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With more than a third of the college season complete, it's time to look at the top 99 NFL draft-eligible players. Among those moving up draft boards, Illinois OT Jeff Allen and Florida State OT Zebrie Sanders. Others like Nebraska DT Jared Crick of Nebraska and Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins will have the rest of the season to try and rebound from slow starts.
As you look at the list, a number of players in bold are ones who have moved up or down since the last Super 99. (* — denotes junior)
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Luck possesses excellent physical talent, intelligence and rare leadership intangibles.
2. Trent Richardson*, RB, Alabama
Richardson has home-run speed and the strength to power through tackles. He is a better prospect than 2010 teammate Mark Ingram.
3. Alshon Jeffery*, WR, South Carolina
Jeffery reminds us a lot of current Bengals receiver A.J. Green — great size at 6-4 and 220 pounds to go with elite speed and natural hands.
4. Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
Brown has really shined this season after becoming a full-time starter.
5. Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State
Blackmon is a strong, muscular receiver with deceptive quickness and athleticism.
6. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Floyd has size at 6-3, strong hands and surprising playing strength to be an impact receiver in the NFL.
7. Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama
Kirkpatrick is an uncommon cornerback who combines height (6-3), very long arms and the athleticism of a smaller corner.
8. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
Coples (6-6) is an impact player as both a defensive tackle (in 2010) and defensive end (currently) and reminds many of Julius Peppers.
9. Jonathan Martin*, OT, Stanford
Martin is a top athlete and one of the reasons Luck has been so successful at Stanford.
10. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
Jenkins lacks great size (5-11), but is explosive and has outstanding coverage skills. Immaturity has been an issue.
11. Landry Jones*, QB, Oklahoma
Although not in Luck's level, Jones is a very talented passer in his own right.
12. Luke Kuechly*, OLB, Boston College
He jumped off the film last season while we evaluated Mark Herzlich and Kuechly has not slowed down this season, making impact plays all over the field.
13. Markelle Martin, DB, Oklahoma State
Martin is a versatile defensive back with decent size (6-0) and solid hitting ability to be good in run support.
14. Matt Kalil*, OT, Southern Cal
Kalil is an aggressive blocker who uses his hands well. Consistently stays after it until the whistle.
15. Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
Dennard has battled through injuries this season, but is better than Prince Amukamara when he's at full speed.
16. Sean Spence, OLB, Miami (Fla.)
Spence lacks ideal height (5-11), but has great instincts and excellent foot quickness.
17. LaMichael James*, RB, Oregon
While James' elbow injury (rumored to be dislocated) is a concern, he is an electric runner who consistently makes big plays.
18. Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
Broyles is a quick and agile route runner who gets separation from coverage easily, finds open space and makes big plays.
19. Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska — STOCK DOWN
Crick hasn't played up to his previously high standards, but he still has the skills that few interior defensive linemen possess.
20. Donte Paige-Moss*, DE, North Carolina
Paige-Moss is a tall (6-4), linear defensive end with quick feet and the ability to pressure the quarterback.
21. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
Martin is an aggressive runner with excellent vision and power to run through contact.
22. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
Toon is following in his father's (Al) footsteps and has the smooth athleticism to be a consistently productive receiver in the NFL.
23. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina
Jones is a big (6-4) receiver with better quickness and speed than most his size.
24. Billy Winn, DT, Boise State
Winn has played all over Boise State's defensive line and is a good fit as a five-technique defensive end prospect for a team that plays a 3-4 scheme.
25. Nigel Bradham, OLB, Florida State
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26. Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State
Datko has added weight and developed each year of his college career. He has what it takes to start at left tackle early in his NFL career.
27. Andre Ellington*, RB, Clemson
Similar to current Bills running back C.J Spiller — dynamic out in space, changes direction in a flash and great speed.
28. Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
Gray is an underrated prospect that we first noticed last season. He has an aggressive running style to go with his quickness.
29. Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M
Fuller is a tall (6-4) and very well built. He makes tough catches in traffic and big plays running after the catch.
30. Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa
Prater is a highly aggressive cornerback who consistently attacks the ball.
31. Edwin Baker*, RB, Michigan State
Baker has been a productive back for the Spartans despite lacking great size (5-9). He has the receiving skills to make plays out of the backfield.
32. Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Still has stepped up his game this season and could be one of the real risers leading up to the draft.
33. Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Barron brings the violent, aggressive playing style that NFL teams love and has the athleticism to also be productive in coverage.
34. Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
Boykin looks smaller on film than his measured size (5-9), but reminds us a lot of Antoine Winfield with his aggressiveness and coverage ability.
35. Jerel Worthy*, DT, Michigan State
Worthy is a rare athlete with uncommon strength but lacks passion. He is not a top-10 prospect despite having the ability to be one.
36. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
Martin has not been the dominant player this season that he was in 2010. Still, he's strong and highly competitive.
37. Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
At nearly 6-4, Criner has excellent size and natural body control to make him an outstanding possession receiver.
38. Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa
Reiff is athletic but not an aggressive blocker. He gets beaten more often than an offensive tackle with his talent should.
39. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M — STOCK UP
Tannehill is a smart and accurate passer who has caught the eye of NFL scouts and is climbing up draft boards.
40. Devin Taylor*, DE, South Carolina
Taylor is a raw talent, but has excellent size (6-7, 280), long arms and a natural feel for rushing the passer.
41. Tydreke Powell, DT, North Carolina
Powell is the rock on the UNC defensive line. He has the strength to anchor against blocks and makes plays consistently on inside runs.
42. Marquis Maze, WR, Alabama
Maze is a dangerous player when he gets the ball out in space. He has elite speed to take plays the distance.
43. Kenny Tate, OLB, Maryland
A former safety, Tate has the coverage ability that NFL teams are desperate for in today's pass happy league.
44. Matt Barkley*, QB, Southern Cal — STOCK UP
Barkley is a smart, technically sound quarterback but lacks great arm strength. He's also smaller (6-1) than NFL teams prefer.
45. Chris Polk*, RB, Washington
When everyone was saying Jake Locker had no talent around him in 2010, they were not giving enough credit to Polk who has been an impact runner for the Huskies since he showed up on campus.
46. Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame
Smith is an instinctive safety who reads and reacts to the play fast. He has the range and coverage skills to play in the NFL.
47. Mohamed Sanu*, WR, Rutgers
Sanu has the open-field running ability to make big plays wherever he lines up. If he comes out early he could be a high draft pick.
48. Ramon Buchanon, OLB, Miami (Fla.)
Buchanon has great speed, which helps him to make plays all over the field despite his thin frame (6-2, 220).
49. Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
Pead's burst allows him to get through holes and out-run angles to make big plays.
50. Vontaze Burfict*, MLB, Arizona State
Burfict must learn to control his emotions better if he is going to carry his production over to the NFL.
51. Emanuel Davis, CB, East Carolina
52. Mychal Kendricks, LB, California
53. Alameda Ta'Amu, DT, Washington
54. Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
55. Mike Daniels, DT, Iowa
56. Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
57. Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State — STOCK UP
58. Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
59. Logan Harrell, DT, Fresno State
60. Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia
61. B.J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State
62. Dont'a Hightower*, MLB, Alabama
63. George Bryan, TE, N.C. State
64. Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas — STOCK DOWN
65. Donnie Fletcher, CB, Boston College
66. Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois — STOCK UP
67. Chris Owusu, WR, Stanford
68. Kirk Cousins QB, Michigan State — STOCK DOWN
69. Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU
70. Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor
71. Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri
72. Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin
73. Jermaine Kearse, WR, Washington
74. Cliff Harris*, CB, Oregon
75. Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State
76. Trenton Robinson, DB, Michigan State
77. Brandon Lindsey, OLB, Pittsburgh
78. Lavonte David, MLB, Nebraska — STOCK DOWN
79. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
80. Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State
81. Lance Lewis, WR, East Carolina
82. Julian Miller, DL, West Virginia
83. Marcel Jones, OT, Nebraska
84. Derek Dennis, G, Temple
85. Kaleb Ramsey, DT, Boston College
86. Micah Pellerin, CB, Hampton
87. Lucas Nix, G, Pittsburgh
88. Manti Teo*, LB, Notre Dame — STOCK DOWN
89. Travis Benjamin, WR, Miami (Fla.)
90. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois
91. Desmond Wynn, OG, Rutgers
92. Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas
93. Darius Fleming, OLB, Notre Dame
94. George Iloka, DB, Boise State
95. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
96. Montel Harris, RB, Boston College
97. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
98. Cameron Johnson, DE, Virginia
99. Drew Butler, P, Georgia
Sporting News
With more than a third of the college season complete, it's time to look at the top 99 NFL draft-eligible players. Among those moving up draft boards, Illinois OT Jeff Allen and Florida State OT Zebrie Sanders. Others like Nebraska DT Jared Crick of Nebraska and Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins will have the rest of the season to try and rebound from slow starts.
As you look at the list, a number of players in bold are ones who have moved up or down since the last Super 99. (* — denotes junior)
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Luck possesses excellent physical talent, intelligence and rare leadership intangibles.
2. Trent Richardson*, RB, Alabama
Richardson has home-run speed and the strength to power through tackles. He is a better prospect than 2010 teammate Mark Ingram.
3. Alshon Jeffery*, WR, South Carolina
Jeffery reminds us a lot of current Bengals receiver A.J. Green — great size at 6-4 and 220 pounds to go with elite speed and natural hands.
4. Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
Brown has really shined this season after becoming a full-time starter.
5. Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State
Blackmon is a strong, muscular receiver with deceptive quickness and athleticism.
6. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Floyd has size at 6-3, strong hands and surprising playing strength to be an impact receiver in the NFL.
7. Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama
Kirkpatrick is an uncommon cornerback who combines height (6-3), very long arms and the athleticism of a smaller corner.
8. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
Coples (6-6) is an impact player as both a defensive tackle (in 2010) and defensive end (currently) and reminds many of Julius Peppers.
9. Jonathan Martin*, OT, Stanford
Martin is a top athlete and one of the reasons Luck has been so successful at Stanford.
10. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
Jenkins lacks great size (5-11), but is explosive and has outstanding coverage skills. Immaturity has been an issue.
11. Landry Jones*, QB, Oklahoma
Although not in Luck's level, Jones is a very talented passer in his own right.
12. Luke Kuechly*, OLB, Boston College
He jumped off the film last season while we evaluated Mark Herzlich and Kuechly has not slowed down this season, making impact plays all over the field.
13. Markelle Martin, DB, Oklahoma State
Martin is a versatile defensive back with decent size (6-0) and solid hitting ability to be good in run support.
14. Matt Kalil*, OT, Southern Cal
Kalil is an aggressive blocker who uses his hands well. Consistently stays after it until the whistle.
15. Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
Dennard has battled through injuries this season, but is better than Prince Amukamara when he's at full speed.
16. Sean Spence, OLB, Miami (Fla.)
Spence lacks ideal height (5-11), but has great instincts and excellent foot quickness.
17. LaMichael James*, RB, Oregon
While James' elbow injury (rumored to be dislocated) is a concern, he is an electric runner who consistently makes big plays.
18. Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
Broyles is a quick and agile route runner who gets separation from coverage easily, finds open space and makes big plays.
19. Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska — STOCK DOWN
Crick hasn't played up to his previously high standards, but he still has the skills that few interior defensive linemen possess.
20. Donte Paige-Moss*, DE, North Carolina
Paige-Moss is a tall (6-4), linear defensive end with quick feet and the ability to pressure the quarterback.
21. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
Martin is an aggressive runner with excellent vision and power to run through contact.
22. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
Toon is following in his father's (Al) footsteps and has the smooth athleticism to be a consistently productive receiver in the NFL.
23. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina
Jones is a big (6-4) receiver with better quickness and speed than most his size.
24. Billy Winn, DT, Boise State
Winn has played all over Boise State's defensive line and is a good fit as a five-technique defensive end prospect for a team that plays a 3-4 scheme.
25. Nigel Bradham, OLB, Florida State
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26. Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State
Datko has added weight and developed each year of his college career. He has what it takes to start at left tackle early in his NFL career.
27. Andre Ellington*, RB, Clemson
Similar to current Bills running back C.J Spiller — dynamic out in space, changes direction in a flash and great speed.
28. Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
Gray is an underrated prospect that we first noticed last season. He has an aggressive running style to go with his quickness.
29. Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M
Fuller is a tall (6-4) and very well built. He makes tough catches in traffic and big plays running after the catch.
30. Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa
Prater is a highly aggressive cornerback who consistently attacks the ball.
31. Edwin Baker*, RB, Michigan State
Baker has been a productive back for the Spartans despite lacking great size (5-9). He has the receiving skills to make plays out of the backfield.
32. Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Still has stepped up his game this season and could be one of the real risers leading up to the draft.
33. Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Barron brings the violent, aggressive playing style that NFL teams love and has the athleticism to also be productive in coverage.
34. Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
Boykin looks smaller on film than his measured size (5-9), but reminds us a lot of Antoine Winfield with his aggressiveness and coverage ability.
35. Jerel Worthy*, DT, Michigan State
Worthy is a rare athlete with uncommon strength but lacks passion. He is not a top-10 prospect despite having the ability to be one.
36. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
Martin has not been the dominant player this season that he was in 2010. Still, he's strong and highly competitive.
37. Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
At nearly 6-4, Criner has excellent size and natural body control to make him an outstanding possession receiver.
38. Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa
Reiff is athletic but not an aggressive blocker. He gets beaten more often than an offensive tackle with his talent should.
39. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M — STOCK UP
Tannehill is a smart and accurate passer who has caught the eye of NFL scouts and is climbing up draft boards.
40. Devin Taylor*, DE, South Carolina
Taylor is a raw talent, but has excellent size (6-7, 280), long arms and a natural feel for rushing the passer.
41. Tydreke Powell, DT, North Carolina
Powell is the rock on the UNC defensive line. He has the strength to anchor against blocks and makes plays consistently on inside runs.
42. Marquis Maze, WR, Alabama
Maze is a dangerous player when he gets the ball out in space. He has elite speed to take plays the distance.
43. Kenny Tate, OLB, Maryland
A former safety, Tate has the coverage ability that NFL teams are desperate for in today's pass happy league.
44. Matt Barkley*, QB, Southern Cal — STOCK UP
Barkley is a smart, technically sound quarterback but lacks great arm strength. He's also smaller (6-1) than NFL teams prefer.
45. Chris Polk*, RB, Washington
When everyone was saying Jake Locker had no talent around him in 2010, they were not giving enough credit to Polk who has been an impact runner for the Huskies since he showed up on campus.
46. Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame
Smith is an instinctive safety who reads and reacts to the play fast. He has the range and coverage skills to play in the NFL.
47. Mohamed Sanu*, WR, Rutgers
Sanu has the open-field running ability to make big plays wherever he lines up. If he comes out early he could be a high draft pick.
48. Ramon Buchanon, OLB, Miami (Fla.)
Buchanon has great speed, which helps him to make plays all over the field despite his thin frame (6-2, 220).
49. Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
Pead's burst allows him to get through holes and out-run angles to make big plays.
50. Vontaze Burfict*, MLB, Arizona State
Burfict must learn to control his emotions better if he is going to carry his production over to the NFL.
51. Emanuel Davis, CB, East Carolina
52. Mychal Kendricks, LB, California
53. Alameda Ta'Amu, DT, Washington
54. Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
55. Mike Daniels, DT, Iowa
56. Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
57. Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State — STOCK UP
58. Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
59. Logan Harrell, DT, Fresno State
60. Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia
61. B.J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State
62. Dont'a Hightower*, MLB, Alabama
63. George Bryan, TE, N.C. State
64. Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas — STOCK DOWN
65. Donnie Fletcher, CB, Boston College
66. Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois — STOCK UP
67. Chris Owusu, WR, Stanford
68. Kirk Cousins QB, Michigan State — STOCK DOWN
69. Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU
70. Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor
71. Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri
72. Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin
73. Jermaine Kearse, WR, Washington
74. Cliff Harris*, CB, Oregon
75. Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State
76. Trenton Robinson, DB, Michigan State
77. Brandon Lindsey, OLB, Pittsburgh
78. Lavonte David, MLB, Nebraska — STOCK DOWN
79. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
80. Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State
81. Lance Lewis, WR, East Carolina
82. Julian Miller, DL, West Virginia
83. Marcel Jones, OT, Nebraska
84. Derek Dennis, G, Temple
85. Kaleb Ramsey, DT, Boston College
86. Micah Pellerin, CB, Hampton
87. Lucas Nix, G, Pittsburgh
88. Manti Teo*, LB, Notre Dame — STOCK DOWN
89. Travis Benjamin, WR, Miami (Fla.)
90. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois
91. Desmond Wynn, OG, Rutgers
92. Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas
93. Darius Fleming, OLB, Notre Dame
94. George Iloka, DB, Boise State
95. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
96. Montel Harris, RB, Boston College
97. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
98. Cameron Johnson, DE, Virginia
99. Drew Butler, P, Georgia
