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Where he ranks the 2011 Draft class?Thanks brehs
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McShay's Top 32 for NFL draft: LSU-Alabama features top prospects
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1. Sam Darnold, QB, USC*
Grade: 95 | Previous rank: 1
Darnold has made some questionable decisions throwing the football this season (10 INTs is more than his total from 2016), but it hasn't changed my evaluation of him. He also has only one INT in the past three games. He simply makes plays when it matters, as seen again against Utah in the second half. His delivery still needs to be cleaned up, but his accuracy is phenomenal. He is the most complete quarterback in college football and a potential franchise signal-caller, if he decides to enter the draft.
2. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State*
Grade: 94 | Previous rank: 2
Barkley is the best running back in the nation this season. With good balance and terrific lateral agility, he can run away from the defense when he gets to the second level. He was bottled up a bit (21 carries for 44 yards and a TD) against Ohio State, but also returned a kickoff for a TD. He's a special talent.
3. Derwin James, S, Florida State*
Grade: 93 | Previous rank: 5
James is one of the most versatile players we've ever evaluated. A third-year sophomore, James tore the lateral meniscus in his left knee in the second game of 2016 and received a medical redshirt. He has played well despite a disappointing season from Florida State.
4. Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama*
Grade: 93 | Previous rank: 6
Fitzpatrick played 14 of 15 games as a true freshman in 2015, started all 15 in 2016 (collecting a team-high six interceptions) and has started all eight in 2017. He has an intriguing skill set and has been all over the field, notching 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and four passes broken up. He is a true shutdown corner.
5. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA*
Grade: 93 | Previous rank: 4
Rosen had a terrific 2015 season, becoming the first player to start at UCLA as a true freshman and throwing for 3,668 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. A shoulder injury cut his season short in 2016. Rosen still needs to improve his decision-making under pressure, but he has shown tremendous poise with so much of the offense reliant on him. He has had some forgettable games recently, but I've been impressed with his overall body of work in a tough situation at UCLA.
6. Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming*
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 3
Outside of scouting circles, Allen was a relative unknown coming into the season. He didn't have a Division I scholarship out of high school. His three appearances in the national spotlight (at Iowa, versus Oregon, at Boise State) didn't go well, but it's not all on his shoulders. He has an elite arm and frame (listed at 6-foot-5, 233 pounds) and can make every throw. The postseason process will be key for him.
Arden Key, DE, LSU*[/paste:font]
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 7
The more I watch Key play, the more he reminds me of Miami Dolphins great Jason Taylor. Key missed spring practice for personal reasons and has only 3.5 sacks so far, but that included a game-winning sack against Auburn. His production should continue to increase.
8. Harold Landry, OLB, Boston College
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 8
Landry led the nation with 16.5 sacks and seven forced fumbles last season. I still have concerns about his size (listed at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds), but he should be an every-down player in the NFL, and teams will value his versatility. He has 5.0 sacks through eight games in 2017 but also has broken up two passes along with 8.5 TFL. He didn't play against Florida State.
9. Connor Williams, OT, Texas*
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 9
A true junior who started all 23 games in which he appeared coming into this season, Williams is a scheme-versatile blocker. Unfortunately, he suffered a sprained MCL and PCL in his left knee, along with a meniscus tear, against USC. Based on multiple reports, it sounds like he may be close to returning.
10. Christian Wilkins, DE, Clemson*
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 10
A disruptive run defender with the foot speed and quick hands to slip blocks rapidly, Wilkins is a high-motor guy who does a great job of getting his hands up in passing windows. He had 140 tackles (17.5 for losses) and 5.5 sacks the past two seasons, and he already has 3.0 sacks in 2017. His stock has risen considerably from our preseason evaluation.
11. Mo Hurst, DT, Michigan
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 11
Hurst is a quick and powerful one-gap penetrator who is highly disruptive against the run. He has a powerful upper body and disengages quickly. His production has increased (8.0 TFL in past four games), and he has been a real difference-maker for Michigan's stout defense.
12. Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 15
A two-year starter and 2016 team captain, Chubb ended the '16 season ranked fourth in the nation with 22 tackles for loss. He isn't an elite pass-rusher, but he has a good first step and bends well for his size. He is another player who has been very productive, with 16.0 TFL and 7.5 sacks already.
13. Derrius Guice, RB, LSU*
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 12
Guice isn't Leonard Fournette, but he has great quickness and the ability to stick his foot in the ground and get upfield. He finally had his first breakout game of the season against Mississippi in Week 8, racking up 276 yards and a
TD on only 22 carries.
14. Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 14
Ward wasn't high enough on my radar, but I went back and watched some tape from this season -- and, boy, was I impressed. Playing behind Marshon Lattimore, Malik Hooker and Gareon Conley (all 2017 first-round picks), he didn't get much playing time last season, but he has elite fluidity, quickness and recovery speed. Already has nine passes broken up.
1. Sam Darnold, QB, USC*
Grade: 95 | Previous rank: 1
Darnold has made some questionable decisions throwing the football this season (10 INTs is more than his total from 2016), but it hasn't changed my evaluation of him. He also has only one INT in the past three games. He simply makes plays when it matters, as seen again against Utah in the second half. His delivery still needs to be cleaned up, but his accuracy is phenomenal. He is the most complete quarterback in college football and a potential franchise signal-caller, if he decides to enter the draft.
2. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State*
Grade: 94 | Previous rank: 2
Barkley is the best running back in the nation this season. With good balance and terrific lateral agility, he can run away from the defense when he gets to the second level. He was bottled up a bit (21 carries for 44 yards and a TD) against Ohio State, but also returned a kickoff for a TD. He's a special talent.
3. Derwin James, S, Florida State*
Grade: 93 | Previous rank: 5
James is one of the most versatile players we've ever evaluated. A third-year sophomore, James tore the lateral meniscus in his left knee in the second game of 2016 and received a medical redshirt. He has played well despite a disappointing season from Florida State.
4. Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama*
Grade: 93 | Previous rank: 6
Fitzpatrick played 14 of 15 games as a true freshman in 2015, started all 15 in 2016 (collecting a team-high six interceptions) and has started all eight in 2017. He has an intriguing skill set and has been all over the field, notching 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and four passes broken up. He is a true shutdown corner.
5. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA*
Grade: 93 | Previous rank: 4
Rosen had a terrific 2015 season, becoming the first player to start at UCLA as a true freshman and throwing for 3,668 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. A shoulder injury cut his season short in 2016. Rosen still needs to improve his decision-making under pressure, but he has shown tremendous poise with so much of the offense reliant on him. He has had some forgettable games recently, but I've been impressed with his overall body of work in a tough situation at UCLA.
6. Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming*
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 3
Outside of scouting circles, Allen was a relative unknown coming into the season. He didn't have a Division I scholarship out of high school. His three appearances in the national spotlight (at Iowa, versus Oregon, at Boise State) didn't go well, but it's not all on his shoulders. He has an elite arm and frame (listed at 6-foot-5, 233 pounds) and can make every throw. The postseason process will be key for him.
Arden Key, DE, LSU*[/paste:font]
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 7
The more I watch Key play, the more he reminds me of Miami Dolphins great Jason Taylor. Key missed spring practice for personal reasons and has only 3.5 sacks so far, but that included a game-winning sack against Auburn. His production should continue to increase.
8. Harold Landry, OLB, Boston College
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 8
Landry led the nation with 16.5 sacks and seven forced fumbles last season. I still have concerns about his size (listed at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds), but he should be an every-down player in the NFL, and teams will value his versatility. He has 5.0 sacks through eight games in 2017 but also has broken up two passes along with 8.5 TFL. He didn't play against Florida State.
9. Connor Williams, OT, Texas*
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 9
A true junior who started all 23 games in which he appeared coming into this season, Williams is a scheme-versatile blocker. Unfortunately, he suffered a sprained MCL and PCL in his left knee, along with a meniscus tear, against USC. Based on multiple reports, it sounds like he may be close to returning.
10. Christian Wilkins, DE, Clemson*
Grade: 92 | Previous rank: 10
A disruptive run defender with the foot speed and quick hands to slip blocks rapidly, Wilkins is a high-motor guy who does a great job of getting his hands up in passing windows. He had 140 tackles (17.5 for losses) and 5.5 sacks the past two seasons, and he already has 3.0 sacks in 2017. His stock has risen considerably from our preseason evaluation.
11. Mo Hurst, DT, Michigan
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 11
Hurst is a quick and powerful one-gap penetrator who is highly disruptive against the run. He has a powerful upper body and disengages quickly. His production has increased (8.0 TFL in past four games), and he has been a real difference-maker for Michigan's stout defense.
12. Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 15
A two-year starter and 2016 team captain, Chubb ended the '16 season ranked fourth in the nation with 22 tackles for loss. He isn't an elite pass-rusher, but he has a good first step and bends well for his size. He is another player who has been very productive, with 16.0 TFL and 7.5 sacks already.
13. Derrius Guice, RB, LSU*
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 12
Guice isn't Leonard Fournette, but he has great quickness and the ability to stick his foot in the ground and get upfield. He finally had his first breakout game of the season against Mississippi in Week 8, racking up 276 yards and a
TD on only 22 carries.
14. Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State
Grade: 91 | Previous rank: 14
Ward wasn't high enough on my radar, but I went back and watched some tape from this season -- and, boy, was I impressed. Playing behind Marshon Lattimore, Malik Hooker and Gareon Conley (all 2017 first-round picks), he didn't get much playing time last season, but he has elite fluidity, quickness and recovery speed. Already has nine passes broken up.
15. Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
Grade: 90 | Previous rank: 13
Ridley doesn't get a chance to showcase his full potential in Alabama's run-heavy offense, but he has averaged 12.8 yards per catch this season. He also has scored two TDs. A player with outstanding foot quickness and a nightmare in the open field, Ridley has good acceleration. I expect his production to increase, as he had a season-high eight catches against Tennessee.
16. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
Grade: 90 | Previous rank: 17
In 2016, McGlinchey moved from right tackle to the left side vacated by Baltimore's first-round pick Ronnie Stanley. An above-average zone blocker, McGlinchey plays angles well and gives good effort. He has first-round potential, but I need to see it on a more consistent basis this season.
17. Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State*
Grade: 89 | Previous rank: 16
A former safety and linebacker who switched to defensive end before the 2015 season, Hubbard has a quick first step with the speed to threaten the edge. He is a disruptive presence, and his versatility and work ethic are why he is a potential first-round pick.
18. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M*
Grade: 89 | Previous rank: 20
Kirk hasn't been running an NFL route tree at Texas A&M, but he's a solid all-around player and dangerous punt returner. He already has five touchdowns this season and was sensational in a 50-43 win over Arkansas. He has only seven catches for 77 yards over the past two games.
19. Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma*
Grade: 88 | Previous rank: 28
The son of the late Orlando "Zeus" Brown, the younger Brown is a better fit at right tackle in the pros, though he has played exclusively at left tackle in a run-heavy Oklahoma scheme. He is part of an offensive line that was extremely impressive in Week 2 against Ohio State's stout defensive front.
20. Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU*
Grade: 88 | Previous rank: NR
My fifth-ranked wide receiver coming into the season, Sutton is a smooth route runner who has the ability to make the first defender miss. He is 21st in the nation with 706 receiving yards and has at least six catches in each of his past four games. He's averaging more than 16 yards per catch.
21. Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State
Grade: 88 | Previous rank: 22
McFadden still needs to fill out his frame a bit (listed at 6-foot-2, 198 pounds), but he's at his best in press coverage. He has the length to disrupt receivers and the top-end speed to run with most of them.
22. Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame*
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: 21
Nelson is a road-grader with the size (listed at 6-5, 325 pounds), strength, polish and toughness to start immediately in the NFL.
23. Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama*
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: 25
Harrison is player who really grew on me during film study. He has some tightness when playing man-to-man, and his ball skills need to improve, but he has the potential to be a starting free safety in the NFL. He already has been productive this season, with 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks and two interceptions.
Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson*[/paste:font]
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: NR
This is Ferrell's first appearance on my top 32 list this season, and it's mostly due to his phenomenal performance at Syracuse, where he collected 3.5 sacks and 5.5 TFL. He has good size (6-5, 260) and is explosive coming off the edge.
25. Roquan Smith, OLB, Georgia*
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: NR
An athletic sideline-to-sideline weakside linebacker, I've been impressed with Smith recently. Even with all of the speed on Georgia's defense, he stands out. He also makes his first appearance on the top 32 this week, despite having only one sack and 1.5 TFL.
26. Josh Sweat, DE, Florida State*
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: 24
Sweat amassed 82 tackles (16 TFL) and nine sacks while starting in 19 of the 25 games he has appeared in coming into this season.
27. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford*
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: NR
The nation's leading rusher, Love is having a fantastic season and, with 11 TDs, has put himself squarely in the middle of the Heisman race with Barkley. He'll be compared to Christian McCaffery, but at 5-10, 195, he doesn't have the same frame. He's averaging a ridiculous 10.3 yards per carry on the season.
28. Billy Price, OG, Ohio State
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: 29
An experienced three-year starter at guard heading into his senior year, he's a plug-and-play NFL starter who should be steady in the league. He's playing center for the Buckeyes in 2017.
29. Derrick Nnadi, DT, Florida State
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: 18
A two-year starter, Nnadi is coming off his most productive season (49 tackles, 10.5 TFL, six sacks). He is an outstanding run defender and consistently displays a low center of gravity to occupy multiple blockers.
30. Vita Vea, DT, Washington*
Grade: 85 | Previous rank: 19
Listed at 6-foot-4, 346 pounds, the former high school running back is a space-eater in the middle of Washington's defense. I'll be curious to see how many snaps the Huskies give him as the season progresses.
31. Malik Jefferson, OLB, Texas
Grade: 85 | Previous rank: 23
Jefferson is an athletically gifted player with a high ceiling who had 8.0 sacks and 15.5 TFL in his first two seasons. Listed at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, he isn't a true edge rusher, which makes his sack numbers more impressive. I'd like to see more physicality from him this season.
32. Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
Grade: 85 | Previous rank: NR
There's still a lot of buzz surrounding Rankin, who is a juco transfer and has only one year of SEC experience. He has the length to handle speed off the edge and the athletic ability to mirror inside pass-rushing moves. I want to see how he continues to perform against the SEC's best pass-rushers.
Appreciate it breh :buckeyesalute:
15. Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
Grade: 90 | Previous rank: 13
Ridley doesn't get a chance to showcase his full potential in Alabama's run-heavy offense, but he has averaged 12.8 yards per catch this season. He also has scored two TDs. A player with outstanding foot quickness and a nightmare in the open field, Ridley has good acceleration. I expect his production to increase, as he had a season-high eight catches against Tennessee.
16. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
Grade: 90 | Previous rank: 17
In 2016, McGlinchey moved from right tackle to the left side vacated by Baltimore's first-round pick Ronnie Stanley. An above-average zone blocker, McGlinchey plays angles well and gives good effort. He has first-round potential, but I need to see it on a more consistent basis this season.
17. Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State*
Grade: 89 | Previous rank: 16
A former safety and linebacker who switched to defensive end before the 2015 season, Hubbard has a quick first step with the speed to threaten the edge. He is a disruptive presence, and his versatility and work ethic are why he is a potential first-round pick.
18. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M*
Grade: 89 | Previous rank: 20
Kirk hasn't been running an NFL route tree at Texas A&M, but he's a solid all-around player and dangerous punt returner. He already has five touchdowns this season and was sensational in a 50-43 win over Arkansas. He has only seven catches for 77 yards over the past two games.
19. Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma*
Grade: 88 | Previous rank: 28
The son of the late Orlando "Zeus" Brown, the younger Brown is a better fit at right tackle in the pros, though he has played exclusively at left tackle in a run-heavy Oklahoma scheme. He is part of an offensive line that was extremely impressive in Week 2 against Ohio State's stout defensive front.
20. Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU*
Grade: 88 | Previous rank: NR
My fifth-ranked wide receiver coming into the season, Sutton is a smooth route runner who has the ability to make the first defender miss. He is 21st in the nation with 706 receiving yards and has at least six catches in each of his past four games. He's averaging more than 16 yards per catch.
21. Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State
Grade: 88 | Previous rank: 22
McFadden still needs to fill out his frame a bit (listed at 6-foot-2, 198 pounds), but he's at his best in press coverage. He has the length to disrupt receivers and the top-end speed to run with most of them.
22. Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame*
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: 21
Nelson is a road-grader with the size (listed at 6-5, 325 pounds), strength, polish and toughness to start immediately in the NFL.
23. Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama*
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: 25
Harrison is player who really grew on me during film study. He has some tightness when playing man-to-man, and his ball skills need to improve, but he has the potential to be a starting free safety in the NFL. He already has been productive this season, with 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks and two interceptions.
Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson*[/paste:font]
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: NR
This is Ferrell's first appearance on my top 32 list this season, and it's mostly due to his phenomenal performance at Syracuse, where he collected 3.5 sacks and 5.5 TFL. He has good size (6-5, 260) and is explosive coming off the edge.
25. Roquan Smith, OLB, Georgia*
Grade: 87 | Previous rank: NR
An athletic sideline-to-sideline weakside linebacker, I've been impressed with Smith recently. Even with all of the speed on Georgia's defense, he stands out. He also makes his first appearance on the top 32 this week, despite having only one sack and 1.5 TFL.
26. Josh Sweat, DE, Florida State*
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: 24
Sweat amassed 82 tackles (16 TFL) and nine sacks while starting in 19 of the 25 games he has appeared in coming into this season.
27. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford*
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: NR
The nation's leading rusher, Love is having a fantastic season and, with 11 TDs, has put himself squarely in the middle of the Heisman race with Barkley. He'll be compared to Christian McCaffery, but at 5-10, 195, he doesn't have the same frame. He's averaging a ridiculous 10.3 yards per carry on the season.
28. Billy Price, OG, Ohio State
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: 29
An experienced three-year starter at guard heading into his senior year, he's a plug-and-play NFL starter who should be steady in the league. He's playing center for the Buckeyes in 2017.
29. Derrick Nnadi, DT, Florida State
Grade: 86 | Previous rank: 18
A two-year starter, Nnadi is coming off his most productive season (49 tackles, 10.5 TFL, six sacks). He is an outstanding run defender and consistently displays a low center of gravity to occupy multiple blockers.
30. Vita Vea, DT, Washington*
Grade: 85 | Previous rank: 19
Listed at 6-foot-4, 346 pounds, the former high school running back is a space-eater in the middle of Washington's defense. I'll be curious to see how many snaps the Huskies give him as the season progresses.
31. Malik Jefferson, OLB, Texas
Grade: 85 | Previous rank: 23
Jefferson is an athletically gifted player with a high ceiling who had 8.0 sacks and 15.5 TFL in his first two seasons. Listed at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, he isn't a true edge rusher, which makes his sack numbers more impressive. I'd like to see more physicality from him this season.
32. Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
Grade: 85 | Previous rank: NR
There's still a lot of buzz surrounding Rankin, who is a juco transfer and has only one year of SEC experience. He has the length to handle speed off the edge and the athletic ability to mirror inside pass-rushing moves. I want to see how he continues to perform against the SEC's best pass-rushers.
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