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Mayock's top 20 prospects
Mike Mayock's top prospects by position for the 2009 NFL Draft
Rank Player School Comment
Quarterbacks
1 *Matthew Stafford Georgia Elite arm, inconsistent in pocket
2 *Mark Sanchez USC Tremendous skills, 16 college starts
3 *Josh Freeman Kansas State Tremendous arm/athletic, speed-up process
4 Pat White West Virginia No comment
5 Rhett Bomar Sam Houston State Makes throws, sloppy on occasion
Running backs
1 *Knowshon Moreno Georgia Lateral quickness, love his finish
2 *Chris "Beanie" Wells Ohio State Downhill runner, inconsistent durability
3 *Donald Brown Connecticut Great quickness, makes people miss, patient
4 *Andre Brown North Carolina State No comment
5 *LeSean McCoy Pittsburgh Vision and cutback ability, questionable long speed
Fullback
1 Tony Fiammetta Syracuase Old-school blocker, robotic-but-able receiver
2 Quinn Johnson LSU Lead blocker/special teams, 5 career catches
3 Brannan Southerland Georgia Versatile blocker and receiver, durability issues
Wide receivers
1 *Michael Crabtree Texas Tech Great ball skills/competitor, questionable long speed
2 *Jeremy Maclin Missouri Explosive R.A.C., production/added value RS
3 *Percy Harvin Florida Big-play ability, durability/usage
5 *Darrius Heyward-Bey Maryland H-W-S specimen, inconsistent hands
5 *Brian Robiskie Ohio State No comment
Tight ends
1 Brandon Pettigrew Oklahoma State Old-school TE like Jason Witten, not a blazer
2 Shawn Nelson Southern Miss Gifted vertical receiver, willing blocker
3 Cornelius Ingram Florida Gifted athlete, missed '08 (torn ACL)
4 *James Casey Rice Natural ball skills, not a blocker
5 Chase Coffman Missouri Great frame and hands, average speed/never in-line
Centers
1 Max Unger Oregon 4-position OL, will struggle with speed
2 Eric Wood Louisville Tough guy/finishes well, struggles to redirect feet
3 Alex Mack California Intelligent/great technique, on ground too much
4 A.Q. Shipley Penn State Short arms/good player, understands technique/leverage
5 Antoine Caldwell Alabama Can play all 3 interior OL spots, tough guy
Guards
1 Andy Levitre Oregon State Former LT, must kick inside
2 Duke Robinson Oklahoma Massive brawler, will struggle with speed
3 Kraig Urbik Wisconsin 4-position OL, solid technician/long career
4 Tyronne Green Auburn Tremendous Senior Bowl week, great initial pop/must sustain
5 Herman Johnson LSU Largest baby in La. history, scheme-specific player
Offensive tackles
1 Eugene Monroe Virginia Kept Branden Albert at guard, gifted pass protector
2 Jason Smith Baylor Think Ryan Clady, needs run-game improvement
3 *Andre Smith Alabama Surprisingly nimble feet, beware weight fluctuation
4 Michael Oher Mississippi Naturally gifted LT, highly inconsistent
5 *Eben Britton Arizona Solid technician, needs more sand in pants
Defensive ends
Rk Player School Comment
1 Robert Ayers Tennessee Great burst at Senior Bowl, one-year wonder?
2 Tyson Jackson LSU Scheme diverse, might kick inside
3 Everette Brown Florida State Right DE or rush LB, significant upside
4 Paul Kruger Utah Great motor/stacks edge, not an elite edge burst
5 Michael Johnson Georgia Tech Too much bad tape
Defensive tackles
1 B.J. Raji Boston College Run stuffer can push pocket, stay at 328 pounds!!!
2 Peria Jerry Mississippi 1-gap penetrator, must stay healthy
3 Evander "Ziggy" Hood Missouri Energizer Bunny, scheme will be crucial
4 Ron Brace Boston College Gifted run defender, limited pass-rush ability
5 Fili Moala USC Physical specimen, must be more consistent
Inside linebackers
1 Rey Maualuga USC Explosive point of attack, can struggle in space
2 James Laurinaitis Ohio State Consistent technician, clean off the field
3 Jasper Brinkley South Carolina No comment
4 Darry Beckwith LSU Athletic and solid tackler, engulfed by big bodies
5 Dannell Ellerbe Georgia Can cover/blitz, question durability and instincts
Outside linebackers
1 Aaron Curry Wake Forest Scheme diverse/high-level performer, safest pick in draft
2 Brian Orakpo Texas Talented conversion guy, explosive off edge
3 Brian Cushing USC Love attitude/passion, 4-3 SAM/3-4 ILB?
4 Clay Matthews USC No comment
T-5th Larry English Northern Illinois Can run the arc, level of competition
T-5th Aaron Maybin Penn State No comment
Cornerbacks
1 *Vontae Davis Illinois Highly gifted skill-set, inconsistent on, off field
2 Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State Great length/very physical, CB or FS?
3 Darius Butler Connecticut Best feet/C.O.D. at Senior Bowl, must tackle consistently
4 Alphonso Smith Wake Forest Great instincts/ball skills, size/speed questions
5 *Jairus Byrd Vanderbilt Quick feet/thin frame, loves to compete
Safeties
1 Louis Delmas Western Michigan Aggressive vs. run/good tackler, average in man-to-man
2 Patrick Chung Oregon Very solid box safety, likes press/dislikes off-man
3 Rashad Johnson Alabama Made 11 INTs in two years, CB body
4 William Moore Missouri Jekyll or Hyde, physically gifted
5 Darcel McBath Texas Tech Former CB with range/speed, 7 INTs as senior
* -- underclassman granted special eligibility
Check NFL.com for updates to Mike Mayock's top five prospects at each position. This list will continue to change until the 2009 NFL Draft on April 25-26 in New York City.
Be sure to watch Path to the Draft every Monday-Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Paul Burmeister, Mayock and Charles Davis will break down the latest in what's going on around the draft landscape.
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Mike Mayock's top prospects by position for the 2009 NFL Draft
Rank Player School Comment
Quarterbacks
1 *Matthew Stafford Georgia Elite arm, inconsistent in pocket
2 *Mark Sanchez USC Tremendous skills, 16 college starts
3 *Josh Freeman Kansas State Tremendous arm/athletic, speed-up process
4 Pat White West Virginia No comment
5 Rhett Bomar Sam Houston State Makes throws, sloppy on occasion
Running backs
1 *Knowshon Moreno Georgia Lateral quickness, love his finish
2 *Chris "Beanie" Wells Ohio State Downhill runner, inconsistent durability
3 *Donald Brown Connecticut Great quickness, makes people miss, patient
4 *Andre Brown North Carolina State No comment
5 *LeSean McCoy Pittsburgh Vision and cutback ability, questionable long speed
Fullback
1 Tony Fiammetta Syracuase Old-school blocker, robotic-but-able receiver
2 Quinn Johnson LSU Lead blocker/special teams, 5 career catches
3 Brannan Southerland Georgia Versatile blocker and receiver, durability issues
Wide receivers
1 *Michael Crabtree Texas Tech Great ball skills/competitor, questionable long speed
2 *Jeremy Maclin Missouri Explosive R.A.C., production/added value RS
3 *Percy Harvin Florida Big-play ability, durability/usage
5 *Darrius Heyward-Bey Maryland H-W-S specimen, inconsistent hands
5 *Brian Robiskie Ohio State No comment
Tight ends
1 Brandon Pettigrew Oklahoma State Old-school TE like Jason Witten, not a blazer
2 Shawn Nelson Southern Miss Gifted vertical receiver, willing blocker
3 Cornelius Ingram Florida Gifted athlete, missed '08 (torn ACL)
4 *James Casey Rice Natural ball skills, not a blocker
5 Chase Coffman Missouri Great frame and hands, average speed/never in-line
Centers
1 Max Unger Oregon 4-position OL, will struggle with speed
2 Eric Wood Louisville Tough guy/finishes well, struggles to redirect feet
3 Alex Mack California Intelligent/great technique, on ground too much
4 A.Q. Shipley Penn State Short arms/good player, understands technique/leverage
5 Antoine Caldwell Alabama Can play all 3 interior OL spots, tough guy
Guards
1 Andy Levitre Oregon State Former LT, must kick inside
2 Duke Robinson Oklahoma Massive brawler, will struggle with speed
3 Kraig Urbik Wisconsin 4-position OL, solid technician/long career
4 Tyronne Green Auburn Tremendous Senior Bowl week, great initial pop/must sustain
5 Herman Johnson LSU Largest baby in La. history, scheme-specific player
Offensive tackles
1 Eugene Monroe Virginia Kept Branden Albert at guard, gifted pass protector
2 Jason Smith Baylor Think Ryan Clady, needs run-game improvement
3 *Andre Smith Alabama Surprisingly nimble feet, beware weight fluctuation
4 Michael Oher Mississippi Naturally gifted LT, highly inconsistent
5 *Eben Britton Arizona Solid technician, needs more sand in pants
Defensive ends
Rk Player School Comment
1 Robert Ayers Tennessee Great burst at Senior Bowl, one-year wonder?
2 Tyson Jackson LSU Scheme diverse, might kick inside
3 Everette Brown Florida State Right DE or rush LB, significant upside
4 Paul Kruger Utah Great motor/stacks edge, not an elite edge burst
5 Michael Johnson Georgia Tech Too much bad tape
Defensive tackles
1 B.J. Raji Boston College Run stuffer can push pocket, stay at 328 pounds!!!
2 Peria Jerry Mississippi 1-gap penetrator, must stay healthy
3 Evander "Ziggy" Hood Missouri Energizer Bunny, scheme will be crucial
4 Ron Brace Boston College Gifted run defender, limited pass-rush ability
5 Fili Moala USC Physical specimen, must be more consistent
Inside linebackers
1 Rey Maualuga USC Explosive point of attack, can struggle in space
2 James Laurinaitis Ohio State Consistent technician, clean off the field
3 Jasper Brinkley South Carolina No comment
4 Darry Beckwith LSU Athletic and solid tackler, engulfed by big bodies
5 Dannell Ellerbe Georgia Can cover/blitz, question durability and instincts
Outside linebackers
1 Aaron Curry Wake Forest Scheme diverse/high-level performer, safest pick in draft
2 Brian Orakpo Texas Talented conversion guy, explosive off edge
3 Brian Cushing USC Love attitude/passion, 4-3 SAM/3-4 ILB?
4 Clay Matthews USC No comment
T-5th Larry English Northern Illinois Can run the arc, level of competition
T-5th Aaron Maybin Penn State No comment
Cornerbacks
1 *Vontae Davis Illinois Highly gifted skill-set, inconsistent on, off field
2 Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State Great length/very physical, CB or FS?
3 Darius Butler Connecticut Best feet/C.O.D. at Senior Bowl, must tackle consistently
4 Alphonso Smith Wake Forest Great instincts/ball skills, size/speed questions
5 *Jairus Byrd Vanderbilt Quick feet/thin frame, loves to compete
Safeties
1 Louis Delmas Western Michigan Aggressive vs. run/good tackler, average in man-to-man
2 Patrick Chung Oregon Very solid box safety, likes press/dislikes off-man
3 Rashad Johnson Alabama Made 11 INTs in two years, CB body
4 William Moore Missouri Jekyll or Hyde, physically gifted
5 Darcel McBath Texas Tech Former CB with range/speed, 7 INTs as senior
* -- underclassman granted special eligibility
Check NFL.com for updates to Mike Mayock's top five prospects at each position. This list will continue to change until the 2009 NFL Draft on April 25-26 in New York City.
Be sure to watch Path to the Draft every Monday-Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Paul Burmeister, Mayock and Charles Davis will break down the latest in what's going on around the draft landscape.
680 Comments | 537 Recommendations | E-mail
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