But the speed and bendability can’t be taught. To me, Quenton Nelson is by far the best player and safest pick in this draft class. Medicals are also a question, dating back to a major knee injury (torn ACL and dislocated knee cap) suffered in high school that lingered into his FSU days. Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 292 pounds Unstoppable as a pass-catcher at the FCS level, Goedert is a fluid mover and polished route runner who flashes outstanding ball skills. Height: 6' 85⁄8" | Weight: 309 pounds Height: 6' 77⁄8" | Weight: 309 pounds Height: 6' 01⁄2" | Weight: 207 pounds Born in Nigeria and raised in South Africa and Botswana before moving to the U.S. in 2010, Okorafor is still new to the sport and a will need a developmental year or two. Height: 5' 111⁄8" | Weight: 183 pounds Height: 5' 111⁄2" | Weight: 225 pounds He’s raw in the passing game and will likely have to come off the field on third downs early in his career, but was a prolific kick returner at the collegiate level. And despite it not always being in his job description, he’s an explosive edge rusher with star potential if asked to play the edge on a regular basis. He also offers value as a punt returner. • Question or comment? Height: 6' 17⁄8" | Weight: 202 pounds Iowa’s Jackson broke out with a huge season in 2017, not just leading all corners in overall PFF grade in 2017, but he had the highest grade we have seen from any of the corners in this class across their entire college careers. McGlinchey’s three-year sample of grading is about as good as we’ve seen since we started grading college players and easily tops in this class. Height: 5' 101⁄4" | Weight: 196 pounds Height: 6' 21⁄4" | Weight: 236 pounds With a bit of cleanup with his technique, could become a quality left tackle. The reigning Division I rushing champion, Penny is a big back with the nimble feet to get creative and the leg drive to churn out yards between the tackles. 2018 NFL Draft top 50 big board. Nelson is a violent mauler with brute strength and a nasty disposition, but blends it with nimble athleticism that allows him to thrive in space and as a pass protector. But he had his moments against Ohio State in an early-season matchup last year, and shows the downfield ball-tracking, strong hands and nuanced play (no receiver in the nation was better at keeping his hands down until the absolute last moment—there were no tells for a defender with his back to the ball) to potentially become a starter in the NFL. By misone Jan 10, 2018, 4:03pm CST / … Height: 6' 43⁄4" | Weight: 214 pounds Height: 6' 2" | Weight: 210 pounds Saquon Barkley leads Mike Mayock's list of the 2018 NFL Draft's top 100 prospects. He flashes the kind of rare athleticism for his size to be a star, but has to prove he can be consistent. Below are my "final" Big Board and "final" position rankings for the class of 2018. 2 percentage of big-time throws in the draft class last season, though he must improve his ball security after posting the fifth-highest percentage of turnover-worthy plays. He anchors well for his size, and it a team believes he can hold up against NFL nose tackles Daniels will come off the board in Round 1. You probably know the inspirational story by now: His left hand was amputated at age 4 but it didn't keep him from becoming a football star. He has some work to do, but the movement skills are outstanding for his size. A lanky inside linebacker with the raw athleticism and speed to be a sideline-to-sideline tackling machine, Vander Esch needs to fill out his frame a bit more, but he could step in as an immediate starter as a 4-3 WILL or 3-4 ILB. His workload might be limited considering his relatively thin frame, but he has the potential to be a difference maker even in a committee situation. He ran a limited route tree in Oklahoma State’s Air Raid offense, but Washington’s downfield ability will translate. Height: 5' 111⁄2" | Weight: 213 pounds He’s quick, fast and competitive, playing with a physical edge despite being on the small side. A former All-Star defensive end, Abrams has climbed football's officiating ranks. He saw time at center and guard for the Buckeyes, starting all 55 of OSU’s games over the past four seasons. He’s a developmental prospect who at least has the explosive speed to concern opposing defenses as a situational deep threat. Height: 5' 107⁄8" | Weight: 183 pounds A big-bodied contested-catch specialist, Cobbs is a one-speed mover with some holes in his game—he won’t be for everyone. He allowed all of five pressures this past season, and only 26 in his 2,609 collegiate snaps. Height: 6' 1" | Weight: 203 pounds He has the range to go sideline-to-sideline as a traditional middle linebacker, and the length and fluid athleticism to match up with tight ends in coverage. 2018 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings | 2018 NFL Mock Draft | DraftGeek’s Mock Draft. He was on a trajectory to be a top-10 and maybe even top-5 overall prospect until an up-and-down junior year. NFL Draft Lead Writer November 20, 2017 Comments. But someone his size isn’t supposed to be able to move like he does. PFF signature stats download for all draft prospects by position. There isn’t a more dynamic playmaker in this draft, on either side of the ball. Barkley is by far the best and most complete back in this class and a threat to take it to the house on any given play. A late-September ankle injury derailed his senior season, but Rankin showed a solid all-around skillset when healthy. He has the measurables and the five-star recruit pedigree, though Carter was never dominant at the collegiate level. A steady if unspectacular prospect, Miller was highly productive as Riley Ferguson’s go-to receiver at Memphis. The question is whether he measures up athletically—he does a little bit of everything, but can he do it at a high enough level? Goedert dominated FCS competition, but also showed well when facing FBS teams during his career, and he has offensive mismatch potential at the next level. Gesicki has the speed to get up the seam, but he never showed the ability to consistently create separation at the college level. After a week of gathering intel at the combine, the top 100 prospects for the 2018 NFL draft, © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. We've reached college football bowl season, and we're one step closer to the 2018 NFL draft. Once considered the top linebacker recruit in the nation, Jefferson didn’t live up to the hype at Texas. He isn’t a burner, but shows an understanding of how to gain leverage and tracks the ball effectively when working up the seam. Height: 6' 51⁄8" | Weight: 256 poundsBaker Mayfield’s favorite target, Andrews is essentially an oversized slot receiver. Height: 6' 07⁄8" | Weight: 206 pounds Height: 6' 43⁄8" | Weight: 308 pounds Support local journalism. He can cover the slot, making a ton of plays on the ball last season, and is extremely willing to step up as a run defender. Bad news, draft … Height: 5' 107⁄8" | Weight: 227 pounds You'll hear me throw around the term ‘can’t miss’ almost never. The real intrigue begins a few picks later -- and continues throughout his rankings. These numbers do not include ALL mock drafts in the database, but rather ones that are closest to the Draft date. In fact, the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft is a month away, on Jan. 15. He tacked on a dominant Senior Bowl week to his productive career and Washington has the skills to beat press coverage and win on the outside. (And, most importantly, he’s the son of 80s baseball speed merchant, gold-glover and baseball card prankster Gary Pettis.). His performance in last year’s College Football Playoffs (showing talent on both sides of the ball against Clemson, then dominating against Georgia in the title game) solidified Payne’s spot in Round 1. He’s a question mark as a blocker and doesn’t quite have the elite speed teams look for in a flex tight end, but he should become at least a quality complementary receiver and matchup piece who can work the short and intermediate areas of the field. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images. He might be a heckuva consolation prize for any team that misses out on Vita Vea. Ohio State’s blindside protector the past two seasons, Jones’ long arms (351⁄8 inches) and above-average athleticism should allow him to stay at tackle in the NFL. The lack of a left hand poses some potential issues on the field (blocking as a special teamer and securing the ball on interceptions—though Griffin did have two career picks at UCF). He’s a risk, but it wouldn’t be a shock if it turns out Thompson’s best football is ahead of him. His combination of flawless technique, athleticism and strength is beyond rare. A tackle at Georgia, Wynn’s height and length projects best inside at the next level. He’s a rangy and instinctive in centerfield, but is at his best coming down to match up with athletic tight ends and slot receivers. Long speed is an issue (4.61 forty at the combine), but Gaulden brings a nice blend of size and twitch. 0 of 13. An undersized collegiate tackle who will make the transition to guard, Wynn offers excellent athleticism on the interior. Accuracy problems are difficult to fix but not impossible to refine; his next position coach can start with often atrocious footwork, and comfort with a more talented group of pass-catchers should lead to more confidence. But middling arm strength and streaky ball placement—not to mention his background as an Air Raid QB from the defense-optional Big 12—will give teams pause. 1 receiver, but everything else is there. A physical box safety, Elliott seems to consistently gets to the right spot at the right time and is a sure tackler. One of the best offensive playmakers in the draft, Goedert is weapon both before and after the catch. Height: 6' 33⁄8" | Weight: 306 pounds Evans should join C.J. The question is whether he can win early in the down against the press when it’s an NFL corner. Here’s an updated version of my 2018 NFL Draft Big Board: 1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn St., Jr. His only real negative is a tendency to pass up three yards in tight confines to try and break outside for a bigger gain, but that is more than offset by the good he can do. He’s a project, but has the kind of ceiling most edge players in this draft class can’t match. His long speed falls under “good-not-great,” but his playmaking skills more than make up for it. Height: 6' 21⁄2" | Weight: 311 pounds He’s at his best twisting inside on stunts. He’s a bit undersized, but Landry is a fast, flexible edge burner. A mauling run blocker, Crosby also got the job done pass-protecting as a left tackle at Oregon, even if it didn’t always look beautiful. He’s one of the most impressive size/athleticism prospects in this class, but the production was never there at Miami. He also, somehow, had zero interceptions despite 42 passes defensed in his collegiate career, so ball skills are a question mark. Height: 6' 03⁄8" | Weight: 196 pounds It’s all about setting proper expectations for Jackson who has incredible athleticism and a good arm that is capable of making NFL throws, yet inconsistent when it comes to down-to-down accuracy. Mosley, Dont’a Hightower, Reuben Foster and Rolando McClain as plug-and-play first-rounder linebackers out of Nick Saban’s program. I'm putting "final" in quotation marks because I'll be making a few tweaks up until the draft begins (Thursday at 8 p.m. He’s raw, but Turay has as intriguing blend of length and explosive movement skills. Height: 6' 13⁄4" | Weight: 215 pounds Height: 6' 53⁄4" | Weight: 264 pounds He’ll be a bit of an all-or-nothing player, but should create his fair share of havoc. If Landry came out a season ago, he may very well have been a top-10 pick. All of James’ skills led to him becoming the nation’s top-graded safety in both 2015 and 2017. 2.9 per 35 04/21/21: Sewell signed with an agent after opting out of the 2020 season while the Pac-12 suspended play. Evaluators told our Albert Breer that Barkley is a better prospect than Ezekiel Elliott was two years ago, and one team told Peter King that Barkley was the fifth prospect in the past 20 years to have received a perfect grade from them. Height: 6' 23⁄8" | Weight: 327 pounds He was PFF’s highest-graded guard in 2016. Height: 6' 33⁄4" | Weight: 305 pounds 2018 NFL draft big board: Saquon Barkley tops deep, talented class. At the same time, he never quite dominated like the man ahead of him on our list and that’s why he takes a backseat for us. Draft … The NFL draft prospect rankings are adjusted regularly during the NCAA Football season. Edmunds is still something of a work in progress, but with a rare combination of size and athleticism he can be molded into just about anything a coaching staff wants him to be. Previously: 3 Avg. He’s on the small side but competitive downfield and plays bigger than his size. Dec 29, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2017 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. But if his progress as a passer stalls, Jackson is electric with the ball in his hands and a creative designer could build complexity in the run game (though durability might then be a concern considering his relatively slender frame). Email us at talkback@themmqb.com. Athletics pitcher Jesús Luzardo allowed three earned runs on five hits in three innings against Baltimore on Saturday after breaking his finger while playing video games. 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