There's always a little bit of debate around the NFL on where the best position value is at the top of the NFL Draft. The popular thinking is that quarterbacks, pass rushers and left tackles give teams the best value when selecting high in the draft.
We don't usually think of the safety position having the same value, but NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has a different view.
In a Zoom call with media Friday, Jeremiah said he's a little more biased on the value of safeties having called Chargers games the last four years and watching Derwin James' impact from the safety position.
Jeremiah was also a personnel assistant and scout with Baltimore, and watched the impact Ed Reed had on the Ravens' defense for so long.
Asked about Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton and his chance of being a top five pick, maybe even as high as No. 2 to Detroit, Jeremiah made a case for Hamilton.
"In a draft like this one, where to me (Michigan edge rusher Aidan) Hutchinson is the top player, but after Hutchinson, if he's off the board and goes No. 1, I would have no issues whatsoever with (Lions) taking Kyle Hamilton and say this is a plug and play guy who is going to give them something they desperately need, and that's someone who can make a play," Jeremiah said. "I think Kyle Hamilton stacks up with everyone in this draft."
View photos of the defensive back prospects who were invited to the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.
Baylor safety JT Woods tracks the play during the first half of the Big 12 Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
American Team cornerback Tariq Woolen of UTSA (20) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cincinnati Bearcats safety Bryan Cook (6) defends in coverage on defense during the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Alabama won, 27-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
National Team cornerback Joshua Williams of Fayetteville State (30) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team safety Tycen Anderson of Toledo (35) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National Team wide receiver Christian Watson of North Dakota State (1) carries the ball after a reception over American Team cornerback Zyon McCollum of Sam Houston State (32) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
East defensive back Percy Butler, of Louisiana, (9) in coverage against the West during the East West Shrine Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
East safety Juanyeh Thomas, of Georgia Tech, (29) celebrates after a play against the West during the East West Shrine Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) defends in coverage on defense during the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Alabama won, 27-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
East defensive back Decobie Durant, of South Carolina State, (7) in coverage against the West during the East West Shrine Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) attempts to avoid Louisville defensive back Qwynnterrio Cole (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris (27) and defensive back Dane Belton (4) follow a play during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Baylor safety Jalen Pitre (8) in game action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Oregon Ducks safety Verone McKinley III (23) defends in coverage on defense during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Illinois defensive back Kerby Joseph (25) runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Washington defensive back Trent McDuffie (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oklahoma State's Kolby Harvell-Peel (31) waits for the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields drops into coverage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Houston cornerback Marcus Jones is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam (5) covers a play against Samford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn safety Smoke Monday (21) reacts after a stop against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell makes an interception against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov.13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (2) plays against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Auburn cornerback Roger McCreary lines up against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mississippi State defensive back Martin Emerson (1) against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri defensive back Akayleb Evans plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2021, file photo, Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner watches a play develop during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Gardner is nicknamed Sauce and is the Bearcats' best player. The long-armed lockdown corner from Detroit picked Cincinnati over Indiana, Kentucky and other P5s in 2019 and has developed into a potential first-round pick. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Arkansas corner back Montaric Brown (21) against Pine Bluff during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (1) warms up for an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Washington State defensive back Jaylen Watson stands on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) runs with the ball after making an interception against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Southern California cornerback Chris Steele (8) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame wide receiver Lorenzo Styles Jr. (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Hurricanes safety Bubba Bolden (21) defends in coverage on defense during an NCAA college football game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Brandon Sloter via AP)
Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) plays against South Carolina during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant (7) defends during a NCAA college football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 in South Bend, Ind. Cincinnati won 24-13. (Brandon Sloter via AP)
Arizona State defensive back Jack Jones (0) in the first half during an NCAA football game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) plays against Oregon State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt is shown before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Houston cornerback Damarion Williams (6) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Georgia defensive back Derion Kendrick (11) shown in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Texas Tech's DaMarcus Fields (23) during an NCAA college football game against Florida International, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
LSU Tigers cornerback Cordale Flott (25) defends during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Sep. 4, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA won, 38-27. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton (14) during an NCAA football game against Florida State on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill (30) in action in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan's Vincent Gray plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) in the first half during an NCAA football game against Southern Utah on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU Tigers cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (7) defends in coverage on defense during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Sep. 4, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA won, 38-27. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) warms up prior to an NCAA football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Texas' Josh Thompson (9) celebrates after a play against Louisiana-Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Maryland's Nick Cross in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
UCLA defensive back Quentin Lake (37) during an NCAA football game against Hawaii on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Florida A&M University safety Markquese Bell speaks at during an NCAA college football news conference, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jackson State University and Florida A&M will play in the Orange Blossom Classic on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon lines up against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Baylor University defensive back Kalon Barnes (12) looks to defend during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. plays against Ohio State during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Hamilton (6-4, 220) is considered the best safety prospect in the draft in some time. He played in just seven games for the Irish this past year because of a minor knee injury, but still recorded three interceptions. He had four interceptions and defended six passes as true freshman in 2019. Jeremiah views him as a pure playmaker.
The Lions could have a big need at safety with starters Tracy Walker and Dean Marlowe headed to free agency.
"I think this kid is pretty unique," Jeremiah said of Hamilton. "He's so tall and long and rangy. The ability to make plays in the deep middle as well as drop down low and be a physical player. He can erase tight ends. The interception against Florida State is as good as it gets.
"I think from a makeup standpoint, and I haven't got all the background information on him, but when you watch him cover punts as a gunner and see how hard he plays, I think this guy checks off all the boxes."
Jeremiah also touched on a number of other topics, as follows:
His latest mock draft: Jeremiah dropped his most recent mock draft this week. He has the Lions selecting Hutchinson with the No. 2 overall pick.
"Hutchinson is a natural fit for the Lions as they continue their rebuild," he wrote. "He is my top-rated player in the draft."
He also has the Lions doubling up with support along their defensive line with the selection of Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis with the Lions' second first-round pick at No. 32.
"The Lions could look for a QB here, but Davis would be a nice addition to a young defensive unit," he wrote of Davis.
On Hutchinson vs. Kayvon Thibodeaux: "I think Hutchinson has more ways to get to the quarterback. I think he's got more tools in that regard," Jeremiah said. "I also think he plays a lot harder on a consistent basis. I think that's a little bit of a knock on Thibodeaux was there's times where the effort kind of comes and goes a little bit. You don't ever see that with Hutchinson.
"I think both guys have a little bit of ankle tightness that shows up. I don't think either one of them are bend at the top of your rush guys. But I think Aidan's showed more snap and explosiveness with his hands on contact. You see it in flashes with Thibodeaux. But I think overall the theme is Hutchinson, especially this year, you compare those two guys, down in and down out, game in and game out, was just more consistent throughout the season."
View photos of the defensive line prospects who were invited to the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.
Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) slips past the tackle of Idaho defensive lineman Noah Elliss (99) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
American Team defensive lineman Zach Carter of Florida (17) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team defensive lineman Neil Farrell of LSU (92) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team defensive lineman Sam Williams of Mississippi (7) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team defensive lineman John Ridgeway of Arkansas (98) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National Team defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey of Oklahoma (98) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National Team defensive lineman Dominique Robinson of Miami (OH) (11) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Louisville running back Trevion Cooley (23) is stopped by Air Force defensive tackle Jordan Jackson, center, and linebacker Alec Mock (40) during the second half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. Air Force won 31-28. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Tyreke Smith (11) rushes the edge defends during the 108th Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against the Utah on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif. The Buckeyes won, 48-45. (Ric Tapia via AP)
National Team defensive lineman Travis Jones of Connecticut (57) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
West defensive lineman Matthew Butler, of Tennessee, (94) in action against the East during the East West Shrine Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
American Team defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt of Georgia runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Diego State Aztecs defensive lineman Cameron Thomas (99) in a defensive stance during the NCAA college football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Carson, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Myjai Sanders (21) rushes the edge during the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Alabama won, 27-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia (91) rushes the edge during the an NCAA college football game against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo (9) in action during an NCAA college football game between Minnesota and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Arizona State defensive lineman D.J. Davidson (98) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Michigan linebacker David Ojabo (55) sets prior to a play at the line of scrimmage during the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) plays against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 30-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall (92) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. Houston won 37-8. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie lines up against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Coastal Carolina linebacker Jeffrey Gunter (94) looks into the backfield past Georgia State offensive lineman Johnathan Bass (77) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Penn State linebacker Jesse Luketa pass rushes against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College,Pa.,Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal (8) reacts the ball after a play against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) works against Florida offensive lineman Richard Gouraige (76), right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Micheal Clemons (2) returns a fumble by Auburn quarterback Bo Nix for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 20-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) fumbles the ball as Texas A&M defensive lineman Jayden Peevy (92) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M recovered the fumble for a touchdown. Texas A&M won 20-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) is sacked by Texas A&M defensive lineman Tyree Johnson (3) for a loss of six yards during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Ohio State defensive lineman Haskell Garrett plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stanford defensive end Thomas Booker stands on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma won 35-23. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) lines up for a play against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan's Chris Hinton plays in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notre Dame offensive lineman Josh Lugg (75) defends against Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday October 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
South Carolina defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (1) plays during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 45-20. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
UAB linebacker Alex Wright (16) during an NCAA football game against Tulane on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Western Kentucky University defensive end Deangelo Malone reacts to a play during an NCAA football game against Indiana University on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Bowling Green, KY. IU beat WKU 33-31. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Iowa State defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (58) gets set for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) tries to get around Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Kentucky defensive end Joshua Paschal (4) runs 77 yards after intercepting a Mississippi State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) works against Florida offensive lineman Jean Delance (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa (95) during an NCAA football game against Florida State on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Central Florida defensive lineman Kalia Davis (22) sets up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami defensive lineman Jonathan Ford (96) works against Florida offensive lineman Jean Delance (56) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky defensive lineman Marquan McCall (50) celebrates a play during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
On the QB class: Jeremiah views this draft as a little different than years past in that there isn't a lot of star power at quarterback. He isn't convinced a QB will be taken in the first 10 picks. Jeremiah joked he didn't receive a quarterback question until 32 minutes into Friday's call, which tells him how different of a draft this could be with no big-time quarterback prospects.
He considers Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett the most ready to play right away. He said Liberty's Malik Willis has the highest upside, and could be worth a flyer for a team like Detroit at the bottom of the first round with the potential for a big payoff.
On the receiver class: Jeremiah views this as a "great wide receiver draft." He said Penn State's Jahan Dotson has the best hands in the draft. He really likes Ohio State's Chris Olave and thinks he'll test really well at the Combine. He was also high on Western Michigan receiver Skyy Moore. He thinks Moore will be a Day 2 pick and said he has a lot of Antonio Brown traits on the field.
