While my draft rankings show how the top prospects of the 2019 NFL draft stack up overall, it can be difficult to sift through for specific skills.
Which quarterback has the biggest arm? Which wide receiver is unstoppable in the red zone? Who is the top tackler on defense? I present my best at everything, the superlatives of draft class.
Plus, I give some players to watch on Day 2 and Day 3, as well as developmental prospects with upside. Scroll to the bottom to see who makes the lists.
Let's dive in.
Biggest arm QB
Drew Lock, Missouri
Lock's huge arm is really electric. The ball just jumps as he effortlessly throws downfield with velocity. I like the trajectory and placement on his deep balls. He had an FBS-best 20.3 percent off-target percentage on passes 20-plus yards downfield in 2018.
Most accurate QB
Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
Haskins' 70.0 completion percentage was fourth best in college football last season. He is the purest pocket passer in the class, showing excellent natural touch and anticipation.
Best QB at reading the defense
Ryan Finley, NC State
I love Finley's fast eyes. He gets through his progressions quickly, then gets the ball out on time when he finds his spot. His poise in the pocket and ability to sense pressure will help him develop in the NFL.
Ryan Finley is a tall and lean quarterback from NC State who has fast eyes and gets through his progressions quickly.
Best contact-balance RB
David Montgomery, Iowa State
Montgomery runs with great effort, and his balance allows him to break tackles and keep moving upfield. About two-thirds of his 1,216 rushing yards came after first contact in 2018, averaging 3.1 yards per carry after contact. Alexander Mattison of Boise State also deserves acknowledgement here, gaining 748 yards after contact.
Best vision/patience RB
Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M
Williams' 736 yards before first contact ranked third in the nation, as he averaged 2.7 such yards per carry. He is especially strong at reading blocks and waiting for the holes.
Best pass-pro RB
Elijah Holyfield, Georgia
Georgia QB Jake Fromm was pressured on just 21.7 percent of his dropbacks when the Bulldogs had at least one running back on the field in 2018, the seventh-lowest figure. That's partly because of Holyfield's awareness and strength in pass protection.
Best pass-catching RB
Darrell Henderson, Memphis
Henderson had zero drops in 2018 and gained 15.8 yards after the catch per reception. He is highly reliable catching the ball, running mostly outlet and underneath routes. Henderson can pluck on the run and quickly transition upfield.
Best run-blocking TE
Drew Sample, Washington
At 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, Sample is good in blocking overall. The Huskies' Myles Gaskin excelled when Sample was on the field this season.
Best route-runner TE
T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
My top-ranked tight end is a naturally instinctive route runner, using his body and hands to help separate at the top of the stem. Hockenson's 760 receiving yards in 2018 ranked fourth best for the position.
Iowa's T.J. Hockenson is a weapon in the passing game and an above-average blocker, and he has an outstanding combination of height, weight, playing speed and strength.
Best hands TE
T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
Hockenson also gets my "best hands tight end" accolade. He shows great focus in traffic and the ability to make tough catches away from his frame. Displaying a very good catch radius, he caught 74.2 percent of his 66 targets last year.
Best after-the-catch TE
Irv Smith Jr., Alabama
Smith has 4.63 speed to separate from linebackers vertically and accelerates well, constantly carrying big-play potential. His 8.5 yards after the catch per reception was tied for fifth among tight ends.
Best red zone WR
JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford
The 6-foot-2 receiver's nine red zone touchdowns tied for third in the FBS last season. He has the ability to go up and get 50-50 balls.
Best slot WR
A.J. Brown, Ole Miss
This is a toss-up between Brown and Deebo Samuel. Brown is at his best in the slot, displaying a good catch radius and suddenness in his route running. His 805 yards when lined up in the slot were No. 19 in college football.
Nastiest OL
Cody Ford, Oklahoma
Bottom line, Ford is a mauler. He is overpowering at the point of attack: A real glass-eater and a classic finisher.
Best edge rusher
Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
No surprise here. He's just a natural pass-rusher, excelling at advancing a pass rush while engaged. Bosa plays with great leverage and a solid forward lean.
Best interior pass-rusher
Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Williams had 8.0 sacks in 2018. He has a high-end first step and is becoming a real hands technician. The Bama lineman ran an impressive 4.83 40 at the combine.
Best run-stopper
Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Lawrence is 342 pounds and has 5.05 speed. With that size and quickness, he can anchor the middle of the defensive line and make plays in stopping the run.
Dexter Lawrence is a defensive tackle from Clemson who was named first-team All-ACC in his final season.
Most rangy LB
Devin White, ILB, LSU
This could have gone to Devin Bush too. They are both elite in terms of range, going sideline to sideline. White turned in a 4.42 40, while Bush was at 4.43. White has great instincts in space and the closing speed to make plays.
Best tackler
T.J. Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin
Edwards is a powerful wrap-up tackler, but I also like the tackling ability of Tre Lamar (Clemson). He packs a punch. Edwards had 113 tackles in 2018.
Best ball-hawk CB
Byron Murphy, Washington
A natural hands catcher who played receiver in high school, Murphy had four interceptions last season. He reads the quarterback and has a good feel for route combinations. Don't be surprised to see him come off his assignment to play the ball.
Best slot CB
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Gardner-Johnson will eventually be a talented NFL safety, but look for him to contribute in the nickel role early in his career. He is a smooth mover who hauled in four picks in 2018.
Best man-coverage CB
Greedy Williams, LSU
I also like Deandre Baker here, but Williams' quick feet, smooth hips and excellent top-end speed give him the edge. Williams will use his closing burst to bait QBs into mistake throws.
Best zone-coverage CB
Byron Murphy, Washington
Murphy's recognition skills and high-end athleticism make him a perfect zone corner.
Prospects I like on Day 2
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
David Long, CB, Michigan
Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
L.J. Collier, DE, TCU
Expect a run on wide receivers in the second round, and Samuel and McLaurin are two guys who could be high impact weapons. Samuel is fantastic with the ball in his hands, and McLaurin's breakaway speed gives him the chance to develop as a receiver and contribute immediately on special teams.
Prospects I like on Day 3
Jahlani Tavai, ILB, Hawai'i
Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State
Lamont Gaillard, C, Georgia
Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Thorson is streaky as a passer, but flashes the ability to read the defense and anticipate throws. And while there are some effort concerns for Gaillard, he shows good awareness while helping in pass protection and takes solid angles and gets good leverage in the run game.
Developmental prospects with upside
Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB, Kentucky
Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
Tyree Jackson, QB, Buffalo
Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami (FL)
Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan
Kendall Sheffield, CB, Ohio State
Jackson's big arm could be an asset in the NFL if he can fix his accuracy. Teams will covet his 6-foot-7 size and 4.59 40-yard dash speed. And Johnson has the tools to become an effective press-coverage corner but needs some work on his technique.
Lonnie Johnson Jr. is a big press/zone corner out of Kentucky with above-average length and average top-end speed.
All-Satellite Team: Best guys in space
Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
Brown just explodes out of his breaks, Murray is the twitchiest quarterback I've seen since Michael Vick and Isabella displayed his elite speed at the combine with a 4.31 40 time.