1. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy This blue-chip athlete is dangerous in the return game, in addition to being a well-developed cornerback. He may have moved into the top 10 picks off a great final season and postseason. 2. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State This small college standout aced the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. His postseason performance probably moves him into the top 15 selections. 3. Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State This playmaker had an outstanding junior year in his only starting season. He finished his college career with an eye-opening NFL Souting Combine performance. 4. Branden Albert, OG, Virginia This blue-chip junior lineman will most likely be the highest drafted guard since Steve Hutchinson in over a decade. He is a top-flight athlete who also projects to tackle. That versatility makes him one of the best prospects in this fine class. 5. Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee This fast, versatile linebacker has quietly moved up the charts after scouts went over film of this junior playmaker. He could sneak into the first round off a great postseason workout at the NFL Scouting Combine. 6. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina This fast playmaker burned up the Indy course at the NFL Scouting Combine. His versatility will allow him to fill a few roles and become an excellent NFL runner. He could even slide into the back of the first round off a big season and postseason. 7. Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame This quick, relentless defender had a strong postseason at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. Those performances elevated his draft stock significantly - probably into the second round. 8. Tyrell Johnson, FS, Arkansas State This athletic safety played in relative obscurity in the Sun Belt Conference, but his very impressive career and NFL Scouting Combine moves him right behind the top prospects at the position. He could go as high as the second round. 9. Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas Monk is a big, athletic wideout who struggled through an injury-riddled senior season. However, his late workout has moved him into the early rounds - most likely one of the surprise top-100 selections. 10. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska This massive and agile lineman had a fine final year in his only starting season. He has improved his stock to the point that he could go in the top three rounds, though he is not without risk because of limited playing link http://nfldraft.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=799526
