Caleb Williams is as close to Patrick Mahomes as we've seen since 2017. His footwork looks cleaner in his drop back, he has a plus arm, throws with great accuracy to all three levels, and consistently wins with his legs -- whether he's in the pocket, flushed from the pocket or on designed runs. Added bonuses: does a good job of avoiding hits near the sideline. Can throw with anticipation on intermediate routes, layers the ball well on intermediate routes and has good deep-ball accuracy. Would like to see him stick with his first read a little longer -- he loves to rely on his mobility and playmaking abilities -- but it's hard to argue with the results. There's a long list of QBs who play well off-platform and out of structure; he may already be one of the best.

• 2022 Heisman Trophy winner (1st from USC since Reggie Bush)
• Career: Most total yards (8,673) and TD (93) in 2-year span in USC history

• The next Patrick Mahomes isn't hyperbole
• Can throw from every arm angle and do it with pinpoint accuracy
• Consistently wins with his legs though he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble

• Tries to do too much at times
• Needs to do a better job of playing within the offense
• Will sometimes pass up easy throws looking for the big play

Jayden Daniels is one of the most improved players in college football over the past two years. He is an experienced passer who doubles as an impact runner. His decision-making has improved immensely since his days at Arizona State. Daniels has enough arm strength to push the ball downfield . He showed the ability to uplift and entire offense this past season.

• 2023: Heisman Trophy winner (led FBS in total YPG and total TD/game)
• Career: 1st ever with 12,000+ pass yds and 3,000+ rush yds in FBS history

• Impact performer as a runner
• Over 3,000 college football snaps of experience
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Keeps his eyes downfield when pressured
• Makes good decisions on read options

• Thin frame, but has not missed time due to injury
• Average arm strength
• Footwork has made strides but remains a work in progress

Drake Maye is a tall pocket passer with some athletic juice. He has a live arm with a compact release. He drives the football with ease and throws a gorgeous spiral with high regularity. His accuracy to all levels is very good, but there are a few seemingly uncharacteristic misses deep. His misses are typically low/behind. He was utilized in the designed run game in college but it will be somewhat of a stretch to see him succeed doing that in the NFL. Has a flair for making plays on the run and can be a useful, Mahomes-like scrambler. The natural playmaker gene is there, as he rarely gives up on a play. He wants to rip the vertical shot down the seam/numbers. He truly can make every throw, and his arm talent borders on elite. His high-arcing touch is good, not amazing. He can make impressive throws with defenders draped on him. His pocket presence is solid, but sometimes awkward when navigating. He has lots of experience reading the entire field. Overall, he has a great blend of pocket passing, arm talent, accuracy, and athleticism. He's a very impressive QB prospect for the modern-day NFL.

• 2022: ACC Player of the Year (First in UNC since Lawrence Taylor in 1980)
• Only FBS player with 7,000+ pass yards and 1,000+ rush yards in past two seasons

• Arm strength is fantastic
• Full-field reader
• Big frame with plus athleticism to scramble and elude rushers inside the pocket

• Occasional miss low/behind his WR
• At times awkward when attempting to navigate the pocket
• In some instances will try to do too much when things break down

J.J. McCarthy is an incredibly efficient passer who operated in a predominantly run-heavy offense. He is slight of frame but has the mobility and accuracy to make plays out of structure. McCarthy does not have the strongest arm but throws with touch to all three levels. He is a tough player who has consistently won at every level of his career.

• 2023: CFP national champion (led Michigan to 15-0 record)
• 27-1 career record as starting QB (3rd-best in FBS history)

• Sixth-highest completion percentage in 2023 (72.3%)
• Does a good job manipulating the pocket
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Great ball placement

• Ball security in tight pockets
• Late to see some breakers
• Average arm strength

• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.23 seconds
• 3-cone drill: 6.82 seconds

Marvin Harrison Jr. is arguably the best player in the entire draft class. Father was an NFL Hall of Famer and Harrison Jr. has a chance to be even better because of his physical gifts -- size, speed, huge catch radius and the ability to win running a variety of routes. When he is locked in he's all but unstoppable.

• Career: 2-time unanimous All-American (1st from OSU since Orlando Pace)
• 1st player in Big Ten history with 14+ rec TD in multiple seasons

• Incredibly strong at the top of routes; he's able to create separation vs. physical CBs
• Hands-catcher with an enormous catch radius
• Can stack CBs off the line of scrimmage and has the shiftiness to create separation on every route

• Did have a few focus drops during the 2023 season
• Showed frustrations at times at the level of QB play in 2023

Malik Nabers is a super-explosive WR prospect. He gets to top gear in a flash and can sustain that speed down the field. He’s effortless off the line and has serious acceleration. He’s a bouncy athlete when needing to elevate. He has plus wiggle off the line and can get on top of CBs quickly to stack them on vertical routes. Physicality can get the best of him in press, but he’s not a weak player. He works well fighting back to the football/finding it down the field and in the red zone. Natural mover with the ball in his hands. He has RB vision, plus quickness, and his supercharged burst all indicate him being a YAC weapon in the NFL. He won't be an elite burner, but he’s certainly not slow. While not tall for the position, he has a "my-ball" mentality in traffic. Route-running is good, but he didn't run the full route tree. He has the athletic chops to be a star in that area eventually. In most classes, he'd be the clear WR1. His game is tailor-made for today's NFL.

• 2023: Converted 78.7% of his receptions into either a first down or a touchdown, according to TruMedia (second-highest among players with at least 100 target)
• 2023: Led FBS with 17 catches of 30-plus yards

• Incredible explosiveness
• RAC ability is elite
• Will go up and get ball in traffic

• Not a huge frame
• Didn't run many routes in college
• Occasionally physical press beats him at the line

Joe Alt made tremendous strides in his career from 2022 to 2023. He looks like a much more flexible prospect capable of digging out smaller rushers. He can struggle with power players that get under his pad level and does not have ideal shock and power in his initial punch. Alt does a great job of adjusting his hands and feet when engaged.

• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: Highest overall PFF grade (90.7) by FBS OL

• Does a great job adjusting his hands and feet when engaged
• A much more fluid player in 2023 than 2022
• Does a good job with punch placement
• Moves well to mirror defenders laterally

• Average job of engaging and sustaining blocks in space
• Average shock and power in his hands
• Power players can get under his pads and walk him back

• 40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds
• Bench press: 27 reps
• Vertical jump: 28 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.51 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 4 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Jared Verse is an Albany transfer who was unranked coming out of high school. He would've been a first-round pick after the 2022 season, but he returned to Florida State and will again be a first-round pick in 2024. He plays with heavy hands and is twitchy off the edge. When he is locked in, he is unblockable.

• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-ACC
• 2022-23: Most pressures (98), T-most sacks (18.0) in ACC over this span

• Stout at the point of attack
• Plays with heavy hands and has a quick get-off that consistently beats offensive tackles

• Made huge stride in Year 1 at Florida State, but leveled off some in Year 2
• Very little to not love about his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.44 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Olu Fashanu has long arms, a good base, great athleticism, is solid at the point of attack and consistently anchors well against power rushers. He's patient in his pass sets and rarely panics. He's only going to get better.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and first-team All-Big Ten
• Career: 0 sacks allowed on 697 career pass-blocking snaps

• Physical freak in every regard; can manhandle edge rushers but has the athleticism to get to the second level and bury his target
• Still young and developing; he's only going to get better

• Needs to continue to refine his technique because he sometimes relies on this athleticism to win vs. lesser opponents
• Had a better 2022 season, so he'll need to show he can play with more consistency

• 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches

Taliese Fuaga is a large, girthy, mobile people-mover at RT. He has shocking burst and lateral quicks given his gargantuan size; some Penei Sewell-ian vibes when he's on the move. He has frequent mashing reps and is a menace at the second level. He’s an authoritative blocker who tries to get his hands on DLs early. Sometimes quality rushers can throw him off balance, but those reps are few and far between and he works hard to recover. Grip strength could improve and he’s not incredibly accurate at the second level, but he gets out there in a flash. Despite his wide frame and easy power, he could actually add more lower-body strength for setting edge/turning DLs. Kick slide is good, not great. Overall, Fuaga is a mostly ready-to-go classic RT with power and mobility.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-Pac 12
• 2023: Highest PFF run-blocking grade (90.9) in FBS

• Prototypical NFL OT frame
• Immense athletic gifts for his size
• Masher at the point of attack

• Aggressive style can get the best of him, balance isn't always stellar
• Needs to add more lower-body strength
• Good, not great kick slide at times

• 40-yard dash: 5.13 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Washington has attempted to manufacture touches for Rome Odunze for years. He is a good route runner with an ability to elude defenders post-catch. He has great size with the range to go high or low. From 2022 to 2023, he added 15 pounds of good weight to improve his physicality through routes. As he gains more reps carrying that additional weight, he should only improve.

• 2023: Consensus All-American (2-time first-team All-Pac 12)
• 2023: Led FBS with 1,640 rec yards (Washington record)

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Elusive post-catch
• Good range to go high or low
• Does a great job tracking the ball downfield
• Fluid athlete with good top-end speed

• Physicality through his routes
• Struggles to consistently get off jams at the line of scrimmage
• Average burst

• 40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.03 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 4 inches
• 3-cone drill: 6.88 seconds

JC Latham is a big power/anchor-based RT with vice grips for hands. Good quickness. Best in quick-setting scenario where he can get his hands on EDGEs instantly. Just enough athleticism to get back to secondary rushers on stunts or delayed blitzes. Very patient and collected in pass pro. Glides laterally against inside moves/counters. Could play with more of a mean streak. Not highly effective in space/on the move. Has room to improve as a run blocker. Must add more sand in his pants at the NFL level. Anchoring flashes on film that are awesome. Understands his assignments but can be a tick labored/awkward getting there. At times opens the gate too early -- it shouldn't be as easy to soften his edge. Generates plenty of torque. Size, natural power, and some athletic flashes make him a fun OT prospect.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-SEC
• 3 sacks allowed in 970 career pass-blocking snaps

• Large, naturally strong frame
• Plenty of experience in the SEC at multiple positions
• Rarely out of position

• Movements can be a bit labored
• Not as nasty at the point of attack as his size would indicate
• Must improve as a run blocker

Quinyon Mitchell checks a lot of boxes for NFL teams. He has great size to be a man coverage cornerback on the boundary. He has a quick click and close to flash downhill in run support. Mitchell has good top-end speed but gets a bit loose in transitions across the field. He is competitive at the catch point and has great ball production over the past two seasons. Mitchell does not have significant exposure against Power 5 competition.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-MAC
• Most passes defended in FBS (37) over past 2 seasons

• Six interceptions over the past two seasons
• Great frame to play on the boundary in man coverage
• Good top-end speed
• Competitive at the catch point
• Quick click and close to impact the run game

• Gambler by nature, which could lead to big plays
• Two games against Power 5 competition in his career
• Gets a bit loose in transitions occasionally

• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Bench press: 20 reps
• Vertical jump: 38 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches

Byron Murphy II is a long armed, squatty, explosive DT. His first-step quicks are a problem for interior OLs, and he gets his hands into their chest in a flash. He resets the line of scrimmage with speed-to-power conversion and effortlessly works across the frame of blockers to soften their edges. He has a nice rip move and uses an occasional swipe. He’s a very fluid athlete with loose hips who can track the football down the line of scrimmage. He will occasionally drop to one knee to anchor against doubles, but it's not a clear strength. He’s surprisingly powerful at the point of attack given his size. His hands are never complacent, and he works noticeably hard against the run and is rarely on the ground. He’s best in a pure up-the-field pass-rush role. He has good block-shed ability. He doesn't have enough pure strength to counter off the initial rush, but that rush is almost always super explosive.

• 2023 Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-Big 12
• 2023: Highest PFF pass-rush grade (91.5) among FBS DT

• Exudes explosiveness
• Pass-rush moves he deploys are highly effective
• 100% effort on every play

• Doesn't always have a counter ready if his first move fails
• Smaller size gets him washed out against the run at times
• Won't be great against doubles

• 40-yard dash: 4.87 seconds
• Bench press: 28 reps
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Brian Thomas Jr. is a tall, decently sculpted perimeter wideout with plus ball-tracking capabilities. He’s not super explosive, but he can win off the line to the inside or outside or with physicality. Some wiggle to his game, which also pops after the catch. Surprising agility for a taller WR. Deceptive long speed, and his build-up speed surprises DBs. He has some high-point ability and will find the ball over his shoulder/in-traffic with good regularity. He shows flashes dipping past DBs in his route. Nothing about his game stands out more than the rest; he’s just a solid all-around WR prospect with a relatively polished game and fair amount of upside due to his age.

• 2023: Third-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: Led FBS with 17 rec TD last season (T-5th most in SEC history)

• Complete game, rock-solid in every element of playing WR
• Tracks the football downfield with ease
• Plus cutting skills after the catch for a taller WR

• Not incredibly explosive
• Sometimes, physicality disrupts him
• Not a contact-balance type after the catch

• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Bench press: 11 reps
• Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 6 inches

NFL decision-makers have a wide array of opinions on Michael Penix Jr.’s abilities; some like him in Round 1, while others think he's a Day 3 target. It's hard to argue that he's the best deep ball thrower in this draft class, and he arrives in the league with a ton of experience.

• 2023: Heisman Trophy runner-up (best finish in Washington history)
• 2022-23: Most pass yards (9,544) in 2-year span in Pac-12 history

• Best deep-ball thrower in this class
• Throws with anticipation on intermediate routes
• Very good at putting the ball in position to maximize YAC

• Injury history will be a concern for many NFL teams
• Can he consistently throw the ball accurately over the middle of the field on intermediate routes?

Dallas Turner is a quick edge rusher with good first-step quickness. He could stand to add more mass to take his game to another level but is not deficient in that regard. Turner has great waist bend at the high side of his rush to flatten and become a heat-seeking missile towards quarterbacks. He should quickly become a factor for a team at the next level.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and SEC Co-Defensive POY
• Career: 22.5 sacks and 32.5 TFL (both 2nd in SEC in span)

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush
• Good quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers
• Builds speed quickly
• Plays to the whistle
• Works back when getting too deep in his rush

• Could stand to add more weight to hold up in run support
• Needs a runway to create power as a rusher
• Inconsistent job of getting off blocks

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40-5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

Terrion Arnold is a boundary cornerback with good size. He has average top-end speed but has little difficulty carrying routes up the boundary. Arnold gets a bit loose in routes transitioning across the field and can do a better job of breaking his feet down in space to make a form tackle. He is a high-energy cornerback who will occasionally lose patience and grab the receiver during routes. Over the past two years, Arnold has tremendous ball production. He is not afraid to play downhill in run support and jam at the line of scrimmage.

• 2023: First-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: 5 INT (T-most in SEC)

• Not afraid to be physical, jam receivers at the line of scrimmage
• Versatility to play on the boundary or in the slot
• Willing to play downhill in run support
• Good size for the position
• Great ball production over the past two years

• Gets a bit loose transitioning across the field
• 11% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
• Loses patience and grabs in coverage occasionally

• 40-yard dash: 4.5 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Laiatu Latu is a tall, well-built edge rusher. He tends to rush a tick high, but he has a nasty, often-used swim move. He’s fast and effective with it. He’s a highly capable athlete. He dips/leans around the corner and retraces when he's past the QB. Everything about his rush skill set is very natural and smooth. He has never-stopping hands, and there's some power to them. Swipe and rip are there, too. He wins with leverage and using OTs (and OGs) momentum against them when countering. Burst is great but not elite. At times, his higher rushes and desire to use the swim leave his midsection susceptible and his power sapped. He works hard against the run. He has a large tackling radius and can be a menace against OGs inside when they don't get up and under him. Good bend for his size, but it’s not a trademark attribute. Closing speed is impressive. He needs to add a bull rush. Overall, Latu is a three-down edge rusher in the NFL and an All-Pro talent with polish.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (First from UCLA since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2005)
• Led FBS with 23.5 sacks in past two seasons

• Towering, lengthy frame
• Wins with a variety of pass-rush moves
• Bend/speed around the corner are awesome for his size

• Doesn't have a consistent bull rush, lacks some power
• Rushes can get high
• At times, leaves his midsection open to blockers

• 40-yard dash: 4.64 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches

Troy Fautanu is a smaller, compact, quickness-based OT prospect with plus awareness and quality feet. He's a quick setter. Clearly he has to get stronger, as anchoring capabilities are not where they need to be. Because of power deficiency, he has to lean into his blocks, which makes it easier for DLs to get off him against the run. He's further ahead as a pass protector right now, which isn't the worst dynamic. Lateral quicks to follow inside moves into the pocket. Not enough sustained juice in his kick slide to get to speedy outside rushers. He may have a future at guard because he doesn't possess a classic NFL OT frame. He's very mobile and gets to the second level in a hurry, though he's not very accurate finding LBs there. Grip strength must improve at the next level. Despite that, he has outstanding hand work; he swats down hands, constantly looking to reset his hands to control defenders. He's very capable picking up stunts. Overall, the physical tools are there for Fautanu, but he has to get stronger and learn to get more depth/speed in his traditional pass-blocking sets.

• 2023: Morris Trophy winner (best OL in Pac-12)
• 2023: Fifth-best PFF pass-block grade (88.2) among FBS OT

• Plus athlete, light on his feet
• Awareness is awesome, will get to inside moves, blitzes, and stunts
• Comfortable in space on screens and combos at the second level

• Not quite explosive enough to get to outside speed rushers in traditional pass set
• Has to get significantly stronger at the NFL level

• 40-yard dash: 5.01 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Graham Barton is a short-area quickness, hustle, technique based OT in somewhat of an OG body. Works the angles awesomely. Tends to lean into blocks when getting across the line. Occasionally late with his hands -- and they get outside -- but his sweet feet kept him in position in pass pro. Effortlessly slides against inside moves. Doesn't have enough length or power to anchor around the corner with great consistency. Plus accuracy getting to the second level because he trusts his athleticism. Very aware of stunts, and will get to most of them. Definitely has a nasty demeanor finishing blocks. Probably a guard at the next level but has enough juice to play center, too. Versatility and relatively clean film at OT are his biggest selling points.

• 2023: Second-team All-American
• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-ACC

• Light feet when executing all blocks
• Works the angles/leverages awesomely
• Plus accuracy finding LBs at second level

• Lacks power, doesn't have much anchor
• Tends to get off balance against bigger rushers
• Minimal length

Amarius Mims has the athleticism and talent to become the best offensive tackle from this draft class. Injuries have limited the right tackle's availability, but his performance against Ohio State in 2022 put him on the national radar. He does a good job adjusting his feet when engaged in pass protection and drives his feet on contact in the run game. Mims can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged and would be better served working on his punch placement and being more aggressive at the point of attack.

• 2021-22: 2-Time CFP national champion (starter in 2022)
• Career: 0 sacks allowed on 377 career pass-blocking snaps

• Absorbs contact well
• Does a great job adjusting his feet when engaged
• Drives feet on contact in the run game
• Great upper body strength
• Good foot quickness

• Limited playing experience due to injuries
• Can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Punch placement can improve
• Would like to see him dictate action at the point of attack more often

• 40-yard dash: 5.07 seconds
• Vertical jump: 25.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Tyler Guyton is a right tackle who moves really well for his size and has good ankle flexion to recover when balance is lost. Most of his balance issues stem from not adjusting his hands when engaged and punch placement. Guyton can use varied timing in his punches to confuse defenders. He has good eyes to handle exchanges and pick up stunts into his gap.

• 2023: All-Big 12 honorable mention
• 2023: 0 sacks allowed on 335 pass-blocking snaps

• Moves really well for his size
• Good ankle flexion to recover
• Good eyes to handle exchanges and stunts into his gap
• Good first-step quickness

• Can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Can do a better job of varying punch pace to confuse defenders
• Punch placement can improve

• 40-yard dash: 5.19 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.71 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 11 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.5 seconds

Jordan Morgan is a fluid, highly capable athlete with a classic NFL OT frame, despite slightly shorter arms than what's normally desired. Wingspan is fine. Fires out of his stance fast and naturally. Glides. Super loose hips, which help him mirror against all types of counter moves. Awesome in that regard. Moves like a large tight end. Hand work is mostly good but inconsistent. Almost seems like he leans on his athleticism too much and doesn't fire his hands early enough. Anchor is great -- clean back bend -- but certainly room for improvement overall. Has the frame to add 10 to 15 pounds without sapping athletic gifts. Combo-blocking capability pops on film. While he doesn't possess the strongest grip strength, he carries out blocks on the move as well as any blocker in the class. Pass-blocking is a speciality because of all the ways he can win at the point of attack, although there's an occasional lackluster rep when his edge is softened too easily. Overall, Morgan is an NFL-ready blocker with loads of upside because of his natural smoothness and gifted feet.

• 2023: First-team All-Pac 12
• Allowed 3 sacks on 880 pass-blocking snaps in past 2 seasons

• Sturdy, NFL OT build with plus wingspan
• Smooth movement in every direction
• Stellar pass protector (mirroring + anchor)

• Needs to get more nasty in run game
• Hand work needs to be more consistent
• Could stand to add 10-15 pounds to his frame for power purposes

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Vertical jump: 28 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 2 inches

Cooper DeJean is an extremely physical cornerback at the catch point who has big size and great speed. He can run with any wide receiver and is very smooth when flipping his hips and staying in phase on vertical routes. He also adds something in the return game.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (2-time first-team All-Big Ten)
• 2022: 5 INT (including Iowa single-season record 3 pick-sixes)

• Extremely physical at catch point, even if he gets beaten earlier in route; has ability to recover and make play on ball
• Even from off man, can drive downhill and close separation gap in a hurry on in-breaking routes
• Has return ability

• Is his NFL future at CB or safety?
• Can get too handsy at times in coverage

Kool-Aid McKinstry has been a key contributor for the Alabama defense since his freshman campaign. He has good top-end speed, but it is not always evident on film. McKinstry is a smart player with good route recognition, but he can do a better job of tracking the ball downfield. He shows good foot quickness to mirror receivers up the boundary and transition across the field.

• 2023: First-team All-American (2-time first-team All-SEC)
• Career: 0 TD allowed on 1,206 coverage snaps

• Good top-end speed
• Does a good job transitioning across the field
• Good foot quickness to mirror receivers
• Smart cornerback who understands his responsibilities

• Can catch him leaning at the stem in man coverage
• 8.1% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
• Downfield tracking

Jer'Zhan Newton is a polished, hand-work master at DT. He has plus athletic gifts and can threaten either shoulder of a guard or center on any rush; he’s not strictly an upfield rusher. He has a full pass-rush arsenal. He has legitimate counter ability and knows he has to be urgent with those counters. Goes swipe into a bull rush often and he’s effective with it. Rushes a bit higher than what's ideal. Good pop on contact, but not a certified people mover. Not incredibly explosive. Far from a slow plodder. His bull rush flashes were there, too; just not a trademark of his game. He’s a solid block-dispatcher and a quality run defender with good vision/awareness to locate RBs. If his rushes were lower, this would be a squeaky clean DT prospect. But altogether, he's quite the refined specimen on the inside.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and 2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
• Led FBS defensive tackles with 102 QB pressures over past two seasons (35 more than next-highest)

• Full arsenal of pass-rush moves are locked and loaded
• Understand how to counter off his initial rush
• Some pop to his game upon contact

• Not a tremendously explosive or fluid athlete
• Rushes tend to get high and lose steam
• Final season wasn't as good as 2022

Adonai Mitchell is a tall WR prospect with a somewhat sleek frame. His hip sink/lateral quicks are impressive for a WR his height. He flashed sharp route-running ability and sells intricate routes well, particularly double moves down the field. He understands how to set up DBs with head/shoulder fakes and subtle jukes. He did see some press coverage in college and was capable of beating it with quicks, although he's not a release master at this stage. He has forward lean in his routes, which comes from impressive burst off the line and plus sustained speed. He’s got legit long speed, but not a YAC type; he only had a few impressive scampers after the catch in college. The athleticism is there to do it, but he has low-level contact balance. He has reliable, strong hands but wasn't a big contested-catch winner. He hasn't played a ton of football. Overall, Mitchell is a young WR prospect with smooth athleticism and route-salesmanship beyond his years, all of which indicate his best football is in front of him.

• 2023: Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year
• 2023: Led the Big 12 in receiving TDs (11)

• Large frame with strong hands
• Forward lean in his routes with smooth athletic gifts and plus speed
• Despite being larger, is a already a gifted route runner

• Minimal YAC capabilities due to lesser contact balance
• Only flashes of contested-catch wins despite his size
• Hasn't played a ton of football

• 40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39.5 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 4 inches

Darius Robinson is a DE/DT hybrid. Jolting and active hands. Great swipe to rip and bull rush is legitimate. Serious, near NFL-caliber power. Length galore. Some flexibility. While not ridiculously explosive, he's a better athlete than most DL/EDGEs his size. Wins with counters off his bull rush. Expansive tackling radius. Mostly rushed as an end in three-man fronts in college. Doesn't deploy pass-rush moves as often as he should. Most of his losses as a pass-rusher come when he rushes too high. Overall, Robinson is a new-age 5-technique with legitimate positional versatility, immense length and power.

• 2023: First-team All-SEC
• 2023: Led Mizzou DL with 43 total tackles, 8.5 sacks and 14 TFL

• Serious specimen with length and power
• Legit positional versatility
• Athleticism and pass-rush moves are impressive

• Rushes can get too high
• Needs to deploy hands more frequently
• Wins aren't always quick

• 40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds
• Bench press: 21 reps
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Nate Wiggins is arguably the best cover cornerback in this draft class. Wiggins has a slight frame, so he will need to add weight, but he was much improved against the run in 2023 compared to the previous season. He can run with anybody and is consistently making plays at the catch point.

• 2023: First-team All-ACC
• 2 career INT return TD (including 98-yard pick-6 vs Drake Maye)

• Smooth in transition from man to covering vertical routes
• Uses hands well to control wideout through the route, stays in phase
• Might be best coverage corner in class

• Did improve in run support but needs to continue to get better
• Slight frame; will need to add weight at the next level

• 40-yard dash: 4.28 seconds
• Vertical jump: 36 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

Brock Bowers is a wiry strong athlete who is willing to contribute as a run blocker. His lack of ideal mass means he is more valuable as a blocker in space than inline. Bowers has soft hands and great range to go high or low. He has a good feel for pressing defenders at the route before making his cut. Bowers is incredibly effective creating yards after the catch.

• Career: Only 2-time John Mackey Award winner (given to nation's best TE)
• Most career rec yds (2,538) and rec TD (26) by TE in SEC history

• Good top-end speed
• Does a good job creating separation
• Builds speed quickly
• Does not tip off his breaks with his eyes, leans into the defender's body to create spce
• Great hands and range to make catches outside of his frame

• Lacks ideal height
• Lighter frame makes it more difficult to hold up as an inline blocker

Xavier Worthy is a thin-framed wide receiver who shows great quickness to set up route breaks and sinks his hips to flatten his routes. He lacks the mass to make much of an impact as a blocker and could struggle getting off jams at the next level. Worthy has great top-end speed to separate on vertical routes.

• 2-time first-team All-Big 12 (2021, 2023)
• Career: Led Big 12 in rec yards (2,755) and rec TD (26)

• Great top-end speed
• Shows urgency at the route stem to get out of his breaks
• Shows hands late as to not tip off the defender
• Sinks his hips into breaks and flattens routes

• Thin frame
• Lacks of mass makes it difficult to get off jams at the line of scrimmage
• Offers little as a blocker

• 40-yard dash: 4.21 seconds
• Vertical jump: 41 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 11 inches

Caleb Williams is as close to Patrick Mahomes as we've seen since 2017. His footwork looks cleaner in his drop back, he has a plus arm, throws with great accuracy to all three levels, and consistently wins with his legs -- whether he's in the pocket, flushed from the pocket or on designed runs. Added bonuses: does a good job of avoiding hits near the sideline. Can throw with anticipation on intermediate routes, layers the ball well on intermediate routes and has good deep-ball accuracy. Would like to see him stick with his first read a little longer -- he loves to rely on his mobility and playmaking abilities -- but it's hard to argue with the results. There's a long list of QBs who play well off-platform and out of structure; he may already be one of the best.

• 2022 Heisman Trophy winner (1st from USC since Reggie Bush)
• Career: Most total yards (8,673) and TD (93) in 2-year span in USC history

• The next Patrick Mahomes isn't hyperbole
• Can throw from every arm angle and do it with pinpoint accuracy
• Consistently wins with his legs though he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble

• Tries to do too much at times
• Needs to do a better job of playing within the offense
• Will sometimes pass up easy throws looking for the big play

Jayden Daniels is one of the most improved players in college football over the past two years. He is an experienced passer who doubles as an impact runner. His decision-making has improved immensely since his days at Arizona State. Daniels has enough arm strength to push the ball downfield . He showed the ability to uplift and entire offense this past season.

• 2023: Heisman Trophy winner (led FBS in total YPG and total TD/game)
• Career: 1st ever with 12,000+ pass yds and 3,000+ rush yds in FBS history

• Impact performer as a runner
• Over 3,000 college football snaps of experience
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Keeps his eyes downfield when pressured
• Makes good decisions on read options

• Thin frame, but has not missed time due to injury
• Average arm strength
• Footwork has made strides but remains a work in progress

Drake Maye is a tall pocket passer with some athletic juice. He has a live arm with a compact release. He drives the football with ease and throws a gorgeous spiral with high regularity. His accuracy to all levels is very good, but there are a few seemingly uncharacteristic misses deep. His misses are typically low/behind. He was utilized in the designed run game in college but it will be somewhat of a stretch to see him succeed doing that in the NFL. Has a flair for making plays on the run and can be a useful, Mahomes-like scrambler. The natural playmaker gene is there, as he rarely gives up on a play. He wants to rip the vertical shot down the seam/numbers. He truly can make every throw, and his arm talent borders on elite. His high-arcing touch is good, not amazing. He can make impressive throws with defenders draped on him. His pocket presence is solid, but sometimes awkward when navigating. He has lots of experience reading the entire field. Overall, he has a great blend of pocket passing, arm talent, accuracy, and athleticism. He's a very impressive QB prospect for the modern-day NFL.

• 2022: ACC Player of the Year (First in UNC since Lawrence Taylor in 1980)
• Only FBS player with 7,000+ pass yards and 1,000+ rush yards in past two seasons

• Arm strength is fantastic
• Full-field reader
• Big frame with plus athleticism to scramble and elude rushers inside the pocket

• Occasional miss low/behind his WR
• At times awkward when attempting to navigate the pocket
• In some instances will try to do too much when things break down

Marvin Harrison Jr. is arguably the best player in the entire draft class. Father was an NFL Hall of Famer and Harrison Jr. has a chance to be even better because of his physical gifts -- size, speed, huge catch radius and the ability to win running a variety of routes. When he is locked in he's all but unstoppable.

• Career: 2-time unanimous All-American (1st from OSU since Orlando Pace)
• 1st player in Big Ten history with 14+ rec TD in multiple seasons

• Incredibly strong at the top of routes; he's able to create separation vs. physical CBs
• Hands-catcher with an enormous catch radius
• Can stack CBs off the line of scrimmage and has the shiftiness to create separation on every route

• Did have a few focus drops during the 2023 season
• Showed frustrations at times at the level of QB play in 2023

JC Latham is a big power/anchor-based RT with vice grips for hands. Good quickness. Best in quick-setting scenario where he can get his hands on EDGEs instantly. Just enough athleticism to get back to secondary rushers on stunts or delayed blitzes. Very patient and collected in pass pro. Glides laterally against inside moves/counters. Could play with more of a mean streak. Not highly effective in space/on the move. Has room to improve as a run blocker. Must add more sand in his pants at the NFL level. Anchoring flashes on film that are awesome. Understands his assignments but can be a tick labored/awkward getting there. At times opens the gate too early -- it shouldn't be as easy to soften his edge. Generates plenty of torque. Size, natural power, and some athletic flashes make him a fun OT prospect.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-SEC
• 3 sacks allowed in 970 career pass-blocking snaps

• Large, naturally strong frame
• Plenty of experience in the SEC at multiple positions
• Rarely out of position

• Movements can be a bit labored
• Not as nasty at the point of attack as his size would indicate
• Must improve as a run blocker

Washington has attempted to manufacture touches for Rome Odunze for years. He is a good route runner with an ability to elude defenders post-catch. He has great size with the range to go high or low. From 2022 to 2023, he added 15 pounds of good weight to improve his physicality through routes. As he gains more reps carrying that additional weight, he should only improve.

• 2023: Consensus All-American (2-time first-team All-Pac 12)
• 2023: Led FBS with 1,640 rec yards (Washington record)

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Elusive post-catch
• Good range to go high or low
• Does a great job tracking the ball downfield
• Fluid athlete with good top-end speed

• Physicality through his routes
• Struggles to consistently get off jams at the line of scrimmage
• Average burst

• 40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.03 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 4 inches
• 3-cone drill: 6.88 seconds

J.J. McCarthy is an incredibly efficient passer who operated in a predominantly run-heavy offense. He is slight of frame but has the mobility and accuracy to make plays out of structure. McCarthy does not have the strongest arm but throws with touch to all three levels. He is a tough player who has consistently won at every level of his career.

• 2023: CFP national champion (led Michigan to 15-0 record)
• 27-1 career record as starting QB (3rd-best in FBS history)

• Sixth-highest completion percentage in 2023 (72.3%)
• Does a good job manipulating the pocket
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Great ball placement

• Ball security in tight pockets
• Late to see some breakers
• Average arm strength

• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.23 seconds
• 3-cone drill: 6.82 seconds

Malik Nabers is a super-explosive WR prospect. He gets to top gear in a flash and can sustain that speed down the field. He’s effortless off the line and has serious acceleration. He’s a bouncy athlete when needing to elevate. He has plus wiggle off the line and can get on top of CBs quickly to stack them on vertical routes. Physicality can get the best of him in press, but he’s not a weak player. He works well fighting back to the football/finding it down the field and in the red zone. Natural mover with the ball in his hands. He has RB vision, plus quickness, and his supercharged burst all indicate him being a YAC weapon in the NFL. He won't be an elite burner, but he’s certainly not slow. While not tall for the position, he has a "my-ball" mentality in traffic. Route-running is good, but he didn't run the full route tree. He has the athletic chops to be a star in that area eventually. In most classes, he'd be the clear WR1. His game is tailor-made for today's NFL.

• 2023: Converted 78.7% of his receptions into either a first down or a touchdown, according to TruMedia (second-highest among players with at least 100 target)
• 2023: Led FBS with 17 catches of 30-plus yards

• Incredible explosiveness
• RAC ability is elite
• Will go up and get ball in traffic

• Not a huge frame
• Didn't run many routes in college
• Occasionally physical press beats him at the line

Byron Murphy II is a long armed, squatty, explosive DT. His first-step quicks are a problem for interior OLs, and he gets his hands into their chest in a flash. He resets the line of scrimmage with speed-to-power conversion and effortlessly works across the frame of blockers to soften their edges. He has a nice rip move and uses an occasional swipe. He’s a very fluid athlete with loose hips who can track the football down the line of scrimmage. He will occasionally drop to one knee to anchor against doubles, but it's not a clear strength. He’s surprisingly powerful at the point of attack given his size. His hands are never complacent, and he works noticeably hard against the run and is rarely on the ground. He’s best in a pure up-the-field pass-rush role. He has good block-shed ability. He doesn't have enough pure strength to counter off the initial rush, but that rush is almost always super explosive.

• 2023 Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-Big 12
• 2023: Highest PFF pass-rush grade (91.5) among FBS DT

• Exudes explosiveness
• Pass-rush moves he deploys are highly effective
• 100% effort on every play

• Doesn't always have a counter ready if his first move fails
• Smaller size gets him washed out against the run at times
• Won't be great against doubles

• 40-yard dash: 4.87 seconds
• Bench press: 28 reps
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Brock Bowers is a wiry strong athlete who is willing to contribute as a run blocker. His lack of ideal mass means he is more valuable as a blocker in space than inline. Bowers has soft hands and great range to go high or low. He has a good feel for pressing defenders at the route before making his cut. Bowers is incredibly effective creating yards after the catch.

• Career: Only 2-time John Mackey Award winner (given to nation's best TE)
• Most career rec yds (2,538) and rec TD (26) by TE in SEC history

• Good top-end speed
• Does a good job creating separation
• Builds speed quickly
• Does not tip off his breaks with his eyes, leans into the defender's body to create spce
• Great hands and range to make catches outside of his frame

• Lacks ideal height
• Lighter frame makes it more difficult to hold up as an inline blocker

Joe Alt made tremendous strides in his career from 2022 to 2023. He looks like a much more flexible prospect capable of digging out smaller rushers. He can struggle with power players that get under his pad level and does not have ideal shock and power in his initial punch. Alt does a great job of adjusting his hands and feet when engaged.

• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: Highest overall PFF grade (90.7) by FBS OL

• Does a great job adjusting his hands and feet when engaged
• A much more fluid player in 2023 than 2022
• Does a good job with punch placement
• Moves well to mirror defenders laterally

• Average job of engaging and sustaining blocks in space
• Average shock and power in his hands
• Power players can get under his pads and walk him back

• 40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds
• Bench press: 27 reps
• Vertical jump: 28 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.51 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 4 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Terrion Arnold is a boundary cornerback with good size. He has average top-end speed but has little difficulty carrying routes up the boundary. Arnold gets a bit loose in routes transitioning across the field and can do a better job of breaking his feet down in space to make a form tackle. He is a high-energy cornerback who will occasionally lose patience and grab the receiver during routes. Over the past two years, Arnold has tremendous ball production. He is not afraid to play downhill in run support and jam at the line of scrimmage.

• 2023: First-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: 5 INT (T-most in SEC)

• Not afraid to be physical, jam receivers at the line of scrimmage
• Versatility to play on the boundary or in the slot
• Willing to play downhill in run support
• Good size for the position
• Great ball production over the past two years

• Gets a bit loose transitioning across the field
• 11% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
• Loses patience and grabs in coverage occasionally

• 40-yard dash: 4.5 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Taliese Fuaga is a large, girthy, mobile people-mover at RT. He has shocking burst and lateral quicks given his gargantuan size; some Penei Sewell-ian vibes when he's on the move. He has frequent mashing reps and is a menace at the second level. He’s an authoritative blocker who tries to get his hands on DLs early. Sometimes quality rushers can throw him off balance, but those reps are few and far between and he works hard to recover. Grip strength could improve and he’s not incredibly accurate at the second level, but he gets out there in a flash. Despite his wide frame and easy power, he could actually add more lower-body strength for setting edge/turning DLs. Kick slide is good, not great. Overall, Fuaga is a mostly ready-to-go classic RT with power and mobility.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-Pac 12
• 2023: Highest PFF run-blocking grade (90.9) in FBS

• Prototypical NFL OT frame
• Immense athletic gifts for his size
• Masher at the point of attack

• Aggressive style can get the best of him, balance isn't always stellar
• Needs to add more lower-body strength
• Good, not great kick slide at times

• 40-yard dash: 5.13 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Olu Fashanu has long arms, a good base, great athleticism, is solid at the point of attack and consistently anchors well against power rushers. He's patient in his pass sets and rarely panics. He's only going to get better.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and first-team All-Big Ten
• Career: 0 sacks allowed on 697 career pass-blocking snaps

• Physical freak in every regard; can manhandle edge rushers but has the athleticism to get to the second level and bury his target
• Still young and developing; he's only going to get better

• Needs to continue to refine his technique because he sometimes relies on this athleticism to win vs. lesser opponents
• Had a better 2022 season, so he'll need to show he can play with more consistency

• 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches

Dallas Turner is a quick edge rusher with good first-step quickness. He could stand to add more mass to take his game to another level but is not deficient in that regard. Turner has great waist bend at the high side of his rush to flatten and become a heat-seeking missile towards quarterbacks. He should quickly become a factor for a team at the next level.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and SEC Co-Defensive POY
• Career: 22.5 sacks and 32.5 TFL (both 2nd in SEC in span)

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush
• Good quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers
• Builds speed quickly
• Plays to the whistle
• Works back when getting too deep in his rush

• Could stand to add more weight to hold up in run support
• Needs a runway to create power as a rusher
• Inconsistent job of getting off blocks

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40-5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

Cooper DeJean is an extremely physical cornerback at the catch point who has big size and great speed. He can run with any wide receiver and is very smooth when flipping his hips and staying in phase on vertical routes. He also adds something in the return game.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (2-time first-team All-Big Ten)
• 2022: 5 INT (including Iowa single-season record 3 pick-sixes)

• Extremely physical at catch point, even if he gets beaten earlier in route; has ability to recover and make play on ball
• Even from off man, can drive downhill and close separation gap in a hurry on in-breaking routes
• Has return ability

• Is his NFL future at CB or safety?
• Can get too handsy at times in coverage

Quinyon Mitchell checks a lot of boxes for NFL teams. He has great size to be a man coverage cornerback on the boundary. He has a quick click and close to flash downhill in run support. Mitchell has good top-end speed but gets a bit loose in transitions across the field. He is competitive at the catch point and has great ball production over the past two seasons. Mitchell does not have significant exposure against Power 5 competition.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-MAC
• Most passes defended in FBS (37) over past 2 seasons

• Six interceptions over the past two seasons
• Great frame to play on the boundary in man coverage
• Good top-end speed
• Competitive at the catch point
• Quick click and close to impact the run game

• Gambler by nature, which could lead to big plays
• Two games against Power 5 competition in his career
• Gets a bit loose in transitions occasionally

• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Bench press: 20 reps
• Vertical jump: 38 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches

Jared Verse is an Albany transfer who was unranked coming out of high school. He would've been a first-round pick after the 2022 season, but he returned to Florida State and will again be a first-round pick in 2024. He plays with heavy hands and is twitchy off the edge. When he is locked in, he is unblockable.

• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-ACC
• 2022-23: Most pressures (98), T-most sacks (18.0) in ACC over this span

• Stout at the point of attack
• Plays with heavy hands and has a quick get-off that consistently beats offensive tackles

• Made huge stride in Year 1 at Florida State, but leveled off some in Year 2
• Very little to not love about his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.44 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Xavier Worthy is a thin-framed wide receiver who shows great quickness to set up route breaks and sinks his hips to flatten his routes. He lacks the mass to make much of an impact as a blocker and could struggle getting off jams at the next level. Worthy has great top-end speed to separate on vertical routes.

• 2-time first-team All-Big 12 (2021, 2023)
• Career: Led Big 12 in rec yards (2,755) and rec TD (26)

• Great top-end speed
• Shows urgency at the route stem to get out of his breaks
• Shows hands late as to not tip off the defender
• Sinks his hips into breaks and flattens routes

• Thin frame
• Lacks of mass makes it difficult to get off jams at the line of scrimmage
• Offers little as a blocker

• 40-yard dash: 4.21 seconds
• Vertical jump: 41 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 11 inches

Amarius Mims has the athleticism and talent to become the best offensive tackle from this draft class. Injuries have limited the right tackle's availability, but his performance against Ohio State in 2022 put him on the national radar. He does a good job adjusting his feet when engaged in pass protection and drives his feet on contact in the run game. Mims can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged and would be better served working on his punch placement and being more aggressive at the point of attack.

• 2021-22: 2-Time CFP national champion (starter in 2022)
• Career: 0 sacks allowed on 377 career pass-blocking snaps

• Absorbs contact well
• Does a great job adjusting his feet when engaged
• Drives feet on contact in the run game
• Great upper body strength
• Good foot quickness

• Limited playing experience due to injuries
• Can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Punch placement can improve
• Would like to see him dictate action at the point of attack more often

• 40-yard dash: 5.07 seconds
• Vertical jump: 25.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Laiatu Latu is a tall, well-built edge rusher. He tends to rush a tick high, but he has a nasty, often-used swim move. He’s fast and effective with it. He’s a highly capable athlete. He dips/leans around the corner and retraces when he's past the QB. Everything about his rush skill set is very natural and smooth. He has never-stopping hands, and there's some power to them. Swipe and rip are there, too. He wins with leverage and using OTs (and OGs) momentum against them when countering. Burst is great but not elite. At times, his higher rushes and desire to use the swim leave his midsection susceptible and his power sapped. He works hard against the run. He has a large tackling radius and can be a menace against OGs inside when they don't get up and under him. Good bend for his size, but it’s not a trademark attribute. Closing speed is impressive. He needs to add a bull rush. Overall, Latu is a three-down edge rusher in the NFL and an All-Pro talent with polish.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (First from UCLA since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2005)
• Led FBS with 23.5 sacks in past two seasons

• Towering, lengthy frame
• Wins with a variety of pass-rush moves
• Bend/speed around the corner are awesome for his size

• Doesn't have a consistent bull rush, lacks some power
• Rushes can get high
• At times, leaves his midsection open to blockers

• 40-yard dash: 4.64 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches

Bo Nix is a smooth, natural athlete who went from a chaotic QB to a calculated, fundamentally sound passer after his transfer from Auburn. He has quite footwork, is very patient/stoic in the pocket and then can flip into natural athlete mode to create off-script. Not a ridiculous big-play generator, but he will be a fun scrambler at the next level. His accuracy is great; definite a plus to his game. The offense he operated protected him outstandingly and was heavily reliant on the screen game. Unprecedented experience, but his pocket presence leaves a little to be desired. He tends to bounce outside instead of sliding up at the first sign of pressure. His arm strength is good, not great. He’s a smart decision-maker, often taking what the defense gives him. Because of his athleticism and improved accuracy, along with his experience and how efficiently he operated his collegiate offense, Nix will be well-liked by offensive coaches, but his upside is a bit limited.

• 2023: Third in 2023 Heisman Trophy voting (led FBS with 51 total TD)
• Most QB starts (61), second-most total yards (16,965) in FBS history

• Natural athlete who can create off-script
• Learned to make start decisions
• Sound footwork and a quick release

• Pocket presence needs improvement
• Played in screen-heavy offense that boosted statistics
• Not much of a downfield thrower

Brian Thomas Jr. is a tall, decently sculpted perimeter wideout with plus ball-tracking capabilities. He’s not super explosive, but he can win off the line to the inside or outside or with physicality. Some wiggle to his game, which also pops after the catch. Surprising agility for a taller WR. Deceptive long speed, and his build-up speed surprises DBs. He has some high-point ability and will find the ball over his shoulder/in-traffic with good regularity. He shows flashes dipping past DBs in his route. Nothing about his game stands out more than the rest; he’s just a solid all-around WR prospect with a relatively polished game and fair amount of upside due to his age.

• 2023: Third-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: Led FBS with 17 rec TD last season (T-5th most in SEC history)

• Complete game, rock-solid in every element of playing WR
• Tracks the football downfield with ease
• Plus cutting skills after the catch for a taller WR

• Not incredibly explosive
• Sometimes, physicality disrupts him
• Not a contact-balance type after the catch

• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Bench press: 11 reps
• Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 6 inches

Graham Barton is a short-area quickness, hustle, technique based OT in somewhat of an OG body. Works the angles awesomely. Tends to lean into blocks when getting across the line. Occasionally late with his hands -- and they get outside -- but his sweet feet kept him in position in pass pro. Effortlessly slides against inside moves. Doesn't have enough length or power to anchor around the corner with great consistency. Plus accuracy getting to the second level because he trusts his athleticism. Very aware of stunts, and will get to most of them. Definitely has a nasty demeanor finishing blocks. Probably a guard at the next level but has enough juice to play center, too. Versatility and relatively clean film at OT are his biggest selling points.

• 2023: Second-team All-American
• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-ACC

• Light feet when executing all blocks
• Works the angles/leverages awesomely
• Plus accuracy finding LBs at second level

• Lacks power, doesn't have much anchor
• Tends to get off balance against bigger rushers
• Minimal length

Kool-Aid McKinstry has been a key contributor for the Alabama defense since his freshman campaign. He has good top-end speed, but it is not always evident on film. McKinstry is a smart player with good route recognition, but he can do a better job of tracking the ball downfield. He shows good foot quickness to mirror receivers up the boundary and transition across the field.

• 2023: First-team All-American (2-time first-team All-SEC)
• Career: 0 TD allowed on 1,206 coverage snaps

• Good top-end speed
• Does a good job transitioning across the field
• Good foot quickness to mirror receivers
• Smart cornerback who understands his responsibilities

• Can catch him leaning at the stem in man coverage
• 8.1% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
• Downfield tracking

Troy Fautanu is a smaller, compact, quickness-based OT prospect with plus awareness and quality feet. He's a quick setter. Clearly he has to get stronger, as anchoring capabilities are not where they need to be. Because of power deficiency, he has to lean into his blocks, which makes it easier for DLs to get off him against the run. He's further ahead as a pass protector right now, which isn't the worst dynamic. Lateral quicks to follow inside moves into the pocket. Not enough sustained juice in his kick slide to get to speedy outside rushers. He may have a future at guard because he doesn't possess a classic NFL OT frame. He's very mobile and gets to the second level in a hurry, though he's not very accurate finding LBs there. Grip strength must improve at the next level. Despite that, he has outstanding hand work; he swats down hands, constantly looking to reset his hands to control defenders. He's very capable picking up stunts. Overall, the physical tools are there for Fautanu, but he has to get stronger and learn to get more depth/speed in his traditional pass-blocking sets.

• 2023: Morris Trophy winner (best OL in Pac-12)
• 2023: Fifth-best PFF pass-block grade (88.2) among FBS OT

• Plus athlete, light on his feet
• Awareness is awesome, will get to inside moves, blitzes, and stunts
• Comfortable in space on screens and combos at the second level

• Not quite explosive enough to get to outside speed rushers in traditional pass set
• Has to get significantly stronger at the NFL level

• 40-yard dash: 5.01 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Tyler Guyton is a right tackle who moves really well for his size and has good ankle flexion to recover when balance is lost. Most of his balance issues stem from not adjusting his hands when engaged and punch placement. Guyton can use varied timing in his punches to confuse defenders. He has good eyes to handle exchanges and pick up stunts into his gap.

• 2023: All-Big 12 honorable mention
• 2023: 0 sacks allowed on 335 pass-blocking snaps

• Moves really well for his size
• Good ankle flexion to recover
• Good eyes to handle exchanges and stunts into his gap
• Good first-step quickness

• Can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Can do a better job of varying punch pace to confuse defenders
• Punch placement can improve

• 40-yard dash: 5.19 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.71 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 11 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.5 seconds

Ladd McConkey has a slight and lean build with good short-area change of direction and suddenness in his movement skills. He runs sharp and precise routes but is still raw in his overall pad level approaching and snapping off the stem. He flashes dynamic agility on shorter to intermediate routes.

• 2021-22: 2-time national champion with Georgia
• 2022: Second-team All-SEC

• Hands-catcher with good contact balance, and he accelerates off the line of scrimmage and hits top speed in just a few steps
• Savvy route-runner who understands leverage/changing speeds to create separation; snatches the ball out of the air and has YAC potential
• Willing blocker in run game on perimeter

• Needs to get stronger to compete vs. bigger NFL CBs
• His routes can be stalled mid phase by press or hand fighting

• 40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
• Bench press: 13 reps
• Vertical jump: 36 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 4 inches

Chop Robinson plays with as high a motor as you'll see at any level. He will test through the roof, and that testing will match his tape. Plays every snap at an 11 on a 10-point scale, and for as active as he is as a pass-rusher, he's also really good against the run.

• 2023: First-team All-Big Ten (4.0 sacks, 7.5 TFL in 10 games)
• 2022-23: Led Big Ten with 18.6% pressure rate

• Twitched-up edge rusher who plays much bigger than his size
• Consistently disruptive in the backfield
• Uses hands well as a pass-rusher but also solid against the run

• Undersized but plays much bigger than his measurements
• Very little not to love about his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.25 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches

Marshawn Kneeland is a bigger, thicker, reasonably long EDGE prospect. Athleticism/burst are there but not specialities. Will need to win in other ways in the NFL. Demonstrates a keen awareness to play half a man and does it well. A rare pass-rush move. Mostly tries to win with power, which he generates a fair amount of. Rushes tend to be too high, and strong OLs can torque him out of the play. Some counter ability off his initial grapple but not something he does regularly. Sets a sturdy edge and typically does a good job utilizing his length to keep blockers off him. Rare glimpses of bend/dip but it’s not often he wins to the outside to be able to utilize either. Run defense is hit-or-miss. Overall, Kneeland is a big, decently strong prospect with NFL DE size with a raw toolbox and average athletic gifts.

• 2023: Second-team All-MAC
• 2023: 57 tackles, 7.5 TFL and 4.5 sacks

• NFL DE size and length
• Flashes of bull-rush power
• Works tirelessly

• Average-at-best athlete
• Inactive hands
• Despite size, not a tremendous run defender

• 40-yard dash: 4.75 seconds
• Bench press: 21 reps
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.18 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.02 seconds

Xavier Leggette is a stocky, chiseled WR. He's built and plays like a RB. He's authoritative and springy after the catch. His long-striding speed is more impressive than his explosiveness. He runs with a unique gait; it almost looks like he can't really fully open it up in space. He has a my-ball menality when it's in the air, but he's not incredibly effective bringing it in. Otherwise, he has very reliable hands. Despite the stop-start ability with the ball in his hands, he's a little stiff running routes, which could lead to separation problems in the NFL. He's not a burner and was legitimately used in a Deebo Samuel-esque role in college: jet sweeps, screens, throws into the flat, drag routes. There are clear limitations to Legette's game, but with a coach who wants maximized YAC at WR, this is one of the better, more intimidating prospects in the class.

• 2023: Second-team All-SEC (AP, coaches)
• 2023: Second in receiving yards (1,255) and tied for fifth in receptions (71) in a single season in school history

• YAC threat because of his power and cutting ability
• Very reliable, strong hands
• Highlight-reel-grab capability down the field

• Runs with unusual gait that seems to limit his top-end speed
• Used mostly in gadget-y role in college, didn't run many routes
• A bit stiff running routes, won't be a regular separator

• 40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 6 inches

Adonai Mitchell is a tall WR prospect with a somewhat sleek frame. His hip sink/lateral quicks are impressive for a WR his height. He flashed sharp route-running ability and sells intricate routes well, particularly double moves down the field. He understands how to set up DBs with head/shoulder fakes and subtle jukes. He did see some press coverage in college and was capable of beating it with quicks, although he's not a release master at this stage. He has forward lean in his routes, which comes from impressive burst off the line and plus sustained speed. He’s got legit long speed, but not a YAC type; he only had a few impressive scampers after the catch in college. The athleticism is there to do it, but he has low-level contact balance. He has reliable, strong hands but wasn't a big contested-catch winner. He hasn't played a ton of football. Overall, Mitchell is a young WR prospect with smooth athleticism and route-salesmanship beyond his years, all of which indicate his best football is in front of him.

• 2023: Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year
• 2023: Led the Big 12 in receiving TDs (11)

• Large frame with strong hands
• Forward lean in his routes with smooth athletic gifts and plus speed
• Despite being larger, is a already a gifted route runner

• Minimal YAC capabilities due to lesser contact balance
• Only flashes of contested-catch wins despite his size
• Hasn't played a ton of football

• 40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39.5 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 4 inches

Caleb Williams is as close to Patrick Mahomes as we've seen since 2017. His footwork looks cleaner in his drop back, he has a plus arm, throws with great accuracy to all three levels, and consistently wins with his legs -- whether he's in the pocket, flushed from the pocket or on designed runs. Added bonuses: does a good job of avoiding hits near the sideline. Can throw with anticipation on intermediate routes, layers the ball well on intermediate routes and has good deep-ball accuracy. Would like to see him stick with his first read a little longer -- he loves to rely on his mobility and playmaking abilities -- but it's hard to argue with the results. There's a long list of QBs who play well off-platform and out of structure; he may already be one of the best.

• 2022 Heisman Trophy winner (1st from USC since Reggie Bush)
• Career: Most total yards (8,673) and TD (93) in 2-year span in USC history

• The next Patrick Mahomes isn't hyperbole
• Can throw from every arm angle and do it with pinpoint accuracy
• Consistently wins with his legs though he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble

• Tries to do too much at times
• Needs to do a better job of playing within the offense
• Will sometimes pass up easy throws looking for the big play

Drake Maye is a tall pocket passer with some athletic juice. He has a live arm with a compact release. He drives the football with ease and throws a gorgeous spiral with high regularity. His accuracy to all levels is very good, but there are a few seemingly uncharacteristic misses deep. His misses are typically low/behind. He was utilized in the designed run game in college but it will be somewhat of a stretch to see him succeed doing that in the NFL. Has a flair for making plays on the run and can be a useful, Mahomes-like scrambler. The natural playmaker gene is there, as he rarely gives up on a play. He wants to rip the vertical shot down the seam/numbers. He truly can make every throw, and his arm talent borders on elite. His high-arcing touch is good, not amazing. He can make impressive throws with defenders draped on him. His pocket presence is solid, but sometimes awkward when navigating. He has lots of experience reading the entire field. Overall, he has a great blend of pocket passing, arm talent, accuracy, and athleticism. He's a very impressive QB prospect for the modern-day NFL.

• 2022: ACC Player of the Year (First in UNC since Lawrence Taylor in 1980)
• Only FBS player with 7,000+ pass yards and 1,000+ rush yards in past two seasons

• Arm strength is fantastic
• Full-field reader
• Big frame with plus athleticism to scramble and elude rushers inside the pocket

• Occasional miss low/behind his WR
• At times awkward when attempting to navigate the pocket
• In some instances will try to do too much when things break down

Jayden Daniels is one of the most improved players in college football over the past two years. He is an experienced passer who doubles as an impact runner. His decision-making has improved immensely since his days at Arizona State. Daniels has enough arm strength to push the ball downfield . He showed the ability to uplift and entire offense this past season.

• 2023: Heisman Trophy winner (led FBS in total YPG and total TD/game)
• Career: 1st ever with 12,000+ pass yds and 3,000+ rush yds in FBS history

• Impact performer as a runner
• Over 3,000 college football snaps of experience
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Keeps his eyes downfield when pressured
• Makes good decisions on read options

• Thin frame, but has not missed time due to injury
• Average arm strength
• Footwork has made strides but remains a work in progress

Marvin Harrison Jr. is arguably the best player in the entire draft class. Father was an NFL Hall of Famer and Harrison Jr. has a chance to be even better because of his physical gifts -- size, speed, huge catch radius and the ability to win running a variety of routes. When he is locked in he's all but unstoppable.

• Career: 2-time unanimous All-American (1st from OSU since Orlando Pace)
• 1st player in Big Ten history with 14+ rec TD in multiple seasons

• Incredibly strong at the top of routes; he's able to create separation vs. physical CBs
• Hands-catcher with an enormous catch radius
• Can stack CBs off the line of scrimmage and has the shiftiness to create separation on every route

• Did have a few focus drops during the 2023 season
• Showed frustrations at times at the level of QB play in 2023

J.J. McCarthy is an incredibly efficient passer who operated in a predominantly run-heavy offense. He is slight of frame but has the mobility and accuracy to make plays out of structure. McCarthy does not have the strongest arm but throws with touch to all three levels. He is a tough player who has consistently won at every level of his career.

• 2023: CFP national champion (led Michigan to 15-0 record)
• 27-1 career record as starting QB (3rd-best in FBS history)

• Sixth-highest completion percentage in 2023 (72.3%)
• Does a good job manipulating the pocket
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Great ball placement

• Ball security in tight pockets
• Late to see some breakers
• Average arm strength

• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.23 seconds
• 3-cone drill: 6.82 seconds

Malik Nabers is a super-explosive WR prospect. He gets to top gear in a flash and can sustain that speed down the field. He’s effortless off the line and has serious acceleration. He’s a bouncy athlete when needing to elevate. He has plus wiggle off the line and can get on top of CBs quickly to stack them on vertical routes. Physicality can get the best of him in press, but he’s not a weak player. He works well fighting back to the football/finding it down the field and in the red zone. Natural mover with the ball in his hands. He has RB vision, plus quickness, and his supercharged burst all indicate him being a YAC weapon in the NFL. He won't be an elite burner, but he’s certainly not slow. While not tall for the position, he has a "my-ball" mentality in traffic. Route-running is good, but he didn't run the full route tree. He has the athletic chops to be a star in that area eventually. In most classes, he'd be the clear WR1. His game is tailor-made for today's NFL.

• 2023: Converted 78.7% of his receptions into either a first down or a touchdown, according to TruMedia (second-highest among players with at least 100 target)
• 2023: Led FBS with 17 catches of 30-plus yards

• Incredible explosiveness
• RAC ability is elite
• Will go up and get ball in traffic

• Not a huge frame
• Didn't run many routes in college
• Occasionally physical press beats him at the line

Joe Alt made tremendous strides in his career from 2022 to 2023. He looks like a much more flexible prospect capable of digging out smaller rushers. He can struggle with power players that get under his pad level and does not have ideal shock and power in his initial punch. Alt does a great job of adjusting his hands and feet when engaged.

• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: Highest overall PFF grade (90.7) by FBS OL

• Does a great job adjusting his hands and feet when engaged
• A much more fluid player in 2023 than 2022
• Does a good job with punch placement
• Moves well to mirror defenders laterally

• Average job of engaging and sustaining blocks in space
• Average shock and power in his hands
• Power players can get under his pads and walk him back

• 40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds
• Bench press: 27 reps
• Vertical jump: 28 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.51 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 4 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Dallas Turner is a quick edge rusher with good first-step quickness. He could stand to add more mass to take his game to another level but is not deficient in that regard. Turner has great waist bend at the high side of his rush to flatten and become a heat-seeking missile towards quarterbacks. He should quickly become a factor for a team at the next level.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and SEC Co-Defensive POY
• Career: 22.5 sacks and 32.5 TFL (both 2nd in SEC in span)

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush
• Good quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers
• Builds speed quickly
• Plays to the whistle
• Works back when getting too deep in his rush

• Could stand to add more weight to hold up in run support
• Needs a runway to create power as a rusher
• Inconsistent job of getting off blocks

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40-5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

Washington has attempted to manufacture touches for Rome Odunze for years. He is a good route runner with an ability to elude defenders post-catch. He has great size with the range to go high or low. From 2022 to 2023, he added 15 pounds of good weight to improve his physicality through routes. As he gains more reps carrying that additional weight, he should only improve.

• 2023: Consensus All-American (2-time first-team All-Pac 12)
• 2023: Led FBS with 1,640 rec yards (Washington record)

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Elusive post-catch
• Good range to go high or low
• Does a great job tracking the ball downfield
• Fluid athlete with good top-end speed

• Physicality through his routes
• Struggles to consistently get off jams at the line of scrimmage
• Average burst

• 40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.03 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 4 inches
• 3-cone drill: 6.88 seconds

Brock Bowers is a wiry strong athlete who is willing to contribute as a run blocker. His lack of ideal mass means he is more valuable as a blocker in space than inline. Bowers has soft hands and great range to go high or low. He has a good feel for pressing defenders at the route before making his cut. Bowers is incredibly effective creating yards after the catch.

• Career: Only 2-time John Mackey Award winner (given to nation's best TE)
• Most career rec yds (2,538) and rec TD (26) by TE in SEC history

• Good top-end speed
• Does a good job creating separation
• Builds speed quickly
• Does not tip off his breaks with his eyes, leans into the defender's body to create spce
• Great hands and range to make catches outside of his frame

• Lacks ideal height
• Lighter frame makes it more difficult to hold up as an inline blocker

JC Latham is a big power/anchor-based RT with vice grips for hands. Good quickness. Best in quick-setting scenario where he can get his hands on EDGEs instantly. Just enough athleticism to get back to secondary rushers on stunts or delayed blitzes. Very patient and collected in pass pro. Glides laterally against inside moves/counters. Could play with more of a mean streak. Not highly effective in space/on the move. Has room to improve as a run blocker. Must add more sand in his pants at the NFL level. Anchoring flashes on film that are awesome. Understands his assignments but can be a tick labored/awkward getting there. At times opens the gate too early -- it shouldn't be as easy to soften his edge. Generates plenty of torque. Size, natural power, and some athletic flashes make him a fun OT prospect.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-SEC
• 3 sacks allowed in 970 career pass-blocking snaps

• Large, naturally strong frame
• Plenty of experience in the SEC at multiple positions
• Rarely out of position

• Movements can be a bit labored
• Not as nasty at the point of attack as his size would indicate
• Must improve as a run blocker

Quinyon Mitchell checks a lot of boxes for NFL teams. He has great size to be a man coverage cornerback on the boundary. He has a quick click and close to flash downhill in run support. Mitchell has good top-end speed but gets a bit loose in transitions across the field. He is competitive at the catch point and has great ball production over the past two seasons. Mitchell does not have significant exposure against Power 5 competition.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-MAC
• Most passes defended in FBS (37) over past 2 seasons

• Six interceptions over the past two seasons
• Great frame to play on the boundary in man coverage
• Good top-end speed
• Competitive at the catch point
• Quick click and close to impact the run game

• Gambler by nature, which could lead to big plays
• Two games against Power 5 competition in his career
• Gets a bit loose in transitions occasionally

• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Bench press: 20 reps
• Vertical jump: 38 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches

Taliese Fuaga is a large, girthy, mobile people-mover at RT. He has shocking burst and lateral quicks given his gargantuan size; some Penei Sewell-ian vibes when he's on the move. He has frequent mashing reps and is a menace at the second level. He’s an authoritative blocker who tries to get his hands on DLs early. Sometimes quality rushers can throw him off balance, but those reps are few and far between and he works hard to recover. Grip strength could improve and he’s not incredibly accurate at the second level, but he gets out there in a flash. Despite his wide frame and easy power, he could actually add more lower-body strength for setting edge/turning DLs. Kick slide is good, not great. Overall, Fuaga is a mostly ready-to-go classic RT with power and mobility.

• 2023: Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-Pac 12
• 2023: Highest PFF run-blocking grade (90.9) in FBS

• Prototypical NFL OT frame
• Immense athletic gifts for his size
• Masher at the point of attack

• Aggressive style can get the best of him, balance isn't always stellar
• Needs to add more lower-body strength
• Good, not great kick slide at times

• 40-yard dash: 5.13 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Olu Fashanu has long arms, a good base, great athleticism, is solid at the point of attack and consistently anchors well against power rushers. He's patient in his pass sets and rarely panics. He's only going to get better.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and first-team All-Big Ten
• Career: 0 sacks allowed on 697 career pass-blocking snaps

• Physical freak in every regard; can manhandle edge rushers but has the athleticism to get to the second level and bury his target
• Still young and developing; he's only going to get better

• Needs to continue to refine his technique because he sometimes relies on this athleticism to win vs. lesser opponents
• Had a better 2022 season, so he'll need to show he can play with more consistency

• 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches

Cooper DeJean is an extremely physical cornerback at the catch point who has big size and great speed. He can run with any wide receiver and is very smooth when flipping his hips and staying in phase on vertical routes. He also adds something in the return game.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (2-time first-team All-Big Ten)
• 2022: 5 INT (including Iowa single-season record 3 pick-sixes)

• Extremely physical at catch point, even if he gets beaten earlier in route; has ability to recover and make play on ball
• Even from off man, can drive downhill and close separation gap in a hurry on in-breaking routes
• Has return ability

• Is his NFL future at CB or safety?
• Can get too handsy at times in coverage

Troy Fautanu is a smaller, compact, quickness-based OT prospect with plus awareness and quality feet. He's a quick setter. Clearly he has to get stronger, as anchoring capabilities are not where they need to be. Because of power deficiency, he has to lean into his blocks, which makes it easier for DLs to get off him against the run. He's further ahead as a pass protector right now, which isn't the worst dynamic. Lateral quicks to follow inside moves into the pocket. Not enough sustained juice in his kick slide to get to speedy outside rushers. He may have a future at guard because he doesn't possess a classic NFL OT frame. He's very mobile and gets to the second level in a hurry, though he's not very accurate finding LBs there. Grip strength must improve at the next level. Despite that, he has outstanding hand work; he swats down hands, constantly looking to reset his hands to control defenders. He's very capable picking up stunts. Overall, the physical tools are there for Fautanu, but he has to get stronger and learn to get more depth/speed in his traditional pass-blocking sets.

• 2023: Morris Trophy winner (best OL in Pac-12)
• 2023: Fifth-best PFF pass-block grade (88.2) among FBS OT

• Plus athlete, light on his feet
• Awareness is awesome, will get to inside moves, blitzes, and stunts
• Comfortable in space on screens and combos at the second level

• Not quite explosive enough to get to outside speed rushers in traditional pass set
• Has to get significantly stronger at the NFL level

• 40-yard dash: 5.01 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Brian Thomas Jr. is a tall, decently sculpted perimeter wideout with plus ball-tracking capabilities. He’s not super explosive, but he can win off the line to the inside or outside or with physicality. Some wiggle to his game, which also pops after the catch. Surprising agility for a taller WR. Deceptive long speed, and his build-up speed surprises DBs. He has some high-point ability and will find the ball over his shoulder/in-traffic with good regularity. He shows flashes dipping past DBs in his route. Nothing about his game stands out more than the rest; he’s just a solid all-around WR prospect with a relatively polished game and fair amount of upside due to his age.

• 2023: Third-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: Led FBS with 17 rec TD last season (T-5th most in SEC history)

• Complete game, rock-solid in every element of playing WR
• Tracks the football downfield with ease
• Plus cutting skills after the catch for a taller WR

• Not incredibly explosive
• Sometimes, physicality disrupts him
• Not a contact-balance type after the catch

• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Bench press: 11 reps
• Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 6 inches

Byron Murphy II is a long armed, squatty, explosive DT. His first-step quicks are a problem for interior OLs, and he gets his hands into their chest in a flash. He resets the line of scrimmage with speed-to-power conversion and effortlessly works across the frame of blockers to soften their edges. He has a nice rip move and uses an occasional swipe. He’s a very fluid athlete with loose hips who can track the football down the line of scrimmage. He will occasionally drop to one knee to anchor against doubles, but it's not a clear strength. He’s surprisingly powerful at the point of attack given his size. His hands are never complacent, and he works noticeably hard against the run and is rarely on the ground. He’s best in a pure up-the-field pass-rush role. He has good block-shed ability. He doesn't have enough pure strength to counter off the initial rush, but that rush is almost always super explosive.

• 2023 Second-team All-American (AP) and first-team All-Big 12
• 2023: Highest PFF pass-rush grade (91.5) among FBS DT

• Exudes explosiveness
• Pass-rush moves he deploys are highly effective
• 100% effort on every play

• Doesn't always have a counter ready if his first move fails
• Smaller size gets him washed out against the run at times
• Won't be great against doubles

• 40-yard dash: 4.87 seconds
• Bench press: 28 reps
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Laiatu Latu is a tall, well-built edge rusher. He tends to rush a tick high, but he has a nasty, often-used swim move. He’s fast and effective with it. He’s a highly capable athlete. He dips/leans around the corner and retraces when he's past the QB. Everything about his rush skill set is very natural and smooth. He has never-stopping hands, and there's some power to them. Swipe and rip are there, too. He wins with leverage and using OTs (and OGs) momentum against them when countering. Burst is great but not elite. At times, his higher rushes and desire to use the swim leave his midsection susceptible and his power sapped. He works hard against the run. He has a large tackling radius and can be a menace against OGs inside when they don't get up and under him. Good bend for his size, but it’s not a trademark attribute. Closing speed is impressive. He needs to add a bull rush. Overall, Latu is a three-down edge rusher in the NFL and an All-Pro talent with polish.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (First from UCLA since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2005)
• Led FBS with 23.5 sacks in past two seasons

• Towering, lengthy frame
• Wins with a variety of pass-rush moves
• Bend/speed around the corner are awesome for his size

• Doesn't have a consistent bull rush, lacks some power
• Rushes can get high
• At times, leaves his midsection open to blockers

• 40-yard dash: 4.64 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches

Jackson Powers-Johnson consistently wins with effort and strength and is one of the best offensive linemen in the class. He is at his best when he is uncovered at the line and can step freely to defensive linemen, or climb to the second level.

• 2023: Unanimous All-American (5th in Oregon history)
• 2023: Better pass-blocking grade than former top center prospects Tyler Linderbaum and Creed Humphrey

• Uses hands well to shock defensive linemen in pass pro
• Shows ability to re-anchor vs. nose tackles
• Good athlete, can combo block and lock up second-level defender quickly to ensure gap integrity in run game
• Tenacious, consistent in both run and pass-blocking

• Can struggle to block defenders and create movement when he is covered

• Bench press: 30 reps
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches

Graham Barton is a short-area quickness, hustle, technique based OT in somewhat of an OG body. Works the angles awesomely. Tends to lean into blocks when getting across the line. Occasionally late with his hands -- and they get outside -- but his sweet feet kept him in position in pass pro. Effortlessly slides against inside moves. Doesn't have enough length or power to anchor around the corner with great consistency. Plus accuracy getting to the second level because he trusts his athleticism. Very aware of stunts, and will get to most of them. Definitely has a nasty demeanor finishing blocks. Probably a guard at the next level but has enough juice to play center, too. Versatility and relatively clean film at OT are his biggest selling points.

• 2023: Second-team All-American
• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-ACC

• Light feet when executing all blocks
• Works the angles/leverages awesomely
• Plus accuracy finding LBs at second level

• Lacks power, doesn't have much anchor
• Tends to get off balance against bigger rushers
• Minimal length

Jared Verse is an Albany transfer who was unranked coming out of high school. He would've been a first-round pick after the 2022 season, but he returned to Florida State and will again be a first-round pick in 2024. He plays with heavy hands and is twitchy off the edge. When he is locked in, he is unblockable.

• 2022-23: 2-time first-team All-ACC
• 2022-23: Most pressures (98), T-most sacks (18.0) in ACC over this span

• Stout at the point of attack
• Plays with heavy hands and has a quick get-off that consistently beats offensive tackles

• Made huge stride in Year 1 at Florida State, but leveled off some in Year 2
• Very little to not love about his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.44 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Terrion Arnold is a boundary cornerback with good size. He has average top-end speed but has little difficulty carrying routes up the boundary. Arnold gets a bit loose in routes transitioning across the field and can do a better job of breaking his feet down in space to make a form tackle. He is a high-energy cornerback who will occasionally lose patience and grab the receiver during routes. Over the past two years, Arnold has tremendous ball production. He is not afraid to play downhill in run support and jam at the line of scrimmage.

• 2023: First-team All-American (AP)
• 2023: 5 INT (T-most in SEC)

• Not afraid to be physical, jam receivers at the line of scrimmage
• Versatility to play on the boundary or in the slot
• Willing to play downhill in run support
• Good size for the position
• Great ball production over the past two years

• Gets a bit loose transitioning across the field
• 11% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
• Loses patience and grabs in coverage occasionally

• 40-yard dash: 4.5 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Amarius Mims has the athleticism and talent to become the best offensive tackle from this draft class. Injuries have limited the right tackle's availability, but his performance against Ohio State in 2022 put him on the national radar. He does a good job adjusting his feet when engaged in pass protection and drives his feet on contact in the run game. Mims can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged and would be better served working on his punch placement and being more aggressive at the point of attack.

• 2021-22: 2-Time CFP national champion (starter in 2022)
• Career: 0 sacks allowed on 377 career pass-blocking snaps

• Absorbs contact well
• Does a great job adjusting his feet when engaged
• Drives feet on contact in the run game
• Great upper body strength
• Good foot quickness

• Limited playing experience due to injuries
• Can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Punch placement can improve
• Would like to see him dictate action at the point of attack more often

• 40-yard dash: 5.07 seconds
• Vertical jump: 25.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Nate Wiggins is arguably the best cover cornerback in this draft class. Wiggins has a slight frame, so he will need to add weight, but he was much improved against the run in 2023 compared to the previous season. He can run with anybody and is consistently making plays at the catch point.

• 2023: First-team All-ACC
• 2 career INT return TD (including 98-yard pick-6 vs Drake Maye)

• Smooth in transition from man to covering vertical routes
• Uses hands well to control wideout through the route, stays in phase
• Might be best coverage corner in class

• Did improve in run support but needs to continue to get better
• Slight frame; will need to add weight at the next level

• 40-yard dash: 4.28 seconds
• Vertical jump: 36 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

Chop Robinson plays with as high a motor as you'll see at any level. He will test through the roof, and that testing will match his tape. Plays every snap at an 11 on a 10-point scale, and for as active as he is as a pass-rusher, he's also really good against the run.

• 2023: First-team All-Big Ten (4.0 sacks, 7.5 TFL in 10 games)
• 2022-23: Led Big Ten with 18.6% pressure rate

• Twitched-up edge rusher who plays much bigger than his size
• Consistently disruptive in the backfield
• Uses hands well as a pass-rusher but also solid against the run

• Undersized but plays much bigger than his measurements
• Very little not to love about his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.25 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches

Jer'Zhan Newton is a polished, hand-work master at DT. He has plus athletic gifts and can threaten either shoulder of a guard or center on any rush; he’s not strictly an upfield rusher. He has a full pass-rush arsenal. He has legitimate counter ability and knows he has to be urgent with those counters. Goes swipe into a bull rush often and he’s effective with it. Rushes a bit higher than what's ideal. Good pop on contact, but not a certified people mover. Not incredibly explosive. Far from a slow plodder. His bull rush flashes were there, too; just not a trademark of his game. He’s a solid block-dispatcher and a quality run defender with good vision/awareness to locate RBs. If his rushes were lower, this would be a squeaky clean DT prospect. But altogether, he's quite the refined specimen on the inside.

• 2023: Consensus All-American and 2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
• Led FBS defensive tackles with 102 QB pressures over past two seasons (35 more than next-highest)

• Full arsenal of pass-rush moves are locked and loaded
• Understand how to counter off his initial rush
• Some pop to his game upon contact

• Not a tremendously explosive or fluid athlete
• Rushes tend to get high and lose steam
• Final season wasn't as good as 2022

Adonai Mitchell is a tall WR prospect with a somewhat sleek frame. His hip sink/lateral quicks are impressive for a WR his height. He flashed sharp route-running ability and sells intricate routes well, particularly double moves down the field. He understands how to set up DBs with head/shoulder fakes and subtle jukes. He did see some press coverage in college and was capable of beating it with quicks, although he's not a release master at this stage. He has forward lean in his routes, which comes from impressive burst off the line and plus sustained speed. He’s got legit long speed, but not a YAC type; he only had a few impressive scampers after the catch in college. The athleticism is there to do it, but he has low-level contact balance. He has reliable, strong hands but wasn't a big contested-catch winner. He hasn't played a ton of football. Overall, Mitchell is a young WR prospect with smooth athleticism and route-salesmanship beyond his years, all of which indicate his best football is in front of him.

• 2023: Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year
• 2023: Led the Big 12 in receiving TDs (11)

• Large frame with strong hands
• Forward lean in his routes with smooth athletic gifts and plus speed
• Despite being larger, is a already a gifted route runner

• Minimal YAC capabilities due to lesser contact balance
• Only flashes of contested-catch wins despite his size
• Hasn't played a ton of football

• 40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39.5 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 4 inches

Kool-Aid McKinstry has been a key contributor for the Alabama defense since his freshman campaign. He has good top-end speed, but it is not always evident on film. McKinstry is a smart player with good route recognition, but he can do a better job of tracking the ball downfield. He shows good foot quickness to mirror receivers up the boundary and transition across the field.

• 2023: First-team All-American (2-time first-team All-SEC)
• Career: 0 TD allowed on 1,206 coverage snaps

• Good top-end speed
• Does a good job transitioning across the field
• Good foot quickness to mirror receivers
• Smart cornerback who understands his responsibilities

• Can catch him leaning at the stem in man coverage
• 8.1% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
• Downfield tracking

Tyler Guyton is a right tackle who moves really well for his size and has good ankle flexion to recover when balance is lost. Most of his balance issues stem from not adjusting his hands when engaged and punch placement. Guyton can use varied timing in his punches to confuse defenders. He has good eyes to handle exchanges and pick up stunts into his gap.

• 2023: All-Big 12 honorable mention
• 2023: 0 sacks allowed on 335 pass-blocking snaps

• Moves really well for his size
• Good ankle flexion to recover
• Good eyes to handle exchanges and stunts into his gap
• Good first-step quickness

• Can do a better job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Can do a better job of varying punch pace to confuse defenders
• Punch placement can improve

• 40-yard dash: 5.19 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.71 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 11 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.5 seconds

Jordan Morgan is a fluid, highly capable athlete with a classic NFL OT frame, despite slightly shorter arms than what's normally desired. Wingspan is fine. Fires out of his stance fast and naturally. Glides. Super loose hips, which help him mirror against all types of counter moves. Awesome in that regard. Moves like a large tight end. Hand work is mostly good but inconsistent. Almost seems like he leans on his athleticism too much and doesn't fire his hands early enough. Anchor is great -- clean back bend -- but certainly room for improvement overall. Has the frame to add 10 to 15 pounds without sapping athletic gifts. Combo-blocking capability pops on film. While he doesn't possess the strongest grip strength, he carries out blocks on the move as well as any blocker in the class. Pass-blocking is a speciality because of all the ways he can win at the point of attack, although there's an occasional lackluster rep when his edge is softened too easily. Overall, Morgan is an NFL-ready blocker with loads of upside because of his natural smoothness and gifted feet.

• 2023: First-team All-Pac 12
• Allowed 3 sacks on 880 pass-blocking snaps in past 2 seasons

• Sturdy, NFL OT build with plus wingspan
• Smooth movement in every direction
• Stellar pass protector (mirroring + anchor)

• Needs to get more nasty in run game
• Hand work needs to be more consistent
• Could stand to add 10-15 pounds to his frame for power purposes

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Vertical jump: 28 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 2 inches

Kingsley Suamataia has a compact NFL OT build with great length. Plus athleticism but not super light-footed. Kick slide is good and fast, flashed lateral sliding ability and is reasonably comfortable in space on screens and pitches. Can be stretched to the limit athletically by explosive, bendy rushers. Would like to see better, more reliable grip strength. Otherwise his hand work is noticeably good. Constantly resetting his hands to control rushers. One-time punches. If they miss, it's because they're late. His frame and athleticism suggest he'd be a menace in the run game, but that's not the case. He slips out of many blocks and isn't a road-grader. Doesn't always set a firm edge. Anchor is mostly good but could use more weight in his lower half. Further ahead in pass pro than as a run-blocker. Suamataia has some athletic limitations, but this is a solid albeit unspectacular OT prospect.

• 2023: Second-team All-Big 12
• Career: 2 sacks allowed on 705 pass-blocking snaps (both vs Texas)

• Comfortable in space on screens and combos for the run game
• NFL OT size, girth, and length
• Constantly resetting hands to control blocks

• Not super sluggish but stretched to the limit athletically more often than what's desired
• Grip strength isn't there yet

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 28 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 2 inches

Caleb Williams is as close to Patrick Mahomes as we've seen since 2017. His footwork looks cleaner in his drop back, he has a plus arm, throws with great accuracy to all three levels, and consistently wins with his legs -- whether he's in the pocket, flushed from the pocket or on designed runs. Added bonuses: does a good job of avoiding hits near the sideline. Can throw with anticipation on intermediate routes, layers the ball well on intermediate routes and has good deep-ball accuracy. Would like to see him stick with his first read a little longer -- he loves to rely on his mobility and playmaking abilities -- but it's hard to argue with the results. There's a long list of QBs who play well off-platform and out of structure; he may already be one of the best.

• 2022 Heisman Trophy winner (1st from USC since Reggie Bush)
• Career: Most total yards (8,673) and TD (93) in 2-year span in USC history

• The next Patrick Mahomes isn't hyperbole
• Can throw from every arm angle and do it with pinpoint accuracy
• Consistently wins with his legs though he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble

• Tries to do too much at times
• Needs to do a better job of playing within the offense
• Will sometimes pass up easy throws looking for the big play

Jayden Daniels is one of the most improved players in college football over the past two years. He is an experienced passer who doubles as an impact runner. His decision-making has improved immensely since his days at Arizona State. Daniels has enough arm strength to push the ball downfield . He showed the ability to uplift and entire offense this past season.

• 2023: Heisman Trophy winner (led FBS in total YPG and total TD/game)
• Career: 1st ever with 12,000+ pass yds and 3,000+ rush yds in FBS history

• Impact performer as a runner
• Over 3,000 college football snaps of experience
• Throws with touch to all three levels
• Keeps his eyes downfield when pressured
• Makes good decisions on read options

• Thin frame, but has not missed time due to injury
• Average arm strength
• Footwork has made strides but remains a work in progress

Drake Maye is a tall pocket passer with some athletic juice. He has a live arm with a compact release. He drives the football with ease and throws a gorgeous spiral with high regularity. His accuracy to all levels is very good, but there are a few seemingly uncharacteristic misses deep. His misses are typically low/behind. He was utilized in the designed run game in college but it will be somewhat of a stretch to see him succeed doing that in the NFL. Has a flair for making plays on the run and can be a useful, Mahomes-like scrambler. The natural playmaker gene is there, as he rarely gives up on a play. He wants to rip the vertical shot down the seam/numbers. He truly can make every throw, and his arm talent borders on elite. His high-arcing touch is good, not amazing. He can make impressive throws with defenders draped on him. His pocket presence is solid, but sometimes awkward when navigating. He has lots of experience reading the entire field. Overall, he has a great blend of pocket passing, arm talent, accuracy, and athleticism. He's a very impressive QB prospect for the modern-day NFL.

• 2022: ACC Player of the Year (First in UNC since Lawrence Taylor in 1980)
• Only FBS player with 7,000+ pass yards and 1,000+ rush yards in past two seasons

• Arm strength is fantastic
• Full-field reader
• Big frame with plus athleticism to scramble and elude rushers inside the pocket

• Occasional miss low/behind his WR
• At times awkward when attempting to navigate the pocket
• In some instances will try to do too much when things break down

Marvin Harrison Jr. is arguably the best player in the entire draft class. Father was an NFL Hall of Famer and Harrison Jr. has a chance to be even better because of his physical gifts -- size, speed, huge catch radius and the ability to win running a variety of routes. When he is locked in he's all but unstoppable.

• Career: 2-time unanimous All-American (1st from OSU since Orlando Pace)
• 1st player in Big Ten history with 14+ rec TD in multiple seasons