Who’s Still On the Board in the NFL Draft?

The NFL draft is in full swing, and there are plenty of talented prospects still available. Who’s still on the board and could potentially be a good fit for your favorite team?

The Big Board

The NFL Draft is just a few weeks away, and there are a lot of prospects still on the board. Who are the best prospects still available? Let’s take a look at the top 10 prospects still available in the NFL Draft.

The top prospects

The NFL draft is just a few short weeks away, and there are still a lot of big-name prospects on the board. Here’s a look at some of the top players still available, and where they might land.

Quarterbacks
There are a few quarterbacks still available who could be taken in the first round, but the best of the bunch is probably Louisville’s Lamar Jackson. He’s a dynamic playmaker with a strong arm, and he could be a perfect fit for teams like the Buffalo Bills or Arizona Cardinals.

Running backs
The running back class isn’t as strong as it has been in recent years, but there are still some good players available. Penn State’s Saquon Barkley is the best of the bunch, and he could go as high as No. 2 overall to the New York Giants. USC’s Ronald Jones II and San Diego State’s Rashaad Penny are also first-round talents.

Wide receivers
There are plenty of good wide receivers still on the board, including Alabama’s Calvin Ridley, Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk and Maryland’s D.J. Moore. Moore is probably the best of the bunch, and he could go in the top 10 to a team like the Oakland Raiders or San Francisco 49ers.

Tight ends
The tight end class isn’t as strong as it has been in recent years, but there are still some good players available. The best of the bunch is South Dakota State’s Dallas Goedert, who is a big target with good hands and route-running ability. He could be a late first-round pick or early second-round pick by a team like the Green Bay Packers or New England Patriots.

The second-tier prospects

The second-tier prospects are the guys who could go in the second or third round, but they all have something that is holding them back. Maybe it’s a size concern, or maybe they didn’t produce at a high level in college. Whatever the reason, these are the players that teams will be taking a closer look at to see if they can be potential difference-makers at the next level.

-QB Drew Lock, Missouri: Lock has the size and arm strength that teams are looking for in a franchise quarterback, but he was inconsistent during his time at Missouri. He’ll need to show that he can be more accurate and make better decisions if he wants to be successful at the next level.
-RB Miles Sanders, Penn State: Sanders has good size and speed, but he didn’t have a lot of work in college as he was behind Saquon Barkley on the depth chart. He’ll need to show that he can be a workhorse back in order to succeed at the next level.
-WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford: Arcega-Whiteside has good size and is a great red zone threat, but he doesn’t have elite speed or quickness. He’ll need to show that he can run good routes and create separation if he wants to be successful at the next level.

The third-tier prospects

It’s always difficult toproject how well NFL hopefuls will adjust to the professional game, but some players just look the part more than others. The following 50 prospects are considered “third-tier” prospects, meaning they’re talented enough to get drafted but may not become standouts at the next level.

1. Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
2. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
3. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
4. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
5. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
6. Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
7. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
8. Ed Oliver Jr., DT/DE, Houston
9. Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
10. Zach Allen, DE/OLB, Boston College

The NFL Draft

The NFL draft is an annual event in which the National Football League (NFL) teams select eligible players to add to their rosters. The draft order is determined by each team’s record in the previous season, with the worst team picking first and the best team picking last.

The first round

The first round of the NFL Draft is where teams select the best college football players and sign them to contracts. The first round is generally considered to be the most important, as it’s where teams can find franchise quarterbacks and other impact players.

This year’s NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25, and there are a number of highly-rated prospects who are still available. Here are some of the top players who could be taken in the first round:

Quarterbacks:
-Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina
-Deshaun Watson, Clemson
-Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech

Running backs:
-Dalvin Cook, Florida State
-Leonard Fournette, LSU
-Christian McCaffrey, Stanford

Wide receivers:
-Corey Davis, Western Michigan
-John Ross, Washington
-Mike Williams, Clemson

The second round

The NFL Draft is an annual event, held each April, in which the National Football League (NFL) teams select eligible college football players. The draft order is determined by the previous year’s standings, with the team holding the worst record selecting first. In total, 254 selections are made over seven rounds.

The second round of the NFL Draft is where teams really start to fill needs. After a team’s first-round pick, which is often used on the best available player regardless of position, the second-round pick is often used on the best player at a position of need.

With that in mind, here are some of the best players still available heading into the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft:

Offensive tackle:
-Erik McCoy, Texas A&M
-Greg Little, Ole Miss
-Jawaan Taylor, Florida

Offensive guard:
-Michael Dieter, Wisconsin
-Nate Herbig, Stanford
-Chris Lindstrom, Boston College

Center:
-Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State
– Garrett Bradbury, North Carolina State

The third round

The third round of the NFL draft is underway and there are still some big names on the board. Here are some of the top prospects who are still available:

DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina
Kinlaw is one of the best defensive prospects in the draft and he would be a huge addition to any team’s defensive line. He’s a powerful presence in the middle and he has the ability to take over a game. He’s expected to be a first-round pick, but he could slip into the second round.

RB J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State
Dobbins is one of the best running backs in the draft and he would be an immediate starter for many teams. He’s a tough runner with good vision and he has the ability to break tackles. He’s expected to be a second-round pick.

WR Tee Higgins, Clemson
Higgins is one of the best wide receivers in the draft and he would be a great addition to any team’s passing attack. He has good size and speed, and he’s a very reliable receiver. He’s expected to be a second-round pick.

The Aftermath

As the NFL draft came to an end, there were a few notable prospects who were still on the board. They will now have to sign with teams as undrafted free agents. Here’s a list of the most notable names.

The undrafted free agents

After the NFL draft ends, there is still a chance to make an NFL team. Undrafted free agents are eligible to be signed by any team in the NFL. While it is harder to make an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent, it is not impossible. In fact, there are many undrafted free agents that go on to have great careers in the NFL.

Some of the most successful NFL players were undrafted free agents. This includes players like Kurt Warner, Antonio Gates, and James Harrison. These players were able to make an impact on their teams and carved out successful careers in the NFL.

If you are an undrafted free agent, you will have to work harder to make an NFL roster. However, it is not impossible to have a successful career in the NFL. There are many examples of players who made it in the league despite not being drafted.

The post-draft trades

After the NFL Draft ends, there’s usually a flurry of activity as teams try to improve their rosters by trading for players they weren’t able to draft. We take a look at some of the most notable post-draft trades in recent years.