DRAFT SHEET

A look at the top prospects available at each position in the upcoming NFL draft (x-denotes early entrant)

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS

Position outlook: This is a quarterback draft. There could be as many as six taken in the first round and five in the first 15 picks. It’s not crazy to come up with a scenario where four quarterbacks are taken in the first five picks. Besides Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen, here are others likely to go high: Baker Mayfield, 6-1, 215, Oklahoma Strengths: Accuracy, competiveness, and command of the offense. Gets the ball out quickly and decisively. Weaknesses: Undersized. Elusiveness and mobility that was a plus in college might not translate to the NFL.

Fact: Went from walk-on to 2017 Heisman Trophy winner. Plus, had two other top-five Heisman finishes.

Gone by: Pick 15. Josh Allen, 6-5, 233, Wyoming Strengths: Arm strength, athleticism, size. It’s all ideal. Weaknesses: Accuracy and ability to change speed on his throws, while still being on target.

Fact: Had no major college scholarship offers coming out of high school.

Gone by: Top 10. Lamar Jackson-x, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, Louisville

Strengths: All the arm a team would need, plus speed and elusiveness unlike anything the NFL has seen from a top quarterback prospect since Mike Vick. Weaknesses: Repeatable and consistent throwing mechanics for reliable accuracy. Fact: Won the Heisman Trophy in 2016 and finished third in 2017 voting.

Gone by: First 20 picks. Mason Rudolph, 6-5, 235, Oklahoma State Strengths: Size, strength, and ability _ and willingness — to throw deep. Weaknesses: Limited mobility. Was asked to make limited reads in the offense. Fact: Completion percentage and yards per pass increased each of last three seasons.

Gone by: Early second round, but could be sixth first-round QB. RUNNING BACKS Position outlook: Saquon Barkley is the No. 1 player on a lot of experts’ boards, but there are several backs that could provide great value outside the first 20 picks. Sony Michel, 5-11, 220, Georgia Strengths: Three-down back with good speed, decent receiving skills and ability to pass protect.

Weaknesses: Limited shiftiness. Fact: Ran for 3,638 yards in four seasons at Georgia while mostly sharing carries with Nick Chubb.

Gone by: Middle of the second round. WIDE RECEIVERS Position outlook: No first-round locks, but expect at least one or two to go on Day 1. Calvin Ridley-x, 6-0, 189, Alabama Strengths: Game-breaking speed and explosive out of his cuts.

Weakness: Slender. Can he play through contact at the line? Fact: Surpassed 1,000 yards receiving as a freshman, but limited passing game by Alabama held his numbers down in 2016 and ’17. Gone by: Top-25 pick, likely first receiver taken. TIGHT ENDS Position outlook: Some intriguing athletes and potential receiving mismatches, but no early-off-the-board picks. Mike Gesicki, 6-5, 247, Penn State Strengths: Big-time athlete who can make plays downfield.

Weaknesses: Blocking needs a lot of work. Fact: A highlight-reel dunker on the basketball court.

Gone by: Maybe day one. Maybe day two. OFFENSIVE TACKLES Position outlook: A lack of clear left tackle prospects and some tackles who might have to move to guard.

Mike McGlinchey, 6-8, 312, Notre Dame Strengths: Good athlete, solid technique and team leader.

Weaknesses: Could use more bulk and might be better suited for right tackle. Fact: Four-year starter.

Gone by: Top-20 pick.

GUARDS Position outlook: Not a position that NFL teams see as great draft value, but the top players here are probably better prospects than the top tackles.

Quenton Nelson, 6-5, 329, Notre Dame

Strengths: Maybe the most likely to succeed of any player in this draft class. Powerful, tenacious and sound.

Weaknesses: Not much not to complain about. Could do better at getting off the line and getting to second level.

Fact: Watch Nelson block and expect to see plenty of defenders being pushed to the ground. Gone by: Pick 10. And that would probably be about five picks too low. CENTERS Position outlook: A few low-risk prospects who could step into starting roles right away.

Billy Price, 6-4, 312, Ohio State Strengths: Very strong. Very aggressive. Played at lot of guard with the Buckeyes, too. Weaknesses: That aggressiveness can lead to sloppiness.

Fact: Started a school-record 55 games at Ohio State. Gone by: End of round two.

DEFENSE

EDGE RUSHERS/ENDS

Position outlook: Beyond Bradley Chubb, most of the best potential pass rushers have question marks that could keep them out of the first round. Marcus Davenport, 6-6, 264, UTSA

Strengths: Long, fast and explosive athlete with maybe even more upside than Chubb.

Weaknesses: Instincts and reaction are a work in progress, which limits his speed and quickness.

Fact: Former high school sprinter who gained 30 pounds during his college career. Gone by: Pass rush potential like this generally doesn’t last past top 15. DEFENSIVE TACKLES Position outlook: Could be no defensive tackles taken in the first 15 or 20 picks, but a handful or more between 20 and 45. Vita Vea-x, 6-4, 347, Washington Strengths: Athleticism and quickness for his size is outstanding. Weaknesses: Production and playmaking is inconsistent.

Fact: Played some Wildcat quarterback as a 270-pound high schooler in San Jose, California. Gone by: Top 20. LINEBACKERS Roquan Smith-x, 6-1, 236, Georgia Strengths: Excellent recognition, sideline-to-sideline range and athleticism, with coverage skills to keep him on the field on passing downs. Weaknesses: Bit undersized and can get engulfed by big blockers — if they can get to him.

Fact: Won the Butkus Award as best linebacker in college football in 2017. Gone by: Top 15.

CORNERBACKS

Position outlook: NFL teams draft lots of cornerbacks and there are about seven with a chance to squeeze into the first round, or provide good value in the second, depending upon taste.

Denzel Ward-x, 5-10, 196, Ohio State Strengths: Blazing speed, physical for his size and gets his hands on a lot of passes. Weaknesses: Any issues stem from size and strength, neither of which is optimal but have hardly held him back.

Fact: Sat out Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl game against USC, a decision he made late into game preparation. Gone by: Consensus first corner off the board, probably top 10 or so. SAFETIES Position outlook: Two top-10 talents and then several players who will be more scheme-fit picks. Ronnie Harrison-x, 6-2, 207, Alabama Strengths: Tough in run support and nasty on receivers in the middle of the field. Weaknesses: More of a hitter than tackler and not as effective in coverage.

Fact: Went to high school in Tallahassee, Florida, before choosing the Crimson Tide over the Seminoles.

Gone by: Top 50.

SPECIALISTS

Position outlook: As usual, not many punters and kickers will have their names called during the draft.

PUNTERS Michael Dickson-x, Texas JK Scott, Alabama Johnny Townsend, Florida Joseph Davidson, Bowling Green

KICKERS Daniel Carlson, Auburn Eddy Piniero-x, Florida