Here’s the top 12 (out of 50) of his draft board so you can see for yourself instead of posting a single movement to misleadingly put down certain prospects.

#1. Drake Maye - QB, North Carolina

Cut from the same cloth as Justin Herbert, Maye (2,559 yards passing, 22 total TDs) continues to impress with his on-field command despite inconsistent help around him. A tall, well-put-together athlete, he has an explosive release with the touch to threaten every level of the field.

He still makes a few more reckless decisions than you’d want, but his timing has improved, and his aggressive decision-making is more of a strength than a weakness.

#2. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR, Ohio State

The best wide receiver prospect that I have evaluated over the last decade, Harrison (48 catches for 889 yards and eight TDs) offers a rare package of physical traits and savvy, and it has made him nearly uncoverable at the college level. His athletic dexterity and instincts, both as a route runner and at the catch point, are what really separate him — especially for a 6-foot-4 receiver.

Although he isn’t as physically imposing as Julio Jones, there are several similarities between the two, including the way they play strong to the football.

#3. Caleb Williams - QB, USC

I’m all for a ban of the word “generational” when talking about college prospects, because it sets near-unattainable expectations and makes a player like Williams an easy target for criticism. That said, Williams (2,646 yards passing, 34 total TDs) remains an extremely impressive prospect. He has an above-average arm and a natural feel for accuracy, and his ability to weaponize his creativity remains a differentiating factor between him and most quarterbacks.

Williams is fantastic at navigating chaos, but he does hold the ball too long at times. Often he has no choice, either because a defense gets immediate pressure with its front four or his receivers haven’t created separation. And when that happens, Williams feels forced to put on the superhero cape, which can lead to negative plays.

With the bar set so high, it can be easy to call Williams “overrated” after a mistake, but let’s not lose sight of his tremendous strengths as a player.

#4. Brock Bowers - TE, Georgia

Some will scoff at the sight of a tight end carrying this ranking, but the No. 1 goal for any team picking this high is to draft a difference-maker. Bowers (41 catches for 567 yards, five total TDs) is exactly that.

More of a receiver/tight end hybrid, Bowers has speed and athleticism that jump off the screen. His physicality is almost as impressive, both as a blocker and after the catch, where he is master of picking up those hidden yards. I thought this quote from an area scout was a perfect summation: “He’s a 21-year-old George Kittle. That’ll get him drafted (in the) top seven.”

#5. Olu Fashanu - OT, Penn State

At 6 feet 6 and 321 pounds with 34 3/8-inch arms, Fashanu is one of the best pass-protecting tackle prospects in recent years. He shows an outstanding blend of size, movement skills and body control to easily access his anchor. His intelligence and character are also strong selling points.

Scouts want to see a more aggressive approach from him, especially in the run game.

#6. Joe Alt - OT, Notre Dame

Alt already was clearly a first-round prospect based on his sophomore film, but he looks even better as a junior — it won’t be a surprise if he finishes as OT1 for some NFL teams. For a tall blocker (nearly 6 feet 8), he does a terrific job with his redirect and recovery, and you’ll rarely see him stressed.

Even though he didn’t become a full-time offensive lineman until college, Alt plays with impressive technique and pad level.

#7. Dallas Turner - Edge, Alabama

When it comes to rushing the passer, Turner checks the boxes for both traits and production. He is explosive off the ball and into contact, and he plays with exceptional pursuit speed to chase down the football.

Turner is currently the only FBS player ranked top five nationally in sacks (7.0), pressures, pass-rush win rate and pass-rush win percentage.

#8. Keon Coleman - WR, Florida State

Because Coleman wasn’t yet a well-known name, I received some pushback when he debuted as WR4 in my initial positional rankings in July. Fast forward to the present, and the Michigan State transfer isn’t a secret any longer.

With his size/speed athleticism and acrobatic ball skills, Coleman (38 catches for 538 yards and nine TDs) is a freakish talent with the chance to be a dominant player. His flashes remind me of how Demaryius Thomas played when he was at Georgia Tech.

#9. Laiatu Latu - Edge, UCLA

Similar to 2021 first-round pick Jaelen Phillips (both in terms of skill level and personal journey), Latu is an interesting prospect. He plays with only average bend, his arms aren’t very long and his medical history is a potential concern. But his motor runs hot, and he has a graduate degree in rush technique — specializing in cross-chops, arm-overs and lightning-fast hands.

Latu has accounted for a ridiculous 106 pressures in 21 games since he transferred to UCLA prior to last season.

#10. JC Latham - OT, Alabama

A massive blocker, Latham carries his weight well in pass protection and plays with exceptional strength from head to toe. In the run game, he creates movement at contact and specializes in dumping linebackers at the second level.

He needs to be more consistent with his strike placement and protecting versus inside moves, but Latham has quickly and consistently improved since he arrived in Tuscaloosa. He has the goods to be a starting NFL right tackle next year.

#11. Rome Odunze - WR, Washington

What’s not to like? Odunze is a verified 6 feet 2 7/8 and 217 pounds. He glides on the football field with plenty of speed (he won a state title in the 200 meters in high school), and he has natural receiving instincts plus the coordination to cleanly snatch the football.

I liked Odunze (51 catches for 907 yards and seven TDs) when I studied him over the summer, but I didn’t give him enough credit for the way he can impact the game.

#12. Chop Robinson - Edge, Penn State

For Robinson (5.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks) to be ranked this highly, it’d be great if he was more consistently dominant. But he’ll go on heaters (see: the Iowa tape), where he’ll just take over games for stretches with his instant speed and aggressive hands. He is a better prospect than Will McDonald IV, who was drafted No. 15 this past April.

Robinson exited the Ohio State game last Saturday with an injury and had to be carted to the locker room, but Penn State hopes to get him back soon.

#Other Notables

  • #16 JJ McCarthy (Brugler has mentioned this is because of QB inflation, actually has a true 2nd round grade on him)
  • #18 Kool-Aid McKinstry - CB, Alabama
  • #24 Shadeur Sanders
  • #43 Jayden Daniels
  • #45 Quinn Ewers
  • #50 Carson Beck

#Other Notes

Dane’s blurb about Maye/Caleb from the article:

  • “Like I wrote back in July for my quarterback preview, the gap between USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye is “razor-thin.” Both are dynamic prospects, and the league will be split on who deserves the QB1 designation. But then there is Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., who might be most-deserving of the “best prospect” tag for this draft class.”
  • 10 WRs in the top 50
  • 8 OTs in the top 50
  • 9 Edge in the top 50 (has mentioned it’s a weak top-end Edge class with a variety of middling interesting prospets)