NFL Mocks Big Board

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We’ve already rolled out our positional rankings, but now it’s time for us to produce our pre-combine big board (which will change some but not much between now and draft…trust the game tape draft fans). This is our consensus big Board. While we all have different big boards we combined our rankings to come up with this top 100. Let us know what you think. Who are we way too high on or should have much higher?

1A.J. GreenWRGeorgiaGreen is super productive and super talented WR.
2Patrick PetersonCBLSUThe Best CB I’ve Seen in quite some time
3Da’Quan BowersDEClemsonSize, Speed, and finally production in 2010
4Marcel DareusDTAlabamaDareus, to us, is the superior prospect to Fairley
5Mark IngramRBAlabamaI’m Ingram’s #1 supporter and think he’s great
6Nick FairleyDTAuburnI think he’s a touch over-rated, but consensus top 10
7Cam NewtonQBAuburnNo one has ever seen a prospect like him. Raw though.
8Prince AmukamaraCBNebraskaI’m in love with this CB class though Amukamara might be moved to Safety
9Julio JonesWRAlabamaGreg Gabriel National Football Post prefers him over Green
10Jimmy SmithCBColoradoWatch Smith’s stock soar after Combine, should already be high
11Von MillerLBTexas A & MDoesn’t have Ideal size, but rare explosion
12Brandon HarrisCBMiami UReminds me personally of a college Darrelle Revis…will he mature like Revis?
13Robert QuinnDENorth CarolinaQuinn is risky, but the sky is the limit
14Cameron JordanDECaliforniaJordan is versatile enough to play anywhere on the line and is a good player
15Gabe CarimiOTWisconsinOur #1 consensus OT is one of the top twenty players available
16Aldon SmithOLBMissouriSmith is a J.P.P clone without the back flips, but with more production.
17Derrick SherrodOTMississippi StateThe OT class might not be top heavy, but the depth is tremendous
18Ryan KerriganDEPurdueIs a Chris Long type-player is good value in the middle of the 1st round
19Jonathan BaldwinWRPittsburghHas a Dwayne Bowe-skill set. Could develop into a TD machine
20Kyle RudolphTENorte DameReminds me of Jason Witten, except made of glass. Would be higher otherwise
21J.J. WattDEWisconsinSeems Bust-proof, just lacks the high upside of other players
22Martez WilsonILBIllinoisAbsolutely a physically talented specimen. Does he play ILB or Sam in NFL?
23Justin HoustonOLBGeorgiaGood size, good acceleration, and good production
24Stephen WisniewskiC/GPenn StateThe best center in the class is a real first round talent
25Mike PounceyOGFloridaNot my personal favorite prospect, but others like a lot
26Rahim MooreFSUCLAThe best college safety in the class, but Amukamara might be 1st drafted S
27Mikel LeshoureRBIllinoisI don’t like comparisons at the same college (seems lazy), but Mendenhall is most apt
28Jake LockerQBWashingtonReminds me of Donvan Mcnabb with mobility, arm srength, and accuracy issues
29Nate SolderOTColoradoMayock insists he’s like Tony Boselli (the good version), not sure on that yet.
30Cameron HeywardDEOhio StateHow the mighty have fallen: If you’re a high 1st round pick leave college!
31Stephen PaeaDTOregon StateAn injury at the Senior Bowl might cost him a lot of money.
32Ryan WilliamsRBVa TechPeople are down on him, but he’s still a 1st round talent to me.
33Titus  YoungWRBoise StateThe fastest rising prospect in the nation; drawing comparisons to DeSean Jackson
34Akeem AyersOLBUCLAAll the physical tools in the world, but plays too soft for my liking.
35Phil TaylorNTBaylorPut him in 2nd round to Chiefs in first mock, moving up board too fast for that.
36Tyron SmithOTUSCHe’s lighter then teams want, but his upside is going to tempt some G.M. early
37Adrian ClaybornDEIowaHe had a mediocre year this year, but the talent is still there, could be go in 1st round
38Jason PinkstonOGPittsburghPinkston is a tough player, who might sneak into the end of the first round
39Blaine GabbertQBMissouriNot our favorite prospect but could go as high as #3 to the Buffalo Bills
40Drake NevisDTLSUA solid player who might be this year’s Tyson Alualu
41Anthony CastanzoOTBoston CollegeMight be a perfect fit for a team like the Colts and is an option for them in the 1st round
42Mason FosterOLBWashingtona player really growing on me with his superior instincts and supreme production
43Leonard HankersonWRThe UThe Senior Bowl might not have helped any player more than Hankerson
44Benjamin IjalanaOLVillanovaWasn’t often in the spotlight, but absolutely dominated his (inferior) competition
45DeMarco MurrayRBOklahomaMurray is Reggie Bush light. Rare explosiveness, but not the toughest runner
46Corey LiugetDTIllinoisNot a bad player, he just underwhelms me. A good legitimate 2nd round player.
47Bruce CarterOLBNorth CarolinaI personally like Carter’s game, but serious injury gives me and scouts pause
48Quinton CarterFSOklahomaAs good as the Cornerback class is this year, the safety class leaves something to be desired
49Danny WatkinsOGBaylorI downgraded him because he’s already 26. In sports where age does matter, that’s an issue.
50D.J. WilliamsTEArkansasI prefer Stocker over Williams, but both are solid prospects in a weak TE Class
51M.WilkersonDLTempleA player I didn’t see play enough to pretend to love-could go in 1st round though
52Davon houseCBNew MexicoA good solid player, our #5 corner back in the draft
53Christian BallardDLIowaA solid player who can play in a 4-3 or 3-4
54Jabaal SheardDEPittsburghLooking at this board again, he could definitely be higher, and could sneak into 1st round
55Aaron WilliamsCBTexasReminds me too much of A. Ross, but could go higher and has value in the mid 2nd round
56DeAndre McDanielSSClemsonThe best Strong Safety in this class
57Kendrick EllisNTHamptonNose Tackle is such a needy position, Ellis will be drafted higher
58Marin AustinDTNorth CarolinaWhen you draft talented players that don’t try you get either Carlos Dunlap or Andre Smith
59Shane VereenRBCaliforniaMaybe a better pure runner then Demarco Murray, but not as explosive or the receiver
60Ras-I-DowlingCBVirginiaThe former first round prospect wasn’t able to showcase his ability this past season
61Greg JonesLBMichigan Statea fringe 2nd round prospect because he doesn’t have the size to stay in the Middle in the NFL
62Kelvin SheppardILBLSUI think he can excel as an ILB in the 3-4 and is a better prospect then he’s recognized as
63Greg RomerusDEPittsburghDidn’t have his best year, but is a good player and could have a good N.F.L. career
64Christian PonderQBF.S.U.Arm injuries kept him from making a push into the first round. Our 4th best Qb
65Jurrell CaseyDTUSCA big run stuffer, who is probably primarily a two down player in the N.F.L.
66Brandon BurtonCBUtahThis is a very good cornerback class or Burton might be higher.
67Rodney HudsonGFlorida StateHis big board ranking is hurt, but his versatility limits. He’s strictly a zone-blocking guard
68Jaiquwan JarretFSTempleSafeties who have the ability to roam the field and make plays > Run stopping Safeties
69Sione FuaDTStanfordAnother big run stuffer who will play mostly 1st and 2nd downs
70Ahamad BlackSFloridaConsensus here. I like Black as a mid 2nd round prospect, even at his size.
71Kendric BurneyCBNorth CarolinaI think he has the skills and instinct to excel as a nickel CB or a starting Cover 2 CB (colts)
72Marcus CannonOTT.C.U.Could be drafted as high as he early second round, has size you can’t teach.
73Torrey SmithWRMarylandAgain, I don’t’ like comparisons to players from same college, but same concerns as DHB
74Luke StockerTETennesseeDraws comparisons to Jason Witten (I think those are off though). A solid all around TE
75Quan SturdivantLBNorth CarolinaA good productive linebacker for the Tar Heels who might not have a best position in NFL
76Randall CobbWRKentuckyHe’s more of an athlete than  a WR. Too dynamic to be any lower then this
77Johnny PatrickCBLouisvilleWould not surprise me at all if he went in the second round. Cb class pretty even after big 4
78James CarpenterOTAlabamaA solid OL who might actually be underrated in a lot of places. Solid 2-3rd round value
79Tyler SashSSIowa
A pro’s pro, who was productive in college
80Will HillSFloridaHas a nice skill set that will intrigue teams, but wasn’t as good as he should be
81John MoffitGWisconsinFerocious run blocker who might excel on a team like the Steelers or Giants
82Lawrence WilsonLBUCONNA player that must show off rare athleticism at the combine to move up the big board
83Jerrell PoweNTOle MissNeed greater then talent for Powe-some team might reach for him because he plays NT
84Curtis MarshCBUtah StateAnother solid cornerback in a good cornerback class.
85Allen BaileyDTMiamiThe build of a Demi-god, but not the game play to go with it
86Lance KendricksTEWisconsinWas very productive this year, but is a little sleight; creative offense can get production
87Derrell Johnson KWRIowaTalent? Yes. Maturity Issues? Reportedly. Should be drafted in first four rounds
88Kendall HunterRBOklahoma StateSolid build and could be a good all around N.F.L. player
89Mark HerzlichLBBoston CollegeBone cancer derailed his career at Boston College. Great story, big injury risk unfortunately
90Jerrel JerninganWRTroyIs going to be drafted higher then NFLmocks would like to see for a team9o
91Reshad CarmichaelCBVA TechGreat speed and physical ability. Not the greatest production or consistency
92Marucs GilchristDBClemsonSome team will love his versatility and ability to play special teams
93Andy DaltonQBTCUWe’ll take Dalton’s smart and intangibles over Mallett’s physical ability
94Henry HynoskiFBPittsburghThe best FB in the draft will make some team very happy they drafted him
95Deunta WilliamsSNorth CarolinaHeading into the season North Carolina had a chance to be special, shame it didn’t happen
96Greg littleWRNorth CarolinaThere’s nothing little about this mammoth of a man
97Joseph BarksdaleOTLSUAn offensive tackle who has a chance to surprise people and rise up draft boards
98Casey MatthewsLBOregonHe’s not his brother, he just hustles like him.
99Daniel ThomasRBKansas StatePretty talented player, but questionable speed and runs too upright for me
100Robert SandsSSWest VirginaStrong Safeties seem to always fall in the draft