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Found November 12, 2008 on The Sports Agent Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
2009 Top Offensive Prospects (Draft Eligible)
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
PLAYERS: Tim Tebow,  Chris Cooley,  Ed Dickson,  Alex Mack,  Antoine Caldwell,  Max Unger,  Herman Johnson,  Sergio Render,  Greg Isdaner,  Trevor Canfield,  Michael Oher,  Eugene Monroe,  Andre Smith,  Chase Daniels,  Chase Coffman,  Jermaine Gresham,  Tony Romo,  Mark Sanchez,  Nate Davis,  Chris Wells,  Javon Ringer,  James Davis,  Donald Brown,  Percy Harvin,  Juaquin Iglesias,  Derrick Williams,  Brian Robiskie,  Brandon Pettigrew,  Ciron Black
QB 1. Mattew Stafford (Georgia/Jr.) -While the Bulldogs may not have lived up to the expectations, Stafford is the best pro-style quarterback in the country. 2. Tim Tebow (Florida/Jr.) -Tebow is a stud, some may say he may not have what it takes to be an NFL quarterback, but I'm not one of those guys. He does what he is asked, his discipline and leadership will carry over to the next level. 3. Colt McCoy (Texas/Jr) -I love what this guy has to offer, he's the second coming of Tony Romo. He still has to polish up his game and coming back to Texas is the best decision he could have made. 4. Mark Sanchez (USC/Jr.) -Sanchez has fell off the radar a bit, but his leadership, and accuracy make him one of the top quarterbacks in the nation. 5. Nate Davis (Ball St./Jr) -To most he's a no name player, on a no name team. But he is putting up huge numbers, can move around in the pocket, and has a rocket arm. RB 1. Chris Wells (Ohio. St/Jr.) -While he has been banged up this year, he is still the best all-around back. He has the size, strength and speed teams love. 2. Javon Ringer (Mich. St./Sr.) -Ringer has been a very pleasant surprise for the Spartan fans. He has exploded this season and has carried the Spartan offense on his back. 3. James Davis (Clemson/Sr.) -Coming into the season, people were expecting huge things from Davis. But the bottom line is the Tigers just aren't that good. Still, Davis has all the tools to be an effective running back. 4. C.J Spiller (Clemson/Jr.) -Spiller is a homerun threat every time he touches the ball. His versatility is what separates him from most backs in the country. 5. Donald Brown (Uconn/Sr.) -While most have never heard of Brown, don't be fooled, he's the real deal. He has good speed and even better vision. WR 1. Darius Heyward-Bey (Maryland/Jr.) -Has the size and tremendous speed that the NFL loves. He can jump over as well as run by almost anyone. 2. Percy Harvin (Florida/Jr.) -Is possibly the biggest homerun threat in college football. When he has the ball in his hands he simply makes big things happen. 3. Juaquin Iglesias (Okla/Sr.) -Has size, speed, and very good hands. He has been the big play receiver for a few years now in the Sooner Offense. 4. Derrick Williams (Penn.St/Sr.) -He came to campus as a big chipper, he is leaving as Mr. Versatility. 5. Brian Robiskie (Ohio. St/Sr.) -Robiskie, is a sure handed receiver who is going to make a very reliable slot receiver. He doesn't have great size, or blazing speed, but he sure knows how to play the game. TE 1. Brandon Pettigrew (Ok.st/Sr.) -This guy is a stud, at 6'6 260 he's got the size, hands, can block, and more importantly can make plays after the catch. 2. Jermaine Gresham (Okla./Jr) -He too has all the tools, he's going to be a real player at the next level. 3. Chase Coffman (Missouri/Sr.) -Coffman has been a favorite target of Chase Daniels for some time now, and for good reason. He's in the mold of Chris Cooley. 4. Travis Beckham (Wis/Sr.) -At one point Beckham may have been the best of the bunch, but injuries have slowed him down this season. He's more of a receiving tight end than anything else 5. Ed Dickson (Ore./Jr.) -Dickson is another Chris Cooley type player, who has the size, and speed to do it all. C 1. Alex Mack (Cal/Sr.) -Mack has been regarded as the top center for sometime, he has the size, power and brains to anchor a line at the next level. 2. Antoine Caldwell (Bama/Sr.) -This guy has been all over the place for the Tide this season, he has the size and athletic ability NFL teams love. 3. Jonathon Luigs (Ark/Sr.) -Here's another guy, who can really move, he gets to the next level and lays the wood. 4. Max Unger (Ore/Sr.) -Unger is a solid blocker in both the passing and running game and also has the size to hold his own against defensive tackles. 5. A.Q Shipley (Penn.St/Sr.) -Regarded by some as the toughest guy in the Big 10, he is similar to Detroit Lions center Dominic Riola. OG 1. Duke Robinson (Okla/Sr.) -This guy is a monster, has the power and feet work to start at the next level. 2. Herman Johnson (LSU/Sr.) -At 6'7 362, he is another mammoth of a man, his feet work could use work, but he's a good in-line blocker. 3. Sergio Render (VT/Jr.) -Has good athletic ability who can make all the blocks 4. Greg Isdaner (WVU/Jr.) -Another good athlete, very good open field blocker. 5. Trevor Canfield (Cinn/Sr.) -Tough as nails guy, with good speed and feet work. OT 1. Michael Oher (Miss/Sr.) -Oher is the hands down best tackle in the country, he was made famous by the book Blind Side. 2. Eugene Monroe (UVA/Jr.) -Moore is not far behind Oher, he has great feet work, and the athleticism teams love in tackles. 3. Andre Smith (Bama/ Jr.) -He is the best lineman on the best team in the country, he's been dominate in both the running game and passing game. 4. Ciron Black (LSU/Jr.) -At 6'5 328, he certainly has the size, he is still raw, but has a lot of room to grow as a player. 5. Phil Loadholt (Okla/Sr.) -At 6'8 340 he is one of the biggest men in college football, while he has the size teams love, he is not very athletic and has trouble with speed rushers.
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  • Dewey
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    Dewey said November 12, 2008

    Nice piece. Can't wait for the draft. Too bad the Ravens will have the #32 overall selection.
  • adesimo1

    adesimo1 said November 12, 2008

    What about Michael Crabtree? Isn't he supposed to be the best receiver prospect.

    He's technically a sophomore, but he was redshirted as a freshman. Doesn't that mean he can declare for the draft?
    • BowlBound
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      BowlBound replied November 12, 2008

      Crabtree can come out this year and probably will.
  • nxml129

    nxml129 said November 12, 2008

    WHERE THE HELL IS CRABTREE!!! YOU KNOW THAT BULL IS GOIN FOR DA DRAFT!!

  • BWestshine said November 12, 2008

    Crabtree is draft eligible, im guessing you didnt know that; or you havent seen him play yet
  • mrbecker712

    mrbecker712 said November 12, 2008

    Same for Sam Bradford at Oklahoma.
  • ovwdurant

    ovwdurant said November 12, 2008

    Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech, Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri, and Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia are all redshirt sophomores meaning 3 years out of high school and all draft eligible. I believe Sam Bradford is only a true sophomore and inelligible
  • phillyphan54

    phillyphan54 said November 12, 2008

    my only problem is Brandon Pettigrew over Jermaine Gresham.
    I'm quite sure Gresham is regarded as a better prospect and Pettigrew has some off the field issues. Other than that, and you missing Michael Crabtree, this is pretty good.

  • joshjkp said November 12, 2008

    No Crabtree at wide reciever, Daniel from Mizzou or Harrel from Texas Tech at QB, or Jacquizz Rodgers from Oregon State for RB.? And how can you put two running backs from the same (losing) team on the list? Any one of the 5 all americans at USC, Knowshawn Moreno from UGA, Lagarrete Blount from Oregon (check outnhis you tube highlights), Ian Johnson from Boise State, just to name a few, are far better options than the two Clemson Backs and have far better NFL potential
    • mrbecker712

      mrbecker712 replied November 12, 2008

      Obviously you've never seen Davis and Spiller play. They're incredible backs.
      • DTRIK19
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        DTRIK19 replied November 13, 2008

        They're talented...but neither is a Top 5 RB right now.
  • bzr034

    bzr034 said November 12, 2008

    Eric Decker is the best wide receiver in the Big Ten, yet you have two others from the conference on the list. And the obvious lack of Michael Crabtree has already been discussed by everyone.
  • Dawks08

    Dawks08 said November 12, 2008

    Okay whoever keeps telling me that that OSU receiver is better than Crabtree needs to cool his guns, Crabtree had been playing injured and has still managed to put top 5 stats, he shows up on the games that count and that cant be measured in a 40 or shuffle, listen whoever gets Crabtree will be blessed with the best WR for the next 15 years, he has the size speed hands and route running ability, but Megatron will definitely challenge him, next Royster should be up there, and what about Moreno? i thought he was draft eligible, and i agree with Pettigrew hes an absoulte stud good list, i dont like hayward bey so much at #1 because hes really raw at playing the wideout position needs coaching and looks like another hank baskett (who needs to get more time, is a rising star in my opinion)

  • Bunson said November 13, 2008

    lol I'm gonna ring the Crabtree bell as well.....they are projecting him to go top 5 in many scenarios

  • GoShooterGo said November 13, 2008

    Frank "THE TANK" Summers RB UNLV 2009 Sleeper UDFA

  • GoShooterGo said November 13, 2008

    Frank "THE TANK" Summers RB UNLV 2009 Sleeper UDFA

  • DTRIK19
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    DTRIK19 said November 13, 2008

    Pretty sure Shady McCoy is a top 5 RB. TWO players from Clemson, give me a break. I've loved watching Ringer this year too...but anybody can put up huge numbers when they're given 40 carries a game. He probably won't even be alive by draft day. And please lets stop getting on our knees for Beanie Wells...hes all hype.
  • h8boston

    h8boston said November 13, 2008

    Where in the hell is Shonn Greene?! He's the only RB in the nation with 100+ yards in every game. He's big, he's fast, he can bowl people over, and he's put up better numbers that Ringer! MSU and Iowa have had 3 same opponents (so far). Indiana; Ringer rushed 44 times for 195 (4.5 per), Greene 23 for 115 (5.0 per). If Greene had the same amount of carries has JR, he would have had 210 yards. Northwestern; JR = 35 for 124 (3.5 per), SG = 21 for 159 (7.6 per). Wisconsin; JR= 21 for 54 (2.6 per), SG = 25 for 217 (8.7 per). The fact that Ringer is number 2 on this list and Greene is left off is a joke! Oh yeah, talk about carrying an offense on his back...One more thing, Ringer against Iowa; 25 for 91 (3.6 per). Greene against MSU; 30 for 157 (5.2 per).
    • DTRIK19
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      DTRIK19 replied November 13, 2008

      He's there only weapon, but the same goes for Ringer.
    • DTRIK19
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      DTRIK19 replied November 13, 2008

      Oh and Iowa is a MUCH tougher team to run against than MSU so that comparison should be thrown out the window along with Penn State's season!
  • DTRIK19
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    DTRIK19 said November 13, 2008

    How the hell is Graham Harrell not in the top 5?? He's already PROVED he's better than Colt McCoy and Davis/Sanchez couldn't carry his damn jockstrap.
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