NFL draft positional props: Who will be the top WR, DB off the board?
The NFL draft is fast approaching, and one of the most intriguing markets on offer is positional props. Who will be the top wide receivers, offensive linemen, and defensive backs selected - and which quarterback will be the second passer off the board? Let's dive in.
1st WR drafted odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | -190 |
| Jordyn Tyson | +150 |
| Makai Lemon | +2000 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | +10000 |
| KC Concepcion | +10000 |
| Chris Brazzell II | +10000 |
| Zachariah Branch | +25000 |
While it would be a shock if Tate isn't the first receiver drafted, Tyson has soared up the board, jumping from +325 earlier in April to +150 two days from the draft. Most mocks project Tyson as a top-20 pick, but Tate is still considered the best wideout prospect in the draft, partly because of durability concerns about Tyson. Tate's over/under draft position is 7.5 with the Commanders, Rams, Jets, and Eagles tabbed as potential landing spots.
2nd WR drafted odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | -150 |
| Carnell Tate | +150 |
| Makai Lemon | +600 |
| KC Concepcion | +1800 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | +1800 |
| Denzel Boston | +6000 |
Assuming Tate is off the board first, Tyson should be the next wideout selected. However, that's far from a foregone conclusion. Tyson's skill is undeniable, but he missed a third of his collegiate games because of injuries. Wary teams could rank Lemon higher. He's a projected top-15 pick out of USC and could easily jump Tyson in a wide receiver class lacking elite top-end talent.
1st OL drafted odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Francis Mauigoa | -225 |
| Spencer Fano | +190 |
| Monroe Freeling | +1300 |
| Kadyn Proctor | +1300 |
| Olaivavega Ioane | +2000 |
| Blake Miller | +12500 |
Miami's Mauigoa is widely considered the best O-line prospect in the draft. However, this position group features a slew of potential top-10 picks, including Fano, Freeling, and Proctor. The offensive line is the most valuable position group outside of quarterback, and the draft is the most efficient and cheapest way to acquire talent.
2nd OL drafted odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spencer Fano | +130 |
| Francis Mauigoa | +285 |
| Monroe Freeling | +350 |
| Kadyn Proctor | +550 |
| Olaivavega Ioane | +700 |
| Blake Miller | +7000 |
| Caleb Lomu | +7000 |
This one's a complete crapshoot - the top-five prospects are projected to go anywhere from 10th to 21st. Teams can never have enough talent in this position group, but the Chiefs, Giants, Ravens, Lions, and Steelers are all drafting outside the top eight and in desperate need of offensive line help.
1st DB drafted odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | -145 |
| Mansoor Delane | +150 |
| Jermod McCoy | +1200 |
| Dillon Thieneman | +10000 |
| A.J. Haulcy | +15000 |
Downs is a projected top-10 pick - his over/under draft position is 9.5 - but there's quite a bit of competition at defensive back. Delane is also in the running to go in the top 10, with some expecting the Saints to take the LSU product with the eighth pick. Thieneman is projected to be drafted No. 12 by the Cowboys. Including McCoy, four defensive backs should be selected in the first round. It's a talented and deep position group, and teams won't have identical rankings of the top prospects.
2nd QB drafted odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | -2500 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | +1600 |
| Drew Allar | +2000 |
| Carson Beck | +2500 |
| Taylen Green | +2500 |
| Cade Klubnik | +7000 |
This is a quarterback-deficient draft, especially in the early rounds. Fernando Mendoza is the presumptive No. 1 pick, but there's no guarantee another signal-caller will be drafted in the first round. While Simpson is projected to be the second quarterback off the board (the Cardinals and Jets are favored to draft him, and his over/under draft position is 24.5), another team could fall in love with Nussmeier or Allar and select them earlier than expected in the second round.
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