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.
No one who actually watched football last year can possibly think Matt Ryan is the best college player in the counrty right? Right?
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.