I’ve learned to pay attention to former NFL QB Chris Simms’ draft rankings in recent years. Whether for attention-seeking purposes or because he applies a different lens to the process, Simms is often willing to buck the consensus and go out on his own limb.
For example, just last year he had now-Washington Commanders signal caller Jayden Daniels as his second quarterback in the 2024 class—behind Caleb Williams and in front of Drake Maye. At receiver Simms had Brian Thomas, Jr. in the top tier with Malik Nabers and ahead of Marvin Harrison, Jr.