Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
C.J. Stroud had a fantastic professional day and it additional solidified his case as one of many high two QBs on this draft class. We’ve heard that the Panthers are excessive on Stroud — and for now, we’ve got him going No. 1 as a result of it is simple to check him transitioning from Ohio State to a Carolina workers that features Frank Reich and Jim Caldwell.
Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Young got here in at 5-10 1/8 and weighed 204 kilos on the mix and did not participate within the drills. But he threw at his professional day and, like Stroud, confirmed off the traits that make him so particular. He’s our QB1 however it’s not exhausting to think about why, for instance, the Panthers would possibly want Stroud. If so, the Texans will leap on the probability to land Young right here.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 244 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
4th
Richardson had his professional day final Thursday and he was spectacular. He’s constructed like a defensive finish, runs like an influence again and might throw the soccer 80 yards and make it look straightforward. His athleticism and arm energy go away an enduring impression if you see him in particular person, as does the effortlessness with which he performs. But what he has in God-given means he lacks in expertise, so his finest touchdown spot on the subsequent stage will probably be to a workforce with a veteran quarterback who can man the reigns for an additional yr or two till he is able to take the following step. And if managed correctly, that subsequent step may really be particular. (Trade particulars: TEN will get No. 3 decide; ARI will get picks No. 11 and 41 in 2023 and a 2024 first-rounder).
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Raiders commerce up — however not for a quarterback. The job is Jimmy Garoppolo’s, and as a substitute Las Vegas makes a transfer to bolster the offensive line. Johnson Jr. performed left sort out final season at Ohio State and was the appropriate guard through the 2021 season, and is coming off a formidable professional day efficiency. (Trade particulars: LV will get No. 4 total decide; IND will get picks No. 7 and No. 38).
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
Pass rusher Will Anderson is the most secure decide within the draft and fills an apparent want for the Seahawks alongside their defensive position.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Lions had a necessity at cornerback … and promptly addressed it to begin free company, including Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley. And whereas there’s depth at defensive finish, Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris are coming into the ultimate yr of their offers and the chance to pair Tyree Wilson with Aidan Hutchinson is just too good to move up.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
third
The Colts want a quarterback within the worst means however they do not wish to compound issues by overdrafting one right here. Instead, they commerce down, decide up some draft capital and get one of the athletic gamers on this class. Gonzalez, a Colorado switch, is a big-time participant who remains to be rising into the place. He has the scale, energy and pace — he ran a 4.38 40 on the mix — to line up in opposition to NFL broad receivers; he simply wants to enhance in run help. (Trade particulars: LV will get No. 4 total decide; IND will get picks No. 7 and No. 38).
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Jalen Carter, who was arguably one of the best defender on a ’21 Georgia protection that had 5 first-round picks, can be a straightforward decide for the Falcons right here. He left the mix solely to return lower than 24 hours later after assembly with Athens police. Then he confirmed up final week at his professional day 9 kilos heavier, and by a number of accounts, winded after his exercise. Where he’s finally drafted stays an unknown, however he’s a particular expertise.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
1st
Skoronski is strong and constant, that are two of one of the best issues you possibly can say about an offensive lineman. The largest problem he’ll face through the pre-draft course of will probably be arm size and whether or not his NFL future is at sort out or guard. But like he instructed us on the mix, there are many NFL offensive tackles who’ve lengthy arms and wrestle too. That’s not the ultimate determinant of success. Either means, the Bears get Day 1 starter to guard Justin Fields.
Texas
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
Let’s deliver bizarre from Austin to Philly with this decide. Is it one thing of a attain to suppose the Eagles would take a operating again with the tenth decide? Yeah, positive. But the workforce will reportedly host Robinson on a top-30 go to, and whereas that does not assure something, it’s a signal they’re . And they need to be as a result of Robinson is particular — and he’d be an ideal within the Eagles’ offense, even with the lack of Shane Steichen. And if the membership would not suppose he’ll be on the board once they’re again on the clock at No. 30, then perhaps this is not so bizarre in spite of everything.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
third
J.J. Watt retired, and Zach Allen and Trysten Hill left in free company. And with a brand new teaching workers and GM, the workforce trades down, accumulates some picks and nonetheless will get Van Ness, one of many draft risers in current weeks. (Trade particulars: TEN will get No. 3 decide; ARI will get picks No. 11 and 41 in 2023 and a 2024 first-rounder).
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Texans obtained their QB with the No. 2 decide, and now they provide him a legit Day 1 playmaker. Smith-Njigba, who barely noticed the sector through the 2022 season due to accidents, remains to be one of many high wideouts within the class. Before he shined on the Ohio State professional day, it was straightforward to overlook that JSN led the 2021 Buckeyes in receptions and that corps included first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, and future first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
thirty third
POSITION RNK
fifth
The Jets added depth alongside the inside offensive line with Wes Schweitzer and Trystan Colon-Castillo, however questions stay about former first-rounder Mekhi Becton. And it is a matter of if, not when Aaron Rodgers arrives, and defending him will probably be precedence No. 1 given how good this protection was in 2022. Broderick Jones, in the meantime, had a robust ’22 marketing campaign for the Bulldogs, the place he has confronted a number of the finest defensive gamers within the nation on daily basis at follow for the final two years. He’s not but a completed product however he has the athleticism and energy to be a difference-maker when he places all of it collectively.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
The Patriots had been busy the primary week of free company, beefing up the offense for Mac Jones. The workforce added sort out Riley Reiff, tight finish Mike Gesicki, broad receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and operating again James Robinson. And although the workforce re-upped cornerback Jonathan Jones, there is not a lot depth on the place. Witherspoon had a fantastic season for the Illini and whereas there will probably be questions on his 180-pound body, you would not understand it to observe him play.
Iowa
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 245 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
52nd
POSITION RNK
third
We’ve usually mocked a large receiver to the Packers right here however we did it with the understanding that it has been 20 years because the workforce final addressed that place on this spherical. So as a substitute, we’re going tight finish right here. And it is the debut for LaPorta within the high 31. The Iowa tight finish is one in all 5 gamers on the place who may find yourself being high 40 alternatives, and there was a variety of buzz across the league after his professional day that he may go a lot greater than typical knowledge would possibly recommend. His tape is spectacular if you account for the truth that he was enjoying in an antiquated Iowa offense.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
Washington added guard Nick Gates and sort out Andrew Wylie in free company, so the urgency to improve the offensive line early within the draft is not what it as soon as was. Instead, the workforce targets cornerback; Kendall Fuller is coming into the ultimate yr of his contract and Benjamin St-Juste has been alternative stage. Joey Porter Jr. is the prototypical huge, bodily cornerback who appears to be like like he belongs within the NFL. He can generally get a little bit too handsy downfield however that does not imply he cannot be dominant on the subsequent stage.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
Murphy turned 21 in early January, and whereas we would wish to see him play with extra consistency, his finest soccer is in entrance of him, for positive. He has all of the bodily instruments you search for in an elite edge defenders and it is simple to see him in a number of years being dominant. And that, largely, is what makes him such an fascinating prospect.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
thirty fifth
POSITION RNK
sixth
Maryland teammate and fellow CB Jakorian Bennett obtained a lot of the excitement within the fall, however Banks however collectively the kind of season that may land him within the first-round dialog. He’s a fluid athlete who can be a giant, bodily nook who can match up with NFL broad receivers.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 330 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
1st
O’Cyrus Torrence, who transferred from Louisiana, did not miss a beat within the SEC. He was dominant for Florida final fall, he was dominant throughout Senior Bowl practices, he was dominant at his professional day, and if historical past is any information, he’ll be dominant within the NFL, too.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
Brian Branch is particular; he can play within the slot, close to the road of scrimmage or deep centerfield. And if Nick Saban trusted him at Alabama, that is all it’s essential find out about his NFL prospects. He ran a 4.58 on the mix however he performs a lot quicker than that.
USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 173 lbs
Addison is not a giant goal, however he is one of the dynamic gamers within the nation who can line up anyplace. He “solely” managed a 4.49 40 on the mix however the tape is the tape — and it persistently confirmed that he was repeatedly one of the best participant on the sector who can win in any respect three ranges, enjoying both exterior or within the slot.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
1st
Assuming Lamar Jackson returns to Baltimore, the workforce has to get him some downfield weapons they usually’ve been quiet in free company by the primary week. Here they get a participant who may find yourself WR1 on draft night time. Johnston’s an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch talents had been throughout his tape at TCU.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
third
We had been at Will Levis’ professional day and he is constructed like a linebacker — and watching him throw the ball in particular person is one thing to behold; you possibly can really hear the passes whistle. But questions stay about his means to layer the ball to all three ranges, in addition to some inconsistencies when rolls to his left. The Vikings might be within the combine for a younger QB and this might be a great touchdown spot for Levis, who is probably not prepared in Year 1.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 333 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
4th
The Jags misplaced Jawaan Taylor in free company and whereas Walker Little would appear to be subsequent man up, the 2021 second-round decide wasn’t capable of beat out Taylor for the job final August. He fared effectively in fill-in obligation at left sort out late final season however as Jacksonville appears to be like to take the following step, defending Trevor Lawrence is job. No. 1. Wright, in the meantime, is a first-round expertise all day lengthy and do not be shocked if he is RT1 — and perhaps even one of many first offensive linemen off the board.
Minnesota
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 301 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
51st
POSITION RNK
third
There are a number of good facilities on this class — Schmitz, Luke Wypler, Joe Tippmann, Steve Avila (if his NFL future is not at guard) … and we’ve got Day 2 grades on all of them. But the Giants have a obvious want in the midst of the offensive line in order that they handle it right here.
Oregon State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
54th
POSITION RNK
4th
Dalton Schultz exited for the Texans. The Cowboys have Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot and Sean McKeon, a bunch that mixed for 32 receptions a season in the past. Perhaps Dallas feels good about this group; Ferguson, a ’22 fourth-rounder, and Hendershot and McKeon, each undrafted free brokers. But none had been as athletic as Schultz … and that is the place Musgrave is available in. He was getting some late-first/early Day-2 buzz down in Mobile on the Senior Bowl, and whereas he did not have a fantastic week, it was actually straightforward to see why groups like him. Musgrave missed most of ’22 with an damage however he is effectively constructed, lengthy, and has the athleticism to persistently separate from each safeties and linebackers. His blocking is a piece in progress however he’ll be a contributor within the passing sport from Day 1.
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 235 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
thirty eighth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Sanders is a former five-star who transferred from Alabama after the 2021 season and all he did was present out for the Razorbacks. He was an edge rusher for the Crimson Tide however he lined up all around the protection for Arkansas and he is been a one-man wrecking crew when he is on the sector.
Georgia Tech
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 285 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
57th
POSITION RNK
ninth
Trey Hendrickson is signed by 2025 and Sam Hubbard by 2026, however there’s not a lot depth behind them, and discovering a expertise like White on the backside for Round 1 could be too good to move up. He had a fantastic week on the Senior Bowl, and NFL groups love his measurement (6-foot-4, 280 kilos) and his motor. He persistently wins on the line of scrimmage and is nice in opposition to each the run and getting after the quarterback.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
thirty first
POSITION RNK
third
While Bresee’s tape was uneven in ’22, he suffered a household tragedy and was sick for a lot of the season. And the yr earlier than, he suffered an ACL damage. When he is wholesome and locked in, Bresee is a particular expertise whose finest soccer is forward of him.
Georgia
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 238 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
thirty second
POSITION RNK
sixth
Nolan Smith missed a part of the 2022 season with a pectoral damage however he is is an electrical move rusher when wholesome. He’s additionally a freakish athlete — he ripped off a 4.39 40 on the mix (and was mad about operating too gradual!). That motor is throughout his tape and he’d fill an enormous want in Philly.
Oklahoma
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
third
There was some thought that Harrison would possibly return to Oklahoma for an NIL deal that was too good to move up however he is as a substitute opted for the NFL. He’s one of many high tackles within the class and now the query is whether or not he finds his means into Round 1 or goes early on Day 2.