Carson is McShay's new #1 QB http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2016/ins...p-32-nfl-draft
Carson is McShay's new #1 QB http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2016/ins...p-32-nfl-draft
Sounds like Goff's hands may not measure up to the NFL standards.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/...klx&OCID=HPDHP
Todd McShay
ESPN Senior Writer
With the NFL scouting combine (Feb. 23-29) fast approaching, let's take a look at the players who have moved up and down our Top 32, drawing on the same scouting reports and making changes only where necessary.
Editor's Picks
McShay: 2016 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
Which player will your team select in Round 1? Todd McShay projects the picks in the 2016 NFL draft, with quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Jared Goff on the rise.
We'll continue to update our board as we get closer to the 2016 NFL draft. Although it's a given that some players will move into the rankings while others drop out, this provides a good snapshot of which players currently have the most NFL potential, based on our evaluations. For our full rankings list, check out this link.
(Underclassmen are noted with an asterisk.)
1. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State*
No change here. From start to finish, Bosa left his mark in Columbus with 50.5 tackles for loss in 41 career games. He shows a consistent ability to convert speed to power and keep offensive linemen off-balance with a wide array of pass-rush moves. He's a dynamic talent wherever you put him along the D-line.
2. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State*
NFL teams will love Ramsey's versatility. He can line up against a slot receiver one play and patrol center field the next. A star on FSU's track and field team, Ramsey brings a unique athletic skill set to the table. He'll turn heads in Indy.
3. Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi*
The best left tackle prospect in the draft, Tunsil is an exceptional athlete for a 310-pounder. He is quick to redirect and mirror top pass-rushers, and he has great range as a run-blocker. Because of his mobility, he would fit best in a zone blocking-heavy scheme.
4. Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida*
Hargreaves does a good job in press-man coverage by consistently redirecting wide receivers. He's a little undersized (5-foot-11, 195 pounds), but with four interceptions this season, Hargreaves showed he has the instincts and aggressiveness to develop into a good starting cornerback in the NFL.
5. Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
If you want to see a left tackle put on a clinic in pass protection, flip on the Notre Dame-Ohio State tape, and watch Stanley. He has proved that he can play both left and right tackle, which makes him an even more appealing prospect to NFL teams. He plays with great balance and has the ideal frame, length and athleticism to protect a QB's blindside at the next level.
6. DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
In a draft full of versatile D-linemen, Buckner stands out because of his ability to convert speed to power, no matter where he lines up. He shows a nasty, aggressive demeanor on tape, which is exactly what you want from your defensive linemen. A consistent force, Buckner posted 17.0 TFLs (including 10.5 sacks) in 2015.
7. Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
Rankins was clearly the best defensive lineman in Senior Bowl practices, as he showed explosiveness in one-on-one pass-rush drills and stuffed the run during 11-on-11. He has compiled 15 sacks the past two seasons and is a load for any O-line to handle because of his rare combination of quickness and power.
8. Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
I've finally had time to study enough tape on the top QBs to put Wentz No. 1, slightly ahead of Jared Goff. Wentz has the frame (6-foot-5¼, 233 pounds). He has the arm. He can make all the throws -- even in cold, windy weather. He's a mobile QB who extends plays with his feet. And in the most important areas of QB evaluation -- mental makeup and accuracy -- Wentz grades out extremely high.
9. Jared Goff, QB, Cal*
Goff has great physical tools -- a smooth stroke, a near-elite arm, ideal height -- and the high football IQ that NFL teams look for in college QBs. He'll pick up the pro game quickly from a mental standpoint. I wish he had a little more bulk on his wiry frame, but that's something he can address over time.