College Junior Florida. Max Duggan would run in the short touchdown a couple of plays later. He has declared for the draft and will bypass the Longhorns' Valero Alamo Bowl against Washington. Tillman is the classic size-speed perimeter vertical threat who also finishes well in the end zone. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. Adebawore is an unique inside pass rusher because of quickness and versatility to play bigger than his size. He needs to get more well-rounded with his movement to remain effective in the NFL. Get a side-by-side look at all four experts' positional breakdowns. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. Sknner is a physical run-stopping safety who gets the most out of his big frame but he needs to operate in a zone scheme to handle coverage in the NFL. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. That rightful claim to be the 2023 NFL Drafts top player also has an argument from Jalen Carter. The Buckeyes star lineman replaces Nicholas Petit-Frere and has a great ceiling. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 100 players. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror for the draft process, too. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Cast aside your Ohio State objections. Some prospects are leaps and bounds ahead of others in their evaluations, while others weve just begun to study. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. His 9.4 yards per attempt ranks third in the country. Johnson moved to left tackle in 2022 and excelled, earning consensus first-team All-American honors while being named a Lombardi Award semifinalist. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Jones is a smart and sturdy pass protector who can blossom by learning to use his footwork and quickness better. 2022 stats: Young has thrown for 3,007 yards and 27 touchdown passes with 5 interceptions, while posting an 83.6 Total QBR. OT | G | C | DE | OLB A five-star recruit and Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020, Robinson hit the field immediately at Texas and produced as expected. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl, but after suffering a season-ending foot injury against Kansas, he opted to have surgery. Mocks: Kiper | McShay | Miller | Reid Ekiyor is a physical, relentless and experienced blocker who needs work with his hands and footwork to start in the NFL. He covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. 2 overall (DT1). Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. Evans has great speed, quickness and burst. He's sudden, wins routeinly after the catch and plays bigger than his size in traffic downfield., Reed was significantly held back by his quarterback play and the offensive line at Michigan State. Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. Levis is eligible for postseason all-star contests and has already received an invitation to the Senior Bowl -- but he hadn't made an official decision about participating. He just needs to work more on his agility and technique as a pass protector. He just needs a little more work on technique and run support. With college all-star games and further tape study in the books, NFL Network draft guru and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the top 50 draft What Bresee doesn't have in pure quickness and explosiveness, he makes up for with strong technique and footwork to get into position to stuff the run. Born in Henderson, Texas, he was a three-star recruit and the No. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. Washington is getting buzz for his strong, physical frame for blocking plus receiving upside. Wilson | Johnson, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 26 Watch out for him rounding out his footwork and technique to become a more valued asset in pass protection. QB | RB | FB | WR | TE From his size to his field-stretching speed, Johnston profiles well as a potential perimeter No. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects Led by C.J. As we move through college football's bowl season and inch closer to the clock starting on Round 1, we asked draft analysts Jordan Reid and Matt Miller to introduce a few of the top prospects every NFL fan needs to know. He uses both his hands and feet to win his battles. A new home for Michael Thomas? Smith is a smart cover man who makes a lot of plays on the ball with the capacity to play inside, outside or safety. LaPorta is sneaky-good after the catch which is vital in my evals of tight ends, and Musgrave might be one of the fastest 250-plus pound tight ends in combine history., Washington is like a small offensive tackle on the field with some receiving chops, and it'll likely take two defensive backs to tackle him at the next level., 1. He has refined his game well in a more dynamic offense. 2022 stats: Anderson has 10 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and 53 pressures, and he returned an interception for a TD. He just needs more experience to become a more well-rounded sack artist. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 125 players overall, position rankings, SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. I'm very interested in his measurables at the combine. Peter Skoronski, Northwestern (8)5. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 194 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. Once again, its important to note that this is a very early list. Young didn't have the same caliber supporting cast in 2022, but he still once again eclipsed 3,000 passing yards to become the first Crimson Tide signal-caller to hit that mark in back-to-back seasons. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 125 players 1. You'd think he's already been coached by Dante Scarnecchia by watching him deploy his hands and reset in pass protection. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. Pro Football Network, LLC. Williams has the physicality and fearlessness to fare well in either man or zone coverage once he further develops his technique and nose for the ball. What's next? Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. Witherspoon has gotten some extra buzz and rising as a perimeter defensive prospect because of how well his uses his size to make plays ton the ball in man coverage. Perry's size gives him intrigue as an outside big plamaker and red zone finishes but to contribute in the NFL he must nail down the nuances of running routes to get open. Flowers is dynamite, and he's short not small at 5-9 and 182 pounds. Dexter has become a disruptive athletic force with his massive frame in the vein of Georgia's Jordan Davis, a first-rounder of the Eagles in 2022. He moved on to Kentucky as a graduate transfer prior to the 2021 season and made an instant impact. Avila is well-rounded for blocking with his power and agility for the inside. What's next? Believe or not, the annual selection of the best college prospects is just more than four months away. The son of the former Steelers and Dolphins star pass rusher has tremendous size and physicality for coverage and uses his reliable speed to make plays on the ball. Standout trait: He has a natural ability to penetrate the first level and cause instant disruption. Phil Jurkovec, Grayson McCall, Jake Haener, and Kedon Slovis all have a chance to crash these rankings with great seasons. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Sign up Benton is a stout and powerful prospect who can make for a strong rotational tackle in the NFL. What Kancey lacks in ideal size for the interior he makes for with his sometimes devastating inside pass rush pop. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks. Jones is very appealing because of his agility and natural footwork in pass protection. Stroud vs. Anthony Richardson and More, Top XFL Quarterbacks 2023: Jordan Taamu Looks To Hold Off Ben DiNucci for Top Spot, Final 2023 Senior Bowl QB Rankings: Jake Haener Rises Above the Rest. 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Smith is a productive and disruptive nose tackle made for reliable run-stuffing and also making some big plays in the backfield. O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida (15)4. Remember, Barkley ran 4.40 at 230 pounds in 2018., Gibbs is underrated. QB Hot Board | First-round grades The Bulldogs' post-national championship front has had a clear new anchor with Travon Walker, Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt and Quay Walker all finding NFL homes. These are the players that have caught our eye at some point in their careers. Phillips has also jumped into the first-round conversation with his strong ballhawking skills and six interceptions for the Utes. Utah sports two in the top 10 as Brant Kuithe and Dalton Kincaid are truly weapons in the Utes offense. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. Who is Porter? Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. I'm a little concerned about his size and lack of a monster arm., Richardson is big and twitchy and explosive with a bazooka connected to his shoulder. Schmitz has the requisite power/athleticism combination to star at center early in his professional career and, vitally, plus recovery skill. He can be a speedy slot or outside option in the NFL with great quickness in open field and toughness after the catch. Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. Darnell Wright, Tennessee (136)2. Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. Robinson exceeds the expected value for a running back, and Gibbs comes equipped with game-changing elusiveness. Plus, they took a closer look at what's next for all 10, from bowl game appearances to pre-draft events. The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFFs draft board. From his size to his field-stretching speed, Johnston profiles well as a potential perimeter No. Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position: Quarterback. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Both SEC receivers have incredible athletic profiles and the offenses to do a lot of damage. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. Murphy has awesome explosive qualities and power for his size, too, to stand out as the second-best pass rusher in the class behind the incomparable Anderson. Levis showed immense growth and extreme arm talent a season ago and looks poised to bring Kentucky to new heights this fall. Johnson finishes well with his athleticism and footwork in pass protection. He served primarily as a rotational defensive tackle in Year 1 in Lubbock before switching back to defensive end during the backstretch of the 2020 season. He has also added 20 pressures. After two years and 12 games there, Wilson opted to transfer. Included in this list are newcomers Devin Leary and Hendon Hooker, both mainstays on the college football landscape that are getting NFL draft buzz. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. On film I saw not just a vertical weapon but a gazelle in the open field not exactly easy to corral and bring to the turf. Standout trait: Accuracy to all levels of the field is Stroud's signature trait. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4). Let's start with a trio of quarterbacks who have a good chance to be the No. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. Ojulari uses his smarts, instincts, array of moves and classic finishing burst to win as a pass rusher. Jones is very appealing because of his agility and natural footwork in pass protection. Levis was ranked as the second-best recruit overall in Connecticut in 2018 (three-star player). Joseph is a flat-out playmaker on the ball with dynamic athleticism and speed to cover all over the field. Stroud 1) C.J. Brown has show good physicality, coverage savvy and versatility to say he can play either nickel corner or safety well in the NFL. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. Make Your Picks. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. Jayden Reed, Michigan State (175)T4. He opted out of Kentucky's TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Iowa, though, which means he will turn his attention immediately toward the draft. Ranks: Kiper | McShay | Positional He is a big corner who goes after big plays in the Trevon Diggs mold but could benefit from more consistent coverage. 1 wideout challenges. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. It allows him to beat offensive tackles off their spot and hurry the quarterback through their reads before hitting their drop. Harrison has the ideal frame and athleticism to become a dominant pro pass rusher with better usage of footwork, technique and leverage. Wypler is a reliable athletic pass protector who needs to get stronger to hold up better as an NFL run blocker. Insane poise. 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