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Wednesday, February 21
Tom Lemming's Top 100



Rank, Player Ht., Wt.
40-time
High school Committed Analysis
1. Charlie Rogers, WR 6-4, 190
4.4
Saginaw, Mich. Mich. St. "Electrifying; closest WR prospect I've seen to Randy Moss"
2. Travis Johnson, DL 6-4, 258
4.6
Sherman Oaks (Notre Dame), Calif. FSU "Explodes off the ball, outstanding closing speed, great reactions."
3. Kwame Harris, OL 6-6, 320
5.0
Newark, Del. Stan. "Dominating ... has all the tools to be All-American."
4. Darrell Lee, LB 6-5, 230
4.5
Kirkwood, Mo. Fla. "A difference-maker; amazing closing speed and agility."
5. Marcus Houston, RB 6-2, 200
4.4
Denver (Jefferson) Colo. "Fluid with great balance, slashing speed and terrific moves."
6. Brock Berlin, QB 6-1, 190
4.7
Shreveport (Evangel), La. Fla. "Eighteen going on 30. Extremely smart with quick release and great command."
7. D.J. Williams, LB 6-1, 221
4.5
Concord (De La Salle), Calif. Miami "As quick as light to the ball; rarely misses a tackle."
8. Amon Gordon, LB 6-3, 270
4.6
San Diego (Mira Mesa) Stan. "Big-time agility and explosive moves; can run down the swiftest back."
9. B.J. Johnson, WR 6-1, 180
4.4
South Grand Prairie, Tex. Tex. "Explosive, great hands and terrific speed."
10. Jason Campbell, QB 6-5, 185
4.7
Taylorsville, Miss. Aub. "Super all-around athlete; extremely accurate."
11. Derron Parquet, RB 6-0, 210
4.4
Metairie (Rummel), La. LSU "A super combo of size, speed and strength; can bounce off tacklers."
12. Michael Muñoz, OL 6-7, 295
5.2
Cincinnati (Moeller) Tenn. "Son of former NFL great Anthony Muñoz; great size, quick hands, even quicker feet."
13. John Rattay, QB 6-4, 205
4.7
Phoenix (Desert Vista) Tenn. "Brother of La. Tech QB Tim Rattay; very athletic, a leader."
14. Teyo Johnson, DL 6-7, 245
4.5
San Diego (Mira Mesa) Stan. "Exceptional quickness off the ball; great closing speed."
15. Albert Hollis, RB 6-0, 190
4.4
Sacramento (Christian Bros.), Calif. Ga. "Explosive, can break tackles, has potential to be dominating college back."
16. Willis McGahee, RB 6-1, 215
4.4
Miami (Central), Fla. Miami "Runs through arm tackles, very fluid, exceptional body control."
17. Greg Pauly, DL 6-5, 260
4.7
Waukesha (South), Wis. N.D. "Motor never stops; explosive moves off the ball."
18. Bryant McFadden, DB 6-1, 180
4.45
Hollywood (McArthur), Fla. FSU "Extremely gifted cover man; great leaping ability."
19. Sean Young, OL 6-7, 290
5.0
Tunnel Hill (NW Whitfield), Ga. Tenn. "Consummate OT with outstanding quickness; brother plays at Ga."
20. Mike Goolsby, LB 6-4, 227
4.5
Joliet (Catholic), Ill. N.D. "Tremendous range, great quickness, extremely aggressive."
21. Alex Holmes, TE 6-3, 300
4.75
Studio City (Westlake), Calif. USC "Great all-around athlete; aggressive style of play and tremendous drive."
22. Darius Jones, LB 6-3, 250
4.8
Beloit (Memorial), Wis. Wis. "Already plays like a collegian; terrific lateral movement and instincts."
23. Johnnie Morant, WR 6-5, 223
4.4
Parsippany Hills, N.J. Syra. "A TE body with WR speed; outstanding leaping ability."
24. Wes Sims, OL 6-6, 295
4.9
Weatherford, Okla. Okla. "Dominating blocker, quicker than most; shot-put and discus star."
25. Jovan Witherspoon, WR 6-5, 210
4.6
Fort Wayne Luers, Ind. N.D. "Switched to WR this year and had a knockout season."
26. Quinn Sypniewski, DL 6-6, 255
4.7
Johnson, Iowa Colo. "Terrific agility and balance; could be All-American at either TE or DE."
27. Carlos Perez, DB 6-1, 200
4.4
Hoboken, N.J. Fla. "All-American ability at WR and CB; extremely gifted cover man; agile and fluid."
28. Brock Edwards, TE 6-5, 250
4.6
Ft. Worth (Christian), Tex. Texas "Born to play TE; great hands and outstanding blocking ability."
29. Willie Dixon, WR 5-11, 180
4.3
Stockton (Brookside Christian), Calif. Miami "Outstanding speed and great hands."
30. Antonio Hall, OL 6-5, 295
5.2
Canton (McKinley), Ohio Ky. "Great strength, quick feet, terrific attitude; rarely beaten."
31. Albert Means, DL 6-6, 305
4.9
Memphis (Trezevant) Ala. "Exceptional quickness for his size; tremendous drive."
32. Dustin Picciotti, RB 6-3, 238
4.5
Doylestown (C.B.W), Pa. Pitt. "Tremendous power and quickness, extremely tough."
33. Chad Mascoe, TE 6-3, 215
4.5
Kissimmee (Osceola), Fla. FSU "Has WR speed and TE size; superior athletic skills."
34. Chris Rix, QB 6-4, 200
4.53
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. FSU "A major talent; has a live arm and great feet and awareness."
35. Paul Mociler, OL 6-6, 300
5.1
Bellflower (Bosco), Calif. UCLA "A steamroller with feet; extremely quick off the ball, a leader."
36. Greg Jones, RB 6-1, 230
4.58
Beaufort (Battery Creek), S.C. FSU "A battering ram and remarkably gifted athlete; hits the hole quickly."
37. Walter Reyes, RB 5-11, 200
4.38
Struthers, Ohio Syra. "Can run away from just about any defender; super strong."
38. Eric Knott, TE 6-4, 250
4.9
Detroit (Ford) Mich. St. "Physically imposing, electrifying speed after the catch, a super athlete."
39. Michael Boulware, LB 6-2, 200
4.47
Columbia (Spring Valley), S.C. FSU "Intense competitor, potential to be a super pass-rusher; brother of former FSU great Peter Boulware."
40. Anthony Bryant, DL 6-4, 312
4.94
Newbern (Sunshine), Ala. Ala. "An aggressive ballplayer who is a devastating pass rusher."
41. Roy Williams, WR 6-4, 200
4.4
Odessa (Permian), Tex. Texas "Great size, strong hands, good speed and terrific concentration."
42. Casey Clausen, QB 6-4, 210
4.8
Mission Hills (Alemany), Calif. Tenn. "Very strong thrower, great presence, a student of the game."
43. Eric Moore, LB 6-5, 220
4.7
Pahokee, Fla. FSU "Extremely physical, great size, quick feet, has speed to run down most backs."
44. Marco Cooper, LB 6-1, 220
4.48
Detroit (Cass Tech) Ohio St. "Has the strength of a DL and speed of a DB; relentless."
45. Travann Hayes, WR 6-0, 175
4.4
Elgin (Larkin), Ill. Wis. "Runs great routes; can break tackles after the catch."
46. Sammy Moore, WR 6-0, 175
4.4
Mesa (Westwood), Ariz. Ariz. St. "Great separation speed, the most exciting player in Arizona."
47. Jeff Smoker, QB 6-4, 195
4.7
Manheim Central, Pa. Mich. St. "Quick release, strong arm and great awareness; cool under fire."
48. Carlyle Holiday, QB 6-4, 198
4.5
San Antonio (Roosevelt), Tex. N.D. "Great ability to avoid rush and throw accurately; a prep Donovan McNabb."
49. Shannon Snell, OL 6-6, 300
5.2
Tampa (Hillsborough) Fla. "A dominant run blocker, plays big in big games; father played for Tampa Bay."
50. Derick Arnold, RB 6-1, 222
4.4
Houston (Milby) Ariz. St. "Running style similar to Walter Payton's; has moves not usually seen in 222-pounder."
51. Mac Tyler, OL 6-5, 300
4.9
Bessemer (Lanier), Ala. Ala. "Superior athletic ability; a major problem for pass rushers"
52. Vince Wilfork, DL 6-3, 310
4.9
Lantana (Santaluces), Fla. Miami "Unusually quick feet, great agility, super against the run."
53. Matt Cassel, QB 6-4, 218
5.0
Chatsworth, Calif. USC "Pro-style pocket passer with a very strong, accurate delivery."
54. Marcus White, DL 6-4, 260
4.8
Theodore, Ala. Aub. "Comes off the ball like a rocket, must be double teamed at all times."
55. Tre Orr, DB 6-2, 200
4.38
Lake City (Columbia), Fla. Fla. "Exceptional range and great quickness to the ball; extremely aggressive tackler."
56. Maurice Mitchell, OL 6.8, 295
5.0
Albany (Dougherty), Ga. Ala. "Could play OT, DE or DT in college; an all-out competitor."
57. Antwan Odom, DL 6-7, 250
4.68
Alma Bryant, Ala. Ala. "Explosive pass rusher with great balance."
58. Tyrell Dortch, RB 5-11, 196
4.4
Hoboken, N.J. Mich. St. "A power back with blazing speed; breaks tackles easily, makes defenders miss."
59. Lynn McGruder, DL 6-3, 280
4.65
N. Las Vegas (Cheyenne), Nev. Tenn. "Goes all out on every play; must be double- and triple-teamed."
60. Jason Respert, OL 6-4, 275
4.9
Warner Robins (Northside), Ga. -- "Terrific as both a run and a pass blocker; unusually quick feet."
61. Vontez Duff, RB 6-0, 185
4.5
Copperas Cove, Tex. N.D. "A natural runner; quick to the hole and and cuts on a dime."
62. Jared Clark, QB 6-4, 220
4.6
Sarasota (Mooney), Fla. N.D. "A big QB with super strong arm, quick feet, and grasp of the game."
63. Tab Perry, WR 6-3, 205
4.4
Milpitas, Calif. UCLA "Exciting player who can be a difference-maker; has size, speed, and leaping ability."
64. Sloan Thomas, WR 6-2, 190
4.35
Houston (Klein) Texas "A big-play receiver who can make people miss."
65. Tyrone Griffin 6-0, 240
4.5
St. Louis (Sumner), Mo. Wisc. "A big back with terrific power, suprising speed, vision and moves."
66. Adrian Mayes, DB 6-1, 198
4.38
Houston (Forest Brook) LSU "A QB's nightmare; extremely athletic."
67. Craig Ochs, QB 6-2, 205
4.55
Boulder (Fairview), Colo. Colo. "Creates big plays with scrambling ability; very strong arm, quick release."
68. DeShawn Carter, DB 6-1, 190
4.4
Ponchatoula, La. Fla. "Very smooth ball player with tremendous instincts and great range."
69. Joe McGuire, OL 6-6, 285
5.0
Anaheim (Servite), Calif. USC "Powerful run blocker with good positioning and leverage."
70. Marcel Moses, DL 6-4, 300
4.8
Texas City, Tex. Tex. "Great combination of speed, quickness and strength."
71. Mark Jones, WR 5-9, 170
4.47
Wallingford (Strath Haven), Pa. Tenn. "Explosive, great separation speed, sure-handed, good blocker"
72. Chance Mock, QB 6-2, 195
4.45
The Woodlands, Tex. Texas "Big-play ability, effective scrambler, with arm strength to beat you deep."
73. Yohance Buchanan, DB 6-1, 210
4.6
Atlanta (Douglass), Ga. FSU "Quick to the ball, good balance and change of direction.."
74. Kalen Thornton, DL 6-4, 260
4.8
Dallas (St. Marks), Tex. Texas "Very well coordinated with soft hands and big-time speed."
75. Sean Jones, QB 6-2, 195
4.5
Atlanta (Westlake), Ga. Ga. "Electrifying, with a strong arm and quick feet."
76. James Cooper, TE 6-5, 220
4.45
St. Louis (Hazelwood E.), Mo. Mich. St. "Top TE in Missouri and one of the nation's finest."
77. Sam Ruhe, DL 6-5, 245
4.7
Cuyahoga Falls (Walsh Jesuit), Ohio Penn St. "Great initial quickness, will not stay blocked, prototypical DE."
78. Stu Schweigert, DB 6-3, 198
4.45
Saginaw (Heritage), Mich. Purdue "One of the nation's premier athletes; a blazer with terrific range."
79. Steve Williams, DL 6-4, 265
4.7
Bolingbrook, Ill. Ind. "Remarkably gifted athlete, must be double-teamed at all times."
80. Dominique Sims, DB 6-2, 200
4.6
Minneapolis (De LaSalle), Minn. Minn. "A leader on the field; great athletic ability; also plays QB and KR."
81. Kevin Long, QB 6-5, 200
4.65
Iowa City W., Ia. Kan. "Excellent athlete who makes things happen on offense."
82. Ronbrose Jones, LB 6-3, 217
4.6
Bristow, Okla. Okla. "Can get low and explode through ball carriers."
83. Jamaal Clark, WR 6-2, 188
4.4
St. Louis (Riverview Gardens) Ill. "Big hands, speed, size; can outrun and outjump most defenders."
84. Brandon Hance, QB 6-1, 188
4.6
Woodland Hills (Taft), Calif. Purdue "A precision passer who can find secondary receivers; a winner."
85. Chris Boggas, OL 6-4, 305
5.2
Irving, Tex. Kan. St. "An extremely aggressive player who loves to pancake defenders."
86. Kelvin Kight 6-0, 190
4.4
Lithonia, Ga. Fla. "Great hands, tremendous concentration with big-play ability."
87. Darrion Scott, RB 6-2, 230
4.7
Charleston Capital, W.V. Ohio St. "Has all the tools to play RB or LB in college."
88. Rashad Baker, WR 6-0, 185
4.4
Camden (Wilson), N.J. Tenn. "The top prospect in south Jersey with great hands."
89. Robert Reynolds, LB 6-4, 220
4.6
Bowling Green, Ky. Ohio St. "Great lateral speed; can play both ILB and OLB."
90. Tony Stauss, QB 6-2, 195
4.8
Racine (Horlick), Wis. N'western "Fluid delivery with excellent mechanics; can throw on the run."
91. Tracy Thorpe, QB 6-4, 228
4.55
Melbourne, Fla. Cent. Fla. "Quick feet, great size and a live arm."
92. Alex Barron, OL 6-7, 300
5.1
Orangeburg (Wilkinson), S.C. FSU "Aggressive; a big guy who can really move."
93. O.J. Owens, DB 6-1, 190
4.4
New London (N. Stanley), N.C. Tenn. "Loves contact and has an aggressive style of play."
94. Jerome Collins, TE 6-4, 210
4.5
Wheaton (Warrenville South), Ill. N.D. "An accomplished blocker; great body control and balance."
95. Justin Smiley, OL 6-4, 301
4.9
Brooklet (S.E. Bulloch), Ga. Ala. "Dominating blocker with great strength and good agility."
96. Renaldo Works, RB 6-1, 190
4.5
Tulsa (Washington), Okla. Okla. "Runs low to the ground with excellent strength."
97. Keith Kelly, RB 6-0, 213
4.5
Walterboro, S.C. Clem. "A power back with speed and moves; has All-American ability at RB and DB."
98. Matt Grootegoed, DB 6-0, 200
4.6
Santa Ana (Mater Dei), Calif. USC "Hard-hitting style; outstanding range and a nose for the ball."
99. Harold James, RB 6-1, 210
4.5
Osceola, Ark. Ala. "A big back with surprising speed."
100. Wes Britt, OL 6-8, 285
5.0
Cullman, Ala. Ala. "Oustanding size and strength with great balance."

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