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Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ‘08

Tue, 10/02/2007 - 11:16 — Draft Insiders

Frank Coyle
Draft Insiders' Digest - 17th Season

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Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ‘08
10/2/07 * underclassmen

1. Brian Brohm - QB - 6’4� 225 lbs. - Louisville
Putting up huge numbers weekly and refining his game in this explosive attack.

2. * Darren McFadden - RB - 6’1� 220 lbs. - Arkansas
Stud running back can do it all.

3. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6’2� 300 lbs. - LSU
Anchor of the physical Tiger defense that is the best in the nation.

4. Andre’ Woodson - QB - 6’5� 230 lbs. - Kentucky
Big athletic passer has the package to be a blue chip selection.

5. Jake Long - OT - 6’7� 320 lbs.- Michigan
Physical left tackle is ready to start in the NFL.

6. * Kenny Phillips - FS - 6’1� 205 lbs.- Miami
Athletic instinctive safety is the next top Miami defensive back.

7. Antoine Cason -CB - 6’1� 185 lbs. - Arizona
Big savvy senior corner has developed nicely in the pass happy Pac 10.

8. Chris Long - DE - 6’5� 285 lbs. - Virginia
Physical defender is a fine combination of athleticism, intangibles and instincts.

9. Early Doucet - WR - 6’ 200 lbs. - LSU
Fast senior wideout has been slowed by a minor early season leg injury.

10. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6’2� 295 lbs. - USC
Quick senior tackle has been an explosive playmaker from the inside.

11. * DeSean Jackson - WR - 5’11� 170 lbs. - California
Fast playmaker can beat teams as a receiver or return specialist.

12. Sam Baker - OT - 6’4� 310 lbs. - USC
Agile senior left tackle has been a sound technician over past three seasons.

13. * Calais Campbell - DE - 6’7� 280 lbs. - Miami
Athletic edge rusher has the components to develop into a fine pro starter.

14. * Michael Oher -OT - 6’5� 325 lbs.- Mississippi
Big agile left tackle has the physical tools to become an outstanding pro lineman.

15. * Malcolm Jenkins -CB - 6’ 180 lbs. - Ohio St
Athletic junior defender has the package to be the next Buckeye pro cornerback.

16. Dan Connor - LB - 6’2� 235 lbs. - Penn St
Tough savvy defender carries the torch as the next top PSU linebacker.

17. Gosder Cherilus - OT - 6’6� 320 lbs.- Boston College
Huge athletic left tackle hopes to shine over his final year in his fourth starting season.

18. * James Laurinaitis - LB - 6’2� 245 lbs.- Ohio St
Rugged inside junior defender can be a difference maker in the right scheme.

19. * Mario Manningham - WR - 5’11� 180 lbs. - Michigan
Fast junior playmaker has shown the ability to hit the home run as a collegian.

20. * Ryan Clady - OT - 6’5� 320 lbs. - Boise St
Mobile junior left tackle has been a dominant blocker since early in his career.

21. * Steve Slaton - RB - 5’9� 200 lbs. - West Virginia
Fast scatback is dangerous as a runner, receiver or returner.

22. Keith Rivers - LB - 6’3� 220 lbs. - USC
Fast outside backer covers the field making plays.

23. * Justin King - CB - 5’11�185 lbs. - Penn St
Savvy junior corner has excelled since early in his career.

24. * Alex Boone - OT - 6’7� 325 lbs. - Ohio St.
The Buckeyes best left tackle since Orlando Pace.

25. * Tyson Jackson - DE - 6’5� 290 lbs. - LSU
Powerful junior defender has huge upside potential as a pro.

26. * Reggie Smith - DB - 6’ 200 lbs.- Oklahoma
Athletic junior defender has the package to play corner or free safety in the NFL.

27. * Derrick Harvey - DE - 6’4� 245 lbs. - Florida
Fast edge rusher has the burst to make big sacks.

28. * Malcolm Kelly - WR - 6’3� 210 lbs. - Oklahoma
Big agile junior wideout has been unstoppable over the early ’07 season.

29. Xavier Adibi - LB - 6’1� 225 lbs. - Virginia Tech
Fast senior backer can chase and cover from the weakside.

30. Adarius Bowman - WR - 6’4� 220 lbs.- Oklahoma St
Big physical receiver makes plays over the middle and in the red zone.

31. * Vernon Gholston - DE - 6’4� 260 lbs.- Ohio St
Fast edge rusher has come on strong over the early ’07 season.

32. Limas Sweed - WR - 6’4� 220 lbs. - Texas
Physical wideout has been slow to produce with early injury but he can be a top prospect.

33. * Brandon Flowers - CB - 5’9� 190 lbs.- Virginia Tech
Fast junior corner faces some big late season tests to determine his pro readiness.

34. * Ray Rice - RB - 5’9� 200 lbs. - Rutgers
Strong compact junior tailback has been the catalyst for the Rutgers rise to Top 10 ranking.

35. Frank Okam - DT - 6’5� 320 lbs. - Texas
Big mobile tackle is a fine run stuffer and space eater in the middle.

36. Lawrence Jackson - DE - 6’5� 270 lbs. - USC
Athletic edge rusher needs to show more power and explosiveness.

37. * Jake Ikegwouna - CB - 6’ 200 lbs.- Wisconsin
Quick junior corner has developed nicely vs talented Big Ten receivers.

38. * Felix Jones - RB - 5’11� 200 lbs. - Arkansas
Explosive playmaker is a perfect compliment to Darren McFadden.

39. John David Booty - QB - 6’3� 210 lbs. - USC
Talented senior passer has the ability to be another top flight Trojan starting pro QB.

40. Ali Highsmith - LB - 6’1� 225 lbs. - LSU
Athletic senor defender is a top playmaker in the Tigers talented defense.

41. Mike Hart - RB - 5’9� 200 lbs.- Michigan
Tough short senior tailback has produced vs top competition since early in his career.

42. Jonathan Hefney - DB - 5’9� 185 lbs. - Tennessee
Fast senior defensive back projects at either free safety or cornerback as a pro.

43. * Ian Johnson - RB - 5’10� 210 lbs. - Boise St
Quick strong tailback has been a workhorse runner for the Broncos.

44. Dwight Lowery - CB - 6’ 185 lbs. - San Jose St
Agile senior corner has been a shutdown cover man in the WAC.

45. * Earl Bennett - WR - 6’1� 200 lbs.- Vanderbilt
Fast junior wideout has the triangle numbers that has pro scouts excited.

46. Chevis Jackson - CB - 5’11� 190 lbs.- LSU
Sturdy senior corner has performed well in the Tigers ranked defense.

47. * James Hardy - WR - 6’6� 220 lbs.- Indiana
Big agile junior receiver has been a dominant performer over the early ’07 season.

48. * Jonathan Stewart - RB - 5’11� 235 lbs.- Oregon
Powerful junior tailback can be a difference maker in any game.

49. Keenan Burton - WR - 6’1� 205 lbs. - Kentucky
Athletic senior receiver has been the main weapon for Andre Woodson over their Wildcat careers.

50. Andre Fluellen - DT - 6’3� 285 lbs. - Florida St
Quick senior tackle hopes to follow recent FSU front four defenders as a high NFL Draft selection.

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