This is neither a list of the best players in the draft overall, nor guys I consider the best at each position. They're all good, but they fit into a couple of separate categories. They are players who I've either:
Often rated higher than other evaluators within the draft media or team evaluators I discuss prospects with, or ...
Have been guys I have had higher in close debates within position groups, namely at quarterback
In the end, they'll probably just be considered "guys Kiper really likes." That's a pretty nebulous designation, but in this business, you hear it often. So here they are, with a guess regarding where they end up in the draft next week.
Offense
Quarterback: With the debate swirling around who is the top QB in the draft, I'll stay with Jared Goff, my top QB in this class going back to last year's draft. He's the most gifted passer available, and while NFL success at this position is always going to be largely defined by where a guy lands, in a vacuum Goff would be my choice over Carson Wentz. Projection: Should be the No. 1 pick, and can't fall past No. 2
Running back: Kenneth Dixon out of Louisiana Tech is a player I've highlighted going back to last season. He's not particularly big or fast compared to other top backs, but he's decisive when the hole is there and often generates yards after contact when it isn't. Ezekiel Elliott and Derrick Henry -- and perhaps a couple of others -- will go before him, but Dixon is really good. Projection: Late second to third round