These rankings do not reflect where these players will go in the draft or how I think they will fall in the draft. It is just how good I think these players are on my personal draft board.

I have a key to better understand my star system:
: Elite Prospect
: Top 8 Prospect
: Solid First-Round Prospect
: Fringe First-Round Prospect; Very Strong Round 2 Prospect
: Second-Round Prospect
: Third-Round Prospect
: 4th-5th Round Prospect
: Late Round/Undrafted Free Agent


Quarterbacks

1. Cullen Harper, Clemson
   Reminds me of Matt Ryan last year in terms of how underrated he was going into the season. Nice accuracy, arm strength and consistency in his game.
   
   
2. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
   Has a somewhat quirky release, but for a redshirt freshman last season, he was amazing. Bradford is the most accurate quarterback in the country.
   
   
3. Curtis Painter, Purdue
   Puts more zip on the ball than you would think; he needs to be more steady in his technique. Painter must be more of a leader.
   
   
4. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville
   Outstanding size and arm strength, but a lack of game experience could hurt his chances of being a first-round pick.
   
   
5. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State
   Great arm, but a very immature pocket presence with horrible footwork. This can be improved drastically this offseason. What could hurt Boeckman's draft stock is that he will be a 25-year-old rookie.
   
   

Running Backs

1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
   It's like someone made a clone of Cadillac Williams, but put less wear on his tires. Very few weaknesses in his game. Great receiver out of the backfield.
   
   
2. Chris "Beanie" Wells, Ohio State
   Amazing speed for a guy who is 6-1, 230 pounds. He does have a second burst unlike most bigger backs. Scary potential.
   
   
3. Arian Foster, Tennessee
   A tough and durable back who doesn't get the headlines he should.
   
   
4. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh
   Fast running back who needs to continue to make strides nexts season.
   
   
5. C.J. Spiller, Clemson
   Reminds me of Felix Jones because he is a scat back with tremendous game speed.
   
   

Wide Receivers

1. Michael Crabtree
   Needs to improve balance and route running, but has a Larry Fitzgerald-type skill set.
   
   
2. Percy Harvin, Florida
   Harvin answered my questions last year showing reliable hands, routes and underrated blocking. Elite speed in every sense of the word.
   
   
3. Aaron Kelly, Clemson
   Huge possession receiver who has solid ball skills - therefore a great red-zone target.
   
   
4. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
   Is a very fast player, but I don't see the all-around receiving skills just yet.
   
   
5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
   Has an extremely high upside, but just reminds me too much of Troy Williamson. DHB must be more consistent and productive next season, and I think it'll happen.
   
   

Tight Ends

1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
   Light years away the best tight end in the college game because of his size, speed and hands.
   
   
2. Chase Coffman, Missouri
   Typical jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none tight end prospect.
   
   
3. Jaison Williams, Oregon
   At 6-4, 240, Williams will ultimately find himself as a tight end in the NFL. Questions arise about his hands, and he must answer those next season.
   
   
4. Darius Hill, Ball State
   Great Y.A.C. upside in the NFL.
   
   
5. Cornelius Ingram, Florida
   Isn't living up to his physical abilities yet in Florida.
   
   

Offensive Tackles

1. Michael Oher, Ole Miss
   Owning elite size and athleticism, Oher is the best left tackle prospect since Orlando Pace.
   
   
2. Eugene Monroe, Virginia
   Isn't quite the athlete that D'Brickashaw Ferguson was, but he can hold his own in the footwork department.
   
   
3. Ciron Black, LSU
   A ton of starting experience for such a young player. Shut down Vernon Gholston in the National Championship.
   
   
4. Alex Boone, Ohio State
   With great size and solid footwork, he's a more athletic Jeremy Trueblood.
   
   
5. Dace Richardson, Iowa
   Year in, year out Richardson is one of the most underrated offensive linemen in the country. Technically dominates opponents with great athleticism for the position.
   
   

Guards

1. Duke Robinson
   I consider him to be a better guard prospect than Branden Albert. Powerful run blocker, but is nimble in pass protection.
   
   
2. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State
   A great technician who plays with a nasty demeanor.
   
   
3. Herman Johnson, LSU
   Pretty mobile for a guy who is 6-5, 355.
   
   
4. Matt Slauson, Nebraska
   Very powerful guard who needs to improve awareness in picking up stunts and blitzes.
   
   
5. Anthony Parker, Tennessee
   Very versatile player who displays a great understanding of the game; another well-coached lineman out of Tennessee.
   
   

Centers

1. Alex Mack, California
   Possibly the best center prospect in the past decade.
   
   
2. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas
   Not very athletic.
   
   
3. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama
   Bulk and power is not where you want it to be.
   
   
4. Eric Wood, Louisville
   A very similar prospect to Jason Spitz.
   
   
5. Brett Helms, LSU
   Isn't the great athlete you want him to be, but he gets the job done week in week out. Can also play guard.
   
   

Matt McGuire's 2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Top Five Defensive Players By Position

Matt McGuire's 2008 NFL Draft Prospects:
Top Five Offensive Players By Position

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