2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three

Here it is. The top 150 NFL Draft big board.

With the 2019 NFL Draft approaching, it’s time to take an in-depth look on some of the most enticing prospects for the Washington Redskins. In the slides below, you’ll find not just the top prospects, but lesser known ones as well, from No. 1 to No. 150.

Go ahead and indulge yourself. But enough words from me. There’s plenty of words in the slides that follow.

No. 146-150

150. Notre Dame LB Drue Tranquill (LB10)

Drue Tranquill has a relatively low ceiling, and previous injury concerns will hamper his stock for some, but as an average athlete, he possesses enough mental refinement to earn a selection as a potential spot starter with some utility on special teams.

149. Georgia iOL Lamont Gaillard (iOL13)

Lamont Gaillard is more than likely a one-dimenionsal offensive lineman at the next level, as he won’t be able to build on only middling athleticism in the NFL. He will, however, be able to use his traits geared toward strength and physicality, and while he might never start at a high level, providing depth is certainly a role Gaillard can accomplish.

148. Michigan State S Khari Willis (S15)

An average athlete, Khari Willis’ developmental potential is limited at the NFL level, but while he lacks adequate lateral mobility and suitable instincts, his tackling ability, work ethic, and closing burst make up for his shortcomings. In a role closer to the line of scrimmage, the Michigan State product could be a solid rotational contributor, but his main function will be depth.

147. Marshall WR Tyre Brady (WR26)

Marshall’s Tyre Brady flashed on tape last year when Chase Litton was his quarterback, and he only improved in 2018. A three-star commit to the Miami Hurricanes in 2014, Brady finished his career with the Thundering Herd, and at 6-foot-3, 200, Brady offers an exciting blend of size and quickness to whoever acquires him in the NFL Draft. That said, Brady also has some streaky issues with ball tracking and blocking, and his lack of a complete skill set might initially limit his game.

146. Notre Dame TE Alize Mack (TE10)

It’s tough to grade Alize Mack’s athletic potential. He has the speed, vertical ability, and burst out of his breaks to more than adequately compliment his 6-foot-4, 251-pound frame. But at the same time, he’s lacking in some crucial aspects of being a versatile tight end. Mack will need to shore up his blocking, but he has enough upside as a receiver to warrant placement in this juncture.

No.141-145

145. Northern Illinois OT Max Scharping (OT11)

At 6-foot-6, 320, with four years of starting experience at Northern Illinois under his belt, Huskies product and NFL Draft prospect Max Scharping has some appealing qualities as a mid-to-late round pick. He doesn’t have overwhelming length or a particularly strong anchor, but he flashes fast hands and decent lateral mobility, and he has a good enough understanding of what it takes to win in the trenches. While he needs technical refinement, his I.Q. alone should earn him a roster spot in year one.

144. Notre Dame iOL Alex Bars (iOL12)

Alex Bars is an interesting NFL Draft evaluation, as he has some limitations, but could project well as an interior lineman in the NFL. At 6-foot-5, 315, Bars has the size that the Redskins often desire from their interior linemen. He’s relatively mobile for that size, even if he has some degree of viscosity to his movement. Widening his base could have an optimal effect at the next level, and if he can clean up his lower body, he has a modest degree of potential.

143. Akron LB Ulysses Gilbert III (LB9)

Ulysses Gilbert’s combination of broadness and athletic talent gives him a sizable boon on these rankings, as the Akron product has a good amount of development to do before he can be considered a stable contributor. That said, Gilbert’s skill set is one that leaves room not just for improvement, but for relatively high heights to reach. He’s not consistently technically refined in many situations, but his athleticism on all planes, combined with his frame as a hybrid linebacker, could be worth investing in at the NFL Draft.

142. Miami IDL Gerald Willis (IDL17)

Only a one-year starter with the Miami Hurricanes after numerous character-related events kept him from the field in 2016 and 2017, Willis, by all accounts, underwent some form of character development by his final season. The hope is that he can compound his mental growth with physical development, and hone his decent burst and chip-on-the-shoulder mentality in the trenches. If he can do that, he has rotational starting ability in the right scheme.

141. Washington OT Kaleb McGary (OT10)

Offensive linemen are at their best when they understand leverage and how to maximize that leverage with good technique. Kaleb McGary isn’t there yet, and he might not ever be. But he has enough of an anchor to be considered in the NFL Draft, despite his many technical flaws.

No. 136-140

140. Miami S Jaquan Johnson (S14)

Thin and uncompromising with his reach, Miami’s Jaquan Johnson offers an intriguing if incomplete skill set as an athlete. It’s clear he has the multi-faceted mobility to operate out of different positions in the secondary, but no other traits show up consistently enough to suggest that Johnson can have a clear-cut role at the next level.

139. Marshall S Malik Gant (S13)

Any time you can get a developmental safety with a good height-speed combination and a clearly visible competitive fire, you do it. Malik Gant projects well as a mid-round prospect with some upside. At 6-foot-2, he offers good speed and mobility to go with his longer frame, and while his range isn’t as consistent as his measurables would suggest, Gant can further maximize his traits by shoring up his mental game. Such a task will require an investment of time, however.

138. TCU EDGE Ben Banogu (EDGE15)

Ben Banogu’s upside is enough to get him into the top 150, but he still has work to do. Here’s what I wrote about Banogu in my edge rushers piece: “Ben Banogu has very good explosion as an athlete, and he brings a raw skill set to the NFL level worth developing. At 6-foot-4, 250, Banogu offers a somewhat rare combination of length and burst in the middle rounds, and while he’s not very flexible, in terms of torso mobility, his rawness indicates considerable upside, if he can develop a pass rushing plan at the next level. Coaching is key for Banogu, but if he gets it, he can put together a solid career”.

137. Oklahoma State RB Justice Hill (RB11)

More finesse than fury, Oklahoma State’s Justice Hill wins with searing foot speed and lightness. At 190 pounds, he’s a bit underweight, when it comes to sustaining one’s self against NFL competition. But Hill has the profile of a solid change-of-pace back, who could stand to add more to his frame.

136. Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin (WR25)

Miles Boykin grabbed the attention of the nation with his fantastic testing at the 2019 NFL Combine, but on tape, he’s not as explosive as the numbers suggest. He does show some key athletic traits in frequent flashes, however, so it will be important for his next team to hone those traits appropriately. With his combination of 6-foot-3 reach, long speed, and change-of-direction ability, Boykin has starting upside, but there’s a lot of progress to make in the ‘up’ direction before truly getting there.

No. 131-135

135. Iowa EDGE Anthony Nelson (EDGE14)

Anthony Nelson was elaborated on in my edge rushers piece. Here’s what I said there: “An outlier with his 6-foot-7, 271-pound frame, Iowa’s Anthony Nelson is an intriguing prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft. He offers 35-inch arms and an attacker’s mentality in the trenches, but he’s a bit limited with his burst and the potential energy his lower body can store. Nelson’s big enough where a team could get creative with him and move him to the inside on occasion, but if he can work on refining the work with his hands, he might be able to tap into more upside on the edge”.

134. Arkansas IDL Armon Watts (IDL16)

Arkansas’ Armon Watts emphasizes the attention to detail on the interior defensive line. He might not have the developmental potential as an NFL Draft prospect to be a key member of a starting lineup, but with his hand placement and leverage intuition, he has a decent floor, which will be of use.

133. Old Dominion EDGE Oshane Ximines (EDGE13)

Oshane Ximines was examined in my NFL Draft edge rushers piece as well. His quote there reads as follows: “The upside isn’t quite there with Oshane Ximines, but a lot of other traits are present. He’s an experienced edge rusher who provides reliability and durability, and while he doesn’t bring any explosive athletic traits, he flashes bend on occasion, and he’s able to mentally change his rush plan on the fly, with a number of moves at his disposal. With his lacking upside and slightly undersized frame, he’s far from a lock to go on Day 2, but for teams looking for depth, Ximines presents utility and a certain safeness”.

132. Georgia RB Elijah Holyfield (RB10)

Running backs who lack adequate long speed don’t sit well with this evaluator, and Elijah Holyfield’s lack of speed hurt him in many facets of his game. He’s a one-dimensional threat on the field, providing little utility as a weapon in the passing game. That said, Holyfield’s burly frame and aggressive style fit situational niches, and his quickly developing vision could be an asset to a running back stable somewhere out there.

131. Baylor WR Jalen Hurd (WR24)

A former running back, Jalen Hurd’s athleticism and his naturally run-after-catch ability immediately comes to mind when discussing his potential. As a pure wide receiver, Hurd still can be classified as raw, still working on solidifying the nuance of his routes. However, Hurd as a versatile offensive weapon is a less restrictive idea, and it opens the mind to Hurd’s potential. He’s fairly underdeveloped, but he has the ability to be a valuable chess piece.

No. 126-130

130. Miami CB Michael Jackson (CB15)

While he’s only modestly skilled as an athlete, Miami’s Michael Jackson has a somewhat safe combination of traits that could buoy him into a starting role at the next level. With good size, press ability, ball skills, and awareness on any given down, Jackson is a sturdy cover man who, while his upside is considerably limited, won’t often lose reps for you as a rotational starter.

129. Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow (WR23)

He’s not an explosive athlete. He’s not a looming spectacle like some of the top receivers in the class. And he’s certainly not a speedy deep threat waiting to be maximized. Hunter Renfrow wins with attention to detail in his routes and iron in his hands. Renfrow’s a wide receiver for teams who want to know what they’re getting in their pass catchers. Renfrow doesn’t offer a great deal of developmental upside, but with solid route running nuance and hands that just don’t drop passes, even in contested situations, Renfrow can be a valuable depth piece to an offense’s weapon stash.

128. Boston College EDGE Wyatt Ray (EDGE12)

Wyatt Ray is one NFL Draft edge rusher I spotlighted in my edge rusher big board piece. Here’s what I wrote on him: “Wyatt Ray is an edge rusher who flashes a lot of the requisite qualities to produce at the next level. While his length isn’t particularly looming, he offers a compact frame and solid speed with that frame. He’s a bit underdeveloped with his technique, but he has adequate burst and good torso flexibility, suggesting he could develop into a greater role at the next level. A motor that runs hot is one of Ray’s key traits, and on Day 2 or early Day 3, he could be a good get for the Redskins, or any team in need of edge depth”.

127. Buffalo WR Anthony Johnson (WR22)

Anthony Johnson is a similar receiver to fellow NFL Draft prospect Hunter Renfrow, in the sense that he offers a high floor and general reliability. Johnson is ahead of Renfrow here for several reasons; from his slightly bigger frame, to his unrealized upside as a route runner, to his crafty ability after the catch. Johnson is a competent NFL weapon in waiting, but his athletic upside might be limited to a decent WR2 option.

126. Colorado S Evan Worthington (S12)

Evan Worthington shows flashes of incredible range on tape, and with his 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame, he offers enticing speed and closing burst. That said, Worthington tends to be overly aggressive with his range, and he’ll need time to work back into his comfort zone and hone his traits in the most efficient fashion possible. The upside is high here, but the floor is mired with uncertainty.

No. 121-125

125. Vanderbilt CB Joejuan Williams (CB14)

Joejuan Williams, much like unranked NFL Draft cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr., is a pass defender who offers an enticing long, disruptive frame for the position, but lacks the change-of-direction skills to adequately mirror receivers in man coverage situations. Williams is better in press, but the general gap in mobility between Williams and his opposing receivers will limit him, from a schematic standpoint. He projects well as a starting zone cornerback, but teams at the NFL Draft must be wary of the matchups they put him into.

124. Eastern Michigan EDGE Maxx Crosby (EDGE11)

Here’s what I had to say about Maxx Crosby in my recent edge rusher big board article: “The middle rounds are particularly confusing in this year’s edge rusher crop, but one player who offers a particularly exciting skill set is Eastern Michigan’s Maxx Crosby. Crosby flashes the necessary athletic traits, with good burst and ankle flexion around the edge. At 6-foot-5, 255, his frame is long, but relatively lanky, and if he can add more muscle at the next level, he has the work ethic and motor to maximize his traits and potentially find a role as a rotational pass rusher”.

123. Boise State RB Alexander Mattison (RB9)

In the age of the running back committee, Alexander Mattison is a sleeper to bring the old ways back, and emerge as a solid lead back option with a combination of modest traits. While he doesn’t stand out above the competition with any one trait, he doesn’t completely lack anything, and he has the vision to maximize other traits, like his nimble style and physicality at the contact point.

122. North Carolina State WR Jakobi Meyers (WR21)

Jakobi Meyers helped make Ryan Finley look good with some of his body control catches, and at the next level, Meyers could pair well with a quarterback who lacks pinpoint precision, and requires the receiver to do some of the work at the catch point for them. Meyers is one of the better receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft at the catch point, and he offers good upside with his combination of size and fluidity, even if he might never be a burner.

121. UCF IDL Trysten Hill (IDL15)

A raw defensive lineman with a good amount of athleticism to back up his modest production, UCF’s Trysten Hill flashes solid burst and interior bend, and while he’s very underdeveloped, he has the developmental upside to become a starter in the right situation.

No. 116-120

120. James Madison CB Jimmy Moreland (CB13)

NFL Draft prospect Jimmy Moreland produced at an absolutely crazy rate with the James Madison Dukes, compiling 18 interceptions and 63 pass deflections over the span of four seasons. An easy mover who excels in man coverage, Moreland may get overlooked because of his size. But he has a nose for the football, and good upside at the next level.

119. Houston LB Emeke Egbule (LB8)

Players with good athletic traits and mental quickness on the field are generally good players to bet on in the NFL Draft, and Houston’s Emeke Egbule fits that kind of mold. He’s still developing, but he offers enticing upside as a sure tackler with all the requisite traits for positive development.

118. Wake Forest iOL Phil Haynes (iOL11)

Wake Forest’s Phil Haynes isn’t the best athlete on the interior, but what he offers in other categories warrants a look in the middle rounds. Haynes is a smart blocker who packs a punch with his hands, and if he can refine his movement technique, he could be a bargain bin starter in the NFL Draft.

117. Boston College S Will Harris (S11)

Standing at 6-foot-2, Will Harris offers very good fluidity for his size as a safety, and that fluidity gives him some versatility as a prospect in the professional arena. Harris doesn’t offer much as a playmaker, with just one play on the ball to his name in 2018, but he has the upside to be an Adrian Amos-type player who simply doesn’t give up the big play. Amos had perhaps a higher ceiling as a prospect, but Harris has good potential in the NFL Draft as well.

116. Ole Miss QB Jordan Ta’amu (QB7)

Jordan Ta’amu never produced on the level of some of the top quarterbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he offers some degree of upside, if the Redskins choose to wait on selecting a quarterback. Ta’amu is not advanced mentally at the quarterback position, but he showed flashes of solid accuracy, athleticism, and arm strength in his time at Ole Miss. In the modern NFL, developing quarterbacks with modest traits isn’t a popular methodology, but if Ta’amu falls into the right situation, he could be a solid backup with some starting potential.

No. 111-115

115. Penn State iOL Connor McGovern (iOL10)

At 6-foot-5, 320, Penn State’s Connor McGovern (Not related to Denver Broncos interior lineman Connor McGovern) brings a good blend of size an athletic ability. He’s fairly raw at this stage, still requiring polish with his hand technique and placement, but if given time to sit and learn, McGovern could become an NFL starting lineman.

114. Oregon EDGE Justin Hollins (EDGE10)

It’s all upside with Justin Hollins. He’s an inconsistent watch on tape, but all the traits are there, if they can be honed by a position coach who’s able to glean the most out of their players. Hollins possesses a looming 6-foot-5, 248-pound frame with 34-inch arms and very good burst off the line. Hollins’ motor runs hot, but getting on a hot streak has never been easy for him. He’ll need refinement at the NFL level, but there are definite athletic traits to mold and maximize with Hollins.

113. Arkansas iOL Hjalte Froholdt (iOL9)

Athletic upside is big for interior linemen, and that’s something that Arkansas’ Hjalte Froholdt has. He has great balance moving laterally, and good burst off the snap as well. As of now, Froholdt relies a bit too much on his athleticism; his lacking length contributes to that tendency. With some development with hand technique and processing speed inside the trenches, Froholdt has starting upside, at an affordable price.

112. North Carolina WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams (WR20)

A multi-faceted wide receiver who produced on many different fronts with the North Carolina Tar Heels, Anthony Ratliff-Williams brings a decent mix of speed and stocky resilience to the field. He’s very solid at the catch point and can make things happen after the initial ball transaction with shiftiness and vision. Ratliff-Williams’ athletic upside isn’t through the roof, but he can be a very solid weapon.

111. Clemson CB Mark Fields (CB12)

Mark Fields is an interesting evaluation. With his athleticism, short-area quickness, long speed, and stamina, it seems as if Fields should have been a perennial starter with the Clemson Tigers. But in four years with the team, he never carved out a role. Can he exceed his collegiate billing at the next level, as flashes on tape suggest he might? Or is his college career indicative of an intangible peak that Fields has reached?

No. 106-110

110. Georgia EDGE D’Andre Walker (EDGE9)

D’Andre Walker will be limited at the next level as an edge rusher. At 6-foot-2, 250, he lacks the size and strength to impose himself consistently, and fails to bend the edge consistently as well. That said, Walker is a smart edge defender who can hold his own against the run, and he offers good pursuit speed in the backfield. He might not ever reach the heights of a starter in the NFL, but Walker can be a solid rotational player in certain situations.

109. Nebraska RB Devine Ozigbo (RB9)

Not afraid to impose himself, while also not afraid to be patient and see better opportunities open for him, Nebraska’s Devine Ozigbo has the potential to be a solid running back at the NFL level. He’s not necessarily an explosive play threat, but he’s smart, and he offers a balanced skill set in which both power and precision are prioritized.

108. Oregon S Ugo Amadi (S10)

Coming in under 5-foot-10, Ugo Amadi has some limitations on what he’ll be able to do in the NFL. But he’s a fairly solid prospect outside of his lack of length, supplementing his primary weakness with good instincts, ball skills, and closing speed. You won’t see Amadi dish out big hits like other safeties in this class, but he has the traits to produce in a versatile defensive role.

107. Alabama State OT Tytus Howard (OT9)

Another upside projection, Tytus Howard is an offensive tackle who has the tools to succeed in the NFL, if his physical traits can be supplemented with proper coaching. His combination of lateral movement ability and length is rare, and in the right spot, he has high-level starting upside. The Redskins have met with Howard several times throughout the offseason.

106. Duke LB Joe Giles-Harris (LB7)

Inside linebacker is the fifth most important defensive position in today’s NFL, behind safety, interior defensive lineman, cornerback, and edge rusher. That’s just how it is, and that truth allows teams to settle for competence on the second level. Joe Giles-Harris is the definition of such, as he brings a good balance of size, adequate athleticism, in-game I.Q., and tackling ability to the table. His upside is limited long-term, but he has the potential to lock down a starting role.

No. 101-105

105. Penn State RB Miles Sanders (RB7)

Possessing a great mix of athletic traits and size at 5-foot-11, 214, Miles Sanders looks the part of an NFL running back. While his agility, speed, and burst numbers match up very well, Sanders’ vision is maddeningly inconsistent, and he needs to work on seeing plays progress faster in front of him. If Sanders can pick up the requisite mental traits, he can be a premier rushing threat for an offense at the next level. But there’s a decent-sized gap to bridge.

104. Michigan CB David Long (CB11)

David Long projects well in the slot in the NFL, but his size inhibits him from establishing himself as a fixture on the outside against NFL receivers. Long is physical with his hands and likes to jam receivers at the line. In the slot, Long could thrive in this role, encroaching on the comfort zone of big slot receivers. His lacking length will limit his ability to make plays on the ball, but if used right, David Long can be a steady contributor.

103. San Jose State TE Josh Oliver (TE9)

San Jose State’s Josh Oliver doesn’t quite yet offer the multifaceted ability that other tight ends provide with a mix of blocking and receiving skill, but as a pure receiver, Josh Oliver has some of the highest upside in the 2019 NFL Draft, with his large hands, focus at the catch point, body control, and vertical athleticism. He’s fairly raw at this stage, but for teams looking for bargain bin offensive weapons, Oliver is an enticing find.

102. Kansas IDL Daniel Wise (IDL14)

Daniel Wise provides an interesting mix of floor and ceiling as an NFL Draft prospect. He doesn’t have explosive potential as an interior rusher, but he can be very competent, and as it stands, he’s a fairly solid player with a mix of traits that have yet to come together. Wise’s best trait might be his burst off the line, but even that can look pedestrian at times. Wise has good anchor in run defense, with large, strong hands that are precisely placed. His upside is limited, but he can function as a good rotational lineman right away.

101. Houston CB Isaiah Johnson (CB10)

Were it not for his low score on the bench press at his pro day, Houston’s Isaiah Johnson would have had one of the best athletic testing scores all-time for a cornerback. Johnson is still in need of further development, both mentally and physically, but he has a very rare combination of length and speed, and if a team can catalyze development early, Johnson can be a valuable, versatile starter for a long time.

No. 96-100

100. Duke QB Daniel Jones (QB6)

Daniel Jones cracks the Top 100 thanks to his poise and his pocket toughness, but he’ll need more than that to crack into the starting lineup in the NFL, as many expect him to do. Jones’ toughness is his best trait on tape, and the David Cutcliffe connection is often referenced, but Jones has plenty of work to do, in terms of refining his progression work and field vision. With good athleticism and only average arm talent, Jones needs to be on top of his mental game to live up to his draft stock. He can do so, if inserted into the right situation. But he doesn’t have the accuracy or talent to transcend the circumstances.

99. Auburn WR Darius Slayton (WR19)

Darius Slayton is a sleeper with some very exhilarating upside at the NFL level. Limited by a simplified Auburn offense and the general inaccuracy of Jarrett Stidham, Slayton can shine if he goes to a destination where his excellent combination of size, catch point aggression, speed, and run-after-catch ability can be magnified to the highest power.

98. Oklahoma OT Bobby Evans (OT8)

Thanks to Cody Ford, Bobby Evans is “the other tackle” at Oklahoma. Ford sets a high standard as an NFL prospect, but from under the shadow of Ford, Bobby Evans has a very promising profile as well. He isn’t as athletic or as powerful as Ford, but in the midst of a top ten prospect, Evans carries his own weight. He’s a lengthy bookend with solid athleticism in his own right, and although he could stand to further refine his hand technique a bit, he projects well as a starting blindside blocker, and at a decent price.

97. Utah S Marquise Blair (S9)

For teams looking for a safety with single-high upside, Utah’s Marquise Blair is a player who could fit that mold at the next level. At 6-foot-2, he offers a tantalizing combination of rangy speed and disruptive length, and while he displayed some inconsistency with his instincts on the back end with the Utes, he’s young, and he has the talent worth being patient.

96. Florida LB Vosean Joseph (LB6)

Vosean Joseph is one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft. Joseph has a great mix of size and athleticism, and he shows flashes of quick diagnosis, devastating hit power, and heat seeking ability. That said, consistency has yet to be attained by Joseph, in regards to his mental game. If he can develop, however, he has the athletic upside to start and flourish in multiple schemes.

No. 91-95

95. LSU TE Foster Moreau (TE8)

At 6-foot-5, 255, Foster Moreau has great size for an NFL Draft tight end prospect, and he couples good athleticism with that size. He’s very workmanlike overall; a mauler as a blocker, and a reliable target in contested catch situations. Moreau doesn’t have the short area quickness to be a dominant route running specialist, but his size should help him function as a safety blanket, should he develop more nuance at the next level.

94. Mississippi State iOL Elgton Jenkins (iOL8)

A good mover for his 6-foot-4, 312-pound size, Mississippi State’s Elgton Jenkins has the requisite mobility and the high blocking I.Q. to be a functioning starter at the next level. That said, he can be relatively timid at times, and he doesn’t have long arms, which could hinder his consistency against longer NFL defensive linemen. Still, Jenkins is a high-floor NFL Draft prospect who could, with some issues ironed out, hold down a starting interior role.

93. Georgia WR Riley Ridley (WR18)

Analytics junkies will cry out in agony at the sound of Riley Ridley’s name; the Georgia product apparently has one of the worst analytics profiles ever seen. Despite his late breakout age and his low dominator rating, however, Ridley shows off impressive route running nuance and savvy on tape, understanding situational leverage and the fluctuations of the open field as the play progresses. Ridley will never be a No. 1 receiving option, but with his attention to detail, he can be a solid complimentary threat.

92. Texas Tech WR Antoine Wesley (WR17)

You’ll find that I tend to favor wide receivers who possess a certain combination of size and fluidity as athletes, and Texas Tech’s Antoine Wesley has a good tool set to bring to the table, in that regard. At 6-foot-5, 200, with 34-inch arms, Wesley is long and lanky, and yet he makes the most out of his routes with quick feet and an understanding of nuance. As he fleshes out his frame, Wesley will be able to better acclimate himself to the NFL game, and with his attention to detail, he can maximize his length and vertical athleticism, and become a suitable weapon in the pro game.

91. Washington State RB James Williams (RB6)

He’s a joystick who bounces off of contact and has ankle mobility like few others. Washington State’s James Williams is limited somewhat with a thin frame, but he’s a very elusive runner who has a natural feel for congestion as situations fluctuate around him. He’s an excellent receiving threat out of the backfield, and with his ability to create, teams will be clamoring for him in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft, as a potential steal, and a dynamic weapon.

No. 86-90

90. Utah State TE Dax Raymond (TE7)

Dax Raymond’s upside is a bit lower than what you’d expect from a receiving tight end, but he’s a high-floor player who brings an ingrained understanding of what it takes to win against coverage. He adequately mobile in all categories, and his 6-foot-4, 245-pound frame provides good length with which to overwhelm defenders in coverage. Raymond doesn’t offer consistent, every-down utility, but his ability as a receiving tight end is good enough where he might not need it.

89. Ohio State IDL Dre’Mont Jones (IDL13)

As a pass rusher, Ohio State’s Dre’Mont Jones is an NFL Draft prospect with considerable potential. His burst off the snap is one of his defining traits. At 6-foot-2, 281, Jones has a compact frame with which he can move and generate momentum with relative ease. He has the torso mobility to rotate through contact, and he can generate pressure up the middle. As an every-down lineman, however, Jones offers less utility. He’ll need to get stronger and solidify his anchor, but as it stands, he has good upside, with a suitable floor as well.

88. Temple CB Rock Ya-Sin (CB9)

Former wrestlers understand leverage and use that knowledge to their advantage. It’s no surprise by extension that Temple’s Rock Ya-Sin is a terrifyingly physical cornerback who punishes receivers both as a tackler and in press coverage. As fearless as Ya-Sin may be, however, he shows some timidity when presented with the opportunity to make plays on the ball. Ya-Sin needs more refinement, but he has good athletic traits and very good play strength. He should be a starter in due time.

87. Alabama LB Mack Wilson (LB5)

Once hailed as a first-round prospect, Mack Wilson’s stock has been sliding for a time. Now, he’s afforded a second-round grade by most, while others are even more hesitant to commit to him as a high-round player. Wilson is intriguing, in the sense that he has good coverage ability and naturally recognizes when to strike the ball. But Wilson isn’t as well-rounded as one would like, and mentally, he needs a lot of development if he wants to start early in his career. With good, not great athletic ability, Wilson doesn’t have the physical traits to fall back on. Development is needed, but he can be a solid starter if he realizes his potential.

86. Oregon WR Dillon Mitchell (WR16)

Dillon Mitchell is another sleeper at wide receiver in the NFL Draft with big potential. He’s an underrated route runner who’s developing technician-like traits, and he has excellent fluidity and stem diversion quickness to pair with a 6-foot-3, 201-pound frame. Mitchell’s elusion transfers to his run-after-catch ability, and he also has the torso control to adjust himself in contested situations and cultivate leverage on the fly. Mitchell has immense upside in the NFL, and if he continues to develop his nuance as a route runner, and address some minor issues with his hands, he could be the steal of the NFL Draft.

No. 81-85

85. Stanford LB Bobby Okereke (LB4)

Stanford’s Bobby Okereke has some development to do before he reaches his full potential, but his full potential is a very enticing concept. Okereke has great proportional length to pair with electric athleticism, and if he continues to develop, he can be a versatile starter on the second level, with the ability to both cover and wrap up runners while in pursuit.

84. Charlotte iOL Nate Davis (iOL7)

Possessing a confidence-inspiring blend of movement quickness and force at the point of attack, Charlotte’s Nate Davis has the traits to suggest he could start at the next level. There are some mechanical issues to iron out, but what you can’t teach, Davis has. And in the middle rounds, he could be a starter attained at great value. The Redskins have shown interest in him.

83. Ole Miss OT Greg Little (OT7)

Greg Little has all the tools to become a starting tackle, with a 6-foot-5, 320-pound frame and good athleticism. However, his game contains many wasted motions, and he needs serious polish at the next level if he’s going to reach his ceiling.

82. Alabama RB Damien Harris (RB5)

Damien Harris was overshadowed in an Alabama backfield that featured many weapons, including fellow 2019 NFL Draft prospect Joshua Jacobs. Harris isn’t nearly as dynamic as Jacobs, but he offers some utility with his stout build, fortitude in the fact of contact, and anticipatory vision to make the most out of opening lanes. Harris might never be a go-to back who can create yards when nothing’s there, but he has the skill set to be inserted into a stable offense and produce, with his vision and reliability.

81. Ole Miss WR Damarkus Lodge (WR15)

Everyone talks about D.K. Metcalf and A.J. Brown, but there’s one more Ole Miss receiver who projects well as an NFL Draft prospect. Damarkus Lodge only has average size at around 6-foot-1, 200, but he’s an underrated athlete with the ability to cultivate burst both laterally and vertically, and the quick twitch and subtle hand physicality to work off of press coverage with ease. Lodge was coddled in a sense by Ole Miss’ offense, as was Metcalf, but Lodge has the traits to suggest he can be a better pro, with more opportunities at his disposal.

No. 76-80

80. Texas A&M IDL Daylon Mack (IDL12)

Texas A&M’s Daylon Mack is limited in some respects. He lacks the length to cultivate a suitable anchor consistently on the defensive interior, and he’s not overly flexible as an athlete. That said, he brings incredible burst for his squatty frame, and when he can fully extend his arms, he can drive back interior linemen with impressive power. With a blend of core power and explosion, Mack has a favorable path to contribution at the next level, whether as a rotational lineman or an eventual starter.

79. Stanford WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (WR14)

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside might be one of the best receivers in contested catch situations in the 2019 NFL Draft. He offers rare vertical athleticism, and his upside as a red zone threat is through the roof, both literally and figuratively. That said, while Arcega-Whiteside has some fluidity with his route running, he’s still generally limited, and those limitations will hinder his ability to separate at the next level, further sapping his versatility. In the right role, Arcega-Whiteside can flourish, and amass impressive numbers. But he’s not a chess piece. He has to be used the right way.

78. San Diego State TE Kahale Warring (TE6)

Clearly ascending NFL Draft prospects can be hard to come by, and when the opportunity arises to take them, teams, including the Redskins, must not hesitate to rise to the occasion. Kahale Warring is one such prospect. A very good athlete with a 6-foot-5, 250-pound frame, Warring has the profile of a versatile NFL tight end, and he could blossom into a starter sooner rather than later. The Redskins are well aware of Warring’s ability, as they hosted him on a visit in early April.

77. Oklahoma iOL Dru Samia (iOL6)

Dru Samia is a highly-functioning athlete with a long, thin frame on the interior. He could do well to add more to his frame, and mitigate his lacking consistency, in terms of power. But the arrow is pointing up for Samia, and with his length and mobility, he can be a very effective starter on the offensive interior.

76. Georgia WR Mecole Hardman (WR13)

You’d be hard pressed to find three receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft with faster play speeds than Georgia’s Mecole Hardman. Of all the Bulldogs’ draft eligible receivers, Hardman offers the most upside. He’s a quick, twitchy receiver with a turbo button that initiates drastic acceleration over short distances. With the burst to stretch open field, and with the elusiveness to make defenders miss after the catch, as well as maximize his routes, Hardman is one sleeper at wide receiver who needs more buzz.

No. 71-75

75. Boston College IDL Zach Allen (IDL11)

Zach Allen is stuck in-between positions. Some have him at edge. Others have him on the interior defensive line. Allen projects best as an interior defensive lineman on this board, with the adequate athleticism, power, and motor to keep producing at the next level. There are questions surrounding his translatability, but he undoubtedly has potential.

74. Memphis RB Darrell Henderson (RB4)

With elusion and quick cuts, Memphis’ Darrell Henderson has a future in the NFL as a potential dynamic weapon. His burst is very striking, and his sheer play speed can overpower defenders, as evidenced by his 8.9 yards per carry average and 22 touchdowns on the ground in 2018.

73. Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson (RB3)

Injuries drastically altered Rodney Anderson’s career. Had he not suffered them, there’s a real chance he could have emerged as the top running back in this class. Now, Anderson’s injury history is a black cloud over his stock, but if he can stay healthy, he has the combination of size, elusiveness, and burst to be a premier threat out of the backfield, both as a runner and a pass catcher.

72. Georgia CB Deandre Baker (CB8)

Deandre Baker is particularly un-athletic, which hurt his stock considerably on this board. Concerns surrounding consistent effort contributed to that slide as well. That said, he’s still a likely starter with excellent physicality at the line of scrimmage and good footwork. His longterm upside is questionable, but he’s a known quantity, as long as he remains consistent.

71. Ohio State WR Parris Campbell (WR12)

The second-round hype surrounding Parris Campbell is a bit rich, but understandable nonetheless. The Ohio State product was one of the dynamic weapons who helped Dwayne Haskins mount his Heisman bid in 2018. Campbell offers game-breaking speed and acceleration, but a rather simplified route tree that will need to be developed. There’s no question that Campbell has the traits to develop said nuance with his routes, and tap into his explosive upside, but until he does, he’s a raw speed threat whose sparse dictionary might limit his versatility at first.

No. 66-70

70. Clemson IDL Dexter Lawrence (IDL10)

Before the 2018 regular season, the Clemson defensive linemen were *the* storyline, and there was talk that they could have four first-round picks on their front unit. Clelin Ferrell and Chrisitan Wilkins still project as potential first-round picks, but Dexter Lawrence, along with project Austin Bryant, fell out of grace. Lawrence still gets some first-round hype, but Lawrence is a bit limited, from a role perspective. At 6-foot-4, 340 pounds, he projects very well as a pure nose tackle with solid run defending skills. As a pass rusher, however, he leaves something to be desired, and in the modern NFL, where versatility is coveted, that will move him down a bit.

69. Alabama EDGE Christian Miller (EDGE8)

Often mocked to the Redskins in the second round, Alabama’s Christian Miller checks plenty of boxes. He has the Crimson Tide pedigree, he possesses good length and solid bend, and he has some starting upside. But Miller doesn’t have great burst or functional strength, and his 6-foot-3, 240-pound frame can be rendered inert by longer tackles. If Miller can add strength and further refine his technique, then perhaps he can add to his modest athletic traits and earn a starting role. As of now, however, he’s a situational rusher with some valuable utility.

68. West Virginia QB Will Grier (QB5)

It’s easier to help an aggressive quarterback work backward into his comfort zone, and limit unnecessary risks, than it is to push the boundaries of a naturally timid, conservative quarterback. That’s the primary appeal of Will Grier, an uber-aggressive passer with an average arm, good athleticism, and solid accuracy in the short and intermediate ranges. Grier doesn’t have the upside to be a top-tier signal caller, but he has a decent floor and could entertain modest success as a starter, similar to fellow Big 12 product Andy Dalton.

67. Mississippi State S Johnathan Abram (S8)

Known for his hard-hitting style and staunch leadership qualities, Johnathan Abram comes downhill like a homing missile. He’s one of the best tackling defenders in the 2019 NFL Draft class, and while his lateral agility leaves something to be desired, Abram plays with enough passion and aggression to make a regular impact. His on-ball instincts aren’t great, and he’s not a top-tier athlete, which could limit him as a single high safety. But in the box, Abram is in his element. And in the right role, he could flourish at the NFL level.

66. Boise State QB Brett Rypien (QB4)

There’s something about the flashy measurables that lures teams to other quarterbacks, but while Brett Rypien doesn’t have the rocket arm or the west coast athleticism, he has almost everything else. Rypien doesn’t necessarily generate velocity with ease, but he’s an accurate thrower who can put plenty of zip on his passes, to precise points on the field. He’s a very quick processor, able to read from sideline to sideline in a matter of seconds, and his decision making is promising for his age. Rypien is a mid-round prospect who doesn’t wow the scouts, but could maintain a starting job if provided the opportunity, similar to Kirk Cousins or Dak Prescott.

No. 61-65

65. Nebraska WR Stanley Morgan Jr. (WR11)

The 2019 NFL Draft is very deep at wide receiver, and thus, some names can be lost in the ledgers. But if there’s one wide receiver you can’t afford to forget, it’s Nebraska’s Stanley Morgan Jr. Morgan isn’t the flashiest prospect, but he has excellent nuance to his routes, and he offers enticing athletic upside as both a route runner and a ball carrier after the catch. Morgan is the perfect mid-round pick for a team that needs production at wide receiver, but can’t afford to take any more early risks to no avail (Looking at you, Redskins).

64. Western Illinois IDL Khalen Saunders (IDL9)

Khalen Saunders is an NFL Draft prospect who’s been overlooked due to his undersized frame and small school pedigree. But on tape, Saunders forces you to notice him, with insane get-off on the line of scrimmage and excellent athleticism and aggression for his size. Saunders projects well as a do-it-all defensive lineman with considerable upside as a pass rusher, but how he translates from Division 2 to the NFL is a question that remains to be answered.

63. Central Michigan CB Sean Bunting (CB7)

With an impressive concoction of hip mobility, length, explosion, and aggression at his disposal, Sean Bunting has exciting upside as an NFL Draft prospect. He can be reeled in a bit, in terms of measuring his aggression. But for teams looking for a cornerback who can develop into a lockdown cover man, Sean Bunting has the alpha mentality and the traits to make it happen.

62. Iowa S Amani Hooker (S7)

A high I.Q. defensive back with adequate range, Iowa’s Amani Hooker knows what it takes to keep the offense under wraps. He’s not a stellar athlete as a safety, but he has very good ball skills and awareness, and he should serve as a quality starter in time.

61. Virginia S Juan Thornhill (S6)

Smart, athletic, and long, Virginia’s Juan Thornhill has a very good skill set at his disposal, one that should help him become a starter at the next level. He adapts well to the changes in structure on any given play, and while his athletic upside isn’t universal across his traits, he has great potential in the NFL.

No. 56-60

60. Ole Miss TE Dawson Knox (TE5)

Stuck in a pedestrian offensive scheme with three NFL-caliber wide receivers, Dawson Knox didn’t produce as much as one would want from a top 60 NFL Draft prospect. But on the tape, Knox looks the part. In limited reps, he shows off great functional strength, solid athletic ability for his position, and good traits as a receiver as well. With development at the NFL level, he can reach a new level of production.

59. Clemson CB Trayvon Mullen (CB6)

Trayvon Mullen is an NFL Draft prospect with great length and a disruptive presence. He was part of Clemson’s championship defense that smothered Tua Tagovailoa for much of the 2018 NCAA title game, and while he has mechanical issues to sort out, his potential is alluring.

58. West Virginia OT Yodny Cajuste (OT6)

A recent quad surgery knocked Yodny Cajuste down the board a bit, as his initial utility will be compromised. But the West Virginia product should come back to full health in due time, and when he does, his top fifty worthy combination of light side-stepping feet, length, and hand placement will show up often on Sundays. Cajuste has the desired mentality from an NFL blocker, and with his combination of traits, he should be able to become a starter, and maintain that role.

57. Minnesota LB Blake Cashman (LB3)

He doesn’t have an imposing wingspan as a linebacker, but Blake Cashman out of Minnesota possesses an impressive blend of athletic ability, instincts, and situational awareness. He produced a great deal with the Golden Gophers, and with his easy movement skills and eyes that always stay alert, Cashman should continue to thrive in the NFL.

56. Massachusetts WR Andy Isabella (WR10)

His unimposing, compact size might limit him at the next level in some respects, but the acceleration in space, speed, and stark, energetic craftiness after the catch that Massachusetts’ Andy Isabella possesses could place him in a similar vein as some of the NFL’s premier deep threats. He could do better to attain more consistency as a hands catcher, but his versatile explosive ability and penchant for production will keep him in the wheelhouse as an offensive chess piece, at the very least.

No. 51-55

55. Arizona State IDL Renel Wren (IDL8)

Renel Wren has lots of room to grow with his rush moves and counters; his tool box is still quite bare. But Wren has the unteachable traits. He possesses great explosion off the line, and he attacks the offensive barricade with relentless power and energy. He has the skill set to effectively acclimate added rush moves, and if he can continue to develop, he can be a high-level starter.

54. Iowa State RB David Montgomery (RB2)

Contact balance. David Montgomery has it, and he’s not shy to admit it. Montgomery can stay on his feet through all kinds of adversity, and while he has yet to prove he can bring value in other areas, contact balance is a trait that can translate across an NFL Draft prospect’s skill set. At the very least, Montgomery can stay on his feet. And as long as he’s on his feet, possibilities are innumerable.

53. Alabama S Deionte Thompson (S5)

Deionte Thompson was once a surefire first-round prospect, but a streaky end to the 2018 season and a wrist injury worked together to take a chip out of his draft stock. Thompson isn’t known to be the most explosive athlete, but he can still start at the next level, if the range, fluidity, and tackling toughness his showed in his brightest moments prove to be the norm, and not the exception.

52. Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin (WR9)

Parris Campbell gets most of the hype, but Terry McLaurin might be the best wide receiver NFL Draft prospect from Ohio State. McLaurin brings great quickness with his routes, and he’s a high-character, workmanlike player who provides value in all facets of the game. He’s a safe pick with the potential to glean some production out of NFL offenses.

51. Wisconsin OT David Edwards (OT5)

A former tight end, David Edwards has an imposing 6-foot-7 frame and very good athleticism for a tackle prospect. Views on Edwards will likely be split in the NFL Draft, as he offers great potential, but is fairly raw. Still, if Edwards’ traits can be honed, he’s a near dominant spectacle with lots of natural ability.

No. 46-50

50. Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger (TE4)

With length and athleticism, Jace Sternberger makes a case for himself as a top 50 prospect. He has some refinement to undergo in his game, but he has the natural ability and length to warrant a high selection, once the top three tight ends are off the board.

49. Alabama RB Joshua Jacobs (RB1)

David Montgomery bests Joshua Jacobs with his contact balance, but Jacobs bests Montgomery in many other categories. While Jacobs doesn’t possess top-end speed, he’s able to maximize each opportunity with vision, physicality, elusiveness, and burst. He’s not necessarily the elite prospect that some have labeled him as, but he’ll have a primary role in the NFL, and he’ll thrive.

48. Florida EDGE Jachai Polite (EDGE7)

Jachai Polite was once a surefire first-round pick. Then the pre-Draft process happened, and bad interviews, bad physical testing, and weight concerns sent Polite’s stock spiraling. Now, he’s more likely to go on Day 2 than Day 1, although it’s hard to say how far he might drop. On tape, he has nearly unparalleled burst off the line, and he’s a tenacious pass rusher who’s relentless in pursuit. His lack of length and leverage hurts him at times, and limits his three-down upside, but his potential as a pass rusher is immense. It all depends on whether he’s worth the risk, in the eyes of NFL franchises.

47. Washington S Taylor Rapp (S4)

There’s a certain price teams will pay for reliability on the back end, in the new age of explosive offenses and big shot plays. Taylor Rapp doesn’t have the athletic traits or the playmaking ability, but he’s a very sound player who wins with strength, awareness, and attention to detail. As a strong safety, his skill set may best be utilized, but Rapp is an all-around solid player who will have a role as an NFL Draft prospect.

46. Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown (WR8)

There’s a reason they call him Hollywood. Marquise Brown has a habit of putting on a show. In the modern NFL, offenses aim to please every week, and Brown can help his next team accomplish that star-studded feat. He’s substantially undersized as an NFL Draft prospect, weighing in at 166 pounds at the NFL Combine. That said, Brown possesses game-breaking speed, and the quickness at the stem to generate separation and find open field on any given play. He’s a big play threat like few others, and in today’s league, big plays are very coveted things.

No. 41-45

45. Notre Dame IDL Jerry Tillery (IDL7)

Jerry Tillery is a high-upside interior defensive lineman, with a particular affinity for serving as a pass rusher on the interior. With awe-inspiring burst and unwavering tenacity (almost to a fault), Tillery has a high ceiling as a disruptive lineman, but he does need some more polish and power added to his game.

44. North Carolina State WR Kelvin Harmon (WR7)

Dissimilar to some of the high-risk options at wide receiver in the NFL Draft, North Carolina State’s Kelvin Harmon is a relatively known quantity at wide receiver. He’s a big-bodied target with modest fluidity in his routes, and he’s very reliable at the catch point. He doesn’t have the dynamic speed to take the top off of a defense, but if you throw it up top, he’ll probably get it.

43. Missouri WR Emanuel Hall (WR6)

With a tantalizing combination of size, burst, and long speed, Missouri’s Emanuel Hall has immense potential at the NFL level. He has the athleticism to make the most out of his routes and take over any open field in front of him, and while drops and injuries cloud Hall with uncertainty, with refinement, he can become a dynamic offensive weapon.

42. Maryland S Darnell Savage (S3)

Maryland’ Darnell Savage has been getting first-round hype very recently, suggesting he could be one of the prospects to take a massive leap on draft day. It’s something we see every year, and Savage is a legitimate candidate. The tape doesn’t quite say first-round; Savage has issues with instincts in coverage, and needs general development. But he’s a stellar athlete who possesses some of the most fluid movement skills among safeties, and with a little development, he can be a defensive playmaker in the NFL. His eight career interceptions and 13 pass deflections speak to his untapped ability.

41. Wisconsin iOL Michael Deiter (iOL5)

Michael Deiter can stand to add more attention to detail with his blocking plans, but the Wisconsin product has all the tools to be a very good offensive guard in the NFL. He’s 6-foot-6, 321 with exceptional mobility and functional strength. With all the traits to mold, Deiter is a solid second-round option who could pay dividends for years to come.

No. 36-40

40. Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins (QB3)

Perhaps settled toward the opposite end of the spectrum from Drew Lock, Dwayne Haskins is a high-floor quarterback prospect who showed immense promise as a one-year starter at Ohio State. Mentally, Haskins is borderline elite, and offers the quick processing and stable decision making of a very efficient distributor. There are questions surrounding Haskins’ athleticism and his arm strength, factors that could limit his upside as a franchise quarterback. Haskins’ arm is only modest, and his accuracy wanes further down the field, but he’s smart enough where he should be able to work around his limitations and give his team a chance to succeed. The only question is, can he put them on his back?

39. Michigan EDGE Chase Winovich (EDGE6)

Chase Winovich is a solid second round option in the NFL Draft, and one that fits the Redskins mold of edge rusher. He’s not anything more than an above-average athlete, but he has a motor that never quits, and his physicality at the line of scrimmage is exceptional. Winovich can be a solid starter, and while he doesn’t have the transcendent athletic upside, he’ll earn many sacks on effort alone.

38. Kansas State iOL Dalton Risner (iOL4)

A mauler if there ever was one, Kansas State’s Dalton Risner has an unquenchable hunger for contact on the offensive line. He played tackle at Kansas State, but projects better as an offensive guard with his aggression and his relative lack of length. There are some concerns surrounding Risner’s footwork and his balance, but his redeeming traits give him enough potential to warrant a selection in this range.

37. Michigan IDL Rashan Gary (IDL6)

Rashan Gary is a very difficult projection. Some teams may be enamored by his athletic ability and versatile potential, while others may be scared away by his coinciding lack of collegiate production and his relative rawness. Gary might project better as an interior lineman at the next level, but wherever he plays, he has the explosive athletic ability to be molded into a consistent contributor, and potentially an impact starter.

36. Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry (WR5)

If you want a monster after the catch, and a high-pointing machine, N’Keal Harry is your guy. The Arizona State product doesn’t do a very good job of separating on his routes, and at times, he’s been knocked for his effort when route running. But Harry offers a skill set with which he doesn’t always have to separate. He’s an outstanding vertical athlete, and he has the agility, contact balance, and energy to make the most out of every catch and run. Harry could function very well as a big slot at the next level; a role where he would have some degree of artificial separation, and where his specific talents could be maximized.

No. 31-35

35. Penn State CB Amani Oruwariye (CB5)

Amani Oruwariye has some polish to attain at the NFL level, but as an NFL Draft prospect, there’s plenty to like with Oruwariye’s combination of athleticism and length at cornerback. He can be more consistent as a tackler, but as a cover man, there’s no doubt Oruwariye can be very reliable and disruptive at the next level.

34. Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler (WR4)

Possessing one of the most enticing size-speed combinations in the 2019 NFL Draft, Iowa State’s Hakeem Butler is a pure big play threat who averaged over 20 yards per clip in his final year with the Cyclones. Butler moves incredibly well for having a 6-foot-6 frame, and he offers tantalizing upside at the NFL level. That said, Butler is strikingly raw, as he has frequent issues with his hands, route running, and releases against press coverage. Butler’s evaluation is a bit of a projection, but if he can land with the right coach, he can become a premier offensive weapon that few players will be able to stop.

33. Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr. (TE3)

Irv Smith Jr. didn’t wow the judges athletically, as many expected him to at the NFL Combine. Instead, he tested as a modest athlete. But on tape, the Smith shown is faster, quicker, and adept at direction changes. Perhaps it’s Smith’s Jordan Reed-esque attention to detail as a route runner. Perhaps it’s his high-paced game tempo. Whatever the case, Smith is a well-rounded tight end prospect who’ll contribute immediately for his team, with the ability to play on all three downs. His athletic upside is quantifiably limited, but he makes up for it with other traits.

32. Notre Dame CB Julian Love (CB4)

Julian Love produced a crazy amount in his time as a starting cornerback with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In three years and 38 games played, Love logged five interceptions and 39 pass deflections, earning a reputation as a cornerback with excellent reflexes and instincts. He’s only an average athlete, and so he’ll need to further refine his mental game to reach his maximum potential in the NFL. But in his current form, Love is an impact defender with a chance to start for a long time.

31. Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown (WR3)

The stocky counterpart of D.K. Metcalf in Ole Miss, A.J. Brown brings plenty to like as an NFL Draft prospect on his own. Brown is a very precise route runner who knows how to create separation, and once in open space, he has very good run-after-catch ability. An average athlete, Brown will have to win with the little details, and not natural talent. But he’s already shown himself to have a propensity for those little details, and with his other positive traits, he projects well as a starting NFL wideout.

No. 26-30

30. Texas IDL Charles Omenihu (IDL5)

At 6-foot-6, 275, Charles Omenihu is a superlative terror on the defensive line. Possessing stellar explosion out of his stance, a devastating long arm with which he can gain leverage and swim into the pocket, and a violent attack mentality, Omenihu projects well as a very disruptive interior lineman, especially on passing downs. His size-athleticism combination gives him some versatility on the interior, and while he can better mitigate his own height by striving to attain lower leverage, he’s already a menace with even more room to grow.

29. LSU CB Greedy Williams (CB3)

A stellar athlete with exceptional length at the cornerback position, Greedy Williams has excellent potential as a zone corner in the NFL. That said, he does have some limitations. He tends to avoid tackling altogether, and he sometimes fails to get his head around to combat the ball in man coverage. Some of Williams’ issues are easily redeemable, while others might be ingrained into his makeup. Still, Williams is a high-upside pick worthy of consideration early.

28. South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel (WR2)

Many of the big play threats in the 2019 NFL Draft have coinciding questions surrounding their size, or their ability to fend off injury with relatively thin frames. Deebo Samuel is a big play threat of a different breed, however. Samuel is an explosive athlete with immense attention to detail intertwined in his routes. He offers the elusive ability of a running back after the catch, and at the catch point, he possesses laser focus and sticky hands. Samuel is a very valuable pick in Round 2, especially for the Redskins, who could use receiving help and returning help, all in one.

27. Michigan State CB Justin Layne (CB2)

Once a sleeper in the 2019 NFL Draft, Michigan State’s Justin Layne has skyrocketed up draft boards as of late. A very disruptive pass defender, Layne logged an interception and 15 pass deflections in his junior season with the Spartans. Layne’s ball production can be attributed to his recent transition from wide receiver. He has the natural instincts to make a play on the ball, as well as the ability to do so with explosive closing speed and imposing length. Layne is also a very willing, physical tackler, which gives him the edge over Greedy Williams. With solid athleticism, instincts, and disruption ability, Layne has a very high ceiling as he continues his transition from the offensive side of the ball.

26. Washington State OT Andre Dillard (OT4)

Adding players who have the unteachable traits is a primary goal for many teams during the 2019 NFL Draft, and Washington State’s Andre Dillard has the unteachable traits at offensive tackle He’s an incredible athlete with mesmerizing lateral movement skills and recovery ability. Dillard needs a lot of work as a run blocker, as he played in a pass-heavy offense, and even as a pass blocker, he needs more refinement with his hands. But if he’s the hard worker his coaches say he is, then he can be a top-tier talent at tackle in the NFL.

No. 21-25

25. Missouri QB Drew Lock (QB2)

Drew Lock is a polarizing study. A select few have Lock as their QB1 in this class, while many have Lock straying outside the top three. He’s my QB2, for several specific reasons. There are definite flaws; his footwork is maddeningly inconsistent, and by extension, so is his decision making. But  when his base is set, Lock has the arm strength, talent, and elasticity to fire the ball into tight windows with accuracy, and he shows flashes of anticipation, progression work, and safety manipulation. He also has the skill set to elevate his team and succeed outside of structure. Lauded as a quarterback with extremely high character and a certain franchise quarterback charisma, Lock can become a high-level starter if he proves coachable, and is given time to iron out some glaring flaws.

24. Clemson IDL Christian Wilkins (IDL4)

With 32.5-inch arms, Clemson’s Christian Wilkins will often be overmatched in the trenches by longer offensive linemen. But what he lacks in length, he compensates for with his high energy play, and his combination of adequate burst, movement ability, and understanding of situational leverage and hand placement. Wilkins upside is limited in a sense, as he’s a good, not great athlete with shorter-than-usual arms. But Wilkins offers a high floor and a disruptive mindset that will be welcomed at the next level.

23. Texas A&M iOL Erik McCoy (iOL3)

Erik McCoy breaks into the top twenty-five with his athletic upside; he tested better than 89 percent of all interior offensive linemen in five athletic tests at the NFL Combine, mostly geared toward first step quickness and initial burst. McCoy has the quickness off the line and the hunger for battle to function as a high-level guard or center in time, and while he lacks length, and by extension, needs to work on patching up that part of his game, he has the developmental potential to earn accolades in the NFL. Center might be a better place for McCoy, due to his lacking length, but he can play at all three interior spots.

22. Delaware S Nasir Adderley (S2)

A small school prospect, Nasir Adderley has taken his time on his climb up the draft boards, but now that the dust has settled, Adderley is firmly in the top thirty, and some grading scales have him as a first-round talent. Adderley can further refine his mental game in the back third, but he has the long speed, hip fluidity, and famish for contact that teams look for from well-rounded safety prospects. Playmakers on defense can be hard to come by, but Adderley has the play style, and the mentality, to become just that in the NFL.

21. Boston College iOL Chris Lindstrom (iOL2)

The best offensive linemen are the ones you never hear about, while the ones that grab attention on game day can be toxic for an offense. For a team such as the Redskins, a team with perennial issues on the interior offensive line, Boston College’s Chris Lindstrom is the antidote. Lindstrom, to put it very simply, lacks flaws. He’s a suitably athletic interior lineman with very good mental processing, hand placement, length, functional strength, and footwork, and wherever he goes, he should carve out a long, quiet career as an offensive guard.

No. 16-20

20. Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen (EDGE5)

Josh Allen has frequented in the top five of many mock drafts this offseason, but consider me a bit more tepid toward his oft-referenced upside. Allen has definite developmental potential; he’s flashed good burst and arc speed on tape, and he has the sheer motor to produce when called upon. That said, Allen’s athletic traits didn’t flash as often as one would have liked, and he’s not developed enough with his floor to suggest that he might have the desired immediate impact of a top five pick. Allen improved drastically in 2018, but he’s still a projection at this point. The tools, such as burst and length, are there. If he can further hone them, he can exceed his billing here.

19. Mississippi State IDL Jeffery Simmons (IDL3)

Mississippi State’s Jeffery Simmons could have challenged for a top ten spot on this big board if it wasn’t for his unfortunate ACL tear earlier this offseason. The ACL tear will undoubtedly keep Simmons from hitting the field in year one, and time will tell if it saps away his outstanding burst. If he even retains 80 percent of his explosion, however, he can compliment it with his stellar length, torso mobility, counter dictionary, and relentless motor to become a solid starter in year two.

18. Florida S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (S1)

Versatility is the name of the game in today’s NFL, and while Chauncey Gardner-Johnson isn’t quite the transcendent defensive back prospect that Derwin James was in 2018, Gardner-Johnson offers a similar kind of versatility in the secondary. A compact, but stellar athlete, Gardner-Johnson can line up anywhere from slot cornerback to single high, and as a smart defensive leader and a stout tackler, Gardner-Johnson is the safe, high-upside pick that defenses should covet, in the midst of an offensive renaissance.

17. Mississippi State EDGE Montez Sweat (EDGE4)

The amount of sheer edge talent at the top of this NFL Draft class is almost hard to believe. Nick Bosa and Brian Burns are comfortably separated at the top, but behind them, the next tier is very enticing in its own right. Much of that has to do with Montez Sweat, an edge prospect from Mississippi State who has the best chance of joining Bosa and Burns later in his career. Sweat is lacking somewhat in terms of flexibility and bend, but he offers great burst for his 6-foot-6 frame, and he brings whopping 36-inch arms to dominate the leverage game. Sweat’s upside is somewhat limited, but still very great, and as long as his heart issue checks out, he can be an impact starter.

16. Clemson EDGE Clelin Ferrell (EDGE3)

Some edge rushers don’t need all the tools to succeed, if they’re proficient enough with the tools that they have. It seems as if Clelin Ferrell should be lower, on my board that more heavily weighs athletic talent, potential, and upside, as Ferrell is an average athlete at best with only minimal bend and adequate burst. But Ferrell makes up for, and exceeds, his athletic limitations, with his looming length, fast hands, high rushing I.Q., and impressive attention to detail. Ferrell is a well-rounded edge defender who, while he might never set the league on fire, will give a team reliable starting play for a long spell.

No. 11-15

15. Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf (WR1)

A 6-foot-4, 230-pound receiver shouldn’t be able to move like D.K. Metcalf does. But, spoiler alert: D.K. Metcalf is 6-foot-4, 230. And he moves like D.K. Metcalf: With relentless explosion off the line, 4.33 long speed, and a 40.5-inch vertical, to take the top off of defenses, both laterally and vertically. With violent, methodical hands, Metcalf shakes off press coverage better than most NFL receivers, and while his agility at the combine was a source of controversy, he has the foot speed to improve his route running in time. It’s not that he can’t break off of route stems with quickness; he just wasn’t asked to run a complete tree at Ole Miss. Metcalf has otherworldly physical ability and length, and at the next level, he provides exciting upside and versatility.

14. Florida OT Jawaan Taylor (OT3)

One of the longest linemen in the 2019 NFL Draft, Florida’s Jawaan Taylor brings an impressive skill set to the NFL level. He may not be as light on his feet as some linemen in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he offers good mobility to go with his dominant wingspan. Taylor has the length and the strong hands to hold a solid anchor in pass protection, while also possessing enough athletic ability to mirror his man. Taylor struggled at left tackle and thrived on the right side at Florida, so he may not be as positionally versatile as some would prefer. But he has the traits to start and flourish right away, if used correctly.

13. LSU LB Devin White (ILB2)

Devin White is fairly new to the inside linebacker position, and it shows up on tape. As an athlete, White is one of the best in the class, and he shows off that athleticism with burst, change-of-direction skills, and the speed to cover the length of the field. He’s a bit bigger than his counterpart at the top, but White is still lacking somewhat in the diagnostic aspects of the game. Play action fakes can be a problem for him, but as long as he continues to follow his upward trend, and solidify his mental game, he can be the best linebacker from this class.

12. Michigan LB Devin Bush (LB1)

A bit undersized as a linebacker, Devin Bush makes up for his lack of length with his sheer speed on the second level. Bush can cover ground faster than almost all linebackers in the 2019 NFL Draft, and with his speed, he’s hard to shake in pursuit. Bush also presents an advanced understanding of the position itself, and his high football I.Q. showed up consistently on tape, as he emerged as the vocal leader of Michigan’s defense. Bush will be a plug-and-play starter who could earn accolades with his play in time.

11. North Carolina State iOL Garrett Bradbury (iOL1)

Athleticism isn’t the end-all for offensive line prospects, but there’s a certain threshold among testing criteria that many linemen must pass in order to start, unless they have overwhelming technical ability. Garrett Bradbury easily passes the athletic testing portion of the evaluation, possessing very impressive burst and balance in the trenches. Bradbury’s relative athletic score is in the top thirty all-time among offensive guards, and he has the blocking I.Q. and mauler mentality to compound his traits and start early. Bradbury can do more, in terms of converting his strength to on-field power, but his athletic upside is almost unprecedented.

No. 6-10

10. Oklahoma OT Cody Ford (OT2)

Jonah Williams bests Cody Ford by a hair with his all-around attention to detail and lighting fast processing, but if you want an offensive tackle who has all the tools, Oklahoma’s Cody Ford is your man. From lateral athleticism to length, and from relentless motor to menacing strength at the anchor point, Ford is a nearly complete offensive line prospect who can further dominate with more precise hand usage. Linemen who are nimble, long, and powerful don’t lose often. It’s no wonder that Ford’s an elite prospect, whether he plays at guard or tackle.

9. Iowa TE Noah Fant (TE2)

A top-tier athlete at the tight end position, Noah Fant projects as a dynamic weapon for any NFL offense. The kind of versatility that Fant brings with his route running quickness and big play ability is matched by few on the offensive side of the ball in this class. Fant tested better than ninety-seven percent of tight ends all time in six athletic tests on Kent Lee Platte’s RAS athletic scorecard. He offers tremendous upside as a receiving threat, and he’ll help keep the chains moving wherever he goes.

8. Washington CB Byron Murphy (CB1)

Byron Murphy’s size is almost the only thing you can take issue with when watching his film, and even then, he’s still 6-foot-0, with room to add to his 175-pound frame. Murphy didn’t test incredibly well at the NFL Combine, raising concerns about his long speed, but as long as he continues to cover like he did on tape, it won’t be a problem. Murphy has a combination of elite closing speed, mirroring abilities, tackling ability, and ball skills to warrant an early pick. If his size caused any problems, it would matter. But it doesn’t.

7. Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray (QB1)

The debate has dragged on surrounding Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray and his outlook at the NFL level. Some have asserted that he simply isn’t big enough to sustain himself, but if one doesn’t look past the size, then they don’t see the sheer potential that Murray has. Murray has a very enticing tool box as a quarterback, possessing elite speed and arm talent, as well as unwavering accuracy. Murray’s precision to all three levels isn’t matched by anyone in the 2019 NFL Draft, and matched by few in the NFL, and whether he goes No. 1 or No. 3, Murray has the skill set to be the rare explosive playmaker at quarterback.

6. Alabama OT Jonah Williams (OT1)

Athleticism is important for offensive linemen; in the trenches, the little edges granted by natural gifts do count, and more often than not, less athletic linemen get washed out. But Alabama’s Jonah Williams is different. Only an average athlete with less-than-stellar length, Williams makes up for his natural deficiencies with astute mental processing, deadly precision with his hands, and the brute strength to solidify his anchor on every play. Williams’ win rate in college exceeded 90 percent, per offensive line analyst Brandon Thorn, and as a testament to his attention to detail, Williams’ win rate shows that he’ll succeed in the NFL, whether he ends up being a guard or a tackle.

No. 1-5

5. Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson (TE1)

Tight ends get no love, and in this NFL Draft class, with what appears to be a deep tight end crop, we could see several top-tier tight ends slip, even if they shouldn’t. T.J. Hockenson is the highest-ranked of those tight ends, offering enticing athleticism and strength to go with his route running savvy and tremendous catch point ability. He’s not quite the fluid athlete that his counterpart Noah Fant is, but he’s explosive in his own right. For teams looking for an all-around offensive weapon, Hockenson has the receiving ability and the ruthlessness as a blocker to end the search.

4. Houston IDL Ed Oliver (IDL2)

People will overthink Ed Oliver because of his size. They shouldn’t. Ed Oliver is a near transcendent athlete as an NFL Draft interior defensive lineman, and for all of his movement prowess, he still possesses the strength to be a force on the inside of the line, and he has the athletic flexibility to move around on the defensive front as well. Oliver enters the NFL trending up, and defensive-oriented teams will be clamoring to add a chess piece of his caliber to their front seven.

3. Florida State EDGE Brian Burns (EDGE2)

Every draft season, there are players who prove to be polarizing across the draft community. Few in the 2019 NFL Draft are more polarizing than Brian Burns. Burns detractors will point to his occasional lack of power and strength in contested situations, while supporters will point to his overwhelming combination of explosive burst, arc speed, bend, length, and hand technique; an amalgamation of traits that gives him unparalleled upside at the next level. You can probably guess that I’m a supporter.

2. Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa (EDGE1)

There’s a certain intrinsic value that reliability provides in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Teams often flock for athletic projects, but if there’s a player that’s strong enough, polished enough, and dominant enough, without the dominant physical traits, they get noticed. Nick Bosa is one of those players. An average to above-average athlete, Bosa wins with a culmination of traits, from his bend to his burl, to his quick, ruthless hand strikes and counters. Bosa should be a high-level starter for a long time, and that kind of reliability earns him a top-three NFL Draft pick.

1. Alabama IDL Quinnen Williams (IDL1)

Quinnen Williams is the best player in the 2019 NFL Draft. He emerged with an abruptness, but now that he’s been situated at the top for some time, many are beginning to appreciate what he brings to the table. Williams is a stellar athlete with looming size, and a ferocious hunger for contact inside the trenches. Mentally, he’s well-developed, possessing an understanding of leverage and points of penetration on the line, and he’ll be an immediate game-wrecker on defense for whoever selects him.

NFL Draft Offensive Positional Rankings

Quarterback

1. Kyler Murray (7)

2. Drew Lock (25)

3. Dwayne Haskins (40)

4. Brett Rypien (66)

5. Will Grier (68)

6. Daniel Jones (100)

7. Jordan Ta’amu (116)

Running Back

1. Joshua Jacobs (49)

2. David Montgomery (54)

3. Rodney Anderson (73)

4. Darrell Henderson (74)

5. Damien Harris (82)

6. James Williams (91)

7. Miles Sanders (105)

8. Devine Ozigbo (109)

9. Alexander Mattison (123)

10. Elijah Holyfield (132)

11. Justice Hill (137)

Wide Receiver

1. D.K. Metcalf (15)

2. Deebo Samuel (28)

3. A.J. Brown (31)

4. Hakeem Butler (34)

5. N’Keal Harry (36)

6. Emanuel Hall (43)

7. Kelvin Harmon (44)

8. Marquise Brown (46)

9. Terry McLaurin (52)

10. Andy Isabella (56)

11. Stanley Morgan Jr. (65)

12. Parris Campbell (71)

13. Mecole Hardman (76)

14. J.J. Arecga-Whiteside (79)

15. Damarkus Lodge (81)

16. Dillon Mitchell (86)

17. Antoine Wesley (92)

18. Riley Ridley (93)

19. Darius Slayton (99)

20. Anthony Ratliff-Williams (112)

21. Jakobi Meyers (122)

22. Anthony Johnson (127)

23. Hunter Renfrow (129)

24. Jalen Hurd (131)

25. Miles Boykin (136)

26. Tyre Brady (147)

Tight End

1. T.J. Hockenson (5)

2. Noah Fant (9)

3. Irv Smith Jr. (33)

4. Jace Sternberger (50)

5. Dawson Knox (60)

6. Kahale Warring (78)

7. Dax Raymond (90)

8. Foster Moreau (95)

9. Josh Oliver (103)

10. Alize Mack (146)

Offensive Tackle

1. Jonah Williams (6)

2. Cody Ford (10)

3. Jawaan Taylor (14)

4. Andre Dillard (26)

5. David Edwards (51)

6. Yodny Cajuste (59)

7. Greg Little (83)

8. Bobby Evans (98)

9. Tytus Howard (106)

10. Kaleb McGary (141)

11. Max Scharping (145)

Interior Offensive Lineman

1. Garrett Bradbury (11)

2. Chris Lindstrom (21)

3. Erik McCoy (23)

4. Dalton Risner (38)

5. Michael Deiter (41)

6. Dru Samia (77)

7. Nate Davis (84)

8. Elgton Jenkins (94)

9. Hjalte Froholdt (113)

10. Conor McGovern (115)

11. Phil Haynes (118)

12. Alex Bars (144)

13. Lamont Gaillard (149)

NFL Draft Defensive Positional Rankings

Interior Defensive Lineman

1. Quinnen Williams (1)

2. Ed Oliver (4)

3. Jeffery Simmons (19)

4. Christian Wilkins (24)

5. Charles Omenihu (30)

6. Rashan Gary (37)

7. Jerry Tillery (45)

8. Renel Wren (55)

9. Khalen Saunders (64)

10. Dexter Lawrence (70)

11. Zach Allen (75)

12. Daylon Mack (80)

13. Dre’Mont Jones (89)

14. Daniel Wise (102)

15. Trysten Hill (121)

16. Armon Watts (134)

17. Gerald Willis (142)

Edge Rusher

1. Nick Bosa (2)

2. Brian Burns (3)

3. Clelin Ferrell (16)

4. Montez Sweat (17)

5. Josh Allen (20)

6. Chase Winovich (39)

7. Jachai Polite (48)

8. Christian Miller (69)

9. D’Andre Walker (110)

10. Justin Hollins (114)

11. Maxx Crosby (124)

12. Wyatt Ray (128)

13. Oshane Ximines (133)

14. Anthony Nelson (135)

15. Ben Banogu (138)

Linebacker

1. Devin Bush (12)

2. Devin White (13)

3. Blake Cashman (57)

4. Bobby Okereke (85)

5. Mack Wilson (87)

6. Vosean Joseph (96)

7. Joe Giles-Harris (106)

8. Emeke Egbule (119)

9. Ulysses Gilbert III (143)

10. Drue Tranquill (150)

Cornerback

1. Byron Murphy (8)

2. Justin Layne (27)

3. Greedy Williams (29)

4. Julian Love (32)

5. Amani Oruwariye (35)

6. Trayvon Mullen (59)

7. Sean Bunting (63)

8. Deandre Baker (72)

9. Rock Ya-Sin (88)

10. Isaiah Johnson (101)

11. David Long (104)

12. Mark Fields (111)

13. Jimmy Moreland (120)

14. Joejuan Williams (125)

15. Michael Jackson (130)

Safety

1. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (18)

2. Nasir Adderley (22)

3. Darnell Savage (42)

4. Taylor Rapp (47)

5. Deionte Thompson (53)

6. Juan Thornhill (61)

7. Amani Hooker (62)

8. Johnathan Abram (67)

9. Marquise Blair (97)

10. Ugo Amadi (108)

11. Will Harris (117)

12. Evan Worthington (126)

13. Malik Gant (139)

14. Jaquan Johnson (140)

15. Khari Willis (148)

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