And if Kadyn Proctor is a future first-rounder from the portal, who else is from this cycle? Here are a few.
1. DB Caleb Downs
Ohio State
— Alabama fans may be hating on him, but part of it is because they know how talented he is and what potential he has. From tackling to ball skills, this kid has it all and has first-rounder written all over him.
2. OT Cayden Green
Missouri
— I love Green and his upside, and we saw some of that at Oklahoma, obviously. But the best is yet to come, and NFL scouts are already very enamored.
3. DT Walter Nolen
Ole Miss
— He’s a freak athlete who can’t be stopped when he puts it all together. He was my No. 1 player out of high school for a while, as I had him above Travis Hunter and others.
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4. QB Julian Sayin
Ohio State
— Hard to say, right? But as my No. 1 QB in this 2024 class, I have to project him to first-round status. That’s how it works. He has the ability he will just need to earn the chance.
5. DE Tyler Baron
Louisville
– Huh? Yep. It may be a longshot, as Baron isn’t on first-round radars, but what I saw last season at Tennessee could be just the start of his rise. He had 16 solo tackles last season, double-digit tackles for a loss, and six sacks and improved his get-off and ability to beat blockers one-on-one greatly. I love this get for Louisville.
