Blue chippers
3. Robert Griffin III QB Baylor: Smart, pro release, productive and has improved as a pure passer.
4. Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina: Big, fast, great hands, tough, smart. The real deal.
5. Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State: Extremely productive and feared.
6. Quentin Coples DE UNC: He likes to think he’s the next Peppers. Maybe the next Quinn with better tools.
7. Morris Claiborne CB LSU: A shutdown CB who can cover just about anyone.
8. Jonathan Martin OT Stanford: He’d be a top 3 pick if it wasn’t for Kahil.
9. Trent Richardson RB Alabama: Turned in an amazing season emerging out of Ingram’s shadow.
10. Dre KirkPatrick CB Alabama: Head case, but big/fast/skilled.

2nd tier
11. Michael Brockers DT LSU. A big time DLine prospect from a program that’s been pumping them out.
12. Riley Reiff OT Iowa: Bulaga 2.0? Not as polished/talented at Martin, Kahil but probably a long term starter at OT in the NFL.
13. Courtney Upshaw LB/Defensive attacker Alabama. Very productive prototypical 3-4 rusher.
14. Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame: Big, fast and shows up when needed. Hands/focus a question.
15. Don’ta Hightower LB Alabama: Can play almost any LB spot. Maybe not as talented as McClain but he’ll make a GM look smart.
16. David DeCastro OL Stanford: One of the better OG prospects to declare in awhile.
17. Melvin Ingram DL South Carolina: Situation player until his senior year, was an All-American as a senior. Turn him loose and he’ll kill QBs.
18. Zach Brown LB UNC: Very polished OLB who’ll cover/tackle/seal the backside
19. Peter Konz OL Wisconsin: Road grader who will go 20 or so spots lower then he should.
20. Cordy Glenn OL UGA: Can play either OT or OG, he’s one of the best OL prospects to come out of a program who’s prioritized it.
21. Dwayne Allen TE Clemson: A stock 6-4 pass catching TE. Good instincts, so-so blocker.
22. Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska: His upside might be limited ultimately, but at worse you’re getting a 2nd CB.
23. Mark Barron SS Alabama: His stock is going to rise/fall on his combine but he’s recovered-playwise-from his bad 2010 season.
24. Nate Potter OT Boise State: not nearly as talented as the top OTs, but did well keeping Moore upright in a passing system.
25. Kevin Zeitler OL Wisconsin: Big run block OG who will thrive if not asked to play in a pass happy system.
26. Dontari Poe DT Memphis: Massive NT/DT who will find a role in the NFL—even if just as a space eating 2 DT.
27. Kelechi Osemele OL Iowa State: Massive OG who has all the skills but speed. Someone will get a steal after a bad combine 40
28. Ruben Randle WR LSU: He might see a Tolliver like drop after the title game, but he can play.
29. Mike Brewster OC Ohio State: 8 straight starts, talented, a leader. Ask the Jets how much they like Mangold.
Talented but red flagged
30. Devon Still DL Penn State: I’d be very worried about taking him, but with a good combine he could be a top 12 pick.
31. Jared Crick DL Nebraska: injured all year, but his resume+34 DE skill set probably sneaks him into the top 40.
32. Mike Adams OT OSU: Smart, fast(ish) OT with great size. His footwork will determine his draft stock.
33. Whitney Mercilus DE/LB Illinois: Could be the next Osi, could also be the next Larry English.
34. Brandon Weeden QB Okla State: a polarizing draft prospect. Some see a great thrower, some see a 28 year old playing in a big system against kids.
35. Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama: no one can deny his talent, but his head ain’t screwed on right.
36. Josh Chapman DT Alabama: Massive DT who should have stayed in school.
37. Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech: I like him better then D. Thomas a couple years ago.
38. LaMichael James RB Oregon: LaMichael, meet Jahvid Best..you’ll have the same career lol.
39. Bruce Irvin LB/DE WVU: a pure pass rusher in the Brooks Reed vein. Needs work and a 3-4 system to play in.
40. Fletcher Cox DT Mississippi State: Underrated, but I can’t remember a harder working guy on the field.
41. Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma: Without the knee injury, he’s a top 15 player. Someone will get a steal.
42. Nick Foles QB Arizona: Tall, big arm, good delivery. I question his mental skills.
43. Marvin McNutt WR Iowa: A sleeper prospect. Good size/speed and intagibles.
44. Alameda Ta’amu DT Washington: The performance against Baylor hurts him, but he’s still top 50.
45. Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina: Had a great freshman year, terrible soph year..so/so as a junior. Good size/quickness.
46. Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State: Was a top 10 prospect headed into the season and struggled.
47. Dwight Jones WR UNC: A poor man’s mcnutt.
48. Rokevious Watkins OL South Carolina: ZBS teams will avoid him due to his size, but tough, mean and played just about everywhere well.
49. Kendall Wright WR Baylor: His stock could suffer from playing with Griffin, but he could be worth a low 2nd.

4th tier: limited upside or MAJOR question marks without much upside

50. Levy Adcock OT Okla State: Got the size you want, but stiff as a post and has cement feet. Maybe move to OG?
51. Nick Toon WR Wisconsin: Got the pedigree and was productive but very inconsistent.
52. Jayron Hosley CB Va Tech: A straight out of central casting 5-10 180 lbs ballhawker.
53. Chris Polk RB Washington: Very consistent producer at RB, my concern is how much wear is on him with 800 carries in college.
54. Nick Perry Southern Cal LB: Shorter edge Rusher who projects as a WDE in the pros. I can’t get excited for him.
55. Ryan Tannehill QB TAMU: Got the tools, but it seems like he disappeared in big moments.
56. Audie Cole ILB NC State: Limited upside, but could be a functional ILB starter.
57. Jeff Fuller WR Tamu: Good size/hands, but isn’t good enough with his moves to overcome his 40.
58. Kellen Moore QB Boise State: He’s got all the intangibles, but his arm strength will be the biggest hurdle between him and NFL success.
59. Lamar Miller RB Miami: Very productive and rated as a 1st rounder currently but his pass blocking worries me.
60. David Wilson RB Va Tech: Had a productive year. Va Tech Rbs don’t have the best track record though. Wilson seems like a guy who’ll need to be teamed with a Brandon Jacobs type.
Sleepers
61. Orson Charles TE Georgia: He’s probably an Hback in the pros, but he could be the next Cooley
62. Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers: never a super productive player, Sanu could sneak into a team looking for a Bolden-esque flanker.
63. Jake Bequette DE Arkansas: He’s got all the tools but can’t get the attention it should merit. Someone will get themselves a good rusher come April.
64. Antonio Allen SS South Carolina: Played the hybrid Spur position, he’s a SS in the pros. Ballhawk with great tackle skills.
65. Kirk Cousins QB Michigan State: A solid QB prospect who does a lot of things well, but nothing badly or very well.
66. Vick Ballard RB Miss State: Tough runner with good tools, playing for a so-so MSU team might hurt him.
67. Russell Wilson QB Wisconsin: He needs to with a coach who will play him like Brees/Flutie, but he could be effective with good talent around him.
68. Travian Robertson DL South Carolina: The forgotten man on South Carolina’s Dline. He’s absolutely dominating the Shrine Bowl practices.
Iron Pyrite: stay away
69. Luke Kuechly LB Boston College: He’s seen as a top pick. I see a tackling machine who won’t rush the passer or ballhawk much.
70. Brandon Thompson DT Clemson: Like with Bowers, watch him versus SC, he was dominated by their OGs.
71. Vontaze Burfict LB Arizona State: Can’t deny his talent, but he might make TO look like Tebow.
72. Zebrie Sanders OL FSU: Experienced, fast/quick with good size..but his lack of technique worries me.
73. Matt Reynolds OT BYU: Slow/bad footwork…then he showed up at the East/West Shrine Bowl practices MUCH smaller the BYU claimed.
74. Case Keenum QB Houston: Gaudy stats…how’d that work out for similarly weak armed air raid Qbs? Maybe him, Brennan and Timmy Chang can open a beach bar together?
75. Donte Paige-Moss DL/LB UNC: Why did he declare? He was a HUGE recruit who turned into a self-entitled douche who couldn’t sack a Qb.

Never have I seen two college quarterbacks this talented and nothing should drive Snyder to trade up for one of them more then after watching Rex Grossman and John Beck for a full season. Throw Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn into the mix and things will be getting really dicey.

Here’s what I believe to be the five scenarios this free agency and draft could bring this offseason. Five decisions where wide ranging opinions of Redskins fans will wander.

1. The Redskins trade their second rounder for Matt Flynn and use their first on BPA. This scenario while interesting is the wrong move. It’s tempting, but it won’t work out. Look at the 6 TD’s in one game against a good Lions defense! Impressive yes, but let me tell you why this isn’t enough for me to be convinced he’s going to be worth his asking price. It’s one game! The guy has been waiting for a chance to play for 16 weeks after watching his MVP partner tear it up in a ridiculously talented offense. Yes he was great in that game but you have to take into account his situation, the fact that there was no pressure for Green Bay to win as they already had home field locked up, the fact that the Green Bay offense is way better than the Redskins, and the fact that their offensive coaching is way better than anything the Shanaclan can come up with. You put Matt Flynn in the same shoes as Sexy 4 pick Rexy against the Eagles in week 6 (coming off a bye) in a NFC East high pressure situation without his Green Bay talent and I guarantee you he isn’t putting up anything close to the same numbers. Don’t nibble!

2. The Redskins trade the 6th overall selection for Peyton Manning. If this happens the Redskins mania will explode, our preseason hype will eclipse any story to ever happen in the NFL. Peyton Manning jersey’s will fly off the shelves as fast as buffalo wing’s landing into drunken ulcer ridden football fans stomachs on superbowl day. The Redskins superbowl bandwagon will be sporting chrome 22′s and the curse known as Redskins ineptitude will seemingly fade away into a sad generation of Snyderatto. However this is exactly what Snyderatto would do! It won’t work out for the team long term, and unless it grants us a superbowl in Peyton’s twilight it most definitely wont be worth it. Different system, different players, heaps of pressure. I warn you Redskins fans. Don’t bite!

3. The Redskins stand pat with the #6 selection and take Dre Kirkpatrick/Justin Blackmon/Trent Richardson. While all three of these guys are premier talents, I wouldn’t call any of them the right move. As Redskins fans we have seen these top ten picks before, and what happens to them if they aren’t winning? What happens when they aren’t playing for an impassioned team that has a strong drive to win their division and eventually win it all? These type of players get used to the losing culture and they stop giving a shit. Look at Carlos Rogers, starting pro bowler for the 49ers one year removed from a Redskins team that was tired of his 9th overall selected ass. Laron Landry is going to be the next one, and Trent Williams could be the next victim if things don’t change soon. Blackmon won’t have anyone good enough throwing him the ball and will pull a TO just like he was wanting to do in the Fiesta bowl, and Trent Richardson will simply get 9 in the box every down. Not worth it. Don’t chomp!

4. The Redskins trade the 6th overall selection, second,and third rounders and their 2013 and 2014 first rounders to move up and select Andrew Luck. Talk about a steep asking price! Skins fans will be super excited, but they will have that feeling you get when you wake up incredibly hungover after a crazy night downtown, realizing you left you left your credit card somewhere in Adam’s Morgan. Yes Andrew Luck is absolutely incredible, but it’s the wrong move. Trading away the farm this badly will cause Luck to suffer from what Sam Bradford is going through. Which simply is, your team around you is such trash that nothing great you can do will help this team win it all. It could be a similar situation to what Manning has endured for most of his career in Indianapolis but without all of the division titles and playoff appearances. It could turn out that Andrew Luck is so good that he overcomes this through Snyder spending through the roof in free agency for talent, but we have all seen what springtime superbowls lead to. Awful team chemistry. Look at the Eagles for the most recent example. While it would be great to have Luck as a superstar Franchise QB the asking price will be way too high. Maybe chomp…

5. The Redskins trade the 6th overall selection 2012 4th rounder and their 2013 1st rounder to move up and select Robert Griffin III. Ding ding ding! We have a winner! The bells are ringing and parades are commencing, Redskins fans are getting wasted everywhere. While the price to move up is steep the Redskins have secured their franchise QB, one that many analysts are saying has a higher ceiling than even Andrew Luck. RG3 simply put is the guy to lead this team to greatness for years to come. He will start right away and he will win the Redskins games in the most exciting fashion. This is what Redskins fans have been waiting for and we are due for a franchise QB. Not since Theisman have the Skins had a superstar at QB but the drought will finally end. Free Agency and the remainder of the draft will bolster the talent around RG3 and he will tear it up every Sunday leaving ESPN and NFL network analysts in awe of just how brilliant Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan are, how genius they could be for such a wise decision. Bad QB = Years of losing… Robert Griffin III = Victory parade. CHOMP!

2. St Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State. Bradford needs someone to throw it.

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil OT Southern Cal. Their oline is a wreck. Alshon Jeffery is the pick here if he declares.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Morris Claiborne CB LSU. They need defensive help and a WR isn’t worthy of this pick(assuming Jeffery stays).

5. Carolina Panthers: Quinton Coples DE UNC. BPA BPA BPA

6. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III Qb Baylor. This is more what I would do, but its plausible.

7. Miami Dolphins: Jonathan Martin OT Stanford. Marc Columbo has cost them a couple games.

8. Philadelphia Eagles: Devin Still DL PSU. They need help elsewhere, but this is Andy Reid we’re talking about here….

9. San Diego Chargers: David DeCastro OG Stanford. That oline needs help badly.

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dre KirkPatrick CB Alabama. So they can dump Talib.

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Barkley QB Southern Cal. They just can’t pass on him.

12. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson RB Alabama. If Peyton Hillis wasn’t white, wouldn’t his issues be getting a lot of press?

13. Arizona Cardinals: Nate Potter OT Boise State. A reach, but they need the help.

14. Seattle Seahawks: Landry Jones Qb Oklahoma. Disaster.

15. Buffalo Bills: Courtney Upshaw 34 rusher Alabama. They need defensive help badly.

16. Tennessee Titans: Cordy Glenn OG UGA. They need Olinemen badly.

17. New York Jets: Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina. Versatile and makes plays.

18. New York Giants: Vontaze Burfict LB Arizona State. The Giants need LB help badly, especially with Boley a bust and the rest of the group subpar at best.

19. Denver Broncos: Luke Kuechly LB BC. Another team that needs MLB help.

20. Cincinnati Bengals(from Oakland): Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska. Their defense is falling apart since Leon Hall went out.

21. Detroit Lions: Michael Floyd WR ND. Titus Young and Burleson aren’t the answer and this is a BPA team.

22. Dallas Cowboys: Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama. Jenkins and Newman were liabilities all year long.

23. Cincinnati Bengals: Montee Ball RB Wisconsin. Quietly put together a great season.

24. Chicago Bears: Riley Reiff OT Iowa. With Martz leaving for college ball, they’ll finally do something about their Oline.

25. Cleveland Browns(from Atlanta):  Ryan Tannehill QB TAMU. Colt McCoy was who we thought he was: shitty.

26. New England Patriots(from New Orleans): Mark Barron SS Alabama. Rebounded with a big senior year, the Pats always have to have a great SS to make that system work.

27. Houston Texans: Dwight Jones WR UNC. Quietly moving up draft charts, Jones would make a good compliment to AJ.

28. Baltimore Ravens: Donta Hightower LB Alabama. Its clear that Ray Ray’s time in Balto is coming to an end. Hightower isn’t a need, but BPA.

29. San Francisco 49ers:  Barrett Jones OL Alabama. Anthony Davis needs to move to OG. Jones can hold down a OT spot.

30. New England Patriots: Zach Brown LB UNC. They need reinforcement there badly.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Adams OT OSU. Big masher of an OT for a line that needs the help. OLB is also a possibility with Harrison slowing down.

32. Green Bay Packers: Vince Curry 34 rusher Marshall. He’ll have time to develop, but they need another rusher out there if Bishop is hurt a lot.

1-Trade down to Washington for #7, Skins’ 2013 1^st Redskins 2^nd, Redskins 2^nd in 2013+LaRon Landry+something else

2-Trade down to Seattle for #10, Seahawks’ 1^st in 2013, Seahawks 2^nd in 2012+Golden Tate or Marshawn Lynch

3-Trade down to Cleveland for both 1^st round picks+2 2nds+2013 1^st rounder

2. Miami Dolphins: Landry Jones QB Oklahoma. Not a bad consolation prize. Miami, if they get a good QB, will be a sleeper next season.

3. Arizona Cardinals: Matt Kalil OT Southern Cal. Kolb may suck but he could be marginally effective if he can stay upright.

4. Carolina Panthers: Dre KirkPatrick CB Alabama. That defense is horrid.

5.  Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State(again assuming that Alshon Jeffery stays at USC). Del Rio probably won’t survive, but they’re building something in LA…I mean Jacksonville

6. St Louis Rams: Jonathan Martin OT Stanford. Saffold moves to the right, Jason Smith moves to Dallas.

7. Washington Redskins: Matt Barkley QB Southern Cal. I’m still not sold that Shanahan will draft a QB this high, I’ll buy this pick getting swapped for a Vet(or a young QB with talent) and a lower 1^st rounder right now. But if they do go Qb, Barkley over Griffin 3.

8. Denver Broncos: Trent Richardson Rb Alabama. Putting together a quietly great season. Moreno and McGahee aren’t the answer.

9. Minnesota Vikings: Riley Reiff OT Iowa. They need an OL in the worst way

10. Seattle Seahawks: Robert Griffin 3 QB Baylor. Tavaris and Whitehurst wouldn’t be a good combo in the CFL.

11. Cleveland Browns: Ryan Tannehill QB TAMU. I have a suspicion that he’s going to shoot up the boards come combine time since he won’t have to make plays under pressure then lol.

12. Cincinnati Bengals(from Oakland Raiders): Quinton Coples DE UNC. They love them some pass rushers on that defense.

13. Kansas City Chiefs: Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina. Probably is leaving Columbia, they paid Flowers but won’t pay Carr(more than likely).

14. Dallas Cowboys: Cordy Glenn OG UGA. This is the wrong pick, they should take DeCastro here, but Dallas rarely makes good decisions in the draft.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama. Head case, but talented

16. Chicago Bears: Mike Adams OT OSU. Memo to Chicago: if you don’t draft a LT this year, Jerry Lewis won’t be holding a telethon to save Jay Cutler’s body.

17. Cleveland Browns(from Atlanta Falcons): Zach Brown OLB UNC. Very talented, plays like a vet.

18. New York Jets: Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame. Holmes and Plax aren’t the answer.

19. Tennessee Titans: David DeCastro OG Stanford. Can’t go wrong picking potentially the next Larry Allen.

20. Buffalo Bills: Courtney Upshaw 3-4 rusher Alabama. They need a legit edge rusher, Upshaw has monster potential.

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Thomas OLB Stanford. Andy Reid finally tries to fix his bleeding OLB sore.

22. Detroit Lions: Vontaze Burfict LB ASU. The Lions are a solid BPA drafting team. Burfict doesn’t fill a need, but is too talented to pass on.

23. Houston Texans: Jeff Fuller WR TAMU. More of a possession guy, but they could use the support.

24. San Diego Chargers: Melvin Ingram DE/OLB South Carolina. Play him outside, inside, where ever you want.

25. Baltimore Ravens: Barrett Jones OL Alabama. They can’t get this pick in fast enough.

26. Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Polk RB Washington. More of a Portis 1 cut and go type, with Benson slowing down they could do well together.

27. New York Giants: Luke Kuechly LB BC. The Giants are another BPA team, and Coughlin loves him some BC guys.

28. San Francisco 49ers: Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma. Crabtree is developing nicely, but Braylon Edwards will walk for more money.

29. New England Patriots(from New Orleans): Devin Taylor DE/OLB South Carolina. Big with a big work ethic, he’s a perfect fit for their system and what they look for in a prospect.

30. New England Patriots: Morris Claiborne CB LSU. They badly need DB help.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kelechi Osemele OL Iowa State. Can play OT or OG, they need the help.

32. Green Bay Packers: Jared Crick DL Nebraska. Injured, but the Pack can afford to wait on him.

College top 5s
QBs:
1. Andrew Luck Stanford. He does have all the skills, but another year of eligibility. I think who’ll pick him matters.
2. Landry Jones Oklahoma. Big, strong, not as polished as Bradford. He should be a top 10 pick. Matt Barkley would be here, but I don’t think he’s a lock to come out.
3. Kellen Moore BSU. Not big, but a tough winner who just knows how to make plays.
4. Kirk Cousins MSU. He has the tools and if you give him time, he’ll shred you. If.
5. Ryan Lindley SDSU. Jake Locker with less hype/risk. If his accuracy is over 60% this year, he’s a top 30 pick.
Late round sleeper: John Brantley Florida. Mis-cast as Tebow replacement, playing for Weis could help him blossom.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: B+. Luck and Jones are 2 top flight prospects.

Rbs:
1. LaMichael James Oregon. The knock on him will be his size, but with the move towards smaller prime backs with a bruising RB to team with him, he could be a real star in the NFL. He probably would stay, but Oregon might be headed to the NCAA principal’s office.
2. Trent Richardson Alabama. L. James-lite. Tougher runner though.
3. Tauren Poole Tennessee. An undersized grinder in the ZBS mold. Tough and productive.
4. Isaiah Pead Cincy. Great pass blocker, not great straight line speed.
5. Cyrus Gray TAMU. A guy who does lot well, nothing great.
Late round sleeper: Washaun Ealey UGA. Low rent Moreno.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: C+. No blue chippers and even James/Richardson have a lot of risk.

WRs
1. Justin Blackmon Okla State. Very polished prospect who seems to be the real deal. Alshon Jeffery would reside here, but like Barkley I don’t think he’s coming out yet.
2. Greg Childs Arkansas. Don’t sleep on him.
3. Ryan Broyles Oklahoma. Very polished with good physical tools. Just a bit small.
4. Michael Floyd Notre Dame. A niche WR, but he’ll find a way in the NFL.
5. Jeff Fuller TAMU. A pure flanker and does it well.
Late round sleeper: Marvin McNutt Iowa. Big with decent speed+great hands.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: B-. With Jeffery and A+. After Blackmon it’s very so-so.

OL:
1. Jonathan Martin Stanford. Gets the nod over Kalil since he’s a better run blocker.
2. Matt Kalil Southern Cal. Very raw, but an amazing prospect.
3. Kelechi Osemele Iowa State. Maybe a RT or LG in the NFL, any team who was a bulldozer should draft him.
4. Mike Brewster Ohio State. Very polished, physical, he should have come out last year.
5. David DeCastro Stanford. A very good ZBS OG prospect. Good footwork, good speed.
Late round sleeper: Rokevious Watkins OG/OT South Carolina. Run block specialist, will play RT this year.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: A+. Talent up and and down all line positions.

DL:
1. Quinton Coples UNC. Massive 4-3 weakside DE. He could be a top pick in the draft(his teammate Paige-Moss also could be, but he might stay in school).
2. Jerel Worthy MSU. Think Corey Liuget with better tools.
3. Devin Taylor South Carolina. 6-7 255 with great speed and wingspan.
4. Vinny Curry Marshall. Pass rush specialist, someone will find a way to use him in the 3-4.
5. Marcus Forston Miami. Can play just about any DT spot.
Late round sleeper: Cam Johnson UVA. Needs to bulk up a bit, but has good tools
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: B+. If both UNC DEs come out, it could be a legendary class.

LB(no DLman who could be stand up rusher will be listed in this section if they were before):
1. Courtney Upshaw Alabama. Probably a dedicated rusher, but he’s been a nightmare for the SEC to deal with.
2. Vontaze Burfict LB Arizona State. Under the radar, but the cat can ball. Probably a Timmons-type ILB
3. Brandon Jenkins FSU. Don’t let him do anything other than rush.
4. Zach Brown UNC. Fast with some skills.
5. Donta Hightower Alabama. Can play basically anywhere in any system. Not a disruptor, but will be around the ball and cover well.
Late round sleeper: Chris Marve Vandy He should have come out this year also.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: B-. Some real players out there, but if the juniors stay in school, it could be barren.

CBs:
1. Dre Kirkpatrick Alabama. Polished, can cover a tornado fast, and 6 foot fucking 3.
2. Stephon Gilmore South Carolina. Nose for the ball and good size/speed, sometimes loses focus.
3. Jayron Hosley Va-Tech. A straight out of central casting 5-11/180 lbs Va Tech CB. Ballhawk who’ll fuck up from time to time.
4. Cliff Harris Oregon. Speed. Speed. Speed. Can accelerate to close gaps quickly.
5. Casey Hayward Vandy. Physical CB with decent speed.
Late round sleeper: Shaun Prater Iowa. Nothing special, but does a lot of things well.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: B-. Kirkpatrick is the star of the show, but if the juniors stay in school this quickly becomes a D+

Safeties
1. Robert Lester Alabama. Quickly surpassed Mark Barron as the jewel of the Alabama Safety factory.
2. Eddie Whitley Va Tech. Coverage guy and does it well.
3. TJ McDonald Southern Cal. Need to flash some coverage skills, but he hit/tackles well.
4. Kenny Tate UMD. He’s reportedly going to play LB, but he’s a safety in the NFL. Another physical freak(6-4 220) who needs to put it together.
5. Ray Ray Armstrong Miami. See Tate, Kenny. If Ray Ray is suspended as part of the Miami mess, he’s off this list.
Late round sleeper: Mark Barron Alabama. Was a top 10 pick headed into last season. Terrible year and he needs to rebuild himself. Could be a real steal though.
Overall grade for the position potential/talentwise: C. Meh. No-one stands out at all.

QB:

Ricky Stanzi QB Iowa: He’s the anti-Ryan Mallet. He has the intangibles/experience, but questions persist about his arm.

Greg McElroy QB Alabama: Smart, a winner, decent arm. He has trouble with pocket presence.

RB/FB:

Derrick Locke RB Kentucky: One cut and go. He might be limited to a zone block system, but he could be very good in that role.

Jordan Todman RB UConn: A lower rent Derrick Locke, but he could be as good.

Kendall Hunter RB Oklahoma State: I’d feel better about him as a prospect if he wasn’t so small/slow.

Roy Helu Jr RB Nebraska: He smoked the combine 40 time(which was a big question about him), but he might be a workout warrior. He plays slower than his time.

Bilal Powell RB Louisville: For a prospect who runs hard and just needed a good 40 time to shoot past Vareen, Hunter et al, skipping the 40 at the combine wasn’t good.

Owen Marecic FB/LB Stanford: He can legitimately play LB or FB in the NFL. Hard worker, good guy, better teammate.

WR/TE:

Terrance Toliver WR LSU: A decent sized flanker without great speed. He was the Mikel LeShoure of the WRs at the combine.

Armon Binns WR Cincinnati: if you like Toliver/Baldwin, but don’t want to pay that high a price.

Tori Gurley WR South Carolina: BIG flanker with great hands/intangibles. About as fast as an iceberg. Maybe should move to TE?

Luke Stocker TE Tennessee: He’s not as good a receiver as he’s being billed, but he’s a great blocker.

Virgil Green TE Nevada: Rawer than cookie dough, but reminds me of a more athletic Dustin Keller.

OL:

Clint Boling OG UGA: undersized with decent speed, rawer as a blocker.

James Brewer OT Indiana: Roger Saffold 2.0?

Jarriel King OL South Carolina: Very inconsistent with good physical ability. He would dominate stretches, then disappear for as long.

Derrick Newton OL Arkansas State: Very raw, but he has the potential to be a starter if you handle him right.

Darius Morris OT Temple: Good tools, but very raw. He’s probably a RT in the NFL who’ll need to develop.

Marcus Cannon OL TCU: Big, fast, technical and polished. Can start tomorrow just about anywhere. Worries about his lymphoma drops him.

Alex Linnenkohl OC Oregon State: Fluid in protection, good size, but he struggles to continue his blocks into the next level.

DeMarcus Love OL Arkansas: He’s going to have to play OG in the NFL because his footwork just isn’t there. 

 Jake Kirkpatrick OC TCU: Raw, but good physical tools and playing Center in a spread is a positive in my book.

DL: 

Cedric Thorton DL Central Arkansas: Very raw, but has NFL level physical tools.

Mike Blanc DL Auburn: multiple red flags, but has undeniable talent/skill

Greg Romeus DE Pittsburgh: he’ll drop due to back issues, but he’s a steal.

Jerrell Powe NT Ole Miss: Huge drop in perception from post 2009 to today, but some 3-4 team will get themselves a good NT in the 3^rd day.

Lawrence Guy DL Arizona State: He killed it at the combine and teams like versatile DLinemen who can physically play anywhere.

Pernell McPhee DE Miss State: A better teammate/leader than player. He’s very limited potential-wise, but you know what you’re getting from him.

LB:

Steven Friday Defensive attacker Va Tech: Very 1-dimensional, but he can be a dedicated pass rusher in the NFL.

Brian Duncan Defensive attacker Texas Tech: A dedicated pass rusher, he could contribute solely on 3^rd downs for a 3-4 team

Rodney Gnat Defensive attacker Louisville: Didn’t blossom until Charlie Strong took over—but he has NFL caliber rush skills.

Greg Jones LB Michigan State: Started last season as one of the top defensive prospects, but his senior bowl started a long slide that’s not really stopping.

Colin McCarthy LB Miami: One of the stars of the senior bowl/combine. He could be an early 2nd with a good pro day—teams like hard workers who are teachable….at least the good teams do.

Casey Matthews LB Oregon: A really like him, but he was too evasive at the combine to trust him.

Quan Sturdivant ILB UNC: A very versatile defender, he’s probably most fit at weak side ILB in a 3-4, but he could play anywhere.

DB:

Quinton Carter FS Oklahoma: A solid, if unspectacular FS prospect who should be a B+ level Starter in the NFL for awhile.

Deunta Williams FS UNC: He’ll drop dramatically due to his broken leg, but he’s a real talent: good coverage FS/ballhawk. 

Robert Sands S WVU: Amazing physical tools, questionable instincts/intangibles..why isn’t he a top 20 pick?

Shiloh Keo S Idaho: hard worker, sure tackler.

Ahmad Black S Florida: He just makes plays. He’s small, slow, but he’s always around the ball.

Kendric Burney CB UNC: I like him, as does Mayock, but that 4.7 at the combine really worries me.

Tyler Sash SS Iowa: Don’t expect a big time talent when you take him. You should expect a hard worker who’ll tackle surely.

Brandon Burton CB Utah: Probably a nickel/slot CB in the NFL, but he can battle with flankers well.

 QB:

Ryan Mallet Qb Arkansas: He has the head/arm, does he have the judgment or footwork?

Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada: A gunslinger with mobility, only he’s started for 3 seasons and is pretty intelligent.

Andy Dalton QB TCU:  He’s an advanced developmental project at Qb.

Ricky Stanzi QB Iowa: He’s the anti-Ryan Mallet. He has the intangibles/experience, but questions persist about his arm.

RB/FB:

Mikel Leshoure RB Illinois: A talented player who turned out not to be nearly as fast/big as advertised at the combine. He’s a rotational back right now imo

Ryan Williams RB Va Tech: His combine 40 time killed his stock. If he can run back into the 4.47 range, he’ll shoot back up. He has obvious potential, but injury risks.

Derrick Locke RB Kentucky: One cut and go. He might be limited to a zone block system, but he could be very good in that role.

DeMarco Murray RB Oklahoma: Don’t ask him to be a prime back and you’ll do well to get him in the early 3rd.

Shane Vereen RB California: Strong for his size, he has the indescribable “it” imo.

Daniel Thomas RB Kansas State: A real bruiser of a Rb who oddly has good skill on passing routes. Chris Warren clone?

Jordan Todman RB U-Conn: solely a Zone block guy, but he has the indescribable it

WR/TE:

Torry Smith WR UMD: Roddy White 2.0? He has the ability/speed and grit.

Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame: injury issues, but jaw dropping potential. 6-6 with good speed/hands.

Leonard Hankerson WR Miami: Big play, big risk. He has an amazing combo of size/speed, but he’s almost guarantee to screw up a lot of easy catches each game.

Randall Cobb WR Kentucky: One of those “does a bunch of things well, but nothing great” type guys. He’ll find a role as a slot guy/option runner.

Greg Little WR North Carolina: Good size/speed, but not really great with either. He’s a #2 next to a WR who’s either very big or very fast.

Terrance Toliver WR LSU: A decent sized flanker without great speed. He was the Mikel LeShoure of the WRs at the combine.

Austin Pettis WR Boise State: Sort of a lower talent Greg Little, but I really like his intangibles.

Titus Young WR Boise State: A small burner of an X, but questions about his work ethic.

OL:

Marcus Cannon OL TCU: Big, fast, technical and polished. Can start tomorrow just about anywhere. Worries about his lymphoma drops him.

Rodney Hudson OL FSU: Perfect for a Zone block.

Joseph Barksdale OT LSU: I’m higher on him than most, but he’s a great prospect. He has NFL level technical skill/polish, just not a great physical athlete.

John Moffitt OG/OC Wisconsin: Good size, but not very athletic. Good natural blocker though.

Benjamin Ijalana OG/OT Villanova: If I was taking him, I’d take him to be an OG, but I have a feeling he’ll be asked to be an OT.

 Alex Linnenkohl OC Oregon State: Fluid in protection, good size, but he struggles to continue his blocks into the next level.

DeMarcus Love OL Arkansas: He’s going to have to play OG in the NFL because his footwork just isn’t there. 

Stefen Wisniewski OL PSU: Even if he was someone else’s son, he’d be seen as a polished OL prospect.

 Jake Kirkpatrick OC TCU: Raw, but good physical tools and playing Center in a spread is a positive in my book.

DL:

Lawrence Guy DL Arizona State: He killed it at the combine and teams like versatile DLinemen who can physically play anywhere.

Marvin Austin DL UNC: Very raw, but great physical tools(he killed it at the combine). Someone will take him higher than expected.

Stephen Paea DT Oregon: A very strong 1-gapper DT with some very impressive potential. Health questions though.

Drake Nevis DL LSU: Another undersized 1-gapper. He doesn’t have the physical tools you want, but he’s relentless. Someone will get a steal on the 2nd day.

Pernell McPhee DE Miss State: A better teammate/leader than player. He’s very limited potential-wise, but you know what you’re getting from him.

Sione Fua DL Stanford: Flying under the radar somewhat, he was a solid piece of a good college defense and is a good prospect for the en vogue 3-4 defense. Another “you see what you’re getting” type player.

LB:

Brooks Reid Defensive attacker Arizona: Hard worker—the JJ Watt of 3-4 rushers. Maybe a limited upside right now, but he’ll contribute in a 3-4.

Greg Jones LB Michigan State: Started last season as one of the top defensive prospects, but his senior bowl started a long slide that’s not really stopping.

Colin McCarthy LB Miami: One of the stars of the senior bowl/combine. He could be an early 2nd with a good pro day—teams like hard workers who are teachable….at least the good teams do.

Casey Matthews LB Oregon: A really like him, but he was too evasive at the combine to trust him.

Mason Foster LB Washington: Good physical tools, can play 43 Will or ILB. His lack of concentration will hurt him come draft day.

Quan Sturdivant ILB UNC: A very versatile defender, he’s probably most fit at weak side ILB in a 3-4, but he could play anywhere.

Justin Houston Defensive attacker UGA: UGA pass rushers don’t have a great track record, but Houston seems to have that determination/agility that you like to see in a 3-4 rusher.

Akeem Ayers LB UCLA: Mr. Versatility. Good size and mental tools. He can play just about any LB position.

Martez Wilson LB Illinois: Physically a freak, his game is rough around the edges—but someone will take him high(and not be disappointed).

Bruce Carter LB UNC: A 4-3 Will without much pass rush ability. Sort of limits where he’ll go.

DB:

Quinton Carter FS Oklahoma: A solid, if unspectacular FS prospect who should be a B+ level Starter in the NFL for awhile.

Deunta Williams FS UNC: He’ll drop dramatically due to his broken leg, but he’s a real talent: good coverage FS/ballhawk. 

Robert Sands S WVU: Amazing physical tools, questionable instincts/intangibles..why isn’t he a top 20 pick?

Aaron Williams CB Texas: Talented, but I just can’t get excited about him when watching the tape on him.

Ras-I Dowling CB UVA: Answered his biggest question at the combine by running a great 40 time. I still think he’s going to have to move to FS(his hipwork needs work).

Brandon Harris CB Miami: A straight out of central casting undersized outside CB from the U.

9.31: Mike Pouncey  #15 Grade: A. Great player, great pick, great value.

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9.27: Robert Quinn #14. Grade: A. Big red flags but big talent. Great value.

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9.21: Nick Fairley #13. Grade: B+. Doesn’t help the Lions’ OL probs, but Suh+Fairley…wow.

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9.13: Christian Ponder #12 Grade: D. WTF?!?!?!?!?! They couldn’t have waited on him?

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9.07: JJ Watt #11. Grade: B+. Solid player, but a bit high.

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9.02: Blaine Gabbert #10. Grade: A. I think he’s a good fit, but a 2nd was pricey for him.

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8.55: Tyron Smith #9. Grade: B. Solid pick and fills a need.

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Sorry….I’m still laughing at the Locker Pick.

8.44: Jake Locker #8. Grade: F. Terrible pick.

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8.40: Aldon Smith #7. Grade: C-. Bad value.

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8.34: Julio Jones #6 to Atlanta. Grade: A Wow…just wow. They gave up a ton for him though.

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8.28: Patrick Peterson #5. Grade A-. Major talent addition, but how much does this help them?

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8.24: AJ Green #4. Grade: B+. Fills a need, good value…who throws to him?

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8.20: Marcell Dareus #3 Grade: A. Another solid defender who’ll be a rock.

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8.13: Von Miller #2. Grade: A. He’ll be a great pro I bet.

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8.02: Cam Newton #1. Grade: C-. I don’t think that Newton will do well in the NFL, but he’ll sell a bunch of jerseys.

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8.00 this intro can’t get any more boring(memo to NFLN)

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7.52:

My predictions for the top 5 now:

1-Newton

2-Miller

3-Dareus

4-AJ Green

5-Patrick Peterson

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7.47: no Deion, saying “I want to go #1″ isn’t a good answer

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7.46: Deion Sanders interviewing Cam on the set of “The Insider”

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7.38: and the fans don’t like the commish

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7.34: Nick Fairley looks like he’s starring in the next “Revenge of the Nerds” movie

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7.31: Atlanta and Cleveland are talking a deal involving a bundle of picks for Julio Jones basically

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7.23: Von Miller thinks he’s going #2 overall

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7.10: the latest Pats’ rumor has them trading up to 10 if Robert Quinn is there

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7.06: This is news to Cam’s agent lmao

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7.03: All reports are that Carolina is taking Newton and Denver is “on the clock”

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6.51: Carolina should listen to Jaworski

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6.39: Peter King is reporting that the KC Chiefs are very interested in Phil Taylor at 21.

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5.53: Bryon to answer your question, I’d find it more plausible if the Redskins could deal McNabb as part of it. They could “agree” to it now, then consummate it after the lockout is lifted.

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5.35: Mark Ingram looks like he’s being interviewed on ESPN while in Witness protection

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5.19 Adam Schefter is reporting that there’s no way the Pats/Boys deal picks

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5.11: Breaking news from ESPN: Mike Shanahan has given Dan Snyder a nickel and sent him to Moe’s for the evening

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4.25: Atlanta is calling around the top 6 teams looking for an offensive playmakers(Jones or Green). Do they have the firepower to do it?

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4.11: Mort is reporting that the Pats are trying to deal up to 9 for Cameron Jordan. This is hot on the heels of the “pats trying to deal up to 6 for Quinn.” Who knows who the Pats will be linked to next! /sarcasm

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2.55: thrilling coverage on the NFLN of interns cutting paper in Dallas

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2.14 pm: The Cards supposedly have a deal in place with Marc Bulger. This would tend to eliminate them from a QB high(1st or 2nd)

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1.51 pm: An NFL GM is telling Jason LaCanfora that “Dalton and Locker will be gone by pick 20″. Possible, but I ain’t buying it. Tennessee probably isn’t taking either at 8.

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First thoughts(12.49 pm):

-How’d you like to be Roger Goodell facing the fans tonight?

-Raiders desperately trying to deal up for Kaepernick.