DRAFT TRACKER 2008

Darren McFadden, a two-time Heisman runner-up, is regarded as one of the finest players in college football in recent years and one of the best to come out of the University of Arkansas. The two-time Doak Walker Award winner shattered numerous school and Southeastern Conference records during his three seasons at Arkansas, establishing himself as one of the league's elite all-time backs -- Herschel Walker of Georgia, Bo Jackson of Auburn and Emmitt Smith of Florida. McFadden was often utilized as the quarterback in the "Wildcat" formation, dominating defenses with his running and passing. He shared the backfield with another 1,000-yard rusher and first-team All-American kick returner Felix Jones, as the duo formed the most potent running back tandem in the nation, helping the Razorbacks average 286.54 yards per game on the ground in 2007. In 38 games as a Razorback, McFadden rushed for over 100 yards 22 times. By winning the Doak Walker Award in both 2006 and '07, he became just the third Arkansas player to ever garner national award recognition in the 112 years of the program, joining Bud Brooks (1954 Outland Trophy) and Loyd Phillips (1966 Outland Trophy). By gaining 1,113 yards rushing in 2005, 1,647 in '06 and a school-record 1,830 yards in '07, McFadden joined Georgia's Herschel Walker (1980-82) as the only players in Southeastern Conference history to rush for over 1,000 yards as a freshman, sophomore and junior. He is also the second UA player to rush for 1,000 yards three times, joining Ben Cowins (1976-78). McFadden is the first to do it in his first three seasons. At Pulaski Oak Grove High School, McFadden became the only player from the state of Arkansas to be named to the Parade All-American team in 2004. The two-time All-State, All-Area and All-South choice was chosen the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Offensive Player of the Year as a senior and was also selected to that newspaper's All-Arkansas squad. McFadden was ranked as the No. 23 prospect in the nation and the top prospect in Arkansas by Rivals.com. The organization also rated him as a five-star prospect and the third-best athlete in the country. Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report rated him as the eighth-best running back in the nation. He was ranked 21st on the Mobile Register's Super Southeast 120 listing. He was also listed 21st in The Dallas Morning News Top 100. He was among the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100 and participated in the 2005 Arkansas High School All-Star Game. McFadden was tabbed as the Class 4A-Southeast Conference's Outstanding Back, as he racked up 1,965 yards and 27 touchdowns on 184 carries as a senior. He averaged 10.7 yards per carry and scored three or more rushing touchdowns in six games during his final campaign. He made three receptions for 67 yards and one score. He completed 6-of-15 passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns as a quarterback. He also returned nine punts for 370 yards and three touchdowns. As a junior, McFadden rushed for a school-record 2,027 yards and 19 touchdowns on 204 carries. He averaged 9.9 yards per attempt, leading his squad to an 8-4 record and second-place finish in the Class 5-AAA Conference. He hauled in nine passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns as a junior. He also earned 103 yards on 12 punt returns. In his sophomore campaign, he rushed for 859 yards and 13 touchdowns on 109 carries. He hauled in 12 receptions for 333 yards and five scores. He also returned 10 punts for 82 yards and 14 kickoffs for 372 yards. McFadden totaled 4,871 yards rushing on 497 attempts in his prep career and averaged 9.8 yards per carry. In addition to football, he was a standout in baseball and track and field in high school. He was also recruited by a host of other schools including Tennessee, Alabama, Nebraska, Auburn and Iowa, but decided to enroll at Arkansas after attending Houston Nutt's Football Camp as a junior. McFadden's arrival at Arkansas was met with much fa

Four-year starter who helped answer questions about his level of competition with a strong week of practice at right tackle in the East-West Shrine Game. Hale lacks flashy athleticism, making him a late-round prospect, but is a physical presence who plays with technique and determination.

Roach certainly looks the part, and with his size and straight-line speed there are certainly flashes of the athleticism teams want at free safety. However, despite his three seasons as the starter, Roach has only marginal ability to track receivers deep due to a hitch in his transition. He will struggle in some schemes, but could find a niche for himself in a zone scheme where he can read the quarterback's eyes and attack downhill.

One of only two players from the WAC to earn first-team accolades for the second consecutive season (San Jose State cornerback Dwight Lowery), Vobora may lack the prototypical size scouts are looking for, but his production and athleticism can't be ignored. As he did in 2006, Vobora led the conference in tackles (148) as a senior. He earned an invite to the East-West Shrine Game because his instincts, speed and reliable open-field tackling make him an intriguing developmental prospect.

Undersized, but dynamic slot receiver prospect who may lack the name recognition of a Darius Reynaud or Dorien Bryant, but is considered in some scouting circles to be an equivalent -- or perhaps even better prospect. Despite all of the focus on quarterback Colt Brennan, scouts view Bess as the top prospect coming out of Hawaii this year. What Bess lacks in height he makes up for with reliable hands and good agility to generate extra yardage after the catch.

Regarded by many as the premier cornerback in college football entering his senior season, Tribble's final season wasn't the stellar year most expected. He suffered a right knee injury that forced him to the sideline for three late-season games and had been inconsistent when healthy. An instinctive athlete with excellent ball skills, Tribble struggled in man coverage, as he constantly lost inside leverage vs. bigger receivers. He has great foot quickness and balance, but that speed failed to translate into a home-run threat when returning punts and kickoffs. Still, he continued to be a physical open-field tackler with good explosion on contact. Teams looking for an immediate contributor in the zone packages are sure to consider Tribble for that job. Tribble was a standout football player who also competed in baseball, basketball and track at North College Hill High School. He earned All-Ohio Division IV honors as a senior defensive back and also played quarterback. He was named All-Midwest by Super Prep and Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report while also gaining 2002 All-City honors. As a quarterback, Tribble threw for 790 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season. He also rushed for 809 yards and five scores, recorded 94 tackles (63 solo), with four sacks and one interception. He also punted for the Trojans, averaging 40.3 yards per attempt. Tribble enrolled at Boston College in 2003, spending his first season playing for the scout team. He went on to start four of 11 contests at left cornerback in 2004, making 29 tackles (23 solo) with a stop for a loss and a forced fumble. He picked off two passes and returned eight punts for 110 yards (13.8-yard average) and two touchdowns. As a sophomore, Tribble started 10 games, sitting out the Ball State contest with a ham-string injury. He still managed to finish third on the team with 57 tackles (48 solo), as he caused a fumble, broke up six passes and intercepted two others. He averaged 11.0 yards on 12 punt returns and 18.8 yards on eight kickoff returns. Tribble earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team recognition in 2006. He started 12 of 13 games at left cornerback, missing the Clemson contest with a left knee bruise that would require arthroscopic surgery after the season. He finished with 49 tackles (41 solo), four stops for losses and a fumble recovery. He gained 108 yards with three touchdowns on seven interception returns, 236 yards on 27 punt returns (8.7-yard average) and 185 yards on eight kickoff returns (23.1 avg). In 2007, Tribble managed to earn All-ACC second-team honors again. In 11 games for the Eagles, he posted 35 tackles (31 solo), ranking 11th on the team. He caused a fumble, knocked down eight passes and intercepted four others. He also returned eight punts for 43 yards (5.4-yard average) while allowing his main pass coverage assignments to catch 34 passes for 382 yards (11.26 avg) and two touchdowns on 79 passes targeted into his area (4.85 yards per pass attempt). In 46 games at Boston College, Tribble started 37 times. He finished his career with 170 tackles (143 solos) and 10 stops for losses of 19 yards. He recovered one fumble and caused three others. He deflected 22 passes and had 15 interceptions for 145 yards in returns (9.7-yard average) and three touchdowns. He returned 55 punts for 521 yards (9.5-yard average) and two scores, adding 335 yards on 16 kickoff returns (20.9 avg).

Pressley arrived at N.C. State as one of the top prep prospects in the nation. He is a capable run stopper but hasn't demonstrated the consistent quickness, burst or instincts as a pass rusher to get scouts excited.

DeSean Jackson declared for the 2008 NFL Draft on January 15, and it's safe to assume the only team in the Pac-10 Conference disappointed to see him go is Cal. In three seasons at the university, the talented athlete terrorized his opponent every time he touched the ball -- as a receiver, punt returner and even on the occasional running play -- finding the end zone 29 times in 36 games. Jackson almost didn't make it to California. He seriously considered enrolling at Southern California instead, but a late face-to-face meeting between the former Long Beach Poly High star and Bears head coach Jeff Tedford sealed the deal. Their extremely close relationship would later make Jackson's most difficult decision -- to leave school for the NFL, even harder to make, but the coach is convinced that his star pupil is ready to star at the next level. At Long Beach Poly High School, Jackson was considered one the premier wide receivers in the nation. The Parade Magazine All-American was named the 2004 Glenn Davis Award winner by the Los Angeles Times as Southern California's Player of the Year and was a two-time member of the famed Long Beach Press-Telegram "Best in the West" first team. ESPN.com's Tom Lemming rated Jackson as the fourth-best wide receiver in the country, Prep Star selected him an All-American and a member of its Dream Team Top 100 players, and Calhisports.com voted him the 2004 Mr. Football State Player of the Year. Super Prep ranked him 21st in its Elite 50 players in the nation and the fourth-best player in the state of California. Rivals.com rated him the third-best player in the Golden State area. Jackson was Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, as he had seven receptions for 141 yards and passed for a 45-yard touchdown in leading the West squad to a 35-3 victory in a game that featured 80 of the nation's top players. He also sparkled in the Cali-Florida Bowl game, posting five catches for 145 yards and one score. At Long Beach Poly, Jackson flagged down 60 passes for 1,075 yards for the CIF Southern Section championship team. He scored 15 touchdowns, eight of which covered at least 60 yards, including two on punt returns. In the CIF title game, he was a last-minute replacement on defense and responded with two interceptions, one of which he returned 68 yards for a touchdown to help fuel Long Beach Poly's 21-6 victory over Los Alamitos High. As a junior, he hunted down 43 passes for 821 yards and 11 touchdowns in earning first-team All-State accolades. Involved in a heavy recruit war among California, Southern California, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Arizona State, Jackson enrolled at California, Berkeley in 2005, but there was concern he'd never play. In high school, Jackson hit .380 and stole 20 bases his senior year and he was considered the third-best all-around athlete in the Major League Baseball draft prospect pool in 2005 by Baseball America. Teams knew it would take a huge signing bonus to keep Jackson away from football, so they passed. As late as his 2006 season at California, Jackson was still having thoughts of playing baseball. In 2005, Jackson became the first incoming Cal player to win the Glenn Davis Award since running back Russell White captured the award for Crespi High School in 1987. Jackson took over flanker duties for the Bears, starting 10 contests, as he sat out the Washington State clash with a shoulder injury. He had a decent freshman campaign, totaling 698 all-purpose yards. He caught 38 passes for 601 yards (15.8-yard average) and seven touchdowns, adding 48 yards on eight carries (6.0-yard average). As a preview of things to come in 2006, Jackson's only punt return produced a 49-yard touchdown vs. Sacramento State in his collegiate debut. As a sophomore, Jackson was a consensus All-American and unanimous All-Pac 10 Conference first-team choice. He captured the inaugural Randy Moss Award as the to

Exciting raw talent with the size, athletic ability and rapid improvement to warrant the patience needed for development. Signed with Northwestern State on a basketball scholarship and has only played organized football since 2005. Originally played defensive end, but was quickly switched to left tackle and has developed into an All-American honoree. Raw as they come, but scouts love his upside.

After biding his time as the Oregon backup, Dennis Dixon was firmly entrenched as the Ducks' starter in 2007, when he gained national recognition as he returned Oregon to be ranked among the nation's elite. But after lifting Oregon to a prominent BCS position, Dixon suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Dixon tried to play one week after suffering the injury against Arizona State, but was forced to the sideline against Arizona, missing the team's final three games. Despite his injury, Dixon was named Pac-10 Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Until he was hurt, he was considered a favorite for the Heisman Trophy. Dixon was named one of three finalists for both the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award in 2007. In addition, he was selected as one of 15 National Scholar-Athletes by The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame and is a finalist for the Foundation's Draddy Trophy. Ever the team-first athlete, he rejoined the squad as a student assistant coach, mentoring his replacements at quarterback during the final weeks of his college career. One of the most mobile passers to play at the university, few quarterbacks in school history displayed the explosiveness or versatility of Dixon. He demonstrated the physical gifts consistent with "special" players and possesses a great arm, erasing the misconception that his passing skills were marginal compared to his running ability. In the 2005 offseason winter conditioning program, Dixon posted the fastest clocking in the 40-yard dash (4.49) of any quarterback in the history of the Oregon program. His 3.81 timing in the 20-yard shuttle during spring drills in 2007 was the third-fastest mark among Oregon all-time passers. He also displayed impressive strength during his senior year, improving his power clean to 264 pounds and was also timed at 6.91 seconds in the three-cone drill. At San Leandro High School, Dixon was a two-sport standout, excelling in football and baseball. He was the top vote-getter (eight votes) among quarterbacks on the Long Beach Press-Telegram's Best of the West list and earned Parade All-American honors as a senior, leading the team to an 11-1 record in 2002. That year, he completed 164 of 268 passes (61.2%) for 2,736 yards and 30 touchdowns. The three-year starter compiled a 36-3 record and was named to ESPN's Top 100 team (ranked 94th overall and 12th at quarterback). During his career, he amassed 5,951 aerial yards while throwing for 79 touchdowns. He was regarded as one of the state's best prep outfielders in baseball and was selected in the 20th round of the 2003 major league baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds. Dixon decided to take a year off from academics after graduating from high school in 2003 and did not enroll at the University of Oregon until the 2004 winter semester. He played in six games that season, as a reserve behind Kellen Clemens. He hit on 6-of-15 throws (40.0%) for 73 yards and carried ten times for 40 yards. He also recorded an assisted tackle. Dixon garnered Academic All-Pac-10 Conference honorable mention in 2005. He struggled initially after replacing an injured Kellen Clemens in the starting lineup for four games and appeared in 11 contests. The sophomore managed 777 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions on 69-of-104 attempts (66.3%). He accounted for 143 yards and a score on 49 rushes (2.9-yard average) and participated in 153 plays, gaining 920 yards in total offense. Dixon was again an Academic All-Pac-10 Conference choice, this time earning second-team honors. He started the first 11 games, but suffered a concussion vs. Arizona that forced him to sit out vs. Oregon State and into reserve duty vs. Brigham Young in the Las Vegas Bowl. He connected on 197-of-322 tosses (61.2%) for 2,143 yards, 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Dixon had a string of pass attempts without an interception that began during his sophomore year snapped at 1

Blessed with size and a reputation as a big hitter and playmaker, Keyes is a bit of an enigma. While he flashes the physicality and instincts scouts are looking for, Keyes - a 32-game starter - should play with more consistency. Lacking the speed to run with receivers deep, he may struggle to find a niche at the next level.

Hybrid fullback/tight ends/H-backs are underappreciated players in today's NFL offenses. A guy who can pick up blitzes, chip on defensive ends, cancel linebackers at the second level and move the chains (46 receptions, 394 yards, four touchdowns in '07) in the passing game is very valuable. Fine has the ability to be just that type of player, and will likely be selected earlier than most expect. He should also be a contributor on special teams coverage units as he did at Kansas.

The unquestioned leader of the Gators' defensive unit, Derrick Harvey put on a dominating performance during his final season at Florida. Thrust into captaincy as a junior, he more than lived up to the coaching staff's expectations, as Florida led the Southeastern Conference and ranked 10th in the nation, allowing only 103.31 yards rushing per game in 2007. Despite just 18 career starts, Harvey finished his career ninth all-time at UF with 20.5 quarterback sacks. Harvey was an All-America selection by Tom Lemming, EA Sports, Riddell and Super Prep, adding second-team All-USA honors from USA Today as a senior at Roosevelt High School. He was named the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year and was rated the third-best defensive end in the nation and top-rated defensive end in the Atlantic Region by TheInsiders.com (also a five-star choice on the National Hot 100 list and a first-team All-Atlantic region selection by that publication). Harvey received a five-star rating and was listed as the second-best defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com. He was rated the premier prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by Super Prep and received first-team All-State honors by the Associated Press. What makes all of these accolades even more impressive was the fact that he never played organized football until his junior season, as he was a two-year standout for the basketball team before finding football. As a senior, Harvey served as team captain, guiding the squad to a 12-1 record in 2003, losing its only game of the season in the Class 4A state semifinals. Playing defensive end and tight end, he recorded 150 tackles and a Maryland state-record 31 sacks, as well as five forced fumbles, two recovered fumbles and five batted down passes. Harvey enrolled at Florida in 2004, as the university won a heated recruiting battle over Ohio State, Maryland and Tennessee. He redshirted and bulked up to 230 pounds. He saw limited action in nine games in 2005, playing behind starters Ray McDonald and Jarvis Moss at both defensive end positions. He finished his first year with the varsity by producing six tackles (four solo) with a six-yard sack and a pass deflection. As a sophomore, Harvey shared left defensive end duties with Ray McDonald, starting five contests when the senior was sidelined with an injury. He recorded 35 tackles (24 solo) and led the team with 11 sacks, tied for the fifth-best season total in school history. He also paced the Gators with 13 stops for losses, adding eight quarterback pressures. He recovered three fumbles and caused another, picking up second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors, in addition to garnering MVP accolades for his performance in the BCS National Championship Game vs. Ohio State. Harvey earned All-American third-team and All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors in 2007. The team captain started all thirteen games at left end, posting 49 tackles (31 solo), including 8.5 sacks and three pressures. His 17 stops behind the line of scrimmage rank 10th on the school single-season list. He also caused a fumble and broke up five passes. The fourth-year junior waited until after the Capital One Bowl to announce that he would enter the 2008 draft instead of returning to the Gators. In 36 games at Florida, Harvey started 18 contests. He closed out his career ninth on the school's all-time record list with 20.5 sacks for minus 158 yards, adding 31 stops for losses of 190 yards and eleven quarterback pressures. He registered 90 tackles (59 solos), as he recovered three fumbles, returning one nine yards. He also caused two fumbles and had six pass deflections.

Clark was a four-year starter at right tackle, two at Scottsdale Community College before heading to Albuquerque, where he was named first team All-Mountain West in 2007. Also puts up great numbers in the weight room, even placing fourth in the National Junior Weightlifting Championships.

Thomas went from a disappointing former top 20 junior college prospect to a second-team All-Big 10 receiver when given the chance this season. Prototypical West Coast offense receiver with size and speed that will move the chains by getting yards after the catch. His college situation and play-style are reminiscent of former second round Green Bay Packer pick and current Minnesota Viking receiver Robert Ferguson.

Undersized and hailing from small school Appalachian State, some teams will fail to do their homework on this explosive slot receiver and return prospect and pay the price later. The Michigan Wolverines certainly did when they underestimated Jackson's speed, and he burned them for three catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Invited to the East-West Shrine Game and later the Senior Bowl, Jackson's quick feet, blazing speed and secure hands stood out among prospects initially rated higher.

The NFL is in his blood: father (Marion II) played in the league and brother (Marion III, Dallas Cowboys) is waiting for him there right now. He hasn't showed the promise to be an NFL playmaker quite yet, but then again he didn't have a lot of help on a poor Minnesota defense. It is not a good sign when a strong safety like Barber leads the team in tackles (71 solo, 100 total, 5.5 for loss).

Not since Aeneas Williams terrorized receivers at Southern University (1987-90) has a Division 1-AA cornerback dominated like Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Thrust into the starting lineup midway through his freshman campaign, the speedy defender has shown exceptional shutdown ability and displayed the natural hands needed to excel as an interceptor. He also excelled as a kickoff returner and saw action as a receiver during his senior campaign. In 39 starts for the Tigers, opposing quarterbacks completed just 55 of 161 passes (34.16%) thrown in Rodgers-Cromartie's immediate area. He intercepted 11 of those throws, deflected 25 and held the opposition to a miniscule 3.54 yards per pass attempt, the best of any collegiate defensive back over the last three seasons. In addition to his stellar play, Rodgers-Cromartie has also been a standout performer for the TSU track team. Despite juggling football spring drills with the indoor and outdoor track seasons in 2007, he qualified for the NCAA Mid-East Regionals after he captured the Ohio Valley Conference long jump title (25' 0.75"). In only his second outdoor event, he was named OVC Male Athlete of the Week after finishing third at the Penn Relays with a conference-best long jump of 24'10". During the OVC Indoor Track Championships, Rodgers-Cromartie was name the top male athlete with a sensational performance. He won the 60-meter dash (6.89), long jump (25' 0.75") and high jump (6' 9.5") and finished second in the triple-jump (48' 8"). What made those finishes even more impressive was the fact that he performed most of the indoor season while nursing an ankle sprain. Excelling in two sports is nothing new for Rodgers-Cromartie. The All-Area and All-District defensive back and wide receiver at Lakewood Ranch High School was regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in the South, receiving a four-star rating from Rivals.com. The High School Recruiting Report named him the most underrated prospect in the state of Florida. He also competed as a jumper and sprinter on the track team. Rodgers-Cromartie enrolled at Tennessee State, where he shared playing time with Aaron Strong for the first half of the 2004 campaign. He would go on to start six games at strong-side cornerback, including the last five games. He posted 33 tackles (22 solo) with a stop for a loss while recovering two fumbles, returning one for a touchdown. Named the Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year by The Gridiron Report, he also batted away three passes and returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns. He blocked a punt for an 11-yard return and also had a 19-yard kickoff return. As a sophomore, Rodgers-Cromartie started every game. He ranked fifth on the team with 41 tackles (34 solo), including three stops behind the line of scrimmage. He deflected five passes, intercepted another and returned a blocked punt 17 yards. He also gained 34 yards on two kickoff returns and caught one pass for eight yards in brief action as a receiver. He allowed just 1.86 yards per pass attempt, the lowest total by a Division 1-AA defender in a season since Aeneas Williams averaged 1.99 yards (on 58 throws) for Southern University in 1990. The junior defender ranked third in the nation and led the OVC with six interceptions in 2006. He finished fourth on the squad with 47 tackles (37 solo) and two stops for losses. He also blocked two kicks and had seven pass deflections, earning first-team All-OVC and All-American honors. He allowed just 3.64 yards per pass attempt, the best figure in the Division 1-AA ranks for the second consecutive year. In 2007, Rodgers-Cromartie earned third-team All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report. He added All-Ohio Valley Conference first-team accolades for the second straight year, as he was used not only on defense, but also handled kickoff returns while seeing brief action on offense. He recorded 37 tackles (28 solo) with two stops for losses and a pair o

One of the more intriguing guard prospects in the 2008 draft, Thomas' stock skyrocketed this season as he finally turned his athletic potential into on-the-field production. A rare athlete for the position, Thomas is well built and flashes explosiveness and nastiness in his blocking. Thomas' star is on the rise after impressive performances at the Hula Bowl and East-West Shrine Game.

Blessed with incredible speed, Donnie Avery is difficult for cornerbacks to catch once he reaches a clearing. Avery, clocked at 4.2 seconds in the 40-yard dash, put his quickness to good use during a breakout performance in 2007. He led Conference USA and ranked fourth in the nation with an average of 112 receiving yards per game, while his averaged of seven catches per contest also led the league and ranked 14th nationally. In addition, he shattered school and conference records during his final campaign with 346 yards receiving in the Rice contest, becoming the first player in C-USA annals to gain over 300 yards receiving in a game. His 427 all-purpose yards in that game also set new league and Houston records, topping his own record set two weeks earlier with 350 yards vs. East Carolina. At Hastings High School, Avery was a unanimous first-team All-District selection as both a wide receiver and return specialist during his final season. He helped lead the team to the district championship and an 11-3 record, hauling in 36 passes for 502 yards and two touchdowns to lead the District 19-5A receivers in 2002. He also returned 13 punts for 399 yards and three scores, as well as seven kickoffs for 345 yards and one touchdown, in addition to rushing 16 times for 175 yards and two scores. Avery turned down scholarship offers from Kansas State, Tennessee, Texas Christian, New Mexico and Kansas when he decided to enroll at Houston in 2003. He competed on the scout team that year, moving into the starting lineup for all 11 games in 2004. He finished fourth on the team with 18 receptions for 293 yards (16.3-yard average) and two scores, adding 343 yards on 18 kickoff returns (19.1 avg). He also returned three punts for 28 yards (9.3 avg) and registered seven tackles (four solo) with a stop for a two-yard loss. For his efforts, he was selected to the Freshman All-Conference USA squad. As a sophomore, Avery started eight of 12 contests. He ranked third on the team with 44 receptions and second with 688 yards (15.6-yard average), including five touchdowns. He also produced five solo tackles. Eight of his catches were for 20 yards or longer. In 2006, Avery appeared in 14 contests, earning 12 starts. He ranked second on the Cougars with 57 catches for 852 yards (14.9-yard average) and five touchdowns, as 12 of those grabs were for gains of at least 20 yards. He totaled 113 yards on six kickoff returns (18.8 avg) and amassed 965 all-purpose yards. Avery earned All-American second-team honors as an all-purpose back from The NFL Draft Report. He was a consensus All-Conference USA first-team choice as a receiver and second-team pick on special teams. He paced the Cougars with a career-high 91 catches for 1,456 yards (16.0 avg) and seven touchdowns. Seventeen of his catches were for at least 20 yards, as he also returned 15 kickoffs for 424 yards (28.3 avg) and a score. He recorded two solo tackles and generated 1,880 all-purpose yards. Avery started 42 of 50 games at Houston. He became the third player in school history to gain over 3,000 yards receiving, as he caught 210 passes for 3,289 yards (15.7-yard average) and 19 touchdowns. He had 41 catches for 20 yards or longer and returned 40 kickoffs for 896 yards (22.4-yard average), including one score. He added 28 yards on three punt returns (9.3 avg) and recorded 14 tackles (11 solo) with a stop for a two-yard loss. He amassed 4,213 all-purpose yards, an average of 84.26 yards per game.

After originally signing with Alabama A&M, Smith transferred to the College of the Desert where his production made him one of the better JUCO prospects in the country. Smith made an immediate impact as a pass rush specialist in 2006, registering 9 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss. As a senior Smith's burst off the edge was once again on display, registering 6 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss despite missing two games due to a knee sprain. Though more physical than he looks at 6-2, 255 pounds, Smith's value is in his burst off the edge. Teams looking for a late round or free agent pass rush specialist will keep Smith in mind.

An electrifying player, Dorien Bryant placed claim to 23 school and Big Ten Conference records during his time with the Boilermakers. A dangerous weapon at the slot receiver position, he is a capable deep threat with blazing speed, but has also proven to be an outstanding kickoff returner. Bryant is one of seven players in school history to record 100-plus yards in two statistical categories in the same game and one of two to accomplish the feat twice (127 yards receiving and 102 on kickoff returns vs. Notre Dame; 153 receiving and 113 on kickoffs vs. Northwestern). He also excelled the Purdue track team in 2004-05. He finished first in the 200 meters at Gene Edmonds Cup with a clocking of 21.81. He was also a member of the 4x400 relay team (along with former football players Zach Logan and Ray Williams) that finished seventh at the Big Ten Indoor Championships with a time of 3:15.81. Bryant attended Kingsway Regional High School, where he was ranked as ninth-best wide receiver and 75th-best player in the nation by Rivals.com. The All-State choice caught 28 passes for 460 yards (16.4-yard average), rushed for 1,977 yards on 218 carries (9.1 avg) and amassed 36 total touchdowns as a senior He had 37 receptions for 650 yards (17.6-yard average), 94 rushing attempts for 1,215 yards (12.9 avg) and finished with 28 total touchdowns his junior season. Bryant also returned kickoffs and punts, in addition to lettering in basketball and track and field. Bryant signed a letter of intent to attend Boston College in 2003. But he failed to qualify academically and spent the season at Fork Union Military Academy. He caught 30 passes that year, including nine touchdowns. He then enrolled at Purdue in 2004, starting two of 12 games at the slot receiver position. He snatched 38 passes for 584 yards (15.4-yard average) and three touchdowns, adding 85 yards on seven carries (12.1 avg) with a score. He totaled 829 all-purpose yards and recorded three tackles on special teams, averaging 21.3 yards on six kickoff returns and 4.6 yards on seven punt returns. In 2005, Bryant received second-team sophomore All-American honors from College Football News. He was selected College Offensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Southern New Jersey, appearing in all 11 games, including nine starts at slot receiver. He led the Big Ten Conference and ranked eighth nationally with an average of 7.3 receptions per game and ranked second in the Big Ten and 30th nationally with 87.3 receiving yards per game. That season, Bryant led the team with 80 receptions for 960 yards (12-yard average) and four touchdowns. He rushed 21 times for 101 yards (4.8 avg) and three scores, adding 500 yards and a touchdown on 21 kickoff returns (23.8 avg) while posting two solo tackles. His 1,561 all-purpose yards rank eighth on the school's single-season list. As a junior, Bryant started 13 games, coming off the bench vs. Maryland in the Champs Sports Bowl. He earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors from the media and led the league with 6.2 receptions and 76.3 receiving yards per game, while finishing fourth with 122.0 all-purpose yards per game. His 87 receptions rank fourth on the school record list and eighth in Big Ten history, as his 1,068 yards receiving (12.3-yard average) rank seventh on the Boilermaker annual record chart. He had six touchdown catches, 150 yards and two scores on 19 carries (7.9 avg) and returned 25 kickoffs for 490 yards (19.0 avg). His 1,708 all-purpose yards rank fifth in school annals. In 2007, Bryant again received All-Big Ten Conference recognition and was named Player of the Year by the Brooks Irvine Memorial Football Club of South Jersey and Touchdown Club of Southern New Jersey. He led the league and ranked eighth nationally with 7.27 receptions and finished second in the Big Ten with an average of 87.27 yards receiving per game. He set the school record with 2,121 all-purpose yards, as he matched h

Moore is a bit of an enigma. Blessed with a rare combination of size, strength and straight-line speed, he has the physical tools to develop into an upper echelon defensive tackle. However, Moore has struggled throughout his career with an inconsistent motor and a lack of instincts. Optimists would point out that he signed with Maryland after playing only two seasons of high school football and improved his play each of his years with the Terps. Pessimists, meanwhile, question why Moore hasn't already become a better player. He has flashed the quickness off the snap to generate big plays throughout his career and has excellent upper body strength to hold up against the double-team. What isn't up for debate is Moore's talent and rise in production. A starter in 10 of 13 games in 2006, Moore registered 47 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. His numbers improved to 63 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and a team-leading 6.0 sacks as a senior.

Radovich's versatility was invaluable to the Trojans the last two years. When injuries forced offensive tackle Sam Baker to the sideline for half of the 2007 campaign, Radovich stepped in to fill the leadership role. Even though he excelled in his new role of blocking along the edge, professional scouts feel that his pass-blocking skills and ability to reach the second level on pulls and traps are better suited for playing offensive guard at the next level. A teammate of USC quarterback Mark Sanchez at Mission Viejo High School, where they were tutored by renowned coach Bob Johnson, the father of former Trojans and NFL quarterback Rob Johnson. He would go on to earn Parade, Super Prep, Prep Star, Student Sports, Riddell Footwear and Tom Lemming All-American first-team honors as a senior. Radovich was also named to the Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team, The Sporting News Hot 100, FOX Sports 50, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Tom Lemming All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Orange County Register Fab 15, Cal-Hi Sports All-State squads. He was selected Cal Hi Sports Lineman MVP, All-CIF Southern Section, All-CIF Division II, Los Angeles Times All-Star and All-Orange County, and Orange County Register All-Orange County as an offensive and defensive lineman that year. As a junior, Radovich garnered Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass, All-CIF Division II and Orange County Register All-Orange County honors. That year, he helped Mission Viejo compile a 14-0 record, as the team won the CIF Division II championship in both 2001 and '02. Even though his father, Mark, was a standout linebacker at Arizona State (1974-76), Radovich enrolled at Southern California in 2003, spending the season performing on the scout team at both left offensive tackle and guard. He appeared as a reserve at both positions in 10 games during the 2004 season, missing the UCLA clash after suffering a right hip strain in the Notre Dame clash. The following season, he appeared briefly in three games before he was forced to undergo right hip surgery. The surgery forced him to sit out 2006 spring drills, but he returned in the fall, moving into the starting lineup at left offensive guard. That season, he delivered 70 knockdowns and eight touchdown-resulting blocks while allowing just two quarterback sacks in 13 contests. Radovich was again on the move as a senior, taking over right offensive tackle chores during the team's final 12 games. He earned All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention, as he was credited with an 82.6% grade for blocking consistency while coming up with 88 knockdowns and 13 touchdown-resulting blocks. He also allowed 4 1/2 sacks on 460 pass plays.

A former tight end, Brown is an intriguing developmental prospect who has made significant improvement throughout since moving to offensive tackle three years ago. Blessed with rare straight-line speed for the position, Brown remains a bit of a project, but developed better use of his hands and knee bend as a senior. A strong showing during the week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game had scouts buzzing about Brown as a potential mid-round pick who could emerge as a future starter with continued development.

The highest-rated punter entering 2007 did not disappoint, winning the prestigious Ray Guy award as the nation's best. Guy actually knows the Brooks family, and has worked with Durant over the years. Durant's gross average of 45.1 yards per punt was fifth best in the Football Bowl Subdivision, but his 33 inside the 20 (more than half of his 65 attempts) and 21 fair catches were considerably more than the other punters ranked ahead of him.

A semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end, Keller has come a long way since arriving on Purdue's campus as a 185-pound wide receiver in 2003. Keller goes down as one of the school's top tight ends and earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior, the first tight end to receive that honor since Dave Young in 1979. It was sort of a natural process that brought Keller to Purdue, as most of his relatives had attended the university. His mother, Maureen, and grandmother, Linda Orr, are Purdue graduates. His grandfather, Dale Mulvey, played on the 1952 Purdue football team that won the Big Ten Conference championship. Brothers, Dwight and Drew, also attended Purdue. His great-grandfather, Robert P. Siskind, was an electrical engineering professor at the university. Purdue offered Keller its final scholarship in 2003 to keep him from signing with Toledo instead. At Jefferson High School, Keller was named one of the top 50 receivers in the nation by Street & Smith's and added first team All-State as a senior. He was runner-up for the state's Top Receiver Award and a finalist for Indiana "Mr. Football" honors. He was also named Area Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the Lafayette Journal & Courier. As a senior, Keller set state records with 113 receptions for 1,804 yards (16.0-yard average) and 22 touchdowns. He participated in basketball and track and field. He captured the state high-jump championship as senior, clearing 6'9" in a steady rain, after finishing second his junior year with a personal best of 6'10". The lanky receiver spent the 2003 season with the scout team at Purdue. His body continued to develop in the weight room and he showed up at 2004 spring camp at a chiseled 235 pounds. While his new frame earned him a letter, he appeared mostly on special teams in nine contests, earning his first career start in the Ohio State game. He finished 2004 with only five catches for 102 yards (20.4-yard average), but two of those grabs were touchdowns. Keller continued his role as a reserve tight end and special teamer in 2005. A right knee sprain kept him out of the Minnesota game, as he saw action in 10 games. He grabbed 13 passes for 128 yards (9.8-yard average), finding the end zone three times. Keller cracked the starting lineup for 12 of 14 games in 2006. He earned All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention, finishing third on the team with 56 receptions for 771 yards (13.4-yard average) and four touchdowns. He had one solo tackles and gained 39 yards on three kickoff returns (13.0 avg). An right shoulder (AC joint tear) injury suffered in October would hamper him the second half of the season, but he toughed it out, playing in every game. After his junior campaign, he underwent surgery to repair the shoulder damage. At 248 pounds, Keller was ready to establish himself among the nation's top tight ends in 2007. He was an All-American honorable mention by Pro Football Weekly, team MVP and All-Big Ten Conference second-team choice. He hauled in a career-high 68 passes for 881 yards (13.0-yard average) and seven touchdowns, also scoring on a fumbled rushing attempt while making three solo tackles and returning a kickoff 15 yards. He ranked fourth nationally among tight ends with an average of 5.23 receptions per game and fifth with 67.77 receiving yards per game. His 68 receptions are the second-most in school history among tight ends, while his 731 yards rank third. In 46 games at Purdue, Keller started 26 contests. He hauled in 142 passes for 1,882 yards (13.3-yard average) and 16 touchdowns. He recovered a rushing attempt in the end zone for a score, posted four solo tackles and gained 54 yards on four kickoff returns, finishing with 102 points scored and an average of 42.09 all-purpose yards per game.

A relative unknown when he arrived at San Jose State, following an outstanding career at Cabrillo College, Lowery made his mark as one of the top pass defenders in college football. A free safety at Cabrillo College, Lowery credits his experience at the position and special teams for his seamless adjustment to the cornerback position at the major college level. He became the first San Jose State player to earn All-American honors in consecutive seasons (2006-07). At Soquel High School, Lowery was a two-time All-Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League pick as a defensive back, adding All-League accolades as a senior running back. He set school records with 23 rushing touchdowns and 25 total scores in 2003. That year, he set the county record with seven touchdowns vs. Sacred Heart of San Francisco High. In 20 games on defense, he intercepted a school-record 20 passes. Lowery also lettered in basketball. A three-year starter for the basketball team, he earned League Most Valuable Player honors as a junior. That year, he led his squad to the Central Coast Section Playoffs. Lowery visited San Jose State, Purdue and Utah State during the recruiting period, but enrolled at Cabrillo College to improve his academic standing. As a freshman in 2003, he was named to the All-Nor Cal Combine Team, in addition to earning All-State and All-Coast Conference first-team honors. He led the junior college level with 237 yards gained on eight interceptions, returning two for scores. He averaged 30 yards on 10 kickoff returns, including one for a touchdown. He also scored on a blocked punt and a blocked field goal, adding 69 tackles (48 solos) with two fumble recoveries and six pass breakups. In 2004, the free safety led the nation with 202 yards gained on five pass thefts through the first five games, but missed the rest of the season with a hand injury. He recorded 26 tackles (14 solos) and was named to the All-Nor Cal team, despite his injury. Lowery arrived at San Jose State during fall camp with little fanfare, but quickly seized the left cornerback spot for new head coach Dick Tomey. He would go on to earn All-American and All-Western Conference honors, as he tied Idaho's Stanley Franks for the national lead with nine interceptions. He also deflected seven passes, delivered 48 tackles (23 solos) with three fumble recoveries and averaged 8.4 yards on five punt returns. The cornerback joined linebacker Dave Chaney (1971) as the only Spartans ever named to Playboy's prestigious All-American squad. During the next-to-last scrimmage of '07 spring drills, Lowery collided with running back Cameron Island, and suffered a fractured jaw. He had to have his mouth wired shut for seven weeks to help the healing process, losing more than 10 pounds during that time. As a senior, he also gained punt-return duties, ranking 14th in the nation with 273 yards and a touchdown on 19 attempts (14.37-yard average). The All-Western Athletic Conference defender collected 44 tackles (30 solos) with seven pass deflections and also came up with four interceptions. He was named to the American Football Coaches Association All-American squad, becoming the school's first to be honored in consecutive seasons. Only three others before Lowery -- end Lloyd Thomas (1938), halfback LeRoy Zimmerman (1939) and linebacker Dave Chaney (1971) -- were named to one of the five nationally recognized All-American teams by the NCAA. Thomas, Zimmerman and Chaney were named Associated Press first-team All-American players in their respective senior seasons. "It's an accomplishment for Dwight, our program and the Western Athletic Conference. The great thing for Dwight is he chose to stay in school to get further along towards his (bachelor's) degree and hone his skills for the next level. Certainly receiving this honor and recognition is very gratifying to him," said San Jose State head coach Dick Tomey, AFCA second vice-president. "I'm really proud of him and the fact that he has been able t

The SEC's career leader in receptions (236) despite leaving after his junior season, Bennett relies more of route-running, instincts and secure hands than the flashy athleticism or size that characterize most high-ranking prospects. Often characterized as one of the 2008 draft's top possession receivers, Bennett shows too much wiggle and strength in breaking tackles after the catch to be lumped into this category.

Regarded as the elite receiver in college football entering his senior season at LSU, Early Doucet was being counted on to fill the void created by the departure of first-round wide receivers, Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City) and Craig Davis (San Diego). But after catching 15 passes in the first two games of the 2007 season, the team's go-to target was sidelined the next four contests and saw minimal action in another after he suffered a severely pulled groin muscle during a scrimmage on Sept. 14. Doucet would still manage to lead the team in receptions, hauling in 57 tosses as a senior to finish his time with the Tigers ranked third on the all-time chart with 20 touchdown catches, fourth with 160 receptions and ninth with 1,943 yards receiving. Doucet was regarded as the best wide receiver in the country and the top prospect in the state of Louisiana by College Football News as a senior at St. Martinville High School. He earned All-American first-team honors from Parade Magazine and was a second-team pick by USA Today. He was a member of Fox Sports Network's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" first-team, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue Chip List. He added first-team Class 4A All-State recognition and was an honorable mention academic All-State selection. He also played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Doucet showed tremendous versatility, playing quarterback, wide receiver, running back, and handled return duties. He closed out his career with 7,104 all-purpose yards and 79 touchdowns, including running for 3,592 yards on 470 carries and 52 touchdowns. As a senior, he rushed for 850 yards and passed for over 750 yards, despite suffering from a nagging hamstring injury. He accounted for 30 touchdowns that season. Doucet became the first player in 31 years to start every game as a freshman. He was a member of four postseason teams, including a state semifinal berth as a freshman and junior. A standout basketball player, he played a pivotal role in helping the Tigers win the Class 4A State Basketball Championship as a sophomore. The flanker started three of 10 games he played in at Louisiana State in 2004. He was named to the Freshman All-Southeastern Conference squad, as he made 18 catches for 257 yards (14.3-yard average), including two touchdowns. He also had a 16-yard punt return. He appeared in 12 games as a sophomore, missing the Peach Bowl vs. Miami with a right ankle sprain. Doucet would start three times at flanker and twice at split end, finishing fourth on the team with 26 receptions for 389 yards (15.0-yard average) and five scores. In 2006, Doucet earned All-SEC second-team honors, as he led the team with 1,032 all-purpose yards. He started twice at flanker and three times at split end, ranking second on the squad with 59 receptions for 772 yards (13.1-yard average) and eight touchdowns. He totaled 202 yards on 12 kickoff returns (16.8-yard average) and 59 yards with a pair of scores on eight rushing attempts (7.4 avg). Despite missing four games and almost the entire Kentucky game due to a groin injury, Doucet was still named a consensus All-SEC second-team selection. He led the team with 57 catches for 525 yards (9.2-yard average) and five touchdowns. He also completed one pass for 35 yards, returned a punt five yards and had an 18-yard kickoff return. In 45 games at Louisiana State, Doucet started 22 games, with 17 starts coming at flanker. He finished ranked fourth in school history with 160 receptions, ninth with 1,943 yards receiving (12.1-yard average) and third with 20 touchdown grabs. He carried 12 times for 61 yards (5.1 avg) and two scores, completed one pass attempt for 35 yards and returned 13 kickoffs for 220 yards (16.9 avg). He added 20 yards on four punt returns (5.0 avg), recorded five tackles (four solo) with a stop for a six-yard loss that resulted in a safety and

Royal is at his best with the ball in his hands in the open field. He struggles a bit with physical corners and hasn't yet developed into a consistent receiver. Generated considerable buzz after a strong showing during the practice sessions of the Senior Bowl, catching the ball cleanly and showcasing the natural playmaking ability that wasn't often taken advantage of at Virginia Tech due to inconsistent play at quarterback.

One of the most dominant position blockers in college football, Eric Young's senior season come to an early end when he suffered a torn quadriceps muscle in his left leg vs. South Carolina, missing the last six games the Volunteers played in 2007. With Young on the sideline, the team's ground attack averaged 130.43 yards rushing, compared to 147.6 yards with the talented left offensive tackle in the lineup. He would close out his career logging 23 starting assignments in 33 contests. At Union High School, Young earned All-American honors from Parade, Super Prep and CNNSI.com/TheInsiders.com. He was rated the nation's sixth-best offensive line prospect by Super Prep and named All-South first-team by CNNSI.com/BorderWars.com. He was chosen a first-team offense member on the Fox Sports Net All-South Team and ranked as the nation's third-best offensive line prospect by TheInsiders.com. The two-time All-State choice also garnered All-Region, All-Area and MVP Lineman honors as a junior. He also started at left offensive tackle in the 2002 Shrine Bowl at offensive tackle. He registered 33 knockdown blocks as a senior and had 183 during his three-year career. He played in three state championship games, winning two and compiling a 40-5 record in the Class AAA ranks during that span. He also lettered in track, winning the state shot put competition (54'6") as a junior. Young enrolled at Tennessee in 2003, spending the season on the scout team as an offensive tackle. He appeared briefly as a reserve on the offensive line in the Louisiana Tech, South Carolina and Texas A&M (Cotton Bowl) contests in 2004. He continued to perform in reserve for seven of the nine games he appeared in during 2005, earning the first two starts for his career in the Louisiana State and Mississippi clashes. In 2006, Young started all 13 games at right offensive tackle. He was named to the Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference second-team and was part of a Tennessee line that allowed only 19 quarterback sacks. He posted 90 knockdowns with 10 touchdown-resulting blocks, as the Vols averaged 372.5 yards per game. Young was again named All-SEC second-team in 2007, despite missing the squad's final six games. He registered 58 knockdowns with 11 touchdown-resulting blocks and was leading conference offensive linemen with an 86.4% grade for blocking consistency prior to his injury.

Erik Ainge showed tremendous promise during his freshman season with the Volunteers, but injuries caused him to miss eight games, as he never completed a full schedule in any of his first three years with the team. The rangy quarterback battled through injury issues and presently ranked third in school history in pass completions (516), pass attempts (854) and touchdown passes (51). He is fourth in school annals with 6,308 passing yards and 6,107 yards in total offense. Ainge made a long trip from the state of Oregon to the Tennessee campus in 2004. Prior to his arrival, he earned 2003 Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year honors and was named to the Prep Star All-American squad that year for Glencoe High School. The Northwest Nugget (awarded to top six athletes in Northwest U.S.) and All-State selection as a senior, Erik was also a first-team All-Metro quarterback as both a junior and senior. He led the state in passing yards, completions and touchdowns during his final season, as he threw for 3,078 yards, 24 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. His best game that year was against Aloha High, finishing 20-of-28 for 475 yards with five touchdowns and he accounted for 62 points in the first three quarters. As a junior, Ainge passed for 2,554 yards and 15 touchdowns. He garnered Street & Smith's magazine All-American preseason honorable mention as a guard on the school's basketball team, adding second-team All-Metro honors, as he averaged 16.4 point per game as a junior. He also lettered in baseball, competing as a pitcher, shortstop and first baseman during his freshman and sophomore campaigns. During his first season at Tennessee, Ainge started six of nine games, missing the final four games due to a right shoulder separation. The second-team Freshman All-American choice by The Sporting News added All-Southeastern Conference All-Fresh-man Team and SEC Offensive Freshman of the Year recognition. He added Academic All-SEC accolades, as he completed 109-of-198 passes (55.1%) for 1,452 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He was held to 29 yards in losses on 16 rushing attempts, finishing with 1,423 yards in total offense (158.1 yards per game). As a sophomore, Ainge appeared in eight games, starting vs. Louisiana State, Notre Dame and Memphis. He sat out three games, finishing with a career-low 737 yards on 66-of-145 tosses (45.5%) with five touchdowns and seven interceptions. He turned the ball over three times on five fumbles, was sacked nine times for minus-78 yards and collected 673 yards of total offense on 169 plays (84.1 yards per game). Ainge almost completed the 2006 season unscathed, but a right ankle sprain vs. South Carolina forced him out of action vs. Arkansas. In 12 games, he hit on 233-of-348 passes (66.3%) for 2,989 yards (third-best season total in school history), 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He fumbled the ball twice, was sacked 13 times for losses totaling 106 yards. He recorded two solo tackles and gained 2,887 yards in total offense on 374 plays (240.6 yards per game). He closed out the year as an Academic All-SEC choice and was a semifinalist for the Manning and O'Brien Awards, given to the nation's best quarterback. Ainge suffered a broken pinky on his throwing hand in a late August scrimmage, but was recovered by the season opener. He would go on to have his best season at Tennessee, as he connected on 325-of-519 passes (62.6%) for 3,522 yards, 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Never known for his mobility, he lost 32 yards on 16 carries, finishing with 3,490 yards in total offense on 535 plays, an average of 249.29 yards per game. In 43 games at Tennessee, Ainge started 35 contests. He connected on 700-of-1,210 attempts (57.85%) for 8,700 yards, 72 touchdowns and 35 interceptions. He rushed 82 times for minus-227 yards (minus-2.8 average) and a score, adding two solo tackles. On 1,292 plays, he amassed 8,473 yards in total offense. He was sacked 30 times

Like his older brother, E.J. of the Minnesota Vikings, Erin is an instinctive, physical defender who is at his best attacking the running game. Also like E.J, unfortunately, Erin has struggled throughout his career with injuries. He tore the ACL in his left knee in preseason camp, forcing him to miss the entire 2005 season. He returned in 2006 to enjoy his healthiest year, but was hampered again last season with a torn meniscus and sprained ACL in the same knee. Later, he was slowed by back pain. When healthy, there is no denying Henderson's talent. A year after tearing his ACL, he started 12 games at weak-side linebacker, leading the Terps with 114 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles on his way to Second Team ACC honors. This season, despite missing the Georgia Tech game, he earned First Team ACC honors, leading the team with 122 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and four fumble recoveries from his weak-side position. Henderson led the ACC in tackles per game (11.09), a number that ranked eighth in the country. He reads the action quickly, and is athletic and strong enough with his hands to get through blocks on his way to the ballcarrier. Electing to leave after his junior season is a risk, as the Combine medical tests will push, pull and prod on his body to make sure he is healthy. Though he has only played weak-side throughout his career with the Terps, Henderson's size gives his future NFL coaches plenty of options. The health is a concern, of course, but if Henderson checks out okay, he'll be among the first linebackers considered come April.

Classic 'tweener who dominated the Pac-10 at times as a big wide receiver, but lacks the speed most teams are looking for at the position and may ultimately be forced inside as a receiving specialist at tight end. Signed with Stanford as one of the nation's more highly decorated two-sport athletes, and saw time for the Cardinal basketball team as a freshman and sophomore before focusing on football. Blessed with the combination of size, athleticism and hands to be an intriguing specialist, but significant durability concerns make Moore a late-round or free-agent prospect.

Butler is a wide body athlete with rare timed speed for his position. He hasn't really been used as a classic outside linebacker, as the "Bandit" position he played is more like a 5-tech rush end. He is a solid blitzer coming off the edge with his hand on the ground and can be used on the front wall, having begun his collegiate career as a 285-pound defensive tackle before trimming his frame to compete playing outside the box. Butler is a bit of a world traveler, as he was born in South Africa and lived in England before coming to the United States at age 14. Known for his big-play ability, he registered 17 sacks with 51 tackles behind the line of scrimmage during his career. He was also involved 15 turnovers, including eight during his final campaign. At Calabasas High School, Butler earned first-team All-Frontier League honors as a junior and senior. He was named first-team All-Miramonte League honors in 2002 and selected as the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player in his last two seasons. Named to the Los Angeles Daily News' first-team, he was his team's Big Hitter Award winner in 2002 while playing on the defensive line. Butler enrolled at Nevada in 2003, spending the season on the scout team as a defensive tackle. The 285-pounder appeared in eight games in 2004, playing behind Chris Barry at left defensive tackle. He finished his first varsity year by collecting 19 tackles (7 solos) with an assisted sack, four stops for losses and a pass deflection. Butler lost weight during the 2005 offseason and became the team's new 255-pound "Bandit," a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker as a sophomore. He ranked second on the team with 75 tackles (44 solos) in 12 starts. He added 5.5 sacks and paced the team with 15.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He batted away three passes, caused two fumbles and recovered another. As a junior, Butler was named to the All-Western Athletic Conference first-team. He led the league's second-ranked defense with 71 tackles and was 18th nationally with 18 stops for losses. He finished second on the Wolf Pack with 7.5 sacks, as he recovered two fumbles and caused another. He also deflected one pass and intercepted another. Expected to vie for national honors in 2007, Butler's season began on a sour note, as he was bothered by a sore shoulder in fall camp and was then suspended for the season opener vs. Nebraska for a violation of team policy. Upon his return, he suffered a bruised quadriceps muscle that would force him to sit out the Nicholls State game. Butler would go on to start 10 of the 1 games he played in during his final campaign. He was chosen to the All-Western Athletic Conference second-team, as he again led the team with a career-high 93 tackles (49 solos). He was credited with 3.5 sacks and 13.5 stops for losses. He returned one of his three interceptions for a touchdown and batted away two other throws. He also caused three fumbles and recovered two others.

Arkansas' duo of Felix Jones and Darren McFadden electrified Fayetteville for years. The junior tandem is taking the act to the NFL and not everyone is convinced Jones won't go from super backup to superstar. Jones proved to be one of the best outside rushers in the SEC, but also has excelled as a kickoff returner. His average of 28.21 yards per kickoff return ranks ninth in NCAA Bowl Subdivision annals. Known for his big-play ability, Jones' average yards per carry of 7.66 yards would be one for the college football all-time record books, if not for Glenn Davis of Army averaging 8.26 yards (358 attempts, 2,957 yards, 1943-46). Since Davis, the only players to average over seven yards per carry (minimum 350 attempts) were Mike Rozier of Nebraska (7.16-yard average on 688 runs for 4,780 yards, 1981-83) and Reggie Bush of Southern California (7.32-yard average on 433 carries for 3,169 yards, 2003-05). The Razorbacks' tandem of McFadden (1,830) and Jones (1,162) amassed 2,992 yards on the ground in 2007. The only other tandems to gain more yardage in a season in NCAA annals were Barry Sanders (2,628) and Gerald Hudson (369) combining for 2,997 yards for Oklahoma State in 1988 and Reggie Bush (1,740) and LenDale White (1,302) combining for an NCAA record 3,042 yards for Southern California in 2005. In the history of college football, having two players from the same team rush for over 1,000 yards each in the same season has been accomplished 41 times. McFadden and Jones (2006-07) and West Virginia's Steve Slaton and Patrick White (2006-07) joined Marion Barber III and Lawrence Maroney of Minnesota (2003-04) as the only duos to accomplish that feat more than once in a career over the last 30 years. At Booker T. Washington High School, Jones was named the Tulsa World Player of the Year following his senior season, after rushing for 2,282 yards and 48 touchdowns on 205 carries (11.1-yard average). He led his squad to a 13-1 record and a state runner-up finish, as Jones rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the 5A state championship game. He was sidelined with a broken ankle early in his junior season, but still managed to rack up 800 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns. Rivals.com ranked him the 19th-best athlete in the nation and the fourth-best overall player in Oklahoma. Jones enrolled at Arkansas in 2005, after he originally signed a letter of intent to attend Oklahoma State. He also turned down scholarship offers from Tennessee, Texas A&M, Kansas, Louisiana State and Nebraska. He became the first true freshman in school history to earn first-team All-American honors (as a kickoff returner), when College Football News named him to its postseason team. He ranked second in the nation with a 31.94-yard average on 17 kickoff returns for 543 yards and a touchdown. He caught eight passes for 100 yards and gained 11 yards on a punt return. As a tailback, he started two of 11 games, totaling 626 yards with three scores on 99 carries (6.3-yard average), ranking second on the team. He also became only the second freshman in school history to run for over 100 yards twice in a game. Jones garnered All-American honorable mention and All-Southeastern Conference first-team recognition as a sophomore. He started six of 14 games, amassing 1,829 all-purpose yards, the third-best total in the league. He also ranked second in the SEC with 154 carries for 1,168 yards (7.6-yard average) and six touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 107 yards (7.1 avg) and three scores. He ranked third in the conference with 23 kickoff returns for 554 yards (24.1 avg) and a touchdown in 2006. Jones was a consensus All-American and All-SEC first-team selection as a kickoff returner, adding Associated Press third-team national honors as an all-purpose back in 2007. He started just three of 13 games, but gained 1,162 yards with 11 touchdowns on 133 carries, as his average of 8.7 yards per attempt set an SEC single-season. He made 16 cat

A member of the Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy watch lists in 2007, the three-time All-Big 12 Conference selection is a big, strong and explosive run defender who anchored the Longhorns' defensive line from his strong-side defensive tackle position the last three years. While the team's pass defense struggled the last two years since Texas won its national championship, Okam's dominance in the middle has seen the Longhorns rank sixth in rush defense in 2007 (93.38 ypg) and finish third nationally in 2006 (61.15 ypg). Dominating the action in the trenches is the main reason Texas heavily recruited Okam coming out of Lake Highlands High School, where the versatile athlete earned Class 5A All-State recognition in both football and track-&-field. He was a Parade All-American choice as a senior and a two-time first-team All-District selection. He was chosen first-team 5A All-State honors by the Associated Press and tabbed first-team All-District 9-5A as a senior. He also played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Okam posted 170 tackles, seven sacks, 14 stops for losses, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 11 quarterback pressures, one blocked kick and five pass break-ups during his career. He registered 56 tackles (31 solos), four sacks, eight stops behind the line of scrimmage, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three pressures, one blocked kick and four pass deflections in helping his team limit opponents to just 215.7 total yards per game in 2003. Okam added first-team All-District honors after recording 61 tackles, three sacks and five stops for losses as a junior. His team was 6-5 and earned a spot in the state playoffs that season. He earned All-District recognition and was a starter on the defensive line as a sophomore, registering 53 stops. In track, he finished fifth at the 2003 Texas 5A state meet in the discus (174-6). Okam made an immediate contribution to the Texas defensive line as a true freshman in 2004, earning Freshman All-American honors while playing in 12 games behind Rodrique Wright at left defensive tackle. He earned his first career start vs. Baylor and finished his first campaign with 22 tackles (11 solos), two sacks and six stops for losses. He recovered a fumble, deflected five passes and had nine quarterback pressures. As a sophomore, Okam garnered All-Big 12 Conference second-team honors, as he started all 13 games at strong-side defensive tackle. He helped the team capture the national championship, as the Longhorns' defense ranked 10th in the country, giving up just 302.92 yards per game. He went on to post 48 tackles (23 solos), a sack, five stops behind the line of scrimmage and 11 pressures. He recovered two fumbles, including one in the end zone for a touchdown and batted down two passes. A Playboy All-American preseason selection in 2006, Okam was slowed earlier in the year by a knee injury that forced him to sit out the Baylor game. He earned All-Big 12 honorable mention for 12 starts at strong-side tackle. He delivered 38 tackles (22 solos), two sacks, six stops for losses and 10 pressures while recovering one fumble. Okam seriously considered entering the 2007 NFL Draft and bypassing his senior season, but decided that it was best that he return to school. "Looking at all of the things I've done in college, there are some of the goals I still haven't reached," Okam said. "One of the main goals is to get my degree, and I'm on schedule to do that in December. You also take into account your fans and being a good role model to other young student-athletes to let them know education is important by staying in school that extra year and graduating. I'm still enjoying the college life, the University of Texas has been good to me, and I want to finish my football career with a good senior year and have my degree, as well." Voted a captain by his teammates, Okam earned one of the Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Awards and was nam

A two-time Sun Belt Conference pick, Dunbar was forced to leave Middle Tennessee State after his junior season due to family obligations, but is a prospect worthy of consideration. He lacks the foot quickness and balance to remain on the outside at the NFL level, but has the size, strength and tenacity to consider as a late-round right tackle or guard prospect.

When the former high school running back enrolled at Southern California, few expected him to finish his career as the team's record holder for receptions by a tight end. With his natural hands and excellent quickness, Fred Davis often created mismatches, especially for opposing linebackers trying to cover him on deep routes. He would be used as a wideout in multiple-WR formations, adding another dimension to the Trojans' passing attack. With his athletic ability and emergence as a receiver, it was not surprising that he was recognized as the best tight end in college football. The 2007 recipient of the John Mackey Award, Davis averaged 14.2 yards per reception in 2007, second among the nation's tight ends. He was the first tight end since 1985 to lead Southern California in receptions (62). At Rogers High School, Davis earned Super Prep, Prep Star and Insiders.com All-American first-team honors. He was a second-team USA Today All-USA choice and named to the Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team and Tom Lemming Top 100 squads. The Super Prep All-Midwest Offensive MVP, Prep Star All-Midwest and All-Ohio selection had over 500 receiving yards, 600 rushing yards, 100 tackles and four interceptions while scoring 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver, running back, quarterback and strong safety in 2003. As a junior, he made the Student Sports Junior All-American and All-Ohio squads while running for 1,100 yards and catching 50 passes for over 700 yards, with 26 scores on offense. He also registered 80 tackles and two interceptions on defense. On the basketball team, Davis averaged 15 points per game and also participated as a hurdler on the track team. Davis graduated a semester early from high school and enrolled at USC in the spring of 2004, where he was a reserve wide receiver and tight end as a first-year freshman. He saw action in nine games, finishing that first season with 30 yards on four catches. While playing mostly in reserve in all 13 games in 2005, Davis earned three starting assignments -- vs. Stanford, California and Fresno State. He finished with 13 caches for 145 yards (11.2-yard average) and two touchdowns, showing the coaching staff that he was ready to replace departed Dominique Byrd as the Trojans' starting tight end in 2006. As a junior, Davis started 10 of 13 contests. He collected 352 yards with three touchdowns on 38 receptions (9.3-yard average). That performance earned him second-team All-Pac-10 Conference honors from The NFL Draft Report and Scout.com. In 2007, Davis finally earned national attention. In addition to winning the Mackey Award as college's top tight end, he was USC's first All-American first-team tight end since Jim Obradovich in 1974. He is the first tight end to lead USC in receptions in a season since Joe Cormier in 1985, in receiving yardage since Hoby Brenner in 1980 and in touchdown receptions since Antoine Harris in 2000. He went on to catch a career-high 62 passes for 881 yards (14.2-yard average) and eight touchdowns while also recording a pair of tackles. In 48 games at Southern California, Davis started 28 contests. He holds all of the school career and single-season records for tight ends, finishing with 117 receptions for 1,408 yards (12-yard average) and 13 touchdowns. He recorded a pair of solo tackles and also recovered an onside kickoff.

With all of the talk of quarterback Brian Brohm and receiver Henry Douglas, Barnidge was quietly the secret to Louisville's offensive success in 2007. While he isn't going to knock many defenders off the ball at only 230 pounds. Barnidge is a very reliable short- and medium-range target. His size, physicality and secure hands make him a quality security blanket option available on the draft's second day.

Veteran outside linebacker with experience at the weak-side and strong-side positions, Guyton lacks eye-popping athleticism but has the size and strength teams are looking for. Guyton remains a bit raw, but has the physical tools and showed improvement as a senior when moved to the weak side. A solid performance at the East-West Shrine Game helped him get a late call as an injury replacement at the Senior Bowl and further boost his stock.

Florida State producing an athletic linebacker seems like an annual rite of passage. Hayes isn't likely to follow Ernie Sims and Lawrence Timmons as underclassmen Seminole linebackers making the first round, but he possesses good instincts for the position to go along with rare speed and an explosive hitting style.

Massive man whose size and upper body strength make him an imposing drive blocker, but with only marginal foot quickness and balance Schwartz is a liability in pass protection. He struggled with a back injury throughout his junior season and, his play improved when healthy as a senior. However, struggles throughout the week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game and during the game will push him down the board.

The most decorated player in the history of the school, Dorsey continued a recent tradition of Tigers defensive linemen earning first-team All-American honors, as at least one LSU player has received that honor since the 2000 season. The defensive tackle's mantelpiece was certainly filled to capacity after the 2007 season, as the consensus All-American and Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year earned several prestigious awards. Despite constant double- and triple-team coverage, along with late season knee and back problems, Dorsey continued to dominate. He extended his string of at least one tackle made in his last 30 games, and walked away with the 2007 Nagurski Award, Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy and Lott Award, becoming the first player in school history to earn any of those postseason honors. Dorsey attended East Ascension High School, where he was rated among the nation's top defensive linemen and one of the top three prospects in Louisiana. He was named a Parade All-American and rated the second-best prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com. The Fox Sports Network South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" first-team choice was also a member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip lists. The senior defensive lineman was also named Louisiana's Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team Class 4A All-State pick. Despite being sidelined for three games with an ankle injury, Dorsey registered 43 tackles (16 for losses), two sacks and a forced fumble as a senior. He had a stellar junior year, making more than 100 tackles (12 for losses) and a dozen sacks. Dorsey enrolled at Louisiana State in 2004, appearing in 11 games, starting three times at left defensive tackle. He posted 18 tackles (6 solos) with two stops for losses and also recovered a fumble. He was listed second on the depth chart behind Claude Wroten at left tackle in 2005, starting vs. North Texas. He finished that campaign with 28 tackles (16 solos), three sacks and four stops behind the line of scrimmage. Dorsey took over the middle of the field for the Tigers, earning first-team All-American and All-Southeastern Conference honors in 2006. He started all 13 games, lining up at left tackle for four contests and had nine other starts on the right side. He totaled 64 tackles (22 solos) with three sacks and 8.5 stops for losses. The junior seriously considered entering the 2007 NFL Draft, but decided to return to the university for his senior year, citing "unfinished business." Even with the injuries in 2007, which began in fall camp with a sore hamstring, Dorsey was a battler throughout his final season. He ranked third on the team with 69 tackles (39 solos) and finished second on the squad with seven sacks and 12.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also caused a fumble and deflected three passes. In 51 games at Louisiana State, Dorsey started 30 times (21 at left tackle, nine at right tackle). He collected 179 tackles (83 solos) with 13.0 sacks for minus 93 yards, 27 stops for losses of 123 yards and seven quarterback pressures. He caused and recovered a fumble and also deflected four passes.

For teams willing to gamble, Sharpe is one of the more intriguing late-round cornerback prospects. Blessed with the combination of size, athleticism and experience that every NFL team is looking for, Sharpe has struggled to remain healthy throughout his career - twice receiving medical redshirts for torn ACL injuries. He'll need to pass extensive medical tests at the Combine to earn more than a free agent look due to the lingering effects of surgeries on both his left and right knee.