Mississippi State vs. Mississippi
Deuce McAllister busts loose for a 72-yard touchdown run for Ole Miss.
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Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
Jamal Reynolds sacks George Godsey in the end zone to put 2 points on the board for the Seminoles.
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TCU vs. San Jose St.
LaDainian Tomlinson scoots 9 yards into the end zone.
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Miami vs. Louisiana Tech
Santana Moss returns the punt 69 yards for the touchdown.
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Georgia Tech vs. Clemson
Willie Simmons finds Rod Gardner for the 18-yard touchdown to recapture the lead for Clemson.
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Purdue vs. Indiana
Purdue's Drew Brees breaks down Indiana's defense on this 2-yard TD run.(courtesy: ABCSports)
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Louisville vs. Florida State
Tommy Polley returns an interception 4 yards for a Seminole TD.
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BYU vs. Florida State
Derrick Gibson picks off the Bret Engemann pass.
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2001 NFL draft order

Kiper: Top junior prospects by position

Kiper archive: Sleepers of the Week


Tuesday, April 17

Top 25 prospects

1. Michael Vick, QB, Virginia Tech -- He needs another year in college to work on becoming a more consistent, effective, dropback passer. Also needs to show more patience, allowing his third and fourth options in the progression to break open late. With only two full years and the injury this year, he has limited starting experience. But it's tough to convince a kid that he should go back to college and work on developing his skills, only to risk getting injured while he could work on those same skills in the NFL making millions of dollars.

TOP FIVE BY POSITION
  • Here is Mel Kiper Jr.'s breakdown of the top prospects by position:
    Quarterbacks
    1. Michael Vick, Va. Tech
    2. Drew Brees, Purdue
    3. Chris Weinke, Florida St.
    4. Mike McMahon, Rutgers
    5. Jesse Palmer, Florida
    Running Backs
    1. Deuce McAllister, Miss.
    2. Michael Bennett, Wisc.
    3. LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU
    4. Kevan Barlow, Pittsburgh
    5. Anthony Thomas, Michigan
    5. Correll Buckhalter, Nebraska
    Fullbacks
    1. Ja'Mar Toombs, Tex. A&M
    2. Moran Norris, Kansas
    3. Dan Alexander, Nebraska
    4. Heath Evans, Auburn
    5. Pat Conniff, Washington
    Wide Receivers
    1. David Terrell, Michigan
    2. Koren Robinson, N.C. State
    3. Chad Johnson, Oregon State
    4. Rod Gardner, Clemson
    5. Santana Moss, Miami (Fla)
    5. Reggie Wayne, Miami (Fla.)
    Tight Ends
    1. Todd Heap, Arizona St.
    2. Alge Crumpler, N. Carolina
    3. Brian Natkin, UTEP
    4. Arther Love, So. Carolina St.
    5. Jabari Holloway, Notre Dame
    Offensive Tackles
    1. Kenyatta Walker, Florida
    2. Leonard Davis, Texas
    3. Jeff Backus, Michigan
    4. Maurice Williams, Michigan
    5. Char-ron Dorsey, FSU
    Offensive Guards
    1. Steve Hutchinson, Michigan
    2. Brandon Winey, LSU
    3. Mike Gandy, Notre Dame
    4. Chad Ward, Washington
    5. Ryan Diem, N. Illinois
    Centers
    1. Dominic Raiola, Nebraska
    2. Robert Garza, Texas A&M-Kingsville
    3. Ben Hamilton, Minnesota
    4. Bruce Wiggins, Arizona
    5. David Brandt, Michigan
    Defensive Ends
    1. Justin Smith, Missouri
    2. Andre Carter, California
    3. Jamal Reynolds, Florida St.
    4. DeLawrence Grant, Ore. St.
    5. Karon Riley, Minnesota
    Defensive Tackles
    1. Gerard Warren, Florida
    2. Damione Lewis, Miami (Fla.)
    3. Richard Seymour, Georgia
    4. Willie Howard, Stanford
    5. Marcus Stroud, Georgia
    Inside Linebackers
    1. Jamie Winborn, Vanderbilt
    2. Dan Morgan, Miami (Fla.)
    3. Kendrell Bell, Georgia
    4. Torrence Marshall, Okla.
    5. Edgerton Hartwell, W. Illinois
    Outside Linebackers
    1. Quinton Caver, Arkansas
    2. Keith Adams, Clemson
    3. Tommy Polley, Florida St.
    4. Orlando Huff, Fresno State
    5. Brian Allen, Florida State
    5. Sedrick Hodge, N. Carolina
    Cornerbacks
    1. Fred Smoot, Mississippi St.
    2. Ken Lucas, Mississippi
    3. Andre Dyson, Utah
    4. Willie Middlebrooks, Minn.
    5. Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin
    5. Will Allen, Syracuse
    Safeties
    1. Adam Archuleta, Arizona St.
    2. Derrick Gibson, Florida St.
    3. Hakim Akbar, Washington
    4. Leo Barnes, So. Mississippi
    5. Tony Dixon, Alabama
    Placekickers
    1. Bill Gramatica, So. Florida
    2. Jamie Rheem, Kansas St.
    3. Vitaly Piseteky, Wisconsin
    4. Jeff Chandler, Florida
    5. Scott Westerfield, Miss. St.
    Punters
    1. David Leaverton, Tennessee
    2. Nick Harris, California
    3. Dan Hadenfeldt, Nebraska
    4. Matt Allen, Troy State
    5. Jason Baker, Iowa
    Players on the Rise
    1. Chad Johnson, Oregon State
    2. Jeff Backus, Michigan
    3. Mike McMahon, Rutgers
    4. Willie Howard, Stanford
    5. Reggie Wayne, Miami (Fla.)
    Players on the Slide
    1. Arthur Love, So. Carolina St.
    2. Zeke Moreno, USC
    3. Quinton Caver, Arkansas
    4. Gary Baxter, Baylor
    5. Jamal Reynolds, FSU
    Small School Gems
    1. Edgerton Hartwell, West. Ill.
    2. Alex Bannister, Eastern Ky.
    3. Scotty Anderson, Grambling
    4. Ligarius Jennings, Tenn. St.
    5. Robert Garza, Texas A&M Kingsville
  • 2. David Terrell, WR, Michigan -- Has a true passion for the game and will do what it takes to become an outstanding player in addition to having very good physical skills. He studies film of NFL receivers and will attend Cris Carter's speed camp this summer. He is also an excellent downfield blocker

    3. Koren Robinson, WR, N.C. State -- A very fluid, athletic receiver with good size. The former high school tailback shows great skills after the catch. He can make people miss in the open field, and he shows hand-eye coordination reminiscent of Rod Woodson when he was coming out of college.

    4. Deuce McAllister, RB, Mississippi -- People question his durability due to a college career slowed by injuries. But his productivity before he was hurt, his competitiveness and physical ability elevate him to this level. If his workout numbers approximate those of Jamal Lewis, look for the Cleveland Browns to tab him knowing how desperately they need a running back to complement Tim Couch.

    5. Gerard Warren, DT, Florida -- A big kid with quickness similar to Corey Simon. He was the Gators' best defensive player. He's a player with the potential to be a pocket-collapser. The NFL brass love his upside.

    6. Justin Smith, DE, Missouri -- A player with unbelievable athletic ability who will impress during workouts and was also very productive on the field. He closes to the quarterback with tremendous burst. Led the Tigers with 97 tackles, 24 for losses, and set a team record with 11 sacks this season.

    7. Kenyatta Walker, OT, Florida -- Very good balance and quick feet. He played right tackle with the Gators and has the physical skills to move to left tackle in the NFL.

    8. Leonard Davis, OT, Texas -- As a converted defensive lineman, Davis is still learning the position. He made monumental progress as a pass-protector this season. At 6-foot-5, 355 pounds, he is a mammoth and explosive run-blocker. If his pass blocking continues to improve, he will be an ideal right tackle who can key a team's running game in the NFL .

    9. Andre Carter, DE, California -- Not a dominant pass-rusher but was very solid and reliable over his college career. He's not a sack artist but had 4.5 sacks in two games vs. USC and Oregon. So solid against the run that he will give you a complete game from the end position.

    10. Steve Hutchinson, OG, Michigan -- Former defensive lineman brought a tenacious attitude to his play on offense. Could be a right tackle in the NFL. Opened holes all year on the left side for Anthony Thomas to set the Michigan record for TDs.

    11. Chad Johnson, WR, Oregon State -- Tremendous physical ability. Most impressive player at Senior Bowl practices. At 6-foot-1½ 200 pounds, he has explosive speed. He's a good route runner and is a very competitive football player.

    12. Santana Moss, WR, Miami (Fla.) -- Coming into a league dominated by big wideouts, Moss' size is his only question mark. He is a playmaker. He has great hands and is extremely effective after the catch. He has very good concentration and he's tough. He won't shy away from coming over the middle. And he's a dynamic punt returner.

    13. Todd Heap, TE, Arizona St. -- Good height at 6-4 and uses his athleticism to make spectacular catches regularly. He can stretch the deep middle and cause major matchup problems for defenses. Needs to concentrate on making more of the routine catches.

    14. Damione Lewis, DT, Miami (Fla.) -- Lewis got healthy later in the year and has started to come on. He's 6-2, 283 pounds and very quick. He gets great leverage at the point of attack.

    15. Richard Seymour, DT, Georgia -- A potential difference-maker whose inconsistent play may hold him back. Good size at 6-5, 290. He doesn't show great burst to the quarterback, but his wingspan and size make him an effective pass rusher. He needs to turn up his intensity and consistency.

    16. Jamal Reynolds, DE, Florida St. -- Very consistent, effective, outside pass-rusher for the Seminoles. At 255 pounds, he isn't physically imposing, but he brings a tenacious ability to get to the quarterback.

    17. Jeff Backus, OT, Michigan -- He played left tackle at Michigan. Very experienced veteran proved at practices he can be a very effective left tackle in the NFL.

    18. Willie Howard, DL, Stanford -- Didn't have a lot of help dealing with constant double teams this year but he fought through that to be very effective, especially in big games. He had his best game against Washington. A potential defensive end in the NFL who would benefit from the freedom on the outside.

    19. Jamie Winborn, ILB, Vanderbilt -- He had more than 100 tackles the last three years at Vanderbilt. Tremendous productiviity. He's a tenacious football player. He can play the run and the pass equally well.

    20. Michael Bennett, RB, Wisconsin -- He's the Big Ten sprint champ at 100 and 200 meters. He had a brilliant year taking over for Ron Dayne rushing for 1,681 yards with 11 touchdowns. The question mark will be his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield as it was with Dayne. Bennett only logged four catches. He's a tough inside runner with tremendous speed to the outside. He has a chance to got he distance every time he touches the ball.

    21. Reggie Wayne, WR, Miami -- Very polished receiver, but needs to show speed at the combine. He's quick out of his cuts, runs precise routes and has great hands.

    22. Rod Gardner, WR, Clemson -- Uncoverable at times, especially on deep routes. He was the model of consistency as the Tigers' big-play option. He has great size, soft hands and tremendous body control to adjust to the poorly thrown ball.

    23. Drew Brees, QB, Purdue -- Has had a great career in Joe Tiller's offense but will have to prove in workouts that he has the arm strength to be effective in any pro system.

    24. Dan Morgan, LB, Miami (Fla.) -- This tackling machine played in the middle this year but could be moved to the outside in the NFL. Morgan's question is that he's not as fluid as some would like. But he has tenacious attitude, he's instinctive and he's a playmaker. He gets the maximum from his ability in every game.

    25. Quinton Caver, LB, Arkansas -- Tremendous range with a frame that can add size. Even though he was the one defensive player Razorbacks' opponents had to key on, he was still very productive. Caver had two games with over 20 tackles.

    25a. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, TCU -- On the fringe of the Big Board, he caught the ball well and showed a great burst and tremendous vision during Senior Bowl practices.

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