2024 Top 32 Big Board! Post Combine Edition!

Hey everyone! AskQuestionsLater here and today, I bring with you the updated Top 32 Big Board!! As stated by yours truly leading up to the event, I expected and anticipated a lot of movement heading into the combine and boy oh boy was I not disappointed. Quite a bit of players definitely made their case and some have even moved up. Others down... but that is to be expected exiting such an event. Well... I believe I have said enough as far as the intro's go so why not begin the list?! As always though;


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For a recap of the Pre Combine listings, please view this thread here!


Legend:


***: Denotes Generational Prodigy (Borderline Hall of Fame Level coming out. Top 3 at their position.. minimum. All Pro's follow in their wake with either OPOY or DPOY being in their future.)


**: Denotes Instant Impact Player (Top 10 at their Position.. minimum. Perennial All Pro, Multiple Pro Bowls.)


*: Denotes Instant Starter (Possible to definite Pro Bowl. Possibly some All Pro nods.)



Red Text: Denotes Boards Biggest Faller


Blue Text: Denotes Boards Biggest Riser




1.) ** Marvin Harrison Jr.: Wide Receiver from Ohio State University



2.) ** Joe Alt: Offensive Tackle from the University of Notre Dame



3.) ** Brock Bowers: Tight End from the University of Georgia



4.) * Malik Nabers: Wide Receiver from Louisiana State University.



5.) * Caleb Williams: Quarterback from the University of Southern California



6.) * Jayden Daniels: Quarterback from Louisiana State University



7.) ** Rome Odunze: Wide Receiver from the University of Washington



8.) Dallas Turner: EDGE from the University of Alabama



9.) Drake Maye: Quarterback from the University of North Carolina



10.) ** Cooper DeJean: Defensive Back from the University of Iowa



11.) Quinyon Mitchell: Cornerback from the University of Toledo



12.) Olumuyiwa Fashanu: Offensive Tackle from Pennsylvania State University



13.) * Terrion Arnold: Cornerback from the University of Alabama



14.) Chop Robinson: EDGE from Pennsylvania State University



15.) * Jackson Powers Johnson: Center from the University of Oregon



16.) * Amarius Mims: Offensive Tackle from the University of Georgia



17.) Nate Wiggins: Cornerback from the University of Clemson



18.) Michael Penix Jr.: Quarterback from the University of Washington



19.) Taliese Fuaga: Offensive Tackle from Oregon State University



20.) Laiatu Latu: EDGE from the University of California-Berkeley



21.) Jared Verse: EDGE from Florida State University



22.) Brian Thomas Jr.: Wide Receiver from Louisiana State University



23.) J.J. McCarthy: Quarterback from the University of Michigan



24.) Graham Barton: Offensive Lineman from the University of Duke



25.) Kool Aid McKinstry: Cornerback from the University of Alabama



26.) Tyler Guyton: Offensive Tackle from the University of Oklahoma



27.) Byron Murphy II: Defensive Tackle from the University of Texas



28.) Jer'Zahn Newton: Defensive Tackle from the University of Illinois



29.) Edgerrin Cooper: Linebacker from Texas A&M



30.) Tyler Nubin: Safety from the University of Minnesota



31.) Troy Fautanu: Offensive Lineman from the University of Washington



32.) T.J. Tampa: Cornerback from Iowa State University




*** Keon Coleman, Kamari Lassiter and Bralen Trice have all been removed in trade for Byron Murphy II, Edgerrin Cooper and Troy Fautanu. In addition, one star ratings to Drake Maye and Jer'Zahn Newton have been removed. ***



As stated, quite a bit of change! Now, before we go, a quick summary overall of the class post combine.



I was on record in the Pre Combine Top Five Positional Rankings that the combine would decide the who reigns supreme in the EDGE group. Well... Dallas Turner... take a bow good sir! You are the best of the best.


If this WR Class wasn't legendary enough.... man.... any team in need of can simply wait it out. No seriously... why not?! Sounds crazy but in positions that don't have as much depth such as IOL or EDGE..... best to get the best of the best rather than the best of the rest.... even though the rest of this class is as unreal as one gets circa 2014.


Edgerrin's name will be called on Day 1. Not early but guaranteed late. Why?! Instincts?! Check. Football IQ?! Check. Complete Skill Set?! Check?! Tremendous Athleticism?! Check. Leadership?! Check. Most importantly... very weak class?!.. Check. All in all?!.... book him for a late Day One surprise.


Some might be surprised... if not shocked.. that Cooper DeJean didn't move... at all. To that end, I mind those who are critical to go back and look at the tape. Most still believe him to be a Safety only but his Instincts and Play Recognition are simply too impressive for him to be limited to a static role.


So.... this QB Class?! Very good but more sizzle than steak. A lot of these QBs ad lib way too much for my liking minus Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix and J.J. McCarthy. Processing, Play Recognition and Football IQ are difficult to notice at first but those that have such traits stand out from the pack compared to others. Caleb's Hero Ball antics will surely see him out of the league if Chicago or whomever else doesn't reign him in and Drake Maye is in DIRE NEED of a Redshirt Season. Both Williams and Maye have the tools and potential but both need the development and coaching to reach their Franchise QB levels; doubly so in Maye's case.




Thus concludes another edition of the 2024 NFL Draft Top 32 Big Board! Again, this is the Post Combine Edition! No need to worry though for two more are to come; the Post Pro Day and the Final Edition before the storm! For now though, here is where each prospect stands!


All in all, that will do it for this write up! Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed! If you have comments, questions or critiques, please feel free to leave them down below as it always helps!!


Once again, this is AskQuestionsLater saying so long, stay safe and I will see you all next time! See you next time!!

 

I appreciate the time and effort you put in to this. While I might disagree with some rankings, overall I agree with most.
I agree with your comments about DeJean, but unless we are planning on playing him at strong safety I’d be a hard pass. He excels in zone, and press man is a weakness of his.

 

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!!


Mind you though when I do rankings, I dont do them regarding how I believe the Steelers would rank them. I do my rankings based on how I would rank them relative to their peers. Allow me to explain;


Create a list of the Top 32 (much of this for me is done by November).

Grade each player overall.

Rank the players within their positions (Marvin Harrison Jr vs. Malik Nabers for example) .

Choose the best of the best from each position for the best of the best (see above)

Rank the best players overall relative to how greater their ranking is compared to others (i.e. if one top rated player A from a position is graded out higher than top rated player B, player A will receive a higher grade.


Most importantly though....


Grade the players... not the position.



Hope this helps you understand my methodology!!

 

I don’t have a problem with where you ranked DeJean. I think he’s the best db in the draft. And thanks for the explanation, maybe if I get bored I’ll give it a shot.

 

Just wanted to let ya know how I ranked players!!

 

I have Jared Verse ahead of Turner, on size, 6-4 254. He is top 10.
I think Edgerrin Cooper at 6-2 230 is a little skinny framed to be in first round conversation, I don't think there is a first round ILB in this class.

I am very happy to see Brian Thomas at 22. Hope he falls to us at 20, that will be an easy sprint to podium.

 

I have come to the conclusion he is the pock at 20. Him or JPJ. But if we get an FA Center then he'd be a better value than JPJ and thus the overall #1 pick at 20 for me.

 

Hello all!!!


MASSIVE Update to the Top 32 comin' soon! Major gaffes on the list!! My mistake!

 

*** UPDATED LIST ***



1.) ** Marvin Harrison Jr.: Wide Receiver from Ohio State University



2.) ** Joe Alt: Offensive Tackle from the University of Notre Dame



3.) ** Brock Bowers: Tight End from the University of Georgia



4.) * Malik Nabers: Wide Receiver from Louisiana State University.



5.) * Caleb Williams: Quarterback from the University of Southern California



6.) * Jayden Daniels: Quarterback from Louisiana State University



7.) ** Rome Odunze: Wide Receiver from the University of Washington



8.) Dallas Turner: EDGE from the University of Alabama



9.) Drake Maye: Quarterback from the University of North Carolina



10.) ** Cooper DeJean: Defensive Back from the University of Iowa



11.) Quinyon Mitchell: Cornerback from the University of Toledo



12.) **Troy Fautanu: Offensive Lineman from the University of Washington



13.) Olumuyiwa Fashanu: Offensive Tackle from Pennsylvania State University



14.) Chop Robinson: EDGE from Pennsylvania State University



15.) * Jackson Powers Johnson: Center from the University of Oregon



16.) * Amarius Mims: Offensive Tackle from the University of Georgia



17.) Nate Wiggins: Cornerback from the University of Clemson



18.) Michael Penix Jr.: Quarterback from the University of Washington



19.) Taliese Fuaga: Offensive Tackle from Oregon State University



20.) *Laiatu Latu: EDGE from the University of California-Berkeley



21.) Jared Verse: EDGE from Florida State University



22.) Brian Thomas Jr.: Wide Receiver from Louisiana State University



23.) J.J. McCarthy: Quarterback from the University of Michigan



24.) Graham Barton: Offensive Lineman from the University of Duke



25.) Kool Aid McKinstry: Cornerback from the University of Alabama



26.) Tyler Guyton: Offensive Tackle from the University of Oklahoma



27.) Byron Murphy II: Defensive Tackle from the University of Texas



28.) Jer'Zahn Newton: Defensive Tackle from the University of Illinois



29.) Edgerrin Cooper: Linebacker from Texas A&M



30.) Tyler Nubin: Safety from the University of Minnesota



31.) *Terrion Arnold: Cornerback from the University of Alabama



32.) T.J. Tampa: Cornerback from Iowa State University




*** Troy Fautanu has received two stars after having zero. Laiatu Latu has now received one.