2011 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects and Position Rankings

Can you believe it? We’re already more than a quarter of the way through the 2010 college football season. These first four weeks have seemingly flown by, and now, as conference play gets under way, things are about to get really interesting.

We’ve already gotten the opportunity to see some terrific performances from college football’s elite players and we can certainly expect some more to come.

The class for the 2011 NFL draft is shaping up to be very strong and deep, depending on how many of the top underclassmen choose to leave school early.

The group is headlined by a quarterback class that could be one of the most top-heavy we’ve seen in years.

As it stands now, here’s how I would rank the seniors and eligible underclassmen as NFL prospects. But remember that a lot will change over the next few months as we get into the thick of the evaluation period.

Expect a much more in-depth look at each prospect when my 2011 NFL Draft midseason report is released after Week 7.

1. QB Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores on a 53-yard run against the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty I

Class: Junior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 235

2. QB Andrew Luck, Stanford

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal runs for yardage as Kerry Neal #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish closes in at Notre Dame Stadium on September 25, 2010 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Image

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6'4

Weight: 235

3. CB Patrick Peterson, LSU

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 25: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State Univeristy Tigers runs for a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Tiger Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Ima

Class: Junior

Height: 6'1

Weight: 220

4. WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: Taylor Skaufel #40 of the Stanford Cardinal tackles Michael Floyd #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as Shayne Skov #11 closes in at Notre Dame Stadium on September 25, 2010 in South Bend, Indiana. Stanford defeated Notre D

Class: Junior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 225

5. DE Aldon Smith, Missouri

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Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6'5

Weight: 260

6. OLB Bruce Carter, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - OCTOBER 04: Punter Desi Cullen #13 of the Connecticut Huskies has his punt blocked for a touchdown by Bruce Carter #54 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the game at Kenan Stadium on October 4, 2008 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 235

7. OLB Akeem Ayers, UCLA

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Linebacker Akeem Ayers #10 of the UCLA Bruins in the game with the Houston Cougars at the Rose Bowl on September 18, 2010 in Pasadena, California. UCLA won 31-13. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 255

8. CB Prince Amukamara, Nebraska

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 5: Malcolm Williams #9 of the Texas Longhorns makes a catch in front of Prince Amukamara #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second quarter of the game at Cowboys Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie

Class: Senior

Height: 6'1

Weight: 205

9. QB Ryan Mallett, Arkansas

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FAYETTEVILLE - SEPTEMBER 25: Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks passes the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Alabama won 24-20. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Get

Class: Junior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 240

10. OT Joseph Barksdale, LSU

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 11: Offensive lineman Joseph Barksdale #78 of the LSU Tigers sets to block against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 11, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 315

11. S Mark Barron, Alabama

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 27: Mark Barron #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 27, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 6'2

Weight: 210

12. QB Jake Locker, Washington

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies looks downfield against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on September 18, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 230

13. DT Marcell Dareus, Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 07: Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 305

14. CB Curtis Brown, Texas

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Wide receiver Lyle Leong #19 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders runs the ball past Curtis Brown #3 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/G

Class: Senior

Height: 6'0

Weight: 185

15. OT Anthony Castonzo, Boston College

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 03: Anthony Castonzo #74 of the Boston College Eagles congratulates teammate Montel Harris #2 after Harris scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles on October 3, 2009 at Alumni Stadium in Che

Class: Senior

Height: 6'7

Weight: 305

16. DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 05: Adrian Clayborn #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes looks on as the Hawkeyes celebrate their 24-14 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Land Shark Stadium on January 5, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Fl

Class: Senior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 285

17. DE Cameron Heyward, Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 18: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes lines up against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'5

Weight: 290

18. ILB Dont'a Hightower, Alabama

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ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 05: Dont'a Hightower #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a defensive stop against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6'4

Weight: 260

19. S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Darvin Adams #89 of the Auburn Tigers fails to pull in this reception against DeAndre McDaniel #2 of the Clemson Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'1

Weight: 215

20. DE Robert Quinn, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Thaddeus Lewis #9 of the Duke Blue Devils is sacked by Robert Quinn #42 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

Class: Junior

Height: 6'5

Weight: 270

21. OLB Von Miller, Texas A&M

Texas A&M OLB Von Miller

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 245

22. TE Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame

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SOUTH BEND,IN - SEPTEMBER 13: Ethan Johnson #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish yells during the game against the Michigan Wolverines on September 13, 2008 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 265

23. RB Mark Ingram, Alabama

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DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs through a huge hole during second quarter action against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina. The Crimson Tide defeated t

Class: Junior

Height: 5'10

Weight: 215

24. WR A.J. Green, Georgia

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KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 10: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball after a reception during the SEC game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 210

25. DE Sam Acho, Texas

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive end Sam Acho #81 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after making a fumble recovery against the UCLA Bruins at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 260

26. CB Brandon Harris, Miami

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DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 18: Receiver Eron Riley #15 of the Duke Blue Devils pulls in this reception against Brandon Harris #1 of the Miami Hurricanes during the game at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 18, 2008 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C.

Class: Junior

Height: 5'11

Weight: 195

27. OT Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 15: J.C. Brignone #70 and Derek Sherrod #79of the Mississippi State Bulldogs get ready on the line of scrimmage during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Class: Senior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 305

28. WR Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma

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NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Ryan Broyles #85 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs the ball against the Florida State Seminoles at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Im

Class: Junior

Height: 5'11

Weight: 185

29. DE Allen Bailey, Miami

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Landry Jones #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners scrambles away from linebacker Allen Bailey #57 of the Miami Hurricanes at Land Shark Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami defeated Oklahoma 21-20

Class: Senior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 285

30. CB Omar Bolden, Arizona State

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MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 18: Omar Bolden #3 of the Arizona State Sun Devils returns a kick-off for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 5'10

Weight: 195

31. RB LaMichael James, Oregon

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TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 21: Runingback LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks rushes the ball during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona. The Ducks defeated the Wildcats 44-41 i

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 5'9

Weight: 185

32. DT Christian Ballard, Iowa

Iowa DT Christian Ballard

Class: Senior

Height: 6'5

Weight: 295

33. OT DeMarcus Love, Arkansas

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Class: Senior

Height: 6'5

Weight: 315

34. S Deunta Williams, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 22: Deunta Williams #27 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates on the field during the game the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Ge

Class: Senior

Height: 6'2

Weight: 215

35. TE Luke Stocker, Tennessee

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 24: Luke Stocker #88 of the Tennessee Volunteers against Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 250

36. RB DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 25: DeMarco Murray #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs with the ball during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Paul Brown Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'1

Weight: 205

37. WR DeVier Posey, Ohio State

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver DeVier Posey #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 96th Rose Bowl game against the Oregon Ducks on January 1, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harr

Class: Junior

Height: 6'2

Weight: 210

38. OLB Dontay Moch, Nevada

Nevada OLB Dontay Moch

Class: Senior

Height: 6'1

Weight: 245

39. QB Christian Ponder, Florida State

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NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Christian Ponder #7 of the Florida State Seminoles drops back to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Ge

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 225

40. S Lance Mitchell, Oregon State

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Safety Lance Mitchell #10 of the Oregon State Beavers at Cowboys Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Class: Junior

Height: 6'2

Weight: 205

41. DE Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Dan LeFevour #13 of the Central Michigan Chippewas is tackled by Ryan Kerrigan #94 of the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 20, 2008 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/

Class: Senior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 265

42. OLB Michael Morgan, USC

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 07: Linebacker Michael Morgan #17 of the USC Trojans celebrates after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils during the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. The Trojans defeated the Devil

Class: Senior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 220

43. DT Marvin Austin, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Marvin Austin #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 310

44. RB Daniel Thomas, Kansas State

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Runningback Daniel Thomas #8 of the Kansas State Wildcats carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 19, 2009 in Pasadena, California. UCLA defeated Kansas State 23-9. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty I

Class: Senior

Height: 6'2

Weight: 225

45. OG Justin Boren, Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Justin Boren #65 of the Ohio State Buckeyes blocks against the Miami Hurricanes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Class: Senior

Height: 6'3

Weight: 320

46. DT Ian Williams, Notre Dame

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 04: Ian Williams #95 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish encourages the crowd during a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Notre Dame Stadium on September 4, 2010 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 23-12. (Photo

Class: Senior

Height: 6'2

Weight: 305

47. WR Jon Baldwin, Pitt

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 2: Wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin #82 of the Pittsburgh Panthers grabs a pass for a touchdown against the University of South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on October 2, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Get

Class: Junior

Height: 6'5

Weight: 230

48. TE Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin

Wisconsin TE Lance Kendricks

Class: Senior

Height: 6'4

Weight: 240

49. DT Stephen Paea, Oregon State

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CORVALLIS, OR - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Kevin Riley #13 of the California Golden Bears rolls on his head after being sacked by Stephen Paea #54 the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Corvalis, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferre

Class: Senior

Height: 6'1

Weight: 310

50. WR Titus Young, Boise State

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 04: Titus Young #4 of the Boise State Broncos runs after a catch past Greg McCoy #7 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 4, 2010 in Glendale, Ari

Class: Senior

Height: 5'11

Weight: 170

Quarterbacks

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ohio Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Top Five Overall
1. Terrelle Pryor: Ohio State*

2. Andrew Luck: Stanford**

3. Ryan Mallett: Arkansas*

4. Jake Locker: Washington

5. Christian Ponder: Florida State

Top 15 Seniors
1. Jake Locker: Washington
2. Christian Ponder: Florida State
3. Jerrod Johnson: Texas A&M
4. Colin Kaepernick: Nevada
5. Greg McElroy: Alabama
6. Andy Dalton: TCU
7. Jeff Van Camp: Florida Atlantic
8. Pat Devlin: Delaware
9. Nathan Enderle: Idaho
10. Tyrod Taylor: Virginia Tech
11. Case Keenum: Houston
12. Ricky Stanzi: Iowa
13. TJ Yates: North Carolina
14. Diondre Borel: Utah State
15. Kevin Riley: Cal

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Terrelle Pryor: Ohio State
2. Andrew Luck: Stanford
3. Ryan Mallett: Arkansas
4. Nick Foles: Arizona
5. Blaine Gabbert: Missouri
6. Cam Newton: Auburn
7. John Brantley: Florida
8. Kirk Cousins: Michigan State
9. Kellen Moore: Boise State
10. Ryan Lindley: San Diego State

Running Backs

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Running back Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after an extra point during the Citi BCS National Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. Th

Top Five Overall
1. Mark Ingram: Alabama*

2. LaMichael James: Oregon**

3. DeMarco Murray: Oklahoma

4. Daniel Thomas: Kansas State

5. Armando Allen: Notre Dame

Top 15 Seniors
1. DeMarco Murray: Oklahoma
2. Daniel Thomas: Kansas State
3. Armando Allen: Notre Dame
4. Brandon Saine: Ohio State
5. Kendall Hunter: Oklahoma State
6. Noel Devine: West Virginia
7. Jonathan Williams: East Carolina
8. Derrick Locke: Kentucky
9. Evan Royster: Penn State
10. Bilal Powell: Lousiville
11. Graig Cooper: Miami
12. Roy Helu: Nebraska
13. Anthony Allen: Georgia Tech
14. Josh Adams: Wake Forest
15. Nic Grigsby: Arizona

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Mark Ingram: Alabama
2. LaMichael James: Oregon
3. Mikel Leshoure: Illinois
4. Shane Vereen: Cal
5. John Clay: Wisconsin
6. Brandon Bolden: Ole Miss
7. Jeff Demps: Florida
8. Quizz Rodgers: Oregon State
9. Ryan Williams: Virginia Tech
10. Jordan Todman: UCONN

Wide Receivers

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: Michael Floyd #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass as Barry Browning #31 of the Stanford Cardinal tries to defend at Notre Dame Stadium on September 25, 2010 in South Bend, Indiana. Stanford defeated Notre Dame

Top Five Overall
1. Michael Floyd: Notre Dame*

2. A.J. Green: Georgia*

3. Ryan Broyles: Oklahoma*

4. DeVier Posey: Ohio State*

5. Jon Baldwin: PITT*

Top 15 Seniors
1. Titus Young: Boise State
2. Greg Little: North Carolina
3. Ronald Johnson: USC
4. Austin Pettis: Boise State
5. Niles Paul: Nebraska
6. Leonard Hankerson: Miami
7. Chris Matthews: Kentucky
8. Dwayne Harris: East Carolina
9. Armon Binns: Cincinnati
10. Lyle Leong: Texas Tech
11. James Cleveland: Houston
12. Kris Adams: UTEP
13. Terrence Toliver: LSU
14. Jeremy Kerley: TCU
15. James Rodgers: Oregon State

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Michael Floyd: Notre Dame
2. A.J. Green: Georgia
3. Ryan Broyles: Oklahoma
4. DeVier Posey: Ohio State
5. Jon Baldwin: Pitt
6. Greg Childs: Arkansas
7. Julio Jones: Alabama
8. Jeff Fuller: Texas A&M
9. Jermaine Kearse: Washington
10. Chris Owusu: Stanford

Tight Ends

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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Kyle Rudolph #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after making a catch against the Washington Huskies on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Washington 37-30 in overtime. (Pho

Top Five Overall
1. Kyle Rudolph: Notre Dame*

2. Luke Stocker: Tennessee

3. Lance Kendricks: Wisconsin

4. Virgil Green: Nevada

5. Deangelo Peterson: LSU*

Top 15 Seniors
1. Luke Stocker: Tennessee
2. Lance Kendricks: Wisconsin
3. Virgil Green: Nevada
4. DJ Williams: Arkansas
5. Zack Pianalto: North Carolina
6. (WR) Mike McNeil: Nebraska
7. Eric Peitz: Colorado State
8. Jeff Anderson: UAB
9. Weslye Saunders: South Carolina
10. Alston Umuolo: San Diego State
11. Kyle Adams: Purdue
12. Joe Torchia: Virginia
13. Charlie Gannt: Michigan State
14. AJ Simmons: Arizona
15. Lee Smith: Marshall

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Kyle Rudolph: Notre Dame
2. Deangelo Peterson: LSU
3. Anthony Miller: Cal
4. Michael Egnew: Missouri
5. George Bryan: North Carolina State
6. Adrien Robinson: Cincinnati
7. Kevin Koger: Michigan
8. Ladarius Green: Louisiana-Lafayette
9. Ryan Deehan: Colorado
10. David Paulson: Oregon

Offensive Lineman

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 20: Offensive lineman Joseph Barksdale #78 and wide receiver Demetrius Byrd #2 of the LSU Tigers celebrate a touchdown catch by Byrd against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 20, 2008 in Auburn, Alabama. LSU def

Top Five Overall
1. Joseph Barksdale: LSU

2. Anthony Castonzo: Boston College

3. Derek Sherrod: Mississippi State

4. Justin Boren: Ohio State

5. DeMarcus Love: Arkansas

Top 15 Seniors
1. Joseph Barksdale: LSU
2. Anthony Castonzo: Boston College
3. Derek Sherrod: Mississippi State
4. Justin Boren: Ohio State
5. DeMarcus Love: Arkansas
6. Mike Pouncey: Florida
7. Gabe Carimi: Wisconsin
8. Zach Hurd: UCONN
9. Rodney Hudson: Florida State
10. Nate Solder: Colorado
11. Lee Ziemba: Auburn
12. Bryant Browning: Ohio State
13. Marcus Cannon: TCU
14. Clint Boling: Georgia
15. James Carpenter: Alabama

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Kelechi Osemele: Iowa State
2. Josh Oglesby: Wisconsin
3. Yoshi Hardrick: Nebraska
4. Cordy Glenn: Georgia
5. Ryan Miller: Colorado
6. Nate Potter: Boise State
7. Mike Brewster: Ohio State
8. Tyron Smith: USC
9. Matt Reynolds: BYU
10. Blake DeChristopher: Virginia Tech

Defensive Tackles

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Lineman Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after an interception returned for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl

Top Five Overall
1. (DE) Marcell Dareus: Alabama*

2. (DE) Cam Heyward: Ohio State

3. Christian Ballard: Iowa

4. Marvin Austin: North Carolina

5. Ian Williams: Notre Dame

Top 15 Seniors
1. (DE) Cam Heyward: Ohio State
2. Christian Ballard: Iowa
3. Marvin Austin: North Carolina
4. Ian Williams: Notre Dame
5. Stephen Paea: Oregon State
6. Drake Nevis: LSU
7. Phil Taylor: Baylor
8. Sione Fua: Stanford
9. Jerrell Powe: Ole Miss
10. Jarvis Jenkins: Clemson
11. Lawrence Marsh: Florida
12. Kendrick Ellis: Hampton
13. Scooter Berry: West Virginia
14. Adrian Taylor: Oklahoma
15. Terrell McClain: South Florida

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. (DE) Marcell Dareus: Alabama
2. Nick Fairley: Auburn
3. Jurrell Casey: USC
4. Jaye Howard: Florida
5. Kheeston Randall: Texas
6. Jared Crick: Nebraska
7. Muhammad Wilkerson: Temple
8. Tydreke Powell: North Carolina
9. Billy Winn: Boise State
10. Jerel Worthy: Michigan State

Defensive Ends

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COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 7: Aldon Smith #85 of the Missouri Tigers is congratulated by teammates during the game against the Baylor Bears at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Top Five Overall
1. Aldon Smith: Missouri**

2. Adrian Clayborn: Iowa

3. Robert Quinn: North Carolina*

4. Sam Acho: Texas

5. Allen Bailey: Miami

Top 15 Seniors
1. Adrian Clayborn: Iowa
2. Sam Acho: Texas
3. Allen Bailey: Miami
4. Ryan Kerrigan: Purdue
5. Pernell McPhee: Mississippi State
6. Cliff Matthews: South Carolina
7. Jeremy Beal: Oklahoma
8. Greg Romeus: Pitt
9. Cam Jordan: Cal
10. Jabaal Sheard: Pitt
11. Scott Solomon: Rice
12. Pierre Allen: Nebraska
13. Ugo Chinasa: Oklahoma State
14. Wayne Daniels: TCU
15. Brooks Reed: Arizona

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Aldon Smith: Missouri
2. Robert Quinn: North Carolina
3. Da’Quan Bowers: Clemson
4. Armond Armstead: USC
5. JJ Watt: Wisconsin
6. Adewale Ojomo: Miami
7. Datone Jones: UCLA
8. Frank Alexander: Oklahoma
9. Broderick Binns: Iowa
10. Eric Latimore: Penn State

Linebackers

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Bruce Carter #54 of the North Carolina Tar Heels intercepts a pass intented for Keith Stroud #15 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Rutgers Stadium on September 25, 2010 in New Brunswick, New Jers

Top Five Overall
1. Bruce Carter: North Carolina

2. Akeem Ayers: UCLA*

3. Dont’a Hightower: Alabama**

4. Von Miller: Texas A&M

5. (DE) Dontay Moch: Nevada

Top 15 Seniors
1. Bruce Carter: North Carolina
2. Von Miller: Texas A&M
3. (DE) Dontay Moch: Nevada
4. Michael Morgan: USC
5. Brad Jefferson: Georgia Tech
6. Alex Wujciak: Maryland
7. Mason Foster: Washington
8. Greg Jones: Michigan State
9. Ross Homan: Ohio State
10. Jonathan Cornell: Ole Miss
11. Brian Duncan: Texas Tech
12. LaMarcus Thompson: Tennessee
13. Mark Herzlich: Boston College
14. Derrell Smith: Syracuse
15. Mario Harvey: Marshall

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Akeem Ayers: UCLA
2. Dont’a Hightower: Alabama
3. Travis Lewis: Oklahoma
4. Keenan Robinson: Texas
5. Nigel Bradham: Florida State
6. Justin Houston: Georgia
7. Thomas Keiser: Stanford
8. Garrick Williams: Texas A&M
9. (DE) Adrian Robinson: Temple
10. Martez Wilson: Illinois

Cornerbacks

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 25: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State Univeristy Tigers celebrates after scoring a touchdown by posing as the Heisman Trophy against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Tiger Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Baton Rouge

Top Five Overall
1. Patrick Peterson: LSU*

2. Prince Amukamara: Nebraska

3. Curtis Brown: Texas

4. Brandon Harris: Miami*

5. Omar Bolden: Arizona State*

Top 15 Seniors
1. Prince Amukamara: Nebraska
2. Curtis Brown: Texas
3. Chris Culliver: South Carolina
4. Brandon Hogan: West Virginia
5. Chris L. Rucker: Michigan State
6. Lametrius Davis: Hawaii
7. Ras-I Dowling: Virginia
8. Ramon Broadway: Arkansas
9. Kendric Burney: North Carolina
10. Jimmy Smith: Colorado
11. Brandyn Thompson: Boise State
12. Chimdi Chekwa: Ohio State
13. Shareece Wright: USC
14. Mario Butler: Georgia Tech
15. Brandon Bradley: BYU

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Patrick Peterson: LSU
2. Brandon Harris: Miami
3. Omar Bolden: Arizona State
4. Janoris Jenkins: Florida
5. Trevin Wade: Arizona
6. Aaron Williams: Texas
7. Brandon Burton: Utah
8. Art Evans: Tennessee
9. Shaun Prater: Iowa
10. Tashaun Gipson: Wyoming

Safeties

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Mark Barron #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass intended for Brett Brackett #83 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Gett

Top Five Overall
1. Mark Barron: Alabama*

2. DeAndre McDaniel: Clemson

3. Deunta Williams: North Carolina

4. Lance Mitchell: Oregon State*

5. Jermale Hines: Ohio State

Top 15 Seniors
1. DeAndre McDaniel: Clemson
2. Deunta Williams: North Carolina
3. Jermale Hines: Ohio State
4. Dejon Gomes: Nebraska
5. Johnny Brown: Ole Miss
6. Shiloh Keo: Idaho
7. Jasper Simmons: Missouri
8. Nate Williams: Washington
9. Ahmad Black: Florida
10. Tejay Johnson: TCU
11. Jay Valai: Wisconsin
12. David Sims: Iowa State
13. Joe Lefeged: Rutgers
14. Quinton Carter: Oklahoma
15. Dom DeCicco: Pitt

Top 10 Underclassmen
1. Mark Barron: Alabama
2. Lance Mitchell: Oregon State
3. Rahim Moore: UCLA
4. Tyler Sash: Iowa
5. Will Hill: Florida
6. Robert Sands: West Virginia
7. Brandon Taylor: LSU
8. Delano Howell: Stanford
9. Markelle Martin: Oklahoma State
10. Robert Golden: Arizona