2023 Big 12 Conference NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
|
6-3
208lbs
4.52
|
WR |
|
208lbs | 6-3 | 4.52 | 2 | 18.6 |
89.5
|
Quentin Johnston has pretty much perfect measurables, standing 6-3 and weighing in at just over 210 lbs with legit 4.4 speed. He is... |
11 |
|
6-6
271lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
271lbs | 6-6 | 4.82 | 2 | 10.6 |
89.2
|
Wilson is one of the top edge prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, possessing the physical attributes necessary to make an immediate impact. He... |
39 |
|
6-4
239lbs
4.70
|
DE |
|
239lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 6 | 35.8 |
87.0
|
Will McDonald IV a sold NFL prospect who has consistently performed at the highest level while at Iowa. He possesses a wide array... |
38 |
|
6-4
246lbs
4.71
|
TE |
|
246lbs | 6-4 | 4.71 | 3 | 26.2 |
87.0
|
Dalton Kincaid is an elite receiving tight end, who possesses super soft hands, runs crisp well disciplined routes, and has the speed that... |
46 |
|
5-8
165lbs
4.49
|
WR |
|
165lbs | 5-8 | 4.49 | 10 | 74.4 |
86.5
|
Nathaniel Dell is a super exciting smurf-size receiver ideally suited to a classic run-n-shoot offense. He's an outstanding quick... |
50 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.64
|
QB |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 8 | 154 |
86.3
|
Jaren Hall is a dynamic quarterback who is a threat as both a runner and a passer for the Cougars. He's got a quality arm and is able to... |
52 |
|
6-3
255lbs
4.73
|
DE |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.73 | 8 | 46.6 |
86.2
|
Anudike-Uzomah is an edge rusher who has a nice repertoire of moves with the requisite speed for the position and has dominated... |
57 |
|
6-3
198lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-3 | 4.53 | 11 | 65.2 |
86.0
|
Julius Brents is an outstanding prospect, he possesses elite athletic ability which he demonstrated at the combine. He also has... |
65 |
|
6-4
332lbs
5.21
|
C |
|
332lbs | 6-4 | 5.21 | 14 | 57.2 |
85.6
|
Steve Avila is a solid pro prospect who has the skills to play either guard or center at the next level. He's a monster as an inside power... |
74 |
|
6-8
302lbs
4.98
|
OT |
|
302lbs | 6-8 | 4.98 | 21 | 94.4 |
85.2
|
Freeland is an elite athletic talent, with ridiculous speed, agility, and leaping ability worthy of the best wide receivers in the class.... |
71 |
|
6-3
335lbs
5.39
|
DL |
|
335lbs | 6-3 | 5.39 | 16 | 69.5 |
85.2
|
Siaki Ika is a huge classic prototypical nose tackle possessing all the size and strength you hope to see in the position. He is a serious... |
78 |
|
5-8
178lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
178lbs | 5-8 | 4.41 | 19 | 85.7 |
85.1
|
Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is the kind of player who would be a high first-round prospect if he was a couple of inches taller. He's... |
87 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.53
|
WR |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.53 | 21 | 124.6 |
84.6
|
Xavier Hutchinson is a hugely productive wide receiver with great hands and an innate feel for the position. He however doesn't have any... |
90 |
|
5-10
177lbs
4.44
|
WR |
|
177lbs | 5-10 | 4.44 | 9 | 71.1 |
84.5
|
Former track star Tyler Scott is an impressive prospect who combines predictably elite speed, with outstanding leaping ability and solid... |
92 |
|
5-9
184lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
184lbs | 5-9 | 4.51 | 10 | 59.1 |
84.4
|
Clark Phillips III has proved to be an excellent and highly productive college corner at Utah. He's super competitive with a natural... |
122 |
|
5-11
215lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-11 | 4.58 | 10 | 103.6 |
83.2
|
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Miller is taking the top off a defense Not truly explosive, but possesses enough... |
137 |
|
6-4
221lbs
4.38
|
WR |
|
221lbs | 6-4 | 4.38 | 31 | 185.5 |
82.5
|
Bryce Ford-Wheaton is no doubt an incredible athlete with off-the-scale measurables. We haven't seen this combination of speed,... |
139 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.64
|
QB |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 12 | 181 |
82.3
|
Clayton Tune is a super-experienced prospect who has put up huge numbers during five years at Houston. He is a great leader with elite... |
147 |
|
5-5
179lbs
4.56
|
RB |
|
179lbs | 5-5 | 4.56 | 17 | 143.4 |
81.8
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... |
148 |
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5-10
231lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 19 | 142.7 |
81.6
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Pace is remarkably instinctive. His spin... |
173 |
|
6-7
293lbs
5.48
|
OT |
|
293lbs | 6-7 | 5.48 | 50 | 231.8 |
80.6
|
Quick out of his stance with the footwork to be effective in front of screens. Willing to get out in front of ballcarriers to take out... |
176 |
|
5-11
227lbs
4.49
|
LB |
|
227lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 27 | 185 |
80.4
|
Winters can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Winters also shows good awareness when... |
181 |
|
6-6
248lbs
4.69
|
TE |
|
248lbs | 6-6 | 4.69 | 11 | 142.2 |
80.0
|
Varies the speed of his route, using hesitation and shoulder fakes to get the defender guessing. He’s lanky and long-armed, but Whyle has... |
190 |
|
6-4
279lbs
5.11
|
DE |
|
279lbs | 6-4 | 5.11 | 34 | 158.1 |
79.6
|
He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Lacy has a great motor... |
197 |
|
6-4
257lbs
4.74
|
DL |
|
257lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 32 | 155.6 |
79.0
|
Horton can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #16. He... |
198 |
|
6-4
294lbs
4.99
|
OT |
|
294lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 35 | 161.8 |
79.0
|
Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement. Willing to attack and punches... |
206 |
|
6-0
237lbs
4.74
|
RB |
|
237lbs | 6-0 | 4.74 | 24 | 233.6 |
78.9
|
His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and Thomas could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running... |
213 |
|
6-4
229lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 28 | 195.5 |
78.5
|
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Diabate has... |
234 |
|
6-2
207lbs
4.52
|
QB |
|
207lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 15 | 264.6 |
78.0
|
On the surface, it seems Duggan should be an obvious top pro prospect, with good size, an experienced starter for a top program, a... |
225 |
|
6-2
201lbs
4.57
|
WR |
|
201lbs | 6-2 | 4.57 | 29 | 175.4 |
78.0
|
Nacua tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. He runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting... |
242 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 53 | 228.5 |
77.4
|
His ball skills are very good. Owens tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even... |
260 |
|
6-5
248lbs
4.64
|
TE |
|
248lbs | 6-5 | 4.64 | 2 | 296.2 |
77.0
|
Knee-bend and technique are good and Taylor shows decent power when his hands hit the target. A coordinated athlete and tough player to... |
250 |
|
6-2
304lbs
5.16
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-2 | 5.16 | 48 | 221.3 |
77.0
|
Flashes enough quickness off the snap to threaten gaps at three-technique, especially when slanting. A compactly built, high-motor... |
274 |
|
6-0
199lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
199lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 31 | 342 |
76.0
|
Valladay is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open... |
277 |
|
6-6
309lbs
5.05
|
OT |
|
309lbs | 6-6 | 5.05 | 55 | 273.6 |
75.2
|
Displays good awareness when it comes to reading moving bodies, effectively reacting and adjusting. Bostick also shows a good feel for... |
284 |
|
5-8
165lbs
4.36
|
WR |
|
165lbs | 5-8 | 4.36 | 38 | 245.2 |
75.0
|
Shows quickness off the snap to shake off corners and create room. Separates with hesitation moves and nice acceleration. Davis also... |
280 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.54
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.54 | 43 | 191.6 |
75.0
|
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free... |
279 |
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6-2
244lbs
4.55
|
DE |
|
244lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 42 | 190.4 |
75.0
|
Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which Phelps uses with impressive... |
299 |
|
6-2
241lbs
4.62
|
DL |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 60 | 308 |
75.0
|
One of the true straight-up edge burners in this draft class, Parish has the kind of skill set NFL teams covet in an edge rusher. Parish... |
303 |
|
6-2
283lbs
5.15
|
DL |
|
283lbs | 6-2 | 5.15 | 67 | 359 |
75.0
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Plays with leverage at the point of attack... |
314 |
|
6-3
228lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
228lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 74 | 309 |
74.2
|
Young tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Good instincts and... |
316 |
|
6-0
299lbs
4.88
|
DL |
|
299lbs | 6-0 | 4.88 | 74 | 397.5 |
74.2
|
Player shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Player has an excellent motor and... |
339 |
|
5-10
190lbs
4.45
|
WR |
|
190lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 59 | 343 |
74.0
|
His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allows him to play bigger than his size. Tracks the ball well downfield and shows... |
337 |
|
6-3
219lbs
4.55
|
QB |
|
219lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 17 | 338 |
74.0
|
Physically, Martinez is a natural athlete who plays with the balance and light feet to float in the pocket. Generally accurate on... |
351 |
|
6-4
244lbs
4.56
|
TE |
|
244lbs | 6-4 | 4.56 | 30 | 427.5 |
74.0
|
A lean athlete with obvious upside. Soft hands. Flashes the ability to make the outstanding catch. A major factor is his size, strength... |
340 |
|
6-5
254lbs
4.59
|
TE |
|
254lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 27 | 345.3 |
74.0
|
Soft, reliable hands center the big target for quarterbacks. Shields the defense and will let the ball into his pads to protect it when... |
346 |
|
6-3
223lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
223lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 58 | 362 |
74.0
|
In coverage, Robertson shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone, and he has the fluidity and speed to run... |
355 |
|
6-3
239lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 65 | 419.5 |
73.7
|
Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play. Heads-up defender who shows good field awareness. Gives effort between the... |
356 |
|
6-4
286lbs
4.85
|
DL |
|
286lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 50 | 231.6 |
73.4
|
He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Stills has a great motor... |
361 |
|
5-9
182lbs
4.40
|
WR |
|
182lbs | 5-9 | 4.40 | 35 | 234.6 |
73.1
|
Shows quickness off the snap to shake off corners and create room. Separates with hesitation moves and nice acceleration. Made Bruce... |
363 |
|
6-2
196lbs
4.48
|
WR |
|
196lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 44 | 270.8 |
73.0
|
Knowles fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance. He has quick feet... |
380 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.89
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.89 | 60 | 387 |
72.5
|
Moore has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the... |
392 |
|
6-2
269lbs
5.05
|
DL |
|
269lbs | 6-2 | 5.05 | 54 | 251 |
71.0
|
Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into... |
400 |
|
6-1
211lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
211lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 109 | 443 |
70.6
|
Has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. But he’s at his best facing the action. A... |
401 |
|
6-2
299lbs
5.16
|
C |
|
299lbs | 6-2 | 5.16 | 80 | 373.5 |
70.4
|
In the run game, Gall plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Gall can get outside... |
417 |
|
6-0
187lbs
4.54
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-0 | 4.54 | 77 | 312 |
68.8
|
Bush can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball. Bush tracks the ball well and does a... |
420 |
|
6-4
240lbs
5.06
|
LS |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 5.06 | 362 |
68.0
|
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432 |
|
6-3
243lbs
4.82
|
DE |
|
243lbs | 6-3 | 4.82 | 82 | 440.5 |
66.0
|
Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into... |
436 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 55 | 237.2 |
65.0
|
Is an explosive mover with quickness and speed. He’s at his best attacking downhill, shooting gaps in run support, and disrupting the... |
447 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 98 | 397.5 |
63.6
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
452 |
|
6-5
296lbs
5.20
|
C |
|
296lbs | 6-5 | 5.20 | 93 | 444 |
62.6
|
A stout, powerful interior blocker whose game is built on toughness and power, displays impressive movement skills as well. Does a nice... |
455 |
|
6-7
290lbs
5.02
|
DE |
|
290lbs | 6-7 | 5.02 | 92 | 498.5 |
62.4
|
Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body. Plays with... |
469 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.67
|
RB |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.67 | 30 | 339 |
60.6
|
Thompson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He blends good size and... |
472 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.24
|
C |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.24 | 77 | 366 |
60.4
|
Takes much more pride in the run game, where Ali plays through the whistle with tremendous physicality. Has the football IQ to handle... |
476 |
|
5-11
193lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 5-11 | 4.48 | 131 | 498.5 |
60.0
|
Exceptionally quick, with the feet and fluidity to mirror underneath, including in the slot against the two-way go. Woods stays low in his... |
519 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.64
|
S |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 136 | 540 |
54.0
|
Good athlete. Shows a natural feel for pass rushing. Very good lateral agility to shake pass blockers. He’s a sure and violent wrap-up... |
512 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.68
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.68 | 134 | 532 |
54.0
|
Has an NFL frame with strong hands, the ability to close quickly on underneath routes and the size to tackle with a thump. Good instincts... |
513 |
|
6-3
252lbs
4.75
|
TE |
|
252lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 33 | 533 |
54.0
|
Has enough speed to challenge the seam but does not possess elite top-end speed. Good strength and effort to run through arm... |
516 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.82
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.82 | 99 | 537 |
54.0
|
Matlack has prototypical size, with a little more room on his frame to add weight. He shows impressive quickness at the snap and plays at a... |
531 |
|
6-5
321lbs
5.15
|
OT |
|
321lbs | 6-5 | 5.15 | 107 | 552 |
50.0
|
Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to... |
534 |
|
6-4
232lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 63 | 392 |
30.0
|
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Soelle displays a very good motor. Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when... |
535 |
|
6-5
275lbs
4.89
|
DE |
|
275lbs | 6-5 | 4.89 | 104 | 556 |
29.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... |