Arkansas vs. LSU: The Game's 10 Best NFL Draft Prospects

The Arkansas Razorbacks and LSU Tigers are not only two of the Top Three teams in the country, but they're also two of the most successful programs in all of college football. Every season these two teams are atop the SEC and compete for not only BCS bowls but also National Championships.

A big reason for that is because these teams are loaded with potential NFL players.

Here are the top 10 NFL draft prospects who will be playing in the Arkansas-LSU game.

Morris Claiborne, CB (LSU)

LSU had a top cornerback a year ago in Patrick Peterson and have another in Morris Claiborne. He has decent size at 6'0" and 185 pounds, and has quick feet.

He takes advantage of bad throws and has great ball skills since he is a former wide receiver. He is solid in run support and doesn't give up much in man coverage.

Claiborne may not be as polished as Peterson was at this point in his career, but he is a top cornerback and should go in the first round.

Brandon Taylor, S (LSU)

Brandon Taylor has been improving year in and year out, and leads the team with 61 tackles and two interceptions this season. He is a top 10 safety in this year's NFL draft and will provide some team with a player who has a lot of potential.

Taylor is a strong tackler, but he still needs to work on his cover skills.

Jerry Franklin, LB (Arkansas)

Franklin has a ton of potential and his coverage ability is unmatched. He is also a solid tackler, as he has 87 tackles this season and 356 in his career. 

He's one of the top linebackers in the SEC, and that alone makes Franklin worth a draft pick.

Deangelo Peterson, TE (LSU)

Peterson is an athletic tight end who, at 6'4" and 243 pounds, makes him look like a bulky wide receiver. He struggles as a blocker and is still raw as a pass-catcher, though.

Overall, Peterson has a lot of upside, and because of that somebody will draft him.

Jarius Wright, WR (Arkansas)

Wright is a big-play receiver with great hands and is a force in the return game. His solid route running makes him an excellent target on third downs. He needs to bulk up his 5'10", 180-pound frame if he expects to last in the NFL.

Regardless of his size, Wright has too many positives to ignore on draft day and somebody will pick him up.

Jake Bequette, DE (Arkansas)

Bequette isn't a flashy defensive end, but he gets the job done with decent speed and solid athleticism. He has a motor that does not quit and is a very hard worker.

Bequette is in the top 10 of defensive ends in this class and should go somewhere in the third or fourth round.

Greg Childs, WR (Arkansas)

Childs has a great combination of speed and size at 6'4" and 217 pounds. He has very reliable hands and attacks the football almost better than any receiver in this draft.

However, his injury history may be a concern for some teams. Childs isn't considered a high draft pick, but he could be a steal in the later rounds for a team.

Tramain Thomas, FS (Arkansas)

A team would draft Thomas mainly off of potential because he has a lot of things to work on and is extremely raw. He has below-average speed and isn't a great tackler, but Thomas is a smart football player and has the ability to play both free safety and strong safety.

Thomas is worth a late-round pick for teams that could slowly work him into the lineup.

Rueben Randle, WR (LSU)

Randle is a top 10 wideout in this draft and has decent hands with great speed. He can also get physical with corners when needed. Randle still has to work on his route running, as he tends to get sloppy at times.

Randle will likely go in the second or third round. He will provide some team with solid wide receiver depth and possibly great return ability.

Joe Adams, WR (Arkansas)

Adams is another fast receiver who has good hands and big play ability. He will also provide a team with a great return man. Adams still needs to improve his route running and needs to bulk up his 5'11", 180-pound frame.

Adams is arguably the top receiver for Arkansas, and that says something with the talented group they have. He should go between the second and fourth rounds.