NFL Combine 2012: Power Ranking the Top 100 Prospects in Indy

It's that time of the year again, the official kickoff of High Gear Draft Shenanigans—in other words from this point on, you can't believe anything you hear from anyone attached to any single scout, team official or owner.

The event which not only launches the sprint towards April aka Draft Season also kicks off mounds of Free Agency rumors, also not to be trusted.

This event is, of course, the Combine. For the second time in about a month, the NFL will descend upon the poor city of Indianapolis like a plague of stopwatch wielding locusts.

With 326 players showing up for the Combine, it's not hard to get a little lost once you get past the names Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and.... that guy from that other team.

So for your perusal on the following slides/pages I have ranked the top 100 players invited to the Combine.

These are the guys you will most want to watch—of course, someone not on this list will emerge and be a a big story which is what makes the Combine great and draws more than 700 media (including B/R's own Michael Schottey and Matt Miller).

You can watch for yourself live on ESPN and NFLN as well as NFL.com.

#1-10 — Luck to Wright

1) Andrew Luck, Quarterback (Stanford)

Luck has everything you want in a quarterback and very little in the way of flaws. There is no such thing as a sure thing in the NFL, but Luck is as close as you can get.

2) Robert Griffin III, Quarterback (Baylor)

Griffin lacks Luck’s ability to read defenses and decision making abilities, but his athleticism, arm and upside more than make up for it. There’s a tantalizing amount of talent here.

3) Trent Richardson, Running Back (Alabama)

Richardson is the best running back prospect since Adrian Peterson and it isn’t even close. Whereas the position has largely fallen in overall value, Richardson is the sort of elite talent who defies that trend.

4) Matt Kalil, Offensive Tackle (USC)

Kalil did an excellent job of keeping USC quarterback Matt Barkley upright the last few years. Has the skills to be a day one starter at either tackle position.

5) Morris Claiborne, Cornerback (LSU)

In today’s pass-happy NFL, you can’t have enough cover corners and Claiborne is the     best in this class. Former teammate Patrick Peterson was a top five pick and Claiborne is better than he was in coverage.

6) Justin Blackmon, Wide Receiver (Oklahoma State)

He’s not as incredible a talent as AJ Green was, but Blackmon is a tough, fearless playmaker who, if he can run a solid 40 time, could lock himself into a top three pick.

7) David DeCastro, Offensive Guard (Stanford)

DeCastro is indeed this good. Any team that lacks an elite guard on the offensive line can take DeCastro and should at least think about it. He doesn’t get beat in pass protection and flattens defenders on run plays. Everything you could want in a guard.

8) Michael Brockers, Defensive Tackle (LSU)

Even though he left LSU early, Brockers is ready to go. You could set him up as a three or five technique with equal success and he’s a fit for 4-3 or 3-4 teams. By far the best defensive lineman in the Draft.

9) Riley Reiff, Offensive Tackle (Iowa)

Reiff can play either tackle, but many teams will look to him as their future at the critical left tackle spot. I really like the nasty streak he plays with as well.

10) Kendall Wright, Wide Receiver (Baylor)

Wright is an explosive playmaker who has a knack for getting open and incredibly reliable hands. When he has the ball in his hands, he;s a threat to score from anywhere and he has a true ‘my ball’ mentality.  Wright has some durability concerns, especially given his height and weight, which could knock him down some boards.

#11-20— Upshaw to Gilmore

11) Courtney Upshaw, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (Alabama)

Alabama’s defensive scheme didn’t call for Upshaw to drop into coverage, but he can do it ably. Add that to his ability to hound a quarterback as well as defend against the run and Upshaw has the earmarks of being an excellent pro player.

12) Michael Floyd, Wide Receiver (Notre Dame)

Floyd has the physical attributes and ability to be a top receiver in the NFL if he can keep his head on straight and avoid off-field issues which plagued him at Notre Dame. Can beat you in a lot of different ways when he’s focused.

13) Jonathan Martin, Offensive Tackle (Stanford)

A resume that includes ‘covering Andrew Luck’s blind side’ is a pretty impressive resume. Martin can block for both pass and run plays, and does so with a mean streak you have to like in a tackle.

14) Quintin Coples, Defensive End (North Carolina)

I’ve seen a lot of people split on Coples and whether he can perform at a high level in the NFL. I guess put me on ‘Team Coples’ for now, as I believe that he can be the player he was at the Senior Bowl full time. He’s not a sure thing though, so he’s lower than I had him a little while ago.

15) Melvin Ingram,  Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (South Carolina)

Ingram is the Swiss Army Knife of defensive players and can play either defensive line position or linebacker—doing them very well I might add. He picked up momentum in Mobile at the Senior Bowl and a good Combine will just give him more.

16) Janoris Jenkins, Cornerback (North Alabama)

Jenkins had issues at Florida which is why he ended his collegiate career at North Alabama and teams will grill him hard on the ‘whys’ and ‘what-fors’. If they like the answers and can look past the issues, they’ll get a player who is good both in man and zone with phenomenal ability to read the offense and get a jump on the play.

17) Whitney Mercilus, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (Illinois)

Since he only started for one year, teams will be concerned he might be a one-year wonder. However, the 2011 NCAA sack leader looks the part with great pass-rushing ability off the edge.

18) Alshon Jeffery, Wide Receiver (South Carolina)

Jeffery is a very good vertical threat who has sure hands and makes hard catches look easy. His route running has to improve but is able to use his body to block out defenders even when well covered.

19) Nick Perry, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (USC)

While he can play either defensive end or linebacker, and played with his hand in the dirt and up at USC. Might fit better as a 3-4 linebacker but lacks experience there.

20) Stephon Gilmore, Cornerback (South Carolina)

Not only is Gilmore a solid corner in both man and zone coverage, he’s also a very good punt returner and special teams player.

#21-30— Brown to Kirkpatrick

21) Zach Brown, Outside Linebacker (North Carolina)

Brown is another player folks are split on as he has the risk of being a work out warrior. I believe he will develop into a very good linebacker but he’s raw with little history and there is a chance he gets over-drafted with a great Combine.

22) Peter Konz, Center (Wisconsin)

Far and away the best center in the Draft and the only one worthy of a sniff in the first round. Konz is an incredibly smart football player (necessary for any center) and is exceptional blocking for both pass and run plays. Has been hurt every season at Wisconsin, including this past year. His physical in Indy will be a pivotal moment for his Draft value.

23) Dont’a Hightower, Inside Linebacker (Alabama)

Hightower improved as the season progressed, culminating in a huge National Championship game. Works hard on and off the field, so I don’t believe there will be a back-slide as he transitions to the NFL.

24) Lamar Miller, Running Back (Miami)

Miller is a good all-around back who can run the ball, but also catches passes very well. Lacks the size to be an every down back, and was never asked to stay in and block on passing downs which limits his snap count. Miller can return kicks and punts though, which will add some value.

25) Cordy Glenn, Offensive Guard/Offensive Tackle (Georgia)

Glenn can do it all—left and right guard as well as left tackle. More impressive than that versatility is the athleticism on display no matter where he plays. Glenn is a great fit for any team, and will be especially valued by teams who like versatility such as the Steelers or Patriots or teams who need depth and insurance against injuries like both New York teams.

26) Ryan Tannehill, Quarterback (Texas A&M)

I think Tannenhill is ‘that guy’ this year—the one we all argue about the most and can’t see eye to eye on. Arriving at college as a quarterback, Tannenhill switched to wide receiver, then back to quarterback. Has some great short accuracy, good arm strength, but stares his receivers down, will sometimes hang them out to dry and has wonky mechanics. All can be fixed if you’re patient. I wouldn’t take him as an early 1st round QB but it looks like someone will.

27) Luke Kuechly, Inside Linebacker (Boston College)

Scouts and analysts are split on whether Kuechly projects better in an inside linebacker in a 3-4 or as a middle linebacker in a 4-3. He also has fantastic read and react instincts and he has a high motor. Wherever he ends up, Kuechly should have an immediate impact.

28) Dontari Poe, Defensive Tackle (Memphis)

Poe fits best as a 3-4 nose tackle, but has the skills to work as a 4-3 tackle as well. Poe’s size (6’5”, 350 pounds) makes him a shoe in for any team looking to plug runs coming up the middle.

29) Mark Barron, Strong Safety (Alabama)

Barron leads what is an uninspiring safety group and is hurt by his recent hernia surgery. It shouldn’t really affect his status that much, but teams may shy away from a first round pick if they can’t really work him out beforehand. He’ll need to kill in interview rooms this week.

30) Dre Kirkpatrick, Cornerback (Alabama)

Kirkpatrick has been cleared of the drug possession charges against him, but he can expect some tough questions from teams about what he was doing in a car where drugs were being bought in the first place. If he gives the right answers, a team will roll the dice that the tough, physical cover corner can keep out of trouble as a rookie.

#31-40— Adams to David

31) Mike Adams, Offensive Tackle (Ohio State)

The criticism Adams gets about being too tall and that being a detriment to his ability to block in short yardage reminds me of what New England rookie Nate Solder went through last year. Adams can play, and in truth his 6’8” height won’t make a great deal of difference. Adams was suspended twice at Ohio State and teams may question his maturity.

32) Alfonzo Dennard, Cornerback (Nebraska)

Dennard is a very physical corner who wants to be challenged by the best the opposition has to offer. Has not played much zone, but has good closing speed and reacts well to plays so that he should be able to transition to a zone scheme.

33) Devon Still, Defensive Tackle (Penn State)

When I look at Still I see potential that isn’t quite being reached. Still is a big, strong tackle but is too inconsistent off the snap and doesn’t use his strength to full benefit. He has upside, but I’m a bit concerned about a team being able to pull it out of him.

34) Jerel Worthy, Defensive Tackle, Michigan State

Worthy won’t put up gaudy numbers but he’s the type of player whose presence is felt on every down. He’s explosive off the snap and can close on a passer swiftly, but his stamina isn’t what it could be and he’ll have to work hard to improve it and be consistent at the next level.

35) Dwayne Allen, Tight End (Clemson)

Allen is a solid receiving tight end has soft hands and runs very crisp routes. he’s also able to gain extra yards after the catch, breaking tackles and stiff arming defenders. Allen’s not a dominant blocker, but gets the job done.

36) Chandler Jones, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (Syracuse)

Jones’ game revolves more around timing and effort than pure ability, but teams will be intrigued by his explosion off the snap and ability to read a play. Had a knee injury early in 2011, which will get looked at closely in Indianapolis.

37) Mohamed Sanu, Wide Receiver (Rutgers)

Sanu’s draft spot may depend on how he does in the 40 yard dash, as the biggest knock on him is a lack of straight-line speed. He’s quick off the line, runs great routes, and dangerous after the catch. If he can prove he has speed, his stock may rise.

38) Fletcher Cox, Defensive End/Tackle (Mississippi State)

With so many teams running a sort of hybrid 3-4 which requires versatile defensive personnel, Cox will likely get a lot of teams looking very closely at him. Cox is also a potential contributor on special teams—always a selling point for franchises.

39) Vontaze Burfict, Inside Linebacker (Arizona State)

Burfict has phenomenal talent and could be a force to be reckoned with at the next level, but has a history of really foolish penalties which hurt him and his team. Has improved his self control in the past year but teams may need to have a strong veteran presence on the defense to control him. If they feel they can control him, one team may say ‘Please Vontaze me bro’ and grab him earlier than I have him ranked.

40) Lavonte David, Outside Linebacker (Nebraska)

David has what you’d call great ‘intangibles’—smart, works hard, good character. All that makes him a solid player despite being a bit small for his position. He’s very tough and strong in coverage and should do well in the agility drills this week.

#41-50— Polk to Charles

41) Chris Polk, Running Back (Washington)

Polk is a strong runner between the tackles and is tough to bring down. He had the speed to get to the edge in college, but that’s much tougher to do at the NFL level. In 2011, Polk added receiving to his arsenal. Has had a knee scope and two shoulder surgeries, so teams might be cautious given his hard running style.

42) Jared Crick, Defensive End/Tackle (Nebraska)

Crick tore a pectoral muscle this season and lost a quarter of it because of the injury.  It’s not his first and only injury either so teams will be looking at more than just this latest hurt.  Crick is a phenomenally strong defender, able to fight through double teams and get after the ball carrier or passer.

43) Doug Martin, Running Back (Boise State)

I fell in love with Martin at the Senior Bowl, coming away impressed with his attitude and ability. Martin made every snap count and then some. He stays with a very low pad level, runs strong and will abuse any player who has the thought enter his mind that he'll take Martin. Martin will blow him up. He also catches the ball well and can run inside the tackles very effectively. I think he’ll be a very good back at the Pro level.

44) Brandon Boykin, Cornerback (Georgia)

Boykin is a very quick corner who excels in man coverage. Played aggressive at the line in Senior Bowl practices, although got a bit too much so at times which is something he’ll have to be careful with in the NFL.

45) David Wilson, Running Back (Virginia Tech)

Wilson is a tough runner who is tough to bring down between the tackles. He has some ball security issues and has butted heads with his coaches before over play-calling, which many NFL coaches will not tolerate even a little. With only one season of tape to watch on Wilson as a starter, his performance on the field and in the interview room is critical.

46) Kendall Reyes, Defensive End/Tackle (UConn)

Is great at pressuring the quarterback even if he doesn’t rack the sacks up but far from an elite pass rusher. Is a beast in clogging up running lanes, and could very well fit as either a five or three-technique.

47) Coby Fleener, Tight End (Stanford)

Fleener’s versatility will be a big attraction to some teams as he can line up as a tight end, in the slot, wide or as an H-Back. He runs sharp routes, has soft hands but doesn’t have elite speed for the position. Was he a product of the Stanford system and Luck? To some extent perhaps, but I believe Fleener will be a success in the NFL as well.

48) Kelechi Osemele, Offensive Guard (Iowa State)

Osemele has experience both at guard and tackle, but most people (myself included) think he fits best as a guard. He’s still a bit raw but with some pushing, could be a very good player.

49) Jamell Fleming, Cornerback (Oklahoma)

Fleming would likely work best in man coverage, but has the ability to play zone because he’s so quick to recover. Often arrives with a nice hit right as the ball shows up. Fleming doesn’t have the speed to catch many NFL receivers if they get a step on him though.

50) Orson Charles, Tight End (Georgia)

Charles’s athleticism will intrigue a lot of teams looking for a tight end who can work the slot and be a factor the way Rob Gronkowski is for the Patriots. I’m not totally convinced on Charles yet, but he’s a very good receiving tight end.

#51-60— Winn to Minnifield

51) Billy Winn, Defensive End (Boise State)

Winn could move up the boards with a good Combine. You can see his pass rushing and run defense skills when you watch him in games so scouts will want to see if he can recover from a mediocre Senior Bowl.

52) Andre Branch, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (Clemson)

Another in a long line of guys who can play at several spots, though he doesn’t hold up as well in run defense so he’s definitely an edge guy. A very good tackler who can relentlessly pursue a quarterback, he needs to be more consistent across the board.

53) Brandon Weeden, Quarterback (Oklahoma State)

Some argue Weeden’s age (28) shouldn’t be a factor but fair or not, it is. He’s got the experience to withstand the highs and lows of a NFL season and he has a super strong arm which can stick a pass in a tight spot. Has a few question marks in terms of form (throws off his back foot a lot) that scouts will look closely at this week.

54) Vinny Curry, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (Marshall)

Curry is a solid, but not spectacular player but he makes up for it with intensity and a high motor.

55) Ronnell Lewis, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker (Oklahoma)

Lewis is a tremendously raw player with a lot of talent yet to be tapped. A bit of a tweener, with no real position due to size and ability. Motor can be a bit inconsistent and teams will need to push him to reach his potential.

56) Brandon Washington, Offensive Guard (Miami)

Washington has the natural physical tools to succeed at the next level but he’s very raw and will take some molding by a coaching staff. I like his upside though.

57) Rueben Randle, Wide Receiver (LSU)

Randle is a very solid all around receiver, not flashy but reliable, with great hands and long arms he can pluck the ball out of the air with.

58) Brock Osweiler, Quarterback (Arizona State)

A very athletic, but somewhat raw quarterback, Osweiler has a bit of an odd release but with a good Combine could establish himself firmly in a top four which is very weak after Griffin and Luck.

59) Zebrie Sanders, Offensive Tackle (Florida State)

Sanders will look good in a lot of the agility drills as he’s a very athletic guy for his size, but he struggles with the fundamentals at times. Another player who could use a good showing in Indy to overcome a sub-par Senior Bowl.

60) Chase Minnifield, Cornerback (Virginia)

Minnifield is good in both man-coverage and zone, but his technique can be a little shaky at times and he can get beat over the top. Teams who think they’ll miss out on the early corners will take a close look at him.

#61-70— Thompson to Spence

61) Brandon Thompson, Defensive Tackle (Clemson)

Thompson has been very good against the run and a solid pass rusher, but didn’t do it as often as expected this past season. Still, the talent is there and defensive tackle is always a position in high demand.

62) Kevin Zeitler, Offensive Guard (Wisconsin)

The Wisconsin line is one of the closer examples you’ll find in college of a Pro-like offensive line. Zeitler is ready to go from jump and is a terrific run blocker and not too shabby as a pass blocker either.

63) Nick Toon, Wide Receiver (Wisconsin)

The son of former Jets receiver Al Toon, Toon Part Two has the size teams like and good run after the catch ability, but drops too many critical passes and has been hurt too much.

64) Nick Foles, Quarterback (Arizona)

Foles is a highly intelligent, confident quarterback with good accuracy and an ability to stay cool under pressure. He holds the ball a bit too long and has some durability concerns, so his medical evaluation will be vital for his stock.

65) Jayron Hosley, Cornerback (Virginia Tech)

Hosley is good overall in both man and zone coverage but gets caught with his eyes in the backfield at times, is a bit too physical before the ball arrives and lacks elite speed. Still, a good Combine could go a long way to helping his value.

66) Bobby Wagner, Outside Linebacker (Utah State)

Wagner is an exceptional tackler who shows good anticipation of a play and can generate turnovers as well.

67) Ben Jones, Center (Georgia)

Jones is a durable, sturdy center with great initial quickness off the snap. He sometimes lunges too much in his initial push on a run and doesn’t have the balance to recover. Overall a good leader and a tough player.

68) Markelle Martin, Free Safety (Oklahoma State)

Martin plays a physical brand of ball that teams love to see in a safety. Sometimes a quarterback can take advantage of that aggressiveness but he’s far from a liability in coverage.

69) Marvin McNutt, Wide Receiver (Iowa)

Another tall, big-bodied receiver, McNutt does a good job using both to block out defenders and shield the ball from them. He’s fearless in traffic and shows good focus even under duress.  Since he was a quarterback just three years ago, still very raw. At the Senior Bowl, he looked rough in early practices but got better as the week went on. Expect a similar outcome in his NFL career.

70) Sean Spence, Outside Linebacker (Miami)

Spence played as a strongside linebacker for Miami, but likely will line up as a weakside linebacker in the NFL assuming his 5’11”, 224 measurables don’t make teams balk.. Doesn’t find himself out of position much and has a real knack for being where the ball is.

#71-80— Martin to Cousins

71) Mike Martin, Defensive Tackle (Michigan)

High motor, tremendously durable tackle who makes plays more through effort than through sheer talent, speed or technique.

72) Isaiah Pead, Running Back (Cincinnati)

Pead has some momentum coming off a great Senior Bowl game, and is a solid runner both inside the tackles and out, who can also catch the ball. A good Combine could move him into the top five running backs.

73) Trumaine Johnson, Cornerback (Montana)

Was a prolific playmaker at Montana, but not against really high quality or elite level competition. Teams may wonder if speedy or physical NFL receivers will be too much for him.

74) Dwight Jones, Wide Receiver (North Carolina)

Jones looks the part of a big time wide receiver, but doesn’t play as big as he physically is. I don’t think his value will move much post-Combine unless he runs a super-fast 40 time, as all the catching drills are pretty much uncontested.

75) Antonio Allen, Strong Safety (South Carolina)

There appear to be very few places on the field Allen can’t get to quickly. He is often around the ball and ready to level a big hit when he needs to.

76) Keenan Robinson, Outside Linebacker (Texas)

Robinson is a pretty solid player who has the size and speed to go after the quarterback, but wasn’t asked to do so in Texas’ scheme. Needs to be more consistent in his tackling technique and his effort, but has a nice ceiling of upside.

77) LaMichael James, Running Back (Oregon)

James is a tough runner but his size will limit what he is capable of at the next level. He’s a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hand and will probably fit best in a two-back backfield with a tough mudder of a back to alternate with.

78) Brandon Mosley, Offensive Tackle (Auburn)

Mosley started out as a tight end, but Auburn asked him to gain some weight and hop on the offensive line. Considering his limited time at the position, Mosley had played well. He’s raw, but hit athleticism will pay off for teams willing to work with him.

79) Juron Criner, Wide Receiver (Arizona)

Criner has good overall speed but he doesn’t posses great acceleration and his gradual build up may be an issue at the Pro level. The lack of explosion also causes issues in his routes as his breaks are not very sudden. Criner has great hands though and shows great concentration catching the ball in traffic.

80) Kirk Cousins, Quarterback (Michigan State)

An intelligent player who will test well in interviews, Cousins is accurate on short and intermediate throws but lacks the arm strength for long passes. Tends to double clutch and not step into his throws.

#81-90— Johnson to Streeter

81) Leonard Johnson, Cornerback (Iowa State)

Size is the biggest issue for Johnson, as he will probably be towered over by many wide receivers.  He plays tough against receivers of any size and has short memory play to play.

82) Amini Silatolu, Guard (Midwestern State)

While Silatolu played tackle in college but he’ll switch to guard in the NFL where his mean streak will lend itself to a team which likes to run a lot.

83) Brian Quick, Wide Receiver (Appalachian State)

Quick struggled with drops all week at the Senior Bowl and you have to wonder if the level of competition was too much. It may take some time for the small school receiver to reach his potential in the NFL.

84) Bernard Pierce, Running Back (Temple)

A big instinct runner who tends to run way too upright, Pierce took some abuse in college and teams may be concerned with what that means long term for his health.

85) Stephen Hill, Wide Receiver (Georgia Tech)

Hill is a tremendous athlete with great leaping ability and good hands. The concern with Hill is whether he has the speed to gain separation from faster defensive backs in the NFL. Also a concern is whether he will be able to overcome a physical press at the line of scrimmage.

86) Dan Herron, Running Back (Ohio State)

‘Boom’ Herron is a tough between the tackles runner but fairly limited overall. Teams will grill him about his 2011 suspension and I was pretty unimpressed by him at the Senior Bowl where he seemed content to coast on his perceived talent and was outworked by just about every other back.

87) Alameda Ta'amu, Defensive Tackle (Washington)

Ta’amu mostly excels as a run stuffer at the next level. He might be able to develop into a pass rusher with some coaching, but as of now he’s a very effective, but very one dimensional nose tackle.

88) Audie Cole, Inside Linebacker (North Carolina State)

Cole is an instinctive defender, able to read whether the offense is running or passing quickly so he can be in position to make a play. Played both strongside and weakside linebacker in college and could easily do either at the Pro level.

89) Russell Wilson, Quarterback (Wisconsin)

Wilson is an accurate, efficient quarterback, well versed in how a Pro Style offense works. He has very good arm strength, is highly mobile and anticipates pressure well. He’s a smart player whose size could hurt his draft stock.

90) Tommy Streeter, Wide Receiver (Miami)

Streeter has tremendous size, but has yet to show what his true potential is, having only one season of production (prior to 2011 he had just five career catches). Strong workouts will be key for him to stand out in a deep wide receiver class.

#91-100— Smith to Jones

91) Harrison Smith, Strong Safety (Notre Dame)

Smith has prototypical size and strength, but has shaky technique and is way too stiff in the hips. He played some linebacker in college so he’s not averse to hitting someone and could start out as a special teams player.

92) Shaun Prater, Cornerback (Iowa)

Prater is a very physical corner and will jam a receiver effectively at the line. Is more proficient in zone coverage than man.

93) Mitchell Schwartz, Offensive Tackle (California)

Schwartz's size and arm length (33 1/8") make him an intriguing prospect, especially since he is far more agile than you'd think a 310 pound lineman would be. Really impressed at the Senior Bowl with his pass-blocking skills. If he can keep it up at the Combine, he could start moving up boards rather quickly.

94) DaJohn Harris, Defensive Tackle (USC)

Harris is a strong bodied pass rusher who can also hold up in run defense. His fundamentals are not very sound and Harris tends to play undisciplined.

95) Senio Kelemete, Offensive Guard (Washington)

Kelemete is a quick footed offensive lineman with a mean streak. He lacks the ideal size, footwork and arm length to be a starting left tackle so he’ll move to guard and be starting within a year or two at the very most.

96) Nigel Bradham, Outside Linebacker (Florida State)

Bradham has a real nose for the ball and flies around the field quickly. Is prone to some foolish penalties and is only OK as a pass rusher.

97) Matt McCants, Offensive Tackle (Alabama-Birmingham)

McCants is very strong in pass protection, though he will need some coaching on technique. Is good at identifying, then picking up, late blitzing defenders. Raw but good upside.

98) Joe Adams, Wide Receiver (Arkansas)

Adams is undersized, but very fast and possessed of an elusiveness which makes him dangerous after the catch. Teams will like that he’s also a very good punt returner who ran back four punts for touchdowns this past season.

99) Cyrus Gray, Running Back (Texas A&M)

Gray was hurt this season, missing time with a shoulder injury teams will look carefully at. Injuries like that exacerbate concerns about his size of 5’10”, 198 pounds. He has been used as a slot receiver at times in school and is very dangerous on screen passes. Is a selfless player and will do whatever a team needs him to, which will help get him a shot.

100) Marvin Jones, Wide Receiver (California)

Jones possesses a deadly combination of burst and extremely good footwork in running routes, making him tough to cover. He sometimes struggles with physical defensive backs in coverage and since he’s pretty much maxed out on his frame it may continue in the NFL.