2013 NFL Draft Midseason Big Board: Ranking College Football's Top Prospects

We're now officially at the halfway point of the 2012 college football season. 

Over the last seven weeks, a lot of opinions have changed about some of the sport's top NFL prospects. 

There have been players who received a lot of publicity in the offseason, such as USC QB Matt Barkley, N.C. State CB David Amerson and Wisconsin RB Montee Ball, who have seen their stock take a hit. But there have also been breakout stars such as West Virginia QB Geno Smith, Florida State DE Bjoern Werner and Central Michigan OT Eric Fisher, who have all wowed scouts with their early-season performances. 

Since we're still a solid six months away from the actual 2013 NFL draft, obviously a lot is going to change as the process continues to unfold and players see their stock rise and fall. Nevertheless, here's a look at the 32 players who at this point appear to have the best shot to be first-round draft picks next April, along with a look at how the top prospects stack up at each individual position. 

1. DE Sam Montgomery, LSU

Before the start of the 2012 season, Sam Montgomery was being talked about as one of the premier defensive players in college football, and so far, he's managed to live up to sky-high expectations. 

Following a breakout sophomore campaign last year, in which he totaled nine sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss, Montgomery has come out and looked just as dominant this season. 

The 6'5'', 260-pound junior has been an absolute nightmare for opposing offensive tackles. He's already notched four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss in just seven games. 

Montgomery may be a bit undersized in terms of NFL standards, but he more than makes up for it with his tenacious and relentless style of play and his nonstop motor. 

The 2013 draft potentially could feature the deepest and most talented group of pass-rushers that we've seen in 20 years. While some of the top pass-rushing prospects may possess a higher ceiling than Montgomery, none of them have yet reached the level that he has at this point in his development. 

The dominant defensive difference-maker definitely has the look of a future top-10 NFL draft pick. 

2. WR Keenan Allen, California

In terms of just natural physical ability, there's simply no other eligible receiver prospect for the 2013 draft that can compare to Cal's Keenan Allen. 

Allen has the complete physical package that NFL scouts are searching for in a potential elite No. 1 receiver. 

While he may not possess true blazing deep speed, the 6'3'', 205-pound junior is an incredible athlete for his size. He's shown outstanding fluidity, explosiveness and body control in his route running. Plus, he's got the type of leaping ability that belongs on a basketball court. 

Since Cal hasn't exactly had the steadiest play at quarterback over the past few years, Allen's been a bit hindered during his time in Berkeley. Still, that hasn't stopped the big, sure-handed pass-catcher from producing at a high level. 

Last year, Allen caught 98 passes for 1,343 yards and six touchdowns. This season, he's already caught 52 passes for 633 yards and five touchdowns. 

If his workout numbers reflect his exploits on the field, Allen should be the first receiver taken and a top-10 overall pick in the 2013 draft. 

3. DT Star Lotulelei, Utah

Since making his debut at Utah back in 2010, Star Lotulelei has developed into one of the most dominant run-stoppers in the country. He’s now got the full attention of NFL scouts.

The 6’4’’, 320-pound senior uses his mammoth size and overwhelming power to eat up blockers and clog up running lanes snap after snap. 

Last year, Lotulelei earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors and numerous other postseason accolades after racking up 44 stops, including nine tackles for loss. This season, he's having a similar type of impact for a Utah defense that's giving up just 3.3 yards per carry.

Although he doesn’t make a ton of flash plays, Lotulelei still fills his role perfectly. He consistently demands double-teams and frees up space for others around him to make tackles.

We’ve seen plenty of tackles of Tongan descent, such as Haloti Ngata, Sione Pouha, Fili Moala, Stephen Paea and Sione Fua enter the NFL in recent years, and Lotulelei is now the next in line.

The huge nose tackle has the potential to grow into a valuable interior force at the next level. He's truly one of the best run-stuffing defensive linemen prospects of the last decade.

4. QB Geno Smith, West Virginia

Geno Smith had one of the worst games of his college career last week in an embarrassing 49-14 loss to Texas Tech. However, it's not time to jump off of Geno's bandwagon just yet. 

Remember, last year, Robert Griffin III had a few less-than-stellar performances of his own, most notably in a 59-24 beat down at the hands of Oklahoma State. However, he still went on to win the Heisman Trophy and become the No. 2 pick of the 2012 draft. 

There's a reason that Smith was being called this year's version of RG3 throughout the first month of the season. 

Like Griffin, the strong-armed signal-caller possesses explosive arm talent and an outstanding natural feel for the game. 

If you've watched a West Virginia game this year, then you know Smith has tremendous accuracy, pocket awareness, coverage recognition and a high football IQ. 

The 6'3'', 220-pound senior has put up huge numbers in Dana Holgorsen's Air Raid offense, completing 75 percent of his passes for over 2,200 yards and throwing 25 touchdowns without tossing an interception. 

It's easy for his critics to say that he's just a product of the pass-heavy system he plays in, but that is certainly not the case. 

Ultimately, if Smith goes out and beats some of the Big 12's top teams in the second half of the season and helps guide the Mountaineers to a double-digit win campaign, he should end up in New York City as a Heisman finalist in early December. He'll likely have to make a return trip in late April, as he should be the first quarterback taken in the 2013 draft. 

5. ILB Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

The inside linebacker position has become dramatically devalued in today's pass-happy NFL, but that hasn't stopped teams from using high first-round draft picks on inside 'backers in recent years. 

Since 2006, there have been seven inside linebackers—Luke Kuechly, Rolando McClain, Brian Cushing, Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, Lawrence Timmons and A.J. Hawk—who were selected within the first 15 picks. 

Manti Te'o will be the next player to join that group. 

Te'o could have bolted for a big payday after his junior season and declared for the 2012 draft. Nobody would have blamed him, given that the Irish had just put together two mediocre back-to-back eight-win seasons. 

Instead, though, he showed the type of true team player he really is by deciding to return to South Bend to handle some unfinished business. 

So far, it's a move that looks like it's paying off. The 6'2'', 255-pound senior is playing the best football of his career this season, and he's had a huge role in the Irish's 6-0 start and their return to national prominence

The physical and tough defensive leader has racked up over 100 tackles in each of the past two seasons, and he's currently on pace to accomplish that feat again this year. Teo's already notched 59 tackles, including 29 solo stops, and he's also forced four turnovers. 

While he may be somewhat of a liability in pass coverage at the next level, Te'o is the type of run-stuffing inside 'backer who can help shut down the middle of the field for an NFL defense. 

6. OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

Since he's such a gifted pass-blocker, Luke Joeckel may get labeled as a finesse offensive tackle by some onlookers. But make no mistake about it, Joeckel has never shown any hesitation when it comes to mixing it up in the trenches and pushing defenders out of the way in the running game. 

Joeckel has great size, natural athleticism, quick feet and the strength and toughness to dominate in the run game.

He's certainly worthy of the "franchise tackle prospect" label. 

The 6'6'', 310-pound junior arrived in College Station as a heralded recruit out of Texas' Arlington High School, and he quickly became the leader of the offensive line as just a true freshman. 

After starting all 13 games in his first season, Joeckel took his game to the next level as a sophomore in 2011. He was the main reason the Aggies allowed just nine sacks the entire season, even though they threw the ball 536 times. 

There have been 11 offensive tackles that have been drafted in the top 10 since 2006, and it looks like Joeckel is going to be the next one to join that illustrious group. 

7. DT Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State

NFL teams are always on the lookout for big, athletic and powerful defensive tackles that can cause havoc in the interior, and that's just what Ohio State's Johnathan Hankins excels at. 

Hankins is more than just a big body who can eat up space. The 6'3'', 322-pound junior can also shed blocks, penetrate into the backfield and make key stops behind the line of scrimmage. 

The monstrous middleman proved that last season when he totaled 66 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and two sacks. 

Ultimately, Hankins should develop into a dominant force in the NFL trenches, and he has the chance to become a perennial Pro Bowl player in the same mold as New England's Vince Wilfork. 

8. DE Bjoern Werner, Florida State

Bjoern Werner came into the 2012 season looking noticeably light and fit at 6'4'', 255 pounds, and his increased focus on conditioning during the offseason has certainly paid off in a big way. 

So far this season, Werner has been one of the most disruptive defensive players in the country. 

The junior edge-rusher has already notched 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, four quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. 

Werner plays the game with the type of passion, emotion, mean streak and energy that will endear him to NFL scouts. 

The former German exchange student is still learning all the ins and outs of the game, and he's still not close to reaching his full potential yet. Still, when he does finally reach his peak in a few years, Werner has the chance to be the same caliber of impact defensive end as current NFL stars J.J. Watt and Jared Allen. 

9. OLB Jarvis Jones, Georgia

Jarvis Jones has made the SEC look like his own personal playground since transferring from USC to Georgia following his freshman season.

In his first year lining up on the edge of the Bulldogs' 3-4 defense, Jones led the conference with 19.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. 

After that breakout campaign in 2011, some speculated whether the explosive edge-rusher would leave Athens early and declare for the 2012 NFL draft. However, he seems to have made the wise choice to return for another year. 

Jones has once again been one of the SEC's top performers so far this season, racking up 9.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, forcing four turnovers and adding another nine quarterback hurries. 

The 6'3'', 241-pound junior has a similar physical makeup to Raiders linebacker Philip Wheeler. However, Jones ultimately has a chance to be a much more effective game-changer in the NFL than Wheeler is.

If his neck checks out with NFL doctors, Jones should be a top-10 pick in the 2013 draft. 

10. QB Matt Barkley, USC

When Matt Barkley made the surprising announcement that he would return to USC for his senior year, the media immediately anointed him as the early Heisman favorite and the early frontrunner to be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft. 

Barkley backed up that praise and publicity early on, throwing 10 touchdowns in his first two games. However, his severe struggles in a letdown loss to Stanford in Week 3 forced many to reevaluate if he was truly the slam-dunk prospect he was initially built up to be. 

The 6'2'', 230-pound senior doesn't possess the desired size or true rocket arm that scouts look for in a top-of-the-line quarterback prospect. However, Barkley does have the accuracy, intangibles, leadership ability and intelligence to be a successful starting quarterback in the NFL. 

The former highly touted blue-chip recruit has developed into a star signal-caller during his time in Los Angeles, and he certainly looks like he's capable of being the face of an NFL franchise. 

Although Barkley may never be considered one of the five best quarterbacks in the NFL, he's certainly the type of quarterback that you can build a winning team around. 

11. CB Dee Milliner, Alabama

During Nick Saban's tenure in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has produced plenty of notable defensive back prospects such as Mark Barron, Dre Kirkpatrick, Kareem Jackson and Javier Arenas. 

The latest player in the Tide's secondary that NFL scouts are fawning over is CB Dee Milliner. 

Milliner arrived at Alabama as one of the top-ranked prospects of the 2010 recruiting class, but he was forced to sit behind Kirkpatrick and DeQuan Menzie early on in his career. 

Now that he's gotten the opportunity to be a full-time starter, Milliner is proving why he was such a sought-after commodity during his days at Alabama's Stanhope Elmore High School. 

The 6'1'', 199-pound junior has displayed superior ball skills and playmaking ability early on in 2012, as he's picked off two passes and broken up another 12 throws.

N.C. State's David Amerson came into the season as the most talked-about cornerback in the country, but so far, it's been Milliner who's looked like the premier player at the position. 

12. DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo, LSU

Barkevious Mingo didn't start playing organized football until high school. However, you wouldn't be able to tell that by watching him play now. 

Mingo has become one of the true standout stars of LSU's loaded defense. 

The 6'5'', 240-pound junior enjoyed an eye-opening breakout campaign last year as he totaled 15 tackles for loss, eight sacks and 11 quarterback hurries for the SEC champion Tigers. 

While he's still noticeably raw in terms of his technique, as well as lanky and undersized, it's hard not to get excited about the rare potential that Mingo has to offer. The highly athletic and instinctive edge-rusher looks like he could become the next dominant 3-4 rush linebacker and reach the level of players such as DeMarcus Ware, LaMarr Woodley and Aldon Smith. 

The NFL player that Mingo most closely resembles in terms of physical makeup and ability is Titans defensive end Kamerion Wimbley. However, that's a bit of a cautious comparison, considering Wimbley never became the star pass-rusher at the pro level that many predicted he would be back when he was coming out of Florida State in 2006.

13. OG Chance Warmack, Alabama

In the last three NFL drafts, there were six interior offensive linemen that were selected in the first round. It seems like Alabama's Chance Warmack is destined to be the next one to join that group. 

Warmack is a big, powerful and physical guard, who is one of the strongest and toughest run-blockers that you're going to find in college football this season. 

The 6'3'', 320-pound senior is an experienced veteran who has been a starter since his sophomore season. 

After opening up monster holes for both Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson over the last two years, Warmack is now once again one of the key cogs up front for Alabama's potent rushing attack. 

Ultimately, Warmack should have a similar type of NFL career as another SEC product, Saints guard Ben Grubbs. 

14. WR Robert Woods, USC

Robert Woods may not have the size that Keenan Allen or Justin Hunter can offer, or the explosive speed that Tavon Austin possesses. But Woods is still a steady and reliable receiver that will be a very valuable addition to an NFL offensive huddle. 

Woods arrived at USC as one of the most heralded high school recruits in the country back in 2010, and since then, he's been one of the most productive pass-catchers in college football. 

The 6'1'', 190-pound junior has caught 211 passes and scored 27 touchdowns in his college career, and he's been a trusted go-to target for QB Matt Barkley. 

Even though Woods may never develop into a truly dynamic, elite star receiver at the NFL level, he should still strengthen the foundation of a team's offense in a similar fashion to what Reggie Wayne did for the Colts. 

15. OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan

The Michigan offense has not lived up to expectations so far this season. However, the team's top offensive player, left tackle Taylor Lewan, has been as good as advertised in 2012. 

Lewan struggled in the season opener against Alabama, but he's rebounded nicely since then and looked like a future first-round tackle prospect. 

The 6'8'', 309-pound junior possesses terrific quickness, agility and footwork for his immense size, and he also has the power to overwhelm smaller defensive ends in the running game. 

Although he's drawn comparisons to former Wolverine Jake Long, who has gone on to have a Pro Bowl career with the Dolphins, the NFL player that Long most resembles is Oakland's Jared Veldheer. 

Like Veldheer, Lewan should ultimately settle in and become a dependable leader of an NFL offensive line. 

16. RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina

It's clear that South Carolina's star running back Marcus Lattimore is not yet fully recovered from the knee injury he experienced midway through the 2011 season. However, Lattimore has begun to show a few glimpses of his old self in the Gamecocks' first few games. 

The 6'0'', 218-pound junior has rushed for 584 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 156 yards in the first seven games of the season. 

Before he hurt his knee, Lattimore looked like he was on track to potentially become the No. 1 overall pick in 2013. But now he has to prove to scouts that he's still the same beast-like runner he was before the injury. 

The former All-American high school recruit has all the traits—size, speed, power, instincts, balance, vision, toughness and pass-catching ability—that NFL scouts are looking for in a bell cow back. 

From a physical makeup standpoint, the NFL back that Lattimore most closely resembles is Buffalo's Fred Jackson. However, he has the chance to ultimately develop into an Adrian Peterson-type of game-changer at the next level. 

17. DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri

Missouri certainly hasn't looked properly prepared for life in the SEC so far this season. The Tigers have already been embarrassed by Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. However, one player who has been flourishing against the conference's tough competition is DT Sheldon Richardson. 

After looking solid in his first season following his transfer from the JUCO ranks in 2011, many were expecting Richardson to have a big breakout season in 2012, and he's doing exactly that. 

The 6'4'', 295-pound junior has already racked up a team-leading 52 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss, and he's also notched four sacks and seven quarterback hurries. 

Richardson is incredibly quick and athletic for his size. What makes him so valuable is that he's the type of versatile defensive lineman that could end up being equally as effective in either a 3-4 defensive system or a 4-3 scheme. Richardson's versatility should only further enhance his already soaring stock. 

18. FS Eric Reid, LSU

Last year, Eric Reid didn't receive nearly the same level of recognition and publicity as his counterparts in the LSU secondary, cornerbacks Tyrann Mathieu and Morris Claiborne. However, Reid played just as big of a role in the defense's success as they did. 

Now that both Claiborne and Mathieu are out of the way, Reid has had the chance to prove what type of leader and linchpin he really is. 

The 6'2'', 211-pound junior is a big, athletic and instinctive ball hawk who has a knack for making key momentum-swinging plays at crucial times. 

In terms of his pro potential, Reid belongs in the same conversation as recent SEC standout safeties such as Mark Barron and Eric Berry. 

While he may not be able to crack the top 10 like Barron and Berry did, Reid should still be the first safety selected in the 2013 draft if he decides to declare. 

19. OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

Luke Joeckel isn't the only Texas A&M tackle who could end up being a top-20 NFL draft pick next April. 

Joeckel's teammate, Jake Matthews, also happens to be one of the most gifted offensive lineman in the country. 

Matthews, the son of Hall of Fame tackle Bruce Matthews and the cousin of Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, obviously has the type of bloodlines and DNA that will have scouts very intrigued. 

The 6'5'', 305-pound junior is NFL-ready right now. Matthews is a complete offensive tackle who should develop into a cornerstone of an NFL offensive line for years to come. 

20. WR Tavon Austin, West Virginia

You don't see many wide receivers that measure in at under 5'10" get selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Then again, you don't see many young receivers that are as explosive as Tavon Austin is. 

Last year, Austin was the most productive overall player in college football, leading the nation with 2,754 all-purpose yards. 

This season, Austin has once again been one of the most dangerous playmakers in the country, catching 67 passes for 761 yards and eight touchdowns and averaging 32 yards on kickoff returns. 

Austin's lack of size will obviously be a concern for NFL scouts, but he makes up for it with his game-changing speed and his knack for making big plays. 

The dynamic and deadly home run threat should ultimately be considered the same caliber of prospect that Kendall Wright was for the 2012 draft. 

21. CB David Amerson, N.C. State

After a record-breaking All-American campaign in 2011 in which he picked off a whopping 13 passes, David Amerson came into the 2012 season as the consensus No. 1 cornerback prospect for the 2013 draft. 

Amerson left a bad first impression, however, as he got burned twice for long touchdowns in a season-opening loss to Tennessee. 

The 6'3'', 194-pound junior managed to rebound in the following weeks, picking off a pass in each of the next three games. However, he did not look particularly great against either Miami or Florida State. 

With his rare combination of size, speed, coverage ability and ball skills, Amerson clearly has first-round potential. However, the bottom line is that so far he just hasn't looked nearly as good as everyone was expecting him to. 

Ultimately, if he does reach his full potential in the NFL, the tall, athletic corner should become a similar type of player to Philadelphia's Nnamdi Asomugha. 

22. OL Barrett Jones, Alabama

Not only is Barrett Jones one of the most talented offensive linemen in college football, he's also one of the most versatile. During his time at Alabama, Jones has lined up all over the offensive line—first at guard, then at tackle and now at center—and he's excelled at all three positions. 

The defending Outland Trophy winner has been remarkably reliable and consistent since entering the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman back in 2009. 

Jones may not be the most physically gifted lineman in the 2013 draft class. However, the 6'5'', 302-pound senior is the type of tough, intelligent and fundamentally sound prospect who should become a key stalwart starter for an NFL offensive line for the next decade. 

23. TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame

Notre Dame has produced some notable tight ends in recent years such as Kyle Rudolph, John Carlson and Anthony Fasano. However, it looks like the the Irish's latest star pass-catcher, Tyler Eifert, might just be better than all of them. 

Eifert was the most productive tight end in college football last year, catching 67 passes for 803 yards and five touchdowns. This season, he's once again been a key part of the passing attack, hauling in 15 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. 

The 6'6'', 251-pound junior may not be much of a blocker, but he's got the size-speed combination to be a major matchup problem for opposing defenses in the passing game. 

There hasn't been a tight end taken in the first round of either of the past two drafts, but Eifert looks like he's definitely capable of ending that drought in 2013. 

24. CB Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State

Johnthan Banks has been a full-time starter in the Mississippi State secondary since his sophomore year, and he's managed to continually improve with each and every season. 

Banks had a huge junior campaign in 2011, totaling 71 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, five interceptions and nine pass breakups. 

This season, he's looked like a top-tier talent yet again, picking off three passes and totaling 25 tackles in the first six games of 2012. 

The 6'2'', 185-pound senior has the size, coverage awareness, ball skills, instincts and playmaking ability that NFL scouts are looking for in a potential first-round cornerback prospect. 

25. OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan

Central Michigan produced its first ever first-round NFL draft pick back in 2007 when OT Joe Staley was selected 27th overall by the San Francisco 49ers. 

Now, it seems like the Chippewas are going to have another highly touted tackle, Eric Fisher, selected in the first round of the 2013 draft. 

Fisher has been one of the most impressive offensive lineman in the country this season. He looks like a legitimate All-American and Outland Trophy candidate. 

The 6'8'', 305-pound senior is an experienced three-year starter who has dominated against MAC competition throughout his career.

The rising star tackle prospect has the size, strength, agility, sound technique and toughness that NFL scouts are looking for in a potential first-round pick. Fisher's a player that could make an immediate contribution to an NFL offensive line right away as a rookie. 

26. SS Matt Elam, Florida

Florida has had a few extremely physical and active safeties like Major Wright and Reggie Nelson roaming around in the defensive backfield in recent years. 

The Gators once again have another intimidating presence, Matt Elam, in the back end of their defense this season. 

Elam truly plays a wild and energetic brand of football, and he clearly loves to fly around the field and deliver a knockout blow to any ball-carrier that he gets near.

The 5'10'', 202-pound junior may still have some noticeable flaws in coverage, but he's the type of tough, physical and instinctive ball hawk that would be a great addition to any NFL secondary. 

27. RB Le’Veon Bell, Michigan State

Michigan State has been one of the most disappointing teams in college football this season. However, one Spartan who definitely hasn't disappointed is RB Le'Veon Bell. 

Bell has looked almost unstoppable at times in 2012 as he's rushed for 918 yards and eight touchdowns.

The 6'2'', 244-pound junior has been a workhorse for the Michigan State offense this season, and he certainly has all the traits you look for in a featured back. 

If he keeps developing and improving, the athletic, powerful and intimidating young rusher has the chance to become a Steven Jackson-type of difference-maker at the NFL level. 

28. WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee

Justin Hunter has come back strong in 2012 after recovering from a knee injury which kept him out for nearly all of last season. 

Although he's struggled a bit with dropped passes as of late, Hunter has still caught 35 passes for 497 yards and four touchdowns this year. 

The 6'4'', 200-pound junior is certainly a very impressive-looking physical specimen. 

Hunter possesses remarkable athleticism and body control for a receiver his size.

The big, speedy pass-catcher still has to work on consistently catching the ball. However, with his type of physical makeup, Hunter ultimately has the chance to develop into a Marques Colston-type of receiving threat at the next level. 

29. DE Michael Buchanan, Illinois

Michael Buchanan isn't a prospect that gets talked about all that much by the national media, but he's definitely got NFL scouts talking about his rare physical ability and tremendous potential.

Last year, Buchanan was overshadowed by his All-American defensive linemate Whitney Mercilus. However, he still put together an outstanding junior campaign, racking up 64 tackles, including 13.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. 

The 6'6'', 250-pound senior still has to get stronger and add some more bulk to his frame, but you simply can't help but appreciate his explosiveness and speed off the edge. 

Since big, athletic pass-rushers who can consistently get to the quarterback are considered to be so valuable in today's NFL, Buchanan's stock should only continue to rise as the 2013 draft draws closer.

Buchanan should eventually be considered the same caliber of prospect as Chandler Jones was for the 2012 draft. 

30. ILB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

In the last few years, Alabama has produced plenty of coveted linebacker prospects such as Dont'a Hightower, Courtney Upshaw, Rolando McClain and Demeco Ryans. 

Now, it looks like C.J. Mosley is developing into the next star linebacker in Tuscaloosa. 

Mosley has stepped into a leadership role this season and become the true centerpiece of the Tide's top-ranked defense. 

The 6'2'', 232-pound junior currently leads the team with 51 tackles, including 31 solo stops, and he's also racked up 2.5 sacks and forced two turnovers. 

While it's still unclear whether the athletic 'backer is best suited for an inside or outside role at the NFL level, there's certainly no doubt about the physical ability and football instincts that Mosley brings to the table. 

31. CB Jordan Poyer, Oregon State

Oregon State had some really solid individual performers on last year's team, but because the Beavers went just 3-9, none of them received much attention or publicity. 

Now that the team is 5-0 and ranked in the top 15, Oregon State's standout players like CB Jordan Poyer are starting to garner more recognition. 

Poyer has been one of the most impressive defensive backs in the country so far this season, keeping every receiver he's faced locked down. 

The 6'0'' 190-pound senior has displayed top-notch ball skills and playmaking ability, as he's already picked off five passes, returning one for a touchdown, and broken up another four throws. 

While he likely won't see many more balls thrown his way the rest of the year, Poyer has already done enough to prove that he belongs in the first-round conversation. 

32. DT Kawann Short, Purdue

Last year, with DE Ryan Kerrigan no longer at Purdue, Kawann Short was able to step out of his former teammate's shadow and have a true breakout campaign.

Short was voted the Boilermakers' defensive MVP in 2011 after compiling 54 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. 

Following that performance, he could have decided to declare for the draft and likely become a second-round pick. But the choice to return for one more year looks like it's going to end up being the right one. 

The 6'3'', 315-pound senior has been just as dominant and impressive in 2012 as he was last season. Short's already notched 20 tackles, including nine tackles for loss and four sacks in just six games.

Given his rare combination of size, agility and power, Short definitely has to be considered a potential first-round pick for the 2013 draft. 

The Next Best 32 Prospects

33. DE Dion Jordan, Oregon (Senior)

34. DT Jesse Williams, Alabama (Senior)

35. QB Tyler Wilson, Arkansas (Senior)

36. DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida (Junior)

37. WR Terrance Williams, Baylor (Senior)

38. DE Alex Okafor, Texas (Senior)

39. DT John Jenkins, Georgia (Senior) 

40. DE/OLB Damontre Moore, Texas A&M (Junior)

41. RB Andre Ellington, Clemson (Senior)

42. OG Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina (Senior)

43. FS T.J. McDonald, USC (Senior)

44. DE/OLB Corey Lemonier, Auburn (Junior)

45. QB EJ Manuel, Florida State (Senior)

46. OLB Kyle Van Noy, BYU (Junior)

47. WR Marquess Wilson, Washington State (Junior)

48. QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee (Junior)

49. OLB Chase Thomas, Stanford (Senior)

50. RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama (Junior)

51. DE Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas (Junior)

52. QB Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech (Junior)

53. DT Sylvester Williams, North Carolina (Senior)

54. WR Cobi Hamilton, Arkansas (Senior)

55. ILB Alec Ogletree, Georgia (Junior)

56. QB Landry Jones, Oklahoma (Senior)

57. DE William Gholston, Michigan State (Junior)

58. OLB Khaseem Greene, Rutgers (Senior)

59. DE Tank Carradine, Florida State (Senior)

60. RB Kenjon Barner, Oregon (Senior)

61. CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State (Junior)

62. OLB Sean Porter, Texas A&M (Senior)

63. DE Margus Hunt, SMU (Senior)

64. WR Stedman Bailey, West Virginia (Junior)

Quarterbacks: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Geno Smith, West Virginia

2. Matt Barkley, USC

3. Tyler Wilson, Arkansas

4. EJ Manuel, Florida State

5. Landry Jones, Oklahoma

6. Collin Klein, Kansas State

7. Mike Glennon, N.C. State

8. Matt Scott, Arizona

9. Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio)

10. Ryan Nassib, Syracuse

11. Sean Renfree, Duke

12. Jordan Rodgers, Vanderbilt

13. Seth Doege, Texas Tech

14. Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech

15. Brad Sorensen, Southern Utah

16. MarQueis Gray, Minnesota

17. Ryan Aplin, Arkansas State

18. Alex Carder, Western Michigan

19. James Vandenberg, Iowa

20. Peter Lalich, California (PA)

21. Nick Florence, Baylor

22. Ryan Katz, San Diego State

23. Mitchell Gale, Abilene Christian

24. Ryan Radcliff, Central Michigan

25. B.J. Daniels, South Florida

Quarterbacks: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Tyler Bray, Tennessee

2. Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech

3. Aaron Murray, Georgia

4. AJ McCarron, Alabama

5. Casey Pachall

6. Sean Mannion, Oregon State

7. Keith Price, Washington

8. Tajh Boyd, Clemson

9. Jeff Mathews, Cornell

10. Tyler Russell, Mississippi State

11. Bryn Renner, North Carolina 

12. James Franklin, Missouri

13. Zach Mettenberger, LSU

14. Connor Shaw, South Carolina

15. Taylor Martinez, Nebraska

16. Derek Carr, Fresno State

17. Stephen Morris, Miami

18. Tyler Tettleton, Ohio

19. Taylor Kelly, Arizona State

20. Chase Rettig, Boston College

21. Josh Nunes, Stanford

22. Andrew Maxwell, Michigan State

23. Terrance Owens, Toledo

24. David Fales, San Jose State

25. Munchie Legaux, Cincinnati

Running Backs: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Andre Ellington, Clemson

2. Kenjon Barner, Oregon

3. Stepfan Taylor, Stanford

4. Montee Ball, Wisconsin

5. Johnathan Franklin, UCLA

6. Rex Burkhead, Nebraska

7. Mike Gillislee, Florida

8. Chris Thompson, Florida State

9. Dennis Johnson, Arkansas

10. Christine Michael, Texas A&M

11. Ray Graham, Pittsburgh

12. Theo Riddick, Notre Dame

13. Onterio McCalebb, Auburn

14. Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt

15. Curtis McNeal, USC

16. Cameron Marshall, Arizona State

17. D.J. Harper, Boise State

18. Robbie Rouse, Fresno State

19. Kerwynn Williams, Utah State

20. Matthew Tucker, TCU

21. Montel Harris, Temple

22. Washaun Ealey, Jacksonville State

23. John White, Utah

24. Orwin Smith, Georgia Tech

25. Mike James, Miami

Running Backs: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina

2. Le’Veon Bell, Michigan State

3. Eddie Lacy, Alabama

4. Joseph Randle, Oklahoma State

5. Silas Redd, USC

6. Giovani Bernard, North Carolina

7. Michael Dyer, Arkansas Baptist

8. Cierre Wood, Notre Dame

9. Jawan Jamison, Rutgers

10. Knile Davis, Arkansas

11. Michael Ford, LSU

12. John Hubert, Kansas State

13. LaDarius Perkins, Mississippi State

14. Spencer Ware, LSU

15. Venric Mark, Northwestern

16. James White, Wisconsin

17. Charles Sims, Houston

18. Alfred Blue, LSU

19. Branden Oliver, Buffalo

20. Stefphon Jefferson, Nevada

21. Damien Williams, Oklahoma

22. Fitzgerald Toussaint, Michigan

23. Waymon James, TCU

24. Chris Nwoke, Colorado State

25. Dri Archer, Kent State

Wide Receivers: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Tavon Austin, West Virginia

2. Terrance Williams, Baylor

3. Cobi Hamilton, Arkansas

4. Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech

5. Aaron Dobson, Marshall

6. Rodney Smith, Florida State

7. (QB) Denard Robinson, Michigan 

8. Markus Wheaton, Oregon State

9. Aaron Mellette, Elon

10. Dan Buckner, Arizona

11. Chad Bumphis, Mississippi State

12. Marcus Davis, Virginia Tech

13. Conner Vernon, Duke

14. Ryan Swope, Texas A&M

15. Nicholas Edwards, Eastern Washington

16. Erik Highsmith, North Carolina

17. Keenan Davis, Iowa

18. Josh Jarboe, Arkansas State

19. Marlon Brown, Georgia

20. Russell Shepard, LSU

21. Marquise Goodwin, Texas

22. Emory Blake, Auburn

23. Tyrone Goard, Eastern Kentucky

24. Tavarres King, Georgia 

25. T.J. Moe, Missouri

Wide Receivers: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Keenan Allen, California

2. Robert Woods, USC

3. Justin Hunter, Tennessee

4. Marquess Wilson, Washington State

5. Stedman Bailey, West Virginia

6. Da’Rick Rogers, Tennessee Tech

7. DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson

8. Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee

9. Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt

10. Josh Boyce, TCU

11. Kenny Stills, Oklahoma

12. Cody Hoffman, BYU

13. Kenny Bell, Nebraska

14. Devin Street, Pittsburgh

15. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin

16. Tevin Reese, Baylor

17. Mike Davis, Texas

18. Brandon Coleman, Rutgers

19. Ace Sanders, South Carolina 

20. Kenny Shaw, Florida State

21. Nick Harwell, Miami (Ohio) 

22. Matt Miller, Boise State

23. TJ Jones, Notre Dame

24. Noel Grigsby, San Jose State

25. Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest

Tight Ends: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Joseph Fauria, UCLA

2. Michael Williams, Alabama

3. Philip Lutzenkirchen, Auburn

4. Ryan Otten, San Jose State

5. Chris Gragg, Arkansas

6. Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State

7. Ryan Griffin, Connecticut

8. D.C. Jefferson, Rutgers

9. Jack Doyle, Western Kentucky

10. Kyler Reed, Nebraska

11. Travis Tannahill, Kansas State

12. Mychal Rivera, Tennessee

13. Ben Cotton, Nebraska

14. Hubie Graham, Pittsburgh

15. Luke Willson, Rice

16. Colin Anderson, Furman

17. Chris Pantale, Boston College

18. Matt Furstenburg, Maryland

19. Lucas Reed, New Mexico

20. Brandon Ford, Clemson

21. Chase Clement, LSU

22. Terrence Miller, Arizona

23. Colter Phillips, Virginia

24. Keavon Milton, Louisiana-Monroe

25. Nate Nord, Louisville

Tight Ends: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame

2. Zach Ertz, Stanford

3. Dion Sims, Michigan State

4. Gavin Escobar, San Diego State

5. Levine Toilolo, Stanford

6. Jordan Reed, Florida

7. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa 

8. Crockett Gillmore, Colorado State

9. Jacob Pedersen, Wisconsin

10. Blake Jackson, Oklahoma State

11. Jake McGee, Virginia

12. Xavier Grimble, USC

13. Kaneakua Friel, BYU

14. Chris Coyle, Arizona State

15. Ted Bolser, Indiana

16. Justin Jones, East Carolina

17. Nehemiah Hicks, Texas A&M

18. Randall Telfer, USC

19. Jordan Najvar, Baylor

20. Asa Watson, N.C. State

21. Arthur Lynch, Georgia

22. Gator Hoskins, Marshall

23. Beckett Wales, Syracuse

24. Zane Fakes, Ball State

25. Kevin Haplea, Florida State

Offensive Tackles: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Eric Fisher, Central Michigan

2. Brennan Williams, North Carolina

3. LaAdrian Waddle, Texas Tech

4. Oday Aboushi, Virginia 

5. Ricky Wagner, Wisconsin

6. Matt Summers-Gavin, California

7. Brian Winters, Kent State

8. Xavier Nixon, Florida

9. Tanner Hawkinson, Kansas

10. Alex Hurst, LSU

11. Oscar Johnson, Louisiana Tech

12. John Wetzel, Boston College

13. Mark Jackson, Glenville State

14. Jordan Mills, Louisiana Tech

15. David Quessenberry, San Jose State

16. Emmett Cleary, Boston College

17. Nick Becton, Virginia Tech

18. Luke Marquardt, Azusa Pacific

19. R.J. Mattes, N.C. State

20. Jeff Nady, Nevada

21. Reid Fragel, Ohio State

22. Fou Fonoti, Michigan State

23. Dann O’Neill, Western Michigan

24. Elvis Fisher, Missouri

25. Mark Popek, South Florida

Offensive Tackles: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

2. Taylor Lewan, Michigan

3. Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

4. D.J. Fluker, Alabama

5. Morgan Moses, Virginia 

6. Justin Pugh, Syracuse

7. Chris Faulk, LSU

8. David Bakhtiari, Colorado

9. Seantrel Henderson, Miami

10. James Hurst, North Carolina

11. Chaz Green, Florida

12. Zack Martin, Notre Dame

13. Ed Olson, Minnesota

14. Cameron Fleming, Stanford

15. Ja’Wuan James, Tennessee

16. Daryl Williams, Oklahoma

17. Jack Mewhort, Ohio State

18. Brandon Thomas, Clemson

19. Kevin Graf, USC

20. Brandon Scherff, Iowa

21. Wesley Johnson, Vanderbilt

22. Malcolm Bunche, Miami

23. Jeremiah Sirles, Nebraska

24. John Fullington, Washington State

25. Rob Havenstein, Wisconsin

Interior Linemen: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Chance Warmack, Alabama

2. Barrett Jones, Alabama

3. Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina

4. Larry Warford, Kentucky

5. Dallas Thomas, Tennessee

6. Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech

7. Khaled Holmes, USC

8. Chris Barker, Nevada

9. Lane Taylor, Oklahoma State

10. Hugh Thornton, Illinois

11. T.J. Johnson, South Carolina

12. Travis Bond, North Carolina

13. Mario Benavides, Louisville

14. Earl Watford, James Madison

15. Graham Pocic, Illinois

16. Braden Hansen, BYU

17. Dalton Freeman, Clemson

18. John Sullen, Auburn

19. Braxston Cave, Notre Dame

20. Blaize Foltz, TCU

21. James Ferentz, Iowa

22. Camden Wentz, N.C. State

23. Matt Stankiewitch, Penn State

24. Chris Jacobson, Pittsburgh

25. Trent Dupy, Tulsa

Interior Linemen: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State

2. Cyril Richardson, Baylor

3. Travis Frederick, Wisconsin

4. Alvin Bailey, Arkansas

5. Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma

6. Jonotthan Harrison, Florida 

7. Andrew Norwell, Ohio State

8. Spencer Long, Nebraska

9. Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern

10. Tyler Larsen, Utah State

11. Chris Burnette, Georgia

12. Josh Williford, LSU

13. Travis Swanson, Arkansas

14. Weston Richburg, Colorado State

15. Brandon Linder, Miami

16. Chris Watt, Notre Dame

17. Mason Walters, Texas

18. Austin Wentworth, Fresno State

19. Hroniss Grasu, Oregon

20. Jon Halapio, Florida

21. Zac Kerin, Toledo

22. Andrew Miller, Virginia Tech

23. Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA

24. Austen Bujnoch, Cincinnati

25. Zach Fulton, Tennessee

Defensive Tackles: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Star Lotulelei, Utah

2. Kawann Short, Purdue

3. Jesse Williams, Alabama 

4. John Jenkins, Georgia

5. Sylvester Williams, North Carolina

6. Jamarkus McFarland, Oklahoma

7. Josh Boyd, Mississippi State

8. Cory Grissom, South Florida

9. Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern

10. Everett Dawkins, Florida State

11. Josh Downs, LSU

12. Quinton Dial, Alabama

13. Anthony Rashad White, Michigan State

14. Jordan Hill, Penn State

15. Aaron Tipoti, California

16. Abry Jones, Georgia

17. Scott Vallone, Rutgers

18. Baker Steinkuhler, Nebraska

19. Rob Lohr, Vanderbilt

20. Brent Russell, Georgia Southern

21. Joe Vellano, Maryland

22. Anthony McCloud, Florida State

23. Chris Jones, Bowling Green

24. Caraun Reid, Princeton

25. Larry Black, Indiana

Defensive Tackles: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State

2. Sheldon Richardson, Missouri

3. Sharrif Floyd, Florida

4. Dominique Easley, Florida

5. Bennie Logan, LSU

6. Kelcy Quarles, South Carolina

7. Akeem Spence, Illinois

8. Will Sutton, Arizona State 

9. Demonte McAllister, Florida State

10. Bruce Gaston, Purdue

11. Justin Ellis, Louisiana Tech

12. George Uko, USC

13. Kwame Geathers, Georgia

14. Derrick Hopkins, Virginia Tech

15. Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh

16. Ashton Dorsey, Texas

17. Byran Jones, Arkansas

18. Jeffrey Whitaker, Auburn

19. Nikita Whitlock, Wake Forest

20. Roosevelt Nix, Kent State

21. Daniel McCullers, Tennessee

22. Beau Allen, Wisconsin

23. Louis Nix, Notre Dame

24. Nathan Ollie, Ball State

25. Isame Faciane, FIU

Defensive Ends: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Michael Buchanan, Illinois

2. Dion Jordan, Oregon

3. Alex Okafor, Texas

4. Tank Carradine, Florida State

5. Margus Hunt, SMU

6. Ziggy Ansah, BYU

7. Brandon Jenkins, Florida State

8. John Simon, Ohio State

9. Devin Taylor, South Carolina

10. Cornelius Washington, Georgia

11. Malliciah Goodman, Clemson

12. Datone Jones, UCLA

13. Walter Stewart, Cincinnati

14. Lavar Edwards, LSU

15. Damion Square, Alabama

16. Cameron Meredith, Nebraska

17. Travis Long, Washington State

18. Jamie Collins, Southern Miss

19. Willie Jefferson, Stephen F. Austin

20. Travis Johnson, San Jose State

21. Wes Horton, USC

22. Brad Madison, Missouri

23. Ben Obaseki, Indiana State

24. Craig Roh, Michigan

25. Kapron Lewis-Moore, Notre Dame

Defensive Ends: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Sam Montgomery, LSU

2. Bjoern Werner, Florida State

3. Barkevious Mingo, LSU

4. Damontre Moore, Texas A&M

5. Corey Lemonier, Auburn

6. Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas

7. William Gholston, Michigan State

8. James Gayle, Virginia Tech

9. Morgan Breslin, USC

10. Kareem Martin, North Carolina

11. Stansly Maponga, TCU

12. Will Clarke, West Virginia

13. Ed Stinson, Alabama

14. Denico Autry, Mississippi State

15. Scott Crichton, Oregon State

16. Chaz Sutton, South Carolina

17. J.R. Collins, Virginia Tech

18. Cassius Marsh, UCLA

19. Kony Ealy, Missouri

20. Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Colorado

21. Ryne Giddins, South Florida

22. Ben Gardner, Stanford

23. Deandre Coleman, California

24. IK Enemkpali, Louisiana Tech

25. David Gilbert, Wisconsin

Linebackers: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

2. Chase Thomas, Stanford

3. Khaseem Greene, Rutgers

4. Sean Porter, Texas A&M

5. Arthur Brown, Kansas State

6. Kevin Reddick, North Carolina

7. Gerald Hodges, Penn State

8. Nico Johnson, Alabama

9. Shayne Skov, Stanford

10. DeVonte Holloman, South Carolina

11. Michael Mauti, Penn State

12. Jake Knott, Iowa State

13. Jonathan Bostic, Florida

14. Kiko Alonso, Oregon

15. A.J. Klein, Iowa State

16. Shaq Wilson, South Carolina

17. Zaviar Gooden, Missouri

18. Sio Moore, Connecticut

19. Lerentee McCray, Florida

20. Mike Taylor, Wisconsin

21. Kenny Demens, Michigan

22. Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech

23. Alonzo Highsmith, Arkansas

24. Demetrius Hartsfield, Maryland

25. Cameron Lawrence, Mississippi State

Linebackers: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Jarvis Jones, Georgia

2. C.J. Mosley, Alabama

3. Kyle Van Noy, BYU

4. Alec Ogletree, Georgia

5. Kevin Minter, LSU

6. Jelani Jenkins, Florida

7. Jonathan Brown, Illinois

8. Khalil Mack, Buffalo

9. Jake Ryan, Michigan

10. Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech

11. Yawin Smallwood, Connecticut 

12. Chris Borland, Wisconsin

13. Jordan Hicks, Texas 

14. Dion Bailey, USC

15. Tom Wort, Oklahoma

16. Max Bullough, Michigan State

17. Anthony Hitchens, Iowa

18. Corey Nelson, Oklahoma 

19. Christian Jones, Florida State

20. Trent Murphy, Stanford

21. Boseko Lokombo, Oregon

22. Marquis Spruill, Syracuse

23. James Morris, Iowa

24. Hayes Pullard, USC

25. DeDe Lattimore, South Florida

Cornerbacks: The Top 25 Seniors

1. Johnthan Banks, MIssissippi State

2. Jordan Poyer, Oregon State

3. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Connecticut

4. Terry Hawthorne, Illinois

5. Desmond Trufant, Washington

6. Aaron Hester, UCLA

7. Johnny Adams, Michigan State

8. Leon McFadden, San Diego State

9. Micah Hyde, Iowa

10. Marc Anthony, California

11. Rod Sweeting, Georgia Tech

12. Nigel Malone, Kansas State

13. Dwayne Gratz, Connecticut

14. Brodrick Brown, Oklahoma State

15. B.W. Webb, William & Mary

16. Demontre Hurst, Oklahoma

17. Dustin Harris, Texas A&M

18. Robert Alford, Southeastern Louisiana

19. Travis Howard, Ohio State

20. Branden Smith, Georgia

21. T’Sharvan Bell, Auburn

22. Devin Smith, Wisconsin

23. Melvin White, Louisiana-Lafayette

24. Greg Reid, Valdosta State

25. Eugene Neboh, Texas Tech

Cornerbacks: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Dee Milliner, Alabama

2. David Amerson, N.C. State

3. Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State

4. Carrington Byndom, Texas

5. Xavier Rhodes, Florida State

6. Logan Ryan, Rutgers

7. Bradley Roby, Ohio State

8. Tyrann Mathieu

9. Nickell Robey, USC

10. Merrill Noel, Wake Forest

11. Ricardo Allen, Purdue

12. Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech

13. Tharold Simon, LSU

14. Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State

15. Terrance Mitchell, Oregon

16. Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma

17. Jimmy Legree, South Carolina

18. Antone Exum, Virginia Tech

19. E.J. Gaines, Missouri

20. Marcus Williams, North Dakota State

21. Shaquille Richardson, Arizona

22. Bennett Jackson, Notre Dame

23. Steve Williams, California

24. Torin Harris, USC

25. Jason Verrett, TCU

Safeties: The Top 25 Seniors

1. T.J. McDonald, USC

2. Kenny Vaccaro, Texas

3. Shawn Williams, Georgia

4. Robert Lester, Alabama

5. Bacarri Rambo, Georgia

6. Duke Williams, Nevada

7. Daimion Stafford, Nebraska

8. Zeke Motta, Notre Dame

9. Jonathan Cyprien, FIU

10. D.J. Swearinger, South Carolina

11. John Boyett, Oregon

12. Bradley McDougald, Kansas

13. Rashard Hall, Clemson

14. Phillip Thomas, Fresno State

15. (LB) Kenny Tate, Maryland

16. Corey Broomfield, Mississippi State

17. Prentiss Waggner, Tennessee

18. (LB) Daren Bates, Auburn

19. Rontez Miles, California (PA)

20. Dexter McCoil, Tulsa

21. Brynden Trawick, Troy

22. Ray-Ray Armstrong

23. Jamoris Slaughter, Notre Dame

24. Brandon Bishop, N.C. State

25. Jim Noel, Boston College

Seniors: The Top 25 Underclassmen

1. Eric Reid, LSU

2. Matt Elam, Florida

3. Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma

4. Isaiah Lewis, Michigan State

5. Hakeem Smith, Louisville

6. Tre Boston, North Carolina

7. Nickoe Whitley, Mississippi State

8. Isaiah Johnson, Georgia Tech

9. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State

10. Craig Loston, LSU

11. C.J. Barnett, Ohio State

12. Brian Blechen, Utah

13. Ahmad Dixon, Baylor

14. Sean Parker, Washington

15. Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State

16. Charles Sawyer, Ole Miss

17. Tevin McDonald, UCLA

18. Tanner Miller, Iowa

19. Deone Bucannon, Washington State

20. Christian Bryant, Ohio State

21. Ed Reynolds, Stanford

22. Darwin Cook, West Virginia

23. Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

24. Johnnie Simon, Western Michigan

25. Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt

The Top 10 Senior Kickers

1. Casey Barth, North Carolina

2. Dustin Hopkins, Florida State

3. Caleb Sturgis, Florida

4. Brett Maher, Nebraska

5. Dan Conroy, Michigan State

6. Brandon McManus, Temple

7. Brett Baer, Louisiana-Lafayette

8. Maikon Bonani, South Florida

9. Drew Alleman, LSU

10. Tyler Bitancurt, West Virginia

The Top 10 Senior Punters

1. Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech

2. Jeff Locke, UCLA

3. Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma State

4. Jackson Rice, Oregon

5. Bobby Cowan, Idaho

6. Ryan Epperson, Texas A&M

7. Dylan Breeding, Arkansas

8. Ian Campbell, UTEP

9. Tress Way, Oklahoma

10. Richard Kent, Vanderbilt