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Heading into the combine, it's worth noting that this is a really, really good draft class—and not just at the top with rare talents like Myles Garrett and Leonard Fournette either.  This class is deep at multiple positions. 

The 2017 safety and tight ends classes are the most talented I've ever seen.  Jamal Adams and Malik Hooker are legitimately on par with Eric Berry and Earl Thomas as prospects.  The same goes for the cornerback class with a legitimate eight players capable of going in the first round.  Because of this, it's easy to want to put 50 players on a top-32 list. 

When watching the workouts this week in Indianapolis, be aware of just how much talent is available at each spot.  When I was coming up as a scout, we were taught to use the combine as a tiebreaker, and that's how I still view the event.  Below you'll notice many players at the same position grouped together in the top 100 list.  The combine will allow me to separate Corey Davis from Mike Williams or Marshon Lattimore from Quincy Wilson.  The film grade I assign to players is ultimately around 90 percent of the final evaluation, but this is still a height-weight-speed league.  Finding athletes matters. 

Because of the depth of this class, there will be names below that will surprise you with where they're ranked.  Some may seem too high, and some no doubt seem too low.  Much will change in the next three months, but here's a look at the top 100 players for the 2017 NFL draft as we head into the combine.