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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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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 04: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at TDECU Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 04: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at TDECU Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line

Honorable Mention – Quinnen Williams – Alabama

Williams has had a fantastic start to the season. He’d be the top defensive lineman on 99% of college teams. He has active hands and generates good pressure by slipping by offensive lineman. He’s possess good play strength and holds his ground well. I want to see how he progresses throughout the rest of the season, as he doesn’t have much film to go off prior to this season. Occasionally plays high.

No. 5 – Gerald Willis III – Miami

Very potent pass rush due to quick hands and natural power. Very strong at the point of attack. Occasionally gets moved back by double teams but does a good job mitigating the damage by get away from it. Works from the nose or or the b-gap. Occasionally gets too far up field. Light for a prototypical NFL nose, but has play strength to get the job done. Some off the field questions.

No. 4 – Derrick Brown – Auburn

Massive human being, and very strong. A force in the run game, Brown escorts offensive lineman into the backfield before dropping the running back. Very aggressive, Brown plays angry generates constant pressure. Does well in pass rush situations, but may be viewed as a two-down player in the NFL. Prototypical NFL nose-tackle.

No. 3 – Raekwon Davis – Alabama

Another future Alabama first round defensive lineman. Davis may be the best one yet. An elite run defender, Davis is extremely long allowing him to keep blockers off of him. 6-foot-6 but plays low, well as low as he can. Still developing as a pass rusher. Can play any spot on the defensive line, but best fits in a 4-3 defense.

No. 2 – Jeffrey Simmons – Mississippi St.

Elite potential. Best combination of size and speed in the class. Immediate value as a pass rusher and run stopper. Quick hands and good bend considering his size. Best projects as a B-gap player but can be used as an edge defender or nose tackle. Occasionally runs himself out of a play. Incident off the field years ago will raise questions but unlikely to effect his draft stock.

No. 1 – Ed Oliver – Houston

Ed Oliver is my No. 1 player. A little undersized, but otherwise a total package. Lives in the backfield. Hasn’t faced elite competition but could take awhile to get going in the NFL, but has true All-Pro potential. Athleticism unlike anything I’ve ever seen in an interior defensive lineman. Just too quick for any interior lineman to deal with. Translates speed into power and isn’t afraid to embarrass offensive lineman. Constantly doubled and even tripled team, Oliver forces opposing offensive coordinators to game plan around him completely.

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