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Author: parkermackay
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Top Defensive Backs
1. Quinyon MItchell, Toledo 226’0″, 195lbs The 4 year man out of Toledo had a tremendous 2 years to close out his college career. As a sophomore he recorded 5 interceptions and 19 passes defended. He ranks 3rd amongst all defensive backs since 2005 in passes defended over the course of their career in the…
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Top Edge Rushers
1. Laiatu Latu, UCLA 236’5″, 259lbs Latu, who previously played at Washington for 2 years, transferred to UCLA for the final 2 years of his eligibility. He exploded on the scene and recorded 34 tackles for loss and 23.5 sacks as a Bruin in 2 years. He was awarded with the 2023 Vince Lombardi Award…
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Top Linebackers
1. Payton Wilson, NC state 246’4″, 233lbs The 5 year man out of NC State played a total of 47 games at the college level, tallying over 200 solo tackles and 48 tackles for loss. In his senior year a part of the Wolfpack, he won nearly every defensive award including the Dick Butkus Award…
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Top Defensive Linemen
1. Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois 216’2″, 304lbs “Johnny” played all 4 years of his collegiate career at Illinois, he led the FBS with a school record 4 blocked kicks in 2023. He had a stellar final season as a Fighting Illini recording 7.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. Strengths– Smaller but explosive defensive lineman.– Violent…
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Top Offensive Linemen
1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame 216’9″, 321lbs Joe Alt, son of former pro-bowler John Alt, is the consensus number 1 offensive lineman in this years draft. With 3 years of play at Notre Dame, he was a finalist for the Lombardi Award (nation’s top college OL/DL) and the Outland Trophy (nation’s top interior offensive/defensive linemen).…
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Top Tight Ends
1. Brock Bowers, Georgia 216’3″, 243lbs The freak of nature tight end Brock Bowers played all three years with the Georgia Bulldogs. He may be the most complete tight end coming out of college ever. His ability to block, catch the ball, and gain yards after the catch is what makes him special. He was…
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Top Running Backs
1. Jonathon Brooks, Texas 206’0″, 216lbs Out of a relatively weak running back class, Jonathon Brooks looks to be like the consensus number 1. He would have been a potential first round pick if he hadn’t torn his ACL in early November against TCU. Brooks has a lot of potential and he demonstrated that as…
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Top Wide Receivers
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State 216’3″, 209lbs Marvin Harrison Jr. is the best wide receiver coming out of college in recent memory. The complete package had back to back stellar seasons at Ohio State, averaging over 97 yards per game in both 2022 and 2023. Strengths– Great size and overall strength.– Shows great ability…
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Top Quarterbacks
1. Caleb williams, USC 226’1″, 225lbs Williams started his college career at Oklahoma, and played one season there. Once his head coach moved onto USC, Caleb Williams then transferred and won the Heisman trophy that year. His final year at USC was disappointing in terms of statistical numbers, lost 5 of 6 games down the…
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