4. Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 305
- Class: Junior
Alabama players are all over the top 10, which is nothing really new here. Raekwon Davis is the latest in yet another position that Alabama consistently churns out to be top picks. He will definitely remind teams of both Jonathan Allen and Da’Ron Payne, two players who were first round selections the last two years.
Davis is big, but he has a strong, lean frame that helps him be present as a run-stopper and a pass rusher from the interior. He is quick off the snap and does a great job sifting through blockers to make plays in the backfield. He possesses strong hands and solid pass-rushing moves for a guy his size. Like players before him, it’s important to watch his pad level this year, as he has a tendency to be a bit more upright than he should.
3. Clelin Ferrell, EDGE, Clemson
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 260
- Class: Redshirt Junior
Noticing a trend in this top 10? Yeah, the 2019 class is loaded on the defensive line, as has been mentioned throughout this board. While Clemson has other talented players on their line, Clelin Ferrell is the tops of that group. It’s likely he would have been a first round selection last year, but he opted to return to school. This time around, he has a chance to go even higher, as he’s proving he can do a lot on the edge.
Despite his size and frame, Ferrell is very good at turning the corner and possesses plenty of bend around the edge. He is a vicious hand usage guy and can get linemen off balance quickly with a good jump off the snap. Ferrell also looks great in the run game, showing good discipline to hold the edge and keep his gap integrity. He has the makings of a big-time player if he keeps it up.