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PFF Draft Board 3.0: Top 150 NFL prospects

Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa plays against Michigan during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

The PFF Draft Board moves to 150 players as our final evaluations start to take shape. Led by our grading of every player on every snap over the last two seasons, we’ve taken to adding context to the overall grades to dig into each player’s skillset to determine how each one fits at the next level. Our process will continue right up through draft week, but here’s where the top 150 stands here in early April.

[Editor's note: While the order of the draft board has shifted and the list expands to 150, our evaluations remain largely the same within the first 100. For more in-depth breakdowns on every top prospect, check out our PFF scouting reports and our 2016 NFL draft guide.]

1. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Bosa is a dominant run defender (top grade against the run each of last two seasons) and he has the quick, powerful hands to create pressure off the edge.

2. DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon

Whether rushing the passer or making plays in the running game, Buckner is a force on the interior that is a perfect fit for a 3-4 scheme.

3. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State

Ramsey is an outstanding zone corner and he has the size and athleticism to develop into one of the league’s best man corners as well. He brings a versatile dimension to any defense as he can also play the run like a linebacker (top run grade among cornerbacks in 2015).

4. Jared Goff, QB, Cal

The best QB in the draft Goff ticks all of the boxes with regard to accuracy at all levels, poise under pressure, and quick decision-making.

5. Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

With six strong games under his belt in 2015, we’d like to see a larger sample size of dominant play, but Tunsil is an explosive run blocker and he handled an impressive slate of edge rushers to allow only five pressures on the year.

6. Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

Our top coverage linebacker in 2014, Jack attacked blockers with power early in 2015, showing that he can develop into one of the league’s best all-around defensive weapons.

7. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State

The best all-around running back in the draft and perhaps the nation, Elliott boasted the top run grade in the class in 2014 and then led the nation as a blocker in 2015. His ability to run, catch, and block will put him on the field early and often.

8. Sheldon Rankins, Defensive Interior, Louisville

With two straight years of dominant play, Rankins can play a number of positions along the defensive front, attacking blockers in the run game while providing a strong pass rush. He has only two negatively-graded games in our two seasons of data.

9. Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

Whether creating separation before the catch or yards after it, Coleman’s athleticism stands out on the field. He has the ability to make plays at all levels of the field.

10. Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

Our top-graded WR before going down to injury last season, Doctson routinely makes incredible catches, turning off-target throws into big plays. That downfield ability makes him one of the most exciting playmakers in the draft.

11. Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

The second-best all around edge behind Bosa, Lawson is strong on the edge in the run game while posting the number eight pass rushing grade in the class.

12. Chris Jones, Defensive Interior, Mississippi State

The power is the first thing that stands out, and it was put to good use as Jones ranked fourth in the nation among interior defensive linemen at +54.2. He can move blockers at the point of attack and push the pocket, and he still has room to grow as a player.

13. Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

A power scheme is ideal for Conklin who moves defenders at the point of attack while holding up well in pass protection. His two-year body of work is right up there with any offensive tackle in the nation on a snap-for-snap basis.

14. Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

There’s some projection to Wentz’s game, but the raw tools are impressive. While his timing isn’t always on point in the passing game, he has the big arm and athleticism to mask that inexperience as he grows.

15. William Jackson III, CB, Houston

The second-best coverage grade in the draft class, Jackson is an aggressive, good-sized corner who will contest a lot of catches and make plays on the defensive side. He has the size and deep speed to develop into a number one corner.

16. Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

One of the most consistent pass protecting tackles in the nation, Stanley should carry that to the next level while his run-blocking is sufficient in the right scheme.

17. Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State

After ranking fourth in the nation among offensive tackles in 2014 and first in 2015, Whitehair is projected to move to guard at the next level, something we saw during Senior Bowl week. He acquitted himself well, and he has the potential to be the next successful tackle to guard convert in the NFL.

18. Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida

In 2014 Hargreaves posted the best coverage grade we have seen from this draft class across two seasons of college tape. Didn’t repeat it in 2015 but still shows a lot of impressive tape and ball skills. Only negative is size.

19. Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

Floyd could dabble as an outside linebacker in the NFL just as he did last year in college, but his size and athleticism are best used rushing off the edge where his +28.9 pass rushing grade ranked fifth among the edge rushers in the class.

20. Jarran Reed, Defensive Interior, Alabama

With our second-best grade against the run in 2015, Reed is rarely moved at the point of attack and he knows how to shed in make plays, as indicated by his nation-leading run stop percentage of 13.4 percent. He can play nose tackle, but also looks the part of a 3-4 defensive end if needed.

21. Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Trapped in a Clemson defensive scheme that hung him out to dry with a lot of soft, off-coverage, Alexander may be a far better pro player than he was in college. Has all the traits of a top, shutdown corner.

22. Andrew Billings, Defensive Interior, Baylor

One of the strongest players in the draft, Billings is stout at the point of attack and perhaps the best nose tackle option in the draft. He was also got after the quarterback among the best in the country the past two seasons.23.

23. Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma

Our top-graded wide receiver in 2015, Shepard combines nifty route running with underrated downfield ball skills. Even though most of his work is done from the slot, he has the quickness to produce and validate his standing at the top of the draft.

24. Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State

Production took a hit due to inconsistent quarterback play, but Thomas knows how to get open and he was a big-play threat when targeted.

25. Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame

Injury aside, Smith’s athleticism stands out and it often shows when in coverage and as a pass rusher. He’s not bad in the run game, though he’s not as strong at the point of attack as other linebackers in the class. If healthy, Smith has a chance to be a three-down playmaker at the next level.

26. Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

While some of the other linebackers are stronger in certain areas, Ragland is solid across the board. He can work downhill in the running game, and his ability to hold up in coverage and create pressure should make him a third-down chess piece at the next level.

27. Jonathan Bullard, Defensive Interior, Florida

Our top-graded run defender on the interior in 2015, Bullard is excellent at recognizing blocks, disrupting schemes and making plays. He doesn’t have a clean positional home, but has the versatility to play all along the defensive line.

28. Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

While he doesn’t create the same kind of separation you’d like to see from a top wide receiver prospect, Treadwell is strong, though inconsistent, at the catch point and good with the ball in his hands after the catch.

29. Shilique Calhoun, Edge defender, Michigan State

No edge rusher had a better pass rushing grade than Calhoun in 2015, and he was strong in that department in 2014 as well. He’s not nearly as stout against the run, but did show that he can be productive in the run game in 2014.

30. Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State

A press man corner who made need a compass to find the football, Apple can stick with receivers as well as anyone in the class, though zone-heavy teams may not be interested.

31. Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia

Before going down to injury after only 240 snaps in 2015, Joseph had the fifth-highest grade in the country as he showed off his playmaking skills while playing multiple coverages in West Virginia’s defense. He’s a versatile safety that is just as comfortable playing in the box as he is in deep center field.

32. Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas

Few tight ends can work the middle of the field like Henry who has averaged 14.3 yards/reception over the last two years. He’s only dropped two of his 90 catchable targets during that time.

33. Vernon Butler, Defensive Interior, Louisiana Tech

Butler has put together two straight years of strong work against the run while improving his pass rush grade to 15th in the class on the strength of a bull rush that made up 40 percent of his pressures.

34. Sheldon Day, Defensive Interior, Notre Dame

Disruption is the name of the game for Day who excels at shooting gaps, though he could stand to finish better. His overall grade ranked second behind only Buckner among interior defensive linemen in 2015.

35. Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers

A good combination of speed and separation skills, Carroo was incredibly productive on only 363 snaps last season averaging 4.11 yards per route to lead all FBS receivers.

36. Noah Spence, edge defender, Eastern Kentucky

We have little information about Spence, but the upside was evident at the Senior Bowl when he dominated practice and carried it into the game. Even though he may not do much as a run defender, Spence’s burst off the edge and pass rush potential is the best in the class

37. Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

A one-dimensional player in 2015, Ogbah boasted the No. 3 pass rush grade among all edge rushers, though he settled in around average against the run. The potential is there to improve in that department but it may limit his usage early on.

38. Michael Thomas, WR, Southern Miss

Playing bigger than his 6-foot-1 frame, Thomas caught a higher percentage of contested catches than the other top receivers in the class while ranking ninth in the nation with 2.98 yards/route.

39. Austin Johnson, Defensive Interior, Penn State

Boasting the No. 3 run-stopping grade in the nation in 2015, Johnson beats blockers with quick hands to disrupt the backfield and that bodes well for his upside as a pass rusher. His skills were on display with a strong week at the Senior Bowl.

40. Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado State

Higgins posted a huge grade (+32.0) in 2014, and while that dropped to +22.7 this year, there’s still a lot to like about the Colorado State playmaker. He dropped just three of the 78 catchable passes thrown his way in 2015 and he may be the best route runner in the draft class.

41. A’Shawn Robinson, Defensive Interior, Alabama

Rarely moved in the run game, Robinson played well within Alabama’s scheme and he projects as a similar, run-stopping 3-4 defensive end at the next level. The question is whether or not he can provide enough pass rush to warrant a high pick after two pedestrian seasons in that department.

42. Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama

Kelly posted good, not great, grades over the last two years, but he projects as a starting NFL center on the strength of a powerful run-blocking base that should work in any scheme. The NFL offensive line coaches we’ve spoken too all love his game.

43. Adolphus Washington, Defensive Interior, Ohio State

Another strong all-around player, Washington is stout at the point of attack, but strong and quick enough to blow up plays as well. His +32.0 pass rush grade ranked third in the nation and he was strong in the run game.

44. Robert Nkemdiche, Defensive Interior, Ole Miss

Perhaps the most disruptive interior pass rusher in the draft, Nkemdiche has some questions about his ideal fit, but he’s gotten after the quarterback the last two seasons and he improved greatly against the run in 2015.

45. Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame

Similar to Kelly, Martin has a strong all-around game and projects to be a future starter with scheme diversity. His +22.7 overall grade ranked fifth in the nation.

46. Scooby Wright III, LB, Arizona

Few linebackers possess Wright’s instincts and block-shedding ability, and he looks like a plus run defender in the NFL if he’s healthy. The question for Wright is his athleticism in space, but we’ve seen other linebackers stay productive with similar concerns.

47. Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

Perhaps more of an athlete than a great football player at this point, Spriggs graded well in 2015 (+16.7), but his strong NFL combine has teams looking at him as a first-round project. He needs to tie up a few technique issues and show more of that athleticism on the field to warrant more than a Day 2 pick.

48. Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech

One of the most exciting running backs in the draft, Dixon is a clever runner, capable of cutting on a dime and making overaggressive defenses pay with big plays. He’s also very good in the passing game, particularly when split out wide.

49. Su’a Cravens, S/LB, USC

A safety/linebacker hybrid, Cravens attacks blocks in the running game and makes plays in the passing game. The NFL will find a spot for him as the difference between linebackers and strong safeties shrinks every year.

50. Tyler Higbee, TE, Western Kentucky

Just two tight ends in this draft class had a higher receiving grade than WKU’s Higbee, with the Hilltopper making the most of the 48 passes thrown his way, dropping just two passes on his way to a 38-catch, 562-yard and eight-touchdown season. His run blocking grade was tied for 22nd in the class, but was still positive at +4.9.

51. Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA

The only running back in the draft class to force more missed tackles was Alabama’s Derrick Henry (76 to 73), but it took Henry and extra 160 carries to do so. Perkins posted the top run grade and elusive rating (114.7) in the class.

52. Joshua Garnett, G, Stanford

Our top run-blocking guard in 2015, Garnett is a scheme-specific power guard that is best fit for a man-blocking scheme similar to Stanford’s. He struggled at times in pass pro and posted his worst games against his best competition (Buckner and Day).

53. Joe Schobert, LB, Wisconsin

One of the nation’s most productive players the last two seasons, Schobert may be viewed as a traditional linebacker at the next level, but he should be given a chance to rush the passer where he led the nation in pass-rush productivity each of the last two seasons.

54. Joe Thuney, OT/G, NC State

One of the nation’s top guards in 2014, Thuney made a smooth transition to left tackle in 2015 finishing fourth in the draft class at +35.6 overall. He surrendered only seven pressures on 507 attempts in pass protection and at the very least he’ll bring versatility to an offensive line as a capable guard or tackle.

55. Jeremy Cash, S, Duke

Similar to Cravens, Cash attacks blockers with a vengeance, whether playing the run where he led all safeties with a +20.4 grade or as a pass rusher where he also led at +13.9. He’s yet another safety/linebacker hybrid who will start as a box player while learning a true safety role on the side.

56. Kalan Reed, CB, Southern Miss

Incredibly smooth mover at cornerback, fits the size profile most teams are looking for. Can play in any scheme and make plays on the ball. Had excellent tape this year and our third-highest coverage grade in the draft class.

57. Kevin Byard, S, Middle Tennessee State

Perhaps the best true free safety in the draft, Byard have the movement skills to make plays in the middle of the field and his +8.4 coverage grade ranked ninth in the nation.

58. Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

We don’t see the same dominant offensive tackle potential in Decker as he’s a powerful fun blocker, but there was too much inconsistency in pass protection over the last two seasons.

59. Jordan Howard, RB, Indiana

Two years of strong play at UAB and Indiana, Howard has shown scheme diversity while posting the fifth-best run grade in the draft class last season.

60. Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

The size and arm strength are impressive, as is Lynch’s three-year development at Memphis, but he’s just a notch below the other quarterbacks in this class. His accuracy at the intermediate level is concerning, particularly outside the numbers where his accuracy percentage is among the worst in the nation.

61. Hassan Ridgeway, Defensive Interior, Texas

Often lost in the deep class of interior defensive linemen, Ridgeway has put together two strong years of grading with a +48.6 overall mark on only 1044 snaps. He’s scheme-versatile and he can get after the quarterback better than most interior rushers in the class.

62. Kenny Clark, Defensive Interior, UCLA

Another strong interior defensive lineman, Clark is excellent at feeling and defeating all types of blocks — a big reason he was the No. 2 interior defensive lineman against the run in 2014. He took a slight step back in that area in 2015, but added more pass rush to his game.

63. Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina

Adams is a strong run blocker on the edge, while showing some wiggle at the top of routes, both on tape and during Senior Bowl practice. He’s the best all-around tight end in the draft.

64. Carl Nassib, Edge defender, Penn State

It’s not always pretty, but Nassib was rarely blocked in 2015 and that trend continued at a dominant Senior Bowl week. He sets a hard edge in the run game and keeps blockers off balance with power and good hands.

65. Maliek Collins, Defensive Interior, Nebraska

et another productive interior defensive lineman, Collins is a disruptor who can shoot gaps and blow up plays. He ranked 10th in the draft class against the run at +28.4 and 11th as a pass rusher at +21.1.

66. Daniel Braverman, WR, Western Michigan

He might be a slot only receiver at the next level, but he’s very good in that role regardless. No player in this draft class averaged more yards per route run from the slot than Braverman’s 3.27.

67. Isaac Seumalo, G, Oregon State

Quietely one of the nation’s best guards, Seumalo rarely loses in the run game and mitigates the damage when he does. He surrendered only four pressures on 407 attempts in pass protection last year.

68. Keyarris Garrett, WR, Tulsa

He racked up 725 yards on passes travelling 20 yards or more downfield, including seven touchdowns, and dropped just three of the 99 catchable passes thrown his way in 2015. A big target at 6-feet-4, Garrett can make plays downfield.

69. Kyler Fackrell, Edge defender, Utah State

Fackrell emerged as one of the nation’s top players in 2015, finishing ninth overall among edge defenders at +39.0. He dabbled in more of a traditional linebacker role at the Senior Bowl, but his best bet is as a 3-4 outside linebacker where he can rush the passer, play the edge in the run game and drop occasionally into coverage.

70. Malcolm Mitchell, WR, Georgia

A solid receiver across the board, Mitchell will get overshadowed by flashier receivers, but he creates separation on the post and dig routes as well as a receiver in the class and he’s dropped only four passes on 93 catchable targets the last two years.

71. Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame

He might be a one-trick pony, but it’s a fairly important trick in today’s NFL. He ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the scouting combine, and was third in the nation with 708 yards on passes traveling 20 yards or more in the air. He did drop 10 of the 72 catchable passes thrown his way though — something he’ll have to improve upon.

72. De’Vante Harris, CB, Texas A&M

Allowed just one touchdown all season and showed a great ability to break on the ball and make plays. Realized his potential in his final year of college, and could be a better pro at the end of it all

73. Kevin Dodd, Edge defender, Clemson

A solid run defender on the edge, Dodd went on a tear late in the season as a pass rusher. Although he finished 25th in the class in that department, so he looks like more of a solid, every-down defensive end than an explosive game changer off the edge.

74. Bronson Kaufusi, Defensive interior, BYU

Kaufusi’s best fit may be as a 3-4 defensive end where his size and length will give him a chance to develop into a strong run defender with above average pass rushing potential.

75. Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford

One of the most technically sound pass protectors, Murphy will have to improve his play strength greatly to be a starter in the league

76. Nick Kwiatkoski, LB, West Virginia

Kwiatkowski ranked fourth in the draft class as a run defender at +21.7 and fifth in coverage a +9.0 as his all-around strong play should make him a dependable starter at the next level.

77. Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama

Like several of the corners in this list, doesn’t have the ideal size profile many NFL teams are looking for, but he’s feisty and extremely strong against the run and short passing game. Tough to shake in man and has a good feel for zone coverage, but has occasional lapses which have resulted in giving up 10 TDs over two seasons

78. Kamalei Correa, Edge defender, Boise State

As far as transitions to 3-4 outside linebacker go, Correa should make a smooth one after notching eight sacks, 12 QB hits, and 16 hurries on only 250 pass rushes last season.

79. Javon Hargrave, Defensive interior, South Carolina State

Put on a show in both the senior bowl and Shrine Game, Hargrave has one of the best first steps in the class

80. Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor

His coverage numbers are excellent, but the tape shows they’re misleading. Beaten plenty this season without giving up completions. Has the measurables, and his good is excellent, but he is a work in progress.

81. Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State

Lee’s speed is evident on tape, but to this point, it’s been used effectively as a pass rusher while lacking consistency against the run and in coverage. He played over the slot quite a bit at Ohio State but coverage was a mix of big plays and mishaps over the last two years.

82. Darian Thompson, S, Boise State

Thompson works downhill in both the pass and run game very well, but his geometric skills are lacking at times as his open field angles need some work. He also disappointed with a slow 40 time at the combine as many teams were hoping to see a rangy free safety prospect.

83. Darius Latham, Defensive interior, Indiana

A poor man's Chris Jones. Latham has two strong years of production at Indiana under his belt

84. Christian Westerman, G, Arizona State

One of the best pass-protecting guards in the class, Westerman combines good movement skills with surprising power, and while some of his peers are locked into a power blocking scheme, he is more diverse if not a zone blocking

85. Joshua Perry, LB, Ohio State

There’s little flash to Perry’s game, but he does everything well whether fitting against the run, dropping into coverage or tackling. He’s missed only nine tackles on over 200 attempts the last two years.

86. Alex Collins, RB, Arkansas

Running in Arkansas’ pro-style offense, Collins posted the eighth-highest grade in the class as he showed the quickness and vision to maximize his offensive line’s blocking, but lacked the open-field ability to create a high percentage of big plays.

87. Nick VanHoose, CB, Northwestern

Has a strange, wooden way of moving that looks very awkward at times, but it doesn’t prevent him from making plays, and a lot of them. Allowed fewer than 44 percent of passes thrown his way to be caught this past season and had the highest coverage grade in the nation.

88. Thomas Duarte, TE, UCLA

Duarte was purely a big slot in college with the frame to be an NFL tight end. He's already the cleanest route running tight end in the draft class

89. Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State

May be a little too passive to be a true difference maker, but is solid in most areas of the game and puts pressure on the offense to execute well.

90. Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn

On the older side (24) and a bit of a project in pass pro coming from Auburn's system, but few can match Coleman's run blocking prowess in the class91.

91. Justin Simmons, S, Boston College

Simmons is a good athlete who finished with the 12th-best overall grade in the nation, and he showed well whether playing close to the line of scrimmage or in a free safety role.

92. Devin Lucien, WR, Arizona State

A player that doesn’t seem to be getting the credit he deserves at this stage, he had the fifth highest receiving grade in games against Power-5 opponents in this draft class. He wasn’t quite dominant in college, but did everything well and showcased a safe pair of hands, dropping just three of the 69 catchable passes thrown his way.

93. Cre’Von LeBlanc, CB, Florida Atlantic

Plays bigger than he is, which he will need to, because he's a lot smaller than NFL teams like

94. Kevin Peterson, CB, Oklahoma State

Allowed just 5 catches over the first seven games of this past season before struggling down the stretch. Has good man coverage skills.

95. Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh

At +18.2, just three players in this draft class had a higher receiving grade than Boyd. His grades over the past two years were almost identical, with the Pittsburgh playmaker coming in at +22.2 last year and +22.9 this year. He dropped five passes in each of the past two seasons, but did see 16 more catchable passes thrown his way this year, so his drop rate improved from 6.02 to 5.05.

96. Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

The Heisman trophy winner makes tacklers pay, but he may be scheme-limited at the next level as more of a downhill, power runner.

97. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

There’s a lot of projection with Miller, who has seen just 30 catchable passes thrown his way in his short time at wide receiver. He excels in space though, forcing eight missed tackles on 28 receptions in 2015.

98. Dean Lowry, Defensive interior, Northwestern

While Lowry moved around in Northwestern’s scheme, he’s likely best fit to play on the interior due to his size and athleticism. His +37.0 overall grade ranked 10th in the nation when compared to other edge defenders (his primary position in 2015).

99. Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

There’s a lot of boom-or-bust to Cook’s game as he makes big-time throws and questionable decisions that can win or lose games for his future team.

100. Pharoh Cooper, WR, South Carolina

A threat to score with the ball in his hands, Cooper can be used in a variety ways that get the ball to him in space and he can use his excellent acceleration as a vertical slot receiver in the Doug Baldwin mold.

101. Willie Henry, Defensive interior, Michigan

While his technique is inconsistent, Henry was still disruptive with the No. 19 pass rush grade in the nation at +19.0 while posting a reasonable grade against the run.

102. Steven Daniels, LB, Boston College

No linebacker in college had a higher grade against the run than Daniels in 2015. He might be a two-down linebacker in the NFL, but he's projects very well in that role.

103. Ronald Blair, Edge defender, Appalachian State

With two years of strong grading, Blair got after the quarterback with the sixth-best pass rushing grade in the nation to go with eight sacks, six hits, and 23 hurries.

104. Devontae Booker, RB, Utah

An excellent zone runner, Booker posted the third-best run grade in the draft class at +25.6.

105. Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas

An intelligent quarterback that came on strong at the end of the season, Allen’s games against Mississippi State and Ole Miss were as good as it got from any quarterback last season.

106. C.J. Prosise, RB, Notre Dame

Prosise had a breakout 2015 campaign with the No. 10 rushing grade in the draft class while adding versatility as a receiver.

107. Cody Kessler, QB, USC

While he struggles with deeper passes, Kessler’s short area accuracy is among the best in the class.

108. Spencer Drango, G, Baylor

A conversion from offensive tackle, Drango has experience on the move in Baylor’s scheme and he posted the second-highest run blocking grade in the class.

109. Kentrell Brothers, LB, Missouri

The No. 2 stopper among linebackers last season, Brothers finds the ball carrier and makes plays in the running game, as evidenced by his nation-leading 15.8 run stop percentage.

110. Matt Johnson, QB, Bowling Green

Questions about his size and the system at Bowling Green, but throws a go route better than any other QB in this draft. Threw for 1,698 yards and 20 touchdowns on passes 20 yards or further downfield, leading the nation in both categories.

111. Brandon Doughty, QB, Western Kentucky

Didn't play against top competition often, but led the nation in accuracy percent at 81.8, and was fifth in the nation in deep accuracy at 53.1 percent.

112. Vernon Adams, Jr; QB, Oregon

Struggled early after arriving at Oregon, and dealt with a thumb injury, but graded at +14.7 from Week 10 onwards, showcasing some serious upside.

113. Joe Dahl, OT, Washington State

Dahl struggles somewhat with power but moves very well, allowing pressure to the outside just once every 140.3 snaps. A better fit for a zone scheme.

114. Matt Skura, C, Duke

Possibly the most powerful center in the draft but very narrow scheme at Duke, just repeated same blocks consistently well.

115. Anthony Zettel, Defensive Interior, Penn State

While he struggles with power at the point of attack, Zettel can get after the quarterback, as evidenced by his +24.5 pass rush grade than ranked fourth in the nation in 2014.

116. Tavon Young, CB, Temple

Undersized corner who has the ability to be a feisty coverage option in the slot at the next level.

117. Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State

Reads the QB's eyes very well, injured his ACL after seven games this season, but allowed only 37 catches over the past two seasons.

118. Joe Haeg, OT, North Dakota State

In seven games of grading, Haeg posted the fourth-best pass blocking efficiency among offensive tackels at 98.6 and he had the second-best grade during team drills at the Senior Bowl.

119. Will Anthony, Edge defender, Navy

A clear standout on a pretty good Navy defense, Anthony took a huge step forward this season and was one of the most actively disruptive defensive linemen in the country. Playing primarily on the interior for Navy, he would be an edge defender at the next level, and actually had superior production when he played there for the Midshipmen.

120. Nelson Spruce, WR, Colorado

He doesn't wow anyone as an athlete, and was timed at just 4.69 in the 40-yard dash. He does have excellent hands though, dropping just four of the 93 catchable passes thrown his way in 2015.

121. Le’Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech

While he looks the part from a size and length standpoint, Clark has his struggles in pass protection as evidenced at the Senior Bowl when he was beaten often by top talent.

122. Jayron Kearse, S, Clemson

A big, box safety, Kearse had the 13th-best overall grade among the safeties in the class including the No. 6 mark against the run.

123. Byron Marshall, WR, Oregon

Missed most of 2015 through injury, but averaged yards per route run from the slot in 2014, the second-highest mark in this draft class that year.

124. Jack Allen, C, Michigan State

One of the highest-graded centers over the past two seasons, Allen plays with leverage as well as any center in the class

125. Jake McGee, TE, Florida

One of the most naturally gifted receivers at the tight end position, McGee makes catching passes outside his frame look effortless.

126. Matt Ioannidis, Defensive Interior, Temple

Versatile defender who played all over the line for Temple. Reads the game exceptionally well, but plays with power and hustle rather than quickness and explosion.

127. Austin Hooper, TE, Stanford

Hooper will frustrate with his drops, but he can make up for it with some spectacular catches.

128. Sebastian Tretola, G, Arkansas

Powerful at the point of attack, Tretola is best-suited for a power scheme, though he struggles at times in pass protection.

129. Max Tuerk, C, USC

Outstanding outside zone blocker and pulls extremely well. Work to do in line where he gets overpowered too often.

130. Terrell Chestnut, CB, West Virginia

Strong corner at home in man coverage and short zones. Little less of a feel for the deep stuff, but injuries are his big question mark.

131. Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida

Underperformed in 2015, but did force 11 missed tackles from 48 receptions so does have the ability to cause problems for opposing defenses.

132. Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Zone corner that struggled badly in 2015 trying to play through injury before shutting it down. Had some impressive play the season before.

133. Jordan Payton, WR, UCLA

More of a possession receiver than a big-play threat, but did have the second highest overall PFF grade amongst receivers in this draft class.

134. Daniel Lasco, RB, Cal

Injuries slowed Lasco in 2015, but he’s athletic and his +14.0 overall grade ranked fifth in the draft class in 2014.

135. Nick Vigil, LB, Utah State

A productive linebacker, Vigil isn’t great taking on blocks but he can find the ball and graded positively in coverage, against the run and as a pass rusher.

136. Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU

A lot of people want to see him play wide receiver, but he deserves a shot at QB. Was our seventh-highest graded QB in the nation in 2015, and 14th in 2014.

137. Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford

Hogan improved in 2015, finishing as our 15th-highest graded QB in this class after finally impressing late in 2014. Doesn't have a lot of success on deep passes, but his progression from 2014 to 2015 should intrigue a few teams.

138. Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech

Looked like a different player from the one who played at Florida, grading at +23.5 as a passer after grading at -7.2 in 2014.

139. Demarcus Ayers, WR, Houston

Slot receiver who is unlikely to run away from anyone downfield. 40-yard dash time of 4.72 backed up what we saw on film, but he did have impressive hands and dropped just two of the 93 catchable passes thrown his way out of the slot.

140. B.J. Goodson, LB, Clemson

Goodson’s +16.4 grade against the run ranked 11th in the class and he showed well in coverage with only a handful of negatively-graded games.

141. Artie Burns, CB, Miami

Man coverage stud, has a lot of untapped potential, but a lot of bad tape. He's a coaching project.

142. Nile Lawrence-Stample, DT, Florida State

Likely just an early down run stopper at the next level, Lawrence-Stample made the most of his 456 snaps last season to grade 26th against the run while providing a solid pass rush.

143. Taveze Calhoun, CB, Mississippi State

Plays well but struggles with quickness and fast movements. Had 12th-highest coverage grade in the draft class.

144. Aaron Burbridge, WR, Michigan State

Started the 2015 season strong before fading. Had one of his best games against our highest graded cornerback in Michigan's Jourdan Lewis, catching nine passes for 132 yards and grading at +4.3.

145. Jacoby Brissett, QB, NC State

Better with his legs than his arm, Brissett has been inconsistent as a passer at NC State. He flashes at times, but his passing grade of just +4.5 is just 27th in this class.

146. Nila Kasitati, G, Oklahoma

Powerful blocker on playside to create space, but pass protection is questionable (102nd in the class).

147. David Morgan, TE, UTSA

Morgan was an absolute monster as a blocker in 2015. Finishing the year with a run blocking grade of +31.5, with the next closest tight end at +17.9. He's perhaps not a dynamic receiver, but still managed to rack up 566 yards and five touchdowns.

148. Eric Murray, CB, Minnesota

Doesn't excel in any area but does everything pretty well. Did not allow a touchdown this past season.

149. D.J. White, CB, Georgia Tech

Not great in 2015, but was far better a year ago. Has the ability to be a good man-cover corner and has some ball skills to add to the package.

150. Cory Johnson, Defensive Interior, Kentucky

An active interior rusher, Johnson has quick hands and he can make plays up and down the line of scrimmage.

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