NFL combine scouts survey: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. top their positions — but only unanimous pick is another

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, with players meeting with team representatives for the first time in order to start sorting through potential fits. A great way to figure out what prospects are highly thought of going into the draft is simply by asking folks who they like.

Yahoo Sports asked eight NFL scouts at the combine to rapid-fire name their favorite prospect at each position. Only one player held a unanimous ranking at their position, creating a lot of debate throughout the rest of the draft pool.

Quarterback

Caleb Williams (5), Drake Maye (2), J.J. McCarthy (1)

The quarterbacks this year have a leader in the pack with Caleb Williams, who is projected to be the top pick in the draft, and it might already be etched in stone. The top of this quarterback class is viewed in a very positive manner with Williams, Maye, McCarthy — whom one scout liked for his upside, top-end plays and frame to add muscle/weight — and LSU’s Jayden Daniels seemingly locked in as first-round picks.

Running back

Trey Benson (2), Audric Estime (2), Braelon Allen (2), Jonathan Brooks (1), Blake Corum (1)

As expected, the running back class didn’t have any consensus, which makes sense. There isn’t a dominant or overwhelming prospect this year like Bijan Robinson in 2023. There are, however, a handful of players who should be selected on the second day of the draft. Benson, Estime, and Allen are all bigger backs with balance that project to hold up well to an NFL workload.

Wide receiver

Marvin Harrison Jr. (5), Malik Nabers (2), Rome Odunze (1)

Harrison had the most votes here, but he wasn’t a unanimous selection despite most people assuming he will be the first wide receiver off the board. Nabers’ speed and explosive ability will have him selected high in the draft while Rome Odunze is another strong, all-around player who doesn’t appear to have many holes in his game.

Tight end

Brock Bowers (8)

The only unanimous selection this year is the obvious one. The…

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Publish date : 2024-03-02 01:05:35

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