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Seven Longhorns make PFF’s top 150 NFL Draft Big Board

Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy lands at No. 9 overall.

It’s been a strong offseason for Texas draft hopefuls. Several Longhorns dominated the NFL Combine this year to significantly improve their draft stock, a testament to the player development in Austin under head coach Steve Sarkisian’s staff.

Texas could now realistically have 10 players selected in the 2024 NFL draft. Six of those players should hear their name called within the first three rounds.

Trevor Sikkema of PFF recently updated his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board of the top 150 prospects and seven Longhorns were mentioned. Defensive tackle Byron Murphy landed at No. 9 overall and should be the first Texas player off the board on Day 1.

Murphy is a gifted defensive lineman in both the strength and speed categories. He is a versatile three-down player who brings plus abilities as a run defender and a pass rusher, projecting as a first-round impact starter for any front.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (No. 30), tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (No. 51), running back Jonathon Brooks (No. 56), wide receiver Xavier Worthy (No. 68), defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat (No. 74), and offensive tackle Christian Jones (No. 126) were also included.

The 2024 NFL draft begins on Thursday, April 25 in Detroit.

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Eight Georgia Bulldogs ranked on 2024 NFL draft big board

Eight Georgia Bulldogs make the top-200 of Pro Football Focus’ 2024 NFL draft big board

Eight Georgia Bulldogs have been ranked on Pro Football Focus’ 2024 NFL draft big board. PFF’s draft big board, which ranks the draft’s top-200 prospects, remains a work in progress as it has three Georgia Bulldogs ranked on it that are returning for the 2024 college football season.

Nevertheless, PFF’s draft big board is still a good gauge of where NFL teams will draft Georgia players. The big board considers four Bulldogs to be first-round draft pick-worthy prospects.

Prior to the draft, 11 Georgia Bulldogs are expected to compete in the NFL combine. Next, Georgia is hosting its pro day in March. The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from April 25-27.

Who are the eight Georgia Bulldogs on PFF’s big board? What three Bulldogs cracked the PFF top-200, but are returning for the fall?

Five Longhorns included in Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings

NFL’s Daniel Jeremiah released his top 50 players for the 2024 NFL draft.

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah is high on several Texas players for the 2024 NFL draft. Continue reading “Five Longhorns included in Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings”

2024 NFL draft: Initial top 20 prospects

The initial top 20 prospects for the 2024 NFL draft from Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon

It’s been a couple of weeks since the 2023 NFL draft wrapped. Just enough time to sort through an early list of the top early prospects for the 2024 draft that will take place in Detroit next April.

I haven’t done a deep dive into most of these players, but I’ve studied them enough to have some level of confidence that they’re poised to excel in the 2023 college season and attract significant draft attention in 2024.

These aren’t necessarily in a strict order, but in general, this is how they would list out if I had to make a too-early big board. There is a lot of football to be played before any rankings should be considered too seriously, just as is the case with preseason college football polls. Also remember: big boards do not necessarily equal projected draft slots.

Colts’ 2023 NFL draft big board: Cornerbacks

Wrapping up our positional big board rankings with the cornerbacks.

The Indianapolis Colts are ready to enter the 2023 NFL draft with a massive need to add to the cornerback position.

After trading away Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys, the room is extremely thin. Kenny Moore II and Isaiah Rodgers Sr. are currently the projected starters, but they are both in a contract year. 2022 undrafted free agent Dallis Flowers is currently third on the depth chart.

Fortunately for the Colts, this draft is littered with talent at the cornerback position. It wouldn’t be a surprise at all if they used two of their picks to add depth and competition to the room.

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It would be best to avoid adding to the room on Day 2 if they can, and there are some promising Day 3 prospects to consider. But using a Day 2 pick on a linebacker would seem a bit luxurious unless the prospect is far and away the highest-rated player on their board.

As we break down the prospects by round, think of the “rounds” as tiers and when I believe the team should begin to consider drafting them.

We also created big boards at the following positions:

Quarterbacks	Running Backs	Wide Receivers	Tight Ends	Interior OL	Offensive Tackles
Defensive Tackles	Edge Rushers	Linebackers	Cornerbacks	Safeties

Here’s a look at my big board for the cornerbacks as it relates to the Colts in the 2023 NFL draft:

Colts’ 2023 NFL draft big board: Safeties

Here’s a look at our safety big board for the Colts in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Indianapolis Colts are approaching the 2023 NFL draft where they could be looking to add some depth at the safety position.

Though they have some intriguing names already in the room such as Rodney Thomas II, Julian Blackmon and Nick Cross, the Colts could be looking to add some depth and competition to the position on Day 3 of the draft.

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As we break down the prospects by round, think of the “rounds” as tiers and when I believe the team should begin to consider drafting them.

We also created big boards at the following positions:

Quarterbacks	Running Backs	Wide Receivers	Tight Ends	Interior OL	Offensive Tackles
Defensive Tackles	Edge Rushers	Linebackers	Cornerbacks	Safeties

Here’s a look at my big board for the safeties as it relates to the Colts in the 2023 NFL draft:

Colts’ 2023 NFL draft big board: Linebackers

Here’s our big board of the linebacker prospects for the Colts in the NFL draft.

The Indianapolis Colts will enter the 2023 NFL draft looking to address several positions, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they added to the linebacker room over the course of the weekend.

The departure of Bobby Okereke in free agency will hurt the room, but they did retain E.J. Speed quickly after. The return of Shaquille Leonard is expected, but it isn’t clear what his timetable looks like going into the offseason workouts.

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As we break down the prospects by round, think of the “rounds” as tiers and when I believe the team should begin to consider drafting them.

We also created big boards at the following positions:

Quarterbacks	Running Backs	Wide Receivers	Tight Ends	Interior OL	Offensive Tackles
Defensive Tackles	Edge Rushers	Linebackers	Cornerbacks	Safeties

Here’s a look at my big board for the linebackers as it relates to the Colts in the 2023 NFL draft:

2023 NFL draft: The consensus big board top 75 prospects

Reviewing the top 75 overall ranked prospects in the 2023 NFL draft going by the consensus big board.

Thanks to the Russell Wilson trade and his subsequent implosion, the Seahawks hold five picks in the first three rounds of the 2023 NFL draft. While some teams are able to find gems on Day 3, the bulk of the quality prospects for this year will be selected in those first three rounds.

We have already gone over the top prospects at each position according to the consensus big board. Now, let’s zoom out to give you a more complete view of the high-end talent in this class. Here are the top 75 ranked players in the draft, per the consensus big board.

Colts’ 2023 NFL draft big board: Edge Rushers

Don’t be surprised if the Colts add another edge rusher in the draft.

The Indianapolis Colts, like all teams, will continue to look for depth additions and hidden gems at the edge rusher positions when the 2023 NFL draft arrives Thursday night.

Though the tandem of Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo is enticing, the Colts also added Samson Ebukam in free agency and brought back Tyquan Lewis on a one-year deal this offseason. It’s a solid room, but we know Chris Ballard will always look for pass-rush help.

It’s a strong edge rusher class with several prospects boasting upside while fitting what the Colts want to add to Gus Bradley’s defense.

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As we break down the prospects by round, think of the “rounds” as tiers and when I believe the team should begin to consider drafting them.

We also created big boards at the following positions:

Quarterbacks	Running Backs	Wide Receivers	Tight Ends	Interior OL	Offensive Tackles
Defensive Tackles	Edge Rushers	Linebackers	Cornerbacks	Safeties

Here’s a look at my big board for the edge rushers as it relates to the Colts in the 2023 NFL draft:

Colts’ 2023 NFL draft big board: Defensive Tackles

Here’s our big board rankings at the DT position in the NFL draft for the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts are just days away from the 2023 NFL draft and while they don’t have a massive need to add to the defensive tackle spots, it’s likely that they will at some point.

Currently holding six selections on Day 3 of the draft, it’s likely that would be when the Colts add to the room if they do. There are some solid prospects before that, but the selection would be considered a luxury unless the Colts have a prospect rated much higher than consensus.

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With DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart leading the way, it’s likely the Colts would focus on adding depth to the room.

As we break down the prospects by round, think of the “rounds” as tiers and when I believe the team should begin to consider drafting them.

We also created big boards at the following positions:

Quarterbacks	Running Backs	Wide Receivers	Tight Ends	Interior OL	Offensive Tackles
Defensive Tackles	Edge Rushers	Linebackers	Cornerbacks	Safeties

Here’s a look at my big board for the defensive tackles as it relates to the Colts in the 2023 NFL draft: