* underclassmen
Prospects rated April 5th after NFL Combine '03 and most workouts.
1. Carson Palmer - QB - 6'4"
220 lbs. - USC
Strong-armed senior Heisman winner has all the tools one looks for
in a Franchise QB
2. * Charles Rogers - WR - 6'4"
210 lbs. - Michigan State
Prototype wideout is poised to become the next great pro at his
position
3. Jimmy Kennedy - DT - 6'4"
320 lbs. - Penn State
Massive tackle is a force on the inside and will be off the board
quickly in April.
4. * Terrell Suggs - DE - 6'3"
245 lbs. - Arizona St.
Quick big-play edge rusher has impact ability despite disappointing
workout.
5. Terence Newman - CB - 5'10"
185 lbs. - Kansas State
Fast senior corner has all the attributes one looks for in a shutdown
cover man.
6. * Andre Johnson - WR - 6'3"
200 lbs. - Miami (Fla.)
Monster workout could push him even higher by April.
7. Byron Leftwich - QB - 6'6"
245 lbs. - Marshall
Huge athletic passer is making progress from leg injury despite
missing critical postseason playing time.
8. Marcus Trufant - CB - 5'11"
190 lbs. - Washington State
Big, smooth senior corner continues to fly up the charts.
9. * Dewayne Robertson - DT - 6'2"
315 lbs. - Kentucky
Powerful wide body defender can be a force in the middle.
10. Boss Bailey - LB - 6'3"
225 lbs. - Georgia
Fast athletic backer had a great individual workout that ranks
him with the best athletes in the draft.
11. Eric Steinbach - OL - 6'6"
290 lbs. - Iowa
Strong versatile offensive line prospect can play both tackle
and guard equally well.
12. William Joseph - DT - 6'5"
290 lbs. - Miami (Fla.)
Quick athletic defender looks to follow the rich Miami tradition
of great NFL tackles.
13. Jordan Gross - OT - 6'6"
310 lbs. - Utah
Fine left tackle prospect has the footwork, technique and fundamentals
to start as a rookie
14. * Kwame Harris - OT - 6'7"
310 lbs. - Stanford
Massive junior right may be the best offensive lineman in the
nation.
15. Michael Haynes - DE - 6'3"
275 lbs. - Penn State
Rugged defender can play the run and rush the pass equally well.
16. * Johnathan Sullivan - DT -
6'3" 315 lbs. - Georgia
Well-rounded junior is one of the fastest rising players in this
draft class
17. Jerome McDougle - DE - 6'1"
265 lbs. - Miami (Fla.)
Excellent edge rusher will be in high demand on draft day.
18. E.J. Henderson - LB - 6'2"
250 lbs. - Maryland
Sideline to sideline big hitter with impact ability.
19. Andre Woolfolk - CB - 6'1"
190 lbs. - Oklahoma
Blue chip cover defender has all the tools to become a top flight
pro corner.
20. Chris Kelsay - DE - 6'4"
255 lbs. - Nebraska
Grant Wistrom clone has been a standout in post-season action.
21. Eugene Wilson - CB - 5'10"
190 lbs. - Illinois
Ball hawk has been the best cover man in the Big Ten in recent
seasons.
22. Kevin Williams - DT - 6'4"
300 lbs. - Oklahoma St.
Athletic active inside defender can penetrate and disrupt blocking
patterns in a number of ways.
23. Chris Simms - QB - 6'4"
215 lbs. - Texas
Talented lefty has all the tools to follow in his father's footsteps.
24. * Kelley Washington - WR -
6'3" 215 lbs. - Tennessee
Gifted athlete has all the tools to be great and was a top 10
prospect before neck injury.
25. Rien Long - DT - 6'6"
280 lbs. - Washington St.
Outland Trophy winner has fine tools to be a disruptive inside
force.
26. * Musa Smith - RB - 6'1"
225 lbs. - Georgia
Powerful tailback has the talent to be an impact rookie runner
next fall.
27. * Dewayne White - DE - 6'3"
275 lbs. - Louisville
Strong edge rusher can change a game with one play.
28. Kenny Peterson - DE - 6'2"
300 lbs. - Ohio St.
Quick versatile defender became a playmaker as a senior.
29. * Terry Pierce - LB - 6'3"
250 lbs. - Kansas State
Physical junior has fine size/speed ratio and the ability to dominate.
30. Julian Battle - CB - 6'2"
200 lbs. - Tennessee
Athletic defender has fine triangle numbers and can cover and
play the run.
31. Kyle Boller - QB - 6'4"
210 lbs. - California
Strong-armed mobile athletic passer has made a meteoric rise up
the charts this past season.
32. Dennis Weathersby - CB - 6'1"
210 lbs. - Oregon State
Instinctive ball hawk has fine size and recovery speed.
33. Jon Stinchcomb - OT - 6'5"
290 lbs. - Georgia
Excellent tackle prospect has more upside than his brother and
current Raider, Matt.
34. * Jason Witten - TE - 6'5"
265 lbs. - Tennessee
Talented junior combines fine size, speed and athleticism for
the position.
35. * Jeff Faine - OC - 6'2"
300 lbs. - Notre Dame
Fine center prospect has been compared favorably to Olin Kreutz.
36. George Foster - OT - 6'5"
330 lbs. - Georgia
Massive agile left tackle has the ability to slide well in pass
protection.
37. Dave Ragone - QB - 6'4"
245 lbs. - Louisville
Big strong armed southpaw is a proven leader and clutch performer.
38. Ty Warren - DT - 6'4"
300 lbs. - Texas A&M
Powerful senior defender has the quickness to make plays versus
both run and pass.
39. * Willis McGahee - RB - 6'
225 lbs. - Miami
Talented underclassman would have been a top three selection prior
to knee injury.
40. Brett Williams - OT - 6'5"
320 lbs. - Florida St.
Powerful left tackle has short area quickness and physical blocking
style.
41. * Teyo Johnson - WR - 6'6"
225 lbs. - Stanford
Athletic possession receiver has fine triangle numbers and can
cause major mismatches in coverage.
42. Larry Johnson - RB - 6'1"
225 lbs. - Penn State
Workhorse tailback could slide to second round in April.
43. Cory Redding - DE - 6'4"
270 lbs. - Texas
Talented edge rusher is one of the top sack artists in this draft.
44. Bryant Johnson - WR - 6'2"
210 lbs. - Penn St.
Strong athletic receiver with the triangle numbers that NFL clubs
seek.
45. * Ken Hamlin - S - 6'1"
215 lbs. - Arkansas
Well developed junior may be the best safety in the nation.
46. * Chris Brown - RB - 6'2"
220 lbs. - Colorado
Strong powerful junior looks to take the next step after a fine
'02 season.
47. Taylor Jacobs - WR - 6'1"
200 lbs. - Florida
Gator receivers have struggled mightily as pros.
48. Sammy Davis - CB - 5'11"
185 lbs. - Texas A&M
Solid senior corner has fine instincts and quickness to match
up in man situations
49. * Rex Grossman - QB - 6'1"
215 lbs - Florida
Accurate junior passer decided to move on the NFL even after a
subpar '02 season.
50. Rashean Mathis - S - 6'1"
195 lbs. - Bethune-Cookman
Talented small college ball hawk is this good.
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