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2016 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Top 400 Overall Players

Matt MillerApr 27, 2016

Nine months of watching tape, talking to coaches and players, driving and flying to games and wearing out your index finger on a stop watch comes down to 253 picks spread across three nights. The 2016 NFL draft is here, and the class looks to be of above-average talent.

The top of the draft is well-known by now with quarterbacks Jared Goff (California) and Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) drawing most of the attention over the last three months. Quarterbacks are the sexy picks, and both players have grades that make them worthy of the draft capital traded away in order to secure them.

After the quarterbacks, the 2016 class is strengthened by an all-decade talent at cornerback (Jalen Ramsey), two elite left tackles (Laremy Tunsil, Ronnie Stanley) and three front-seven players capable of altering defenses (Joey Bosa, DeForest Buckner, Myles Jack).

The deepest position group comes at defensive tackle, where an unreal 10 players are ranked inside the top 50 overall. But don't sleep on the running back class where eight players made the top 100. Even at quarterback there is good depth this year—five of them come in the top 101 players.

Whether your team has 12 selections or five, this draft has something to excite every fanbase.

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Top 100 Players Overall

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Top 100 Rankings
RankPlayer Pos.SchoolHeightWeightTeamPick
1 Jalen RamseyCBFSU6'1"209  
2Myles JackLBUCLA6'1"245  
3 Jaylon SmithLBNotre Dame6'2"223  
4 Laremy Tunsil TOle Miss6'5"310  
5Jared GoffQBCalifornia6'4"215  
6Joey Bosa DLOhio State6'5"269  
7 DeForest BucknerDLOregon6'7"290  
8Ezekiel ElliottRBOhio State6'0"225  
9Carson Wentz QBNorth Dakota St.6'5"237  
10Vernon HargreavesCBFlorida5'10"204  
11Ronnie StanleyTNotre Dame6'6"312  
12 Darron LeeLBOhio State6'1"232  
13Noah SpenceEDGEEastern Kentucky6'2"251  
14Sheldon Rankins DLLouisville6'1"303  
15 Shaq LawsonEDGEClemson6'3"270  
16Michael ThomasWROhio State6'3"212  
17Josh Doctson WRTCU6'2"202  
18Corey ColemanWRBaylor5'11"194  
19William Jackson IIICBHouston6'0"189  
20Ryan KellyCAlabama6'4"311  
21Andrew BillingsDLBaylor6'1"311  
22 Laquon Treadwell WROle Miss6'2"221  
23Chris JonesDLMiss. State6'4"310  
24Taylor DeckerTOhio State6'7"310  
25Leonard FloydEDGEGeorgia6'6"244  
26Reggie Ragland LBAlabama6'1"250  
27 Jarran ReedDLAlabama6'3"315  
28 A'Shawn RobinsonDLAlabama6'4"310  
29Kevin Dodd DLClemson6'5"277  
30Germain Ifedi TTexas A&M6'6"324  
31Hunter HenryTEArkansas6'5"250  
32 Keanu NealSSFlorida6'1"211  
33Karl JosephFSWest Virginia5'10"205  
34Jack Conklin TMichigan State6'6"308  
35Eli AppleCBOhio State6'1"199  
36 Maliek CollinsDLNebraska6'2'311  
37Will FullerWRNotre Dame6'0"186  
38Paxton LynchQBMemphis6'7"244  
39Joshua GarnettGStanford6'4"312  
40Cody Whitehair CKansas State6'4"301  
41Kenneth DixonRBLouisiana Tech5'10"215  
42Jihad WardDLIllinois6'5"290  
43 Mackensie AlexanderCBClemson5'10"190  
44T.J. GreenFSClemson6'3"209  
45Sterling ShepardWROklahoma5'10"194  
46Tyler BoydWRPittsburgh6'2"197  
47Emmanuel Ogbah EDGEOklahoma State6'4"270  
48Christian Westerman GArizona State6'4"296  
49Artie BurnsCBMiami (Fla.)6'0"193  
50 KeiVarae RussellCBNotre Dame5'11"192  
51 Su'a CravensLBUSC6'1"226  
52 Darian ThompsonFSBoise State6'2"208  
53Robert Nkemdiche DLOle Miss6'3"295  
54 Braxton MillerWROhio State6'1"201  
55 Charone Peake WRClemson6'2"209  
56Vernon ButlerDLLouisiana Tech6'2"309  
57Jonathan Bullard DLFlorida6'2"277  
58 Xavien HowardCBBaylor6'0"201  
59Harlan MillerCBSE Louisiana6'0"182  
60 Shilique CalhounEDGEMichigan State6'4"251  
61Paul PerkinsRBUCLA5'11"205  
62 Kamalei Correa LBBoise State6'3"244  
63Jordan HowardRBIndiana6'0"230  
64 Jalen MillsFSLSU6'1"193  
65Jerald HawkinsTLSU6'6"305  
66 Shon ColemanTAuburn6'6"307  
67 Pharoh CooperWRSouth Carolina5'11"203  
68 Leonte Carroo WRRutgers6'0"211  
69Willie HenryDLMichigan6'3"303  
70Austin JohnsonDLPenn State6'4"314  
71Kenny ClarkDLUCLA6'3"314  
72Bronson Kaufusi DLBYU6'6"285  
73Isaac Seumalo COregon State6'4"303  
74Zack SanchezCBOklahoma5'11"185  
75Rashard RobinsonCBLSU6'1"171  
76Kendall FullerCBVirginia Tech5'11"187  
77 Hassan Ridgeway DLTexas6'4"303  
78Tyler Higbee TEWestern Kentucky6'6"249  
79Jeremy CashSSDuke6'0"212  
80Nick Vannett TEOhio State6'6"257  
81 Vonn BellFSOhio State5'11"199  
82Miles Killebrew SSSouthern Utah6'2"217  
83Derrick HenryRBAlabama6'3"247  
84 Devontae BookerRBUtah5'11"219  
85Alex CollinsRBArkansas5'10"217  
86Hunter SharpWRUtah State6'0"198  
87Austin HooperTEStanford6'4"254  
88 Yannick Ngakoue EDGEMaryland6'2"250  
89Jordan JenkinsEDGEGeorgia6'2"259  
90Joshua PerryLBOhio State6'4"252  
91C.J. Prosise RBNotre Dame6'1"220  
92Joe Dahl GWashington St.6'4"304  
93Sheldon DayDLNotre Dame6'1"285  
94Rees Odhiambo GBoise State6'4"314  
95Landon TurnerGNorth Carolina6'3"315  
96Parker Ehinger GCincinnati6'6"310  
97 Demarcus RobinsonWRFlorida6'1"203  
98 Jalin MarshallWROhio State5'11"200  
99Nick Kwiatkoski LBWest Virginia6'1"243  
100Christian Hackenberg QBPenn State6'4"223  

Quarterbacks

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Best Prospect: Jared Goff, California

Most NFL-Ready: Jared Goff, California

Best Arm: Cardale Jones, Ohio State

Best Runner: Trevone Boykin, TCU

Best Potential: Carson Wentz, North Dakota State

Biggest Bust Potential: Paxton Lynch, Memphis

Biggest Sleeper: Brandon Allen, Arkansas

Biggest Risk: Carson Wentz, North Dakota State

Lowest Risk: Jared Goff, California

2016 Quarterback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Jared GoffCalifornia6'4"2157.505  
2Carson Wentz North Dakota St.6'5"2377.209  
3Paxton LynchMemphis6'7"2446.9038  
4Christian Hackenberg Penn State6'4"2236.20100  
5 Dak PrescottMiss. State6'2"2266.20101  
6Connor CookMichigan State6'4"2176.20102  
7Brandon AllenArkansas6'1"2175.90135  
8 Cardale JonesOhio State6'5"2535.90136  
9Jacoby Brissett NC State6'4"2315.70171  
10Kevin HoganStanford6'3"2185.70174  
11Jeff Driskel Louisana Tech6'4"2345.70175  
12Nate Sudfeld Indiana6'6"2345.70178  
13Cody Kessler Southern Cal6'1"2205.70181  
14Jake Coker Alabama6'6"2305.60220  
15Brandon DoughtyWestern Kentucky6'3"2135.50255  
16Vernon AdamsOregon5'11"2005.40293  
17Blake Frohnapfel UMass6'5"2305.00342  
18Jake Rudock Michigan6'3"1994.50402  
19 Trevone Boykin TCU6'0"2124.50412  
20Josh Woodrum Liberty6'3"2314.50422  
21Joel StaveWisconsin6'5"2364.50427  
22Liam Nadler Gannon6'5"2324.50436  
23Jason Vander Laan Ferris State6'5"2404.50439  
24Matt JohnsonBowling Green6'0"2124.50451  

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Running Backs

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Best Prospect: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Most NFL-ReadyEzekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Best Third-Down BackEzekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Best Speed: Keith Marshall, Georgia

Best PowerEzekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Best Hands: C.J. Prosise, Notre Dame

Best PotentialEzekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Biggest Bust Potential: Derrick Henry, Alabama

Biggest Sleeper: Kenyan Drake, Alabama

Biggest Risk: Derrick Henry, Alabama

2016 Running Back Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Ezekiel ElliottOhio State6'0"2257.208  
2Kenneth DixonLouisiana Tech5'10"2156.9041  
3Paul PerkinsUCLA5'11"2056.5061  
4Jordan HowardIndiana6'0"2306.5063  
5Derrick HenryAlabama6'3"2476.4083  
6Devontae BookerUtah5'11"2196.4084  
7Alex CollinsArkansas5'10"2176.4085  
8C.J. ProsiseNotre Dame6'1"2206.2591  
9Jonathan WilliamsArkansas5'11"2206.00112  
10Kelvin TaylorFlorida5'10"2076.00113  
11Keith MarshallGeorgia5'11"2195.90138  
12Peyton BarberAuburn5'10"2285.90139  
13Kenyan DrakeAlabama6'1"2105.90140  
14DeAndre WashingtonTexas Tech5'8"2045.70185  
15Josh FergusonIllinois5'10"1985.70188  
16Devon JohnsonMarshall6'1"2385.50256  
17Jhurell PressleyNew Mexico5'10"2035.50258  
18Tra CarsonTexas A&M5'11"2275.50259  
19Wendell SmallwoodWest Virginia5'11"2085.40296  
20Tyler ErvinSan Jose State5'10"1925.40299  
21Daniel LascoCalifornia6'0"2095.00347  
22Tre MaddenSouthern Cal6'0"2235.00349  
23Marshaun CoprichIllinois State5'8"2075.00351  
24Aaron GreenTCU5'11"2035.00352  
25Keenan ReynoldsNavy5'10"1915.00353  
26Dwayne WashingtonWashington6'1"2215.00355  
27Brandon WildsSouth Carolina6'1"2205.00357  
28Travis GreeneBowling Green5'10"1834.50442  
29Marteze WallerFresno State5'11"2144.50443  
30Paul JamesRutgers6'0"2054.50444  
31Shaquille PowellDuke5'10"2054.50445  
32Jeff Seybold Jr.Pitt State5'11"1994.50446  
33Storm WoodsOregon State6'0"2134.50447  
34Shadrach ThorntonNC State6'0"2174.50448  

Fullbacks

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Most Power: Quayvon Hicks, Georgia

Best Hands: Dan Vitale, Northwestern

Most Versatile: Dan Vitale, Northwestern

Biggest Sleeper: Soma Vainuku, Southern California

2016 Fullback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Andy JanovichNebraska6'1"2385.40284  
2Dan VitaleNorthwestern6'1"2395.40285  
3Derek WattWisconsin6'2"2365.40287  
4Quayvon HicksGeorgia6'1"2595.00331  
5Glenn GronkowskiKansas State6'2"2395.00333  
6Soma VainukuSouthern Cal6'0"2465.00334  
7William RatelleNorth Dakota5'10"2514.50430  

Wide Receivers

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Best Prospect: Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Most NFL-Ready: Josh Doctson, TCU

Best Boundary Receiver: Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Best Slot Receiver: Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma

Best Return Man: Demarcus Ayers, Houston

Best Hands: Leonte Carroo, Rutgers

Best Route-Runner: Tyler Boyd, Pittsburgh

Best Speed: Corey Coleman, Baylor

Best Potential: Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Biggest Bust Potential:Will Fuller, Notre Dame

Biggest Sleeper: Charone Peake, Clemson

Lowest Risk: Josh Doctson, TCU

2016 Wide Receiver Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Michael ThomasOhio State6'3"2127.0016  
2Josh DoctsonTCU6'2"2027.0017  
3Corey ColemanBaylor5'11"1947.0018  
4Laquon TreadwellOle Miss6'2"2217.0021  
5Will FullerNotre Dame6'0"1866.9037  
6Sterling ShepardOklahoma5'10"1946.8045  
7Tyler BoydPittsburgh6'2'1976.8046  
8Braxton MillerOhio State6'1"2016.7054  
9Charone PeakeClemson6'2"2096.7055  
10Pharoh CooperSouth Carolina5'11"2036.5067  
11Leonte CarrooRutgers6'0"2116.5068  
12Hunter SharpUtah State6'0"1986.4086  
13Demarcus RobinsonFlorida6'1"2036.2597  
14Jalin MarshallOhio State5'11"2006.0098  
15Rashard HigginsColorado State6'1"1966.00116  
16Kenny LawlerCalifornia6'3"2036.00118  
17Cayleb JonesArizona6'3"2095.90121  
18Tajae SharpeUMass6'2"1945.90141  
19Daniel BravermanWestern Michigan5'10"1645.90143  
20Aaron BurbridgeMichigan State6'0"2065.90147  
21Ricardo LouisAuburn6'2"2155.90149  
22Malcolm MitchellGeorgia6'0"1985.90150  
23Nelson SpruceColorado6'1"2065.90151  
24Jay LeeBaylor6'2"2145.90152  
25Paul McRobertsSE Missouri State6'2"2025.70197  
26Roger LewisBowling Green6'0"2015.70199  
27Chris MooreCincinnati6'1"2065.70201  
28Jaydon MickensWashington5'10"1745.70205  
29D'haquille WilliamsAuburn6'2"2295.70206  
30De'Runnya WilsonMississippi St.6'5"2245.70207  
31Bralon AddisonOregon5'9"1975.60235  
32Jakeem GrantTexas Tech5'6"1695.60237  
33Byron MarshallOregon5'9"2015.60240  
34Demarcus AyersHouston5'9"1825.60243  
35Trevor DavisCalifornia6'1"1885.60244  
36Jordan PaytonUCLA6'1"2075.60245  
37K.J. MayeMinnesota5'8"1945.50276  
38D.J. FosterArizona State5'10"1935.50278  
39Keyarris GarrettTulsa6'3"2205.50280  
40Moritz BoehringerGermany6'4"2275.50299  
41Chris BrownNotre Dame6'2"1945.40310  
42Alonzo RussellToledo6'4"2065.40314  
43Kolby ListenbeeTCU6'0"1975.40316  
44Mekale McKayCincinnati6'5"1955.40319  
45Mike ThomasSouthern Miss6'0"1865.40321  
46Ed EaganNorthwestern State5'9"1815.00373  
47Marquez NorthTennessee6'3"2235.00375  
48Geronimo AllisonIllinois6'3"1965.00376  
49Robby AndersonTemple6'2"1805.00377  
50Cody CoreOle Miss6'3"2055.00378  
51Rashawn ScottMiami (Fla.)6'1"1995.00380  
52Johnny HoltonCincinnati6'1"1905.00382  
53Devin LucienArizona State6'2"1955.00384  
54Jordan WilliamsBall State6'1"2245.00386  
55Jared DangerfieldWestern Kentucky6'2"2145.00388  
56Bryce TreggsCalifornia5'10"1854.50410  
57Quinshad DavisNorth Carolina6'3"2154.50459  
58Corey SmithOhio State5'11"1904.50460  
59Tres HoustonArkansas State6'1"1884.50461  
60Shaq WashingtonCincinnati5'8"1744.50462  
61Tevaun SmithIowa6'1"2004.50463  
62Devin FullerUCLA5'11"1954.50464  
63Pokey HarrisMurray State5'9"1734.50465  
64Marquise CushonPitt State5'9"1624.50467  

Tight Ends

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Best Prospect: Hunter Henry, Arkansas

Most NFL-ReadyHunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Slot Tight EndHunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Hands: Tyler Higbee, Western Kentucky

Best Route-RunnerHunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Blocker: David Morgan II, UTSA

Best SpeedHunter Henry, Arkansas

Best Power: Ben Braunecker, Harvard

Biggest Bust PotentialHunter Henry, Arkansas

Biggest SleeperBen Braunecker, Harvard

Lowest Risk: Nick Vannett, Ohio State

2016 Tight End Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Hunter HenryArkansas6'5"2506.9931  
2Tyler HigbeeWestern Kentucky6'6"2496.4078  
3Nick VannettOhio State6'6"2576.4080  
4Austin HooperStanford6'4"2546.4087  
5Devon CajusteStanford6'4"2345.90133  
6Thomas DuarteUCLA6'2"2315.90134  
7Beau SandlandMontana State6'5"2535.70168  
8Ben BrauneckerHarvard6'3"2505.70169  
9Jake McGeeFlorida6'6"2505.70172  
10Jerell AdamsSouth Carolina6'5"2475.60213  
11Henry Krieger CobleIowa6'4"2505.60215  
12Kyle CarterPenn State6'3"2385.60217  
13Bryce WilliamsEast Carolina6'6"2575.50253  
14Ryan MalleckVirginia Tech6'5"2475.40292  
15David Morgan IIUTSA6'4"2625.40294  
16Stephen AndersonCalifornia6'2"2305.40295  
17Temarrick HemingwaySouth Carolina St.6'5"2445.40297  
18David GrinnageNC State6'5"2485.00345  
19Darion GriswoldArkansas St.6'3"2535.00346  
20Steven ScheuVanderbilt6'5"2535.00348  
21Kivon CartwrightColorado State6'4"2435.00350  
22Jay RomeGeorgia6'5"2504.50399  
23Sean PriceSouth Florida6'2"2504.50400  

Offensive Tackles

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Best Prospect: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Most NFL-ReadyLaremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Best Run-BlockerLaremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Best Pass-Blocker: Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame

Best Potential: Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame

Biggest Bust Potential: Jack Conklin, Michigan State

Biggest Sleeper: Alex Lewis, Nebraska

Lowest RiskLaremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

2016 Offensive Tackle Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Laremy TunsilOle Miss6'5"3107.504  
2Ronnie StanleyNotre Dame6'6"3127.1511  
3Taylor DeckerOhio State6'7"3106.9924  
4Germain IfediTexas A&M6'6"3246.9930  
5Jack ConklinMichigan State6'6"3086.9934  
6Jerald HawkinsLSU6'6"3056.5065  
7Shon ColemanAuburn6'6"3076.5066  
8Jason SpriggsIndiana6'6"3016.00109  
9Le'Raven ClarkTexas Tech6'5"3166.00110  
10Joe HaegNorth Dakota St.6'6"3046.00114  
11Caleb BenenochUCLA6'5"3056.00122  
12Willie BeaversWestern Michigan6'4"3245.99129  
13Kyle MurphyStanford6'6"3055.75158  
14Spencer DrangoBaylor6'6"3155.70182  
15Dominique RobertsonWest Georgia6'5"3245.70186  
16Alex LewisNebraska6'6"3125.70189  
17John TheusGeorgia6'6"3135.70191  
18Brandon ShellSouth Carolina6'5"3245.60226  
19Fahn CooperOle Miss6'4"3035.60227  
20Tyler MarzWisconsin6'7"3165.50250  
21Stephane NembotColorado6'6"3225.50265  
22Keith LumpkinRutgers6'7"3275.50266  
23Halapoulivaati VaitaiTCU6'6"3205.40304  
24Jordan SwindleKentucky6'6"3065.00354  
25Tyler JohnstoneOregon6'5"3015.00356  
26Tyrell SmithUMass6'6"3234.50423  
27Pearce SlaterSan Diego State6'7"3334.50424  
28Clint Van HornMarshall6'4"3104.50425  
29Travis HeningEast Central (Okla.)6'6"3204.50426  

Offensive Guards

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Best Prospect: Joshua Garnett, Stanford

Most NFL-Ready: Joshua Garnett, Stanford

Best Run-BlockerJoshua Garnett, Stanford

Best Pass-Blocker: Christian Westerman, Arizona State

Best Potential: Christian Westerman, Arizona State

Biggest Bust Potential: Rees Odhiambo, Boise State (injury)

Biggest Sleeper: Darrell Greene, San Diego State

Lowest RiskJoshua Garnett, Stanford

2016 Offensive Guard Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Joshua GarnettStanford6'4"3126.9039  
2Christian WestermanArizona State6'4"2966.7548  
3Joe DahlWashington St.6'4"3046.2592  
4Rees OdhiamboBoise State6'4"3146.2594  
5Landon TurnerNorth Carolina6'3"3156.2595  
6Parker EhingerCincinnati6'6"3106.2596  
7Darrell GreeneSan Diego State6'3"3216.00106  
8Connor McGovernMissouri6'4"3066.00111  
9Sebastian TretolaArkansas6'4"3145.99128  
10Dominick JacksonAlabama6'5"3135.70153  
11Vadal AlexanderLSU6'5"3265.70176  
12Avery YoungAuburn6'5"3285.65179  
13Joe ThuneyNC State6'5"3045.60209  
14Chase FarrisOhio State6'4"3065.60219  
15Ted KarrasIllinois6'3"3085.60221  
16Nila KasitatiOklahoma6'3"3175.50223  
17Denver KirklandArkansas6'4"3355.50257  
18Vi TeofiloArizona State6'3"3215.40260  
19Jordan WalshIowa6'4"2905.40298  
20Alex RedmondUCLA6'5"2945.40300  
21David HedelinPurdue6'4"2905.40301  
22Lene MaiavaArizona6'5"3055.40302  
23Eric Mac LainClemson6'4"3154.50416  
24Marquis LucasWest Virginia6'3"3154.50438  
25Joseph CheekTexas A&M6'6"2954.50441  

Centers

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Best Prospect: Ryan Kelly, Alabama

Most NFL-ReadyRyan Kelly, Alabama

Best Run-Blocker: Austin Blythe, Iowa

Best Pass-BlockerRyan Kelly, Alabama

Best PotentialRyan Kelly, Alabama

Biggest Bust Potential: Max Tuerk, Southern California (injury)

Biggest Sleeper: Joey Hunt, TCU

Lowest RiskRyan Kelly, Alabama

2016 Center Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Ryan KellyAlabama6'4"3117.0020  
2Cody WhitehairKansas State6'4"3016.9040  
3Isaac SeumaloOregon State6'4"3036.5073  
4Nick MartinNotre Dame6'4"2995.99123  
5Evan BoehmMissouri6'2"3095.99131  
6Max TuerkSouthern Cal6'5"2985.99132  
7Graham GlasgowMichigan6'6"3075.70165  
8Jack AllenMichigan State6'1"2945.70166  
9Cole TonerHarvard6'5"3065.65208  
10Austin BlytheIowa6'2"2915.60212  
11Kyle FriendTemple6'1"3055.40329  
12Matt SkuraDuke6'3"3055.00335  
13Mike MatthewsTexas A&M6'2"2904.50404  
14Jake BrendelUCLA6'3"2864.50405  
15Nick KellyArizona State6'1"2904.50407  
16Ross BurbankVirginia6'3"3104.50409  
17Marcus HenryBoise State6'2"3004.50411  
18Joey HuntTCU6'2"2954.50417  
19Robert KuglerPurdue6'2"3004.50428  
20Angelo MangiroPenn State6'2"3124.50432  

Defensive Linemen

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Best Prospect: Joey Bosa, Ohio State

Most NFL-ReadyJoey Bosa, Ohio State

Best vs. Run: DeForest Buckner, Oregon

Best Nose Tackle: Andrew Billings, Baylor

Best 3-4 Defensive EndDeForest Buckner, Oregon

Best 3-Technique: Sheldon Rankins, Louisville

Best Pass-RusherJoey Bosa, Ohio State

Best PotentialChris Jones, Mississippi State

Biggest Bust PotentialJoey Bosa, Ohio State

Biggest Sleeper: Hassan Ridgeway, Texas

Lowest RiskDeForest Buckner, Oregon

2016 Defensive Line Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Joey BosaOhio State6'5"2697.206  
2DeForest BucknerOregon6'7"2907.207  
3Sheldon RankinsLouisville6'1"3037.0014  
4Andrew BillingsBaylor6'1"3117.0021  
5Chris JonesMiss. State6'4"3106.9923  
6Jarran ReedAlabama6'3"3156.9927  
7A'Shawn RobinsonAlabama6'4"3106.9928  
8Kevin DoddClemson6'5"2776.9929  
9Maliek CollinsNebraska6'2"3116.9936  
10Jihad WardIllinois6'5"2906.7542  
11Robert NkemdicheOle Miss6'3"2956.7553  
12Vernon ButlerLouisiana Tech6'2"3096.6056  
13Jonathan BullardFlorida6'2"2776.6057  
14Willie HenryMichigan6'3"3036.5069  
15Austin JohnsonPenn State6'4"3146.5070  
16Kenny ClarkUCLA6'3"3146.5071  
17Bronson KaufusiBYU6'6"2856.5072  
18Hassan RidgewayTexas6'4"3036.4077  
19Sheldon DayNotre Dame6'1"2856.2593  
20Charles TapperOklahoma6'3"2816.00120  
21Ronald BlairAppalachian State6'2"2765.99130  
22Carl NassibPenn State6'7"2775.75160  
23Adolphus WashingtonOhio State6'3"2955.75161  
24Matt IoannidisTemple6'3"2855.75162  
25Javon HargraveSouth Carolina State6'1"3155.75163  
26Adam GotsisGeorgia Tech6'4"2825.70200  
27Jason FanaikaUtah6'2"2705.70202  
28D.J. ReaderClemson6'1"3255.60236  
29Anthony ZettelPenn State6'4"2735.60238  
30Nile Lawrence-StampleFlorida State6'1"3125.60241  
31Shawn OakmanBaylor6'8"2805.60248  
32Darius LathamIndiana6'5"3055.50269  
33Cory JohnsonKentucky6'2"2925.50270  
34Dean LowryNorthwestern6'6"2955.50271  
35Vincent ValentineNebraska6'3"3205.50273  
36Luther MaddyVirginia Tech6'0"2855.50277  
37Ufomba KamaluMiami (Fla.)6'5"2955.40306  
38Joel HeathMichigan State6'5"2855.40308  
39Quinton JeffersonMaryland6'3"2895.40311  
40Aziz ShittuStanford6'2"2845.40317  
41David DeanVirginia6'1"2985.40320  
42Antwaun WoodsSouthern Cal6'0"3255.40322  
43Sterling BaileyGeorgia6'2"2805.40323  
44Mehdi AbdesmadBoston College6'6"2785.40324  
45Kyle PekoOregon State6'1"3085.40325  
46Farrington HugueninKentucky6'4"2715.40326  
47Destiny VaeaoWashington State6'4"2985.40328  
48Connor WujciakBoston College6'3'2975.00379  
49Giorgio NewberryFlorida State6'5"2895.00381  
50Devaunte SiglerJacksonville State6'3"2925.00383  
51Delvon SimmonsSouthern Cal6'4"2955.00385  
52Gerald Dixon Jr.South Carolina6'3'3275.00387  
53Trevon ColeyFlorida Atlantic6'1"3075.00389  
54Chris MayesGeorgia6'3"3215.00390  
55Melvin LewisKentucky6'3"3425.00391  
56David MoalaUtah State6'2"3005.00392  
57David OnyemataManitoba U6'3"3045.00393  
58A.J. ZuttahDartmouth6'2"2905.00394  
59Alex BalducciOregon6'4"3015.00395  
60Josh TupouColorado6'2"3254.50466  
61Davion PiersonTCU6'0"2904.50468  
62Darren LakeAlabama6'2"3234.50469  
63LaMichael FanningJacksonville State6'5"2814.50470  

Edge Defenders

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Best Prospect: Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Most NFL-ReadyNoah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Best vs. Run: Shaq Lawson, Clemson

Best 3-4 Outside LinebackerNoah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Best 4-3 End: Shaq Lawson, Clemson

Best Pass-Rusher: Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

Best PotentialLeonard Floyd, Georgia

Biggest Bust Potential: Leonard Floyd, Georgia

Biggest Sleeper: Yannick Ngakoue, Maryland

Lowest Risk: Shaq Lawson, Clemson

2016 Edge Defender Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Noah SpenceEastern Kentucky6'2"2517.1013  
2Shaq LawsonClemson6'3"2707.0015  
3Leonard FloydGeorgia6'6"2446.9925  
4Emmanuel OgbahOklahoma State6'4"2706.7547  
5Shilique CalhounMichigan State6'4"2516.5560  
6Yannick NgakoueMaryland6'2"2506.4088  
7Jordan JenkinsGeorgia6'2"2596.2589  
8Aaron WallaceUCLA6'3"2406.00107  
9James CowserSouthern Utah6'3"2505.99126  
10Victor OchiStony Brook6'1"2445.75156  
11Matt JudonGrand Valley6'3"2555.75159  
12Alex McCalisterFlorida6'6"2395.70183  
13Tyrone HolmesMontana6'2"2535.60222  
14Ron ThompsonSyracuse6'4"2535.60224  
15Stephen WeatherlyVanderbilt6'4"2675.60225  
16D.J. PettwayAlabama6'2"2655.60261  
17Mike RoseNC State6'3"2675.50262  
18Ugonna AwuruonyeCampbell6'3"2495.50263  
19Roy Robertson-HarrisUTEP6'6"2555.50264  
20Romeo OkwaraNotre Dame6'5"2665.50279  
21Jimmy BeanOklahoma State6'4"2645.40303  
22Theiren CockranMinnesota6'5"2555.00330  
23Eddie YarbroughWyoming6'2"2515.00358  
24Eric LeeSouth Florida6'3"2545.00359  
25Christian FrenchOregon6'4"2454.50415  
26Teddy CorwinIllinois State6'4"2604.50419  
27Branden JacksonTexas Tech6'3"2684.50420  
28Tyson ColemanOregon6'1"2354.50421  

Off-Ball Linebackers

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Best Prospect: Myles Jack, UCLA

Most NFL-ReadyMyles Jack, UCLA

Best vs. Inside Run: Reggie Ragland, Alabama

Best vs. Outside RunJaylon Smith, Notre Dame (Injury)

Best Pass-Rusher: Darron Lee, Ohio State

Best Pass CoverageMyles Jack, UCLA

Best PotentialMyles Jack, UCLA

Biggest Bust Potential: Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame

Biggest Sleeper: Nick Kwiatkoski, West Virginia

Lowest Risk: Reggie Ragland, Alabama

2016 Linebacker Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Myles JackUCLA6'1"2457.992  
2Jaylon SmithNotre Dame6'2"2237.903  
3Darron LeeOhio State6'1"2327.1512  
4Reggie RaglandAlabama6'1"2506.9926  
5Su'a CravensSouthern Cal6'1"2266.7551  
6Kamalei CorreaBoise State6'3"2446.5062  
7Joshua PerryOhio State6'4"2526.2590  
8Nick KwiatkoskiWest Virginia6'1"2436.2599  
9Kentrell BrothersMissouri6'0"2456.00108  
10Deion JonesLSU6'1"2275.90137  
11Kyler FackrellUtah State6'5"2455.75157  
12Dominique AlexanderOklahoma6'0"2325.70164  
13De'Vondre CampbellMinnesota6'4"2345.70177  
14Beniquez BrownMiss. State6'1"2295.70180  
15Antonio MorrisonFlorida6'1"2325.70184  
16Nick VigilUtah State6'2"2395.70187  
17Terrance SmithFlorida State6'3"2195.70190  
18Scooby Wright IIIArizona6'0"2395.70192  
19Joe SchobertWisconsin6'2"2445.70203  
20Josh ForrestKentucky6'3"2495.60210  
21Blake MartinezStanford6'2"2375.60228  
22Jared NorrisUtah6'1"2375.60229  
23Travis FeeneyWashington6'3"2305.60230  
24Tyler MatakevichTemple6'0"2355.60231  
25B.J. GoodsonClemson6'1"2405.60232  
26Dadi NicolasVirginia Tech6'3"2355.60247  
27Eric StrikerOklahoma5'11"2275.50249  
28Darien HarrisMichigan State5'11"2215.50267  
29Gionni PaulUtah5'10"2325.50268  
30Elandon RobertsHouston6'1"2235.40282  
31Antwoine WilliamsGeorgia Southern6'3"2475.00360  
32Steve LongaRutgers6'1"2415.00361  
33Devante BondOklahoma6'1"2355.00362  
34Raphael KirbyMiami (Fla.)6'0"2355.00363  
35C.J. JohnsonOle Miss6'1"2345.00364  
36Reggie NorthrupFlorida State6'0"2205.00365  
37Cassanova McKinzyAuburn6'1"2495.00366  
38James BurgessLouisville6'0"2295.00367  
39Ian SeauNevada6'1"2555.00368  
40Cory JamesColorado State6'1"2355.00369  
41Kris FrostAuburn6'1"2404.50413  
42Steven DanielsBoston College5'11"2434.50414  
43Curt MaggittTennessee6'3"2474.50418  
44Rodney HardrickOregon6'0"2474.50449  
45Cory LittletonWashington6'3"2264.50450  
46Montese OvertonEast Carolina6'2"2204.50451  
47Mario OjemudiaMichigan6'3"2494.50452  
48Antonio LonginoArizona State6'2"2314.50453  
49Luke RhodesWilliam & Mary6'2"2424.50454  
50Jake GanusGeorgia6'1"2254.50455  
51Desmond MorganMichigan6'0"2364.50456  
52Anthony SaraoSouthern Cal5'11"2294.50457  
53Joe BoldenMichigan6'1"2394.50458  

Cornerbacks

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Best Prospect: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Most NFL-ReadyJalen Ramsey, Florida State

Best Slot Cornerback: Will Redmond, Miss. State

Best Man CoverJalen Ramsey, Florida State

Best Zone Cover: Vernon Hargreaves, Florida

Best PotentialJalen Ramsey, Florida State

Biggest Bust Potential: Eli Apple, Ohio State

Biggest Sleeper: Harlan Miller, SE Louisiana

Lowest Risk: William Jackson III, Houston

2016 Cornerback Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Jalen RamseyFlorida State6'1"2097.991  
2Vernon HargreavesFlorida5'10"2047.2010  
3William Jackson IIIHouston6'0"1897.0019  
4Eli AppleOhio State6'1"1996.9935  
5Mackensie AlexanderClemson5'10"1906.8043  
6Artie BurnsMiami (Fla.)6'0"1936.7549  
7KeiVarae RussellNotre Dame5'11"1926.7550  
8Xavien HowardBaylor6'0"2016.6058  
9Harlan MillerSE Louisiana6'0"1826.6059  
10Zack SanchezOklahoma5'11"1856.4974  
11Rashard RobinsonLSU6'1"1716.4975  
12Kendall FullerVirginia Tech5'11"1876.4976  
13Will RedmondMiss. State5'11"1826.00115  
14Eric MurrayMinnesota5'11"1996.00117  
15James BradberrySamford6'1"2116.00119  
16D.J. WhiteGeorgia Tech5'11"1935.90142  
17Cyrus JonesAlabama5'10"1975.90144  
18Juston BurrisNC State6'0"2125.90145  
19Maurice CanadyVirginia6'1"1935.90146  
20Daryl WorleyWest Virginia6'1"2045.90148  
21Anthony BrownPurdue5'11"1925.70193  
22LeShaun SimsSouthern Utah6'0"2035.70194  
23Cleveland WallaceSan Jose State5'11"1885.70195  
24Jonathan JonesAuburn5'9"1865.70196  
25Michael JordanMissouri Western6'1"2005.70198  
26Morgan BurnsKansas State5'10"2005.70204  
27Brandon WilliamsTexas A&M5'11"1975.60233  
28Ryan SmithNC Central5'11"1895.60234  
29Kevon SeymourSouthern Cal5'11"1865.60239  
30Jimmy PruittSan Jose State6'0"1985.60242  
31Ken CrawleyColorado6'0"1875.60246  
32Tavon YoungTemple5'9"1835.50272  
33Kevin PetersonOklahoma State5'10"1735.50274  
34V'Angelo BentleyIllinois5'8"1885.50275  
35Cheatham NorrilsToledo6;0"1955.50281  
36Kalan ReedSouthern Miss5'11"1955.50283  
37DeAndre ElliottColorado State6'1"1885.40305  
38Taveze CalhounMiss. State6'0"1925.40307  
39Briean Boddy-CalhounMinnesota5'9"1935.40309  
40Cre'von LeBlancFAU5'10"1925.40312  
41De'Vante HarrisTexas A&M5'11"1865.40313  
42Lloyd CarringtonArizona State5'11"1965.40315  
43Brian PooleFlorida5'10"2135.40318  
44Ronald ZamortWestern Michigan5'10"1785.00370  
45Duke ThomasTexas5'11"1765.00371  
46Donte DeayonBoise State5'9"1555.00372  
47Nick VanHooseNorthwestern5'11"1905.00374  
48Lafayette PittsPittsburgh5'10"1955.00396  
49Frankie WilliamsPurdue5'9"1905.00397  
50David Mims IITexas State5'10"1825.00398  
51Kenya DennisMissouri5'11"2004.50401  
52Corey TindalMarshall5'9"1804.50403  

Free Safeties

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Best Prospect: Karl Joseph, West Virginia

Most NFL-Ready: Karl Joseph, West Virginia

Best Coverage: Darian Thompson, Boise State

Best vs. Run: Karl Joseph, West Virginia

Best Potential: T.J. Green, Clemson

Biggest Bust Potential: Vonn Bell, Ohio State

Biggest Sleeper: DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary

Lowest Risk: Darian Thompson, Boise State

2016 Free Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Karl JosephWest Virginia5'10"2056.9933  
2T.J. GreenClemson6'3"2096.8044  
3Darian ThompsonBoise State6'2"2086.7552  
4Jalen MillsLSU6'1"1936.5064  
5Vonn BellOhio State5'11"1996.4081  
6DeAndre Houston-CarsonWilliam & Mary6'1"2016.00104  
7Sean DavisMaryland6'1"2016.00105  
8Deiondre' HallNorthern Iowa6'2"1995.99125  
9Tyvis PowellOhio State6'3"2115.99127  
10Justin SimmonsBoston College6'2"2025.70173  
11Kavon FrazierCentral Michigan6'0"2175.60214  
12Deon BushMiami (Fla.)6'0"1995.60216  
13Derrick KindredTCU5'10"2075.50254  
14Jordan LomaxIowa5'10"2025.00338  
15Trevon StewartHouston5'9"1955.00343  
16A.J. StampsKentucky5'11"1934.50429  
17Jordan SimoneArizona State5'11"1954.50433  
18Ian SimonMissouri5'11"1954.50435  
19Trent MatthewsColorado State6'2"2104.50437  
20Travis BlanksClemson6'0"2124.50440  

Strong Safeties

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Best Prospect: Keanu Neal, Florida

Most NFL-Ready: Keanu Neal, Florida

Best Coverage: Jayron Kearse, Clemson

Best vs. Run: Keanu Neal, Florida

Best Potential: Keanu Neal, Florida

Biggest Bust Potential: Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah

Biggest Sleeper: Jatavis Brown, Akron

Lowest Risk: Keanu Neal, Florida

2016 Strong Safety Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1 Keanu NealFlorida6'1"2116.9932  
2Jeremy CashDuke6'0"2126.4079  
3Miles Killebrew Southern Utah6'2"2176.4082  
4 Jayron Kearse Clemson6'4"2166.00103  
5 Jatavis BrownAkron5'10"2175.99124  
6Kevin Byard Middle Tenn State5'10"2265.75155  
7Jordan LucasPenn State6'0"2015.70170  
8K.J. DillonWest Virginia6'0"2105.60218  
9 Tevin CarterUtah6'1"2185.50251  
10Elijah Shumate Notre Dame6'0"2165.50252  
11Clayton Fejedelem Illinois6'0"2005.40291  
12Will ParksArizona6'1"1945.40327  
13Michael Caputo Wisconsin6'0"2055.00336  
14 Marqui ChristianMidwestern State5'10"1965.00337  
15Kent LondonSE Oklahoma St6'1"2155.00339  
16 Trae ElstonOle Miss5'11"1955.00340  
17 Lamarcus BrutusFlorida State6'0"2064.50341  
18Jamal GoldenGeorgia Tech5'11"1934.50344  
19 RJ WilliamsonMichigan State5'11"2134.50406  
20 Kodi WhitfieldStanford6'1"2044.50408  
21 LaDarrell McNeilTennessee6'0"2154.50431  
22Isaiah JohnsonSouth Carolina6'0"2104.50434  

Special Teams

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2016 Kicker Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Roberto Aguayo Florida State6'0"2075.75154  
2 Ka'imi Fairbairn UCLA5'11"1835.60211  
3Ross MartinDuke5'9"1835.40289  
4Brad Craddock Maryland6'0"1865.40290  
2016 Punter Rankings
RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverallTeamPick
1Drew Kaser Texas A&M6'2"2125.70167  
2Nick O'TooleWest Virginia6'3"2195.40286  
3Tom HackettUtah5'10"1985.40288  
4 Lachlan EdwardsSam Houston6'4"2095.00332  

 

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