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A lot of DE's and OLB's on this list. One Husky listed.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/ ... draft-2017
1. *Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M Aggies
The value of guys who can apply consistent pressure in a pass-happy league has never been higher -- did you catch the Super Bowl? -- and Garrett is that long edge monster all teams covet. He has 24 sacks and 33.5 tackles for loss in two seasons.
2. Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama Crimson Tide
On a per-snap basis, Williams is as disruptive as any player in America, and I think he would have easily been a first-rounder in the 2016 draft. The question is whether he can be as dominant when he's playing more snaps.
3. *Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU Tigers
Big, bruising, fast ... but let's keep an eye on the mileage. Fournette is a dynamic talent, that rare running back who generates excitement for teams drafting in Round 1. But he carried 300 times last season and is at 487 carries in two years. Will LSU use him up?
4. *Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson Tigers
Had he been available for the 2016 draft, Watson could have challenged Jared Goff to be the first quarterback taken. Sure, he's a gifted mover (1,105 rushing yards in 2015), but Watson is a very good passer; he can drive it down the field and displays consistent accuracy and touch.
5. *Jamal Adams, S, LSU Tigers
I had his dad, George, in the 1985 draft guide, and Jamal might be even better. He was the top safety in the country as a high school senior and has continued to dominate at LSU. He plays with tenacity and aggressiveness. He can cover, attack the line and has good ball skills.
6. *Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State Spartans
A versatile, highly athletic interior defender who can be moved anywhere along the line, McDowell has length and strength. And he was disruptive last season, piling up 13.0 tackles for loss. Sparty lost a lot of talent on the defensive line to the 2016 draft, so McDowell faces a lot of pressure.
7. *Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama Crimson Tide
With 29 mostly dominant starts in just two years at Alabama, Robinson is already a known commodity around the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 327-pound left tackle is pretty close to the range of "prototype" at the position and will be a top-10 pick with another solid season.
8. *Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida Gators
You can make the case that it was Tabor who was the most consistently effective Florida cornerback last season -- and Vernon Hargreaves III went No. 11 overall. Tabor has good size and soft hands for the position, and he has been a playmaker on defense.
9. **Jabrill Peppers, S/LB, Michigan Wolverines
There isn't much Peppers can't do on the football field, as he was dynamic on defense and in the return game; he also put in time on offense last season. This year, he'll be something of a hybrid as a guy with safety size and speed lining up in the box. Expect to be impressed.
10. *Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State Seminoles
The 6-foot-7 Johnson has been dominant as a left tackle since the Noles coaches moved him there halfway through his freshman season. He was superb as a true sophomore and is another good season away from a possible top-10 draft slot.
11. *Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC Trojans
An absolute burner who can affect the game as a cornerback, wide receiver or return man, his NFL future is at cornerback. Jackson lacks elite size for the position but is an exceptional athlete. He'll attempt to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the long jump.
12. Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama Crimson Tide
It was the 6-foot-3, 280-plus-pounder who led the Crimson Tide in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (14.5) last season. How good could those totals be when he sees more time after some draft departures? We'll see.
13. *Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami Hurricanes
Another player certain to be dissected based on the mountain of tape he has already piled up -- having thrown almost 800 passes, when many juniors are about to start for the first time -- Kaaya is a talented quarterback with a big arm, touch and growing poise as he reads the whole field. He continues to get better.
14. *Charles Harris, DE, Missouri Tigers
You also could make a case for Harris as the most disruptive defender in the SEC last year. He led the conference with 18.5 tackles for loss. Expect to see him become a hot name on prospect boards in the fall.
15. Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan Wolverines
Lewis could have factored into first-round talk had he jumped into the 2016 draft class, but he'll return and give Michigan two of the top NFL prospects in the country on one side of the ball. Lewis can really cover, but size will be the question mark. Can he stay outside in the NFL?
16. *Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee Volunteers
After he set the record for the most sacks (10.0) by a Vols true freshman in team history, Barnett came back and got 10 more in 2016. He has above average quickness and plenty of power as a pass-rusher.
17. *JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC Trojans
A prolific producer over two years at USC (143 catches) with a coveted combination of size and speed, Smith-Schuster isn't shy when it comes to delivering a blow or playing through contact. He is a fiery competitor. You'll get some Dez Bryant comparisons here.
18. *Raekwon McMillan, ILB, Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes didn't lose all of their defensive talent in the 2016 draft. McMillan was quietly one of the best players and leaders on the 2015 unit, after seeing plenty of action as a true freshman. He is excellent in pursuit and doesn't miss tackles.
19. DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State Seminoles
At 6-foot-3 and 273 pounds, Walker has the frame you look for on the edge in a 4-3 base. He broke out as a pass-rusher last year, with 10.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. Another leap this season could lock him into the first-round mix.
20. *Sidney Jones, CB, Washington Huskies
Something of a hidden gem as an emerging prospect, Jones broke up a ton of passes last season and picked off four passes. He's consistently making great reads, and his hard work off the field has paid off.
21. Jarrad Davis, OLB, Florida Gators
Not an edge outside linebacker, Davis is a guy who can make plays all over the field, dropping into coverage and attacking the backfield. He's probably not much more than 230 pounds, but the range makes up for any size concerns.
22. *Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn Tigers
This is a big season for Lawson, who was working his way back from injury in 2015. The pass-rush potential is there, but so far, he's better at pushing with power and controlling the blocker.
23. *Marquis Haynes, OLB, Ole Miss Rebels
He can get to the passer, but the question is whether he can add some size to that 6-foot-3 frame so that he can hold up better against blockers when he's not winning with quickness. With 17.5 sacks in his first two seasons, the guy can cause problems.
24. Deatrich Wise Jr., DE, Arkansas Razorbacks
He has impressive size and length at 6-foot-5 and about 280 pounds. Things really started to click for Wise as a pass-rusher last season, as he piled up 8.0 sacks in conference play.
25. *Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia Bulldogs
Health and mileage are concerns, as Chubb was lost to a knee injury last season after getting 219 carries as a freshman. But assuming he's able-bodied, Chubb is a great combination of size, speed and vision. Here's hoping he's at 100 percent.
Others considered: Tyrell Crosby (OT, Oregon); Tyquan Lewis (DE, Ohio State); Tre'Davious White (CB, LSU); Jake Butt (TE, Michigan): O.J. Howard (TE, Alabama)
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/ ... draft-2017
1. *Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M Aggies
The value of guys who can apply consistent pressure in a pass-happy league has never been higher -- did you catch the Super Bowl? -- and Garrett is that long edge monster all teams covet. He has 24 sacks and 33.5 tackles for loss in two seasons.
2. Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama Crimson Tide
On a per-snap basis, Williams is as disruptive as any player in America, and I think he would have easily been a first-rounder in the 2016 draft. The question is whether he can be as dominant when he's playing more snaps.
3. *Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU Tigers
Big, bruising, fast ... but let's keep an eye on the mileage. Fournette is a dynamic talent, that rare running back who generates excitement for teams drafting in Round 1. But he carried 300 times last season and is at 487 carries in two years. Will LSU use him up?
4. *Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson Tigers
Had he been available for the 2016 draft, Watson could have challenged Jared Goff to be the first quarterback taken. Sure, he's a gifted mover (1,105 rushing yards in 2015), but Watson is a very good passer; he can drive it down the field and displays consistent accuracy and touch.
5. *Jamal Adams, S, LSU Tigers
I had his dad, George, in the 1985 draft guide, and Jamal might be even better. He was the top safety in the country as a high school senior and has continued to dominate at LSU. He plays with tenacity and aggressiveness. He can cover, attack the line and has good ball skills.
6. *Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State Spartans
A versatile, highly athletic interior defender who can be moved anywhere along the line, McDowell has length and strength. And he was disruptive last season, piling up 13.0 tackles for loss. Sparty lost a lot of talent on the defensive line to the 2016 draft, so McDowell faces a lot of pressure.
7. *Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama Crimson Tide
With 29 mostly dominant starts in just two years at Alabama, Robinson is already a known commodity around the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 327-pound left tackle is pretty close to the range of "prototype" at the position and will be a top-10 pick with another solid season.
8. *Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida Gators
You can make the case that it was Tabor who was the most consistently effective Florida cornerback last season -- and Vernon Hargreaves III went No. 11 overall. Tabor has good size and soft hands for the position, and he has been a playmaker on defense.
9. **Jabrill Peppers, S/LB, Michigan Wolverines
There isn't much Peppers can't do on the football field, as he was dynamic on defense and in the return game; he also put in time on offense last season. This year, he'll be something of a hybrid as a guy with safety size and speed lining up in the box. Expect to be impressed.
10. *Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State Seminoles
The 6-foot-7 Johnson has been dominant as a left tackle since the Noles coaches moved him there halfway through his freshman season. He was superb as a true sophomore and is another good season away from a possible top-10 draft slot.
11. *Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC Trojans
An absolute burner who can affect the game as a cornerback, wide receiver or return man, his NFL future is at cornerback. Jackson lacks elite size for the position but is an exceptional athlete. He'll attempt to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the long jump.
12. Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama Crimson Tide
It was the 6-foot-3, 280-plus-pounder who led the Crimson Tide in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (14.5) last season. How good could those totals be when he sees more time after some draft departures? We'll see.
13. *Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami Hurricanes
Another player certain to be dissected based on the mountain of tape he has already piled up -- having thrown almost 800 passes, when many juniors are about to start for the first time -- Kaaya is a talented quarterback with a big arm, touch and growing poise as he reads the whole field. He continues to get better.
14. *Charles Harris, DE, Missouri Tigers
You also could make a case for Harris as the most disruptive defender in the SEC last year. He led the conference with 18.5 tackles for loss. Expect to see him become a hot name on prospect boards in the fall.
15. Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan Wolverines
Lewis could have factored into first-round talk had he jumped into the 2016 draft class, but he'll return and give Michigan two of the top NFL prospects in the country on one side of the ball. Lewis can really cover, but size will be the question mark. Can he stay outside in the NFL?
16. *Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee Volunteers
After he set the record for the most sacks (10.0) by a Vols true freshman in team history, Barnett came back and got 10 more in 2016. He has above average quickness and plenty of power as a pass-rusher.
17. *JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC Trojans
A prolific producer over two years at USC (143 catches) with a coveted combination of size and speed, Smith-Schuster isn't shy when it comes to delivering a blow or playing through contact. He is a fiery competitor. You'll get some Dez Bryant comparisons here.
18. *Raekwon McMillan, ILB, Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes didn't lose all of their defensive talent in the 2016 draft. McMillan was quietly one of the best players and leaders on the 2015 unit, after seeing plenty of action as a true freshman. He is excellent in pursuit and doesn't miss tackles.
19. DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State Seminoles
At 6-foot-3 and 273 pounds, Walker has the frame you look for on the edge in a 4-3 base. He broke out as a pass-rusher last year, with 10.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. Another leap this season could lock him into the first-round mix.
20. *Sidney Jones, CB, Washington Huskies
Something of a hidden gem as an emerging prospect, Jones broke up a ton of passes last season and picked off four passes. He's consistently making great reads, and his hard work off the field has paid off.
21. Jarrad Davis, OLB, Florida Gators
Not an edge outside linebacker, Davis is a guy who can make plays all over the field, dropping into coverage and attacking the backfield. He's probably not much more than 230 pounds, but the range makes up for any size concerns.
22. *Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn Tigers
This is a big season for Lawson, who was working his way back from injury in 2015. The pass-rush potential is there, but so far, he's better at pushing with power and controlling the blocker.
23. *Marquis Haynes, OLB, Ole Miss Rebels
He can get to the passer, but the question is whether he can add some size to that 6-foot-3 frame so that he can hold up better against blockers when he's not winning with quickness. With 17.5 sacks in his first two seasons, the guy can cause problems.
24. Deatrich Wise Jr., DE, Arkansas Razorbacks
He has impressive size and length at 6-foot-5 and about 280 pounds. Things really started to click for Wise as a pass-rusher last season, as he piled up 8.0 sacks in conference play.
25. *Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia Bulldogs
Health and mileage are concerns, as Chubb was lost to a knee injury last season after getting 219 carries as a freshman. But assuming he's able-bodied, Chubb is a great combination of size, speed and vision. Here's hoping he's at 100 percent.
Others considered: Tyrell Crosby (OT, Oregon); Tyquan Lewis (DE, Ohio State); Tre'Davious White (CB, LSU); Jake Butt (TE, Michigan): O.J. Howard (TE, Alabama)
