NFL Draft  2025 – Cornerback Class A

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Cornerbacks – Top 40 Prospects – Grade: A

Positional Overview:
This year’s cornerback class is a high-quality group which is very deep and especially top heavy with a few premier prospects. There are a few blue chips expected to go in the ton ten selections. Travis Hunter is our #1 overall prospect with rare talent and impact at two positions. He will go in the top 4 prospects in the 1st round. Will Johnson shows prototypical skills and is expected to go in the top 10-12 overall selections. Underclassmen dominate our top ten prospects, though the senior group is a very solid with nice development. Jahdae Barron is a developed versatile prospect and probable mid-first round selection. He could be selected in the top 10 overall picks with a rookie starting grade. Maxwell Hairston has the skill set to start early and is NFL ready after an awesome final performance and NFL Combine effort. He probably goes in the later 1st round area. Shavon Revel Jr. and Benjamin Morrison are highly regarded defenders who missed extensive time in 2024 to injuries which cost them 1st round grades. They most likely go on the 2nd day and great value for clubs. Azareye’h Thomas is another in a long line of FSU corners to enter the NFL. He is a physical cover man with the NFL makeup to excel on the outside. Trey Amos has prototypical shutdown skills for the pro game. He is rising fast and could earn a late 1st round selection. Darien Porter, Dorian Strong and Nohl Williams are rising cover men with well-developed talent to press for early starting time. Both Jacob Parrish and Denzel Burke are battle tested and figure is coming off an impressive career finish. Parrish is one of the best ball hawks in this class and has the length DCs like in outside defenders. Both are well developed athletes who are NFL ready. Bihlal Kone, Caleb Ransaw and Jordan Hancock are coming off impressive final performances plus strong postseason workouts. They could go early in the 3rd day. This is a deep group that will supply many NFL starters well into the 3rd day of the process. There could be at least 12 prospects selected in the top 100 choices. There will probably be 15+ prospects selected in the top 150 picks with the expected run-on corners from the mid-1st round through the early 3rd day. This class has very good depth and will provide a number of middle round steals. This position has annually provided the most overall selections and could duplicate that again. This group could supply as many as 35 total drafted prospects and another 40 high priority FA. This deep crop will supply a huge group of big corners with some versatility to also slide to safety in the nickel and dime sub packages.

NFL Teams in need:

1. Patriots      5 Rams
2. Saints          6 Commanders
3. 49ers           7 Ravens
4. Vikings        8 Colts

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Blue Chip – Travis Hunter
Blue Chip – Will Johnson
Red Chip – Jahdae Barron
Rising – Maxwell Hairston
Falling – Tommi Hill
Underrated – Nohl Williams
Overrated – Zy Alexander
Sleeper – Denzel Burke
Boom/Bust – Jordan Hancock
Biggest Upside – Azar Thomas
Hidden Gem – Bilhal Kone
Long Term – Shavon Revel

 Positional Traits

Best Athlete – Travis Hunter
Best Man Cover – Travis Hunter
Best Zone Cover – Jahdae Barron
Best Run support – Trey Amos
Best Tackler – Shavon Revel
Best Nickel – Jahdae Barron
Hands – Jacob Parrish
Best Intangibles – Jahdae Barron
Ball Instincts – Travis Hunter
Most Versatile – Jahdae Barron
Over drafted – Darien Porter
Special Teamer – Caleb Ransaw

Top Cornerbacks
 1 Travis Hunter                   Colorado
2 Will Johnson                     Michigan
3 Jahdae Barron                  Texas
4 Maxwell Hairston            Kentucky
5 Azareye’h Thomas           Florida State
6 Trey Amos                        Mississippi
7 Shavon Revel Jr.               ECU
8 Benjamin Morrison         Notre Dame
9 Nohl Williams                   Cal
10 Darien Porter                   Iowa State

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11 Dorian Strong                  Virginia Tech
12 Jacob Parrish                   Kansas State
13 Denzel Burke                   Ohio State
14 Jaylin Smith                     USC
15 Quincy Riley                    Louisville
16 Bilhal Kone                      Western Michigan
17 Caleb Ransaw                  Tulane
18 Tommi Hill                        Nebraska
19 Zah Frazier                       UTSA
20 Jordan Hancock             Ohio State
21 Cobee Bryant                   Kansas
22 Jermari Harris                 Iowa
23 Zy Alexander                   LSU
24 Justin Walley                   Minnesota
25 Jason Marshall                Florida
26 Marcus Harris                  California
27 Melvin Smith                    Southern Arkansas
28 O’Donnell Fortune           South Carolina
29 Jabbar Muhammad          Oregon
30 B.J. Adams                        UCF
31 Mello Dotson                     Kansas
32 Robert Longerbeam        Rutgers
33 Upton Stout                      Western Kentucky
34 Mac McWilliams               UCF
35 Isas Waxter                         Villanova
36 Jalen Kimber                     Penn State
37 Tony Grimes                      UNLV
38 James Burgess                 Alabama State
39 Tyron Herring                   Delaware
40 Fentrell Cypress II            Florida State

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NFL Teams in need:

• Titans         5 Steelers
• Browns      6 Dolphins
• Giants        7 Saints
• Jets             8 Cowboys

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Quarterbacks
Positional Overview:

This year’s QB class is an average group with the top two prospects expected to be selected in the top ten picks. Cam Ward is an outstanding looking prospect with accuracy, mobility, and a very high level of development. His complete skill set elevated him to the top of the class by far as the most NFL ready prospect. Shedeur Sanders is a fast-rising prospect after an amazing career at Colorado. He did not complete during the postseason when he sat out both the East-West and NFL Combine weeks. He was considered a guaranteed top ten selection, but that could be in jeopardy with a few clubs scared off by his lack of participation. He is clearly the biggest enigma in this draft class. Jaxson Dart has an excellent skill set and had impressive weeks at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He could surprise and get selected in the mid-1st round. Kyle McCord is a rising prospect off an excellent 2024 performance and postseason. He flashed blue-chip talent with a strong arm and good mechanics. He is one of the fastest rising prospects in this draft class and could move into the early rounds with the pressing need at the position. Tyler Shough is a hot prospect off his fine Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He shows a very strong arm with good footwork along with fine leadership and playmaking talent. Veterans, Jalen Milroe. Quinn Ewers and Will Howard have won a lot of games and titles over their careers. All have strong arms and running skills with the fast decision making and delivery to make consistently sound plays. Riley Leonard looked sharp at the Senior Bowl which impressed many scouts. He has shown fast development at the position and is a long-term gem. Seth Henigan and Kurtis Rouke are sleepers and can surprise if they land in the right coach/system. Both have had fine success and shown NFL talent with development. They could be major surprises in the right setting. Good group at top with 10-12 prospects chosen over the 3-day event. Expect 8-9 prospects chosen in the top 100 selections.

Quarterbacks

  1 Cam Ward #1 – Miami               6-2, 220 – Sp. 4.60         Rating 90
                        NFL Comparison: Jordan Love

Gifted athletic four-year starter at three schools excelled in his only season with the Hurricanes. Earned first team ACC honors in 2024 after an excellent two-year career at Washington State. Quality athlete with strong arm, quick feet and good mechanics to make all the throws.  Developed well in the Washington State advanced passing game designed originally by former HC Mike Leach which accelerated his development tremendously after starting Incarnate Word and putting up elite statistics from his first season. Shows a quick setup with the ability to retreat well and set his feet while scanning the field. Moves well in the pocket under pressure with the ability to slide and create passing lanes. He has developed into a special passer whose arm strength, mobility, vision and accuracy allows him to make all the throws from a variety of platforms. Won Offensive Player of the Year in the ACC, throwing for over 4300 yards 39 TDs and 7 picks. Savvy leader with excellent vision and mobility to move in the pocket. Top arm talent with good power, a very quick tight release, fine accuracy and capable of throwing from the pocket or on the move. Very good mobility to escape the pocket and maybe more dangerous outside, throwing when improvising. His production improved annually despite the changing supporting cast. Matured well learning to deal with adversity and maintain his poise and lead the team. Good size (just under 6’2”) and frame (219) and reliable durability to be available weekly. Tough in the face of pressure to make the difficult throw. Highly probable 1st QB and overall pick who excels on big stage with few mistakes and top results. At his pro day, he put on a display of throwing, movement and versatility. He displayed a strong arm with a compact delivery and quick release. Dropped the ball in the bucket on the deep ball and showed power and accuracy on the intermediate throws. Good movement in the pocket and made fast adjustments on the move. Clear #1 overall QB in this class. If he was in last year’s draft class, he would be #5 or 6 at best. With the top three teams this year all seeking a starting QB, he will hear his name called early. Titans looking to get a contract signed prior to the NFL Draft. Excellent RPO passer with ceiling and early quality starter. Expected #1 pick.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top overall Selection

Top Running Backs for NFL Draft 2025

Frank Coyle/ Publisher 

The running back position made an incredible comeback in 2024 with several high profile NFL runners switching teams and having breakout seasons. NFL veterans Saquan Barkley, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, Joe Mixon and Tony Pollard all left in Free Agency and made major impact on their new offenses with all producing impressive numbers and becoming key performers on playoff clubs, except for Pollard. The position has been diminished over the past decade with virtually all performers failing to obtain a second contract, even after getting the Franchise tag for one season. Barkley and Henry were the key catalyst on the Eagles and Ravens run to the Conference championship games. Barkley hopes to complete his season with a final performance in Super Bowl LIX vs the Kansas City Chiefs.

This year’s rookie running back class is a strong group with at least one prospect, Ashton Jeanty expected to be selected in the first round. Several other runners, Johnson, Hampton, Sampson and Skattebo are expected to be chosen on the 2nd day of the draft process and in the top overall 100 selections. Expect many surprise NFL runners chosen in the final rounds with a few winning starting jobs over their careers. Running backs usually make a quick impact in the NFL where their natural talent rise quickly to the occasion and win key roles in an NFL offense.

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 Top Running Backs (25)

  1 Ashton Jeanty            Boise State                    Jr         5-9       210

2 Kaleb Johnson            Iowa                               Jr         6-0       225

3 Dylan Sampson          Tennessee                     Jr         5-10      210

4 Omarion Hampton    North Carolina            Jr         6-0       220

5 Cameron Skattebo    Arizona State                Sr         5-10      220

6 RJ Harvey                    UCF                               Sr         5-8       205

7 TreVeyon Henderson  Ohio State                  Sr         5-10      215

8 Tahj Brooks                 Texas Tech                  Sr         5-9       230

9 Quinshon Judkins     Ohio State                    Jr         5-10      220

10 DJ Giddens                Kansas State               Jr         6-0       215

11 Trevor Etienne          Georgia                         Jr         5-9       205

12 Jonah Coleman         Washington                 Sr.        5-9        230

13 Kyle Monangai          Rutgers                        Sr         5-9       210

14 Devin Neal                  Kansas                        Sr         5-11      220

15 LeQuint Allen Jr.        Syracuse                    Sr         6-0       205

16 Ja’Quinden Jackson  Arkansas                    Sr         6-2        225

17 Jacory Croskey-Merritt   Arizona                Sr         5-10      205

18 Jarquez Hunter         Auburn                        Sr         5-9       210

19 Ollie Gordon             Oklahoma State           Jr         6-1       235

20 Donovan Edwards     Michigan                     Sr         5-11      215

21 Damien Martinez       Miami                          Jr         5-11      225

22 Raheim Sanders       South Carolina            Jr         6-0       225

23 Phil Mafah                Clemson                       Sr         6-0       235

24 Kalel Mullings           Michigan                     Sr         6-2       235

25 Woody Marks           USC                               Sr         5-10      215

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Top 100 Pro Prospects – Jan, 2025

       Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Rank   Players                    Position         Ht/Wt                School

1         Travis Hunter                 WR/CB             6-1, 185            Colorado

2         Cam Ward                    QB                       6-2, 215            Miami

3         Abdul Carter                  Edge                  6-3, 250            Penn State

4         Mason Graham              DT                    6-2, 320            Michigan

5         Tetairoa McMillan          WR                  6-4, 200            Arizona

6         Will Johnson                 CB                     6-2, 195            Michigan

7         Kelvin Banks                 OT                     6-4, 320            Texas

8         James Pearce               Edge                   6-5, 245            Tennessee

9         Tyler Warren                  TE                    6-5, 260            Penn State

10         Will Campbell                OT                   6-6, 325            LSU

11         Mykel Williams              Edge               6-5, 265            Georgia

12         Luther Burden               WR                 5-11, 210          Missouri

13         Shedeur Sanders          QB                   6-2, 215            Colorado

14         Jalon Walker                 Edge               6-2, 245            Georgia

15         Nic Scourton                 Edge               6-4, 280            Texas A&M

16         Malaki Starks                S                      6-1, 205            Georgia

17         Walter Nolen                 DT                   6-3, 295            Mississippi

18         Emeka Egbuka             WR                  6-1, 210            Ohio State

19         Princely Umanmielen     DE               6-4, 265            Mississippi

20         Ashton Jeanty               RB                  5-9, 215            Boise State

21         Colston Loveland          TE                  6-2, 245            Michigan

22         Jonah Savaiinea            OT                  6-4, 335            Arizona

23         Jihaad Campbell           LB                  6-3, 245            Alabama

24         Isaiah Bond                  WR                   5-11,180            Texas

25         Ben Morrison                CB                   6-0, 185            Notre Dame

26         Armand Membou           OT                6-4, 335            Missouri

27         Derrick Harmon             DT                6-4, 310            Oregon

28         Tyler Booker                 OG                  6-5, 335            Alabama

29         Aireontay Ersery            OT                6-5, 325            Minnesota

30         Landon Jackson            Edge             6-6, 280            Arkansas

31         Josh Simmons              OT                   6-5, 310            Ohio State

32         Kyle Kennard                Edge               6-4, 250            South Carolina

33         Nick Emmanwori           S                    6-2, 225            South Carolina

34         Jalen Royals                 WR                   6-0, 210            Utah State

35         Kenneth Grant               DT                  6-3, 340            Michigan

36         Josh Conerly                 OT                    6-4, 310            Oregon

37         Trey Amos                    CB                     6-0, 195            Mississippi

38         Shemar Stewart             DE                  6-5, 280            Texas A&M

39        Azareye’h Thomas         CB                   6-2, 190            Florida St

40         Elic Ayemanor               WR                 6-2, 210            Stanford

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41         Nohl Williams                CB                    6-0, 200            California

42         Jaxson Dart                  QB                   6-2, 220            Mississippi

43         Jaylen Reed                  S                      6-0, 215            Penn State

44         Max Hairston                 CB                    6-0, 190            Kentucky

45         Matthew Golden            WR                   6-0, 195            Texas

46         JT Tuimoloau                DE                   6-4, 270            Ohio State

47         Drew Shelton                OT                    6-5, 310            Penn State

48         Tre Harris                      WR                   6-2, 205            Mississippi

49         Deone Walker               DT                    6-5, 350            Kentucky

50         Andrew Belton              OT                    6-5, 310            North Carolina State

51         Jack Sawyer                 DE                  6-4, 265            Ohio State

52         Xavier Watts                 S                      6-0, 205            Notre Dame

53         Jalen Milroe                  QB                   6-1, 220            Alabama

54         Shavon Revel                CB                    6-2, 190            East Carolina

55         Mason Taylor                TE                    6-4, 245            LSU

56         Daylen Everette            CB                    6-1, 190            Georgia

57         Donovan Jackson         OG                   6-4, 320            Ohio State

58         Cameron Williams         OT                    6-5, 335            Texas

59         Oronde Gadsden II        TE                    6-4, 245            Syracuse

60         Mike Green                   Edge               6-3, 250            Marshall

61         Harold Fannin                TE                   6-4, 230            Bowling Green

62         Donovan Ezerauku        Edge                6-2, 245            Boston College

63         Tez Johnson                 WR                   5-10, 160          Oregon

64         Omarion Hampton         RB                    6-0, 220            North Carolina

65         Jahdae Barron               CB                    5-11, 200          Texas

66         Kyle McCord                 QB                  6-2, 215            Syracuse

67         Danny Stutsman            LB                   6-3, 245            Oklahoma

68         Antwuan Powell-Ryland Edge               6-3, 245            Virginia Tech

69         Riley Leonard                QB                  6-3, 210            Notre Dame

70         Dylan Sampson            RB                    5-11, 205          Tennessee

71         KeAndre Lambert-Smith WR                  6-0, 195            Auburn

72         Ashton Gillotte              Edge               6-3, 270            Louisville

73         Andrew Mukuba            S                      6-0, 195            Texas

74         Sai’vion Jones                Edge               6-5, 280            LSU

75         Quinn Ewers                 QB                  6-2, 210            Texas

76         Quincy Riley                  CB                   5-10, 190          Louisville

77         Jordan Burch                 DE                   6-6, 290            Oregon

78         TJ Sanders                   DT                    6-4, 285            South Carolina

79         Wyatt Milum                  OT                   6-5, 315            West Virginia

80         Setn McLaughlin            C                      6-3, 305            Ohio State

81         Billy Bowman                S                      5-10, 200          Oklahoma

82         Terrence Ferguson        TE                    6-5, 245            Oregon

83         Tai Felton                     WR                  6-1, 185            Maryland

84         TreVeyon Henderson     RB                    5-10, 215          Ohio State

85         Tommi Hill                     CB                    6-0, 205            Nebraska

86         Jalen Rivers                  OT                    6-4, 315            Miami

87         Jonah Monheim             C                     6-4, 330            Southern California

88         Denzel Burke                CB                    6-1, 190            Ohio State

89         Jared Ivey                     DE                   6-5, 285            Mississippi

90         Barrett Carter                LB                   6-1, 230            Clemson

91         Elijah Arroyo                 TE                    6-4, 245            Miami

92         Quinshon Judkins         RB                   5-11, 220          Ohio State

93         Gunnar Helm                 TE                    6-5, 250            Texas

94         Cam Skattebo               RB                   5-10, 215          Arizona State

95         Smael Mondon              LB                    6-2, 225            Georgia

96         Kaleb Johnson              RB                    6-0, 225            Iowa

97         Bradyn Swinson            Edge                6-3, 250            LSU

98         Kevin Winston               S                      6-2, 210            Penn State

99        Marcus Mbow                OT                    6-4 310             Purdue

100       Dorian Strong                CB                    6-1, 180            Virginia Tech

2025 NFL Draft – Underclassmen List

Fifty-five players granted special eligibility for 2025 NFL Draft.

The NFL announced on Thursday the names of 55 players who have been granted special eligibility for the 2025 NFL Draft and 15 underclassmen who have fulfilled their degree requirements with college football eligibility remaining and are also eligible for selection in the draft. The 2025 draft is scheduled to be held April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Twenty-five players applied for special eligibility prior to the newly instituted early “soft” deadline of Jan. 6, which was added to assist players and all-star game organizers in the planning and invitation process. Thirty additional players submitted their petitions prior to the traditional deadline of Jan. 15 to apply for special eligibility for the 2025 draft. This list does not include players that are playing in the FBS National Championship Game on Jan. 20. For those players, a “Championship” deadline of Jan. 24 has been added.

Each of the 55 players listed below have met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and have renounced their college football eligibility by submitting written notification to the league office on or before the Jan. 15 deadline. Consequently, they are eligible for selection:

Additional prospects can enter the NFL Draft 2025 after the CFP title between Notre Dame vs Ohio Stat game Monday Jan. 20th. They have until Jan. 24th to decide if they want to enter the NFL Draft 2025.

Underclassmen

LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
Stone Blanton, LB, Mississippi State
Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State
Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
Nick Emmanwori, DB, South Carolina
Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia
Harold Fannin, TE, Bowling Green
D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Travis Hunter, DB, Colorado
Jordan James, RB, Oregon
Shemar James, LB, Florida
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Will Johnson, DB, Michigan
Emery Jones, OT, LSU
Kobe King, LB, Penn State
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
Marcus Mbow, OG, Purdue
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
Jacob Parrish, DB, Kansas State
Chris Paul, LB, Mississippi
James Pearce, DE, Tennessee
Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M
Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Azareye’h Thomas, DB, Florida State
Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia
Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
Kevin Winston Jr., DB, Penn State

The following underclassmen, have in timely fashion under NFL rules, officially notified the league office that they have fulfilled their degree requirements. Consequently, they are eligible for selection:

Underclassmen

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
Thomas Fidone, TE, Nebraska
Oronde Gadsden, TE, Syracuse
Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State
Mike Green, DE, Marshall
Maxwell Hairston, DB, Kentucky
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Georgia
Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
Tristan Michaud, WR, South Dakota
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
Malik Verdon, DB, Iowa State

2025 NFL Draft Declared Underclassmen

Frank Coyle/ Head scout and Staff

The current class of underclassmen have declared for the 2025 NFL Draft at the Jan. 15 deadline. This initial group is a small class with additions expected after the CFP title game on Jan. 20^th. Both Notre Dame and Ohio State could provide another strong group of athletes for the NFL Draft. CFP players will have until Jan. 24th to enter the draft process.

Recent classes of underclassmen have been small groups due to an extra year of eligibility from COVID-19, in addition to the NIL system of endorsement money which has allowed players to be paid with many transferring in the busy transfer portal. The transfer portal has two periods this year, one concluded in December 2024 and another prior to the NFL Draft in mid-April 2025.

The current class could exceed 90 prospects once all deadlines have been passed and confirmed prospects have been verified. Many prospects from the skilled positions is on the list along with defensive front seven players. The NFL office will provide an official Underclassmen list after all deadlines and summit requests for entry.

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2025 NFL Draft  Declared Underclassmen

Listed alphabetically

Offense

Quarterbacks

Jaxson Dart – 6-2, 220 – Ole Miss
Quinn Ewers – 6-2, 210 – Texas
Kyle McCord – 6’3, 215 – Syracuse
Jalen Milroe – 6-2, 225 – Alabama
Running Backs

LeQuint Allen – 6-0, 200 – Syracuse
Jaydon Blue – 6-0, 200 – Texas
Nate Carter – 5-10, 200 – Michigan State
Trevor Etienne – 5-9, 205 – Georgia
D.J. Giddens – 6-1, 215 – Kansas State
Ollie Gordon II – 6-2, 225 Oklahoma State
Omarion Hampton – 6-0, 220 – North Carolina
Jarquez Hunter – 5-9, 205 – Auburn
Jordan James – 5-10, 205 – Oregon
Ashton Jeanty – 5-9, 215 – Boise State
Kaleb Johnson – 6-0, 225 – Iowa
Montrell Johnson – 5-11, 215 – Florida
Damien Martinez – 6-0, 230 – Miami
Kalel Mullins – 6-1, 230 – Michigan
Dylan Sampson – 5-11, 200 – Tennessee
Raheim Sanders – 6-0, 230 – South Carolina

Wide Receivers

Elic Ayomanor – 6-2, 210 – Stanford
Isaiah Bond – 5-11, 180 – Texas
Ja’Corey Brooks – 6-2, 195 – Louisville
Sam Brown Jr. – 6-2, 195 – Miami
Patrick Bryant – 6-3, 200 – Illinois
Luther Burden III – 5-11, 210 – Missouri
Matthew Golden – 6-1, 195 – Texas
Tez Johnson – 6-1, 175 – Oregon
Tetairoa McMillan – 6-5, 210 – Arizona
Jackson Meeks –  6-1, 210 – Syracuse

Tight Ends

Elijah Arroyo – 6-4, 245 – Miami
Harold Fanin Jr. – 6-4, 230 – Bowling Green
Oronde Gadsden II – 6-5, 235 – Syracuse
Gunnar Helm – 6-6, 245 – Texas
Colston Loveland – 6-5, 245 – Michigan
Mason Taylor – 6-6, 255 – LSU

Offensive Line

Kelvin Banks Jr. – 6-4, 320 – Texas
Tyler Booker – 6-5, 325 – Alabama
Will Campbell – 6-6, 320 – LSU
Josh Conerly Jr. – 6-4, 305 – Oregon
Hayden Conner – 6-5, 325 – Texas
Dylan Fairchild – 6-5, 315 – Georgia
Emery Jones Jr. – 6-6, 330 – LSU
Marcus Mbow – 6-5, 300 – Purdue
Armand Membou – 6-3, 325 – Missouri
Tate Ratledge – 6-6, 310 – Georgia
Jonah Savaiinaea – 6-6, 330 – Arizona
Josh Simmons – 6-5, 310 – Ohio State
Cameron Williams – 6-5, 335 – Texas
Jared Wilson – 6-3, 310 – Georgia

Defensive Players

Edge Rushers

Abdul Carter –  6-2, 250 – Penn State
Mike Green – 6-4, 245 – Marshall
Landon Jackson – 6-5, 270 – Arkansas
James Pearce Jr. – 6-5, 245 – Tennessee
Nic Scourton – 6-4, 280 – Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart – 6-6, 290 – Texas A&M
Jalon Walker – 6-2, 245 – Georgia
Mykel Williams – 6-5, 265 – Georgia

Interior Defensive Line

Vernon Broughton – 6-4, 310 – Texas
Joshua Farmer – 6-3, 315 – Florida State
Mason Graham – 6-3, 320 – Michigan
Kenneth Grant – 6-3, 340 – Michigan
Derrick Harmon – 6-5, 310 – Oregon
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins – 6-5, 280 – Georgia
Cam Jackson – 6-5, 350 – Florida
Walter Nolen – 6-3, 305 – Ole Miss
Jordan Phillips – 6-6, 320 – Maryland
T.J. Sanders – 6-4, 290 – South Carolina
Deone Walker – 6-6, 345 – Kentucky

Linebackers

Jihaad Campbell – 6-3, 245 – Alabama
Shemar James – 6-1, 235 – Florida
Kobe King – 6-1, 245 – Penn State
Nick Martin – 6-0, 220 – Oklahoma State
Chris Paul Jr. – 6-1, 235 – Ole Miss
Carson Schwesinger – 6-2, 225 – UCLA

Cornerbacks

Zion Childress – 6-1, 200 – Kentucky
Maxwell Hairston – 6-1, 185 – Kentucky
Gavin Holmes – 5-11, 180 – Texas
Travis Hunter – 6-1, 185 – Colorado
Will Johnson – 6-2, 200 – Michigan
Jalen Kimber – 6-0, 180 – Penn State
Jacob Parrish – 5-10, 195 – Kansas State
Shavon Revel – 6-2, 195 – East Carolina
Azareye’h Thomas – 6-2, 195 – Florida State

Safeties

Nick Emmanwori – 6-3, 225 – South Carolina
Malaki Starks – 6-1, 205 – Georgia
Kevin Winston Jr. – 6-2, 210 – Penn State

NFL Supplemental Draft 2024 Cancelled

NFL tells teams it won’t hold Supplemental Draft this year.

The NFL informed its teams last week that it will not be holding a Supplemental Draft this year. It’s the fourth year out of the past five in which the league has elected not to hold a supplemental draft, which is the league’s right under the collective bargaining agreement.

Last year, the league broke a three-year run of not holding the supplemental draft, only two players were eligible, and neither was selected. The last player selected in the supplemental draft was Jalen Thompson by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round in 2019.

The supplemental draft, when it occurs is held for players who for one reason or another were not eligible when the April draft was held. It runs for seven rounds, and any team making a selection forfeits its pick from the corresponding round in the next year’s April draft.

Bernie Kosar, Dave Brown, Cris Carter, Rob Moore, Terrelle Pryor and Josh Gordon are among the NFL players who have entered the league via the supplemental draft. Recent years have seen different routes to the NFL with players having options to add additional seasons (Covid), easy transfer and NIL payment. These conditions may negated the supplemental draft with players having multiple options.

The NFL Supplemental Draft will probably be dropped in the future collective bargaining agreement.

NFL Draft 2024 – Wide Receivers

Draft Insiders’ –  Top Prospects

      Frank Coyle/ Publisher

 Marvin Harrison heads an amazing receiving class which features several blue chips prospects at the top and incredible depth into the late rounds. Harrison is a generational prospect with NFL ready skills to provide an impact to an offense. Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze will come off the board between the 5th and 10th selections. Both are highly developed and checked all the boxes in the postseason to be rookie starters in September.

At least 6 or 7 receivers could come off the board in the first round and as many as 10-12 in the first two rounds. Expect 15-18 in the top 100 with as many chosen in the 3rd day along with countless rookie free agents. This position provides the most draft selections annually and this year should also rank as the #1 position NFL front offices select over the seven rounds.

 Here are Draft Insiders’ top 6 Prospects scouting reports, top rankings and positional overview.

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Wide Receivers – Grade: A+                                             

    NFL Teams need:

1. Chiefs             5. Titans         
2. Giants            6. Bears
3. Bills                7. Cardinals
4. Panthers       8. Ravens

 Positional Overview:  With the evolution of the expanded NFL passing game over the past decade, receivers have become the dominant performers in a pro-offense. At this year’s NFL Combine, another record of receivers ran sub 4.4 and 4.5 forty times. Xavier Worthy set a new NFL Combine record with an amazing 4,21 sprint. Several other players ran a sub 4.3 time as training produces new manufactured speed.  This year’s group is an exceptionally deep and quality class which may rival the best of classes of all time. This is a very strong group from the top ten through the middle rounds. This is a very deep class with a many blue and red chip prospects. This class has the talent and depth at the position to be a bumper crop which produces many NFL starters and a record number of selections. This position could provide many playmakers with as many as 5-6 1st round choices. The top three prospects Marvin Harrison, Rome Odunze and Malik are true blue playmakers at a high level of development to provide rookie impact.  Brian Thomas, AD Mitchell and Xavier Worthy are each rated as first round receivers. Other receivers, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Leggette, Troy Franklin, Roman Wilson and Malachi Corley all figure in the mid-2nd day. The top 100 could provide a new record of prospects with 15+ chosen. Unheralded prospects, Jermaine Burton, Ricky Piersall, Keon Coleman and Javon Baker are all potential early NFL starters with above average speed and developed skills. Probably 35+ receivers could go over the seven-round event. The underclassmen will once again play a huge factor here. There are a few fast-rising prospects like Ladd McConkey who is moving up quickly off an impressive postseason. There will be many rookie free agents who carry make it grades entering camp. They most likely become practice squad members with most clubs carrying at least two-three receivers for depth.

   NFL Premier Player – Justin Jefferson
Blue Chip – Marvin Harrison
Blue Chip – Rome Odunze
Blue Chip – Malik Nabers
Rising – Ladd McConkey
Falling – Johnny Wilson
Underrated – Jermaine Burton
Overrated – Tez Walker
Sleeper – Ryan Flournay
Boom/Bust – Troy Franklin
Hidden Gem – Ricky Pearsall

       Positional Traits
Best Athlete – Marvin Harrison
Best Hands – Ladd McConkey
Fastest – Xavier Worthy
Quickest – Malik Nabers
Run After Catch – Malachi Corley
Route Runner – Ladd McConkey
Deep Threat – Brian Thomas
Catch In Traffic – Rome Odunze
Blocker – Xavier Legette
Adjustments /Routes – Marvin Harrison
Long term Gem – Roman Wilson
Red Zone jump balls – Ricky Pearsall
Strongest – Rome Odunze

     Wide Receiver Rankings

1 Marvin Harrison                    Ohio State
2 Malik Nabers                        LSU
3 Rome Odunze                      Washington
4 Brian Thomas                       LSU
5 AD Mitchell                           Texas
6 Xavier Worthy                       Texas
7 Ladd McConkey                   Georgia
8 Troy Franklin                        Oregon
9 Xavier Legette                      South Carolina
10 Keon Coleman                      Florida State
11 Roman Wilson                      Michigan
12 Malachi Corley                      Western Kentucky
13 Jermaine Burton                   Alabama
14 Ricky Pearsall                       Florida
15 Javon Baker                         UCF
16 Jalen McMillan                      Washington
17 Tez Walker                           North Carolina
18 Brenden Rice                       Southern Cal
19 Johnny Wilson                      Florida State
20 Luke McCaffrey                    Rice

Wide Receiver Scouting Reports

1 Marvin Harrison #18 – 6-4, 205                       Ohio State – Sp. 4.40   
NFL Comparison: Justin Jefferson                 Rating 93
Gazelle like playmaker has excelled since starting in the Buckeyes’ passing game, totaling over 2600 yards receiving and 31 TDs in just three seasons. Earned annual All-American and Big Ten honors.  Son of HOF receiver Marvin Harrison. Twitchy athlete with the skill set to be a true #1 receiver. Great length and leaping skills create a very difficult single matchup. Excellent body control and hands to make the tough catch and win most 50/50 balls. Rare lower body flexibility to change directions and retain his speed, comparable to a 180 lb. athlete. Keyed on by defenses weekly and challenged by NFL type corners and was still a dominant weapon in the potent OSU attack. age. Developed the full route tree with impact both inside and outside. Natural soft hands with huge receiving radius to be a very tough matchup for contested passes. Reads coverage quickly and makes fast adjustments to provide a reliable target. Deadly on the crossing patterns and red zone plays where his quickness, length, instincts and separation speed make him a very difficult matchup. Generational receiver with All-Pro skill set. Top 3-4 prospect. Impact weapon for the club which has components in place. Demands special attention in every key situation.
                                                             Draft Projection: 1st Round

2 Malik Nabers #8 – 6-0, 195                             LSU – Sp. 4.40 
            NFL Comparison: Odell Beckham                   Rating 92
Elusive playmaker declared for the NFL Draft after a dominant performance in the SEC, earning first team honors. Athletic receiver combines excellent quickness and the ability to retain his speed at the breakpoint to separate consistently. Freshman All-American and put 1000 yard receiving years together his final two seasons. Exceptionally quick feet translate very well to route running and separating in coverage. Soft hands and natural running talent to break plays regularly. Very good speed with the burst to separate in the deep game and hit the big play. Keen understanding of coverage with the quickness to retain his speed in his breaks and provide a very dependable target especially through the middle zones. Plays both inside and outside, though best suited for the slot where his ability to get movement and many single matchups makes him exceptionally dangerous. Smooth weapon and capable of providing immediate impact in a passing game. Top 5-8 prospect with rookie starting talent to become a fixture in offense.
                                                              Draft Projection: 1st Round
 
3 Rome Odunze #1 – 6-3, 210                           Washington – Sp. 4.45 
            NFL Comparison: A.J. Brown                          Rating 92
Strong sure handed playmaker was the most dominant receiver in the nation in 2023. Earned first team All-American and Pac 12 honors working with QB Michael Pennix. Prototypical athlete for the position with big strong frame, soft hands and large receiving radius to make contested catches. Moves easy in his routes with the speed and tackle breaking ability to make big plays. Totaled over 3200 career receiving yards with 214 receptions, 24 TDs and 15.3-yard average. Shows natural receiving skills with crisp routes, good body control and sound coverage reads to provide a well-developed target and finished prospect for the pro game. High level of development with the mental toughness and preparation to start as a rookie. Blue-chip prospect with high level of production despite special attention weekly. Probable Pro Bowl receiver in the right setting and working with a quality veteran. Great work ethic and attitude with the special athleticism to put it all together. Top 5 prospect with skill set to hit the ground quickly and become a major addition to an offense. Imposing physical specimen and NFL ready. Ideal for the Chargers or Giants.
                                                                    Draft Projection: 1st Round

4 Brian Thomas #11 – 6-3, 210                         LSU – Sp. 4.35 
            NFL Comparison: Tee Higgins                        Rating 90
Big body wideout complete a breakout performance in 2023, earning first team SEC honors. Coupled with star QB Jayden Daniels to form an amazing tandem with receiver Malik Nabers. Thomas totaled 17 receiving TDs for over 1100 yards and a 17.3 yard average per catch. Large strong frame to fight off coverage and tacklers, though the burst to separate quickly and get deep consistently. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.33 time with a 1.50 ten-yard split. That speed translated very well to the field and his initial burst is very deceptive to create early on the play. Strong body allows him to post up cover men, along with the burst off the line to be a threat in the deep game. His speed presses coverage where his size also becomes a matchup problem. Dangerous on the go and intermediate routes. At times, he can also gather too much at the breakpoint. Shows strong reliable hands with a big radius to win contested balls. Makes yardage after the catch with good tackle breaking power. Prototypical starter with big play ability. TD ratio of 1 for every reception is exceptional. Explosiveness, speed and size create intriguing potential. Must refine route running to be ready for starting duty. Very impressive 2023 season with probably earn him a mid first round grade, though needs to refine his game.
                                                                        Draft Projection: 1st Round

5 AD Mitchell #5 – 6-2, 200                                Texas   – Sp. 4.35         
NFL Comparison: CeeDee Lamb                     Rating 89
Athletic strong receiver completed an impressive final season with Texas after transferring from Georgia. Big framed smooth prospect played in two very deep receiving corps which limited his touches in college. Shows top speed (4.34) with a quick initial burst which allows him to separate consistently from cover men. Long frame and tough over the middle and in any 50/50 ball situations. Earned invitation to the NFL Combine and was very impressive with 39” VL and 11’4” BJ along with 4.34 sprint. Prototypical skill set and his ability translates well to the field. Top leaper with potential #1 receiver talent, though not completely developed after two stops and limited reps. Needs work on refining his route running and defensive recognition. Learning to use his big frame more effective on contested passes to secure the ball consistently. Though at a nice LOD, he has further refinement before ready to earn starting time. Type with big ceiling, though faces an early learning curve. Possible surprise #1 pick, though more a good 2nd round value who can pay big dividends in time. Top 40 prospect with impact ability in the right setting and alignment.
                                                          Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round

6 Ladd McConkey #84 – 5-11, 187                     Georgia – Sp. 4.40       
            NFL Comparison: Julian Edelman                   Rating 89
Savvy speedy playmaker completed an unheralded, though productive career in the deep Bulldog receiving corps. Despite limited reps, he is very developed in all receiving skills, especially route running, defense recognition and pass catching. His ability to separate in coverage rivals cagey veterans. He is exceptionally quick at the breakpoint with crisp footwork to separate very well to provide a sure target. Soft natural hands with the ability to extend and make the tough catch. Explosive on the snap to pressure coverage and eat up the cushion with sharp cutting skills. He retains his 4.4 speed and it translates well to the field. His quick footwork beats man coverage regularly especially if he comes clean off the line. Expanded receiving game and runs a complete route tree from different positions. Good running skills with the instant acceleration to hit a seam and break a long gainer. Must continue to get stronger to win contested balls and break tackles. Type with the deceptive speed to surprise secondaries. Capable of working the slot and outside with a very high level of development to help day one. Needs improved strength to prove durable in the NFL, though played 39 games over short three seasons. Impact weapon gives a passer an uncanny target to move the chains and make the critical play. Highly developed to provide rookie impact for a smart play caller to move him around in formations. Gem with big time play making skills.
                                                            Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round
 

NFL Draft 2024 – Cornerbacks
Draft Insiders’ –  Top Prospects

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Quinyon Mitchell heads a very strong cornerback class which could once again provide the most defensive draft choices in the NFL Draft. Mitchell and Terrion Arnold rank the top two prospects in this talented class and both could be off the board by the mid-first round. Both are highly developed and checked all the boxes in the postseason to be rookie starters in September.

At least 5 or 6 corner could come off the board in the first round with many clubs having pressing needs at the position. Here are Draft Insiders’ top 5 Prospects scouting reports, top rankings and positional overview.

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     Positional Overview:

This year’s cornerback class is a high-quality group which is very deep and provide a few blue-chip prospects at the top. Blue chip defenders Quinyon Mitchell and Terrion Arnold head this class and are expected to go in the mid-1st round with many other highly regarded corners expected to go through the late first round into the 2nd day selections. Underclassmen dominate our top ten prospects, though the senior group is a very solid with nice development. Mitchell is our #1 prospect off an excellent postseason in all areas. Arnold is another blue-chip Bama defender who is NFL ready. Nate Wiggins is a speedster who is expected to earn a late first round selection. Cooper DeJean and Ennis Rakeshaw have the skill set to start early and are well developed to fit in any pro scheme. Max Melton has prototypical shutdown skills for the pro game. He is rising fast and could earn a mid-2nd day selection. He is a rising cover man with well-developed talent to press for early starting time. Kool-Aid McKinstry and Kamari Lassiter are possible late 1st or early 2nd round picks. Both are SEC battle tested and figure to press for starting jobs in camp. TJ Tampa is another talented big corner, coming off an impressive career finish. Nehemiah Pritchett and Khyree Jackson have the length DCs like in outside defenders. Both are good fits for zone schemes. DJ James, Kris Abrams-Draine, Andru Phillips, Mike Sainristil and Chau Smith-Wade are well developed nickel corners who are NFL ready. Sainristil is coming off an impressive final performance which has him rising up the charts. This is a deep group that will supply many NFL starters well into the 3rd day of the draft. There could be at least 12 prospects selected in the top 100 choices. There will probably be 15-18 prospects selected in the top 150 picks with the expected run-on corners from the mid-1st round through the early 3rd day. This class has very good depth and will provide several middle round steals. Seniors, Elijah Jones and Renaldo Green are cover men with developed talent to become major surprises. This position has annually provided the most overall selections and could duplicate that again. This deep group could supply as many as 35 total prospects and another 40 high priority FA. This group will supply a few big corners with some versatility to also slide to safety for the sub packages.   

 NFL Teams in need:

1. Bills                    5. Rams
2. Colts                 6. Commanders
3. Titans               7. Ravens           
4. Steelers            8. Vikings    

 NFL Premier Player
Patrick Surtain

Blue Chip – Quinyon Mitchell
Blue Chip – Terrion Arnold
Red Chip – Cooper Dejean
Rising – Max Melton
Falling –  Kris Abrams-Draine
Underrated – Caelen Carson
Overrated – Jarrian Jones
Sleeper – Renardo Green
Boom/Bust – Kool-Aid McKinstry
Biggest Upside – Ennis Rakestraw
Hidden Gem – Elijah Jones
Long Term Gem – TJ Tampa

   Positional Traits
Best Athlete – Quinyon Mitchell
Best Man Cover – Quinyon Mitchell
Best Zone Cover – Terrion Arnold
Best Run support – TJ Tampa
Best Tackler – Terrion Arnold
Best Nickel – Andru Phillips
Hands – Cooper Dejean
Best Intangibles – Ennis Rakestraw
Ball Instincts – Mike Sainristil
Most Versatile – Max Melton
Over drafted – Khyree Jackson
Major College Sleeper – Nehemiah Pritchett

Top Cornerbacks – Final Rankings

1 Quinyon Mitchell          Toledo
2 Terrion Arnold               Alabama
3 Cooper Dejean              Iowa
4 Nate Wiggins                  Clemson
5 Ennis Rakestraw          Missouri
6 Kool-Aid McKinstry     Alabama
7 Kamari Lassiter            Georgia
8 Max Melton                     Rutgers
9 TJ Tampa                        Iowa State
10 Khyree Jackson           Oregon
11 Nehemiah Pritchett      Auburn
12 Josh Newton                  TCU
13 DJ James                       Auburn
14 Renardo Green             Florida State
15 Caelen Carson              Wake Forest
16 Kris Abrams-Draine    Missouri
17 Andru Phillips                Kentucky
18 Mike Sainristil                Michigan
19 Chau Smith-Wade        Washington State
20 Cam Hart                        Notre Dame
21 Elijah Jones                   Boston College
22 Dwight McGlothern      Arkansas
23 Jarrian Jones                Florida State
24 Kamal Hadden               Tennessee
25 Jarvis Brownlee            Louisville

Cornerbacks

 1 Quinyon Mitchell #27 – 6-1, 195                     Toledo – Sp. 4.35         
NFL Comparison: LaJarius Sneed                   Rating 92
Athletic aggressive corner completed an excellent career at Toledo, starting his final three seasons and earning first team MAC honors. Excellent combination of length, speed, quickness and instincts. Easy mover for his size and combined with quick reads allows him to break on passes aggressively. Fast developing prospect excelled at both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine events. Savvy ball hawk with keen instincts to read QBs, and receivers with the burst to the ball to make big plays. Definite fast improvement in all areas especially technique and play recognition. Top balance and footwork allow him to use his sub 4.4 speed and long over 6’1” frame in any matchup. Gains a sound early technique advantage to blanket receivers. Transition skills need some work, though can mirror receivers in man coverage down the field. Rides receivers hip well using his height and long reach to squeeze windows well.   Reads routes with the burst to the ball to break up passes. Major breakout in 2022 with 20 PBUs and 5 interceptions earning him 1st team MAC and All-American mention. Followed with another dominant season and postseason. NFL ready rookie starter with Pro Bowl talent. Strong tackler with backer type hits and sure open field hits.  Aggressive style will endear DC, though he must clean up deep coverage and position to avoid penalties. Top flight developed prospect with skill set to become a day one fixture. Most complete cover man in a very deep group. Impact rookie.                                                                Draft Projection: 1st Round

2 Terrion Arnold #3 – 6-0, 190                           Alabama – Sp. 4.50      
   NFL Comparison: Marshon Lattimore           Rating 91
Savvy confident athlete finished with an impressive 2023 and declared for the NFL Draft. Third year sophomore finished with an excellent NFL Combine workout, with smooth drills displaying all the essential corner skills. He did 4.50 time and 1.54 ten-yard split with a 37” VL and a 10’9” BJ. That followed a breakout 2023 performance where he performed very well vs top flight receivers. Good size and length with the footwork to change directions quickly and retain coverage. Fast reactions and developing instincts to read routes and the AA to matchup and make plays on the ball. Top coverage grades with 65 tackles, 5 interceptions and 12 PBUs in 2023. Solid grades vs both LSU and Texas receivers over past two seasons. Smooth pedal with great eyes and quick feet to read QBs and receivers with the burst to the ball to break up passes. Fast rising prospect with top ball skills to press for early playing time. Makeup of a shutdown corner and rank with any prospect in this class with reps and technique work. Shows good recovery speed and naturally plays the ball with the ability to use his length and experience to be a shutdown cover man. Athlete with the complete makeup of a top flight early starter. Top 20 prospect and defender on the come.
                                                      Draft Projection: 1st Round
 
3 Cooper Dejean #3 – 6-1, 205                          Iowa – Sp. 4.50             
            NFL Comparison: Minkah Fitzpatrick              Rating 88                    
Long versatile senior defender completed his career with an abbreviated final performance due to a broken fibula. Earned Big Ten honors his final two seasons. Sat out both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine weeks. Strong frame and comes in at 6’1” and 203 lbs. with long arms. Smooth mover with good back pedal, change of directions skills and instincts to line up anywhere in the secondary. More reps on the corner, though equally talented to play safety. Deluxe sub package defender with the ability to lineup outside, over the slot, in the box or the deep patrol. Top punt returner where he shows soft hands, quick footwork and the burst to make plays. Blankets receivers with the physical play to win matchups. Excellent tackler and run support defender to earn reps in all packages. Plays the ball very well with the ability to read routes, play position and use his length and toughness to make plays. Moves well with flexible hips to open quickly and retain coverage. High grades vs Big Ten receivers and rarely loses space in transition which allows him to play tight man. Able to get a good jam and control a receiver and uses his long arms well to help maintain spacing. Smart zone defender to react quickly to underneath passes and needs work on plays and routes to be NFL ready. Developed prospect with the package clubs seek in a starting corner. Where he fits is according to where he lands, though a prospect capable of being a key piece in a pro scheme. Top 25 prospect with physical package to excel, though must get right physically. Special workout April 8 will clarify leg injury and status. At his pro day, he ran well in the low 4.5 and retained his first round grade.
                                                         Draft Projection: 1st Round

4 Nate Wiggins #2 – 6-1, 175                             Clemson – Sp. 4.28     
            NFL Comparison: Greg Newsome                    Rating 88                    
Langy athletic corner has been an excellent ball hawk in the ACC, showing very developed ball skills. Earned ACC honors his final two seasons. Quick twitch defender with good length at over 6’1” and 30 1/2” arms, though a lean 173 lbs. Exceptional range and fine closing speed. Uses his top short-area quickness and lateral movement skills to mirror receivers and maintains his speed to run stride for stride down the field. At the NFL Combine, he ran a blistering 4.28 time with a 1.59 ten. Pulled hamstring ended his workout after adding a 36” VL and 10’7” BJ. Smooth in his ability to change directions and retain position with close coverage. Able to gather himself and break down in space on the move, displaying fine quickness and flexibility. In press coverage, gets good arm extension and can redirect and disrupt receivers at the line. Natural cover man and ball skills with the timing and hands to make big plays. In two starting seasons, he made 3 picks with 19 PBUs with many clubs throwing away from him after his 2022 season. Uses the sidelines well as an extra defender and can track well from a trail position. Uses his outstanding COD to react well on comeback routes. Rookie starter either outside or in slot with highly developed skills. Needs further core strength development and hand technique to reach potential. Top 25 prospect and fixture in secondary.
                                                            Draft Projection: 1st Round
 
5 Ennis Rakestraw #2 – 5-11, 185                     Missouri – Sp. 4.50     
            NFL Comparison: Denzel Ward                        Rating 88
Aggressive athlete with blue chip skills for the demanding pro corner position. Strong wiry frame for the corner spot with good muscle development. Excellent initial quickness with the ability to flip his hips easily and shadow receivers. Fast footwork that allows him to mirror through the transition stage in both the underneath or deeper routes. Instant accelerator who reaches good speed quickly to ride a receiver’s hip. Exceptional range and fine closing speed. Uses his fine short-area quickness and lateral movement skills to mirror receivers and maintains speed. Keen instincts and smooth COD and able to gather and break down well in space, displaying fine quickness and flexibility. Natural cover man and uses the sidelines and can track well downfield. Explosive cobra-like to plant and drive aggressively and BU passes. Challenges throws looking to create a turnover. In run support, attacks aggressively with secure tackling to finish. Sure tackler at the line or in the open field. Top 30 pick and starter with well- rounded skills.
                                                     Draft Projection: 1st Round

NFL Draft 2024 – Offensive Tackles

Draft Insiders’ Yearbook Top Prospects

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Joe Alt heads an amazing offensive tackle class which could set new records for first round selections and overall total picks in the NFL Draft 2024.  At least 5 or 6 tackles could come off the board in the first round with many clubs having pressing needs at the position. Here are the top 4 Prospects scouting reports, top rankings and positional overview.

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Offensive Tackles: Grade: A+

          NFL Teams in need:

1. Bengals              5. Giants
2. Packers             6. Cowboys                  
3. Chiefs                7. Dolphins                
4. Bears                 8. Commanders

     Positional Overview:
            This year’s tackle class is an incredibly strong overall group with the top six prospects expected to be chosen within the first round. Joe Alt and Tailese Fuaga carry blue chip labels and have developed tackle skills and should be off the board in the top 10-12 selections. There could possibly be another four tackles chosen in the first round in Olu Fashanu JC Latham, Tyler Guyton, Jordan Morgan and Amarius Mims. There may be as many as 10-12 prospects selected in the top 100 choices. Many of these prospects have the physical skills and versatility to also play guard. Chris Jones and Roger Rosengarten are fast-rising prospects with very good athleticism and development to play the outside and probably start as rookie right tackles.  made fast progress and finished with a huge effort at the NFL Combine. Kiran Amegadjie may not be household name, though is a high-quality lineman with the skills to become a fixture on a pro line. He has the left tackle skill set to eventually start, though is still raw in many aspects of plays. Javon Foster and Blake Fisher are highly regarded with the prototypical numbers to start in the NFL. Foster can start at right tackle reasonably early after coming off a strong final season and postseason which moved him into the early middle rounds. As many as 20-25 tackles could be chosen over the 7 rounds and probably at least 15 prospects in the top 150 picks. This class has very good depth with the strength from the top ten picks thru the early 3rd day of the process. This class may furnish many starting left tackles in time with most 2nd tier prospects strictly right side. This class can provide 15+ starters in time.

          Top Offensive Tackles 

1 Joe Alt                               Notre Dame
2 Tailese Fuaga                 Oregon St
3 Olu Fashanu                   Penn State
4 JC Latham                       Alabama
5 Tyler Guyton                    Oklahoma
6 Amarius Mims                 Georgia
7 Roger Rosengarten        Washington
8 Jordan Morgan                Arizona
9 Christian Jones               Texas
10 Patrick Paul                     Houston
11 Kingsley Suamataia       BYU
12 Javon Foster                    Missouri
13 Kiran Amegadjie             Yale
14 Blake Fisher                    Notre Dame
15 Delmar Glaze                  Maryland
16 Brandon Coleman          TCU
17 Frank Crum                     Wyoming
18 Nathan Thomas              Louisiana
19 Walter Rouse                   Oklahoma
20 Tylan Grable                    Central Florida
21 Julian Pearl                     Illinois
22 Gottlieb Ayedze              Maryland

Offensive Tackles – Top Four Prospects

1 Joe Alt #76 – 6-8, 320 – Notre Dame – Sp. 5.05
            NFL Comparison: Jack Conklin                        Rating 92
Massive athletic tackle finished his career with an impressive performance. earning back-to-back All-American honors. Starting since his true freshman season after playing tight end in HS, he became a fixture on the Irish front line. Son of former Chiefs tackle John Alt. Incredible bulk and mass and the refined technique to use his physical tools to the fullest. Understands angles and uses his long arms and strong hands to consistently protect the edge in pass pro. Anchors well and resets to handle counter moves to be a proficient protector. As a run blocker, he is physical and uses his punch, arms and top functional strength to maul opponents and steer them from the hole. At times, he plays too high which limits his power. He must drop his pads to be most effective. At the NFL Combine, he came in over 6’8” 321 lbs. with 34 ¼” arms and 10” hands. Ran an impressive 5.05 time and did 27 reps. Added a 28” VL and a 9’4” BJ. Shows all the physical and mental assets to be an early NFL starter. Graded out high consistently over his 31 starts in 47 games. In protection, slides easy with consistent technique and the toughness and discipline to man down the demanding left tackle role. Shows fast progress in most positional skills. Type to be an early starter on either side with some development. Blue chip top 6-10 prospect with complete skills.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top ten

2 Tailese Fuaga #75 – 6-6, 325 – Oregon State – Sp. 5.15
                 NFL Comparison: Penei Sewell                      Rating 90
Huge nimble tackle excelled in the Beavers program, earning Pac-12 honors his final two seasons. Long frame at just under 6’6” and 324 lbs. with rare flexibility and footwork plus core strength to be a complete prospect. Combines power, quickness and foot speed to be dominant in the running game. Uses his hands very well to strike defenders and gain control with the strong hands (10 1/8”) to sustain. Shows elite skills, grading high vs top Pac-12 edge rushers. Easy mover and core strength to slide quickly, adjust and handle counter moves. Footspeed to pull and get into space to lead runners at the 2nd level. Very developed technique to fit on defenders in space and dominant at the 2nd level. Rare combination of size, agility, strength and technique to be NFL ready. At the NFL Combine, he came in 6’6” and 324 lbs. with 33 1/8” arms and 10 1/8” hands. Ran an impressive 5.13 time and added a 32” VL and a 9’3” BJ. Talented athletic blocker with the measurables and skill set for either tackle. Impressive Senior Bowl practices where he dominated vs the best edge rushers, winning vs both speed and power. High top ten grade and blocker with the development to settle into right tackle position as a rookie. Future Pro Bowler with the skill set to be the premier right tackle in the game.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

3 Olu Fashanu #74 – 6-6, 315 – Penn State – Sp. 5.10
         NFL Comparison: Christian Darrisaw                      Rating 88
Large fluid tackle made critical development in 2023 after a short career which included only 9 starts entering his final season. True junior combines length, balance, footwork and agility to start at the outside position. Still raw in technique and unchallenged in most games leave questions of level of development and NFL readiness. Slides and mirrors well and can wall off or stop counter moves inside with his powerful punch and reach. Quick laterally in his kick-slide vs rushers, though must prove he can sustain vs power on a consistent basis. Able to get movement as a run blocker when he bends and uses his lower body power. Needs technique work to sustain longer and must bend to get full use of his massive frame. When he gets high, he allows power rushers to get under his pads and penetrate the edge. At the Combine, he came in 6’6” and 312 lbs. with 34” arms and small 8 1/2” hands. Ran a solid 5.11 time and added a 32” VL and a 9’1” BJ. Talented athletic blocker with the measurables at right tackle to improve his technique and core power before switching to more natural left side. Needs to use his hands more consistently and will more power. Raw blue chipper with development concerns after questionable game to game challenges. Might disappoint early if asked to fit at left tackle. Top 15 prospect.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

4 JC Latham #65 – 6-5, 335  – Alabama – Sp. 5.30
      NFL Comparison: Trent Brown                                 Rating 88
Gigantic right tackle is a physical specimen with all the skills to translate to the NFL. True junior and two-year starter on the outside with high grades at right tackle which is where he projects in the NFL. Massive bulk at 342 lbs. on a 6’5”+ frame. Amazing 35 1/8” arms, 11” hands and 84 3/8” wingspan. He graded out high over the 2023 season, though still a work in progress from a technique standpoint. Learning to use his bulk and length and translate it into power. Must show consistent balance and coordinated footwork and hand usage to finish. He can be a dominant run blocker when technically sound and keeps his pads low. In pass protection, he can be a waist bender and struggles to adjust and gets grabby when beaten early. His huge hands are an asset which needs further technique work to maximize his usage. Dominant run blocker currently. With some strong coaching on his technique, he carries a rookie starting grade at RT. Top 15 prospect with definite upside.
Draft Projection: 1st Round