The NFL Draft kicks-off from April 24 and ends on April 26, these are the Top 10 Recruits looking to go in the first round. Via ESPN
TOP 1 – Abdul Carter (Penn State Nittany Lions)
Carter is the top ranked player in the NFL Draft this year after his extraordinary senior year for the Nittany Lions, racking up 68 total tackles alongside 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes defended which has earned him the top spot in this years draft.
TOP 2 – Travis Hunter (Colorado Buffs)
Travis Hunter who was this years Heisman winner took the college world by storm, he played two different positions which was Wide Receiver (WR) and Defensive Back (DB), in total he racked up a lot of stats on both sides of the field, 96 catches made alongside 1,258 yards and 16 touchdowns.
meanwhile on defence he was once again a beast racking up 35 total tackles, 11 passes defended and four interceptions, making the top ranked Athlete in the draft. He did enter this years draft as a Defensive Back.
TOP 3 – Mason Graham (Michigan Wolverines)
Mason Graham is going into this years draft as a Junior which would result him being eligible to play college ball for one more year, yet again his outstanding work this season for the Wolverines is unmatched especially for a Defensive Tackle (DT).
The 6’2, 145kg player racked up 46 tackles alongside 1 pass defended and 2.5 sacks, these stats for a Defensive Tackle is very impressive and has earned him the third highest draft pick this year.
TOP 4 – Tyler Warren (Penn State Nittany Lions)
Tyler Warren is the highest ranked Tight End (TE) in this years draft after another impressive season for the Nittany Lions.
The Virginia native racked up, 104 catches for 1,233 yards alongside eight touchdowns meanwhile he did also rush for 206 yards with a further four touchdowns in just 26 carries.
TOP 5 – Ashton Jeanty (Boise State Broncos)
Possibly one of the most Impressive players in this years draft, he was on par to break Barry Sanders record which hasn’t been broken in 37 years.
Jeanty is the most hyped and top Running Backs (RB) in this years draft after he was the runner up for the Heisman during his senior year. He racked up an impressive 2,601 yards with 29 touchdowns in 346 carries, averaging seven yards a carry, meanwhile he also had 138 receiving yards with one touchdown and 23 catches.
TOP 6 – Jalon Walker (Georgia Bulldogs)
Walker plays Defensive End (DE) for Georgia Bulldogs and is regarded as the second best Defensive End in this years draft behind Abdul Carter.
Jalons stats do not lie when people say he is a beast of a player as he racked up, 61 total tackles with 6.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries, which is insane for the 6’1 prospect.
TOP 7 – Cam Ward (Miami Hurricanes)
Even though Cam Ward is regarded seventh overall in this years draft, he is expected to be the first player off the board going to the Tennessee Titans, which is interesting but makes sense as they need a Quarterback.
He is ranked the best QB in this years draft after an outstanding season for the Hurricanes but narrowly missing out on the playoffs.
Ward racked up 4,313 yards with 39 touchdowns and only throwing seven interceptions, a completion rate of 67.2%.
TOP 8 – Armand Membou (Missouri Tigers)
Membou is the top ranked Offensive Lineman in this years draft after the Missouri Tigers had an impressive season of 10-3.
He was described by his NFL Combine profile as, “Young, talented prospect whose lack of NFL-tackle size will test teams’ willingness to make exceptions to their standards. Membou plays with composed quickness and elite body control. He delivers good pop on contact and has the range to spring runs with blocks in space. Footwork and core strength fuel stick-block sustain, but he can be outreached by edge-setters. His pass sets are technically sound, and he processes twists and blitzes quickly. Membou plays with a varied pass-set strategy and crafty hands to stymie rush momentum, but teams will have to live with long-armed rushers collapsing the pocket on him at times. Hands and feet work in unison to mirror speed and edge-to-edge rush challenges. He’s still growing into his frame but his game boasts unusual maturity. Membou’s potential impact at a premium position should keep him at tackle, but he has outstanding potential regardless”. Via NFL Network
TOP 9 – Mykel Williams (Georgia Bulldogs)
Williams is a Defensive Lineman for the Georgia Bulldogs which makes him the third highest prospect in this years draft.
Mykel racked up 21 total tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles which is impressive for a guy this caliber, it will be interesting to see where he lands in this years draft.
TOP 10 – Colston Loveland (Michigan Wolverines)
Colston Loveland is the second Junior player who is also playing for Michigan.
Loveland is ranked the second highest Tight End (TE) in this years draft looking to go in the first round, after an impressive Junior season for the Wolverines racking up 582 yards and five touchdowns.
TOP 14 – Shedeur Sanders (Colorado Buffs)
As an honourable mention, Sanders is battling out for the first overall pick alongside Cam Ward which is interesting to see as he is the second highest overall Quarterback (QB) in this years draft.
Shedeur racked up 4,134 yards alongside 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, this performance sealed his team in the college football playoffs.
