Here, we'll look at which players have moved up and down our Top 32, drawing on the same scouting reports as before and making changes only where necessary.
We'll continue to update our board as we get closer to the 2016 NFL draft. While it's a given that some players will move into the rankings while others will drop out, this provides a good snapshot of which players currently have the most NFL potential based on our evaluations.
(Underclassmen are noted with an asterisk.)
1. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State Buckeyes*
Previous ranking: 1
Bosa entered 2015 having notched 34.5 tackles for loss and 21 sacks during his first two seasons in Columbus -- and he is dominant again in Year 3 (six TFLs in five games). He shows a consistent ability to convert speed to power and uses a wide array of pass-rush moves -- swim, rip, club, spin. With experience playing DE on both sides and moving inside to DT on obvious pass downs, Bosa brings a lot of scheme versatility to the table.
2. Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss Rebels*
Previous ranking: 2
If you want to watch Nkemdiche at the height of his powers, turn on the Alabama tape. He practically lived in the backfield on his way to racking up 2.5 TFLs and leading Ole Miss to an upset victory. What makes Nkemdiche special is that he has outstanding quickness for his size (6-foot-4, 296 pounds) and is versatile enough to play 3-technique or left defensive end in a 4-3 or 5-technique in a 3-4.
3. Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida Gators*
Previous ranking: 3
With three interceptions in his first five games of 2015, it's clear Hargreaves is an upper-echelon talent. His elite coverage skills were a big reason why WR Laquon Treadwell (No. 19 on this list) didn't get free for any big plays in the Gators' upset over Ole Miss. He lacks ideal size (5-11, 199), but he has the instincts and aggressiveness to develop into a good outside starting cornerback in the NFL. More physical than his frame might indicate, Hargreaves does a good job in press-man coverage, consistently redirecting wide receivers.