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Defensive Ends

2007 Defensive End Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. Jamaal Anderson*, DE, Arkansas, 6'5, 288
2. Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson, 6'5, 258
3. Jarvis Moss*, DE/OLB, Florida, 6'6, 250
4. Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska, 6'6, 296
5. Charles Johnson*, DE, Georgia, 6'2, 270
6. Quentin Moses, DE/OLB, Georgia, 6'5, 261
7. Anthony Spencer, DE/OLB, Purdue, 6'3, 261
8. LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan, 6'1, 266
9. Tim Crowder, DE, Texas, 6'3, 272
10. Dan Bazuin, DE, Central Michigan, 6'3, 266
11. Ray McDonald, DE, Florida, 6'3, 276
12. Victor Abiamiri, DE/OLB, Notre Dame, 6'4, 267
13. Mkristo Bruce, DE, Washington State, 6'6, 268
14. Baraka Atkins, DE, Miami(FL), 6'4, 271
15. Jay Moore, DE/OLB, Nebraska, 6'5, 274
16. Turk McBride, DE, Tennessee, 6'2, 277
17. Brian Robison, DE/OLB, Texas, 6'3, 259
18. Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE, Hawaii, 6'5, 280
19. Darius Sanders, DE, Oregon, 6'4, 273
20. Justin Hickman, DE/OLB, UCLA, 6'1, 254
21. Chase Pittman, DE, Louisiana State, 6'4, 270
22. Jay Richardson, DE, Ohio State, 6'5, 279
23. C.J. Ah You, DE, Oklahoma, 6'4, 274
24. Nuu Tafisi, DE, California, 6'1, 260
25. Xzavie Jackson, DE, Missouri, 6'3, 278
26. Noland Burchette, DE/OLB, Virginia Tech, 6'2, 259
27. Justin Rogers, DE/OLB, Southern Methodist, 6'3, 252
28. Antwan Applewhite*, DE/OLB, San Diego State, 6'3, 250
29. Jacob Ford, DE/OLB, Central Arkansas, 6'3, 249
30. Larry Birdine, DE/OLB, Oklahoma, 6'3, 261
31. Larry McSwain, DE/OLB, Alabama-Birmingham, 6'1, 255
32. Joe Monty, DE, Wisconsin, 6'2, 258
33. Devon Parks, DE/OLB, Bowling Green, 6'2, 259
34. Kyle Caldwell, DE, Arizona State, 6'3, 272
35. Victor DeGrate, DE/OLB, Oklahoma State, 6'2, 249
36. Melila Purcell, DE, Hawaii, 6'5, 266
37. Abraham Wright, DE/OLB, Colorado, 6'2, 242

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Defensive Tackles

2007 Defensive Tackle Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. Alan Branch*, DT, Michigan, 6'6, 324
2. Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville. 6'2, 302
3. Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State, 6'2, 299
4. Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee, 6'4, 300
5. Brandon Mebane, DT, California, 6'1, 309
6. DeMarcus Tyler, DT, North Carolina State, 6'2, 306
7. Marcus Thomas, DT, Florida, 6'3, 314
8. Jay Alford, DT, Penn State, 6'3, 304
9. Ryan McBean, DT, Oklahoma State, 6'4, 286
10. Kareem Brown, DT, Miami(FL), 6'4, 290
11. Antonio Johnson, DT, Mississippi State, 6'3, 310
12. Steven Harris, DT, Florida, 6'5, 285
13. David Patterson, DT, Ohio State, 6'2, 285
14. Paul Soliai, DT, Utah, 6'4, 344
15. Ola Dagunduro, DT, Nebraska, 6'2, 313
16. Keith Jackson, DT, Arkansas, 6'0, 305
17. Marquay Love, DT, Houston, 6'0, 310
18. Joe Cohen, DT, Florida, 6'2, 315
19. Jeremy Clark, DT, Alabama, 6'2, 309
20. Derek Landri, DT, Notre Dame, 6'2, 288
21. Matt Toeaina, DT, Oregon, 6'2, 307
22. Clifton Dickson, DT, Florida State, 6'4, 308
23. Keenan Carter*, DT, Virginia, 6'1, 308
24. Kelly Talavou, DT, Utah, 6'2, 319
25. Ed Johnson, DT, Penn State, 6'1, 290
26. LaRon Harris, DT, Northwestern Oklahoma State, 6'3, 345
27. Stanley Doughty, DT, South Carolina, 6'1, 331
28. Deljuan Robinson, DT, Mississippi State, 6'3, 296
29. Jordan Hill, DT, Arizona State, 6'2, 298
30. Kiki Gonzalez, DT, Akron, 6'2, 300
31. Quintin Echols, DT, Kansas State, 6'1, 328
32. Larry Brown, DT, Oklahoma State, 6'2, 297
33. Clifton Ryan, DT, Michigan State, 6'3, 310

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Outside Linebackers

2007 Outside Linebacker Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State, 6'1, 238
2. Lawrence Timmons*, OLB, Florida State, 6'1, 234
3. Jon Beason*, OLB, Miami(FL), 6'0, 237
4. Earl Everett, OLB, Florida, 6'2, 238
5. Rufus Alexander, OLB, Oklahoma, 6'1, 228
6. Buster Davis, OLB, Florida State, 5'9, 239
7. Prescott Burgess, OLB, Michigan, 6'3, 240
8. Stephen Nicholas, OLB, South Florida, 6'1, 232
9. Tim Shaw, OLB, Penn State, 6'1, 236
10. Juwan Simpson, OLB, Alabama, 6'2, 225
11. Stewart Bradley, OLB, Nebraska, 6'4, 254
12. Sam Olajubutu, OLB, Arkansas, 5'9, 227
13. Ameer Ismail, OLB, Western Michigan, 6'2, 225
14. Devraun Thompson, OLB, Rutgers, 5'10, 220
15. Tony Taylor, OLB, Georgia, 6'0, 236
16. Rory Johnson*, OLB, Mississippi, 6'0, 232
17. Quincy Black, OLB, New Mexico, 6'1, 240
18. Kevin McLee, OLB, West Virginia, 6'1, 244
19. Michael Okwo, OLB, Stanford, 5'11, 232
20. KaMichael Hall, OLB, Georgia Tech, 6'0, 228
21. Nick Bunting, OLB, Tulsa , 6'1, 230
22. Akeem Jordan, OLB, James Madison , 6'0, 235
23. Dallas Sartz, OLB, Southern California, 6'5, 235
24. Brandon Archer, OLB, Kansas State, 6'0, 239
25. Wade Koehl, OLB, Houston, 6'2, 233
26. David Holloway, OLB, Maryland , 6'2, 230
27. Mike Alston, OLB, Toledo, 6'2, 231
28. Ramon Guzman, OLB, Buffalo, 6'2, 232
29. Brian Smith, OLB, Missouri , 6'4, 230
30. Antwan Barnes, OLB, Florida International, 6'1, 234
31. Mario Reese, OLB, Minnesota, 6'2, 231

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Inside Linebackers

2007 Inside Linebacker Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. Patrick Willis, ILB, Mississippi, 6'1, 242
2. Brandon Siler*, ILB, Florida, 6'2, 241
3. David Harris, ILB, Michigan, 6'2, 243
4. H.B. Blades, ILB, Pittsburgh, 5'11, 236
5. Jon Abbate*, ILB, Wake Forest, 5'10, 231
6. Desmond Bishop, ILB, California, 6'2, 239
7. Anthony Waters, ILB, Clemson, 6'2, 245
8. Justin Durant, ILB, Hampton, 6'1, 230
9. Nate Harris, ILB, Louisville, 6'0, 230
10. Zak DeOssie, ILB, Brown, 6'4, 250
11. Thaddaeus Washington, ILB, Colorado, 5'11, 245
12. Justin Warren, ILB, Texas A&M, 6'2, 245
13. Mark Zalewski, ILB, Wisconsin, 6'1, 232
14. Korey Hall, ILB, Boise State, 6'0, 236
15. Zach Diles, ILB, Kansas State, 6'0, 240
16. George Hall, ILB, Purdue, 6'0, 240
17. Blair Phillips, ILB, Oregon, 6'1, 244
18. Dedrick Harrington, ILB, Missouri, 6'3, 248
19. Oscar Lua, ILB, Southern California, 6'1, 240
20. Quinton Culberson, ILB, Mississippi State, 6'0, 236
21. Kelvin Smith, ILB, Syracuse, 6'2, 240
22. Marvin Mitchell, ILB, Tennessee, 6'3, 249
23. Johnny Baldwin, ILB, Alabama A&M, 6'1, 232
24. Zach Latimer, ILB, Oklahoma, 6'1, 237
25. Cameron Jensen, ILB, Brigham Young, 6'2, 247
26. Matt Muncy, ILB, Ohio, 6'0, 242
27. Keyonvis Bouie, ILB, Florida International, 6'1, 224

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Cornerbacks

2007 Cornerback Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller
1. Leon Hall, CB, Michigan, 5'11, 193
2. Chris Houston*, CB, Arkansas, 5'10, 185
3. Darrelle Revis*, CB, Pittsburgh, 5'11, 204
4. Daymeion Hughes, CB, California, 5'10, 190
5. Aaron Ross, CB, Texas, 6'0, 193
6. Eric Wright*, CB, UNLV, 5'10, 192
7. Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland, 5'9, 189
8. Tanard Jackson, CB/S, Syracuse, 6'0, 192
9. Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State, 6'1, 203
10. David Irons, CB, Auburn, 5'10, 190
11. Tarell Brown, CB, Texas, 5'10, 190
12. Jonathan Wade, CB, Tennessee, 5'10, 190
13. A.J. Davis, CB, North Carolina State, 5'10, 193
14. Fred Bennett, CB, South Carolina, 6'1, 196
15. C.J. Wilson, CB, Baylor, 6'1, 196
16. C.J. Gaddis*, CB/S, Clemson, 5'11, 203
17. Michael Coe, CB, Alabama State, 6'0, 190
18. Ryan Smith*, CB, Florida, 5'10, 174
19. John Talley, CB, Duke, 5'11, 173
20. Kenny Scott, CB, Georgia Tech, 6'1, 179
21. Travarous Bain, CB, Hampton, 6'0, 182
22. Ramzee Robinson, CB, Alabama, 5'10, 196
23. Marquice Cole, CB, Northwestern, 5'10, 195
24. DeAndre Jackson, CB, Iowa State, 5'11, 193
25. Anthony Arline, CB, Baylor, 6'2, 191
26. Tyron Brackenridge, CB, Washington State, 5'11, 189
27. Usama Young, CB, Kent State, 5'11, 196
28. William Gay, CB, Louisville, 5'11, 182
29. Reggie Lewis, CB, Florida, 5'10, 204
30. Tim Mixon, CB, California, 5'9, 190
31. Marcus Hamilton, CB, Virginia, 5'11, 198
32. Mike Richardson, CB, Notre Dame, 5'11, 188
33. Robert Herbert, CB, Colorado State, 6'0, 197
34. Brandon McDonald, CB, Memphis, 6'0, 181
35. Bo Smith, CB, Weber State, 5'10, 193
36. Chaz Williams, CB, Louisiana-Monroe, 5'11, 196

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Safeties

2007 Safety Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. LaRon Landry, S, Louisiana State, 6'0, 213
2. Reggie Nelson*, S, Florida, 5'11, 198
3. Michael Griffin, S, Texas, 5'11, 202
4. Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami(FL), 5'10, 195
5. Eric Weddle, S, Utah, 5'11, 203
6. Michael Johnson, S, Arizona, 6'2, 205
7. John Wendling, S, Wyoming, 6'1, 222
8. Sabby Piscitelli, S, Oregon State, 6'3, 224
9. Josh Gattis, S, Wake Forest, 6'1, 206
10. Aaron Rouse, S/OLB, Virginia Tech, 6'4, 223
11. Wesley Smith, S, Memphis, 6'1, 213
12. Eric Frampton, S, Washington State, 5'11, 204
13. J.D. Nelson, S, Oregon, 5'11, 207
14. Kevin Payne, S, Louisiana-Monroe, 6'0, 209
15. Roderick Rogers, S, Wisconsin, 6'0, 189
16. David Overstreet, S, Missouri, 5'11, 206
17. Will Herring, S/OLB, Auburn, 6'2, 229
18. Tra Battle, S, Georgia, 5'11, 176
19. Dashon Goldson, S, Washington, 6'1, 202
20. Tony Franklin, S, Virginia, 5'10, 184
21. Daren Stone, S, Maine, 6'3, 218
22. Joey Card, S, Miami(OH), 5'10, 199
23. Craig Dahl, S, North Dakota State, 6'1, 216
24. Corey Graham, S, New Hampshire, 6'0, 195
25. Jessie Daniels, S, Louisiana State, 5'11, 216
26. Brenden Hill, S, Virginia Tech, 6'2, 215
27. Ryan Glasper, S, Boston College, 6'0, 207
28. Marcus Paschal, S, Iowa, 6'0, 207
29. Brandon Sharp, S, Louisville, 5'10, 194
30. Erik Keys, S, Ball State, 5'10, 210
31. David Lofton, S, Stanford, 6'3, 212
32. Andre Kirkland, S, Kent State, 6'0, 204
33. Brannon Condren, S, Troy, 6'1, 208
34. Zach Catanese, S, Arizona State, 6'2, 227
35. Marvin White, S, Texas Christian, 6'1, 199
36. Joe Stellmacher, S, Wisconsin, 6'1, 218
37. Leonard Peters, S, Hawaii, 6'1, 210
38. Chinedum Ndukwe, S, Notre Dame, 6'2, 206

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3-4 Outside Linebackers

2007 3-4 Outside Linebacker Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson, 6'5, 258
2. Jarvis Moss*, DE/OLB, Florida, 6'6, 250
3. Quentin Moses, DE/OLB, Georgia, 6'5, 261
4. Anthony Spencer, DE/OLB, Purdue, 6'3, 261
5. LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan, 6'1, 266
6. Victor Abiamiri, DE/OLB, Notre Dame, 6'4, 267
7. Jay Moore, DE/OLB, Nebraska, 6'5, 274
8. Stewart Bradley, OLB, Nebraska, 6'4, 254
9. Brian Robison, DE/OLB, Texas, 6'3, 259
10. Justin Hickman, DE/OLB, UCLA, 6'1, 254
11. Noland Burchette, DE/OLB, Virginia Tech, 6'2, 259
12. Justin Rogers, DE/OLB, Southern Methodist, 6'3, 252
13. Antwan Applewhite*, DE/OLB, San Diego State, 6'3, 250
14. Jacob Ford, DE/OLB, Central Arkansas, 6'3, 249
15. Larry Birdine, DE/OLB, Oklahoma, 6'3, 261
16. Larry McSwain, DE/OLB, Alabama-Birmingham, 6'1, 255
17. Devon Parks, DE/OLB, Bowling Green, 6'2, 259
18. Victor DeGrate, DE/OLB, Oklahoma State, 6'2, 249

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19 April, 2007.

ROUND ONE

1. Oakland Raiders: Calvin Johnson, wide receiver, Georgia Tech.

2. Arizona Cardinals (from Lions, projected): Joe Thomas, offensive tackle, Wisconsin.

3. Cleveland Browns: Brady Quinn, quarterback, Notre Dame.

4. Minnesota Vikings (from Buccaneers, projected): JaMarcus Russell, quarterback, LSU.

5. Detroit Lions (from Cardinals, projected): Gaines Adams, defensive end, Clemson.

6. Buffalo Bills (from Redskins, projected): Adrian Peterson, running back, Oklahoma.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Vikings, projected): LaRon Landry, safety, LSU.

8. Atlanta Falcons (from Texans): Amobi Okoye, defensive tackle, Louisville.

9. Miami Dolphins: Levi Brown, offensive tackle, Penn State.

10. Houston Texans (from Falcons): Darrelle Revis, cornerback, Pitt.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Willis, linebacker, Mississippi.

12. Washington Redskins (from Bills, projected): Jamaal Anderson, defensive end, Arkansas.

13. St. Louis Rams: Dwayne Bowe, wide receiver, LSU.

14. Carolina Panthers: Robert Meachem, wide receiver, Tennessee.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Adam Carriker, defensive end, Nebraska.

16. Green Bay Packers: Marshawn Lynch, running back, California.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leon Hall, cornerback, Michigan.

18. Cincinnati Bengals: Aaron Ross, cornerback, Texas.

19. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Spencer, defensive end, Purdue.

20. New York Giants: Michael Griffin, safety, Texas.

21. Denver Broncos: Ben Grubbs, guard, Auburn.

22. Dallas Cowboys: Ted Ginn, Jr., wide receiver, Ohio State.

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Wright, cornerback, UNLV.

24. New England Patriots (from Seahawks): Reggie Nelson, safety, Florida.

25. New York Jets: Greg Olsen, tight end, Miami.

26. Philadelphia Eagles: Jon Beason, linebacker, Miami.

27. New Orleans Saints: Jarvis Moss, defensive end, Florida.

28. New England Patriots: Arron Sears, offensive tackle, Tennessee.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Joe Staley, offensive tackle, Central Michigan.

30. San Diego Chargers: Lawrence Timmons, linebacker, Florida State.

31. Chicago Bears: Dwayne Jarrett, wide receiver, USC.

32. Indianapolis Colts: Alan Branch, defensive tackle, Michigan.

ROUND TWO IS COMING.

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Posted April 18, 2007

For now, LB Posluszny is just another traveler

By Jarrett Bell USA TODAY

It is a good bet that in 10 days, some NFL team will make Paul Posluszny a first-round draft pick. The Penn State linebacker will be hailed as a cornerstone for the future.

Depending on the team, Posluszny might be whisked to town on a private jet. At the very least, there will be a news conference and photo ops.

Monday night, though, The Poz was just another stranded traveler with plans derailed by a nor'easter that wreaked havoc on the East Coast.

His connecting flight at Washington Dulles International Airport was cancelled. The next flight to State College, Pa. was overbooked, a lousy bet for getting on as a stand-by passenger.

Unable to get confirmed on a flight until the next afternoon, Posluszny decided to drive the four hours to Penn State's campus.

Then he got the rental car.

In linebacker terms, the hole filled fast. Nothing larger than a subcompact was available. So he crammed his thick, 6-foot-1, 238-pound tackling machine of a body into a Kia Rio and hit the highway.

"I didn't have a reservation, so this is what I got stuck with," Posluszny said. "If I even get nicked, it's trouble."

Posluszny just spent a couple of days visiting the New Orleans Saints, one of roughly a half-dozen team tours top prospects usually make before the draft.

This has been good for Posluszny, not only for glimpses of team facilities — when he saw the San Diego Chargers' headquarters, he thought to himself, "Yeah, I can play here," — but to talk X's and O's with linebacker coaches and coordinators.

Of course, he has no clue where he'll end up. In a weak crop, he is perhaps the top outside linebacker after setting a school record with 372 tackles and impressing experts with keen instincts.

"The best thing he does is find the football," says Detroit Lions President Matt Millen, himself a former NFL linebacker schooled at Penn State. "You are going to find guys who are faster, guys who are stronger and guys who make flashier plays. But he's very consistent at a high level. He knows how to play the game."

Pro Football Weekly draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki says "old-school GMs and coaches have a place in their heart for him."

Versatility helps his stock. Posluszny switched to an outside post in a 4-3 scheme last season after playing an inside slot in a 3-4 as a junior. But despite decent speed (4.58 in the 40-yard dash), Nawrocki sees a player who is awkward in pass coverage and might not be used on third downs.

Posluszny isn't the first to try not to take such pre-draft reviews to heart.

"With all the so-called experts, you hear your name thrown up, then down," he says. "It's absolute speculation, and such a roller-coaster ride. If you try to follow that stuff, it's like, 'Who's right and who's wrong?' There's not a whole lot more I can do."

Having never driven from northern Virginia before, Posluszny also wasn't sure when he'd make it back to campus.

"I don't want to say I'm lost," he says, "but I think I've got about an hour to go."

He laughed when it was suggested that he was taking a winding path to the NFL.

"That seems fitting," he said. "It's been a journey."

A native of Aliquippa, the western Pennsylvania town that also produced Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett and Mike Ditka, Posluszny was looking forward to spending a final few days on Penn State's campus before his big leap.

"After the draft, there will be a minicamp, a new team and new city, and it will probably get pretty hectic," he says envisioning the future. "So it will be good to be back for a couple of weeks."

Like the rental car, his college home is stripped of frills. Posluszny was driving back to an apartment that didn't even have a television anymore. He's already packed up and moved the bulk of his items.

"All I've got there is a bed, a few clothes and something to cook with," he said. "It's the bare minimum right now. But I won't be there for long."

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Posted April 18, 2007

Which NFL teams need linebackers

By Jarrett Bell USA TODAY


Here's the rundown on what teams need linebackers:


Buffalo Bills

The Bills used their top five picks in last year's draft on defense, and the trend could continue. They have to replace the tackles of middle linebacker London Fletcher, who had a team-high 157 stops in 2006 but left in free agency. That's just one of the holes for a unit moving on without the big-play presence of linebacker Takeo Spikes.


Cincinnati Bengals

Middle linebacker Brian Simmons' contract was terminated. Former first-round pick David Pollack's career is in jeopardy because of a neck injury. Odell Thurman, after a productive rookie season in 2005, was suspended in 2006. Picking 18th in the first round, Marvin Lewis should have a shot at one of the top four linebackers. But with a 31st-ranked pass defense and holes at cornerback, maybe that decision isn't so automatic.


New York Giants

As much as any area, linebacker has been the Giants' Achilles' heel. Pricey LaVar Arrington and Carlos Emmons were cut in the offseason, while Brandon Short explores free agency.


Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are hoping middle linebacker Dan Morgan returns, but that is iffy after repeated concussions wiped out his 2006 season. That could become a major issue, with Morgan's fill-in and team-leading tackler Chris Draft out as a free agent.


New England Patriots

Bill Belichick scored with perhaps the best unrestricted free agent signing this offseason in the versatile Adalius Thomas, and he has never drafted a linebacker in the first round. However, the Patriots are poised to start to season with none of their four starting linebackers younger than 30. This could be time to restock while there is time for Tedy Bruschi, Roosevelt Colvin and Mike Vrabel to groom replacements.

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Offensive Guards

2007 Offensive Guard Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. Justin Blalock, OG, Texas, 6'3, 320
2. Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn, 6'2, 311
3. Arron Sears, OG, Tennessee, 6'2, 319
4. Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College, 6'1, 313
5. Marshall Yanda, OG, Iowa, 6'4, 307
6. Kasey Studdard, OG, Texas, 6'3, 303
7. Manuel Ramirez, OG, Texas Tech, 6'3, 326
8. James Marten, OG, Boston College, 6'7, 309
9. Tim Duckworth, OG, Auburn, 6'3, 306
10. Andy Alleman, OG, Akron, 6'4, 305
11. Mike Jones, OG, Iowa, 6'5, 309
12. Corey Hilliard, OG, Oklahoma State, 6'5, 308
13. Steve Vallos, OG, Wake Forest, 6'3, 290
14. Mansfield Wrotto, OG, Georgia Tech, 6'3, 317
15. Kurt Quarterman, OG, Louisville, 6'5, 348
16. Brian Daniels, OG, Colorado, 6'4, 300
17. Dan Santucci, OG, Notre Dame, 6'3, 301
18. Nathan Bennett, OG, Clemson, 6'4, 316
19. T.J. Downing, OG, Ohio State, 6'4, 298
20. Cameron Stephenson, OG, Rutgers, 6'3, 303
21. George Batiste, OG, Southern Mississippi, 6'5, 300
22. Ruben Riley, OG, Michigan, 6'4, 305
23. Jake Kuresa, OG, Brigham Young, 6'4, 330
24. Tala Esera, OG, Hawaii, 6'3, 312
25. Gabe Hall, OG, Texas Tech, 6'4, 313
26. Stephen Berg, OG, Arizona State, 6'5, 330
27. Palauni Ma Sun, OG, Oregon, 6'5, 319
28. Uche Nwaneri, OG, Purdue, 6'3, 325

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Posted April 18, 2007

Top 10 guards in the upcoming NFL draft

By Carl Kotala
Florida Today

The NFL draft will be held April 28-29. Here's a look at the top prospects at the guard position:


1. Ben Grubbs (6-2 1/2, 313), Auburn

Signed as a defensive tackle out of high school, he moved to tight end after his redshirt year and eventually settled in at guard. Athleticism sets him apart from the rest of this year's class. Excellent quickness allows him to pull, trap and hit moving targets. Can also slide over to pick up blitzes and stunts. What he lacks is the experience and some of the nuances of playing the position. Has Pro Bowl potential.


2. Justin Blalock (6-3, 325), Texas

Played mostly right tackle at Texas, but finished the season at guard and projects as an inside player. Set a school record with 51 consecutive starts. He's smart, has good size and can knock defenders off the ball. A hard worker who will quickly earn the respect of his teammates. Not the quickest player, which is why he would have trouble handling edge rushers. Needs to develop a nasty streak and improve fundamentals playing inside. Another player with Pro Bowl potential.


3. Aaron Sears (6-3 1/2, 320), Tennessee

His value is his versatility. He's had a start at every offensive line position but center and was the left tackle for the Volunteers last season. Can anchor his position and is good at extending his arms and locking on his opponent. Great size and the power to come off the ball and push his man back. Like Blalock, he could have trouble with outside speed rushers in the NFL, which is why he projects better at guard. A team that likes to play smashmouth football will love this guy.


4. Josh Beekman (6-1 1/2, 315), Boston College

Some are projecting him at center. He's got a nice, thick frame and can anchor against bull rushers. A leader on the field and in the locker room. Will stay on his block and has the ability to slide with his man in pass protection. With a strong leg drive, he can move the pile. Doesn't have great balance and has short arms. Technically sound, which makes up for other physical limitations.


5. Andy Alleman (6-4, 305), Akron

Started out as a defensive end at Pittsburgh before transferring to Akron and switching to offense. Experts are split on him. Needs to add bulk and get more experience at guard to be competitive at the NFL level. Knows how to seal off blocks and would fit best in a zone-blocking scheme. He'll work to finish off blocks, but he won't blow anyone off the ball. Where he goes will depend on how much teams like his upside.


6. Manuel Ramirez (6-3 1/4, 328), Texas Tech

Has good size and excellent strength that allows him to push defensive tackles back when blocking in a short area. Will have to make some adjustments in his technique after playing in the Red Raiders' spread offense. Doesn't take plays off, but tends to play a little high and doesn't change direction well. While he is strong, he tends to rely on it too much. Had a good Senior Bowl, which helped his stock.


7. Cameron Stephenson (6-3, 305), Rutgers

Flipped between playing offensive line and defensive line in college, which affected his development. But he has good upper-body strength and had a fine senior season that has helped him move up draft boards. Sets up quickly and has good balance. He's a bit of a project who won't come in and be a big factor right away. But he could develop into a solid player.


8. Tim Duckworth (6-3, 309), Auburn

His stock has been falling, particularly after playing his senior season with a knee injury. Could stand to get bigger and spend more time in the weight room. Run blocking is his strength. He's very competitive and no one will ever question his effort. Not a standout player, but he'll come in and work hard.


9. Dan Santucci (6-3 1/2, 299), Notre Dame

Did well enough in positional drills at the NFL scouting combine that he has been moving up some boards. He's sound technically and is a smart player. He's also tough, physical and has a mean streak. Has a tendency to lunge too much. Much better blocking in a phone booth than he is in space. A dependable player, though definitely not a flashy one.


10. Mansfield Wrotto (6-3, 316), Georgia Tech

This one is all about potential. Played defensive tackle for three years before moving to right tackle as a senior. Has great size and is naturally strong. Has shown the ability to drive defenders off the ball. Still, he's a raw project. If the right team drafts him, and his offensive line coach is patient, he could develop into a quality player.


Best of the rest

Steve Vallos (6-2 1/2, 296), Wake Forest; Tala Esera (6-2, 311), Hawaii; Mike Jones (6-5, 310), Iowa; Kasey Stoddard (6-2, 300), Texas; Erik Robertson (6-2, 315), California.

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Cornerbacks

2007 Cornerback Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller
1. Leon Hall, CB, Michigan, 5'11, 193
2. Chris Houston*, CB, Arkansas, 5'10, 185
3. Darrelle Revis*, CB, Pittsburgh, 5'11, 204
4. Daymeion Hughes, CB, California, 5'10, 190
5. Aaron Ross, CB, Texas, 6'0, 193
6. Eric Wright*, CB, UNLV, 5'10, 192
7. Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland, 5'9, 189
8. Tanard Jackson, CB/S, Syracuse, 6'0, 192
9. Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State, 6'1, 203
10. David Irons, CB, Auburn, 5'10, 190
11. Tarell Brown, CB, Texas, 5'10, 190
12. Jonathan Wade, CB, Tennessee, 5'10, 190
13. A.J. Davis, CB, North Carolina State, 5'10, 193
14. Fred Bennett, CB, South Carolina, 6'1, 196
15. C.J. Wilson, CB, Baylor, 6'1, 196
16. C.J. Gaddis*, CB/S, Clemson, 5'11, 203
17. Michael Coe, CB, Alabama State, 6'0, 190
18. Ryan Smith*, CB, Florida, 5'10, 174
19. John Talley, CB, Duke, 5'11, 173
20. Kenny Scott, CB, Georgia Tech, 6'1, 179
21. Travarous Bain, CB, Hampton, 6'0, 182
22. Ramzee Robinson, CB, Alabama, 5'10, 196
23. Marquice Cole, CB, Northwestern, 5'10, 195
24. DeAndre Jackson, CB, Iowa State, 5'11, 193
25. Anthony Arline, CB, Baylor, 6'2, 191
26. Tyron Brackenridge, CB, Washington State, 5'11, 189
27. Usama Young, CB, Kent State, 5'11, 196
28. William Gay, CB, Louisville, 5'11, 182
29. Reggie Lewis, CB, Florida, 5'10, 204
30. Tim Mixon, CB, California, 5'9, 190
31. Marcus Hamilton, CB, Virginia, 5'11, 198
32. Mike Richardson, CB, Notre Dame, 5'11, 188
33. Robert Herbert, CB, Colorado State, 6'0, 197
34. Brandon McDonald, CB, Memphis, 6'0, 181
35. Bo Smith, CB, Weber State, 5'10, 193
36. Chaz Williams, CB, Louisiana-Monroe, 5'11, 196

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Posted April 17, 2007

Which NFL teams need cornerbacks

By Larry Weisman USA TODAY

Here's the rundown on what teams need cornerbacks:


Buffalo Bills

Once had a great tandem in Antoine Winfield and Nate Clements but lost both in free agency (Winfield to Minnesota in 2004, Clements in March to San Francisco). That leaves Terrence McGee on the left side and Kiwaukee Thomas or maybe Ashton Youboty on the other. None are Clements' equal.


Tennessee Titans

Former first-round pick Adam "Pacman" Jones recently received a one-year suspension from the league because of his off-the-field issues. Nick Harper, signed as a free agent, is the logical replacement but Jones was a big-play guy. The Titans spent a high pick on Andre Woolfolk in 2003, but he has played in only 39 games because of injuries.


New Orleans Saints

Feeling the need for some speed. Saints are making over their secondary a bit after enduring injuries at safety but won't get free agent help at the corner. Mike McKenzie, 31, is the lockdown corner and a physical defender, but he won't last forever. Fred Thomas got lit up in the playoffs and can't run with the sprinters.


New York Giants

The youngsters (Will Peterson, Will Allen) never panned out, and they were first- and third-round picks in 2001. Sam Madison held up last year until his hamstring popped. R.W. McQuarters patched the other side. The Giants need depth at the least and a future starter for sure.


New York Jets

Hurt by injuries last year, the Jets wound up using much-traveled Hank Poteat opposite much-traveled Andre Dyson. The Jets lack a shutdown corner and, with the 25th pick, may be in position to get one.

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Safeties

2007 Safety Rankings

Posted on Mar 06, 2007 by Matt Miller

1. LaRon Landry, S, Louisiana State, 6'0, 213
2. Reggie Nelson*, S, Florida, 5'11, 198
3. Michael Griffin, S, Texas, 5'11, 202
4. Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami(FL), 5'10, 195
5. Eric Weddle, S, Utah, 5'11, 203
6. Michael Johnson, S, Arizona, 6'2, 205
7. John Wendling, S, Wyoming, 6'1, 222
8. Sabby Piscitelli, S, Oregon State, 6'3, 224
9. Josh Gattis, S, Wake Forest, 6'1, 206
10. Aaron Rouse, S/OLB, Virginia Tech, 6'4, 223
11. Wesley Smith, S, Memphis, 6'1, 213
12. Eric Frampton, S, Washington State, 5'11, 204
13. J.D. Nelson, S, Oregon, 5'11, 207
14. Kevin Payne, S, Louisiana-Monroe, 6'0, 209
15. Roderick Rogers, S, Wisconsin, 6'0, 189
16. David Overstreet, S, Missouri, 5'11, 206
17. Will Herring, S/OLB, Auburn, 6'2, 229
18. Tra Battle, S, Georgia, 5'11, 176
19. Dashon Goldson, S, Washington, 6'1, 202
20. Tony Franklin, S, Virginia, 5'10, 184
21. Daren Stone, S, Maine, 6'3, 218
22. Joey Card, S, Miami(OH), 5'10, 199
23. Craig Dahl, S, North Dakota State, 6'1, 216
24. Corey Graham, S, New Hampshire, 6'0, 195
25. Jessie Daniels, S, Louisiana State, 5'11, 216
26. Brenden Hill, S, Virginia Tech, 6'2, 215
27. Ryan Glasper, S, Boston College, 6'0, 207
28. Marcus Paschal, S, Iowa, 6'0, 207
29. Brandon Sharp, S, Louisville, 5'10, 194
30. Erik Keys, S, Ball State, 5'10, 210
31. David Lofton, S, Stanford, 6'3, 212
32. Andre Kirkland, S, Kent State, 6'0, 204
33. Brannon Condren, S, Troy, 6'1, 208
34. Zach Catanese, S, Arizona State, 6'2, 227
35. Marvin White, S, Texas Christian, 6'1, 199
36. Joe Stellmacher, S, Wisconsin, 6'1, 218
37. Leonard Peters, S, Hawaii, 6'1, 210
38. Chinedum Ndukwe, S, Notre Dame, 6'2, 206

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Posted April 16, 2007

Which NFL teams need safeties

By Tom Pedulla USA TODAY

Here's the rundown on what teams need safeties:


Houston Texans

The Texans have countless weaknesses after another losing (6-10) season. Play-making safeties would help point them in the right direction.

Houston produced only 11 interceptions, leading to a minus 3 turnover ratio. It ranked 24th defensively, 22nd vs. the pass.

The good news is that second-year middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans is a rising star to build around.


Jacksonville Jaguars

While Jacksonville has greater areas of concern, it will need to make a move toward replacing capable safety Deon Grant, who joined the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent.


Safeties who can cover ground must be a priority in the AFC South, where Peyton Manning heads the Indianapolis Colts and Vince Young will be a long-ball threat for the Tennessee Titans for years to come. The Jaguars pick 17th and have nine picks overall.


New England Patriots

New England has a pair of first-round picks (24th and 28th) after dealing wide receiver Deion Branch to the Seahawks early last season. If there is a given in this draft, it might be that one of those choices will be dedicated to a safety.

Michael Griffin of Texas and Reggie Nelson of Florida are being mentioned prominently. New England allowed 330 passing yards in the AFC Championship Game, and 34-year-old Rodney Harrison has had health issues.


New York Giants

New York thought it had plugged a hole at safety when it signed free agent Will Demps last offseason. But he was a major disappointment in a defensive backfield filled with them. Cornerback Corey Webster has been slow to develop while Sam Madison is in decline. The bottom line was that the Giants finished 28th vs. the pass.


Philadelphia Eagles

Safety Michael Lewis must be replaced after he signed with the San Francisco 49ers. It's also not too soon to pair young legs with 12-year veteran Brian Dawkins.

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