As we wrap up the 2024 NFL Draft cycle it’s time to give our final rankings of the season. The top two players in the NFL Draft are both franchise caliber players in USC quarterback Caleb Williams, and Marvin Harrison Jr. We also see plenty of talent in this year’s NFL Draft as 26 players carry first-round grades.
While teams should be able to find impact players in the 2024 NFL Draft they may have trouble finding good value on day three of the NFL Draft. Only 216 players carry draftable grades on my board compared to the 240 players that were on my final draft board last year.
In this article, we start off with our big board which ranks all players on our board. We then get into our position rankings, and discuss one prospect from each Power Five conference and one Group of Five player to watch during the three-day NFL Draft event. Please note the round in parentese is the draft grade I give them, not where I project them to go.
Final Draft Board
1. Caleb Williams, USC
2. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
3. Rome Odunze, Washington
4. Malik Nabers, LSU
5. Brock Bowers, Georgia
6. Drake Maye, North Carolina
7. Joe Alt, Notre Dame
8. Jayden Daniels, LSU
9. Laiatu Latu, UCLA
10. Dallas Turner, Alabama
11. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
12. Chop Robinson, Penn State
13. Jared Verse, Florida State
14. Troy Fautanu, Washington
15. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
16. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
17. Byron Murphy, Texas
18. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
19. Terrion Arnold, Alabama
20. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
21. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
22. J.C. Latham, Alabama
23. Nate Wiggins, Clemson
24. Amarius Mims, Georgia
25. Cooper DeJean, Iowa
26. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
27. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
28. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
29. Darius Robinson, Missouri
30. Jordan Morgan, Arizona
31. Bo Nix, Oregon
32. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
33. Max Melton, Rutgers
34. Bralen Trice, Washington
35. Keon Coleman, Florida State
36. Zach Frazier, West Virginia
37. Christian Haynes, UConn
38. Trey Benson, Florida State
39. Braden Fiske, Florida State
40. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
41. Graham Barton, Duke
42. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
43. MarShawn Lloyd, USC
44. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
45. Adonai Mitchell, Texas
46. Cole Bishop, Utah
47. Xavier Worthy, Texas
48. Jared Wiley, TCU
49. Troy Franklin, Oregon
50. Khyree Jackson, Oregon
51. Michael Penix Jr., Washington
52. Bucky Irving, Oregon
53. Jeremiah Trotter Jr, Clemson
54. Junior Colson, Michigan
55. Will Shipley, Clemson
56. Payton Wilson, North Carolina State
57. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
58. Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State
59. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
60. Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State
61. Patrick Paul, Houston
62. Ladd McConkey, Georgia
63. Chris Braswell, Alabama
64. Ricky Pearsall, Florida
65. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
66. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
67. Devontez Walker, North Carolina
68. Roman Wilson, Michigan
69. Kamren Kinchens, Miami
70. Xavier Legette, South Carolina
71. Layden Robinson, Texas A&M
72. M.J. Devonshire, Pittsburgh
73. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia
74. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
75. Zak Zinter, Michigan
76. Kris Jenkins, Michigan
77. Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington
78. T’Vondre Sweat, Texas
79. Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville
80. Isaiah Adams, Illinois
81. Ray Davis, Kentucky
82. Jaylan Ford, Texas
83. T.J. Tampa, Iowa State
84. Tory Taylor, Iowa
85. Leonard Taylor, Miami
86. Christian Mahogany, Boston College
87. Brenden Rice, USC
88. Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin
89. Javon Bullard, Georgia
90. Trevin Wallace, Kentucky
91. Brennan Jackson, Washington State
92. Adisa Isaac, Penn State
93. Maason Smith, LSU
94. McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M
95. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas
96. Christian Jones, Texas
97. Jalen McMillan, Washington
98. Luke McCaffrey, Rice
99. Justin Eboigbe, Alabama
100. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame
101. Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
102. Mike Sainristil, Michigan
103. Jacob Cowing, Arizona
104. D.J, James, Auburn
105. Mekhi Wingo, LSU
106. DeWayne Carter, Duke
107. Gabriel Murphy, UCLA
108. Theo Johnson, Penn State
109. Cade Stover, Ohio State
110. Jonah Elliss, Utah
111. Ainias Smith, Texas A&M
112. Braiden McGregor, Michigan
113. Kalen King, Penn State
114. Caelen Carson, Wake Forest
115. Blake Corum, Michigan
116. Mason McCormick, South Dakota State
117. Jaylen Wright, Tennessee
118. Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
119. Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State
120. Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn
121. Tyler Davis, Clemson
122. Curtis Jacobs, Penn State
123. Roger Rosengarten, Washington
124. Cam Hart, Notre Dame
125. Khristian Boyd, UNI
126. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
127. Javion Cohen, Miami
128. Johnny Wilson, Florida State
129. Jonathon Brooks, Texas
130. Calen Bullock, USC
131. Cedric Gray, North Carolina
132. Gabe Hall, Baylor
133. Kalen DeLoach, Florida State
134. JD Bertrand, Notre Dame
135. Delmar Glaze, Maryland
136. Austin Booker, Kansas
137. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
138. Tahj Washington, USC
139. Michael Pratt, Tulane
140. Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington
141. Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh
142. Walter Rouse, Oklahoma
143. Evan Williams, Oregon
144. Audric Estime, Notre Dame
145. Tykee Smith, Georgia
146. Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas
147. Jaylin Simpson, Auburn
148. Beau Brade, Maryland
149. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
150. Isaac Guerendo, Louisville
151. Xavier Thomas, Clemson
152. Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State
153. Tip Reiman, Illinois
154. Joshua Karty, Stanford
155. Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri
156. Jordan Jefferson, LSU
157. Kingsley Eguakun, Florida
158. Patrick McMorris, California
159. Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
160. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington
161. Cody Schrader, Missouri
162. Aaron Beasley, Tennesse
163. Ryan Watts, Texas
164. Jackson Mitchell, UConn
165. Marcus Harris, Auburn
166. Josh Proctor, Ohio State
167. Ryan Sanborn, Texas
168. Sataoa Laumea, Utah
169. Renardo Green, Florida State
170. Andrew Raym, Oklahoma
171. Javon Solomon, Troy
172. Josh Newton, TCU
173. Jermaine Burton, Alabama
174. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale
175. Malik Washington, Virginia
176. Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois
177. Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss
178. Jaden Hicks, Washington State
179. Jaheim Bell, Florida State
180. Javon Foster, Missouri
181. James Williams, Miami
182. Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State
183. Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State
184. Tyrice Knight, UTEP
185. Dillon Johnson, Washington
186. Jalen Coker, Holy Cross
187. Jawhar Jordan, Louisville
188. Blake Watson, Memphis
189. Jalen Green, James Madison
190. Dominick Puni, Kansas
191. Matthew Hayball, Vanderbilt
192. Jamari Thrash, Georgia State
193. Omar Speights, LSU
194. Will Reichard, Alabama
195. Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota
196. Johnny Dixon, Penn State
197. Andru Phillips, Kentucky
198. Cameron Little, Arkansas
199. Trevor Keegan, Michigan
200. LaDarius Henderson, Michigan
201. Julian Pearl, Illinois
202. Drake Stoops, Oklahoma
203. Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest
204. Austin McNamara, Texas Tech
205. Marcellas Dial, South Carolina
206. Dallin Holker, Colorado State
207. Marist Liufau, Notre Dame
208. Jett Johnson, Mississippi State
209. Jase McClellan, Alabama
210. Caedan Wallace, Penn State
211. Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State
212. Micah Abraham, Marshall
213. Myles Cole, Texas Tech
214. McKade Mettauer, Oklahoma
215. Jay Stanley, Southern Miss
216. Drake Nugent, Michigan
2024 NFL Draft quarterback rankings
ACC: Drake Maye, North Carolina: Maye is my second-highest-rated quarterback and sixth player overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. He has all the tools to become an NFL All-Pro including impressive arm strength, ideal size, and the mobility to escape the pocket when needed. One thing he will need to work on is not forcing throws like he tended to do at times at North Carolina
Big 10: J.J. McCarthy, Michigan: One word NFL coaches and scouts will use to describe J.J. McCarthy is a winner. He led Michigan to a 27-1 record as a starter and the 2023 National Championship. He will need to prove he is capable of being the focal point of an offense though after being able to rely on the run game at Michigan.
Big 12: Kedon Slovis, BYU: No quarterback from the Big 12 earns a draftable grade from me, but one player who could go late in the draft or signed as a free agent is BYU’s Kedon Slovis. He has the arm strength and mentality to possibly make a team as the club’s number three quarterback.
Pac 12: Caleb Williams, USC: Caleb Williams is easily the top quarterback in this class, and one of the best quarterbacks to come out in recent history. He is a polished passer who also does a great job of creating plays when flushed from the pocket.
SEC: Jayden Daniels, LSU : The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner is the only player in FBS history to pass for 12,000 yards and rush for 3,000 yards. He has improved greatly each of the past two seasons as a passer and is a threat the defense has to game plan for in the run game.
Non-Power Five: Michael Pratt, Tulane: A day-three quarterback who should have a long career in the NFL as a backup is Michael Pratt. Pratt is a good decision-maker who consistently knows where to go with the ball.
Overall Rankings
1. Caleb Williams, USC (first round)
2. Drake Maye, North Carolina (first round)
3. Jayden Daniels, LSU (first round)
4. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (second round)
5. Bo Nix, Oregon (second round)
6. Michael Penix Jr., Washington (third round)
7. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina (third round)
8. Michael Pratt, Tulane (fifth round)
2024 NFL Draft running back rankings
ACC: Trey Benson, Florida State: Benson is an explosive runner who is dangerous in the open field. At the NFL Combine, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds and in 2022 he led the ACC with an average of 6.5 yards per carry. He can also make people miss in the open field and in 2022 he broke Pro Football Focuse's single-season record by forcing 0.51 missed tackles per rush.
Big 10: Blake Corum, Michigan: Blake Corum had some trouble regaining his explosiveness from his 2022 season-ending torn meniscus and saw his yards per carry drop from 5.9 to 4.8. Now that he will be a year fully recovered from this injury look for him to regain some of this quickness.
Big 12: Jonathon Brooks, Texas: Another player who has injury concerns is Texas running back Jonathon Brooks who missed the end of this season with a torn ACL. When healthy though Brooks was one of the top backs in college football rushing for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in just 11 games.
Pac 12: MarShawn Lloyd, USC: One of my favorite running backs in the 2024 NFL Draft is MarShawn Lloyd who was named to my All-Underrated team. He has a rare combination of speed and size coming in at 5-foot-9 and 220 pounds while running the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds.
SEC: Jaylen Wright, Tennessee: If a team wants a change of pace back Tennessee's Jaylen Wright is your guy. Last season, he led the FBS in yards per carry with a 7.4 average and saw 26% of his runs go for at least ten yards.
Non-Power Five: Blake Watson, Memphis: One of the biggest combine snubs was Memphis running back Blake Watson not getting an invite. Despite this though look for the 2023 All-AAC selection to hear his name called on day three of the draft. Watson shows good contact balance despite being a smaller back and has also been productive in the passing game having caught 53 passes last year.
Overall Rankings
1. Trey Benson, Florida State (second round)
2. MarShawn Lloyd, USC (second round)
3. Bucky Irving, Oregon (third round)
4. Will Shipley, Clemson (third round)
5. Ray Davis, Kentucky (fourth round)
6. Blake Corum, Michigan (fifth round)
7. Jaylen Wright, Tennessee (fifth round)
8. Jonathon Brooks, Texas (fifth round)
9. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin (fifth round)
10. Audric Estime, Notre Dame (fifth round)
11. Isaac Guerendo, Louisville (sixth round)
12. Cody Schrader, Missouri (sixth round)
13. Dillon Johnson, Washington (seventh round)
14. Jawhar Jordan, Louisville (seventh round)
15. Blake Watson, Memphis (seventh round)
16. Jase McClellan, Alabama (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings
ACC: Keon Coleman, Florida State: A player who has seen his stock drop a little during the predraft and may end up being a great value pick is Florida State's Keon Coleman. Coleman may not have the speed to consistently get separation at the NFL level but he has the size, agility, and ball skills to make the tough catch in traffic.
Big 10: Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State: My number two rated player in the draft is Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr, and should be a team's go-to receiver as a rookie. Harrison had elite production in college and is the first receiver in Buckeye history with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Big 12: Drake Stoops, Oklahoma: While I doubt Drake Stoops hears his name called during the NFL Draft, look for the undervalued wide receiver to open eyes during training camp. What sticks out with Stoops is his high football IQ, which allows him to consistently get open.
Pac 12: Rome Odunze, Washington: One of the biggest deep threats in this class is Washington's Rome Odunze who led the country in targets of more than 20 yards downfield. He also does a terrific job of catching the ball in traffic and last season he caught 21 of 28 passes that he had to fight through the defensive back to haul in.
SEC: Malik Nabers, LSU: While Odunze is a threat in the deep passing game, Malik Nabers is a threat any time he touches the ball. He uses his strength and speed to consistently break tackles and is extremely dangerous after the catch.
Non-Power Five: Luke McCaffrey, Rice: A player who comes from elite bloodlines is Luke McCaffrey whose dad Ed was named to the Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team and his brother Christian McCaffrey was named the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
Overall Rankings
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (first round)
2. Rome Odunze, Washington (first round)
3. Malik Nabers, LSU (first round)
4. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (first round)
5. Keon Coleman, Florida State (second round)
6. Adonai Mitchell, Texas (second round)
7. Xavier Worthy, Texas (second round)
8. Troy Franklin, Oregon (second round)
9. Ladd McConkey, Georgia (third round)
10. Ricky Pearsall, Florida (third round)
11. Devontez Walker, North Carolina (third round)
12. Roman Wilson, Michigan (third round)
13. Xavier Legette, South Carolina (third round)
14. Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington (third round)
15. Brenden Rice, USC (fourth round)
16. Jalen McMillan, Washington (fourth round)
17. Luke McCaffrey, Rice (fourth round)
18. Jacob Cowing, Arizona (fourth round)
19. Ainias Smith, Texas A&M (fourth round)
20. Johnny Wilson, Florida State (fifth round)
21. Tahj Washington, USC (fifth round)
22. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (sixth round)
23. Jermaine Burton, Alabama (sixth round)
24. Malik Washington, Virginia (sixth round)
25. Jalen Coker, Holy Cross (seventh round)
26. Jamari Thrash, Georgia State (seventh round)
27. Drake Stoops, Oklahoma (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft tight end rankings
ACC: Jaheim Bell, Florida State: A player who may be viewed more as an H-back or fullback than a traditional tight end is Florida State’s Jaheim Bell. At these positions, he will be able to use his quickness, agility, and consistent hands to create match-up problems for opposing defensive coordinators.
Big 10: Theo Johnson, Penn State: While Theo Johnson never put up tremendous numbers in college he still should be looked at as one of the top tight ends in the NFL Draft. As a receiver, he shows the ability to gain separation consistently, and as a blocker he possesses underrated power.
Big 12: Jared Wiley, TCU: A player I am higher on than most is TCU’s Jared Wiley. One of the reasons I am so high on him is his overall strength. As a receiver, he is hard to take down after the catch and does a good job of catching the contested throw. As a blocker, his strength combined with his aggressive style of play should allow him to be a valuable asset in the run game.
Pac 12: Tanner McLachlan, Arizona: A player I am lower on than others are is Arizona’s, Tanner McLachlan. While he is the school's all-time leader in receptions by a tight end, his blocking and lack of technique as a rout runner earn him an undrafted free agent grade from me.
SEC: Brock Bowers, Georgia: There is no doubt who the top tight end is in this year’s draft and that is Georgia’s Brock Bowers. Bowers is a complete tight end with soft hands, the quickness to get open, and the strength to run over defenders after the catch should be a top-15 pick.
Non-Power Five: Dallin Holker, Colorado State: One of the most productive tight ends in college football last season was Colorado State's Dallin Holker, who led all FBS tight ends with 767 receiving yards. However, his lack of speed and agility will likely make him a sixth or seventh-round pick.
Overall Rankings
1. Brock Bowers, Georgia (first round)
2. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas (second round)
3. Jared Wiley, TCU (second round)
4. Theo Johnson, Penn State (fourth round)
5. Cade Stover, Ohio State (fourth round)
6. Ben Sinnott, Kansas State (fifth round)
7. Tip Reiman, Illinois (sixth round)
8. Jaheim Bell, Florida State (sixth round)
9. Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota (seventh round)
10. Dallin Holker, Colorado State (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle rankings
ACC: Graham Barton, Duke: Barton is one of the more versatile players in the 2024 NFL Draft. Look for teams to consider him as a tackle, guard, and center.
Big 10: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State: The Rimington-Pace Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year is one of the better pass blockers in the draft. In his 21 career starts, Fashanu has only given up one sack, and he dsiplays the feet to be an NFL left tackle.
Big 12: Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma: In Guyton's scouting report, I mentioned how much I love his potential. He has some of the quickest feet in the class and shows the competitive drive to become great.
Pac 12: Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State: A player who saw his stock skyrocket this season is Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, who NFL Draft experts saw as a seventh-round pick going into the year. However, he now is viewed as a late first to early second-round pick due to his strong run-blocking skills.
SEC: J.C. Latham, Alabama: Alabama’s former head coach Nick Saban described J.C. Latham best when he said this about him “He’s big, strong, physical. He’s the prototype right tackle that everybody would look for in terms of having a power guy who is effective in being able to pass block well enough.”
Non-Power Five: Joe Alt, Notre Dame: Alt has been a standout the past couple of seasons for the Irish. In 2022 he became just the second sophomores tackles to earn All-American status since 2010. This past season he was the only tackle in the country to post 85.0-plus grades as a pass blocker and a run blocker according to Pro Football Focus.
Overall Rankings
1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame (first round)
2. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (first round)
3. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (first round)
4. J.C. Latham, Alabama (first round)
5. Amarius Mims, Georgia (first round)
6. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State (second round)
7. Graham Barton, Duke (second round)
8. Patrick Paul, Houston (third round)
9. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU (third round)
10. Christian Jones, Texas (fourth round)
11. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (fourth round)
12. Roger Rosengarten, Washington (fifth round)
13. Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh (fifth round)
14. Walter Rouse, Oklahoma (fifth round)
15. Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State (sixth round)
16. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale (sixth round)
17. Javon Foster, Missouri (sixth round)
18. LaDarius Henderson, Michigan (seventh round)
19. Julian Pearl, Illinois (seventh round)
20. Caedan Wallace, Penn State (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft offensive guard rankings
ACC: Christian Mahogany, Boston College: One stat that shows just how valuable Christian Mahogany is that in 2022 when he missed the year due to a torn ACL Boston College finished dead last in the ACC averaging just 63 rushing yards a game. When he was back in the lineup this year the team finished 2nd in the ACC averaging 200 yards a game.
Big 10: Zak Zinter, Michigan: A player who would have gone higher in the draft if not for a season ending injury is Michigan’s Zak Zinter. Zinter who suffered a broken fibula and tibia in the Ohio State game is still recovering from the injury which prevented him from working out for teams.
Big 12: Cooper Beebe, Kansas State: It is hard to find a more decorated offensive lineman in the 2024 NFL Draft than Kansas State’s Cooper Beebe. He was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in both 2023 and 2021, and is the first offensive lineman in school history to be named a consensus All-American.
Pac 12: Troy Fautanu, Washington: While Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu played tackle in college his best position in the NFL is likely guard. The main reason for this is his lack of length. No matter where he plays look for him to be a high-quality starter in the NFL.
SEC: Layden Robinson, Texas A&M: A player who had a much better season this year than in 2022 is Texas A&M’s Layden Robinson. As a junior, he allowed 36 pressures on the year and had just a 56.6 grade from Pro Football Focus. This year he only allowed 16 pressuers, only gave up one sack, and received a much better PFF grade of 69.4.
Non-Power Five: Mason McCormick, South Dakota State: My highest rated small school prospect is South Dakota State offensive guard Mason McCormick. What sticks out with him is his rugged playing style that consistently sees him blocking through the whistle. He is also an impressive athlete who posted some of the best numbers in NFL Combine history.
Overall Rankings
1. Troy Fautanu, Washington (first round)
2. Jordan Morgan, Arizona (second round)
3. Christian Haynes, UConn (second round)
4. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State (second round)
5. Layden Robinson, Texas A&M (third round)
6. Zak Zinter, Michigan (third round)
7. Isaiah Adams, Illinois (third round)
8. Christian Mahogany, Boston College (fourth round)
9. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas (fourth round)
10. Mason McCormick, South Dakota State (fifth round)
11. Javion Cohen, Miami (fifth round)
12. Delmar Glaze, Maryland (fifth round)
13. Sataoa Laumea, Utah (sixth round)
14. Dominick Puni, Kansas (seventh round)
15. Trevor Keegan, Michigan (seventh round)
16. McKade Mettauer, Oklahoma (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft center rankings
ACC: Matt Lee, Miami: While Matt Lee doesn’t have a draftable grade on my board, he could be a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme. This is due to his mobility which allows him to consistently reach his man when blocking his man at the second level.
Big 10: Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin: Three positives stick out with Bortolini with the first one being his explosiveness off the ball. He does a great job of getting off the ball, and this trait helps him knock his man back when run blocking. He also is a versatile player who has started at center, guard, and even tight end during his time with the Badgers. The last trait that works in his favor is his length which allows him to keep defenders from getting into his body.
Big 12: Zach Frazier, West Virginia: A center I was high on going into the season despite being rated as the 363rd best player by Mock Draft Database is West Virginia’s Zach Frazier. The reason I was so high on him at that time and have him rated as my second-best center currently is his high football IQ and the outstanding leverage he plays with.
Pac 12: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: 2023 was a breakout season for Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson, which was his first year as a full-time starter. He ended the season as Pro Football Focuses top-graded center in run blocking, pass blocking, and overall. He also won the Rimington Award which goes to the nation's top center.
SEC: Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia: One of the better-run blockers in the center class is Georiga’s Sedrick Van Pran. Van Pran shows good pop off the ball and has impressive strength overall.
Non-Power Five: Jalen Sundell, North Dakota State: There is no center out of the Power Five who earns a draftable grade but North Dakota State’s Jalen Sundell should be signed as a free agent. He has the mobility to play in a zone-blocking scheme and if he can stay healthy he has a good chance of making a team.
Overall Rankings
1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (first round)
2. Zach Frazier, West Virginia (second round)
3. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia (third round)
4. Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin (fourth round)
5. Kingsley Eguakun, Florida (sixth round)
6. Andrew Raym, Oklahoma (sixth round)
7. Drake Nugent, Michigan (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft defensive end rankings
ACC: Jared Verse, Florida State: A player who saw his stock go down some this year is Florida State’s Jared Verse. Going into the year he was widely viewed as a top-five pick, but after he got off to a slow start this year he will most likely go in the middle of round one.
Big 10: Chop Robinson, Penn State: I am in the minority by having Penn State’s Chop Robinson as my top defensive end in the draft. However, he has rare traits as a pass rusher including 4.48 speed off the edge. He also has underrated production having led the Big Ten with a 92.3 pass rush grade according to Pro Football Focus, and also making 42.7 percent of his tackles behind the line of scrimmage over the past two seasons.
Big 12: Austin Booker, Kansas: Booker spent his first two seasons at Minnesota where he made little impact finishing his career with the Golden Gophers with just two tackles. However, he transferred to Kansas this year and quickly established himself as one of the better Kansas defensive ends in school history. This season he led the Big 12 with 38 pressures and also finished the season with eight sacks.
Pac 12: Jonah Elliss, Utah: Another player who had a breakout season is Utah’s Jonah Ellis. Going into the year he never had more than three sacks in a season, but this year he got to the quarterback 12 times in just ten games.
SEC: Darius Robinson, Missouri: Teams that primarily play a 3-4 defense and need a defensive end will take a close look at Darius Robinson. Robinson has ideal size to play this position coming in at 6-foot-5 and 286 and also has the strength to play in this alignment.
Non-Power Five: Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State: A player who impressed me when I saw him up close at the East-West Shrine Bowl is Colorado State’s Mohamed Kamara. He displayed the quickest burst off the ball I have ever seen live, and this speed allowed him to pick up 13 sacks this year.
Overall Rankings
1. Chop Robinson, Penn State (first round)
2. Jared Verse, Florida State (first round)
3. Darius Robinson, Missouri (second round)
4. Bralen Trice, Washington (second round)
5. Brennan Jackson, Washington State (fourth round)
6. Adisa Isaac, Penn State (fourth round)
7. Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (fourth round)
8. Jonah Elliss, Utah (fourth round)
9. Braiden McGregor, Michigan (fourth round)
10. Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State (fifth round)
11. Austin Booker, Kansas (fifth round)
12. Nelson Ceaser, Houston (fifth round)
13. Xavier Thomas, Clemson (sixth round)
14. Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan (sixth round)
15. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (sixth round)
16. Javon Solomon, Troy (sixth round)
17. Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss (sixth round)
18. Jalen Green, James Madison (seventh round)
19. Myles Cole, Texas Tech (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft defensive tackle rankings
ACC: Braden Fiske, Florida State: Fiske proves that recruiting ranks should not limit what a player does on the field. Fiske who was the 2,047th rated recruit in his class according to On3, is now viewed as the 39th best player in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Big 10: Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois: The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year has been one of college football's most productive defensive tackles over the past two seasons. Jer’Zhan Newton has 102 pressures and 13 sacks over that time frame.
Big 12: Byron Murphy, Texas: A player who saw his stock skyrocket this year is Byron Murphey. Going into the year he had only started two career games, but this season he earned a starting role and was named the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year. He also led all FBS interior defensive linemen in pass-rush win rate (20.2 percent) and pressure rate (17 percent) according to Pro Football Focus.
Pac 12: Brandon Dorlus, Oregon: One of the more versatile defensive tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft is Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus. During his time with the Ducks, he has played multiple positions ranging from 3-tech, 5-tech, 4i, and stand-up EDGE. In addition to his ability to play multiple positions, he is also a prospect who goes all-out on every play.
SEC: McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M: A prospect with only average production but has the traits to succeed in the NFL is McKinnley Jackson. Jackson who was never named to the All-SEC team during his career in College Station, has the quickness, strength, and size to be at least a rotational defensive tackle at the next level.
Non-Power Five: Khristian Boyd, UNI: Another player who should have received an invite to the NFL Combine but didn’t is UNI’s Khristian Boyd. Boyd was an FCS All-American is a run stuffer who consistently fought through double teams to make big stops last year. He also stood out at the East-West Shrine game which should be enough to be a day three pick.
Overall Rankings
1. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois (first round)
2. Byron Murphy, Texas (first round)
3. Braden Fiske, Florida State (second round)
4. Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State (third round)
5. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon (third round)
6. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson (third round)
7. Kris Jenkins, Michigan (third round)
8. T’Vondre Sweat, Texas (third round)
9. Leonard Taylor, Miami (fourth round)
10. Maason Smith, LSU (fourth round)
11. McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (fourth round)
12. Justin Eboigbe, Alabama (fourth round)
13. Mekhi Wingo, LSU (fourth round)
14. DeWayne Carter, Duke (fourth round)
15. Tyler Davis, Clemson (fifth round)
16. Khristian Boyd, UNI (fifth round)
17. Gabe Hall, Baylor (fifth round)
18. Jordan Jefferson, LSU (sixth round)
19. Marcus Harris, Auburn (sixth round)
20. Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois (sixth round)
2024 NFL Draft outside linebacker rankings
ACC: Payton Wilson, North Carolina State: Wilson who was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year has elite numbers both on and off the field. On the field, he led the ACC in tackles per game and also led the conference in tackles for loss. Off the field, he has ideal measurables coming in at 6-foot-4 and 233 pounds while running the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds.
Big 10: Curtis Jacobs, Penn State: Jacobs is a good coverage linebacker who possesses the fluid hips and speed to match up against tight ends in the NFL. He does need to improve vs the run though especially when it comes to taking on blockers.
Big 12: None: I don’t have any Big 12 outside linebackers on my board that carry a draftable or priority free agent grade.
Pac 12: Laiatu Latu, UCLA: One of the most polished players in the NFL Draft is UCLA’s Laiatu Latu. His wide variety of pass-rushing moves helped him account for 13 sacks this season, and if he can stay healthy look for him to develop into one of the top defensive players from the 2024 NFL Draft.
SEC: Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M: Going into the season a question with Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was his ability to get after the passer, having only had half a sack going into the year. He answered those questions this year though accounting for eight sacks.
Non-Power Five: JD Bertrand, Notre Dame: Another member of my All-Underrated team is Notre Dame JD Bertrand. What sticks out about his game is his overall feel for the game leading the Irish in tackles each of the past three seasons.
Overall Rankings
1. Laiatu Latu, UCLA (first round)
2. Dallas Turner, Alabama (first round)
3. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (second round)
4. Payton Wilson, North Carolina State (third round)
5. Chris Braswell, Alabama (third round)
6. Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (fifth round)
7. Kalen DeLoach, Florida State (fifth round)
8. JD Bertrand, Notre Dame (fifth round)
9. Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri (sixth round)
10. Omar Speights, LSU (seventh round)
11. Jett Johnson, Mississippi State (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft inside linebacker rankings
ACC: Jeremiah Trotter Jr, Clemson: One of the top playmaking linebackers in the 2024 NFL Draft is Clemson’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Over the past two seasons accounting for 29.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and four interceptions.
Big 10: Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State: A team looking to upgrade their run defense will want to take a close look at Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg. Eichenberg shows outstanding discipline in the run game and misses very few tackles.
Big 12: Jaylan Ford, Texas: While teams that are looking for your classic middle linebacker will want Tommy Eichenberg, teams that want more of a coverage linebacker will like Jaylan Ford. In coverage, Ford shows good awareness and the speed to play sideline to sideline.
Pac 12: Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington: Speaking of good coverage linebackers another player who fits that mold is Washington’s Edefuan Ulofoshio. In fact, he was the highest-graded linebacker in coverage according to Pro Football Focus last season.
SEC: Trevin Wallace, Kentucky: Wallace is one of the better athletes in this class. At the NFL Combine, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds and also posted a 380-pound power clean.
Non-Power Five: Jackson Mitchell, UConn: One of the more productive linebackers in the 2024 NFL Draft is UConn’s Jackson Mitchell who has 438 career tackles. Despite this he didn’t receive an invite to the NFL Combine and at best will be a late-round draft pick.
Overall Rankings
1. Jeremiah Trotter Jr, Clemson (third round)
2. Junior Colson, Michigan (third round)
3. Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State (third round)
4. Jaylan Ford, Texas (fourth round)
5. Trevin Wallace, Kentucky (fourth round)
6. Cedric Gray, North Carolina (fifth round)
7. Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington (fifth round)
8. Aaron Beasley, Tennesse (sixth round)
9. Jackson Mitchell, UConn (sixth round)
10. James Williams, Miami (sixth round)
11. Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State (sixth round)
12. Tyrice Knight, UTEP (sixth round)
13. Marist Liufau, Notre Dame (seventh round)
14. Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft cornerback rankings
ACC: M.J. Devonshire, Pittsburgh: The most underrated defensive player in the 2024 NFL Draft is Pittsburgh cornerback M.J. Devonshire. Despite leading the ACC in pass breakups, finishing second in the conference in interceptions, and running a 4.45 40-yard dash people still view him as a late round pick. On the other hand, I give him a third-round grade due to his fluid hips, ball skills, and outstanding punt return skills.
Big 10: Cooper DeJean, Iowa: Another corner with a nose for the ball and strong return skills is Iowa's Cooper DeJean. Over the last two seasons, the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year has seven interceptions and 15 pass deflections. DeJean was also named the Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year after averaging 11.5 yards per punt return and if the refs called the Minnesota game correctly he would have had two punt return touchdowns.
Big 12: T.J. Tampa, Iowa State: Teams looking for a big physical corner who should excel in press coverage will like Iowa State’s T.J. Tampa.
Pac 12: Khyree Jackson, Oregon : Speaking of physical corners Oregon’s Khyree Jackson also fits that mold. Jackson who comes in at 6-foot-4 and 194 consistently challenged receivers last season and only gave up 19 receptions all season.
SEC: Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama: Some team will get great value when they take Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry late in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The All-American is a true shutdown corner having been targeted on just 8.5 percent of his coverage snaps which was the lowest rate in the country.
Non-Power Five: Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo: Mitchell will likely be the highest Group of Five player selected in the NFL Draft. He is an impressive athlete who showed he can compete at the highest level during this year’s Senior Bowl.
Overall Rankings
1. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama (first round)
2. Terrion Arnold, Alabama (first round)
3. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo (first round)
4. Nate Wiggins, Clemson (first round)
5. Cooper DeJean, Iowa (first round)
6. Max Melton, Rutgers (second round)
7. Khyree Jackson, Oregon (second round)
8. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri (third round)
9. M.J. Devonshire, Pittsburgh (third round)
10. Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville (third round)
11. T.J. Tampa, Iowa State (fourth round)
12. Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (fourth round)
13. Mike Sainristil, Michigan (fourth round)
14. D.J, James, Auburn (fourth round)
15. Kalen King, Penn State (fourth round)
16. Caelen Carson, Wake Forest (fourth round)
17. Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn (fifth round)
18. Cam Hart, Notre Dame (fifth round)
19. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (fifth round)
20. Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas (fifth round)
21. Ryan Watts, Texas (sixth round)
22. Renardo Green, Florida State (sixth round)
23. Josh Newton, TCU (sixth round)
24. Johnny Dixon, Penn State (seventh round)
25. Andru Phillips, Kentucky (seventh round)
26. Marcellas Dial, South Carolina (seventh round)
27. Micah Abraham, Marshall (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft safety rankings
ACC: Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest: While I only have a seventh-round grade on Malik Mustapha, he should be able to make an impact on special teams. One of the reasons for this is the aggressiveness he plays with which consistently sees him make the big hit.
Big 10: Tyler Nubin, Minnesota: Nubin is an all-around safety and the top player on my board at this position. In the passing game, he shows good ball skills having picked off five passes this season. In the run game, he is a physical defender who is unafraid to come down and make the big stop.
Big 12: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Texas Tech: While Dadrion Taylor-Demerson will likely get drafted I don’t have a draftable grade on him on my board. This is due to a lack of play strength, and that he gets out of position too often for my liking.
Pac 12: Cole Bishop, Utah: Cole Bishop has a good size speed combination coming in at 6-foot-2 and 206 pounds and running the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds. He also has good production on the field having been named second-team All-PAC 12.
SEC: Tykee Smith, Georgia: Another safety who should make an impact on special teams next season yet will be a late draft pick is Georgia’s Tykee Smith. Smith plays with the aggression to excel at covering kicks, and last season he led the Bulldogs in tackles.
Non-Power Five: Jay Stanley, Southern Miss: A player who will most likely go undrafted is Southern Miss’s Jay Stanly, who is rated as Dane Brugler 139th best safety in the class. Despite this low ranking, I could see Stanly making a team due to his instincts that saw him record 61 tackles this year, and his ball skills that have allowed him to get his hands on the ball eight times over the past two seasons.
Overall Rankings
1. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (second round)
2. Cole Bishop, Utah (second round)
3. Kamren Kinchens, Miami (third round)
4. Javon Bullard, Georgia (fourth round)
5. Calen Bullock, USC (fifth round)
6. Evan Williams, Oregon (fifth round)
7. Tykee Smith, Georgia (fifth round)
8. Jaylin Simpson, Auburn (fifth round)
9. Beau Brade, Maryland (fifth round)
10. Patrick McMorris, California (sixth round)
11. Josh Proctor, Ohio State (sixth round)
12. Jaden Hicks, Washington State (sixth round)
13. Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State (sixth round)
14. Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest (seventh round)
15. Jay Stanley, Southern Miss (seventh round)
2024 NFL Draft kicker and punter rankings
Top Punter: Tory Taylor, Iowa: The top special teams player in this year's draft is Iowa Tory Taylor who has a good chance of being a day two pick. He set the Big Ten record with a career averag of 46.2 yards per punt and also set the NCAA single-season record for punting yards record had stood for 84 years. In addition to his strong leg, he also does a great job of pinning opponents inside the 10-yard line.
Overall Punter Rankings
1. Tory Taylor, Iowa (fourth round)
2. Ryan Sanborn, Texas (sixth round)
3. Matthew Hayball, Vanderbilt (seventh round)
4. Austin McNamara, Texas Tech (seventh round)
Top Kicker: Joshua Karty, Stanford: While I don’t have any field goal kicker carrying more than a sixth-round grade, Stanford’s Joshua Karty should be the top kicker selected. During his career, he connected on 85% of his kicks including making every attempt in 2022. He also has gone an impressive 24-27 on kicks from over 40 yards over the past two seasons.
Overall Kicker Rankings
1. Joshua Karty, Stanford (sixth round)
2. Will Reichard, Alabama (seventh round)
3. Cameron Little, Arkansas (seventh round)