Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><u>Top 10 for 2008</u></span>1. Brian Brohm, QB, LouisvilleBrohm lacks ideal mobility and has experienced some durability issues (thumb and shoulder) over the course of the past year. Otherwise, he possesses all the tangible and intangible qualities of a top-five draft pick. Brohm possesses prototypical size and good arm strength to go along with outstanding decision-making skills and accuracy as a passer. In order to land the top spot in the 2008 draft, Brohm must quickly adapt to new coach Steve Kragthorpe's system and avoid the nagging injuries that have plagued him in the past.2. Sam Baker, OT, USCBaker made a wise decision to return for his senior season, allowing him another full year to improve his bulk and strength. If he can carry more weight and become more physical in the run game without it affecting his outstanding feet and quickness, Baker will undoubtedly earn a top-10 spot in next year's draft. Baker will be fighting off Michigan's Jake Long for the honor of top offensive lineman in 2008.3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSUDorsey is an explosive one-gap defensive tackle with elite initial burst and change-of-direction skills for his size. After splitting time in a rotation behind Claude Wroten and Kyle Williams early in his career, Dorsey experienced a breakout season as a first-year starter in 2006 (64 total tackles, including 8.5 for losses). If he continues to improve his lower-body strength and overall technique as a senior, Dorsey should be the top interior defensive lineman selected in the 2008 draft4. Jake Long, OT, MichiganLong could have been a top-10 pick in the 2007 draft but instead elected to return to Ann Arbor for his final season of eligibility. At 6-foot-7, 320 pounds with great experience and quick feet, there's not many holes to pick in Long's game. He missed nearly half of the 2005 season with an ankle injury but returned to form as a full-time starter last year. Another healthy and productive campaign in 2007 should land Long a top-10 spot in next year's draft.5. Early Doucet, WR, LSUDoucet has paid his dues as the No. 3 receiver behind a pair of first-rounders in Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs, No. 23 overall) and Craig Davis (Chargers, No. 30 overall). Now it's Doucet's time to shine. The 6-foot, 205-pound speedster should quickly emerge as new starting QB Matt Flynn's favorite target. If Doucet embraces the spotlight and proves capable of handling the double-team attention that comes along with it, he could become the top receiver selected in the 2008 draft.6. Paul Oliver, CB, GeorgiaOliver is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2008 class right now. This 6-foot, 205-pound cornerback impressed me with his improved coverage skills during the second half of the 2006 season, including a tremendous effort versus former Georgia Tech star WR Calvin Johnson (Lions, No. 2 overall). Don't be surprised if Oliver emerges as a top-10 pick a year from now.7. Andre Woodson, QB, KentuckyThe light finally came on for Woodson as a junior in 2006, when he threw 25 more touchdowns (31) compared to only one more interception (seven) from the previous year. The 6-5, 235-pound gunslinger is seeing the entire field and has learned to better protect the football. Woodson also has a strong arm and good mobility for his size. If he builds on this momentum as a senior, the top two quarterbacks (Brohm and Woodson) selected in the 2008 draft could hail from the state of Kentucky.8. Limas Sweed, WR, TexasSweed is a thoroughbred wide receiver measuring in at 6-5 and 218 pounds with 4.5 speed. He led the Longhorns with 801 yards and 12 touchdowns on 46 receptions last season, including a career best eight-catch, 119-yard performance at Nebraska. QB Colt McCoy isn't a rookie anymore, which should lead to more opportunities for Sweed in a more wide-open Texas offense in 2007. Sweed can solidify his spot in Round 1 by running more polished routes and by continuing to step up in the big games.9. Chad Henne, QB, MichiganHenne is an experienced starter with good size and arm strength. He's not the type of quarterback that can carry a team, but he does an excellent job of managing games and distributing the ball to his playmakers. Henne made the wise decision of returning to school for his senior season in 2007. His accuracy and overall decision making must improve in order to warrant first-round consideration in the 2008 draft.10. Frank Okam, DT, TexasOkam's upside is nearly limitless. At 6-5, 320 pounds, he flashes the mobility and power to dominate the interior. Much like Michigan's Alan Branch, who dropped out of this year's first round, Okam's motor is too inconsistent. He needs to turn it up a notch and play with more fire in order to maximize his draft stock, which easily could reach top-10 heights.<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><u>Top 5 by position</u></span>Quarterbacks1. Brian Brohm, Louisville2. Andre Woodson, Kentucky3. Chad Henne, Michigan4. Colt Brennan, Hawaii5. Erik Ainge, TennesseeRunning Backs1. Allen Patrick, Oklahoma2. Branden Ore, Virginia Tech3. Mike Hart, Michigan4. Dantrell Savage, Oklahoma State5. Tashard Choice, Georgia TechWide Receivers1. Early Doucet, LSU2. Limas Sweed, Texas3. Adarius Bowman4. Keenan Burton, Kentucky5. D.J. Hall, AlabamaTight Ends1. Martin Rucker, Missouri2. John Carlson, Notre Dame3. Dustin Keller, Purdue4. Jacob Tamme, Kentucky5. Fred Davis, USCOffensive Tackles1. Sam Baker, USC2. Jake Long, Michigan3. Gosder Cherilus, Boston College4. Barry Richardson, Clemson5. Tony Hills, TexasGuards1. Will Arnold, LSU2. Shannon Tevaga, UCLA3. Jordan Grimes, Purdue4. Adam Kraus, Michigan5. Andrew Crummey, MarylandCenters1. Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green2. John Sullivan, Notre Dame3. Doug Legursky, Marshall4. Tony Brinkhaus, Minnesota5. Trevor Rees, NorthwesternDefensive Ends1. Lawrence Jackson, USC2. Quentin Groves, Auburn3. Chris Long, Virginia4. Bruce Davis, UCLA5. Dexter Manley II, OregonDefensive Tackles1. Glenn Dorsey, LSU2. Frank Okam, Texas3. DeMario Pressley, NC State4. Sedrick Ellis, USC5. Andre Fluellen, Florida StateInside Linebackers1. Vince Hall, Virginia Tech2. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina3. Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt4. Jeremy Leman, Illinois5. Mike Klinkenborg, IowaOutside Linebackers1. Keith Rivers, USC2. Dan Connor, Penn State3. Malik Jackson, Louisville4. Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech5. Phillip Wheeler, Georgia TechCornerbacks1. Paul Oliver, Georgia2. Antoine Cason, Arizona3. Dwight Lowery, San Jose State4. Terrell Thomas, USC5. DeJuan Tribble, Boston CollegeSafeties1. Jonathan Hefney, Tennessee2. Darien Williams, Oklahoma3. Jamar Adams, Michigan4. Tierre Green, Nebraska5. Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame</div>
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position I think you have to list Lawrence Jackson in the top 10 right now, especially over half the people on that list. Suprised to see someone other then Jon Vilma has Andre Woodson in the top 10, although it's more of a pleasant suprise then anything as I do think he's better then any QB in this class not named Brohm, although I could see the debate for Brennan as well.
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ May 6 2007, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think you have to list Lawrence Jackson in the top 10 right now, especially over half the people on that list. Suprised to see someone other then Jon Vilma has Andre Woodson in the top 10, although it's more of a pleasant suprise then anything as I do think he's better then any QB in this class not named Brohm, although I could see the debate for Brennan as well.</div>Matt Ryan is growing on me though. I like him a lot. I'm not a huge Brohm fan because he's done an above average job in a very weak big east. If he is elite, why is he not doing an elite job in a weak conference?
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ May 6 2007, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ May 6 2007, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think you have to list Lawrence Jackson in the top 10 right now, especially over half the people on that list. Suprised to see someone other then Jon Vilma has Andre Woodson in the top 10, although it's more of a pleasant suprise then anything as I do think he's better then any QB in this class not named Brohm, although I could see the debate for Brennan as well.</div>Matt Ryan is growing on me though. I like him a lot. I'm not a huge Brohm fan because he's done an above average job in a very weak big east. If he is elite, why is he not doing an elite job in a weak conference?</div>1. I don't think the Big East is as weak as people make it out to be. They had 3 teams make extended trips in the Top 10 last year with Louisville, Rutgers, and West Virginia. Not to mention South Florida, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh were all very solid schools as well. 2. Brohm's stats directly imply that he is a an Elite Quarterback Prospect. Career Completion Percentage of around 65, Just under 10 yards per attempt, only 5 Interceptions each of the last 2 years. His Touchdowns are on the low side, but Louisville under Petrino was a team that liked to Run the Ball into the Endzone. The past 2 years Louisville ran for 41 and 35 touchdowns in those years and that certainly took away many touchdown throws from Brohm.
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 6 2007, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I wanna see Sweed in a Niners jersey, sexy.</div>Good luck. No first round pick even if yall do end up sucking balls enough to get him.
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ May 6 2007, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 6 2007, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I wanna see Sweed in a Niners jersey, sexy.</div>Good luck. No first round pick even if yall do end up sucking balls enough to get him.</div>Lol dumbass. We have the Colts' 1st round pick, which may be late but there's plenty of time for his stock to fall. Hell I'll be happy with any 6'4 receiver that can run a 4.5 in the 1st next year.
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 6 2007, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ May 6 2007, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 6 2007, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I wanna see Sweed in a Niners jersey, sexy.</div>Good luck. No first round pick even if yall do end up sucking balls enough to get him.</div>Lol dumbass. We have the Colts' 1st round pick, which may be late but there's plenty of time for his stock to fall. Hell I'll be happy with any 6'4 receiver that can run a 4.5 in the 1st next year.</div>Hey now, no need for name calling.I forgot about the Colts' pick.... but even so, if he falls to THEIR pick, then there is good reason (IE a Jarrett like 40 time)
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position [quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='91745' date='May 6 2007, 07:19 PM'][quote name='david81' post='91744' date='May 6 2007, 07:09 PM'][quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='91740' date='May 6 2007, 06:34 PM'][quote name='david81' post='91739' date='May 6 2007, 06:27 PM']I wanna see Sweed in a Niners jersey, sexy.[/quote]Good luck. No first round pick even if yall do end up sucking balls enough to get him.[/quote]Lol dumbass. We have the Colts' 1st round pick, which may be late but there's plenty of time for his stock to fall. Hell I'll be happy with any 6'4 receiver that can run a 4.5 in the 1st next year.[/quote]Hey now, no need for name calling.I forgot about the Colts' pick.... but even so, if he falls to THEIR pick, then there is good reason (IE a Jarrett like 40 time)[/quote]Maybe need could play into it. Shit maybe he doesnt have a productive senior season, or risers and early entries knock him down. Now after I think about it I just want a big athletic WR (Sidney Rice like) or a playmakin S like Mr. Reggie Nelson.
Re: McShay's 2008 Top 10 plus Top 5 by Position <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ May 6 2007, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think you have to list Lawrence Jackson in the top 10 right now, especially over half the people on that list. Suprised to see someone other then Jon Vilma has Andre Woodson in the top 10, although it's more of a pleasant suprise then anything as I do think he's better then any QB in this class not named Brohm, although I could see the debate for Brennan as well.</div>I'd have him in the top 10.. but no one currs about me.I'm surprised with some of the rankings. I wouldn't rank Allen Patrick as the #1 RB, and where is that CB from Kansas with the sweet name (maybe he's a Jr., I don't remember)?
