Welcome to winter! For most 2024 NFL draft prospects, it’s now draft prep season. A few still have bowl games on the schedule, but the season to impress NFL talent evaluators on the field is largely complete.
Up next in the positional rankings are the EDGE group. Call them defensive ends or outside linebackers — often changing between the two roles in the same game — these players are primarily pass rushers. It’s a position with one of the highest bust rates but also one where scheme fit matters a ton.
Wide receivers (via Brennen Rupp)
1. Laiatu Latu, UCLA
What stands out: His medicals will be huge, but Latu’s strength and burst through contact are exceptional
2. Jared Verse, Florida State
What stands out: Burst and long-range closing speed
3. Bralen Trice, Washington
What stands out: Hand usage and ability to win working outside-in
4. Jonah Elliss, Utah
What stands out: Football IQ and positional versatility
5. Dallas Turner, Alabama
What stands out: The long-arm stab move and ability to get low around the edge
6. J.T. Tuimoloau
What stands out: Finishing power and dominating Olu Fashanu two years in a row
7. Javon Solomon, Troy
What stands out: Quick feet and closing speed on the ball
8. Chop Robinson, Penn State
What stands out: Initial jump off the snap and high motor
9. Chris Braswell, Alabama
What stands out: Power-to-speed rushes and ability to play in space
10. Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
What stands out: Long-armed power and football IQ
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11. Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State
12. Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
13. Adisa Isaac, Penn State
14. Jasheen Davis, Wake Forest
15. Gabe Murphy, UCLA
16. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington
17. Jalyx Hunt, Houston Baptist
18. Xavier Thomas, Clemson
19. Praise Amaewhule, UTEP
20. Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss
