Jordan Katz 2016 Big Board: Top 25
This is my current top 25 players as of my mock draft 2.0.
1) Joey Bosa, DE Ohio State- Bosa is a do-it-all defensive end that’s well deserving of the top pick. He’s an explosive pass rusher with a terrific move set.
2) Jalen Ramsey, CB/S Florida State- I think Ramsey projects better as a free safety, but he’s still worthy of a top five pick at corner. His versatility is what makes him my second overall player.
3) Ronnie Stanley, OT Notre Dame- Stanley and Tunsil are incredibly close, but I think Stanley is better suited to play left tackle in multiple systems, which gives him the slight edge.
4) Laremy Tunsil, OT Ole Miss- Tunsil’s athleticism for a tackle makes him an incredibly intriguing prospect. I think his upside might eclipse Stanley’s, but Stanley is a little more polished right now.
5) Kevin Dodd, DE Clemson– Kevin Dodd is one of my favorite players in this draft. He’s disruptive in the run game, and shows the ability to rush from multiple spots on the defensive line.
6) Laquon Treadwell, WR Ole Miss- Treadwell reminds me of AJ Green. He has great a terrific catch radius and he high points the ball very well. He’s also a very clean route runner for a bigger receiver.
7) Myles Jack, OLB UCLA- I’ve never scouted a player quite like Myles Jack. He’s an incredible athlete for a linebacker, but I expected him to make more plays on tape. Despite this, I still think he will be a stellar pro.
8) Shaq Lawson, DE Clemson- Lawson is a smart, instinctive pass rusher with a polished move set. That alone makes him a top ten pick this year.
9) Vernon Hargreaves, CB Florida- Some may complain that Hargreaves doesn’t have ideal size, but I don’t think that will prohibit him from succeeding in the NFL. He’s very good in man-to-man coverage and his technique allows him to be very good in press coverage.
10) Robert Nkemdiche, DT Ole Miss- I’m a little higher on Nkemdiche than most. I think he’s an elite pass rusher, and a terrific athlete. He will need a more consistent effort level in the NFL, but if he gets his act together, he could be a top three player in 2016.
11) Josh Doctson, WR TCU- In my opinion, Doctson is the most explosive offensive player in this draft. He high points the ball well, he has deep threat ability and he runs clean routes. He could fly up draft boards after the combine.
12) DeForest Buckner, DE Oregon- Buckner is a monster as a 3-4 defensive end. He’s got a great get-off and possesses elite athletic ability. It wouldn’t shock me if Buckner wound up being one of the top five players in this draft down the road.
13) Kenny Clark, NT UCLA- Clark is very reminiscent of Danny Shelton from last year. I think he’s a terrific space eater, but he doesn’t win one-on-one matchups a lot. Having said that, I still think Clark is a top 15 player because of his value in a 3-4 one gap system.
14) Jaylon Smith, LB Notre Dame- Before the ACL injury Smith was my third rated player in this draft. He’s the most complete linebacker I’ve scouted since CJ Mosley. If I owned a pick in the 15-25 range this year, I would sacrifice the first eight weeks of the season (he’s projected to miss the first half of the 2016 season) for the chance to have someone of his talent.
15) A’Shawn Robinson, DT/NT Alabama- Robinson is another defensive tackle that has incredible athletic ability for his size. He’s not as polished as Kenny Clark, but he should be a very productive pro.
16) Ezekiel Elliott, RB Ohio State- ‘Zeke isn’t quite Todd Gurley, but in a weak draft class he could be worth a top ten selection. He’s got the home run ability that all the great running backs have; anytime he touches it, he’s a threat to go all the way.
17) Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson- Alexander reminds me of Jason Verrett. He’s strong in man coverage against an opposing team’s X, Y, or Z receiver. This will be his greatest asset come draft day.
18) Corey Coleman, WR Baylor- Coleman put on a route running clinic during the first two-thirds of the season until the Bears were decimated by injury. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands as well. The one concern is whether he’s a system product of Head Coach Art Briles.
19) Reggie Ragland, ILB Alabama- Speaking of system fits, I present another Alabama defensive product. I think Ragland’s sideline-to-sideline range is impressive, but it’s hard to know whether he’s not a product of another highly talented defense from Tuscaloosa.
20) Jared Goff, QB California- I’m not sold on any of the quarterbacks in this draft class, but the potential for Goff to be a game changer at the most important NFL position (shout out here, you know who you are) elevates him to the top 20. Goff can make all the throws, but needs to become more consistent to excel in the NFL.
21) Carson Wentz, QB North Dakota State- Wentz gets the same treatment as Goff, although I have more hope for Wentz. He’s an impressive athlete for someone who’s 6-foot-5 and he has a cannon for an arm. If he becomes more accurate, he could be a star.
22) Landon Turner, OG North Carolina- Turner may not be the best athlete, but I’m a sucker for interior lineman that can gain leverage at the point of attack with their power and pad level. He’s going to be a really strong run blocking right guard in the NFL.
23) Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson- Alexander reminds me a lot of Jason Verrett. He’s a little undersized, but his man coverage ability allows him to guard receivers that are lined up out wide, or in the slot.
24) Jonathan Bullard, DE Florida- Bullard has the versatility to play both 4-3 and 3-4 defensive end. He gets good leverage at the point of attack and shows a terrific motor on tape.
25) Kevin Peterson, CB Oklahoma State- Peterson is my sleeper of the draft. His technique is beyond impressive, which allows him to stay with bigger and stronger receivers. A strong 40 time in Indianapolis may propel him into the middle of round one.
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