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Todd McShay, senior NFL draft analyst 9y

Top 32 prospects for 2015 draft

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The 2014 college football regular season is in the books, which means that draft season will soon be upon us. (Speaking of which, my first mock draft for 2015 comes out next Wednesday.)

There is still a ton left to be determined, including the decisions of several underclassmen prospects, but what follows is a good snapshot of where the 2015 draft class stands right now. We saw a couple of linemen debut this week, and one star pass-rusher continue his rise into the top three.

Here is our latest ranking of the Top 32 prospects for the 2015 NFL draft.

(Notes: Underclassmen are noted with an asterisk, and the scouting write-ups will stay the same for each ranking update except in cases in which new material is needed.)


1. Leonard Williams, DE, USC Trojans (Grade: 96)*
6-foot-5, 290 pounds

Williams said recently that he hasn't made a decision on whether to enter the 2015 draft, but if he does, he has a chance to be selected very early. He has showcased an impressive all-around game this season, even while playing through injuries. He possesses excellent strength and speed for his size, and has the versatility to create mismatches all along the defensive line. His best projection is as a 5-technique defensive end, but he has the quickness and point-of-attack skills to perform inside as a 3-technique (especially in pass-rushing situations), and enough athleticism to occasionally line up as a traditional left defensive end.

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