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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Rivals.com College Football - Rivals.com Top 100 NFL Draft prospects 1. Darren McFadden* - RB - 6'1" 220 lbs. - Arkansas Outstanding junior feature back has the complete package for the NFL game. 2. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6'2" ...
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1. Darren McFadden* - RB - 6'1" 220 lbs. - Arkansas Outstanding junior feature back has the complete package for the NFL game. 2. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6'2" 300 lbs. - LSU Quick defensive tackle is an explosive performer from the inside. 3. Brian Brohm - QB - 6'4" 225 lbs. - Louisville Experienced senior has the package to be an early NFL starter. 4. Chris Long - DE - 6'5" 285 lbs. - Virginia Strong senior defender has taken his game to a new level this fall. 5. Jake Long - OT - 6'7" 320 lbs.- Michigan Physical senior tackle has performed well on both sides of the line. 6. Kenny Phillips* - FS - 6'1" 205 lbs.- Miami This smooth and athletic safety has the talent to declare for the draft early. 7. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6'2" 295 lbs. - USC Explosive senior tackle has been a dominant performer during his Trojans career. 8. Antoine Cason -CB - 6'1" 185 lbs.- Arizona Shutdown corner has the coverage and ball skills to rank at the top of this critical position. 9. James Laurinaitis* - LB - 6'2" 245 lbs.- Ohio St Productive inside linebacker has shown big-play ability in his three seasons. 10. Andre' Woodson - QB - 6'5" 230 lbs. - Kentucky Big pocket passer looks to impress during Senior Bowl week to rank with the elite prospects. 11. Malcolm Jenkins* -CB - 6' 180 lbs. - Ohio St Fast junior defender has the package to be the next blue-chip Buckeye cornerback. 12. Steve Slaton* - RB - 5'9" 200 lbs. - West Virginia Fast junior is a versatile playmaker who is dangerous every time he touches the ball. 13. Malcolm Kelly* - WR - 6'3" 210 lbs. - Oklahoma Athletic junior receiver has been unstoppable in the Big 12. He will consider entering the draft. 14. Dan Connor - LB - 6'2" 235 lbs. - Penn St Rugged inside linebacker has the physical talent and savvy to start early in the NFL. 15. Rashard Mendenhall* - RB - 5'11" 215 lbs. - Illinois Powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse runner and is the main catalyst for the Illini's resurgence. 16. Michael Oher* - OT - 6'5" 325 lbs.- Mississippi Mobile junior left tackle has the physical package to become a top-flight pro pass protector. 17. DeSean Jackson* - WR - 5'11" 170 lbs. - California Explosive junior has playmaking ability as a receiver and a return specialist. 18. Calais Campbell* - DE - 6'7" 280 lbs. - Miami Rangy, athletic junior pass rusher has the burst of speed off the edge to become a difference-maker. 19. Gosder Cherilus - OT - 6'6" 320 lbs.- Boston College Massive athletic left tackle has been a key blocker on QB Matt Ryan's blind side. 20. Reggie Smith*- DB - 6' 200 lbs.- Oklahoma This athletic junior cornerback has the big-play ability to become a top-flight pro defender. 21. Early Doucet - WR - 6' 200 lbs. - LSU Fast senior wideout has come on of late after being slowed by a minor leg injury this season. 22. Vernon Gholston* - DE - 6'4" 260 lbs.- Ohio St Explosive junior edge rusher is a big-play performer who had an outstanding effort against Michigan. 23. Ryan Clady* - OT - 6'5" 320 lbs. - Boise St Mobile junior left tackle has been flawless against WAC speed rushers this season. 24. Keith Rivers - LB - 6'3" 220 lbs. - USC Speedy outside linebacker has the skills to play as an NFL rookie. 25. Mario Manningham* - WR - 5'11" 180 lbs. - Michigan Fast junior receiver has been one of the nation's best playmakers over the last two months. 26. Tyson Jackson* - DE - 6'5" 290 lbs. - LSU Powerful junior defensive end has developed nicely in the Tigers' physical front line. 27. Matt Ryan - QB - 6'4" 220 lbs.- Boston College Strong armed senior quarterback has continued to impress over his final season. 28. Sam Baker - OT - 6'4" 310 lbs. - USC Savvy senior left tackle has struggled through a leg injury since early in the season. 29. Derrick Harvey* - DE - 6'4" 245 lbs. - Florida Quick junior pass rusher has the speed off the edge to harass many a passer. 30. Alex Boone* - OT - 6'7" 325 lbs. - Ohio St. Agile junior left tackle is coming off a strong finish this fall that could lead to an early NFL career. 31. Justin King* - CB - 5'11"185 lbs. - Penn St Quick junior corner has a fine package for the position, but has shown some inconsistent play in coverage. 32. Frank Okam - DT - 6'5" 320 lbs. - Texas Rugged senior tackle is a fine inside run stuffer with the ability to push the pocket. 33. Kevin Smith* - RB - 5'11" 215 lbs. - Central Florida Slashing powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse for UCF. 34. Earl Bennett* - WR - 6'1" 200 lbs.- Vanderbilt Fast junior wideout set new SEC records this fall and has prototypical numbers for the pro game. 35. Xavier Adibi - LB - 6'1" 225 lbs. - Virginia Tech Speedy outside linebacker has a high level of development and is ready to compete in the NFL. 36. James Hardy* - WR - 6'6" 220 lbs.- Indiana Big junior wideout has been a force over the '07 season, beating some of the nation's best cover men. 37. Shawn Crable - LB - 6'3" 245 lbs.- Michigan Versatile senior linebacker has the ability to fill any role on the outside. 38. Aqib Talib* - CB - 6'1" 180 lbs. - Kansas Ball-hawking junior corner makes big plays in pass coverage and the return game. 39. Ray Rice* - RB - 5'9" 200 lbs. - Rutgers This compact and powerful junior tailback has the running skills to become a workhorse in the pros. 40. Ali Highsmith - LB - 6'1" 225 lbs. - LSU Mobile outside linebacker has the speed and instincts to become a fine pro playmaker. 41. Brandon Flowers* - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs.- Virginia Tech Speedy junior corner is a fine cover man with playmaking ability to become a top-flight pro. 42. Devin Thomas* - WR - 6'1" 210 lbs. - Michigan St. Fast junior receiver has come on nicely this season, showing the ability to consistently make big plays. 43. Jonathan Hefney - FS - 5'9" 185 lbs. - Tennessee Savvy senior safety has shown fine coverage skills against top SEC talent. 44. Lawrence Jackson - DE - 6'5" 270 lbs. - USC Athletic senior defender needs to finish strong in order to move into the first round. 45. DeJuan Tribble - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - Boston College Tough, instinctive cornerback with good coverage skills and the ability to support the run. 46. Limas Sweed - WR - 6'4" 220 lbs. - Texas Physical wideout finished his career with a wrist injury and is preparing for big postseason this winter. 47. Jonathan Stewart* - RB - 5'11" 235 lbs.- Oregon Aggressive junior running back can be a downhill runner with the ability to break the big play at any time. 48. Mike Jenkins - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - South Florida Big athletic senior cornerback has impressed this fall and may move up with a big postseason. 49. James Davis* - RB - 5'10" 210 lbs. - Clemson Explosive junior tailback is a natural runner with outstanding ability. 50. Jack Ikegwuonu* - CB - 6' 200 lbs.- Wisconsin Physical junior corner has improved his play after an erratic start to the season. |
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Andre Fluellen - DT - 6'3" 285 lbs. - Florida St Mobile senior tackle has had an inconsistent final season, which has hurt his overall grade to this point. 65. Dorien Bryant - WR - 5'9" 175 lbs. - Purdue Smurf receiver/return man shows big play ability in a few roles for the pro game. 66. Colt Brennan - QB - 6'3" 210 lbs.- Hawaii Record-setting senior passer needs to shine in major All-star game to move up any higher. 67. Barry Richardson - OT - 6'7" 325 lbs. - Clemson Gigantic senior left tackle has the physical tools to impress against major all-star competition. 68. Quintin Demps - FS - 6' 205 lbs. - UTEP Aggressive free safety can support the run and play man coverage. 69. Travis Beckum* - TE - 6'3" 225 lbs.- Wisconsin Fluid receiving tight end has been unstoppable in the passing game over his fine Big Ten career. 70. John Greco - OT - 6'5" 320 lbs. - Toledo Physical left tackle has a fine combination of power, technique and quickness. 71. Ian Johnson* - RB - 5'10" 210 lbs. - Boise St Tough junior workhorse tailback is making a nice recovery from a bruised kidney. 72. Tony Hills - OT - 6'5" 310 lbs. - Texas Big mobile left tackle has developed over his long Texas career. 73. Marcus Freeman* - LB - 6'1" 245 lbs. - Ohio St Speedy junior linebacker couples with Laurinaitis to form an imposing tandem for the Buckeyes. 74. Zack Bowman - CB - 6'1" 200 lbs. - Nebraska Athletic senior corner continues to make nice progress since returning from a serious 2006 knee injury. 75. Tom Zbikowski - SS - 5'10" 205 lbs. - Notre Dame Tough senior safety has performed well in both run support and pass coverage this season. 76. Fred Davis - TE - 6'4" 255 lbs. - Southern Cal Athletic senior tight end has shown top receiving skills over his final season. 77. Vince Hall - LB - 5'11" 240 lbs. - Virginia Tech Aggressive senior Mike backer has been a sideline-to-sideline tackler with the ability to finish. 78. Tracy Porter - CB - 5'10" 190 lbs. - Indiana Aggressive senior cover man has been one of the more complete corners in the tough Big Ten. 79. Matt Forte - RB - 6'1" 220 lbs. - Tulane Strong workhorse tailback has had a dominant season, which has improved his stock significantly. 80. DJ Hall - WR - 6'2" 190 lbs.- Alabama Athletic wideout has interesting pro potential with fine triangle numbers and playmaking ability. 81. Terrell Thomas - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - USC Strong senior cornerback has the physical package to become a fine NFL starter with some development. 82. Chase Coffman* - TE - 6'5" 245 lbs. - Missouri Big, mobile junior tight end has proven to be a dangerous receiver, especially in the red zone. 83. Chad Henne - QB - 6'2" 230 lbs.- Michigan Strong-armed senior passer has battled a shoulder injury that has hindered his play over his final season. 84. 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Wesley Woodyard - LB - 6'1" 215 lbs.- Kentucky Speedy outside linebacker is an every-down playmaker for the Wildcats defense. 91. Will Franklin - WR - 6'1" 205 lbs. - Missouri Athlete displays fine speed, hands and the triangle numbers to become a solid pro receiver. 92. Kendall Langford - DE - 6'6" 290 lbs.- Hampton Athletic small-college defender has fine production and triangle numbers. He should impress in the postseason. 93. J Leman - LB - 6'1" 240 lbs. - Illinois Savvy senior middle linebacker makes plays all over the field and has been a leader for the Illini. 94. Red Bryant - DT - 6'4" 330 lbs. - Texas A&M Massive defensive tackle flashes big play ability but has been inconsistent – just like the Aggies program. 95. Harry Douglas - WR - 5'10" 170 lbs. - Louisville Fast, sure-handed senior receiver has been a huge playmaker during his Cardinals career. 96. Ben Moffitt - LB - 6' 240 lbs. - South Florida This tough inside linebacker is always around the ball to finish plays. 97. Tashard Choice - RB - 6' 210 lbs. - Georgia Tech Tough natural runner made a successful return after a midseason knee injury cost him a few games. 98. Davone Bess* - WR - 5'10" 195 lbs.- Hawaii Explosive smallish junior receiver has been a vital part of the incredible Hawaii passing game. 99. Trey Brown - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - UCLA Tough senior cornerback has graded out well over his Pac 10 career against highly rated receivers. 100. Tommy Blake - DE - 6'3" 255 lbs.- TCU Hoping to recover for lost time and prove he is a big-time defender, especially as a pass rusher. Injured players whose staus is uncertain Dennis Dixon - QB - 6'3" 210 lbs. - Oregon - out season Adarius Bowman - WR - 6'4" 220 lbs.- Oklahoma St - out season Jasper Brinkley - LB - 6'2" 255 lbs.- South Carolina - out season Kory Sperry - TE - 6'6" 255 lbs.- Colorado St - out season Sammie Stroughter - WR - 5'11" 185 lbs.- Oregon St - out season These rankings do not correspond to the order in which he projects these players to be selected in the draft. |
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