The 2024 NFL Combine is imminent. Draft season is here, people. It’s time for my first top 25 big board of draft season. There are a few surprising names ranked highly, and a few “consensus” top prospects further down my rankings or not included at all. That’s just how everything worked out with my grading system.
As for that grading system, one key element to keep in mind for every prospect: I assign extra points based on how valuable I view the position they play, and running backs are at the bottom, with no “position addition.” Conversely, quarterbacks get the biggest boost. For example, a quarterback can have a lower “raw grade” than, say, linebacker, but position addition will bump the quarterback higher than that linebacker on my big board.
Let’s get to it. Of course, these grades are subject to change, as I place a reasonably heavy emphasis on the combine — and pro days when necessary — although my quarterback rankings usually don’t change much from here until the draft.
1. Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Williams’ 2023 wasn’t as good as 2022. He’d even tell you that. But his natural spatial awareness is on another level, there’s pop to the football when it leaves his hands, and he’s mostly darn accurate.
2. Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
Maye plays with zero fear: unafraid to make any throw, to any portion of the field against any coverage. And right when he lulls you to sleep with majestic throws through tight windows from the pocket, he’ll hit you with a 30-yard scramble.
3. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Nabers has everything you’d want in a modern-day receiver … except LSU didn’t ask him to run many routes. He didn’t need to. He emanates explosiveness, he’s as scary as a receiver prospect gets after the catch, and he seemingly always finds the football in traffic.
4. Marvin Harrison, WR, Ohio State
Harrison is as ready-to-go as you’re going to get at the receiver position….
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2024-02-20 15:28:20
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