With the conclusion of the NFL Combine, draft rankings are slowly starting to become finalized. The only event remaining consists of individual pro days, but I don’t suspect they will cause a huge shift in my big board. With the NFL Draft only a few weeks away, lets dive into my current, top 50 big board.
To view the previous rankings, click this link: Nick Sitro’s Pre-Combine Top 50 Big Board
1. Chase Young, Edge, Ohio State
The Nick Bosa of 2020
2. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
Quarterback of the greatest college football team of all time?
3. Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
Insane and versatile athlete, top five lock
4. Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Best corner in the draft, lockdown potential
5. Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Day one starter, seemingly no weaknesses in his game
6. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
One of the best route runners to come out the draft
7. Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Insane footwork for a 360 lbs beast
8. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Insane power in the run game, could play both guard or tackle at the next level
9. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Best hands in a solid wide receiver class
10. Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina
Can move along the defensive line, day one starter
11. Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn
Concerns of work ethic and an awful combine drop him to 11
12. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Day one left tackle, versatile enough to play guard in the NFL
13. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
A rich mans John Ross III, insane speed
14. K’Lavon Chaisson, Edge, LSU
Incredible burst off the ball
15. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Great decision maker and can extend plays with his legs
16. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
heat seeking missile
17. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
Injury history scares me
18. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
Awesome combine, potential to be a shutdown corner
19. C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Combine and big board riser
20. D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
Best of the big three
21. Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
One of the smartest players in the draft
22. A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Powerful defender, but needs to develop more counters
23. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
Elite back with great vision
24. Grant Delpit, S, LSU
Ball hawk with inconsistent tackling ability
25. Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Chris Godwin like potential
26. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
Incredible pass catching ability and can make people miss at the second level
27. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Strong arm but will need time to develop
28. Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
Lengthy defender but needs more counters
29. Neville Gallimore, IDL, Okahoma
First step quickness, lack of extension
30. Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Raw with great physical traits
31. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
Elite speed, struggles to pass block
32. Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Athletic with raw feet
33. Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
Good tackler in space, arm length is not the greatest
34. Zack Baun, Edge, Wisconsin
Ridiculous hand technique with below average bend
35. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
Immediate contributor in the slot
36. Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
sideline to sideline speed
37. Ross Blacklock, IDL, TCU
Untapped potential, great motor
38. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
Only knock is pass catching
39. Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
High ceiling, needs some refinement
40. Lavisk Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
big body and a home run threat, lacked college production
41. Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama
Pass rushing ability could be improved, great power at the point of attack
42. Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
Raw athlete, needs to improve coverage
43. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
Most athletic quarterback in the class
44. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
A bit slower but snags balls out of nowhere
45. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
Production is a big question mark, shows true competitiveness
46. Lloyd Cushenberry III, IOL, LSU
True team player, lacks consistency
47. Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
Questionable ball skills but showed incredible growth in college
48. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
A big receiver but struggles with shorter route trees
49. Cesar Ruiz, IOL, Michigan
Powerful in run blocking, could benefit from a reduction in weight
50. Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
Vertical receiver with drop issues
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