Meet the Rookie Class

1

Caleb Downs

SS••Ohio State

82

Caleb Downs enters at 82 overall with 89 speed, bringing the class's best defensive football IQ grade of 82 and the class's most balanced safety play grade of 78. The 21-year-old Ohio State product is a Superstar safety who commands instant trust in any defensive scheme.

2

Jeremiyah Love

HB••Notre Dame

82

Jeremiyah Love is the most athletic, shiftiest, and most elusive runner in this entire class, posting a 94 athleticism grade, a 93 shiftiness grade, and an 87 elusiveness grade. The 21-year-old Notre Dame Superstar backs it all up with an 82 overall rating and 94 speed.

3

David Bailey

REDGE••Texas Tech

81

David Bailey is the class's best pass rusher with an 80 pass rushing grade, and the 23-year-old Texas Tech Superstar pairs that with 89 speed at 81 overall. He is a Day 1 edge presence who opposing tackles will have to gameplan around.

4

Rueben Bain Jr.

LEDGE••Miami

80

Rueben Bain Jr. is the hardest hitter in the class with 89 hit power, and the 21-year-old Miami Superstar clocks in at 80 overall with 84 speed. That combination of violence and athleticism makes him a constant threat off the edge.

5

Spencer Fano

LT••Utah

79

Spencer Fano is the class's most balanced, best finesse run blocking, and best finesse pass blocking offensive lineman, posting grades of 78, 81, and 80 respectively. The 21-year-old Utah left tackle comes in at 79 overall and brings a complete two-way skill set to the blind side.

6

Arvell Reese

WILL••Ohio State

79

Arvell Reese carries the class's biggest physical freak grade at 71 and brings 90 speed to the linebacker spot at 79 overall. The 21-year-old Ohio State Superstar is a rare athletic specimen at the WILL position.

7

Mansoor Delane

CB••LSU

79

Mansoor Delane leads the class with 77 man coverage and 78 press coverage, and the 22-year-old LSU corner backs it up with a blazing 93 speed rating. His 79 overall makes him one of the most complete cover corners in this group.

8

Akheem Mesidor

REDGE••Miami

79

Akheem Mesidor arrives at 79 overall with 86 speed as a 25-year-old Miami product who stayed in college longer and is ready to contribute at right end immediately. He pairs well with any defensive front looking for a versatile pass rush presence.

9

Keldric Faulk

LEDGE••Auburn

78

Keldric Faulk comes in at 78 overall with 83 speed as a 21-year-old Auburn left end. He is a young, quick EDGE defender with room to grow into a featured role.

10

Francis Mauigoa

RG••Miami

78

Francis Mauigoa holds the class's best power pass blocking grade at 83, giving any offensive line an immediate anchor at right guard. The 21-year-old Miami product enters at 78 overall and is built to protect the pocket.

11

Sonny Styles

MIKE••Ohio State

78

Sonny Styles posts the class's most balanced linebacker play grade at 75 and brings 90 speed to the MIKE spot at 78 overall. The 21-year-old Ohio State product is a versatile sideline-to-sideline presence in the middle.

12

Olaivavega Ioane

RG••Penn State

78

Olaivavega Ioane holds the class's best power run blocking grade at 82, making him an immediate asset in any ground-heavy scheme. The 22-year-old Penn State right guard enters at 78 overall and is built to move defenders at the point of attack.

13

Malachi Lawrence

LEDGE••UCF

78

Malachi Lawrence arrives at 78 overall with 88 speed as a 23-year-old UCF left end who has the burst to cause problems on passing downs. He adds depth and athleticism to a LEDGE rotation.

14

T.J. Parker

REDGE••Clemson

77

T.J. Parker brings 83 speed and 77 overall to the right end spot as a 21-year-old out of Clemson. He is a young, explosive pass rush option with Superstar upside on the right side of the defensive line.

15

Kadyn Proctor

LG••Alabama

77

Kadyn Proctor enters at 77 overall as a 21-year-old Alabama left guard with 65 speed. He is a sturdy interior blocker who fills a need along the offensive line immediately.

16

Carnell Tate

WR••Ohio State

77

Carnell Tate brings the class's best hands, posting 85 catching and the class's best possession receiving grade of 82. The 21-year-old Ohio State Superstar enters at 77 overall with 91 speed and is a reliable target at every level of the field.

17

Dillon Thieneman

SS••Oregon

77

Dillon Thieneman clocks in at 77 overall with a blazing 92 speed rating as a 22-year-old Oregon safety. He is a rangy free-safety type who can cover ground in a hurry.

18

R Mason Thomas

LEDGE••Oklahoma

77

R Mason Thomas comes in at 77 overall with 83 speed as a 22-year-old Oklahoma left end. He is a physical edge presence ready to compete for snaps from the jump.

19

Cashius Howell

LEDGE••Texas A&M

77

Cashius Howell enters at 77 overall with 86 speed as a 23-year-old Texas A&M left end. His athleticism gives defensive coordinators a versatile weapon to deploy in sub packages.

20

Derrick Moore

REDGE••Michigan

77

Derrick Moore arrives at 77 overall with 82 speed as a 23-year-old Michigan right end. He is a steady edge option who provides reliable rotation depth with starting potential.