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Apr 27, 2023

GM,

We are just a few hours away from the start of the 2023 NFL Draft, and let me tell you, it's going to be a wild ride. I can't express how exciting it has been to write for you here on Substack these last few months. I am incredibly thankful to have surpassed 51,000 readers and supporters.

As much as we love putting together mock drafts and predicting the future, the reality is that come Friday morning, every single one of them will be proven wrong. We use a unique player rating scale, which measures each prospect's immediate impact level, potential developmental grade if a player maxes out his potential and a final projection of what type of player they will ultimately become.

In fact, as I sit here reflecting on the morning of the draft, the second overall pick is still a mystery. That just goes to show you that no matter how much research and analysis we put into these things, there's always a surprise waiting for us.

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The draft is like a game of high stakes poker in your favorite Macau casino, with teams lying through their teeth, holding their cards close to their chest, and trying to outmaneuver each other to get the players they want. And just like in poker, sometimes the most outrageous move ends up being the right one.

Last year's quarterback class was a perfect example of how unpredictable the draft can be. Players like Desmond Ridder, Malik Willis, and Matt Corral were projected to go in the first round, but only Kenny Pickett heard his name called on day one. Meanwhile, Ridder, Willis, and Corral all ended up getting drafted in the third round.

So, as you read through all the mock drafts out there, remember that anything outside the ordinary might actually end up being the reality. The rumored first-round projections are hovering around 15-20 players, but even that is just an educated guess.

And let's not forget about the players who will be sitting in the green room on day one. The NFL has invited 17 players to the draft to try and avoid any first-night nightmares, but even that doesn't guarantee anything.

While the 2023 NFL Draft season coming to an end, the NFLDB team is already looking ahead to the 2024 draft prospects and beyond. It's time for scouts to balance current year and future recommendations as they look into the future.

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2024 NFL Draft Big Board Rankings

With the 2023 NFL Draft cycle complete, it’s never too early to look ahead at the stars of tomorrow! Here are the top draft-eligible players at each position for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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QUARTERBACKS

Caleb Williams, USC, Jr, 6005, 220, 4.48
Drake Maye, North Carolina, rSo, 6043, 220,4.58
Quinn Ewers, Texas, rSo, 6021, 207, 4.76
Michael Penix Jr., Washington, rSr, 6021, 213, 4.64
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, Jr, 6006, 215, 4.78
Cameron Ward, Washington State, rJr, 6021, 220, 4.87
Michael Pratt, Tulane, Sr, 6030, 220, 4.73
JJ McCarthy, Michigan, Jr, 6030, 196, 4.56
Bo Nix, Oregon, rSr, 6016, 213, 4.62
Jordan Travis, Florida State, rSr, 6010, 212, 4.52
Spencer Rattler, South Carolina, rSr, 6002, 215, 4.70
Cameron Rising, Utah, rSr, 6010, 218, 4.64
Jaxon Dart, Mississippi, Jr, 6020, 220, 4.72
Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina, rSr, 6020, 215, 4.67
Jayden Daniels, LSU, rSr, 6030, 200, 4.52
Joe Milton III, Tennessee, rSr, 6045, 245, 4.68
Will Rogers, Mississippi State, Sr, 6020, 210, 4.84
Sam Hartman, Notre Dame, rSr, 6010, 210, 4.76
Riley Leonard, Duke, Jr, 6030, 212, 4.54
DJ Uiagalelei, Oregon State, Sr, 6040, 235, 4.76

RUNNING BACKS

Braelon Allen, Wisconsin, Jr, 6020, 235, 4.42
Raheim Sanders, Arkansas, Jr, 6010, 227, 4.52
Traveyon Henderson, Ohio State, Jr, 5100, 214, 4.48
Will Shipley, Clemson, Jr, 5100, 205, 4.46
Jace McClellan, Alabama, Sr, 5100, 212, 4.50
Blake Corum Michigan, Sr, 5007, 210, 4.34
Kendall Milton, Georgia, Sr, 6010, 220, 4.54
Miyan Williams, Ohio State, rJr, 5008, 225, 4.52
Tiyon Evans, Louisville, rJr, 5110, 225, 4.52
Montrell Johnson, Florida, Jr, 5110, 218, 4.58
Donovan Edwards, Michigan, Jr, 6000, 204, 4.49
Trey Benson, Florida State, rJr, 6003, 221, 4.38
Carson Steele, UCLA, Jr, 6002, 215, 4.56
Devin Neal, Kansas, Jr, 5110, 210,
Bucky Irving, Oregon, Jr, 5009, 194, 4.48
MarShawn Lloyd, USC, rJr, 5009, 215, 4.56
George Holani, Boise State, rSr, 5111, 208, 4.59
Blake Watson, Memphis, rSr, 5090, 195, 4.56
Frank Gore Jr., Southern Miss, rJr, 5080, 195, 4.52
Jaden Shirden, Monmouth, Jr, 5090, 185, 4.49

FULLBACKS & H-BACKS

Jaheim Bell, Florida State, rJr, 6030, 233
Masen Wake, BYU, rSr, 6002, 260, 4.87
Cam Large, Wisconsin, rJr, 6032, 235, 4.87
Brant Kuithe, Utah, rSr, 6010, 219, 4.82
Jakobi Buchanan, Army, rSr, 5112, 260, 4.93
Jax Dineen, Kansas State, rSr, 5110, 244, 4.84
Marshel Martin, Sacramento State, rSr, 6020, 210, 4.58
Owen Glascoe, LIU, rSr, 6025, 258, 4.84
Luke Hamilton, West Virginia, rSr, 5111, 245, 4.93
Noah Bean, Grambling State, rSr, 6013, 225, 4.94

WIDE RECEIVERS

Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State, Jr, 6030, 205, 4.46
Xavier Worthy, Texas, So, 6010, 163, 4.29
Malik Nabers, LSU, Jr, 6000, 195, 4.47
Ja’Corey Brooks, Alabama, Jr, 6020, 195, 4.46
Rome Odunze, Washington, rJr, 6030, 201, 4.50
Troy Franklin, Oregon, Jr, 6015, 178, 4.40
Beaux Collins, Clemson, Jr, 6020, 210, 4.53
Jermaine Burton, Alabama, Sr, 6002, 194, 4.46
Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State, Jr, 6010, 205, 4.42
Bru McCoy, Tennessee, rSr, 6026, 220, 4.49
Moose Muhammad III, Texas A&M, rJr, 6010, 195, 4.50
Mario Williams, USC, Jr, 5009, 180, 4.37
Johnny Wilson, Florida State, rJr, 6061, 240, 4.54
Cornelius Johnson, Michigan, rSr, 6021, 208, 4.49
DeCorian Clark, UTSA, rSr, 6016, 210, 4.48
Julian Fleming, Ohio State, Sr, 6016, 205, 4.50
Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse, Jr, 6042, 216, 4.56
Jalen McMillan, Washington, rJr, 6010, 186, 4.30
Jacob Cowing, Arizona, rSr, 5095, 175, 4.42
Ainias Smith, Texas A&M, rSr, 5100, 200, 4.36

TIGHT ENDS

Brock Bowers, Georgia, Jr, 6035, 230, 4.48
Ja’Tavion Sanders, Texas, Jr, 6036, 242, 4.67
Michael Trigg, Mississippi, Jr, 6031, 240, 4.70
Ja’Tavion Sanders, Texas, rJr, 6036, 242, 4.67
Erick All, Iowa, rSr, 6041, 255, 4.73
Arik Gilbert, Nebraska, rJr, 6046, 255, 4.64
Theo Johnson, Penn State, rJr, 6045, 260, 4.70
Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota, rSr, 6065, 270, 4.76
Jake Briningstool, Clemson, Jr, 6052, 230, 4.72
Benjamin Yurosek, Stanford, Sr, 6041, 242, 4.67
Cade Stover, Ohio State, rSr, 6041, 255, 4.76
Thomas Yassmin, Utah, rSr, 6046, 251, 4.64
Tyler Warren, Penn State, rJr, 6051, 256, 4.64
Austin Stogner, Oklahoma, rSr, 6052, 250, 4.75
Devin Culp, Washington, rSr, 6035, 239, 4.68
Luke Lachey, Iowa, rJr, 6051, 252, 4.76
Trey Knox, South Carolina, 6035, 245, 4.54
Jalin Conyers, Arizona State, rJr, 6032, 265, 4.74
Gavin Bartholomew, Pittsburgh, Jr, 6040, 255, 4.84
McCallan Castles, Tennessee, rSr, 6045, 238, 4.72

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State, rJr, 6045, 321, 5.14
JC Latham, Alabama, Jr, 6055, 335, 5.21
Jordan Morgan, Arizona, rSr, 6045, 320, 5.07
Zion Nelson, Miami, rSr, 6051, 316, 5.06
Blake Fisher, Notre Dame, rSo, 6055, 327, 5.32
Joe Alt, Jr, Notre Dame, Jr, 6071, 317, 5.27
Amariuus Mims, Georgia, Jr, 6060, 330, 5.32
Tommy Brockermeyer, TCU, 6051, 304, 5.02
Reuben Fatheree II, Texas A&M, Jr, 6066, 325, 5.19
Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma, rJr, 6055, 320
Nolan Rucci , Wisconsin, rSo, 6065, 297, 4.94
Javon Foster, Missouri, rSr, 6052, 319, 5.07
Kingsley Suamataia, BYU, rSo, 6045, 325, 5.08
Anthony Belton, North Carolina State, rJr, 6051, 330, 5.26
Walker Parks, Clemson, Sr, 6045, 315, 5.16
Walter Rouse, Oklahoma, rSr, 6052, 318, 5.21
Graham Barton, Duke, Sr, 6045, 311, 5.26
Jonah Monheim, USC, rJr, 6045, 295, 5.05
Will Campbell, LSU, So, 6056, 325
Kelvin Banks, Texas, So, 6036, 320, 5.21

OFFENSIVE GUARDS

Xavier Truss, Georgia, rSr, 6061, 320
Donovan Jackson, Ohio State, Jr, 6036, 300, 4.98
Layden Robinson, Texas A&M, rSr, 6032, 330, 5.34
Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, rSr, 6026, 322, 5.32
Connor Colby, Iowa, Jr, 6045, 308, 5.04
Tate Ratledge, Georgia, rJr, 6052, 315, 5.29
Gottlieb Ayedze, Maryland, rSr, 6041, 309, 4.95
Jack Nelson, Wisconsin, rJr, 6061, 310, 5.17
Kingsley Suamataia, BYU, rSo, 6045, 325, 5.08
Javion Cohen, Miami, Sr, 6036, 305, 5.09
KT Leveston, Kansas State, rSr, 6046, 320
Matthew Jones, Ohio State, rSr, 6032, 315, 5.27
Marcus Tate, Clemson, Jr, 6045, 325, 5.14
Christian Mahogany, Boston College, rSr, 6032, 335, 5.32
LaDarius Henderson, Michigan, rSr, 6043, 310, 5.24
Beaux Limmer, Arkansas, rSr, 6051, 302, 5.17
Graham Barton, Duke, Sr, 6045, 311, 5.26
Zach Frazier, West Virginia, rJr, 6015, 306, 5.14
JD Duplain, Michigan State, rSr, 6031, 300, 5.24
Kyle Hergel, Boston College, rSr, 6015, 305, 5.05

CENTERS

Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia, rJr, 6026, 310, 5.27
Bryce Foster, Texas A&M, Jr, 6036, 325, 5.04
Andrew Raym, Oklahoma, Sr, 6032, 305, 5.26
Drake Nugent, Michigan, rSr, 6010, 300, 5.24
Dylan McMahon, North Carolina State, rSr, 6026, 305, 4.95
Seth McLaughlin, Alabama, Sr, 6026, 301, 5.22
Jake Renfro, Wisconsin, rJr, 6031, 308, 5.32
Michael Jurgens, Wake Forest, rSr, 6042, 296, 5.17
Will Putnam, Clemson, rSr, 6041, 315, 5.15
Darrian Dalcourt, Alabama, rSr, 6026, 310, 5.24

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Maason Smith, LSU, rSo, 6060, 310
Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson, rSr, 6040, 295, 4.88
Leonard Taylor III, Miami, Jr, 6030, 305, 4.83
Damon Payne Jr, Alabama, rSo, 6025, 303, 4.94
Shemar Turner, Texas A&M, Jr, 6032, 300, 4.85
Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State, rSo, 6021, 290, 4.96
Tyler Davis, Clemson, Sr, 6020, 300, 5.05
Brandon Dorlus, Oregon, rSr, 6021, 290, 4.89
Tyleik Williams, Ohio State, Jr, 6025, 318, 4.97
Tre Williams, Clemson, rJr, 6015, 300, 5.07
Derrick Harmon, Michigan State, rSo, 6040, 320
Fabien Lovett, Florida State, rSr, 6036, 328, 5.17
Gabe Hall, Baylor, rSr, 6051, 296, 4.96
Tyler Baron, Tennessee, Sr, 6042, 260, 4.76
T’Vondre Sweat, Texas, Sr, 6040, 340, 5.42
Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois, rJr, 6021, 295, 5.02
Mekhi Wingo, LSU, Jr, 6002, 295, 4.98
Paris Shand, LSU, rJr, 6040, 290, 4.96
Darius Robinson, Missouri, rSr, 6051, 296, 4.87
Sean Martin, West Virginia, rJr, 6040, 279, 5.07

EDGE RUSHERS

Dallas Turner, Alabama, Jr, 6025, 242, 4.52
Jared Verse, Florida State, rJr, 6032, 253, 4.72
JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State, Jr, 6036, 270, 4.67
Jack Sawyer, Ohio State, Jr, 6040, 267, 4.58
Chop Robinson, Penn State, Jr, 6030, 253, 4.76
Adisa Isaac, Penn State, rSr, 6041, 249, 4.62
Princely Umanmielen, Florida, Sr, 6040, 245, 4.68
Bralen Trice, Washington, rJr, 6031, 269, 4.76
Koorey Foreman, USC, Jr, 6040, 235, 4.56
Eric Gentry, USC, Jr, 6051, 205, 4.59
Darian Varner, Wisconsin, rJr, 6020, 260, 4.76
Cedric Johnson, Mississippi, Sr, 6030, 265, 4.67
Saivion Jones, LSU, So, 6060, 250, 4.72
Barryn Sorrell, Texas, Jr, 6040, 258, 4.77
Aaron Lewis, Rutgers, rJr, 6040, 250, 4.77
Chico Bennett Jr, Virginia, rSr, 6032, 252, 4.83
Jordan Burch, Oregon, Sr, 6045, 275, 4.78
Tyler Baromn, Tennessee, Sr, 6042, 260, 4.76
Josaiah Stewart, Michigan, Jr, 6010, 230, 4.74
Brennan Jackson, Washington State, rSr, 6041, 263, 4.76

LINEBACKERS

Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson, Jr, 6000, 230, 4.64
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Georgia, Jr, 6010, 245, 4.65
Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State, rSr, 6020, 239, 4.73
Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia, Jr, 6030, 220, 4.50
Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma, Jr, 6030, 240, 4.73
Jackson Mitchell, UConn, Sr, 6020, 227, 4.67
Junior Colson, Michigan, Jr, 6020, 235, 4.58
Shane Lee, USC, Sr, 6000, 245, 4.68
Darius Muasau, UCLA, rSr, 6010, 230, 4.72
Nick Jackson, Iowa, rSr, 6010, 234, 4.72
Ben Bywater, BYU, rJr, 6020, 230, 4.68
Jackson Sirmon, California, rSr, 6020, 240, 4.78
Jestin Jacobs, Oregon, rSr, 6030, 238, 4.73
Jack Kiser, Notre Dame, rSr, 6020, 223, 4.70
Barrett Carter, Clemson, Jr, 6010, 225, 4.60
Xavian Sorey, Georgia, rSo, 6030, 214, 4.50
Justin Flowe, Arizona, rSo, 6010, 220, 4.50
Omar Speights, LSU, rSr, 6010, 233, 4.76
Cody Simon, Ohio State, Sr, 6006, 239, 4.70
Jason Henderson, Old Dominion, Jr, 6010, 225, 4.73

CORNERBACKS

Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6010, 195, 4.37
Kamari Lassiter, Georgia, Jr, 6000, 180, 4.48
Max Melton, Rutgers, rJr, 5110, 190, 4.50
Kalen King, Penn State, Jr, 5110, 188, 4.47
Denzel Burke, Ohio State, Jr, 6010, 190, 4.49
Terrion Arnold, Alabama, rSo, 6000, 196, 4.48
Tony Grimes, Texas A&M, Sr, 6000, 195, 4.40
Caelen Carson, Wake Forest, rJr, 6000, 195, 4.53
Cooper DeJean, Iowa, Jr, 6010, 209, 4.49
Tyreek Chappell, Texas A&M, Jr, 5100, 185, 4.53
Keionte Scott, Auburn, rJr, 6000, 185, 4.39
Javon Bullard, Georgia, Jr, 5110, 180, 4.45
Fentrell Cypress II, Florida State, rJr, 5110, 182, 4.55
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri, rJr, 6000, 176, 4.50
Jason Marshall Jr, Florida, Jr, 6000, 198, 4.37
Darian Chestnut, LSU, Jr, 6000, 198, 4.52
Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri, Sr, 5110, 178, 4.46
Jeremiah Walker, Stephen F. Austin, Sr, 6000, 190
Khordae Sydnor, Purdue, Jr, 6030, 265
Tahveon Nicholson, Illinois, rJr, 5110, 180, 4.50

SAFETIES

Lathan Ransom, Ohio State, Sr, 6001, 207, 4.50
Kamren Kinchens, Miami, Jr, 5100, 202, 4.50
Andrew Mukuba, Clemson, Jr, 6000, 185, 4.52
Calen Bullock, USC, Jr, 6020, 190, 4.49
Malachi Moore, Alabama, Sr, 6000, 198, 4.50
Cole Bishop, Utah, Jr, 6020, 206, 4.52
Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas, rSr, 5110, 210, 4.56
Rod Moore, Michigan, Jr, 5110, 185, 4.47
Billy Bowman, Oklahoma, Jr, 5100, 190, 4.42
Jaden Hicks, Washington State, rSo, 6021, 209
Jalen Catalon, Arkansas, rSr, 5110, 201, 4.49
James Williams, Miami, Jr, 6040, 224, 4.51
Josh DeBerry, Texas A&M, rSr, 5110, 177, 4.48
Tyler Nubin, Minnesota, Sr, 6020, 210, 4.52
Cam Allen, Purdue, rSr, 6010, 195, 4.57
Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest, Jr, 5100, 205, 4.59
Tysheem Johnson, Oregon, Jr, 5100, 200, 4.52
Jay Stanley, Southern Mississippi, rSr, 6020, 215, 4.60
Key Lawrence, Oklahoma, Sr, 6000, 210, 4.50
Marcus Fuqua, Buffalo, rSr, 6000, 195, 4.56

65TH NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 AT 7 PM PT

ARIA RESORT & CASINO - LAS VEGAS

https://footballfoundation.org/

Overview

Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. The NFF programs include:

The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, a state-of-the-art and highly interactive facility in the heart of Atlanta that brings the game to life for fans of all ages while paying tribute to the game’s greatest legends. The NFF oversees the nominations, voting, election and induction of the annual College Football Hall of Fame Class.

The William V. Campbell Trophy® and National Scholar-Athlete Program, awarding more than $1.3 million annually and distributing nearly $30 million since its inception in 1959. The program is highlighted by the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments and The William V. Campbell Trophy®.

Future For Football®, the NFF's cross-platform media campaign to celebrate the positive impact the game of football has made on millions of players, coaches, administrators, volunteers and fans nationwide.

NFF Chapter Network, providing those who love the game an opportunity to stay involved and give back to future generations by replicating the national efforts at the grassroots level. Boasting 120 chapters in 47 states, the network honors 3,500 scholar-athletes and distributes $1 million in scholarships annually.

NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas, the organization’s marquee event that attracts more than 1,600 of the game's most influential supporters each December to honor those who embody the spirit of the game. The annual event includes the induction of the College Football Hall of Fame Class, the awarding of The William V. Campbell Trophy®, the presentation of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments and the recognition of other NFF Major Award recipients.

Senior High School Showcases, which currently provide more than 1,000 high school seniors an opportunity, at no cost, to display their skills in front of coaches from more than 100 divisional colleges with the hopes of earning participation and academic scholarships.

NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards, recognizing the top academic high school football team from each level of play in each state as well as one overall national winner who receives the NFF Hatchell Cup trophy, named in honor of NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. The awards represent the first nationwide effort to honor individual high school football teams for excellence in the classroom.

NFF Major Awards, honoring those who represent the key ideals of the organization and have made major contributions to the sport and/or society.

News, Outreach and Partnerships, implementing a variety of initiatives that promote the game’s best storylines and engage the key stakeholders and the more than 774 football-playing colleges and universities nationwide.