Nazair Jones, Defensive Interior, North Carolina, Jones entered 2016 on multiple early-round watch lists. In 2016, he ranked seventh in the nation with an accuracy percentage on deep passes of 52.0. Support local journalism. College Football Rankings - Final
Being such a shallow interior class, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Stewart drafted very early on Day 3. Those concerns are mitigated somewhat by the dual-threat he represents. 1 receiver potential. He finished the season with the 15th-highest run-blocking grade among the 78 qualified draft-eligible tight ends while allowing just one QB pressure on 62 pass-blocking snaps. AP Final #1: Alabama. Ebukam's production (66 total QB pressures) and stamina (940 snaps) are hard to overlook, though. Chris Wormley, Defensive Interior, Michigan, At 6-foot-5 and 298 pounds, Wormley is an ideal fit at 5-tech for 3-4 defenses, but can also offer versatility working both inside and out outside for a 4-3 team. — Jordan Plocher, @PFF_Jordan, Dupre has deep speed to go along with 6-foot-4 height, which makes him an intriguing prospect. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, While Taylor will need to work on winning at the catch point at the next level, he's a shifty route runner and has good acceleration, which should make him a weapon in the passing game. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike, As confirmed by his near-record-breaking performance in the 3-cone drill at the NFL Combine, McCaffrey possesses elite change-of-direction and acceleration skills, and can make cuts with little loss of speed. NCAA College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings & Ratings. — Jordan Plocher, @PFF_Jordan, Evan Baylis was a somewhat forgotten tight end by the end of the 2016 Ducks season due to depth at the position. That being said, he has a blend of power and athleticism that resembles All-Pro-caliber players at the position. College Football Rankings - Final. Watson usually saves his best work for crunch time, either down the stretch or late in games, and that’s the part that pushes him back up draft boards despite concerns about his game translating at the next level. — Steve Palazzolo, @PFF_Steve, O.J. DeAngelo Brown, Defensive Interior, Louisville, A surprise Senior Bowl and combine omission, Brown could legitimately start in a base package as a rookie. Miami (10-1)* 24-14 loss to Pittsburgh. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, Agnew may have measured in at just 5-foot-9 ½ and 186 pounds at his pro day, but he plays physically and fearlessly in every phase of his game. All Rights Reserved. However, his zero run stops on 173 snaps played when aligned within 8 yards of the line of scrimmage last season suggest he's only a fit as a free safety for a cover-3 base scheme. Roberts is raw, but his journey up to this point has been rather impressive. Opponents recorded a passer rating of only 44.6 when targeting Wilson. Scholarship enrollment, Scholarship details will … — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, A powerful run blocker, Harlow's 82.8 run-block grade ranked seventh in the nation in 2016. McNichols has good balance through contact and plays bigger than his size at times. His 20.5 pass-rushing productivity led the entire nation as he racked up 78 QB pressures, second-most in the nation. — Bryson Vesnaver, @PFF_Bryson, Haason Reddick is another player who may not end up on the edge at the next level, but this time for different reasons. Clemson (12-2) 1292 5. He has to do a better job in pass protection, particularly against stunts and twists. Champions: Alabama (AP, ... CFB Playoff Rankings. The sixth and FINAL College Football Playoff rankings of the 2017 season were released and here’s what they looked like: 1. He's been inconsistent as a pass-rusher, where he only notched 18 knockdowns (six sacks, 12 QB hits) on his 1,090 snaps over the last three years. He averaged 2.73 yards per route run out of the slot last season, 11th in the NCAA. Found insideChris Murphy, Madness, Inc: How Everyone is Getting Rich off College Sports, Except the Players, accessed June 17, 2020, ... https://www.si.com/college/2017/07/16/chris-spielman-ncaa-ohio-state-football-imgcollege-ed-obannon-honda-nike. Charles Walker, Defensive Interior, Oklahoma, Walker was excellent in limited opportunities back in 2015, but suffered multiple concussions in his final season at Oklahoma. Link Chain Icon. Penn State (11-2) 1120 9. Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech, Probably the most exciting college tape of this receiving class belonged to Henderson. When you buy this book you get an electronic version (PDF file) of the interior of this book. The perfect coloring book for every child that loves ghosts. 40 coloring pages haunted by ghosts. — Jordan Plocher, @PFF_Jordan, Although limited, Liufau tied for fourth in the nation with an accuracy percentage of 66.7 under pressure. Here are the final College Football Playoff rankings of the 2017 season. Trending on … It’s concerning that he allowed seven touchdowns in coverage last year, but his ability to contribute on defense and special teams from Day 1, and his ability to turn defense into offense, should excite plenty of teams. Instead, Day 3 looks more likely after an indifferent junior year. Stanford and Washington State both held McKinley in check for much of their games. Stewart needs to run better routes and show that he can handle man coverage, but his explosiveness and after-the-catch ability makes him an intriguing prospect. He has a nice jump cut and shows the ability to quickly plant and get vertical, which ideally suits him for a zone-blocking scheme. UCF 13. — Billy Moy, @PFF_Billy, Griffin's production and athleticism are difficult to ignore, as his 87.2 coverage grade ranked 11th in the nation in 2016. The USA TODAY Sports football coaches poll is conducted weekly throughout the NCAA college football regular season. Although he failed to register a high volume of QB pressures (only 29 total as a junior), Brantley amassed that total on just over 190 snaps. 6 Michigan and No. Over the past two seasons on balls thrown at least 20 yards in the air, Engram has hauled in 10 of 17 attempts for 337 yards and three touchdowns. The problem is the same feel for making plays also leads to a number of poor decisions with the football, and a prospective team has to find the balance of keeping Mahomes’ aggressiveness and natural playmaking ability while harnessing him to make good decisions within the flow of the offense.
— John Breitenbach, @PFF_John, Wheeler was highly efficient pass blocker in 2016 and only allowed one sack, five QB hits, and 12 hurries on 513 pass-blocking snaps. If he can develop as a receiver, he has the potential to be one of the best receivers to come out of this class. Support local journalism. He also has 20 total sacks in SEC play the past two seasons. Jones enjoyed his most productive season as a pass-rusher, playing five-technique as a freshman. Bradley can win with quickness or with power when he is lined up inside, but his best fit is to provide rotational snaps at defensive end. Attempts to blow him off the ball in the ground game are also fruitless. In his first three years at Florida, he managed just over 1,100 snaps, never seeing more than 48.3 percent of reps in any season. We're in! Nick Mullens, QB, Southern Mississippi, Mullens lacks the ideal size of an NFL quarterback, but he has good accuracy to the short and intermediate area of the field. — Bryson Vesnaver, @PFF_Bryson, 96. He does read and react very well, though, making him an outstanding coverage defender on underneath routes, and is still a likely first-round draft pick. 2 He is a better fit at guard at the next level, but played right tackle for Texas A&M, and did not yield a single pressure in four of his final six college games. While there are some issues, such as his speed sometimes not showing up on tape and lack of open-field explosiveness, Godwin remains a solid prospect. Back in 2014, Conner was PFF’s third-highest-graded runner, behind only Ezekiel Elliot and Melvin Gordon. He likely won’t last until Day 3 after solid Senior Bowl and combine performances boosted his stock. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, Hansen was never considered to be an elite or even a much above-average college wide receiver, yet whenever the ball went his way, he kept making plays for Cal in 2016.
42.06. The Origins of Southern College Football: How an Ivy League ... Those, coupled with his vision, make him an excellent zone runner. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike, The best quarterback during the week at the Senior Bowl, Peterman showed an impressive combination of big-time throws and intermediate accuracy during the 2016 season. — Bryson Vesnaver, @PFF_Bryson, A favorite of PFF offensive line analyst Taylor Wright, Koloamatangi has potential at both guard and center after allowing only six pressures on 463 attempts in 2016.
The biggest concern for the former Bruin was his disappearance in certain games. Even when initially unbalanced, he displays a consistent capacity to re-anchor and earn a draw at worst. Coaches Poll College Football … All of that combined means that a quarterback needs to just get the ball in his area, and Williams will have a good shot of hauling it in. He allowed a mere 0.33 yards per coverage snap from the slot last year, and missed just four of the 70 solo tackles he attempted, so he really shouldn’t slip beyond Day 2 of the draft. — Steve Palazzolo, @PFF_Steve, Basham is a bull-rush aficionado with high-level production in the MAC. If you don’t think he was productive against the SEC the past three seasons, however, you simply didn’t watch the games. But if he can improve there, he has impressively effortless hands and can make tough catches in traffic. 3 Georgia vs. No. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, Levin needs to improve his core strength to better hold up at the line of scrimmage, but on film, he clearly demonstrates NFL-level movement skills. He provided 21 run stops on 342 run-defense snaps in 2016. Sayles is undersized for a defensive tackle, but has graded solidly as a run-defender for three straight seasons. Samson Ebukam, Edge, Eastern Washington, Ebukam owned FCS competition with little more than a blistering first step last season. Coupled with explosion off the ball and athleticism to work in space, Allen displays a complete skill-set on a consistent basis. Despite his size, he moves well laterally and has a finesse-runner feel to his game. He’s never going to get a lot of yards after contact, but he will be able to find and hit holes as an inside runner that bigger backs just cannot. Last season, he did not give up a touchdown while picking off three passes and breaking up another three. Smith's size will prohibit him from being an effective in-line blocker, but he moves well enough where he could develop into a competent run blocker in a “move” role. He dropped just four of 66 passes last year. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, Ross has a lot of work to do to make it in the NFL, as he really struggles to beat press coverage and doesn't have the speed or route running to separate consistently.
— Jordan Plocher, @PFF_Jordan, Oliver posted the second-best run-stop percentage among Big Ten inside linebacker draft prospects last season, as he does an excellent job of reading his keys and finding the ball. Damore'ea Stringfellow, WR, Mississippi, Stringfellow will have NFL teams taking a look at him late due to his size and ability to use it. His run-stop percentage of 10.4 ranks No.
He also has a very good release off the line of scrimmage, which helps him consistently beat press coverage. He gains more yards after contact than other backs his size, and utilizes stiff arms and spin moves to extend runs. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. There are certainly issues with Hollins, such as a very limited route tree and the mystery about lack of production for a receiver with his tools. They will play in the Sugar Bowl. At the very least, Kelly is willing to take chances and let his playmakers make plays for him, but the same aggressiveness that can win a game will also lead to losses when he turns the ball over at inopportune times. — Steve Palazzolo, @PFF_Steve, Maulet had a breakout 2016 season, finishing third in the nation with an 89.6 overall grade. — Steve Palazzolo, @PFF_Steve, Davis Webb ranked fourth in the nation in PFF grades through Week 5 in 2016, but ranked last (142nd) after that. 1 running back with a great combination of size and agility, and is worthy of a second-round draft pick. — John Breitenbach, @PFF_John, Although more of an effort rusher, Ekanem was highly productive at Virginia Tech, registering 27 sacks, 22 hits, and 81 QB pressures in three seasons. Terrell’s adjusted completion percentage of 81.0 ranks first in the draft class. He pairs that up with some of the strongest hands I’ve seen in the class that keep him in control of interactions. — Bryson Vesnaver, @PFF_Bryson, 235. Found inside – Page 25Universities from this list year after year dominate the final rankings in college football and, to a lesser extent, men's basketball. The list includes all but one of the top twenty-five highest ranked football teams in 2016 and ... Over a third of his targets last season (34.1 percent) came on deep passes. Even at that height, he still has the flexibility to consistently gain leverage on nose tackles. 1, UCF No. Dalvin Tomlinson, Defensive Interior, Alabama, Tomlinson’s versatility bears little resemblance to Allen’s. That being said, he did not give up a throw into his coverage longer than 16 yards until the finale against Penn State, and his 4.42-second 40-yard dash and 6-foot-2 frame has certainly put him on NFL radars. Stepec has fantastic hands, but it's unlikely to matter with how limited he is athletically. Howard has also graded positively as a run blocker in each of the last three seasons, including 2016 when he earned the highest run-blocking grade among tight ends. While it is true that Kupp dominated teams against which he was clearly athletically superior and far more talented, Kupp cannot be overlooked in this class. He also shows a solid burst and athleticism rushing off the edge, which should translate to him being drafted. Containing some of the athletes at the position in the NFL can be simplified significantly by Watkins’ deployment. Twitter. He’s a nightmare to bring down with the ball in his hands—Everett forced 24 missed tackles in 2016, nine more than any other tight end—and his short-term burst, paired with his size and agility, make it quite difficult for linebackers to match up with him one-on-one. Oklahoma 1414 4. Perine is a big, physical back that shows impressive balance through contact. Physically, though, there’s not much he can’t do. — Matt Claassen, @PFF_Matt, "Powerful runner who can force defenders to slip off tackle attempts. — Bryson Vesnaver, @PFF_Bryson, 237. He played on the edge in 2016, but as an inside linebacker the year prior, opposing QBs had a passer rating of just 44.4 when throwing into his coverage. Still, his 82.3 overall grade last season ranked 20th in FBS, and shows that he could develop into a security-blanket slot receiver down the line. He'll need to improve inconsistent hands, as he dropped 10 of 56 catchable balls last season. He still needs to get more consistent at those contested catch situations, but his size and hands should help him there. In My First Animal ABC by award-winning illustrator Maurice Pledger, kids are introduced to animals from all over the world with letters that start from A to Z. Fold-out pages are included on every page, allowing for even more exploration ... Player comparison for Temple edge Hasson Reddick: Jamie Collins, Cleveland Brownshttps://t.co/Zc1pxmqGuZ, — PFF College (@PFF_College) April 6, 2017, 21. His 3.28 yards per route run out of the slot last year was the second-most in the country. ... 2021 … — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike, Johnson wins the “looks the part” award, measuring in at 6-foot-7 with 36-inch arms. Alabama (11-0) 2. Below, we'll take a look at the overall rankings and break down the implications of the committee's decisions. That concern wasn’t eased at all by an average showing in the Shrine game after the season. 4 Washington. — Steve Palazzolo, @PFF_Steve, 179. The first installment of the 2017 College Football Playoff rankings were revealed Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on ESPN. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike, While Kittle may not possess the size to become a reliable, in-line blocker, his sound technique, willingness to block and above-average athleticism make him a great No. He had some issues against bigger receivers, though he only gave up one reception on 18 targets on “go” routes. He can still improve his blitz recognition and deep ball, but his impressive one-year sample has pushed him to the top of our quarterback board. He then went to the Senior Bowl and dominated the one-on-ones more than anyone else that week, winning half of his reps. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike, 69. The Buckeyes had the better overall resume, with victories over Penn State, Michigan State and Wisconsin, all ranked higher than any of the teams Alabama defeated this season. He doesn’t have great zip to drive the ball downfield, and most concerning about his game is how much he drops off when pressured, illustrated by his completion percentage falling from 68.5 percent in a clean pocket to 32.9 percent when under pressure. He tallied seven interceptions and seven pass break-ups in 2016, and gave up completions on just 40.3 percent of passes thrown into his coverage. Coming off his best season in college, White racked up two interceptions and 12 pass breakups from the 61 passes thrown into his coverage. At 6-foot-4, 252 pounds, Watt put up fantastic explosive and change-of-direction numbers at the combine. Clearly his wide base and thick thighs form the foundation of his success, but he is more than just a two-down option.
He has experience playing both outside and in the slot, and he fits better in more of a zone-heavy scheme, where his quick closing ability will be on display. He didn’t allow a single sack and only eight total QB pressures all year long. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, Taylor will find a role as a slot receiver right out of the gate thanks to his high-level quickness and incredible hands. Complete Rankings Others receiving votes: Arkansas 67, Clemson 56, Mississippi State 42, Penn State 22, Appalachian State 20, Purdue 10, Air Force 9, … — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh, Darboh is a nice prospect because he offers a full route-tree in a pro-style offense and is a very good run blocker. Three new teams reached the top 10 on the strength of their bowl wins, knocking out some of the bigger disappointments. Some have concerns about whether he can handle a full workload, but after 745 total touches the past two seasons, he’s proven that he can.
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