NFL Draft - Can't Miss First Round Prospects

Best Can't Miss NFL Draft Prospects for Round One

Ed Oliver, Houston, 6’2” 287, DT: While he is a little smaller than preferred for a DT, he fits in the mold of Aaron Donald. He is super athletic for someone of his size. He doesn’t have the preferred height and arm length, but his athleticism will more than make up for it. He was also super productive over his three years with 192 tackles, 53 tackles for a loss and 13.5 sacks. He also had 11 passes broken up. He will be a terror in passing situations and could move to DE on running downs. He’s another can’t miss prospect.

Josh Allen, Kentucky, 6’5” 262, Edge: He has long arms and a long body. He’s also strong and athletic. While he’s not as athletic as Montez Sweat, he has more than enough speed. Statistically he’s a beast. He had a monster 88 tackles, 21.5 for a loss, 17 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles during his senior year. These numbers are simply amazing. He looks strong, fast, and relentless on tape

Montez Sweat, Mississippi St. 6’6” 245, Edge: He is very long at 6’6” and 35.75 inch arms. He as also reasonable weight at 260. He’s an athletic freak that runs a 4.41 and has a 7.0 cone drill. He also had two great years with 30 tackles for a loss and 22.5 sacks. He might not be amazing in his first year, but he should develop into a sack monster in the NFL. (This analysis doesn't take into account his enlarged heart, which would have to be something he can play with.)

Andre Dillard, Washington St. 6’5 315, OT: He has good size and height with decently long arms. He’s one of the best pass blockers in the NFL and should be a great LT for many years to come. He’s also extremely athletic for an OT. One of the most athletic. He will need to work on his run blocking, but is a great prospect.

Quinnen Williams, Alabama 6’3” 303  DT – Williams only played two years, but his second year he had a great 19.5 tackles for a loss, 71 tackles and 8 sacks, which is an amazing year for a DT. He didn’t run many of the measurable drills, but he did get a 4.83 in the 40 and a 9’4” broad jump. When you watch his tape though, it’s really clear how great he is. He looks dominant and was double teamed a lot. 

Devin White, LSU 6’0 237, LB: He had two great years of production of over 120 tackles. He had 25 tackles for a loss during that time and 7.5 sacks, and 9 passes broken up. He also has very good athleticism with a 4.42 40, a 39.5 inch vertical, a 4.17 shuttle, and a 7.07 three cone drill. He looks like a monster on tape as well. He’s a can’t miss linebacker.

Devin Bush, Michigan, 5’11 234, LB: Devin is another super athlete who ran a 4.43, had a 40.5 inch vertical, and a 6.93 in the three cone. He had two good years in college. His junior year he had 95 tackles, 10 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, and 7 passes defended. His senior year wasn’t as good with 66 tackles 8.5 for a loss, 4.5 sacks and 4 passes defended. He looks fast and powerful on tape. While he isn’t as can’t miss at the other players, he will very likely become a great linebacker in the NFL. He should be available a little later than the other prospects.