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Kiper's Big Board: top 25 seniors (12/29)

 

1. Matt Leinart, QB, USC (6-4, 225 pounds) | previous rank: same

His arm strength has improved since last season, and he is throwing the ball even better. Leinart might not have repeated as the Heisman Trophy winner, but he makes plays when he has to. He should remain at the top of the draft board.

2. A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State (6-1½, 242) | previous rank: same

The top defensive player in the senior class. An instinctive player and a sure tackler, he knows which angles to take to the ball and finds his way through traffic very well.

3. Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State (6-3, 267) | previous rank: 5

Has been at the top of his game all year. Hali is the best player on one of the best defenses in the country. A natural pass-rusher who has been fun to watch all season.

4. DeMeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama (6-1½, 235) | previous rank: 3

Leader of the Crimson Tide defense. Has impressed in the Tide's biggest games this season. Tide defense did all it could to try to keep undefeated season alive.

5. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia (6-5½, 295) | previous rank: 4

Came back from a knee injury and still remains the top offensive lineman on the board.

6. DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis (5-9, 215) | previous rank: 7

Third in the nation in rushing yards per game, despite not playing behind one of the best offensive lines. Could very well be a top-10 pick.

7. Jimmy Williams, CB, Virginia Tech (6-2½, 207) | previous rank: 6

Gives the Hokies a shutdown cornerback who can lock up the opposing team's top receiver. He eliminates one side of the field. A former safety who moved to corner before the 2004 season.

8. Michael Huff, DB, Texas (6-1, 205) | previous rank: 9

Athletic and instinctive, he has shown the versatility to play cornerback or safety at the next level.

9. Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt (6-3¼, 227) | previous rank: 10

Second-best senior QB on the board behind Matt Leinart. Has the potential to be a first-round pick, depending on how he performs in the Senior Bowl and individual workouts.

10. Orien Harris, DT, Miami (6-3, 307) | previous rank: 11

Blessed with a ton of talent, Harris has bounced back from a subpar junior campaign. He has maximized his ability on a consistent basis in 2005.

11. Chad Greenway, LB, Iowa (6-2½, 244) | previous rank: 12

Has become one of the nation's top-flight linebackers the past two years. A smart player with great physical skills, Greenway knows how to find the ball and can go all over the field to get to it.

12. Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State (6-1½, 203) | previous rank: 13

A precise route-runner who will come into the NFL in 2006 with a great understanding of what is expected to be an immediate contributor.

13. Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College (6-5½, 260) | previous rank: 8

Came back from an injury against Virginia earlier this season. A tremendous talent who needs to polish his pass-rushing skills.

14. Claude Wroten, DT, LSU (6-2, 293) | previous rank: 17

Solid and reliable, Wroten has given LSU consistent play throughout the season.

15. Thomas Howard, LB, UTEP (6-2½, 233) | previous rank: 14

Has come a long way since his days as a walk-on defensive back. UTEP's best defensive player, Howard is a gifted athlete with 4.4 speed who covers the field from sideline to sideline.

16. Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami (5-8½ 183) | previous rank: 15

Can turn a short completion into a coast-to-coast TD. Not great size, but Moss has great speed and should excel at the next level.

17. Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State (6-2½ 305) | previous rank: 16

Combines strength with quickness and a relentless approach. A very effective pass-rusher for an interior lineman.

18. Jason Spitz, G/C, Louisville (6-3½ 307) | previous rank: same

Versatile player who will have a long career at the next level. Strongest player on Louisville's roster.

19. Anthony Smith, DB, Syracuse (6-1, 194) | previous rank: same

Real playmaker on a team that struggled in 2005. Combines excellent cover skills with a rugged, hard-nosed approach. Smith is not only a quality free safety but also has made a dramatic impact on special teams throughout his impressive stay in the Big East.

20. Dwayne Slay, FS, Texas Tech (6-3½, 210) | previous rank: same

A very physical and hard-hitting safety, Slay led the Red Raiders in tackles and set a Big 12 record with eight forced fumbles.

21. Ryan O'Callaghan, OT, California (6-6½, 340) | previous rank: same

Depending on who comes out early, O'Callaghan could end up being the highest-rated right tackle prospect in the draft. Prototype right tackle at the next level. Very tough; he played through a broken wrist for most of 2004 and battled through a concussion in '05.

22. Elvis Dumervil, DE, Louisville (6-0, 256) | previous rank: same

Feared and disruptive sack artist. Has at least two sacks in five games this season and leads the nation with 20 sacks. Reminds me of Colts DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.

23. Max Jean-Gilles, G, Georgia (6-4, 350) | previous rank: same

One of the best guards in the country, Jean-Gilles had a solid outing against a great LSU defensive line in the SEC title game.

24. Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA (6-6, 258) | previous rank: same

Has legit 4.5 speed and a perfect frame for the position. Leads the Bruins in receptions, yards and touchdowns.

25. Kyle Williams, DT, LSU (6-1½, 294) | previous rank: same

Consistent and productive, he gets overshadowed at times by teammate Claude Wroten, who lines up next to him on the defensive line. Williams never disappears from the action.

 

Mel's Top 5 Juniors

Quarterback

1. Brady Quinn, Notre Dame

2. Vince Young, Texas

3. Drew Stanton, Michigan State

4. Omar Jacobs, Bowling Green

5. Jordan Palmer, UTEP

5a. Marcus Vick, Virginia Tech

5b. Zac Taylor, Nebraska

5c. Jeff Rowe, Nevada

5d. Drew Tate, Iowa

Running back

1. Reggie Bush, USC

2. Laurence Maroney, Minnesota

3. LenDale White, USC

4. Michael Bush, Louisville

5. Kenny Irons, Auburn

5a. Maurice Drew, UCLA

5b. Brian Calhoun, Wisconsin

5c. Tony Hunt, Penn State

Wide receiver

1. Santonio Holmes, Ohio State

2. Jeff Samardzija, Notre Dame

3. Jason Hill, Washington State

4. Chad Jackson, Florida

5. Cory Rodgers, TCU

5a. Courtney Taylor, Auburn

5b. Jarrett Hicks, Texas Tech

5c. Steve Smith, USC

5d. Greg Lee, Pittsburgh

5e. Joel Filani, Texas Tech

Tight end

1. Vernon Davis, Maryland

2. Leonard Pope, Georgia

3. Anthony Fasano, Notre Dame

4. Clark Harris, Rutgers

5. Martrez Milner, Georgia

5a. Matt Spaeth, Minnesota

Offensive line

1. Joe Thomas (LT), Wisconsin

2. Winston Justice (RT), USC

3. Levi Brown (LT), Penn State

4. Justin Blalock (RT), Texas

5. Kyle Young, Fresno St. ©

5a. Doug Free (LT), Northern Illinois

5b. Manuel Ramirez (RG), Texas Tech

Defensive line

1. Mario Williams (DE), NC State

2. Gaines Adams, (DE), Clemson

3. Haloti Ngata (DT), Oregon

4. Kareem Brown (DT), Miami

5. Quentin Moses (DE), Georgia

5a. Ray Edwards (DE), Purdue

5b. Mkristo Bruce (DE), Washington St

5c. Brent Curvey (DT), Iowa St.

5d. Adam Carriker (DE), Nebraska

5e. Dan Bazuin (DE), Central Michigan

5f. Jay Moore (DE), Nebraska

Linebackers

1. Paul Posluszny, Penn St.

2. Ernie Sims, Florida State

3. Patrick Willis, Ole Miss

4. Ahmad Brooks, Virginia

5. Oscar Lua, USC

5a. Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma

5b. H.B. Blades, Pittsburgh

5c. Kai Parham, Virginia

5d. Anthony Waters, Clemson

5e. Justin Durant, Hampton

Defensive backs

1. Brandon Meriweather, Miami

2. LaRon Landry, LSU

3. Ashton Youboty, Ohio St.

4. Michael Griffin, Texas

5. Darnell Bing, USC

5a. Antonio Cromartie, Florida State

5b. Johnathan Joseph, South Carolina

5c. Danieal Manning, Abilene Christian

5d. Bernard Pollard, Purdue

5e. Eric Weddle, Utah

5f. Donte Whitner, Ohio St.

5g. Devin Hester, Miami

Place-Kickers

1. Mason Crosby, Colorado

2. Justin Medlock, UCLA

3. Mike Barrow, Idaho

4. Brandon Pace, Virginia Tech

5. Andrew Wellock, Eastern Michigan

5a. Kyle Schlicher, Iowa

5b. John Deraney, NC State

Punters

1. Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor

2. Adam Graessle, Pittsburgh

3. Brandon Fields, Michigan St.

4. Adam Podlesh, Maryland

5. Michael Gibson, Memphis

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Thanks, that's a good resource. Unfortunately for Joe Thomas, a player mentioned as a possible Bill, he blew out his right knee in Wisconsin's bowl win over Auburn today.

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Thanks, that's a good resource.  Unfortunately for Joe Thomas, a player mentioned as a possible Bill, he blew out his right knee in Wisconsin's bowl win over Auburn today.

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Since when does a blown knee deter the Buffalo Bills? :unsure:

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I would hope they go with the top O-lineman in the draft, but my second choice would be DeMeco Ryans from Alabama. This guy is a dominating force who always seems to be in on tackles no matter where they are on the field and he is a smart guy who was on the all scholar list at UA.

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