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2009 Top Offensive Prospects (Draft Eligible)

Found November 12, 2008 on The Sports Agent Blog:
PLAYERS: Tim Tebow,  Tony Romo,  Mark Sanchez,  Nate Davis,  Chris Wells,  Javon Ringer,  James Davis,  Donald Brown,  Percy Harvin,  Juaquin Iglesias,  Derrick Williams,  Brian Robiskie,  Brandon Pettigrew,  Jermaine Gresham,  Chase Coffman,  Chase Daniels,  Chris Cooley,  Ed Dickson,  Alex Mack,  Antoine Caldwell,  Max Unger,  Herman Johnson,  Sergio Render,  Greg Isdaner,  Trevor Canfield,  Michael Oher,  Eugene Monroe,  Andre Smith,  Ciron Black
TEAMS: Detroit Lions

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 Well...
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21 Comments:
  • Nice piece. Can't wait for the draft. Too bad the Ravens will have the #32 overall selection.
    by Dewey   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • 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?
    by adesimo1   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Crabtree can come out this year and probably will.
    by BowlBound   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • WHERE THE HELL IS CRABTREE!!! YOU KNOW THAT BULL IS GOIN FOR DA DRAFT!!
    by nxml129   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Crabtree is draft eligible, im guessing you didnt know that; or you havent seen him play yet
    by BWestshine   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Same for Sam Bradford at Oklahoma.
    by mrbecker712   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • 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
    by ovwdurant   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • 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.
    by phillyphan54   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • 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
    by joshjkp   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Obviously you've never seen Davis and Spiller play. They're incredible backs.
    by mrbecker712   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • They're talented...but neither is a Top 5 RB right now.
    by DTRIK19   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • 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.
    by bzr034   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • 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)
    by Dawks08   November 12, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • lol I'm gonna ring the Crabtree bell as well.....they are projecting him to go top 5 in many scenarios
    by Bunson   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Frank "THE TANK" Summers RB UNLV 2009 Sleeper UDFA
    by GoShooterGo   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Frank "THE TANK" Summers RB UNLV 2009 Sleeper UDFA

    by GoShooterGo   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • 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.
    by DTRIK19   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • 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).
    by h8boston   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • He's there only weapon, but the same goes for Ringer.
    by DTRIK19   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • 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!
    by DTRIK19   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • 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.
    by DTRIK19   November 13, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
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