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Quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford, Georgia (6-2½, 235) | Grade: 94
Biggest asset: Elite arm strength
Biggest concern: Inconsistency
Status: Declared

Josh Freeman, Kansas State (6-5½, 238) | Grade: 83
Biggest asset: Size and arm strength
Biggest concern: Erratic accuracy/decisions
Status: Declared

Nate Davis, Ball State (6-1¾, 217) | Grade: 85
Biggest asset: Playmaker
Biggest concern: Lacks ideal size
Status: Likely leaving

Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (6-3½, 218 pounds) | Grade: 96
Biggest asset: Accuracy as a passer
Biggest concern: Making transition from a shotgun-based offense with an excellent supporting cast
Status: Uncertain

Mark Sanchez, USC (6-2½, 225) | Grade: 95
Biggest asset: Natural tools (arm strength, quick release, footwork)
Biggest concern: Durability
Status: Likely returning

Running backs

Knowshon Moreno, Georgia (5-10¾, 207) | Grade: 94
Biggest asset: Instincts/competitiveness
Biggest concern: Only adequate top-end speed
Status: Declared

Chris Wells, Ohio State (6-1, 235) | Grade: 91
Biggest asset: North-south runner with excellent vision and burst
Biggest concern: Toughness/durability
Status: Declared

Donald Brown, Connecticut (5-10, 210) | Grade: 85
Biggest asset: North-south runner with excellent vision and burst
Biggest concern: Toughness/durability
Status: Declared

Shonn Greene, Iowa (5-10¾, 233) | Grade: 82
Biggest asset: Center of gravity
Biggest concern: Lacks elusiveness
Status: Declared

P.J. Hill, Wisconsin (5-11, 227) | Grade: 60
Biggest asset: Inside running skills
Biggest concern: Durability
Status: Declared

C.J. Spiller, Clemson (5-11¼, 190) | Grade: 87
Biggest asset: Home run hitter as runner, receiver and return man
Biggest concern: Marginal size/durability
Status: Likely leaving, although the hiring of Dabo Swinney as head coach increases his chances of returning

LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh (5-11, 205) | Grade: 91
Biggest asset: Big-play threat with versatility
Biggest concern: Not a power back
Status: On the fence, despite reports he is returning

Wide receivers

Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (6-2½, 208) | Grade: 98
Biggest asset: Playmaker
Biggest concern: Not a burner
Status: Declared

Jeremy Maclin, Missouri (6-0⅝, 198) | Grade: 94
Biggest asset: Speed
Biggest concern: Unpolished route runner
Status: Declared

Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (6-1, 210) | Grade: 88
Biggest asset: Strength/physicality
Biggest concern: Whether he can stretch the field vertically in the NFL
Status: Declared

Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (6-1⅞, 203) | Grade: 87
Biggest asset: Vertical speed
Biggest concern: Inconsistent effort and hands
Status: Declared

Kenny Britt, Rutgers (6-4, 215) | Grade: 83
Biggest asset: Big, physical target
Biggest concern: Prima donna
Status: Declared

Percy Harvin, Florida (5-10¾, 187) | Grade: 91
Biggest asset: Versatile big-play weapon
Biggest concern: Durability
Status: Likely leaving

Brandon LaFell, LSU (6-3, 212) | Grade: 82
Biggest asset: Athleticism for his size
Biggest concern: History of drops (although much-improved in 2008)
Status: Uncertain

Tight ends

Jared Cook, South Carolina (6-5, 243) | Grade: 84
Biggest asset: Natural pass-catcher
Biggest concern: Marginal blocker
Status: Declared

James Casey, Rice (6-4, 235) | Grade: 70
Biggest asset: Pass-catching instincts
Biggest concern: Marginal size
Status: Declared

Andrew Davie, Arkansas (6-5, 265) | Grade: 35
Biggest asset: Size/athleticism combo
Biggest concern: Inexperience/age combo
Status: Declared

Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma (6-5, 266) | Grade: 94
Biggest asset: Complete skill set (size, athleticism, strength, instincts)
Biggest concern: Occasional drops
Status: Likely leaving

Offensive line

Andre Smith, OT, Alabama (6-4⅞, 341) | Grade: 98
Biggest asset: Overpowering at the point of attack
Biggest concern: Mirror-and-slide skills are good for size but not elite
Status: Declared

Eben Britton, OT, Arizona (6-5½, 310) | Grade: 82
Biggest asset: Agility and body control
Biggest concern: Unpolished and lacks explosiveness
Status: Declared

Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State (6-5¼, 303) | Grade: 92
Biggest asset: Natural feet
Biggest concern: Lacks bulk/power
Status: Uncertain

Ciron Black, OT, LSU (6-5, 325) | Grade: 86
Biggest asset: Good initial quickness for size
Biggest concern: Struggles to redirect
Status: Uncertain
 
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