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Rivals.com: Top 100 NFL Draft Prospects
By Dagger | February 20, 2008
NFL Draft top 100 Prospects (according to rivals.com)
*Note: this is not a mock draft….this does not indicate where Rivals thinks each player will be drafted.
1. Matt Ryan – QB – 6′4″ 220 lbs. – Boston College
This smart pocket passer ranks as the top overall prospect in this talented draft class.
2. Glenn Dorsey – DT – 6′2″ 300 lbs. – LSU
Dorsey is an explosive tackle who will give his club a dominant and versatile inside presence.
3. Chris Long – DE – 6′5″ 285 lbs. – Virginia
A relentless defender, Long is a safe pick because there are no holes in his game.
4. Sedrick Ellis – DT – 6′2″ 295 lbs. – USC
Ellis is a relentless inside force who continues to move up the charts.
5. * Kenny Phillips – FS – 6′1″ 205 lbs. – Miami
Phillips is an athletic safety who is well developed skill-wise. He is ready for the NFL game.
6. Jake Long – OT – 6′7″ 320 lbs. – Michigan
Long is a physical left tackle. He has the skills and college experience to start at either outside position as a pro.
7. *Darren McFadden – RB – 6′1″ 220 lbs. – Arkansas
This fast junior running back has the all-around skills to be an impact player early is his career.
8. Brian Brohm – QB – 6′4″ 225 lbs. – Louisville
This pocket passer is looking to have a strong NFL Combine effort after missing Senior Bowl week.
9. * Vernon Gholston – DE – 6′4″ 260 lbs. – Ohio St.
This athletic end is a force on the outside. He has the burst off the edge to be a top-flight NFL sack artist.
10. Keith Rivers – LB – 6′3″ 220 lbs. – USC
Rivers is an athletic outside linebacker who has the speed, instincts and skills to start early in his pro career.
11. * Jonathan Stewart – RB – 5′11″ 235 lbs. – Oregon
This underclassman has the size to be a powerful inside runner with the speed to break the big play.
12. * Ryan Clady – OT – 6′5″ 320 lbs. – Boise St
Clady is a nimble left tackle who is prepping for a strong Combine effort after a dominant WAC career.
13. * Rashard Mendenhall – RB – 5′11″ 215 lbs. – Illinois
Mendenhall is a rugged back who has the ability to be a workhorse in the NFL.
14. * Reggie Smith – CB – 6′ 200 lbs. – Oklahoma
This early-entrant has fine triangle numbers (height, weight, speed) and big-play ability. He should develop into a shutdown pro defender.
15. * Calais Campbell – DE – 6′7″ 280 lbs. – Miami
This huge defensive end has the ability to become an elite NFL player. He could move into the top 10 with a strong workout.
16. Mike Jenkins – CB – 6′ 200 lbs. – South Florida
This athletic corner had an impressive final season and hopes to shine at the NFL Combine.
17. * Malcolm Kelly – WR – 6′3″ 210 lbs. – Oklahoma
This big, athletic prospect flashed playmaking ability over his career. He could become a No. 1 option in an NFL offense.
18. Jeff Otah – OT – 6′6″ 320 lbs. – Pittsburgh
Otah is a huge prospect who has very good footwork and the triangle numbers (height, weight, speed) to impress scouts.
19. * DeSean Jackson – WR – 5′11″ 170 lbs. – California
Jackson is an all-purpose playmaker. He can be an impact performer as a receiver or return specialist.
20. * Derrick Harvey – DE – 6′4″ 245 lbs. – Florida
Harvey is an explosive edge pass rusher. He has the burst to make game-changing plays from the outside.
Click here for the full list from Rivals.com
Topics: NFL, Redskins, Sports, Steelers | 2 Comments »
February 20th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
No one who actually watched football last year can possibly think Matt Ryan is the best college player in the counrty right? Right?
February 21st, 2008 at 12:29 am
no arguement Whizz, I kinda get weird when I watch some guy perform on the field, put in three or four years of real good play and then see someone say he’s only a round 4 talent based on his 40 time. Not saying that speed and agility don’t matter but I would put a lot more creedence on what you see in game film and not just raw physical stats.