With every passing week of the 2018 college football season, the 2019 NFL draft class becomes a little more clear. Players move up and down the board with each installment, and with half a year still between now and draft night, there will be plenty of change still to come.
Five new players enter the top 32, and boy, this class is loaded with defense. Just one quarterback remains on the board for me right now, and no offensive skill position player appears until No. 17. But there is a lot to like on the other side of the ball.
Here are my top 32 players for next year's draft, updated from the Oct. 16 version.
Note: Underclassmen are marked with an asterisk.
1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State*
Grade: 95 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 263 | Previous: 1
An elite talent (with elite bloodlines), Bosa isn't just a gifted pass-rusher; he always knows where the ball is and is active against the run. He projects best as a 4-3 defensive end in the NFL but is scheme-versatile with his length and power. Bosa had six tackles for loss (TFL) and four sacks in three games before suffering an abdominal injury against TCU on Sept. 15. He has since withdrawn from school to focus on recovery and preparing for the draft. This isn't the type of injury that will worry NFL scouts.
2. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston*
Grade: 95 | Height: 6-3 | Weight: 292 | Previous: 2
You don't want to have to block this dude. Oliver explodes out of his stance, has elite initial quickness and is totally disruptive and usually unblockable one-on-one. He has great range and always plays hard. He has 51 tackles, including a ridiculous 13.5 for a loss (11th in the nation) and three sacks, through seven games. He is very powerful and compares to Aaron Donald. Watch out.
