Here is a look at the best 100 players available in the 2019 NFL Draft regardless of position, and how high each might be picked in relation to other players based on team needs, position scarcity and other factors. Also included are the rankings of the best players in the 2019 NFL Draft by position.
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- Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Bosa, at 6-3, 270 pounds, can be dominant rushing the passer from any spot with his strength, length and smarts. He carries more explosive upside than brother Joey of the Chargers.
- Josh Allen, OLB/DE, Kentucky
Allen is loaded with moves to get to the quarterback at a sleek 6-4, 258 pounds. He also has the athleticism to help in second-level pass coverage.
- Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Williams shot up the draft board as a disruptive interior force for the Crimson Tide. His massive frame (6-4, 295 pounds) suggests he has Aaron Donald-like potential.
- Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan
Gary is a high-upside, versatile player. He uses his hands, power and big frame at 6-5, 280 pounds to occupy run-blockers, and he also has some intriguing inside pass-rush ability.
- Montez Sweat, OLB/DE, Mississippi State
Sweat brings ideal size (6-6, 241 pounds) and relentless productivity as an edge pass-rusher. He fits well in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 scheme.
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- D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
Metcalf is a classic size-speed prospect at 6-4, 230 pounds who can both stretch the field and use his strength to catch contested balls in traffic and in the red zone.
- T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Hockenson has the ideal size at 6-5, 243 pounds to do anything and everything at tight end with his hands, physicality, smarts and agility. He can be the next great all-around player at the position.
- Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Ferrell’s size at 6-5, 260 pounds provides a good baseline as an outside run-stopper and explosiveness as a pass-rusher.
- Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston
Oliver has slipped only because there’s a question of what position he fits best on the defensive line. He has become more of an end/tackle tweener at 6-1, 274 pounds in many scouts’ eyes rather than a can’t-miss inside pass-rush presence. But he is still an elite line prospect.
- Devin White, ILB, LSU
White shows top-end athleticism while covering ground against the run, and he has good enough instincts to be a top intermediate cover man. At 6-0, 240 pounds, he is easily the rangiest defender in the 2019 class.
- Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Taylor offers great agility, smarts and technique to handle most athletic edge-rushers given his size at 6-5, 334 pounds. Scouts have learned that he is meant to be a left tackle.
- Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Haskins cemented his stock late in the Buckeyes’ 2018 season, when he had some jaw-dropping games with his big arm and downfield accuracy. He has ideal size as a strong pocket passer (6-3, 220 pounds) and is advanced in reading defenses.
- Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
Bush cleans up against the run with his quickness, and at 5-10, 225 pounds, he has all the attributes teams need in a cover linebacker. Little separates him and Devin White now.
- Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
Dillard is light on feet for his size (6-5, 306 pounds) and carries all the natural pass-protection skills NFL teams love.
- Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
Ford is a tough mauler at 6-4, 330 pounds who can open running lanes from right tackle. He is athletic enough to develop into a top pass-blocker in time, too.
- Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
A smart, complete back at 5-10, 216 pounds who runs with good vision and power, Jacobs is equally elusive as an outside runner and receiver.
- Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Williams carries a long, lean frame at 6-3, 184 pounds with rare speed, quickness and agility for his size. He is not the most physical player, but he is fundamentally sound in coverage, and he uses his length well at the line to break up routes.
- Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Murray has some “it” qualities at quarterback to go along with his Heisman Trophy-winning passing and running. He lacks ideal size at 5-10, 195 pounds and is not the pocket prototype, but his playmaking flair is attractive enough for him to be drafted earlier than his profile suggests.
- Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Williams is a smooth pass protector who also is big enough at 6-5, 301 pounds to pave the way in the running game.
- Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
Coming off 15.5 sacks in his final Seminoles season, Burns is a dynamic edge pass-rusher and athlete. At 6-5, 231 pounds, he needs to get a little tougher in order to be used on running downs in the NFL.
- Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
What Murphy gives up in size (5-11, 170 pounds) and press coverage potential, he makes up for in speed, aggressiveness and ball-hawking skills.
- Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State
At 6-3, 306 pounds, Bradbury has the smarts, leadership qualities, agility and strength needed to be a long-term NFL starter at his position.
- Irv Smith, TE, Alabama
Smith is a technically sound run blocker and route runner who has shown some vertical receiving juice to go with compact size (6-3, 243 pounds).
- Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Lawrence is a textbook inside run-stuffer with ideal size (6-4, 351 pounds) to both occupy and engulf overmatched blockers.
- Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Brown offers plenty of flash as a field-stretching receiver at 5-10, 160 pounds. He has elite vertical speed, plus great quickness going into and coming out of routes.
- Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
Baker plays bigger than his size (5-11, 185 pounds) and can give any team a smart, physical coverage presence.
- Jaylon Ferguson, OLB/DE, Louisiana Tech
Carrying some nice pop as a pass-rusher and having been productive in that area, Ferguson will get on the field first in the NFL as a big (6-5, 269 pounds), natural run-stopper on the edge.
- Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Wilkins brings size at 6-4, 315 pounds, and he is the most versatile of the Tigers’ first round-worthy linemen. He is equally adept at controlling blocks vs. the run and getting to the passer.
- Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
McGary has moved up the board as he has proved to scouts he can match his massive frame (6-7, 317 pounds) with power and explosiveness. He is athletic enough to handle at least starting at right tackle before rounding out his footwork and agility to possibly play on the left side.
- Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Entering the draft as a four-year starter from Missouri, Lock has the arm to go with his ideal size at 6-4, 225 pounds. He also has the fearlessness and elusiveness NFL teams like in an aggressive, downfield passer.
- Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
Risner is a technically sound lineman with a mean streak to pair with his physicality. He is being undersold as a pass blocker, but he is already a huge (6-3, 308 pounds) asset in the running game.
- Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Abram (5-11, 205 pounds) is a physical run defender who has shown he can be more than a clean-up man in the box. He also can use his position-ideal frame well in coverage.
- N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
At 6-4, 216 pounds, Harry is a matchup nightmare through the red zone. He also can be a strong deep threat.
- Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Tillery was a beast as a three-technique at Notre Dame. At 6-7, 305 pounds, he matured well with his play and temperament to unleash the best of his inside pass-rush skills.
- Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
Mullen is emerging after an up-and-down 2018 season to stand out with his size (6-1, 194 pounds), speed, length and physicality.
- Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Like his Iowa teammate Hockenson, Fant is an athletic receiver. But at 6-4, 232 pounds, he needs some work to develop into a reliable in-line blocker.
- Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
As a deep threat, Harmon’s size (6-3, 214 pounds) and speed stand out. But he is also a savvy route-runner and a tough, willing blocker.
- Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Jones has all-around, pro-tailored skills to go with his ideal size at 6-5, 220 pounds. He also has bonus qualities with his tough physical and mental make-up.
- Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
Jones is a natural inside pass-rusher who needs some bulking (6-3, 283 pounds) and coaching before he can be used consistently on running downs. But he can develop quickly in that area.
- A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Brown, at 6-1, 230 pounds, fits the profile as a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. He is a strong-handed, reliable route runner who is tough enough to make big plays after the catch, even in traffic.
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- Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
Little has the size (6-5, 325 pounds), agility and athleticism to suggest great upside as a pass protector, but his technique needs refinement, and he must learn how to better use his strength to his advantage.
- Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
Butler has a massive frame for the position at 6-6, 225 pounds. He can dominate in going up to get balls in traffic, especially in the red zone.
- Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
At 6-0, 212 pounds, Rapp plays like an extra linebacker with his work in run support. He also is capable against the pass, at his best when blitzing and covering a short area.
- Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
Adderley has a good blend of cornerback coverage traits and physical tackling against the run and after the catch, playing longer and meaner than size at 6-0, 200 pounds.
- Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
Wilson has the size (6-2, 236 pounds), ranginess and toughness against the run to be the next solid inside clean-up man from the Tide.
- David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
At 5-11, 216 pounds, Montgomery has emerged as a strong, all-around feature back prospect. He finishes runs strong and has shown some good hands and wiggle as a receiver.
- Jachai Polite, OLB/DE, Florida
Although a little undersized at 6-2, 242 pounds, Polite’s speed and athleticism are off the charts. He is a freak who channels some of former Gator Jevon Kearse. He just needs to harness it better.
- Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Thornhill has great size (6-0, 210 pounds), smarts and coverage skills. He also cleans up well against the run.
- Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
Cajuste plays with good power and length at 6-5, 315 pounds, and he is best pure edge run blocker in the class. He needs to become a smoother pass protector in order to be trusted on the left side.
- Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
At 6-5, 280 pounds, Allen is a big, smart, strong, high-effort player who excels at stopping the run. He has room to grow as a pass-rusher, too.
51. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama 52. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina 53. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple 54. Te’Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame 55. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State 56. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida 57. Joe Jackson, DE, Miami 58. Will Grier, QB, West Virginia 59. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
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60. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis 61. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame 62. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State 63. Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College 64. David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin 65. Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami 66. Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State 67. Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State 68. T. J. Edwards, OLB, Wisconsin 69. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
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70. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt 71. Jacquan Johnson, S, Miami 72. Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State 73. Eiijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia 74. Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion 75. Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford 76. J. J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford 77. Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame 78. Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia 79. Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
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80. Ryan Finley, QB, N. C. State 81. L. J. Scott, RB, Michigan State 82. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama 83. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo 84. Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M 85. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State 86. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford 87. D’Andre Walker, OLB/DE, Georgia 88. Michael Dieter, G, Wisconsin 89. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
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90. Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin 91. Andy Isabella, WR, UMass 92. Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State 93. Amani Hooker, S, Iowa 94. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State 95. Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri 96. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma 97. Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame 98. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M 99. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia 100. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
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