No. 50: Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia
One of the biggest combine winners, Atkins displayed quite the showing of his athletic ability and versatility as a pass rushing defensive tackle.
In what has developed into arguably the best defensive tackle class in the past 10 years, Atkins will have an up field battle getting his way into the first round. But even though he starts off the list at pick 50, based on his abilities, he could go as high as round one.
After Gerald McCoy, only Brian Price is a better pass rusher for a defensive tackle, and Atkins isn’t far behind. He should be a lock for the second round.
49 . Jeff Owens, DT, Georgia
The second of two Georgia defensive tackles on the list, Jeff Owens was a force at nose tackle. Coming off injury to start the season, Owens and Atkins formed a great duo, only being shut down as far as I could see by the Oklahoma State line and the quick decision making of Zac Robinson.
For a 300+ nose tackle who is more built in the legs and not made for speed, Owens ran in the 5.00s and put up a super impressive 44 reps at the bench press.
Again, for such a defensive tackle class, especially rare for it’s depth at nose tackle, Owens would be a first rounder most years, he’ll have to fight for a Top 40 spot this year.
48. Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech
He fell a little bit on my board after the combine, but not significantly. His 40 time (4.57) wasn’t great compared to Spiller, Best, and Matthews, but it wasn’t expected for the brusing style of Dwyer and the fact that Knowshon Moreno ran in the 4.6s a year ago.
Dwyer fell mostly because he didn’t look as fluid in drills as I anticipated. Playing in that option attack offense, he didn’t get a chance to really read and react and more often had to power ahead and occasionally seek out daylight.
He could be a great complementary guy at the next level, but in a weak position player class, he still likely ends up in the second round.
47. Nate Allen, S, South Florida
As far as athletic safeties go in this draft, it’s going to be hard to Nate Allen to really make headway in this draft class.
Not to say that Allen isn’t athletic because, like any first round talent, he is, but compared to the 43" vertical Eric Berry or the 4.34 (compared to Trindon Holiday, who he beat side-by-side) Taylor Mays, he’s an average athlete.
Allen makes up for it with great instictiveness and ball skills. He would go in the first round in most other drafts, but because of how deep it is, he’ll have to fight for the second round.
46. Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama
This mountain of a man has had to work as hard as any prospect who went to the combine, already losing 12 pounds and looking a little more in shape and planning to lose another 26 before opening practices in the NFL.
In college, Cody’s dominance was legendary in Alabama, as won them the Tennessee games and affected the outcomes of games based on his ability to take on double teams alone.
Cody has question marks about if he can be a three-down player. But, either way, he is a clogger at nose tackle regardless of what system he plays in and even if you only get two, albeit great, plays out of him every four, he’ll be worth it. Still, this defensive tackle and overall draft class is very, very deep
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45. Dan LeFevour, QB, Central Michigan
While he didn’t throw at the Combine and his arm strength is probably the worst among the Top Six or Seven quarterbacks in draft, he still is my top rated prospect after Clausen and Bradford at the position.
His mobility and complete accuracy (meaning he’s accurate at every level of his throws) makes me think he could fall somewhere between Drew Brees and David Garrard in the NFL.
If he can perform well at his Pro Day, it won’t help all that much, but at least he’ll put his accuracy on display for scouts. He’s got a second round value on my board, but he’ll likely end up in the third-fourth round range.
44. Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Odrick has impressed me more and more as I review film on him. He became a household name of sorts at the Senior Bowl and caused me to go back and look more at his versatility as a defensive lineman.
He can play in a 4-3 and 3-4 and has the long arms and solid technique to keep his blocker at bay while making his moves. He’s a great stunt defensive tackle and is a guy who can allow his defensive end or outside linebacker to be extremely productive.
43. Everson Griffen, DE/OLB, USC
A little raw as a prospect, Griffen really impressed me at the Combine and showed me the potential that I’d like to see out of a defensive end prospect.
He has the strength in both his lower and upper body to be a solid pass rusher, and he does a good job of taking on blockers and then making moves, as opposed to the other way around.
He could go somewhere in the first round for a team looking for a 4-3 defensive end who’s a complete athlete. I still feel he needs some coaching, but he has NFL talent.
42. Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
A nose tackle in college, I feel Jones is best fit in a 3-4 defense at the defensive end spot, especially in a power rush system. Jones is a willing defender when it comes to take on blockers, and can still generate push and havoc with double teams.
He’s not as overly athletic as guys like Suh, McCoy, Dan Williams, Odrick, or even Geno Atkins, but he brings a consistent nature to his play and it’s not so often you find a three-down player who’s willing to go all out on every play.
41. Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
A very athletic cornerback whose ceiling maybe only rivals Joe Haden, Robinson has had spotty performances over his senior season with Florida State and that’s why he’s not a first round guy in my book.
He has the size and the physical nature to hang with any receiver and his game speed is quick enough that he could play in both a Cover Two as well as a base man coverage defense.
A team who maybe misses out on Perrish Cox or Kyle Wilson in round one may jump at the opportunity to grab a talented playmaker who needs some coaching.
40. Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern
Maybe the best “true” defensive end in this class, Wootton is probably among the most pro-ready 4-3 defensive ends in this class based on his size and his play at Northwestern.
He is a very tall, lanky prospect with the frame to add bulk to his already imposing size. He provides both a good pass rush and good containment on the outside. I don’t think he has first round elite talent, but a team at the top of the second round could get a steal and a consistent player in Wootton.
39. Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
Relatively unknown at the beginning of the season, Williams exploded through his play all season long under the tutelage of the great Monte Kiffin.
Now, Williams is at the forefront of an outstanding defensive tackle class and is viewed by some teams as a first rounder because of his size and the way he plays with great leverage each play. I’m not sure if he fits a 3-4 nose tackle spot, but he could be an impact nose tackle in the base 4-3.
38. Mike Iupati, OG/OT, Idaho
“Online” scouts such as me have been raving about Iupati all season, although I have yet to jump on the bandwagon. Iupati is a tall, power guard who has very quick feet and is a great blocker on the move.
But do I think he’s a left tackle prospect? No, not at all. He can provide some versatility because he could be a right tackle in some schemes and at certain points, but his best fit is in a movement based running game where he can use his quick feet and drive through to open up huge holes like he did at Idaho.
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37. Eric Norwood, OLB, South Carolina
It’s rare nowadays to see an outside linebacker maybe making the switch down a spot to a 3-4 outside linebacker. But with Norwood’s well documented and productive blitzing ability, he could make that transition.
His pass rush skill of the edge making him an intriguing fit for many teams in need of a burst of production when their ends aren’t getting it done. A system like the Patriots or Redskins makes sense for a 3-4 or hybrid defense, but a blitz oriented system like New Orleans could make sense, too.
36. Damian Williams, WR, USC
In a weaker wide receiver class than in past seasons, Williams may been the best deep threat in this group.
Playing in that pro-style offense at USC means that he can run very solid deep routes and makes outstanding cuts after the catch. However, I feel that he could shy away from inside route and overall contact in the pros, which is why I don’t feel he’s a first round talent.
35. Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
His combine performance worries me a little, but I still like what Brandon LaFell offers to the table as a receiver.
A guy who runs crisp routes for a bigger receiver, he is willing and productive running inside routes and is very physical with the ball and while it’s in the air. He’s both a red-zone target and a short, screen pass guy, and that ability to do so many things makes him a fit for nearly every team looking for that second receiver (Houston? Carolina?).
He reminds me a lot of Terrell Owens, and like him or not, he’s a very tough player to plan against.
34. Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan
Very athletically gifted as a cornerback, it’s hard to find a more complete athlete at his position than Warren. He has very fluid hips, moves and cuts well, and has above average ball skills.
He wasn’t overly productive while at Michigan, but most games teams tended to shy away from his side and let the opposing cornerbacks make plays. Still, I would have liked to see a little bit better tackling and instictiveness, and I worry that he could be a little bit of a soft cornerback in the pros.
33. Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Undersized as a defensive tackle, outside of Suh and McCoy, Price may have the best pass rushing skills from the three-technique as any at his position is this aforementioned deep class.
He has great quickness and all the tools to be ultra-productive in the pros, but the only thing that keeps him from my Top 32 is his lack of consistency in games. I’ve seen games, most notably against Temple, where he was completely shut down for a half plus, and that was against sub par lineman.
I hesitate to give him a shot to be a feature defensive player, as he needs great players around him to be productive.
32. Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State
The wide receiver class has been mentioned as among the worst in recent years, but I feel that the running back class has a chance have 3-4 starters early on in there careers.
Maybe the best zone blocking running back in this class (Ben Tate and Montario Hardesty were on the cusp of making this list and are very good as well), Matthews has the ability to be the feature back in the mold of a Marshawn Lynch.
He doesn’t have elite breakaway speed and never really handled the full duties, so he’ll need another back with him. But in the two-back league we’re in now, he could be a 1,000-yard rusher his rookie year.
31. Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
One of the big winners at the 2010 NFL Combine, Weatherspoon showed he has elite level athletic ability to go along with his heady linebacker play and versatility.
He was among the best in almost every linebacker drill, and from what I’ve gleaned from the Combine, he interviewed extremely well
He doesn’t fit in every system, as he doesn’t weave through traffic well and could get lost with bigger lineman against him. But, in a 3-4 defense with bigger defensive linemen (like Baltimore) or a 4-3 defense that can put him on the weakside can find great value in a talent like Weatherspoon.
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30. Taylor Mays, S, USC
If any player is an “Al Davis”, great athlete, lackluster production type of a prospect, it’s Taylor Mays. I as well as a few others that I talk to knew he was going to boast one hell of a workout.
But running faster than Trindon Holday? A 41" vertical? Twenty-plus bench reps? This guy is the most athletic person I’ve seen at the Combine, and for that reason, I think it’s highly unlikely that he falls out of the first round.
However, his film says he doesn’t make enough smart breaks on the ball, and the team that drafts him will depend on coaching to make sure he’s not the next Roy Williams.
29. Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida
The consensus top center prospect in this draft class, Pouncey is likely the only one who has a shot to go in the first round, and probably the second round as well.
Pouncey moves well enough to be considered a guard prospect as well, and I feel he’s better than Max Unger and Eric, both who went in the first round a season ago. He lead the offensive line that allowed Tebow to dominate, and his style and technique are very translatable to the pro level.
28. Charles Brown, OT, USC
Although Okung, Bulaga, Trent Williams, Anthony Davis and Bruce Campbell get most of the offensive tackle headlines, Brown may be vying for the third spot on that list.
He has very nimble feet and has the size and foot quickness and sliding ability to be a left tackle at the pro level. Also, he was very consistent over his career at USC, something that can’t be said for those guys outside of Okung and Bulaga.
Brown should be a first rounder, but either way, he could be a great value if he’s taken outside the Top 20 picks.
27. Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
He has fallen a little bit on my board over the course of the year, mostly thanks to a lack of dominance and overall average play.
He’s still a very good athlete for an inside backer and can play sideline to sideline with the versatility to play in almost every system. His film scares me and makes me wonder if he’ll be a Pro Bowl Level player.
But, the same for the most part was said about DeMeco Ryans, and he’s turned out pretty solid thus far for the Houston Texans
26. Navorro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
Another guy I feel isn’t getting enough love throughout this draft process, Bowman could be a dominate linebacker at the next level thanks to his tremendous instictiveness and his sure tackling.
Bowman has shown me the ability to drop back in coverage, which even further boosts his stock as now he’s considered for a Cover Two defense. If he can show in drills again at his Pro Day that he can move well in space, he may become close to being a lock as a first rounder on other boards besides mine.
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25. Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
A true riser on my board, Tate showed me he has the deep NFL speed to be a target for big armed quarterbacks.
He displayed great quickness and open field bursts in college, which made him a fringe first rounder with some reservations on his speed compared to NFL talent. But his 4.43 40 time, plus his balance in drills, solidifies his stock as a first rounder on my board in a weak receiver class.
24. Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
More of a power offensive lineman than a legitimate left tackle, Davis has the potential to max out as a Flozell Adams, which would be at a Pro Bowl level.
But if his film against mediocre teams and his showing at the Combine was supposed to convince me he’d be a left tackle lock, than he’s sorely mistaken.
Davis in my mind is a career right tackle, which is okay if he’s taken outside the Top 15 picks. He could be a mauler opposite a more athletic tackle, and could be a better version of Phil Loadholt from Minnesota.
23. Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
After what was heralded as the “Best tight end class ever” (not by me), I’m not sure if we’ll see one go in the first rounder, as Gresham is the only tight end to make it on my list.
The only reason he did is because he is a match-up nightmare. He’s athletic enough to be a red zone receiver, quick enough to play in the slot against linebackers and safeties, and strong enough to overpower pretty much any defender thrown at him.
He’s definitely not a blocker and he’ll need to work on that significantly if he’s to be an every down player, but his ability to create matchups can’t be overlooked.
22. Carlos Dunlap, DE/OLB, Florida
Once viewed as a Top 20 lock, Dunlap has fallen on many boards due to his off-the-field and character concerns as well as his lackluster performance at the combine.
I still feel he’s a legitimate 1st round prospect and I would hesitate to say that he’ll fall out. But, his skinny legs and lack of complete athletic ability means he may be out as a 3-4 OLB.
He’s now depending on teams like the Texans and Eagles who need a pass rusher towards the bottom of round one to save him from his free fall.
21. Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
A three year starter, he never really impressed me as a Top 10 talent like he was projected to be in the early part of the year.
Still, with the value placed on left tackle prospects and the heavy need for them at the top of the draft, he likely won’t last past pick 13. He has the balance and foot quickness to slide well in pass protection, and does a good job driving in run plays.
I think the Bills are a great fit and I think they’ll likely target Williams if both quarterbacks and both top tackles are gone by pick nine.
20. DeMaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
Although the ankle injury could mean he’ll miss his Pro Day as well as the NFL Combine, I still really feel that the sky is the limit for DeMaryius Thomas.
Based on film and comparing him to the timing done this year at the combine, I’d probably say he’d run in the mid to high 4.4s and have a 38+ vertical jump, as well as running well in the drills.
The biggest knock on him is that he really didn’t run that many routes in college and his game isn’t pro ready to say the least. But his in game athletic ability for a 6’3" receiver is going to be hard to pass up for any team in need of a receiver in the bottom of round one (Baltimore?).
19. Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
A guy I’ve followed since I saw him dominate the Oregon game opening day, Wilson could be the next version of Darrelle Revis. Revis wasn’t viewed as an overally physical cornerback coming out, but he’s emerged as one of the top flight players at his position.
Wilson stays tight on his receiver’s hips and does a great job moving with him without causing a penalty. He has great ball skills and the speed that made him a dangerous return man as well.
Once viewed as a fringe first rounder, he could rise as much as Revis did and go somewhere in the Top 15.
18. Sergio Kindle, OLB/DE, Texas
In my opinion the most pro-ready 3-4 outside linebacker in this draft, Kindle was extremely effective while at Texas and has the balance and versatility to drop back immediately.
He’ll likely go higher than this area of the board because of his pro-readiness at the position, but I still feel that his ceiling isn’t as high as other pass rushing talents in this draft and I wouldn’t be surprised if he falls to the 20s.
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17. Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
No question, in my mind, the most under rated prospect in this draft class. Cox was as close to a shutdown receiver as you’ll find in college, maybe more successful than Joe Haden at times.
Cox isn’t as fast as you’d like in most corners, but he makes up for it with great breaks on the ball, very good play understaning, and his physical nature. Plus, the two stats that most follow for cornerbacks, interceptions and tackles, are both strong suits for Cox.
Some may rule him as a Cover Two cornerback regardless, but either way I think he’s a Pro Bowl level talent.
16. Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida
As there seems to be every year, an unknown, ridiculously athletic one year wonder declares for the draft and ends up in round one.
This year, Jason Pierre-Paul is intriguing because a.) 2009 was his first year at the FBS level (Junior college) and b.) he wasn’t overly productive and at times was shut down for games.
Because his “ceiling” is a guy like Julius Peppers and he played with solid technique as a junior, he’s unlikely escape the first rounder. But, buyer beware on a prospect like Pierre-Paul.
15. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
The Combine performance by Campbell was definitely wowing to most, but I don’t think that it affected his stock that much. I’ve felt that his perfect left tackle frame and his athleticism would put him in 1st round consideration.
I agree that some of his film shows a very mediocre college tackle and not a pro prospect. However, I’ve also seen games, such as against Virginia, where he was near flawless for most of the game and looked the part of an NFL left tackle.
He’ll take some grooming and development, but obviously the size, quickness, and balance is there to work with.
14. Brandon Graham, OLB/DE, Michigan
Graham is the perfect example of how high an undersized, hard worker can really rise on draft boards. At 6’1", 263lbs, he’s a little short for a 3-4 outside linebacker and he doesn’t have the top notch athletic ability like Pierre-Paul and Dunlap and maybe even Kindle.
But, he plays with NFL amazing leverage and drives his legs into blockers better than any prospect I’ve seen in this class. Put it this way, if you give me 10 straight pass plays of Graham vs. Russell Okung, Okung would win about six, maybe, and he’s the top tackle and a Top Five talent.
13. Earl Thomas, S, Texas
With the instinctive and playmaking ability of an Ed Reed, it’s hard to put Thomas this low. He roams the field and in my opinion may be the best true “centerfielder” in this draft class.
However, I question how effective of a tackle he’ll be and he needs to get a little coached up and weight trained to get to Pro Bowl level. Still, his smarts and quickness can make him into a rookie of the year candidate relatively quickly and he could be a feared free safety for quarterbacks for many years.
12. CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
While guys like Dez Bryant and Eric Berry can swing games in the winning direction, Spiller is probably the best playmaker in this entire draft.
This spot is a little high for a speedy back with some interior running questions, but he provides more than just 20 carries a game. Spiller can be a threat on swing passes, he gets the edge quicker than any back in this draft, and is a deadly return man.
Because of the Reggie Bush bust factor, Spiller won’t go in the Top Five, but some teams in the Top 10 to watch for: Seattle at six, Cleveland at seven, and Buffalo at nine.
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11. Derrick Morgan, DE/OLB, Georgia Tech
I do love Brandon Graham’s toughness and fundamentally sound play, as well as Jason Pierre-Paul’s size and overall potential, but my top spot will still go to, as of now, Derrick Morgan.
He can fit in both a 3-4 or a 4-3 defense and be a force from the start. He reminds me a little of a Gaines Adams with a little less power and a little bit more aggressive. Probably best fit for the 4-3 defense, the Dolphins at 12 and 49ers at 13 could be prime targets.
10. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
Now we get to the big boys, the big stars. I think you’ll notice that Bradford is the top quarterback thus far, but a certain name is being omitted from the top quarterback discussion on this list.
Bradford’s shoulder, bulk, and overall translateable skills to the NFL has me worried a little. I wonder how his arm strength will be impacted after surgery.
I know the Drew Brees mention has been thrown out there a lot, but Brees had better strength then Bradford does, and I don’t think Bradford is near Brees’s elite accuracy and decision making quite yet.
He’ll likely be the top quarterback taken at won’t fall past four, but I wouldn’t touch him with Top Five guaranteed money.
9. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
I’ll go right into why I have Clausen ahead of Bradford. Again, it’s obviously not by much, but there are some key differences.
For one, I don’t think there’s any question who’s more pro ready, as Clausen had a former Super Bowl winning offensive coordinator. Also, I think Clausen’s release and arm strength are NFL ready and he can make “all the throws” with quickness as well.
While his accuracy and decision making might not be at Bradford’s “level”, Clausen throws a great deep ball and had to go through progressions in a drop back, meaning he understands basic NFL offensive concepts quicker than Bradford.
Questions about his character and leadership make me nervous of the second coming of Joey Harrington, but with his talent under Weis’s tutelage, I’ll take the risk after pick five.
8. Joe Haden, CB, Florida
In my opinion, you can all but forget the Combine for Joe Haden. The only way his times will affect his draft stock is if he a.) doesn’t improve them at all at his Pro Day and b.) a Top Five talent drops and a team decides they’d rather take a shot on the guy falling (Eric Berry, Russell Okung) instead of the question mark Haden.
Still, if you put on the game film, Haden is clearly athletic enough to cover every type of receiver in the pros and shouldn’t fall past pick 10 to the Jaguars.
7. Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
Another small Combine winner, Bulaga answered my questions, for the most part, about whether he can be an NFL left tackle.
He establishes a great base and has the mobility to hang with both power rushers and the speed guys in a 3-4 set. He’s most known for his domination in the run blocking department, and for a team looking to be more effective in the run game could find great value in Bulaga after Russell Okung’s gone.
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6. Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
Beware for NFL teams: if you missed out on Patrick Willis, you have a second chance.
McClain is a team leader with top notch athletic ability for a linebacker out of college, and to me is a sure bet to be a Top 10 linebacker by year three in the NFL, similar to Patrick Willis.
Because linebackers almost never go in the Top Six picks, he’ll likely slide a little like Willis did. Team’s would regret it if they stick to their ways, but I know the Broncos at 11 will be happy if that is the case, picking in the same slot Willis was selected at.
5. Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
At the Combine, I heard that Bryant didn’t do a great job in interviews and didn’t handle the Deion Sanders issues well enough for teams to clear him as a non-headache.
Because team’s may worry he’s the next coming of Brandon Marshall, he likely won’t go in the Top 10 picks because of the guaranteed money given out. However, he has No. 1 receiver talent, which is hard to find as I believe maybe half of NFL teams have a true No. 1 guy.
If he leaves the Top 10, he’ll be a steal, and I think after his Pro Day in March, he’ll “re-emerge” as a draft elite talent.
4. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Maybe a surprise to some, and I’ll admit, the Combine may have adjusted my Top Four slightly, but not because of McCoy’s performance.
McCoy looked great and elite at the Combine and in some people’s minds, he leaped ahead of Suh as the top prospect. However, I’m not sold on McCoy on a true difference maker each play, which is why I have him where I do.
I feel a top-three pick should be a Hall of Fame type of talent, and although he could boast some outstanding statistics, he hasn’t shown me on film that he can sway an entire defensive unit to garner the attention the Top Three do.
Still though, He’s the top talent in most drafts and he should be a perennial Pro Bowler if he goes to the right system.
3. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
It’s hard to not put a left tackle with the talent that Russell Okung does lower than the Top Three. He’s a road grader in the run game and maybe the best run blocker in this draft with his balance and technique.
But he’ll make the big money because he is such an elite level pass protector as well, not allowing a sack all season this year and only a handful over his career.
For any team in need of a franchise left tackle, I like Okung more than Jake Long, Jason Smith, Andre Smith, and Eugene Monroe in past years, and all four were Top 10 selections and rated very high on my boards in the past.
2. Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
If Berry didn’t attend the NFL Combine, he’d be a Top 10 lock. But his Combine stock only helped him further prove he’s an elite talent and a once in a decade prospect.
Running a 4.43 40 time and having a 43" vertical leap along with being as close to flawless as possible in drills made him the best show to watch among any player at the NFL Combine.
With the range and tackling ability to play in the box as well as the instincts and ball skills to be a 6+ interception a year safety, Berry is the best safety prospects in at least 10 years.
1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
“King NdamuKong” still sits atop my board after the Combine and will likely remain there up until the draft.
He can impact a defense and a game more than I think most realize as I hear the constant knock on defensive tackles. For one, the three-technique and defensive ends will face one on ones nearly every play, allowing for a huge increase in sack totals even if Suh doesn’t get in the backfield.
Plus, he adds another dimension for teams to play against and you allow your inside linebackers to roam a little more and make better plays and be more productive.
And finally, there aren’t many guard and center combos in the NFL that can contain Suh for an entire game. Look at how Kris Jenkins did with the Jets before being injury, and imagine a younger version. Deadly prospect, and the sure-fire top prospect in this class.
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