Top 25 NFL Prospects

Top 25 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ‘08
Dec. 6, 2007 * underclassmen

Courtesy of www.draftinsiders.com

1. * Darren McFadden - RB - 6’1” 220 lbs. - Arkansas
Big powerful junior feature back has the complete package for the NFL game.

2. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6’2” 300 lbs. - LSU
Quick defensive tackle is an explosive performer from the inside.

3. Chris Long - DE - 6’5” 285 lbs. - Virginia
Strong senior defender has taken his game to a new level this fall.

4. Brian Brohm - QB - 6’4” 225 lbs. - Louisville
Well developed senior QB has the package to be an early NFL starter.

5. Jake Long - OT - 6’7” 320 lbs.- Michigan
Physical senior left tackle has performed well on both sides of the line.

6. * James Laurinaitis - LB - 6’2” 245 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast inside junior backer has shown explosive big play ability over his short career.

7. * Kenny Phillips - FS - 6’1” 205 lbs.- Miami
Smooth athletic safety has well developed talent to declare for the NFL in January.

8. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6’2” 295 lbs. - USC
Explosive senior tackle has been a dominant performer on the Trojans inside.

9. Antoine Cason -CB - 6’1” 185 lbs.- Arizona
Shutdown senior corner has well developed coverage and ball skills to rank at the top of this critical position.

10. * Malcolm Jenkins - CB - 6’ 180 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast junior defender has the package to be the next blue chip Buckeye cornerback.

11. * Calais Campbell - DE - 6’7” 280 lbs. - Miami
Rangy athletic junior pass rusher has the burst of speed off the edge to become a difference maker.

12. * Michael Oher - OT - 6’5” 325 lbs. - Mississippi
Mobile junior left tackle has the physical package to become a top flight pro pass protector.

13. Andre’ Woodson - QB - 6’5” 230 lbs. - Kentucky
Big pocket passer looks to impress in the Senior Bowl to rank with the elite prospects.

14. * Malcolm Kelly - WR - 6’3” 210 lbs. - Oklahoma
Athletic junior receiver has been unstoppable in the Big 12 and will consider entering the NFL Draft ’08.

15. Dan Connor - LB - 6’2” 235 lbs. - Penn St
Rugged inside linebacker has the physical talent and savvy to start early in the NFL.

16. * Reggie Smith - DB - 6’ 200 lbs.- Oklahoma
Athletic junior cornerback has the triangle numbers and the big play ability to become a top flight pro defender.

17. * DeSean Jackson - WR - 5’11” 170 lbs. - California
Explosive junior playmaker has playmaking ability as a receiver or return specialist.

18. Gosder Cherilus - OT - 6’6” 320 lbs.- Boston College
Massive athletic left tackle has been a key blocker for QB Matt Ryan’s blindside.

19. * Steve Slaton - RB - 5’9” 200 lbs. - West Virginia
Fast junior versatile playmaker is dangerous every time he touches the ball.

20. * Rashard Mendenhall - RB - 5’11” 215 lbs. - Illinois
Powerful junior tailback has been a workhorse runner and main catalyst for the Illini resurgence.

21. * Vernon Gholston - DE - 6’4” 260 lbs.- Ohio St
Explosive junior edge rusher is a big play performer who had a fine effort vs Michigan.

22. * Ryan Clady - OT - 6’5” 320 lbs. - Boise St
Mobile junior left tackle has been flawless vs WAC speed rushers this season.

23. Keith Rivers - LB - 6’3” 220 lbs. - USC
Speedy outside linebacker has well developed skills to play as an NFL rookie.

24. Matt Ryan - QB - 6’4” 220 lbs.- Boston College
Strong armed senior QB has continued to impress over his final season to rank with the elite prospects.

25. * Tyson Jackson - DE - 6’5” 290 lbs. - LSU
Powerful junior defensive end has developed nicely in the Tigers physical front line.