The 2024 NFL Combine is imminent. Draft season is here, people. It's time for my first top 25 big board of draft season. There are a few surprising names ranked highly, and a few 'consensus' top prospects further down my rankings or not included at all. That's just how everything worked out with my grading system. As for that grading system, one key element to keep in mind for every prospect: I assign extra points based on how valuable I view the position they play, and running backs are at the bottom, with no 'position addition.' Conversely, quarterbacks get the biggest boost. For example, a quarterback can have a lower 'raw grade' than, say, linebacker, but position addition will bump the quarterback higher than that linebacker on my big board. Let's get to it. Of course, these grades are subject to change, as I place a reasonably heavy emphasis on the combine -- and pro days when necessary -- although my quarterback rankings usually don't change much from here until the draft.
