2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Top Overall Player Rankings

Matt Miller@nfldraftscoutNFL Draft Lead WriterApril 26, 2017

2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Top Overall Player Rankings

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    The 2017 NFL draft class is unusually strong at many positions—running back, tight end, edge-rusher, cornerback and safety. Where this class is not deep—quarterback and left tackle—makes for interesting rankings and mock drafts. 

    Myles Garrett is a rare, transcendent athlete at defensive end; because of that, he should be the No. 1 overall selection. He ranks atop my board with the third-highest grade ever assigned (behind Andrew Luck and Von Miller). After Garrett, there is no consensus.

    Leonard Fournette is an elite talent, but he's a running back, and NFL teams aren't completely sold on taking a back in the top 10 picks. Alabama produced two top-10 talents in Jonathan Allen and Reuben Foster, but they are facing injury questions that could push them down the board.

    This draft will be remembered for where the quarterbacks were drafted. As many as three could go in the top 15 picks, but which teams will trade up or out to make that happen? None will get value, as just one quarterback received a first-round grade on my board.

    Who are the top players in this class? Follow along with my top 400 as the draft unfolds.

    Editor's note: This big board was finalized prior to Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley's sexual assault accusation, per TMZ Sports. Matt Miller and Bleacher Report will continue monitoring that fluid situation.

        

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Top 100 Players Overall

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    Top 100 Rankings
    RankPlayerPos.SchoolHeightWeight
    1Myles GarrettEDGETexas A&M6'4"272
    Leonard FournetteRBLSU6'0"240
    Reuben FosterLBAlabama6'0"229
    Jamal AdamsSLSU6'0"214
    Solomon ThomasEDGEStanford6'3"273
    Malik HookerSOhio State6'1"206
    O.J. HowardTEAlabama6'6"251
    Jonathan AllenDLAlabama6'3"286
    Quincy WilsonCBFlorida6'1"211
    10Marshon LattimoreCBOhio State6'0"193
    11 Gareon ConleyCBOhio State6'0"195
    12 Mike WilliamsWRClemson6'4"218
    13 David NjokuTEMiami (Fla.)6'4"246
    14 Mitchell TrubiskyQBNorth Carolina6'2"222
    15 Corey DavisWRWestern Michigan6'3"209
    16 Haason ReddickLBTemple6'1"237
    17 Charles HarrisEDGEMissouri6'3"253
    18 Joe MixonRBOklahoma 6'1"226
    19 Christian McCaffreyRBStanford 5'11"202
    20 Forrest LampGWestern Kentucky6'4"309
    21 Taco CharltonEDGEMichigan6'6"277
    22 Deshaun WatsonQBClemson6'2"221
    23 Garett BollesTUtah6'5"297
    24 John RossWRWashington 5'11"188
    25 Derek Barnett EDGETennessee 6'3" 259
    26 Ryan RamczykT Wisconsin 6'6" 310
    27 Cam RobinsonTAlabama 6'6"322
    28 Alvin KamaraRBTennessee 5'10"214
    29 Budda BakerWashington 5'10"195
    30 Takkarist McKinleyEDGEUCLA6'2" 250
    31 Tre'Davious WhiteCBLSU 5'11"192
    32 Jarrad DavisLB Florida 6'1" 238
    33 Jabrill PeppersSMichigan 5'11"213
    34 Chidobe AwuzieCBColorado 6'0" 202
    35 Sidney JonesCBWashington 6'0" 186
    36 Evan EngramTEMississippi 6'3" 234
    37 Patrick MahomesQB Texas Tech 6'2" 225
    38Chris WormleyDL Michigan 6'5" 298
    39 Marlon HumphreyCBAlabama 6'0" 197
    40 Kevin KingCBWashington 6'3" 200
    41 DeShone KizerQBNotre Dame 6'4" 233
    42 T.J. WattEDGEWisconsin6'4" 252
    43 Dalvin CookRB Florida State5'10"210
    44 Marcus MayeSFlorida 6'0" 210
    45 Zay JonesWR East Carolina 6'2" 201
    46 Cooper KuppWR Eastern Washington6'2"204
    47 Josh JonesSNorth Carolina State6'1" 220
    48 Tyus BowserLBHouston 6'3" 247
    49 Raekwon McMillanLBOhio State 6'2" 240
    50 Malik McDowellDL Michigan State 6'6" 295
    51 Cordrea TankersleyCB Clemson 6'1" 199
    52 Zach CunninghamLB Vanderbilt 6'3" 234
    53 Bucky HodgesTE Virginia Tech 6'6"257
    54 D'Onta ForemanRB Texas 6'0" 233
    55 Curtis SamuelWROhio State 5'11"196
    56 ArDarius StewartWR Alabama 5'11"204
    57 Adoree JacksonCB USC 5'10"186
    58 Duke RileyLB LSU 6'0" 232
    59 Dalvin TomlinsonDL Alabama 6'3" 310
    60 Marcus WilliamsUtah 6'1" 202
    61 Carlos HendersonWR Louisiana Tech 5'11"199
    62 Derek RiversEDGEYoungstown State6'4"248
    63 Jordan WillisEDGEKansas State 6'4"255
    64 Davis WebbQB California 6'5" 229
    65 Fabian MoreauCB UCLA 6'0" 206
    66 Montravius AdamsDLAuburn 6'4"304
    67 Caleb BrantleyDL Florida 6'3" 307
    68 Ryan AndersonLB Alabama 6'2"253
    69 Justin EvansSTexas A&M 6'0"199
    70 Dan FeeneyGIndiana 6'4" 305
    71 Pat ElfleinOhio State 6'3" 303
    72 Dion DawkinsTemple6'4" 314
    73 Dorian JohnsonPittsburgh6'5" 300
    74 Vince BiegelLB Wisconsin6'3" 246
    75 Tim WilliamsEDGEAlabama 6'3" 244
    76 Teez TaborCB Florida 6'0" 199
    77 JuJu Smith-SchusterWR USC 6'1" 215
    78 Desmond KingIowa 5'10"201
    79 Chris GodwinWR Penn State 6'1" 209
    80 Adam ShaheenTE Ashland 6'6" 278
    81 Nathan PetermanQBPittsburgh 6'2"226
    82 Carl LawsonEDGEAuburn 6'2"261
    83 Larry OgunjobiDL Charlotte 6'3" 305
    84 Jake ButtTE Michigan 6'5"246
    85 Gerald EverettTE South Alabama6'3" 239
    86 Josh ReynoldsWR Texas A&M 6'3" 194
    87 Taylor MotonWestern Michigan6'5"319
    88 Tarell BashamEDGEOhio 6'4" 269
    89 Alex AnzaloneLB Florida 6'3" 241
    90 Kareem HuntRB Toledo 5'10"216
    91 Obi MelifonwuConnecticut 6'4" 224
    92 Ethan PocicLSU 6'6" 310
    93 Anthony Walker Jr.LB Northwestern 6'1" 238
    94 Daeshon HallEDGETexas A&M 6'5" 266
    95 Davon GodchauxDL LSU 6'3" 310
    96 Taywan TaylorWR Western Kentucky5'11"203
    97 Kendell BeckwithLB LSU 6'2" 243
    98 Rasul DouglasCB West Virginia6'2" 209
    99 Brad KaayaQB Miami (Fla.)6'4" 214
    100Blair BrownLB Ohio5'11"238

Quarterbacks

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    Best Prospect: Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina

    Most NFL-Ready: Deshaun Watson, Clemson

    Best Arm: Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech

    Best Runner: Watson

    Most Potential: Mahomes

    Biggest Bust Potential: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame

    Biggest Sleeper: Brad Kaaya, Miami (Fla.)

    Highest Risk: Mahomes

    Lowest Risk: Watson

    Quarterback Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Mitchell TrubiskyNorth Carolina6'2"2227.1514
    Deshaun WatsonClemson6'2"2216.9922 
    Patrick MahomesTexas Tech 6'2"2256.9537 
    DeShone KizerNotre Dame 6'4"2336.7541 
    Davis WebbCalifornia 6'5"2296.5064 
    Nathan PetermanPittsburgh 6'2"2266.4581 
    Brad KaayaMiami (Fla.)6'4"2146.2599 
    Joshua DobbsTennessee 6'3"2165.99124
    Chad KellyMississippi6'2"2245.70185
    10C.J. BeathardIowa 6'2"2195.40226
    11Jerod EvansVirginia Tech6'3"2325.40227
    12Cooper RushCentral Michigan6'3"2285.40228
    13Alek TorgersenPennsylvania 6'3"2305.00313
    14Zach TerrellWestern Michigan6'1"2094.99355
    15Brady GustafsonMontana 6'6"2304.99395
    16Sefo LiufauColorado 6'3"2324.99396
    17Mitch LeidnerMinnesota 6'3"2264.99397
    18Trevor KnightTexas A&M6'1"2194.99398
    19Wes LuntIllinois6'5"2254.99399
    20Seth RussellBaylor6'3"2134.99400
    21Antonio PipkinTiffin6'1"2254.99401

Running Backs

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    Best Prospect: Leonard Fournette, LSU

    Most NFL-Ready: Joe Mixon, Oklahoma

    Best Third-Down Back: Christian McCaffrey, Stanford

    Best Speed: Joe Williams, Utah

    Best Power: Fournette

    Best Hands: McCaffrey

    Most Potential: Mixon

    Biggest Bust Potential: Dalvin Cook, Florida State

    Biggest Sleeper: Marlon Mack, South Florida

    Highest Risk: Cook

    Lowest Risk: McCaffrey

    Running Back Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Leonard FournetteLSU 6'0" 2407.952
    Joe MixonOklahoma6'1" 2267.0518
    Christian McCaffreyStanford5'11"2027.0019
    Alvin KamaraTennessee 5'10"2146.9928
    Dalvin CookFlorida State5'10"2106.7543
    D'Onta ForemanTexas 6'0" 2336.6054
    Kareem HuntToledo 5'10"2166.4090
    Samaje PerineOklahoma 5'11"2336.25101
    Jeremy McNicholsBoise State 5'9" 2146.00120
    10Brian HillWyoming 6'1" 2196.00122
    11James ConnerPittsburgh 6'1" 2335.99125
    12Marlon MackSouth Florida5'11"2135.99134
    13Wayne GallmanClemson 6'0" 2155.80160
    14Matthew DayesNorth Carolina State 5'9" 2055.80163
    15Jamaal WilliamsBYU 6'0"2125.79165
    16Tarik CohenNorth Carolina A&T5'6"1795.75173
    17TJ LoganNorth Carolina5'9"1965.70182
    18De'Veon SmithMichigan5'11"2235.59199
    19Joe WilliamsUtah 5'11"2105.55200
    20Donnel PumphreySan Diego State5'8" 1765.50216
    21De'Angelo HendersonCoastal Carolina5'7"2085.50217
    22Austin EkelerWestern State5'9" 1955.30250
    23Elijah HoodNorth Carolina6'0" 2325.25252
    24Justin DavisUSC 6'1" 2085.25255
    25Dare OgunbowaleWisconsin 5'11"2135.25257
    26Aaron JonesTexas-El Paso5'9" 2085.25258
    27Brandon WilsonHouston 5'11"2005.25265
    28Corey ClementWisconsin 5'10"2205.20266
    29I'Tavius MathersMiddle Tennessee5'11"1985.20267
    30Stanley WilliamsKentucky5'7" 1905.20268
    31Elijah McGuireLouisiana-Lafayette5'10"2145.00310
    32Devine ReddingIndiana 5'8" 2054.99346
    33Tarean FolstonNotre Dame5'9" 2154.99347
    34Joe YearbyMiami5'9"200 4.99348
    35Jahad ThomasTemple5'9"1904.99350
    36Chris CarsonOklahoma State5'11"2184.99360
    37Rushel Shell IIIWest Virginia5'10"2204.99362
    38Taquan MizzellVirginia5'10"1974.99366
    39Marcus CoxAppalachian State5'10"2074.99387
    40Anthony WalesWestern Kentucky5'10"1954.99389
    41Tion GreenCincinnati6'0"2304.99390

Fullbacks

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    Most Power: Freddie Stevenson, Florida State

    Best Hands: Anthony Firkser, Harvard

    Most Versatile: Firkser

    Biggest Sleeper: Firkser

    Fullback Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1Sam RogersVirginia Tech5'10"2285.10290
    2Freddie StevensonFlorida State6'0"2435.00311
    3Anthony FirkserHarvard6'2"2415.00318
    4Emmanuel HolderTowson5'11"2654.99364
    5Bobby WolfordBoston College6'1"2484.99365
    6Cody HeimanWashburn6'3"2454.99383
    7Prescott LineMichigan State6'0"2464.99384
    8Nate IeseUCLA6'3"2444.99385
    9Dakota BallAlabama6'2"2684.99386

Wide Receivers

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    Best Prospect: Mike Williams, Clemson

    Most NFL-Ready: Williams

    Best Boundary Receiver: Williams

    Best Slot Receiver: John Ross, Washington

    Best Return Man: Curtis Samuel, Ohio State

    Best Hands: Zay Jones, East Carolina

    Best Route-Runner: Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington

    Best Speed: Samuel

    Most Potential: Corey Davis, Western Michigan

    Biggest Bust Potential: Ross

    Biggest Sleeper: Carlos Henderson, Louisiana Tech

    Highest Risk: Davis (injuries) 

    Lowest Risk: Williams

    Wide Receiver Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Mike WilliamsClemson6'4" 218 7.1512 
    Corey DavisWestern Michigan6'3"209 7.1015 
    John RossWashington5'11"188 6.99 24
    Zay JonesEast Carolina6'2"201 6.75 45
    Cooper KuppEastern Washington6'2"204 6.75 46
    Curtis SamuelOhio State5'11" 196 6.6055
    ArDarius StewartAlabama5'11" 204 6.6056
    Carlos HendersonLouisiana Tech5'11"199 6.55 61 
    JuJu Smith-SchusterUSC6'1"215 6.5077
    10 Chris GodwinPenn State6'1" 209 6.5079
    11 Josh ReynoldsTexas A&M6'3"194 6.4086
    12 Taywan TaylorWestern Kentucky5'11"203 6.3096
    13 Ryan SwitzerNorth Carolina5'9"181 6.00 110 
    14 Josh MaloneTennessee6'3" 208 6.00 121 
    15 Amara DarbohMichigan6'2" 214 5.99 132
    16 Chad Hansen California 6'2" 202 5.99 133
    17 Noah BrownOhio State6'2" 222 5.99 135 
    18 Jehu ChessonMichigan6'2" 204 5.99136 
    19 Travin DuralLSU6'1" 202 5.90 148 
    20 Isaiah FordVirginia Tech6'1"194 5.90 149 
    21 Kenny GolladayNorthern Illinois6'4"213 5.90 156
    22 Ricky Seals-JonesTexas A&M6'5" 240 5.90 157
    23 Ish ZamoraBaylor6'3" 220 5.90 158
    24 KD CannonBaylor5'11" 182 5.85 159
    25 Mack HollinsNorth Carolina6'4" 221 5.79 166
    26 Shelton GibsonWest Virginia5'11" 191 5.75 172
    27 Travis RudolphFlorida State6'0" 189 5.70 189
    28 Rodney AdamsSouth Florida6'1" 189 5.69 190
    29 Artavis ScottClemson5'10" 193 5.60 197
    30 Dede WestbrookOklahoma6'0" 178 5.59 198
    31 Malachi DupreLSU6'3" 196 5.50201
    32 Keon HatcherArkansas6'2"207 5.50 218
    33 Robert DavisGeorgia State6'3"220 5.40 234
    34 Stacy ColeyMiami (Fla.)6'0"195 5.30 235
    35 Fred RossMississippi State6'1"213 5.25 251
    36 Jalen RobinetteAir Force6'3" 220 5.25 253
    37 Damore'ea StringfellowMississippi6'2" 212 5.25 254
    38 Jamari StaplesLouisville6'3"195 5.25 256
    39 Amba Etta-TawoSyracuse6'1"208 5.25 264
    40 Austin CarrNorthwestern6'1"194 5.20 275
    41 Kermit WhitfieldFlorida State5'8"185 5.10 292
    42 Jerome LaneAkron6'3" 226 5.00293 
    43 Trent TaylorLouisiana Tech5'8"181 5.00294 
    44 Isaiah McKenzieGeorgia5'8" 173 5.00295 
    45 Michael RectorStanford6'0" 185 5.00 312 
    46 Kendrick BourneEastern Washington6'1"203 5.00314 
    47 Billy BrownShepherd6'4"236 5.00 316 
    48 Krishawn HoganMarian University6'3"222 5.00317
    49 Noel ThomasConnecticut6'1"202 5.00 324 
    50 Chad WilliamsGrambling State6'1"204 5.00 325 
    51 Quincy AdeboyejoMississippi6'3" 195 5.00 339
    52 Tim PatrickUtah6'5" 210 5.00 340 
    53 Tim WhiteArizona State5'11" 175 5.00 341 
    54 Derrick GriffinTexas Southern6'7"230 4.99 343
    55 James QuickLouisville6'0"186 4.99344
    56 Speedy NoilTexas A&M5'11" 200 4.99 345 
    57 Bobo WilsonFlorida State5'9"189 4.99 349
    58 Bug HowardNorth Carolina6'4"221 4.99 352
    59 Victor BoldenOregon State5'8"178 4.99 356
    60 Gabe MarksWashington State6'0" 188 4.99 357
    61 Drew MorganArkansas6'0"193 4.99 358 
    62 Greg Ward Jr.Houston5'10" 185 4.99 359 
    63 Corey SmithOhio State6'0"188 4.99 363
    64 Jhajuan SealesOklahoma State6'2"185 4.99 367
    65 Zach PascalOld Dominion6'2"214 4.99 368
    66 Darreus RogersUSC6'1"216 4.99 369
    67 Keevan LucasTulsa 5'9"1924.99 370
    68 Michael ClarkMarshall6'7"2124.99388
    69 Karel HamiltonSamford6'1" 181 4.99 391
    70 Trey GriffeyArizona6'3" 192 4.99 392
    71 Tony StevensAuburn6'3"198 4.99 393
    72 DeAngelo YanceyPurdue6'1" 205 4.99394

Tight Ends

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    Best Prospect: O.J. Howard, Alabama

    Most NFL-Ready: Howard

    Best Slot Tight End: David Njoku, Miami (Fla.)

    Best Hands: Howard

    Best Route-Runner: Njoku

    Best Blocker: Howard

    Best Speed: Evan Engram, Mississippi

    Best Power: Howard

    Biggest Bust Potential: Njoku 

    Biggest Sleeper: George Kittle, Iowa

    Highest Risk: Adam Shaheen, Ashland

    Lowest Risk: Howard

    Tight End Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1O.J. HowardAlabama6'6"2517.307
    2David NjokuMiami (Fla.)6'4"2467.1513
    3Evan EngramMississippi6'3"2346.9536
    4Bucky HodgesVirginia Tech6'6"2576.6053
    5Adam ShaheenAshland6'6"2786.4580
    6Jake ButtMichigan6'5"2466.4084
    7Gerald EverettSouth Alabama6'3"2396.4085
    8George KittleIowa6'4"2505.99126
    9Jeremy SprinkleArkansas6'5"2565.99131
    10Jordan LeggettClemson6'5"2585.99140
    11Jonnu SmithFlorida International6'3"2485.80161
    12Michael RobertsToledo6'4"2615.75168 
    13Cole HikutiniLouisville6'4"2485.25261
    14Darrell DanielsWashington6'3"2465.25262
    15 Eric SaubertDrake6'4"2425.10285
    16 Antony AuclairLaval6'6"2545.10286
    17 Hayden PlinkeTexas-El Paso6'4"2555.00328 
    18 Blake JarwinOklahoma State6'4"2485.00335 
    19 Pharaoh BrownOregon6'5"2504.99371

Offensive Tackles

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    Best Prospect: Garett Bolles, Utah

    Most NFL-Ready: Cam Robinson, Alabama

    Best Run-Blocker: Robinson

    Best Pass-Blocker: Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin

    Most Potential: Bolles

    Biggest Bust Potential: Bolles

    Biggest Sleeper: Roderick Johnson, Florida State

    Highest Risk: Bolles

    Lowest Risk: Ramczyk

    Offensive Tackle Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Garett BollesUtah6'5" 297 6.99 23
    Ryan RamczykWisconsin6'5" 310 6.99 26
    Cam RobinsonAlabama6'6" 322 6.99 27
    Dion DawkinsTemple 6'4" 314 6.50 72
    Taylor MotonWestern Michigan6'5"319 6.40 87
    Julie'n DavenportBucknell6'6"315 6.10 107
    Antonio GarciaTroy6'6" 293 6.00 115
    Roderick JohnsonFlorida State6'6"308 6.00 116 
    David SharpeFlorida 6'5"357 5.99 143
    10 Will HoldenVanderbilt6'7" 313 5.90 147
    11 Adam BisnowatyPittsburgh6'5" 300 5.75 167
    12 Collin BuchanonMiami (Ohio)6'5"3165.50210 
    13 Jermaine EluemunorTexas A&M6'4"325 5.40 223
    14 Avery GennesyTexas A&M6'5"315 5.40 224
    15 Aviante CollinsTCU6'4"295 5.40230
    16 Conor McDermottUCLA6'8" 310 5.00 309
    17 Storm NortonToledo6'8" 308 5.00 319 
    18 Jylan WareAlabama State6'8"295 5.00 320
    19 Justin SeniorMississippi State6'5"295 5.00 321 
    20 Levon MyersNorthern Illinois6'5"309 5.00 322
    21 Cole CrostonIowa6'5"307 5.00323 

Offensive Guards

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    Best Prospect: Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky

    Most NFL-Ready: Lamp

    Best Run-Blocker: Dan Feeney, Indiana

    Best Pass-Blocker: Lamp

    Most Potential: Lamp

    Biggest Bust Potential: Zach Banner, USC 

    Biggest Sleeper: Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State

    Highest Risk: Banner

    Lowest Risk: Lamp

    Offensive Guard Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Forrest LampWestern Kentucky6'4"309 7.00 20 
    Dan FeeneyIndiana6'4" 305 6.50 70 
    Dorian JohnsonPittsburgh6'5" 300 6.50 73
    Danny IsidoraMiami (Fla.)6'4"310 6.20 104
    Zach BannerUSC6'8" 360 6.00 113
    Isaac AsiataUtah6'3" 323 6.00 114
    Nico SiragusaSan Diego State6'4"330 5.99 142
    Jessamen DunkerTennessee State6'4"290 5.80 164
    Jordan MorganKutztown6'4"320 5.50 211
    10 Damien MamaUSC6'3" 328 5.40222 
    11 Sean HarlowOregon State6'4" 310 5.30 243
    12 Cameron LeeIllinois State6'6"320 5.30245 
    13 Erik AustellCharleston Southern6'3"292 5.10 287
    14 Ethan CooperIndiana of Pennsylvania6'1"322 5.00 327 
    15 Kyle KalisMichigan6'4" 305 5.00 330 
    16 Corey LevinChattanooga6'4"305 5.00333 
    17 Greg PykeGeorgia6'5" 313 4.99 353 
    18 Erik MagnusonMichigan6'5" 305 4.99 354 

Centers

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    Best Prospect: Pat Elflein, Ohio State

    Most NFL-Ready: Elflein

    Best Run-Blocker: Elflein

    Best Pass-Blocker: Elflein

    Most Potential: Ethan Pocic, LSU

    Biggest Bust Potential: Pocic

    Biggest Sleeper: Chad Wheeler, USC

    Highest Risk: Jon Toth, Kentucky

    Lowest Risk: Elflein

    Center Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Pat ElfleinOhio State 6'3" 303 6.5071
    Ethan PocicLSU6'6" 310 6.30 92
    Chase RoullierWyoming6'4"3125.70 183 
    Tyler OrloskyWest Virginia6'3"295 5.70 186
    Chad WheelerUSC6'6" 310 5.60 196
    Jon TothKentucky6'5" 310 5.50 209
    Kyle FullerBaylor6'4" 310 5.40 221
    J.J. DielmanUtah6'5" 300 5.30 241
    Deyshawn BondCincinnati6'1"292 5.30 242

Defensive Linemen

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    Best Prospect: Jonathan Allen, Alabama

    Most NFL-Ready: Allen

    Best Run Defender: Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte

    Best Nose Tackle: Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama

    Best 3-4 Defensive End: Allen

    Best 3-Technique: Allen

    Best Pass-Rusher: Malik McDowell, Michigan State

    Most Potential: McDowell

    Biggest Bust Potential: McDowell

    Biggest Sleeper: Davon Godchaux, LSU

    Highest Risk: Allen (injuries) 

    Lowest Risk: Chris Wormley, Michigan

    Defensive Line Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Jonathan AllenAlabama6'3" 286 7.20 8
    Chris WormleyMichigan6'5" 298 6.90 38
    Malik McDowellMichigan State6'6" 295 6.70 50
    Dalvin TomlinsonAlabama6'3" 3106.5559
    Montravius AdamsAuburn6'4" 304 6.50 66
    Caleb BrantleyFlorida6'3" 307 6.5067
    Larry OgunjobiCharlotte6'3"3056.40 83
    Davon GodchauxLSU6'3" 310 6.30 95
    Carlos WatkinsClemson6'3" 305 6.20 102
    10 Jaleel JohnsonIowa6'3" 310 6.20 103
    11 Tanoh KpassagnonVillanova6'6"285 6.15 106
    12 Nazair JonesNorth Carolina6'5" 295 6.00 119
    13 Elijah QuallsWashington6'1" 321 5.99 127
    14 Eddie VanderdoesUCLA6'2" 305 5.99128
    15 D.J. JonesMississippi6'0" 321 5.90 144
    16 Tanzel SmartTulane6'0" 304 5.90 154
    17 Jeremiah LedbetterArkansas6'3"2805.90 155
    18 Vincent TaylorOklahoma State6'2" 310 5.80 162
    19 Ryan GlasgowMichigan6'3" 299 5.70 184
    20 Jarron JonesNotre Dame6'5" 315 5.50 202
    21 Charles WalkerOklahoma6'2"310 5.50203
    22 Isaac RochellNotre Dame6'3" 290 5.40 229
    23 Stevie Tu'ikolovatuUSC6'1"331 5.40231 
    24 Grover StewartAlbany State6'5"295 5.30 247
    25 DeAngelo BrownLouisville6'0"310 5.30 249
    26 Josh TupouColorado6'1" 325 5.20 273
    27 Collin BevinsNorthwest Missouri State6'6"285 5.10 291
    28 Christian BrownWest Virginia6'2"305 5.00 296
    29 Treyvon HesterToledo6'3" 300 5.00 298
    30 Chunky ClementsIllinois6'3" 292 5.00 299
    31 Dylan BradleySouthern Mississippi6'0"268 4.99 374
    32 Jeremy FaulkGarden City CC6'2"304 4.99 375 
    33 Joey IvieFlorida6'3" 300 4.99  376
    34 Matthew GodinMichigan6'5" 295 4.99  377
    35 Jason CarrWest Georgia6'6"297 4.99 378
    36 Harold BrantleyNorthwest Missouri State6'3" 307 4.99  382

Edge-Defenders

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    Best Prospect: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M

    Most NFL-Ready: Garrett

    Best Run Defender: Solomon Thomas, Stanford

    Best 3-4 Outside Linebacker: Charles Harris, Missouri

    Best 4-3 End: Garrett

    Best Pass-Rusher: Garrett

    Most Potential: Garrett

    Biggest Bust Potential: Garrett 

    Biggest Sleeper: Derek Rivers, Youngstown State

    Highest Risk: Tim Williams, Alabama 

    Lowest Risk: Thomas

    Edge-Rusher Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    Myles GarrettTexas A&M 6'4" 2728.50
    Solomon Thomas Stanford 6'3" 2737.50 
    Charles Harris Missouri 6'3" 2537.05 17 
    Taco Charlton Michigan 6'6" 2777.00 21 
    Derek Barnett Tennessee 6'3" 2596.99 25 
    Takkarist McKinley UCLA 6'2" 2506.99 30 
    T.J. Watt Wisconsin 6'4" 2526.75 42 
    Derek Rivers Youngstown State 6'4" 2486.50 62 
    Jordan Willis Kansas State 6'4" 2556.50 63 
    10 Tim Williams Alabama 6'3" 2446.50 75 
    11 Carl Lawson Auburn 6'2" 261 6.45 82 
    12 Tarell Basham Ohio  6'4" 269 6.40 88 
    13 Daeshon Hall Texas A&M 6'5" 2666.30 94 
    14 DeMarcus Walker Florida State 6'2" 273 6.10 109 
    15 Joe Mathis Washington 6'2" 255 5.99 130 
    16 Trey Hendrickson Florida Atlantic 6'4" 270 5.99 141 
    17 Dawuane Smoot Illinois 6'3" 255 5.90 145 
    18 Carroll Philips Illinois 6'3" 240 5.90 146 
    19 Fadol Brown Mississippi6'4"273 5.75 174 
    20 Ejuan Price Pittsburgh 5'11" 250 5.70 187 
    21 Deatrich Wise Jr. Arkansas 6'5" 271 5.70 188 
    22 Avery Moss Youngstown State 6'3" 262 5.60 193 
    23 Noble Nwachukwu West Virginia 6'2" 275 5.60 194 
    24 Bryan Cox Florida 6'3" 269 5.50 204 
    25 Ifeadi Odenigbo Northwestern 6'3"258 5.50 205 
    26 Keion Adams Western Michigan 6'2" 245 5.40 219 
    27 Garrett Sickels Penn State 6'4" 250 5.30 239 
    28 Josh Carraway TCU 6'3" 250 5.30 240 
    29 Hunter Dimick Utah 6'3" 260 5.30 248 
    30 Samson Ebukam Eastern Washington 6'2" 240 5.20 269 
    31 Keionta Davis Chattanooga 6'3" 270 5.20 270 
    32 DeVonte Fields Louisville 6'3" 242 5.20 271 
    33 Tashawn Bower LSU 6'5"250 5.00 300 
    34 Lewis Neal LSU 6'1" 264 5.00 301 
    35 Al-Quadin Muhammad Miami (Fla.) 6'3" 250 5.00 334 
    36 Dylan Donahue West Georgia 6'3" 248 5.00337 
    37 Ken Ekanem Virginia Tech 6'3" 255 4.99 361 

Off-Ball Linebackers

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    Best Prospect: Reuben Foster, Alabama

    Most NFL-Ready: Foster

    Best Inside Run Defender: Foster

    Best Outside Run Defender: Foster

    Best Pass-Rusher: Haason Reddick, Temple

    Best in Pass Coverage: Foster

    Most Potential: Reddick

    Biggest Bust Potential: Foster

    Biggest Sleeper: Blair Brown, Ohio 

    Highest Risk: Foster 

    Lowest Risk: Jarrad Davis, Florida

    Linebacker Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1Reuben FosterAlabama6'0"2297.753
    2Haason ReddickTemple6'1"2377.1016
    3Jarrad DavisFlorida6'1"2386.9932
    4Tyus BowserHouston6'3"2476.7548
    5Raekwon McMillanOhio State6'2"2406.7049
    6Zach CunninghamVanderbilt6'3"2346.6052
    7Duke RileyLSU6'0"2326.5558
    8Ryan AndersonAlabama6'2"2536.5068
    9Vince BiegelWisconsin6'3"2466.5074
    10Alex AnzaloneFlorida6'3"2416.4089
    11Anthony Walker Jr.Northwestern6'1"2386.3093
    12Kendell BeckwithLSU6'2"2436.3097
    13Blair BrownOhio5'11"2386.25100
    14Jayon BrownUCLA6'0"2316.00118
    15Jalen Reeves-MaybinTennessee6'0"2305.99139
    16Elijah LeeKansas State6'3"2205.70175
    17Connor HarrisLindenwood5'11"2435.70176
    18Marquel LeeWake Forest6'3"2405.70178
    19Dylan ColeMissouri State6'0"2365.70179
    20Paul Magloire Jr.Arizona6'0"2215.70180
    21Ben GedeonMichigan6'2"2475.70181
    22Harvey LangiBYU6'2"2515.65191
    23Tanner VallejoBoise State6'1"2275.65192
    24Steven TaylorHouston6'1"2255.50206
    25Matt MilanoBoston College6'0"2215.50207
    26Ben BoulwareClemson6'0"2355.50214
    27Charmeachealle MooreKansas State5'11"2295.25259
    28Jordan EvansOklahoma6'3"2325.25260
    29Hardy NickersonIllinois6'0"2305.15276
    30Calvin MunsonSan Diego State6'1"2455.15277
    31Ukeme EligweGeorgia Southern6'2"2395.10278
    32Riley BulloughMichigan State6'1"2305.10279
    33Austin CalitroVillanova6'0"2405.10280
    34Jimmy GilbertColorado6'5"2305.10281
    35James OnwualuNotre Dame6'1"2325.00302
    36Marcus OliverIndiana6'1"2405.00303
    37Tau LotuleleiUNLV6'0"2375.00315
    38Pita TaumoepenuUtah6'1"2455.00332

Cornerbacks

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    Best Prospect: Quincy Wilson, Florida

    Most NFL-Ready: Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State

    Best Slot Cornerback: Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado

    Best in Man Coverage: Wilson

    Best in Zone Coverage: Gareon Conley, Ohio State

    Most Potential: Lattimore

    Biggest Bust Potential: Lattimore (injuries)

    Biggest Sleeper: Fabian Moreau, UCLA

    Highest Risk: Conley

    Lowest Risk: Tre'Davious White, LSU

    Editor's note: This big board was finalized prior to Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley's sexual assault accusation, per TMZ SportsMatt Miller and Bleacher Report will continue monitoring that fluid situation.

    Cornerback Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1Quincy WilsonFlorida6'1"2117.209
    2Marshon LattimoreOhio State6'0"1937.2010
    3Gareon ConleyOhio State6'0"1957.2011
    4Tre'Davious WhiteLSU5'11"1926.9931
    5Chidobe AwuzieColorado6'0"2026.9934
    6Sidney JonesWashington6'0"1866.9935
    7Marlon HumphreyAlabama6'0"1976.8039
    8Kevin KingWashington6'3"2006.7540
    9Cordrea TankersleyClemson6'1"1996.6551
    10Adoree JacksonUSC5'10"1866.5557
    11Fabian MoreauUCLA6'0"2066.5065
    12Teez TaborFlorida6'0"1996.5076
    13Rasul DouglasWest Virginia6'2"2096.2598
    14Cameron SuttonTennessee5'11"1866.00111
    15Shaquill GriffinCentral Florida6'0"194 6.00112
    16Jourdan LewisMichigan5'10"1866.00123
    17Corn ElderMiami (Fla.)5'10"1805.99129
    18Ahkello WitherspoonColorado6'2"1905.99137
    19Damontae KazeeSan Diego State5'10"1905.99138
    20William Likely IIIMaryland5'7"1755.90153
    21Howard WilsonHouston6'0"1855.75171
    22Jalen MyrickMinnesota5'10"2055.70177
    23Nate HairstonTemple6'0"1925.50215
    24Brian AllenUtah6'3"215 5.40220
    25Channing StriblingMichigan6'1"1765.40225
    26Brendan LangleyLamar6'0"1935.40232
    27Marquez WhiteFlorida State6'0"1815.30236
    28Chuck ClarkVirginia Tech6'0"2085.30237
    29Jeremy ClarkMichigan6'3"2065.30238
    30Ashton LampkinOklahoma State5'11"1905.30244
    31Aarion PentonMissouri5'9"1775.30246
    32Treston DecoudOregon State6'2"2085.20272
    33Jack TochoNorth Carolina State6'0"2005.10282
    34Sojourn SheltonWisconsin5'9"1705.10283
    35Jeremy CutrerMiddle Tennessee6'1"1705.10288
    36Ezra RobinsonTennessee State6'1"1805.10289
    37Justin ThomasGeorgia Tech5'11"1855.00297
    38Des LawrenceNorth Carolina6'0"1855.00304
    39Art MauletMemphis5'10"189 5.00305
    40Greg MabinIowa6'1"2005.00306
    41Tyquwan GlassFresno State5'11"1935.00307
    42Michael TysonCincinnati6'2"201 4.99351
    43Cole LukeNotre Dame5'11"1934.99379
    44Brad WatsonWake Forest6'0"2004.99380
    45Tony BridgesMississippi6'0"1864.99381

Safeties

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    Best Prospect: Jamal Adams, LSU

    Most NFL-Ready: Adams

    Best in Coverage: Malik Hooker, Ohio State

    Best Run Defender: Adams

    Most Potential: Hooker

    Biggest Bust Potential: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan

    Biggest Sleeper: Tedric Thompson, Colorado

    Highest Risk: Peppers

    Lowest Risk: Adams

    Safety Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1Jamal AdamsLSU6'0"2147.504
    2Malik HookerOhio State6'1"2067.506
    3Budda BakerWashington5'10"1956.9929
    4Jabrill PeppersMichigan5'11"2136.9933
    5Marcus MayeFlorida6'0"2106.7544
    6Josh JonesNorth Carolina State6'1"2206.7547
    7Marcus WilliamsUtah6'1"2026.5560
    8Justin EvansTexas A&M6'0"1996.5069
    9Desmond KingIowa5'10"2016.5078
    10Obi MelifonwuConnecticut6'4"2246.3091
    11Tedric ThompsonColorado6'0"204 6.20105
    12John JohnsonBoston College6'0"2026.10108
    13Xavier WoodsLouisiana Tech5'11"2196.00117
    14Rayshawn JenkinsMiami (Fla.)6'1"2085.90150
    15Delano HillMichigan6'1"2165.90152
    16Lorenzo JeromeSaint Francis5'11"1905.75169
    17Jadar JohnsonClemson6'0"2105.75170
    18Montae NicholsonMichigan State6'2"2205.60195
    19Eddie JacksonAlabama6'0"1945.50208
    20Nathan GerryNebraska6'2"2205.50212
    21Damarius TravisMinnesota6'1"2065.50213
    22Josh Harvey-ClemonsLouisville6'4"2285.25263
    23David JonesRichmond6'2"2105.10284
    24Rudy FordAuburn5'11"2045.00308
    25Fish SmithsonKansas5'11"1905.00326
    26Jamal CarterMiami (Fla.)6'1"2185.00331
    27Leon McQuay IIIUSC6'2"1855.00336
    28Dymonte ThomasMichigan6'2"1994.99372
    29Yamen SandersMontana6'4"2104.99373

Specialists

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    Kicker Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1Zane Gonzalez Arizona State 6'0" 190 5.90 151 
    2Jake Elliott Memphis 5'9" 165 5.40 233 

    Punter Rankings
    RankPlayerSchoolHeightWeightGradeOverall
    1Matt Haack Arizona State 6'1"185 5.20 274 
    2Justin VogelMiami (Fla.) 6'4"215 5.00 329 
    3Kenny Allen Michigan 6'4"222 5.00 338 
    4Cameron Johnston Ohio State 5'11" 195 5.00 342 

     

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