Tuesday is the deadline for underclassmen to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. For the third straight year, a record number of juniors and third-year sophomores have gone pro. In 2010, a then-record 56 underclassmen declared. In 2011, the record ballooned to 65. This year, we have 74.
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With player evaluations courtesy of Rotoworld college football maven Josh Norris, here is a loose ranking of the 74 underclassmen now officially eligible for April's NFL Draft:
1. Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel -- Listed at 6-foot-6, 310, Joeckel earned the 2012 Outland Trophy as the nation?s top lineman after starting all 39 games of his Aggies career at left tackle. If the Chiefs don't retain free agent Branden Albert, Joeckel will be a serious candidate to be selected first overall.
2. Texas A&M DE Damontre Moore -- "Damonster" paced the Aggies in tackles (85), tackles for loss (21), sacks (12.5), and kick blocks (2) during a dominant junior season. Still only 20 years old, 6-foot-4, 250-pound Moore projects to outside linebacker in a 3-4 or end in a 4-3.
3. Florida State DE Bjoern Werner -- Werner led the 'Noles in tackles for loss (18) and sacks (13) in 2012 while swatting down eight passes. Listed at 6-foot-4, 255, Werner is a Berlin native and former German exchange student. Ala Chris Long, Werner was a left end in FSU's 4-3.
4. Missouri DT Sheldon Richardson -- A cat-quick defensive tackle ideally suited to play in a 4-3 scheme, Richardson recorded 10.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and three forced fumbles on an otherwise putrid 2012 Mizzou defense. Richardson is listed at 6-foot-4, 295, and could blow up the Combine with standout athleticism. He may be taken as early as No. 2 overall by the Jaguars.
5. Florida DT Sharrif Floyd -- Floyd started 13-of-13 games for the 2012 Gators, leading the team in tackles for loss (13) and blocked kicks (2) while chipping in three sacks. He is listed at 6-foot-3, 303 with experience at both defensive tackle and end. "Scheme versatile," Floyd will appeal to 4-3 NFL teams as a three-technique pass rusher and 3-4 clubs as a five-technique end.
6. Alabama CB Dee Milliner -- Milliner replaced Dre Kirkpatrick in the Crimson Tide's starting lineup as a junior and earned an unanimous first-team All-America selection with 22 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions. A thickly built 6-foot-1, 199, Milliner possesses ideal size and plays with physicality. He's likely to be the first defensive back taken, quite possibly in the top ten.
7. LSU DE Barkevious Mingo -- Mingo's junior-year numbers (8.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks) don't jump off the stat sheet, as he was frequently asked to contain the edge from his left defensive end spot. Still arguably the most explosive front-seven player in this year's draft, Mingo has freak length and plays to the whistle. His most natural fit may be outside linebacker in a 3-4.
8. Georgia LB Jarvis Jones -- Only 6-foot-2, 240, Jones may slip down draft boards of 4-3 teams as a 3-4 outside linebacker only. Medical is another concern, as Jones has spinal stenosis and transferred from USC early in his college career because doctors wouldn't clear him to play. A Bruce Irvin clone, Jones' calling cards are edge speed and sack production (28 the past two seasons).
9. Florida State CB Xavier Rhodes -- A hulking corner at 6-foot-2, 217, Rhodes plays to his size in physical press-man coverage and intercepted seven passes in three college seasons. Rhodes has drawn some Patrick Peterson comparisons due to his aggressive style of play.
10. Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson -- Patterson was a big-time playmaker in his lone season with the Vols after a JUCO transfer, leading Tennessee in yards-per-catch average (16.9) and scoring twice in the kicking game. Overshadowed by more heralded teammate Justin Hunter, 6-foot-3, 205-pound Patterson arguably has more upside once he learns to run routes.
11. California WR Keenan Allen -- Allen missed the final three games of his Cal career with a left PCL injury, but was highly productive on the field, catching 205 passes for 2,570 yards and 17 touchdowns across three seasons. A superb athlete, Allen's movement skills are elite and he creates separation in the vertical passing game. He'll compete to be the first receiver drafted.
12. Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins -- Overtaking Sammy Watkins to be Tajh Boyd's top target in 2012, Hopkins led Clemson in catches (82), yards (1,405), and touchdowns (18). Listed at 6-foot-1, 205, Hopkins is deceptively dangerous in the downfield passing game and plays with toughness in the short and intermediate sections. He may have the best hands of any draft-eligible wideout.
13. Ohio State DT Johnathan Hankins -- Stoutly built and powerful at 6-foot-3 and 322 pounds, Hankins anchors in the run game and flashes ability to penetrate with surprisingly quick feet. Unfortunately, Hankins has an alarming tendency to disappear from games and his junior tape was less impressive than his sophomore film. Hankins' 2012 production was also way down.
14. LSU DE Sam Montgomery -- LSU's right defensive end, Montgomery outproduced teammate Mingo in 2012 en route to team-highs in sacks (8) and forced fumbles (2), to go with 13 tackles for loss. Whereas Mingo is scheme versatile and can rush the passer from a two-point stance, Montgomery is more the base 4-3 defensive end who excels with his hand in the dirt.
15. Georgia LB Alec Ogletree -- Ogletree possesses frightening athleticism in space and could succeed at essentially any linebacker position. He mostly played inside at Georgia, leading the Bulldogs in tackles (111) last season while ranking second to Jarvis Jones in tackles for loss (11.5). Ogletree still must improve at fighting off blocks, but he will star at February's Combine.
16. LSU LB Kevin Minter -- 6-foot-2, 245-pound Minter paced the Tigers in 2012 tackles (130) and tackles for loss (15) while displaying big-play ability with four sacks and six pass breakups in coverage. The LSU coaching staff "fought hard" to keep Minter in school because he was such an infectious leader. He projects as a plug-and-play starting NFL middle linebacker.
17. LSU S Eric Reid -- Reid lays wood at 6-foot-2, 212, drawing comparisons at LSU to LaRon Landry. He also intercepted six passes in three seasons in Baton Rouge. Missed tackles and blown coverages can be issues for Reid, but he is an awfully impressive physical specimen.
18. Florida S Matt Elam -- Elam paced UF's team-carrying 2012 defense in solo tackles (58) and interceptions (4), while ranking second to Sharrif Floyd in tackles for loss (11). Elam is a highlight-reel hitter. He does tend to have coverage lapses and his current strength is run support.
19. North Carolina RB Giovani Bernard -- A redshirt sophomore early entrant, Bernard's combination of rapid-fire cutting ability, decisiveness, balance, and passing-game skills should make him a quick study for the pro game. Bernard caught 92 passes in two seasons with the Tar Heels. He also averaged 5.86 yards per carry and is listed at a sturdy 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds.
20. Stanford TE Zach Ertz -- Long and lean at 6-foot-6, 252, Ertz bypassed Levine Toilolo as the Cardinal's go-to target in 2012 with team highs in receptions (69), receiving yards (898), and touchdowns (6). An explosive pass-catching tight end who holds his own as a run blocker, Ertz is a better prospect than former teammate Coby Fleener, last year's No. 34 overall pick.
21. Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert -- Eifert is listed at 6-foot-6, 251 and arguably plays even taller with an impressive vertical leap and ability to high point passes in traffic. More of a seam stretcher early in his college career, Eifert became Notre Dame's primary sideline and red-zone option in 2012. He paced the run-first Irish in receptions (44), yards (624), and touchdowns (4).
22. West Virginia WR Stedman Bailey -- As senior Tavon Austin took on more of a ball-carrying role in 2012, Bailey emerged as Geno Smith's No. 1 receiver by leading the Mountaineers in receiving yards (1,622) and touchdown catches (25). Despite being listed modestly at 5-foot-10, 195, "Studman" is an elusive, physical tackle breaker after the catch. He's a second-round prospect.
23. Florida TE Jordan Reed -- Reed's production was negatively skewed by atrocious Gators quarterback play, but he is a dangerous "Joker" H-back/tight end prospect in the Aaron Hernandez mold. 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds, Reed was originally recruited as a signal caller and attempted 46 passes in 2010. He will be a movable chess piece receiving weapon in the pros.
24. Alabama RB Eddie Lacy -- Next in a long line of big-time Bama backs, Lacy is ready to pick up the blitz, catch passes out of the backfield, and run through tackles in the NFL. While Lacy lacks homerun speed, the 220-pound power back has quick feet and can dodge defenders with jump cuts, spin moves, and stiff arms. Lacy is the second best running back in this class.
25. Syracuse OT Justin Pugh -- Pugh earned All-Big East honors in each of his three college seasons, paving the way for the Orange to rank first in the conference in total yards, third in points, second in passing, and third in rushing. Listed at 6-foot-5, 297, Pugh played left tackle in Syracuse's up-tempo, no-huddle offense. He made 34 career starts and projects as a second-day pick.
Tuesday is the deadline for underclassmen to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. For the third straight year, a record number of juniors and third-year sophomores have gone pro. In 2010, a then-record 56 underclassmen declared. In 2011, the record ballooned to 65. This year, we have 74.
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Editor's Note: Follow @Rotoworld_Draft?on Twitter for round-the-clock prospect news leading up to April's draft.
With player evaluations courtesy of Rotoworld college football maven Josh Norris, here is a loose ranking of the 74 underclassmen now officially eligible for April's NFL Draft:
1. Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel -- Listed at 6-foot-6, 310, Joeckel earned the 2012 Outland Trophy as the nation?s top lineman after starting all 39 games of his Aggies career at left tackle. If the Chiefs don't retain free agent Branden Albert, Joeckel will be a serious candidate to be selected first overall.
2. Texas A&M DE Damontre Moore -- "Damonster" paced the Aggies in tackles (85), tackles for loss (21), sacks (12.5), and kick blocks (2) during a dominant junior season. Still only 20 years old, 6-foot-4, 250-pound Moore projects to outside linebacker in a 3-4 or end in a 4-3.
3. Florida State DE Bjoern Werner -- Werner led the 'Noles in tackles for loss (18) and sacks (13) in 2012 while swatting down eight passes. Listed at 6-foot-4, 255, Werner is a Berlin native and former German exchange student. Ala Chris Long, Werner was a left end in FSU's 4-3.
4. Missouri DT Sheldon Richardson -- A cat-quick defensive tackle ideally suited to play in a 4-3 scheme, Richardson recorded 10.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and three forced fumbles on an otherwise putrid 2012 Mizzou defense. Richardson is listed at 6-foot-4, 295, and could blow up the Combine with standout athleticism. He may be taken as early as No. 2 overall by the Jaguars.
5. Florida DT Sharrif Floyd -- Floyd started 13-of-13 games for the 2012 Gators, leading the team in tackles for loss (13) and blocked kicks (2) while chipping in three sacks. He is listed at 6-foot-3, 303 with experience at both defensive tackle and end. "Scheme versatile," Floyd will appeal to 4-3 NFL teams as a three-technique pass rusher and 3-4 clubs as a five-technique end.
6. Alabama CB Dee Milliner -- Milliner replaced Dre Kirkpatrick in the Crimson Tide's starting lineup as a junior and earned an unanimous first-team All-America selection with 22 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions. A thickly built 6-foot-1, 199, Milliner possesses ideal size and plays with physicality. He's likely to be the first defensive back taken, quite possibly in the top ten.
7. LSU DE Barkevious Mingo -- Mingo's junior-year numbers (8.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks) don't jump off the stat sheet, as he was frequently asked to contain the edge from his left defensive end spot. Still arguably the most explosive front-seven player in this year's draft, Mingo has freak length and plays to the whistle. His most natural fit may be outside linebacker in a 3-4.
8. Georgia LB Jarvis Jones -- Only 6-foot-2, 240, Jones may slip down draft boards of 4-3 teams as a 3-4 outside linebacker only. Medical is another concern, as Jones has spinal stenosis and transferred from USC early in his college career because doctors wouldn't clear him to play. A Bruce Irvin clone, Jones' calling cards are edge speed and sack production (28 the past two seasons).
9. Florida State CB Xavier Rhodes -- A hulking corner at 6-foot-2, 217, Rhodes plays to his size in physical press-man coverage and intercepted seven passes in three college seasons. Rhodes has drawn some Patrick Peterson comparisons due to his aggressive style of play.
10. Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson -- Patterson was a big-time playmaker in his lone season with the Vols after a JUCO transfer, leading Tennessee in yards-per-catch average (16.9) and scoring twice in the kicking game. Overshadowed by more heralded teammate Justin Hunter, 6-foot-3, 205-pound Patterson arguably has more upside once he learns to run routes.
11. California WR Keenan Allen -- Allen missed the final three games of his Cal career with a left PCL injury, but was highly productive on the field, catching 205 passes for 2,570 yards and 17 touchdowns across three seasons. A superb athlete, Allen's movement skills are elite and he creates separation in the vertical passing game. He'll compete to be the first receiver drafted.
12. Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins -- Overtaking Sammy Watkins to be Tajh Boyd's top target in 2012, Hopkins led Clemson in catches (82), yards (1,405), and touchdowns (18). Listed at 6-foot-1, 205, Hopkins is deceptively dangerous in the downfield passing game and plays with toughness in the short and intermediate sections. He may have the best hands of any draft-eligible wideout.
13. Ohio State DT Johnathan Hankins -- Stoutly built and powerful at 6-foot-3 and 322 pounds, Hankins anchors in the run game and flashes ability to penetrate with surprisingly quick feet. Unfortunately, Hankins has an alarming tendency to disappear from games and his junior tape was less impressive than his sophomore film. Hankins' 2012 production was also way down.
14. LSU DE Sam Montgomery -- LSU's right defensive end, Montgomery outproduced teammate Mingo in 2012 en route to team-highs in sacks (8) and forced fumbles (2), to go with 13 tackles for loss. Whereas Mingo is scheme versatile and can rush the passer from a two-point stance, Montgomery is more the base 4-3 defensive end who excels with his hand in the dirt.
15. Georgia LB Alec Ogletree -- Ogletree possesses frightening athleticism in space and could succeed at essentially any linebacker position. He mostly played inside at Georgia, leading the Bulldogs in tackles (111) last season while ranking second to Jarvis Jones in tackles for loss (11.5). Ogletree still must improve at fighting off blocks, but he will star at February's Combine.
16. LSU LB Kevin Minter -- 6-foot-2, 245-pound Minter paced the Tigers in 2012 tackles (130) and tackles for loss (15) while displaying big-play ability with four sacks and six pass breakups in coverage. The LSU coaching staff "fought hard" to keep Minter in school because he was such an infectious leader. He projects as a plug-and-play starting NFL middle linebacker.
17. LSU S Eric Reid -- Reid lays wood at 6-foot-2, 212, drawing comparisons at LSU to LaRon Landry. He also intercepted six passes in three seasons in Baton Rouge. Missed tackles and blown coverages can be issues for Reid, but he is an awfully impressive physical specimen.
18. Florida S Matt Elam -- Elam paced UF's team-carrying 2012 defense in solo tackles (58) and interceptions (4), while ranking second to Sharrif Floyd in tackles for loss (11). Elam is a highlight-reel hitter. He does tend to have coverage lapses and his current strength is run support.
19. North Carolina RB Giovani Bernard -- A redshirt sophomore early entrant, Bernard's combination of rapid-fire cutting ability, decisiveness, balance, and passing-game skills should make him a quick study for the pro game. Bernard caught 92 passes in two seasons with the Tar Heels. He also averaged 5.86 yards per carry and is listed at a sturdy 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds.
20. Stanford TE Zach Ertz -- Long and lean at 6-foot-6, 252, Ertz bypassed Levine Toilolo as the Cardinal's go-to target in 2012 with team highs in receptions (69), receiving yards (898), and touchdowns (6). An explosive pass-catching tight end who holds his own as a run blocker, Ertz is a better prospect than former teammate Coby Fleener, last year's No. 34 overall pick.
21. Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert -- Eifert is listed at 6-foot-6, 251 and arguably plays even taller with an impressive vertical leap and ability to high point passes in traffic. More of a seam stretcher early in his college career, Eifert became Notre Dame's primary sideline and red-zone option in 2012. He paced the run-first Irish in receptions (44), yards (624), and touchdowns (4).
22. West Virginia WR Stedman Bailey -- As senior Tavon Austin took on more of a ball-carrying role in 2012, Bailey emerged as Geno Smith's No. 1 receiver by leading the Mountaineers in receiving yards (1,622) and touchdown catches (25). Despite being listed modestly at 5-foot-10, 195, "Studman" is an elusive, physical tackle breaker after the catch. He's a second-round prospect.
23. Florida TE Jordan Reed -- Reed's production was negatively skewed by atrocious Gators quarterback play, but he is a dangerous "Joker" H-back/tight end prospect in the Aaron Hernandez mold. 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds, Reed was originally recruited as a signal caller and attempted 46 passes in 2010. He will be a movable chess piece receiving weapon in the pros.
24. Alabama RB Eddie Lacy -- Next in a long line of big-time Bama backs, Lacy is ready to pick up the blitz, catch passes out of the backfield, and run through tackles in the NFL. While Lacy lacks homerun speed, the 220-pound power back has quick feet and can dodge defenders with jump cuts, spin moves, and stiff arms. Lacy is the second best running back in this class.
25. Syracuse OT Justin Pugh -- Pugh earned All-Big East honors in each of his three college seasons, paving the way for the Orange to rank first in the conference in total yards, third in points, second in passing, and third in rushing. Listed at 6-foot-5, 297, Pugh played left tackle in Syracuse's up-tempo, no-huddle offense. He made 34 career starts and projects as a second-day pick.
26. Alabama OT D.J. Fluker -- Built like Minnesota's Phil Loadholt at 6-foot-6, 335, Fluker logged 36 starts for the Crimson Tide, all at right tackle. Although he is a mauling run blocker, Fluker doesn't move well enough to man the blind side and is prone to hiccups in pass protection.
27. Auburn DE Corey Lemonier -- Lemonier dipped from 13.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a sophomore to 5.5 and 5.5, respectively, as a junior. Listed at 6-foot-4, 246, Lemonier has a scheme versatile frame but has questions to answer about his 2012 disappearing act.
28. USC WR Robert Woods -- Woods isn't a vertical playmaker like teammate Marqise Lee, and his skill set translates better as second passing-game option in the pros. Quicker than fast at 6-foot-1, 190, Woods is a savvy route runner who may project best as an NFL slot receiver.
29. Wisconsin C Travis Frederick -- A wide-load center at 6-foot-4, 338, Frederick paved running lanes for Montee Ball and James White as a 31-game starter at Wisconsin, with 13 at left guard and 18 on the pivot. Frederick could end up at any of the three interior positions in the NFL.
30. Tennessee WR Justin Hunter -- Hunter bounced back from a 2011 ACL tear to pace the Vols in receptions (73), yards (1,083), and TDs (9). The tape tells a different tale, as Hunter was drop prone, lost too many 50:50 balls in traffic, and ran poor routes. Still a big-time talent, 6-foot-4, 200-pound Hunter is a star athlete and looks every bit a No. 1 receiver getting off the bus.
31. Oklahoma State RB Joseph Randle -- Randle ran with improved power in 2012 and demonstrated an ability to carry the load, rushing 274 times for 1,417 yards (5.17 YPC) and 14 touchdowns. High cut at a lean 6-foot-1, 200, Randle has some DeMarco Murray to his game.
32. Illinois DT Akeem Spence -- Spence is a three-technique prospect at 6-foot-1, 305 with better ability than his college stats indicate. Strong and quick with powerful hands, Spence managed 3.5 sacks in 38 career starts and earned only honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2012.
33. LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu -- College football's premier defensive and special teams playmaker in 2011, Mathieu sat out the 2012 season after being kicked off LSU's football team for repeated off-field incidents, including alleged drug abuse. A probable second-round pick before the character concerns, Mathieu has a lot of image restoration to do during the pre-draft phase.
34. Stanford TE Levine Toilolo -- More of an in-line tight end than teammate Zach Ertz, Toilolo is listed at 6-foot-8, 265. He caught 24 passes for 393 yards and four touchdowns as a junior, averaging 16.4 yards a catch. Toilolo will make his NFL impact near the line of scrimmage and on designed shots downfield.
35. Michigan State DE William Gholston -- Cousin to infamous Jets draft bust Vernon, Gholston has an impressive frame and length at 6-foot-7, 278, and projects as a five-technique end in a 3-4. He racked up ten career sacks and 30 tackles for loss in 36 games, starting 24.
36. Rutgers CB Logan Ryan -- Ryan received a second-round grade from the normally conservative NFL Draft Advisory Board and is a candidate to rise up boards in pre-draft workouts. He paced Rutgers in 2012 pass breakups (17) and intercepted four passes. Also a physical and aggressive cover corner, Ryan is well built at 6-foot, 190. He made 26 career starts at Rutgers.
37. Rutgers RB Jawan Jamison -- Jamison left Rutgers two years early as a redshirt sophomore entrant. After opening the 2012 season with five consecutive 100-plus-yard rushing games, Jamison managed just one over the final eight weeks while battling an ankle injury.
38. Tennessee Tech WR Da'Rick Rogers -- After being kicked out of the University of Tennessee for failed drug tests, former five-star recruit Rogers resurfaced at Tennessee Tech, catching 61 balls for 893 yards and 10 touchdowns. Rogers led the Vols with a 67/1040/9 line the year before. He is an incredibly physical after-catch runner with strong hands and an imposing, 6-foot-3, 206-pound frame. The off-field issues will likely push Rogers into the draft's second day.
39. LSU CB Tharold Simon -- Once billed as the next great LSU cover corner in a line that includes Patrick Peterson and Morris Claiborne, Simon was instead often picked on by opposing passing games in an up-and-down season. Still impressively long (6-foot-3, 193) and gifted, Simon enters the pros as a high-upside project. He led the Tigers with four interceptions in 2012.
40. Florida LB Jelani Jenkins -- Jenkins battled foot, hand, and hamstring injuries during a disappointing 2012 season. Adept in coverage, Jenkins projects as a nickel linebacker in the NFL.
41. LSU DT Bennie Logan -- Another "three-technique" pass-rushing prospect, Logan goes 6-foot-3, 295. He accounted for five sacks and 12 tackles for loss in two years as a starter.
42. San Diego State TE Gavin Escobar -- Escobar succeeded as both an in-line and detached tight end in the Aztecs' pro-style offense. A well-put-together athlete at 6-foot-6, 255, he was highly productive with 93 catches for 1,323 yards and 13 TDs over his final two seasons.
43. South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore -- Lattimore returned from a serious left knee injury in 2012 only to shred three right knee ligaments as a junior. After disappointing on-field play following the initial knee injury, Lattimore may be a candidate to go undrafted, or spend 2013 on injured reserve if selected. Lattimore showed a special combination of power, tackle-breaking ability, and straight-line speed pre-injuries, so it's likely a team will take the third-day plunge.
44. N.C. State CB David Amerson -- Amerson garnered national attention for intercepting 13 passes as a sophomore. Exposed as a limited athlete lacking fluidity and vertical speed in 2012, Amerson's perceived stock plunged as he was often beaten deep. Amerson goes 6-foot-3, 214 and does possess elite ball skills. He'd be an intriguing safety prospect if he tackled better.
45. Oklahoma S Tony Jefferson -- A 5-foot-11, 212-pound free safety, Jefferson led the Sooners in 2012 tackles (119) and intercepted eight passes in his career as a 34-game starter.
46. Oklahoma WR Kenny Stills -- Stills led Oklahoma in 2012 receptions (82), receiving yards (959), and touchdown catches (11), operating primarily as a possession receiver in the Sooners' spread offense. At 6-foot-1, 190, Stills has sure hands and projects as a mid-round pick.
47. Michigan State TE Dion Sims -- Listed at 6-foot-5, 285 by Spartans athletics, Sims appeared in 39 games, starting 13 and finishing with 59 career catches for 707 yards and eight touchdowns. An impact blocker, it's fair to wonder if Sims might be converted to offensive tackle.
48. Tennessee QB Tyler Bray -- Blessed with a big arm, Bray's mechanics and decision making leave much to be desired. He will also be vetted by NFL teams for alleged off-field issues during the pre-draft process. Bray reminds of Ryan Mallett as a 6-foot-6, 215-pound project.
49. Arkansas OG Alvin Bailey -- Listed at 6-foot-5, 312, Bailey logged 38 career starts for the Razorbacks, all of them at guard. He is a power-blocking prospect for NFL teams to study.
50. Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood -- Wood is expected to measure in at around 6-foot, 220 at February's Combine, but he is a slippery finesse back with lateral moves and impressive burst. The Draft Advisory Board pegged Wood as a potential third-round pick before he declared.
51. Colorado OT David Bakhtiari -- Bakhtiari made 33 starts for the Buffaloes, all of them at tackle including 11 on the left side as a senior. At 6-foot-4, 295, he will kick to guard in the pros.
52. Georgia DT Kwame Geathers -- Geathers lacks explosive get-off and struggles to bend to create leverage. A fourth- or fifth-round prospect, Geathers will be a project for the NFL team willing to gamble on his upside. The 22-year-old is listed at a monstrous 6-foot-6, 355.
53. USC CB Nickell Robey -- Robey received a fourth-round-or-later projection from the NFL Draft Advisory Board before turning pro, but his on-field performance was better than that grade suggests. While Robey's size (5-foot-8, 165 listed) is an obvious drawback, he is a feisty, competitive corner with ball skills and durability. He picked off Andrew Luck as a sophomore.
54. Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell -- Bell will go down as one of Michigan State's all-time great running backs, but his game translates poorly to the pros. Bell lacks short-area burst and runs with heavy feet at 6-foot-2, 237. He also lacks the ability to make defenders miss.
55. TCU WR Josh Boyce -- Listed at 6-foot, 203, Boyce demonstrates NFL-caliber vertical speed and can run under slightly overthrown passes, having averaged nearly 16 yards per catch in his college career. He'll need to diversify his route tree to carve out a long pro career.
56. Florida State OT Menelik Watson -- A former basketball player from England, Watson could wow evaluators at the Combine with big-time athletic tools. He was listed as large as 6-foot-8, 270 as a power forward-center at Marist University. Watson is already 24, however, and has just 12 games of experience in D-I football. He was the Seminoles' starting right tackle in 2012.
57. Utah DE Joe Kruger -- Ravens defensive end Paul's younger brother, Kruger was a 14-game starter in his Utah career, leading the Utes with six sacks as a junior. At 6-foot-7 and 280 pounds, Kruger profiles as a five-technique end in a 3-4 defense. He projects as a late-round pick.
58. Stanford CB Terrence Brown -- Brown was an honorable mention All-Pac 12 pick as a junior, intercepting one pass in 13 starts. He is listed at 6-foot-1, 178 and is willing in run support.
59. Eastern Washington WR Brandon Kaufman -- Listed at 6-foot-5, 215, Kaufman set an FCS record with 1,850 receiving yards as a junior. Combine tests will be critical for his draft stock. Not an explosive receiver, Kaufman would do well to run a forty time in the mid-4.5s.
60. Texas DT Brandon Moore -- JUCO transfer Moore started 5-of-12 games in his only season as a Longhorn, registering eight tackles for loss and two sacks. He is listed at 6-foot-5, 320 and is very raw. An NFL team may see some untapped potential in this late-round prospect.
61. Arkansas RB Knile Davis -- After a fractured left ankle wiped out his 2011 season, Davis returned in 2012 to manage 377 yards on 112 carries (3.37 YPC). Davis has broken the same ankle twice going back to high school, so passing NFL medicals may be a tall task.
62. LSU OT Chris Faulk -- Faulk was a surprise early entrant after missing all but one game in 2012 due to a knee injury that required reconstructive surgery. At 6-foot-6, 326, Faulk was a projected early-round pick entering the season. He is not expected to participate at February's Combine. Faulk earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2011 as a 13-game starter.
63. LSU RB Spencer Ware -- Seeing the writing on the wall, Ware turned pro to escape a crowded LSU backfield that will return Alfred Blue, Kenny Hilliard, and Jeremy Hill in 2013. At 5-foot-11, 225, Ware is a hard-charging power back with some value as a short-yardage specialist.
64. Nevada RB Stefphon Jefferson -- Jefferson ranked second in the nation in rushing yards per game (144.9) in 2012, and bolted Nevada after the retirement of longtime coach Chris Ault. Jefferson's ball security and upright running style are concerns for his NFL outlook.
65. LSU RB Michael Ford -- Although Ford looks the part at a muscle-bound 5-foot-10 and 216 pounds, he received a fourth- to sixth-round projection from the NFL Draft Advisory Board after his role dwindled in LSU's loaded 2012 backfield. Ford is a one-speed runner lacking elite acceleration and lateral movement. He did average 5.83 yards per carry in his college career.
66. Cal CB Steve Williams -- Williams made 28 career starts at Cal and intercepted three passes as a junior, earning honorable mention All-Pac 12 from the conference's coaches. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Williams will hope to be selected on the third day of April's draft.
67. Washington State WR Marquess Wilson -- Wilson is brimming with talent, but he has questions to answer after quitting the Cougars team with three games left in the 2012 season and accusing Mike Leach of abuse. The Pac 12 investigated and found no wrongdoing. Listed at 6-foot-4, 185, Wilson caught 52 balls for 813 yards and five touchdowns in nine games last season.
68. LSU P Brad Wing -- Wing turned pro after Les Miles suspended him for the Chick-fil-A Bowl after failing a drug test for "at least the second time." Perhaps the nation's highest-impact punter in 2011, Wing was less effective in 2012 but remains likely to be drafted in the late rounds.
69. TCU DE Stansly Maponga -- Advised to stay in school by coach Gary Patterson after an injury-plagued, 2.5-sack junior season, Maponga followed his heart and entered the draft, likely against his best interests. He goes 6-foot-2, 265 and was much more effective as a sophomore. Maponga is recovering from post-season foot surgery.
70. Oklahoma LB Tom Wort -- Wort was the Sooners' starting middle linebacker, but came off the field in passing situations, heavily curtailing his playing time versus pass-happy Big 12 offenses. Wort will have to carve out a special teams role in order to have a stable NFL career.
71. Tennessee DT Darrington Sentimore -- Sentimore bounced around three colleges, transferring from Alabama to Gulf Coast (Miss.) Community College to Tennessee before turning pro. He started 9-of-12 games in his lone season with the Vols, recording 18 tackles and four sacks. At 6-foot-2, 288, Sentimore is an undersized gap-shooting prospect for 4-3 teams.
72. Hawaii CB Mike Edwards -- Edwards was exposed in coverage by competitive passing teams, but left Hawaii as the school's all-time leader in kickoff return yardage and that could be his niche in the pros. Edwards led the nation in kick return yards as a junior in 2012.
73. Tennessee State RB Trabis Ward -- Tigers coach Rod Reed warned him to stay in school, but Ward cited the short shelf life of running backs when declaring. He rushed 309 times for 1,422 yards (4.60 YPC) and 15 touchdowns as a junior. Ward is unlikely to be drafted.
74. Eastern Washington QB Kyle Padron -- After transferring in from SMU, Padron spent one season at Eastern Washington and shared time under center with freshman Vernon Adams. Padron set SMU passing records in 2010 with 3,828 yards and 31 touchdowns, but was benched the following season by June Jones. Padron would probably be lucky to get a camp invite.
Source: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42318/322/underclassmen-set-draft-record
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