Kiper's Updated Top 25 Seniors

[Hostile]

Updated: June 8, 2007, 4:47 PM ET

1. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville (6-3, 223)
Polished pure passer in the Jim Kelly mold.

2. Jake Long, OT, Michigan (6-6, 320)
Top drawer left or right tackle prospect.

3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (6-2, 292)
Disruptive force along the interior.

4. Sam Baker, OT, USC (6-4½, 310)
Exceptional pass blocker with superb technique.

5. Early Doucet, WR, LSU (5-11½, 205)
Super talented, becomes LSU's go-to option in 2007.

6. Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky (6-5, 232)
Big and mobile with a rocket arm.

7. Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College (6-6½, 320)
Should thrive with move from right to left tackle in 2007.

8. Frank Okam, DT, Texas (6-5, 318)
Great physical ability and overall potential.

9. Keith Rivers, LB, USC (6-3, 233)
Has the skill set to become a super blue chipper.

10. Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona (5-11, 183)
Experienced cover man who thrives on a challenge.

11. Chad Henne, QB, Michigan (6-2, 222)
Can make all the throws, but needs more consistency.

12. Dan Connor, LB, Penn St. (6-2½, 231)
Big-play performer who finds the ball.

13. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC (6-1, 297)
Tampa Bay Bucs style DT with superior quickness and non-stop motor.

14. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas (6-4, 217)
TD-maker who plays fast with pads on.

15. Terrell Thomas, CB, USC (6-0, 200)
Proven cover corner who is both steady and reliable.

16. DJ Hall, WR, Alabama (6-2½,, 189)
Big-play wideout who has shown improvement every year with the Crimson Tide.

17. Bruce Davis, LB, UCLA (6-3, 241)
Combo DE/OLB, ideal as a pass rusher off the edge in a 3-4 scheme.

18. Chris Long, DE, Virgina (6-4, 282)
3-4 DE with great bloodlines who understands leverage and uses his hands as well as any D-lineman in the country.

19. Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii (6-2, 198)
Thrives in QB friendly system with his quick release and above-average arm.

20. Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC (6-4, 268)
Pass rusher who needs to build on strong second half from last season.

21. Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose St. (5-11½, 193)
Ball-hawk with great anticipation and awareness.

22. Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville (5-10½, 175)
Underrated, bringing speed, toughness and great hands to the WR spot.

23. Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson (6-6, 335)
This should be the year the talented bookend maximizes his potential.

24. Keenan Burton, WR, Kentucky (6-1½, 195)
Athletic, versatile and tough with a high concentration level.

25. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton, (6-5½, 290)
Intriguing Division I-AA prospect due to his size, athleticism and natural pass-rush ability.

 

[Big Dakota]

Thanks Hos. I wish Mel would do a second list with underclassmen as well.

 

[bbgun]

And so it begins. Is Woodson that good?

 

[Big Dakota]

And so it begins. Is Woodson that good?

I hear the Falcons are REAL high on him

 

[Cajuncowboy]

Not a decent RB in the bunch.

I really hope McFadden comes out.

 

[Cochese]

I blows my mind that Chad Hennsoe can be ranked as the #3* senior QB.

EDIT: I diddnt even notice woodsons name.

 

[quincyyyyy]

Glenn Dorsey... that is all I have to say

 

[CrazyCowboy]

6. Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky (6-5, 232)
Big and mobile with a rocket arm.

I am watching this guy.....just in case.

 

[Pabst]

I gave up at "Jim Kelly" mold.

 

[peplaw06]

I'm not that high on any of those guys as of now. Maybe Jake Long. The underclassmen will make next year's class.

 

[dallasfan]

Not a decent RB in the bunch.

I really hope McFadden comes out.

The shelf life on Rbs is so short, these guys typically go pro when given the chance. McFadden, Slaton and maybe Jamaal Charles (texas players rarely leave early) will be in this draft

 

[cleverusername]

14. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas (6-4, 217)
TD-maker who plays fast with pads on.





I like him. I really really like him. Just one problem. He reminds me of a milk carton.

People are never really sure if they have milk.
You think you have milk, you might have.
"I know there's a carton in there, I don't know how much is in it."
"Well, what shall we do?"
'Cause you wanna be sure.
There's nothing worse than thinking you have milk and not having it.
You know, you got the bowl setup, the cereal, the spoon,
the napkin, the TV, the newspaper, everything's ready to go.
You lift up the carton and it's too light.
"Oh, no!"
"Too light!"

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Glenn Dorsey... that is all I have to say

I know BP is the devil, but one thing I do agree with him on is in the 3-4, you really don't have to spend a high pick on a DT.

14. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas (6-4, 217)
TD-maker who plays fast with pads on.

I like him. I really really like him. Just one problem. He reminds me of a milk carton.

Don't know how else to say it, we have to have a future at the #1 WR spot. I certainly hope it is addressed as soon as possible.

 

[junk]

WR, CB, DT/NT, RB, pass rusher......those are the areas I'd look at next year as needs right now.

 

[BourbonBalz]

And so it begins. Is Woodson that good?

Yes he is. Since I live in Bowling Green, KY, I get a chance to see him play most every week. Woodson is a great athlete and a pure passer.

 

[theogt]

WR, CB, DT/NT, RB, pass rusher......those are the areas I'd look at next year as needs right now.

Pass-rusher?

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Pass-rusher?

I sincerely hope we don't have to take a pass rusher early in the draft next season. That would drive me absolutely nuts, I might have to get locked up.

 

[junk]

Pass-rusher?

Sure, not early, but mid rounds definitely (3-5).

I don't see Ellis hanging around that much longer and the only other proven pass rusher at this point is Ware. I hope Spencer is a good book end to Ware, but I'm not afraid of overloading at an important position like pass rusher.

With BC and Burnett looking to be primarily inside, there isn't much depth behind Ware or even Ellis/Spencer (although they could both play there if needed). I think the team could use another edge guy especially a weak side edge type.

A DT that could play some 3-4 DE, maybe part time nose and inside pass rusher would be OK as well although that may be covered by Ratliff and Hatcher.

 

[junk]

I sincerely hope we don't have to take a pass rusher early in the draft next season. That would drive me absolutely nuts, I might have to get locked up.

See my other post. I'd keep taking them until the pass rush issues are fixed and there is a decent level of depth there.

You can always rotate pass rushers.

 

[Alexander]

Sure, not early, but mid rounds definitely (3-5).

I don't see Ellis hanging around that much longer and the only other proven pass rusher at this point is Ware. I hope Spencer is a good book end to Ware, but I'm not afraid of overloading at an important position like pass rusher.

You are entirely correct.

There is always value at that position at that range in the draft. See Robert Mathis, Mark Anderson, Trent Cole, Derrick Burgess, Jared Allen etc.