Published Aug 10, 2009
All-Time Rivals100: The complete list
Rivals.com recruiting staff
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Rivals.com's analysts recently got together and picked an all-time Rivals100 consisting of what we thought was the best player ever ranked at each spot in the ranking.
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We took into consideration players that have at least one year out of high school, so each spot on the all-time list will be one of the seven players ever ranked at that position from 2002 to 2008. For example, the group in the running for No. 1 consisted of Vince Young (No. 1 overall in 2002), Ernie Sims (2003), Adrian Peterson (2004), Derrick Williams (2005), Percy Harvin (2006), Jimmy Clausen (2007) and Terrelle Pryor (2008).
Peterson was the unanimous pick for No. 1, but several spots could have gone to a number of players in the running.
Here's our look at the best from Nos. 1 to 100.
All-Time Rivals100: Best by the numbers
Year: 2005
College: Tennessee
Career: Has rushed for 1046 yards and 13 touchdowns while fighting through some injuries in his career at Tennessee. Will battle for the starting spot as a senior in 2009.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: LSU/Buffalo Bills
Career: Started 33 of 46 career games at LSU totaling 16.5 sacks and 26 tackles for a loss. A current starter for the Buffalo Bills and was drafted by the team in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
The others: WR Craig Chambers (2003, Washington); WR Myron Hardy (2004, Texas); TE Jonathan Hannah (2005, South Carolina); WR Riley Cooper (2006, Florida); OT Quintin Richardson (2007, South Carolina); WR Kemonte Bateman (2008, Arizona State)
98. OG Davin Joseph
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Oklahoma/Tampa Bay Bucs
Career: Started 40 games at guard and tackle at Oklahoma and was selected No. 23 overall in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Became a full-time starter in 2008 and was selected as a Pro Bowl substitute.
The others: DE Jason Jack (2003, Texas A&M); WR Doug Dutch (2004, Michigan); DT James McKinney (2005, Michigan); ATH Earl Alexander (2006, Alabama); QB Willy Korn (2007, Clemson); OT Bryce Givens (2008, Colorado)
Year: 2006
College: LSU
Career: Two-sport star was the No. 23 overall pick of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox after helping lead the Tigers to the 2009 College World Series Championship. Has 24 catches for 274 yards in three seasons on the football field.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Michigan/Indianapolis Colts
Career: A fourth-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft after totaling 114 tackles (57 solo), six sacks and 17.5 tackles for a loss in four seasons at Michigan.
Year: 2006
College: Arkansas/USC
Career: Emerged as a go-to receiver for the Trojans in 2008 after sitting out the 2007 season following transfer from Arkansas. Led USC in receptions and receiving yards with 58 catches for 869 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
94. RB Jahvid Best
Year: 2007
College: Cal
Career: Made an immediate impact at Cal, earning first-team All-Pac-10 honors as a special teams player as a freshman in 2007. Led the Pac-10 in rushing in 2008 with 1580 yards and 15 touchdowns.
93. OT Randy Hand
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Florida/Patriots/Bills
Career: Played in 46 games at Florida with 39 starts. Signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and most recently played with the Buffalo Bills.
The others: ATH Jimmie Sutton III (2003, NC State); OG Leon Hart (2004, Auburn); LB Deveon Simmons (2005, Virginia Tech); WR Greg Mathews (2006, Michigan); DT Drake Nevis (2007, LSU); ATH Derrick Hall (2008, Texas A&M)
92. QB Josh Freeman
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Kansas State/Tampa Bay Bucs
Career: First-round selection (17th overall) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft. Passed for more than 8,000 yards and 44 touchdowns in three seasons at Kansas State.
91. OT Sam Baker
Year: 2003
College/NFL: USC/Atlanta Falcons
Career: Three-time first-team All-American offensive tackle at USC and selected 21st overall in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Listed as the starter at left tackle for the Falcons coming off of back surgery in 2008.
The others: QB Anthony Martinez (2002, Virginia); OT Kyle Riggs (2004, Missouri); S Chris Keys (2005, Alabama); DT Adam Patterson (2006, Michigan); WR Toney Clemons (2007, Michigan); RB Ryan Bass (2008, Arizona State)
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Illinois/Pittsburgh Steelers
Career: Rushed for 2,539 yards and 22 touchdowns and added 59 receptions for 564 yards with five more scores in three seasons at Illinois. Was a first-round selection (23rd overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2008 NFL Draft after rushing for a school-record 1,681 yards in 2007.
89. RB Chris Rainey
Year: 2007
College: Florida
Career: Played in all 14 games as a redshirt freshman for the Gators in 2008, rushing for 652 yards on 84 carries with four touchdowns.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Auburn/Chicago Bears (current)
Career: Caught 50 passes for more than 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns in his final two seasons at Auburn. Was a seventh-round selection by the Miami Dolphins in the 2006 NFL Draft and is currently with the Chicago Bears.
The others: OC Jordy Lipsey (2003, Virginia); QB Drew Weatherford (2004, Florida State); WR O.J. Murdock (2005, South Carolina); WR Raymond Small (2006, Ohio State); CB Ben Wells (2007, Texas); WR Tavarres King (2008, Georgia)
87. ATH Laron Landry
Year: 2003
College/NFL: LSU/Washington Redskins
Career: All-American safety at LSU totaled 315 tackles and 12 interceptions during his college career. Was the sixth player selected in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins and has started every game in two NFL seasons while collecting 160 total tackles and two interceptions.
The others: CB Michael Hawkins (2002, Oklahoma); OT Aaron Klovas (2004, Oregon); LB Spencer Adkins (2005, Miami); RB Terry Grant (2006, Alabama); ATH Gerald Jones (2007, Tennessee); OT J.B. Shugarts (2008, Ohio State)
Year: 2007
College: Auburn
Career: Has played in every game in his two seasons at Auburn and has collected 100 total tackles with four tackles for a loss, one sack, two pass breakups and a blocked kick.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Cal/San Diego Chargers
Career: Cal's leading tackler in 2008 with 93 stops with 5.5 tackles for a loss. Signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
The others: OT Heath Benedict (2002, Tennessee); ATH Tim Castille (2003, Alabama); S McIntosh Nicolas (2004, Florida); ATH Dorin Dickerson (2006, Pittsburgh); RB Raymond Carter (2007, UCLA); DE Toby Jackson (2008, Georgia)
Year: 2007
College: Georgia Tech
Career: Tied for first nationally with seven interceptions in 2008. Has 150 total tackles and 10 interceptions in two seasons with the Yellow Jackets.
83. ATH Jonathan Wade
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Tennessee/St. Louis Rams
Career: Starred in football and track at Tennessee. A third-round selection by the St. Louis Rams in 2007 and has 47 total tackles and two interceptions in two NFL seasons.
The others: DT David Patterson (2003, Ohio State); DT Marque Hall (2004, South Carolina); OT Cory Zirbel (2005, Michigan); S Darian Hagan (2006, Cal); TE Mike Ragone (2007, Notre Dame); LB William Green (2008, Florida)
Year: 2002
College/NFL: USC/ New York Giants (2007)
Career: Earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors in 2004. Selected in the fifth round of the supplemental draft by the Miami Dolphins in 2005. Most recently played in the NFL for the New York Giants in 2007.
The others: LB Demarrio Pleasant (2003, Oklahoma); RB Andrew Johnson (2004, Miami); DE Courtney Harris (2005, Miami); LB Derrick Odom (2006, LSU); QB Mike Paulus (2007, North Carolina); CB T.J. Bryant (2008, USC)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Miami/Baltimore Ravens
Career: Recorded 216 tackles and 11 tackles for loss in 49 career games at Miami. Selected in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens and saw action in four games before being placed on injured reserve that season.
The others: DT Chase Pittman (2002, Texas); DT Nick Hayden (2004, Wisconsin); OG Michael Shumard (2005, Texas A&M); TE Konrad Reuland (2006, Notre Dame); RB Caleb King (2007, Georgia); Brandon Beachum (2008, Penn State)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Tennessee/Kansas City Chiefs
Career: Recorded 121 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss in 43 games (17 starts) at Tennessee. A second-round pick (54th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Chiefs and has recorded 47 tackles in 25 games.
The others: CB A.J. Davis (2002, NC State); OG Alex Mitchell (2004, Michigan); DE Doug Worthington (2005, Ohio State); QB Isiah Williams (2006, Illinois); WR Malcolm Williams (2008, Texas)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: LSU/Oakland Raiders
Career: Compiled a 25-4 record as LSU's starting quarterback and ranks second at the school with 52 career touchdown passes. First-team All-SEC in 2006 and was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Has thrown for 2,796 yards with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in two NFL seasons.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Louisville/Green Bay Packers
Career: Threw for 10,775 yards and 70 touchdowns during his career at Louisville. Selected in the second round (56th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Washington State/Seattle Seahawks
Career: Caught 195 passes for more than 2,000 yards in four seasons at Washington State and earned All-Pac-10 honors as a punt returner. Earned a spot on the Seattle Seahawks roster after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent.
76. WR Jeff Fuller
Year: 2008
College: Texas A&M
Career: Son of former Aggie and NFL safety Jeff Sr., Fuller had a big freshman season with 50 catches for 630 yards and nine touchdowns in 2008.
75. RB Selvin Young
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Texas/Denver Broncos
Career: Finished his career at Texas with 3,060 all-purpose yards and 29 touchdowns. Signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent in 2007.
The others: WR Dorien Bryant (2003, Boston College); CB Courtney Grixby (2004, Nebraska); CB Bryan Evans (2005, Georgia Tech); TE NaDerris Ward (2006, Georgia); OT Martin Coleman (2007, USC); ATH Jarmon Fortson (2008, Florida State)
Year: 2005
College: Oklahoma
Career: Honorable mention All-Big 12 honors as a linebacker in 2008 after registering 84 tackles, five sacks, eight tackles for loss, nine pass breakups and one interception.
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Georgia/Denver Broncos
Career: Selected No. 12 overall in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Broncos after rushing for 2,736 yards and 30 touchdowns in two seasons at Georgia.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Ohio State/Indianapolis Colts (2007)
Career: Had 133 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks in 49 career games at Ohio State. Third-round pick by the Colts in 2007 and retired after one NFL season.
The others: S Freddie Parish (2003, Notre Dame); DT Marlon Favorite (2004, LSU); WR Selwyn Lymon (2005, Purdue); OG J.B. Walton (2006, Penn State); DT Andre Jones (2007, Texas); RB Jonas Gray (2008, Notre Dame)
Year: 2008
College: UCLA
Career: Made an immediate impact at UCLA with 60 tackles, three interceptions and four pass breakups as a freshman in 2008.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Tennessee/San Francisco 49ers
Career: Starred at defensive end for the Vols earning second-team All-SEC honors in 2005. A fifth-round pick by the 49ers in 2006, Haralson has 85 tackles and 10.5 sacks in three seasons with the team.
The others: QB Tommy Grady (2003, Oklahoma); DT Eric McLendon (2004); CB Kevin Thomas (2005, USC); RB Emmanuel Moody (2006, USC); OT Bryan Bulaga (2007, Iowa); WR Chris Tolliver (2008, LSU)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: USC/Seattle Seahawks
Career: Racked up 30.5 sacks and 52 tackles for loss during his career at USC. Selected 28th overall in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft and recorded 29 tackles and two sacks as a rookie.
The others: DE Donny Mateaki (2002, Washington); QB Chase Patton (2004, Missouri); ATH Henry Melton (2005, Texas); WR Damon McDaniel (2006, Florida State); DE Richetti Jones (2007, Oklahoma State); WR Joshua Jarboe (2008, Oklahoma)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: USC/New Orleans Saints
Career: Had 144 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks during his career at USC. Seventh overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Recorded 42 tackles in 13 games in 2008, earning All-Rookie honors.
The others: OT Doug Datish (2002, Ohio State); DE Chris Smith (2004, Texas A&M); WR Malcolm Kelly (2005, Oklahoma); QB Jake Locker (2006, Washington); OG Anthony Davis (2007, Rutgers); QB Andrew Luck (2008, Stanford)
Year: 2007
College: LSU
Career: Switched to offense in 2007 and emerged as the starter at right tackle in 2008 for the Tigers.
Year: 2007
College: Florida
Career: Has started 16 games in two seasons at Florida, reeling in 43 catches for 532 yards and seven touchdowns.
65. ATH Jason Allen
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Tennessee/Miami Dolphins
Career: Three-year starter at safety and cornerback for the Vols and was a third-team All-America selection in 2004. Selected No. 16 overall in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Dolphins. Has 118 tackles and 5 interceptions in three seasons with Miami.
The others: DE Alonzo Dotson (2003, Oklahoma); OT Drew Miller (2004, Florida); DE Justin Mincey (2005, Florida State); LB Akeem Hebron (2006, Georgia); OT Antwane Greenlee (2007, Florida State); LB Marcus Robinson (2008, Miami)
64. OT Tony Ugoh
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Arkansas/Indianapolis Colts
Career: Started 35 games at Arkansas and was first-team All-SEC and third-team All-American as an offensive tackle as a senior. A second-round pick by the Colts in 2007 and starter at left tackle.
Year: 2005
College: NC State
Career: Became the youngest starter on the Wolfpack offensive line in 2006 but career was slowed by injuries and Crouch was eventually dismissed from the team during his senior season.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Oklahoma/Atlanta Falcons
Career: Had 157 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three interceptions while earning second-team All-America honors in 2007. A second-round pick by the Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft, Lofton finished fourth on the team in tackles (94 total) as a rookie.
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Florida/Jacksonville Jaguars
Career: Attended Coffeyville C.C. in Kansas before becoming a first-team All-American safety with the Gators in 2006. Selected in the first round (No. 21 overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft and has 117 tackles and seven interceptions in two seasons.
The others: ATH Chris Baker (2002, Arkansas); LB Lawrence Timmons (2004, Florida State); DE Al Jones (2005, LSU); QB Jevan Snead (2006, Texas); OT Lee Ziemba (2007, Auburn); S Ramon Buchanan (2008, Miami)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Texas/Tennessee Titans
Career: Recorded 364 tackles and eight interceptions in 50 career games at Texas and set a Big 12 career record with eight blocked punts. Selected in the first round (19th overall) by the Tennessee Titans in the 2007 NFL Draft. Has 129 tackles and 10 interceptions in two NFL seasons and went to the Pro Bowl as a safety in 2008.
59. DE Tamba Hali
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Penn State/Kansas City Chiefs
Career: Recorded 179 tackles, 36 tackles for loss and 14 sacks in 47 career games at Penn State. Has started all but one game in three seasons with the Chiefs after joining the team as the No. 20 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Has 180 tackles and 18.5 sacks so far as a pro.
The others: OG Andrew Bain (2003, Miami); LB James Bryant 2004, Miami); DE Ricky Jean-Francois (2005, LSU); CB Ryan Hill (2006, Miami); ATH Joe Haden (2007, Florida); QB Mike Glennon (2008, NC State)
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Florida State/Cleveland Browns
Career: Had 108 tackles and 12 sacks in 49 career games at Florida State. The 13th overall selection in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns set a franchise rookie record with 11 sacks and has started 47 of 48 career games with the team.
The others: OG Drew Radovich (2003, USC); LB Josh Johnson (2004, Georgia); DT Ekom Udofia (2005, Stanford); OG Antonio Logan-El (2006, Penn State); DE Sidell Corley (2007, LSU); WR Aldarius Johnson (2008, Miami)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Oregon/Pittsburgh Steelers
Career: Racked up 6,337 yards of total offense and threw 38 touchdown passes at Oregon. Selected in the fifth round by the Steelers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Wisconsin/New York Giants
Career: Switched to tight end as a sophomore and caught 159 passes for 2,149 yards and 11 touchdowns in years on offense with the Badgers. Selected in the third round by the New York Giants in the 2009 NFL Draft.
55. CB Jarrad Page
Year: 2002
College/NFL: UCLA/Kansas City Chiefs
Career: Collected 249 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and nine interceptions in 49 games (45 starts) at UCLA. Was a seventh-round pick by the Chiefs in the 2006 NFL Draft and currently owns a streak of 32 starts at free safety with 10 career interceptions.
The others: WR Jayson Swain (2003, Tennessee); OG Cedric Dockery (2004, Texas); TE Dajleon Farr (2005, Miami); OG Connor Smith (2006, Ohio State); OT Matt Romine (2007, Notre Dame); ATH Mark Barron (2008, Alabama)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: UCLA/Jacksonville Jaguars
Career: Set the UCLA career record with 4,688 all-purpose yards in 36 career games. A second-round pick by the Jaguars in 2006, Jones-Drew has 2,533 rushing yards, 1,408 receiving yards and 34 rushing touchdowns in three seasons.
The others: WR Richard Washington (2002, NC State); CB Kyle Jackson (2004, Florida); OT Dace Richardson (2005, Iowa); QB Demetrius Jones (2006, Notre Dame); WR Dez Bryant (2007, Oklahoma State); OG A.J. Harmon (2008, Georgia)
Year: 2005
College/NFL: USC/Houston Texans
Career: Started 38 of 44 career games at USC, finishing with 178 tackles, 27 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. First-round pick (15th overall) by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft.
52. DE Tim Crowder
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Texas/Denver Broncos
Career: Recorded 11.5 sacks as a senior at Texas and was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Had four sacks in his rookie season with the team.
The others: S Darnell Bing (2002, USC); CB J.R. Bryant (2004, Miami); TE Anthony Moeaki (2005, Iowa); DE Deantwan Whitehead (2006, Louisville); RB Armando Allen (2007, Notre Dame); WR Jameel Owens (2008, Oklahoma)
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Miami/Houston Texans
Career: Moved to offensive tackle before his sophomore season at Miami and was an All-American selection in 2005. Drafted in the third round by the Texans in 2006 and has started 39 consecutive games at right tackle.
The others: S Tony Cade (2003, Oklahoma); DE Rhyan Anderson (2004, Miami); DT Ndamukong Suh (2005, Nebraska); CB Darrin Walls (2006, Notre Dame); S Jordan Bernstine (2007, Iowa); CB Janoris Jenkins (2008, Florida)
Year: 2006
College: LSU
Career: Heads into his senior season with 1,775 career yards and 28 touchdowns. His 1,174 yards in 2008 rank fifth in school history for a single season.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Georgia/Washington Redskins
Career: Recorded 21 tackles and 28 quarterback pressures as a senior at Georgia. Sixth-round selection by the Washington Redskins in the 2006 NFL Draft and has 83 tackles in three seasons.
The others: OT Brian Daniels (2003, Colorado); CB Marcus Walker (2004, Oklahoma); ATH Antonio Bass (2005, Michigan); WR Tim Hawthorne (2006, Auburn); WR Deonte Thompson (2007, Florida); OT Dann O'Neill (2008, Michigan)
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Ole Miss/Baltimore Ravens
Career: A first-team All-American in 2008 and a first-team All-SEC selection in 2007 and 2008. Selected in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: LSU/Kansas City Chiefs
Career: Two-time first-team All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the year (2007) was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Outland Trophy, the Lott Trophy and the Lombardi Award at LSU. Selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft and recorded 46 tackles as a rookie.
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Penn State/New York Giants
Career: Recorded 100 tackles and 16 sacks in three seasons at Penn State. Signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2009.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Michigan/New York Giants
Career: Caught 137 passes for 2,310 yards and 27 touchdowns in three years at Michigan. Chosen the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: USC/Carolina Panthers
Career: Two-time All-American at USC is the school's all-time leader with 216 receptions and has a Pac-10-record 41 touchdown receptions. A second-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia Eagles
Career: Rushed for 2,816 yards and 35 touchdowns in two seasons at Pittsburgh. Was a second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFL Draft.
42. RB James Davis
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Clemson/Cleveland Browns
Career: Rushed for close to 4,000 yards and 47 touchdowns in four seasons at Clemson. Was a sixth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Florida State/Cincinnati Bengals (2006)
Career: Career plagued by issues off the field. Was a fifth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft and spent one season with the team.
The others: CB Nick Child (2003, LSU); QB Robbie Reid (2004, Oklahoma State); OT Matt Hardrick (2005, Florida State); RB Benjamin Tate (2006, Auburn); WR DeAngelo Benton (2007, LSU); WR Darryl Stonum (2008, Michigan)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Florida State/San Diego Chargers
Career: Missed junior season at FSU due to knee injury but was still selected 19th overall in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Chargers. Has 132 tackles and 12 interceptions in three NFL seasons and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007.
The others: QB Justin Zwick (2002, Ohio State); DE Tim Jamison (2004, Michigan); DE Kyle Moore (2005, USC); LB Joshua Tatum (2006, USC); CB Dionte Allen (2007, Florida State); DE Wes Horton (2008, USC);
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Georgia/Carolina Panthers
Career: Second-team All-SEC selection in 2006. Third-round selection by the Carolina Panthers in the 2007 NFL Draft and had 25 tackles and six sacks in 2008.
38. LB Rico McCoy
Year: 2005
College: Tennessee
Career: Has 27 career starts heading into his senior season. Has 231 career tackles and was a second-team All-SEC selection in 2007.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Georgia Tech/Detroit Lions
Career: Had 178 receptions for a school-record 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns at Georgia Tech. Two-time first-team All-American and won the Biletnikoff Award in 2006. Selected No. 2 overall in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Lions.
Year: 2002
College/NFL: UCLA/Jacksonville Jaguars
Career: Had 126 catches for 1,571 yards and 21 touchdowns at UCLA and won the John Mackey Award in 2005. First-round pick (28th overall) by the Jaguars in the 2006 NFL Draft. Has 91 receptions for 1,006 yards and five touchdowns in three NFL seasons.
The others: WR Adarius Bowman (2003, North Carolina); RB Thomas Brown (2004, Georgia); LB Eugene Hayes (2005, Florida State); DE Micah Johnson (2006, Kentucky); RB John Clay (2007, Wisconsin); S Aaron Williams (2008, Texas)
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Oklahoma
Career: First-team All-Big 12 in 2008. Has 1,766 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns in two seasons with the Sooners.
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Oklahoma
Career: First-team Big 12 and second-team All-American in 2008. Has 66 receptions for 950 yards and 26 touchdowns in three seasons at Oklahoma.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Arizona State/Raiders
Career: Had 132 career receptions for 1,373 yards and 14 touchdowns at Arizona State. Chosen in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Raiders and has 100 receptions for 1,222 yards and four touchdowns in two seasons with the team.
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Texas A&M/Carolina Panthers
Career: Rushed for 1,966 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 90 passes for 860 yards and seven scores in three seasons with the Aggies. Was a fourth-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Ohio State/Chicago Bears
Career: Two-time All-Big Ten selection racked up 268 tackles with the Buckeyes. Selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Bears.
Year: 2003
College/NFL: USC/New York Giants
Career: Had 190 career catches for 3,019 yards and 22 touchdowns at USC. Selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Giants. Has 65 receptions for 637 yards and one touchdown in two NFL seasons.
The others: QB James Banks (2002, Tennessee); OT Herman Johnson (2004, LSU); LB Derek Nicholson (2005, Florida State); OT Daron Rose (2006, Florida State); RB Enrique Davis (2007, Auburn); OT Tyler Love (2008, Alabama)
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Georgia/Cleveland Browns
Career: Finished career at Georgia with 158 catches for 2,282 yards and 16 touchdowns. Second-round pick by the Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Cal/Buffalo Bills
Career: 2006 All-American and Pac-10 offensive player of the year rushed for 3,230 yards and 29 career touchdowns in three seasons at Cal. Selected in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft (12th overall) and has 2,151 rushing yards with 15 touchdowns in two seasons with the Bills.
The others: DB Devin Hester (2002, Miami); ATH Michael Bush (2003, Louisville); ATH Victor Harris (2005, Virginia Tech); OT Carl Johnson (2006, Florida); QB Cameron Newton (2007, Florida); ATH Burton Scott (2008, Alabama)
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Ohio State/Buffalo Bills
Career: First-team All-Big Ten selection in 2005 was selected in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by Buffalo. Has 255 tackles and two interceptions in three seasons with the Bills.
26. QB Chris Leak
Year: 2003
College: Florida
Career: Started 47 games for the Gators and holds school records for passing yardage (11,213), completions (895) and attempts (1,458). Was the offensive MVP of the 2007 BCS National Championship Game.
25. DE Jarvis Moss
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Florida/Denver Broncos
Career: Totaled 15 sacks in final two seasons at Florida. First-round pick (17th overall) by the Broncos in the 2007 NFL Draft. Has 24 tackles and 3.5 sacks in two seasons with Denver.
The others: S Darren Williams (2002, Mississippi State); LB Brian Toal (2004, Boston College); RB Antone Smith (2005, Florida State); DE Eddie Jones (2006, Texas); CB Donovan Warren (2007, Michigan); QB Dayne Crist (2008, Notre Dame)
Year: 2007
College: Illinois
Career: Has 121 receptions for 1,731 yards in just two seasons at Illinois to rank eighth and seventh on the Illini career lists in those respective categories.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Arkansas/Oakland Raiders
Career: Rushed for 4,590 yards and 41 touchdowns in three seasons at Arkansas. First-round pick (fourth overall) by the Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft. Rushed for 499 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie.
22. QB Tim Tebow
Year: 2006
College: Florida
Career: Was the only sophomore ever to win the Heisman Trophy, the Sullivan Award, the Davey O'Brien Award and the Maxwell Award (2007). Only player in NCAA history to rush and pass for at least 20 touchdowns in a season
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Mississippi State/Houston Texans
Career: Recorded 104 tackles, including 18 for loss and 2.5 sacks at Mississippi State. Has 28 tackles and one forced fumble in two seasons with Houston.
The others: RB Demetris Summers (2003, South Carolina); WR Lance Leggett (2004, Miami); S Demetrice Morley (2005, Tennessee); DE Ricky Sapp (2006, Clemson); CB Curtis Brown (2007, Texas); WR DeVier Posey (2008, Ohio State)
Year: 2002
College/NFL: Stanford/Buffalo Bills
Career: Passed for 5,429 yards and 36 touchdowns in 35 career games (31 starts) at Stanford. Selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Bills. Has 4,329 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and 18 interceptions in two NFL seasons.
The others: WR Robert Meachem (2003, Tennessee); OC Jeff Byers (2004, USC); OT Alex Boone (2005, Ohio State); DT Al Woods (2006, LSU); DE Ben Martin (2007, Tennessee); TE Kyle Rudolph (2008, Notre Dame)
19. WR Fred Davis
Year: 2004
College/NFL: USC/Washington Redskins
Career: First-team All-Pac-10 and second-team All-American in 2007 at USC. Second-round pick by the Washington Redskins in the 2008 NFL Draft and had three receptions for 27 yards as a rookie.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Cal/Philadelphia Eagles
Career: Had 162 catches for 2,423 yards and 22 touchdowns in three seasons at Cal. Also returned six punts for TDs during his college career. Second-round pick by the Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft and had 62 catches for 912 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie.
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Florida/Denver Broncos
Career: Caught 120 passes for 1,586 yards and 16 touchdowns in 39 career games at Florida. Second-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft. Currently a member of the Denver Broncos.
16. ATH Taylor Mays
Year: 2006
College: USC
Career: Two-time first-team All-American at USC. Enters senior season with 180 career tackles and four interceptions.
15. RB Noel Devine
Year: 2007
College/NFL: West Virginia
Career: Has rushed for 1,916 yards and 10 touchdowns with a 6.9-yard-per-carry average in two seasons at west Virginia.
Year: 2003
College/NFL: Michigan/Pittsburgh Steelers
Career: Won the 2006 Lombardi Award at Michigan following a 12-sack senior season. Selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Has 74 tackles, 15.5 sacks and one interception in two NFL seasons.
Year: 2006
College: Florida
Career: First-team All-American selection in 2008. Has 239 tackles, 25 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in his first three years at Florida.
Year: 2006
College/NFL: Miami/New York Giants
Career: Had 203 tackles and seven interceptions in 34 career games (33 starts) at Miami. Selected in the first round (31st overall) by the Giants in the 2008 NFL Draft. Recorded 66 tackles and one interception as a rookie.
Year: 2007
College: USC
Career: The redshirt sophomore is slated to start for the Trojans at linebacker in 2009. Has 12 tackles, two tackles for loss and one interception as a backup in 2008.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: Oregon/Carolina Panthers
Career: Had 2,891 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns in three seasons at Oregon, including 1,722 yards in 2007. Selected in the first round (13th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Panthers. Rushed for 836 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie.
9. WR A.J. Green
Year: 2008
College: Georgia
Career: First-team All-SEC as a freshman at Georgia enters sophomore season with 56 receptions for 963 yards and eight touchdowns.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Florida/Jacksonville Jaguars
Career: Had 90 tackles and 20.5 sacks in 36 career games at Florida. First-round pick (eighth overall) by Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft. Had 19 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one interception as a rookie.
Year: 2005
College/NFL: USC/New York Jets
Career: Passed for 3,207 yards and 34 touchdowns in his only season as the full-time starter for USC in 2008. Selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Jets.
Year: 2006
College: Georgia/Detroit Lions
Career: Passed for 7,731 yards and 51 touchdowns in three seasons at Georgia. Selected No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: USC/Cincinnati Bengals
Career: Had 240 tackles with 18.5 tackles for loss during his career at USC. Selected in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Bengals. Had 37 tackles and one interceptions as a rookie.
Year: 2008
College: Alabama
Career: All-American and AP Freshman of the Year in 2008 has 58 catches for 924 yards and four touchdowns heading into his sophomore year for the Crimson Tide.
Year: 2007
College: Tennessee
Career: All-American safety at Tennessee has 13 interceptions with 487 return yards and three touchdowns in two seasons. Also has 158 career tackles with the Vols.
Year: 2003
College/NFL: USC/New Orleans Saints
Career: Had 6,551 all-purpose yards in just three seasons at USC and won the 255 Heisman Trophy. First-round pick (second overall) by the Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Has 3,647 total yards and 24 touchdowns in 38 NFL games.
Year: 2004
College/NFL: Oklahoma/Minnesota Vikings
Career: Broke freshman rushing records and earned first-team All-American honors in 2004. Rushed for more than 4,000 yards in three years at Oklahoma. Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Vikings. Two-time Pro Bowl selection has 3,101 yards and 22 touchdowns in two seasons in Minnesota.
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