2024 NFL Draft: Top 25 Prospects

by James Layton

With only a month left in the regular season of college football. It’s time to start taking a longer look at the NFL Draft prospects. No doubt you probably have already been paying attention to some players. But I think it’s time to look at the top twenty-five prospects as of right now.

Let’s get into the top 25 prospects.

  1. Marvin Harrison Jr, WR Ohio State
  2. Drake Maye, QB North Carolina
  3. Brock Bowers, TE Georgia
  4. Olu Fashanu, OT Penn State
  5. Caleb Williams, QB USC
  6. Malik Nabers, WR LSU
  7. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB Alabama
  8. Joe Alt, OT Notre Dame
  9. Chop Robinson, Edge Penn State
  10. Dallas Turner, Edge Alabama
  11. J.C. Latham, OT Alabama
  12. Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
  13. Jer’Zhan Newton, DT Illinois
  14. Taliese Fuaga, OT Oregon State
  15. Kamren Kinchens, S Miami (FL)
  16. Jared Verse, Edge Florida State
  17. Kalen King, CB Penn State
  18. Amarius Mims, OT Georgia
  19. Princely Umanmielen, Edge Florida
  20. Rome Odunze, WR Washington
  21. Cooper Dejean, CB Iowa
  22. Barrett Carter, LB Clemson
  23. Denzel Burke, CB Ohio State
  24. Keon Coleman, WR Florida State
  25. J.J. McCarthy, QB Michigan

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Interior Offensive Line Rankings

by Barb Layton

This is the last of the offensive players. I think if you need one you might need to take them early in the draft. There will be a few standout players chosen in the later rounds.

Let’s see the list:

  1. O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida
  2. Cody Mauch, North Dakota State
  3. John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
  4. Steve Avila, TCU
  5. Joe Tipperman, Wisconsin
  6. Andrew Vorhees, USC
  7. Luke Wypler, Ohio State
  8. Emil Ekiyor, Alabama
  9. Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
  10. Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Wide Receiver Rankings

by James Layton

I am on my 3rd position rankings. Wide receivers are probably my favorite to watch and evaluate. So, I will probably change my mind a few times between now and the draft depending on how the combine and pro days progress.

Let’s get started:

  1. Quentin Johnson, TCU
  2. Zay Flowers, Boston College
  3. Jordan Addison, USC
  4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
  5. Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
  6. Parker Washington, Penn State
  7. Josh Downs, North Carolina
  8. Nathaniel Dell, Houston
  9. Rome Odunze, Washington
  10. Rashee Rice, SMU

Draft Prospects to Watch in Today’s Games Week 2

by James Layton

This a good week to get a good look at some of the Quarterback prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Four of the top ten Quarterbacks are going against some good defenses.

Some of the players I really want to get a better look at this week are DL Calijah Kancy (Pittsburgh), QB Hendon Hooker (Tennessee), Edge Will McDonald (Iowa State), and Safety Demani Richardson.

Let’s get in to the Prospects.

Appalachian State @ Texas A&M

Appalachian State

  • Nick Hampton, LB
  • Steven Jones Jr, CB
  • Camerun Peoples, RB

Texas A&M

  • Myles Jones, CB
  • Demani Richardson, S
  • Ainias Smith, WR

#24 Tennessee @ #17 Pittsburgh

Tennessee

  • Jeremy Banks, LB
  • Jerome Carvin, OL
  • Princeton Fant, TE
  • Trevon Flowers, S
  • Hendon Hooker, QB
  • Cedric Tillman, WR
  • Darnell Wright, OL
  • Byron Young, Edge

Pittsburgh

  • Habakkuk Baldonado, Edge
  • Sirvocea Dennis, LB
  • Marcus Minor, OL
  • Kedon Slovis, QB
  • Carter Warren, OT
  • Marquis Williams, CB
  • MJ Devonshire, CB
  • John Morgan III, DE
  • Calijah Kancy, DT
  • Bangally Kamara, LB
  • Israel Abanikada, RB
  • Jared Wayne, WR
  • Bub Means, WR
  • Konata Mumfield, WR

#25 Houston @ Texas Tech

Houston

  • KeSean Carter, WR
  • Nathaniel Dell, WR
  • Donovan Mutin, LB
  • Gervarrius Owens, S
  • Derek Parish, FB
  • Clayton Tune, QB

Texas Tech

  • Adrian Frye, S
  • Reggie Pearson Jr, S
  • Tyler Shough, QB
  • SaRodorick Thompson, RB
  • Tyree Wilson, Edge

Iowa State @ Iowa

Iowa State

  • Trevor Downing, OL
  • Xavier Hutchinson, WR
  • Anthony Johnson Jr, S
  • Will McDonald IV, Edge
  • Jared Rus, FB

Iowa

  • Seth Benson, LB
  • Jack Campbell, LB
  • Sam LaPorta, TE
  • Kaevon Merriweather, S
  • Riley Moss, CB
  • Spencer Petras, QB
  • Monte Pottebaum, FB

#20 Kentucky @ #12 Florida

Kentucky

  • Brenden Bates, TE
  • Kenneth Horsey, OL
  • Jacquez Jones, LB
  • Will Levis, QB
  • Tashawn Manning, OL
  • Tayvion Robinson, WR
  • Chris Rodriquez Jr, RB
  • DeAndre Square, LB
  • Keaton Upshaw, TE
  • Jordan Wright, LB

Florida

  • Anthony Richardson, QB
  • Brenton Cox Jr, Edge
  • Trey Dean III, S
  • Richard Gouraige, OL
  • Ventrell Miller, LB
  • Justin Shorter, WR
  • O’Cyrus Torrence, OL

#10 USC @ Stanford

USC

  • Mekhi Blackmon, CB
  • Terrell Bynum, WR
  • Travis Dye, RB
  • Shane Lee, LB
  • Brett Neilon, OL
  • Andrew Vorhees, OL

Stanford

  • Elijah Higgins, WR
  • Kyu Blu Kelly, CB
  • Jacob Mangum-Farrar, LB
  • Walter Rouse, OL
  • Kendall Williamson, S
  • Michael Wilson, WR

Top College Games for Week 2

by James Layton

This week’s games are still a lot of the power five schools’ playing lower division schools or a non-power five school. But there are some games that are going to be good matchups. And that will show be some good game film for the 2023 NFL Draft Prospects.

Let’s get into the Games.

  • Appalachian State @ Texas A&M 3:30 pm EST ESPN 2
  • #24 Tennessee @ #17 Pittsburgh 3:30 pm EST ABC
  • #25 Houston @ Texas Tech 4:00 pm EST FS1
  • Iowa State @ Iowa 4:00 pm EST Big Ten Network
  • #20 Kentucky @ #12 Florida 7:00 pm EST ESPN
  • #10 USC @ Stanford 7:30 pm EST ABC

Final Wide Receivers Rankings

By Barb Layton

I have done a lot of research in this off season and this is my final rankings of wide receivers. There are many to choice from they come in all shapes and sizes. Speedy, big guys, good route runners. Take your pick it is up to you what you want to draft.

  1. Jameson Williams, Alabama
  2. Drake London, USC
  3. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
  4. Skyy Moore, Western Michigan
  5. Traylon Burks, Arkansas

Sleeper: Eric Ezukanma, Texas Tech

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Edge Rushers

By Barb Layton

This is one of my favorite groups of athletes. I love to watch them rush the passer and avoid being stopped by the offensive line. I love to see what moves they use to avoid the offensive line.

  1. Aiden Hutchinson, Michigan
  2. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon
  3. George Karlaftis, Purdue
  4. David Ojabo, Michigan
  5. Travon Walker, Georgia
  6. Jermaine Johnson, Florida State
  7. Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina
  8. Cameron Thomas, San Diego State
  9. Drake Jackson, USC
  10. Sam Williams, Ole Miss

USFL: Pittsburgh Maulers 2022 Draft Class

Pittsburgh Maulers select quarterback in Round 1 of USFL draft
By James Layton

The Pittsburgh Maulers have finished their inaugural draft class for the first season of the USFL.

The Maulers have drafted a few players that have made their way around the NFL like QB Kyle Lauletta, OT Isaiah Battle, and G Vadal Alexander.

Here is the Maulers Draft Class.

  • Round 1, Pick 7: Kyle Lauletta, QB Richmond
  • Round 2, Pick 2: Carlos Kemp, DE Michigan
  • Round 3, Pick 7: Nasir Player, DE Tennesse
  • Round 4, Pick 2: Eric Assoua, DE Western Michigan
  • Round 5, Pick 7: Chidi Okeke, OT Tennessee State
  • Round 6, Pick 2: Isaiah Battle, OT Clemson
  • Round 7, Pick 7: Charles Baldwin, OT Youngstown State
  • Round 8, Pick 2: Ajene Harris, CB USC
  • Round 9, Pick 7: Terrell Bond, CB Tennessee State
  • Round 10, Pick 2: Prince Robinson, CB Tarleton State
  • Round 11, Pick 7: Jaylon McClain-Sapp, CB Marshall
  • Round 12, Pick 2: Josh Lowe, QB San Jose State
  • Round 13, Pick 7: Jeffery Thomas, WR Miami (FL)
  • Round 14, Pick 2: Bailey Gaither, WR San Jose State
  • Round 15, Pick 7: Braden Mack, WR Temple
  • Round 16, Pick 2: Delvon Hardaway, WR Fresno State
  • Round 17, Pick 7: Tre Walker, WR San Jose State
  • Round 18, Pick 2: Arnold Tarpley, S Vanderbilt
  • Round 19, Pick 7: Bryce Torneden, S Kansas
  • Round 20, Pick 2: Nico Falah, C USC
  • Round 21, Pick 7: Brayden Patton, C Nothern Iowa
  • Round 22, Pick 2: EJ Ejiya, LB North Texas
  • Round 23, Pick 7: Vadal Alexander, G LSU
  • Round 24, Pick 2: Jon Dietzen, G Wisconsin
  • Round 25, Pick 7: Olive Sagapolu, DT Wisconsin
  • Round 26, Pick 2: Boogie Robertson, DT San Jose State
  • Round 27, Pick 7: Jeremiah Pharms JR, DT Florida
  • Round 28, Pick 1: De’Veon Smith, RB Michigan
  • Round 29, Pick 1: Tyson Graham, LB South Dakota State
  • Round 30, Pick 8: Kyahva Tezino, LB San Diego State
  • Round 31, Pick 1: Matt Seybert, TE Michigan State
  • Round 32, Pick 5: Passed
  • Round 33, Pick 8: Passed
  • Round 34, Pick 3: Malcolm Howard, LB Central Oklahoma
  • Round 35, Pick 6: Mitchell Fraboni, LS Arizona State

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Wide Receiver Prospects

2022 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Wide Receivers | College Football | PFF
By Barb Layton

One of my favorite positions is the wide receivers group. I enjoy watching the different styles of players you find at this position. There is quite a few who are going to be drafted in the first round.

Let’s see how my list of wide receivers will compare to the draft.

  1. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
  2. Jameson Williams, Alabama
  3. Treylon Burks, Arkansas
  4. Drake London, USC
  5. Chris Olave, Ohio State
  6. Johan Dotson, Penn State
  7. David Bell, Purdue
  8. Jalen Tolbert, South Alabama
  9. George Pickens, Georgia
  10. Romeo Doubs, Nevada

Early 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Big Board Top 50

By James Layton

With the 2021 NFL Draft just ending two days ago. It’s never to early to start looking to the next class of prospects. This Quarterback class is a interesting one with Spencer Rattler and Desmond Ridder among the top.

This year’s class is going to have a lot of seniors that due to COVID had their seasons canceled, are able to return for their senior seasons.

Let’s get in to the big board.

  1. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge Oregon
  2. Spencer Rattler, QB Oklahoma
  3. Sam Howell, QB North Carolina
  4. Derek Stingley Jr, CB LSU
  5. Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  6. Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  7. Christian Harris, LB Alabama
  8. Drake Jackson, Edge USC
  9. Kadon Slovis, QB UCS
  10. Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  11. Isaiah Spiller, RB Texas A&M
  12. Evan Harrison, Edge Ohio State
  13. Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  14. Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio State
  15. Brenton Cox, Edge Florida
  16. Derion Kendrick, CB Clemson
  17. Rasheed Walker, OT Penn State
  18. Breece Hall, RB Iowa State
  19. Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
  20. Bubba Bolden, S Miami (FL)
  21. Jalen Wydermyer, TE Texas A&M
  22. Zion Nelson, OT Miami (FL)
  23. Edefuan Ulofoskhio, LB Washington
  24. Tyler Linderbaum, C Iowa
  25. DeMarvin Leal, DT Texas A&M
  26. Justyn Ross, WR Clemson
  27. Aidan Hutchinson, Edge Michigan
  28. Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  29. Desmond Ridder, QB Cincinnati
  30. George Karlafits, TE Purdue
  31. Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
  32. Jaden Davis, DT Georgia
  33. Kyren Williams, RB Notre Dame
  34. Cade Otton, TE Washington
  35. Jarrett Patterson, C Notre Dame
  36. Jake Ferguson, TE Wisconsin
  37. Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, DT Notre Dame
  38. Ed Ingram, G LSU
  39. Ventrell Miller, LB Florida
  40. Isaiah Likely, TE Coastal Carolina
  41. Ben Brown, G Ole Miss
  42. Brandon Joseph, S Northwestern
  43. Abraham Lucas, OT Washington State
  44. Jerrion Ealy, RB Ole Miss
  45. Kana’i Mauga, LB USC
  46. Tykee Smith, S Georgia
  47. Zion Johnson, G Boston College
  48. Colby Wolden, DT Auburn
  49. Jayden Daniels, QB Arizona State
  50. Carson Strong, QB Nevada