Top 50 draft ranking of the prospects invited to the 2019 NFL Combine.
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Who can play and who can’t? With the 2019 Draft fun getting going at the annual NFL Combine workouts in Indianapolis, the evaluation process cranks up to another level.
This will change several times in several ways throughout the rest of the workout circuit. For now, from the college football perspective, here’s the current ranking of the top 50 pro prospects.
2019 NFL Draft Combine Schedule
Friday, March 1: Kickers, Offensive Linemen, Running Backs
Saturday, March 2: Quarterbacks, Tight Ends, Wide Receivers
Sunday, March 3: Defensive Linemen, Linebackers
Monday, March 4: Defensive Backs
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
Projected round drafted in parentheses.
50. OT/OG Kaleb McGary, Washington 6-6, 306 (2)
He’s a bit more rangy than big, but he carries his weight well enough to be more of an athletic blocker than a blaster. While he’s more of a wall-off run blocker, he’s able to get the job done with his power.
49. DE Oshane Ximines, Old Dominion 6-4, 252 (2)
A relentlessly quick pass rusher, he’ll have to find the right role, and then he’ll blow up. He’ll get eaten alive against the run by NFL blockers, but he’s what you want from the outside.
48. S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida 6-0, 207 (2)
He doesn’t have ideal size, but he can really, really move, and he can hit. The GMs are going to fall all over themselves to grab him in the second round.
47. S Amani Hooker, Iowa 6-0, 210 (3)
A far better football player than a workout warrior, Hooker has excellent size with a linebacker’s mentality, and is seemingly always around the ball with the range and smarts to be in the right position.
46. RB Darrell Henderson, Memphis 5-9, 200 (3)
He’s not the biggest runner, and he’s not going to give you a whole lot of power, but he’s a scoring machine who just has it. You don’t average over eight yards per run on 431 carries without knowing a little bit about how to run the ball.
45. RB Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic 5-9, 200 (2)
Ultra-productive despite being keyed on by everyone, he’s a smooth runner who seems to always find his way into the end zone.
44. QB Drew Lock, Missouri 6-4, 225 (1)
It’s all there. The size, the NFL arm, the experience, and the raw talent to keep on improving. However, he wasn’t nearly accurate enough, he disappeared in too many key moments, and he put up a whole lot of big numbers against a whole lot of mediocre teams.
43. S Nasir Adderley, Delaware 6-0, 200 (3)
Among the most versatile defensive backs in the draft, the small school superstar is built like a safety but he can play a big corner if absolutely needed. More than anything else, he can move.
42. LB Vosean Joseph, Florida 6-1, 226 (2)
Speed, speed and more speed. He’s strictly a weakside linebacker with the tools to blossom into a much steadier playmaker.
41. S Johnathan Abram, Mississippi State 5-11, 207 (3)
A sensational tackler who closed out a strong career with a fabulous senior season, he’s got the size and the build to be steadily terrific against the run.
40. LB/DE Jaylon Ferguson, Louisiana Tech 6-2, 262 (2)
At 262 pounds, he’ll line up as a 4-3 end or potentially as an outside linebacker who moves around where needed. He’s solid against the run, but he’s calling card is as the all-time NCAA sack leader.
NOTE: He was disinvited from the Combine after an incident from his freshman year – a simple battery conviction – was discovered.
39. TE Irv Smith, Alabama 6-2, 242 (2)
He’s going to run well, and he’s going to turn into a middle of the field target who comes up with a whole lot of big plays and grows into a deadly playmaker around the goal line.
38. S Taylor Rapp, Washington 6-0, 200 (2)
His ball skills are just okay, but that’s not why you called. He’s better in coverage than his pedestrian numbers might indicate, but he’s not going to run all that well and he’s not going to be seen as a special athlete. Whatever … he’ll hit everything that moves.
37. OG/OT Cody Ford, Oklahoma 6-4, 337 (1)
He’s going to be an emotional tone-setter for a front five, with the leadership and toughness to take over as soon as he gets his feet wet. The motor is always going, and there’s absolutely no questioning his fight to finish a block.
36. RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama (1)
The deep crush in the scouting world, now he has to prove he can handle a workload and not just look great when he’s fresh. Angry, powerful, and with a big-time attitude whenever he got his chance to make something happen, he was able to deliver a big pop while also showing that little extra burst to crank out yards in chunks.
35. RB David Montgomery, Iowa State 5-11, 219 (2)
If you’re going for the three-run home run running back pick, that’s Josh Jacobs. But Montgomery is a feisty baller’s baller who takes a whole lot of pops and keeps on going.
34. LB Devin Bush, Michigan 5-10, 225 (2)
He’s too small, he’s not going to be all that physical against the tougher blockers, and he might end up on the outside, but the guy is a guided missile of a hitter.
33. WR N’Keal Harry, Arizona State 6-2, 228 (2)
One of the tougher receivers in the draft, he doesn’t quite have the right body type, and he’s not going to rock anyone with his speed, but he’s as good a pure receiver as there is this draft.
32. LB Mack Wilson, Alabama 6-2, 238 (2)
What do you want, a fast linebacker? One of the stronger ones? A good attitude guy who’ll find ways to make big things happen? To go to the miserable cliché, he’s the defender who checks all of the boxes.
31. WR Parris Campbell, Ohio State 6-0, 205 (2)
If he’s not the fastest receiver in the draft, he’ll be close enough to matter. Built well and blazing fast, he’s a do-it-all playmaker who just needs to get the ball in his hands and he’ll make something terrific happen.
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
NEXT: Top 30 NFL Draft Prospects
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
Projected round drafted in parentheses.
30. WR A.J. Brown, Ole Miss 6-0, 226 (1)
Expect him to be more of a reliable mid-range receiver than a deep ball home-run hitter, but he’ll catch passes in bunches and he’ll always work his way to get open.
29. DE Joe Jackson, Miami 6-5, 258 (2)
No, he’s not the smoothest of pass rushers, and he probably won’t look the part in workouts, but he’s a tough guy’s tough guy who always produces.
28. OT Greg Little, Ole Miss 6-6, 325 (1)
While he’s not the perfect prospect, he has the raw tools, the quickness, and the ability to grow into a multi-year Pro Bowl talent as long as he can grow into a stronger run blocker.
27. WR Marquise Brown, Oklahoma 5-9, 166 (1)
Way too small, and way too wispy, he has earned the Hollywood nickname with flash-of-lightning quickness and playmaking ability in the open field.
26. WR D.K. Metcalf, Ole Miss 6-3, 228 (1)
You want size? He’s built out of central casting with serious toughness and power – he’s a matchup problem. The speed is there to go along with the size, with the potential to blow up the workout circuit with a terrific 40 time.
25. DT Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame 6-6, 304 (2)
A safe NFL defensive tackle with the ability to crash into the backfield as well as hold up just fine against the run, he carries his weight well, moves like an end, and can play anywhere on a line.
24. TE Noah Fant, Iowa 6-4, 249 (2)
A wonderful pass catcher who has serious athleticism for his size and the potential to be the most productive tight end in the draft.
23. CB Byron Murphy, Washington 5-11, 180 (1)
No, he’s not going to blow anyone away with his all-around skill set, but he’s going to be that cliché “check the tape” guy who stands out on the field.
22. OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida 6-5, 334 (1)
Tackles of his size – and he is a tackle, not a guard, at least early on – are rare. There aren’t a slew of killer tackles for the ground game in this draft, and he stands out as a physical blaster.
21. QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma 5-10, 209 (1)
He can play, he can be special, and he can be electrifying, but can he possibly last and get through the rigors of an NFL season? Is he really going to be worth the No. 1 overall pick at his size? He’s a massive call to be made considering the overall talent in a deep draft class.
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
NEXT: Top 20 NFL Draft Prospects
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
Projected round drafted in parentheses.
20. DE/DT Rashan Gary, Michigan 6-4, 280 (1)
Okay, okay, this is probably too low. On tools, he’s a no-brainer top ten overall pick, and maybe top three. But he’s not going to be a top pass rusher, he’s not a true tackle, and as good as he was at Michigan, he didn’t blow up into the all-timer star he was expected to be.
19. DE/LB Brian Burns, Florida State 6-5, 227 (2)
No, he might not do too much against the run – he’s not big enough – but the upside is there to become a devastating pass rusher. He’s a specialist – good luck keeping him out of the backfield.
18. S Deionte Thompson, Alabama 6-2, 196 (1)
He might not be ready to rock from Day One like some of the other amazing former Bama defensive backs. However, he can run, he can hit, and he has the ball skills to grow into a Pro Bowl talent as a do-it-all playmaker.
17. CB Deandre Baker, Georgia 5-11, 180 (1)
He’s not as big as some might like, but he’s not afraid to get nasty and bring the hit when needed. The key to his game will be his quickness and smooth style.
16. CB Greedy Williams, LSU 6-2, 182 (1)
He’s not the perfect corner prospect, but he’ll be a key part of any secondary with the ability to shine on his own on an island. The talent, instincts, and ball skills are there to be special.
15. DT Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State 6-4, 300 (1)
He’d be a sure-thing top 15 overall pick – more likely top ten – if he didn’t suffer a torn ACL in an offseason workout. At 6-4 and 300 pounds, he’s got decent size, the perfect frame, and the quickness to live in the backfield. Be patient, give him a year, and he’s a home run hire.
14. DT Dre’Mont Jones, Ohio State 6-3, 283 (1)
If it’s possible to be an All-Big Ten star and a sure thing first round draft pick and still be underappreciated, that’s Jones. He might be undersized, but he’s way too quick for most interior offensive linemen.
13. DE/LB Montez Sweat, Mississippi State 6-6, 240 (1)
Okay, so he’s a thin-legged guy who doesn’t quite look right, and he doesn’t have the base to hold up against the power NFL blockers, but he doesn’t stay blocked, he’s ultra-quick, and the upside is enormous.
12. DE Jachai Polite, Florida 6-2, 242 (1)
He’s built to be a tough run defender, but he’s a speed rusher who can get into the backfield in a hiccup. Is he an outside linebacker, a defensive end, or a hybrid who’ll be thrown out there and be asked to produce? He’s all of it.
11. DE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson 6-4, 265 (1)
He has everything from the size, to the quickness, to the pass rushing tools to live behind the line. Don’t overthink this one. He’s an NFL Pro Bowl-caliber defensive end who’ll be a superstar in the league for the next decade.
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
NEXT: Top 10 NFL Draft Prospects
Position Rankings, Draft Projection, Analysis
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE | DT | OLB | ILB | S | CB
Projected round drafted in parentheses.
10. TE T.J. Hockenson, Iowa 6-5, 251 (1)
He’s as special a tight end prospect as they come. He’s got the perfect size, the soft hands, and the athleticism to be a superstar ten minutes after he gets drafted.
9. QB Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State 6-3, 218 (1)
He’s got the size, he’s got the big arm, and he’s got the bomber’s mentality to grow into an elite talent who you can win a Super Bowl because of his talent. However, he’s going to need at least two years before it all starts to kick in.
8. LB Devin White, LSU 6-1, 238 (1)
He’s the alpha-male linebacker you want running your defense. He’s big, he’s tough, he’s a leader, and he’ll do absolutely everything necessary to make himself into a star.
7. DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson 6-3, 312 (1)
He’s everything you want in a starting defensive tackle. He’s got the size, the quickness to get behind the line, and the toughness to serve as an anchor who can handle the double-team. Throw in the leadership, and he’s the total package.
6. DT Ed Oliver, Houston 6-3, 290 (1)
A transcendent interior pass rusher who can take over games by himself and is unblockable at times. He might not be quite bulky enough or physical enough, but don’t overthink this. He’s a special talent with the type of unteachable speed, athleticism and skill to be a game-wrecker at the next level.
5. DT Dexter Lawrence, Clemson 6-4, 355 (1)
Get over the PED suspension that cost him the College Football Playoff. Human beings this big and this quick and this talented at football are rare – and Lawrence isn’t that just because of that. The best part is that he’s already the best run stopper in the draft, and he’s still getting better.
4. DE Nick Bosa, Ohio State 6-4, 263 (1)
He’s got the pass rushing upside, the motor, and the strength to become special right away. However, while he’s got a whole lot of parts to his game to love, but with the strange lack of consistent tackle production – at least compared to the top-shelf ends – and his injury history, he’s not the prospect his brother Joey was.
3. OT/OG Jonah Williams, Alabama 6-5, 297 (1)
He’s not the prototype size-wise, only because he’s missing the raw bulk and girth. He’s a master technician who overcomes any short comings by doing everything right.
2. DT Quinnen Williams, Alabama 6-3, 295 (1)
There’s no doubt whatsoever about his talent, upside, and potential, considering he might just be scratching the surface. The coaches love him, he’ll put in the work, and he’s got the raw quickness to go along with the motor and drive.
1. LB/DE Josh Allen, Kentucky 6-5, 245 (1)
With his length, speed, and frame, he has room to get a little bigger and stronger, but as is he’s more than fine considering he’s ultra-quick and athletic at his current size.Get him on a defense, and he’s the instant star who’ll potentially change a team around all by himself.
