A look at the top prospects available at each position in the upcoming NFL draft (x-denotes early entrant):
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS
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Position outlook: This is a quarterback draft. There could be as many as six taken in the first round and five in the first 15 picks. It’s not crazy to come up with a scenario where four quarterbacks are taken in the first five picks.
Strengths: Excellent arm, good size and can make accurate throws – or the occasional positive run – when the pocket breaks down. Works his progressions.
Strengths: Arm strength, athleticism, size. It’s all ideal.
Weaknesses: Accuracy and ability to change speed on his throws while still being on target.
Fact: Had no major college scholarship offers coming out of high school.
Gone by: Top 10.
x-Lamar Jackson, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, Louisville
Strengths: All the arm a team would need, plus speed and elusiveness unlike anything the NFL has seen from a top quarterback prospect since Mike Vick.
Weaknesses: Repeatable and consistent throwing mechanics for reliable accuracy.
Fact: Won the Heisman Trophy in 2016 and finished third in 2017 voting.
Gone by: First 20 picks.
Mason Rudolph, 6-5, 235, Oklahoma State
Strengths: Size, strength, and ability – and willingness – to throw deep.
Weaknesses: Limited mobility. Was asked to make limited reads in the offense.
Fact: Completion percentage and yards per pass increased each of last three seasons.
Gone by: Early second round, but could be sixth first-round QB.
Others to watch: Luke Falk, Washington State; Kyle Lauletta, Richmond; Mike White Youth Jacksonville Jaguars Hats , Western Kentucky.
RUNNING BACKS
Position outlook: Saquon Barkley is the No. 1 player on a lot of experts’ boards, but there are several backs that could provide great value outside the first 20 picks.
x-Saquon Barkley, 6-0, 233, Penn State
Strengths: Quick feet, sharp cuts, top-end speed, powerful lower body, solid pass catcher, willing blocker and, by all accounts, excellent work ethic.
Weaknesses: The one knock: He needs to use that power to run through more tacklers and push piles forward.
Fact: The first Penn State player to reach 3,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving.
Posted July 9, 2018 11:57 PM
A look at the top prospects available at each position in the upcoming NFL draft (x-denotes early entrant):
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS
Article continues below ...
Position outlook: This is a quarterback draft. There could be as many as six taken in the first round and five in the first 15 picks. It’s not crazy to come up with a scenario where four quarterbacks are taken in the first five picks.
x-Sam Darnold Youth New York Giants Hats , 6-3, 220, USC
Strengths: Excellent arm, good size and can make accurate throws – or the occasional positive run – when the pocket breaks down. Works his progressions.
Weaknesses: Ball security. Ball security. Ball security.
Fact: His grandfather, Dick Hammer, was an Olympic volleyball player and an actor who played the Marlboro Man.
Gone by: Pick No. 3.
x-Josh Rosen, 6-4, 226, UCLA
Strengths: Polished passer with excellent mechanics and nice touch.
Weaknesses: Durability issues in college. Will force plays unnecessarily.
Fact: Was an elite youth tennis player.
Gone by: Top five or so.
Baker Mayfield, 6-1, 215, Oklahoma
Strengths: Accuracy, competiveness, and command of the offense. Gets the ball out quickly and decisively.
Weaknesses: Undersized. Elusiveness and mobility that was a plus in college might not translate to the NFL.
Fact: Went from walk-on to 2017 Heisman Trophy winner. Plus, had two other top-five Heisman finishes.
Gone by: Pick 15.
Josh Allen, 6-5 Authentic Customized Buccaneers Jerseys , 233, Wyoming
Strengths: Arm strength, athleticism, size. It’s all ideal.
Weaknesses: Accuracy and ability to change speed on his throws while still being on target.
Fact: Had no major college scholarship offers coming out of high school.
Gone by: Top 10.
x-Lamar Jackson, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, Louisville
Strengths: All the arm a team would need, plus speed and elusiveness unlike anything the NFL has seen from a top quarterback prospect since Mike Vick.
Weaknesses: Repeatable and consistent throwing mechanics for reliable accuracy.
Fact: Won the Heisman Trophy in 2016 and finished third in 2017 voting.
Gone by: First 20 picks.
Mason Rudolph, 6-5, 235, Oklahoma State
Strengths: Size, strength, and ability – and willingness – to throw deep.
Weaknesses: Limited mobility. Was asked to make limited reads in the offense.
Fact: Completion percentage and yards per pass increased each of last three seasons.
Gone by: Early second round, but could be sixth first-round QB.
Others to watch: Luke Falk, Washington State; Kyle Lauletta, Richmond; Mike White Youth Jacksonville Jaguars Hats , Western Kentucky.
RUNNING BACKS
Position outlook: Saquon Barkley is the No. 1 player on a lot of experts’ boards, but there are several backs that could provide great value outside the first 20 picks.
x-Saquon Barkley, 6-0, 233, Penn State
Strengths: Quick feet, sharp cuts, top-end speed, powerful lower body, solid pass catcher, willing blocker and, by all accounts, excellent work ethic.
Weaknesses: The one knock: He needs to use that power to run through more tacklers and push piles forward.
Fact: The first Penn State player to reach 3,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving.
Gone by: Browns at No. 4.
Sony Michel, 5-11, 220 Authentic Customized Jets Jerseys , Georgia
Strengths: Three-down back with good speed, decent receiving skills and ability to pass protect.
Weaknesses: Limited shiftiness.
Fact: Ran for 3,638 yards in four seasons at Georgia while mostly sharing carries with Nick Chubb.
Gone by: Middle of second round.
x-Derrius Guice, 5-10, 212, LSU
Strengths: Runs violently once he breaks the line of scrimmage and has breakaway speed.
Weaknesses: Some durability concerns. Might not be a three-down back.
Fact: Set an SEC record with three career 250-yard games.
Gone by: Middle of second round.
x-Ronald Jones II, 5-11, 200, USC
Strengths: Darting, tough runner who finishes runs by falling forward.
Weaknesses: His style at that size could limit him in NFL.
Fact: Broke Charles White’s USC freshman rushing record in 2015.
Gone by: Late second round.
Others to watch: Nick Chubb, Georgia; Rashaad Penny, San Diego State; Kerryon Johnson, Auburn.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Position outlook: No first-round locks, but expect at least one or two to go on Day 1.
x-Calvin Ridley, 6-0, 189 Cheap Customized Miami Dolphins Jerseys , Alabama
Strengths: Game-breaking speed and explosive out of his cuts.
Weakness: Slender. Can he play through contact at the line?
Fact: Surpassed 1,000 yards receiving as a freshman, but limited passing game by Alabama held his numbers down in 2016 and ’17.
Gone by: Top-25 pick, likely first receiver taken.
Courtland Sutton, 6-3, 218, SMU
Strengths: Big, physical red-zone target.
Weaknesses: Possession receiver-type speed.
Fact: Was recruited as a defensive back out of high school.
Gone by: A need-and-fit pick who could slip to third round.
x-D.J. Moore, 6-0, 210, Maryland
Strengths: Elusive after the catch. Excelled with underwhelming quarterback play.
Weaknesses: Needs to improve on catching contested passes.
Fact: Big Ten receiver of the year in 2017 while catching passes from four quarterbacks.
Gone by: Middle of second round.
x-Christian Kirk, 5-10, 200, Texas A&M
Strengths: Good hands and slippery runner. Could be a game-breaking return man.
Weakness: Size could limit him to slot receiver.
Fact: Returned six punts and one kickoff for touchdowns in three seasons at A&M.
Gone by: End of second round.
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