Who LA should take — each prospect's model grade, weighted up where the roster is thin, so highly graded players at positions LA needs rise to the top.

50/50 prospects

Rank↑	Player	Pos	Tier	College	Pos need	Model rank	Fit	Why he fits
1	Julian Sayinrank#32 QB1st Round· Ohio State· model #32· critical need	QB	1st Round	Ohio State	critical need	#32	0.60	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board sees a first-rounder.
2	Darian Mensahrank#37 QBDay 2· Miami· model #37· critical need	QB	Day 2	Miami	critical need	#37	0.60	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board sees a top-100 player.
3	Brent Gordon SBlue Chip· Louisiana· model #1	S	Blue Chip	Louisiana	low need	#1	0.58	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
4	Dylan Raiolarank#109 QBDay 3· Oregon· model #109· critical need	QB	Day 3	Oregon	critical need	#109	0.57	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 109.
5	Nate Bennett QBDay 3· Baylor· model #111· critical need	QB	Day 3	Baylor	critical need	#111	0.57	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 111.
6	Tyler Cherry QBDay 3· Indiana· model #126· critical need	QB	Day 3	Indiana	critical need	#126	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 126.
7	Devon Dampierrank#128 QBDay 3· Utah· model #128· critical need	QB	Day 3	Utah	critical need	#128	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 128.
8	Demond Williams Jr. QBDay 3· Washington· model #130· critical need	QB	Day 3	Washington	critical need	#130	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 130.
9	EJ Colson QBDay 3· UCF· model #133· critical need	QB	Day 3	UCF	critical need	#133	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 133.
10	Brad Jackson QBDay 3· Texas State· model #137· critical need	QB	Day 3	Texas State	critical need	#137	0.54	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 137.
11	Arch Manningrank#142 QBDay 3· Texas· model #142· critical need	QB	Day 3	Texas	critical need	#142	0.54	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 142.
12	CJ Bailey QBDay 3· NC State· model #145· critical need	QB	Day 3	NC State	critical need	#145	0.53	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 145.
13	Miles Jones SBlue Chip· Southern Miss· model #2	S	Blue Chip	Southern Miss	low need	#2	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
14	Xavier Atkinsrank#3$12.5M LBBlue Chip· Auburn· model #3	LB	Blue Chip	Auburn	low need	#3	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
15	Colton Phares SBlue Chip· App State· model #4	S	Blue Chip	App State	low need	#4	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
16	Amare Campbellrank#5$10.4M LBBlue Chip· Tennessee· model #5	LB	Blue Chip	Tennessee	low need	#5	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
17	Jadon Mayfield LBBlue Chip· Louisiana Tech· model #6	LB	Blue Chip	Louisiana Tech	low need	#6	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
18	Corey Myrick CB1st Round· Clemson· model #7	CB	1st Round	Clemson	low need	#7	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
19	Jacob Fields CB1st Round· TCU· model #8	CB	1st Round	TCU	low need	#8	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
20	Kal-El Pascal S1st Round· Bowling Green· model #9	S	1st Round	Bowling Green	low need	#9	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
21	KJ Bolden S1st Round· Georgia· model #10	S	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#10	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
22	Taye Brown LB1st Round· Arizona· model #11	LB	1st Round	Arizona	low need	#11	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
23	Kam Franklinrank#12$7.3M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #12	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#12	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
24	Sammy Brownrank#13$6.9M LB1st Round· Clemson· model #13	LB	1st Round	Clemson	low need	#13	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
25	William Echolesrank#14$6.5M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #14	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#14	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
26	Chris Bracy S1st Round· Michigan· model #17	S	1st Round	Michigan	low need	#17	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
27	Elijah Palmer CB1st Round· Hawai'i· model #18	CB	1st Round	Hawai'i	low need	#18	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
28	Boubacar Traorerank#15$6.2M DL1st Round· Notre Dame· model #15	DL	1st Round	Notre Dame	low need	#15	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
29	TJ Bushrank#24$4.6M DL1st Round· Minnesota· model #24	DL	1st Round	Minnesota	low need	#24	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
30	Zashon Rich CB1st Round· Kansas State· model #25	CB	1st Round	Kansas State	low need	#25	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
31	Charles Correa LB1st Round· Purdue· model #16	LB	1st Round	Purdue	low need	#16	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
32	Suntarine Perkinsrank#23$4.7M LB1st Round· Ole Miss· model #23	LB	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#23	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
33	Owen Chamblissrank#22$4.7M LB1st Round· Nebraska· model #22	LB	1st Round	Nebraska	low need	#22	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
34	Mister Clarkerank#21$4.8M S1st Round· Florida International· model #21	S	1st Round	Florida International	low need	#21	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
35	Kelley Jones S1st Round· Mississippi State· model #20	S	1st Round	Mississippi State	low need	#20	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
36	Kameryn Fountainrank#19$5.1M DL1st Round· USC· model #19	DL	1st Round	USC	low need	#19	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
37	Jeremiah Smithrank#26$4.5M WR1st Round· Ohio State· model #26	WR	1st Round	Ohio State	low need	#26	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
38	Ja'Marley Riddle S1st Round· Georgia· model #28	S	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#28	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
39	Chris Cole LB1st Round· Georgia· model #27	LB	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#27	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
40	Daymion Sanfordrank#29$4.3M EDGE1st Round· Texas A&M· model #29	EDGE	1st Round	Texas A&M	low need	#29	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
41	Quincy Rhodes Jr.rank#30$4.2M DL1st Round· Arkansas· model #30	DL	1st Round	Arkansas	low need	#30	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
42	Mason Posa LB1st Round· Wisconsin· model #31	LB	1st Round	Wisconsin	low need	#31	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
43	Tawfiq Byard SDay 2· Texas A&M· model #34	S	Day 2	Texas A&M	low need	#34	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
44	Omar Thornton LBDay 2· Miami· model #33	LB	Day 2	Miami	low need	#33	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
45	Tyler Brown SDay 2· Iowa· model #35	S	Day 2	Iowa	low need	#35	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
46	Malcolm McCain LBDay 2· Miami (OH)· model #36	LB	Day 2	Miami (OH)	low need	#36	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
47	Luke Mergottrank#38$3.6M LBDay 2· Duke· model #38	LB	Day 2	Duke	low need	#38	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
48	Nico Iamaleavarank#163 QBDay 3· UCLA· model #163· critical need	QB	Day 3	UCLA	critical need	#163	0.51	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 163.
49	Evan Dickens RBDay 2· Boston College· model #39	RB	Day 2	Boston College	low need	#39	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
50	Will Heldtrank#40$3.4M EDGEDay 2· Clemson· model #40	EDGE	Day 2	Clemson	low need	#40	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.

Target boardDraft capitalHaul gradeSchemeCap outlook

LA's biggest positional needs

QBcritical need

top fit: Julian Sayin (QB)

Who LA should take — each prospect's model grade, weighted up where the roster is thin, so highly graded players at positions LA needs rise to the top.

50/50 prospects

Rank↑	Player	Pos	Tier	College	Pos need	Model rank	Fit	Why he fits
1	Julian Sayinrank#32 QB1st Round· Ohio State· model #32· critical need	QB	1st Round	Ohio State	critical need	#32	0.60	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board sees a first-rounder.
2	Darian Mensahrank#37 QBDay 2· Miami· model #37· critical need	QB	Day 2	Miami	critical need	#37	0.60	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board sees a top-100 player.
3	Brent Gordon SBlue Chip· Louisiana· model #1	S	Blue Chip	Louisiana	low need	#1	0.58	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
4	Dylan Raiolarank#109 QBDay 3· Oregon· model #109· critical need	QB	Day 3	Oregon	critical need	#109	0.57	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 109.
5	Nate Bennett QBDay 3· Baylor· model #111· critical need	QB	Day 3	Baylor	critical need	#111	0.57	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 111.
6	Tyler Cherry QBDay 3· Indiana· model #126· critical need	QB	Day 3	Indiana	critical need	#126	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 126.
7	Devon Dampierrank#128 QBDay 3· Utah· model #128· critical need	QB	Day 3	Utah	critical need	#128	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 128.
8	Demond Williams Jr. QBDay 3· Washington· model #130· critical need	QB	Day 3	Washington	critical need	#130	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 130.
9	EJ Colson QBDay 3· UCF· model #133· critical need	QB	Day 3	UCF	critical need	#133	0.55	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 133.
10	Brad Jackson QBDay 3· Texas State· model #137· critical need	QB	Day 3	Texas State	critical need	#137	0.54	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 137.
11	Arch Manningrank#142 QBDay 3· Texas· model #142· critical need	QB	Day 3	Texas	critical need	#142	0.54	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 142.
12	CJ Bailey QBDay 3· NC State· model #145· critical need	QB	Day 3	NC State	critical need	#145	0.53	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 145.
13	Miles Jones SBlue Chip· Southern Miss· model #2	S	Blue Chip	Southern Miss	low need	#2	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
14	Xavier Atkinsrank#3$12.5M LBBlue Chip· Auburn· model #3	LB	Blue Chip	Auburn	low need	#3	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
15	Colton Phares SBlue Chip· App State· model #4	S	Blue Chip	App State	low need	#4	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
16	Amare Campbellrank#5$10.4M LBBlue Chip· Tennessee· model #5	LB	Blue Chip	Tennessee	low need	#5	0.53	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
17	Jadon Mayfield LBBlue Chip· Louisiana Tech· model #6	LB	Blue Chip	Louisiana Tech	low need	#6	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
18	Corey Myrick CB1st Round· Clemson· model #7	CB	1st Round	Clemson	low need	#7	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
19	Jacob Fields CB1st Round· TCU· model #8	CB	1st Round	TCU	low need	#8	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
20	Kal-El Pascal S1st Round· Bowling Green· model #9	S	1st Round	Bowling Green	low need	#9	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
21	KJ Bolden S1st Round· Georgia· model #10	S	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#10	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
22	Taye Brown LB1st Round· Arizona· model #11	LB	1st Round	Arizona	low need	#11	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
23	Kam Franklinrank#12$7.3M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #12	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#12	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
24	Sammy Brownrank#13$6.9M LB1st Round· Clemson· model #13	LB	1st Round	Clemson	low need	#13	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
25	William Echolesrank#14$6.5M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #14	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#14	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
26	Chris Bracy S1st Round· Michigan· model #17	S	1st Round	Michigan	low need	#17	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
27	Elijah Palmer CB1st Round· Hawai'i· model #18	CB	1st Round	Hawai'i	low need	#18	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
28	Boubacar Traorerank#15$6.2M DL1st Round· Notre Dame· model #15	DL	1st Round	Notre Dame	low need	#15	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
29	TJ Bushrank#24$4.6M DL1st Round· Minnesota· model #24	DL	1st Round	Minnesota	low need	#24	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
30	Zashon Rich CB1st Round· Kansas State· model #25	CB	1st Round	Kansas State	low need	#25	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
31	Charles Correa LB1st Round· Purdue· model #16	LB	1st Round	Purdue	low need	#16	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
32	Suntarine Perkinsrank#23$4.7M LB1st Round· Ole Miss· model #23	LB	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#23	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
33	Owen Chamblissrank#22$4.7M LB1st Round· Nebraska· model #22	LB	1st Round	Nebraska	low need	#22	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
34	Mister Clarkerank#21$4.8M S1st Round· Florida International· model #21	S	1st Round	Florida International	low need	#21	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
35	Kelley Jones S1st Round· Mississippi State· model #20	S	1st Round	Mississippi State	low need	#20	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
36	Kameryn Fountainrank#19$5.1M DL1st Round· USC· model #19	DL	1st Round	USC	low need	#19	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
37	Jeremiah Smithrank#26$4.5M WR1st Round· Ohio State· model #26	WR	1st Round	Ohio State	low need	#26	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
38	Ja'Marley Riddle S1st Round· Georgia· model #28	S	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#28	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
39	Chris Cole LB1st Round· Georgia· model #27	LB	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#27	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
40	Daymion Sanfordrank#29$4.3M EDGE1st Round· Texas A&M· model #29	EDGE	1st Round	Texas A&M	low need	#29	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
41	Quincy Rhodes Jr.rank#30$4.2M DL1st Round· Arkansas· model #30	DL	1st Round	Arkansas	low need	#30	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
42	Mason Posa LB1st Round· Wisconsin· model #31	LB	1st Round	Wisconsin	low need	#31	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
43	Tawfiq Byard SDay 2· Texas A&M· model #34	S	Day 2	Texas A&M	low need	#34	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
44	Omar Thornton LBDay 2· Miami· model #33	LB	Day 2	Miami	low need	#33	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
45	Tyler Brown SDay 2· Iowa· model #35	S	Day 2	Iowa	low need	#35	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
46	Malcolm McCain LBDay 2· Miami (OH)· model #36	LB	Day 2	Miami (OH)	low need	#36	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
47	Luke Mergottrank#38$3.6M LBDay 2· Duke· model #38	LB	Day 2	Duke	low need	#38	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
48	Nico Iamaleavarank#163 QBDay 3· UCLA· model #163· critical need	QB	Day 3	UCLA	critical need	#163	0.51	Fills one of the biggest holes on the roster; the board has him at No. 163.
49	Evan Dickens RBDay 2· Boston College· model #39	RB	Day 2	Boston College	low need	#39	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
50	Will Heldtrank#40$3.4M EDGEDay 2· Clemson· model #40	EDGE	Day 2	Clemson	low need	#40	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.