Top Player Rankings

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Quarterbacks

1. Colt Brennan (Hawaii, Sr.) - I'd originally planned on putting Brohm first but after a little internal conflict, some help from a wedgie board told me to go with Brennan. His mobility gives hime the advantage over Brohm. This is not a draft board its college football's pre-season.

2. Brian Brohm (Lousville, Sr.)- whenhis career his all said and done he may have established the greatest combination of high school and college quarterback careers of all time.
3. Andre Woodson (Kentucky, Sr.)
4. Pat White (WVU, Jr.)
5. Colt McCoy (Texas, So.)
6. John David Booty (USC, Sr.)
7. Chase Holbrook (New Mexico St., Jr.)
8. Chase Daniels (Missouri, So.)
9. Chad Henne Michigan, Sr.)
10. Bobby Reid (Oklahoma State, Jr.)
11. Dan LeFevour

12. **Matt Grothe (South Florida, So.)- last season's most underrated freshman quarterback. He led South Florida to a 9-4 record, including a 24-19 upset victory at No. 7 West Virginia.

13. Stephen McGee(Texas A&M)
14. Nate Longshore (California, Jr.)
15. Brian Johnson (Utah, Jr.) - Johnson, the heir apparent to Alex Smith completed 210 of 330 passes for 2,892 yards and 18 touchdowns and ran 152 times for 478 yards and eight TDs in 2005 before a knee injury sidelined him in 2006.
16. Tim Tebow (Florida, So.)
17. Matt Stafford (Georgia, So.)
18. Sam Keller (Nebraska, Sr.)
19. Erik Ainge (Tennessee, Sr.)
20. Matt Ryan (Boston College, Sr.)
21. Justin Willis (So.)
22. John Parker Wilson (Alabama, Jr.)
23. Chris Nickson (Vanderbilt, Jr.)
24. Juice Williams (Illinois, So.)
25 Josh Freeman (Kansas State, So.)

Running Backs

1. Steve Slaton (WVU, Jr.)
2. Darren McFadden (Arkansas, Jr.)
3. Ray Rice (Rutgers, Jr.)
4. Mike Hart (Michigan, Sr.)
5. C.J. Spiller (Clemson, So.)
6. P.J. Hill Jr. (Wisconsin, So.)
7. James Davis (Clemson, Jr.)
8. Felix Jones (Arkansas, Jr.)
9. Damion Fletcher (Southern Miss., So.)- Fletcher set the Southern Miss and Conference USA freshman rushing record with 1,388 yards, the 13th-highest total by a freshman in NCAA history. A consensus freshman All-America selection, Fletcher earned first-team all-league honors after notching seven 100-yard rushing performances and 11 touchdowns. Against the Gators in the 2006 season opener he earned 127 offensive yards which was more than Darren McFadden ran for against Florida.
10. Yvenson Bernard (Oregon State)
11. Chris Wells (Ohio State)
12. Ian Johnson (Boise State, Jr.)
13. Albert Young (Iowa, Sr.)
14. Jonathan Stewart (Oregon, Jr.)
15. Amir Pinnix (Minnesota, Sr.)
16. Brandon Ore (Virginia Tech)
17. Jamaal Charles (Texas, Sr.)
18. Donald Brown III (UConn)
19. Javarris James (Miami, So.)
20. Marlon Lucky (Nebraska, So.)
21. Tashard Choice (Georgia Tech, Sr.)
22. Allen Patrick (Oklahoma, Sr.)
23. Mike Goodson (Texas A&M)
24. Justin Forsett (California, Jr.) led the nation in ypc as Marshawn Lynch's backup last season.
25.** Mike Ford (South Florida, ?)

Wide Receivers/TightEnds

1. DeSean Jackson (California, Jr.)
2. Adarius Bowman (Oklahoma State, Sr.)
3. *Mario Manningham (Michigan, Jr.)
4. Sammie Stroughter (Oregon State, Sr.)
5. Chris Williams (New Mexico St., Jr.)- 19 year old junior who led the nation with 1,425 yards receiving on 92 receptions in 2006.
6. Jarrett Dillard (Rice, Jr.)
7. James Hardy (Indiana, Jr.)- 6 foot 7 combination of speed and size.
8. Marcus Monk (Arkansas, Sr.)
9. Davone Bess (Hawaii, Jr.)
10. Keenan Burton (Kentucky, Sr.)
11. Mario Urruttia (Louisville)
12. Dorien Bryant (Indiana, jr.)
13. *Percy Harvin (Florida, so.)
14. *Darrius Heyward-Rey (Maryland, So.) - A freshman All-American last year after he caught 45 balls for 694 yards and 5 TD's, he is poised for a monster sophomore season
15. Limas Sweed (Texas, Sr.)
16. Early Doucet (LSU, Sr.)
17. Earl Bennet (Vanderbilt, Sr.)
18. Travis Beckum (TE, Wiconsin) -Beckum led the Badgers in receptions (61) and receiving yards (903 yards) last year and his importance to the offense goes without saying.
19. Andre Caldwell (Florida, Sr.)
20. Harry Douglas (Louisville, Sr.)
21. Malcolm Kelly (Oklahoma, Sr.)
22. Hakeem Nicks - Even with the disastrous combo of Joe Dailey and Cam Sexton throwing him the ball last year, he still managed to rack up 39 catches for 660 yards and 4 TD's
23. Patrick Turner (USC, So.)
24.* Jacoby Ford - Probably the fastest player in the nation, Ford is a track star who showed glimpses last year of his potential on the football field. His ridiculous speed combined with raw receiving skills means Ford will probably be used much like Ted Ginn Jr. was at Ohio State as a game breaking kick returner and deep threat.
25. Fred Davis (TE)
*Andy Brodell (Iowa, Jr.)

Defensive Players

Defensive Tackles

Glenn Dorsey - After finishing last year as LSU's third-leading tackler (64, an unusually high number for a defensive tackle), Dorsey would have been a top 10 pick in last April's NFL Draft
Derrick Harvey
Sedrick Ellis

Eric Foster
Frank Okam
Roy Miller

Defensive Ends

Bruce Davis -No. 1 among college football returnees with 12.5 quarterback sacks in 2006
Calais Campbell(Miami, jr.) - No returning major-college player had more tackles for loss last season than Campbell's 201/2. He was one of eight Division I-A underclassmen to record more than 10 sacks. Drawn comparisons to Mario Williams with his size and has the potential to be the #1 pick in the '08 Draft.
Tyson Jackson-
Tommy Blake -
Corey Wooten
Chris Long -
Quentin Groves

Linebackers

Ali Highsmith (LSU, jr.)
Keith Rivers (USC, jr.)
Brian Cushing (USC, jr.)
Marcus Ball (Florida State, So.)
Sergio Kindle (Texas, So.)
James Laurinatis (Ohio State, Jr.)
Erin Henderson (Maryland, Jr.)
Vince Hall (Virginia Tech, jr.)
Xavier Adibi (Virginia Tech, jr.)
Micah Johnson (Kentucky, So.)
Tray Blackmon (Auburn, Jr.)
Dan Connor (Penn State, Sr.)
Philip Wheeler (Georgia Tech, So.)
Rey Maualuga (USC, Jr.)

Cornerbacks

Justin King (Penn State, Jr.)
Aquib Talib (Kansas, Jr.)
Antoine Cason (Arizona, Sr.)
Dajuan Tribble (Boston College)

Safeties

Kenny Phillips (Miami, Jr.)
Myron Rolle (Florida State, So.) - he's a genius on... and off the field. No joke.
Taylor Mays (USC, So.)
Tom Zbikowski (Notre Dame, Sr.)
Jonathan Hefney (Tennessee, Sr.)

Freshmen

*Arrelious Benn (WR, Illinios)- as the #1 ranked high school receiver he's already impresssed coaches in Champagne, Illinois and was named the #1 receiver during the summer.
**Joe McKnight (RB, USC)- #1 recruit in the nation, John David Booty has said he has the moves of reggie Bush and the hands of Steve Smith. His versatility has been compared to Reggie Bush.
**DeMarco Murray (RB, Oklahoma)- He simply dominated during spring practices and by mid-season he'll be known as one of the most exciting running backs in the nation.
Willy Korn (QB, Clemson) - may be the starter by mid-season
Eric Berry (CB, Tennessee)
Michael McNeil (S, Alabama, my bad Auburn)
**Terrance Toliver (WR, LSU)
**Noel Devine (RB, WVU)-
Ricky Sapp (DE, Clemson)- Clemson's legacy of great defenders continues
Michael Crabtree (WR, Texas Tech) -
Chris Culliver (WR, South Carolina) - This quick, speedy weapon will not only be expected to contribute as a wide receiver but also may get the nod as the Gamecocks' return man. Culliver will play -- and play often -- with Sidney Rice gone and Kenny McKinley unproven as a go-to guy. ((((((((

8. Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolin
Jimmy Clausen (QB, Notre Dame)
Keith Nichol (QB, Oklahoma)- great dual threat quarterback who is duking it out for the starter's position but freshman rarely win close quarterback competitions.
Donovan Warren (CB, Michigan)
Omar Bolden (CB, Arizona St.)
Everson Griffin (DE, USC)
*Chris Rainey (RB, Florida)
Major Wright (S, Florida)
Jerimy Finch (S, Florida)
Deonte Thompson (WR, Florida)
Cameron Newton (QB, Florida) - In Florida's spring game, the 6 foot 5, 248 pound freshman Newton completed 20 of 30 passes for 275 yards and won the backup job. An even bigger quarterback than Tebow, Newton also has good mobility, running the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds. He could see plenty of field action as Urban Meyer plans to continue utilizing a dual quarterback system.
**Antonio Henton (QB, Ohio State)- could be the starter by mid-season but as of now he's the backup to 23 year old junior Todd Boekman.
Ronald Johnson (WR, USC)
*Chris Galippo (LB/DE?, USC)
Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma, DT)
Marvin Austin (UNC, DT)
Mike Paulus (UNC, QB)
Jermichael Finley (WR, Florida)
John Clay (RB, Wisconsin)
Martez Wilson (Illinois, DE)
Torrey Davis (DL, Florida)
**Tyrod Taylor (QB, Virginia Tech) -redshirting this season but he's in the mold of Michael Vick but more accurate with his throws. The future of Virginia Tech football rests on his shoulders.
*Robert Marve (QB, Miami)- reminiscent of Steve Young, with his mobility and rocket arm. He could be Miami's answer to Tim Tebow.
**John Chiles (QB, Texas)- could've played receiver but he's committed to play QB and as of now he is #2 on the Longhorns' depth chart.