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2017 NFL Draft: Pro comps for 33 top prospects
Mitchell Trubisky and Trent Green. Christian McCaffrey and Devonta Freeman. Daniel Jeremiah goes through some of this year's top prospects and compares them to past and present NFL players. Find out whose games match up.
![NFL comparison: Trent Green
They have a similar body type, and both players are above-average athletes at the quarterback position.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eneifr3iakdsnauqrj1c.jpg)
NFL comparison: Trent Green
They have a similar body type, and both players are above-average athletes at the quarterback position.
![NFL comparison: Carson Palmer
I don't believe Kizer will be the No. 1 overall pick like Palmer was in 2003, but Kizer (6-foot-4, 233 pounds) and Palmer (6-5, 235) are similar in size and arm talent.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ndqkkeeivhbjisc51yfi.jpg)
NFL comparison: Carson Palmer
I don't believe Kizer will be the No. 1 overall pick like Palmer was in 2003, but Kizer (6-foot-4, 233 pounds) and Palmer (6-5, 235) are similar in size and arm talent.
![NFL comparison: Cody Kessler
These two are great decision-makers and efficient players, but lack premier skill sets.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kskg4gprd6b5ltojmodx.jpg)
NFL comparison: Cody Kessler
These two are great decision-makers and efficient players, but lack premier skill sets.
![NFL comparison: Jamaal Charles
They have electric speed and are capable of scoring from anywhere on the field.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ajjgfhexlrqg2bzwn8yo.jpg)
NFL comparison: Jamaal Charles
They have electric speed and are capable of scoring from anywhere on the field.
![NFL comparison: Devonta Freeman
They don't have the same body type, but versatility is their calling card. Atlanta used Freeman in both the run and the pass, and I envision McCaffrey being used in a similar way.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xd1uhbc7dtu1vvvcdy5w.jpg)
NFL comparison: Devonta Freeman
They don't have the same body type, but versatility is their calling card. Atlanta used Freeman in both the run and the pass, and I envision McCaffrey being used in a similar way.
![NFL comparison: David Johnson
They are big, tall, athletic running backs who expand a team's playbook because of their special talents.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/k8zz6yyzdh3ugugqzqdm.jpg)
NFL comparison: David Johnson
They are big, tall, athletic running backs who expand a team's playbook because of their special talents.
![NFL comparison: LeGarrette Blount
Foreman (6-foot, 233 pounds) and Blount (6-foot, 250 pounds) are big power backs who excel in short-yardage and end-of-game situations.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eyey8cuzdurhlhhchnuf.jpg)
NFL comparison: LeGarrette Blount
Foreman (6-foot, 233 pounds) and Blount (6-foot, 250 pounds) are big power backs who excel in short-yardage and end-of-game situations.
![NFL comparison: Terrell Owens
Davis has almost an identical build to Owens. They are very explosive as route runners and when the ball is in their hands.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tkullcr5w2ar4zb8g5sv.jpg)
NFL comparison: Terrell Owens
Davis has almost an identical build to Owens. They are very explosive as route runners and when the ball is in their hands.
![NFL comparison: Reggie Bush
Both lack ideal size for the running back position, but they can be major weapons out of the backfield in the pass game.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/aaumcocxqnmzri2nqorl.jpg)
NFL comparison: Reggie Bush
Both lack ideal size for the running back position, but they can be major weapons out of the backfield in the pass game.
![NFL comparison: Jordan Reed
Engram (6-3, 234 pounds) and Reed (6-2, 246 pounds) are small tight ends/big receivers, creating major mismatches for linebackers and safeties. We've already seen the headaches Reed gives opponents.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jikod9mkwxsg4wlwvtvj.jpg)
NFL comparison: Jordan Reed
Engram (6-3, 234 pounds) and Reed (6-2, 246 pounds) are small tight ends/big receivers, creating major mismatches for linebackers and safeties. We've already seen the headaches Reed gives opponents.
![NFL comparison: Greg Olsen
These guys are tall, long athletes who can stretch the seam in the passing game. One of their best attributes is they are quality run blockers.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/prm8brablg5kbkzfmiq9.jpg)
NFL comparison: Greg Olsen
These guys are tall, long athletes who can stretch the seam in the passing game. One of their best attributes is they are quality run blockers.
![NFL comparison: Andre Smith
They are big and physical run blockers. Smith has played his best football on the right side of the offensive line, and that's where Robinson is best suited.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/es2xjnlhv3xsquhrws9t.jpg)
NFL comparison: Andre Smith
They are big and physical run blockers. Smith has played his best football on the right side of the offensive line, and that's where Robinson is best suited.
![NFL comparison: Cody Whitehair
Lamp and Whitehair played tackle in college, but Whitehair has since exceled as an interior O-lineman with the Bears. Lamp is likely to see the same sort of success with the same move.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qg4vqbt24fzgazfwrtng.jpg)
NFL comparison: Cody Whitehair
Lamp and Whitehair played tackle in college, but Whitehair has since exceled as an interior O-lineman with the Bears. Lamp is likely to see the same sort of success with the same move.
![NFL comparison: Max Unger
Tall, long center prospects are few and far between, but Unger has carved out a nice career for himself in Seattle and New Orleans. I envision Pocic to follow in Unger's footsteps as a solid center in the years to come.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/o8mititwoijw1vicnmgh.jpg)
NFL comparison: Max Unger
Tall, long center prospects are few and far between, but Unger has carved out a nice career for himself in Seattle and New Orleans. I envision Pocic to follow in Unger's footsteps as a solid center in the years to come.
![NFL comparison: Julius Peppers
These two are rare athletes with special traits capable of taking over football games.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kahnjdythj8t2ngp72ru.jpg)
NFL comparison: Julius Peppers
These two are rare athletes with special traits capable of taking over football games.
![NFL comparison: Shaq Lawson
Although they might not have ideal quickness, both players are very productive pass rushers who play with a relentless motor.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/sejbxhymcrp6s562xj4u.jpg)
NFL comparison: Shaq Lawson
Although they might not have ideal quickness, both players are very productive pass rushers who play with a relentless motor.
![NFL comparison: Justin Houston
They're both skilled pass rushers with the flexibility and athleticism to drop in coverage if needed.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jsrq5cqq7pf51rvzifpi.jpg)
NFL comparison: Justin Houston
They're both skilled pass rushers with the flexibility and athleticism to drop in coverage if needed.
![NFL comparison: Derrick Morgan
Both are skilled pass rushers who win matchups more on technique than on rare athleticism.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qlbms728kk0owhykotol.jpg)
NFL comparison: Derrick Morgan
Both are skilled pass rushers who win matchups more on technique than on rare athleticism.
![NFL comparison: Malik Jackson
They are athletic defenders with inside-outside versatility. It took a while for Jackson to reach his potential, and I see McDowell developing over time at the pro level.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mvjfzod8ddgfzqp9ldbm.jpg)
NFL comparison: Malik Jackson
They are athletic defenders with inside-outside versatility. It took a while for Jackson to reach his potential, and I see McDowell developing over time at the pro level.
![NFL comparison: Corey Liuget
Watkins (6-3, 309 pounds) and Liuget (6-2, 300 pounds) possess similar builds and are rock-solid, consistent players on tape capable of playing all three downs.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wq0ukwejiz00euaccdar.jpg)
NFL comparison: Corey Liuget
Watkins (6-3, 309 pounds) and Liuget (6-2, 300 pounds) possess similar builds and are rock-solid, consistent players on tape capable of playing all three downs.
![NFL comparison: Bruce Irvin
Their games are predicated on pure speed. There will be debate in some rooms as to whether McKinley should be put at linebacker or defensive end -- the same conversations have surrounded Irvin.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/p8wdeq43ycz0otciam0o.jpg)
NFL comparison: Bruce Irvin
Their games are predicated on pure speed. There will be debate in some rooms as to whether McKinley should be put at linebacker or defensive end -- the same conversations have surrounded Irvin.
![NFL comparison: Everson Griffen
Like Griffen was, Williams is a raw, explosive, twitched-up edge rusher who was inconsistent in college but possesses tremendous potential at the next level. Griffen has been a force in the last three seasons, with his best performance coming in his fifth NFL season (12 sacks).](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/is66mhckvra7rrwcs0dz.jpg)
NFL comparison: Everson Griffen
Like Griffen was, Williams is a raw, explosive, twitched-up edge rusher who was inconsistent in college but possesses tremendous potential at the next level. Griffen has been a force in the last three seasons, with his best performance coming in his fifth NFL season (12 sacks).
![NFL comparison: Markus Golden
Like Golden, Anderson is a strong, physical edge rusher with underrated pass-rush skills coming out of college. Golden has been more productive in the NFL than he was at the college level, and I think we'll see the same is true with Anderson.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/o0emij20e0cqwwpdxl88.jpg)
NFL comparison: Markus Golden
Like Golden, Anderson is a strong, physical edge rusher with underrated pass-rush skills coming out of college. Golden has been more productive in the NFL than he was at the college level, and I think we'll see the same is true with Anderson.
![NFL comparison: Bobby Wagner
Foster and Wagner are rare talents. Both are ultra-fast, athletic and explosive linebackers who can play all three downs.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bmhuwwp2dzpyk2ozyphg.jpg)
NFL comparison: Bobby Wagner
Foster and Wagner are rare talents. Both are ultra-fast, athletic and explosive linebackers who can play all three downs.
![NFL comparison: Marlon McCree
Evans (6-foot, 199 pounds) and McCree (5-11, 204 pounds) have good size and are impact tacklers with a lot of explosion on contact.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/dvwrprjdz1svzdukypfv.jpg)
NFL comparison: Marlon McCree
Evans (6-foot, 199 pounds) and McCree (5-11, 204 pounds) have good size and are impact tacklers with a lot of explosion on contact.
![NFL comparison: Xavier Rhodes
Like Rhodes was, Humphrey is a tall, long, athletic corner who needs a little development coming out of college. Rhodes has improved in each of his four NFL seasons, and Humphrey will experience that same upswing with the right coaching.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pvfm9qsjkwb6deece1ao.jpg)
NFL comparison: Xavier Rhodes
Like Rhodes was, Humphrey is a tall, long, athletic corner who needs a little development coming out of college. Rhodes has improved in each of his four NFL seasons, and Humphrey will experience that same upswing with the right coaching.
![NFL comparison: Glover Quin
Quin was a cornerback in college, and there was debate about which position would best suit him at the pro level. Since then, he's blossomed into one of the league's top safeties, and I'm predicting King will have a similar career path.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ikst4epxvrsvfdlhhi6z.jpg)
NFL comparison: Glover Quin
Quin was a cornerback in college, and there was debate about which position would best suit him at the pro level. Since then, he's blossomed into one of the league's top safeties, and I'm predicting King will have a similar career path.
![NFL comparison: Janoris Jenkins
They are ultra smooth, fluid and instinctive in coverage. A huge plus: Neither Lattimore nor Jenkins have physical limitations.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/aqo83bovzd5ho6v8cofj.jpg)
NFL comparison: Janoris Jenkins
They are ultra smooth, fluid and instinctive in coverage. A huge plus: Neither Lattimore nor Jenkins have physical limitations.
![NFL comparison: Darius Butler
These are versatile players who can do a bit of everything -- play cornerback, safety or nickel. Sutton also has the ability to contribute in the return game.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/lg0ouez4jh7rzi9tabw8.jpg)
NFL comparison: Darius Butler
These are versatile players who can do a bit of everything -- play cornerback, safety or nickel. Sutton also has the ability to contribute in the return game.
![NFL comparison: Aqib Talib
These tall, fluid corners are ideally suited for matching up with bigger, more physical receivers -- and there are plenty of those in the league. Wilson and Talib possess outstanding ball skills in coverage.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gbfwfs0b1b6tkd2pndzf.jpg)
NFL comparison: Aqib Talib
These tall, fluid corners are ideally suited for matching up with bigger, more physical receivers -- and there are plenty of those in the league. Wilson and Talib possess outstanding ball skills in coverage.
![NFL comparison: Troy Polamalu
These two can take over a football game from the safety position, and we don't see that often. You never know where these tone-setting players will line up.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nfpvzudmx9whtfabp4cm.jpg)
NFL comparison: Troy Polamalu
These two can take over a football game from the safety position, and we don't see that often. You never know where these tone-setting players will line up.
![NFL comparison: Keanu Neal
Ironically, they played together at Florida in 2015. They are rangy, fast and physical safety prospects. Neal took his game to another level as a rookie in Atlanta, and whoever drafts Maye will hope to get the same type of production early on.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kvr7gggsrgrseofjpm1d.jpg)
NFL comparison: Keanu Neal
Ironically, they played together at Florida in 2015. They are rangy, fast and physical safety prospects. Neal took his game to another level as a rookie in Atlanta, and whoever drafts Maye will hope to get the same type of production early on.
![NFL comparison: Devin McCourty
Like McCourty did, Peppers has positional flexibility coming out of college. They're twitched-up, explosive and fast. McCourty has settled in as a Pro Bowl safety, and Peppers has similar upside.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/cinbwig8abnjjoh3md9f.jpg)
NFL comparison: Devin McCourty
Like McCourty did, Peppers has positional flexibility coming out of college. They're twitched-up, explosive and fast. McCourty has settled in as a Pro Bowl safety, and Peppers has similar upside.