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1. Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State
If there is a prospect in this draft who looks like he's simply too small to be regarded as a top pick, it's Lockett. A big-play threat who produced 559 yards on passes 20 yards or more downfield in 2014, he plays much bigger than his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame suggests, going up to win the ball at the catch point when needed. An impressive route runner, he has quick feet that allow him to quickly get open and find holes in zones well. In a deep receiving class, he could fall further than his talents suggest, giving someone a steal on Day 2 or later.
2. Henry Anderson, DL, Stanford
For all the hype surrounding USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams, Anderson was arguably the best defensive lineman in the Pac-12 and in this entire draft class during the 2014 season. He's aggressive, making himself tough to block for opposing offensive linemen, and stood out against the run and as a pass-rusher, registering 57 total hurries in 14 games. He'll need to work on his technique at the next level, but his raw skills are impressive.
3. Trey Flowers, DE, Arkansas
In a class in which many of the highest-ranked edge rushers come with question marks, Flowers could be a bargain for the right team. He is a well-rounded player, registering 61 total pressures in 2014 as a pass-rusher but doing his best work against the run. While some have questioned his ability to get pressure at the next level, he'll hit the ground running in the NFL as a run defender, utilizing the power that proved too much for most offensive linemen at the college level.
4. Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
Troy Hill, CB, Oregon
Not even the highest-regarded cornerback on his own team (that would be Ifo Ekpre-Olomu), Hill could wind up being the best pro in a cornerback class that has plenty of question marks from the top down. Hill's off-field issues will drop him farther down draft boards, but on the field his talent shines through. He's not the biggest cornerback in the class, but he opens his hips well and runs smoothly, with a good feel for where the receiver is. Reacting quickly to come up and make tackles, he looks best-suited as a zone corner, but he was more than capable in man coverage during his time at Oregon as well, finishing the season tied for 12th in this draft class by allowing just 0.78 yards per coverage snap.
6. Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan State
While Lockett is hurt by his size, there is no such problem for Lippett. Instead, it's his rather unconventional style that at times leaves him looking a little bit awkward as a receiver. That doesn't mean he can't be successful, however, and when you watch him on film, he's the type of player who beats cornerbacks even when it looks like he's been beaten in the route. Somewhat similar to Stevie Johnson, he's the type of player who routinely finds his way to the ball after losing out early in the play, which helped him finish the year with a yards per route run average of 3.65, the second-most in this draft class next to Alabama's Amari Cooper.
7. Stephone Anthony, LB, Clemson
Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin
Havenstein isn't getting nearly as much hype as other tackle prospects in this draft, but he is the type of player who could be found as late as Day 3 and end up developing into one of the best offensive linemen in the draft. He needs to work on his pass protection, tying for just 60th in this draft class with a pass-blocking efficiency rating of 96.3 percent last season, but he already looks very good as a run-blocker. He impresses at the second level, and when he got there against linebackers in 2014, it was game over, swallowing them up and finishing his blocks well. He shows quick feet, which helps when he is asked to pull, and he did a good job setting up cutback blocks on zone runs.
9. James Sample, S, Louisville
Teams in need of a safety would be wise to wait until the Day 2 range and grab Sample over some of the higher-ranked prospects at the position. A well-rounded defensive back who didn't shy away from run support, he did his best work in coverage, tying for sixth in this draft class by allowing a reception just once every 31.1 snaps in coverage. He showed quick decision-making to match his solid overall athleticism. He's not the fastest safety in the class, but his speed isn't an issue, either, and he's more than adequate as a tackler.
10. Christian Ringo, DT, Louisiana-Lafayette
Another undersized lineman, Ringo might only ever be a sub-package player in the NFL, but he has the potential to be a very good one. He can be overpowered, which isn't surprising given his size (6-1, 277), but his first step is often too good for opposing offensive linemen to handle. That led to him having a pass-rushing productivity rating of 15.8 from the 238 pass-rushing snaps he played at 3-4 defensive end last season, the highest in the nation. He's particularly impressive rushing the passer from the nose tackle spot, where his first step beat plenty of centers in 2014, but he likely won't hear his name called early in the draft. However, in the right system, he has the potential to be productive early in his career.
If there is a prospect in this draft who looks like he's simply too small to be regarded as a top pick, it's Lockett. A big-play threat who produced 559 yards on passes 20 yards or more downfield in 2014, he plays much bigger than his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame suggests, going up to win the ball at the catch point when needed. An impressive route runner, he has quick feet that allow him to quickly get open and find holes in zones well. In a deep receiving class, he could fall further than his talents suggest, giving someone a steal on Day 2 or later.
2. Henry Anderson, DL, Stanford
For all the hype surrounding USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams, Anderson was arguably the best defensive lineman in the Pac-12 and in this entire draft class during the 2014 season. He's aggressive, making himself tough to block for opposing offensive linemen, and stood out against the run and as a pass-rusher, registering 57 total hurries in 14 games. He'll need to work on his technique at the next level, but his raw skills are impressive.
3. Trey Flowers, DE, Arkansas
In a class in which many of the highest-ranked edge rushers come with question marks, Flowers could be a bargain for the right team. He is a well-rounded player, registering 61 total pressures in 2014 as a pass-rusher but doing his best work against the run. While some have questioned his ability to get pressure at the next level, he'll hit the ground running in the NFL as a run defender, utilizing the power that proved too much for most offensive linemen at the college level.
4. Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
Troy Hill, CB, Oregon
Not even the highest-regarded cornerback on his own team (that would be Ifo Ekpre-Olomu), Hill could wind up being the best pro in a cornerback class that has plenty of question marks from the top down. Hill's off-field issues will drop him farther down draft boards, but on the field his talent shines through. He's not the biggest cornerback in the class, but he opens his hips well and runs smoothly, with a good feel for where the receiver is. Reacting quickly to come up and make tackles, he looks best-suited as a zone corner, but he was more than capable in man coverage during his time at Oregon as well, finishing the season tied for 12th in this draft class by allowing just 0.78 yards per coverage snap.
6. Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan State
While Lockett is hurt by his size, there is no such problem for Lippett. Instead, it's his rather unconventional style that at times leaves him looking a little bit awkward as a receiver. That doesn't mean he can't be successful, however, and when you watch him on film, he's the type of player who beats cornerbacks even when it looks like he's been beaten in the route. Somewhat similar to Stevie Johnson, he's the type of player who routinely finds his way to the ball after losing out early in the play, which helped him finish the year with a yards per route run average of 3.65, the second-most in this draft class next to Alabama's Amari Cooper.
7. Stephone Anthony, LB, Clemson
Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin
Havenstein isn't getting nearly as much hype as other tackle prospects in this draft, but he is the type of player who could be found as late as Day 3 and end up developing into one of the best offensive linemen in the draft. He needs to work on his pass protection, tying for just 60th in this draft class with a pass-blocking efficiency rating of 96.3 percent last season, but he already looks very good as a run-blocker. He impresses at the second level, and when he got there against linebackers in 2014, it was game over, swallowing them up and finishing his blocks well. He shows quick feet, which helps when he is asked to pull, and he did a good job setting up cutback blocks on zone runs.
9. James Sample, S, Louisville
Teams in need of a safety would be wise to wait until the Day 2 range and grab Sample over some of the higher-ranked prospects at the position. A well-rounded defensive back who didn't shy away from run support, he did his best work in coverage, tying for sixth in this draft class by allowing a reception just once every 31.1 snaps in coverage. He showed quick decision-making to match his solid overall athleticism. He's not the fastest safety in the class, but his speed isn't an issue, either, and he's more than adequate as a tackler.
10. Christian Ringo, DT, Louisiana-Lafayette
Another undersized lineman, Ringo might only ever be a sub-package player in the NFL, but he has the potential to be a very good one. He can be overpowered, which isn't surprising given his size (6-1, 277), but his first step is often too good for opposing offensive linemen to handle. That led to him having a pass-rushing productivity rating of 15.8 from the 238 pass-rushing snaps he played at 3-4 defensive end last season, the highest in the nation. He's particularly impressive rushing the passer from the nose tackle spot, where his first step beat plenty of centers in 2014, but he likely won't hear his name called early in the draft. However, in the right system, he has the potential to be productive early in his career.
