Deapools 2018 Top 10 by Position 2.0

These are my final positional rankings. Some of these guys (especially the LBers) could end up on 2 or 3 lists. I put them where I personally like them the best.

I put this is in a separate post from my Big Board to make it easier to ask and answer questions, but if the admins want to join them, I do not care.

I will put my own thoughts under each position as far as depth and what I think of some of the prospects.

The # in the parenthesis is the overall rank of the player in regards to the big board.

2018 Position Rankings

QB:

1. (8) Sam Darnold - QB - USC - 6'-3" 221 lbs. - Playmaker from inside and outside of the pocket. Accurate with an elongated delivery.

2. (11) Josh Allen - QB - Wyoming - 6'-5" 237 lbs. - Big, strong kid with a howitzer for an arm. Mobile. A bit raw with a lower then ideal completion %, but I contribute some of that to supporting cast.

3. (12) Josh Rosen - QB - UCLA - 6'-4" 227 lbs. - Proto size, big arm, and throws the nicest ball in the draft. I keep hearing rumors of his lack of ability to blend in a locker room. Cutler 2.0?

4. (18) Baker Mayfield- QB - Oklahoma - 6'-1" 215 lbs. - Accurate, mobile, a leader and ultra-competitive. Needs to mature on and off the field. Undersized, but not to the point I'd be really concerned.

5. (28) Lamar Jackson - QB - Louisville - 6'-3" 200 lbs. - Ultra athletic. Poor mechanics which affects his accuracy, but has an arm and athletic ability you cannot teach.

6. (96) Luke Falk - QB - Washington St. - 6'-4" 215 lbs. - Good passer with height for the postion and huge numbers. Comes from a spread offense and needs to add weight.

7. (104) Mason Rudolph - QB - Oklahoma State - 6'-5" 235 lbs. - big, statue-esque spread QB, probably gets over-drafted in the 2nd round. I'm not his biggest fan. A rich man's Sean Mannion?

8. (114) Kyle Lauletta - QB - Richmond - 6'-3" 222 lbs. - FCS QB (I love those guys) with decent size for the position, +footwork in the pocket, can move a bit and throws a catchable ball. Arm strength could be lacking.

9. (137) Kurt Benkert - QB - Virginia - 6'-3" 218 lbs. - he has NFL size and arm. A little mobile and throws a nice football. Needs to clean up his feet which will clean up his accuracy.

10. (144) Mike White - QB - Western Kentucky - 6'-5" 224 lbs. - has NFL size and an NFL skill set. Not much of an athlete.

I was disappointed in this class overall. It had a ton of potential and never lived up to it. Allen went backwards (I think mostly teammate related) , Darnold became a turnover machine and Rosen never grew up. If I were drafting on sheer talent, Rosen is my choice, if I'm drafting on upside, its Allen and if i want to be safe, Darnold. He has the highest floor IMO.

RB:

1. (1) Saquan Barkley - RB - Penn St - 6'-0" 233 lbs. Amazing combo of size and speed. Making him tough inside and out. Can catch and block. Rare talent even amongst backs like Gurley, Elliot and Fournette.

2. (34) Sony Michel - RB - Georgia - 5'-11" 214 lbs. - Can run inside and out, catch the football and pass protect. I had Kamara as a 2nd rounder last year, I can see that comp, but Kamara had more wiggle.

3. (41) Kerryon Johnson - RB - Auburn - 5'-11" 213 lbs. - Very similar hgt/wgt to Michel. Shifty runner with enough power between the tackles. Decent pass catcher and blocker. Durability is my major issue.

4. (46) Derrius Guice - RB - LSU - 5'-10" 224 lbs. - Not as high on him as others. Has a nice speed/strength combo. +balance. He's basically a power runner with some juice. Was banged up in 17, and maybe thats why I am down on him.

5. (50) Ronald Jones II - RB - USC - 5'-11" 205 lbs. - A smaller, slasher type runner with excellent balance and good patience. I know lots like him as the #2 overall back. Im worried about his 200 lb frame holding up.

6. (51) Nick Chubb - RB - Georgia - 5'-11" 227 lbs. -Tough, physical runner. More speed then you would think. Health issues. (Chubb, Jones, Guice, Johnson, Michel all 2nd rounders, pick your scheme fit or personal preference they are all good)

7. (61) Royce Freeman - RB - Oregon - 5'-11" 229 lbs. - Big workhorse back with active feet. Played hurt this year.

8. (71) Rashaad Penny - RB - San Diego State - 5'-11" 220 lbs. - 2000 yard rusher. Physical with big play ability. I love his feet.

9. (89) Kalen Ballage - RB - Arizona State - 6'-1" 228 lbs. - A bigger back with 4.5 speed. Doesn't run as tough as his size suggests and I am concerned with his vision.

10. (117) Akrum Wadley - RB - Iowa - 5'-10" 194 lbs. - A smaller back that catches everything. A threat in the return game. Shifty as they come. Not a 3 down back.

I love this class, its deep. Really deep. I think there is a ton of 2nd round talent that will fall into the 3rd round. Maybe even the 4th. I could have easily listed 15 guys and 2 of my favorites didn't make the top 10 list in Walton and Edmonds.

WR:

1. (15) Calvin Ridley - WR - Alabama - 6'-0" 189 lbs. - Strong hands and a + route runner. Quick in and out of his breaks. A tad on the light side.

2. (20) Coutland Sutton - WR - SMU - 6'-3" 220 lbs. - redzone threat. Strong handed playmaker. A bit of a long strider.

3. (30) Christian Kirk - WR - Texas A&M - 5'-10" 200 lbs. - Undersized at 5'-10" i like him as a slot WR that runs excellent routes, +hands and finds ways to get open. I think I like him more then most.

4. (37) DJ Moore - WR - Maryland - 6'-0" 210 lbs. - Strong build at 6'-1" 210 lbs. quick feet, top end speed. More smooth then explosive. I imagine over 90% of his snaps came from the left side.

5. (65) Anthony Miller - WR - Memphis - 5'-11" 201 lbs. - Caught my eye in the UCLA game - A shifty, quick route runner with good hands and toughness that will thrive in the slot. 5 career fumbles.

6. (69) Simmie Cobbs, Jr. - WR - Indiana - 6'-3" 220 lbs. - Another big WR that can run routes, wins 50-50 balls and just out physicals CBs. Watch his Ohio State tape.

7. (72) DJ Chark - WR - LSU - 6'-2" 199 lbs. - I keep getting burned by LSU wideouts, but he is a height/ speed guy that needs development like every LSU WR since Landry and OBJ.

8. (85) Equanimeous St. Brown - WR - Notre Dame - 6'-5" 214 lbs. - A size/speed WR at 6'-5" and 4.48. Under-utilized at ND due to awful QB play. Average hands, but gets open.

9. (88) Micheal Gallup - WR - Colorado St. - 6'-1" 205 lbs. - Athletic, good hands, good route runner. Highly productive, under the radar type. I worry about his speed.

10. (99) Marcel Ateman - WR - Oklahoma St. - 6'-4" 216 lbs. - playmaker that I like more then his teammate Washington (who I was focusing on...) Routes need work.

I am not a fan of the top end of this class. If Ridley and Sutton were in last years class, they don't crack the top 3. I think there are plenty of specialized talents (slot WRs, possession WRs, End zone targets...), and the value gets better thru the middle to later rounds.

TE:

1. (38) Dallas Goedert - TE - South Dakota State - 6'-5" 256 lbs. - Big bodied, matchup problem that made catches all over the field. +hands, willing inline blocker. Not a route technician.

2. (49) Hayden Hurst - TE - South Carolina - 6'-4" 250 lbs. - 25 year old former pro baseball prospect. Athletic, quick with good size for the position. +hands. At 25 is he maxed out?

3. (53) Mike Gesicki - TE - Penn State - 6'-5" 247 lbs. - Huge 2nd level target at 6'-6" 250 lbs. Needs to improve his blocking.

4. (79) Mark Andrews - TE - Oklahoma - 6'-5" 256 lbs. - Pure pass catcher that with cause matchup problems. Not really a blocker.

5. (118) Ian Thomas - TE - Indiana - 6'-4" 259 lbs. Caught my eye against Ohio State (same game as Cobbs) great hands and size , was under used at indiana.

6. (121) Dalton Schultz - TE - Stanford - 6'-5" 244 lbs. - Along with Fumagalli, one of the better run blockers. Soft hands and is a reliable reciever. Won't scare defenses deep.

7. (132) Troy Fumagalli - TE - Wisconsin - 6'-5" 247 lbs. -Plus blocker with solid hands and is sneaky athletic. Birth defect caused his left index finger to be amputated.

8. (165) Chris Herndon - TE - Miami - 6'-4" 253 lbs. - Your typical super athletic, room for development Miami TE. A HS WR and he has room to grow into his frame. A willing blocker, but he needs a redshirt.

9. (174) Durham Smythe - TE - Notre Dame - 6'-5" 253 lbs. - Under-used due to miserable QB play. He's a in line blocker with a chance to do some seam work as a pass catcher, but thats about it.

10. (180) Ryan Izzo - TE - Florida State - 6'-5" 256 lbs. - Another blocking TE with a bit of pass catch ability. I might be under-selling these Y-TEs.

Last year was THE year to get a TE. Not this year. I don't have a 1st round grade on any of them. Everett would slide into the top 3 or 4 of this years class easily. Plenty of decent blockers later in the draft.

OT:

1. (19) Mike McGlinchy - OT - ND - 6'-8" 308 lbs. - Most ready to play OT in the draft. Excels in the run game, solid pass blocker that uses his long arms to his advantage. Can play right and left.

2. (31) Kolton Miller - OT - UCLA - 6'-9" 309 lbs. - A tall tackle that moves well enough to be a LT, has a decent punch and can anchor when pushed. IDK if its his height, but seems a tad stiff.

3. (45) Orlando Brown - OT - Oklahoma - 6'-8" 345 lbs. - A big ugly. Maybe the worst combine ever, but his dad had a miserable pre draft workout and he was fine. Mountain of a man that plays with a mean streak. Engulfs his defender. Speed rushers will give him issues. RT only IMO.

4. (57) Chukwuma Okorafor - LT - Western Michigan - 6'-6" 320 lbs. - A LT prospect that could use a redshirt as he discovered football later then most. Has played left and right and is a former soccer player, so above average feet for a OT.

5. (62) Martinas Rankin - OT - Miss. St. - 6'-4" 308 lbs. - More a technician then mauler. Great size and length for a LT. went the JuCo route before MS.

6. (64) Tyrell Crosby - OT - Oregon - 6'-5" 309 lbs. - Strong, nasty LT that did not allow a QB pressure or hit. Needs tech. work, a bit below average movement skills.

7. (68) Brian O'Neil - OT - Pitt. - 6'-7" 297 lbs. - a really athletic LT that started out as a HS WR, then a TE at pitt then a RT for 2 years and now a LT.

8. (70) Desmond Harrison - OT - West Georgia - 6'-6" 292 lbs. - Have seen a little bit of him after getting a tip from a friend. Always in a 2 point stance. Excellent mirror. Needs to add weight. As athletic as any OL in the draft.

9. (106) Jamarco Jones - OT - Ohio State - 6'-4" 299 lbs. - Had a good season as a run blocker, gave up some hits on his QB. In a word: Steady.

10. (115) Brandon Parker - OT - North Carolina A&T - 6'-8" 305 lbs. - Needs some technique work, but is a fairly athletic LT with the size and length needed. A perfect draft and develop OT.

Not sure there is a plug and play from day 1 LT in this class. Most need some seasoning. Lots of athletic talent and lots of developmental talent.

OG/C:

1. (3) Quenton Nelson - OG - ND - 6'-5" 329 lbs. - A mauler with ++ technique and a heck of a nasty streak. Chubb and Nelson are the safest picks in the draft IMO.

2. (26) Billy Price - OC/OG - Ohio St - 6'-4" 305 lbs. - A balanced pass/run OC with a nasty streak I like and can move some in space. Torn Pec at combine shouldn't move him much IMO.

3. (29) Isaiah Wynn - OG - Georgia - 6'-3" 313 lbs. - Too squaty to be a OT in the NFL, + technique, can move and plays under control.

4. (33) James Daniels - OC - Iowa - 6'-3" 306 lbs. - I was late to the party on this guy. Athletic, balanced, plays under control. Weight room is going to help finish this prospect.

5. (42) Will Hernandez - OG - UTEP - 6'-2" 327 lbs. - Strong, tough interior blocker with hands like cinder blocks. +movement for his size. A little lungey at times (is lungey a word?, he lunges and gets off balance)

6. (52) Connor Williams - OL - Texas - 6'-5" 296 lbs. - Injury really muddies the water on him. Might need a redshirt. Has flashed nfl quality LT ability and athleticism. I think his length moves him inside.

7. (83) Frank Ragnow - OC - Arkansas - 6'-5" 312 lbs. - An Alyo favorite. Tough run blocker that also didn't allow a QB sack. Has also played OG, but his strength is rare for a OC. High ankle sprain will keep him out of post season stuff.

8. (101) Braden Smith - OG - Auburn - 6'-6" 315 lbs. - A balanced run/pass blocker has been consistant for a few seasons. A road grader type that lacks some athleticism.

9. (107) Austin Corbett - OG - Nevada - 6'-4" 306 lbs. - Has played OT at Nevada. Steady in run and pass blocking. Looked good at the Senior Bowl.

10. (112) Alex Cappa - OG - Humboldt State - 6'-6" 305 lbs. -Never saw him until he dominated the Senior Bowl. A mauler with good strength and surprisingly light feet. Level of competition is his only knock.

I really like the interior line this year. A plus is that a bunch of these guys could play multiple spots.

DT/NT:

1. (9) Vita Vea - DT - Washington - 6'-4" 347 lbs. - A freak athlete for his size (6'-4" 340 lbs.) can play in a 34 or 43. Rare run stuffer with + pass rush skills.

2. (17) Da'Ron Payne - DT - Alabama - 6'-2" 311 lbs. - Another 34/43 combo tackle. Strong and physical at the point of attack. Quick first step. limited pass rush moves.

3. (25) Taven Bryan - DL - Florida - 6'-4" 291 lbs. - Could play DT in a 43 or DE in a 34. Really athletic. bursty DL that is going to need some coaching up, but his ceiling is high. Bit of a narrow base.

4. (43) Maurice Hurst - DL -Michigan - 6'-1" 292 lbs. - A penetrating lineman with an explosive burst. A tad undersized at 282 lbs. Heart condition makes him hard to rank. I think he'll be fine and end up as a 3 tech.

5. (48) Harrison Phillips - DT - Stanford - 6'-3" 307 lbs. - An active, space eating NT, +hand usage, good motor.

6. (73) Derrick Nnadi - DT - Florida State - 6'-1" 317 lbs. - solid against the run and pass. If he were 2 inches taller he would be a high 2nd round pick this year.

7. (76) R.J. McIntosh - DT - Miami - 6'-4" 286 lbs. - A disruptive DT that could also work as a 34 DE

8. (78) Tim Settle - DT - Virginia Tech - 6'-3" 329 lbs. - A 34 NT that is more then a plugger. Disruptive at the point of attack.

9. (81) BJ Hill - DT - NCST - 6'-3" 311 lbs. - Freak athlete for his size (4.99 ) that gets into the backfield and makes tackles.

10. (98) Trenton Thompson - DT - Georgia - 6'-3" 288 lbs. - Was a tad off this year from last. But he is a run stuffer with first round potential.

To me this is a so-so class. The top 5 are very good, then it becomes personal preference. I like a lot of the later round DTs.

DE:

1. (2) Bradley Chubb - DE - NCST - 6'-4" 269 lbs. Prototypical 43 end size with a non-stop motor and a nice set of pass rush moves.

2. (27) Sam Hubbard - DE - Ohio St - 6'-5" 265 lbs. - I likened him to a poor man's Chris Long. High effort, high motor, too stiff to be an edge bending 34 OLB.

3. (55) Duke Ejiofor - DE - Wake Forest - 6'-4" 264 lbs. - plays the run and the pass. Good technique. Not a "quick twitch" type of DE.

4. (58) Rasheem Green - DE- USC - 6'-4" 275 lbs. - Disruptive with an ability to get to the QB. Excellent strength and a quick first step. 34 DE

5. (59) Chad Thomas - DE- Miami - 6'-5" 281 lbs. - flashes 1st round talent as a pass rusher. Needs to be more consistant. ideal size as a 43 end.

6. (93) Da'shawn Hand- DE - Alabama - 6'-4" 297 lbs. - A long, strong 34 end that holds his own at the point of attack, but lacks pass rush. Needs to live up to his billing.

7. (94) Jayln Holmes - DE - Ohio State - 6'-5" 283 lbs. - A base 43 end or if he adds some bulk, a 34 DE. Has the stregth and hands to dominate the line of scrimmage, but doesn't offer mush as a pass rusher (not that he was asked to at OSU).

8. (110) Tyquan Lewis - DE - Ohio State - 6'-3" 265 lbs. - A run defender as a base 43 end or possibly an OLB in a 34. +hand use combined with a strong bull rush. Good motor, not very athletic or exposive.

9. (139) Breeland Speaks - DL - Ole Miss - 6'-3" 283 lbs. - An aggressive, above average athletic, under-sized DT that played some 43 end for the Rebels. Strong, but can knocked off his base. High motor. Best suited as a 34 end.

10. (162) Kentavius Street - DE - 6'-2" 280 lbs. - has +power and and a motor that runs. Not a super athlete and I wonder where he fits...34 end or 43 base end.

This is a solid class top to bottom with good value through out. I think Chubb has a very good chance at becoming elite.

4-3 OLB:

1. (92) Jerome Baker - OLB - Ohio State - 6'-1" 229 lbs. - A bit undersized, but plays sideline to sideline and makes plays. IMO the new prototypical 43 OLB

2. (95) Darius Leonard - OLB - South Carolina State - 6'-2" 234 lbs. - A sideline to sideline tackle machine. Obviously needs to add some NFL strength. Bulked up for the combine, played smaller.

3. (100) Shaquem Griffin - LB - UCF - 6'-0" 227 lbs. - A playmaker sideline to sideline and brother to Shaq Griffin from Seattle. Missing his left hand due to a birth defect.

4. (147) Fred Warner - OLB - BYU - 6'-3" 236 lbs. -SS/backer combo that is smooth dropping into coverage and is effective moving forward. 6'-3" 225 lbs, so I think he is a will in a 43.

5. (166) Oren Burks - LB - Vanderbilt - 6'-3" 233 lbs. - Has played all 3 lBer spots and safety. He's a +athlete and goes sideline to sideline and can cover. As you might have guessed, he is a bit raw, but the tools are there. I think he's a 43 OLB or a 34 ILB. 6'-3" 235 lbs.

6. (201) Kenny Young - LB - UCLA - 6'-1" 236 lbs. - MLB that probably moves to WILL. Quick and smooth but lacks the strength to play inside.

The list isn't 10 names long because frankly I just wasn't going to list a bunch of 7th rounders to fill my list. I think guys like R. Smith, Evans, Edwards and more should be on this list, but it becomes redundant. Just as some of these guys work as ILBers esp. in a 34.

Edge:

1. (14) Marcus Davenport - Edge - UTSA - 6'-4" 264 lbs. - A man amongst boys at UTSA. Gets to the passer with pure athleticism. Needs some coaching up on technique, but unlimited upside.

2. (23) Harold Landry - Edge - Boston College - 6'-3" 252 lbs. - Played DE in college. Will be a stand up OLB in a 34. A speed to power converter that gets to the QB. Can get stronger against the run.

3. (32) Arden Key - Edge - LSU - 6'-6" 238 lbs. - Prototype pass rushing 3-4 edge. Dominated 2016. Injuries and off the field concerns make him next to impossible to rank for a hack like me.

4. (47) Lorenzo Carter - Edge - Georgia - 6'-5" 250 lbs. - Warmed up to him after seeing more. Long and fluid. Just tarting to live up to his potential. Can get bigger and stronger. Can set an edge against the run. More athletic and loose framed then some of the other edge defenders.

5. (54) Dorance Armstrong Jr. - Edge - Kansas - 6'-4" 246 lbs. - Long, lean with a natural bend and a quick first step to help him get the edge. Will need to get stronger and develop more pass rush moves.

6. (66) Kemoko Turay- Edge - Rutgers - 6'-5" 253 lbs. - Didn't notice him until Senior Bowl. A speed to power edge rusher that makes plays all over. Shoulder injury concerns.

7. (67) Uchenna Nwosu - Edge - USC - 6'-2" 251 lbs. - Pass rush specialist that could grow into a full time edge backer. Smooth athlete needs to get stronger.

8. (75) Josh Sweat - Edge - FSU - 6'-5" 252 lbs. - Size/speed/ athlete that has tons of upside, so there's some projection with him. Can set an edge, needs to get more consistant.

9. (97) Ogbonnia Okoronkwo - Edge ­- Oklahoma - 6'-2" 253 lbs. - A tad short, but explosive and makes plays. Takes a variety of paths to the QB but is too stiff to dip and rip to get the edge.

10. (105) Jeff Holland - Edge - Auburn - 6'-1" 249 lbs. - Another tad short edge rusher that is relentless and tough. Can anchor against the run. Good hand fighter. Stiff, with little bend to get the edge.

Good class, great depth, but the value is in the 3rd thru the 6th, 7th rounds. I would certainly wait until then to draft one. Key is the real wildcard here. His off field stuff no one knows the truth about except the teams that checked him out, plus his 4.9 40 at his proday was dubious. But when he was in shape and focused, his 2016 was pretty special.

ILB:

1. (7) Tremaine Edwards - LB - Virginia Tech - 6'-5" 253 lbs. - I think could play all over, but I like him inside. Great athleticism for his size and makes plays sideline to sideline with lots of upside.

2. (10) Roquan Smith - LB - Georgia -6'-1" 236 lbs. - Instictive and highly productive LBer. Plays sideline to sideline with an ability to blitz. A tad undersized so a move to 43 weak could be his future.

3. (21) Leighton Vander Esch -ILB - Boise St - 6'-4" 255 lbs. -Big and athletic and will fill up a stat sheet. 1 year starter and was a little inconsistant from game to game. MLB.

4. (22) Rashaan Evans - LB - Alabama - 6'-3" 234 lbs. - A sideline to sideline thumper. Plays like a bull in a china shop with little to no technique, but is above average when asked to cover. I like him inside.

5. (86) Josey Jewell - ILB - Iowa - 6'-1" 234 lbs. - A quicker, smaller ILB that diagnoses quickly and makes plays. Danny Trevathon anyone? Improved his coverage ability, but is strongest against the run.

6. (91) Malik Jefferson - LB - Texas - 6'-2" 236 lbs. - A size/speed/ thumper combo that is inconsistant and is surrounded by whispers of a lack of passion for football.

7. (128) Micah Kiser - ILB -Virginia - 6'-0" 238 lbs. - A stat machine that is constantly coming forward and under control. @ 240 lbs, can hold his own, a bit tight but has made plays in the passing game.

8. (142) Christian Sam - ILB - Arizona State - 6'-1" 244 lbs. - A 3 down ILBer similar to Kiser, not as instinctual and not the thmper. Better in coverage.

9. (151) Tegrey Scales - ILB - Indiana - 6'-0" 230 lbs. - A bit undersized for an ILB at 6'-0". +instincts and is always moving forward. Has trouble disengaging from blocks at times.

10. (191) Jason Cabinda - ILB - Penn St - 6'-1" 239 lbs. - A downhill, high motor thumper, lacks the athleticism for man coverage. An oldschool MLB I like.

I really like this class, lots of undersized guys, but most of them have + instincts. Jefferson could be a steal if he you are sure he is dedicated to football.

CB:

1. (6) Denzel Ward - CB - Ohio St - 5'-10" 191 lbs. - Top pure CB in the draft. Smooth and quick with + ball skills. Willing tackler. Tad undersized @ 5'-10".

2. (13) Josh Jackson - CB - Iowa - 6'-1" 192 lbs. - A 6' CB that was an absolute ballhawk this past season. Plays the ball as well as any CB in the draft.

3. (16) Mike Hughes - CB - UCF - 5'-10" 189 lbs. - A personal favorite. A smooth and athletic press corner that plays the ball like a WR. Room to grow technique-wise.

4. (24) Jaire Alexander - CB - Louisville - 5'-10" 196 lbs. - Fun prospect. Quick, instinctive, smooth and plays with an edge. ++ ST returner. Injury concerns.

5. (35) Isaiah Oliver - CB - Colorado - 6'-0" 201 lbs. - Love his size and he flashes #1 CB potential. Gave up too much seperation to some WRs for me to consider him a 1st rounder. Elite athlete.

6. (40) Carlton Davis - CB - Auburn -6'-1" 207 lbs. - A big, press corner. His long arms and aggressive demeanor make him a PD machine. Speed receivers will give him issues.

7. (44) Donte Jackson - CB - LSU - 5'-10" 178 lbs. - a tad undersized, but has world class speed. Really just an all around athlete. Smooth with quick feet. Big WRs will give his small frame fits.

8. (74) J.C. Jackson - CB - Maryland - 5'-10" 201 lbs. - Serious red flags (armed robbery and stuff) but played well after transferring and is a playmaker that could have been a 1st rounder.

9. (77) MJ Stewart - CB - UNC - 5'-11" 200 lbs. - A physical CB that can cover inside and out. A bit stiff. I think he could be a FS convert like John Johnson.

10. (80) Tarvarus McFadden - CB - Florida State - 6'-2" 204 lbs. -A taller corner that had an up and down season. I had him as a 1st rounder going into the year. Now late 2nd, mid 3rd. Has the size and talent the NFL will gamble on. Trouble locating the ball is one of his issues.

This is a solid if unspectacular class. The great thing about this class is everyone is going to have their favorites, because it seems everyone sees these guys differently.

S:

1. (4) Derwin James - S - FSU - 6'-2" 215 lbs. - A SS type with the ability to cover and rush the QB. Played all over the field like Peppers for Michigan. Only more physical.

2. (5) Minkah Fitzpatrick - S/CB - Alabama - 6'-1" 201 lbs. - I like him as a FS where everything is in front of him and he can make plays.

3. (36) Justin Reid - S - Stanford - 6'-0" 207 lbs. - Younger brother to Eric. Good at everything. Just not great at any one thing. A size/ speed guy with a
pedigree. Was inconsistant in pass coverage. Otherwise a first rounder.

4. (39) Ronnie Harrison - S - Alabama - 6'-2" 207 lbs. - Strong, quick fairly smooth SS that likes to thump. Good blitzer. Gets overgressive at times.

5. (56) Deshon Elliott - S - Texas - 6'-2" 210 lbs. -a bigger FS and is a willing tackler. Won't wow you athletically but is a ballhawk.

6. (60) Jessie Bates III - S - Wake Forest - 6'-1" 200 lbs. - Smooth and quick to react. Has a nose for the ball. Only 2 years of college experience. I liked him the more I saw.

7. (63) Terrell Edmunds - S - Virginia Tech - 6'-0" 217 lbs. - Brother to my new favorite LBer. He could play either free or strong (or left or right) Has some decent coverage ability.

8. (87) Jordan Whitehead - S - Pittsburgh - 5'-10" 198 lbs. - A tad undersized but can play sideline to sideline and has good instincts. A guy you can trust as a single high.

9. (109) Kyzir White - S - West Virginia - 6'-2" 218 lbs. - A rangy SS that filled the stat sheet this year including 94 tackles.

10. (122) Marcus Allen - S - Penn State - 6'-2" 215 lbs. - A true thumper of a safety that plays under control but is limited in pass coverage.

On top of these 10, there are a bunch of mid to later round CBs that could make the transition to S. This is a deep class with 2 very good talents depending on what you want to do with Fitzpatrick. I think I like Elliott more then most on this list.

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