1. WR Mike Williams, Jr. USC 6-5 220
Williams would?ve been a top 20 pick after his freshman year and should be a top five selection when he jumps to the NFL. He?s not a blazer, but he has everything else with great quickness for a player of his size, peerless hands, and the size to outmuscle any defensive back.
2. CB Antrel Rolle, Sr. Miami 6-1 205
The Miami corner should?ve turned pro early following his fantastic performance against Pittsburgh?s Larry Fitzgerald. He?s the total package with great speed to go along with his size.
3. RB Carnell Williams, Sr. Auburn 5-10 205
It?s not inconceivable that Williams could be the number one pick in the 2005 draft. He proved that the broken leg suffered in 2002 wasn?t an issue running as well as ever despite the issues the rest of the Tigers had. He?s a workhorse with unparalleled quickness and moves when sizing up a defender one-on-one.
4. DE Marcus Spears, Sr. LSU 6-4 295
Spears is a scary blend of size and athleticism. Originally a tight end, Spears moved over to the defensive side early in his career and became a terror. He became more and more consistent as last season went on as one of the SEC?s premier pass rushers.
5. TE Heath Miller, Jr. Virginia 6-5 255
A big blocker with tremendous hands, he should be college football?s best tight end this year and will rise higher on the charts if he continues to shine around the goal line.
6. QB Dan Orlovsky, Sr. Connecticut 6-5 230
Orlovsky might quickly grow into a top-ten caliber pick if he can cut down a bit on his interceptions. He?s a big passer with a big, and normally accurate arm.
7. DE David Pollack, Sr. Georgia 6-3 275
Pollack didn?t live up to his sophomore season, but he was still ultra-productive and proved he could still dominate even though he was a bit dinged up. No prospect has the work ethic and motor that Pollack has.
8. OT Jammal Brown. Sr. Oklahoma 6-6 305
With all due respect to Tommie Harris, Brown might have been the most sure pro prospect on the 2003 team. He still needs a little bit of overall work, but he?s emerging as one of the top pass protectors.
9. WR Braylon Edwards, Sr. Michigan 6-2 205
Edwards turned into an elite receiver last season making more big deep plays and turning into a terror around the goal line. He needs to improve his concentration and consistency, but his athleticism is undeniable.
10. DT Shaun Cody, Sr. USC 6-4 280
The most versatile of the Wild Bunch II, the former end has gotten over his knee injury to become a tremendous tackle. He has a fantastic work ethic and has a motor that always runs.
11. CB Carlos Rogers, Sr. Auburn 6-1 195
Rogers should be in the NFL. He?s big, quick and athletic able to lock down on the best of receivers and can hit as well as any safety.
12. WR Mark Clayton, Sr. Oklahoma 5-11 180
Clayton lived up to his star promise with an All-America 2003 season. He?s not huge, but his leaping ability and breakaway speed more than make up for his size.
13. CB Corey Webster, Sr. LSU 6-2 200
Webster must really love Baton Rouge to postpone his million dollar payday for a year. Few corners in college football have been as good with the ball in the air and can also hit.
14. LB Derrick Johnson, Sr. Texas 6-4 230
Johnson might not be the fastest linebacker in college football, but he certainly plays like it. He could?ve been a high draft pick this year and comes back to be the preseason favorite for the Butkus Award. Texas isn?t known for being a team that plays with a ton of heart, but that doesn?t apply to Johnson.
15. RB Cedric Benson, Sr. Texas 5-11 215
The light bulb went on last year for Benson as he might have been the best running back in college football over the second half of the season. He showed the power, speed and workhorse ability Longhorn fans have been waiting for.
16. DE Marquise Hill, Sr. LSU 6-7 295
A tackle sized player with the quickness of an end, Hill should be in the NFL already. Instead, he returns for his senior season needing to become a little more consistent and could use the time to get even bigger.
17. QB Andrew Walter, Sr. Arizona State 6-5 220
Many have dismissed Walter after the Sun Devils had a disappointing season, but if anything, his stock should rise because of 2003. He was a warrior playing hurt week after week and still putting up decent numbers. He?s not fast, but he?s a good athlete with a tremendous arm and great accuracy both in the pocket and on the move.
18. OT Rob Petitti, Sr. Pittsburgh 6-6 330
A sure-fire top early pick because of his size, Petitti is a punishing run blocker and a killer once he?s able to lock up on a lineman. His overall technique and footwork could use a bit of fine-tuning, so he could make big strides in his senior year.
19. WR Geoff McArthur, Sr. California 6-1 200 Sr.
McArthur exploded with a huge 2003 making 85 catches for 1,504 yards and ten touchdowns. The only down size is his health having hamstring problems early in his career and a broken arm late last year.
20. RB Ronnie Brown, Sr. Auburn 6-1 225
As good as Carnell Williams is, Brown might be an even better pro prospect. He?s a big back with a tremendous burst of speed able to hit the home-run once past the line. The other positive? Brown is an elite back without a lot of wear and tear only carrying the ball 354 times so far. By comparison, Williams ran the ball 241 times last year.
21. OT Alex Barron Sr. Florida State 6-6 320
A big body with quick feet, he could progress into one of the top tackle prospects as the best player on what will be a great Seminole offensive line.
22. OG C.J. Brooks, Sr. Maryland 6-6 325
A mauling run blocker, Brooks would?ve been a solid NFL prospect if he left early. He?ll be the anchor of the line this year.
23. S Jamaal Brimmer, Sr. UNLV 6-1 205
Brimmer isn?t the fastest defensive back around, but he?s not slow by any means and there are few able to make the plays he does. Whatever you need, Brimmer can do it from rushing the passer to coming up with the big hit to helping out on any deep ball.
24. DT Anttaj Hawthorne, Sr. Wisconsin 6-3 300
Hawthorne stood out in the great win over Ohio State as a premier run clogger. He?s also outstanding at busting through the line to make plays in the backfield.
25. OG David Baas, Sr. Michigan 6-4 300
Baas is as athletic and quick as a 300-pound guard can be. He was one of the main reasons Chris Perry had so much success running up the middle. He should?ve been off to the NFL after his 2003 season.
26. LB Kirk Morrison, Sr. San Diego State 6-2 240
Morrison should be in the NFL right now. There might not be another linebacker in college football with his size and speed to get to the ball. His stock should quickly rise as the season goes on.
27. RB Wali Lundy, Jr. Virginia 6-1, 215
A versatile big back with a good nose for the goal line, great receiving skills and speed, Lundy needs to get more carries to get more of a pro buzz. He could be the best all-around pro prospect package of running back skills.
28. WR Martin Nance, Jr. Miami University 6-4 215
Miami wasn?t all Big Ben last year. Nance became the team?s most dangerous deep threat quickly earning Roethlisberger?s trust in the clutch.
29. CB Justin Miller, Jr. Clemson 5-11 180
He might be a little too cocky for his own good, but that?s not a bad quality in a corner. He?ll be one of the best athletes in the draft whenever he comes out.
30. RB Marion Barber III, Jr. Minnesota 5-11 210
Barber got in better shape and went on a tear in 2003 as one of the best backs in the nation. He has sensation feet to get out of jams and is one of the best red zone runners in the game.
31. QB Matt Leinart, Jr. USC 6-5 215
Leiinart was beyond brilliant in his first season as the Trojan quarterback proving to be every bit as good and as accurate as Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer was. He proved he could make every throw and showed the poise of a veteran. The only question is whether or not he can consistently handle pressure since he rarely if ever had anyone in his face.
32. TE Matt Herian, Jr. Nebraska 6-5 240
For what it?s worth, Herian was Nebraska?s top deep receiving threat over the last two years. He?s not a dominating blocker, but he?s not bad. His hands and receiving skills more than make up for any problems.
33. OT Wesley Britt, Sr. Alabama 6-8 320
Britt should?ve been as good as gone to the NFL as one of the top tackle prospects before a broken leg set things back. He won?t be able to play this spring, but he?s expected to return at full strength. He?s one of the most experienced linemen in college football.
34. RB Maurice Clarett, Jr. Ohio State(?) 6-0 230
There?s still the question about whether or not he?ll actually be a Buckeye, but he?ll still be a big-name player with tremendous upside and a freakish ability around the goal line whenever he finally gets his wish to be a pro. There are still major concerns about his durability and character.
35. WR Craphonso Thorpe, Sr. Florida State 6-2 175
An unfortunate leg injury late in the NC State game kept Thorpe from jumping to the NFL this year. He was the team?s most dangerous weapon and should be one of the top receivers if he can regain his pre-injury form. Even though he?s lightning fast, he could use some bulk to handle the NFL pounding.
Williams would?ve been a top 20 pick after his freshman year and should be a top five selection when he jumps to the NFL. He?s not a blazer, but he has everything else with great quickness for a player of his size, peerless hands, and the size to outmuscle any defensive back.
2. CB Antrel Rolle, Sr. Miami 6-1 205
The Miami corner should?ve turned pro early following his fantastic performance against Pittsburgh?s Larry Fitzgerald. He?s the total package with great speed to go along with his size.
3. RB Carnell Williams, Sr. Auburn 5-10 205
It?s not inconceivable that Williams could be the number one pick in the 2005 draft. He proved that the broken leg suffered in 2002 wasn?t an issue running as well as ever despite the issues the rest of the Tigers had. He?s a workhorse with unparalleled quickness and moves when sizing up a defender one-on-one.
4. DE Marcus Spears, Sr. LSU 6-4 295
Spears is a scary blend of size and athleticism. Originally a tight end, Spears moved over to the defensive side early in his career and became a terror. He became more and more consistent as last season went on as one of the SEC?s premier pass rushers.
5. TE Heath Miller, Jr. Virginia 6-5 255
A big blocker with tremendous hands, he should be college football?s best tight end this year and will rise higher on the charts if he continues to shine around the goal line.
6. QB Dan Orlovsky, Sr. Connecticut 6-5 230
Orlovsky might quickly grow into a top-ten caliber pick if he can cut down a bit on his interceptions. He?s a big passer with a big, and normally accurate arm.
7. DE David Pollack, Sr. Georgia 6-3 275
Pollack didn?t live up to his sophomore season, but he was still ultra-productive and proved he could still dominate even though he was a bit dinged up. No prospect has the work ethic and motor that Pollack has.
8. OT Jammal Brown. Sr. Oklahoma 6-6 305
With all due respect to Tommie Harris, Brown might have been the most sure pro prospect on the 2003 team. He still needs a little bit of overall work, but he?s emerging as one of the top pass protectors.
9. WR Braylon Edwards, Sr. Michigan 6-2 205
Edwards turned into an elite receiver last season making more big deep plays and turning into a terror around the goal line. He needs to improve his concentration and consistency, but his athleticism is undeniable.
10. DT Shaun Cody, Sr. USC 6-4 280
The most versatile of the Wild Bunch II, the former end has gotten over his knee injury to become a tremendous tackle. He has a fantastic work ethic and has a motor that always runs.
11. CB Carlos Rogers, Sr. Auburn 6-1 195
Rogers should be in the NFL. He?s big, quick and athletic able to lock down on the best of receivers and can hit as well as any safety.
12. WR Mark Clayton, Sr. Oklahoma 5-11 180
Clayton lived up to his star promise with an All-America 2003 season. He?s not huge, but his leaping ability and breakaway speed more than make up for his size.
13. CB Corey Webster, Sr. LSU 6-2 200
Webster must really love Baton Rouge to postpone his million dollar payday for a year. Few corners in college football have been as good with the ball in the air and can also hit.
14. LB Derrick Johnson, Sr. Texas 6-4 230
Johnson might not be the fastest linebacker in college football, but he certainly plays like it. He could?ve been a high draft pick this year and comes back to be the preseason favorite for the Butkus Award. Texas isn?t known for being a team that plays with a ton of heart, but that doesn?t apply to Johnson.
15. RB Cedric Benson, Sr. Texas 5-11 215
The light bulb went on last year for Benson as he might have been the best running back in college football over the second half of the season. He showed the power, speed and workhorse ability Longhorn fans have been waiting for.
16. DE Marquise Hill, Sr. LSU 6-7 295
A tackle sized player with the quickness of an end, Hill should be in the NFL already. Instead, he returns for his senior season needing to become a little more consistent and could use the time to get even bigger.
17. QB Andrew Walter, Sr. Arizona State 6-5 220
Many have dismissed Walter after the Sun Devils had a disappointing season, but if anything, his stock should rise because of 2003. He was a warrior playing hurt week after week and still putting up decent numbers. He?s not fast, but he?s a good athlete with a tremendous arm and great accuracy both in the pocket and on the move.
18. OT Rob Petitti, Sr. Pittsburgh 6-6 330
A sure-fire top early pick because of his size, Petitti is a punishing run blocker and a killer once he?s able to lock up on a lineman. His overall technique and footwork could use a bit of fine-tuning, so he could make big strides in his senior year.
19. WR Geoff McArthur, Sr. California 6-1 200 Sr.
McArthur exploded with a huge 2003 making 85 catches for 1,504 yards and ten touchdowns. The only down size is his health having hamstring problems early in his career and a broken arm late last year.
20. RB Ronnie Brown, Sr. Auburn 6-1 225
As good as Carnell Williams is, Brown might be an even better pro prospect. He?s a big back with a tremendous burst of speed able to hit the home-run once past the line. The other positive? Brown is an elite back without a lot of wear and tear only carrying the ball 354 times so far. By comparison, Williams ran the ball 241 times last year.
21. OT Alex Barron Sr. Florida State 6-6 320
A big body with quick feet, he could progress into one of the top tackle prospects as the best player on what will be a great Seminole offensive line.
22. OG C.J. Brooks, Sr. Maryland 6-6 325
A mauling run blocker, Brooks would?ve been a solid NFL prospect if he left early. He?ll be the anchor of the line this year.
23. S Jamaal Brimmer, Sr. UNLV 6-1 205
Brimmer isn?t the fastest defensive back around, but he?s not slow by any means and there are few able to make the plays he does. Whatever you need, Brimmer can do it from rushing the passer to coming up with the big hit to helping out on any deep ball.
24. DT Anttaj Hawthorne, Sr. Wisconsin 6-3 300
Hawthorne stood out in the great win over Ohio State as a premier run clogger. He?s also outstanding at busting through the line to make plays in the backfield.
25. OG David Baas, Sr. Michigan 6-4 300
Baas is as athletic and quick as a 300-pound guard can be. He was one of the main reasons Chris Perry had so much success running up the middle. He should?ve been off to the NFL after his 2003 season.
26. LB Kirk Morrison, Sr. San Diego State 6-2 240
Morrison should be in the NFL right now. There might not be another linebacker in college football with his size and speed to get to the ball. His stock should quickly rise as the season goes on.
27. RB Wali Lundy, Jr. Virginia 6-1, 215
A versatile big back with a good nose for the goal line, great receiving skills and speed, Lundy needs to get more carries to get more of a pro buzz. He could be the best all-around pro prospect package of running back skills.
28. WR Martin Nance, Jr. Miami University 6-4 215
Miami wasn?t all Big Ben last year. Nance became the team?s most dangerous deep threat quickly earning Roethlisberger?s trust in the clutch.
29. CB Justin Miller, Jr. Clemson 5-11 180
He might be a little too cocky for his own good, but that?s not a bad quality in a corner. He?ll be one of the best athletes in the draft whenever he comes out.
30. RB Marion Barber III, Jr. Minnesota 5-11 210
Barber got in better shape and went on a tear in 2003 as one of the best backs in the nation. He has sensation feet to get out of jams and is one of the best red zone runners in the game.
31. QB Matt Leinart, Jr. USC 6-5 215
Leiinart was beyond brilliant in his first season as the Trojan quarterback proving to be every bit as good and as accurate as Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer was. He proved he could make every throw and showed the poise of a veteran. The only question is whether or not he can consistently handle pressure since he rarely if ever had anyone in his face.
32. TE Matt Herian, Jr. Nebraska 6-5 240
For what it?s worth, Herian was Nebraska?s top deep receiving threat over the last two years. He?s not a dominating blocker, but he?s not bad. His hands and receiving skills more than make up for any problems.
33. OT Wesley Britt, Sr. Alabama 6-8 320
Britt should?ve been as good as gone to the NFL as one of the top tackle prospects before a broken leg set things back. He won?t be able to play this spring, but he?s expected to return at full strength. He?s one of the most experienced linemen in college football.
34. RB Maurice Clarett, Jr. Ohio State(?) 6-0 230
There?s still the question about whether or not he?ll actually be a Buckeye, but he?ll still be a big-name player with tremendous upside and a freakish ability around the goal line whenever he finally gets his wish to be a pro. There are still major concerns about his durability and character.
35. WR Craphonso Thorpe, Sr. Florida State 6-2 175
An unfortunate leg injury late in the NC State game kept Thorpe from jumping to the NFL this year. He was the team?s most dangerous weapon and should be one of the top receivers if he can regain his pre-injury form. Even though he?s lightning fast, he could use some bulk to handle the NFL pounding.
I would put Lienart #1 QB in the nation next year, although he does have the best offensive talent surrounding him. What you think?
