2011 NFL Draft: Power Ranking The Pac-10's Top 15 Prospects

College football's bowl season is about to begin and with it comes the end of the college football season. However, the football season never ends. After all the bowl games are done, the NFL scouting combine takes place in Indianapolis.

Every year the scouting combine produces at least one player who might not be the best looking prospect on film and turns them into the player that every team wants to have.

Who could that be this year?

Well the Pac-10 has a number of guys who look like they can make an impact in the NFL and other guys who can contribute to championship teams. But who is the cream of the West Coast crop?

Here are the top 15 NFL prospects heading into the 2011 NFL Draft.

15. Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive ends Brooks Reed #42 and Ricky Elmore #44 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrate after stopping the USC Trojans on the final play on December 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Arizona won

At only 253 pounds, Reed seems small for the defensive end position. He could add bulk but might lose some speed as a result. He can be effective in the NFL as long as he isn’t asked to be the main guy. He can develop into a solid backup that is effective in pass-rush situations.

Projected Pick: Sixth Round

14. Kris O'Dowd, C, USC

O’Dowd is smaller for his position, at least in terms of body mass, not size. He has missed a lot of time in college due to injuries and really seems to be fragile.  He is more of a pass blocker then a run blocker, though he is not really strong in either area.

Projected Pick: Fourth-Fifth Round

13. James Rodgers, WR, Oregon State

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Wide receiver James Rodgers #8 of the Oregon State Beavers warms up before the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27.

Rodgers is very short for the receiver position, at just under 5’7”.  He does have really good speed, as evidenced by his time as a track star at Oregon State. He needs to work on becoming more a receiver and less of a track athlete playing receiver.

Projected  Pick: Fourth Round

12. Shareece Wright, DB, USC

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Portrait of Shareece Wright #24 of the USC Trojans during warm up before the game against the California Golden Bears at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Gett

He has a lot working against him before he gets to the NFL. He missed the 2009 season due to academic suspension. He has been very fragile in his time at USC and is shorter than you would like for a cornerback.

Projected Pick: Third Round

11. Ronald Johnson, WR, USC

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 30: Ronald Johnson #83 of the USC Trojans celebrates his two point conversion for a 32-29 lead over the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 30, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Phot

He is a little short for the wide receiver position at just under 5’11”. He is fast but doesn’t have a great burst to get separation from defenders. He has been very productive during his collegiate career and could develop into a good slot receiver in the NFL.

Projected Pick: Early Third

10. Chris Galippo, LB, USC

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 09: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal is tackled by Chris Galippo #54 of the USC Trojans at Stanford Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Galippo has a very good frame at the linebacker position. He is very instinctive and by all accounts has very good leadership techniques that NFL coaches and GMs love to see, particularly from linebackers. He hasn't played a lot at USC, but he has made the most of his opportunities.

Projected Pick: Late Third Round

9. Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State

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CORVALLIS, OR - DECEMBER 04: Jacquizz Rodgers #1 of the Oregon State Beavers runs the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the 114th Civil War on December 4, 2010 at the Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Jacquizz Rodgers has been an extremely productive running back at Oregon State. His size and durability will be big question marks as he goes into the NFL. He is barely 5’7” and that could be a problem as he enters the NFL. He has great skills. He is not very fast, but he does have quickness to him.

Projected Pick: Late Second, Early Third

8. Blake Ayles, TE, USC

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 5: Blake Ayles #88 of the USC Trojans runs after a catch against the San Jose State Spartans on September 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 56-3. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Ima

He only caught one pass this season but he has an ideal build for a tight end at the next level. He is 6'5" 245 pounds and apparently has the intangibles and necessary skill set to be successful in the NFL.

Projected Pick: Second Round

7. Jurrell Casey, DT, USC

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 7: Jurrell Casey #91 of the USC Trojans walks on the field against the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 7, 2009 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. USC won 14-9. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

A smaller defensive tackle, Jurrell Casey can make a difference for a team because he has great speed and a lot of upside. He is a good tackler, but needs to improve his skills against the pass. He can be a good value pick in the second round.

Projected Pick: Early-to-mid Second Round

6. Cameron Jordan, DE, California

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TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive tackle Cameron Jordan #97 of the California Golden Bears during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Golden Bear

Very good size and speed at the defensive end position. Jordan does have some character questions after a DUI before the season in 2008. He needs to become more consistent against the pass but has a great frame that can play very well in the NFL.

Projected Pick: Late First

5. Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Defensive tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27. (Pho

He is a great run stopper but won’t really add much to the pass rush. He doesn’t have the speed to get to the quarterback but he is so big that he will make a great run-stopping defensive tackle for some team. He can be a great nose tackle in a 3-4 defense that needs a big stopper in the middle.

Projected Pick: Mid-First Round

4. Rahim Moore, S, UCLA

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Safety Rahim Moore #3 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)

He has really good instincts and knows how to make a play on the ball. He is all over the field. He hasn’t missed a game in his two years playing at UCLA. He doesn’t really have to change a lot as his game appears to be NFL ready. Reports say that he has modeled his game after Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed.

Projected Pick: Mid-First Round

3. Akeem Ayers, LB, 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)

Ayers has excellent speed for an outside linebacker and is built like a horse. He is very productive on the field, always seeming to find the ball. He is very durable, having played in 26 consecutive games. He has a great motor that is always running and will be very good at the next level because of it.

Projected Pick: Mid-First round

2. Jake Locker, QB, Washington

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SEATTLE - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies passes against the Stanford Cardinal on October 30, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

This season has not been particularly kind to Jake Locker. He has not developed as most NFL people would like to have seen. He needs to improve accuracy and poise in the pocket. He does have a rocket arm and can develop into a Brett Favre-type player with some good coaching.

Projected Pick: Top 10

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

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PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal in action against the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Luck has the inside track to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He has excellent arm strength, good accuracy and tremendous poise in the pocket. He has the size and intelligence to be a great NFL quarterback.

Projected Pick: Top Two