Building an NFL draft board is a work in progress throughout the offseason. The NFL Combine is always a significant step towards completing the process, and the final touches can be put on as players work through their Pro Days.
Here’s how my top 100 prospects look right now.
These rankings are based on my personal estimation of each player’s value, based on the assumption each prospect lands in an offensive or defensive scheme suited to his skill set.
Ryan McCrystal has the seventh-best big board over the last five years according to The Huddle Report.
He had the best big board in 2019 and third-best in 2020 according to Wide Left.
2024 NFL Draft Big Board
| Rank | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Caleb Williams | QB1 | USC |
| 3 | Joe Alt | OT1 | Notre Dame |
| 4 | Malik Nabers | WR2 | LSU |
| 5 | Rome Odunze | WR3 | Washington |
| 6 | Olu Fashanu | OT2 | Penn State |
| 7 | Laiatu Latu | EDGE1 | UCLA |
| 8 | Dallas Turner | EDGE2 | Alabama |
| 9 | Taliese Fuaga | OT3 | Oregon State |
| 10 | JC Latham | OT4 | Alabama |
| 11 | Byron Murphy II | DL1 | Texas |
| 12 | Jackson Powers-Johnson | IOL1 | Oregon |
| 13 | Amarius Mims | OT5 | Georgia |
| 14 | Jer'Zhan Newton | DL2 | Illinois |
| 15 | Quinyon Mitchell | CB1 | Toledo |
| 16 | Terrion Arnold | CB2 | Alabama |
| 17 | Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB3 | Alabama |
| 18 | Michael Penix Jr. | QB2 | Washington |
| 19 | Nate Wiggins | CB4 | Clemson |
| 20 | Graham Barton | OT6 | Duke |
| 21 | Cooper Beebe | IOL2 | Kansas State |
| 22 | Chop Robinson | EDGE3 | Penn State |
| 23 | Jayden Daniels | QB3 | LSU |
| 24 | Roman Wilson | WR4 | Michigan |
| 25 | Brock Bowers | TE1 | Georgia |
| 26 | Jared Verse | EDGE4 | Florida State |
| 27 | J.J. McCarthy | QB4 | Michigan |
| 28 | Troy Fautanu | IOL3 | Washington |
| 29 | Adonai Mitchell | WR5 | Texas |
| 30 | Drake Maye | QB5 | North Carolina |
| 31 | Edgerrin Cooper | LB1 | Texas A&M |
| 32 | Kingsley Suamataia | OT7 | BYU |
| 33 | Troy Franklin | WR6 | Oregon |
| 34 | Calen Bullock | S1 | USC |
| 35 | Brian Thomas Jr. | WR7 | LSU |
| 36 | Payton Wilson | LB2 | NC State |
| 37 | Patrick Paul | OT8 | Houston |
| 38 | Cooper DeJean | CB5 | Iowa |
| 39 | Tyler Guyton | OT9 | Oklahoma |
| 40 | Adisa Isaac | EDGE5 | Penn State |
| 41 | Roger Rosengarten | OT10 | Washington |
| 42 | Kamari Lassiter | CB6 | Georgia |
| 43 | Michael Hall Jr. | DL3 | Ohio State |
| 44 | Darius Robinson | DL4 | Missouri |
| 45 | Mohamed Kamara | EDGE6 | Colorado State |
| 46 | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE2 | Texas |
| 47 | Jonathon Brooks | RB1 | Texas |
| 48 | Trevin Wallace | LB3 | Kentucky |
| 49 | Braden Fiske | DL5 | Florida State |
| 50 | Christian Mahogany | IOL4 | Boston College |
| 51 | Trey Benson | RB2 | Florida State |
| 52 | Bo Nix | QB6 | Oregon |
| 53 | Kiran Amegadjie | OT11 | Yale |
| 54 | T.J. Tampa | CB7 | Iowa State |
| 55 | Dominick Puni | OT12 | Kansas |
| 56 | Ladd McConkey | WR8 | Georgia |
| 57 | Max Melton | CB8 | Rutgers |
| 58 | Tyler Nubin | S2 | Minnesota |
| 59 | Kris Abrams-Draine | CB9 | Missouri |
| 60 | Jaden Hicks | S3 | Washington State |
| 61 | Jordan Morgan | OT13 | Arizona |
| 62 | Elijah Jones | CB10 | Boston College |
| 63 | Mike Sainristil | CB11 | Michigan |
| 64 | Javon Bullard | S4 | Georgia |
| 65 | Zach Frazier | IOL5 | West Virginia |
| 66 | DJ James | CB12 | Auburn |
| 67 | Junior Colson | LB4 | Michigan |
| 68 | T'Vondre Sweat | DL6 | Texas |
| 69 | Keon Coleman | WR9 | Florida State |
| 70 | Xavier Worthy | WR10 | Texas |
| 71 | Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB13 | Missouri |
| 72 | Bralen Trice | EDGE7 | Washington |
| 73 | Ben Sinnott | TE3 | Kansas State |
| 74 | Kamren Kinchens | S5 | Miami |
| 75 | Jaylen Wright | RB3 | Tennessee |
| 76 | Gabriel Murphy | EDGE8 | UCLA |
| 77 | Leonard Taylor II | DL7 | Miami |
| 78 | Chris Braswell | EDGE9 | Alabama |
| 79 | Cole Bishop | S6 | Utah |
| 80 | MarShawn Lloyd | RB4 | USC |
| 81 | Isaac Guerendo | RB5 | Louisville |
| 82 | Devontez Walker | WR11 | North Carolina |
| 83 | Kris Jenkins | DL8 | Michigan |
| 84 | Audric Estime | RB6 | Notre DAme |
| 85 | Tyrone Tracy Jr | RB7 | Purdue |
| 86 | Jalen McMillan | WR12 | Washington |
| 87 | Cade Stover | TE4 | Ohio State |
| 88 | Blake Corum | RB8 | Michigan |
| 89 | Theo Johnson | TE5 | Penn State |
| 90 | Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE10 | Western Michigan |
| 91 | Sedrick Van Pran | IOL6 | Georgia |
| 92 | Ruke Orhorhoro | DL9 | Clemson |
| 93 | Zak Zinter | IOL7 | Michigan |
| 94 | Austin Booker | EDGE11 | Kansas |
| 95 | Malachi Corley | WR13 | Western Kentucky |
| 96 | Xavier Legette | WR14 | South Carolina |
| 97 | Khyree Jackson | CB14 | Oregon |
| 98 | Blake Fisher | OT14 | Notre Dame |
| 99 | Ainias Smith | WR15 | Texas A&M |
| 100 | Ja'Lynn Polk | WR16 | Washington |
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2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Player Analysis
1. Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Harrison wins by creating separation with precise routes, much like his father. Due to his size and ability to track the ball in the air, he’s a dangerous downfield weapon. Receivers with his route-running ability have high floors, so expect a smooth transition to the league.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
His hands aren’t as reliable as his highlight-reel catches would lead you to believe 一 he’ll need to clean up those focus drops on the shorter, easier targets.
Good team fits: Cardinals, Chargers, Giants, Bears
2. Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
You can’t teach Williams’ raw playmaking ability 一 it gives him a Mahomes-like ceiling. When the play breaks down, he’s able to buy time with his legs while keeping his eyes downfield.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Can he tone down the hero ball and play on schedule? Given USC’s inept defense, Williams needed to stay aggressive at all times, but can’t maintain that pace in the NFL. Mahomes had to learn the same thing as he transitioned to the league, so it can be done, but it’s not always easy to flip that switch.
Good team fits: Bears, Commanders, Patriots
3. Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Alt wins with a special combination of length and athleticism. Coming from a pro-style offense at Notre Dame, he should be able to start immediately at left tackle and have a smooth transition to the league.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Like many taller linemen, Alt sometimes struggles to play with ideal leverage and dominate in the run game.
Good team fits: Chargers, Patriots, Commanders, Titans, Bears
4. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Nabers is a dangerous weapon after the catch and can win from the outside or in the slot. He also has the speed to get behind the defense down the field.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
He tends to create separation with pure speed and will need to refine his routes to continue winning against the top-tier cornerbacks in the NFL.
Good team fits: Patriots, Cardinals, Giants, Bears, Jets
5. Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Odunze is a prototypical outside receiver who wins with a combination of size, body control, and reliable hands. His physical running style also makes him surprisingly effective after the catch.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Although he excels in contested situations, he could elevate his game by refining his routes to create more consistent separation in the NFL.
Good team fits: Bears, Cardinals, Patriots, Jets, Giants
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