1.
Patrick Peterson *
CB
6-0
219
Analysis: An extraordinary athlete, Peterson has 4.3-second 40 speed, safety size, good cover skills and a willingness to hit. Big threat in return game. Ends at No. 1.
Last week: No. 1
2.
Von Miller
LB
6-3
246
Analysis: Miller can impact NFL games early in his career as a pass-rushing 3-4 outside linebacker, but he also has coverage skills. Heady, big-time athlete.
Last week: No. 2
3.
A.J. Green *
WR
6-4
211
Analysis: Premier wideout in the draft. Good route-runner, great size and hands, good speed (4.48 in Indy). Immediate help.
Last week: No. 3
4.
Marcell Dareus *
Analysis: Dareus is a gifted penetrator with pass-rush skills to burn and a good motor. Well-liked, scheme-versatile; I like him most as a penetrating 3-4 DE.
Last week: No. 5
5, Nick Fairley *
Analysis: Has worked out well after facing some questions about his size, and the pile of tape is still immense. Versatility and skills imply star potential.
Last week: No. 4
6. Da'Quan Bowers *
Analysis: Perhaps the draft's most gifted pass-rusher. Injury concerns are there, but this is based on talent. Potential to go as 3-4 OLB or 4-3 DE. Star athleticism.
Last week: No. 6
7.
Robert Quinn *
Analysis: Great, natural pass-rusher, solid athlete, has serious motor and high character. An early-impact threat at DE or OLB.
Last week: No. 7
8.
Julio Jones *
Analysis: Very good when healthy. Worked out brilliantly in Indy; ran a 4.39. Occasional durability concerns but has maintained high stock all year.
Last week: No. 8
9.
Prince Amukamara
Analysis: Has great instincts, finds the ball with good awareness and has good hands. Good speed, safety size. Ready to start at corner.
Last week: No. 9
10.
Muhammad Wilkerson *
Analysis: Great rise this spring. Scheme-flexible and disruptive, strong penetrator. Ideal 3-4 DE. Saw him as top-10 pick next year; now in the mix for 2011.
Last week: No. 10
11.
Corey Liuget *
Analysis: Reads game well; strong against the run or the pass. Has good leverage, is disruptive, is not elite pass-rusher. Solid workouts.
Last week: No. 11
12.
Aldon Smith *
Analysis: Ideal frame, athleticism to consider for 4-3 or 3-4; still developing but has a ton of upside. Athletic enough with size to be versatile. Jumps off tape.
Last week: No. 12
13.0
Cameron Jordan
Analysis: Frame and skills capable of handling 3-4 or 4-3 DE duty. Has top athleticism, smarts and speed for DE position.
Last week: No. 13
14.
Blaine Gabbert *
Analysis: Strong arm, good accuracy, ideal size and physical skills. An underrated athlete. Had a solid but unspectacular pro day. Will go high.
Last week: No. 14
15.
Cam Newton *
Analysis: Big-time physical ability, underrated mechanics and accuracy. Finished individual meetings and workouts with good results. But questions linger.
Last week: No. 15
16.
Jimmy Smith
Analysis: With an excellent size and speed combination, Smith quietly shut down receivers all season. Character issue overstated in eyes of many personnel folks.
Last week: No. 16
17.
Tyron Smith *
Analysis: A future blindside tackle. Fell some after a quick rise. Good frame, athleticism and quickness. Has added bulk.
Last week: No. 17
18.
J.J. Watt *
Analysis: Has shown athleticism and versatility at full 290 pounds. Has great motor and good diagnostic skills; is impressive pass-rusher.
Last week: No. 18
19.
Anthony Castonzo
Analysis: Smart, reliable with solid footwork and has added needed strength and overall bulk to improve leverage. Consistent worker, smart player. Safe pick.
Last week: No. 19
20.
Adrian Clayborn
Analysis: Better fit for 4-3 DE. Really good motor; batters O-linemen. Needs to refine rush skills; gets very high marks from those he's gone against.
Last week: No. 20
21.
Mark Ingram *
Analysis: Great pad level, explodes from contact, a terror on second level; 40 time not a huge concern for me; top-end speed was never assumed.
Last week: No. 21
22.
Nate Solder
Analysis: A physical specimen, has great length and has added bulk to his long frame. Could be moved along offensive line to provide help early in NFL career.
Last week: No. 22
23.
Gabe Carimi
Analysis: Monster year of tape, battling a number of high draft picks. Better footwork in 2010; added consistency. Excellent frame; could move along the line.
Last week: No. 23
24.
Ryan Kerrigan
Analysis: Has limited physical skills but elite instincts and ball awareness. Is a TFL machine, even against double-teams. Should shake tweener tag.
Last week: No. 24
25.
Jake Locker
Analysis: In eyes of evaluators, rebounded some with good workouts, interviews after combine. Arm, attitude, athleticism all there. Accuracy the question.
Last week: No. 25