Defensive End
1. Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina
2. Kony Ealy, Missouri
3. Scott Crichton, Oregon State
4. Aaron Lynch, South Florida
5. Chris Smith, Arkansas
Defensive Tackle
1. Tim Jernigan, Florida State
2. Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
3. Louis Nix, Notre Dame
4. Dominique Easly, Florida
5. Ego Furgeson, LSU
3-4 Defensive End
1. Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame
2. Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
3. Ben Gardner, Stanford
4. Cassius Marsh, UCLA
5. Josh Mauro, Stanford
Rush Linebacker
1. Khalil Mack, Buffalo
2. Anthony Barr, UCLA
3. Dee Ford, Auburn
4. Kyle Van Noy, BYU
5. Demarcus Lawrence, Boise State
Outside Linebacker
1. Christian Jones, Florida State
2. Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
3. Jonathan Brown, Illinois
4. Telvin Smith, Florida State
5. Christian Kirksey, Iowa
Middle Linebacker
1. CJ Mosley, Alabama
2. Chris Borland, Wisconsin
3. Yawin Smallwood, UConn
4. Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky
5. Max Bullough, Michigan State
Cornerback
1. Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
2. Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
3. Jason Verrett, TCU
4. Stanley Jean-Baptist, Nebraska
5. Marcus Roberson, Florida
Safety
1. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
2. Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama
3. Calvin Pryor, Louisville
4. Deone Bucannon, Washington State
5. Ed Reynolds, Stanford
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Mike Adams Scouting Report
Mike Adams
Position: Offensive Tackle
School: Ohio State
Class: Senior
Height: 6'7
Weight: 323
Draft Stock: Late 1st / #4 OT
Strengths
-Great size that allows him to overwhelm defenders
-Good length. Has the arm length to keep defenders off his body
-Good footwork that helps him slide side to side in pass protection and reset feet when he needs to.
-Experienced. Three year starter
-Does a good job in pass protection mirror defenders.
-Good punch that can knock defenders back and off their rush.
-Good athlete that can get to the next level in run blocking.
-Very strong. Once he get his hands on a defender they are done.
Weaknesses
-Lacks a killer instinct
-Not a powerful run blocker like you would think. Tends to wall defenders off.
-Injury concerns. Has had shoulder, knee, and foot issues that have caused him to miss games.
-Because of his large size he can struggle to sink hips.
-Can get lost at times. Doesn't always know who to block.
-Plays too high at times in both run and pass blocking
-Will struggle with speed rushers. (Mercilus got 1.5 sacks on him)
-Inconsistent. Can dominate at times, and then look lost the next.
Summary
The best way to describe Mike Adams is inconsistent. At times Mike Adams looks like he is a top 10 pick and a dominant NFL LT. Then the next time you watch him he looks lost and seems to be best suited for the RT spot. However, there is no questioning that Adams has the physical talent to excel in the NFL. That was clear when he returned from suspension and Ohio State offense vastly improved. He opened up running lanes for their running backs and gave QB Braxton Miller time to throw. Then at the Senior Bowl Adams looked like the best tackle there. He shut down the draft's top pass rushers Quentin Coples, Courtney Upshaw, and Melvin Ingram during the game. But in true Mike Adams fashion, he was inconsistent during the week of practices. Adams is a mountain of a man, but has good athletic ability and good footwork teams look for in their Left Tackles. He uses the footwork very well in pass protection sliding side to side and walling off the defender from getting to the QB. He has active hands that allow him to keep the defenders off his body. If their is a weakness in pass pro it's speed rushers. Because of his large size, speedy rushers can get under him and get to the QB. Whitney Mercilus from Illinois was able to get 1.5 sacks against him this past season. In the run game he shows good initial power, but doesn't have the leg drive to consistently drive opponents back. Adams definitely has the potential to be a LT in the NFL, but might be best suited to start his career at RT while he works on his technique and then can slide over the left side in year two or later. But look for Adams to go somewhere in the late 1st, but shouldn't last too long into the 2nd round if he falls.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
NFL Draft Rankings (Defensive Top 5's)
End
1. Quinton Coples, North Carolina
2. Melvin Ingram, South Carolina
3. Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
4. Andre Branch, Clemson
5. Vinny Curry, Marshall
Sleeper: Frank Alexander, Oklahoma
Comments: This seems to be a pretty weak DE class. Quinton Coples is the top guy and has #1 overall pick type potential, but hasn't had the season many thought. Melvin Ingram had a breakout year and could be selected by 3-4 teams also. Mercilus is a fringe 1st round while Branch and Curry seem to be more 2nd rounders.
Tackle
1. Devon Still, Penn State
2. Brandon Thompson, Clemson
3. Jerel Worthy, Michigan State
4. Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State
5. Alemeda Ta'amu, Washington
Sleeper: Mike Martin, Michigan
Comments: Here is another position that really isn't very rich with elite prospects. Devon Still is a stud and will probably be a top 20 talent. Other than that we might not see another DT taken in the first round. All of the top 5 could also be fits in the 3-4 too. Keep an eye on Mike Martin. He isn't big on anybodies radar yet, but he is incredibly strong and should fit well in a 2 gap system.
Rush Linebacker
1. Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
2. Nick Perry, USC
3. Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma
4. Bruce Irvin, West Virginia
5. Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh
Sleeper: Jacquies Smith, Missouri
Comments: Of course you could include Melvin Ingram in here, but I felt his natural fit was at 4-3 DE where as some of these guys could fit as 4-3 DEs too. Upshaw leads the pack and should be a coveted OLB because his experience already playing the position in college. Nick Perry has the physical tools and should test out very well at the combine. Both Bruce Irvin and Brandon Lindsey have very good potential to break out in the 3-4 since they struggled at times playing traditional 4-3 ends.
Outside Linebacker
1. Zach Brown, North Carolina
2. Lavonte David, Nebraska
3. Nico Johnson, Alabama
4. Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
5. Keenan Robinson, Texas
Sleeper: Tank Carder, TCU
Comments: With so many teams playing the 3-4 a lot of these guys won't go as high as they should. Zach Brown continues the OLB tradition at North Carolina as being a very good athlete. Lavonte David was a tackling machine at Nebraska, but his lack of size (215 lbs) makes him very specialized. I'm a huge Travis Lewis fan and his injury and inconsistent play has hurt him the past couple of years. But a team will get a steal in him.
Middle Linebacker
1. Luke Keachly, Boston College
2. Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State
3. Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
4. Audie Cole, North Carolina State
5. Kevin Reddick, North Carolina
Sleeper: Chris Galippo, USC
Comments: Where the DL talent not being very talent rich, the MLB group is the exact opposite. 3 of these players should be 1st round talents and the other two could go or will be very close. Keachly is the cream of the crop of this class and is considered to be the best MLB to come out since maybe Patrick Willis. Burfict has all the talent, but hasn't lived up to the hype. Audie Cole really blossomed when moved inside and Reddick is very dependable.
Cornerback
1. Morris Claiborne, LSU
2. Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
3. Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama
4. Alphonzo Dennard, Nebraska
5. Chase Minnifield, Virginia
Sleeper: Shaun Prater, Iowa
Comments: The CB class is deep, but most of the talent is in that late 1st and 2nd round area. Morris Claiborne is an elite shut down corner who won't last past the Bucs. But after him you have a log jam of Jenkins, Kirkpatrick, and Dennard. All are good, but have some flaws in their game. Keep an eye on Shuan Prater. He was an All Big 10 corner as a junior but a lack of talent around him too the focus off of him. He could really excel if he goes to the right team.
Safety
1. Mark Barron, Alabama
2. Antonio Allen, South Carolina
3. Brandon Taylor, LSU
4. Kenny Tate, Maryland
5. Ray Ray Armstrong, Miami
Sleeper: Matt Daniels, Duke
Comments: Yet another position where the overall talent is not the greatest. Mark Barron is the only true 1st round worthy S in this class. He has the ability to play in coverage, but is at his best when he is coming up and making plays. Kenny Tate has a bunch of talent, but was moved to LB this year and really struggled. Matt Daniels is my sleeper pick and one of my favorite players in this draft.
1. Quinton Coples, North Carolina
2. Melvin Ingram, South Carolina
3. Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
4. Andre Branch, Clemson
5. Vinny Curry, Marshall
Sleeper: Frank Alexander, Oklahoma
Comments: This seems to be a pretty weak DE class. Quinton Coples is the top guy and has #1 overall pick type potential, but hasn't had the season many thought. Melvin Ingram had a breakout year and could be selected by 3-4 teams also. Mercilus is a fringe 1st round while Branch and Curry seem to be more 2nd rounders.
Tackle
1. Devon Still, Penn State
2. Brandon Thompson, Clemson
3. Jerel Worthy, Michigan State
4. Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State
5. Alemeda Ta'amu, Washington
Sleeper: Mike Martin, Michigan
Comments: Here is another position that really isn't very rich with elite prospects. Devon Still is a stud and will probably be a top 20 talent. Other than that we might not see another DT taken in the first round. All of the top 5 could also be fits in the 3-4 too. Keep an eye on Mike Martin. He isn't big on anybodies radar yet, but he is incredibly strong and should fit well in a 2 gap system.
Rush Linebacker
1. Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
2. Nick Perry, USC
3. Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma
4. Bruce Irvin, West Virginia
5. Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh
Sleeper: Jacquies Smith, Missouri
Comments: Of course you could include Melvin Ingram in here, but I felt his natural fit was at 4-3 DE where as some of these guys could fit as 4-3 DEs too. Upshaw leads the pack and should be a coveted OLB because his experience already playing the position in college. Nick Perry has the physical tools and should test out very well at the combine. Both Bruce Irvin and Brandon Lindsey have very good potential to break out in the 3-4 since they struggled at times playing traditional 4-3 ends.
Outside Linebacker
1. Zach Brown, North Carolina
2. Lavonte David, Nebraska
3. Nico Johnson, Alabama
4. Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
5. Keenan Robinson, Texas
Sleeper: Tank Carder, TCU
Comments: With so many teams playing the 3-4 a lot of these guys won't go as high as they should. Zach Brown continues the OLB tradition at North Carolina as being a very good athlete. Lavonte David was a tackling machine at Nebraska, but his lack of size (215 lbs) makes him very specialized. I'm a huge Travis Lewis fan and his injury and inconsistent play has hurt him the past couple of years. But a team will get a steal in him.
Middle Linebacker
1. Luke Keachly, Boston College
2. Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State
3. Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
4. Audie Cole, North Carolina State
5. Kevin Reddick, North Carolina
Sleeper: Chris Galippo, USC
Comments: Where the DL talent not being very talent rich, the MLB group is the exact opposite. 3 of these players should be 1st round talents and the other two could go or will be very close. Keachly is the cream of the crop of this class and is considered to be the best MLB to come out since maybe Patrick Willis. Burfict has all the talent, but hasn't lived up to the hype. Audie Cole really blossomed when moved inside and Reddick is very dependable.
Cornerback
1. Morris Claiborne, LSU
2. Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
3. Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama
4. Alphonzo Dennard, Nebraska
5. Chase Minnifield, Virginia
Sleeper: Shaun Prater, Iowa
Comments: The CB class is deep, but most of the talent is in that late 1st and 2nd round area. Morris Claiborne is an elite shut down corner who won't last past the Bucs. But after him you have a log jam of Jenkins, Kirkpatrick, and Dennard. All are good, but have some flaws in their game. Keep an eye on Shuan Prater. He was an All Big 10 corner as a junior but a lack of talent around him too the focus off of him. He could really excel if he goes to the right team.
Safety
1. Mark Barron, Alabama
2. Antonio Allen, South Carolina
3. Brandon Taylor, LSU
4. Kenny Tate, Maryland
5. Ray Ray Armstrong, Miami
Sleeper: Matt Daniels, Duke
Comments: Yet another position where the overall talent is not the greatest. Mark Barron is the only true 1st round worthy S in this class. He has the ability to play in coverage, but is at his best when he is coming up and making plays. Kenny Tate has a bunch of talent, but was moved to LB this year and really struggled. Matt Daniels is my sleeper pick and one of my favorite players in this draft.
Monday, January 9, 2012
NFL Draft Rankings (Offensive Top 5's)
Quarterback
1. Andrew Luck, Stanford
2. Robert Griffin, Baylor
3. Nick Foles, Arizona
4. Ryan Lindley, San Diego State
5. Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M
Sleeper: Kellen Moore, Boise State
Comments: There is a huge drop off after the top two, where I wouldn't be surprised if the 3rd QB isn't taken till the 4th round. Foles and Lindley are guys I really like on day 2 and 3. Foles is a lot better than he played at Arizona and could really turn out to be a quality QB. Ever since the college season has ended Kellen Moore has kinda been forgotten about. But look for some team to take him in the late rounds and have him be a dependable backup in the league.
Running Back
1. Trent Richardson, Alabamaba
2. David Wilson, Virginia Tech
3. Chris Polk, Washington
4. Lamar Miller, Miami
5. LeMichael James, Oregon
Sleeper: Bobby Rainey, Western Kentucky
Comments: As the NFL continues to evolve into a passing league, we are going to see less and less RBs go in the 1st round. Richardson is the only sure fire 1st rounder and could go as high as 4 to Cleveland but shouldn't last past the Broncos. Wilson, Miller, and James are all burners while Polk might be the most physical back in the draft. Keep an eye on Bobby Rainey who has been wonderful at Western Kentucky and should get a look in the 3rd or 4th round.
Wide Receiver
1. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
3. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
4. Kendall Wright, Baylor
5. Muhamad Sanu, Rutgers
Sleeper: Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma
Comments: Blackmon is clearly a top 5 prospect, but don't be suprised if he falls a little bit, heck he won't get past Jacksonville. Jeffery was once thought to be the top WR in the draft, but questions about his speed and ability to seperate will hurt him. I really like Muhamad Sanu. He is a good route runner and willing to work over the middle. A creative OC could do wonders with him. Because Ryan Broyles tore his ACL not too many people have talked about him, but he is a very good route runner and can make plays. Some team is going to get a steal in the 2nd or 3rd round.
Tight End
1. Dwayne Allen, Clemson
2. Coby Fleener, Stanford
3. Michael Egnew, Missouri
4. Orson Charles, Georgia
5. LaDarius Green, Lousiana Lafayette
Sleeper: Rhett Ellison, USC
Comments: The last couple of years the TE spot hasn't been that great. Last year had some talent, but didn't have an elite level TE. This year should be much the same. Allen is the best of the group but isn't elite. Fleener is pretty good, but is a limited athlete. Egnew was thought to have a Jermaine Gresham type of season but was very dissapointing. Keep an eye on Ellison, especially since he has experience at FB too.
Tackle
1. Matt Kalil, USC
2. Riley Reiff, Iowa
3. Jonathan Martin, Stanford
4. Mike Adams, Ohio State
5. Nate Potter, Boise State
Sleeper: J'Marcus Hardrick, Nebraska
Comments: Matt Kalil is the best LT to come out in the draft since Jake Long. Reiff and Martin are good, but don't be surprised if they fall like Brian Bulaga did a couple of years ago. If Adams can show good footwork and the ability to play LT he could shoot up the boards.
Guard
1. David DeCastro, Stanford
2. Cordy Glenn, Georgia
3. Keleche Osemele, Iowa State
4. Zebrie Sanders, Florida State
5. Barrett Jones, Alabama
Sleeper: Matt Reynolds, BYU
Comments: DeCastro is shooting up draft boards and their are rumors he could go close to the top 1o. Glenn is a very good pass blocker where Osemele is a much better run blocker. But all but DeCastro played Tackle in college.
Center
1. Peter Konz, Wisconsin
2. Mike Brewster, Ohio State
3. William Vlachos, Alabama
4. Ben Jones, Georgia
5. David Molk, Michigan
Sleeper: Grant Garner, Oklahoma State
Comments: Peter Konz really helped his stock this year and is right in the 1st round territory. Brewster was once considered the top C but Konz has passed him up and is probably more of a 2nd round prospect.
1. Andrew Luck, Stanford
2. Robert Griffin, Baylor
3. Nick Foles, Arizona
4. Ryan Lindley, San Diego State
5. Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M
Sleeper: Kellen Moore, Boise State
Comments: There is a huge drop off after the top two, where I wouldn't be surprised if the 3rd QB isn't taken till the 4th round. Foles and Lindley are guys I really like on day 2 and 3. Foles is a lot better than he played at Arizona and could really turn out to be a quality QB. Ever since the college season has ended Kellen Moore has kinda been forgotten about. But look for some team to take him in the late rounds and have him be a dependable backup in the league.
Running Back
1. Trent Richardson, Alabamaba
2. David Wilson, Virginia Tech
3. Chris Polk, Washington
4. Lamar Miller, Miami
5. LeMichael James, Oregon
Sleeper: Bobby Rainey, Western Kentucky
Comments: As the NFL continues to evolve into a passing league, we are going to see less and less RBs go in the 1st round. Richardson is the only sure fire 1st rounder and could go as high as 4 to Cleveland but shouldn't last past the Broncos. Wilson, Miller, and James are all burners while Polk might be the most physical back in the draft. Keep an eye on Bobby Rainey who has been wonderful at Western Kentucky and should get a look in the 3rd or 4th round.
Wide Receiver
1. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
3. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
4. Kendall Wright, Baylor
5. Muhamad Sanu, Rutgers
Sleeper: Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma
Comments: Blackmon is clearly a top 5 prospect, but don't be suprised if he falls a little bit, heck he won't get past Jacksonville. Jeffery was once thought to be the top WR in the draft, but questions about his speed and ability to seperate will hurt him. I really like Muhamad Sanu. He is a good route runner and willing to work over the middle. A creative OC could do wonders with him. Because Ryan Broyles tore his ACL not too many people have talked about him, but he is a very good route runner and can make plays. Some team is going to get a steal in the 2nd or 3rd round.
Tight End
1. Dwayne Allen, Clemson
2. Coby Fleener, Stanford
3. Michael Egnew, Missouri
4. Orson Charles, Georgia
5. LaDarius Green, Lousiana Lafayette
Sleeper: Rhett Ellison, USC
Comments: The last couple of years the TE spot hasn't been that great. Last year had some talent, but didn't have an elite level TE. This year should be much the same. Allen is the best of the group but isn't elite. Fleener is pretty good, but is a limited athlete. Egnew was thought to have a Jermaine Gresham type of season but was very dissapointing. Keep an eye on Ellison, especially since he has experience at FB too.
Tackle
1. Matt Kalil, USC
2. Riley Reiff, Iowa
3. Jonathan Martin, Stanford
4. Mike Adams, Ohio State
5. Nate Potter, Boise State
Sleeper: J'Marcus Hardrick, Nebraska
Comments: Matt Kalil is the best LT to come out in the draft since Jake Long. Reiff and Martin are good, but don't be surprised if they fall like Brian Bulaga did a couple of years ago. If Adams can show good footwork and the ability to play LT he could shoot up the boards.
Guard
1. David DeCastro, Stanford
2. Cordy Glenn, Georgia
3. Keleche Osemele, Iowa State
4. Zebrie Sanders, Florida State
5. Barrett Jones, Alabama
Sleeper: Matt Reynolds, BYU
Comments: DeCastro is shooting up draft boards and their are rumors he could go close to the top 1o. Glenn is a very good pass blocker where Osemele is a much better run blocker. But all but DeCastro played Tackle in college.
Center
1. Peter Konz, Wisconsin
2. Mike Brewster, Ohio State
3. William Vlachos, Alabama
4. Ben Jones, Georgia
5. David Molk, Michigan
Sleeper: Grant Garner, Oklahoma State
Comments: Peter Konz really helped his stock this year and is right in the 1st round territory. Brewster was once considered the top C but Konz has passed him up and is probably more of a 2nd round prospect.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
NFL Draft Position Rankings: Top 5s (Offense)
Quarterback
1. Andrew Luck, Stanford
2. Landry Jones, Oklahoma
3. Matt Barkley, USC
4. Nick Foles, Arizona
5. Robert Griffin, Baylor
Comments: Landry Jones moves ahead of Matt Barkley with his excellent play this year. Jones has been on a roll and in any other draft could be a #1 caliber pick. Robert Griffin cracks into the top 5 with his play. Most people remember him doing damage with his legs, but this year he has improved his throwing and is deadly accurate down the field. Something that NFL teams love.
Running Backs
1. Trent Richardson, Alabama
2. Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M
3. LeMichael James, Oregon
4. Chris Polk, Washington
5. David Wilson, Virginia Tech
Comments: Its Trent Richardson and then everybody else. Cyrus Gray has been very impressive running the ball this season. He has been one of the bright spots on a disappointing A&M squad. David Wilson is another player to keep an eye on. He was hidden behind Ryan Williams and Darren Evans last year, but has flourished being the feature back. He has the potential to develop into a Jamaal Charles type of back.
Wide Receiver
1. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
3. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
4. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
5. Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
Comments: A lot of people still have Jeffery #1, but Blackmon is the better receiver. Blackmon can do it all and is a hard worker. Floyd wasn't in my top 5 at the beginning of the year but has been very impressive all season long. I still really like Ryan Broyles and think he is an underrated prospect. Whichever team gets him will be very happy.
Tight End
1. Dwayne Allen, Clemson
2. Michael Egnew, Missouri
3. Colby Fleener, Stanford
4. David Paulson, Oregon
5. Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State
Comments: Dwyane Allen is one of the reasons the Clemson offense has been so dangerous this year. He has shown he can be both a receiving threat and help in the running game. Fleener is a throw back TE. Somebody who is a blocker first, but able to make reliable catches when you need him. Stoneburner isn't well known yet, but he is another solid TE that has been one of the bright spots on offense for the Buckeyes.
Tackle
1. Matt Kalil, USC
2. Jonathan Martin, Stanford
3. Riley Reiff, Iowa
4. Nate Potter, Boise State
5. DJ Fulker, Alabama
Comments: This might be one of the strongest positions in the upcoming draft. Kalil, Martin, and Reiff could all go in the top 10. Potter has proven this year that he is capable of being an NFL LT when he shut down Georgia at the beginning of the year. He has the long arms and footwork that you need at the position.
Guard
1. Devin DeCastro, Stanford
2. Keleche Osemele, Iowa State
3. Cordy Glenn, Georgia
4. Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin
5. Barrett Jones, Alabama
Comments: I was tempted to not put DeCastro on the list because I doubt he declares. However if he does he'll easily be the top guard taken. Osemele is a LT at Iowa State, but he'll be a G at the next level. Glenn has struggled this year after being moved out to LT, but he should be fine back at the more comfortable G spot.
Center
1. Mike Brewster, Ohio State
2. Williams Vlachos, Alabama
3. Peter Konz, Wisconsin
4. David Molk, Michigan
5. Ben Habern, Oklahoma
Comments: Center has been a weak position with a top player going in the first round and the rest being later round picks. This year is similar in that Brewster is the only C that could go early, but the depth is much better. Konz and Molk are very underrated and could be 3rd rounders if they declare.
1. Andrew Luck, Stanford
2. Landry Jones, Oklahoma
3. Matt Barkley, USC
4. Nick Foles, Arizona
5. Robert Griffin, Baylor
Comments: Landry Jones moves ahead of Matt Barkley with his excellent play this year. Jones has been on a roll and in any other draft could be a #1 caliber pick. Robert Griffin cracks into the top 5 with his play. Most people remember him doing damage with his legs, but this year he has improved his throwing and is deadly accurate down the field. Something that NFL teams love.
Running Backs
1. Trent Richardson, Alabama
2. Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M
3. LeMichael James, Oregon
4. Chris Polk, Washington
5. David Wilson, Virginia Tech
Comments: Its Trent Richardson and then everybody else. Cyrus Gray has been very impressive running the ball this season. He has been one of the bright spots on a disappointing A&M squad. David Wilson is another player to keep an eye on. He was hidden behind Ryan Williams and Darren Evans last year, but has flourished being the feature back. He has the potential to develop into a Jamaal Charles type of back.
Wide Receiver
1. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
3. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
4. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
5. Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
Comments: A lot of people still have Jeffery #1, but Blackmon is the better receiver. Blackmon can do it all and is a hard worker. Floyd wasn't in my top 5 at the beginning of the year but has been very impressive all season long. I still really like Ryan Broyles and think he is an underrated prospect. Whichever team gets him will be very happy.
Tight End
1. Dwayne Allen, Clemson
2. Michael Egnew, Missouri
3. Colby Fleener, Stanford
4. David Paulson, Oregon
5. Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State
Comments: Dwyane Allen is one of the reasons the Clemson offense has been so dangerous this year. He has shown he can be both a receiving threat and help in the running game. Fleener is a throw back TE. Somebody who is a blocker first, but able to make reliable catches when you need him. Stoneburner isn't well known yet, but he is another solid TE that has been one of the bright spots on offense for the Buckeyes.
Tackle
1. Matt Kalil, USC
2. Jonathan Martin, Stanford
3. Riley Reiff, Iowa
4. Nate Potter, Boise State
5. DJ Fulker, Alabama
Comments: This might be one of the strongest positions in the upcoming draft. Kalil, Martin, and Reiff could all go in the top 10. Potter has proven this year that he is capable of being an NFL LT when he shut down Georgia at the beginning of the year. He has the long arms and footwork that you need at the position.
Guard
1. Devin DeCastro, Stanford
2. Keleche Osemele, Iowa State
3. Cordy Glenn, Georgia
4. Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin
5. Barrett Jones, Alabama
Comments: I was tempted to not put DeCastro on the list because I doubt he declares. However if he does he'll easily be the top guard taken. Osemele is a LT at Iowa State, but he'll be a G at the next level. Glenn has struggled this year after being moved out to LT, but he should be fine back at the more comfortable G spot.
Center
1. Mike Brewster, Ohio State
2. Williams Vlachos, Alabama
3. Peter Konz, Wisconsin
4. David Molk, Michigan
5. Ben Habern, Oklahoma
Comments: Center has been a weak position with a top player going in the first round and the rest being later round picks. This year is similar in that Brewster is the only C that could go early, but the depth is much better. Konz and Molk are very underrated and could be 3rd rounders if they declare.
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