NFL Draft 2011: Combine Invitees and Positional Tiered Breakdown

The NFL has announced their official list of 329 players that they are inviting to the Scouting Combines in Indianapolis, which will be held from Feb. 23 - March 1st.

The Selection Committee votes on every player and unless the player receives enough votes, they are not invited. The committee sets out with a goal of extending an invitation for every player that they believe will be drafted in the upcoming draft.

Since this list is so long, we have broken it down according to projected position. The projected position is key because that is the position that they will be tested against the rest of their peers at the Combines.

Rather than just list every name by position, we will break them down in to tiers. Each tier represents a specific grade that the players were awarded at ESPN Scouts, Inc. Those grades are subject to change between now and draft day, but this is what they were at the time this article was compiled. We also will distinguish the underclassmen from the seniors. Call it a Preliminary Combine Comprehensive Guide if you prefer.

Grade Tiers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Defensive back DJ Johnson of Jackson State runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Ima

The grades at ESPN Scouts Inc are an early indication of where a player is graded before the up close scrutiny of the NFL Combines begins. While their scores cover the broad spectrum that is college football, every NFL team has their own unique grades that address their own schemes and specific needs for each position on the team.

The most common awarded score is 30, and since the highest grade is 100, a 30 means that this is going to be a long road for this player to become an NFL starter. We are talking seventh round or not being drafted at all. There are 329 invitations sent out, but there are not 329 draft picks. There are usually 224 draft picks, plus extra compensation picks awarded for lost free agents.

A 30 grade might be able to contribute on special teams, or serve as organizational depth on the practice squad, but a 30 grade still appears on quite a few players that were invited to the combine.

It is entirely possible that there are players that will be drafted that do not receive an invite to the combine, and that would be some gem of a player that is tucked away somewhere in the world.

When we break down each position in to tiers, we will use the following grading system:

Tier One  - grade of 85 - 100 from Scouts Inc.

Tier Two - grade of 65 - 84

Tier Three - grade of 45 - 64

Tier Four - grade of 44 and below

Below Average - (5th tier) - means you weren't good enough to receive an invitation, or your school is off the map or you are way under the radar.

If you are not happy with where a specific player is, per his pier group, please understand that is where his grade came in according to the above grading system. I did not assign the grade to any player.

Quarterbacks

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TEMPE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers drops back to pass during the Insight Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Sun Devil Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 27-24. (P

Quarterbacks - 18 invited. 15 Seniors and 3 Underclassmen in italics. Alphabetical order.

Tier One: Blaine Gabbert (pictured - Missouri), Jake Locker (Washington), Ryan Mallett, (Arkansas), and Cam Newton, (Auburn).

Tier Two: Christian Ponder (Florida State) and Ricky Stanzi (Iowa)

Tier Three: Andy Dalton (TCU), Pat Devlin, (Delaware), Colin Kaepernick (Nevada) and Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech).

Tier Four: Ryan Colburn (Fresno State), Nathan Enderle (Idaho), Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M), Greg McElroy (Alabama), Josh Portis (Cal - PA), Scott Tolzien (Wisconsin), Jeff Van Camp (Florida Atlantic) and T.J. Yates (North Carolina).

Running Backs: Halfback/Tailback

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by M

Running Backs - 35 invited. 23 Seniors and 12 Underclassmen, listed in italics. Alphabetical order.

Tier One: Mark Ingram (pictured - Alabama), Mikel Leshoure (Illinois) and Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech).

Tier Two: Noel Devine (West Virginia), Darren Evans (Virginia Tech), Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma St.), Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh), Demarco Murray (Oklahoma), Stevan Ridley (LSU), Daniel Thomas (Kansas St.), Jordan Todman (Connecticut) and Shane Vereen (California).

Tier Three: Anthony Allen (Georgia Tech), Delone Carter (Syracuse), John Clay (Wisconsin), Graig Cooper, (Miami-FL), Jamie Harper (Clemson), Stanley Havili (USC), Roy Helu (Nebraska), Derrick Locke (Kentucky), Bilal Powell (Louisville), Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), Evan Royster (Penn State) and Bradon Saine (Ohio State).

Tier Four: Armando Allen (Notre Dame), Matthew Asiata (Utah), Damien Berry (Miami-FL), Allen Bradford (USC), Shaun Draughn (North Carolina), Mario Fannin (Auburn), Alexander Green (Hawaii), Da'Rel Scott (Maryland), Anthony Sherman (Connecticut), Vai Taua (Nevada) and Johnny White (North Carolina).

Note: Taiwan Jones, (Eastern Washington) received an invitation to Combines, but did not have any grade on Scouts Inc.

Fullbacks

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 23: Owen Marecic #48 of the Stanford Cardinal is tackled by C.J. Mizell #12 of the Washington State Cougars at Stanford Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Fullbacks - 4 invited. 3 are Seniors and 1 Underclassman, listed in italics. Alphabetically listed.

Tier One:  none

Tier Two: Owen Marecic (pictured - Stanford)

Tier Three: Shaun Chapas (Georgia) and Stanley Havili (USC)

Tier Four: Henry Hynoski (Pittsburgh)

Note: Owen Marecic's name on the Combine Invitation list showed him as FB only, not as a linebacker.

Wide Receivers

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Wide Receivers: 46 Invited. 35 Seniors and 11 Underclassmen, listed in italics. Alphabetically listed

Tier One: Jon Baldwin (Pittsburgh), Tandon Doss (Indiana), A. J. Green (pictured - Georgia), Julio Jones (Alabama) and Torrey Smith (Maryland).

Tier Two: Randall Cobb (Kentucky), Dwayne Harris (East Carolina), Jerrel Jernigan (Troy), Greg Little (North Carolina), Niles Paul (Nebraska), Gregory Salas (Hawaii) and Titus Young (Boise State).

Tier Three: Darvin Adams (Auburn), Armon Binns (Cincinnati), Vince Brown (San Diego State), Mark Dell (Michigan State), Edmond Gates (Abilene Christian), Leonard Hankerson (Miami-FL), Ronald Johnson (USC), Jeremy Kerley (TCU), Austin Pettis (Boise State), Jock Sanders (West Virginia), Cecil Shorts (Mt. Union) and Terrence Toliver (LSU).

Tier Four: Deandre Brown (Southern Mississippi), Stephen Burton (West Texas A&M), Tori Gurley (South Carolina), Jamel Hamler (Fresno State), Andre Holmes (Hillsdale), Lestar Jean (Florida Atlantic), Ricardo Lockette (Fort Valley State), Jeff Maehl (Oregon), Denarius Moore (Tennessee), Joe Morgan (Walsh), O.J. Murdock (Fort Hays State), Jamar Newsome (Central Florida), Kealoha Pilares (Hawaii), Al Robinson (SMU), Demarco Sampson (San Diego State), Dane Sanzenbacher (Ohio State), Keith Smith (Purdue), Owen Spencer (North Carolina State), Terrance Turner (Indiana), Ryan Whalen (Stanford), Marshall Williams (Wake Forest) and Jimmy Young (TCU).

Tight Ends

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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Kyle Rudolph #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks away from Quinton Rochardson #28 of the Washington Huskies after catching the ball on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Dan

Tight Ends: 15 Invited. 14 Seniors and 1 Underclassman, listed in italics. Alphabetically listed.

Tier One: none

Tier Two: Lance Kendricks (Wisconsin), Kyle Rudolph (pictured - Notre Dame), Luke Stocker (Tennessee) and D.J. Williams (Arkansas).

Tier Three: Cameron Graham (Louisville), Robert Housler (Florida Athletic) and Zack Pianalto (North Carolina).

Tier Four: Charlie Gantt (Michigan State), Virgil Green (Nevada), Daniel Hardy (Idaho), Schuylar Oordt (Northern Iowa), Allen Reisner (Iowa), Joseph Smith (Marshall) and Julius Thomas (Portland State).

Note: One invitation was extended to a tight end that did not have an assigned grade at Scouts Inc. He is: Jordan Cameron (USC).

H-Back

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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 20: Fullback Charles Clay #9 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane rushes upfield against the University of Central Florida Knights at Bright House Stadium on October 20, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. UCF won 44 - 23. (Photo by Al Messerschmid

H-Back: There was only one H-Back invitation sent out, and it went to a senior.

Tier Three: Charles Clay - pictured (Tulsa). He is the only invite with a position designation of H-Back on the list.

Offensive Tackles

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 7: Tyron Smith #70 of the USC Trojans stretches before the game 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)

Offensive Tackles: There were a total of 33 tackles invited. 32 were Seniors and 1 Underclassman, listed in italics. Listed Alphabetically.

Tier One: Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin), Anthony Castonzo (Boston College), Tyron Smith (pictured - USC), and Nate Solder (Colorado).

Tier Two: Clint Boling (Georgia), Marcus Cannon (TCU), Orlando Franklin (Miami-FL), Chris Hairston (Clemson), Ben Ijalana (Villanova), Jarriel King (South Carolina), Demarcus Love (Arkansas), Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh), Will Rackley (Lehigh), Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State) and Lee Ziemba (Auburn).

Tier Three: David Arkin (S.W. Missouri State), James Carpenter (Alabama) and Jah Reid (Central Florida).

Tier Four: Joe Barksdale (LSU), James Brewer (Indiana), Garrett Chisolm (South Carolina), Josh Davis (Georgia), Ray Dominguez (Arkansas), Adam Grant (Arizona), Kyle Hix (Texas), Kevin Hughes (S.E. Louisiana), Rich Lapham (Boston College), Derek Newton (Arkansas State), Mike Person (Montana State), Willie Smith (East Carolina) and Danny Watkins (Baylor).

Note: Daniel Kilgore (Appalachian State), was extended an invitation, but did not have a score listed at Scouts Inc.

Offensive Guards

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Rodney Hudson #62 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Offensive Guards: 14 total guards were invited. All of them were Seniors. Listed Alphabetically.

Tier One: Rodney Hudson (pictured - Florida State).

Tier Two: Andrew Jackson (Fresno State), Steve Schilling (Michigan), and Stefen Wisniewski (Penn State)

Tier Three: Justin Boren (Ohio State), Zach Hurd (Connecticut), John Moffitt (Wisconsin) and Caleb Schlauderaff (Utah).

Tier Four: Ricky Henry (Nebraska), Maurice Hurt (Florida), Carl Johnson (Florida), Isaiah Thompson (Houston), Julian Vandervelde (Iowa) and Keith Williams (Nebraska).

Centers

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 and lineman Mike Pouncey #55 of the Florida Gators celebrate a win against the University of Arkansas Razorbacks October 17, 2009 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al M

Centers: 8 Centers were invited to Combines. All 8 are seniors, listed alphabetically.

Tier One: Mike Pouncey - pictured (Florida)

Tier Two: none

Tier Three: Kris O'Dowd (USC) and Zane Taylor (Utah)

Tier Four: Ryan Bartholomew (Syracuse), Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock), Jason Kelce (Cincinnati), Alex Linnenkohl (Oregon State), and Zack Williams (Washington State).

Defensive Ends

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 02: Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Florida Gators at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Defensive Ends: 30 defensive ends were invited to the Combines. 25 were Seniors and 5 were underclassmen, who are listed in italics. Players are listed alphabetically.

Tier One: Allen Bailey (Miami-FL), Jeremy Beal (Oklahoma), Da'Quan Bowers, (Clemson), Adrian Clayborn (Iowa), Marcell Dareus (pictured - Alabama), Cameron Heyward (Ohio State), Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue), Robert Quinn (North Carolina), Aldon Smith (Missouri) and J.J. Watt (Wisconsin).

Tier Two: Sam Acho (Texas), Cliff Matthews (South Carolina), Pernell McPhee (Mississippi State), Dontay Moch (Nevada), Brooks Reed (Arizona), Gregory Romeus (Pittsburgh) and Jabaal Sheard (Pittsburgh).

Tier Three: Pierre Allen (Nebraska) and Kentrell Lockett (Mississippi).

Tier Four: Chris Carter (Fresno State), Ugo Chinasa (Oklahoma State), Wayne Daniels (TCU), Demarcus Dobbs (Georgia), Rick Elmore (Arizona), Bruce Miller (Central Florida), Cheta Ozougwu (Rice), Markus White (Florida State) and Ryan Winterswyk (Boise State).

An invitation was sent to D'Aundre Reed (Arizona), who does not have a score listed at Scouts Inc.

Defensive Tackles

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Nick Fairley #90 of the Auburn Tigers reacts during their Tostitos BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen

Defensive Tackles: 23 Defensive Tackles were invited to Combines. 16 are Seniors and 7 are underclassmen, listed in italics. Players are listed alphabetically

Tier One: Nick Fairley (pictured - Auburn), Corey Liuget (Illinois), Drake Nevis (LSU), Stephen Paea (Oregon State), Phil Taylor (Baylor) and Muhammad Wilkerson (Temple).

Tier Two: Marvin Austin (North Carolina), Jurrell Casey (USC), Kenrick Ellis (Hampton), Jarvis Jenkins (Clemson) and Terrell McClain (South Florida).

Tier Three: Christian Ballard (Iowa), Lawrence Guy (Arizona State), Karl Klug (Iowa) and Cedrick Thornton (South Arkansas).

Tier Four: Ladi Ajoboye (South Carolina), Brandon Bair (Oregon), John Graves (Virginia Tech), Pep Levingston (LSU), Martin Parker (Richmond), Sealver Siliga (Utah), Adrian Taylor (Oklahoma) and Colby Whitlock (Texas Tech).

Nose Tackles

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 16: Jerrell Powe #57 of the Ole Miss Rebels against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Nose Tackles: There were only 4 nose tackles invited to Combines. All 4 are Seniors, listed alphabetically.

Tier One: none

Tier Two: Jerrell Powe (pictured- Mississippi)

Tier Three: Sione Fua (Stanford)

Tier Four: Chris Neild (West Virginia) and Ian Williams (Notre Dame)

Outside Linebackers

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Louisiana State University Tigers throws under pressure from Von Miller #40 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on January 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by C

Outside Linebackers: 18 outside linebackers were invited to Combines, of which 15 were seniors and 3 are underclassmen, listed in italics. Players are listed alphabetically.

Tier One: Akeem Ayers (UCLA), Bruce Carter (North Carolina), Justin Houston (Georgia), and Von Miller (pictured - Texas A&M).

Tier Two: Mark Herzlich (Boston College), Nate Irving (North Carolina State) and Martez Wilson (Illinois).

Tier Three: Mason Foster (Washington), Lawrence Wilson (Connecticut) and K.J. Wright (Mississippi State).

Tier Four: Doug Hogue (Syracuse), Jeremiha Hunter (Iowa), Scott Lutrus (Connecticut), Adrian Moten (Maryland), Jonas Mouton (Michigan), Brian Rolle (Ohio State), D. J. Smith (Appalachian State) and J.T. Thomas (West Virginia).

Inside Linebackers

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Darren Evans #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by Quan Sturdivant #52 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Leck

Inside Linebackers: 14 inside linebackers were invited to Combines, of which all 14 were Seniors. They are listed alphabetically.

Tier One: none

Tier Two: Ross Homan, (Ohio State), Greg Jones (Michigan State), Colin McCarthy (Miami-FL), Kelvin Sheppard (LSU) and Quan Sturdivant (pictured - North Carolina).

Tier Three: Elijah Joseph (Temple) and Greg Lloyd (Connecticut).

Tier Four: Nick Bellore (Central Michigan), Akeem Dent (Georgia), Orie Lemon (Oklahoma State), Casey Matthews (Oregon), Mike Mohamed (California), Derrell Smith (Syracuse) and Chris White (Mississippi State).

Cornerbacks

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers nearly intercepts a pass in the final seconds against Markeith Summers #16 and Korvic Neat #28 of the Ole Miss Rebels as time expired at Tiger Stadium on November

Cornerbacks: 35 cornerbacks were invited to the Combine, of which 31 are seniors and 4 are underclassmen, who are listed in italics. Players are listed alphabetically.

Tier One: Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Patrick Peterson (pictured - LSU), Jimmy Smith (Colorado) and Aaron Williams (Texas).

Tier Two: Curtis Brown (Texas), Kendric Burney (North Carolina), Brandon Burton (Utah), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), Chimdi Chekwa (Ohio State), Ras-I Dowling (Virginia), Marcus Gilchrist (Clemson), Brandon Harris (Miami-FL), Davon House (New Mexico State) and Shareece Wright (USC).

Tier Three: Chykie Brown (Texas), Chris Culliver (South Carolina), Brandon Hogan (West Virginia), Chris Rucker (Michigan State), Devon Torrence (Ohio State) and Demarcus Van Dyke (Miami-FL).

Tier Four: Cortez Allen (Citadel), Niles Brinkley (Wisconsin), Jalil Brown (Colorado), Mario Butler (Georgia Tech), Vance Cuff (Georgia), Curtis Marsh (Utah State), Byron Maxwell (Clemson), Andrew McGee (Oklahoma State), Johnny Patrick (Louisville), Justin Rogers (Richmond), Kevin Rutland (Missouri), Richard Sherman (Stanford), Buster Skrine (Tennessee-Chatt), Josh Thomas (Buffalo) and Brandyn Thompson (Boise State).

Free Safeties

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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)

Free Safeties: 9 free sateties were invited to the Combines, of which 5 are Seniors and 4 are underclassmen, which are listed in italics. Players are listed alphabetically.

Tier One: Rahim Moore (pictured - UCLA)

Tier Two: Quinton Carter (Oklahoma), Jaiquawn Jarrett (Temple), Robert Sands (West Virginia), Jerrard Tarrant (Georgia Tech) and Deunta Williams (North Carolina)

Tier Three: none

Tier Four: Chris Conte (California), Will Hill (Florida) and Mark Legree (Appalachian State).

Strong Safeties

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Michael Dyer #5 of the Auburn Tigers 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)

Strong Safeties: 10 strong safeties were invited to Combines, 9 of which are Seniors and 1 underclassman, listed in italics. Players are listed alphabetically.

Tier One: none

Tier Two: Deandre McDaniel (pictured - Clemson) and Tyler Sash (Iowa)

Tier Three: Ahmad Black (Florida) and Jermale Hines (Ohio State)

Tier Four: Jeron Johnson (Boise State), Shiloh Keo (Idaho), Joe Lefeged (Rutgers), Da'Norris Searcy (North Carolina), David Sims (Iowa State) and Nate Williams (Washington).

Hybrids and Long Snapper

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LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 16: Wide receiver Mike Davis #1 of the Texas Longhorns gets the ball knocked away by defensive back Eric Hagg #28 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Lincoln,

Hybrids: Two players are listed on the NFL Combine that lead me to list them as hybrids, because honestly, I am not sure how to list them. Both are Seniors and both are Nebraska Cornhuskers and they are Eric Hagg and DeJon Gomes. Both are coming in with the DB's, but both are listed as OLB (outside linebacker). Therefore, amid the confusion, they receive their own special slide.

Tier Three: Eric Hagg (Nebraska)

Tier Four: DeJon Gomes (Nebraska)

Long Snapper: One invited long snapper to Combines, Daniel Aiken, a senior from Virginia.

Tier Four: Daniel Aiken (Virgina).

Punters and Kickers

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PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Kai Forbath #25 of the UCLA Bruins kicks a last second field goal to win the game 17-14 over the Oregon State Beavers during the fourth quarter at the Rose Bowl on November 6, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How

Punters: 3 punters were invited to combines, and all 3 are Seniors. Players listed alphabetically.

Tier Four: Matt Bosher (Miami-FL), Reid Forrest (Washington State) and Chas Henry (Florida).

Kickers: 6 kickers were invited to combines, and all 6 are Seniors. Players listed alphabetically.

Tier Three: Kai Forbath (pictured - UCLA) and Alex Henery (Nebraska)

Tier Four: Dan Bailey (Oklahoma State), Ryan Donahue (Iowa), Josh Jasper (LSU) and Jake Rogers (Cincinnati).

So, there you have it. All positions laid out in tiers, with all 329 invitees, that you can print out when you sit back to watch the combines. Or save this list for draft day, and then see which players have zoomed up a tier or two (Danny Watkins) and which ones have zoomed down a tier or two (Jake Locker). Either way it is interesting to see all the moving parts, all the opinions and all of the hard work and sweat to try to raise their draft stock.