Frank Coyle's Top 100 - updated 3-18-08

[sebman2112]

NFL Draft top 100 Prospects
1. Matt Ryan - QB - 6'4" 220 lbs. - Boston College
This savvy, strong-armed prospect retains his top ranking in this talented class. There is a good chance he can be the No. 1 selection in April.
2. Chris Long - DE - 6'5" 285 lbs. - Virginia
A relentless defender, this athletic "tweener" had an impact workout at the NFL Combine. Long is the safest selection in this draft class.
3. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6'2" 300 lbs. - LSU
Dorsey is an explosive tackle who will give his club a dominant and versatile inside presence.
4. Jake Long - OT - 6'7" 320 lbs. - Michigan
Long is a physical left tackle. He has the skills and college experience to start as a rookie. His NFL Combine workout guaranteed him a top-10 selection.
5. * Vernon Gholston - DE - 6'4" 260 lbs. - Ohio State
This athletic end is a force on the outside, where he has played both up and down. He has the burst off the edge to be a top-flight NFL sack artist. The junior "tweener" had a very strong NFL Combine workout.
6. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6'2" 295 lbs. - USC
Ellis is a relentless inside force who has impressed at every stage of the scouting process.
7. * Darren McFadden - RB - 6'1" 220 lbs. - Arkansas
This fast junior has the all-around skills to be an impact player early is his career. McFadden had a strong workout at the NFL Combine.
8. Leodis McKelvin - CB - 5'11" 190 lbs. - Troy
McKelvin is a quick cover man and return specialist. He was impressive at both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine, and ranks as the top defensive back in this class.
9. Keith Rivers - LB - 6'3" 220 lbs. - USC
Rivers is an athletic outside linebacker who has the speed, instincts and skills to start early in his pro career.
10. Mike Jenkins - CB - 5'10" 200 lbs. - South Florida
This athletic corner finished an impressive season and postseason with a strong NFL Combine workout.
11. * Ryan Clady - OT - 6'6" 310 lbs. - Boise State
Clady is a nimble left tackle who had a dominant WAC career. Clady had a strong pro day after sitting out the NFL Combine.
12. * Rashard Mendenhall - RB - 5'11" 215 lbs. - Illinois
Mendenhall is a rugged back who has the ability to be a workhorse feature back in the NFL.
13. * Derrick Harvey - DE - 6'4" 245 lbs. - Florida
Harvey is an explosive pass rusher off the edge. He has the burst to make game-changing plays from the outside and puts pressure on the passer.
14. Chris Williams - OT - 6'5" 310 lbs. - Vanderbilt
Williams is a big, mobile left tackle who has developed nicely. Williams graded out high against top SEC talent. He solidified a spot in the first round with a strong postseason.
15. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CB - 6'1" 185 lbs. - Tennessee State
This athletic corner has been a shutdown cover man, but against lesser competition. He answered questions about his ability when he starred during Senior Bowl week.
16. Brian Brohm - QB - 6'4" 225 lbs. - Louisville
This pocket passer needs a strong pro day (March 24) throwing the ball to solidify a first-round grade.
17. Antoine Cason -CB - 6'1" 185 lbs. - Arizona
This rugged corner has good coverage skills and ball skills. He answered all the key questions with a strong workout at the NFL Combine.
18. * Phillip Merling - DE - 6'5" 270 lbs.- Clemson
This junior has been a big-play performer over his short career. However, he is now battling injury concerns. His stock could fall because of the uncertainty.
19. * Calais Campbell - DE - 6'7" 280 lbs. - Miami
This huge defensive end has the ability to become an elite NFL player. He should be a first-round pick after a good effort at the NFL Combine.
20. Jeff Otah - OT - 6'6" 320 lbs. - Pittsburgh
Otah is a huge prospect who has very good footwork and the highlight film to impress scouts. However, he failed to impress at the NFL Combine.
21. * DeSean Jackson - WR - 5'11" 170 lbs. - California
Jackson is an all-purpose playmaker. He can be an impact performer as a receiver or return specialist. He had a strong workout at the NFL Combine and his pro day.
22. Quentin Groves - DE - 6'4" 255 lbs. - Auburn
This athletic outside pass rusher struggled with injuries in 2007 after a strong junior season. He impressed further at the NFL Combine to move into the first round.
23. * Kenny Phillips - FS - 6'1" 205 lbs. - Miami
Phillips is a fluid defender with the skills to shine in the pro game. However, his average 2007 season and NFL Combine performance make him a first-round bubble prospect.
24. * Branden Albert - OG - 6'6" 335 lbs. - Virginia
This huge junior guard has the talent to play well on the inside. He is quickly moving up several draft boards after a big NFL Combine performance and some late scouting work.
25. * Malcolm Kelly - WR - 6'3" 210 lbs. - Oklahoma
This big, athletic prospect flashed playmaking ability over his career. He could become a No. 1 option in an NFL offense.
26. Kentwan Balmer - DT - 6'5" 290 lbs. - North Carolina
Balmer has shown fine production for the Tar Heels. His triangle numbers (height, weight, speed) allowed him to impress further in the postseason and solidify his first-round grade.
27. * Jonathan Stewart - RB - 5'11" 235 lbs. - Oregon
This explosive back faces a difficult rehab following March toe surgery that puts his draft status in question. When healthy, he has the size to be a powerful inside runner with the speed to break the big play.
28. * Curtis Lofton - LB - 6' 240 lbs. - Oklahoma
This explosive junior was a dominant performer in the Big 12 this season. With some development, he could be a premier pro prospect.
29. Limas Sweed - WR - 6'4" 220 lbs. - Texas
This physical wideout looks for a big Texas pro day (March 19) after only an average NFL Combine performance following an injury-marred final season.
30. * Felix Jones - RB - 5'10" 200 lbs. - Arkansas
This fast all-purpose performer had a good workout at the NFL Combine, which may place him in the first round of the draft.
31. * Brandon Flowers - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - Virginia Tech
Flowers is a quick, tough corner who has good coverage skills. He has the technique and playmaking ability to match up with the best receivers. However, he needs a big pro day to recover from a very average NFL Combine performance.
32. Dan Connor - LB - 6'2" 235 lbs. - Penn State
This rugged inside linebacker has the physical talent, intangibles and production to become a starter. Connor is NFL-ready after playing at a high level in the Big Ten.
33. Early Doucet - WR - 6' 200 lbs. - LSU
34. * Aqib Talib - CB - 6'1" 200 lbs. - Kansas
35. * James Hardy - WR - 6'5" 215 lbs. - Indiana
36. * Erin Henderson - LB - 6'2" 235 lbs. - Maryland
37. * Mario Manningham - WR - 6' 180 lbs. - Michigan
38. * Justin King - CB - 5'11"185 lbs. - Penn State
39. * Jerod Mayo - LB - 6'2" 230 lbs. - Tennessee
40. * Reggie Smith - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - Oklahoma
41. Gosder Cherilus - OT - 6'6" 320 lbs. - Boston College
42. Chad Henne - QB - 6'2" 230 lbs. - Michigan
43. * Devin Thomas - WR - 6'2" 215 lbs. - Michigan State
44. Dustin Keller - TE - 6'3" 230 lbs. - Purdue
45. Chris Johnson - RB - 5'11" 200 lbs. - East Carolina
46. Sam Baker - OT - 6'4" 310 lbs. - USC
47. Pat Lee - CB - 6' 200 lbs - Auburn
48. Lawrence Jackson - DE - 6'5" 270 lbs. - USC
49. * DaJuan Morgan - SS - 6' 205 lbs. - North Carolina State

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[sebman2112]

50. Trevor Laws - DT - 6'1" 300 lbs. - Notre Dame
51. Xavier Adibi - LB - 6'1" 225 lbs. - Virginia Tech
52. Fred Davis - TE - 6'4" 255 lbs. - USC
53. * Ray Rice - RB - 5'9" 200 lbs. - Rutgers
54. Tracy Porter - CB - 5'10" 185 lbs. - Indiana
55. Andre' Woodson - QB - 6'5" 230 lbs. - Kentucky
56. John Carlson -TE - 6'5" 255 lbs. - Notre Dame
57. Cliff Avril - DE - 6'3" 255 lbs. - Purdue
58. * Earl Bennett - WR - 6'1" 200 lbs. - Vanderbilt
59. * Kevin Smith - RB - 6'1" 215 lbs. - Central Florida
60. Eddie Royal - WR - 5'9" 185 lbs. - Virginia Tech
61. * Pat Sims - DT - 6'1" 320 lbs. - Auburn
62. Joe Flacco - QB - 6'6" 230 lbs. - Delaware
63. * Jamaal Charles - RB - 6' 200 lbs. -Texas
64. Terrell Thomas - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - USC
65. Andre Caldwell - WR - 6' 200 lbs. - Florida
66. Matt Forte - RB - 6'1" 220 lbs. - Tulane
67. * Martellus Bennett - TE - 6'6" 255 lbs. - Texas A&M
68. * Steve Slaton - RB - 5'9" 200 lbs. - West Virginia
69. Charles Godfrey - CB - 6' 205 lbs. - Iowa
70. Jason Jones - DE - 6'5" 270 lbs. - Eastern Michigan
71. Keenan Burton - WR - 6'1" 200 lbs. - Kentucky
72. Jonathan Hefney - FS - 5'9" 185 lbs. - Tennessee
73. Chris Ellis - DE - 6'4" 260 lbs. - Virginia Tech
74. John Greco - OT - 6'5" 320 lbs. - Toledo
75. Quintin Demps - FS - 6' 205 lbs. - UTEP
76. Philip Wheeler - LB - 6'2" 245 lbs. - Georgia Tech
77. Donnie Avery - WR - 5'11" 190 lbs. - Houston
78. Wesley Woodyard - LB - 6'1" 225 lbs. - Kentucky
79. John David Booty - QB - 6'2" 210 lbs. - USC
80. Marcus Harrison - DT - 6'3" 310 lbs. - Arkansas
81. * Geno Hayes - LB - 6'1" 230 lbs. - Florida State
82. Red Bryant - DT - 6'4" 325 lbs. - Texas A&M
83. Josh Barrett - SS - 6'2" 235 lbs. - Arizona State
84. Will Franklin - WR - 6'1" 200 lbs.- Missouri
85. * Letoy Guion - DT - 6'4" 285 lbs. - Florida State
86. Tyrell Johnson - FS - 6' 200 lbs. - Arkansas State
87. Shawn Crable - LB - 6'5" 245 lbs. - Michigan
88. * Anthony Collins - OT - 6'5" 310 lbs. - Kansas
89. DeMario Pressley - DT - 6'3" 300 lbs. - North Carolina State
90. Terrence Wheatley - CB - 5'9" 185 - Colorado
91. Tom Zbikowski - SS - 5'11" 210 lbs. - Notre Dame
92. * Chilo Rachal - OG - 6'5" 315 lbs. - USC
93. Tyvon Branch - CB - 5'11" 200 lbs. - Connecticut
94. Brad Cottam - TE - 6'8" 270 lbs. - Tennessee
95. Darrell Robertson - DE/LB - 6'5" 255 lbs. - Georgia Tech
96. Beau Bell - LB - 6'1" 245 lbs. - UNLV
97. Zack Bowman - CB - 6'1" 190 lbs.- Nebraska
98. Dre Moore - DT - 6'4" 310 lbs. - Maryland
99. Allen Patrick - RB - 5'11" 195 lbs. - Oklahoma
100. Jonathan Goff - LB - 6'2" 245 lbs. - Vanderbilt

These rankings do not correspond to the order in which he projects these players to be selected in the draft. (* - Underclassman)

Frank Coyle is a nationally known NFL scout who publishes Draft Insiders' Digest and www.draftinsiders.com. In it's 16th season, Draft Insiders' Digest is dedicated to year-round coverage of NFL and NCAA Football. He covers the NFL Draft and free agency extensively with a veteran scouting staff that provides insightful and unique information on players and team potential in the coming seasons. Draft Insiders' Digest is an extensive publication that produces 15 issues throughout the year and a Draft Yearbook with over 450 in-depth scouting reports.

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[ayjackson]

15 corners in the top 100....seems pretty incredible

 

[Seneschal2]

Frank Coyle's Top 100 - updated 3-18-08

Sebman, the link was already posted in the handy, stickied thread called "Player ranking lists":

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=77079&page=2

Question for the mods:

Is it o.k. if we post entire lists (rankings) as Seb just did, or do we have to settle for posting just the link? Some of these rankings have informative capsules...and if viewed, they may make for interesting conversation (debate). Thoughts?