BillyKilmer Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/draft/2004-01-21-draft-list_x.htm Sizing up the NFL draft prospects Top 50 pro prospects for the April 24-25 NFL draft: 1. Eli Manning — QB, 6-4, 220 lbs. — Mississippi Mississippi's Eli Manning could be the top overall pick, like his brother was in 1998. 2. * Larry Fitzgerald — WR, 6-3, 215 lbs. — Pittsburgh Special athlete has little to prove at the collegiate level; draft eligibility hasn't been determined yet. 3. Roy Williams — WR, 6-4, 220 lbs. — Texas Big gifted receiver completed a great college career. 4. * Ben Roethlisberger — QB, 6-5, 245 lbs. — Miami (Ohio) Big, smooth junior passer could be blue-chip pro in time. 5. * Sean Taylor — S, 6-1, 210 lbs. — Miami (Fla.) Blue-chip junior safety is one of the premier defenders in the nation. 6. Robert Gallery — OT, 6-6, 320 lbs. — Iowa Huge senior left tackle has been battle tested in the Big Ten. 7. * Chris Gamble — CB, 6-1, 185 lbs. — Ohio State Excellent two-way performer; has impact ability as a pro cover man. 8. * Kellen Winslow Jr. — TE, 6-4, 250 lbs. — Miami (Fla.) Talented junior has impact ability but must grow up to realize it to the fullest. 9. * DeAngelo Hall — CB, 5-11, 190 lbs. — Virginia Tech Big-play junior; athletic corner has shown consistent impact ability in several areas. 10. * Shawn Andrews — OT, 6-5, 350 lbs. — Arkansas Massive right tackle has dominated since freshman year. 11. D.J. Williams — LB, 6-2, 245 lbs. — Miami (Fla.) Special athlete may be the best player at Miami. 12. * Vince Wilfork — DT, 6-2, 340 lbs. — Miami (Fla.) Super wide-body tackle has been a force in the middle during his short career. 13. * Reggie Williams — WR, 6-4, 220 lbs. — Washington Big athletic receiver has been a dominant performer in the Pacific-10 since Day 1. 14. * Kevin Jones — RB, 6-1, 220 lbs. — Virginia Tech Talented tailback declared for the draft. 15. * Kenechi Udeze — DE, 6-4, 280 lbs. — Southern California Impact junior defender has rare size/speed ratio, plus production. 16. Rashaun Woods — WR, 6-1, 190 lbs. — Oklahoma State Speedy senior receiver is one of the best playmakers in this class. 17. Karlos Dansby — LB, 6-5, 225 lbs. — Auburn Talented athlete is just starting to realize his tremendous ability for the position. 18. * Steven Jackson — RB, 6-2, 225 lbs. — Oregon State Big, tough junior tailback was one of the nation's premier runners again this year. 19. Randy Starks — DT, 6-3, 310 lbs. — Maryland Powerful inside tackle stepped up in his final season. 20. Derrick Strait — CB, 5-11, 190 lbs. — Oklahoma Speedy athletic corner has been one of the impact defenders on the Sooners' tough defense. 21. * Michael Clayton — WR, 6-4, 190 lbs. — LSU Tough junior athlete has all the tools to become a blue-chip pro receiver. 22. Will Smith — DE, 6-4, 250 lbs. — Ohio State Quick senior pass rusher has been an impact defender on tough unit. 23. Dunta Robinson — CB, 6, 180 lbs. — South Carolina Fast senior cover man is coming off a fine final campaign that has him moving up quickly. 24. Marcus Tubbs — DT, 6-4, 315 lbs. — Texas Powerful inside tackle stepped up in his final season. 25. Jacob Rogers — OT, 6-6, 310 lbs. — Southern California Agile senior left tackle was flawless during the last two seasons. 26. J.P. Losman — QB, 6-3, 215 lbs. — Tulane Slick throwing senior passer; could move up further with a big postseason. 27. DeMarco McNeil — DT, 6-1, 300 lbs. — Auburn Quick inside defender has been a force since his freshman season. 28. Teddy Lehman — LB, 6-2, 230 lbs. — Oklahoma Speedy outside 'backer is one of the best playmakers on the nation's best defense. 29. * Antwan Odom — DE, 6-5, 275 lbs. — Alabama Strong athletic end has the package to become a top-flight NFL defender. 30. Darnell Dockett — DT, 6-2, 280 lbs. — Florida State Athletic defender has fine size, speed, strength and completed his best season this fall. 31. * Matt Ware — CB, 6-2, 190 lbs. — UCLA Big athletic corner could fly up the charts with a strong postseason. 32. * Nat Dorsey — OT, 6-6, 320 lbs. — Georgia Tech Big, agile with well-developed pass-blocking skills. 33. Michael Jenkins — WR, 6-4, 200 — Ohio State Tall athletic receiver has been the big playmaker for the Buckeyes. 34. Will Poole — CB, 6-0, 190 — Southern California Athletic cover man is one of the fastest rising players in the nation. 35. Michael Boulware — LB {ndash} 6-3, 235 — Florida State Quick experienced defender has developed nicely over his career in all areas. 36. Lee Evans — WR, 5-11, 190 — Wisconsin Athletic senior wideout made a fine '03 comeback from a knee injury and again showed big-play ability. 37. Ben Troupe — TE, 6-5, 250 — Florida Fast senior tight end is flying up the draft charts off a huge final season. 38. Dontarrious Thomas — LB, 6-2, 225 — Auburn Rugged senior linebacker combines fine instincts and athleticism to become a solid pro starter. 39. Travelle Wharton — OT, 6-5, 315 — South Carolina Nimble senior left tackle has quick feet and agility to carry out all the blocking assignments. 40. Nathan Vasher — CB, 5-11, 180 — Texas Savvy athletic corner has shown fine cover skills and top return skills. 41. Ben Utecht — TE, 6-6, 250 — Minnesota Excellent pass catcher has been an unheralded Big Ten standout the last three seasons. 42. Dwan Edwards — DT, 6-3, 310 — Oregon State Powerful tackle prospect has been a force in the middle the last two seasons. 43. Jonathan Vilma — LB, 6-2, 225 — Miami (Fla.) Fast, mobile LB completed a big senior year. 44. Vernon Carey — G, 6-5, 340 — Miami (Fla.) Guard has been a dominant run blocker over recent seasons. 45. * Sean Jones — FS — Georgia Athletic safety has the package to become a top-flight pro defender. 46. Mewelde Moore — RB, 6-1, 215 — Tulane Versatile tailback has developed well as both a runner and receiver. 47. Shaun Phillips — DE, 6-3, 255 — Purdue Athletic tight end has fine size/speed ratio, but his production fell off during his final season. 48. * Devard Darling — WR, 6-3, 210 — Washington State Tough athletic receiver has big-play potential in the NFL. 49. Travis LaBoy — DE, 6-4, 253 — Hawaii Quick pass rusher who can play either stand up or down position. 50. Ben Watson — TE, 6-3, 255 — Georgia Athletic tight end has fine size/speed ratio, but his production fell off during his final season. • Players in bold participating in Senior Bowl. * — underclassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 At least we will get two of those guys I do have to say that with everyone predicting that Williams is going to fall out of the top 5, some team is going to get the steal of the draft. He would have been #1 or #2 last year and is even better this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Sean Taylor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Best D lineman is at 12, maybe taylor is the best pick, either that, or a trade down, which I think is likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktball74 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Trade down with Pitt, and get another 2nd, or 3rd round pick. If we could get two 2nd rounders, then we could have a great draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman56 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Please don't tell me that Dunta somehow sounds like Donte (Dontae, Daunte). It will be the new Antoine (Antawn, Antowain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoSkins Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 They forgot Tommie Harris. A potential top 5 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by EvoSkins They forgot Tommie Harris. A potential top 5 pick. or maybe he isn't as great as everyone thinks I like the MD DT much better, there is talk he can be a better player then his former teamate who right now is the best DT in football and playing for Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB81 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 If we traded down and got a lower first and another 2nd, we could get a something like Randy Starks in the first, Ben Troupe in the early second and Chris Perry (RB-Michigan) in the mid second. Most things I have read had Troupe going in the first, but if he falls, that would be spectacular. I'm pretty sure I'm dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I dont know if that would even be benificial we get a lower draft pick for just an extra second? NOT worth it IMHO, its better the get a future superstar and a decent player, than 3 decent players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by jbooma or maybe he isn't as great as everyone thinks I like the MD DT much better, there is talk he can be a better player then his former teamate who right now is the best DT in football and playing for Carolina. riiiiight, Tommie Harris isn't good enough to even be listed as a top 50 player...you really are starting to resemble Mel Kiper Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by Yomar riiiiight, Tommie Harris isn't good enough to even be listed as a top 50 player...you really are starting to resemble Mel Kiper Jr I forgot this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 don't let it happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by Yomar don't let it happen again i won't i am surprised he isn't on the list though, i still think though the md DT will turn out to be the best along with Wilford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by EvoSkins They forgot Tommie Harris. A potential top 5 pick. Kiper has this as his top 5 Manning Fitzgerald Roth Gallery Winslow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by BillyKilmer 11. D.J. Williams — LB, 6-2, 245 lbs. — Miami (Fla.) Special athlete may be the best player at Miami. But I thought Sean Taylor was the best defensive player in the history of college sports and was going to revolutionize the game???!! Was I told wrong? Or was I right when I said Taylor isn't even the top playmaker on his DEFENSE, let alone someone that takes precedence over a huge need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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