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Ten Top NFL Combine Performances
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Ten Top NFL Combine '08 Performances

RB Chris Johnson - East Carolina
Speedy all-purpose back ran the fastest sprint at the NFL Combine that keeps as the highest rated senior tailback. He ran a blazing 4.24 time with a lightning 1.40 ten yard split, both numbers the highest at this year's NFL Combine and among the best on record. He also added a 35" VL and a 10'10" BJ. He did not participate in the shuttle or three cone drills. His performance may have elevated him to a top 40 grade. He also won the DraftInsiders.com Poll for fastest sprint at Indy

TE Dustin Keller – Purdue
Athletic smaller tight end had a huge workout and most impressive showing on Day 1. He ran 4.53 and 4.54 times and had an exceptional 38� vertical leap with a solid 26 reps @ 225 lbs. He displayed sure hands and the ability to adjust to the ball. He was on our Top 100 value board prior to the Combine and could move up further at the close of this critical event.

OT Jake Long – Michigan
The top offensive linemen in this year’s class solidified a top 5-10 selection. He came in at 6’7� and 313 lbs. and did a combine best thus far 37 reps @ 225 lbs. He ran a 5.17 and 5,27 times and solidified a top 5-10 selection.

NFL Combine ‘08 - 2/26- Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs Cason & Cromartie Shine

Photo - CB Antoine Cason - Arizona

Prospects on the Rise

CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - Tenn St
The rising star of the postseason had another big performance on the heels of a terrific Senior Bowl week. He continued his stellar postseason with a blazing 4.33 time, 17 reps in the lifting and a fine 38.5� in the vertical leap that could push him into the first round.

CB Antoine Cason - Arizona
Maybe the senior prospect with the most to prove at this event after questions about his speed. He answered the call with a strong overall workout including a 4.49 sprint time, 20 reps, 35.5� VL and a 10'8" BJ. That effort probably guarantees him a first round grade.

CB Justin King - Penn St
Athletic junior corner had the type of workout an underclassman must produce to be an early draft selection. He ran a low 4.33 time, looked sharp in the agility drills and did 14 reps.

NFL Combine ‘08 - Mon Feb 25th

Photo - DE/LB Cliff Avril - Purdue

Prospects on the Rise

DE/LB Cliff Avril - Purdue
Classic defensive tweener hopes to follow the Purdue tradition of top pro edge pass rushers. He ran fine 4.51 and 4.56 times at 253 lbs. with a very strong 6.91 three cone drill in addition to a 9’2� BJ and 17 reps.

DE Chris Long - Virginia
Blue chip defender ran excellent 4.71 and 4.77 times with a 34� VL. His agility drill numbers were equal to any linebacker in an excellent showing. His overall effort was one of the best of the event. He did not lift but will at the Va. pro day.

DE Vernon Gholston - Ohio St
Athletic tewener had one of the strongest showings at the combine. He ran an outstanding 4.67 time at 266 lbs. He also tied Jake Long with 37 reps for the most reps at the event. He added a good 35.5� VL that probably guarantees him a top 8 selection.

NFL Combine ‘08 - Day 2

Photo - RB Jonathan Stewart - Oregon

Prospects on the Rise

Darren McFadden - Arkansas
Talented junior tailback quieted growling critics with a blazing 4.33 official time that was the best of the event thus far. He came in at 211 lbs. and did a 33" VL and a 10'8" BJ in a fine overall performance.

RB Jonathan Stewart - Oregon
Powerful junior tailback had a strong showing with a 4.44 forty time, in addition to 28 reps and a fine 36.5 VL that probably guarantees a mid first round grade.

NFL Combine ‘08

Photo - TE Dustin Keller - Purdue

Prospects on the Rise

TE Dustin Keller – Purdue
Athletic smaller tight end had a huge workout and most impressive showing on Day 1. He ran 4.53 and 4.54 times and had an exceptional 38� vertical leap with a solid 26 reps @ 225 lbs. He displayed sure hands and the ability to adjust to the ball. He was on our Top 100 value board prior to the Combine and could move up further at the close of this critical event.

TE Brad Cottam – Tennessee
Huge prospect missed most of the ’07 season but he continues to impress in the postseason. He came in at 6’7� and 271 lbs., ran a fine 4.68 time and did 24 reps in the lifting.

OT Jake Long – Michigan
The top offensive linemen in this year’s class solidified a top 5-10 selection. He came in at 6’7� and 313 lbs. and did a combine best thus far 37 reps @ 225 lbs. He ran a 5.17 and 5,27 times and solidified a top 5-10 selection.

OT Chris Williams – Vanderbilt
Just like the first day of the Senior Bowl, this guy stood out on Day 1 in Indy. He is a massive tackle who checked in at 6’6� and 315 lbs. He ran very good 5.07 and 5.18 times and looked nimble in the agility drills, though he did only 21 reps.

Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ’08
* underclassmen - mid Feb. Pre- NFL Combine ‘08

The New Top 100 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ’08 are available now in the '08 Feb. Newsletter

Photo - RB Rashard Mendenhall - Illinois

1. Matt Ryan - QB - 6’4� 220 lbs. - Boston College
Smart pocket QB ranks as the top prospect in this talented class.

2. Glenn Dorsey - DT - 6’2� 300 lbs. - LSU
Cat like senior tackle is a dominant force on the inside and a difference maker in every game.

3. Chris Long - DE - 6’5� 285 lbs. - Virginia
Savvy senior defensive end is a prospect with no holes.

4. Sedrick Ellis - DT - 6’2� 295 lbs. - USC
Explosive senior tackle is a relentless inside force who continues to move up the charts.

5. * Kenny Phillips - FS - 6’1� 205 lbs. - Miami
Smooth athletic junior safety is a fluid defender with well developed skills for the pro game.

6. Jake Long - OT - 6’7� 320 lbs. - Michigan
Physical senior tackle has well developed skills and experience to start at either outside position as a pro.

7. * Darren McFadden - RB - 6’1� 220 lbs. - Arkansas
Versatile junior tailback is ready to start in the NFL from day one.

NFL Scouting Combine ’08 - Invitation List
NFL Combine - Feb 20-26, 2008 - RCA Dome, Indianapolis, In.

Photo - RB Ray Rice - Rutgers

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Junior running back Ray Rice of Rutgers will be one of over 300 college football players who will attend the NFL Combine on Feb. 20 thru 26.
Rice declared for the NFL Draft '08 as an underclassman after another sensational '07 season for Rutgers including a 2000 yard rushing effort. That was just the 13th time a college back hit that mark with three of them acoomplishing it this past season - Kevin Smith and Matt Forte' being the others. Rice added 25 TDs over the '07 season completing his career with 50 scores and just under 5000 yards rushing in only three seasons. He faces a huge test in Indy to answer questions about his speed and overall athleticism. He is currently ranked as a marginal top 50 prospect with the critical combine workout, a key part of the final evaluation for the NFL Draft '08 in April.