Categories: NFL Draft

The FBI 2023 Draft Big Board – The 50 Best Prospects

FBI’s big board is assembled in an order that represents the overall draft value of each player; grades, positional value, positional supply and demand, and other small variables are taken into account. There is a link to an overview of almost every player, which reveals the following: The overall grade, immediate grade, potential grade (15-100), height/weight, class, age(at the time of draft), school, draft round, scheme fit, and extra notes. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please follow us on Twitter @FBIntellect.


Alabama

Size 5'10" / 204
Class JR
Age 21.8

Bio

Draft Value – 1st OVR

Scheme Fit – Play Action/ Spread

Pro Comp – Smaller Deshaun Watson

Overall  78.6 (1st QB)
                                  Immediate 74.2 (1st QB)
             Potential 90.4 (2nd QB)

Bryce Young, at only 5’10”, 204 lbs, easily projects as a star Quarterback in the NFL due to his outstanding physical traits and his intangible skillset.

Size 6'4" / 251
Class JR
Age 21.7

Bio

Draft Value – Top Three

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – Khalil Mack

Overall  82.1 (1st EDGE)
                                  Immediate 76.5 (1st EDGE)
             Potential 95.0 (1st EDGE)

Will Anderson is a modern do-it-all EDGE with outstanding all-around athletism. Has the ideal arm length and brings a very versatile skillset day one.

Georgia

Size 6'3" / 300
Class JR
Age 22.0

Bio

Draft Value – Top Five

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – Jeffrey Simmons

Overall  81.4 (1st IDL)
                                  Immediate 76.9 (1st IDL)
             Potential 95.7 (1st IDL)

Jalen Carter is an uber-athletic interior defensive lineman with a versatile skill set. Has a tremendous combo of get-off, bend, and raw power.

Ohio State

Size 6'3" / 215
Class JR
Age 21.6

Bio

Draft Value – Top Ten

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – Ryan Tannehill/ Derek Carr

Overall  75.7 (2nd QB)
                                  Immediate 71.6 (2nd QB)
             Potential 86.2 (4th QB)


C.J. Stroud is a modern prototypical pocket passer with the flexibility to extend plays. Has ideal arm talent and excellent accuracy on impact throws.

Syracuse

Size 6'0" / 180
Class RS-JR
Age 22.3

Bio

Draft Value – Top Ten

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – William Jackson/ Jeff Okudah

Overall  79.7 (2nd CB)
                                  Immediate 76.0 (1st CB)
             Potential 89.2 (4th CB)

Devon Witherspoon is a long and heady corner with ideal athletism. He dominated against low-level competition and was very impressive in press coverage.

Texas Tech

Size 6'5" / 271
Class SR
Age 22.9

Bio

Draft Value – Top Ten

Scheme Fit – 4-3/ 4-3 Hybrid

Pro Comp – Deatrich Wise/ Greg Rousseau

Overall  78.8 (2nd ED)
                                  Immediate 73.3 (3rd ED)
             Potential 92.9 (2nd ED)

Tyree Wilson is a pterodactyl at EDGE and has talent that will easily translate to the pros. His strength and size overwhelm offensive linemen; has a scary bull rush.

Kentucky

Size 6'3" / 232
Class SR
Age 23.8

Bio

Draft Value – Top Ten

Scheme Fit – Play Action/ Spread

Pro Comp – Trey Lance W/ Better Mechanics

Overall  74.8 (3rd QB)
                                  Immediate 69.7 (3rd QB)
             Potential 89.4 (3rd QB)

Levis hasn’t had the production you look for playing for Kentucky, but his physical tools will allow him to be molded into a superstar. Has an absolute piss missile for an arm – makes 45-yard passes look easy.

Size 6'2" / 201
Class RS-SO
Age 20.8

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Press/ Man/ Balanced

Pro Comp – Jamel Dean/ Charvarius Ward

Overall  78.6 (2nd CB)
                                  Immediate 73.7 (2nd CB)
             Potential 91.1 (1st CB)

Christian Gonzalez is a long and athletic corner with elite makeup speed. He fits best playing in a bump-and-run system but he also brings great versatility in zone coverage.

Georgia

Size 6'2" / 238
Class SR
Age 22.3

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – 3-4/ Hybrid LB

Pro Comp – More Powerful Josh Uche

Overall  78.7 (3rd ED)
                                  Immediate 73.7 (2nd ED)
             Potential 91.0 (3rd ED)

Nolan Smith, despite being undersized is a very strong, physical, and well-rounded EDGE with good coverage versatility. His combine performance is indicative of how superb an athlete he is.

Florida

Size 6'4" / 244
Class RS-SO
Age 22.0

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Play Action

Pro Comp – Justin Fields/ Shades of Patrick Mahomes

Overall  74.6 (4th QB)
                                  Immediate 66.4 (5th QB)
             Potential 92.8 (1st QB)

Anthony Richardson is a special athlete with one hell of an arm but will need at least one or two years of development to be ready as a passer.

Ohio State

Size 6'6" / 310
Class JR
Age 21.8

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Wide-Zone

Pro Comp – N/A

Overall  77.9 (1st OT)
                                  Immediate 71.6 (2nd OT)
             Potential 92.2 (1st OT)

Paris Johnson Jr. is a prototypical left Tackle with very high-end athletic traits, making him a good fit as a long-term LT in a wide-zone running scheme.

Size 6'3" / 208
Class JR
Age 21.7

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – Deebo Samuel Meets AJ Green (high end)/ Kevin White (low end)

Overall  78.5 (1st WR)
                                  Immediate 72.3 (4th WR)
             Potential 91.8 (1st WR)

Quentin Johnston is a boom-or-bust prospect with a rare blend of size and speed. Has a legit 4.40 speed paired with elite RAC ability.

Northwestern

Size 6'4" / 315
Class JR
Age 21.8

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Pass Protector

Pro Comp – Joe Thuney

Overall  79.6 (1st IOL)
                                  Immediate 76.3 (1st IOL)
             Potential 86.5 (2nd IOL)

Peter Skoronski is a well-developed and pro-ready offensive lineman who may be better off moving to the interior in the NFL.

Maryland

Size 6'0" / 197
Class RS-JR
Age 22.1

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Press/ Man

Pro Comp – N/A

Overall  78.4 (3rd CB)
                                  Immediate 72.9 (4th CB)
             Potential 91.1 (2nd CB)

Deonte Banks is a stout corner with incredible physicality in press coverage. He has plenty of experience in different coverages as well.

Texas

Size 6'0" / 220
Class JR
Age 21.3

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – David Johnson

Overall  84.7 (1st HB)
                                  Immediate 80.8 (1st HB)
             Potential 94.4 (1st HB)

Robinson is a do-it-all back who absolutely dominated at the college level and also possesses pro-ready traits. He’s a threat out of the backfield and can break tackles all day.

Penn State

Size 6'2" / 193
Class RS-JR
Age 22.8

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Press/ Man/ Balanced

Pro Comp – Better Version of Rasul Douglas

Overall  77.9 (4th CB)
                                  Immediate 73.2 (3rd CB)
             Potential 90.0 (3rd CB)

Joey Porter is a long, fluid athlete who brings zone versatility and good off-coverage ability. He has some of the best length in this class.

Pittsburgh

Size 6'0" / 280
Class RS-JR
Age 22.1

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Pass Rusher

Pro Comp – Milton Williams (low end)/ Aaron Donal Light (high end)

Overall  78.5 (2nd IDL)
                                  Immediate 73.3 (2nd IDL)
             Potential 90.7 (3rd IDL)

Calijah Kancey is an undersized but feisty interior lineman with an elite first step. Played an unconducive role and still dominated.

Ohio State

Size 6'1" / 198
Class JR
Age 21.2

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Slot/ Possession

Pro Comp – Tyler Boyd

Overall  77.8 (2nd WR)
                                  Immediate 74.0 (1st WR)
             Potential 87.1 (3rd WR)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is an uber-reliable slot with a multitude of plus traits. He has elite foot quickness paired with sure hands.

Clemson

Size 6'5" / 300
Class RS-SO
Age 21.6

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Any

Pro Comp – Javon Kinlaw

Overall  78.0 (3rd IDL)
                                  Immediate 72.8 (3rd IDL)
             Potential 90.9 (2nd IDL)

Byran Bresee is a big interior pass rusher with elite movement skills. Has explosive get-off and absolutely flies to the ball carrier.

Notre Dame

Size 6'4" / 249
Class JR
Age 21.8

Bio

Draft Value – 1st RD

Scheme Fit – Possession

Pro Comp – Dallas Goedert/ Mark Andrews

Overall  78.7 (1st TE)
                                  Immediate 75.0 (1st TE)
             Potential 87.5 (3rd TE)

Michael Mayer is a prototypical possession (Y) Tigh End who’ll bring immediate value to any offense in need of a TE. He may not be the fastest but he brings it as a blocker.

Boston College

Size 5'9" / 172
Class SR
Age 22.7

Bio

Draft Value – 1-2 RD

Scheme Fit – Slot/ Playmaker/ Vertical

Pro Comp – N/A

Overall  77.5 (3rd WR)
                                  Immediate 72.8 (3rd WR)
             Potential 87.6 (2nd WR)

Zay Flowers is an undersized but extremely difficult guy to cover. He has world-class lateral quickness and burst paired with elite speed.

Size 6'0" / 175
Class JR
Age 21.3

Bio

Draft Value – 1-2 RD

Scheme Fit – Vertical/ Slot/ Playmaker

Pro Comp – Devonta Smith

Overall  77.4 (4th WR)
                                  Immediate 73.5 (2nd WR)
             Potential 85.8 (8th WR)

Jordan Addison is a unique slot receiver who has the flexibility to play on the perimeter. He’s a twitchy athlete with reliable hands.

Size 6'5" / 269
Class RS-SO
Age 21.9

Bio

Draft Value – 1-2 RD

Scheme Fit – 4-3/ 4-3 Defensive End

Pro Comp – N/A

Overall  76.7 (5th ED)
                                  Immediate 71.2 (5th ED)
             Potential 89.7 (5th ED)

Lukas Van-Ness is a unique, explosive defensive end with some of the best power in this class. He wasn’t even used in the proper role and still had good production.

Size 6'2" / 248
Class JR
Age 21.0

Bio

Draft Value – 1-2 RD

Scheme Fit – 3-4/ 4-3 pass rusher

Pro Comp – Jerry Hughes

Overall  76.8 (4th ED)
                                  Immediate 72.5 (4th ED)
             Potential 87.0 (9th ED)

B.J. Ojulari is an explosive athlete with exceptional pass-rush moves as a speed rusher. Despite being undersized, he doesn’t play like it.

Alabama

Size 6'0" / 193
Class JR
Age 21.5

Bio

Draft Value – 1-2 RD

Scheme Fit – Slot/ SS/ Hybrid

Pro Comp – Jalen Pitre

Overall  77.2 (1st SA)
                                  Immediate 72.6 (1st SA)
             Potential 88.0 (1st SA)

Brian Branch is a high-IQ, athletic slot defender who has the potential to move around as a true safety. Additionally, he is an outstanding tackler and lets his name be known in run defense.

Check out the full prospect database (google spreadsheet) for more prospect grades.

Part Two (26-50)

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