Sporting News draft tracker looks at 15 Top Boom-or-Bust Prospects.

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There is risk in drafting any college prospect. Even though NFL teams devote hundreds of man hours grinding game film and investigating players' background, even the best of general managers still miss on picks.
Here is a look at the top boom-or-bust prospects at each position in the 2011 NFL Draft:

Offense
QB Cam Newton, Auburn. He has elite physical talent to make big plays as a runner or passer. However, he must learn to play under center and learn how to read defenses while dropping back. He also has a history of off-field problems. He either will become the next Ben Roethlisberger or the next Vince Young.

RB Daniel Thomas, Kansas State. A big, strong back at 6-2, 228 pounds, Thomas consistently gains yards after contact. But if he can’t prove he has the quickness to get through the hole before it closes, he won’t ever be more than a backup.



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