NFL DRAFT PREVIEW--OFFENSE

NFL DRAFT PREVIEW — *

COMPILED BY ROY JURGENS

*--* NFL DRAFT PREVIEW--OFFENSE TOP QUARTERBACK PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (projected round) David Carr Fresno State 6-2 225 Has the size, arm and leadership ability to become a good NFL player. (1) Joey Harrington Oregon 6-4 215 Classy player in the mold of Peyton Manning. Accurate passer, sees the entire field. (1) Patrick Ramsey Tulane 6-2 219 Smart passer has live arm, but footwork and reads need coaching. (3) Kurt Kittner Illinois 6-2 221 Reads and reacts well, must work on his deep ball. Ran a pro-style offense in college. (4) SNEAKING UP Josh McCown Sam Houston 6-3 225 Athletic with good fundamentals , must improve his reads. Spreads the ball around. (5) Rohan Davey Louisiana State 6-2 248 Big quarterback who must improve footwork to compete in NFL. (5) Seth Burford Cal Poly SLO 6-2 240 Plays the position with the ferocity of a linebacker. Must work on reads. (6) David Garrard East Carolina 6-2 235 Strong-armed leader who can run with the ball. A project. (6) TOP HALFBACK PROSPECTS William Green Boston College 6-0 222 Punishing back, runs downhill like Emmitt Smith. Gets tougher as the game wears on. (1) T.J. Duckett Michigan State 6-0 250 Huge back in the mold of Jerome Bettis, but with speed. Always lands forward. (1) DeShaun Foster UCLA 6-0 222 All-around athlete with occasional game-breakin g ability. Fumbles, injuries are issues. (2) Clinton Portis Miami 6-0 205 Outstanding toughness for a back his size. Uses his blockers well. (3) Ladell Betts Iowa 5-10 218 A durable all-purpose back who can run, block and catch. (4) SNEAKING UP Jonathan Wells Ohio State 6-1 243 Built for the inside game but with speed to be dangerous outside. (5) Luke Staley Brigham Young 6-1 226 Skilled, agile player yet injury prone. Breakaway quickness. (6) Maurice Morris Oregon 5-11 208 Outstanding character with the potential to be a third-down threat. (6) TOP FULLBACK PROSPECTS Najeh Davenport Miami 6-0 245 Good blocker with excellent receiving skills for a back his size. (2) Jarrod Baxter New Mexico 6-0 245 Solid build with the ability to seal off running lanes. Incredibly strong. (3) Rock Cartwright Kansas State 5-7 238 Fireplug build is deceptive. He can block, run and catch with skill. (5) Charlie Landrigan USC 5-10 230 Makes up for lack of natural ability with loads of heart. A real battler. (7) Jamar Martin Ohio State 5-10 244 A guard in the backfield. Inconsistent but with great potential. (8) TOP TIGHT END PROSPECTS Jeremy Shockey Miami 6-4 240 Deadly in the red zone. Has great hands but must work on his blocking. (1) Daniel Graham Colorado 6-3 245 Talks a great game and backs it up with soft hands and great moves after the catch. (1) Jerramy Stevens Washington 6-6 265 Has great pass-catchin g ability for a man his size but lacks maturity. (4) Matt Schobel Texas Christian 6-4 260 Deep threat with the ability to make the big play. Must work on his blocking technique. (4) Doug Jolley Brigham Young 6-4 255 Frank Wycheck clone, nice hands over the middle. (5) TOP WIDE RECEIVER PROSPECTS Ashley Lelie Hawaii 6-2 197 Exceptional deep threat. May lack the durability and discipline for routes in traffic. (1) Donte Stallworth Tennessee 6-0 198 Able to get separation from defenders and runs well after catch. Not always reliable. (1) Jabar Gaffney Florida 6-0 190 Another underachievi ng Florida receiver. Tremendous agility and hands. (1) Josh Reed Louisiana State 5-10 210 Running back build but with the control and route-runnin g ability of an NFL veteran. (2) Marquise Walker Michigan 6-2 220 Big, steady target with deceptive speed. Sturdy possession receiver. (2) SNEAKING UP Reche Caldwell Florida 5-11 194 Fine athlete with fluid body control. Can get open. (3) Andre Davis Virginia Tech 6-1 200 Stretches defenses with burning speed but hands are questionable . (3) Javon Walker Florida State 6-3 210 Has great tools but needs to develop his football sense. (4) Antonio Bryant Pittsburgh 6-1 190 Tall target must work on his concentratio n and maturity. (4) TOP TACKLE PROSPECTS Bryant McKinnie Miami 6-7 338 Prototype monster ready to step in and start immediately. Great footwork and mobility. (1) Mike Williams Texas 6-5 375 A behemoth. Good agility for a man his size. Must keep an eye on the scale. (1) Levi Jones Arizona State 6-5 305 Makes up for lack of size with his mental approach. The best athlete at his position. (1) Mike Pearson Florida 6-6 305 Lunch-pail type attitude endears himself to his teammates. Solid tools. (2) Marc Colombo Boston College 6-7 313 Not a great athlete but has a warrior’s heart. A real battler. (4) SNEAKING UP Langston Walker California 6-8 345 Outstanding physical ability allows him to be lazy, but that won’t cut it in the pro ranks. (4) Terrence Metcalf Mississippi 6-3 320 A tackle in a guard’s body; did not allow a sack the last two seasons. (4) Victor Rogers Colorado 6-6 330 Rangy player with a nonstop motor. Needs to work on his fundamentals . (5) TOP GUARD PROSPECTS Andre Gurode Colorado 6-4 320 Bulldozing drive blocker, thick legs and long arms. Can start now. (1) Kendall Simmons Auburn 6-2 310 College tackle will shift to guard. Quick feet and hands. Good motor. (2) Toniu Fonoti Nebraska 6-4 350 Crushing run blocker who needs to work on his footwork in pass protection. (2) Eric Heitmann Stanford 6-3 305 Awareness, versatility and leadership ability only add to his stock. (3) Fred Weary Tennessee 6-4 310 Nasty player brings a defensive lineman’s attitude to his game. (3) TOP CENTER PROSPECTS LeCharles Bentey Ohio State 6-2 300 Solid as a rock, can play all five line positions. Will anchor an NFL line for a long time. (1) Seth McKinney Texas 6-3 300 Great directional blocker, seals off lanes. A real warrior in the trenches. (2) Melvin Fowler Maryland 6-2 295 Uses leverage and mental adjustments to make up for what he lacks in strength. (3) Scott Peters Arizona State 6-3 300 A tough grappler who wrestles opponents, gets by on brute strength alone. (5) Jason Ball New Hampshire 6-2 310 Small-colleg e player with big-time ability. Has the raw tools to excel in the pro ranks. (6) TOP KICKER PROSPECTS Travis Dorsch Purdue 6-6 220 Has the skill to kick and punt in the NFL. Only one miss inside 50 yards in 2001. (3) Jeff Chandler Florida 6-2 220 Booming leg, All-SEC. Four-year starter. (5) Hayden Epstein Michigan 6-2 210 Dependable poor-weather kicker. Can also punt. (5)

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