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The 2023 NFL Draft is complete, and rookie drafts are starting. Kyle Bellefeuil and I have comprised a Top 40 big board that should help with all of the rookie drafts going on. Landing spots were all taken into consideration, and the board is made up of Kyle and my own rankings as a consensus. Linked to each player's name is a full draft profile.
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Tier 1 Players
| Edge Rusher | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson, Hou | Jack Campbell, Det |
Tier 2 Players
| Edge Rusher | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyree Wilson, LV | Jalen Carter, Phi | Drew Sanders, Den | ||
| Myles Murphy, Cin | Trenton Simpson, Bal | |||
| Lukas Van Ness, GB |
Tier 3 Players
| Edge Rusher | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah, KC | Daiyan Henley, LAC | Brian Branch, Det | ||
| Nolan Smith, Phi | ||||
| Will McDonald IV, NYJ | ||||
| B.J. Ojulari, Ari |
Tier 4 Players
| Edge Rusher | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Foskey, NO | Calijah Kancey, TB | Dorian Williams, Buf | Sydney Brown, Phi | |
| Byron Young, LAR | Bryan Bresee, NO | Jordan Battle, Cin |
Tier 5 Players
| Edge Rusher | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Hall, Sea | Keion White, NE | DeMarvion Overshown, Dal | Ji'Ayir Brown, SF | |
| Zach Harrison, Atl | Owen Pappoe, Ari | |||
| Henry To'oTo'o, Hou | ||||
| Devon Witherspoon, Sea |
Tier 6 Players
| Edge Rusher | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuli Tuipulotu, LAC | Adetomiwa Adebawore, Ind | Noah Sewell, Chi | Christian Gonzalez, NE | J.L. Skinner, Den |
| Yaya Diaby, TB | Antonio Johnson, Jac | |||
| Nick Herbig, Pit | Daniel Scott, Ind | |||
| Isaiah McGuire, Cle | ||||
| Mike Morris, Sea |
Individual Player Profiles
Below, you'll see our rankings (from 1 to 40), along with brief profiles of each rookie on the Big Board.
1. EDGE Will Anderson, Houston Texans
Haggan: Will Anderson is an unbelievable, almost can't-miss prospect. He is an explosive athlete with elite snap timing and tremendous burst and first step. Anderson has a plethora of pass-rush moves, with his spin move being his most impressive.
Edge Will Anderson, Alabama
— Joeythetooth (@JoeyTheToothIDP) January 25, 2023
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 243lbs
Pros
- Unbelievably explosive
- Strong hands at the point of attack
- Bully pass-rush
- Tight and highgly effective spin move
- Strong tackler and impressive run defender https://t.co/9jVXKY9wU9
2. LB Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions
Bellefeuil: If you're looking for a throwback linebacker to hold down the middle, look no further. Not only is Jack Campbell a big presence physically, but he's got the game to go with it. Campbell plays a physical brand of football and is a sound tackler with an impressive 265 tackles over his last two seasons.
Jack Campbell - Iowa
— Joeythetooth (@JoeyTheToothIDP) April 22, 2023
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 249 lbs
Pros
-Big framed LB; strong
-Tested well for LB of his size at the combine. Was hoping he would be in the mid-4.6’s and he hit it
-Just your classic lunch pale Iowa LB; sound tackler and high motor/effort guy.
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