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Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ‘08
Dec. 8, 2007 * underclassmen
Photo - Keith Rivers - LB - Southern Cal
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1. * Darren McFadden - RB - 6’1� 220 lbs. - Arkansas
Big powerful 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. Chris Long - DE - 6’5� 285 lbs. - Virginia
Strong senior defender has taken his game to a new level this fall.
4. Brian Brohm - QB - 6’4� 225 lbs. - Louisville
Well developed senior QB has the package to be an early NFL starter.
5. Jake Long - OT - 6’7� 320 lbs.- Michigan
Physical senior left tackle has performed well on both sides of the line.
6. * James Laurinaitis - LB - 6’2� 245 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast inside junior backer has shown explosive big play ability over his short career.
7. * Kenny Phillips - FS - 6’1� 205 lbs.- Miami
Smooth athletic safety has well developed talent to declare for the NFL in January.
8. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6’2� 295 lbs. - USC
Explosive senior tackle has been a dominant performer on the Trojans inside.
9. Antoine Cason -CB - 6’1� 185 lbs.- Arizona
Shutdown senior corner has well developed coverage and ball skills to rank at the top of this critical position.
10. * Malcolm Jenkins -CB - 6’ 180 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast junior defender has the package to be the next blue chip Buckeye cornerback.
11. * 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.
12. Matt Ryan - QB - 6’4� 220 lbs.- Boston College
Strong armed senior QB has continued to impress over his final season to rank with the elite prospects.
13. * Malcolm Kelly - WR - 6’3� 210 lbs. - Oklahoma
Athletic junior receiver has been unstoppable in the Big 12 and will consider entering the NFL Draft ’08.
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. * Michael Oher - OT - 6’5� 325 lbs. - Mississippi
Mobile junior left tackle has the physical package to become a top flight pro pass protector.
16. Andre’ Woodson - QB - 6’5� 230 lbs. - Kentucky
Big pocket passer looks to impress in the Senior Bowl to rank with the elite prospects.
17. * DeSean Jackson - WR - 5’11� 170 lbs. - California
Explosive junior playmaker has playmaking ability as a receiver or return specialist.
18. * Steve Slaton - RB - 5’9� 200 lbs. - West Virginia
Fast junior versatile playmaker is dangerous every time he touches the ball.
19. * Reggie Smith - DB - 6’ 200 lbs.- Oklahoma
Athletic junior cornerback has the triangle numbers and the big play ability to become a top flight pro defender.
20. * Rashard Mendenhall - RB - 5’11� 215 lbs. - Illinois
Powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse runner and main catalyst for the Illini resurgence.
21. * Vernon Gholston - DE - 6’4� 260 lbs.- Ohio St
Explosive junior edge rusher is a big play performer who had a fine effort vs Michigan.
22. * Ryan Clady - OT - 6’5� 320 lbs. - Boise St
Mobile junior left tackle has been flawless vs WAC speed rushers this season.
23. Keith Rivers - LB - 6’3� 220 lbs. - USC
Speedy outside linebacker has well developed skills to play as an NFL rookie.
24. Gosder Cherilus - OT - 6’6� 320 lbs.- Boston College
Massive athletic left tackle has been a key blocker for QB Matt Ryan’s blindside.
25. * Tyson Jackson - DE - 6’5� 290 lbs. - LSU
Powerful junior defensive end has developed nicely in the Tigers physical front line.
26. * 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.
27. * Derrick Harvey - DE - 6’4� 245 lbs. - Florida
Quick junior pass rusher has the speed off the edge to make a difference to harass the passer.
28. * Kevin Smith - RB - 5’11� 215 lbs. - Central Florida
Slashing powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse runner and main reason for the CF resurgence.
29. Sam Baker - OT - 6’4� 310 lbs. - USC
Savvy senior left tackle has struggled through a leg injury since early in the season.
30. Early Doucet - WR - 6’ 200 lbs. - LSU
Fast senior wideout has come on from midseason after being slowed by a minor early season leg injury.
31. * 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 early NFL career.
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. * 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.
34. Lawrence Jackson - DE - 6’5� 270 lbs. - USC
Athletic senior defender finished strong and is ready for the postseason to move into the first round.
35. * Felix Jones - RB - 5’11� 200 lbs. - Arkansas
Explosive junior running back is a great role performer who can beat a defense several ways.
36. Xavier Adibi - LB - 6’1� 225 lbs. - Virginia Tech
Speedy outside backer has a high level of development and ready to compete at the NFL level.
37. * Justin King - CB - 5’11�185 lbs. - Penn St
Quick junior corner has a fine package for the position, but some inconsistent play in coverage.
38. * 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.
39. * Aqib Talib - CB - 6’1� 180 lbs. - Kansas
Ball hawking junior corner makes big plays in pass coverage and the return game.
40. Ali Highsmith - LB - 6’1� 225 lbs. - LSU
Mobile outside linebacker is 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. * Erin Henderson - LB - 6’2� 235 lbs. - Maryland
Athletic junior is a playmaker and is starting to lean to declaring in January for the NFL.
43. DeJuan Tribble - CB - 5’9� 190 lbs. - Boston College
Tough instinctive cornerback has well developed coverage skills with the ability to support the run.
44. * Ray Rice - RB - 5’9� 200 lbs. - Rutgers
Compact powerful junior tailback has keen running skills to become a workhorse for the pro game.
45. Mike Jenkins - CB - 6’ 200 lbs. - South Florida
Big athletic senior cornerback has impressed this fall and may move higher with a big postseason.
46. * 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.
47. Quentin Groves - DE - 6’4� 255 lbs.- Auburn
Outside edge rusher has come on late in the season after an early leg injury cost him time at midseason.
48. Colt Brennan - QB - 6’3� 210 lbs.- Hawaii
Record setting senior passer needs to shine in major All-star game to move into the first round.
49. Jonathan Hefney - FS - 5’9� 185 lbs. - Tennessee
Savvy senior safety has shown fine coverage and tackling skills vs top SEC talent.
50. 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.
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