Top 10 NFL prospects by position (Kiper)

[Zins30]

EnglishBengal asked me to post this since I referenced it in the Bengals Forum and have Insider.  I'll post Kiper's updates as he does them.

 

 

Top 10 NFL prospects by position

 

A look at where more than 200 prospects stack, from QB to punter

 

Updated: February 13, 2014, 10:25 AM ET

By  Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN Insider

 

With the 2014 NFL combine set to get underway next week, here's a full update of where I have the top 10 players ranked across every position. If you wonder how these can shift weeks after the last game has been played, just know that I'm still going through tape and gathering feedback, aiming for a handful of players per day, pretty much every day through the end of April. It's tedious, but you really do see things you miss during the season, when there are simply too many games to digest every week.

 

Remember: Prospects below are listed under projected NFL positions. A college tackle could be listed at guard, a college defensive end listed at linebacker and so on. There have been adjustments at every position group -- even the punters.

 

I'll update again after breaking down the combine performances.

* Denotes a junior at time of entering the draft.

** Denotes a redshirt sophomore at time of entering draft.

 

Offense

 

Quarterbacks

1. *Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville

 2. *Blake Bortles, UCF

 3. **Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

 4. Derek Carr, Fresno State

 5. AJ McCarron, Alabama

 6. Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois

 7. Zach Mettenberger, LSU

 8. Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech

 9. *Brett Smith, Wyoming

 10. Aaron Murray, Georgia

 

Two shifts of note since my last update. Garoppolo moves up after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, during the week of practice as well as in the game itself, and I've put Murray back among the top 10. The expectation is Murray will be ready to throw for evaluators in April at the Georgia pro day.

 

 

Running backs

1. Carlos Hyde, Ohio State

 2. *Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona

 3. *Bishop Sankey, Washington

 4. *Jeremy Hill, LSU

 5. *Lache Seastrunk, Baylor

 6. *De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon

 7. *Tre Mason, Auburn

 8. Charles Sims, West Virginia

 9. Dri Archer, Kent State

 10. Andre Williams, Boston College

 

Although the top of this list remains unchanged, I've added Archer. I expect him to put on a show at the combine thanks to his elite speed and agility. I think he could end up as a middle-rounds selection. The combine certainly could shift this group as we see not only the kind of speed these guys have but also accurate size measurements.

 

 

Fullbacks

1. Trey Millard, Oklahoma

 2. Ryan Hewitt, Stanford

 3. Jay Prosch, Auburn

 4. J.C. Copeland, LSU

 5. Kiero Small, Arkansas

 6. Chad Young, San Diego State

 7. Chad Abram, Florida State

 8. C.J. Zimmerer, Nebraska

 9. Jordan Luallen, Cincinnati

 10. David Sims, Georgia Tech

 

Although Millard won't be able to work out in Indianapolis as he continues his recovery from an ACL injury suffered in October, he remains on top. Things to watch at the combine for this group will include speed, but also how well these guys are catching the ball.

 

 

Wide receivers

1. *Sammy Watkins, Clemson

 2. *Marqise Lee, USC

 3. **Mike Evans, Texas A&M

 4. *Odell Beckham Jr., LSU

 5. *Brandin Cooks, Oregon State

 6. **Davante Adams, Fresno State

 7. *Jarvis Landry, LSU

 8. **Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State

 9. Robert Herron, Wyoming

 10. Josh Huff, Oregon

 

There are three additions to this group since the last ranking, with Landry the biggest riser and Herron and Huff also joining the mix. Huff had a strong week in Mobile. The biggest riser among incumbents is Beckham, who appears better as a route runner and pass-catcher as I've gone back through the tape.

 

 

Tight ends

1. *Eric Ebron, North Carolina

 2. *Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

 3. *Troy Niklas, Notre Dame

 4. *Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington

 5. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa

 6. Crockett Gillmore, Colorado State

 7. Marcel Jensen, Fresno State

 8. *Jake Murphy, Utah

 9. *Colt Lyerla, Oregon

 10. Jordan Najvar, Baylor

 

Although Ebron and Amaro are on the Big Board and are considered likely first-round picks, Niklas has solidified his status as a potential first-round pick and even a potential challenger to be the second tight end taken. His blocking ability is ahead of Ebron's and Amaro's, but I think he's athletic enough to be split out or work in the slot consistently. The thought of a physical talent like ASJ still being around midway through Round 2 is somewhat surprising.

 

 

Offensive tackles

1. *Greg Robinson, Auburn

 2. Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

 3. Taylor Lewan, Michigan

 4. Zack Martin, Notre Dame

 5. *Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama

 6. *Antonio Richardson, Tennessee

 7. Morgan Moses, Virginia

 8. Jack Mewhort, Ohio State

 9. Ja'Wuan James, Tennessee

 10. Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Fla.)

 

There has been a change at the top here, as I now have Robinson as the top tackle and the current favorite to be the first tackle taken in the draft. He's even a challenger to go No. 1 overall. Henderson is the new addition to this list, although he's well known to many, given he was once a top prospect coming out of high school. Keep an eye on Richardson, who is a gifted athlete at his size -- he could shine at the combine.

 

 

Offensive guards

1. Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State

 2. *David Yankey, Stanford

 3. Brandon Thomas, Clemson

 4. *Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA

 5. Cyril Richardson, Baylor

 6. Joel Bitonio, Nevada

 7. Jon Halapio, Florida

 8. John Urschel, Penn State

 9. Chris Watt, Notre Dame

 10. Ryan Groy, Wisconsin

 

A deeper review has me moving Jackson to the top of this list. Urschel is the biggest riser, as he was not ranked among the top 10 in my previous ranking. Richardson has a lot of good tape but didn't impress at the Senior Bowl.

 

 

Centers

1. *Marcus Martin, USC

 2. Weston Richburg, Colorado State

 3. *Russell Bodine, North Carolina

 4. Travis Swanson, Arkansas

 5. Bryan Stork, Florida State

 6. Jonotthan Harrison, Florida

 7. Tyler Larsen, Utah State

 8. Dillon Farrell, New Mexico

 9. James Stone, Tennessee

 10. Zac Kerin, Toledo

 

Martin was the No. 4 center in my previous ranking but now sits at No. 1 and is, with Richburg and Bodine, now a potential Day 2 pick. You look for a different set of traits in a center, and Martin's athleticism stands out. Richburg isn't a sleeper -- he's a known commodity for many.

 

 

Defense

 

Defensive ends

1. *Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

 2. *Kony Ealy, Missouri

 3. *Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame

 4. *Scott Crichton, Oregon State

 5. Chris Smith, Arkansas

 6. *Demarcus Lawrence, Boise State

 7. Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas

 8. Kareem Martin, North Carolina

 9. *Jeoffrey Pagan, Alabama

 10. Marcus Smith, Louisville

 

Jadeveon Clowney might feel compelled to defend his stats, but count me among those who aren't too worried. Sack totals are certainly great indicators, but Clowney was consistently disruptive this season, and offenses were constantly aware of and concerned about his presence. The combine should further cement his status as a top-three lock. Lawrence is the biggest riser here, and Ealy could really help himself in Indy.

 

 

 

Defensive tackles

1. *Timmy Jernigan, Florida State

 2. *Louis Nix III, Notre Dame

 3. Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh

 4. *Kelcy Quarles, South Carolina

 5. Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota

 6. Will Sutton, Arizona State

 7. *Dominique Easley, Florida

 8. DaQuan Jones, Penn State

 9. *Anthony Johnson, LSU

 10. *Ego Ferguson, LSU

 

Donald moves up a little after a superb week in Mobile, but I still have some concerns about his frame and what it'll mean when he's dealing with NFL interior linemen on a weekly basis. Sutton is an interesting guy to watch at the combine because he was a more disruptive player when he played a bit lighter.

 

 

Inside linebackers

1. C.J. Mosley, Alabama

 2. Chris Borland, Wisconsin

 3. Shayne Skov, Stanford

 4. Preston Brown, Louisville

 5. Max Bullough, Michigan State

 6. *Yawin Smallwood, Connecticut

 7. Jordan Zumwalt, UCLA

 8. Glenn Carson, Penn State

 9. Avery Williamson, Kentucky

 10. Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky

 

This list stays pretty similar from the one I posted in January, with Williamson jumping into the mix and Jackson also in there. In one case, Lamin Barrow didn't drop out, but I've instead listed him among outside linebackers. And I do realize you can get into a gray area with positions with linebackers and edge rushers (including defensive ends).

 

 

Outside linebackers

1. Khalil Mack, Buffalo

 2. Anthony Barr, UCLA

 3. *Ryan Shazier, Ohio State

 4. Dee Ford, Auburn

 5. Kyle Van Noy, BYU

 6. Trent Murphy, Stanford

 7. *Carl Bradford, Arizona State

 8. Telvin Smith, Florida State

 9. Lamin Barrow, LSU

 10. *Adrian Hubbard, Alabama

 

Mack is now the clear-cut leader of this group, his athleticism and versatility taking him to the top. Barr will be a guy to watch in workouts, particularly because some could see him bulking up a little bit and working as a 4-3 defensive end. Shazier isn't a pass-rusher, but you can leave him on the weak side and watch him make plays for the next 7-8 years.

 

 

Cornerbacks

1. Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State

 2. Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State

 3. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State

 4. Jason Verrett, TCU

 5. *Marcus Roberson, Florida

 6. *Bradley Roby, Ohio State

 7. Keith McGill, Utah

 8. *Loucheiz Purifoy, Florida

 9. Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech

 10. *Bashaud Breeland, Clemson

 

There's no way around the fact that this is a group that could shuffle some based on what happens in Indy. It's not just the 40 -- it'll also be about the measurements, with length so important now, given the size of many of the NFL's top receivers. You'll hear about guys rising because of long arms, for instance. A big change here is I've moved Joyner over from safeties. I think he'll operate as a slot corner and seems better listed here.

 

 

Safeties

1. *Calvin Pryor, Louisville

 2. *Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

 3. Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois

 4. Deone Bucannon, Washington State

 5. *Dion Bailey, USC

 6. Antone Exum, Virginia Tech

 7. Terrence Brooks, Florida State

 8. Ahmad Dixon, Baylor

 9. Marqueston Huff, Wyoming

 10. Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State

 

There's a change at the top, with Pryor now ahead of Clinton-Dix. My guess is there will be split opinions on those two depending on which GM you ask, with some preferring Pryor's instincts and downhill style and others preferring the range Clinton-Dix offers in coverage. Who goes first could come down to scheme. The riser for me is Ward, who isn't a big player but is a very good one and looks as if he can start early. Likely a second-rounder.

 

 

Special teams

 

Kickers

1. Anthony Fera, Texas

 2. Zach Hocker, Arkansas

 3. Chris Boswell, Rice

 4. Cairo Santos, Tulane

 5. Carey Spear, Vanderbilt

 6. Mitch Ewald, Indiana

 7. Andrew Furney, Washington State

 8. Vincenzo D'Amato, California

 9. Chandler Catanzaro, Clemson

 10. Cody Parkey, Auburn

 

Biggest change here is Hocker moving up to No. 2. Also, Parkey is new to the list.

 

 

Punters

1. Steven Clark, Auburn

 2. Pat O'Donnell, Miami (Fla.)

 3. Tom Hornsey, Memphis

 4. Richie Leone, Houston

 5. Cody Mandell, Alabama

 6. Kirby Van Der Kamp, Iowa State

 7. Michael Palardy, Tennessee

 8. Cody Webster, Purdue

 9. Ben Skaer, New Mexico

 10. Tyler Campbell, Mississippi

 

New to the list is Vols' Palardy, who did a good job pinning opponents this past season. He also can step in and handle kicking duties in a pinch. Clark jumps to No. 1 from No. 4.

[Zins30]

A couple of thoughts with this list:

 

I really like Terrance West as a big RB from Towson and was surprised to not see him in the top 10 list.  The good news for us is that most of Kiper's top 10 are smaller backs and we already have ours in Gio, so maybe some of the bigger backs (Hyde, Andre Williams, West) might be bumped down in favor of the smaller guys.  I don't think we'd go RB before round 4 unless Hyde is there in Rd 3.

 

I also like Chris Borland at ILB - his highlight tape is pretty amazing (but whos highlight tape isn't, really) and he won a ton of awards.  Would love to grab him and have him back up MLB for a season before Rey M departs.

 

I also like the size of Kelcy Quarles or Anthony Johnson at DT for a potential Peko replacement (if the team isn't in love with Still/Thomspon).

 

It's interesting to see Calvin Pryor over HaHa Clinton-Dix as S.  that's the first time I've seen anyone above HaHa.

 

It'll be interesting to see if any G rise up the mock drafts and boards after the underwear olympics (combine).  Right now there's potentially 4-5 OT's that I've seen mocked in round 1 but really not many guards.  Last year the guards started inching their way up after people fell in love with their size/speed/strength measurables and there were a few in Rd 1.  Is it possible that the Bengals draft a G and kick Whit back out to T if Collins leaves, or would we leave Whit there and grab an OT.  Its certainly going to be interesting to see how it all plays out.

[spicoli]

thanks for posting  :good3:

[spicoli]

I really like Terrance West as a big RB from Towson and was surprised to not see him in the top 10 list.  The good news for us is that most of Kiper's top 10 are smaller backs and we already have ours in Gio, so maybe some of the bigger backs (Hyde, Andre Williams, West) might be bumped down in favor of the smaller guys.  I don't think we'd go RB before round 4 unless Hyde is there in Rd 3.

 

 

Hyde in round 3 is a pipe dream.....he's not just a "big back", he's the most complete back in this draft.

 

he's not getting out of the top 40. 

[alleycat]

I'm starting to think that the best RB replacement will be a a guy who could fill in for either BJGE OR Gio if either goes down. That sounds like an oxymoron, but there are several guys in this draft who have size and agility (Hyde, Sims, Wilder). This assumes, of course, that we stick with BJGE.  Either way, I expect Burkhead to get a promotion.  One thing is for sure, though, is that we need someone else who can keep the pass-catching RB position in play if Gio goes down.

 

Your mention of Borland, and particularly looking ahead a year to replace Rey M, is thoughtful. I still think Burfict will eventually move to mike, but your logic remains - and thinking about the future at the position now isn't a bad idea.

 

Aside from my obvious lust for Donald, one of the guys who I really liked at DT is Ego Ferguson. He's a force, and IMO we need to add another pressure guy inside, especially with two DT's coming off major surgeries (back surgery, in particular, can really compromise a tackle, and Still wasn't all that beforehand).

 

Unfortunately, doesn't look like the best G and C class just yet. 

[Bengals1181]

I definitely think Burkhead gets a promotion.  Peerman should feel like he's on thin ice.  Burkhead is his backup on many of the special teams units, and the coaches just rave about Burkhead's special teams knowledge and preparation.  Burkhead is also frankly the better RB.  

[JC]

I really like Borland.  They say he's a really good blitzer.  I could see him being able to play all three positions.  Would love in round 2.

[Zins30]

I really like Borland.  They say he's a really good blitzer.  I could see him being able to play all three positions.  Would love in round 2.

 

x2

 

 

*2013 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
*2013 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year
*2013 1st Team All-Big-10
*2013 All-American (FWAA)
*2012 1st Team All-Big-10

 

How can you not love these highlights? (yes I know it's a HIGHLIGHT tape)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCbBmcxmFHY

 

 

PS- how does one go about embedding a video?

[Jason]

 

x2

 

 

*2013 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
*2013 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year
*2013 1st Team All-Big-10
*2013 All-American (FWAA)
*2012 1st Team All-Big-10

 

How can you not love these highlights? (yes I know it's a HIGHLIGHT tape)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCbBmcxmFHY

 

PS- how does one go about embedding a video?

 

It usually posts as media for me just from pasting the link.

[JC]

 

x2

 

 

*2013 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
*2013 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year
*2013 1st Team All-Big-10
*2013 All-American (FWAA)
*2012 1st Team All-Big-10

 

How can you not love these highlights? (yes I know it's a HIGHLIGHT tape)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCbBmcxmFHY

 

 

PS- how does one go about embedding a video?

 

You can't teach instincts, and it is exactly what this guy has.  Also, a ton of determination.  Would do cartwheels if we ended up with him.

[Zins30]

Combine Prep: Top 10s 

February, 19, 2014

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By Rob Peterson | ESPN.com

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INDIANAPOLIS -- With the 32nd NFL draft combine kicking off with offensive linemen, tight ends and specialists meeting the media on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium, it's good to know who ESPN draft analysts Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. have in their top 10 at every position. As a service to our dedicated Insiders, it's good to gather everyone in one spot -- kind of like at the combine.

You can find Mel's list with explanations here. Todd's top 10s are in our extensive Draft Tracker, by position and by top 150. Also, you can see who will attend the combine and their schedules.

As usual, draft-eligible non-seniors are denoted with an asterisk.

QUARTERBACKS

Todd McShay
1. Teddy Bridgewater8, Louisville
2. Blake Bortles*, UCF
3. Johnny Manziel*, Texas A&M
4. AJ McCarron, Alabama
5. Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois
6. Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech
7. Zach Mettenberger, LSU
8. Aaron Murray, Georgia
9. Tajh Boyd, Clemson
10. Derek Carr, Fresno State

Mel Kiper
1. Teddy Bridgewater*, Louisville
2. Blake Bortles*, UCF
3. Johnny Manziel*, Texas A&M
4. Derek Carr, Fresno State
5. AJ McCarron, Alabama
6. Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois
7. Zach Mettenberger, LSU
8. Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech
9. Brett Smith*, Wyoming
10. Aaron Murray, Georgia

RUNNING BACKS

McShay
1. Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
2. Ka'Deem Carey*, Arizona
3. Jeremy Hill*, LSU
4. Tre Mason*, Auburn
5. Bishop Sankey*, Washington
6. De'Anthony Thomas*, Oregon
7. Andre Williams, Boston College
8. Storm Johnson*, UCF
9. Lache Seastrunk*, Baylor
10. Charles Sims, West Virginia

Kiper
1. Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
2. Ka'Deem Carey*, Arizona
3. Bishop Sankey*, Washington
4. Jeremy Hill*, LSU
5. Lache Seastrunk*, Baylor
6. De'Anthony Thomas*, Oregon
7. Tre Mason*, Auburn
8. Charles Sims, West Virginia
9. Dri Archer, Kent State
10. Andre Williams, Boston College

WIDE RECEIVERS

McShay
1. Sammy Watkins*, Clemson
2. Mike Evans*, Texas A&M
3. Marqise Lee*, USC
4. Brandin Cooks*, Oregon State
5. Davante Adams*, Fresno State
6. Odell Beckham Jr.*, LSU
7. Jarvis Landry*, LSU
8. Kelvin Benjamin*, Florida State
9. Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt
10. Allen Robinson*, Penn State

Kiper
1. Sammy Watkins*, Clemson
2. Marqise Lee*, USC
3. Mike Evans*, Texas A&M
4. Odell Beckham Jr.*, LSU
5. Brandin Cooks*, Oregon State
6. Davante Adams*, Fresno State
7. Jarvis Landry*, LSU
8. Kelvin Benjamin*, Florida State
9. Robert Herron, Wyoming
10. Josh Huff, Oregon

TIGHT ENDS

McShay
1. Eric Ebron*, North Carolina
2. Jace Amaro*, Texas Tech
3. Austin Seferian-Jenkins*, Washington
4. Troy Niklas*, Notre Dame
5. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa
6. Marcel Jensen, Fresno State
7. Richard Rodgers*, California
8. Jake Murphy*, Utah
9. Jake Pedersen, Wisconsin
10. Arthur Lynch, Georgia

Kiper
1. Eric Ebron*, North Carolina
2. Jace Amaro*, Texas Tech
3. Troy Niklas*, Notre Dame
4. Austin Seferian-Jenkins*, Washington
5. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa
6. Crockett Gillmore, Colorado State
7. Marcel Jensen, Fresno State
8. Jake Murphy*, Utah
9. Colt Lyerla*, Oregon
10. Jordan Najvar, Baylor

FULLBACKS

McShay
1. Trey Millard, Oklahoma
2. Ryan Hewitt, Stanford
3. J.C. Copeland, LSU
4. Jay Prosch, Auburn
5. Kiero Small, Arkansas
6. Ray Agnew, Southern Illinois
7. Kurt Freytag, Purdue
8. Chad Young, San Diego State
9. Mike Henry, Minnesota
10. Geoff Meinken, Stanford

Kiper
1. Trey Millard, Oklahoma
2. Ryan Hewitt, Stanford
3. Jay Prosch, Auburn
4. J.C. Copeland, LSU
5. Kiero Small, Arkansas
6. Chad Young, San Diego State
7. Chad Abram, Florida State
8. C.J. Zimmerer, Nebraska
9. Jordan Luallen, Cincinnati
10. David Sims, Georgia Tech

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

McShay
1. Greg Robinson*, Auburn
2. Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
3. Taylor Lewan, Michigan
4. Zack Martin, Notre Dame
5. Cyrus Kouandjio*, Alabama
6. Morgan Moses, Virginia
7. Ja'Wuan James, Tennessee
8. Antonio Richardson*, Tennessee
9. Jack Mewhort, Ohio State
10. James Hurst, North Carolina

Kiper
1. Greg Robinson*, Auburn
2. Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
3. Taylor Lewan, Michigan
4. Zack Martin, Notre Dame
5. Cyrus Kouandjio*, Alabama
6. Antonio Richardson*, Tennessee
7. Morgan Moses, Virginia
8. Jack Mewhort, Ohio State
9. Ja'Wuan James, Tennessee
10. Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Fla.)

OFFENSIVE GUARDS

McShay
1. Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State
2. David Yankey*, Stanford
3. Xavier Su'a-Filo*, UCLA
4. John Urschel, Penn State
5. Trai Turner*, LSU
6. Cyril Richardson, Baylor
7. Chris Watt, Notre Dame
8. Kadeem Edwards, Tennessee State
9. Anthony Steen, Alabama
10. Jon Halapio, Florida

Kiper
1. Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State
2. David Yankey*, Stanford
3. Brandon Thomas, Clemson
4. Xavier Su'a-Filo*, UCLA
5. Cyril Richardson, Baylor
6. Joel Bitonio, Nevada
7. Jon Halapio, Florida
8. John Urschel, Penn State
9. Chris Watt, Notre Dame
10. Ryan Groy, Wisconsin

CENTERS

McShay
1. Marcus Martin*, USC
2. Russell Bodine*, North Carolina
3. Weston Richburg, Colorado State
4. Bryan Stork, Florida State
5. James Stone, Tennessee
6. Travis Swanson, Arkansas
7. Jonotthan Harrison, Florida
8. Tyler Larsen, Utah State
9. Corey Linsley, Ohio State
10. Matt Paradis, Boise State

Kiper
1. Marcus Martin*, USC
2. Weston Richburg, Colorado State
3. Russell Bodine*, North Carolina
4. Travis Swanson, Arkansas
5. Bryan Stork, Florida State
6. Jonotthan Harrison, Florida
7. Tyler Larsen, Utah State
8. Dillon Farrell, New Mexico
9. James Stone, Tennessee
10. Zac Kerin, Toledo

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

McShay
1. Timmy Jernigan*, Florida State
2. Louis Nix III*, Notre Dame
3. Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
4. Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
5. Daquan Jones, Penn State
6. Brent Urban, Virginia
7. Caraun Reid, Princeton
8. Ego Ferguson*, LSU
9. Will Sutton, Arizona State
10. Kelcy Quarles*, South Carolina

Kiper
1. Timmy Jernigan*, Florida State
2. Louis Nix III*, Notre Dame
3. Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
4. Kelcy Quarles*, South Carolina
5. Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
6. Will Sutton, Arizona State
7. Dominique Easley*, Florida
8. DaQuan Jones, Penn State
9. Anthony Johnson*, LSU
10. Ego Ferguson*, LSU

DEFENSIVE ENDS

McShay
1. Jadeveon Clowney*, South Carolina
2. Kony Ealy*, Missouri
3. Stephon Tuitt*, Notre Dame
4. Dee Ford, Auburn
5. Demarcus Lawrence*, Boise State
6. Scott Crichton*, Oregon State
7. Kareem Martin, North Carolina
8. Jeoffrey Pagan*, Alabama
9. Chris Smith, Arkansas
10. Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas

Kiper
1. Jadeveon Clowney*, South Carolina
2. Kony Ealy*, Missouri
3. Stephon Tuitt*, Notre Dame
4. Scott Crichton*, Oregon State
5. Chris Smith, Arkansas
6. Demarcus Lawrence*, Boise State
7. Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas
8. Kareem Martin, North Carolina
9. Jeoffrey Pagan*, Alabama
10. Marcus Smith, Louisville

INSIDE LINEBACKERS

McShay
1. C.J. Mosley, Alabama
2. Chris Borland, Wisconsin
3. Shayne Skov, Stanford
4. Max Bullough, Michigan State
5. Preston Brown, Louisville
6. Yawin Smallwood*, Connecticut
7. Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky
8. Marquis Spruill, Syracuse
9. Jeremiah George, Iowa State
10. Avery Williamson, Kentucky

Kiper
1. C.J. Mosley, Alabama
2. Chris Borland, Wisconsin
3. Shayne Skov, Stanford
4. Preston Brown, Louisville
5. Max Bullough, Michigan State
6. Yawin Smallwood*, Connecticut
7. Jordan Zumwalt, UCLA
8. Glenn Carson, Penn State
9. Avery Williamson, Kentucky
10. Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

McShay
1. Khalil Mack, Buffalo
2. Anthony Barr*, UCLA
3. Ryan Shazier*, Ohio State
4. Kyle Van Noy, Brigham Young
5. Christian Jones, Florida State
6. Jerry Attaochu, Georgia Tech
7. Chris Kirksey, Iowa
8. Adrian Hubbard*, Alabama
9. Trent Murphy, Stanford
10. Jordie Tripp, Montana

Kiper
1. Khalil Mack, Buffalo
2. Anthony Barr*, UCLA
3. Ryan Shazier*, Ohio State
4. Dee Ford, Auburn
5. Kyle Van Noy, BYU
6. Trent Murphy, Stanford
7. Carl Bradford*, Arizona State
8. Telvin Smith, Florida State
9. Lamin Barrow, LSU
10. Adrian Hubbard*, Alabama

CORNERBACKS

McShay
1. Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
2. Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
3. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
4. Jason Verrett, TCU
5. Bradley Roby*, Ohio State
6. Bashaud Breeland*, Clemson
7. Loucheiz Purifoy*, Florida
8. Marcus Roberson*, Florida
9. Keith McGill, Utah
10. Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech

Kiper
1. Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
2. Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
3. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
4. Jason Verrett, TCU
5. Marcus Roberson*, Florida
6. Bradley Roby*, Ohio State
7. Keith McGill, Utah
8. Loucheiz Purifoy*, Florida
9. Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech
10. Bashaud Breeland*, Clemson

SAFETIES

McShay
1. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix*, Alabama
2. Calvin Pryor*, Louisville
3. Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois
4. Deone Bucannon, Washington State
5. Terrence Brooks, Florida State
6. Ahmad Dixon, Baylor
7. Dion Bailey*, USC
8. Craig Loston, LSU
9. Vinnie Sunseri*, Alabama
10. Isaiah Lewis, Michigan State

Kiper
1. Calvin Pryor*, Louisville
2. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix*, Alabama
3. Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois
4. Deone Bucannon, Washington State
5. Dion Bailey*, USC
6. Antone Exum, Virginia Tech
7. Terrence Brooks, Florida State
8. Ahmad Dixon, Baylor
9. Marqueston Huff, Wyoming
10. Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State

PLACE KICKERS

McShay
1. Chris Boswell, Rice
2. Cairo Santos, Tulane
3. Zach Hocker, Arkansas
4. Anthony Fera, Texas
5. Cody Parkey, Auburn
6. Chandler Catanzaro, Clemson
7. Andrew Furney, Washington State
8. Mitch Ewald, Indiana
9. Vincent D'Amato, California
10. Cody Journell, Virginia Tech

Kiper
1. Anthony Fera, Texas
2. Zach Hocker, Arkansas
3. Chris Boswell, Rice
4. Cairo Santos, Tulane
5. Carey Spear, Vanderbilt
6. Mitch Ewald, Indiana
7. Andrew Furney, Washington State
8. Vincenzo D'Amato, California
9. Chandler Catanzaro, Clemson
10. Cody Parkey, Auburn

PUNTERS

McShay
1. Steven Clark, Auburn
2. Tom Hornsey, Memphis
3. Richie Leone, Houston
4. Cody Mandell, Alabama
5. Kirby Van Der Kamp, Iowa State
6. Pat O'Donnell, Miami (FL)
7. Tyler Campbell, Mississippi
8. Matt Yoklic, Pittsburgh
9. Cody Webster, Purdue
10. Kollin Carman, St. Francis (IN)

Kiper
1. Steven Clark, Auburn
2. Pat O'Donnell, Miami (Fla.)
3. Tom Hornsey, Memphis
4. Richie Leone, Houston
5. Cody Mandell, Alabama
6. Kirby Van Der Kamp, Iowa State
7. Michael Palardy, Tennessee
8. Cody Webster, Purdue
9. Ben Skaer, New Mexico
10. Tyler Campbell, Mississippi
8. Marcus Roberson, Florida
9. Keith McGill, Utah
10. Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech