NFL Draft 400: Matt Miller's Updated 2020 NFL Draft Rankings

Matt Miller@nfldraftscoutNFL Draft Lead WriterApril 13, 2020

NFL Draft 400: Matt Miller's Updated 2020 NFL Draft Rankings

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    Former Ohio State stars Chase Young (left) and Jeff Okudah (right) are two of the top prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.
    Former Ohio State stars Chase Young (left) and Jeff Okudah (right) are two of the top prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.Associated Press

    The top players in the 2020 NFL draft class have been discussed to the point of what scouts call "over-exposure". You all know about Joe Burrow, Chase Young and Tua Tagaovailoa. But what about the rest of the class?

    That's the goal of the NFL Draft 400 series—to take you deeper into the pool of prospects with a ranking and grade on each player. 

    One of the biggest questions with this year's class is how the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and offensive tackles rank. Most people agree on the top players, but the order in which they're ranked and the order in which they should be drafted is something most don't agree on. My rankings for those players are included here, as well as the best superlatives for each position group.

    What's new in this edition? Every player's draft grade is included. As an NFL Draft 400 staff, we moved to a more digestible grading scale this year—no more 9.0 scale that the NFL has been using forever—and aimed to give you the reader something easier to look at and have an idea of how good the player will be. We think you'll like it.

    After nearly a year of work together, here are the grades as put together by myself, Marshal Miller and Jerod Brown—the NFL Draft 400 staff.

               

    Grading Scale

    99: Elite // Top Pick

    96: All-Pro // Top-5 Pick

    93-95: Round 1 // Top

    90-92: Round 1 // Bottom

    86-89: Round 2 // Top

    80-85: Round 2 // Bottom

    76-79: Round 3 // Top

    70-75: Round 3 // Bottom

    65-69: Round 4

    60-64: Round 5

    55-59: Round 6

    51-54: Round 7

    50: UDFA

    49 and under: Not NFL-Caliber

Top 50 Players Overall

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    Isaiah Simmons (left) and Joe Burrow (right) after the national championship game
    Isaiah Simmons (left) and Joe Burrow (right) after the national championship gameMike Ehrmann/Getty Images

    1. Chase Young EDGE Ohio State (99/100)

    2. Joe Burrow QB LSU (96)

    3. Jeff Okudah CB Ohio State (96)

    4. Isaiah Simmons LB Clemson (95)

    5. Jerry Jeudy WR Alabama (95)

    6. Tua Tagovailoa QB Alabama (94)

    7. Jedrick Wills OT Alabama (94)

    8. Derrick Brown IDL Auburn (94)

    9. K'Lavon Chaisson EDGE LSU (93)

    10. Javon Kinlaw IDL South Carolina (93)

    11. Tristan Wirfs OT Iowa (93)

    12. Henry Ruggs III WR Alabama (93)

    13. CeeDee Lamb WR Oklahoma (93)

    14. C.J. Henderson CB Florida (93)

    15. D'Andre Swift RB Georgia (92)

    16. Patrick Queen LB LSU (91)

    17. Andrew Thomas OT Georgia (91)

    18. Mekhi Becton OT Louisville (91)

    19. Kenneth Murray LB Oklahoma (90)

    20. Justin Jefferson WR LSU (90)

    21. Yetur Gross-Matos EDGE Penn State (89)

    22. Xavier McKinney DS Alabama (89)

    23. A.J. Epenesa IDL Iowa (89)

    24. Jeff Gladney CB TCU (89)

    25. Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB LSU (89)

    26. Cesar Ruiz IOL Michigan (89)

    27. Justin Herbert QB Oregon (89)

    28. Tee Higgins WR Clemson (89)

    29. Antoine Winfield Jr. DS Minnesota (88)

    30. Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin (88)

    31. Jordan Love QB Utah State (88)

    32. Zack Baun LB Wisconsin (88)

    33. Josh Jones OT Houston (88)

    34. Jaylon Johnson CB Utah (88)

    35. A.J. Terrell CB Clemson (88)

    36. Marlon Davidson IDL Auburn (87)

    37. Austin Jackson OT USC (87)

    38. Ross Blacklock IDL TCU (87)

    39. Brandon Aiyuk WR Arizona State (87)

    40. Kyle Dugger DS Lenoir Rhyne (87)

    41. Jeremy Chinn DS Southern Illinois (87)

    42. J.K. Dobbins RB Ohio State (86)

    43. Denzel Mims WR Baylor (86)

    44. Michael Pittman Jr. WR USC (86)

    45. KJ Hamler WR Penn State (86)

    46. Trevon Diggs CB Alabama (86)

    47. Kristian Fulton CB LSU (86)

    48. Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame (86)

    49. Jalen Reagor WR TCU (86)

    50. Jalen Hurts QB Oklahoma (85)

Quarterbacks

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    Justin Herbert has been the subject of great debate among the QB rankings of late.
    Justin Herbert has been the subject of great debate among the QB rankings of late.Kyusung Gong/Associated Press

    Most Accurate: Joe Burrow, LSU

    Best Arm Strength: Jacob Eason, Washington

    Best Mobility: Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma

    Best Field Vision: Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama

    Best Pocket Awareness: Burrow

    Best Day 1 Starter: Burrow

    Best Scheme Fit: Tagovailoa—Los Angeles Chargers

    Biggest Sleeper: Nate Stanley, Iowa

    Injury Wild Card: (Tagovailoa—ankle, hip)

       

    1. Joe Burrow LSU (96)

    2. Tua Tagovailoa Alabama (94)

    3. Justin Herbert Oregon (89)

    4. Jordan Love Utah State (88)

    5. Jalen Hurts Oklahoma (85)

    6. Jacob Eason Washington (83)

    7. Jake Fromm Georgia (79)

    8. Nate Stanley Iowa (60)

    9. James Morgan Florida International (59)

    10. Jake Luton Oregon State (58)

    11. Anthony Gordon Washington State (57)

    12. Steven Montez Colorado (55)

    13. Cole McDonald Hawaii (55)

    14. Kevin Davidson Princeton (50)

    15. Mason Fine North Texas (50)

    16. Brian Lewerke Michigan State (50)

    17. Shea Patterson Michigan (45)

    18. Kelly Bryant Missouri (45)

    19. Kurt Rawlings Yale (45)

    20. Tyler Huntley Utah (45)

    21. Tommy Stevens Mississippi State (45)

    22. Bryce Perkins Virginia (45)

    23. Riley Neal Vanderbilt (45)

    24. Khalil Tate Arizona (45)

    25. Blake Barnett South Florida (45)

    26. Elijah Sindelar Purdue (45)

Running Backs

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    Clyde Edwards-Helaire of LSU
    Clyde Edwards-Helaire of LSUAssociated Press

    Best Speed: Darrynton Evans, Appalachian State

    Best Hands: D'Andre Swift, Georgia

    Best Vision: Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin

    Best Power: AJ Dillon, Boston College

    Best Day 1 Starter: Taylor

    Best Third Down Back: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

    Best Scheme Fit: J.K. Dobbins—Pittsburgh Steelers

    Biggest Sleeper: Antonio Gibson, Memphis

    Injury Wild Card: Swift (shoulder)

          

    1. D'Andre Swift Georgia (92)

    2. Clyde Edwards-Helaire LSU (89)

    3. Jonathan Taylor Wisconsin (88)

    4. J.K. Dobbins Ohio State (86)

    5. Cam Akers Florida State (85)

    6. Zack Moss Utah (81)

    7. Darrynton Evans Appalachian State (72)

    8. Ke'Shawn Vaughn Vanderbilt (71)

    9. AJ Dillon Boston College (70)

    10. Javon Leake Maryland (67)

    11. Joshua Kelley UCLA (67)

    12. Eno Benjamin Arizona State (67)

    13. Anthony McFarland Jr. Maryland (65)

    14. Antonio Gibson Memphis (64)

    15. Lamical Perine Florida (64)

    16. Rico Dowdle South Carolina (63)

    17. DeeJay Dallas Miami (62)

    18. Patrick Taylor Jr. Memphis (61)

    19. Mike Warren Cincinnati (60)

    20. JaMycal Hasty Baylor (60)

    21. Raymond Calais Louisiana-Lafayette (60)

    22. Scottie Phillips Ole Miss (59)

    23. James Robinson Illinois State (56)

    24. Benny LeMay Charlotte (55)

    25. J.J. Taylor Arizona (55)

    26. Brian Herrien Georgia (55)

    27. Darius Anderson TCU (55)

    28. Salvon Ahmed Washington (55)

    29. Tony Jones Jr. Notre Dame (55)

    30. LeVante Bellamy Western Michigan (55)

    31. Sewo Olonilua TCU (50)

    32. Reggie Corbin Illinois (49)

    33. Tavien Feaster South Carolina (49)

    34. Adrian Killins Jr. Central Florida (49)

    35. Jo-El Shaw Kent State (45)

    36. Moe Neal Syracuse (45)

    37. Artavis Pierce Oregon State (45)

    38. Ty'Son Williams BYU (45)

    39. Deshawn McClease Virginia Tech (45)

    40. Kennedy McKoy West Virginia (45)

Wide Receivers

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    Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III top the WR draft rankings right now.
    Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III top the WR draft rankings right now.Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

    Best Hands: Devin Duvernay, Texas

    Best Routes: Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

    Best Speed: Henry Ruggs III, Alabama

    Best Slot Receiver: CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma

    Best Day 1 Starter: Jeudy

    Best Scheme Fit: Ruggs—San Francisco 49ers

    Biggest Sleeper: Gabriel Davis, UCF

    Injury Wild Card: Bryan Edwards, South Carolina (knee, hamstring)

       

    1. Jerry Jeudy Alabama (95)

    2. Henry Ruggs III Alabama (93)

    3. CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma (93)

    4. Justin Jefferson LSU (90)

    5. Tee Higgins Clemson (89)

    6. Brandon Aiyuk Arizona State (87)

    7. Denzel Mims Baylor (86)

    8. Michael Pittman Jr. USC (86)

    9. KJ Hamler Penn State (86)

    10. Jalen Reagor TCU (86)

    11. Chase Claypool Notre Dame (84)

    12. Laviska Shenault Jr. Colorado (83)

    13. Donovan Peoples-Jones Michigan (81)

    14. Lynn Bowden Kentucky (77)

    15. Devin Duvernay Texas (76)

    16. Gabriel Davis UCF (75)

    17. Van Jefferson Florida (75)

    18. Antonio Gandy-Golden Liberty (73)

    19. Bryan Edwards South Carolina (73)

    20. Collin Johnson Texas (72)

    21. Isaiah Hodgins Oregon State (71)

    22. Isaiah Coulter Rhode Island (69)

    23. John Hightower Boise State (68)

    24. Tyler Johnson Minnesota (68)

    25. James Proche SMU (68)

    26. Kalija Lipscomb Vanderbilt (67)

    27. K.J. Hill Ohio State (65)

    28. Trishton Jackson Syracuse (64)

    29. Quintez Cephus Wisconsin (63)

    30. Quartney Davis Texas A&M (62)

    31. Jauan Jennings Tennessee (61)

    32. Quez Watkins Southern Miss (61)

    33. Joe Reed Virginia (60)

    34. Darnell Mooney Tulane (59)

    35. Lawrence Cager Georgia (59)

    36. Freddie Swain Florida (59)

    37. Austin Mack Ohio State (59)

    38. Juwan Johnson Oregon (59)

    39. Dezmon Patmon Washington State (59)

    40. Omar Bayless Arkansas State (58)

    41. Jeff Thomas Miami (58)

    42. Aaron Parker Rhode Island (58)

    43. Tyrie Cleveland Florida (58)

    44. Tony Brown Colorado (55)

    45. Stephen Guidry Miss. State (55)

    46. Binjimen Victor Ohio State (55)

    47. Kendrick Rogers Texas A&M (55)

    48. Aaron Fuller Washington (55)

    49. K.J. Osborn Miami (50)

    50. Malcolm Perry Navy (50)

    51. Chris Finke Notre Dame (50)

    52. Cody White Michigan State (50)

    53. Darrell Stewart Jr Michigan State (50)

    54. Keith Gavin Florida State (50)

    55. Ja'Marcus Bradley Louisiana (50)

    56. Mason Kinsey Berry (49)

    57. Diondre Overton Clemson (49)

    58. Isaiah Wright Temple (49)

    59. Josh Hammond Florida (49)

    60. Derrick Dillon LSU (49)

    61. Johnathon Johnson Missouri (49)

    62. Jordan McCray Oklahoma State (49)

    63. Nick Westbrook Indiana (49)

    64. Marquez Callaway Tennessee (45)

    65. Easop Winston Washington State (45)

    66. Ahmad Wagner Kentucky (45)

Tight Ends

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    Cole Kmet of Notre Dame
    Cole Kmet of Notre DameAssociated Press

    Best Blocker: Adam Trautman, Dayton

    Best Route-Runner: Hunter Bryant, Washington

    Best Hands: Thaddeus Moss, LSU

    Most Versatile: Harrison Bryant, FAU

    Best Day 1 Starter: Cole Kmet, Notre Dame

    Best Scheme Fit: Thaddeus Moss—New England Patriots

    Biggest Sleeper: Charlie Taumoepeau, Portland State

    Injury Wild Card: Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri (multiple)

       

    1. Cole Kmet Notre Dame (86)

    2. Adam Trautman Dayton (77)

    3. Harrison Bryant Florida Atlantic (77)

    4. Albert Okwuegbunam Missouri (76)

    5. Devin Asiasi UCLA (75)

    6. Brycen Hopkins Purdue (73)

    7. Hunter Bryant Washington (72)

    8. Thaddeus Moss LSU (69)

    9. Jared Pinkney Vanderbilt (69)

    10. Dalton Keene Virginia Tech (69)

    11. Josiah Deguara Cincinnati (68)

    12. Colby Parkinson Stanford (66)

    13. Stephen Sullivan LSU (59)

    14. Sean McKeon Michigan (58)

    15. Charlie Taumoepeau Portland State (55)

    16. Jacob Breeland Oregon (55)

    17. Cheyenne O'Grady Arkansas (55)

    18. Mitchell Wilcox South Florida (50)

    19. Charlie Woerner Georgia (50)

    20. Dominick Wood-Anderson Tennessee (50)

    21. Giovanni Ricci Western Michigan (50)

    22. Eli Wolf Georgia (49)

    23. Ben Ellefson North Dakota State (49)

    24. Parker Houston San Diego State (49)

    25. Joey Magnifico Memphis (45)

    26. Kyle Markway South Carolina (45)

    27. Noah Togiai Oregon State (45)

Offensive Tackles

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    Tristan Wirfs of Iowa
    Tristan Wirfs of IowaAssociated Press

    Best Run-Blocker: Andrew Thomas, Georgia

    Best Pass-Blocker: Jedrick Wills, Alabama

    Best Zone Blocker: Tristan Wirfs, Iowa

    Best Day 1 Starter: Wills

    Best Scheme Fit: Wills—New York Giants

    Biggest Sleeper: Ben Bartch, Saint John’s

    Injury Wild Card: Trey Adams, Washington (back)

       

    1. Jedrick Wills Alabama (94)

    2. Tristan Wirfs Iowa (93)

    3. Andrew Thomas Georgia (91)

    4. Mekhi Becton Louisville (91)

    5. Josh Jones Houston (88)

    6. Austin Jackson USC (87)

    7. Isaiah Wilson Georgia (85)

    8. Lucas Niang TCU (76)

    9. Ben Bartch Saint John's (72)

    10. Ezra Cleveland Boise State (72)

    11. Saahdiq Charles LSU (71)

    12. Prince Tega Wanogho Auburn (70)

    13. Matt Peart UConn (68)

    14. Alex Taylor South Carolina State (65)

    15. Colton McKivitz West Virginia (64)

    16. Charlie Heck North Carolina (62)

    17. Hakeem Adeniji Kansas (62)

    18. Tremayne Anchrum Clemson (61)

    19. Jon Runyan Michigan (61)

    20. Jack Driscoll Auburn (60)

    21. Trey Adams Washington (59)

    22. Calvin Throckmorton Oregon (59)

    23. Terence Steele Texas Tech (59)

    24. Justin Herron Wake Forest (58)

    25. Jake Benzinger Wake Forest (50)

    26. Matt Womack Alabama (50)

    27. Julian Good-Jones Iowa State (49)

    28. Drew Richmond USC (49)

    29. Carter O'Donnell Alberta (49)

    30. Jared Hilbers Washington (49)

    31. Branden Bowen Ohio State (49)

    32. Darrin Paulo Utah (49)

    33. Scott Frantz Kansas State (45)

    34. Cole Chewins Michigan State (45)

Interior Offensive Linemen

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    Michigan's Cesar Ruiz is the top interior lineman.
    Michigan's Cesar Ruiz is the top interior lineman.Carlos Osorio/Associated Press

    Best Run-Blocker: John Simpson, Clemson

    Best Pass-Blocker: Cesar Ruiz, Michigan

    Best Zone Blocker: Ruiz

    Best Day 1 Starter: Ruiz

    Best Scheme Fit: Nick Harris—Kansas City Chiefs

    Biggest Sleeper: Kevin Dotson, Louisiana

    Injury Wild Card: Robert Hunt, Louisiana (sports hernia)

        

    1. Cesar Ruiz Michigan (89)

    2. Lloyd Cushenberry III LSU (85)

    3. John Simpson Clemson (83)

    4. Robert Hunt Louisiana (80)

    5. Matt Hennessy Temple (80)

    6. Damien Lewis LSU (76)

    7. Tyre Phillips Mississippi State (75)

    8. Tyler Biadasz Wisconsin (69)

    9. Nick Harris Washington (69)

    10. Ben Bredeson Michigan (69)

    11. Netane Muti Fresno State (69)

    12. Kevin Dotson Louisiana (69)

    13. Keith Ismael San Diego State (63)

    14. Shane Lemieux Oregon (63)

    15. Logan Stenberg Kentucky (62)

    16. Darryl Williams Mississippi State (62)

    17. Jonah Jackson Ohio State (62)

    18. Cameron Clark Charlotte (61)

    19. Michael Onwenu Michigan (59)

    20. Cohl Cabral Arizona State (59)

    21. Kyle Murphy Rhode Island (59)

    22. Simon Stepaniak Indiana (59)

    23. Danny Pinter Ball State (59)

    24. Jake Hanson Oregon (58)

    25. Trystan Colon-Castillo Missouri (57)

    26. John Molchon Boise State (55)

    27. Zach Shackelford Texas (55)

    28. Solomon Kindley Georgia (55)

    29. Yasir Durant Missouri (50)

    30. Cordel Iwuagwu TCU (50)

    31. Sean Pollard Clemson (50)

    32. John Phillips Boston College (50)

    33. Steven Gonzalez Penn State (50)

    34. Gage Cervenka Clemson (49)

    35. Luke Juriga Western Michigan (49)

    36. Frederick Mauigoa Washington State (49)

    37. Tyler Higby Michigan State (49)

    38. Jake Fruhmorgen Baylor (49)

    39. Tre'Vour Wallace-Simms Missouri (49)

    40. Daishawn Dixon San Diego State (49)

    41. Evin Ksiezarczyk Buffalo (45)

    42. Donell Stanley South Carolina (45)

Interior Defensive Linemen

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    Iowa's A.J. Epenesa
    Iowa's A.J. EpenesaAssociated Press

    Best Nose Tackle: Leki Fotu, Utah

    Best 3-4 End: Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

    Best 4-3 Tackle: Derrick Brown, Auburn

    Best Pass-Rusher: A.J. Epenesa, Iowa

    Best Day 1 Starter: Brown

    Best Scheme Fit: Brown—Arizona Cardinals

    Biggest Sleeper: James Lynch, Baylor

    Injury Wild Card: Ross Blacklock, TCU (Achilles, pectoral)

       

    1. Derrick Brown Auburn (94)

    2. Javon Kinlaw South Carolina (93)

    3. A.J. Epenesa Iowa (89)

    4. Marlon Davidson Auburn (87)

    5. Ross Blacklock TCU (87)

    6. Raekwon Davis Alabama (84)

    7. Jordan Elliott Missouri (83)

    8. Justin Madubuike Texas A&M (82)

    9. Neville Gallimore Oklahoma (80)

    10. James Lynch Baylor (72)

    11. Leki Fotu Utah (71)

    12. Rashard Lawrence LSU (68)

    13. Benito Jones Ole Miss (64)

    14. DaVon Hamilton Ohio State (62)

    15. Khalil Davis Nebraska (62)

    16. Larrell Murchison NC State (62)

    17. McTelvin Agim Arkansas (61)

    18. Nick Coe Auburn (60)

    19. Raequan Williams Michigan State (59)

    20. John Penisini Utah (56)

    21. Malcolm Roach Texas (55)

    22. Robert Windsor Penn State (55)

    23. Carlos Davis Nebraska (50)

    24. Darrion Daniels Nebraska (50)

    25. Josiah Coatney Ole Miss (50)

    26. Bravvion Roy Baylor (50)

    27. Auzoyah Alufohai West Georgia (50)

    28. Tershawn Wharton Missouri State (50)

    29. Garrett Marino UAB (50)

    30. Bryce Sterk Montana State (49)

    31. Robert Landers Ohio State (45)

    32. Ray Lima Iowa State (45)

    33. Nyles Pinckney Clemson (45)

    34. Tyler Clark Georgia (45)

    35. Eli Hanback Virginia (45)

    36. Brendon Hayes UCF (45)

    37. Luc Bequette California (45)

    38. Mike Panasiuk Michigan State (45)

    39. David Moa Boise State (45)

Edge-Rushers

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    Yetur Gross-Matos of Penn State
    Yetur Gross-Matos of Penn StateAssociated Press

    Best 4-3 End: Chase Young, Ohio State

    Best 3-4 Linebacker: K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU

    Best Speed: Young

    Best Power: Bradlee Anae, Utah

    Best Day 1 Starter: Young

    Best Scheme Fit: Yetur Gross-Matos—Minnesota Vikings

    Biggest Sleeper: Bryce Huff, Memphis

    Injury Wild Card: Darrell Taylor, Tennessee (foot)

       

    1. Chase Young Ohio State (99)

    2. K'Lavon Chaisson LSU (93)

    3. Yetur Gross-Matos Penn State (89)

    4. Josh Uche Michigan (83)

    5. Terrell Lewis Alabama (82)

    6. Julian Okwara Notre Dame (80)

    7. Bradlee Anae Utah (79)

    8. Darrell Taylor Tennessee (79)

    9. Alton Robinson Syracuse (78)

    10. Jabari Zuniga Florida (78)

    11. Curtis Weaver Boise State (74)

    12. Khalid Kareem Notre Dame (70)

    13. Trevis Gipson Tulsa (70)

    14. Alex Highsmith Charlotte (70)

    15. Bryce Huff Memphis (70)

    16. Jonathan Greenard Florida (69)

    17. Kenny Willekes Michigan State (68)

    18. Jason Strowbridge North Carolina (67)

    19. Jonathan Garvin Miami (67)

    20. Oluwole Betiku Jr. Illinois (67)

    21. Carter Coughlin Minnesota (65)

    22. D.J. Wonnum South Carolina (62)

    23. Broderick Washington Texas Tech (61)

    24. Chauncey Rivers Miss. State (60)

    25. Trevon Hill Miami (59)

    26. Tipa Galeai Utah State (59)

    27. Derrek Tuszka North Dakota State (58)

    28. James Smith-Williams NC State (55)

    29. Qaadir Sheppard Ole Miss (55)

    30. Kendall Coleman Syracuse (55)

    31. Michael Divinity Jr. LSU (50)

    32. Ladarius Hamilton North Texas (50)

    33. Michael Danna Michigan (50)

    34. Joe Gaziano Northwestern (50)

    35. Austin Edwards Ferris State (50)

    36. Christian Rector USC (49)

    37. Tyshun Render Middle Tenn. State (49)

Linebackers

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    Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray
    Oklahoma's Kenneth MurrayAssociated Press

    Best in Coverage: Isaiah Simmons, Clemson

    Best Middle Linebacker: Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma

    Best Outside Linebacker: Simmons

    Best Day 1 Starter: Simmons

    Best Scheme Fit: Murray—Baltimore Ravens

    Biggest Sleeper: Willie Gay Jr., Mississippi State

    Injury Wild Card: Markus Bailey, Purdue

        

    1. Isaiah Simmons Clemson (95)

    2. Patrick Queen LSU (91)

    3. Kenneth Murray Oklahoma (90)

    4. Zack Baun Wisconsin (88)

    5. Jordyn Brooks Texas Tech (84)

    6. Malik Harrison Ohio State (81)

    7. Logan Wilson Wyoming (81)

    8. Jacob Phillips LSU (75)

    9. Anfernee Jennings Alabama (75)

    10. Willie Gay Jr. Mississippi State (75)

    11. Troy Dye Oregon (70)

    12. Davion Taylor Colorado (70)

    13. Akeem Davis-Gaither Appalachian State (67)

    14. Justin Strnad Wake Forest (65)

    15. Markus Bailey Purdue (64)

    16. Cameron Brown Penn State (62)

    17. Evan Weaver California (61)

    18. Shaquille Quarterman Miami (59)

    19. Cale Garrett Missouri (59)

    20. Clay Johnston Baylor (59)

    21. Michael Pinckney Miami (58)

    22. Casey Toohill Stanford (58)

    23. David Woodward Utah State (58)

    24. Jordan Mack Virginia (58)

    25. Mykal Walker Fresno State (56)

    26. Joe Bachie Michigan State (55)

    27. Shaun Bradley Temple (55)

    28. Khaleke Hudson Michigan (55)

    29. Francis Bernard Utah (55)

    30. Daniel Bituli Tennessee (55)

    31. Kamal Martin Minnesota (55)

    32. Scoota Harris Arkansas (50)

    33. Azur Kamara Kansas (50)

    34. Chapelle Russell Temple (50)

    35. Dante Olson Montana (50)

    36. Rashad Smith Florida Atlantic (50)

    37. Cameron Gill Wagner (50)

    38. John Houston Jr. USC (49)

    39. Kyahva Tezino San Diego State (49)

    40. Dele Harding Illinois (49)

    41. Mohamed Barry Nebraska (45)

    42. Asmar Bilal Notre Dame (45)

    43. Tae Crowder Georgia (45)

    44. David Reese II Florida (45)

    45. T.J. Brunson South Carolina (45)

    46. Marcel Spears Jr. Iowa State (45)

    47. Chris Orr Wisconsin (45)

    48. Antonio Jones-Davis NIU (45)

    49. Kash Daniel Kentucky (45)

Cornerbacks

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    C.J. Henderson of Florida
    C.J. Henderson of FloridaAssociated Press

    Best in Coverage: Jeff Okudah, Ohio State

    Best Speed: Javelin Guidry, Utah

    Best Slot Corner: Jeff Gladney, TCU

    Best Day 1 Starter: Okudah

    Best Scheme Fit: C.J. Henderson—Dallas Cowboys

    Biggest Sleeper: Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech

    Injury Wild Card: Kristian Fulton, LSU (ankle)


    1. Jeff Okudah Ohio State (96)

    2. C.J. Henderson Florida (93)

    3. Jeff Gladney TCU (89)

    4. Jaylon Johnson Utah (88)

    5. A.J. Terrell Clemson (88)

    6. Trevon Diggs Alabama (86)

    7. Kristian Fulton LSU (86)

    8. Noah Igbinoghene Auburn (85)

    9. Bryce Hall Virginia (82)

    10. Cameron Dantzler Mississippi State (82)

    11. Stanford Samuels III Florida State (79)

    12. Terrell Burgess Utah (79)

    13. Damon Arnette Ohio State (75)

    14. A.J. Green Oklahoma State (73)

    15. Amik Robertson Louisiana Tech (70)

    16. Lamar Jackson Nebraska (68)

    17. Josiah Scott Michigan State (64)

    18. Troy Pride Jr. Notre Dame (64)

    19. Kindle Vildor Georgia Southern (64)

    20. John Reid Penn State (64)

    21. Lavert Hill Michigan (64)

    22. Darnay Holmes UCLA (64)

    23. Dane Jackson Pittsburgh (64)

    24. Javaris Davis Auburn (63)

    25. Harrison Hand Temple (60)

    26. Michael Ojemudia Iowa (60)

    27. Javelin Guidry Utah (58)

    28. Grayland Arnold Baylor (55)

    29. Stantley Thomas-Oliver II Florida International (55)

    30. Trajan Bandy Miami (55)

    31. Essang Bassey Wake Forest (55)

    32. Myles Bryant Washington (55)

    33. James Pierre Florida Atlantic (55)

    34. Neville Clarke Central Florida (50)

    35. Luq Barcoo San Diego State (50)

    36. BoPete Keyes Tulane (50)

    37. Parnell Motley Oklahoma (50)

    38. Isaiah Swann Dartmouth (50)

    39. Elijah Riley Army (50)

    40. Chris Williamson Minnesota (49)

    41. Keith Washington II West Virginia (49)

    42. DeMarkus Acy Missouri (49)

    43. Jace Whittaker Arizona (49)

    44. Tino Ellis Maryland (45)

    45. Jaron Bryant Fresno State (45)

    46. Nick McCloud NC State (45)

    47. Christopher Fredrick Syracuse (45)

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    Alabama's Xavier McKinney
    Alabama's Xavier McKinneyAssociated Press

    Best in Coverage: Xavier McKinney, Alabama

    Best Speed: Ashtyn Davis, California

    Best Tackler: Brandon Jones, Texas

    Most Versatile: Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota

    Best Day 1 Starter: McKinney

    Best Scheme Fit: McKinney — Dallas Cowboys

    Biggest Sleeper: Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois

    Injury Wild Card: Winfield Jr. (foot, hamstring)

    1. Xavier McKinney Alabama (89)

    2. Antoine Winfield Jr. Minnesota (88)

    3. Kyle Dugger Lenoir Rhyne (87)

    4. Jeremy Chinn Southern Illinois (87)

    5. Grant Delpit LSU (83)

    6. Ashtyn Davis California (79)

    7. Kenny Robinson XFL (75)

    8. Brandon Jones Texas (72)

    9. Julian Blackmon Utah (69)

    10. Antoine Brooks Jr. Maryland (69)

    11. Daniel Thomas Auburn (67)

    12. Tanner Muse Clemson (65)

    13. Geno Stone Iowa (64)

    14. Reggie Robinson II Tulsa (64)

    15. L'Jarius Sneed Louisiana Tech (62)

    16. Josh Metellus Michigan (62)

    17. J.R. Reed Georgia (61)

    18. K'Von Wallace Clemson (60)

    19. Alohi Gilman Notre Dame (58)

    20. Jordan Fuller Ohio State (58)

    21. Brian Cole II Mississippi State (55)

    22. Jalen Elliott Notre Dame (55)

    23. Shyheim Carter Alabama (55)

    24. Kamren Curl Arkansas (55)

    25. Jaylinn Hawkins California (55)

    26. Rodney Clemons SMU (50)

    27. Jared Mayden Alabama (50)

    28. Myles Dorn North Carolina (50)

    29. Chris Miller Baylor (50)

    30. Marc-Antoine Dequoy Montreal (49)

    31. Jordan Glasgow Michigan (49)

    32. Patrick Nelson SMU (49)

    33. Luther Kirk Illinois State (49)

    34. David Dowell Michigan State (49)

    35. Levonta Taylor Florida State (45)

    36. Jeremiah Dinson Auburn (45)

    37. Austin Lee BYU (45)

    38. Evan Foster Syracuse (45)

    39. Jarius Morehead NC State (45)

    40. Jaquarius Landrews Mississippi State (45)

    41. JuJu Hughes Fresno State (45)

    42. Debione Renfro Texas A&M (45)

    43. Reggie Floyd Virginia Tech (45)

    44. Kekoa Nawahine Boise State (45)

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