As we near the conference championship games, these 25 NFL draft prospects have been standing out all year.
In the wake of one arguably the most chaotic Saturday in college football this season, many will be focused on how the College Football Playoff will shape up. At the same time, there are still plenty of players around the nation who continued to show why they could be taken in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft.
This year’s draft class is filled with talented defensive backs, edge rushers and running backs. There are plenty of players to keep an eye on as we march on towards April, but here are the top 25 guys that I’ve thoroughly scouted who have currently have a first-round grade.
Although this draft class is particularly thin at the offensive tackle position, Wisconsin’s Ryan Ramczyk has started to stand out as the top prospect O-line prospect. The Badgers have always prided themselves on a strong offensive line, and Ramczyk has been a been factor for them this year.
A Division III transfer, Ramczyk came to Wisconsin and immediately started at left tackle for the Badgers once he was eligible to take the field. Ever since, Ramczyk has been a dominant force for his team.
Coming in at 6’6” and 314 pounds, Ramczyk is a hard guy for defenders to get through. The Wisconsin prospect rarely gives up pressure in pass protection, but he’s also is effective in the ground game, especially when it comes to getting to the second level.
It’s never easy for someone to handle the NFL’s most dominant edge rushers coming out of college, but Ramczyk is a guy with a lot of potential who could become long-term starter in the league.