1. Tim Tebow, Florida
You can't deny that Tebow is a very talented quarterback. He won the Heisman in the toughest conference in America, plus he comes with no character issues. The best quality of Tebow is his duel-threat obviously. He proved last year that he's a good passer, but in certain situations, he'll tuck the ball in and show some speed. Not to mention he is hard to bring down. I mean, he's 235 lbs, bigger than some linebackers.
2. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
Bradford is probably the most technically sound of all the quarterbacks in this year's draft. He was unbelievably good in a power conference, as a redshirt freshman. He was thrown into the spotlight, and accepted it. He used his weapons (Malcolm Kelly, Allen Patrick, Juaquin Iglesias) to his advantage and put up huge numbers. He'll be really good if he decides to leave.
3. Matt Stafford, Georgia
To be honest, I'm not a fan of Matt Stafford. A few years ago, Joe Tereshinski went down with an injury. There were two options for the Bulldogs, Stafford or Joe Cox. Many of you may not know this, Joe Cox followed Chris Leak at the dominating Charlotte Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Besides the fact that he was really good there, he showed good promise in his only chance. Yet they still chose Stafford. I don't get it. He hasn't shown the production that I'd like to see out of him.
4. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville
All the hype surrounding Cantwell is based purely on flashes of promise. However, those flashes looked good. When Brian Brohm was hurt two years ago, Hunter Cantwell stepped in, and you would've thought Louisville hadn't lost a step. Even though he's waited a while, he's been patient and now its his time to shine (although he has no weapons).
5. Cullen Harper, Clemson
Last year, Harper was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the ACC (except Matt Ryan obviously). He was selected to the second team All-ACC and he's only a sophomore. Given that the ACC isn't the strongest right now, its still a power conference though. Harper will have a big chance this year to show what he's made of. He has CJ Spiller and James Davis allowing him to throw to Aaron Kelly and Jacoby Ford. Look for a huge season out of him.
6. Curtis Painter, Purdue
Curtis Painter is an intriguing prospect. He throws for a lot of yards and not too many interceptions in the Big Ten, once again a top conference. Painter hasn't really had many weapons on his side either except maybe Dustin Keller. Now he'll get the chance to prove that he is really a top-notch quarterback that can make things without weapons. Keep tabs on him.
7. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State
Boeckman is in the Hunter Cantwell or Mark Sanchez situation. They all followed good quarterbacks. However, Boeckman has great size (6' 5, 243) plus a strong arm. He was able to bring his team to the National Championship, given they have some of the best players in the country. He'll still have his weapons this year, so hopefully his numbers will only increase with experience.
8. Chase Daniel, Missouri
Daniel really came out last year. He did have Tony Temple, Jeremy Maclin, and Martin Rucker but he still put up good enough numbers to be invited to the Heisman ceremony. While his size isn't great, he really has shown the ability to make plays. He may not be the biggest, but he is up there in terms of talent.
Running Back
1. Chris Wells, Ohio State
Wells has speed. After losing Antonio Pittman two years ago, Chris "Beanie" Wells stepped up his game and continued the winning tradition at Ohio State. He's a quick runner, who isn't afraid to hit the tacklers. He has put himself ahead of the rest of the running backs, actually looking like they have more top running backs than the last class, as a tough runner who gets to the endzone. He will really be someone to give that homerun threat to any team.
2. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Moreno is the juice for the Georgia offense. Neither Moreno nor Wells (the top 2 RB's) are tough and big like Darren McFadden, but Moreno gets dirty when he needs to. His size (5' 11, 207 lbs) isn't bad, but his 4.47 40 time needs to be higher. You can't argue with his production (248 attempts, 1,334 yards, 14 TD). If he catches more than 20 balls next year, he'll be a good all-around back.
3. CJ Spiller, Clemson
Spiller is a real talent. He's a hard nosed runner, and while he has lots of speed, he is much like Jamal Lewis (minus the age and injuries) as he is a power runner, although he can turn on the jets. He works well with James Davis as a tandem, and actually is somewhat unfair to other teams. His production has been plagued due to another talent known as Davis. But, don't worry, Felix Jones was still really good.
4. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh
McCoy spent a year at prep school and after this year, he'll be eligible for the draft. McCoy is jet fast, and he contains all qualities that one wants to see in a running back. He even had his "Wildcat offense" much like "Wildhog" in Arkansas with Darren McFadden as the quarterback. McCoy had 276 attempts, 1,328 yards, and 14 TD…as a freshman. Not many freshmen even start for their team. This guy can move up a few spots if he has another year like that again.
5. Arian Foster, Tennessee
Foster had tremendous production last year with 245 attempts, 1,193 yards and 12 TD. All three years, his production has been good with the amount of attempts he's gotten. He's been a bit underrated, but he's been gaining these yards on the toughest defenses in the nation in the SEC. Foster can still improve his stock, although getting past Spiller would be hard.
6. James Davis, Clemson
This guy as a freshman really looked like he would be a star. Then came along CJ Spiller. Not that Spiller is bad by any means (look above), but they've had to share the ball/carries and with that comes less production. If Davis was the feature back on his team, Clemson would probably lose more games, but Davis might be higher on this list. He brings a 4.41 40 as well as some power. He and Spiller will work well together this year.
Wide Receiver
1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
As a freshman he had 134 receptions, 1,962 yards, and 22 touchdowns. Did I mention he did this as a freshman? While some of those stats are partially due to the pass happy Texas Tech Red Raiders, that's still a LOT of production to have one person do. He's got size, but his one small flaw is a somewhat slow 40 time. If that gets higher, he's a lock for a top 5 pick.
2. Percy Harvin, Florida
Harvin is a duel-threat, but not the normal type as a kick returner-receiver. He can play both the running back position and the wide receiver position. It's not a Reggie Bush or Darren McFadden thing, because they are normally running backs. Harvin played both last year. He averaged an amazing 9.2 ypg as a runner and 14.5 ypg as a receiver. Without Andre Caldwell taking away the ball, Harvin should create chaos with Tim Tebow next year.
3. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
While Maclin only had 1,055 yards and 9 TD last year, keep in find, this is a team that includes William Franklin and Tony Temple. Without both of them and Martin Rucker next year, Maclin will be the go-to guy for Chase Daniel and will command double coverage. Maclin has the ability to breakaway from any defenders with a high 4.2/low 4.3 40, but he also can help run and be used in other packages.
4. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
I know I'm a picky guy when it comes to players, but I don't see what everyone else sees in him. I realize he plays on a less than average team with a less than average quarterback but he's in the ACC, for crying out loud. His numbers should be through the roof while he breaks many records, but he's putting up average production. I haven't seen what I've wanted, although he's got the potential.
5. Aaron Kelly, Clemson
Aaron Kelly actually had a pretty good year last year with 1,081 yards and 11 TD. That's some pretty good production for someone who hadn't had more than 3 TD or 575 yards before. He has good size and a big target at 6' 5, but 190 lbs is a little light. His 40 is a little slow for someone that lightweight, but he's a good reliable wide receiver who I could see fitting in the slot.
6. Oderick Turner, Pittsburgh
Turner has pretty good size at 6' 3, 200 lbs. He can be a big target for any NFL team with that size. His 40 time at approximately 4.48 isn't bad and he can move up if that speed goes up as well. While he lacks ideal breakaway speed due to his size, he makes this up by being a constant big-playmaker and his size.
7. Jaison Williams, Oregon
Williams is a huge target. He is 6' 5, 240 lbs. His production hasn't been skyrocketing, but keep in mind he's been playing with Dennis Dixon, the run-happy quarterback. Passing hasn't necessarily been the first thing he looks for. 844 yards and 8 TD are respectable numbers. He is huge and will be hard to guard this year.
8. Pat White, West Virginia
He's a tall 6-2 and has a quick 40 time. White has all the tools to play wide receiver as he's not suited as a quarterback. That being said, throwing wide receivers (see Antwan Randle El) are rare and special, and can be used in some packages. White can run, jump, and breakaway. If he puts on a good 15-20 pounds of muscle and learns to catch, he'll be really good. Almost scary good.
9. Brandon LaFell, LSU
Early Doucet replaced Dwayne Bowe and Buster Davis. Now, LaFell replaces Doucet. This shouldn't be too bad, although his stock/production will go down without an experienced quarterback. However, last year against the top defenses, LaFell still got 50 receptions, 656 yards, and 4 TD as second string. He should bring the fire power next year.
10. Patrick Turner, USC
I thought Turner would explode last year with the maturity of John David Booty and the lack of Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith. He wasn't terrible, however, he could've been much better. Hopefully, Mark Sanchez can pump life into Turner. He's got the talent to move much higher on this chart. He just has to walk the walk now.
11. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State
The Buckeyes didn't lose much production without Troy Smith/Anthony Gonzalez as Robiskie/Boeckman hit it off. He's got good size and had a really good year posting 55 receptions, 935 yards, and 11 TD. With Chris Wells and Boeckman next year, Robiskie will put himself in a position to raise his stock.
12. Demetrius Byrd, LSU
Byrd transferred to LSU last year and immediately made an impact on a talented and rich program. He came in and grabbed 35 receptions, 621 yards, and 7 TD (2 more than Early Doucet) while sharing the ball with Brandon LaFell and Doucet. He had that great reception against Auburn and he has a lot of promise. We haven't seen much of him, but he looks like a good prospect.
13. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma
In his last year, Iglesias will have the chance to show scouts that he's just as good as Malcolm Kelly. Now that Kelly is gone, Iglesias and Sam Bradford will have a strong connection. His production has steadily progressed. He actually had more yards (907) and receptions (68) than Kelly did last year. Iglesias is currently buried among a long list of talented receivers, but he'll try to show he belongs.
Tight End
1. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
He’s an undersized tight end but his numbers are exceptional. He had 61 receptions, 903 yards, and 5 touchdowns two years ago and last year he improved all of those numbers with 75 receptions, 982 yards, and 6 touchdowns. Due to his above average speed, he might be a possession receiver on some teams instead of a receiving tight end.
2. Chase Coffman, Missouri
Coffman showed everyone that he’s good by outperforming his teammate Martin Rucker two years ago. Last year he only managed 7 touchdowns and 531 yards on 52 receptions only because an ankle injury slowed him down at the end of the season. He should have a rebound year and assume the 2nd best tight end spot.
3. Cornelius Ingram, Florida
Ingram is in the same boat as Beckum. He’s undersized, but he still has good receiving abilities. Because in college you’re playing against lesser competition and smaller opponents, Ingram can get away with his small size. He might have to move to a fullback position. Unlike Beckum, his speed won’t make him good enough for a possession receiver.
4. Ryan Purvis, Boston College
Purvis was a big target for Matt Ryan last season. I’d like to see how he does without Ryan at the helm though. Last year he managed 553 yards and 4 touchdowns. It’ll be interesting to see how he reacts to a change in the quarterback position.
Center
1. Alex Mack, California
Alex Mack is the best center to come out of college in a while. He’s a great athlete who can get to the second level on running plays. Because of his great run-blocking ability, he can move to guard if necessary. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mack gets drafted and starts immediately in his rookie year.
Offensive Tackle 1. Michael Oher, Ole Miss 2. Andre Smith, Alabama 3. Eugene Monroe, Virginia 4. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma 5. Alex Boone, Ohio State 6. Ciron Black, LSU 7. Max Unger, Oregon
Oher is by far the best offensive lineman in this draft class. He can play either guard or tackle due to his versatility. He is a superb in pass protection due to his excellent footwork and large frame, although his run blocking could use some work. Still, he’s far and away the best offensive lineman in this draft.
Andre Smith is a determined offensive lineman. He lost 30 pounds in the offseason at his coach’s request. That is some dedication. He’ll be a great left tackle to build an offensive line around in the NFL. If he keeps on losing weight and getting quicker, he could turn out to be a top 10 pick.
Remember Branden Albert of the last draft? Yeah, he was a 1st round pick that was forced to change positions because of Monroe. If you’re a 1st round pick, then that means you’re really good. If you’re the player that makes your star lineman change positions, that that means you’re even better. Lookout for this guy in the draft.
Loadholt could probably play guard because of his size. Definitely an elite run blocker because of his size and weight, but his pass protection could use some work. Not the most mobile tackle, but he has a lot of potential as a right tackle.
He had knee problems last year but he’s still good player. He’s an athletically gifted player who doesn’t use all of his athletic ability on the field. If Boone plays up to his potential, he could contend for a late 1st or early 2nd round pick.
Black is was a freshman who started at left tackle in the hardest conference (SEC) on the national championship team (LSU). This guy has a ton of talent. He has good size and weight, but he’s definitely not the quickest tackle of the draft. If he gets quicker, he might claw up some draft boards.
Probably the best pure zone-blocking lineman in the draft. He isn’t the biggest lineman but a zone-blocker doesn’t need much size. In order to maximize his potential, Unger should work on his quickness so that a team that runs a zone-blocking scheme could take a good look at him.
Offensive Guard
1. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
Robinson is easily the top guard in this draft class. He’s a sensational run blocker who is built perfectly for a guard. Standing at 6’5” and weighing around 330 pounds, if you’re in Robinson’s way, you’re on the ground. He’s very athletic and should be a great guard at the next level.
2. Herman Johnson, LSU
Johnson is possibly the best run blocker in the entire draft. Not much can get by his 6’7” 350 pound frame. As a member of the All-SEC team he has made 23 consecutive starts for the national championship team LSU.
Defensive End
1. Tyson Jackson, LSU
Tyson Jackson is so talented and versatile that he can play in either the 3-4 or the 4-3. He’s not much a sack artist, but he’s definitely the most complete defensive end in the draft. He’s been compared by some to Chris Long of this draft, however Chris Long was a much better pass rusher. Jackson got 8.5 sacks in 2006, however managed only 3.5 sacks last year. Look for him to improve his pass-rushing game this coming year.
2. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
Like Jackson, Johnson can play in both the 3-4 and 4-3 and be perfectly fine. Better suited for the 4-3, Johnson has a lot of potential. Although he only managed 4 sacks last year, he has the skill set, speed, and size to really improve that number. If Jackson was Chris Long, Johnson would be the equivalent of Vernon Gholston, a defensive end who specializes in getting sacks.
3. Maurice Evans, Penn State
If he declares, Evans has a really good shot to go in the 1st round. He had 12.5 sacks as a sophomore, so it’s hard to see why he wouldn’t do any better as a junior. The potential is there, some team just needs to take a chance on him. He didn’t do much as a freshman, but that’s to be expected.
4. Ian Campbell, Kansas State
Like Evans, Campbell is an intriguing prospect in that he had an amazing sophomore season and an okay junior season. If you want to get drafted, okay is not acceptable. After 11.5 sacks in 2006, he managed a meager 4.5 sacks. It’s still a respectable number but he needs to improve if he wants a shot in the NFL. He’s best suited for a 3-4 rush linebacker due to his pass-rushing specialty.
5. George Selvie, USF
Selvie is the top linebacker or defensive end for a 3-4 defense. The only reason why he’s so low on this list is that I can’t see him in a 4-3 defense. A definite sack specialist, Selvie managed 5.5 sacks as a freshman. He followed that up with a monster season with 14.5 sacks. The level of play is questionable but it’s still impressive.
6. Kyle Moore, USC
Moore is a definite run-stopping defensive end. Don’t expect him to get many sacks in the NFL. He got 2 sacks and 2 interceptions after starting all 10 games last year. His 6’6” 275 lbs. frame contributes to his major run-stopping ability. With Lawrence Jackson gone, look for him to shine this season.
7. Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
In the SEC, Hardy got 10 sacks. He was also a unanimous selection for the All-SEC team. If he declares he should go in the 1st or 2nd round. It helps if you practice against the top offensive tackle in Michael Oher. He also caught two touchdown passes when he lined up as a tight end on the offense.
8. Greg Middleton, Indiana
Middleton managed to lead the league with 16 sacks. He’s a bit undersized, but he makes up for it in effort. 16 sacks in a season is just impressive. Middleton was announced as a member of the 2008 Lott Trophy Award watchlist. Now this isn’t very selective (42 players), but it’s something to note.
9. Ricky Sapp, Clemson
Would probably be a better fit in the 3-4 defense because he’s versatile enough to play both defensive end and outside linebacker. If he declares, he should have a chance to go in the 1st day of the draft. Sapp had seven tackles and 1 sack against ACC-Leaders Virginia Tech.
10. Auston English, Oklahoma
Even with his leg injured for part of the season, he still led the Big 12 in sacks. Definitely a pass-rushing specialist, he needs to bulk up to play in the NFL. English was 15th in the nation last year with 9.5 sacks. He also was an All-Big-12 selection as well as being named to the preseason 2008 Nagurski Trophy watch list (presented to the top defensive player in the nation).
Defensive Tackle
1. Fili Moala, USC
Can you even believe teams could run last year against USC and get a yard? They had Sedrick Ellis and Fili Moala. Moala is a huge guy that plays the same role as Ellis: clog up the middle and push aside the weak offensive linemen. Moala has the size to play in the NFL and another great season can ensure a Top 10 selection for him. He is someone to look out for.
2. Al Woods, LSU
How did LSU even lose to Arkansas with Al Woods and Glenn Dorsey literally taking up as much space as the whole offensive line. Granted, Arkansas had Darren McFadden and Felix Jones...Woods has great size and he stops anything that comes near him. Unlike Dorsey, Woods is better suited as a nose tackle in the 3-4 defensive scheme and look for a bad team like Miami who originally looked at Dorsey to be targeting Woods.
3. Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn
Marks is a terrific defensive tackle. He recorded 38 tackles and 3.5 sacks his freshman year. He improved his tackle number to 43 while his sack number dwindled to 2. He’s very versatile, and even lined up as a defensive end on a couple of plays. He’s one of the most mobile defensive tackles in the draft.
4. Jeff Owens, Georgia
Owens would be a great under tackle in a 4-3 defense. He’s quick and knows how to get to the quarterback. However there’s more to Owens than his pass-rushing ability. He has incredible strength, and there are reports that he can bench 525 pounds. If I were a center or a guard, I’d be scared of this guy.
5. DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma
Granger is one dedicated kid. He came into Oklahoma weighing well over 340 pounds, and he weighs around 310 now. It’s one thing to lose a lot of weight, it’s another to do that for your team. He was arrested for shoplifting before the Fiesta Bowl so some teams might look for another prospect.
6. Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
Walker’s pass-rushing ability is amazing. As a defensive tackle, he recorded 8.5 sacks in 2007. Although he’s a stout run-blocker, I think he could work on his strength a bit to help him against the run. Playing next to Michael Johnson probably helps his cause. Walker might move to defensive end in the NFL due to his superior pass-rushing ability and the fact that he’s a bit undersized for a defensive tackle.
Outside Linebacker
1. Brian Cushing, USC
Cushing is one special player. He played defensive end and strong safety before being slated as a strongside linebacker last year. It makes sense too, he’s 6’4” and probably runs a 4.6x forty time. That combination can put you a lot of places on the field. He’s had injury problems in the past, which is the only thing that I think would make a GM hesitate.
2. Gerald McRath, Southern Mississippi
He’ll be the best weakside linebacker in the draft if he declares early. As the Conference-USA defensive player of the year, he racked up an amazing 139 tackles, and added 4.5 sacks on top of that. Even as a weakside linebacker, he should look to add some muscle.
3. Anthony Heygood, Purdue
He’s inexperienced at linebacker, but still pretty good. He’s a great tackler. Considering he used to play running back, he’s pretty quick for a linebacker. Heygood was in the top 10 of the Big 10 in tackles.
4. Reggie Carter, UCLA
Carter was an All-American as a freshman. He missed time last year with a knee injury but still managed 62 tackles. A lot of people moved him down draft boards due to his injury, but his freshman season was full of promise that he deserves to be ranked this high.
Inside Linebacker
1. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
Laurinities would have probably been chosen by the Patriots 7th overall, if not sooner, had he declared early. The funny thing is that he could probably run a 4.4 at the combine. For a linebacker that’s incredible, that’s good for some cornerbacks even. He won the Nagurski Award (defensive player of the year) as a sophomore 2 years ago, the only sophomore to ever win the award.
2. Rey Maualuga, USC
Despite an injury-riddled season, Maualuga still managed 78 tackles and 3 sacks. He’s a hard tackler, which is good for an inside linebacker. He definitely specializes in stopping the run rather than pass coverage. Due to his run-stopping ability, 3-4 teams should take a good look at him before passing him up in the draft.
3. Brandon Spikes, Florida
Spikes is a special player. He is an amazing tackler, 131 tackles last year, and he is excellent in pass coverage. He has good size and speed, although he could work on his quickness. Spikes needs to learn how to read offenses fluently before he gets drafted into the NFL.
4. Darry Beckwith, LSU
Beckwith is very versatile, and could probably play outside linebacker as well as inside. This makes him a good fit for a 3-4 defense because of his versatility. He had 63 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 interception last year. Respectable, but nothing amazing there. He should probably put on a few pounds before moving up to the NFL.
5. Darryl Sharpton, Miami
He’s a bit undersized, but his ability to tackle is still there despite his size. He’s fast and can run in the low 4.5s. He started as a freshman, but struggled with injuries last year.
Cornerback
1. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
Would have easily been the top cornerback if he had declared last year. He has a size (6’1” 202 lbs) and the speed to become an elite cornerback in the NFL. It’s possible that he can run a 4.3 forty time. He’s started 3 years at Ohio State, and picked off 4 passes last year and has 8 interceptions in his 3 years at the school.
2. Vontae Davis, Illinois
If he declares, it’s possible for him to go in the top 15. Davis managed four interceptions and 2 blocked punts as a sophomore. Davis has decent speed, but that’s to be expected for his size. Overall he has high potential in the NFL. In two seasons at Illinois, he has a total of 5 interceptions and 14 pass deflections.
3. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech
Harris teamed up with Flowers to contain one of the best cornerback duos in college. He had 5 interceptions last year, and can even help on special teams as a returner. Harris once returned a kick for 100 yards against Clemson, and with the emergence of Devin Hester, teams will be looking at returners very closely.
4. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
Lindley seems to always be in on the play. He needs to bulk up in order to play in the NFL. No 175 lb. cornerback will succeed in the NFL. He could probably play safety due to his knack for the ball. His coverage skills could use some work, but he’s definitely a reliable tackler.
5. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
Mickens is an interesting prospect. He had 3 interceptions within the first 3 weeks last year, but he weighs a mere 165 lbs. If he’s drafted at that weight and lined up against the Randy Moss or Terrell Owens of the NFL, he’s going to get destroyed. He seriously needs to put on some weight to be considered.
6. Donald Washington, Ohio State
Washington started 9 games as a red-shirt freshman… for Ohio State. He needs some more experience for me to seriously consider him if I were a GM. He’s not much of an interception threat with 0 interceptions last year, but he has decent speed for his size. He’s very athletic and at 6’1”, he won’t get out-jumped for many balls.
Strong Safety
1. Taylor Mays, USC
Taylor Mays is easily the top strong safety. This guy is humongous. He's 6' 4 and weighs a large 225 lbs. But don't think that means he's just a fatty who finds the ball to eat. He is a tremendous tackler and he runs like a deer. When I say runs like a deer, I mean he can probably get arounda 4.3! I repeat, a 225 lb safety ran faster than wide receivers and every running back except Chris Johnson. That is impressive. Mays should have a really good season and keep his stock in the first round.
2. Myron Rolle, Florida State
As a freshman, Rolle started racking in the honors. He was named to the first team freshman All-America team as well as the ACC defensive rookie of the year. When he stepped in for the injured starting safety in his freshman year, Rolle managed to still get 77 tackles and 5.5 for loss. He had a good year last year, continuing what he had started. I expect Rolle to be a really solid player in the NFL if he keeps this up.
3. Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
Chancellor has similar size to Mays. He's a strong 6' 4 player weighing 219 lbs. While his freshman year was marred by an injury, his second year was solid with 79 tackles. He showed to us that he still had the talent and an injury couldn't stop him. We haven't seen too much of him, but if he has another really good year, I expect teams to look hard at him.
4. Patrick Chung, Oregon
Chung has been a major key to the success of the Oregon Ducks. He's a bit undersized at 5' 11, 210 lbs but he still makes many plays. His 40 time isn't too great, and if he gets that higher, then he can pass Chancellor on this list. He has lots of potential to move up and become a really solid player.
Free Safety
1. William Moore, Missouri
One of the nice things about Moore is his playmaking ability. He was second team All-America last year and even got 7 interceptions. That is especially good for a free safety however he can also play strong safety. With his 6' 1" frame, he can use that to help beat wide receivers. In the NFL, Moore's skill will be coveted by several teams shopping for a safety.
2. Nic Harris, Oklahoma
I'm going to put Harris on the free safety list, even though he doesn't have the skill such as Moore. The nice thing about Harris is his size and his consistent playmaking. While he didn't have 7 INTs, he had 2, not to mention 74 tackles. He has a huge 6' 3" frame with 225 lbs added to that. He can especially use that to his advantage against smaller, weaker receivers.
3. Michael Hamlin, Clemson
Hamlin has the ability to play both safety positions, actually. He's been battling some injuries for much of his career at Clemson, but when he wasn't injured, he showed lots of promise and talent. Like Harris, Hamlin is 6' 3", although only 205 lbs. He should focus on speed; if that gets higher, he'd be a scary player to face.
4. Anthony Reddick, Miami
I don't care about his two ACL injuries. While this is serious and will be strongly looked at by many teams, Reddick still possesses lots of talent. Two years ago (when he wasn't hurt) he played marvelously, but later he was beaten out by Kenny Phillips. Still Reddick will drop to the mid rounds with his injuries but anyone that takes him knows that he'll bring talent.
