washington State

    Biggest Risk: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

    Lowest Risk: Jameis Winston, FSU

    2015 Quarterback Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1 Jameis WinstonFlorida State6'4"2317.501  
    2Marcus Mariota Oregon6'4"2227.2011  
    3Bryce PettyBaylor6'3"2306.0063  
    4Brett Hundley UCLA6'3"2265.7581  
    5Garrett Grayson Colorado State6'2"2135.49110  
    6Sean Mannion Oregon State6'6"2295.20219  
    7Connor Halliday Washington State6'3"1965.09263  
    8Brandon BridgeSouth Alabama6'4"2295.05281  
    9Shane Carden East Carolina6'2"2185.00341  
    10Hutson MasonGeorgia6'3"2095.00342  
    11Tyler Heinicke Old Dominion6'1"2135.00343  
    12Bryan BennettSE Louisiana6'2"2115.00344  
    13Cody Fajardo Nevada6'1"2234.90359  
    14Blake SimsAlabama5'11"2184.90360  
    15Chris BonnerColorado St.-Pueblo6'7"2254.90361  
    16Jerry Lovelocke Prairie View A&M6'4"2484.90362  
    17Anthony BooneDuke6'0"2314.90381  
    18Mark MyersJohn Carroll6'5"2204.75406  

Running Backs

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    Best Prospect: Todd Gurley, Georgia

    Most NFL-Ready: Todd Gurley, Georgia

    Best Third-Down Back: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

    Best Speed: Tevin Coleman, Indiana

    Best Power: Todd Gurley, Georgia

    Best Hands: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

    Best Potential: Duke Johnson, Miami (Florida)

    Biggest Bust Potential: Todd Gurley, Georgia

    Biggest Sleeper: Zach Zenner, South Dakota State

    Biggest Risk: Jay Ajayi, Boise State

    2015 Running Back Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Todd GurleyGeorgia6'1"2227.308  
    2Melvin GordonWisconsin6'1"2156.5024  
    3Duke JohnsonMiami (FL)5'9"2076.4938  
    4Tevin ColemanIndiana5'11"2066.4540  
    5T.J. YeldonAlabama6'1"2266.2054  
    6Ameer AbdullahNebraska5'9"2056.0064  
    7Jay AjayiBoise State6'0"2216.0067  
    8David CobbMinnesota5'11"2295.9075  
    9Mike DavisSouth Carolina5'9"2175.6088  
    10David JohnsonNorthern Iowa6'1"2245.49113  
    11Javorius AllenUSC6'0"2215.40131  
    12Karlos WilliamsFlorida State6'1"2305.40132  
    13Cameron Artis-PayneAuburn5'10"2125.30161  
    14Jeremy LangfordMichigan State6'0"2085.30163  
    15Matt JonesFlorida6'2"2315.25182  
    16Zach ZennerSouth Dakota State5'11"2235.25183  
    17Trey WilliamsTexas A&M5'7"1955.20200  
    18Thomas RawlsCentral Michigan5'9"2155.20201  
    19John CrockettNorth Dakota State6'0"2175.20204  
    20Malcolm BrownTexas5'11"2245.19220  
    21Malcolm AgnewSouthern Illinois5'9"2075.19221  
    22Josh RobinsonMiss. State5'8"2175.15228  
    23Tyler VargaYale5'11"2225.15229  
    24Corey GrantAuburn5'11"2055.10251  
    25Terrence MageeLSU5'8"2135.10252  
    26Marcus MurphyMissouri5'8"1935.05286  
    27Braylon HeardKentucky5'10"1985.05287  
    28Dee HartColorado State5'7"1995.00311  
    29Jahwan EdwardsBall State5'9"2205.00312  
    30B.J. CatalonTCU5'7"1865.00313  
    31Ross ScheuermanLafayette6'0"2045.00340  
    32Michael DyerLouisville5'8"2184.99348  
    33Dominique BrownLouisville6'2"2344.99349  
    34Kenny HilliardLSU6'0"2264.90366  
    35Gus JohnsonStephen F. Austin5'10"2154.90369  
    36Raheem MostertPurdue5'11"1834.80397  
    37Brandon WegherMorningside College5'11"2104.75417  
    38Terris Jones-GrigsbyArizona5'7"1984.75421  

Fullbacks

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    Most Power: Jalston Fowler, Alabama

    Best Hands: Michael Burton, Rutgers

    Most Versatile: Michael Burton, Rutgers 

    Biggest Sleeper: Traylon Durham, Kent State

    2015 Fullback Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Jalston FowlerAlabama5'11"2545.10239  
    2Connor NeighborsLSU5'11"2295.00293  
    3Aaron RipkowskiOklahoma6'1"2575.00294  
    4Michael BurtonRutgers5'11"2424.85382  
    5Larry DixonArmy5'11"2394.80387  
    6Joey IosefaHawaii6'0"2474.75400  
    7Trayion DurhamKent State6'1"2484.69437  

Wide Receivers

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    Best Prospect: Kevin White, West Virginia

    Most NFL-Ready: Amari Cooper, Alabama

    Best Boundary Receiver: Kevin White, West Virginia

    Best Slot Receiver: Amari Cooper, Alabama

    Best Return Man: Ty Montgomery, Stanford

    Best Hands: Nelson Agholor, USC

    Best Route-Runner: Amari Cooper, Alabama

    Best Speed: J.J. Nelson, UAB

    Best Potential: Kevin White, West Virginia

    Biggest Bust Potential: Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri

    Biggest Sleeper: Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas

    Lowest Risk: Amari Cooper, Alabama

    2015 Wide Receiver Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Kevin WhiteWest Virginia6'3"2157.504  
    2Amari CooperAlabama6'1"2117.495  
    3DeVante ParkerLouisville6'3"2097.3010  
    4Dorial Green-BeckhamMissouri6'5"2377.1515  
    5Jaelen StrongArizona State6'2"2176.4936  
    6Nelson AgholorUSC6'0"1986.4541  
    7Phillip DorsettMiami (FL)5'10"1856.3044  
    8Devin FunchessMichigan6'4"2326.2549  
    9Devin SmithOhio State6'0"1966.2550  
    10Breshad PerrimanCentral Florida6'2"2126.2057  
    11Rashad GreeneFlorida State5'11"1825.6090  
    12Tre McBrideWilliam & Mary6'0"2105.5594  
    13Tyler LockettKansas State5'10"1825.5596  
    14Sammie CoatesAuburn6'1"2125.50105  
    15Dezmin LewisCentral Arkansas6'4"2145.50109  
    16Jamison CrowderDuke5'8"1855.49114  
    17DeAndre SmelterGeorgia Tech6'2"2265.49115  
    18Josh HarperFresno State6'1"1915.45124  
    19Antwan GoodleyBaylor5'10"2095.45125  
    20Chris ConleyGeorgia6'2"2135.40142  
    21Kenny BellNebraska6'1"1975.35150  
    22Darren WallerGeorgia Tech6'6"2385.35151  
    23Tony LippettMichigan State6'2"1925.35152  
    24Dres AndersonUtah6'1"1875.30171  
    25Vince MayleWashington State6'2"2245.30172  
    26Gavin LutmanPitt State6'4"2015.30173  
    27Vernon JohnsonTexas A&M-Commerce6'1"1905.30174  
    28Titus DavisCentral Michigan6'1"1965.25189  
    29Geremy DavisConnecticut6'2"2165.25190  
    30Mario AlfordWest Virginia5'8"1805.25191  
    31Devante DavisUNLV6'3"2205.25192  
    32Justin HardyEast Carolina5'10"1925.20217  
    33Davaris DanielsNotre Dame6'1"2015.20218  
    34Ty MontgomeryStanford6'0"2215.15236  
    35Rannell HallUCF6'0"1985.15237  
    36Stefon DiggsMaryland6'0"1955.10259  
    37Deon LongMaryland6'0"1925.10260  
    38DeAndrew WhiteAlabama5'11"1935.10261  
    39Evan SpencerOhio State6'2"2085.10262  
    40Christion JonesAlabama5'10"1825.00331  
    41Chris HarperCalifornia5'11"1755.00332  
    42George FarmerUSC6'1"2205.00333  
    43Austin HillArizona6'3"2125.00334  
    44J.J. NelsonUAB5'10"1565.00335  
    45Kaelin ClayUtah5'10"1955.00336  
    46Jordan TaylorRice6'5"2105.00337  
    47Jaxon ShipleyTexas6'0"1905.00338  
    48Andre DavisSouth Florida6'1"2055.00339  
    49Cam WorthyEast Carolina6'2"2114.99351  
    50Deontay GreenberryHouston6'3"2004.99352  
    51Kasen WilliamsWashington6'3"2174.99353  
    52Da'Ron BrownNorthern Illinois6'0"2054.95358  
    53Keith MumpheryMichigan State6'0"2154.90378  
    54Donatella LuckettHarding6'0"2114.90379  
    55Matt MillerBoise State6'3"2134.90380  
    56Levi NorwoodBaylor6'2"2004.80395  
    57Ezell RuffinSan Diego State6'0"2184.80396  
    58Nigel KingKansas6'3"2104.75430  
    59Jake KumerowWisconsin-Whitewater6'5"1954.75431  
    60Lemar DurantSimon Fraser6'2"2314.70436  

Tight Ends

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    Best Prospect: Maxx Williams, Minnesota

    Most NFL-Ready: Clive Walford, Miami (Florida)

    Best Slot Tight EndClive Walford, Miami (Florida)

    Best Hands: Nick O'Leary, FSU

    Best Route-Runner: Clive Walford, Miami (Florida)

    Best Blocker: Sam Arneson, Wisconsin

    Best Speed: MyCole Pruitt, Southern Illinois

    Best Power: Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State

    Biggest Bust Potential: Maxx Williams, Minnesota

    Biggest Sleeper: Wes Saxton, South Alabama

    Lowest Risk: Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State

    2015 Tight End Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Maxx WilliamsMinnesota6'4"2496.3043  
    2Clive WalfordMiami (FL)6'4"2516.0062  
    3Wes SaxtonSouth Alabama6'3"2485.5098  
    4Jeff HeuermanOhio State6'5"2545.49111  
    5Blake BellOklahoma6'6"2525.45116  
    6Rory AndersonSouth Carolina6'5"2445.40126  
    7MyCole PruittSouthern Illinois6'2"2515.40127  
    8Tyler KroftRutgers6'5"2465.35143  
    9Ben KoyackNotre Dame6'5"2555.30157  
    10Nick O'LearyFlorida State6'3"2525.30159  
    11James O'ShaughnessyIllinois State6'4"2455.29175  
    12Randall TelferUSC6'4"2505.25179  
    13Jesse JamesPenn State6'7"2615.25181  
    14Nick BoyleDelaware6'4"2685.09266  
    15C.J. UzomahAuburn6'5"2645.09267  
    16Devin MahinaBYU6'6"2565.09268  
    17Matt LaCosseIllinois6'6"2505.09270  
    18Cameron ClearTexas A&M6'5"2775.09271  
    19A.J. DerbyArkansas6'4"2555.05285  
    20E.J. BibbsIowa State6'2"2585.00305  
    21Gerald ChristianLouisville6'3"2445.00307  
    22Jean SifrinUMass6'5"2555.00308  
    23Casey PierceKent State6'3"2425.00309  
    24Khari LeeBowie State6'4"2355.00310  
    25Eric TomlinsonUTEP6'6"2634.90363  
    26Sam ArnesonWisconsin6'4"2544.75415  

Offensive Tackles

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    Best Prospect: D.J. Humphries, Florida

    Most NFL-Ready: Jake Fisher, Oregon

    Best Run-Blocker: Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M

    Best Pass-Blocker: La'el Collins, LSU

    Best Potential: Andrus Peat, Stanford

    Biggest Bust Potential: Andrus Peat, Stanford

    Biggest Sleeper: Doniel Gambrell, Notre Dame College

    Lowest Risk: Jake Fisher, Oregon

    2015 Offensive Tackle Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1D.J. HumphriesFlorida6'5"3076.9920  
    2La'el CollinsLSU6'4"3056.9921  
    3Andrus PeatStanford6'7"3136.5027  
    4Jake FisherOregon6'6"3066.4931  
    5Cedric OgbuehiTexas A&M6'5"3066.4933  
    6T.J. ClemmingsPittsburgh6'5"3096.2551  
    7Donovan SmithPenn State6'6"3386.0069  
    8Ereck FlowersMiami (FL)6'6"3296.0071  
    9Rob HavensteinWisconsin6'7"3215.7582  
    10Tyrus ThompsonOklahoma6'5"3245.50102  
    11Ty SambrailoColorado State6'6"3115.45103  
    12Daryl WilliamsOklahoma6'5"3275.40119  
    13Rob CrispNorth Carolina St.6'7"3015.30134  
    14Andrew DonnalIowa6'6"3135.30164  
    15Mitch MorseMissouri6'5"3055.30165  
    16Tayo FabulujeTCU6'6"3535.25166  
    17Jeremiah PoutasiUtah6'5"3355.25184  
    18Austin ShepherdAlabama6'4"3155.20185  
    19Sean DonnellyTulane6'8"2975.20202  
    20Jamon BrownLouisville6'4"3235.20206  
    21Bobby HartFlorida State6'5"3295.20207  
    22Jake RodgersEastern Washington6'6"3205.20209  
    23Trenton BrownFlorida6'8"3555.20210  
    24Darrian MillerKentucky6'5"3075.20211  
    25Corey RobinsonSouth Carolina6'7"3245.15232  
    26Sean HickeySyracuse6'5"3095.15233  
    27Chaz GreenFlorida6'5"3145.10257  
    28Doniel GambrellNotre Dame College6'6"3155.10258  
    29Eric LefeldCincinnati6'6"3105.00318  
    30Blaine ClausellMiss. State6'7"3155.00324  
    31Brett BoykoUNLV6'7"3014.95357  
    32Laurence GibsonVirginia Tech6'6"3054.75419  

Offensive Guards

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    Best Prospect: Brandon Scherff, Iowa

    Most NFL-ReadyBrandon Scherff, Iowa

    Best Run-BlockerBrandon Scherff, Iowa

    Best Pass-Blocker: Laken Tomlinson, Duke

    Best PotentialBrandon Scherff, Iowa

    Biggest Bust Potential: Ali Marpet, Hobart

    Biggest Sleeper: Robert Myers, Tennessee State

    Lowest RiskBrandon Scherff, Iowa

    2015 Offensive Guard Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Brandon ScherffIowa6'5"3197.307  
    2Laken TomlinsonDuke6'3"3236.2059  
    3Ali MarpetHobart6'4"3075.7578  
    4A.J. CannSouth Carolina6'3"3135.7579  
    5Tre' JacksonFlorida State6'4"3305.7580  
    6Jarvis HarrisonTexas A&M6'3"3305.50101  
    7Josue MatiasFlorida State6'5"3095.45118  
    8Mark GlowinskiWest Virginia6'4"3075.40129  
    9John MillerLouisville6'2"3035.35144  
    10Quinton SpainWest Virginia6'4"3325.35145  
    11Jamil DouglasArizona State6'4"3045.25178  
    12Antoine EverettMcNeese State6'3"3255.15224  
    13Robert MyersTennessee St.6'5"3265.10240  
    14Adam SheadOklahoma6'4"3385.10241  
    15Miles DieffenbachPenn State6'3"3035.10243  
    16Ben BeckwithMiss. State6'3"3065.10244  
    17Arie KouandjioAlabama6'5"3105.05284  
    18Aundrey WalkerUSC6'6"3155.00303  
    19Al BondMemphis6'4"3035.00304  
    20Terry PooleSan Diego St.6'5"3075.00306  
    21Takoby CofieldDuke6'4"3104.99350  
    22Tyler MooreFlorida6'5"3254.95354  
    23Christian LombardNotre Dame6'5"3114.75410  
    24Jon FelicianoMiami (FL)6'4"3234.75412  
    25Leon BrownAlabama6'6"3204.75414  

Centers

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    Best Prospect: Cameron Erving, FSU

    Most NFL-ReadyCameron Erving, FSU

    Best Run-Blocker: Greg Mancz, Toledo

    Best Pass-Blocker: Dillon Day, Mississippi State

    Best Potential: Shaq Mason, Georgia Tech

    Biggest Bust PotentialCameron Erving, FSU

    Biggest Sleeper: Dillon Day, Mississippi State

    Lowest Risk: Andy Gallik, Boston College

    2015 Center Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Cameron ErvingFlorida State6'5"3136.4932  
    2Hroniss GrasuOregon6'3"2975.6584  
    3B.J. FinneyKansas State6'4"3185.6087  
    4Shaq MasonGeorgia Tech6'1"3005.30153  
    5Reese DismukesAuburn6'3"2965.30154  
    6Andy GallikBoston College6'2"3065.30155  
    7Greg ManczToledo6'4"3015.30156  
    8Max GarciaFlorida6'4"3095.15222  
    9Chad HamiltonCoastal Carolina6'2"2925.15223  
    10Cole ManhartNebraska-Kearney6'6"3105.05282  
    11Jake SmithLouisville6'3"3125.00296  
    12Brandon VitabileNorthwestern6'3"3005.00298  
    13Dillon DayMiss. State6'4"3055.00299  
    14David AndrewsGeorgia6'2"2945.00300  
    15Chris JasperseMarshall6'3"2974.75403  
    16Shane McDermottMiami (FL)6'4"3024.75404  
    17Steven GurrolaArizona6'2"2914.75407  

Defensive Linemen

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    Best Prospect: Leonard Williams, USC

    Most NFL-Ready: Leonard Williams, USC 

    Best vs. RunLeonard Williams, USC

    Best Nose Tackle: Danny Shelton, Washington

    Best 3-4 Defensive EndLeonard Williams, USC

    Best 3-TechniqueLeonard Williams, USC

    Best Pass-Rusher: Henry Anderson, Stanford

    Best PotentialLeonard Williams, USC

    Biggest Bust Potential: Arik Armstead, Oregon

    Biggest Sleeper: Xavier Cooper, Washington State

    Lowest Risk: Danny Shelton, Washington

    2015 Defensive Linemen Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Leonard WilliamsUSC6'5"3027.502  
    2Danny SheltonWashington6'2"3397.2012  
    3Arik ArmsteadOregon6'7"2926.9916  
    4Malcom BrownTexas6'2"3196.9919  
    5Eddie GoldmanFlorida State6'4"3366.9922  
    6Carl DavisIowa6'5"3206.2055  
    7Michael BennettOhio State6'2"2936.2056  
    8Grady JarrettClemson6'1"3046.1061  
    9Mario EdwardsFlorida State6'3"2796.0065  
    10Jordan PhillipsOklahoma6'5"3296.0066  
    11Henry AndersonStanford6'6"2955.9076  
    12Xavier CooperWashington St.6'3"2935.9077  
    13Gabe WrightAuburn6'3"3005.50104  
    14Marcus HardisonArizona St.6'4"3075.50107  
    15Tyeler DavisonFresno St.6'2"3165.50108  
    16Darius PhilonArkansas6'1"2985.40137  
    17Rakeem Nunez-RochesSouthern Miss.6'2"3075.40139  
    18Christian CovingtonRice6'2"2895.40140  
    19Bobby RichardsonIndiana6'3"2835.20203  
    20Ellis McCarthyUCLA6'5"3385.20205  
    21James CastlemanOklahoma St.6'2"3005.20208  
    22Derrick LottTenn-Chattanooga6'4"3145.15230  
    23David ParryStanford6'1"3085.15231  
    24Louis Trinca-PasatIowa6'1"2905.10254  
    25Leon OrrFlorida6'5"3235.10255  
    26Joey MbuHouston6'3"3135.10256  
    27Travis RacitiSan Jose St.6'5"2905.09276  
    28J.T. SurrattSouth Carolina6'1"3045.09277  
    29Kaleb EullsMiss. State6'3"2955.09278  
    30Angelo BlacksonAuburn6'4"3185.09279  
    31Deon SimonNorthwestern St.6'4"3215.00315  
    32Leterrius WaltonCentral Michigan6'5"3195.00317  
    33Terry WilliamsEast Carolina6'1"3535.00321  
    34Kristjan SokoliBuffalo6'5"2905.00347  
    35Tavaris BarnesClemson6'4"2824.90367  
    36Brandon IvoryAlabama6'3"3084.90368  
    37Chucky HunterTCU6'1"3054.90370  
    38Xavier WilliamsNorthwestern Iowa6'2"3094.90372  
    39Warren HerringWisconsin6'2"2944.90374  
    40Darius KilgoMaryland6'2"3104.90376  
    41Cameron BotticelliMinnesota6'5"2824.85386  
    42Thomas TealNorth Carolina St.6'1"3084.75409  
    43Olsen PierreMiami (FL)6'5"3004.75411  
    44Desmond HollinFlorida State6'3"2854.75413  

Edge Defenders

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    Best Prospect: Dante Fowler, Florida

    Most NFL-ReadyDante Fowler, Florida

    Best vs. Run: Trey Flowers, Arkansas

    Best 3-4 Outside LinebackerDante Fowler, Florida

    Best 4-3 Right EndDante Fowler, Florida

    Best 4-3 Left End: Owa Odighizuwa, UCLA

    Best Pass-Rusher: Randy Gregory, Nebraska

    Best PotentialDante Fowler, Florida

    Biggest Bust Potential: Randy Gregory, Nebraska

    Biggest Sleeper: Kyle Emanuel, North Dakota State

    Lowest RiskDante Fowler, Florida

    2015 EDGE Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Dante FowlerFlorida6'3"2617.503  
    2Randy GregoryNebraska6'5"2357.309  
    3Shane RayMissouri6'3"2457.2013  
    4Vic BeasleyClemson6'3"2467.2014  
    5Alvin DupreeKentucky6'4"2696.9917  
    6Eli HaroldVirginia6'3"2476.4935  
    7Owa OdighizuwaUCLA6'3"2676.4937  
    8Preston SmithMississippi St.6'5"2716.2053  
    9Nate OrchardUtah6'3"2506.2058  
    10Danielle HunterLSU6'5"2526.0072  
    11Lorenzo MauldinLouisville6'4"2595.5592  
    12Trey FlowersArkansas6'2"2665.5593  
    13Frank ClarkMichigan6'3"2715.50106  
    14Markus GoldenMissouri6'2"2605.40133  
    15Zach HodgesHarvard6'2"2505.40135  
    16Za'Darius SmithKentucky6'4"2745.40136  
    17Kyle EmanuelNorth Dakota St.6'3"2555.40138  
    18Hauoli KikahaWashington6'2"2535.35147  
    19Max VallesVirginia6'5"2515.30167  
    20Davis TullChattanooga6'2"2465.25186  
    21Lynden TrailNorfolk State6'7"2695.10246  
    22Geneo GrissomOklahoma6'3"2625.10248  
    23Cedric ReedTexas6'5"2695.10250  
    24Anthony ChickilloMiami (FL)6'3"2675.10253  
    25Marcus RushMichigan State6'2"2455.09269  
    26Corey CrawfordClemson6'5"2835.09274  
    27Ray DrewGeorgia6'4"2765.09275  
    28Ryan RussellPurdue6'4"2695.05288  
    29Xzavier DicksonAlabama6'3"2605.01289  
    30J.R. TavaiUSC6'2"2495.01290  
    31B.J. DuboseLouisville6'4"2845.01291  
    32Shaquille RiddickWest Virginia6'5"2425.00314  
    33Martin IfediMemphis6'3"2755.00316  
    34Edmond RobinsonNewberry6'3"2455.00320  
    35Ryan DelaireTowson6'4"2545.00322  
    36Jermauria RascoLSU6'3"2475.00325  
    37Deion BarnesPenn State6'4"2555.00327  
    38Zack WagenmannMontana6'3"2474.90371  
    39Obum GwachamOregon State6'5"2464.90373  
    40Neiron BallFlorida6'2"2304.90375  
    41Yannik Cudjoe-VirgilMaryland6'2"2484.90377  
    42James VaughtersStanford6'2"2544.80394  
    43C.J. OlaniyanPenn State6'3"2524.75426  
    44Ryan MuellerKansas State6'2"2484.75427  
    45James RouseMarshall6'5"2704.75428  
    46Cory MorrisseyIowa State6'4"2604.75429  

Off-Ball Linebackers

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    Best Prospect: Shaq Thompson, Washington

    Most NFL-Ready: Eric Kendricks, UCLA

    Best vs. Inside Run: Paul Dawson, TCU

    Best vs. Outside Run: Paul Dawson, TCU 

    Best Pass-RusherPaul Dawson, TCU

    Best Pass Coverage: Shaq Thompson, Washington

    Best Potential: Shaq Thompson, Washington

    Biggest Bust PotentialShaq Thompson, Washington

    Biggest Sleeper: Junior Sylvestre, Toledo

    Lowest Risk: Eric Kendricks, UCLA

    2015 Linebacker Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Shaq ThompsonWashington6'0"2286.5028  
    2Eric KendricksUCLA6'0"2326.4930  
    3Paul DawsonTCU6'0"2356.4939  
    4Benardrick McKinneyMississippi St.6'4"2466.2547  
    5Denzel PerrymanMiami (FL)5'11"2366.2548  
    6Stephone AnthonyClemson6'3"2436.1560  
    7Kwon AlexanderLSU6'1"2276.0070  
    8Ramik WilsonGeorgia6'2"2375.9574  
    9Jordan HicksTexas6'1"2365.7583  
    10Ben HeeneyKansas6'0"2315.40130  
    11Taiwan JonesMichigan State6'3"2455.35146  
    12Martrell SpaightArkansas6'0"2365.30160  
    13Jake RyanMichigan6'2"2405.30162  
    14Mike HullPenn State6'0"2375.20197  
    15Hayes PullardUSC6'0"2405.20198  
    16Alani FuaBYU6'5"2385.20199  
    17Amarlo HerreraGeorgia6'1"2445.15226  
    18Deiontrez MountLouisville6'5"2435.15227  
    19Damien WilsonMinnesota6'0"2455.10245  
    20Jeff LucCincinnati6'0"2635.10247  
    21John TimuWashington6'1"2465.10249  
    22Bryce HagerBaylor6'1"2345.09272  
    23Zach VigilUtah State6'2"2495.09273  
    24Tony WashingtonOregon6'4"2474.95355  
    25Mark NzeochaWyoming6'2"2324.95356  
    26Trey DePriestAlabama6'0"2544.90364  
    27Quayshawn NealyGeorgia Tech6'1"2354.90365  
    28Derrick Malone Jr.Oregon6'2"2204.85383  
    29AJ TarpleyStanford6'2"2384.85384  
    30Michael OdiariTexas St.6'0"2454.85385  
    31Aaron DavisColorado St.6'0"2254.80388  
    32Curtis GrantOhio State6'3"2384.80389  
    33A.J. JohnsonTennessee6'2"2424.80390  
    34Houston BatesLouisiana Tech6'3"2504.80391  
    35Cole FarrandMaryland6'3"2454.80392  
    36Michael OrakpoTexas State6'1"2264.75416  
    37Maurice FallsEast Carolina6'3"2474.75418  
    38Junior SylvestreToledo6'0"2224.75420  
    39Deterrian ShackelfordOle Miss6'1"2474.75422  
    40Chi Chi AriguzoNorthwestern6'3"2304.75424  
    41Dyshawn DavisSyracuse6'2"2214.70433  
    42Terrance PlummerUCF5'11"2354.70435  

Cornerbacks

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    Best Prospect: Marcus Peters, Washington

    Most NFL-ReadyMarcus Peters, Washington

    Best Slot Cornerback: Quandre Diggs, Texas

    Best Man CoverMarcus Peters, Washington

    Best Zone Cover: Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest

    Best PotentialMarcus Peters, Washington

    Biggest Bust PotentialMarcus Peters, Washington

    Biggest Sleeper: Troy Hill, Oregon

    Lowest Risk: Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest

    2015 Cornerback Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Marcus PetersWashington6'0"1977.496  
    2Ronald DarbyFlorida State5'11"1936.9918  
    3Trae WaynesMichigan State6'0"1866.5025  
    4Byron JonesConnecticut6'1"1996.5026  
    5Kevin JohnsonWake Forest6'0"1886.5029  
    6Jalen CollinsLSU6'1"2036.4934  
    7P.J. WilliamsFlorida State6'0"1946.2552  
    8Quentin RollinsMiami (OH)5'11"1956.0068  
    9Alex CarterStanford6'0"1965.9973  
    10Quandre DiggsTexas5'9"1965.6586  
    11D'Joun SmithFlorida Atlantic5'10"1875.6089  
    12Senquez GolsonOle Miss5'9"1765.6091  
    13Ifo Ekpre-OlomuOregon5'9"1925.5595  
    14Eric RoweUtah6'1"2055.45120  
    15Charles GainesLouisville5'10"1805.45121  
    16Steven NelsonOregon State5'10"1975.45122  
    17Doran GrantOhio State5'10"2005.45123  
    18Craig MagerTexas State5'11"2015.40141  
    19JaCorey ShepherdKansas5'11"1995.35148  
    20Troy HillOregon5'10"1825.35149  
    21Lorenzo DossTulane5'10"1825.30168  
    22Damian SwannGeorgia6'0"1895.30169  
    23Bobby McCainMemphis5'9"1955.30170  
    24Kevin WhiteTCU5'9"1835.25187  
    25Garry PetersClemson6'0"1915.25188  
    26Cody RiggsNotre Dame5'9"1905.20212  
    27Justin ColemanTennessee5'11"1855.20213  
    28Nick MarshallAuburn6'1"2075.20214  
    29Cam ThomasWestern Kentucky6'1"1905.20215  
    30Bryce CallahanRice5'10"1805.20216  
    31Jacoby GlennUCF6'0"1795.15234  
    32Dexter McDonaldKansas6'1"2005.15235  
    33Tye SmithTowson6'0"1955.00319  
    34Deshazor EverettTexas A&M5'11"1885.00323  
    35Curtis RileyFresno State6'0"1905.00326  
    36SaQwan EdwardsNew Mexico6'1"1895.00328  
    37Bernard BlakeColorado State5'11"1775.00329  
    38De'Vante BausbyPitt State6'1"1805.00330  
    39Greg HendersonColorado5'11"1814.80393  
    40Jeremiah JohnsonMaryland5'11"1954.75423  
    41Tray WalkerTexas Southern6'2"1894.75425  
    42Daniel RobertsonBYU6'1"1984.70434  
    43Merrill NoelWake Forest5'10"1804.65438  
    44De'Ante SaundersTennessee State5'10"1964.65439  
    45Jonathon MincyAuburn5'10"1964.60440  
    46Randall EvansKansas State6'0"1904.60441  

Free Safeties

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    Best Prospect: Damarious Randall, Arizona State

    Most NFL-ReadyDamarious Randall, Arizona State

    Best CoverageGerod Holliman, Louisville

    Best vs. Run: Adrian Amos, Penn State

    Best Potential: Gerod Holliman, Louisville

    Biggest Bust PotentialGerod Holliman, Louisville

    Biggest Sleeper: Imoan Claiborne, Northwestern State

    Lowest Risk: Damarious Randall, Arizona State

    2015 Free Safety Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Damarious RandallArizona State5'11"1966.4542  
    2Gerod HollimanLouisville6'0"2186.3045  
    3Adrian AmosPenn State6'0"2185.5097  
    4Derron SmithFresno State5'10"2005.5099  
    5Josh ShawUSC6'1"2015.49112  
    6Kurtis DrummondMichigan State6'1"2085.45117  
    7Imoan ClaiborneNorthwestern State5'10"1875.40128  
    8Donald CeliscarWestern Michigan5'11"1945.30158  
    9Ladarius GunterMiami (FL)6'1"2025.25176  
    10Cody PrewittOle Miss6'2"2085.25177  
    11Detrick BonnerVirginia Tech6'0"2075.25180  
    12Anthony JeffersonUCLA6'1"1985.20196  
    13Durell EskridgeSyracuse6'3"2085.15225  
    14Jermaine WhiteheadAuburn5'11"1975.10242  
    15Justin CoxMississippi St.6'1"1915.00301  
    16Dean MarloweJames Madison6'1"2035.00302  
    17Julian WilsonOklahoma6'2"2054.75405  
    18Dechane DuranteNorthern Illinois6'2"1934.75408  

Strong Safeties

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    Best Prospect: Landon Collins, Alabama

    Most NFL-ReadyLandon Collins, Alabama

    Best Coverage: James Sample, Louisville

    Best vs. RunLandon Collins, Alabama

    Best Potential: Jaquiski Tartt, Samford

    Biggest Bust Potential: Landon Collins, Alabama

    Biggest Sleeper: Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

    Lowest RiskJaquiski Tartt, Samford

    2015 Strong Safety Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Landon CollinsAlabama6'0"2286.9023  
    2Jaquiski TarttSamford6'1"2216.2546  
    3James SampleLouisville6'2"2095.6585  
    4Anthony HarrisVirginia6'1"1835.50100  
    5Jordan RichardsStanford5'11"2115.20193  
    6Kyshoen JarrettVirginia Tech5'10"2005.20194  
    7Ibraheim CampbellNorthwestern5'11"2085.20195  
    8Tevin McDonaldEastern Washington5'11"1955.09264  
    9Erick DarganOregon5'11"2125.09265  
    10Clayton GeathersUCF6'2"2185.05283  
    11Chris HackettTCU6'0"1955.00295  
    12Ronald MartinLSU6'1"2205.00297  
    13Serderius BryantOle Miss5'9"2204.75401  
    14Isaiah JohnsonGeorgia Tech6'1"2134.75402  

Special Teams

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    2015 Kicker Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Josh Lambo Texas A&M6'0"2165.09280  
    2Justin Manton Louisiana-Monroe6'3"1965.00345  
    3Jared RobertsColorado State6'1"2104.75398  

    2015 Punter Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Spencer RothBaylor6'4"2255.00292  
    2Kyle Loomis Portland State6'2"2215.00346  
    3Mike SadlerMichigan State6'0"1724.75399  
    4 Wil Baumann North Carolina St.6'6"1874.75432  

     

    2015 Long Snapper Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
    1Joe Cardona Navy6'3"2365.15238  
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