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Cbz40 · 09-16-2007

Brohm maintains No. 1 position on Big Board

By Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN.com
(Archive)

Updated: September 6, 2007, 2:04 PM ET

There have been changes to my latest Top 25 Big Board, the last one before the start of the 2007 season. Changes from my second 2007 Big Board are a result of the first week of games.
1. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville (6-3, 223)
Polished pure passer in the Jim Kelly mold.
2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (6-2, 292) | Previous: Same
Disruptive force along the interior.
3. Jake Long, OT, Michigan (6-6, 320) | Previous: Same
Top drawer left or right tackle prospect.
4. Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn (6-3, 251) | Previous: 13
Speed rusher with the talent to rank as one of the more feared sack artists in the nation.
5. Sam Baker, OT, USC (6-4½, 310) | Previous: 4
Exceptional pass blocker with superb technique.

6. Early Doucet, WR, LSU (5-11½, 205) | Previous: 5
Super talented, becomes LSU's go-to option in 2007.
7. Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky (6-5, 232) | Previous: Same
Big and mobile with a rocket arm.
8. Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College (6-6½, 320) | Previous: Same
Should thrive with move from right to left tackle in 2007.
9. Frank Okam, DT, Texas (6-5, 318) | Previous: Same
Great physical ability and overall potential.
10. Keith Rivers, LB, USC (6-3, 233) | Previous: Same
Has the skill set to become a super blue chipper.
11. Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College (6-4, 223) | Previous: 17
He has the size and arm to wow the NFL brass during NFL testing.
12. Chris Long, DE, Virgina (6-4, 282) | Previous: 16
3-4 DE with great bloodlines who understands leverage and uses his hands as well as any D-lineman in the country.
13. Chad Henne, QB, Michigan (6-2, 222) | Previous: 10
Can make all the throws, but needs more consistency.
14. Dan Connor, LB, Penn State (6-2½, 231) | Previous: 11
Big-play performer who finds the ball.
15. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC (6-1, 297) | Previous: 12
Tampa Bay Bucs style DT with superior quickness and nonstop motor.
16. Bruce Davis, LB, UCLA (6-3, 241) | Previous: 15
Combo DE/OLB, ideal as a pass rusher off the edge in a 3-4 scheme.
17. Tashard Choice, RB, Georgia Tech (6-0, 205) | Previous: Unranked
Impressive all-around RB, led the ACC in rushing last year and is off to a phenomenal start in 2007.
18. Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina (6-4, 298) | Previous: Same
Unbelievably talented player who is primed for a breakout season.
19. Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State (6-3, 222) | Previous: Same
Physically gifted wide out who should soar up the draft board with another huge season.
20. Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt (6-5½, 318) | Previous: Unranked
Top drawer talent, possessing superior athleticism and good feet to neutralize outside pass rushers.
21. Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville (5-10½, 175) | Previous: 23
Underrated, bringing speed, toughness and great hands to the WR spot.
22. Terrell Thomas, CB, USC (6-0, 200) | Previous: 20
Proven cover corner who is both steady and reliable.
23. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas (6-4, 217) | Previous: 14
TD-maker who plays fast with pads on.
24. DeJuan Tribble, CB, Boston College (5-9, 191) | Previous: Unranked
Proven cover corner who is both steady and reliable.
25. DJ Hall, WR, Alabama (6-2½, 189) | Previous: 16
Big-play wideout who has shown improvement every year with the Crimson Tide.