Biggest risers in Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospect rankings
The 2024 NFL Draft officially begins tomorrow night.
While many analysts across the NFL landscape are updating their first-round predictions this week, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah did something a little different.
Jeremiah, who has released several versions of his top 50 draft prospect rankings over the last few months, expanded his list to the top 150 prospects in this year's class.
Here are the biggest risers among the top 50 prospects on Jeremiah's expanded list, along with commentary from the draft analyst.
Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois - Moved up to No. 25 (+7)
"Newton is a slightly undersized defensive tackle with quick and powerful hands... Overall, Newton lacks ideal lower-body flexibility, but he's a very skilled rusher and holds up versus the run."
Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama - Moved up to No. 28 (+8)
"McKinstry is a smooth, athletic cornerback with average play speed... Overall, Kool-Aid has a lot of redeeming qualities. He's not the fastest cornerback, but he showed enough speed at his pro day to help his stock heading into the draft."
Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia - Moved up to No. 30 (+4)
"McConkey is a slightly undersized receiver with excellent speed, quickness and polish. He lines up both outside and in the slot... Overall, McConkey isn't quite as physical as former Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin, but I see a lot of similarities in their route running and instincts. I could see McConkey having a similar career."
Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas - Moved up to No. 31 (+4)
"Worthy has average height and a very lean frame. The 40-yard dash king is extremely twitchy and can take the top off the defense... Overall, Worthy seems like a taller version of Hollywood Brown -- you can feel his speed in every game."
Max Melton, CB, Rutgers - Moved up to No. 46 (+4)
"Melton offers an exciting mix of size, speed and toughness. He can align outside or in the slot... Overall, Melton has the ideal tools to step in and start right away outside or at the nickel position."
Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona - Moved up to No. 47 (Previously Unranked)
"Morgan is a very athletic left tackle with average size... Overall, he has starting tackle ability."
Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan - Moved up to No. 48 (Previously Unranked)
"Jenkins is a muscled-up, powerful DT... Overall, Jenkins will be an immediate asset against the run while providing some upside as a rusher."
Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina - Moved up to No. 49 (Previously Unranked)
"Legette is a thick, muscled-up receiver with impressive top speed and toughness... Overall, Legette doesn't offer a full complement of routes, but he can do damage with his select few."
Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan - Moved up to No. 50 (Previously Unranked)
"Sainristil is a former wideout turned nickel cornerback... Overall, the sum is better than the parts, and it's easy to be excited about the entire package of player/person."
View Daniel Jeremiah best remaining prospects from his original top 150 ranking in the 2024 NFL Draft.
146. Gabriel Murphy, Edge, UCLA
144. M.J. Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
142. Blake Watson, RB, Memphis
140. Trey Taylor, S, Air Force
135. Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor
134. Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa
126. Brenden Rice, WR, USC
118. Drake Nugent, IOL, Michigan
116. Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU
113. Cedric Johnson, Edge, Mississippi
110. DJ James, CB, Auburn
109. Hunter Nourzad, IOL, Penn State
94. Malik Washington, WR, Virginia
68. Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
View photos of every NFL player selected with the sixth overall pick since the first draft in 1936.
OT Paris Johnson - Arizona Cardinals (2023)
OT Ikem Ekwonu - Carolina Panthers (2022)
WR Jaylen Waddle - Miami Dolphins (2021)
QB Justin Herbert - Los Angeles Chargers (2020)
QB Daniel Jones - New York Giants (2019)
G Quenton Nelson - Indianapolis Colts (2018)
S Jamal Adams - New York Jets (2017)
OT Ronnie Stanley - Baltimore Ravens (2016)
DE Leonard Williams - New York Jets (2015)
OT Jake Matthews - Atlanta Falcons (2014)
DE Barkevious Mingo - Cleveland Browns (2013)
CB Morris Claiborne - Dallas Cowboys (2012)
WR Julio Jones - Atlanta Falcons (2011)
OT Russell Okung - Seattle Seahawks (2010)
OT Andre Smith - Cincinnati Bengals (2009)
LB Vernon Gholston - New York Jets (2008)
S LaRon Landry - Washington Redskins (2007)
TE Vernon Davis - San Francisco 49ers (2006)
CB Adam "Pacman" Jones - Tennessee Titans (2005)
TE Kellen Winslow - Cleveland Browns (2004)
DT Johnathan Sullivan - New Orleans Saints (2003)
DT Ryan Sims - Kansas City Chiefs (2002)
DE Richard Seymour - New England Patriots (2001)
DT Corey Simon - Philadelphia Eagles (2000)
WR Torry Holt - St. Louis Rams (1999)
DE Grant Wistrom – St. Louis Rams (1998)
OT Walter Jones – Seattle Seahawks (1997)
RB Lawrence Phillips – St. Louis Rams (1996)
DE Kevin Carter – St. Louis Rams (1995)
QB Trent Dilfer – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1994)
DE Eric Curry – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993)
QB David Klingler – Cincinnati Bengals (1992)
DT Eric Swann – Phoenix Cardinals (1991)
S Mark Carrier – Chicago Bears (1990)
LB Broderick Thomas – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1989)
WR Tim Brown – Los Angeles Raiders (1988)
QB Kelly Stouffer – St. Louis Cardinals (1987)
G Jim Dombrowski – New Orleans Saints (1986)
OT Lomas Brown – Detroit Lions (1985)
DB Mossy Cade – San Diego Chargers (1984)
OT Jim Covert – Chicago Bears (1983)
DE Jeff Bryant – Seattle Seahawks (1982)
QB Rich Campbell – Green Bay Packers (1981)
DE Curtis Greer – St. Louis Cardinals (1980)
LB Barry Krauss – Baltimore Colts (1979)
WR James Lofton – Green Bay Packers (1978)
OT Warren Bryant – Atlanta Falcons (1977)
QB Richard Todd – New York Jets (1976)
LB Robert Brazile – Houston Oilers (1975)
DT Carl Barzilauskas – New York Jets (1974)
TE Charle Young – Philadelphia Eagles (1973)
OT Greg Sampson – Houston Oilers (1972)
RB John Riggins – New York Jets (1971)
LB Steve Zabel – Philadelphia Eagles (1970)
WR Ron Sellers – Boston Patriots (1969)
DE Dennis Byrd – Boston Patriots (1968)
RB Floyd Little – Denver Broncos (1967)
K Charlie Gogolak – Washington Redskins (1966)
DT Steve DeLong – Chicago Bears/San Diego Chargers (1965)
DE Carl Eller – Minnesota Vikings (1964)
LB Lee Roy Jordan – Dallas Cowboys (1963)
T Fate Echols – St. Louis Cardinals (1962)
DB Jimmy Johnson – San Francisco 49ers (1961)
RB Jack Spikes – Pittsburgh Steelers (1960)
RB Nick Pietrosante – Detroit Lions (1959)
RB Walt Kowalczyk – Philadelphia Eagles (1958)
RB Jim Brown – Cleveland Browns (1957)
RB Joe Marconi – Los Angeles Rams (1956)
T Frank Varrichione – Pittsburgh Steelers (1955)
DB Stan Wallace – Chicago Bears (1954)
RB Billy Anderson – Chicago Bears (1953)
FB Ed Modzelewski – Pittsburgh Steelers (1952)
C Jerry Groom – Chicago Cardinals (1951)
HB/DB George Thomas – Washington Redskins (1950)
RB Bob Gage – Pittsburgh Steelers (1949)
QB Y.A. Tittle – Detroit Lions (1948)
QB Ernie Case – Green Bay Packers (1947)
RB Johnny Strzykalski – Green Bay Packers (1946)
C Frank Szymanski – Detroit Lions (1945)
HB Billy Hillenbrand – New York Giants (1944)
B Steve Filipowicz – New York Giants (1943)
B Spec Sanders – Washington Redskins (1942)
B George Franck – New York Giants (1941)
QB Doyle Nave – Detroit Lions (1940)
B Bill Osmanski – Chicago Bears (1939)
C Alex Wojciechowicz – Detroit Lions (1938)
QB Sammy Baugh – Washington Redskins (1937)
T Joe Stydahar – Chicago Bears (1936)
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