Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft â€˜08

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Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft â€˜08
 Dec. 8, 2007 * underclassmen

Photo - Keith Rivers - LB - Southern Cal

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1. * Darren McFadden - RB - 6â€™1â€? 220 lbs. - Arkansas
Big powerful junior feature back has the complete package for the NFL game.

2. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6â€™2â€? 300 lbs. - LSU
Quick defensive tackle is an explosive performer from the inside.

3. Chris Long - DE - 6â€™5â€? 285 lbs. - Virginia
Strong senior defender has taken his game to a new level this fall.

4. Brian Brohm - QB - 6â€™4â€? 225 lbs. - Louisville
Well developed senior QB has the package to be an early NFL starter.

5. Jake Long - OT - 6â€™7â€? 320 lbs.- Michigan
Physical senior left tackle has performed well on both sides of the line.

6. * James Laurinaitis - LB - 6â€™2â€? 245 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast inside junior backer has shown explosive big play ability over his short career.

7. * Kenny Phillips - FS  - 6â€™1â€? 205 lbs.- Miami
Smooth athletic safety has well developed talent to declare for the NFL in January.

8. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6â€™2â€? 295 lbs. - USC
Explosive senior tackle has been a dominant performer on the Trojans inside.

9. Antoine Cason -CB - 6â€™1â€? 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 - 6â€™ 180 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast junior defender has the package to be the next blue chip Buckeye cornerback.

11. * Calais Campbell - DE - 6â€™7â€? 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 - 6â€™4â€? 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 - 6â€™3â€? 210 lbs. - Oklahoma
Athletic junior receiver has been unstoppable in the Big 12 and will consider entering the NFL Draft â€™08.

14. Dan Connor - LB - 6â€™2â€? 235 lbs. - Penn St
Rugged inside linebacker has the physical talent and savvy to start early in the NFL.

15. * Michael Oher - OT - 6â€™5â€? 325 lbs. - Mississippi
Mobile junior left tackle has the physical package to become a top flight pro pass protector.

16. Andreâ€™ Woodson - QB - 6â€™5â€? 230 lbs. - Kentucky
Big pocket passer looks to impress in the Senior Bowl to rank with the elite prospects.

17. * DeSean Jackson - WR - 5â€™11â€? 170 lbs. - California
Explosive junior playmaker has playmaking ability as a receiver or return specialist.

18. * Steve Slaton - RB - 5â€™9â€? 200 lbs. - West Virginia
Fast junior versatile playmaker is dangerous every time he touches the ball.

19. * Reggie Smith - DB - 6â€™ 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 - 5â€™11â€? 215 lbs. - Illinois
Powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse runner and main catalyst for the Illini resurgence.

21. * Vernon Gholston - DE - 6â€™4â€? 260 lbs.- Ohio St
Explosive junior edge rusher is a big play performer who had a fine effort vs Michigan.

22. * Ryan Clady - OT - 6â€™5â€? 320 lbs. - Boise St
Mobile junior left tackle has been flawless vs WAC speed rushers this season.

23. Keith Rivers - LB  - 6â€™3â€? 220 lbs. - USC
Speedy outside linebacker has well developed skills to play as an NFL rookie.

24. Gosder Cherilus - OT - 6â€™6â€? 320 lbs.- Boston College
Massive athletic left tackle has been a key blocker for QB Matt Ryanâ€™s blindside.

25. * Tyson Jackson - DE - 6â€™5â€? 290 lbs. - LSU
Powerful junior defensive end has developed nicely in the Tigers physical front line.

26. * Mario Manningham - WR - 5â€™11â€? 180 lbs. - Michigan
Fast junior receiver has been one of the nationâ€™s best playmakers over the last two months.

27. * Derrick Harvey - DE - 6â€™4â€? 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 - 5â€™11â€? 215 lbs. - Central Florida
Slashing powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse runner and main reason for the CF resurgence.

29. Sam Baker - OT - 6â€™4â€? 310 lbs. - USC
Savvy senior left tackle has struggled through a leg injury since early in the season.

30. Early Doucet - WR - 6â€™ 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 - 6â€™7â€? 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  - 6â€™5â€? 320 lbs. - Texas
Rugged senior tackle is a fine inside run stuffer with the ability to push the pocket.

33. * Earl Bennett - WR - 6â€™1â€? 200 lbs.- Vanderbilt
Fast junior wideout set new SEC records this fall and has prototypical numbers for the pro game.

34. Lawrence Jackson - DE - 6â€™5â€? 270 lbs. - USC
Athletic senior defender finished strong and is ready for the postseason to move into the first round.

35. * Felix Jones - RB - 5â€™11â€? 200 lbs. - Arkansas
Explosive junior running back is a great role performer who can beat a defense several ways.

36. Xavier Adibi - LB - 6â€™1â€? 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 - 5â€™11â€?185 lbs. - Penn St
Quick junior corner has a fine package for the position, but some inconsistent play in coverage.

38. * James Hardy - WR - 6â€™6â€? 220 lbs.- Indiana
Big junior wideout has been a force over the â€™07 season, beating some of the nationâ€™s best cover men.

39. * Aqib Talib - CB - 6â€™1â€? 180 lbs. - Kansas
Ball hawking junior corner makes big plays in pass coverage and the return game.

40. Ali Highsmith - LB - 6â€™1â€? 225 lbs. - LSU
Mobile outside linebacker is the speed and instincts to become a fine pro playmaker.

41. * Brandon Flowers - CB - 5â€™9â€? 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 - 6â€™2â€? 235 lbs. - Maryland 
Athletic junior is a playmaker and is starting to lean to declaring in January for the NFL.

43. DeJuan Tribble - CB - 5â€™9â€? 190 lbs. - Boston College
Tough instinctive cornerback has well developed coverage skills with the ability to support the run.

44. * Ray Rice - RB - 5â€™9â€? 200 lbs. - Rutgers
Compact powerful junior tailback has keen running skills to become a workhorse for the pro game.

45. Mike Jenkins - CB - 6â€™ 200 lbs. - South Florida
Big athletic senior cornerback has impressed this fall and may move higher with a big postseason.

46. * Jonathan Stewart - RB - 5â€™11â€? 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 - 6â€™4â€? 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 - 6â€™3â€? 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 - 5â€™9â€? 185 lbs. - Tennessee
Savvy senior safety has shown fine coverage and tackling skills vs top SEC talent.

50. Limas Sweed - WR - 6â€™4â€? 220 lbs. - Texas
Physical wideout finished his career with a wrist injury and is preparing for big postseason this winter.

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