Preseason Top 50 NFL Prospect Big Board

The NFL season is quickly approaching, with teams beginning to round out their rosters during the preseason. In that group are 350+ rookies who will don a NFL uniform for the first time. Those rookies were once prospects hoping to one day play in the NFL, and this year is no different. Hundreds of college football athletes will take the field in 2023 hoping to hear their name called in April. All are not made equal though, so here are the top 50 NFL prospects for the 2023-24 season.

 

1. Marvin Harrison Jr. – WR, Ohio State

HT: 6’3″   WT: 205lbs

2022 Stats: 77 Receptions – 1,263 Yards – 14 Touchdowns

Harrison is one of the most electric wide receivers to come out of college football…ever. His size, speed, and hands combination make him a generational prospect, and the best in the 2023-24 crop.

2. Caleb Williams – QB, USC

HT: 6’1″   WT: 215lbs

2022 Stats: 4,537 Yards – 42 Touchdowns – 5 Interceptions – 168.5 Passer Rating

This kid could be the next great young signal caller to come straight from college football and make a splash in the pros. He has the arm and mobility, but adds a great IQ as well. Easily makes an impact year one in the NFL.

3. Olumuyiwa Fashanu – Tackle, Penn State

HT: 6’6″   WT: 321lbs

2022 Stats: 542 Snaps – 0 Sacks Allowed

Olu Fashanu would’ve been the best tackle in the draft last year and that doesn’t change here. He is a mauler, and can match power or finesse as a left tackle. Barring a fall off a cliff he is an instant plug and play prospect.

4. Brock Bowers – TE, Georgia

HT: 6’4″   WT: 230lbs

2022 Stats: 63 Receptions – 942 Yards – 7 Touchdowns

Take Travis Kelce and Rob Gronkowski and put them in a particle collider, Brock Bowers is what you would get. He is the perfect modern day tight end. He possesses the speed, size, and blocking that every team wants.

5. Drake Maye – QB, North Carolina

HT: 6’4″   WT: 225lbs

2022 Stats: 4,321 Yards – 38 Touchdowns – 7 Interceptions – 157.9 Passer Rating

After a breakout year in 2022, Maye is looks like the real deal. His accuracy, arm strength and poise in the pocket all translate as elite to the next level.

6. Quinn Ewers – QB, Texas

HT: 6’2″   WT: 195lbs

2022 Stats: 2,177 Yards – 15 Touchdowns – 6 Interceptions – 132.6 Passer Rating

Probably the most polished passer in the draft, Quinn Ewers fits the bill of an NFL QB. He may need a year of grooming but for a guy who’s ceiling is Aaron Rodgers, any team would take that gamble.

7. Bo Nix – QB, Oregon

HT: 6’2″   WT: 213lbs

2022 Stats: 3,593 Yards – 29 Touchdowns – 7 Interceptions – 165.7 Passer Rating

Nix has dual threat ability that has become popular in the NFL and is a very accomplished passer. If he can continue his ascension as a signal caller he is easily a 1st year starter at the next level.

8. Kool-Aid McKinstry – CB, Alabama

HT: 6’1”   WT: 195lbs

2022 Stats: 35 Total Tackles – 29 Solo Tackles – 1 Interception – 15 Pass Defended

Oh Yeah! Kool-Aid McKinstry is the real deal, he has ideal size for the cornerback position with room to add to his frame. He is good in both man and zone coverage and can play in any scheme at the next level.

9. Shedeur Sanders – QB, Colorado

HT: 6’2”   WT: 215lbs

2022 Stats: 3,732 Yards – 40 Touchdowns – 6 Interceptions – 160.4 Passer Rating

Whatever questions you have about Shedeur Sanders making the jump to Power 5 play will squashed this year. Sanders has the arm talent and IQ to be successful, he should flourish in Colorado.

10. Jared Verse – DL, Florida State

HT: 6’4″   WT: 253lbs

2022 Stats: 22 Tackles – 9 Sacks

Verse is a monster of a man that can play anywhere along the defensive front. His violent hands and body control allow him to be dangerous against the run or as a interior pass rusher.

11. Joe Alt – Tackle, Notre Dame

HT: 6’7″   WT: 317lbs

2022 Stats: 807 Snaps – 0 Sacks Allowed

There aren’t many men that can move like Joe Alt at 6’7″ and 317lbs. Alt’s an effortless athlete and has great inside out hand discipline which will allow him to play either tackle position with little drop off.

12. Michael Penix Jr. – QB, Washington

HT: 6’3″   WT: 214lbs

2022 Stats: 4,641 Yards – 31 Touchdowns – 8 Interceptions – 104.1 Passer Rating

Penix is one of the few pure passers in this draft. He has a solid base, textbook pocket awareness, and the arm talent to make NFL throws look easy. There are questions about his durability which could hurt his stock, but with the right team he could be a long-term starter at the next level.

13. Emeka Egbuka – WR, Ohio State

HT: 6’1″   WT: 205lbs

2022 Stats: 74 Receptions – 1,151 Yards – 1 Touchdown

If you took Chris Olave and fused him with Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Emeka Egbuka is who you would end up with. His size, hands and precision route running make him one of the most sound receivers in the 2024 class.

14. Bralen Trice – Edge, Washington

HT: 6’4″   WT: 256lbs

2022 Stats: 39 Total Tackles – 23 Solo Tackles – 10 Sacks

Bralen Trice has an argument to be the best defensive lineman in the 2024 class. The issue is his size translates more to being a standup Edge at the next level. Regardless, he has all the tools to be a dominant force in Washington this season and build on an amazing 2022-23 campaign.

15. Dallas Turner – LB, Alabama

HT: 6’4″   WT: 240lbs

2022 Stats: 37 Total Tackles – 16 Solo Tackles – 4 Sacks

Turner is the best all-around linebacker in the class. He can play either 3-4 ILB, 4-3 OLB, and even rush from the edge. The only knock on him is that he is not a striker at the point of attack, which leads to him slipping off would be tackles.

16. Jordan Travis – QB, Florida State

HT: 6’1″   WT: 201lbs

2022 Stats: 3,214 Yards – 24 Touchdowns – 5 Interceptions – 110.1 Passer Rating

Jordan Travis had an under the radar season in 2022-23. He now boasts one of the most talented receiver rooms and should be able to showcase his full repertoire in 2023-24. Travis has the makings of a can’t miss prospect and can solidify that claim this year.

17. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. – LB, Clemson

HT: 6’0″   WT: 230lbs

2022 Stats: 89 Total Tackles – 49 Solo Tackles – 7 Sacks – 2 Interceptions

Much like his father, Trotter Jr. is a traditional Mike Linebacker. He is a physical and instinctual defender with a knack for being around the ball on every play.

18. Treveyon Henderson – HB, Ohio State

HT: 5’10”   WT: 214lbs

2022 Stats: 571 Rush Yards – 5.3 YPC – 28 Receiving Yards – 7 Total Touchdowns

Treveyon Henderson possesses all the qualities of a starting running back in the NFL. Vision, lateral quickness and good contact balance make him a legitimate candidate to make an immediate impact at the next level. He will need to improve in pass protection to be a 3-down back but he is still the top option in the 2024 class.

19. Xavier Worthy – WR, Texas

HT: 6’1″   WT: 163lbs

2022 Stats: 60 Receptions – 760 Yards – 9 Touchdowns

Worthy is a speed demon in every sense of the word. A former 100-meter track athlete, Worthy shows elite acceleration and top speed on deep routes. He is a headache to defend due to his run after catch ability and slippery moves in the open field.

20. Brennan Armstrong – QB, NC State

HT: 6’2″   WT: 210lbs

2022 Stats: 2,210 Yards – 7 Touchdowns – 12 Interceptions – 67.0 Passer Rating

Armstrong was one of the most productive passers in college football at Virginia and has all the tools to be just that at the NFL level. More of a scrambler (think Ben Roethlisberger), Armstrong extends plays with his legs and routinely capitalizes on broken plays. He is a natural leader and has a poised demeanor in the huddle – he should wow scouts this season at NC State.

Prospects 21-50

21. Maason Smith – Edge, LSU

HT: 6’3″   WT: 205lbs

2022 Stats: 19 Total Tackles – 13 Solo Tackles – 4 Sacks

22. Blake Corum – HB, Michigan

HT: 5’8″   WT: 210lbs

2022 Stats: 1,463 Rush Yards – 5.9 YPC – 80 Receiving Yards – 19 Total Touchdowns

23. J.T. Tuimoloau – Edge, Ohio State

HT: 6’4″   WT: 270lbs

2022 Stats: 28 Total Tackles – 16 Solo Tackles – 4 Sacks

24. Denzel Burke – CB, Ohio State

HT: 6’1″   WT: 190lbs

2022 Stats: 34 Total Tackles – 24 Solo Tackles – 0 Interceptions – 5 Passes Defended

25. Donovan Edwards- HB, Michigan

HT: 6’1″   WT: 204lbs

2022 Stats: 991 Rush Yards – 7.1 YPC – 200 Receiving Yards – 9 Total Touchdowns

26. Kalen King – CB, Penn State

HT: 5’11”   WT: 188lbs

2022 Stats: 30 Total Tackles – 23 Solo Tackles – 3 Interceptions – 16 Passes Defended

27. Andrew Mukubu – Safety, Clemson

HT: 6’0″   WT: 185lbs

2022 Stats: 53 Total Tackles – 31 Solo Tackles – 1 Interception – 3 Passes Defended

28. Cedric Gray – LB, North Carolina

HT: 6’2″   WT: 232lbs

2022 Stats: 144 Total Tackles – 82 Solo Tackles – 1 Sack – 2 Interceptions

29. Calen Bullock – Safety, USC

HT: 6’3″   WT: 180lbs

2022 Stats: 48 Total Tackles – 29 Solo Tackles – 5 Interceptions – 5 Passes Defended

30. J.J. McCarthy – QB, Michigan

HT: 6’3″   WT: 196lbs

2022 Stats: 2,719 Yards – 22 Touchdowns – 5 Interceptions – 107.4 Passer Rating

31. Rome Odunze – WR, Washington

HT: 6’3″   WT: 201lbs

2022 Stats: 75 Receptions – 1,145 Yards – 7 Touchdowns

32. Kingsley Suamatai – Tackle, BYU

HT: 6’6″   WT: 325lbs

2022 Stats: 632 Snaps – 0 Sack Allowed

33. Javon Bullard – CB, Georgia

HT: 5’11”   WT: 180lbs

2022 Stats: 46 Total Tackles – 33 Solo Tackles – 2 Interceptions – 3 Passes Defended

34. Cooper Beebe – Guard, Kansas State

HT: 6’4″   WT: 322lbs

2022 Stats: 861 Snaps – 0 Sacks Allowed

35. JC Latham – Tackle, Alabama

HT: 6’6″   WT: 326lbs

2022 Stats: 821 Snaps – 0 Sacks Allowed

36. Michael Hall, Jr. – DL, Ohio State

HT: 6’2″   WT: 290lbs

2022 Stats: 19 Tackles – 4.5 Sacks

37. Brenden Rice – WR, USC

HT: 6’3″   WT: 205lbs

2022 Stats: 39 Receptions – 611 Yards – 4 Touchdowns

38. Cooper DeJean – DB, Iowa

HT: 6’1″   WT: 209lbs

2022 Stats: 75 Total Tackles – 59 Solo Tackles – 5 Interceptions – 8 Passes Deflections

39. Connor Colby – Tackle, Iowa

HT: 6’6″   WT: 308lbs

2022 Stats: 674 Snaps – 3 Sacks Allowed

40. Troy Franklin – WR, Oregon

HT: 6’3″   WT: 178lbs

2022 Stats: 61 Receptions – 891 Yards – 9 Touchdowns

41. Sedrick Van Pran – Center, Georgia

HT: 6’4″   WT: 310lbs

2022 Stats: 852 Snaps – 0 Sacks Allowed

42. Jer’Zhan Newton – DL, Illinois

HT: 6’2″   WT: 295lbs

2022 Stats: 59 Tackles – 5.5 Sacks

43. Kamren Kinchens – Safety, Miami (FL)

HT: 5’11”   WT: 202lbs

2022 Stats: 59 Total Tackles – 34 Solo Tackles – 6 Interceptions – 6 Passes Defended

44. Donovan Jackson – Guard, Ohio State

HT: 6’4″   WT: 300lbs

2022 Stats: 757 Snaps – 2 Sacks Allowed

45. Ja’Tavion Sanders – TE, Texas

HT: 6’4″   WT: 249lbs

2022 Stats: 54 Receptions – 613 Yards – 5 Touchdowns

46. Jack Sawyer – Edge, Ohio State

HT: 6’4″   WT: 267lbs

2022 Stats: 24 Total Tackles – 10 Solo Tackles – 4.5 Sacks

47. Johnny Wilson – WR, Florida State

HT: 6’7″   WT: 235lbs

2022 Stats: 43 Receptions – 897 Yards – 5 Touchdowns

48. Barrett Carter – LB, Clemson

HT: 6’1″   WT: 225lbs

2022 Stats: 73 Total Tackles – 41 Solo Tackles – 5.5 Sacks – 2 Interceptions

49. Raheim Sanders – HB, Arkansas

HT: 6’2″   WT: 227lbs

2022 Stats: 1443 Rush Yards – 6.5 YPC – 271 Receiving Yards – 12 Total Touchdowns

50. Jaheim Bell – TE, Florida State

HT: 6’3″   WT: 232lbs

2022 Stats: 25 Receptions – 231 Yards – 2 Touchdowns

As the college football season starts to gear up, stocks will rise and fall, and these 50 names may not be the same 50 names as the year progresses. One thing is locked in stone though: these young men will be future NFL talent come April 2024 one way or another.