Ranking the top 50 NFL prospects
Breaking down the best prospectsBy Frank Coyle
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Updated: 9:08 p.m. ET Jan. 19, 20041.
1. Eli Manning, QB, Mississippi
6-foot-4, 220 pounds
Complete pro prospect will challenge for the No. 1 overall selection.
2. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Pittsburgh *
6-3, 215
Special athlete has little to prove at the collegiate level.
3. Roy Williams, WR, Texas
6-4, 220
Big, gifted receiver completed a great college career.
4. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Miami of Ohio *
6-5, 245
Big, smooth junior passer could be blue-chip pro in time.
5. Sean Taylor, S, Miami *
6-1, 210
Blue chip junior safety is one of the premier defenders in the nation.
6. Robert Gallery, T, Iowa
6-6, 320
Huge left tackle has been battle-tested in the Big Ten.
7. Chris Gamble, CB, Ohio State *
6-1, 185
Excellent two-way performer has impact ability as a pro cover man.
8. Kellen Winslow, TE, Miami (Fla.) *
6-4, 250
Talented junior receiver has impact ability but must grow up to realize it to the fullest.
9. DeAngelo Hall, CB, Virginia Tech *
5-11, 190
Big-play junior athletic corner has shown consistent impact ability in several areas.
10. Shawn Andrews, T, Arkansas *
6-5, 350
Massive right tackle has dominated since his freshman season.
11. D.J. Williams, LB, Miami
6-2, 245
Special athlete may be the best player at Miami.
12. Vince Wilfork, DT, Miami *
6-2, 340
Super wide body tackle has been a force in the middle over his short career.
13. Reggie Williams, WR, Washington *
6-4, 220
Big athletic receiver has been a dominant performer in the Pac-10 since day one.
14. Kevin Jones, RB, Virginia Tech *
6-1, 220
Talented tailback has already declared for the draft.
15. Kenechi Udeze, DE, Southern Cal *
6-4, 280
Impact junior defender has rare size/speed ratio plus production.
16. Rashaun Woods, WR, Oklahoma State
6-1, 190
Speedy senior receiver is one of the best playmakers in this class.
17. Karlos Dansby, LB, Auburn
6-5, 225
Talented athlete is just starting to realize his tremendous ability for the position.
18. Steven Jackson, RB, Oregon State *
6-2, 225
Tough, big junior tailback has been one of the nation’s premier runners again this year.
19. Randy Starks, DT, Maryland
6-3, 310
Powerful inside tackle has stepped up over his final season.
20. Derrick Strait, CB, Oklahoma
5-11, 190
Speedy athletic corner has been one of the impact defenders on the tough Sooners defense.
21. Michael Clayton, WR, LSU *
6-4, 190
Tough junior has all the tools to become a blue-chip pro receiver.
22. Will Smith, DE, Ohio State
6-4, 250
Quick pass rusher has been an impact defender on tough unit.
23. Dunta Robinson, CB, South Carolina
6-0, 180
Fast cover man coming off a fine final campaign that has him moving up quickly.
24. Marcus Tubbs, DT, Texas
6-4, 315
Powerful inside tackle has stepped up over his final season.
25. Jacob Rogers, T, Southern Cal
6-6, 310
Agile senior left tackle has been flawless over the past two seasons.
26. J.P. Losman, QB, Tulane
6-3, 215
Slick throwing senior could move up further with a big postseason.
27. DeMarco McNeil, DT, Auburn
6-1, 300
Quick inside defender has been a force since his freshman season.
28. Teddy Lehman, LB, Oklahoma
6-2, 230
Speedy outside ‘backer is been one of the best playmakers on the nation’s best defense.
29. Antwan Odom, DE, Alabama *
6-5, 275
Strong athletic end has the package to become a top flight NFL defender.
30. Darnell Dockett, DT, Florida State
6-4, 275
Athletic defender has fine triangle numbers and completed his best season this fall.
31. Matt Ware, CB, UCLA *
6-2, 190
Big athletic corner could fly up the charts with a strong postseason.
32. Nat Dorsey, T, Georgia Tech *
6-6, 320
Big senior is coming off a difficult final season.
33. Michael Jenkins, WR, Ohio State
6-4, 200
Tall athletic receiver has been the big playmaker for the Buckeyes.
34. Will Poole, CB, Southern Cal
6-0, 190
Slick senior could move up further with a big postseason.
35. Michael Boulware, LB, Florida State
6-3, 235
Quick experienced defender has developed nicely over his career in all areas.
36. Lee Evans, WR, Wisconsin
5-11, 190
Athletic senior made a fine ’03 comeback from a knee injury and again showed big play ability.
37. Ben Troupe, TE, Florida
6-5, 250
Fast senior flying up the draft charts off a huge final season.
38. Dontarrious Thomas, LB, Auburn
6-2, 225
Rugged senior combines fine instincts and athleticism to become a solid pro starter.
39. Travelle Wharton, T, South Carolina
6-5, 315
Nimble left tackle has quick feet and agility to carry out all the blocking assignments.
40. Nathan Vasher, CB, Texas
5-11, 180
Savvy athletic corner has shown fine cover skills and top return skills.
41. Ben Utecht, TE, Minnesota
6-6, 250
Excellent pass catcher has been an unheralded Big Ten standout the past three seasons.
42. Dwan Edwards, DT, Oregon State
6-3, 310
Powerful prospect has been a force in the middle over the past two seasons.
43. Jonathan Vilma, LB, Miami
6-2, 225
Rugged senior linebacker combines fine instincts and athleticism to become a solid pro starter.
44. Vernon Carey, G, Miami
6-5, 340
Hog guard has been a dominant run blocker over recent seasons.
45. Sean Jones, FS, Georgia *
6-2, 195
Athletic safety has the package to become a top flight pro defender.
46. Mewelde Moore, RB, Tulane
6-1, 215
Versatile tailback has developed well as both a runner and receiver.
47. Shaun Phillips, DE, Purdue
6-3, 255
Athletic player has fine size/speed ratio but his production fell off during his final season.
48. Devard Darling, WR, Washington State *
6-3, 210
Tough athletic receiver has big play potential in the NFL.
49. Travis LaBoy, DE, Hawaii
6-4, 250
Tough senior has stepped up over his final season and shown fine development in key areas.
50. Ben Watson, TE, Georgia
6-3, 255
Athletic tight end has fine size/speed ratio but his production fell off during his final season.
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