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Nawrocki from profootballweekly:
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2007/positionrptDL.htm
The junior class could make the DE class a great one. Ohio State junior DE Vernon Gholston is the most physically gifted of the group. He looks every bit the part with very little body fat. He can play with speed and power and has the potential to develop into a prototype rush linebacker with continued development. He is loaded with upside.
Florida junior DE Derrick Harvey is a better pro prospect than Broncos 2007 first-round pick and former teammate Jarvis Moss. He has the type of frame to beef up, get stronger and fit into a 3-4 front, but he also could be effective rushing the passer in a 40 front.
Clemson DE Phillip Merling really stands out for his hustle and pursuit. He is very strong and consistently has drawn double- and even triple-teams this season.
Other junior defensive ends who could declare include LSU’s Tyson Jackson and Miami (Fla.)’s Calais Campbell, although both have underachieved as juniors and could benefit from another year of maturation.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2007/positionrptDL.htm