Biggest changes in Daniel Jeremiah's prospect rankings
The calendar has flipped to April, and in exactly three short weeks, the 2024 NFL Draft will be underway.
Many analysts have updated their first-round predictions in the last few weeks with the pro day circuit nearly complete.
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah recently released the latest version of his top 50 2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings, which saw numerous players rise since the third edition was published last month.
Here are the biggest risers in Jeremiah's latest prospect rankings, along with commentary from the draft analyst:
Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas - Moved up to No. 35 (+6)
"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. He plays inside and outside... Worthy seems like a taller version of Hollywood Brown -- you can feel his speed in every game."
Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama - Moved up to No. 36 (+6)
"McKinstry is a smooth, athletic cornerback with average play speed. In press coverage, he carries his hands low and prefers to play under control rather than attack... 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."
Graham Barton, IOL, Duke - Moved up to No. 24 (+3)
"Barton started at left tackle during his final three seasons at Duke. Prior to that, he started five games at center, and that's where I see him playing at the next level. He has ideal size for the position and average length... I see Barton as an athletic center with the ability to survive at tackle if needed."
Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa - Moved up to No. 25 (+3)
"DeJean is a playmaking cornerback with size and speed. In off coverage, he plays with his butt to the sideline and displays excellent vision... I believe DeJean could stick at cornerback, but I wouldn't rule out a move to safety, where his strengths as a player would be featured. He reminds me of a bigger Eric Weddle coming out of college."
Max Melton, CB, Rutgers - Moved up to No. 50 (Previously Unranked)
"Melton offers an exciting mix of size, speed and toughness. He can align outside or in the slot. He has quick feet and he's fluid to open up and mirror... Melton has the ideal tools to step in and start right away outside or at the nickel position."
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.
No. 50 Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
No. 49 Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
No. 48 Maason Smith, DT, LSU
No. 47 Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
No. 46 Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
No. 45 Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
No. 44 Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
No. 43 Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
No. 42 Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
No. 41 Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State
No. 40 Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
No. 39 Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
No. 38 Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
No. 37 Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
No. 36 Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
No. 35 Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
No. 34 Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
No. 33 Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
No. 32 Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
No. 31 Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
No. 30 Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
No. 29 Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
No. 28 Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
No. 27 Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
No. 26 Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
No. 25 Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
No. 24 Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
No. 23 Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
No. 22 Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
No. 21 Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
No. 20 J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
No. 19 Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
No. 18 JC Latham, OT, Alabama
No. 17 Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
No. 16 Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
No. 15 Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
No. 14 Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
No. 13 Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
No. 12 Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
No. 11 Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
No. 10 Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
No. 9 Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
No. 8 Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
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
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Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
JC Latham, OT, Alabama
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Byron Murphy II, DL, Texas
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
Darius Robinson, DL, Missouri
Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State
Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Renardo Green, CB, Florida State
Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
Ruke Orhorhoro, DL, Clemson
Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Joe Milton III, QB, Tennessee
Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
Cole Bishop, S, Utah
Brenden Rice, WR, USC
Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Christian Mahogany, OL, Boston College
Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas State
MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC
Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
Josh Newton, CB, TCU
Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Justin Eboigbe, DL, Alabama
Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
Delmar Glaze, OT, Maryland
Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane
Leonard Taylor III, DT, Miami
Tanner McLachlan,TE, Arizona
Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Dillon Johnson, RB, Washington
M.J. Devonshire, DB, Pittsburgh
Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn
Nelson Ceaser, Edge, Houston
CJ Hanson, OL, Holy Cross
Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor
Dwight McGlothern, DB, Arkansas
Blake Watson, RB, Memphis
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech
Frank Gore Jr., RB, Southern Miss
Andru Phillips, DB, Kentucky
Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville
Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Purdue
Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisiana
