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Jeff Risdon

Top 50 prospects for the 2024 NFL draft for the beginning of fall

Summer is falling into autumn on the calendar. While it might not feel like it in many places, the autumnal equinox will take place early Saturday morning.

That means summer football is over for the vast majority of college teams and 2024 NFL draft prospects. It’s a good time to take stock and re-rank the top 50 prospects on the overall 2024 big board.

These rankings are based on current observational grades and do not necessarily reflect the order in which they will be taken. That’s what mock drafts are for…

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Harrison Jr. has been unstoppable this season: 14 catches, 307 yards, 3 TDs despite uneven QB play.

2. Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois

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“Johnny” Newton has been a dominant interior presence, building off an already impressive baseline entering the season. Strong shades of Gerald McCoy.

3. Caleb Williams, QB, USC

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Williams continues to make eye-popping plays with both his arm and his legs

4. Drake Maye, QB, Norths Carolina

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Maye has shown great accuracy and playmaking but also a frustrating propensity for poor decisions with the ball.

5. Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

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Alt’s movement ability and functional strength for a player with his length are outstanding.

 

 

6. Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

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The Michigan State transfer has elevated his game, emerging as a major playmaking force with outstanding competitiveness.

7. Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA

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Latu is a very accomplished, versatile pass rusher with ever-improving strength. Medical evaluations are going to be huge for Latu, who medically retired from Washington with a neck injury in 2020.

8. Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State

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Verse shines with his explosiveness off the edge and his closing speed to the point of attack.

9. Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

The athletic traits for the position are outstanding with Bowers, and the Bulldogs continue to find ways to get the ball in his hands beyond traditional TE usage.

10. Rome Oduzne, WR, Washington

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Odunze continues to show he’s more than just a big-bodied target. Echoes of Keenan Allen at Cal to his ever-expanding game.

11-20 overall

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11. Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota

12. Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

13. Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU

14. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama

15. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

16. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

17. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

18. Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

19. Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan

20. Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

21-30 overall

21. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

22. Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas State

23. Maason Smith, DT, LSU

24. Kalen King, CB, Penn State

25. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

26. JC Latham, OT, Alabama

27. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

28. Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

29. Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State

30. Graham Barton, OT, Duke

31-40 overall

 

31. Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

32. Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

33. Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington

34. Riley Leonard, QB, Duke

35. Leonard Taylor, DT, Miami FL

36. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

37. Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

38. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson

39. Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

40. Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

 

41-50 overall

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41. Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington

42. J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

43. Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami FL

44. Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin

45. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

46. Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest

47. Andrew Mukuba, S, Clemson

48. Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

49. Sedrick Van Pran, C, Georgia

50. Josh Newton, CB, TCU

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