Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Yes, that’s the NFL Draft that’s right around the corner.

Before you start air drumming like Baker Mayfield though, there’s still some time before the main event. I’m reminded of just how long of a process this truly is and how it’s a marathon and not a sprint. Big Boards change drastically throughout the pre-draft process as we amass various pieces of information that help us put together the puzzle that is each individual prospect.

As a reminder, I complete my evaluation on prospects in two phases.

The first phase is Tape Evaluation. This involves sitting down and watching three games minimum on each of these prospects listed below. Based on eight specific characteristics/traits, I will assign them an overall grade. This was the phase of the process that resulted in my first NFL Draft Big Board.

The second phase is Combine & Injury Rating. This grade is added to the tape evaluation grade already in place and is reflected in how well they performed at the NFL Combine (using Adjusted SPARQ) and whether or not they have legitimate injury concerns. Since some players were unable to participate at the NFL Combine, they currently have an incomplete grade from me. This is why you’ll notice Tua Tagovailoa significantly down my Big Board for this edition. With his injury concerns, plus his DNP at the NFL Combine, he has an incomplete grade and will bounce back up once the numbers from Alabama’s Pro Day come out.

If you do not see a player listed below, it’s because I have not gotten to their tape just yet. I will not rank a player if they have not met my minimum tape requirements.

With all that being said, let’s dive right in to my NFL Draft Big Board 2.0.

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