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With and completed and the about to get under way in Indianapolis, the pre-draft proce s has swung into high gear. With that in mind, I thought I would release my Big Board 1.0 based on information gathered from talking to scouts and watching film over the past few weeks. While I know my subtle changes will lead to a few interesting comments on Twitter ( ), I'm more than happy to explain my rankings in greater detail. 1. , USC, DT Smooth-moving athlete with explosive quickne s and impre sive hand skills. Williams is just scratching the surface of his immense potential, but he is clearly the No. 1 prospect in the 2015 draft cla s. 2. , Florida State, QB The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner's off-field behavior overshadows his on-field skills, which show a pro-ready pa ser with a game that's ready for primetime. Winston's big-game moxie and leadership skills could help him become an elite quarterback early in his career. 3. , Alabama, WR Cooper is a polished playmaker with the tools to be a WR1 in any offense. Cooper is a precise route runner with strong hands and exceptional ball skills, plus he enters the NFL with valuable experience playing multiple positions in a pro-style offense that is the foundation for several teams acro s the league. 4. , West Virginia, WR The big-bodied pa s catcher is soaring up the charts after exhibiting exceptional skills as the Mountaineers' WR1. White's exceptional hands and ball skills remind some evaluators of , which says a lot about his potential to anchor a pa sing game on the perimeter. 5. , Oregon, QB The Heisman Trophy winner is an ultra-athletic playmaker capable of delivering explosive plays with his feet or arm. Although he will need some time to transition to the pro game after working in the Ducks' zone-read system, Mariota's athleticism and impeccable intangibles make him a worthwhile gamble as a franchise quarterback. 6. , Washington, DT Shelton is a dominant nose tackle with nimble feet, balance and body control. Shelton controls the point of attack as a run stuffer, yet is a credible threat as a pa s rusher from the nose tackle position. 7. , Alabama, S Collins is a rare breed as a rangy ball hawk with the instincts, toughne s and physicality to be an effective run stopper near the box. He can play as a pure SS or make his living patrolling the deep middle as an active FS in a single-high safety system. 8. , Iowa, OT Scherff is a big, physical edge blocker with exceptional strength and power. He might lack the athleticism to handle elite rushers off the edge, but he could move inside and become an elite offensive guard in a power-based offense. 9. , Louisville, WR Parker is a smooth route runner with outstanding hands and ball skills. Parker is a natural WR1 with big-play ability on the perimeter, yet he is capable of doing all of the dirty work between the hashes. 10. , Wisconsin, RB Gordon is the most explosive runner in the 2015 cla s. He po se ses the speed, quickne Oliver Ekman-larsson Jersey s and burst to turn the corner, yet also flashes the power to survive and thrive between the tackles. Critics will suggest he is the product of the Badgers' system, but Gordon is a more talented back than the other runners who've thrived in the scheme before him. 11. , Nebraska, OLB The ultra-athletic Gregory is a long, rangy pa s rusher with a knack for winning off the edge. He lacks elite first-step quickne s, but his "bend and burst" makes him a nightmare to defend in one-on-one matchups. 12. , Florida State, DT It's hard to find athletic interior defenders with Goldman's combination of size, strength and quickne s. He can win with power or finish at the point of attack and shows a non-stop motor for a 300-pound playmaker. 13. , Mi souri, DE Ray is an explosive pa s rusher with rare first-step quickne s and burst. He can win with speed or power off the edge, yet displays the hand-to-hand combat skills to escape blockers on inside moves. Concerns about his size and athleticism prevent Ray from ranking higher on the list, but his non-stop motor will make him a hot commodity in the draft. 14. , Florida, DE Fowler is a hard-nosed football player with outstanding instincts, awarene s and anticipation. Fowler lacks some key blue-chip traits (first-step quickne s and snap-count anticipation) for a pa s rusher, but he is a violent player capable of wreaking havoc as a complementary rusher. 15. , Stanford, OT The talented technician has been underappreciated throughout the draft proce s, but Peat will work his way up the charts when teams spend more time investigating his game. He is one of the few left tackle prospects in the cla s, and his savvy technique and sound footwork will allow him to shine at the marquee position as a pro. 16. , Oregon, DE It's uncommon to see a big, athletic defensive end with Armstead's length, body control and balance. He is just scratching the surface on his talent and potential, yet he is already exhibiting dominant qualities as a cla sic five-technique. 17. , Miami (Fla.), OT Scouts are raving about Flowers' potential as a left tackle because of his balance, body control and agility. Although he remains a work in progre s at the position, he exhibits the blue-chip traits evaluators covet in standout edge blockers at the next level. 18. , Washington, CB Despite the character concerns scouts have about Peters after his midseason dismi sal at Washington, the long, rangy cover corner is arguably the most talented player at the position. He is a natural bump-and-run corner capable of also playing in zone coverage utilizing "off" technique and a polished back pedal. 19. , Michigan State, CB After playing field corner (wide side of the field) for the Spartans a season ago because of 's presence, Waynes displayed impre sive talents as a lockdown corner in man coverage in 2014. He thrived as the Spartans' boundary corner (short side of the field) while exhibiting the footwork, athleticism and grit evaluators desire in top defensive backs. 20. , Georgia, RB If not for an ACL injury that prematurely ended Gurley's junior season, he would rank as a top-10 talent on this list. He is a big-bodied runner with exceptional balance, vision, body control and burst. If Gurley returns to form in 2015, the NFL must prepare for a -like clone with big-time potential. 21. , Pittsburgh, OT A disappointing exposed Clemmings' inexperience and limitations at offensive tackle, but the defensive end-turned-pa s protector remains a tantalizing talent with big-time potential. He is light and active on his feet and displays the body control needed to eventually transition to left tackle as a pro. 22. , Clemson, DE/OLB The most polarizing prospect in the 2015 cla s po se ses rare first-step quickne s and burst as a pa s rusher. Yet scouts have a tough time getting fired up over a 220-pound edge player with limitations as a run defender. Despite those concerns, Beasley will rank high on some boards because of his exceptional speed, athleticism and pa s-rush prowe s. 23. , LSU, OT Collins is a rugged blocker with a powerful frame and solid technical skills. He is ideally suited to play right tackle or guard as a pro, but a team in need of a marquee tackle will give him every opportunity to play on the left to see if he has the savvy and athleticism to neutralize elite rushers in the NFL. 24. , Minnesota, TE Williams isn't a household name, but offensive coordinators around the NFL are salivating over his potential as a between-the-hashes playmaker. He is an exceptional pa s catcher with strong hands William Villeneuve Jersey |
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