Bucky Brooks releases first top 5 prospects by position rankings
The pre-draft process is officially in full swing.
With the 2023 season in the rearview mirror, analysts from across the NFL media landscape have been releasing their predictions for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the Shrine and Senior Bowls now complete, NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks recently released his top 5 prospects by position rankings a few weeks before the NFL Combine.
Here are Brooks' initial top prospects by position in this year's draft, along with some commentary from the analyst.
QUARTERBACKS
- Caleb Williams, USC
- Jayden Daniels, LSU
- Drake Maye, North Carolina
- Michael Penix Jr., Washington
- J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Bo Nix, Oregon
"The QB class features several intriguing prospects with franchise-player potential."
RUNNING BACKS
- Jonathon Brooks, Texas
- Trey Benson, Florida State
- Blake Corum, Michigan
- Bucky Irving, Oregon
- Audric Estime, Notre Dame
Keep an eye on: Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
"This year's class of running backs lacks star power, but astute scouts could find a hidden gem outside of the first round."
WIDE RECEIVERS
- Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
- Rome Odunze, Washington
- Malik Nabers, LSU
- Keon Coleman, Florida State
- Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Keep an eye on: Ladd McConkey, Georgia
"The 2024 class of pass-catchers is loaded with playmakers."
TIGHT ENDS
- Brock Bowers, Georgia
- Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
- Cade Stover, Ohio State
- Theo Johnson, Penn State
- AJ Barner, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
"As tight ends become essential for elite passing games, this year's crop features a star and a handful of intriguing prospects with Day 1 starting potential."
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks revealed his final position rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft.
EDGE DEFENDERS
1. Laiatu Latu, UCLA
2. Dallas Turner, Alabama
3. Jared Verse, Florida State
4. Chop Robinson, Penn State
5. Bralen Trice, Washington
Keep an eye on: Chris Braswell, Alabama
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
1. Byron Murphy II, Texas
2. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
3. Kris Jenkins, Michigan
4. Darius Robinson, Missouri
5. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
Keep an eye on: Leonard Taylor III, Miami
LINEBACKERS
1. Payton Wilson, N.C. State
2. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
3. Junior Colson, Michigan
4. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson
5. Cedric Gray, North Carolina
Keep an eye on: Marist Liufau, Notre Dame
CORNERBACKS
1. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
2. Terrion Arnold, Alabama
3. Nate Wiggins, Clemson
4. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
5. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
Keep an eye on: Renardo Green, Florida State
NICKELBACKS
1. Cooper DeJean, Iowa
2. Mike Sainristil, Michigan
3. Max Melton, Rutgers
4. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
5. Daequan Hardy, Penn State
Keep an eye on: Jarrian Jones, Florida State
SAFETIES
1. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
2. Javon Bullard, Georgia
3. Calen Bullock, USC
4. Kamren Kinchens, Miami
5. Tykee Smith, Georgia
Keep an eye on: Cole Bishop, Utah
QUARTERBACKS
1. Caleb Williams, USC
2. Jayden Daniels, LSU
3. Drake Maye, North Carolina
4. Michael Penix Jr., Washington
5. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Bo Nix, Oregon
RUNNING BACKS
1. Jonathon Brooks, Texas
2. Trey Benson, Florida State
3. Jaylen Wright, Tennessee
4. Blake Corum, Michigan
5. Will Shipley, Clemson
Keep an eye on: Bucky Irving, Oregon
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
2. Rome Odunze, Washington
3. Malik Nabers, LSU
4. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
5. Keon Coleman, Florida State
Keep an eye on: Troy Franklin, Oregon
SLOT RECEIVERS
1. Ladd McConkey, Georgia
2. Ricky Pearsall, Florida
3. Roman Wilson, Michigan
4. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
5. Malik Washington, Virginia
Keep an eye on: Jacob Cowing, Arizona
TIGHT ENDS
1. Brock Bowers, Georgia
2. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
3. Cade Stover, Ohio State
4. Theo Johnson, Penn State
5. AJ Barner, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame
2. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
3. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
4. JC Latham, Alabama
5. Amarius Mims, Georgia
Keep an eye on: Troy Fautanu, Washington
INTERIOR BLOCKERS
1. Graham Barton, Duke
2. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
3. Christian Haynes, Connecticut
4. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
5. Zak Zinter, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Javion Cohen, Miami
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
- Joe Alt, Notre Dame
- Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
- Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
- Amarius Mims, Georgia
- JC Latham, Alabama
Keep an eye on: Troy Fautanu, Washington
"The depth and talent of the 2024 offensive tackle class could lead to an early run on edge blockers once the draft begins."
INTERIOR BLOCKERS
- Graham Barton, Duke
- Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
- Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
- Christian Haynes, Connecticut
- Zak Zinter, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Javion Cohen, Miami
"This year's group features a collection of interior blockers with positional flexibility."
EDGE DEFENDERS
- Dallas Turner, Alabama
- Laiatu Latu, UCLA
- Jared Verse, Florida State
- Chop Robinson, Penn State
- Bralen Trice, Washington
Keep an eye on: Chris Braswell, Alabama
"With pass rushers coveted at a premium, the 2024 class should produce a handful of first-round picks with Pro Bowl potential."
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
- Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
- Byron Murphy II, Texas
- T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
- Kris Jenkins, Michigan
- Darius Robinson, Missouri
Keep an eye on: Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
"The 2024 class is loaded with rugged interior defenders."
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.
No. 47 Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
No. 49 Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
No. 40 Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
No. 41 Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State
No. 46 Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
No. 38 Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
No. 45 Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
No. 44 Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
No. 34 Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
No. 35 Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
No. 36 Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
No. 49 Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
No. 33 Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
No. 42 Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
No. 43 Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
No. 36 Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
No. 24 Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
No. 27 Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
No. 37 Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
No. 25 Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
No. 38 Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
No. 30 Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
No. 32 Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
No. 20 J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
No. 29 Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
No. 31 Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
No. 21 Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
No. 28 Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
No. 19 Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
No. 26 Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
No. 16 Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
No. 22 Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
No. 23 Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
No. 11 Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
No. 17 Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
No. 13 Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
No. 14 Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
No. 18 JC Latham, OT, Alabama
No. 15 Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
No. 12 Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
No. 10 Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
No. 8 Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
No. 9 Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
No. 7 Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
No. 6 Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
No. 5 Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
No. 4 Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
No. 3 Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
No. 2 Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
No. 1 Caleb Williams, QB, USC
LINEBACKERS
- Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson
- Payton Wilson, N.C. State
- Cedric Gray, North Carolina
- Junior Colson, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Marist Liufau, Notre Dame
"The devaluation of off-ball linebackers will make it hard for a class member to crack the first round, but the group features several prospects with Day 1 starting potential."
CORNERBACKS
- Terrion Arnold, Alabama
- Nate Wiggins, Clemson
- Cooper DeJean, Iowa
- Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Keep an eye on: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
"This year's class lacks marquee names, but coaches and scouts love the overall talent and depth of the group."
SAFETIES
- Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
- Kamren Kinchens, Miami
- Javon Bullard, Georgia
- Calen Bullock, USC
- Tykee Smith, Georgia
Keep an eye on: Beau Brade, Maryland
"The safety class is loaded with big athletes for the position."
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