Top 5 players by position...

[cubuffsman78]

I'll keep updating as the season goes along. I mixed juniors that I think might possibly leave early with seniors. I'll put an asterik next to a junior. I only do a top 5 generally although there are two exceptions at WR and DE. The reason is that I think there are more than 5 at both of those positions that could go in the 1st round of the draft so I do a top 10 with those two positions. Anyway, without further ado...

Quarterback

1. Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
2. Brian Brohm, Louisville*
3. Drew Stanton, Michigan St.
4. Troy Smith, Ohio St.
5. Kevin Kolb, Houston

Barely missing the cut: Trent Edwards, Stanford; Jordan Palmer, UTEP

Running Backs

1. Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma*
2. Michael Bush, Louisville
3. Kenny Irons, Auburn
4. Marshawn Lynch, California*
5. Kenneth Darby, Alabama

Barely missing the cut: Tony Hunt, Penn St.; Lorenzo Booker, Florida St.; Albert Young, Iowa*; Antonio Pittman, Ohio St.*

Wide Receivers

1. Dwayne Jarrett, USC*
2. Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech*
3. Jeff Samardzija, Notre Dame
4. Jason Hill, Washington
5. Sidney Rice, South Carolina*
6. Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio St.*
7. Courtney Taylor, Auburn
8. Marcus Monk, Arkansas*
9. Joel Filani, Texas Tech
10. Paul Williams, Fresno St.


Barely missed: Eddie Royal, Va. Tech*; Steve Smith, USC; Jarrett Hicks, Texas Tech(he could be lost for the season due to some sort of NCAA violation); Limas Sweed, Texas*; Todd Blythe, Iowa St.*

Tight Ends

1. Greg Olsen, Miami, FL*
2. Matt Spaeth, Minnesota
3. Zach Miller, Arizona St.*
4. Joe Newton, Oregon St.
5. Jonny Harline, BYU

Barely Missed: Clark Harris, Rutgers; Martin Rucker, Missouri*

Offensive Tackles

1. Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
2. Levi Brown, Penn St.
3. Ryan Harris, Notre Dame
4. Sam Baker, USC*
5. Doug Free, No. Illinois

Barely missed: Jake Long, Michigan*; Joe Staley, Central Michigan

Guards

1. Justin Blalock, Texas
2. Arron Sears, Tennessee
3. Manuel Ramirez, Texas Tech
4. Tim Duckworth, Auburn
5. Josh Beekman, Boston College

Barely missed: Brandon Rodd, Arizona St.*, Jordan Grimes, Purdue*

Centers

1. Ryan Kalil, USC
2. Mark Fenton, Colorado
3. Kyle Young, Fresno St.
4. John Sullivan, Notre Dame*
5. Leroy Harris, N.C. State

Defensive Ends
1. Quentin Moses, Georgia
2. Gaines Adams, Clemson
3. Lawrence Jackson, USC*
4. Tim Crowder, Texas
5. LaMarr Woodley, Michigan
6. Adam Carriker, Nebraska
7. Dan Bazuin, Central Michigan
8. Jarvis Moss, Florida*
9. Larry Birdine, Oklahoma
10. Charles Johnson, Georgia*

Barely missed: Kenny Iwebema, Iowa*; Tommy Blake, TCU*; C.J. Ah You, Oklahoma; Mkristo Bruce, Washington St.

Defensive Tackles

1. Quinn Pitcock, Ohio St.
2. Frank Okam, Texas*
3. Brandon Mebane, California
4. Marcus Harrison, Arkansas*
5. Alan Branch, Michigan*

Barely missed: Marcus Thomas, Florida; Justin Harrell, Tennessee; Jay Alford, Penn St.;

Outside Linebackers

1. Paul Posluszny, Penn St.
2. Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma
3. Dallas Sartz, USC
4. Lawrence Timmons, Florida St.*
5. Xavier Adibi, Va. Tech*

Barely missed: Tim Shaw, Penn St.; Juwan Simpson, Alabama;

Inside Linebackers

1. Pat Willis, Miss. St.
2. Nate Harris, Louisville
3. Justin Warren, Texas A&M
4. Vince Hall, Va. Tech*
5. Thaddeus Washington, Colorado

Barely missed: Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt*; Anthony Waters, Clemson

Cornerbacks

1. Leon Hall, Michigan
2. Daymeion Hughes, California
3. Antoine Cason, Arizona*
4. Marcus McCauley, Fresno St.
5. Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh*

Barely missed: C.J. Wilson, Baylor; Chaz Williams, UL Monroe; Marcus Hamilton, Virginia; Fred Bennett, South Carolina

Safeties

1. LaRon Landry, LSU
2. Brandon Meriweather, Miami, FL.
3. Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame
4. Michael Griffin, Texas
5. Eric Wicks, West Virginia*

Barely missed: Aaron Rouse, Va. Tech; Josh Pinkard, USC*


One last question...
Sebastian Janikowski was picked in the 1st round as a kicker by the Raiders...Anyone think that Mason Crosby could be a 1st round pick?

I think he won't be, but will be a 1st day selection and part of the reason he's not a 1st round pick is because Janikowski hasn't proven to be worth that 1st round pick. However, if Crosby hits a couple from 70, which Dan Hawkins has already said he'll get the chance to do so, you got to think that he'll get some 1st round consideration. [/b]

[black19]

You do these rankings yourself? If so, thats pretty impressive. What do you think of Leak this year?

[cubuffsman78]

Originally Posted by black19 You do these rankings yourself? If so, thats pretty impressive. What do you think of Leak this year?

Yes, I do them by myself...

I like Leak as a college quarterback. I think he could potentially have a big year. However, he's only 6' and not really all that mobile. That will hold him back in the NFL and lowers him on draft boards. I think he'll be a 2nd day pick though.

[porky88]

Your missing one of the best receivers in the country. Sidney Rice will probably be a 1st round pick and will probably be at least a 2nd Team All American. Probably 1st in Spurriers offense. He'll put up bigger numbers than Troy Williamson.

[cubuffsman78]

Originally Posted by porky88 Your missing one of the best receivers in the country. Sidney Rice will probably be a 1st round pick and will probably be at least a 2nd Team All American. Probably 1st in Spurriers offense. He'll put up bigger numbers than Troy Williamson.

He's a sophomore....Is he a redshirt sophomore?

[porky88]

Originally Posted by cubuffsman78 Originally Posted by porky88 Your missing one of the best receivers in the country. Sidney Rice will probably be a 1st round pick and will probably be at least a 2nd Team All American. Probably 1st in Spurriers offense. He'll put up bigger numbers than Troy Williamson. He's a sophomore....Is he a redshirt sophomore?

yep

http://uscsports.cstv.com/sports/m-f..._sidney00.html

had to double check but that's what it says

[cubuffsman78]

Originally Posted by porky88 Originally Posted by cubuffsman78 Originally Posted by porky88 Your missing one of the best receivers in the country. Sidney Rice will probably be a 1st round pick and will probably be at least a 2nd Team All American. Probably 1st in Spurriers offense. He'll put up bigger numbers than Troy Williamson. He's a sophomore....Is he a redshirt sophomore? yep http://uscsports.cstv.com/sports/m-f..._sidney00.html had to double check but that's what it says

Then I will definitely be editing that list.


And it's fixed....

[asampson88]

Jake Long is the next best offensive tackle after joe thomas you should fix that.

[mrdv1]

interesting list, what year is that guy from Arkansas he's pretty damn good, also Ray Rice is a sophomore? just wondering about those guys if you know anything. That is some WR class. maybe 4 or 5 first round wr's

[wiscbadgerfootball]

I would put Calvin Johnson as #1, but it's a very close call