| 1. Darren McFadden RB Arkansas |
| He's simply the most dominant and explosive player in the draft. |
| 2. Sedrick Ellis DT USC |
| With all the talented defensive lineman, Ellis might be the most explosive off the line. |
| 3. Glenn Dorsey DT LSU |
| A powerful defensive lineman, but not as quick or explosive as Ellis. |
| 4. Chris Long DE Virginia |
| Long isn't a sack master, but there isn't a more consistent player in this draft class. |
| 5. Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State |
| Gholston may be the most intriguing physical specimen in this draft class. |
| 6. Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon |
| Injuries are a concern, but he has the potential to be a true workhorse at the next level. |
| 7. Keith Rivers LB USC |
| Rivers is the only elite prospect at linebacker in this draft class. |
| 8. Phillip Merling DE Clemson |
| Merling is equally effective getting to the quarterback and stuffing the run. |
| 9. Calais Campbell DE Miami FL |
| He won't be drafted this high, but physically, no one can match his potential. |
| 10. Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois |
| A big, bruising running back that also has the shiftiness to break off the big run. |
| 11. Ryan Clady OT Boise State |
| Big enough to be a grinder, but quick enough to be a franchise left tackle. |
| 12. Jake Long OT Michigan |
| Lacks the quick feet to be a true franchise left tackle, but you can't deny his consistency. |
| 13. Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma |
| Isn't a great deep threat, but has the best hands in the draft. |
| 14. Kenny Phillips S Miami FL |
| A playmaker and a hard hitter that got lost on a bad Miami team last season. |
| 15. Mike Jenkins CB South Florida |
| Fast enough to match up with anyone, and flashes the ability to be a true playmaker. |
| 16. Chris Williams OT Vanderbilt |
| Has the size and quickness you look for in a left tackle and is still improving. |
| 17. Felix Jones RB Arkansas |
| Needs to prove he can carry the load, but there isn't a more explosive running back in the draft. |
| 18. Quentin Groves DE Auburn |
| Undersized, but an elite athlete that can get to the quarterback. |
| 19. Tracy Porter CB Indiana |
| Fast enough to be a true cover corner, and won't shy away from being physical at the line of scrimmage. |
| 20. Brian Brohm QB Louisville |
| There isn't a sure thing at quarterback this year, but Brohm looks like the most complete player. |
| 21. Lawrence Jackson DE USC |
| Not the sack master he was as a sophomore, but has developed into an even more complete lineman. |
| 22. Dan Connor LB Penn State |
| Connor is an even better prospect than former teammate Paul Posluszny. |
| 23. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State |
| Physically he looks like he can do it all, but he needs to prove it again the big boys. |
| 24. Sam Baker OT USC |
| Not flashy, and probably not a left tackle, but he simply gets the job done. |
| 25. Jeff Otah OT Pittsburgh |
| A big, tough lineman that may be best suited shifting inside to guard. |
| 26. Jamaal Charles RB Texas |
| A true home run threat that is still developing and has enormous upside. |
| 27. Aqib Talib CB Kansas |
| Not the elite athlete he's made out to be by some, but still a playmaker in the secondary. |
| 28. DaJuan Morgan S N.C State |
| A physical safety that is slowly climbing up the charts. |
| 29. Dustin Keller TE Purdue |
| Keller has established himself as the top tight end on the board. |
| 30. Leodis McKelvin CB Troy |
| A workout warrior, but he is still very raw as a cover corner. |
| 31. Andre' Woodson QB Kentucky |
| Not an elite prospect, but he's smart and could succeed if given a chance to develop. |
| 32. DeSean Jackson WR California |
| No one stretches the field like DeSean Jackson. |
| 33. Matt Ryan QB Boston College |
| Has the intangibles, but his incredibly high interception total is a major red flag. |
| 34. Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina |
| Not flashy, but a strong player that has shown steady improvement. |
| 35. Branden Albert OG Virginia |
| Could be an instant starter if he lands in the right situation. |
| 36. Erin Henderson LB Maryland |
| Looks the part, but so did his brother E.J. |
| 37. Mario Manningham WR Michigan |
| No one was hurt more by their combine performance. |
| 38. Gosder Cherilus OT Boston College |
| Strictly a right tackle or guard, but could have a long career at one of those unglamorous positions. |
| 39. Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee |
| Has the physical ability, but never really stood out in college. |
| 40. Phillip Wheeler LB Georgia Tech |
| Big, physical and one of the more underrated players in the draft. |
| 41. Limas Sweed WR Texas |
| Lacks break away speed, but will be a reliable possession receiver. |
| 42. Anthony Collins OT Kansas |
| Has the ability to line up at every position on the line other than center. |
| 43. James Hardy WR Indiana |
| Flashes a rare combination of size and speed. |
| 44. Devin Thomas WR Michigan State |
| A true workout warrior, but he has to prove he can put that athleticism to work on the field. |
| 45. Reggie Smith CB Oklahoma |
| May be too slow for cornerback, but has experience at safety. |
| 46. Early Doucet WR LSU |
| Injuries have never allowed him to live up to potential. |
| 47. Chris Johnson RB East Carolina |
| He won't be an every down back, but he is the definition of a home run threat. |
| 48. Bruce Davis DE UCLA |
| A bit of a 'tweener, but has the athleticism to consistently get to the quarterback. |
| 49. Curtis Lofton LB Oklahoma |
| Not a flashy player, but the type of guy that is always around the ball. |
| 50. Matt Forte RB Tulane |
| Put together a standout season, and his workouts are showing he may be the real deal. |
