The college football season is finished, with Michigan beating Washington to claim its first national championship since 1997. While those playoffs are just ending, the NFL playoffs are just around the corner.
While 14 teams work to make Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas, the rest of the league looks forward to the Senior Bowl, Scouting Combine, and other critical events in the pre-draft process to determine which future pro prospects pique their interest.
Before those all-star evaluations go into swing, here are Sporting News’ latest rankings for the top 100 players set to be in the 2024 NFL Draft class:
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Harrison has the size and speed of a classic perimeter No. 1 outside receiver with even more physical upside than his Hall of Fame father. He has a strong case to go ahead of Caleb Williams given the Bears are set to pick first.
The 2022 Heisman winner is the latest Lincoln Riley dual-threat dynamo with his big arm and mobility, doing whatever it takes with his moxie and toughness to make plays. He’s the clear-cut franchise QB option from this class despite an emotional, disappointing overall season with the Trojans.
Maye has a nice combination of accuracy and athleticism reminiscent of new Commanders starter Sam Howell, another former Tar Heel. Maye is a much better passer with a more ideal frame to handle pressure at a higher level.
Bowers is an explosive athlete in a powerful frame and has the look of the next great NFL tight end, emerging from a strong offense that showcased his mismatch-creating skills.
Alt has incredibly nimble feet for such a big frame. He uses his body well to move defenders out of his way. He’s a can’t-miss long-term anchor.
Nabers is a smooth route-runner with good hands and great quickness after the catch. He’ll keep the pedigree strong from Baton Rouge.
Fashanu is working to make sure he is no lower than the second-best tackle in this class with his size, frame, and physical play that are equal assets in pass protection and run blocking.
Odunze is looking better with each game as a speedy vertical-threat perimeter receiver. He’s a much better version of Quentin Johnston for this year’s class.
Turner stepped into the void of Will Anderson Jr. as the premier Crimson Tide pass rusher. He still has the upside to become a more complete defender in the NFL, much like Anderson immediately did with the Texans.
Newton is a natural run-stopper who can keep developing more pass-rush pop. He is the latest first-round prize from a defensive-minded program.
The reigning Heisman winner exploded as a dual threat with elite athleticism and big-play passing flair. Daniels still needs a little time to improve his zip and accuracy, but his natural skills give him great upside. He can become what Lamar Jackson has in the new Ravens offense.
Fuaga has a great blend of size, power, savvy, smarts, and agility. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique and physicality to maximize that complete blocking package.
Wiggins is a versatile, big cover corner who could use his size in other areas of his game. He has separated from some other terrific prospects to be the best at this position.
Verse was a very productive pass rusher before this past college season. He made the smart decision to return to the Seminoles to polish some of his raw all-around skills.
Latu’s explosiveness has stood out more as he made the wise choice to return to school to become a steadier all-around force outside to build even more on his inside pass-rush flash.
Mims is a smooth outside pass protector with big upside in the running game, too.
Latham is also challenging the top tackles in what’s a formidable class for the position. HE has a little Tristan Wirfs pass-protecting and run-blocking upside.
Coleman is a strong technical receiver after the catch and should be a first-round pick after increasing his big-play ability.
DeJean is a unique physical corner who is just as comfortable away from coverage as he is using his good on-ball instincts.
Beyond the awesome name, McKinstry has elite game with the ideal frame to be a shutdown corner who shows huge playmaking skills when tested.
Arnold is a smooth corner who uses his size well in coverage, and he’s agile enough to make big plays on the ball and also be a reliable asset in run support.
Trice is a strong, relentless pass-rusher who is working to rise into surefire first-round status.
Nix has an intriguing blend of experience, arm talent, and athleticism. He really put everything together well while leading the Ducks offense, causing some to think he has Justin Herbert-like potential.
Penix delivers the ball downfield with a strong arm and great accuracy, and he can continue to work on making adequate mobility more of an asset in his game
McCarthy is a flat-out athletic playmaker who throws well out of the pocket and shows great zip on all of his passes. He just needs to work on blending his arm and accuracy better.
Thomas is the classic great-hands, strong route-running receiver who is tough enough to work inside, fight for the ball, and use his physicality well after the catch.
Mitchell has gotten plenty of recent draft attention for flat-out blinding speed to stay with anyone in coverage, boosted by his ideal size.
Murphy packs a major wallop as a more compact interior defensive lineman, but he might need to get a little bigger and stronger to keep up his impactful ways.
Powers-Johnson, as his last name might indicate, plays with great power and quickness as a top-flight run blocker who can grow in pass protection.
Mitchell is another speedy intermediate and deep threat who could be great with better hands and routes.
Braswell offers some standout athletic qualities that have allowed him to shoot up draft boards. He uses speed, quickness, and burst to make a ton of plays. He just needs to play more disciplined at times.
Franklin has dazzled with his rare size-speed-quickness combination and projects to be a major open-field, big-play asset.
Rakestraw also has shot up draft boards because of his terrific, often physical man-to-man coverage skills. He is fearless staying with receivers downfield and quick to react on routes.
Fautanu’s calling card is pure physicality, but he’s risen up draft boards by showing high upside with his blocking agility and quickness.
Robinson used the Senior Bowl to show he’s an explosive, strong athlete with freakish upside.
Taylor is NFL-worthy as a run-stopper, but he can tap more into his inside pass rush as well in the right scheme.
Lassiter can get all over the field in coverage with his great quickness, and he also opens and closes with elite physical play.
Sanders is another highly athletic receiver for the position who doesn’t drop off much from Brock Bowers’ skill set as a pass-catcher.
Wilson is a dynamic big-play threat with the requisite speed and quickness, but he needs to become more consistent overall with his hands and operating after the catch.
Frazier is a quick, strong anchor in the running game who has good room for technique improvement in pass protection.
Robinson has good finishing pass-rush moves as his nickname suggests, but his signature right now is pure speed and explosiveness.
Cooper has become a borderline first-round prospect by showing the necessary speed and quickness to go with his top coverage skills.
McConkey is a well-rounded route-running and blocking wide receiver who can be an asset in any technical role short of being a real deep threat.
Guyton keeps getting more draft buzz, as it’s evident he has some quick feet and agility to go with an impressive, mauling frame.
Morgan is a dynamic athlete for the position, and he has a natural, agile feel for pass protection.
Barton, a solid all-around blocking option, especially in the outside running game, can keep growing as an athlete and find improved technique in pass protection.
Brooks is looking like the best option in a weaker running back class because of his dynamic skills as a receiver and open-field, change-of-pace runner.
Elliss has special run-stopping skills for the outside and has a lot of juice when covering laterally. He has untapped potential as a pass-rusher, too.
Tampa stands out with his natural big fame, and he uses all of his size and speed to his advantage in downfield coverage.
Nubin is a versatile, explosive safety who uses his size, burst, and instincts well vs. the run and pass.
Trotter has some of his father’s skills in his ability to fly around and make plays with an upfield style to stuff the run and rush the passer with big stats to show for it.
Polk has risen up boards of late based on his hands, strength and reliability as a physical route-running target.
Paul is getting plenty of buzz for his exceptional size, build and resulting top-flight power. He just needs to match that better with some improved quickness.
Legette is the classic size-speed-physicality deep threat who needs work on his hands and route-running to really maximize his playmaking in the NFL.
Cohen has rare athleticism for an interior blocker, which gives him a well-rounded game for running blocking and pass protection.
Worthy is an explosive playmaker who used this year to round into a more complete receiver.
Bullock has the speed, quickness, and footwork to become a well-rounded safety who uses his size well in coverage.
Brenden, the son of GOAT wide receiver Jerry Rice, is a dynamic athlete with great hands, burst, and quickness. He just needs to learn how to play better to his size.
Jenkins is an explosive, relentless inside pass rusher who can get more stable in a short area against the run.
Kinchens is a rangy playmaking force who excels most in coverage like a nickel back. He’s still growing in the other parts of his game.
Walker is a smart technician of a target who uses his size and speed well to stretch the field.
Mukuba is an absolute playmaker, either working in coverage downfield or in run support upfield.
Isaac has gotten more buzz along with teammate Robinson because of his relentlessness and quickness as a natural pass rusher.
Burton profiles as a high-upside slot with his hands, speed, and short-area quickness.
Bullard is a natural upfield safety who plays like an extra linebacker with his run-stopping and pass-rushing skills. He’s working on being more reliable in coverage.
Dorlus is a physically imposing all-around player who uses his suddenness and relentlessness well.
Sweat uses his strength, power, leverage, and size well to work over blockers and often push into the backfield to make plays vs. the run and pass.
Allen is a freakish big power runner with some unexpected juice.
Van Pran is an athletic and savvy anchor who’s relentless in run blocking. He projects as a long-term NFL starter.
Newton is a nice-sized, speedy, and quick zone corner who needs better technique to make big plays man-to-man.
Corum is a dynamic, shifty perimeter change-of-pace back who needs to get stronger in the passing game, both as a protector and receiver.
Fiske is a relentless, quick pass rusher and has risen up draft boards because of that unique asset.
Suamataia has a strong frame for run blocking but also is a reliable pass protector.
Orhorhoro’s quickness into the backfield to blow up pass and run plays can fit well in any scheme.
King has received more draft attention for how dynamic he is making plays on the ball. He just needs to get more consistent in coverage, but he’s a great follow to Joey Porter Jr.
Wilson is getting more attention for his tremendous athleticism, packaged with high intelligence and effort.
Amegadjie has been noticed more for his plus agility and blocking burst for his size. He is a well-rounded blocker who can also start inside in the NFL.
Corley profiles as a savvy route-runner inside who can make a ton of big plays after the catch.
Carson is a well-balanced, confident corner who can fit well in a lot of teams’ coverage schemes.
Hall has a good combination of strength and explosiveness to boost a line rotation inside and out as he works on improving technique.
Jackson is a strong run-stopper who generates a lot of power from his feet and hand usage.
Benson is a mighty between-the-tackles power runner who fits well in a downhill scheme.
Beebe is the classic interior power blocker with natural strength who needs to develop a lot more reliable agility to ace pass protection.
Wilson is massive-framed prospect with dangerous big-play skills on intermediate and deep routes.
Brade is an intimidating, explosive clean-up man who needs to clean up his own game a little in coverage to be more than a physical run supporter.
Bishop is a terrific cover safety, and he has the speed and instincts to handle any assignment in zone or man. He needs to improve as a physical run support to be more than a versatile slot man.
Abrams-Draine is getting attention along with Rakestraw because of his great fluidity and agility in coverage. He needs to play more contained so he makes more big plays than he gives up.
James is a speedy, agile, and naturally instinctive corner. He just needs some work on his coverage and tackling technique, including reining in his aggressiveness.
McMillan has a nice blend of technique, quickness, hands, and route-running to be an effective slot.
Zinter uses his size and tall frame well as an interior power blocker. He can become more consistent in that area and in pass protection with work on his agility and technique.
Stover is sturdy all-around tight end who is an off-the-charts blocker with his size. He needs to use some of that same physicality as a receiver, where he can become a better route-runner.
Fisher stands out with smarts on top of well-rounded blocking with power and strength. He just needs to improve his agility and technique to fully tap into his upside.
Gray is a natural run-stopping force with some pass-rushing upside who has room to grow in coverage.
With the appropriate “Godfather” nickname, he’s a sturdy, reliable run-stopper whom NFL teams can’t refuse before Day 3.
Estime is a strong, compact, no-nonsense power run who quickly decides to hit holes and bursts through them. He can be a nasty between-the-tackles asset in the NFL.
Smith has a favorable combination of power, relentlessness, and technique that allows him to be effective along multiple fronts in multiple capacities.
Mahogany is an athletic attacking guard in the running game who has some untapped potential in inside pass protection.
Shipley is quick, speedy and explosive to be a strong home-run hitter as a change of pace in the NFL working the perimeter, but he’s limited as a power back.
Murphy has a good blend of power and quickness to be a well-rounded producer in a defensive line rotation.
Pearsall is a technically sound route-runner who is also a downfield big-play asset working outside.