Defensive ends in the NFL are crucial to a stout defensive unit. D-Coordinators have said on more than one occaision that DE’s are one of the most difficult positions for a player from college adjust to play in the pros.
Chris Long – Virginia
Calais Campbell – Miami (FL)
Quentin Groves – Auburn
Lawrence Jackson – Southern Cal
Chris Ellis [...]
Contrary to popular belief, yes teams do draft kickers (in the later rounds). These players can win or lose you the game in one single play.
Art Carmody – Louisville
Brandon Coutu – Georgia
Garrett Hartley – Oklahoma
Jeremy Ito – Rutgers
Rob Zarrilli – Hofstra
Alexis Serna – Oregon State
Connor Barth – North Carolina
These are the guys, that unless you are a absolute stud at center, you probably won’t be drafted. Most of the centers in the league were free agent acquisitions, although the past two years there has been a center taken in the early rounds (Ryan Kahil and Nick Mangold).
Steve Justice – Wake Forest
Cody Wallace – [...]
For some reason, people believe in the theory that Guards grow on trees and that you can get stud OGs in the later rounds. Both of those myths are false. The really good OG were taken in the first, like Steve Hutchinson, Logan Mankins, and Ben Grubbs.
Eric Young – Tennessee
Roy Schuening – Oregon State
Andrew Crummey [...]
Jimmy Johnson once said that the Tight End is the greatest athlete on the field because of their versatility. This year could be the year of the Tight End with some major sleepers going to end up in the 2nd and 3rd round (like Fred Davis).
John Carlson – Notre Dame
Fred Davis – Southern Cal
Martin Rucker [...]
These are the top pass catchers from the college football ranks that will be going pro. This is going to be a year of the less than receivers because after Desean Jackson you pretty much have second round (and below) talent.
Desean Jackson – California
Early Doucet – Louisiana State
Limas Sweed – Texas
Harry Douglas – Louisville
Adarius Bowman [...]
These are the boys that are the equalizer for the middle linebacker coming through the hole to stuff the run. One constant with teams that can run the ball good is a good full back. Although there is a high emphasis put on these players, they are rarely taken on the first day.
Peyton Hills – [...]
These are your upcoming Running backs that are going to enter the NFL entry draft. To all of those Arkansas fans out there, everyone knows that McFadden will declare (who are you kidding). Since McFadden will probably declare, this could make an interesting Draft class because of the depth you have with a possibility of [...]
