Bucky Brooks releases first top 5 prospects by position rankings
The pre-draft process is officially in full swing.
With the 2023 season in the rearview mirror, analysts from across the NFL media landscape have been releasing their predictions for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the Shrine and Senior Bowls now complete, NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks recently released his top 5 prospects by position rankings a few weeks before the NFL Combine.
Here are Brooks’ initial top prospects by position in this year’s draft, along with some commentary from the analyst.
QUARTERBACKS
- Caleb Williams, USC
- Jayden Daniels, LSU
- Drake Maye, North Carolina
- Michael Penix Jr., Washington
- J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Bo Nix, Oregon
“The QB class features several intriguing prospects with franchise-player potential.”
RUNNING BACKS
- Jonathon Brooks, Texas
- Trey Benson, Florida State
- Blake Corum, Michigan
- Bucky Irving, Oregon
- Audric Estime, Notre Dame
Keep an eye on: Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
“This year’s class of running backs lacks star power, but astute scouts could find a hidden gem outside of the first round.”
WIDE RECEIVERS
- Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
- Rome Odunze, Washington
- Malik Nabers, LSU
- Keon Coleman, Florida State
- Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Keep an eye on: Ladd McConkey, Georgia
“The 2024 class of pass-catchers is loaded with playmakers.”
TIGHT ENDS
- Brock Bowers, Georgia
- Ja’Tavion Sanders, Texas
- Cade Stover, Ohio State
- Theo Johnson, Penn State
- AJ Barner, Michigan
Keep an eye on: Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
“As tight ends become essential for elite passing games, this year’s crop features a star and a handful of intriguing prospects with Day 1 starting potential.”
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