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Riggo’s Rag quarter-season draft prospects position rankings

By Matthew Valdovinos

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in E (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in E (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the first quarter of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the first quarter of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

No. 5 – Joe Giles-Harris – Duke

Good blend of size and speed that will help in the draft. Giles-Harris had had an incredibly productive career for Duke thus far. Value as a three-down player with a strong feel for coverage. Can get overpowered when offensive lineman get their hands on him and occasionally gets washed in the trenches.

No. 4 – Kendall Joseph – Clemson

Kendall Joseph is undersized, but makes up for size with an understanding for the game. Relies on film study and instinct to be in the right place at the right time. Reliable tackler with nearly 20 career tackles for loss. Physical abilities may limit his ability in the NFL Draft.

No. 3 – Devin White – LSU

Excellent athlete, will light up the draft combine, and help himself in the draft. Makes play sideline to sideline and is the heart of LSU’s defense. Undersized, needs to work on his ability to disengage blockers. Has speed to excel in coverage but must work on his spacial awareness. He lets up to many easy receptions into his zone and plays for the tackle instead of playing for the ball.

No. 2 – Paddy Fischer – Northwestern

Excellent size standing at 6-foot-4, 245, Fischer has the best natural physical abilities of anybody in this years class. For how large he is, he’s also quick and possess elite instincts. He doesn’t have great sideline to sideline speed, but reads plays well and uses his length and quickness to get where he needs to be. Reminds me a lot of Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley.

No. 1 – Mack Wilson – Alabama

I was lower on Wilson than most going into the season, but his play this year, added onto his performances in the CFB Playoffs last year, have changed my mind. Excellent speed combined with the ability to identify a play an shoot through the gaps. Playing at Alabama, Wilson has received great coaching and is the most mentally prepared for the NFL Draft.

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