Seniors only pre-draft rankings

hagan714 · 09-05-2007, 05:53 PM

Mike Detillier's Top "Senior Only" Prospects for the 2008 NFL Draft

1. Jake Long, Offensive Tackle, Michigan, 6-7, 330

I thought Long dominated at the best left tackle position just as much as Wisconsin’s Joe Thomas did last season.

2. Brian Brohm, Quarterback, Louisville, 6-3, 225

Pinpoint passer, who can make all the throws in the book, but there is a question about his durability.

3. Glenn Dorsey, Defensive Tackle, LSU, 6-2, 290

Reminds me of a younger version of La’Roi Glover.

4. Limas Sweed, Wide Receiver, Texas, 6-4, 220

King-sized receiver, who excels in getting open in critical situations and also in the red zone.

5. Dan Connor, Outside/Inside Linebacker, Penn State, 6-3, 230

Versatile, tough, instinctive, and this Nittany Lion is a defensive playmaker.

6. Keith Rivers, Outside Linebacker, USC, 6-3, 225

Rivers has a super quick initial step toward the ball carrier and great range out on the field.

7. Colt Brennan, Quarterback, Hawaii, 6-2, 205

Taller version of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees.

8. Chris Long, Defensive End, Virginia, 6-4, 285

Howie’s son is making quite a name for himself.

9. Sam Baker, Offensive Tackle, USC, 6-5, 310

Baker is a fundamentally sound OL, who excels in pass protection and also as a heavy-duty run blocker.

10. Early Doucet, Wide Receiver, LSU, 6-0, 210

Doucet has Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams) type big-play ability and run-after-catch skills.

11. Lawrence Jackson, Defensive End, USC, 6-3 ½, 265

Jackson flashes game-changing pass rush skills and the foot speed to run down backs from the backside.

12. Andre’ Woodson, Quarterback, Kentucky, 6-5, 230

He isn’t quite as physically gifted as former LSU QB JaMarcus Russell, but there are a lot of similarities in their play.

13. Frank Okam, Defensive Tackle, Texas, 6-5, 325

NFL teams will love his size and his ability to clog up the inside running lanes, but he must play with more intensity on a consistent basis to reach his full potential.

14. Tommy Blake, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, TCU, 6-2 ¾, 250

Former standout prep running back, who really can put some heat on the QB coming off the edge.

15. Antoine Cason, Cornerback, Arizona, 5-11, 195

Best one-on-one match-up cover man on the West Coast.

16. Adarius Bowman, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State, 6-4,220

Bowman has great size and he is really a load to bring down out in the open field.

17. Barry Richardson, Offensive Tackle, Clemson, 6-6, 320

Richardson has got his weight under control now and he has a real strong chance to develop into a dominant left tackle as a senior.

18. Dwight Lowery, Cornerback, San Jose State, 6-1, 200

If you count the 15 games he played at Cabrillo Junior College and the 13 games he played for San Jose State last season, Lowery has intercepted 24 passes in college. Has the size, 1st rate recovery speed and ball reaction skills that the pros really covet.

19. Sedrick Ellis, Defensive Tackle, USC, 6-1, 298

Ellis has quick hands, good movement skills and he does a superb job destroying the inside pocket.

20. Jasper Brinkley, Middle Linebacker, South Carolina, 6-2, 255

Rugged, real physical inside backer, who is like a heat-seeking missile out on the field.

21. Bruce Davis, Defensive End, UCLA, 6-2 ¾, 255

Davis is built more along the same lines of an outside linebacker, but he has tremendous closing speed to the QB and outstanding pass rush moves and countermoves.

22. Gosder Cherilus, Offensive Tackle, Boston College, 6-6 ½, 315

Gosder is a mountain of a man at 6-6, 315 lbs. and he anchors one of the best offense lines in college football.

23. John Carlson, Tight End, Notre Dame, 6-5, 255

Carlson is a very athletic tight end, with strong hands and he is a big-play threat after the catch.

24. John David Booty, Quarterback, USC, 6-3, 215

J.D. is healthy, he has a whip for an arm and he looks like he is primed for a “special” senior season for the Trojans.

25. DeJuan Tribble, Cornerback, Boston College, 5-10, 189

Tribble lacks great size, but he has outstanding foot speed, excellent ball reaction skills and when the ball is in flight, he thinks it’s meant for him.

26. Quentin Groves, Defensive End, Auburn, 6-3, 255

Groves could well end up playing linebacker in a 3-4 alignment in the NFL due to his speed, quickness and superb athletic ability.

27. Chad Henne, Quarterback, Michigan, 6-3, 220

This Wolverine signal-caller is smart, he has a good grasp of the passing game and Chad has really upgraded his overall accuracy skills.

28. Keenan Burton, Wide Receiver, Kentucky, 6-1, 195

Burton is a major college sleeper, with excellent size, acceleration after the catch and he will fight for the ball in traffic.

29. Matt Ryan, Quarterback, Boston College, 6-4, 220

There is no question that Matt has the makings of a starting NFL quarterback.

30. Andre Fluellen, Defensive Tackle, Florida State, 6-2½, 295

Andre is a big-time run stuffer, who also gets good inside penetration.

31. Andre Caldwell, Wide Receiver, Florida, 6-0 ½, 195

He is fully recovered from the 2005 knee injury and he could well turn Tim Tebow’s main receiving target in 2007.

32. Kendall Langford, Defensive End, Hampton, 6-5 ¾, 300

Langford has tremendous physical skills and now he is ready to really explode onto the college football map.

33. Xavier Abidi, Outside Linebacker, Virginia Tech, 6-2½, 230

Fast, explosive and he covers a tremendous amount of ground out on the football field.

34. Kenny Iwebema, Defensive End, Iowa, 6-3 ½, 262

Kenny had a banged-up shoulder all last season, but when he is healthy this former Texas high school standout is really a terror coming off the edge.

35. Jonathan Hefney, Free Safety, Tennessee, 5-9, 189

Top Junior Prospects for the 2008 Draft

1. Darren McFadden, Halfback, Arkansas
2. Calais Campbell, Defensive End, Miami (Fla.)
3. Ryan Clady, Offensive Tackle, Boise State
4. Derrick Harvey, Defensive End, Florida
5. Kenny Phillips, Free Safety, Miami (Fla.)
6. DeSean Jackson, Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, California
7. Tyson Jackson, Defensive End, LSU
8. Michael Oher, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi
9. Rey Maualaga, Inside Linebacker, USC
10. Jack Ikegwuonu, Cornerback, Wisconsin
11. Mario Manningham, Wide Receiver, Michigan
12. James Laurinaitis, Inside Linebacker, Ohio State
13. Malcolm Jenkins, Cornerback, Ohio State
14. Steve Slaton, Halfback, West Virginia
15. Vernon Gholston, Defensive End, Ohio State
16. Darry Beckwith, Middle Linebacker, LSU

09-05-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Seniors only pre-draft rankings Mike Detillier's Top "Senior Only" Prospects for the 2008 NFL Draft 1. Jake Long, Offensive Tackle, Michigan, 6-7, 330 I thought Long dominated at the best left tackle position just as much as Wisconsin’s Joe Thomas did last season. 2. Brian Brohm, Quarterback, Louisville, 6-3, 225 Pinpoint passer, who can make all the throws in the book, but there is a question about his durability. 3. Glenn Dorsey, Defensive Tackle, LSU, 6-2, 290 Reminds me of a younger version of La’Roi Glover. 4. Limas Sweed, Wide Receiver, Texas, 6-4, 220 King-sized receiver, who excels in getting open in critical situations and also in the red zone. 5. Dan Connor, Outside/Inside Linebacker, Penn State, 6-3, 230 Versatile, tough, instinctive, and this Nittany Lion is a defensive playmaker. 6. Keith Rivers, Outside Linebacker, USC, 6-3, 225 Rivers has a super quick initial step toward the ball carrier and great range out on the field. 7. Colt Brennan, Quarterback, Hawaii, 6-2, 205 Taller version of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. 8. Chris Long, Defensive End, Virginia, 6-4, 285 Howie’s son is making quite a name for himself. 9. Sam Baker, Offensive Tackle, USC, 6-5, 310 Baker is a fundamentally sound OL, who excels in pass protection and also as a heavy-duty run blocker. 10. Early Doucet, Wide Receiver, LSU, 6-0, 210 Doucet has Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams) type big-play ability and run-after-catch skills. 11. Lawrence Jackson, Defensive End, USC, 6-3 ½, 265 Jackson flashes game-changing pass rush skills and the foot speed to run down backs from the backside. 12. Andre’ Woodson, Quarterback, Kentucky, 6-5, 230 He isn’t quite as physically gifted as former LSU QB JaMarcus Russell, but there are a lot of similarities in their play. 13. Frank Okam, Defensive Tackle, Texas, 6-5, 325 NFL teams will love his size and his ability to clog up the inside running lanes, but he must play with more intensity on a consistent basis to reach his full potential. 14. Tommy Blake, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, TCU, 6-2 ¾, 250 Former standout prep running back, who really can put some heat on the QB coming off the edge. 15. Antoine Cason, Cornerback, Arizona, 5-11, 195 Best one-on-one match-up cover man on the West Coast. 16. Adarius Bowman, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State, 6-4,220 Bowman has great size and he is really a load to bring down out in the open field. 17. Barry Richardson, Offensive Tackle, Clemson, 6-6, 320 Richardson has got his weight under control now and he has a real strong chance to develop into a dominant left tackle as a senior. 18. Dwight Lowery, Cornerback, San Jose State, 6-1, 200 If you count the 15 games he played at Cabrillo Junior College and the 13 games he played for San Jose State last season, Lowery has intercepted 24 passes in college. Has the size, 1st rate recovery speed and ball reaction skills that the pros really covet. 19. Sedrick Ellis, Defensive Tackle, USC, 6-1, 298 Ellis has quick hands, good movement skills and he does a superb job destroying the inside pocket. 20. Jasper Brinkley, Middle Linebacker, South Carolina, 6-2, 255 Rugged, real physical inside backer, who is like a heat-seeking missile out on the field. 21. Bruce Davis, Defensive End, UCLA, 6-2 ¾, 255 Davis is built more along the same lines of an outside linebacker, but he has tremendous closing speed to the QB and outstanding pass rush moves and countermoves. 22. Gosder Cherilus, Offensive Tackle, Boston College, 6-6 ½, 315 Gosder is a mountain of a man at 6-6, 315 lbs. and he anchors one of the best offense lines in college football. 23. John Carlson, Tight End, Notre Dame, 6-5, 255 Carlson is a very athletic tight end, with strong hands and he is a big-play threat after the catch. 24. John David Booty, Quarterback, USC, 6-3, 215 J.D. is healthy, he has a whip for an arm and he looks like he is primed for a “special” senior season for the Trojans. 25. DeJuan Tribble, Cornerback, Boston College, 5-10, 189 Tribble lacks great size, but he has outstanding foot speed, excellent ball reaction skills and when the ball is in flight, he thinks it’s meant for him. 26. Quentin Groves, Defensive End, Auburn, 6-3, 255 Groves could well end up playing linebacker in a 3-4 alignment in the NFL due to his speed, quickness and superb athletic ability. 27. Chad Henne, Quarterback, Michigan, 6-3, 220 This Wolverine signal-caller is smart, he has a good grasp of the passing game and Chad has really upgraded his overall accuracy skills. 28. Keenan Burton, Wide Receiver, Kentucky, 6-1, 195 Burton is a major college sleeper, with excellent size, acceleration after the catch and he will fight for the ball in traffic. 29. Matt Ryan, Quarterback, Boston College, 6-4, 220 There is no question that Matt has the makings of a starting NFL quarterback. 30. Andre Fluellen, Defensive Tackle, Florida State, 6-2½, 295 Andre is a big-time run stuffer, who also gets good inside penetration. 31. Andre Caldwell, Wide Receiver, Florida, 6-0 ½, 195 He is fully recovered from the 2005 knee injury and he could well turn Tim Tebow’s main receiving target in 2007. 32. Kendall Langford, Defensive End, Hampton, 6-5 ¾, 300 Langford has tremendous physical skills and now he is ready to really explode onto the college football map. 33. Xavier Abidi, Outside Linebacker, Virginia Tech, 6-2½, 230 Fast, explosive and he covers a tremendous amount of ground out on the football field. 34. Kenny Iwebema, Defensive End, Iowa, 6-3 ½, 262 Kenny had a banged-up shoulder all last season, but when he is healthy this former Texas high school standout is really a terror coming off the edge. 35. Jonathan Hefney, Free Safety, Tennessee, 5-9, 189 Top Junior Prospects for the 2008 Draft 1. Darren McFadden, Halfback, Arkansas 2. Calais Campbell, Defensive End, Miami (Fla.) 3. Ryan Clady, Offensive Tackle, Boise State 4. Derrick Harvey, Defensive End, Florida 5. Kenny Phillips, Free Safety, Miami (Fla.) 6. DeSean Jackson, Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, California 7. Tyson Jackson, Defensive End, LSU 8. Michael Oher, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi 9. Rey Maualaga, Inside Linebacker, USC 10. Jack Ikegwuonu, Cornerback, Wisconsin 11. Mario Manningham, Wide Receiver, Michigan 12. James Laurinaitis, Inside Linebacker, Ohio State 13. Malcolm Jenkins, Cornerback, Ohio State 14. Steve Slaton, Halfback, West Virginia 15. Vernon Gholston, Defensive End, Ohio State 16. Darry Beckwith, Middle Linebacker, LSU
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