Andrew Billings’ Potential to Become the Best Player in This Year’s Draft Class

April 10, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

In an NFL draft class absolutely loaded with defensive tackle talent, Baylor's Andrew Billings stands alone as a true freak of nature. 
The Waco, Texas, native shouldn't just be viewed as a first-round prospect. He should be in the conversation as a potential top-five overall pick. His natural talent and overall upside are just as impressive as Ole Miss' Laremy Tunsil, Florida State's Jalen Ramsey, UCLA's Myles Jack or whomever anyone wants to place among the top prospects in this year's draft. 
Before this argument can advance any further, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah provided a smart piece of advice when evaluating prospects: 
This approach is key, because too many allow the negatives to outweigh the positives in a player's game even when those same positives point toward potential greatness. 
Below is an example of negatives found within the skill set of a current elite defender, courtesy of NFL.com: "Won't consistently get the edge on tackle...

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