Prospect Rankings: Offense

Quarterbacks

1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma – Displays great accuracy, production, and good athleticism. Suffered multiple shoulder injuries and needs to prove he is fully recovered.

2. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame – Showed improvement during three years in a pro-style offense. Great junior season. Suffered toe injury and will need to throw the ball well at his workouts and interview well to quell maturity issues.

3. Colt McCoy, Texas – Tremendous accuracy and production with above average athleticism. Suffered shoulder stinger in BCS National Championship game and has questions about arm strength and toughness.

4. Tim Tebow, Florida – One of the most productive college football players of all time. Won Heisman trophy as a sophomore and won two National Championships. Off the charts intangibles and work ethic. Has not shown good mechanics or footwork and will take at least two years to adapt to pro game if at all.

5. Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan – Extremely productive at Central Michigan. Has questions about arm strength, leadership, toughness. May never develop into starting material.

Running Backs

1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson – Versatile and explosive back who is an asset in all three facets (rushing, receiving, return). Has top-end speed (4.37) and very good production. Some doubt as to whether he will hold up due to his size.

2. Ryan Matthews, Fresno State – Led the nation in rushing last year. Good size-speed combination. Versatile and tough runner. Has a tendency to run upright and didn’t play against the best competition.

3. Jahvid Best, California – Extremely fast, a threat to take it to the end zone everytime he touches the ball. Great change of direction skills. Injury prone, durability concerns.

4. Toby Gerhart, Stanford – Powerful runner who tested out better than expected at the combine. Heisman trophy runner up in 2009 with 27 touchdowns and over 1,800 rushing yards. Doesn’t have elite physical tools and battling stereotype/possible fullback switch.

5. Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss – Elusive and quick in space. Versatile back with surprising strength despite his size. Can play slot receiver, possible kick returner, 3rd down back. Will need to get bigger to withstand hits at next level.

Wide Receiver

1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State – Elite prospect who was dominant in his sophomore campaign in 2008. Strong with great hands and good speed. Suspended for much of junior year due to lying to investigators. Possible character concerns/lack of elite timed speed.

2. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech – Fantastic size (6’4, 225 lbs.) and leaping ability. Averaged over 25 yards per catch last season. Has been unable to work out for scouts due to foot injury and is not an experienced route runner.

3. Arrelious Benn, Illinois – Very similar to Anquan Boldin with better timed speed (mid 4.4). Strong, physical receiver who had a great sophomore season. Production took a huge hit in 2009, questionable hands.

4. Golden Tate, Notre Dame – Fantastic 2009 season as nation’s top receiver. Played in pro-style offense and had a great combine. Questions about size brings up doubt as to his ability to be a number one receiver.

5. Damian Williams, USC – Great route runner who has good size and versatility as a returner. Adequate size and good character. Lacks elite speed (4.53) and needs to get bigger.

Tight Ends

1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma – Extremely productive in his sophomore and junior seasons, catching 25 touchdowns during that span. Offers terrific size (6’5, 260) with adequate speed (4.75). Missed 2009 season with knee injury and doesn’t have elite measurables.

2. Aaron Hernandez, Florida – Nation’s best tight end in 2009 with 850 receiving yards on 68 catches. Versatile in that he can line up at tight end, H-back or split out wide. Very good speed (4.59) and strength (30 reps of 225). Not an experienced blocker and lacks classic tight end size at 6’2 245 lbs.

3. Rob Gronkowski, Arizona – Offers great size at 6’6 264 lbs. Very good blocker and strong hands. Missed 2009 with back injury that has brought up questions about a chronic spinal issue.

4. Jimmy Graham, Miami – Former basketball player who brings elite athletic skills (4.5 40, 38” vertical) and size (6’6, 260 lbs). Good red zone threat whose best football may be ahead of him. Lacks experience as a blocker and must continue to improve hands.

5. Ed Dickson, Oregon – Adequate size and speed at 6’4 250 lbs. (4.67 40). Consistent production in the passing game, has good hands and YAC ability. Not a great blocker or route runner.

Offensive Linemen

1. Russell Okung, Oklahoma State – Adequate size (6’5 307 lbs.) with very good feet and long arms. Great balance and solid in every facet of his game. Needs to get a little bigger although strength is not a question.

2. Bryan Bulaga, Iowa – Good size at 6’6 317 lbs. Excellent technician who plays with a mean streak. Shut down Derrick Morgan in Bowl game. Has short arms for the left tackle position and needs to get stronger.

3. Maurkice Pouncey, Florida – Best center prospect by far. Also has versatility to play guard with his size (6’4 308 lbs.) and good footwork. Minor durability concerns, but overall no glaring negatives.

4. Trent Williams, Oklahoma – Good size (6’5, 315 lbs) and great athleticism as shown by his 4.88 40. Has plenty of experience at multiple positions. Not always consistent and needs to be more aggressive.

5. Mike Iupati, Idaho – Great size (6’5, 330 lbs). Plays with great power and is a tenacious run blocker once he’s on his man. Could develop into a tackle with his frame and athleticism. Not experienced, raw in his technique.