For the past couple of months, I’ve been hunkered down in my office, iPad in hand, watching hundreds of 2024 NFL Draft prospects. Now that the vast majority of the evaluations are finalized, and the draft is less than a month away, it’s time to reveal my Top 50 Big Board.
Writer’s Note: My Big Boards always take position value into consideration. In my Scouting Gradebook I use what I call “Position Addition” (PA) a scale of grade boosts for positions that correspond with how valuable I deem the position to be, and I start with running backs getting no PA. On the other end of the spectrum, quarterbacks get the biggest PA added to their raw grade.
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Let’s take a look.
1. Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Williams is a blast of a prospect. Supreme arm talent, spatial awareness that’s seemingly spawned from a computer algorithm, pinpoint accuracy, plus athlete — he fits the mold of a modern franchise quarterback. I do worry about his push on the field to do Patrick Mahomes-esque things too frequently. That’s it.
2. Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
I’ve very much been contemplating giving Maye the top spot — that’s how close these grades are — but this year, I’m sticking with what my scouting formula spit out after I entered grades in the individual stat categories at the quarterback spot for Maye and Williams. I love Maye’s aggression as a thrower and how he can generate out-of-nowhere big plays in dire situations, and his pure physical talent as a thrower and runner.
3. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Nabers hasn’t run as many routes as Harrison Jr., and that’s…
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2024-03-27 12:42:49
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