jnew76
02-02-2008, 06:47 PM
I have spent a lot of time on these as I hope will be reflected. These rankings will change as a lot of questions are answered at the combine. Take a look and see what you think. Any and all criticisms are welcome. Rip it to shreds if you like. Here we go...
Positional Rankings
Quarterback
1. Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College - Ryan gets a bit of a bad wrap because he does not have an exceptional arm. That said, Ryan is more than capable of making NFL throws. Running the BC offense is a plus for Ryan because he plays a lot under center and does a great job reading defenses during his drops and understanding defenses from under center. He has great intangibles and has excelled without great talent around him. He is not a complete sitting duck in the pocket and is the best in the draft in terms of pocket awareness and making throws in the face of the rush. Good size and nice release that does not need a lot of polish. Decent but not great footwork. It is hard to find flaws in his game.
2. Chad Henne - QB - Michigan - Good over the top delivery and can make all the throws. He has a bit of a problem with over-striding on occasion that makes his accuracy questionable at times. The ball will sail on him at times due to the overstriding. He will get the footwork issues worked out pretty easily in the NFL. He has taken the snap from center his entire career and has a good understanding of the passing game and making NFL reads. He needs to work through his progressions a little quicker and not be fooled at times. He does not always see the blitz and make the check downs quick enough. He has all the ability that you look for in an NFL signal caller.
3. Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville - Lacks ideal arm strength and I would have liked to see him at the Senior Bowl. It looks to me on tape that he is not as tall as listed and I am thinking he will come in around 6'2" at the combine. Seems to run Hot and Cold at times. He is extremely accurate when running hot and could have an excellent combine if he happens to be hot. He makes good reads most of the time and I like how he keeps his head up and looking down the field. Decent pocket presence and understanding of the passing game. My main question is how much upside he has? Has he already made the most of his talents?
4. Josh Johnson - QB - San Diego - He has the most talent and upside of any QB in this draft. Johnson has excellent accuracy and arm strength. He has some issues with throwing a spiral at times. He has an icy cool demeanor in the pocket and never gets rattled. Tremendous escapability when things break down around him. He is definitely a pass first QB who is gifted with great athletic ability. He is still a project... but has the skill to excel in a good situation and has only scratched the surface of his potential.
5. Joe Flacco - QB - Delaware - The best arm in the draft. Made some good strides at the senior bowl working from under center. Still needs signifigant polish but has all the tools. Decent athletic ability with prototypical size. Mechanics on delivery are a little rigid and on the slow side with a mild hitch.
6. Andre Woodson - QB - Kentucky - Has good size and the arm to make all the throws. Has a bit of a robotic delivery and is a little slow getting it out. Has a really high release and stands tall in the pocket to look down the field. Not real
7. Dennis Dixon - QB - Oregon - He is a QB that is difficult to evaluate without offseason workouts. Tried to play with a torn ACL and is a
8. Erik Ainge - QB - Tennessee - Ainge has all the tools except exceptional arm strength... He can make all the throws and really spins it well. I like his delivery and the progress he has made under David Cutcliffe. He still has mental lapses at times like in the SEC championship. He will stare down receivers at times. He needs to prove he has it between the ears. If he does I think he could be a steal. Accuracy gets a little shaky because his delivery gets a little sloppy.
9. John David Booty - QB - USC - JDB has a lot of football intelligence, but not a lot of exceptional skills. He is ideally a fit for a team that is looking for a QB to run a WCO. He has worked from under center in a pro-style offense. He has a good clean delivery and decent footwork. He might be the most NFL read QB in the draft.
10. Colt Brennan - QB - Hawaii -
11. Paul Smith - QB - Tulsa
12. Alex Brink - QB - Washington St.
13. Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego St.
Running Back
1. Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas - Better athlete than Running Back, but has it all. He has smooth acceleration and fantastic moves in the open field. Runs high but with power.
2. Rashard MendenHall- RB - Illinois - He is simply a stud. He is everything you want in an NFL RB. He has good speed and excellent patience. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He does everything well. Needs to run sub 4.55 at the combine to solidify his elite status and I think he will.
3. Jamaal Charles- RB - Texas - This is an athlete and track guy who has turned himself into a fantasic football player. With Limas Sweed sidelined by injury, Charles stepped up as the #1 option on the Texas team and surpassed everyones expectations. Charles has learned to be patient and I really like his hands and break away ability. He is big enough to run between the tackles and has more power than given credit for.
4. Jonathan Stewart - RB - Oregon - Stewart is one of 5 backs IMO with first round talent in this draft. He has size, speed, and tremendous power. He is a big back, but has another gear as witnessed by him leading the NCAA in Kick Returning as a Sophomore. He has enough wiggle to get to the next level. Might not be as patient as you would like all the time, but when he is focused and motivated he is an elite talent. Needs to form up on his blocking a little more.
5. Felix Jones- RB - Arkansas - A better pure runner than DMC. He sets up his blocks better than DMC and has patience and vision that you like in a pure RB. He is a good, not great receiver. He has tremendous value in the return game. He has gamebreaking speed and is a threat to take it to the house every play.
6. Kevin Smith - RB - Central Florida - The more I watch this guy the more I am impressed with his natural ability. He runs with impressive field vision and always under control. He finishes runs with power. The question mark is long speed. Might be a 4.65 guy and will not fit in all offenses. He seems to always make positive yardage and his balance and vision as a big back will help him at the next level.
7. Mike Hart - RB - Michigan - Probably the most well named prospect in the draft because what he lacks in natural ability he makes up for with heart and natural instincts. One of the best at setting up blocks and seeing the hole before it develops. His instincts and natural ability and understanding of the running game make him play a step and a half faster than he actually is. Has a little Emmitt Smith in him as he never seems to take the huge hit and makes 4 yards into 7. Best balance and pad level in the draft.
8. Ray Rice - RB - Rutgers - Rice is a gifted natural runner. Excellent vision and has burst through the hole. Might not have breakaway long speed, but he can get to the next level and makes people miss. Has had a lot of carries and might have worn down in the second half of the season due to his work load and nagging injuries. He will be a productive NFL runner.
9. Xavier Omon - RB - NW Missouri St. -
10. Matt Forte - RB - Tulane -
11. Tashard Choice - RB - Georgia Tech -
12. BenJarvis Green-Ellis - Powerful back who gets better as the game goes on. In a draft without a ton of "bigger" backs Green-Ellis could go a little higher than ranked because he is a really solid between the tackles runner who finishes runs. He has good vision and enough speed to get the
13. Justin Forsett - RB - California -
14. Dantrell Savage - RB - Oklahoma St. -
15. Steve Slaton - RB - West Virginia -
16. Allen Patrick - RB - Oklahoma -
17. Chauncey Washington - RB - USC -
18. Jalen Parmele - RB - Toledo -
19. Tony Temple - RB - Missouri - Temple played his best on the biggest stages in his college football career. Had over 200 yards in both of his last two bowl games including now owning the all time rushing record in the Cotton Bowl. Temple is deceptively quick and low to the ground. He has a strong lower body and good balance. Has had some injury concerns and his size does not project that well to the NFL. Not to mention he has not displayed the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Interesting late round pick who could contribute in a big way on special teams.
Full Back
1. Peyton Hillis - FB - Arkansas - Hillis is a complete FB with excellent speed, power and strength. He has the best hands of any FB in the draft and can do it all. He might be the most complete player in the draft at any position. He could come off the board in the 2nd round and make the entire Arkansas stable of RBs go in the first 60 picks.
2. Jacob Hester - FB - LSU - Hester is a really solid RB who never fumbles the ball. Needs to show that he can catch the ball.
3. Owen Schmitt - FB - WVA - Played out of position at WVA. He is ideally suited to be a lead blocker in the I formation and he will find a place in the NFL to be a punishing lead blocker and occasional ball carrier.
Wide Receiver
1. Malcolm Kelly - WR - OKlahoma - Lean athlete with smooth athleticism. Snatches the ball with his hands. Very smooth in and out of his breaks and makes plays seem effortless. Has grown greatly in the last year into a more complete receiver. Very deceptive speed. Creates seperation easily. The top pure WR in this draft.
2. DeSean Jackson - WR - California - Lightning quick. The best combination KR/WR in the draft. Runs good routes, but still needs to know when to turn the speed down and set up the cornerback. He is a little on the small side, but would be a perfect slot receiver in the NFL. Questions remain as to whether or not he can be a #1 in the NFL, but he has too much talent to keep out of the first round.
3. Mario Manningham - WR - Michigan - Known as Chad Henne's deep threat for the last 3 years, Manningham has added polish to his game and has really come into his own as a wide receiver. Excellent hands. Battles for the ball and makes tough catches even when covered.
4. Devin Thomas - WR - Michigan St. - He is very raw, but fantastically gifted as an athlete. A bit of an enigma at times but really blossomed this year becoming more of a receiver and relying less on his sheer athletic ability to get by.
5. Adrian Arrington - WR - Michigan - Might be a better all around receiver than more heralded teammate Manningham. Makes catches in traffic and runs excellent routes. The question is speed and seperation. Has the size and hands teams look for in the NFL. Played huge in the game against Florida, but needs to show he can seperate vs. top corners and beat the jam. Needs to add a little weight without losing speed.
6. James Hardy - WR - Indiana - A true mismatch all over the field. Hardy has excellent hands and body control. has questions regarding his speed that will be answered at the combine and dramatically effect his draft stock.
7. Andre Caldwell - WR - Florida - Caldwell became Tim Tebow's favorite WR this year and really showed his skills as a receiver. Not afraid to go over the middle of the field and get hit, but has enough long speed to get behind defenses. Could become an excellent #2 in the NFL or even a lower tier #1.
8. Limas Sweed - WR - Texas - Big smooth receiver who creates mismatches with his size. It is questiionable wherther he can create seperation. Needs work on routes other than the fade and deep post. Has a
9. Early Doucet - WR - LSU - There are no flaws in Doucets arsenal. However there is nothing that truly stands out in his ability.
10. Adarius Bowman - WR - Oklahoma St. - Physically gifted with solid angular physique. Has had the drops so far this post-season, but showed consistent hands throughout his career.
11. LaVelle Hawkins - WR - California - Hawkins is a tremendously consistent receiver with very natural hand who catches the ball away from his body.
12. Earl Bennett - WR - Vanderbilt - Natural and gifted receiver who played at a high level on a sub-par team in the SEC. Runs excellent routes and gets open consistently. Not a burner, but adequate speed and good quickness.
13. Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas St. - Has good size and solid speed. Uses his hands well. Can get deep
14. Harry Douglass - WR - Louisville - Has excellent speed and looks to have what everything teams look for in a slot receiver at the next level. Has excellent hands and quickness to create seperation. Could rise after good #'s at the combine.
15. Donnie Avery - WR - Houston - Angular speedster who lacks size at 175lbs. Has breakaway speed and decent hands. Has some question marks around him. Can he put on weight and maintain speed. Can he beat the jam in the NFL? Can he improve his route running enough to become anything more than a slot receiver? More questions than answers about a player who is very intrguing.
16. Davone Bess - WR - Hawaii - Bess has really quick feet and excellent hands. He is the best of a big group of Hawaii Wide receivers in the draft. He will be a good fit as a slot receiver in the NFL. He maintains his quickness in and out of his breaks and has a solid understanding of the passing game. Can make people miss after catching the ball.
17. Jerome Simpson - WR - Coastal Carolina - Big receiver with long arms and huge hands. Fluid athlete with good hips who is clearly a project due tohis athletic gifts, but the fact that he is so raw in all aspects of the passing game.
18. DJ Hall - WR - Alabama - Hall is under-appreciated prospect from a big time program. He has some off the field issues that will contribute to his slide down draft boards. He is not a great athlete, but he runs solid routes and has good hands. He snatches the ball with strong hands and makes tough catches.
19. Mario Urrutia - WR - Louisville - Urrutia is an excellent receiver when heathy. He is a little injury prone and has trouble catching the ball with his hands. Has lapses in concentration, but when healthy and focused, he might have as much ability as anyone in the draft.
20. William Franklin - WR - Missouri - Would be ranked higher if not for the emergence of Jeremy Maclin as an elite prospect. Franklin has good speed and excellent leaping ability. An injury at the East West shrine game prevented him from playing. Hands were inconsistent this year as he seemed to want to make a big play every time he touched the ball. Has some wiggle in the open field and can make yardage after the catch. He has to work on his route running and catching with his hands. Needs to maintain speed in and out of his breaks. Good developmental prospect.
21. Eddie Royal - WR - Virginia Tech -
22. Dexter Jackson - WR - Appalachian St.
23. Darius Reynaud - WR - West Virginia -
24. Keenan Burton - WR - Kentucky -
25. Dorien Bryant - WR - Purdue -
Tight End
1. Fred Davis - TE - USC - Davis is a nice athlete who runs good routes and creates seperation. He has the ability to stretch the field in the middle and will make the tough catch. Needs to work on leverage while blocking but shows the feet and strength to improve.
2. Martin Rucker - TE - Missouri - Rucker is mismatch due to his size and angular physique. He does not have the best speed and does not create seperation in man to man coverage. He is much better finding holes in zone coverage and absolutely punishes people after the catch showing surprising strength in gaining extra yardage. Rucker is a much better blocker than given credit for and shows good strength and drive when blocking.
3. Kellen Davis - TE - Michigan St.
4. John Carlson - TE - Notre Dame
5. Martellus Bennett - TE - Texas A&M -
Positional Rankings
Quarterback
1. Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College - Ryan gets a bit of a bad wrap because he does not have an exceptional arm. That said, Ryan is more than capable of making NFL throws. Running the BC offense is a plus for Ryan because he plays a lot under center and does a great job reading defenses during his drops and understanding defenses from under center. He has great intangibles and has excelled without great talent around him. He is not a complete sitting duck in the pocket and is the best in the draft in terms of pocket awareness and making throws in the face of the rush. Good size and nice release that does not need a lot of polish. Decent but not great footwork. It is hard to find flaws in his game.
2. Chad Henne - QB - Michigan - Good over the top delivery and can make all the throws. He has a bit of a problem with over-striding on occasion that makes his accuracy questionable at times. The ball will sail on him at times due to the overstriding. He will get the footwork issues worked out pretty easily in the NFL. He has taken the snap from center his entire career and has a good understanding of the passing game and making NFL reads. He needs to work through his progressions a little quicker and not be fooled at times. He does not always see the blitz and make the check downs quick enough. He has all the ability that you look for in an NFL signal caller.
3. Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville - Lacks ideal arm strength and I would have liked to see him at the Senior Bowl. It looks to me on tape that he is not as tall as listed and I am thinking he will come in around 6'2" at the combine. Seems to run Hot and Cold at times. He is extremely accurate when running hot and could have an excellent combine if he happens to be hot. He makes good reads most of the time and I like how he keeps his head up and looking down the field. Decent pocket presence and understanding of the passing game. My main question is how much upside he has? Has he already made the most of his talents?
4. Josh Johnson - QB - San Diego - He has the most talent and upside of any QB in this draft. Johnson has excellent accuracy and arm strength. He has some issues with throwing a spiral at times. He has an icy cool demeanor in the pocket and never gets rattled. Tremendous escapability when things break down around him. He is definitely a pass first QB who is gifted with great athletic ability. He is still a project... but has the skill to excel in a good situation and has only scratched the surface of his potential.
5. Joe Flacco - QB - Delaware - The best arm in the draft. Made some good strides at the senior bowl working from under center. Still needs signifigant polish but has all the tools. Decent athletic ability with prototypical size. Mechanics on delivery are a little rigid and on the slow side with a mild hitch.
6. Andre Woodson - QB - Kentucky - Has good size and the arm to make all the throws. Has a bit of a robotic delivery and is a little slow getting it out. Has a really high release and stands tall in the pocket to look down the field. Not real
7. Dennis Dixon - QB - Oregon - He is a QB that is difficult to evaluate without offseason workouts. Tried to play with a torn ACL and is a
8. Erik Ainge - QB - Tennessee - Ainge has all the tools except exceptional arm strength... He can make all the throws and really spins it well. I like his delivery and the progress he has made under David Cutcliffe. He still has mental lapses at times like in the SEC championship. He will stare down receivers at times. He needs to prove he has it between the ears. If he does I think he could be a steal. Accuracy gets a little shaky because his delivery gets a little sloppy.
9. John David Booty - QB - USC - JDB has a lot of football intelligence, but not a lot of exceptional skills. He is ideally a fit for a team that is looking for a QB to run a WCO. He has worked from under center in a pro-style offense. He has a good clean delivery and decent footwork. He might be the most NFL read QB in the draft.
10. Colt Brennan - QB - Hawaii -
11. Paul Smith - QB - Tulsa
12. Alex Brink - QB - Washington St.
13. Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego St.
Running Back
1. Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas - Better athlete than Running Back, but has it all. He has smooth acceleration and fantastic moves in the open field. Runs high but with power.
2. Rashard MendenHall- RB - Illinois - He is simply a stud. He is everything you want in an NFL RB. He has good speed and excellent patience. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He does everything well. Needs to run sub 4.55 at the combine to solidify his elite status and I think he will.
3. Jamaal Charles- RB - Texas - This is an athlete and track guy who has turned himself into a fantasic football player. With Limas Sweed sidelined by injury, Charles stepped up as the #1 option on the Texas team and surpassed everyones expectations. Charles has learned to be patient and I really like his hands and break away ability. He is big enough to run between the tackles and has more power than given credit for.
4. Jonathan Stewart - RB - Oregon - Stewart is one of 5 backs IMO with first round talent in this draft. He has size, speed, and tremendous power. He is a big back, but has another gear as witnessed by him leading the NCAA in Kick Returning as a Sophomore. He has enough wiggle to get to the next level. Might not be as patient as you would like all the time, but when he is focused and motivated he is an elite talent. Needs to form up on his blocking a little more.
5. Felix Jones- RB - Arkansas - A better pure runner than DMC. He sets up his blocks better than DMC and has patience and vision that you like in a pure RB. He is a good, not great receiver. He has tremendous value in the return game. He has gamebreaking speed and is a threat to take it to the house every play.
6. Kevin Smith - RB - Central Florida - The more I watch this guy the more I am impressed with his natural ability. He runs with impressive field vision and always under control. He finishes runs with power. The question mark is long speed. Might be a 4.65 guy and will not fit in all offenses. He seems to always make positive yardage and his balance and vision as a big back will help him at the next level.
7. Mike Hart - RB - Michigan - Probably the most well named prospect in the draft because what he lacks in natural ability he makes up for with heart and natural instincts. One of the best at setting up blocks and seeing the hole before it develops. His instincts and natural ability and understanding of the running game make him play a step and a half faster than he actually is. Has a little Emmitt Smith in him as he never seems to take the huge hit and makes 4 yards into 7. Best balance and pad level in the draft.
8. Ray Rice - RB - Rutgers - Rice is a gifted natural runner. Excellent vision and has burst through the hole. Might not have breakaway long speed, but he can get to the next level and makes people miss. Has had a lot of carries and might have worn down in the second half of the season due to his work load and nagging injuries. He will be a productive NFL runner.
9. Xavier Omon - RB - NW Missouri St. -
10. Matt Forte - RB - Tulane -
11. Tashard Choice - RB - Georgia Tech -
12. BenJarvis Green-Ellis - Powerful back who gets better as the game goes on. In a draft without a ton of "bigger" backs Green-Ellis could go a little higher than ranked because he is a really solid between the tackles runner who finishes runs. He has good vision and enough speed to get the
13. Justin Forsett - RB - California -
14. Dantrell Savage - RB - Oklahoma St. -
15. Steve Slaton - RB - West Virginia -
16. Allen Patrick - RB - Oklahoma -
17. Chauncey Washington - RB - USC -
18. Jalen Parmele - RB - Toledo -
19. Tony Temple - RB - Missouri - Temple played his best on the biggest stages in his college football career. Had over 200 yards in both of his last two bowl games including now owning the all time rushing record in the Cotton Bowl. Temple is deceptively quick and low to the ground. He has a strong lower body and good balance. Has had some injury concerns and his size does not project that well to the NFL. Not to mention he has not displayed the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Interesting late round pick who could contribute in a big way on special teams.
Full Back
1. Peyton Hillis - FB - Arkansas - Hillis is a complete FB with excellent speed, power and strength. He has the best hands of any FB in the draft and can do it all. He might be the most complete player in the draft at any position. He could come off the board in the 2nd round and make the entire Arkansas stable of RBs go in the first 60 picks.
2. Jacob Hester - FB - LSU - Hester is a really solid RB who never fumbles the ball. Needs to show that he can catch the ball.
3. Owen Schmitt - FB - WVA - Played out of position at WVA. He is ideally suited to be a lead blocker in the I formation and he will find a place in the NFL to be a punishing lead blocker and occasional ball carrier.
Wide Receiver
1. Malcolm Kelly - WR - OKlahoma - Lean athlete with smooth athleticism. Snatches the ball with his hands. Very smooth in and out of his breaks and makes plays seem effortless. Has grown greatly in the last year into a more complete receiver. Very deceptive speed. Creates seperation easily. The top pure WR in this draft.
2. DeSean Jackson - WR - California - Lightning quick. The best combination KR/WR in the draft. Runs good routes, but still needs to know when to turn the speed down and set up the cornerback. He is a little on the small side, but would be a perfect slot receiver in the NFL. Questions remain as to whether or not he can be a #1 in the NFL, but he has too much talent to keep out of the first round.
3. Mario Manningham - WR - Michigan - Known as Chad Henne's deep threat for the last 3 years, Manningham has added polish to his game and has really come into his own as a wide receiver. Excellent hands. Battles for the ball and makes tough catches even when covered.
4. Devin Thomas - WR - Michigan St. - He is very raw, but fantastically gifted as an athlete. A bit of an enigma at times but really blossomed this year becoming more of a receiver and relying less on his sheer athletic ability to get by.
5. Adrian Arrington - WR - Michigan - Might be a better all around receiver than more heralded teammate Manningham. Makes catches in traffic and runs excellent routes. The question is speed and seperation. Has the size and hands teams look for in the NFL. Played huge in the game against Florida, but needs to show he can seperate vs. top corners and beat the jam. Needs to add a little weight without losing speed.
6. James Hardy - WR - Indiana - A true mismatch all over the field. Hardy has excellent hands and body control. has questions regarding his speed that will be answered at the combine and dramatically effect his draft stock.
7. Andre Caldwell - WR - Florida - Caldwell became Tim Tebow's favorite WR this year and really showed his skills as a receiver. Not afraid to go over the middle of the field and get hit, but has enough long speed to get behind defenses. Could become an excellent #2 in the NFL or even a lower tier #1.
8. Limas Sweed - WR - Texas - Big smooth receiver who creates mismatches with his size. It is questiionable wherther he can create seperation. Needs work on routes other than the fade and deep post. Has a
9. Early Doucet - WR - LSU - There are no flaws in Doucets arsenal. However there is nothing that truly stands out in his ability.
10. Adarius Bowman - WR - Oklahoma St. - Physically gifted with solid angular physique. Has had the drops so far this post-season, but showed consistent hands throughout his career.
11. LaVelle Hawkins - WR - California - Hawkins is a tremendously consistent receiver with very natural hand who catches the ball away from his body.
12. Earl Bennett - WR - Vanderbilt - Natural and gifted receiver who played at a high level on a sub-par team in the SEC. Runs excellent routes and gets open consistently. Not a burner, but adequate speed and good quickness.
13. Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas St. - Has good size and solid speed. Uses his hands well. Can get deep
14. Harry Douglass - WR - Louisville - Has excellent speed and looks to have what everything teams look for in a slot receiver at the next level. Has excellent hands and quickness to create seperation. Could rise after good #'s at the combine.
15. Donnie Avery - WR - Houston - Angular speedster who lacks size at 175lbs. Has breakaway speed and decent hands. Has some question marks around him. Can he put on weight and maintain speed. Can he beat the jam in the NFL? Can he improve his route running enough to become anything more than a slot receiver? More questions than answers about a player who is very intrguing.
16. Davone Bess - WR - Hawaii - Bess has really quick feet and excellent hands. He is the best of a big group of Hawaii Wide receivers in the draft. He will be a good fit as a slot receiver in the NFL. He maintains his quickness in and out of his breaks and has a solid understanding of the passing game. Can make people miss after catching the ball.
17. Jerome Simpson - WR - Coastal Carolina - Big receiver with long arms and huge hands. Fluid athlete with good hips who is clearly a project due tohis athletic gifts, but the fact that he is so raw in all aspects of the passing game.
18. DJ Hall - WR - Alabama - Hall is under-appreciated prospect from a big time program. He has some off the field issues that will contribute to his slide down draft boards. He is not a great athlete, but he runs solid routes and has good hands. He snatches the ball with strong hands and makes tough catches.
19. Mario Urrutia - WR - Louisville - Urrutia is an excellent receiver when heathy. He is a little injury prone and has trouble catching the ball with his hands. Has lapses in concentration, but when healthy and focused, he might have as much ability as anyone in the draft.
20. William Franklin - WR - Missouri - Would be ranked higher if not for the emergence of Jeremy Maclin as an elite prospect. Franklin has good speed and excellent leaping ability. An injury at the East West shrine game prevented him from playing. Hands were inconsistent this year as he seemed to want to make a big play every time he touched the ball. Has some wiggle in the open field and can make yardage after the catch. He has to work on his route running and catching with his hands. Needs to maintain speed in and out of his breaks. Good developmental prospect.
21. Eddie Royal - WR - Virginia Tech -
22. Dexter Jackson - WR - Appalachian St.
23. Darius Reynaud - WR - West Virginia -
24. Keenan Burton - WR - Kentucky -
25. Dorien Bryant - WR - Purdue -
Tight End
1. Fred Davis - TE - USC - Davis is a nice athlete who runs good routes and creates seperation. He has the ability to stretch the field in the middle and will make the tough catch. Needs to work on leverage while blocking but shows the feet and strength to improve.
2. Martin Rucker - TE - Missouri - Rucker is mismatch due to his size and angular physique. He does not have the best speed and does not create seperation in man to man coverage. He is much better finding holes in zone coverage and absolutely punishes people after the catch showing surprising strength in gaining extra yardage. Rucker is a much better blocker than given credit for and shows good strength and drive when blocking.
3. Kellen Davis - TE - Michigan St.
4. John Carlson - TE - Notre Dame
5. Martellus Bennett - TE - Texas A&M -