Top 100 Pro Prospects from Rivals

[PackerTimer]

Since it's never too early to think about the draft.

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1144&CID=719772

[vince]

I'm betting there are a bunch of guys not on that list that TT and the scouts are very high on...

[PackerTimer]

I'm betting there are a bunch of guys not on that list that TT and the scouts are very high on...

I agree. They might make you scratch your head on draft day, but they'll surprise us once the season rolls around.

[vince]

I don't watch many college games or scout prospects, and I know TT doesnt' draft based on need, but I'm thinking we are looking at the the following priorities in terms of need...

1. CB
2. OG
3. LB
4. DE
5. RB
6. TE
7. QB

[RashanGary]

Dwight Lowry #25 CB

http://youtube.com/watch?v=S_LKUYxnkaI

This guy looks like a pretty instinctive secondary player. His only problem is that he's smallish.

[PackerTimer]

I also see CB as our highest priority next year. We Need to start finding guys to step up when if either Woodson or Harris start to decline. I love having shut down corners and I want the Pack to be solid at this position for years to come. I have heard alot of praise for Antoine Cason out of Arizona. He is alos the highest rated CB on the list. However, probably won't be around when we make our pick.

[vince]

Without knowing anything about any of these guys, it appears that CB is a deep position in this year's draft. I like the athletic guys with some height over the smaller guys, who tend to get eaten up by guys like Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson, Sidney Rice and the like...

CB

8. Antoine Cason -CB - 6'1" 185 lbs.- Arizona
Shutdown corner has the coverage and ball skills to rank at the top of this critical position.

11. Malcolm Jenkins* -CB - 6' 180 lbs. - Ohio St
Fast junior defender has the package to be the next blue-chip Buckeye cornerback.

20. Reggie Smith*- DB - 6' 200 lbs.- Oklahoma
This athletic junior cornerback has the big-play ability to become a top-flight pro defender.

31. Justin King* - CB - 5'11"185 lbs. - Penn St
Quick junior corner has a fine package for the position, but has shown some inconsistent play in coverage.

38. Aqib Talib* - CB - 6'1" 180 lbs. - Kansas
Ball-hawking junior corner makes big plays in pass coverage and the return game.

41. Brandon Flowers* - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs.- Virginia Tech
Speedy junior corner is a fine cover man with playmaking ability to become a top-flight pro.

45. DeJuan Tribble - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - Boston College
Tough, instinctive cornerback with good coverage skills and the ability to support the run.

48. Mike Jenkins - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - South Florida
Big athletic senior cornerback has impressed this fall and may move up with a big postseason.

50. Jack Ikegwuonu* - CB - 6' 200 lbs.- Wisconsin
Physical junior corner has improved his play after an erratic start to the season.

59. Dwight Lowery - CB - 6' 185 lbs. - San Jose St
Instinctive cornerback has good ball skills, which should allow him to play as a rookie.

61. Chevis Jackson - CB - 5'11" 190 lbs.- LSU
Big, athletic corner has performed well in man coverage and run support vs. SEC talent.

74. Zack Bowman - CB - 6'1" 200 lbs. - Nebraska
Athletic senior corner continues to make nice progress since returning from a serious 2006 knee injury.

78. Tracy Porter - CB - 5'10" 190 lbs. - Indiana
Aggressive senior cover man has been one of the more complete corners in the tough Big Ten.

81. Terrell Thomas - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - USC
Strong senior cornerback has the physical package to become a fine NFL starter with some development.

86. Trae Williams - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs.- South Florida
Tough, smallish cornerback matches up well in man coverage, where he displays quickness and speed.

89. Simeon Castille - CB - 5'11" 195 lbs. - Alabama
Physical senior cornerback has fine instincts and ball skills, in addition to sure tackling ability.

99. Trey Brown - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - UCLA
Tough senior cornerback has graded out well over his Pac 10 career against highly rated receivers.

[oregonpackfan]

Anton Cason(#8) was a huge difference-maker in the Arizona-Oregon game!
Not only was he all over the field but he returned an interception for a touchdown and returned a punt for a touchdown against the Ducks.

He was definitely a college player who you felt "Will be playing on Sundays next year."

[RashanGary]

We can't be looking at the top guys. We'll be picking between 22 and 31.

[PackerTimer]

We can't be looking at the top guys. We'll be picking between 22 and 31.

My TT will trade up.

[Deputy Nutz]

Real heavy on Cornerbacks, which is a good thing, heavy on defensive ends, could be a good thing, heavy on running backs, good thing, and heavy on linebackers, ok thing, heavy on wide receivers, don't really need them.

Low on offensive guards, wouldn't mind adding a few more talents at that position.

[RashanGary]

If I had to pick needs I'd go like this

RB
CB
LB
DE
OL (any position)
S

QB/WR/DT pretty are good if Favre and Williams are back.

[digitaldean]

Without knowing anything about any of these guys, it appears that CB is a deep position in this year's draft. I like the athletic guys with some height over the smaller guys, who tend to get eaten up by guys like Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson, Sidney Rice and the like...

Of the ones on your list, the only ones I saw were Ikegwonu and Talib (Kansas).

Ike would be nice in Green and Gold. Talib is good but reminds me too much of Fred Smoot, too much trash talking. Can't wait to see how he does on Saturday vs. Mizzou.

I think they need CB now because Harris and Woodson are getting up there. Thankfully, they are playing well as a tandem. (Still like to see those TT bashers on what they think of Woodson, but I digress).

OT-OG should be a need position. Clifton has held up well this season and Tausch is gutting out an ankle injury. But we will need someone to fill their spot eventually. Still not sold on Colledge and Spitz, they are far too up and down. Moll can't stay healthy at all. Barbre is a work in progress. Coston is OK, but not a ton better than what we've got now.

[b bulldog]

I like Ike, he said he will run a 4.28/40. With his size, that speed will push him into the first round. I also like Crable from UM as a potential Sam backer.

[Deputy Nutz]

The 2008th draft will be a draft where the Packers will try to fill a few holes, maybe one starting position, but this draft will be mostly for the depth of the franchise, with many latter picks being cut or put on the practice squad.

I like Ryan Grant, but at the same time I still think the Packers need to find a difference maker if one is available, Steve Slaton.

For the Packers to drop someone in and get instant playing time, it will most likely be in the secondary, but the fact is Jarrett Bush is a young player that has made his share of mistakes, but he shows promise. Will Blackmon is often injured by is a very talented player.

Lots of defensive ends, the bottom line is the Packers could use one if this whole Jenkins thing doesn't work out.

Backup QB

1. RB
2. DB
3. LB
4. OL
5. QB
6. DL
7. WR