Scouts are eager to see if a quarterback (or two) breaks out, warranting consideration of a top-five draft pick. On the defensive side of the ball, there is no guesswork, with a trio of underclassmen — Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton — already established as premium talents. The Big Board is not a mock draft. No attention is paid to team needs. It is simply my personal ranking of the top 32 pro-eligible prospects as we begin the 2021 college football season.
