2024 NFL Draft Top Offensive Prospects: Pre-Combine

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year again. Where players are going to start to move up and down draft boards, based on their combine performance and interviews.

So, I thought it’s time to put my top offensive prospects out before the combine. I know it’s going to look a lot different in the coming weeks. A few players I now have ranked weren’t even in my previous top ten before.

Let’s get into the prospects.

Quarterbacks

Jayden Daniels, LSU
  1. Drake Maye, North Carolina
  2. Jayden Daniels, LSU
  3. Caleb Williams, USC
  4. Bo Nix, Oregon
  5. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

Running Backs

Trey Benson, Florida State University
  1. Jonathan Brooks, Texas
  2. Trey Benson, Florida State
  3. Marshawn Lloyd, USC
  4. Jaylen Wright, Tennessee
  5. Blake Corum, Michigan

Wide Receivers

Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State
  1. Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State
  2. Malik Nabers, LSU
  3. Rome Odunze, Washington
  4. Troy Franklin, Oregon
  5. a. Brian Thomas, LSU
    b. Ladd McConkey, Georgia

Tight Ends

Erick All, Iowa
  1. Brock Bowers, Georgia
  2. Erick All, Iowa
  3. Cade Stover, Ohio State
  4. A.J. Barner, Michigan
  5. Dallin Holker, Colorado State

Offensive Tackles

JC Latham, Alabama
  1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame
  2. JC Latham, Alabama
  3. Olu Fashanu, Penn State
  4. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
  5. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

Interior Offensive Linemen

Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
  1. Graham Barton, C Duke
  2. Cooper Beebe, G Kansas State
  3. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C Oregon
  4. Hunter Nourzad, C Penn State
  5. Christian Haynes, G Connecticut

2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl Accepted Invites Tacker

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year where the Reese’s Senior Bowl starts to announce the accepted invitations.

Let’s get into the accepted invites.

Updated: 12/19/2023

Offense

Quarterbacks

  • Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
  • Michael Pratt, Tulane
  • Joe Milton, Tennessee

Running Backs

  • Dylan Laube, New Hampshire
  • MarShawn Lloyd, USC

Wide Receivers

  • Xavier Legette, South Carolina
  • DeVontez Walker, North Carolina
  • Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
  • Jamari Thrash, Louisville
  • Ricky Pearsall, Florida
  • Johnny Wilson, Florida State
  • Brenden Rice, USC
  • Jacob Cowing, Arizona
  • Ainias Smith, Texas A&M

Tight Ends

  • Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota
  • Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
  • Jaheim Bell, Florida State
  • Jared Wiley, TCU
  • Theo Johnson, Penn State

Offensive Line

  • Graham Barton, Duke
  • Dominick Puni, Kansas
  • Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
  • Isaiah Adams, Illinois
  • Javion Cohen, Miami (FL)
  • Christian Haynes, UConn
  • Jordan Morgan, Arizona
  • Layden Robinson, Texas A&M
  • Brandon Coleman, TCU
  • Patrick Paul, Houston
  • Christian Jones, Texas
  • Sataoa Laumea, Utah
  • Troy Fautanu, Washington
  • Zach Frazier, West Virginia
  • Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
  • Andrew Raym, Oklahoma
  • Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
  • Tanner Bortolini, Wisconsin

Defense

Defensive Line

  • Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
  • Tyler Davis, Clemson
  • Adisa Isaac, Penn State
  • Byron Murphy II, Texas
  • Dewayne Carter, Duke
  • Darius Robinson, Missouri
  • Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
  • Keith Randolph Jr, Illinois
  • Braden Fiske, Florida State
  • Laiatu Latu, UCLA
  • Nelson Ceaser, Houston
  • T’Vondre Sweat, Texas
  • Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
  • Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss
  • Justin Eboigbe, Alabama
  • Javon Solomon, Troy
  • McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M

Linebackers

  • Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State
  • Cedric Gray, North Carolina
  • Peyton Wilson, North Carolina State
  • Ty’Ron Hopper, Missouri
  • Marist Liufau, Notre Dame
  • Jalyx Hunt, Houston Christian
  • Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State
  • J.D. Bertrand, Notre Dame
  • Jaylan Ford, Texas

Defensive Backs

  • Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
  • Josh Proctor, Ohio State
  • Max Melton, Rutgers
  • Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest
  • Caelen Carson, DB Wake Forest
  • Ennis Rakestraw Jr, Missouri
  • Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
  • Beau Brade, Maryland
  • Quincy Riley, Louisville
  • Cam Hart, Notre Dame
  • Jaylin Simpson, Auburn
  • Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn
  • D.J. James, Auburn
  • Josh Newton, TCU
  • Jahdae Barron, Texas
  • Willie Drew, Virginia State
  • Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State
  • Johnny Dixon, Penn State
  • Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State

Special Teams

Long Snappers

  • Peter Bowden, Wisconsin
  • William Mote, Georgia

Kickers

  • Joshua Karty, Stanford

Punters

  • Austin McNamara, Texas Tech
  • Tory Taylor, Iowa

2024 NFL Draft: Top 10 Quarterback Prospects 1.0

by James Layton

It’s getting to that time of the year again. Or as I call it the best time of the year, NFL draft season. The 2024 NFL draft is only 161 days away. So here is my top ten quarterback prospects.

It looking to be a good draft class so far. Depending on who decides to return to school.

Let’s get into the top ten.

  1. Drake Maye, North Carolina
  2. Caleb Williams, USC
  3. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
  4. Bo Nix, Oregon
  5. Michael Penix Jr, Washington
  6. Quinn Ewers, Texas
  7. Jaydon Daniels, LSU
  8. Jalon Daniels, Kansas
  9. Cameron Ward, Washington State
  10. Jordan Travis, Florida State

Final Edge Rusher Rankings

By Barb Layton

I really enjoy watching edge rushers. I have some that could be interchangeable since they are so close. This is how I see it today.

  1. Aiden Hutchinson, Michigan
  2. Travon Walker, Georgia
  3. Jermaine Johnson, Florida State
  4. Boye Mafe, Minnesota
  5. Kayvon Thibedeaux, Oregon

Sleeper: David Anenih, Houston

Browns Official Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Browns have officially announced their undrafted free agent signings.

The Browns had a good draft this year, which continued in to the undrafted free agent market. They found a couple of gems in this years class like Marvin Wilson (DL) and Romeo McKnight (DE).

Marvin Wilson has a very good chance to make the 53-man roster if he can stay healthy though out Rookie Minicamp and Training Camp.

  1. Marvin Wilson, DT Florida State
  2. Tre Harbison, RB Charlette
  3. Kiondre Thomas, CB Kansas State
  4. Romeo McKnight, DE Charlotte
  5. Emmanuel Rugamba, CB Miami (OH)

Steelers 7 Round Mock Draft

By Barb Layton

This is my mock draft for today. It had several trades and I tried to nail all the needs of the team after several days of free agency are completed. So let’s see how it went today.

Round 1

Pick 24 Caleb Farley, CB Virginia Tech

Round 2

Pick 57: Javonta Williams, RB North Carolina

Round 3

Pick 87: Jamin Davis, LB Kentucky

Round 4

Pick 133: Cam Sample, DT Tulane

Pick 144: Michael Menet, C Penn State

Round 5

Pick 181: Jaylon Moore, OT Michigan

Round 6

Pick 216: Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE Florida State

Pick 218: Tre Norwood, S Oklahoma

Round 7

Pick 245: John Bates, TE Boise State

Pick 254: Tedarrell Slaton, DT Florida

How do you think I did?

2021 NFL Draft Top 25 Big Board

By James Layton

With Sports being put on hold thanks to Covid-19. I have been binge watching college football games scouting the prospects for the 2021 Draft, not named Trevor Lawrence.

This is my top 25 prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft. This list might change Daily or Weekly.

  1. Trevor Lawrence, QB Clemson Junior 6’6 220
  2. Penei Sewell, OT Oregon Junior 6’5 325
  3. Gregory Rousseau, Edge Miami RS Sophomore 6’5 260
  4. Justin Fields, QB Ohio State Junior 6’2 223
  5. Marvin Wilson, IDL Florida State Senior 6’5 311
  6. Ja’Marr Chase, WR LSU Junior 6’1 200
  7. Shaun Wade, CB Ohio State Junior 6’1 194
  8. Creed Humphrey, IOL Oklahoma Junior 6’5 316
  9. Micah Parsons, LB Penn State Junior 6’2 245
  10. Javon Holland, S Oregon Junior 6’1 190
  11. Travis Etienne, RB Clemson Senior 5’10 210
  12. Dylan Moses, LB Alabama Senior 6’3 235
  13. Patrick Surtain, CB Alabama Junior 6’1 203
  14. Kyle Pitts, TE Florida Junior 6’5 239
  15. Hamsah Nasirildeen, S Florida State Senior 6’5 215
  16. Chuba Hubbard, RB Oklahoma State Junior 6’0 207
  17. Jaylen Twyman, IDL Pittsburgh Junior 6’2 290
  18. Walker Little, OT Stanford Senior 6’7 309
  19. Wyatt Davis, IOL Ohio State Junior 6’4 310
  20. Justyn Ross, WR Clemson Junior 6’3 205
  21. Trey Smith, IOL Tennessee Senior 6’6 325
  22. Carlos Basham Jr, Edge Wake Forest Senior 6’5 275
  23. Trey Lance, QB North Dakota State RS Sophomore 6’3 221
  24. Devonta Smith, WR Alabama Senior 6’1 175
  25. Andre Cisco, S Syracuse Junior 6’0 203