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Author: parkermackay
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Top Defensive Linemen
1. Jalen Carter – Georgia 6’3″ 314 lbs.Jalen Carter is one of the best defensive lineman to come out of the draft in recent years. With a motor that always runs hot, Carter does not lack effort on any given play. His ability to generate pressure on passing downs, and disrupt the run makes him…
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Top Edge rushers
1. Will Anderson Jr. – Alabama 6’3 1/2″ 253 lbs.Enter the best player in the 2023 NFL draft, Will Anderson Jr. playing arguably the most impactful position on the defense, Anderson plays the position at an extremely high level. He has the genetic makeup to be a generational type of player thanks to his genetic…
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Top defensive backs
1. Christian Gonzalez – Oregon 6’1″ 197 lbs.The long corner from Oregon is projected as the first defensive back off the board in the 2023 NFL draft. One of the main reasons why Gonzalez is such a high valued prospect is because of his physicality at the line of scrimmage, and his long speed to…
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Top Linebackers
1. Jack Campbell – Iowa 6’5″ 249 lbs.The top linebacker in a class that lacks star power at the position is Jack Campbell. Campbell, a larger linebacker measuring up at 6’5” and 249 pounds plays the position well thanks to his intelligence. He’s a super smart player, and makes up for his lack of athleticism…
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Top Offensive linemen
1. Paris Johnson Jr. – Ohio State 6’6″ 313 lbs.This years draft class contains a group of lineman that are great but not excellent. The top of the list starts with Paris Johnson Jr, who only played left tackle for one season, and that being in 2022. As a former right guard, he knows how…
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Top Running backs
1. Bijan Robinson – Texas 5’11” 215 lbs.Bijan Robinson is head and shoulders above this years running back class. He is truly the only prospect at this position that is deserving of a first round grade. Bijans ability to create something out of nothing is what makes him shine. Playing behind a sub par offensive…
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Top Tight Ends
1. Michael Mayer – Notre Dame 6’4 1/2″ 249 lbs.When you play the tight end position at Notre Dame, you are destined to be drafted into the NFL. Mayer, nicknamed “Baby Gronk”, is a do it all type of tight end. He’s a monster blocker in the run game, and often times need multiple defenders…
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Top Quarterbacks
1. CJ Stroud – Ohio State 6’3″ 218 lbs.A surprise to many, apparently not all 32 teams are as high on CJ Stroud as others. He has shown the talent to play with the best and be the best when all goes right, but when things need to happen “off script”, that’s where the question…
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Top Wide Receivers
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Ohio state 6’1″ 196 lbs.Jaxon smith Njigba broke out in the 2021 rose bowl game where he went off for 15 receptions for 347 yards, and 3 touchdowns. JSN missed most of his final season at Ohio State with a hamstring injury. In his breakout year, JSN showed off his route…
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