2016 NFL Draft Position Rankings

September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Olamide Zaccheaus (33) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Olamide Zaccheaus (33) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 NFL Draft Position Rankings

This article represents my current 2016 NFL Draft position rankings. I’d like to note that I’m not finished my evaluations which means there will be movement as I go through the process. Use this list as a starting point for some of the bigger name prospects.

In-depth scouting report for the prospects can be found here. This list will also be updated as I work my way through the prospects.

Quarterback

  1. Jared Goff, California
  2. Paxton Lynch, Memphis
  3. Connor Cook, Michigan State
  4. Carson Wentz, North Dakota State
  5. Christian Hackenberg, Penn State

Running Back

  1. Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
  2. Alex Collins, Arkansas
  3. CJ Prosise, Notre Dame
  4. Derrick Henry, Alabama
  5. Devontae Booker, Utah

Wide Receiver/ Tight End

  1. Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss
  2. William Fuller, Notre Dame
  3. Josh Doctson, TCU
  4. Hunter Henry, Arkansas
  5. De’Runnya Wilson, Mississippi State

Offensive Tackle

  1. Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss
  2. Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame
  3. Taylor Decker, Ohio State
  4. Shon Coleman, Auburn
  5. Jason Spriggs, Indiana

Interior Offensive Line

  1. Jack Conklin, Michigan State
  2. Cody Whitehair, Kansas State
  3. Max Tuerk, USC
  4. Ryan Kelly, Alabama
  5. Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M

Defensive Edge

Joey Bosa, Ohio State

Shaq Lawson, Clemson

Leonard Floyd, Georgia

Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State

Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State

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Defensive Line

  1. Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss
  2. A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama
  3. Jarran Reed, Alabama
  4. Austin Johnson, Penn State
  5. Andrew Billings, Baylor

Linebacker

  1. Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame
  2. Myles Jack, UCLA
  3. Reggie Ragland, Alabama
  4. Su’a Cravens, USC
  5. Scooby Wright, Arizona

Cornerback

  1. Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida
  2. Kevon Seymour, USC
  3. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State
  4. Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech
  5. KeiVarae Russell, Notre Dame

Safety

  1. Vonn Bell, Ohio State
  2. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State
  3. Jeremy Cash, Duke
  4. Deon Bush, Miami
  5. Darian Thompson, Boise State