The torn ACL suffered this past weekend by Georgia running back Todd Gurley was disappointing to see, and there's no question it will have an impact on his stock for the 2015 NFL draft. Had he not been injured and had he continued to play at the level he was playing at earlier in the season, he likely would have been one of the 10 best prospects in this draft and selected somewhere in the 10-to-20 range -- which is pretty remarkable, seeing as we didn't have a first-round running back in either of the past two drafts.
However, I'm not ready to completely write off his chances of landing in the first round. I've kept him at No. 22 on our board, for reasons I'll explain farther down the page.
Gurley isn't the only big mover this week. A big-play receiver rises into the top 10, and a Big Ten running back debuts on the board.
Here is our latest ranking of the Top 32 prospects for the 2015 NFL draft.
(Notes: Underclassmen are noted with an asterisk, and the scouting write-ups will stay the same for each ranking update except in cases in which new material is needed.)
1. Leonard Williams, DE, USC Trojans (Grade: 96)*
6-foot-5, 290 pounds
Williams maintains his status as our No. 1 prospect this week. He has showcased a very impressive all-around game this season, even while playing through injuries. He possesses excellent strength and speed for his size, and has the versatility to create mismatches all along the defensive line. His best projection is as a 5-technique defensive end, but he has the quickness and point-of-attack skills to perform inside as a 3-technique (especially in pass-rushing situations), and enough athleticism to occasionally line up as a traditional left defensive end. He isn't going to gain the edge with pure speed as a pass-rusher, but he has good moves and initial quickness.