Nick Bosa is the number one player on my board for the 2019 NFL Draft. 

It is never too early to look ahead to the 2019 NFL Draft. Defensive line, wide receiver, running back and linebacker are expected to be positions of strength in next year’s class. Here are my top 50 prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft. Remember, it’s early. Things will change.

1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State: Bosa has more physical tools than his older brother Joey. He’s just as explosive off the snap but he is more versatile and better against the run.

2. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston: Oliver has flown under the radar at Houston but the former five star recruit is a disruptive presence inside that can play the three technique or the shade tackle. He has 10.5 sacks and 38 tackles for loss in two years.

3. Rashaun Gary, DE, Michigan: Another former five start recruit who has elite pass rushing skills, plays with a motor and can be a disruptive force.

4. A.J Brown, WR, Ole Miss: Brown has good size and is a strong route runner who can create separation after the catch. It’ll be interesting to see what happens to his numbers with Shea Patterson gone.

5. Dexter Alexander, DT, Clemson: Alexander is only scratching the surface. He has a tantalizing combination of power and speed. Could go in the top three of next year’s draft.

6. DeAndre Baker, CB, Georgia: The corner back position is thin next year which makes the talented Baker the top defensive back prospect on most team’s boards.

7. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri: Lock has plus arm strength and can make every throw in the book. He is tough and has a high I.Q but he has some accuracy issues.

8. Trey Adams, OT, Washington: Adams is an elite pass blocker who would have been the number one tackle off the board had he been in this past draft.

9. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson: Ferrell is your prototypical Clemson defensive end. He is explosive off the ball, has length and can play up and down the line of scrimmage. One of the most naturally gifted pass rushers in this class.

10. Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky: Allen is your classic edge player at 6-5 230. He can play on and off the line of scrimmage and impact the game all three downs.

11. Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State: Jones is 6-3 290, has great get off on the snap and can be disruptive. He is ideally suited to the three technique tackle in the 4-3 where he can be a one gap penetrator.

12. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford: Love was a workhorse for the Cardinal last season and expect the pre-season Heisman candidate to once again carry the load in 2018. He has a lot of carries on him but is an explosive back.

13. Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama: Davis will be the next great defensive tackle to come out of Bama. He has the size and the get off to be dominate in the middle of the Tide’s defense.

14. Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn: Stidham has put big numbers both at Baylor and Auburn. He has plus arm and shows good mobility in and out of the pocket. Has a tendency to force the ball down field and makes bad decisions.

15. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss: Little is not the pass blocker former Rebel Laramy Tunsil is but he is a better run blocker and a physical presence at 6-6 322.

16. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU: At 6-2 180, Williams in long corner teams coveting now. He has the length, the athleticism and the ball skills to be an elite player at the next level.

17. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College: Allen is poised for a breakout season after garnering attention last season. At 6-5 285, Allen has the length and the size teams look for in a five technique or nine technique defensive end.

18. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State: Montgomery has the size at 5-11 220 and the speed to break long runs. He is a feature back who can carry the rock 20-25 a game.

19. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo: Johnson is a smooth route runner who gets in and out of breaks with ease. He has the size at 6-2 207 and the hands to be a number one receiver.

20. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama: Williams has good size at 6-5 301. He is an athletic pass blocker who can handle speed rushers and hold his own against power to speed guys as well.

21. Te’Von Coney, LB, Notre Dame: Coney is the best leveled linebacker in this draft. He can play all three downs in base packages and sub packages.

22. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa: Fant is your prototypical match up tight end. At 6-5 232, he has the size and runs good enough routes that he is effective vertically. Fant is more of a move tight end than an in-line tight end.

23. Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame: The Irish front seven could be very good next year and Tillery is a big reason for that. He has good size, plays with strength at the point of attack and moves well in all four directions.

24.Anfernee Jennings, OLB, Alabama: Bama has been an outside linebacker factory in recent years. The versatile and athletic Jennings is the next in line in that lineage.

25. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson: The Springfield, Ma native is a load inside. He can play the three technique or 2i in a 40 front. Wilkins eats up double teams but he is also a disruptive one gap penetrator.

26. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State: The offensive tackle class in 2019 could see as many as four offensive tackles go in the first round. Risner could be one of them. At 6-5 300, he has good feet, athleticism and can lock onto defenders in space. Could move inside to guard.

27. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State: Hill is a one cut zone runner who is explosive in space. He has the speed to separate and finish in the open field. Hill is a good receiver who can makes plays in space in the passing game.

28. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame: Love doesn’t have the size teams look for today at 5-11 190 but he has terrific on ball skills and the make up speed to match up down the field. Love could play in the slot or outside.

29. Shea Patterson, 6-2 200, Michigan: The Ole Miss transfer has the arm talent and athleticism to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. Transferring to Michigan and playing in a pro-style offense should help his stock.

30. T.J. Edwards, LB, Wisconsin: Linebacker is a deep position in next year’s draft. Edwards is another hybrid linebacker, edge player that can play in all situations.

31. Joe Jackson, DE, Miami: At 6-5 258, Jackson has the ideal length and explosiveness to be a five technique defensive end in the 4-3. He has a motor and is disruptive around the line of scrimmage.

32. Will Grier, 6-2 205, West Virginia: Grier has plus arm strength and good mobility but he needs to improve his decision making and throwing from the pocket. Grier will have to answer questions about being busted for PED’s.

33. Kendall Joseph, LB, Clemson: Joseph can line up all over a front and play in all situations. His versatility and athleticism will make him appealing to teams.

34. Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA: Wilson is your classic detach tight end who can create one on one match ups in every level of the passing game. He has first round talent.

35. Ahmmon Richards, WR, Miami: Richards runs good routes and can get open consistently versus man or zone. He has strong hands, especially in contested situations.

36. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama: Harris is a big back who will have an opportunity to be the featured back for an Alabama team that likes to pound the ball. Harris is a tackle to tackle bruiser who has deceptive second level speed.

37. Beau Benzschawel, OG, Wisconsin: Benzschawel is your classic Wisconsin guard. A big road road grader who gets movement at the point of attack and plays with good technique.

38. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina: Samuel is a long strider who gets in an out of cuts with ease. he is a good route who can separate from coverage and get into open spots. Inconsistent hands are a problem for Samuel.

39. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma: The versatile Anderson will be the featured back in an offense that will run through him in 2018. Anderson runs with good power but has surprising burst in space. He is also effective out of the back field as well.

40. Ross Pierschbacher, C, Alabama: At 6-4 303, Piersschbacler has the requisite size to play the center position in today’s NFL. Physically, he has the makings of a potential first round pick.

41. Lukas Denis, S, Boston College: Denis is an instinctive safety who plays with good technique and ball skills over the top. He is a willing tackler who runs the alley well.

42. Mitch Hyatt, OL, Clemson: Hyatt can play tackle or guard. He is strong at the point of attack as a run blocker and plays with good technique.

43. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan: Winovich is an instinctive edge player who has a motor and can be disruptive all along the line of scrimmage. A joker type player who can play multiple roles.

44. Clayton Thorson, Northwestern: Thorson is a dual threat quarterback who might be the best pocket passer Northwestern has had in a long time. He has above average arm strength, throws well on the run and is a high I.Q talent.

45. Devin Bush, LB, Michigan: Bush is an undersized WILL linebacker at 5-11 232. He is however a terrific athlete who can play in all packages and situations.

46. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C State: At 6-3 205, Finley has good arm strength, is smart and has enough pocket mobility to extend plays. Finley has starter qualities but he will need time to develop.

47. Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington: The explosive Gaskin will be one of the best backs in the country in 2018. Gaskin is a three down back who has good hands but is adequate in pass pro. Gaskin can return kicks as well.

48. JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford: Whiteside is a big target who has strong hands and a wide catch radius. He is a red zone target who can win jump ball situations one on one.

49. Brian Burns, DE, Florida State: Burns is your classic edge player. He is a bit undersized to play with his hand in the dirt consistently but he is explosive off the edge and closes on quarterbacks quickly. Burns is only about 218 pounds so he needs to put weight on.

50. Michael Deiter, OT, Wisconsin: Another big Wisconsin tackle who is a good run blocker but better suited to play on the right side due to his size (6-5 328).