NFL Draft Big Board: Top 50 NFL Draft prospects after bowl season
By Tony Pauline
Now that the college football season is over, these are the top prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft begins on April 25 and the Arizona Cardinals are on the clock. Before the Draft, there will be All-Star games, the Senior Bowl, Scouting Combine and plenty of Pro Day workouts as prospects hope to impress and hear their name called early.
Here are the top 50 NFL Draft prospects entering the offseason. *Denotes underclassman yet to officially declare.
1. Quinnen Williams*, DT, Alabama
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year sophomore
Dominant three-down defender with potential in a variety of defensive schemes. Improved weekly during the 2018 campaign.
2. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year junior
Game-impacting pass rusher who comes with a great combination of size, athleticism and bloodlines.
3. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year junior
Explosive penetrator who sets up camp in the backfield of the opponent.
4. Clelin Ferrell*, DE, Clemson
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Fourth-year junior
Tremendous pass rusher effective out of a three-point stance or standing over tackle.
5. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Fourth-year senior
Graded by NFL scouts as the top next level prospect in the nation the past two years and a dominant defender when the motor is running.
6. Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year junior
Game-impacting pass rusher coming off an injury-plagued season. Off the 2017 film, he’s top five talent.
7. Raekwon Davis*, Alabama
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year junior
Large, gap occupying defensive lineman who can line in three or four-man fronts.
8. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year sophomore
A physical cornerback with great size and upside potential.
9. Devin White*, ILB, LSU
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Third-year junior
A smallish but explosive linebacker in the mold of Roquan Smith.
10. Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
- Projected Round: 1
- Year: Fourth-year senior
Prototypical 3-4 outside linebacker developing a complete game.