NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former four-stars selected

The 2016 NFL Draft is over and through seven rounds there were numerous prospects rated four stars out of high school by Rivals.com. Here’s a quick look at the top 10 of those elite players drafted.

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The skinny: With his father having played baseball at Cal, Goff always had a deep connection to the Golden Bears. When Cal became his first offer, Goff only waited a few weeks to make his decision.

Farrell’s take: Did we see Goff as a potential No.1 pick in the NFL draft? Obviously not as a four-star prospect, but with quarterbacks all bets are off. Goff had a bit of that “it” factor for sure, but he was a skinny kid and we were worried he wouldn’t fill out. He’s turned into the truly elite quarterback in this draft.

The skinny: Bosa committed to Ohio State, somewhat surprisingly, after trimming his list to the Buckeyes, Michigan, Florida State and Alabama.

Farrell’s take: I’ve said many times that I wished I had made Bosa a five-star and he certainly played like one in college. I still think he’s closer to Chris Long than J.J. Watt, but Long has had a nice career and Bosa could do the same.

The skinny: Elliott committed to Ohio State in late March after a visit to Columbus. Elliott did take an official visit to Missouri a week before National Signing Day, but still signed with the Buckeyes despite his father having played at Mizzou.

Farrell’s take: I like this pick. Even though many feel this is way too high for a running back in this day and age, Elliott is head and shoulders above everyone else on paper and with the Cowboys offensive line, he could be a star. There was no way to see his leap in talent from high school college, even as a top 100 prospect –- he just got so much better.

The skinny: Stanley took official visits to Notre Dame, Nebraska and Arkansas before committing to the Fighting Irish in December.

Farrell’s take: Stanley has great feet and he’s a terrific athlete, but the same questions that dogged him out of high school remain -– mainly can he be physically dominant on a consistent level? This might be a reach for the Ravens and I’d rather have Laremy Tunsil even with his off-field issues.

The skinny: Oregon, California and UCLA were in the chase for Buckner, but the Ducks were always seen as the clear-cut favorite. He ended any speculation with a commitment to Oregon at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

Farrell’s take: Hawaiian prospects are hard to evaluate because you don’t get to see them consistently on the mainland and you go based on film against horrible competition. I would have never expected Buckner to be a top 10 NFL pick and he could be a reach despite his physical gifts.

The skinny: Floyd committed to Georgia as part of the Class of 2012, but academic issues forced him to Hargrave. Despite the academic hurdle, he stayed firm with his commitment to the Bulldogs.

Farrell’s take: Floyd was a great pass rusher out of high school but never had a great frame to fill out, which hurt his ranking a bit. Now he’s a tall, super lanky edge rusher who can’t play every down, so this could be a bit too high for him.

The skinny: Despite having offers from many of the top programs in the country, Ohio State was always in the driver’s seat for Apple as the Buckeyes were his dream school growing up. Not surprisingly, he ended his process early with a commitment almost a year prior to his National Signing Day.

Farrell’s take: Apple was very close to being a five-star prospect at the start of the process, but dipped a bit due to some stiffness in his hips. However, he always had excellent size and ball skills and was a physical corner close to the line of scrimmage. He will do well in a setting so close to where he grew up and will be the big corner the Giants need.

The skinny: Coleman committed to Baylor during the summer leading up to his senior season, but did take an official visit to California in late January before re-confirming with the Baylor Bears.

Farrell’s take: I love this pick for Cleveland because Coleman is not only fast with great hands but he’s sneaky strong and very physical. Out of high school, we underrated him due to his height, but in today’s NFL, slot receivers are as dangerous as anyone. Now if only the Browns had a quarterback.

The skinny: Decker originally committed to Notre Dame and remained firm with his commitment until Urban Meyer took over at Ohio State. Meyer made Decker a recruiting priority and after taking an official visit to Columbus in January, he flipped his commitment soon after.

Farrell’s take: Decker was a big and physical lineman coming out of high school but nothing close to a knee bender and very stiff. That being said, he still had the potential to be a star, which is why he was ranked as a four-star and everyone wanted him. The Lions will be happy here.

The skinny: Neal committed to Florida almost a year prior to NSD, over offers from schools like Auburn, Clemson and South Carolina.

Farrell’s take: Neal was always a very physical kid in the defensive backfield, but his coverage skills were average, which is why he wasn’t rated higher. The Falcons are hoping he’s Kam Chancellor, but this could be a reach.