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In selecting my 2003 Super Team, I tried to narrow it down to 11 on each side, but I just couldn't do it. There are some terrific running backs out there this year, and I had to include four of them on my list. Here's a look at my 2003 Super Team and where they are headed:
Offense | Defense | Specialists
Offense
| QUARTERBACK - CHRIS LEAK |
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H.S.: Charlotte Independence
State: North Carolina
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210
40 Time: 4.6
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Speed, tremendous awareness, a super release, great confidence and an uncanny knack for finding the open receiver.
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Leak signed with the University of Florida Gators. |
| TAILBACK - REGGIE BUSH |
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H.S.: La Mesa Helix
State: California
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
40 Time: 4.3
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Speed back with tremendous moves, cutting ability, vision and balance.
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Bush signed with the University of Southern California Trojans. |
| TAILBACK - AUSTIN SCOTT |
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H.S.: Allentown Parkland
State: Pennsylvania
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
40 Time: 4.4
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Physical back with strength, vision, balance and great quickness to the hole.
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Scott signed with the Penn State Nittany Lions. |
| TAILBACK - DEMETRIS SUMMERS |
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H.S.: Lexington
State: South Carolina
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
40 Time: 4.5
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Tough runner with excellent speed, tremendous balance, vision, strength and moves.
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Summers signed with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. |
| FULLBACK - JOE COHEN |
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H.S.: Melbourne Palm Bay
State: Florida
Height: 6-2
Weight: 243
40 Time: 4.47
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Powerhouse back with explosive moves to the hole, great strength and good balance.
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Cohen signed with the University of Florida Gators. |
| WIDE RECEIVER - ANDRE CALDWELL |
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H.S.: Tampa Jefferson
State: Florida
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
40 Time: 4.35
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Great speed with with super hands, great leaping ability and outstanding concentration.
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Caldwell signed with the University of Florida Gators. |
| WIDE RECEIVER - WHITNEY LEWIS |
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H.S.: Ventura St. Bonaventure
State: California
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
40 Time: 4.35
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Big, physical with explosive moves and tremendous separation speed.
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Lewis signed with the University of Southern California Trojans. |
| TIGHT END - GREG OLSEN |
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H.S.: Wayne Hills
State: New Jersey
Height: 6-6
Weight: 245
40 Time: 4.7
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The consummate TE with big-time receiving and blocking skills.
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Olsen signed with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. |
| OFFENSIVE LINE - JORRIE ADAMS |
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H.S.: Jasper
State: Texas
Height: 6-7
Weight: 270
40 Time: 4.9
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Dominating OT with exceptional agility, balance, quickness and a solid base.
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Adams signed with the Texas A&M Aggies. |
| OFFENSIVE LINE - RYAN HARRIS |
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H.S.: St. Paul Cretin-Derhan
State: Minnesota
Height: 6-5
Weight: 255
40 Time: 4.7
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Superb run and pass blocker with excellent technique, great agility and tremendous flexibility.
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Harris signed with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. |
| OFFENSIVE LINE - MIKE JONES |
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H.S.: Oak Lawn Richards
State: Illinois
Height: 6-5
Weight: 305
40 Time: 5.1
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Aggressive player with long arms, quick feet, solid base and excellent technique.
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Jones signed with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. |
| OFFENSIVE LINE - OFA MOHETAU |
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H.S.: Euless Trinity
State: Texas
Height: 6-3
Weight: 325
40 Time: 4.9
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Combination of size, speed, strength, aggressiveness and flexibility.
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Mohetau signed with the Brighan Young University Cougars. |
| OFFENSIVE LINE - AARON SEARS |
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H.S.: Russellville
State: Alabama
Height: 6-4
Weight: 305
40 Time: 5.0
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Very athletic with fluid moves, quick hands, exceptional footwork and balance.
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Sears signed with the University of Tennessee Volunteers. |
Defense
| DEFENSIVE END - VICTOR ABIAMIRI |
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H.S.: Baltimore Gilman
State: Maryland
Height: 6-5
Weight: 240
40 Time: 4.5
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Devastating pass rusher with long arms, great closing speed and outstanding body control.
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Abiamiri signed with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. |
| DEFENSIVE END - JARVIS MOSS |
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H.S.: Denton Ryan
State: Texas
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220
40 Time: 4.5
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Pass rushing specialist with explosiveness, agility, body control and closing speed.
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Moss signed with the University of Florida Gators. |
| DEFENSIVE TACKLE - XAVIER LAWSON-KENNEDY |
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H.S.: Duncanville
State: Texas
Height: 6-3
Weight: 300
40 Time: 4.9
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Tremendously strong, tough and physical. Excellent quickness and uses hands well.
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Lawson-Kennedy signed with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. |
| DEFENSIVE END - MOE DAMPEER |
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H.S.: Decatur MacArthur
State: Illinois
Height: 6-3
Weight: 290
40 Time: 4.8
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Hard working DE with long arms, fast hands explosiveness and outstanding closing speed.
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Dampeer signed with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. |
| LINEBACKER - DAN BROOKS |
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H.S.: Jackson Central Merry
State: Tennessee
Height: 6-3
Weight: 2225
40 Time: 4.6
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Dominant player with good instincts, great quickness, excellent sideline-to-sideline speed
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Brooks signed with the University of Tennessee Volunteers. |
| LINEBACKER - WESLEY JEFFERSON |
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H.S.: Brandywine Gwynn Park
State: Maryland
Height: 6-2
Weight: 231
40 Time: 4.6
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Incredibly quick to the ball, tough, relentless and instinctive. Bone-jarring tackler.
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Jefferson signed with the University of Maryland Terrapins. |
| LINEBACKER - ERNIE SIMS |
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H.S.: Tallahassee N. Flo. Christian
State: Florida
Height: 6-0
Weight: 220
40 Time: 4.5
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Dominant player is sure tackler with size, speed, strength and awareness.
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Sims signed with the Florida State Seminoles. |
| LINEBACKER - LAMARR WOODLEY |
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H.S.: Saginaw
State: Michigan
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230
40 Time: 4.6
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Dominating defender with exceptional quickness, speed, strength and balance.
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Woodley signed with the University of Michigan Wolverines. |
| CORNERBACK - ANTONIO CROMARTIE |
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H.S.: Tallahassee Lincoln
State: Florida
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
40 Time: 4.39
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Phenomenal athlete with great hands, body control, balance and recovery speed.
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Cromartie signed with the Florida State Seminoles. |
| CORNERBACK - DEE WEBB |
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H.S.: Jacksonville Ed White
State: Florida
Height: 6-5
Weight: 255
40 Time: 4.7
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Fast with very quick feet, smooth in transition, agile, fluid moves and speed to the ball.
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Webb signed with the University of Florida Gators. |
| STRONG SAFETY - PRESCOTT BURGESS |
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H.S.: Warren Harding
State: Ohio
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
40 Time: 4.6
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Bone-jarring tackler with remarkable recovery speed and great range.
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Burgess signed with the University of Michigan Wolverines |
| FREE SAFETY - RYAN MUNDY |
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H.S.: Pittsburgh Woodland Hills
State: Pennsylvania
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
40 Time: 4.4
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Difference maker with size, speed, strength and instincts.
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Mundy signed with the University of Michigan Wolverines. |
Specialists
| UTILITY - MICHAEL BUSH |
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H.S.: Louisville Male
State: Kentucky
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
40 Time: 4.5
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Phenomenal athlete who is tremendously explosive with great vision.
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Bush signed with the University of Louisville Cardinals. |
| KICKER - GARRETT RIVAS |
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H.S.: Tampa Jesuit
State: Florida
Height: 5-9
Weight: 190
40 Time: 4.7
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Strong, accurate leg. Good range on FGs and depth on kickoffs.
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Rivas signed with the University of Michigan Wolverines. |
| PUNTER - CODY FREEBY |
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H.S.: Fort Worth Christian
State: Texas
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225
40 Time: 4.7
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Good athlete with strong leg and good hangtime.
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Freeby signed with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. |
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