Hes a really talented guy, former Tennessee offensive lineman Jerome Carvin said of his long-time teammate. All Rights Reserved. Johnston is a force of nature at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds. This will almost certainly change in the coming days, though perhaps not as much as you'd expect. but he plays much bigger than that. A high-level athlete who should have run defenses quaking, Johnsons size, power, strength, and refined technical ability make him a premier pass protector with early starting potential. ET, and you can watch us live on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel. Ohio State star C.J. He picked up 207 pressures over that span. There will be several teams in the second half of the first round that could target him on draft night. WebThis consensus big board of each player's overall ranking for the 2021 NFL Draft was compiled using 66 Big Board(s), 388 1st RoundMock Draft(s), and 336 Team BasedMock Draft(s). Daniel Faalele, offensive tackle, Minnesota, 73. He started for three seasons at Louisiana before transferring to Florida, where he earned an 88.0 overall grade last fall. FTW's 2022 NFL Draft Big Board: From Aidan Hutchinson to Tariq Woolen. Players listed in an unbreakable tie, which means they have the same rankings across all five lists, are denoted in the PDF list below with their names underlined. And once he reaches top speed, good luck trying to tackle him. Hes one of the feistiest cornerbacks in the draft class. Murphy just turned 21 in January and while physically he looks like he was built in a lab that produces Hall of Fame edge rushers, he's still incredibly raw. Smith-Njigba missed almost the entire fall with hamstring issues but was Ohio States leading receiver in 2021 as a sophomore. Decorated centerOlu Oluwatimicame in at No. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and movement skills you're more likely to find in defensive backs. The pre-combine draft media hype about Richardson has reached ridiculous levels, even by draft media standards. And he's only going to get better. He also finished No. Michigan has also had at least one player selected every year since 1939, the longest streak in the country. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. The consensus big board is a compilation of all the boards in our database. Typically, we call athletic tight ends "matchup problems in the middle of the field." He played corner in college, but with the way he played during the Legacy Bowl week, he could have a home as a combo safety/matchup defender. For his college career, Johnston averaged 18.8 yards per reception. Jermaine Johnson II, edge rusher, Florida State, 15. He posted a career year this past fall, allowing only 143 yards in 10 games. Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. It's why he might disappear for stretches during a game only to absolutely dominate. ESPN's Matt Miller spoke to one general manager who compared the 6'4" signal-caller to the Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen. Be sure to follow NFL Draft Lounge for more coverage on our 2022 NFL Draft Big Board. Still, he gets line play while being young and ascending physically. The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFFs draft board. He's got great size, length and versatility. He earned 81.6 and 87.4 overall grades in his two seasons as a starter. The Seattle Seahawks have rarely had a real pass-catching weapon at tight end, and their most recent one left the team in 2018. With his length, athleticism and ball awareness, he has played himself into a potential Day 3 selection. Jeremiah's hierarchy aligns with the common consensus. HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 272 HAND: TBD ARM: TBD WINGSPAN: TBD 40-YARD DASH: TBD 3-CONE: TBD SHUTTLE: TBD VERTICAL: TBD BROAD: TBD POSITIVES Good size for an NFL defensive end. He was listed at 6-1, 180 pounds before the '22 season and he played like he was 6-3, 220. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports, Oct 22, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (1) reacts after, Oct 22, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at SECU Stadium. He played mostly outside at Illinois, but he can be an effective slot corner at the next level, too. NFL Big Board Highlights Top 25 Prospects at the NFL Combine. In the meantime, remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast with co-host Rick Spielman, the former Vikings general manager who has more than 30 years of NFL experience. Witherspoon put together one of the best seasons PFF has ever graded from a college cornerback. Sign up nowand get access to everything TMI has to offer on all things Michigan and access to the No. Herbig is such an unknown at this point that it's hard to see a team drafting him with a premium pick. 148 overall. Instead, the PFN Big Board of the Top 300 NFL Draft prospects is the culmination of a carefully thought-out process of player rankings, starting as early as five years ago when these players first set foot on college campuses. McDaniel's ball get-off and acceleration around the corner not only showed up on tape at A&T, but also at the HBCU Combine. This wide receiver class isn't nearly as deep as recent years but Johnston is a Day 1 playmaker who would benefit a team with a young quarterback looking for a reliable -- and enormous -- target. The Penn State product is a physical force in all phases of the game, with a combination of size and eye-popping athleticism allowing him to fly to the ball or ball carrier. Find out where all 150 prospects on NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's big board landed, either during the seven-round event or as an undrafted free-agent signing. At 6-foot-3, he can shut down windows underneath and then easily close to ball carriers in the gun game with a wide tackle radius. But, boy, is he an intriguing athlete. Bijan Robinson is a well-rounded back with wide receiver-esque catching ability who can manipulate space as a pure rusher in an awe-inspiring manner. He's got good man-to-man skills and also terrific return skills. Stroud, Ohio State. Hes an explosive and fluid 6-foot-4, 243-pound blue-chip edge defender prospect. There isnt a more sure-tackling playmaker in the nation, while the Alabama prospect is fast and fluid as a coverage force. Now, lets move on to wide receivers where the Seattle Seahawks should be looking to pick up a true No. Warren plays a lot bigger than his listed size. cleveland.com Mock Draft pick: Aidan Hutchinson. Meet the top 100 on the 2022 NFL Draft Composite Big Board Highlights: Michigan Defensive Lineman Aidan Hutchinson | Big Ten Football in the 2022 NFL Draft Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports, Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones. DeAngelo Malone, edge rusher, Western Kentucky*, 100. For final scouting reports on over 500 players for the 2023 NFL Draft, be sure to reserve your copy of the Official 2023 NFL Draft Bible. One of the best athletes in this entire class. He was a 4 or 5-technique in Iowa States defense at 236 pounds! ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. just gave Chicago Bears fans an unhealthy dose of hopium. After something of a lull to open the 21st century, the Wolverines draft success has picked up underJim Harbaugh. * Denotes that the player is currently at their peak position. If your favorite team is in need of a pass-rusher, this class has them in abundance. Skyy Moore, wide receiver, Western Michigan, 37. Adebawore's pass-rushing grade improved throughout his college career, culminating in an 80.0 grade in 2022 when he registered six sacks, three hits and 22 hurries on 309 pass-rushing snaps. 26 overall amongst all NFL players in PFF's grade. He may need to add 10 pounds at the next level, but he has the athleticism to win regularly downfield against linebackers and safeties. 2 Alabama rallies from 17 down to nip Auburn in OT, Report: PGA Tour trimming some fields, ending cuts. And when Nunn-Liddell hits you, you go down. Branch embodies the safety position, playing the game you wish every defensive back would. He didnt allow a sack on 449 pass-blocking snaps and yielded all of 14 pressures. He was explosive on all three levels for the Trojans last year, but he put up even better numbers for Pitt the season before. 1, NHL trade tracker: Chychrun has new team; Quick era ends, No. SIGN IN TO GO AD-FREE. Kenyon Green, interior offensive lineman, Texas A&M, 29. found player. Much like Pickett, dont be surprised if Ridder rises up the board in the coming months. His explosiveness allows him to weaponize that size, as does incredible power generation. Because he has all the physical tools to be as dominant as he wants to be. Our full list has more than 100 draft-eligible prospects, which you can see at the bottom of this post. There will be some discussions about whether he'll go ahead of Anderson, and there are crazier draft-related conversations to have. He caught 159 passes for 2,468 yards and 25 scores over the past two seasons. He's got a heavy handed punch that is able to consistently stymie defenders at the point of attack. I think hes the best offensive tackle in the draft, honestly. Flowers is the best pure separator in the draft class. You can tell he was well-coached in college. We've been saying this for months now but it bears repeating: A year ago, Georgia had five defensive players go in the first round, and Carter could end up being better than all of them. Logan Hall, defensive tackle, Houston, 57. Stroud, who measures in at 63 and 215 pounds as a prototypically sized NFL quarterback. An asset in run support because of his playing style, Witherspoon was also great in coverage, excelling in man coverage. Addison might be listed at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds. The Seattle Seahawks have rarely had a real pass-catching weapon at tight end, and their most recent one left the team in 2018. Stroud and Levis both rose three spots to No. A consistent feature amongst the top NFL prospects on our NFL Draft Big Board, Darnell Wright is starting to receive serious national recognition. It was a similar story for The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who had all four in the same order among his 14 best prospects. If your favorite team is in need of a pass-rusher, this class has them in abundance. This former Jets scout is impressed with Ohio State offensive lineman Dawand Jones. In his two seasons as a starter, the 21-year-old threw for 8,200 yards, 79 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 65.9 percent of his passes. 1, Durant Era in Phoenix has the air of inevitability, Morant accused of punching teen, threatening security, Iowa St. dismisses Grill, adding to late-season woes, NFLPA team report cards: Commanders fail; Vikes No. He came back from an ACL tear to earn a career-high 82.0 pass-rushing grade in 2022. Hes the best athlete at the position in the class with the kind of speed and agility to separate from defensive backs. He has the size, length, enticing athletic profile in terms of both speed and fluidity, ball skills, and top-tier football intelligence to play outside in any scheme in the league. With the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine just a few days away, NFL scouting departments are in the process of finalizing their big boards. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. One of the biggest risers on the NFL Draft Big Board through the process, Brian Branch is the epitome of a modern-day defensive back who can play safety or as a nickel corner. He racked up 1,077 yards and 12 scores in 2022. He's got good footwork and hand usage that makes him a prospect of intrigue with upside left in his game. Brian Robinson Jr., running back, Alabama, 95. Remember: the PFF board is skewed by positional value, meaning that higher-value positions are prioritized over lower-value ones. Sporting News presents its third big board for the 2022 NFL Draft, updated with two dynamic pass-rushers at Nos. But in the right system that includes a patient owner and coach staff, Richardson will have the best chance to flourish. Feb 2, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; National wide receiver Michael Wilson of Stanford (4) grabs a, Feb 2, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; National wide receiver Michael Wilson of Stanford (4) grabs a touchdown as he practices during the third day of Senior Bowl week at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. He needs more power elements in his pass-rushing arsenal, but hes a high-end athlete who can win with speed. He can win at all three levels, he's a QB's best friend in the middle of the field and when the game is on the line he has the ability to come up big time and again. 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