2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

[DraftBoy]

As some of you may have noticed this year for the first time I attempted to do preseason rankings of each posistion for the 2008 Draft just to keep some of you guys who may not follow the draft as closely as others some names to watch on Saturdays. Well in keeping with that I have redone every ranking and made new lists based on how these guys have played so far. I have also added a DI-AA, DII, and DIII prospect to watch for each posistion except for FB, K, and P. Remember I only rank Seniors, until the official early entries are declared. I hope you all enjoy these and all criticism is welcome as long as its constructive. Without further ado I present my mid-season rankings;

QB:
1. Andre Woodson Kentucky
2. Matt Ryan Boston College
3. Brian Brohm Louisville
4. John David Booty USC
5. Erik Ainge Tennessee
6. Josh Johnson San Diego
7. Chad Henne Michigan
8. Colt Brennan Hawaii
9. Dennis Dixon Oregon
10. Paul Smith Tulsa
Next in Line: Sam Keller (Nebraska), Anthony Morelli (Penn St), Brandon Cox (Auburn)
DI-AA (FCS) Top: Ricky Santos (New Hampshire)
DII Top: Mark Nicolet (Hillsdale)
DIII Top: Matt Penz (St. Olaf)

RB:
1. Mike Hart Michigan
2. Tashard Choice Georgia Tech
3. Justin Forsett California
4. BenJarvis Green-Ellis Mississippi
5. Ryan Torain Arizona State
6. Allen Patrick Oklahoma
7. Thomas Brown Georgia
8. Amir Pinnix Minnesotta
9. Rafael Little Kentucky
10. Calvin Dawson Louisana-Monroe
Next: Jehuu Caulcrick (Michigan State), Matt Forte (Tulane), Keon Lattimore (Mayland)
DI-AA (FCS) Top: Tim Hightower (Richmond)
DII Top: Danny Woodhead (Chadron State)
DIII Top: Tom Sturges (Gettysburg)


FB:
1. Jacob Hester-LSU
2. Peyton Hillis-Arkansas
3. Owen Scmitt-West Virginia
4. Micheal Cox-Georgia Tech
5. Carl Stewart-Auburn
6. Michael Pitre-UCLA
7. Justin Valentine-Minnesotta
8. Doug Jones-Cincinnati
9. Rashaad Norwood-Kansas State
10. Matt Hahn-Penn State

WR:
1. Adarius Bowman-Oklahoma State
2. Early Doucet-LSU
3. Limas Sweed-Texas
4. DJ Hall-Alabama
5. Harry Douglas-Louisville
6. Keenan Burton-Kentucky
7. Dorien Bryant-Purude
8. Marcus Monk-Arkansas
9. Jordy Nelson-Kansas State
10. Darius Reynaud-West Virginia
Next: Maurice Purify (Nebraska), Brandon Breazell (UCLA), Adrian Arrington (Michigan)
DI-AA (FCS): Wes Doyle (San Diego)
DII: Elfren Quiles (Kutztown)
DII: Judd P’Connell (St. Norbert)

TE:
1. Martin Rucker-Missouri
2. Fred Davis-USC
3. Jon Carlson-Notre Dame
4. Jacob Tamme-Kentucky
5. Dustin Keller-Purdue
6. Kory Sperrey-Colorado St
7. Kellen Davis-Michigan St
8. Tom Santi-Virginia
9. John Terenshinski-Wake Forest
10. Josh Collins-Washington St
Next: Joe Jon Finley (Oklahoma), Chris Hopkins (Toledo), Darius Hill (Ball St)
DI-AA (FCS): Matt Chapman (Dayton)
DII: Brandon Hill (Mercyhurst)
DIII: Micheal Harris (Westminster)

OT:
1. Jake Long-Michigan
2. Sam Baker-USC
3. Gosder Cherilus-Boston College
4. Krik Barton-Ohio State
5. Barry Richardson-Clemson
6. Tony Hills-Texas
7. King Dunlap-Auburn
8. Jeremy Zuttah-Rutgers
9. Heath Benedict-Newberry
10.Chris Williams-Vanderbilt
Next: John Greco (Toledo), Josh Coffman (East Carolina), Duane Brown (Virginia Tech)
DI-AA: Chad Rinehart (Northern Iowa)
DII: Brandon Barnes (Grand Valley State)
DIII: Derek Blanchard (Mount Union)

OG:
1. Shannon Trevaga-UCLA
2. Eric Young-Tennessee
3. Adam Kraus-Michigan
4. Jordan Grimes-Purdue
5. Andrew Crummey-Maryland
6. Krik Elder-Texas A&M
7. Roy Schuening-Oregon State
8. Drew Radovich-USC
9. Andrew Bain-Miami
10. Chester Adams-Georgia
Next: Pedro Sosa (Rutgers), Will Arnold (LSU), Mike McGlynn (Pittsburgh)
DI-AA: Kerry Brown (Appalachian State)
DII:Mackenzy Bernadaau (Bentley)
DIII: Brennan Fortune (St. John Fisher)

OC:
1. Steve Justice-Wake Forest
2. Cody Wallace-Texas A&M
3. Kory Lichtensteiger-Bowling Green
4. Adam Speiker-Missouri
5. Jonathan Sullivan-Notre Dame
6. Trevor Rees-Northwestern
7. Mike Pollack-Arizona State
8. Fernando Velasco-Georgia
9. Jamey Richard-Buffalo
10. Drew Miller-Florida
Next: Jeff Cavender (Boise State), Tony Brinkhaus (Minnesotta), Doug Legursky (Marshall)
DI-AA: Brandon Carvalho (Portland State)
DII: Chris Morton (South Dakota)
DIII: Eric Safran (Mount Union)

DE:
1. Lawrence Jackson-USC
2. Bruce Davis-UCLA
3. Chris Long-Virginia
4. Quentin Groves-Auburn
5. Louis Holmes-Arizona
6. Wallace Gilburry-Alabama
7. Titus Brown-Mississippi State
8. Trevor Scott-Buffalo
9. Tommy Blake-TCU
10. Chris Herrington-Texas A&M
Next: Hilee Taylor (UNC), Tim Jamison (Michigan), Joe Clermond (Pittsburgh)
DI-AA: Bryan Smith (McNeese St)
DII: Curtis Johnson (Clark Atlanta)
DIII: Mike Czerwein (Waynesburg)

DT:
1. Glenn Dorsey-LSU
2. Sedrick Ellis-USC
3. Frank Okam-Texas
4. Demario Pressley-North Carolina State
5. Andre Fluellen-Florida State
6. Trevor Laws-Notre Dame
7. Red Bryant-Texas A&M
8. Nick Hayden-Wisconsin
9. Dre Moore-Maryland
10. Kentwan Balmer-North Carolina
Next: Marcus Harrison (Arkansas), Kellen Dykes (West Virginia), Derek Lokey (Texas)
DI-AA: Pat Nolan (Colgate)
DII: Jerrin Jones (Virginia Union)
DIII: Thomas Pinto (Curry)

OLB:
1. Dan Connor-Penn State
2. Keith Rivers-USC
3. Phillip Wheeler-Georgia Tech
4. Xavier Adibi-Virginia Tech
5. Ali Highsmith-LSU
6. Bo Rudd-Nebraska
7. Beau Bell-UNLV
8. Shawn Crable-Michigan
9. Darrell Mapp-UNC
10. Brandon Miller-UGA
Next: Wesley Woodyard (Kentucky), Marcus Riley (Fresno St), Demetrius Jones (San Jose State)
DI-AA: Zach East (Prairie View)
DII: Anthony Adams (Grand Valley State)
DIII: Kyle Follweiler (Wilkes)

ILB:
1. Vince Hall-Virginia Tech
2. J Leman-Illinois
3. Ben Moffitt-South Florida
4. Jonathan Goff-Vanderbilt
5. Mike Klinkenborg-Iowa
6. Jordan Dizon-Colorado
7. Corey McKeon-Nebraska
8. Maurice Crum Jr-Notre Dame
9. David Vobora-Idaho
10. Chris Chamberlain-Tulsa
Next: Chester Taylor (UCLA), Alan Darlin (Oregon State), Jasper Brinkley (South Carolina)
DI-AA: Mike Gallihugh (Colgate)
DII: Jared Erspamer (Delta State)
DIII: Adrian Pynenburg (Wabash)

CB:
1. Antoine Cason-Arizona
2. Mike Jenkins-South Florida
3. Dwight Lowery-San Jose State
4. DeJuan Tribble-Boston College
5. Dominque Rogers-Cromartie-Tennessee State
6. Terrell Thomas-USC
7. Chevis Jackson-LSU
8. Glenn Sharpe-Miami
9. Tracy Porter-Indiana
10. Simeon Castille-Alabama
Next: Trae Williams (South Florida), Terrance Wheatley (Colorado), Zack Bowman (Nebraska)
DI-AA: Bobbie Williams (Bethune-Cookman)
DII: Brandon Carr (Grand Valley)
DIII: Mark Schopp (Greenville)

Safety:
1. Jamar Adams-Michigan
2. Quintin Demps-UTEP
3. Marcus Griffin-Texas
4. Jonathan Heffney-Tennessee
5. Craig Steltz-LSU
6. Chris Horton-UCLA
7. Josh Barrett-Arizona State
8. Tom Zbikowski-Notre Dame
9. Jamie Silva-Boston College
10. Marcus Watts-Kansas State
Next: Joe Fields (Syracuse), Jamal Lewis (Georgia Tech), Anthony Scirotto (Penn State)

Kickers and Punters:
1. Alexis Serna-Oregon State
2. Brandon Coutu-Georgia
3. Jeremy Ito-Rutgers
4. Travis Bell-Georgia Tech
5. Taylor Melhaff-Wisconsin

1. Durant Brooks-Georgia Tech
2. Micheal Cohen-Oklahoma
3. Geoff Price-Notre Dame
4. Ken DeBauche-Wisconsin
5. Jimmie Kaylor-Colorado State

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

I would like to see us bring in a guy like Hester from LSU and if the Bills could some how pull off a miracle, I'd also like to see us draft Dorsey and Connor. Things would be so titty if we got that lucky.. Hey DraftBoy, who are some good CB's that will most likely be taken in the 2-3rd round?

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

I would like to see us bring in a guy like Hester from LSU and if the Bills could some how pull off a miracle, I'd also like to see us draft Dorsey and Connor. Things would be so titty if we got that lucky.. Hey DraftBoy, who are some good CB's that will most likely be taken in the 2-3rd round?

My personal fav at this time is Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Tribble
Thomas
Jackson could all be ideal pickups

Bobbie Williams
Trae Williams are names to look for in Day 2

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

Edit: I just dropped Colt Brennan to 8th overall, I did the QB rankings earlier this week prior to the dump he took v. SJ St, so I dropped him because of it.

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

Edit: I just dropped Colt Brennan to 8th overall, I did the QB rankings earlier this week prior to the dump he took v. SJ St, so I dropped him because of it.

Didn't he rebound that game? He ended up throwing for 500+ yards and 5 TD's along with 48 completions and 78 pass attempts, both being WAC records.

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

Didn't he rebound that game? He ended up throwing for 500+ yards and 5 TD's along with 48 completions and 78 pass attempts, both being WAC records.

He came back against a team they should of destroyed. You dont get just good reviews for putting your team in a position to be embarrassed and then bringing them back. Also if it was not for Bess Hawaii would not have won that game.

[Scumbag College]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

My dream first day of the draft in 2008 for the Bills so far:

1. Dorsey
2. Sweed
3a. Sharpe
3b. Titus Brown

I just like all four of those guys' games from what little I've seen of college football this year. (I haven't been keeping up as much as usual.) They fill need positions too.

I know it's still way too early to really think hard about this stuff, but thanks for the list!

[SABURZFAN]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

this OLB crop amazes me.Beau Bell is ranked #7 and this kid is a monster.

[BILLSROCK1212]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

i don't like John David Booty I think he is just producing b/c of the talent around him and yet he still isn't producing too well also Alexis Serna is disappointing me with his kickoffs today I don't know how much of a negative to NFL scouts that is but I don't think a team would like to have 2 kickers on a team when all they should need is one....unless the punter can kickoff

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

i don't like John David Booty I think he is just producing b/c of the talent around him and yet he still isn't producing too well also Alexis Serna is disappointing me with his kickoffs today I don't know how much of a negative to NFL scouts that is but I don't think a team would like to have 2 kickers on a team when all they should need is one....unless the punter can kickoff

JDB is struggling this season bc of the lack of experienced talent around him. Im on the fence about him, I dont see much special in him but he could be a solid starter who isnt asked to win games, just manage the game.

Serna has always been a little weak on the kickoffs but if you get him a FG attempt from within 40 yards its almost a guarantee.

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

this OLB crop amazes me.Beau Bell is ranked #7 and this kid is a monster.

Your not the only one, I struggled to drop Bell that low. I almost ranked him ahead of Ruud, but I absolutely love Ruud's play diagnosing ability and pure heart.

All that being said Wheeler is my favorite OLB prospect however.

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

Also Im going to be stickying these rankings posistion by posistion in the Scouting Forum so that comments can be made on them individually. Ill also be including stats and movement from the preseason rankings. QBs and RBs are already done.

QB Posistional Ranking:

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?p=2156530#post2156530

RB Posistional Ranking:

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=136282

[SABURZFAN]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

Your not the only one, I struggled to drop Bell that low. I almost ranked him ahead of Ruud, but I absolutely love Ruud's play diagnosing ability and pure heart.

Bell can play ILB too.i would say that he could easily be 5th or 6th best at that position too.

[Ingtar33]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

im not sure i agree with a week by week evaluation.

For example, generally, the QBs who make the best jump from college to the pros are the guys who have over 20 starts at the college level. QBs like JD Booty, simply don't have enough of a body of work to make a good evaluation of them (not to mention he's blessed with the most talented team in college, how that team ever loses is beyond me)

QBs like Woodson, Brohm, Ryan, Brennan or even Henne have a higher chance of being a pro success then Booty.

Brohm, Woodson, Ryan and Brennan are likely the inside picks for the 1st round sellection. Of the four, Woodson stands the biggest chance to be a high round bust (people see him and think "Vince Young", they're wrong. Woodson isn't on the same planet as Young).

I'm of the opinion Brohm and Brennan are the two most nfl ready QBs in college right now. Ryan is interesting, but i've still not seen "it" from him.

[Bling]

Re: 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Mid-Season Rankings-Every Posistion

Pencil Glenn Dorsey in for Miami. We need help at DT.