NFL Draft Big Board 1.0
We are officially so far along the way into draft season and we couldn't be more excited about it. With our second mock draft having been released just last week, it is now time for our first and possibly only, big board. The big board is just an overall ranking of the players off true talent and upside really. The mock draft doesn't completely rank the players on how good they are it's just what teams could use them. These are our top 75 players in the draft. Keep in mind. The first 32 are considered first round grade players, 33-64 are second round players, and then the last 11 are considered 3rd round players. After the top 32 players as well, the descriptions will be shorter.
1. Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback, Clemson (6'6, 220): This shouldn't be a shock to anyone. The presumptive no. 1 overall pick is the most complete QB prospect we may have ever seen. He can do everything well. He is far and away the best player in the class.
2. Kyle Pitts, Tight End, Florida (6'6, 240): Even though he's really classified as a tight end, Pitts doesn't have a true position. He is an offensive weapon. One of the best tight end prospects we've ever seen. He's too fast for a linebacker to cover and too large for a safety to cover. Match-up nightmare. Pitts will be a problem at the next level.3. Zach Wilson, Quarterback, BYU (6'3, 210): If Trevor Lawrence wasn't in this class, Wilson would be by far and away the best QB prospect in the draft. Sadly for Wilson, Lawrence is in the draft but that doesn't change the fact that Wilson is an unbelievable talent at the QB position. He has a massive arm that can throw the ball from an angle and he's super agile on his feet and makes great decisions. He will be a star in the NFL.
4. Ja'Marr Chase, Wide Receiver, LSU (6'0, 207): Before the Dolphins traded out of pick 3, Chase had a real chance of being the first wideout since Megatron to be taken inside the top 3. He is that good. He was an NFL player playing in college when he last played a year ago. He brings amazing size, skills, and toughness to the position and will be a dynamic WR1 from day 1.
5. Penei Sewell, Offensive Tackle, Oregon (6'6, 330): Even after opting out of the 2020 season, Sewell remains the top O-lineman in this draft. One of the most athletically gifted O-lineman we have ever seen, Sewell figures to be a cornerstone piece of any O-line he joins right away. He has the body and athleticism to be a future Hall of Famer, it remains to be seen if he will reach those lofty expectations.
6. Devonta Smith, Wide Receiver, Alabama (6'1, 175): Coming off maybe the best season for a WR in CFB history, Smith figures to be a dynamic weapon at the next level. He has amazing hands, runs routes as well as anyone you will see, and just can get open with separation. The former Heisman winner could slip in the draft due to him being on the smaller side (weight wise) for an NFL receiver but is still the 6th best player in the draft in our opinion.
7. Jaylen Waddle, Wide Receiver, Alabama (5'10, 183): Jaylen Waddle is the best separation WR in the entire draft. He possesses Tyreek Hill like speed. Waddle is one of, if not the most, electric players in the entire draft. He will be an instant impact wide out on any team who will be overjoyed to have him.
8. Rashawn Slater, Tackle/Guard, Northwestern (6'3, 315): Slater is easily a top 10 talent in this draft and it's super easy to see why. Probably the most NFL ready O-lineman in the draft, Slater can play all 5 positions on the o-line and he can do a damn good job at each one of them. He can play right where any team needs him right away. Just because he played at Northwestern doesn't mean he can't ball either, he shut down reigning NFL DROY Chase Young two years ago. Turn on the tape.
9. Micah Parsons, Linebacker, Penn State (6'3, 245): Despite some off the field concerns, as a true talent and player, Parsons remains in our top 10. Parsons is the next elite hybrid, do-it-all type linebacker coming to the draft. He is freakishly athletic and it allows him to be put anywhere on the defense. His versatility is going to be coveted along with his 4.3 speed.
10. Justin Fields, Quarterback, Ohio State (6'3, 225): Going into the year, Fields was considered the no. 2 or 3 prospect in the class by many. After an up and down year, he remains barely in the top 10. Possibly the next big dual-threat QB in the NFL, Fields boasts 4.3 speed like Lamar Jackson but has a big arm as well. He has some mistakes that need to be coached out of him but he may have a really bright future in the NFL.
11. Trey Lance, Quarterback, North Dakota State (6'4, 225): Ranking Fields and Lance is so tough, we have Fields just a slight bit higher than Lance but we are about to see at the next level which will be better. Lance has all the physical traits NFL prospects drool over in a QB. He has a massive, accurate arm and can also dash with ease. His issue is playing at NDSU's lower competition level and just one year of starting tape. He has all the talent in the world, it remains to be seen if he will be able to translate it to the NFL.
12. Patrick Surtain II, Cornerback, Alabama (6'0, 195): While this draft doesn't look to have any Jalen Ramsey tier talent at the CB position, Surtain is pretty close. The son of a former NFL stud CB, Surtain II brings a gritty, shutdown type coverage to the table as well. He has the size NFL teams look for and will be a hot prospect on draft night. Best corner in the draft.Surtain II
13. Jaycee Horn, Cornerback, South Carolina (6'1, 205): Not far behind Surtain is one of the hottest prospects among league circles right now. Jaycee Horn, son of another former NFL legend (like Surtain II), is going to be a stud. He is an amazing size at 6'1, 205 for a starting CB and plays a little like Jalen Ramsey. He talks trash and can play tight man coverage on your best wideout.
14. Najee Harris, Running Back, Alabama (6'2, 230): The best RB in the draft. Najee Harris reminds me a ton of another former Alabama back in Derrick Henry. Both big, menacing backs that can carry players on their backs as they run. Unlike Henry though, Harris is one of the best receiving backs as well in the draft. He is a cross between Henry and Le'Veon Bell. Who wouldn't want that on their team?! Harris will be a weapon in the league.
15. Alijah Vera-Tucker, Guard/Tackle, USC (6'4, 315): Just like Rashawn Slater, AVT can play all 5 positions of the O-line and do an amazing job at each one of them. He will be a hot commodity on draft night due to this versatility and ability to slot in wherever a team needs him right away. One big named NFL scout said that AVT is one of the surefire All-Pro players in this class. Don't be shocked when a team packages a lot of assets to move up for this kid on draft night. Easily a top 15 talent in the draft.
16. Caleb Farley, Cornerback, Virginia Tech (6'2, 207): Before a back injury during the pre-draft process, Farley was widely considered as the top corner in the draft. Now his stock is slipping a bit but I see this only as a minor setback for Farley. Still learning the CB position, Farley is coming off an elite 2020 season in which he was maybe the best corner in the nation. Pair that with his exceptional height/weight for the position and he is still going to have a ton of teams so interested.
17. Kwity Paye, Edge Rusher, Michigan (6'4, 270): The first edge rusher on the big board. Paye separates himself from a pretty average edge rusher class with his freakish athleticism. He may be the fastest rusher in the draft and he uses it to his advantage. His ability to do what he does off the line of scrimmage is sure to have defense needy teams lining up to secure his services. He should be the first d-lineman off the board.
18. Gregory Rousseau, Edge Rusher, Miami (6'7, 265): Not far behind Paye is Rousseau. After a 2019 CFB season where he was the best rusher in the sport behind maybe Chase Young, Rousseau looked to be a top 5 pick locked for the 2021 NFL draft. However, after opting out of the 2020 season, teams have begun to overlook Rousseau and his monster 2019 campaign. He is raw at the position but with proper coaching, Rousseau will be able to show his 2019 was no fluke and he is a future pro bowl edge rusher.
19. Christian Darrisaw, Offensive Tackle, Virginia Tech (6'5, 313): Darrisaw is on the fence between the elite o-lineman of the class like Sewell, Slater, and Vera-Tucker and then the more average ones. He is a sound pass blocker but not anything special in the run blocking game. However, teams are going to covet him to be their QB's blindside protector and I think he will be a great tackle at the next level. Still an easy top 20 talent in the draft.
20. Greg Newsome II, Cornerback, Northwestern (6'1, 190): One of the more underrated studs in this class is Newsome. I have him as a top 20 player in the draft. Not only does Newsome have great height for the position, he also has elite speed and great production to back it up. Newsome should be a super productive no. 1 or no. 2 corner at the next level. The only question is will he be able to stay healthy over the course of a 17 game season.
21. Trevon Moehrig, Safety/Corner, TCU (6'2, 2o3): Moehrig is easily the best safety in the class and also easily a top 25 player in the class as well. Having great safety play is what makes or breaks a defense and adding Moehrig to yours ensures you will have a good defense. All he did at TCU was show he was a ball hawk and a pass breakup machine. Having him roaming around the back end is a recipe for success.
22. Kadarius Toney, Wide Receiver, Florida (6'0, 195): Probably the most electric player in the draft is Kadarius Toney. Toney brings game breaking speed to the table and is also one of the best route runners in the class. He will instantly bring a spark to whatever offense adds him and can even play some RB. Toney is less a receiver and more an offensive weapon.
23. Terrace Marshall Jr., Wide Receiver, LSU (6'4, 200): One of my favorite players in the class is Marshall. He is so underrated even though he brings so much to the table. He is absolutely MASSIVE for a receiver at 6'4 but he has elite speed. Him and Ja'Marr Chase are similar in speed. That should tell you something. He is reminds me a lot of DJ Chark and even has some DK Metcalf in him. Kid is going to be a star.24. Mac Jones, Quarterback, Alabama (6'3, 215): Players like Mac Jones are why big boards are important. I have him as the 24th best player in the draft but in reality, there is a good chance he goes 3rd overall to San Fransisco. His true talent isn't a top 20 pick, but QB is a super valuable position so he may just go that high. Nonetheless, I don't think Jones is talented enough to warrant a higher pick than other QB's Justin Fields or Trey Lance. He may have a decent arm but is nowhere close to as athletic as the others. He is good in the pocket but he had the best supporting cast in college football. Jones may have a great NFL career, but he's not a top 20 talent in this class.
25. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Linebacker, Notre Dame (6'1, 215): JOK is such a tough player to evaluate at in this draft. He is so versatile but in the end, while he can do so much on the defense, he really isn't elite at any one thing. Despite this, having that versatility at any level is a major + as the NFL is really shifting towards hybrid players who can assume many roles on the field. JOK is going to be a fun player to watch at the next level to see how he is deployed on a defense.
26. Teven Jenkins, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State (6'6, 320): For an NFL that is so hyper focused on protecting star QBs, Jenkins is going to be a very much wanted player in that aspect. One of the best pass blockers in the entire class, Jenkins not only is good at it, but he loves it, and has a mean streak to him. You love seeing players coming into the league that have a passion for the game and Jenkins shows his great passion as he goes on, dominating on the line.
27. Christian Barmore, Defensive Tackle, Alabama (6'5, 310): The first DT of the big board. In a weak class at the position, Barmore looks to be the cream of the crop. He projects to be an every down, pass rushing DT who has promise in the run game as well. Pass rushing DTs are becoming a lot more common in the league and Barmore could be next big pass rush tackle like a Chris Jones, Grady Jarrett, or Aaron Donald. It's a quality draft class when a player like Barmore is the 27th best.
28. Jaelan Phillips, Edge Rusher, Miami (6'5, 265): Another one of the hard to rank edge rushers in the class, some people are super high on high or super low, there isn't too much in between. Phillips gained a lot of hype after he had a productive 2020 season without the help of Gregory Rousseau on the other side. I think he projects to be a great disrupter at the next level and a guy who can create a pass rush by himself.
30. Jamin Davis, Linebacker, Kentucky (6'4, 225): Aside from maybe Jaycee Horn, there may not be a hotter prospect in NFL circles right now. Praised for his Darius Leonard like ability, Jamin Davis is a great prospect. He is faster than he looks and boasts amazing size for the LB position. LB is one of the most needed positions right now throughout football causing Davis to likely go as high as the early 20s. 2 weeks ago, I don't know where Davis could be found on my big board but he has worked his way to a first round talent.
31. Zaven Collins, Linebacker, Tulsa (6'4, 260): With the rise of Jamin Davis has come the fall of Zaven Collins. Once praised for his crazy size for the LB position, Davis has put that into prospective a little with him being huge too for an LB. However, what Davis doesn't have that Collins does is the ability to not only play all over the box at LB, but line up off the edge and rush. Collins can truly be moved almost anywhere on the defense and play good ball. He is the definition of an X-factor and if he goes to a contender could be a nightmare for other teams to have to game plan for. It will be a crime if he falls out of the first round in the real draft.
32. Samuel Cosmi, Offensive Tackle, Texas (6'7, 310): The final first round talent on our board is Cosmi. At a towering 6'7 and 310 lbs, Cosmi is going to be a force at tackle at the next level. Imagine having to get by him. He will be a perfect blindside protector for any QB.
33. Rondale Moore, Wide Receiver, Purdue (5'9, 180): A bit undersized but an absolute wrecking ball with the football in his hands. He can shake up any defense in the open field.
34. Pat Freiermuth, Tight End, Penn State (6'5, 260): The most complete tight end in the class. Pitts might be an insane weapon, but Freiermuth can do everything, including block exceptionally well. Will be a big get for whoever adds him. Jacksonville/Trevor Lawrence?
35. Asante Samuel Jr., Cornerback, Florida State (5'9, 183): Undersized for a corner but really does not play like it. One of the best zone coverage corners in the class. He will be a stud as a slot corner but if a team has the guts to play him outside, I can see him playing really well there.36. Travis Etienne, Running Back, Clemson (5'10, 215): One of the most explosive RBs in the nation over the past few seasons. He also has great catching ability out of the backfield. Reminds me a bit of a prime Le'Veon Bell. He will be a stud in the NFL and probably a steal with how the board is shaping up. Likely the best RB in most draft classes of the past.
37. Rashod Bateman, Wide Receiver, Minnesota (6'1, 210): One of the most complete WRs in the class. Bateman can do it all. Great size and route running mostly. RAC ability is also there. Talent-wise, I have him down here at 37, but he will probably find a way to actually be drafted in the first round.
38. Landon Dickerson, Center, Alabama (6'6, 325): One of the nastiest O-lineman in the country, Dickerson will be an amazing anchor for any o-line. Due to center being a weak position in this class, I could see Dickerson sneak into the first despite being an early second round talent. 6'6 for a center?! He's also huge.
39. Elijah Moore, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss (5'9, 185): Undersized for a WR but has blazing speed. Ran a low 4.3 forty yard dash at his pro day. For the third straight pick, I could see him sneaking into the late first despite being 39th ranked on the big board. If not, he will be a steal in the early second.
40. Creed Humphrey, Center, Oklahoma (6'4, 310): The second center on the big board. Humphrey is one of the best interior o-lineman in this class. He will also be a great anchor for any O-line. His experience at a big time football school like OU will be huge for the transition to the NFL.
41. Milton Williams, Defensive Tackle, Louisiana Tech (6'4, 285): One of my favorite players in the whole class. Milton Williams based off of the 40 year old RAS system, is one of the most athletic D-lineman coming into the draft of all-time. He is up there with Myles Garrett, Mario Williams, William McGinest, and more. He also has production to his name. This kid is an early second round talent easily for me. He will dominate at DT.42. Brady Christensen, Offensive Tackle, TCU (6'6, 300): Using the same RAS system, Christensen also tested as one of the most athletic O-lineman of all-time. Despite being old for a player entering the draft, he will be coveted. He is one of the more NFL ready O-lineman in this draft.
43. Dillon Radunz, Offensive Tackle, North Dakota State (6'5, 305): Despite coming from a small school, Radunz tape speaks for itself, he is one of the best pass blocking tackles in this draft.
44. Kellen Mond, Quarterback, Texas A&M (6'2, 205): One of the most polarizing prospects in the class, Mond has seen his hype reach an all-time high as of late. I have him here as a mid-second round talent but he could rise more. His throwing motions are ugly, but they allow him to throw a deep and accurate ball. He is also shockingly mobile. Mond could have a future as a starter in the league.45. Brevin Jordan, Tight End, Miami (6'3, 245): Another one of my favorites in the draft, Jordan reminds me a lot of Darren Waller. A super speedy but big target who is a match-up nightmare for any LB or S that tries to cover them. I think Jordan is being super overlooked in the draft for whatever reason and will be a huge steal for whoever adds him in the 2nd to 4th rounds.
46. Jason Oweh, Edge Rusher, Penn State (6'5, 257): A player I have as a mid second round talent, a lot of people see Oweh being drafted in the late first. He is a player with a lot of raw skill and potential but not much production so far. He is a player to be drafted off potential not what he has done. The sky is the limit for him.
47. Quinn Meinerz, Guard, Wisconsin-Whitewater (6'3, 320): A D3 player has hit the big board. Meinerz is one of the best guards in this draft. After D3 schools didn't play this season, Meinerz showed at the Senior Bowl he could do his thing against any competition, and now his name is rising up draft boards. He looks like a future pro bowler to me. Him being in the top 50 of prospects is something he likely would never have imagined halfway through the year.
48. Walker Little, Offensive Tackle, Stanford (6'7, 310): Looks the part of a sick perimeter protector, Little has proved in the past he is a top talent. The concern with him is will he be able to stay healthy because if he does, he might be a top 3 tackle from this class.
49. Trey Smith, Guard/Tackle, Tennessee (6'5, 330): Once thought to be done with football due to a heart condition, Smith was cleared to play and has had some monster production on the O-line. He can play guard or tackle at a high level and will be a locker room leader for any squad that picks him up.
50. Michael Carter, Running Back, North Carolina (5'8, 200): The second UNC RB of the top 50, Michael Carter rounded out the best backfield in the country. One of the most elusive backs I've seen in awhile, Carter brings receiving skills to the table as well. He is a do it all back that should be a teams RB1 at the next level.
51. Tyson Campbell, Cornerback, Georgia (6'2, 185): Could be a massive steal in this draft. Campbell has olympic level speed along with underrated coverage ability and is the perfect size for a boundary corner in today's league. Campbell cracks the top 75.
52. Cameron McGrone, Linebacker, Michigan (6'1, 230): A player who is gaining a good amount of hype leading up to the draft, McGrone can do everything that teams look for in an LB. He covers sideline to sideline, he's quite fast, and he can cover. A player to keep an eye on.
53. Liam Eichenberg, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame (6'6, 305): Eichenberg being at 53 shows how talented a class this is. He has a shot to go in the first round as he does what everyone wants in a tackle...he doesn't allow sacks. No sacks in the past 2 seasons allowed for Eichenberg.
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55. Richie Grant, Safety, UCF (6'0, 195): A super versatile player, Grant plays safety but you see him all over a defense. He really has no true weakness as a player but at the same time does not possess many traits you could say he was dominant at.
56. D'Wayne Eskridge, Wide Receiver, Western Michigan (5'9, 190): One of the most fun players in the draft, many have him as a 3rd round or lower talent due to his small size, but we have him all the way up at 56. Eskridge may be small but he doesn't play like it. He has some of the best hands in the draft and is a deadly route runner. He will be a productive player at the next level out of the slot.
57. Deonte Brown, Guard, Alabama (6'3, 365): In a somewhat weak guard class, Brown looks to be one of the best as a mid second round talent. A really good run blocker, Brown is huge and tough to move but also lacks the athleticism to play any other o-line positions where he would face more quick edge rushers.
58. Nick Bolton, Linebacker, Missouri (6'0, 230): This might seem like a bad ranking for a player some have going in the first round, however, a mid second round rank is still pretty good. Bolton is going to be a productive player at the next level. He has sideline to sideline speed and can hit you hard but I feel the other linebackers ahead of him have a bit more to offer.
59. Jalen Mayfield, Offensive Tackle, Michigan (6'5, 320): A potential plug and play tackle, Mayfield could go anywhere from the late first to the late second or early third. Teams will like his size and quality play at the tough OT position.
60. Levi Onwuzurike, Defensive Tackle, Washington (6'3, 290): For a big defensive tackle that Levi is, he is super athletic. That is going to be super attractive to NFL teams. He is a player that needs to be double teamed even at the next level and I think will be a steal in the second round.
61. Carlos Basham Jr., Edge Rusher, Wake Forest (6'5, 285): Another player that could find his way into the first round, Basham has something that a lot of other of the top edge rushers do not have in this class. Production. That will be a major plus for him on his resume going into draft night.
62. Kyle Trask, Quarterback, Florida (6'5, 240): After a Heisman vote receiving season, Trask projects to be a 2nd/3rd round prospect. He has good accuracy and decent arm talent but is pretty slow and doesn't fit the modern NFL with his pocket passer archetype. Could be a decent NFL journeyman starter.
63. Eric Stokes, Cornerback, Georgia (6'1, 185): Stokes will be an interesting name in the second round. Not only does he have 3 years of play for teams to look at but he also has great size and speed for the position in the NFL.
64. Wyatt Davis, Guard, Ohio State (6'4, 310): Davis is what football fans consider a mauler on the o-line. He really has a lot of quality tape from his time at Ohio State. Davis should be a pretty early second round pick and likely a year 1 starter.
65. Davis Mills, Quarterback, Stanford (6'4, 220): A really interesting name to watch leading up to the draft is Mills. A really accurate thrower of the football, Mills is also a great leader which is the QBs job at the next level. I don't really want to say it but theres a small chance he could sneak into one of the final picks of the first round if a team falls in love with him.66. Chuba Hubbard, Running Back, Oklahoma State (6'0, 207): After coming off of an insanely productive college career at OK State, Hubbard enters the draft as a super underrated prospect. Just a year removed from his Heisman worthy season, Hubbard could fall past the 3rd round if unlucky. I have him as an early 3rd round talent due to his tough running and his production at the college level.
67. Daviyon Nixon, Defensive Tackle, Iowa (6'3, 305): A potential plug and play d-tackle in round 2 or 3, Nixon is going to be a great pickup. He will be an anchor on the D-line at the next level.
68. Benjamin St-Juste, Cornerback, Minnesota (6'3, 200): Exceptional size/length at the corner position, St-Juste also is a technically sound player. He is average in some main categories but projects to be a good boundary corner in the NFL.
69. Shaun Wade, Cornerback, Ohio State (6'1, 195): Coming into the season, Wade was considered a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft. However, after making the switch from slot corner to boundary corner, Wade struggled and now may not hear his name called until maybe even round 4. I still think there is a lot of talent and upside here and we know he can play in the slot so just have him as a slot corner for you.
70. Alex Leatherwood, Offensive Tackle, Alabama (6'5, 310): This might seem like a bad ranking for Leatherwood, but the class is so strong that he falls to the 70th player for me. One of the best run blockers in the entire draft, Leatherwood also is coming into his own in the pass protection area. At tackle, having such a great run-blocker will be a premium teams will like to have.
71. Marvin Wilson, Defensive Tackle, Florida State (6'3, 320): Like Shaun Wade, another player with top 10-20 hype going into the year, Wilson had a down year and his draft stock has taken a massive hit. One of the highest recruits coming out of high school, we have definitely seen flashes of that player at FSU but not enough to say Wilson is elite. He needs to work on his run defense but is promising as a pass rusher from the interior.
72. Demetric Felton, Running Back/Wide Receiver, UCLA (5'9, 190): After rounds 1 and 2, you are really looking for guys that excel at 1-2 things or are super versatile, Felton is versatile as they come. He can play running back or receiver at a high level which is what we saw him do at UCLA. He is a lot like Curtis Samuel now of the Washington Football Team. An innovative offensive team could really use Felton for his versatility.73. Chris Rumph II, Edge Rusher, Duke (6'3, 225): A super fun player to watch, Rumph was primarily an edge rusher at Duke but due to how he plays and his size, he could also play some linebacker. Another versatile talent in the 70s of this list, Rumph could be really good in the NFL if he lands with the right team.
74. Joe Tryon, Edge Rusher, Washington (6'4, 250): Despite opting out of the season, everyone remembers how athletic Tryon is off the edge. He has traits that some elite edge rushers in the NFL lack. The question is, will he be able to translate all this athleticism to becoming a great rusher in the NFL.75. Anthony Schwartz, Wide Receiver, Auburn (6'0, 180): One of the fastest players in this draft, Schwartz will likely go a lot higher than some might expect. Speed is something NFL teams craze over and the fact that Schwartz has it and also isn't tiny will be delicious for pro clubs. Most pure speed wideouts are like 5'10 or even shorter.

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