2008 NFL Draft as it happens Round 2

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16(47) - Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings) - Trevor Laws (DT, Notre Dame)



Overview

Trevor Laws found a home at left defensive end during his senior year in the Fighting Irish 3-4 defensive alignment after spending his first three seasons manning the left defensive tackle position in a conventional 4-3 set.

He proved to be a disruptive bull rusher who compensated for a lack of size with a relentless motor and excellent lateral agility.

Many Irish faithful compare Laws to a former Notre Dame great, Chris Zorich, a two-time All-American (1989-90) who was named United Press International Lineman of Year for 1989 and was chosen CBS Sports/Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year for 1990, in addition to being the 1990 Lombardi Award recipient. Law has also excelled on special teams, finishing his career by blocking six kicks over the course of his final three seasons.

At Apple Valley High School, Laws earned USA Today and ESPN first-team All-American honors as a defensive lineman. He was rated the top prospect in the state of Minnesota by Rivals.com and was generally rated the number-two defensive tackle in the nation. He added All-Midwest honors from the Detroit Free Press and was selected Gatorade Player of the Year in Minnesota. He was rated 41st on ESPN's list of the nation's top 100 players and named to the 10-member Super Prep team by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

The Minnesota Lions Club Athlete of the Year and member of the Minnesota Vikings All-State team recorded 87 tackles (17 for loss) and 11 sacks as a senior in 2002. He also played offensive tackle and guard. He posted 85 tackles, 10 sacks and 25 stops for loss as a junior in 2001, continuing to play on both sides of the ball. He was chosen to play in the Minnesota All-State Bowl.

Laws was also invited to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but declined because of a wrestling commitment. He finished 49-0 as a state champion super-heavyweight wrestler as a junior and was ranked as the No. 1 high school wrestler in the nation. He finished his wrestling career as a three-time All-American with a record of 142-5 and helped his wrestling team win the state title as a sophomore, junior and senior.

Laws served as team captain in both football and wrestling as a senior. He was named an Academic All-State wrestler in 2002. In track and field, he had a top shot put mark of 58 feet. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and a peer mediator in high school.

Laws committed to Notre Dame after his high school junior year, spurning scholarship offers from Iowa, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Stanford and Southern California. He sat out the 2003 campaign with the Irish and then played as a reserve defensive tackle in 12 games during the 2004 season. He went on to produce 17 tackles (eight solo), a sack and two stops for losses. He also broke up two passes, recovered a fumble and caused another.

The sophomore lineman took over left defensive tackle duties in 2005, sharing the West-wood One/State Farm Student-Athlete of the Year Award with offensive guard Dan Santucci thanks to his 3.15 grade-point average. He totaled 33 tackles (eight solo) with 1.5 sacks, three stops behind the line of scrimmage and a trio of quarterback pressures. He also blocked a pair of kicks.

In 2006, Laws played left defensive tackle and served on the team's leadership committee. He registered 62 tackles (22 solo), as he came up with 9.5 stops for losses, including 3.5 sacks. He added a pair of pressures while picking off a pass and batting away another. He also caused and recovered a fumble while blocking the third kick for his Irish career.

As a senior, Laws earned All-American third-team and Academic All-American second-team honors. He was named the Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player and received the Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne Student-Athlete Award. He shifted to left defensive end, leading the team with a career-high 112 tackles (53), as he was the only down lineman to rank among the nation's top 100-tackle producers in the major college ranks during 2007.

Laws blocked a career-high three kicks and deflected five passes in his final season. He recovered two fumbles, registered a team-high four sacks with seven pressures and also paced the Irish with eight stops behind the line of scrimmage.

Laws appeared in 49 games for the Irish, starting 25 contests at left defensive tackle and 12 at left end. He recorded the most tackles by a down lineman in the last 26 years, finishing with 224 hits (91 solo), 10 sacks for minus-76 yards, 22.5 stops for losses of 112 yards and 12 quarterback pressures. He caused two fumbles, recovered four others and had nine pass deflections with one interception. He also blocked six kicks.

Career Notes

Laws finished his career at Notre Dame with 224 tackles, the sixth-best career total by a Notre Dame defensive lineman and the most since Chris Zorich registered 219 tackles (1988-90)...Laws and Zorich are the only down linemen in the last 27 years to record over 200 tackles during their careers...His 112 tackles in 2007 was one shy of the school record for down linemen, topped only by Steve Niehaus (113 in 1975)...Laws is the first Irish player to registered over 100 tackles in a season since Melvin Dansby (103) in 1997 and joined Niehaus, Ross Browner (104 in 1977) and Jeff Weston (101 in 1975) as the only Irish defensive linemen to record over 100 tackles in a season...His 17 tackles vs. Air Force in 2007 were the most for an Irish defensive lineman since Melvin Dansby had 18 vs. Navy in 1997.

High School

Attended Apple Valley (Minn.) High School, playing football for head coach Mike Fritze...Earned USA Today and ESPN first-team All-American honors as a defensive lineman...Rated the top prospect in the state of Minnesota by Rivals.com and was generally rated the No. 2 defensive tackle in the nation...Added All-Midwest honors from the Detroit Free Press and was selected Gatorade Player of the Year in Minnesota...Rated 41st on ESPN's list of the nation's top 100 players and named to the 10-member Super Prep team by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune...The Minnesota Lions Club Athlete of the Year and member of the Minnesota Vikings All-State team recorded 87 tackles (17 for loss) and 11 sacks as a senior in 2002...Also played offensive tackle and guard...Posted 85 tackles, 10 sacks and 25 stops for loss as a junior in 2001, continuing to play on both sides of the ball...Chosen to play in the Minnesota All-State Bowl...Was also invited to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but declined because of a wrestling commitment...Finished 49-0 as a state champion super heavyweight wrestler as a junior and was ranked as the No. 1 high school wrestler in the nation...Finished his wrestling career as a three-time All-American with a record of 142-5 and helped his wrestling team win the state title as a sophomore, junior and senior...Served as team captain in both football and wrestling as a senior...Named an Academic All-State wrestler in 2002...In track and field, he had a top shot put mark of 58 feet...Member of the National Honor Society and a peer mediator in high school.

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17(48) - Washington Redskins (from Houston through Atlanta) - Fred Davis (TE, Southern Cal)



Overview
When the former high school running back enrolled at Southern California, few expected him to finish his career as the team's record holder for receptions by a tight end. With his natural hands and excellent quickness, Fred Davis often created mismatches, especially for opposing linebackers trying to cover him on deep routes. He would be used as a wideout in multiple-WR formations, adding another dimension to the Trojans' passing attack.

With his athletic ability and emergence as a receiver, it was not surprising that he was recognized as the best tight end in college football. The 2007 recipient of the John Mackey Award, Davis averaged 14.2 yards per reception in 2007, second among the nation's tight ends. He was the first tight end since 1985 to lead Southern California in receptions (62).

At Rogers High School, Davis earned Super Prep, Prep Star and Insiders.com All-American first-team honors. He was a second-team USA Today All-USA choice and named to the Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team and Tom Lemming Top 100 squads. The Super Prep All-Midwest Offensive MVP, Prep Star All-Midwest and All-Ohio selection had over 500 receiving yards, 600 rushing yards, 100 tackles and four interceptions while scoring 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver, running back, quarterback and strong safety in 2003.

As a junior, he made the Student Sports Junior All-American and All-Ohio squads while running for 1,100 yards and catching 50 passes for over 700 yards, with 26 scores on offense. He also registered 80 tackles and two interceptions on defense. On the basketball team, Davis averaged 15 points per game and also participated as a hurdler on the track team.

Davis graduated a semester early from high school and enrolled at USC in the spring of 2004, where he was a reserve wide receiver and tight end as a first-year freshman. He saw action in nine games, finishing that first season with 30 yards on four catches.

While playing mostly in reserve in all 13 games in 2005, Davis earned three starting assignments -- vs. Stanford, California and Fresno State. He finished with 13 caches for 145 yards (11.2-yard average) and two touchdowns, showing the coaching staff that he was ready to replace departed Dominique Byrd as the Trojans' starting tight end in 2006.

As a junior, Davis started 10 of 13 contests. He collected 352 yards with three touchdowns on 38 receptions (9.3-yard average). That performance earned him second-team All-Pac-10 Conference honors from The NFL Draft Report and Scout.com.

In 2007, Davis finally earned national attention. In addition to winning the Mackey Award as college's top tight end, he was USC's first All-American first-team tight end since Jim Obradovich in 1974. He is the first tight end to lead USC in receptions in a season since Joe Cormier in 1985, in receiving yardage since Hoby Brenner in 1980 and in touchdown receptions since Antoine Harris in 2000. He went on to catch a career-high 62 passes for 881 yards (14.2-yard average) and eight touchdowns while also recording a pair of tackles.

In 48 games at Southern California, Davis started 28 contests. He holds all of the school career and single-season records for tight ends, finishing with 117 receptions for 1,408 yards (12-yard average) and 13 touchdowns. He recorded a pair of solo tackles and also recovered an onside kickoff.


Career Notes
Davis holds the school records for tight ends with 117 receptions for 1,408 yards, topping the old marks of 105 catches for 1,189 yards by Joe Cormier (1983-85)...His 117 catches also rank 12th all-time on USC's overall receiving record chart...His 13 touchdown catches establish a new school record for tight ends...His 62 catches in 2007 shattered the school single-season record for tight ends of 44 by Joe Cormier, as he became the first tight end since Cormier's 44 grabs in 1985 to lead the team in receptions in a season...His 62 catches tied John Jackson (1989) for 13th on the Trojans' overall all-time receiving list...His eight touchdown catches in 2007 broke the old tight end record of five by Antoine Harris in 2000...His 881 yards receiving in 2007 topped the previous school record for tight ends set by Hoby Brenner in 1980...In 2007, Davis became the first Southern California tight end to earn All-American first-team honors since Jim Obradovich in 1974...His nine receptions vs. Washington State in 2007 were one shy of the school game-record for tight ends, topped only by John Allred's 10 catches vs. Houston in 1996...His 124 yards in that Washington State clash set a school record for a tight end and were the most by a Trojan since Dwayne Jarrett's 205 against Michigan in the Rose Bowl last season...Davis would later break that record with 152 yards receiving vs. Stanford in 2007.


High School
Attended Rogers (Toledo, Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Rick Rios...Super Prep, Prep Star and Insiders.com All-American first-team pick...Second-team USA Today All-USA choice and named to the Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team and Tom Lemming Top 100 squads...The Super Prep All-Midwest Offensive MVP, Prep Star All-Midwest and All-Ohio selection had over 500 receiving yards, 600 rushing yards, 100 tackles and four pass thefts while scoring 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver, running back, quarterback and strong safety in 2003...Student Sports Junior All-American and All-Ohio choice while running for 1,100 yards and catching 50 passes for over 700 yards, with 26 scores on offense as a junior...Also registered 80 tackles and two interceptions on defense that year...On the basketball team, Davis averaged 15 points per game and also participated as a hurdler on the track team.

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18(49) - Philadelphia Eagles - DeSean Jackson (WR, California)



Overview

DeSean Jackson declared for the 2008 NFL Draft on January 15, and it's safe to assume the only team in the Pac-10 Conference disappointed to see him go is Cal.

In three seasons at the university, the talented athlete terrorized his opponent every time he touched the ball -- as a receiver, punt returner and even on the occasional running play -- finding the end zone 29 times in 36 games.

Jackson almost didn't make it to California. He seriously considered enrolling at Southern California instead, but a late face-to-face meeting between the former Long Beach Poly High star and Bears head coach Jeff Tedford sealed the deal. Their extremely close relationship would later make Jackson's most difficult decision -- to leave school for the NFL, even harder to make, but the coach is convinced that his star pupil is ready to star at the next level.

At Long Beach Poly High School, Jackson was considered one the premier wide receivers in the nation. The Parade Magazine All-American was named the 2004 Glenn Davis Award winner by the Los Angeles Times as Southern California's Player of the Year and was a two-time member of the famed Long Beach Press-Telegram "Best in the West" first team.

ESPN.com's Tom Lemming rated Jackson as the fourth-best wide receiver in the country, Prep Star selected him an All-American and a member of its Dream Team Top 100 players, and Calhisports.com voted him the 2004 Mr. Football State Player of the Year. Super Prep ranked him 21st in its Elite 50 players in the nation and the fourth-best player in the state of California. Rivals.com rated him the third-best player in the Golden State area.

Jackson was Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, as he had seven receptions for 141 yards and passed for a 45-yard touchdown in leading the West squad to a 35-3 victory in a game that featured 80 of the nation's top players. He also sparkled in the Cali-Florida Bowl game, posting five catches for 145 yards and one score.

At Long Beach Poly, Jackson flagged down 60 passes for 1,075 yards for the CIF Southern Section championship team. He scored 15 touchdowns, eight of which covered at least 60 yards, including two on punt returns. In the CIF title game, he was a last-minute replacement on defense and responded with two interceptions, one of which he returned 68 yards for a touchdown to help fuel Long Beach Poly's 21-6 victory over Los Alamitos High. As a junior, he hunted down 43 passes for 821 yards and 11 touchdowns in earning first-team All-State accolades.

Involved in a heavy recruit war among California, Southern California, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Arizona State, Jackson enrolled at California, Berkeley in 2005, but there was concern he'd never play. In high school, Jackson hit .380 and stole 20 bases his senior year and he was considered the third-best all-around athlete in the Major League Baseball draft prospect pool in 2005 by Baseball America. Teams knew it would take a huge signing bonus to keep Jackson away from football, so they passed.

As late as his 2006 season at California, Jackson was still having thoughts of playing baseball.

In 2005, Jackson became the first incoming Cal player to win the Glenn Davis Award since running back Russell White captured the award for Crespi High School in 1987. Jackson took over flanker duties for the Bears, starting 10 contests, as he sat out the Washington State clash with a shoulder injury. He had a decent freshman campaign, totaling 698 all-purpose yards. He caught 38 passes for 601 yards (15.8-yard average) and seven touchdowns, adding 48 yards on eight carries (6.0-yard average). As a preview of things to come in 2006, Jackson's only punt return produced a 49-yard touchdown vs. Sacramento State in his collegiate debut.

As a sophomore, Jackson was a consensus All-American and unanimous All-Pac 10 Conference first-team choice. He captured the inaugural Randy Moss Award as the top return man in the nation, leading the NCAA with 18.2 yards per punt return, as he ranked second in the Pac-10 with nine receiving touchdowns. He set school and Pac-10 records for season (four) and career punt return touchdowns (five) with a 95-yarder vs. Arizona.

Jackson had four 100-yard games and registered 28 plays of 20 or more yards. He hauled in 59 passes for 1,060 yards (18.9-yard average) and gained 19 yards on five carries. He amassed 455 yards on 25 punt returns and 38 yards on two kickoff returns, piling up 1,572 all-purpose yards.

In 2007, Jackson was bothered by a badly sprained left thumb and was forced to wear a cast in practices and was heavily taped during games. He also suffered a deep thigh contusion vs. Washington that would force him to sit out the season finale vs. Stanford. He still earned American Football Coaches Association All-American first-team honors. He was a second-team All-Pac-10 pick as a receiver and punt returner.

Due to the injuries, he produced 762 yards and six touchdowns on 65 receptions (11.7-yard average). Jackson gained 132 yards with a score on 11 carries (12.0 avg) and returned only 12 punts for 129 yards (10.8 avg), including a 77-yard touchdown. He finished his junior campaign with 1,023 all-purpose yards.

In 36 games at California, Jackson started 34 games at flanker. He hauled in 162 passes for 2,423 yards (15.0-yard average) and 22 touchdowns. He carried 24 times for 199 yards (8.3 avg) and a score and also attempted one pass. On special teams, he gained 633 yards with six touchdowns on 38 punt returns (16.7 avg), 38 yards on two kickoff returns and recorded five solo tackles. He finished with 3,293 all-purpose yards, an average of 91.47 yards per game. For his career, he recorded 52 plays of 20 yards or more (23.0% of his 226 touches).

Career Notes

Holds the school and Pac-10 Conference record with six punt returns for touchdowns, two shy of the NCAA all-time record of eight scores by Wes Welker of Texas Tech (2000-03) and Antonio Perkins of Oklahoma (2001-04), as he also topped Cal's previous mark of four scores by Bobby Sherman (1901-02)...His four punt returns for touchdowns in 2006 also established league and university records, topping one of Cal's oldest marks -- three by Bobby Sherman during the 1901 season...His four scores were one shy of the NCAA record of five set by Chad Owens of Hawaii in 2004...His career punt-return average of 16.66 yards broke the old Cal record of 12.9 yards by Paul Keckley (1946-48) and rank second in Pac-10 history behind famed baseball legend and Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson of UCLA 18.8-yard average on 37 punts for 694 yards and two touchdowns, 1939-40)...Gained 455 yards on punt returns in 2006, breaking the old school season-record of 447 yards by Deltha O'Neal in 1998...His punt-return average of 18.2 yards in 2006 broke the previous Cal season-record of 15.3 yards by Paul Keckley in 1948...His 455 yards gained on punt returns in 2006 were the most by a Pac-10 returner since Glynn Milburn of Stanford gained 573 yards in 1992...His 95-yard punt return vs. Arizona in 2006 was the seventh-longest runback in Pac-10 history and ranks second in school annals behind Don Guest's 100-yarder vs. Washington State in 1966...Caught 162 passes for Cal, the sixth-best career total behind Geoff McArthur (202, 2000-04), Dameane Douglas (195, 1995-98), Bobby Shaw (180, 1994-97), Brian Treggs (167, 1988-91) and Na'il Benjamin (165, 1993-96)...That total also rank 30th in Pac-10 Conference history...His 2,423 receiving yards rank 36th in the league record books and third on the school all-time list behind Geoff McArthur (3,188 yards) and Bobby Shaw (2,731)...Finished his career with 22 touchdown catches, ranking behind Sean Dawkins (31, 1990-92) and Bobby Shaw (27) on Cal's all-time record list (also tied for 22nd in league history)...Tied with Geoff McArthur (2000-04) and Bobby Shaw (1994-97) for the school record, with 11 100-yard receiving performances...His 65 receptions in 2007 tied Sean Dawkins (1992) for fourth on the school's season-record list, surpassed by Dameane Douglas (100 in 1998), Geoff McArthur (85 in 2003) and Bobby Shaw (75 in 1997)...Jackson (1,060 in 2006) joined McArthur (1,504 in 2003), Dameane Douglas (1,150 in 1998), Bobby Shaw (1,093 in 1997) and Sean Dawkins (1,070 in 1992) as the only Cal players to gain over 1,000 yards receiving in a season...His nine touchdown catches in 2006 tied Bobby Shaw (1996) for fifth on the Bears' annual record chart...Amassed 3,293 all-purpose yards, the third-best career total in school history behind Deltha O'Neal (4,998 yards, 1996-99) and Russell White (3,367 yards, 1990-92)...His 1,572 all-purpose yards in 2006 rank seventh on the school's season-record list.

High School

Attended Long Beach (Cal.) Polytechnic High School, where he was considered one the premier wide receivers in the nation...Parade Magazine All-American and named the 2004 Glenn Davis Award winner by the Los Angeles Times as Southern California's Player of the Year...Two-time member of the famed Long Beach Press-Telegram "Best in the West" first team...ESPN.com's Tom Lemming rated Jackson as the fourth-best wide receiver in the country, Prep Star selected him an All-American and a member of its Dream Team Top 100 players, and Calhisports.com voted him the 2004 Mr. Football State Player of the Year...Super Prep ranked him 21st in its Elite 50 players in the nation and the fourth-best player in the state of California...Rivals.com rated him the third-best player in the Golden State area...Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, as he had seven receptions for 141 yards and passed for a 45-yard touchdown in leading the West squad to a 35-3 victory in a game that featured 80 of the nation's top players...Also sparkled in the Cali-Florida Bowl game, posting five catches for 145 yards and one score...At Long Beach Poly, Jackson flagged down 60 passes for 1,075 yards for the CIF Southern Section championship team...Scored 15 touchdowns, eight covering at least 60 yards, including two punt returns...In the CIF title game, he was a last-minute replacement on defense and responded with two interceptions, one which he returned 68 yards for a touchdown to help fuel Long Beach Poly's 21-6 victory over Los Alamitos High...As a junior, he hunted down 43 passes for 821 yards and 11 touchdowns in earning first- team All-State accolades...Was considered the third-best all-around athlete in the Major League Baseball draft prospect pool in 2005 by Baseball America. Teams knew it would take a huge signing bonus to keep Jackson away from football, so they passed...Hit .380 and stole 20 bases his senior year.

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19(50) - Arizona Cardinals - Calais Campbell (DE, Miami)



Overview
The tallest defensive lineman to suit up for the Hurricanes, Campbell was regarded as the premier defensive end in college football entering the 2007 season. The Hurricanes' defense struggled, as did Campbell, and the team lost six of their final seven games.

Campbell produced pedestrian numbers rather than dominating the action in the trenches as expected.

Originally recruited as a tight end because of his athletic ability, Campbell took over starting duties on the right side of the defensive line as a sophomore. He put together a streak of seven consecutive games with at least one quarterback sack as a junior, the second-longest streak in school history. His 10 1/2 sacks in 2006 were the most by a Hurricane since Derrick Ham posted 12 sacks in 1998 and it ranks tied for eighth on the school's season-record list.

Campbell comes from a family with deep roots in football. His younger brother, Jared, is a 2007 recruit at Miami and his older brother, Ciare was a defensive back at Colorado State (2004-05). Another brother (Raj) played football at Butte and Orange County Junior Colleges and is presently a receiver at Adams State.

At Denver's South High School, Campbell was a standout rush end and tight end. He was rated the 11th-best football player in the country by Super Prep, earning All-American and Elite 50 honors from that recruiting service. Super Prep also rated him the second-best prospect in the state of Colorado, awarding him Midlands Defensive Player of the Year accolades in 2003.

Campbell was listed on Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report National Top 100 and ranked as the nation's 11th-best defensive end. The two-time All-State pick as a junior and senior, he also played offensive tackle as a sophomore and tight end his final two years. He set a state career-record with 58 sacks during his four-year career, including 38 over his final two seasons.

As a senior, Campbell registered 19 sacks 118 total tackles, three knockdowns and two interceptions. On offense, he had 38 receptions for 412 yards with four touchdowns, including 68- and 72-yarders on tight end screens. As a junior, he posted 19 sacks, 109 tackles and five touchdowns off blocked kicks and fumble returns, in addition to blocking three punts, adding three receptions for 56 yards.

Campbell was an accomplished all-around athlete who was an All-State basketball choice as a junior (the only non-senior chosen) in 2002-03. He averaged 22.7 points (fourth-best in Colorado) and led the state in rebounding (16.0 per game) and blocked shots (3.3 per game) as a junior. He also competed in track and field, qualifying for the state meet in the discus and shot put in 2003. His track and field personal bests included 21 feet in the long jump, 48-feet-1 in the shot put, 135-0 in the discus, and 44-2 in the triple-jump.

Campbell enrolled at Miami in 2004, declining offers from Colorado State, Nebraska, Louisiana State, Michigan and Oklahoma. He spent his first season on the scout team and was a reserve right defensive end in 2005, playing in 11 games. He started vs. Louisiana State in the Peach Bowl, finishing the campaign with 24 tackles (15 solo), 2 1/2 sacks, six stops for losses and eight quarterback pressures.

As a sophomore, Campbell earned team MVP honors, in addition to picking up first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition. He took over right defensive end duties, leading the team and ranking seventh nationally with 20 1/2 stops behind the line of scrimmage, as he finished 15th in the nation with 10 1/2 sacks. He posted 55 tackles (38 solo) with 17 pressures and caused three fumbles while deflecting four passes.

A preseason All-American and favorite to win the Ted Hendricks Award (nation's top defensive end), Campbell fared no better than the Hurricanes. Miami got off to a 4-1 start under new head coach Randy Shannon, as the right defensive end registered 25 tackles (16 solos) with 4 1/2 sacks, seven stops for losses, three pressures, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception during that span.

However, in the team's final seven contests, he delivered just 25 tackles (14 solos), 1 1/2 sacks, 5 1/2 stops behind the line of scrimmage and two pressures. He was an honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference pick, as he ended the year with six sacks, 12 1/2 stops for losses and 50 tackles (30 solo).

At the end of his junior campaign, Campbell decided it was time to test his skills in the National Football League and declared for the 2008 draft.

In 36 games at Miami, Campbell started 25 contests. He finished his career with 158 tackles (83 solos), 19 1/2 sacks for minus-119 yards, 39 stops for losses of 146 yards and 30 quarterback pressures. He caused six fumbles, recovered three others and also deflected nine passes. He had a 1-yard interception return and caught a pass for five yards.


Career Notes
Campbell registered 39 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, ranking eighth on the school's all-time record list...His 10.5 sacks in 2006 tied Russell Maryland (1994) and Warren Sapp (1998) for eighth on the school's season-record list...Became the 16th player in Atlantic Coast Conference history to lead the league with 20 or more tackles for losses in a season (20.5 in 2006), a group that features some standouts like Lawrence Taylor of North Carolina (first ACC player to reach that total with 22 in 1980), William Perry of Clemson (27 in 1984), Anthony Simmons of Clemson (21 in 1997), Julius Peppers of North Carolina (24 in 2000), E.J. Henderson of Maryland (ACC record 28 in 2001) and Mario Williams of North Carolina (24 in 2005).


High School
Attended South (Denver, Colo.) High School, playing football for head coach Ryan Mullaney...Rated the 11th-best football player in the country by Super Prep, earning All-American and Elite 50 honors from that recruiting service...Super Prep also rated him the second-best prospect in the state of Colorado, awarding him Midlands Defensive Player of the Year accolades in 2003...Listed on Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report National Top 100 and ranked as the nation's 11th-best defensive end...The two-time All-State pick as a junior and senior, he also played offensive tackle as a sophomore and tight end his final two years...Set a state career-record with 58 sacks during his four-year career, including 38 over his final two seasons...As a senior, Campbell registered 19 sacks, 118 total tackles, three knockdowns and two interceptions...On offense, he had 38 receptions for 412 yards with four touchdowns, including 68- and 72-yarders on tight end screens...As a junior, he posted 19 sacks, 109 tackles and five touchdowns off blocked kicks and fumble returns, in addition to blocking three punts, adding three receptions for 56 yards...An accomplished all-around athlete who was an All-State basketball choice as a junior (the only non-senior chosen) in 2002-03...Averaged 22.7 points (fourth best in Colorado) and led the state in rebounding (16.0 per game) and blocked shots (3.3 per game) as a junior...Also competed in track and field, qualifying for the state meet in the discus and shot put in 2003...His track and field personal bests included 21'0" in the long jump, 48'1" in the shot put, 135'0" in the discus, and 44'2" in the triple jump.

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20(51) Washington Redskins - Malcolm Kelly (WR, Oklahoma)



Overview

In a program known for its running game, Malcolm Kelly might not have gotten as many opportunities as other lead receivers.

He made the most of the chances he did have, making the passing game another weapon in the Sooners' arsenal over the last three years from the split end position.

Despite playing only three seasons at Oklahoma, he finished his career as the school's fifth-leading receiver with 144 catches. He also ranks second on the Sooners' all-time record list for receiving yardage (2,285), touchdown catches (21) and games with at least 100 yards receiving (nine). His 21 scoring receptions also rank tied for seventh in Big Twelve Conference history.

At Longview High School, Kelly was a three-time All-District first-team wide receiver, adding All-State accolades as a junior and senior. He was named first-team All-East Texas by the Texas Sports Writers Association. He received a five-star prospect rating from Scout.com and four stars from Rivals.com. Rivals.com also rated him sixth on their Texas Top 100 List. He was rated the best receiver in Texas by Scout.com and 13th in the nation by ESPN.com.

Kelly hauled in 29 passes for 638 yards (22-yard average) and nine touchdowns during his senior campaign. During his junior year, he was credited with 27 receptions for 826 yards (30.6 avg), including six scores.

Oklahoma won a recruiting war vs. LSU, Nebraska, Texas and Tennessee for Kelly's services in 2005. He was named to The Sporting News' Freshman All-American team as an honorable mention and All-Big Twelve Conference first-team. He started seven of 11 games, lining up for five contests at flanker before shifting to split end for the final two contests. The true freshman paced the Sooners with 471 yards on 33 catches (14.3-yard average), coming up with a pair of touchdowns.

Firmly entrenched at split end, Kelly received second-team All-Big Twelve Conference honors in 2006. He led the team in receiving for the second straight year, coming up with a career-high 62 receptions for 993 yards (16.0-yard average) and 10 touchdowns. He also posted one solo tackle. He averaged 70.93 yards receiving per game, the fifth-best total in the league that year, but he had a concussion early in the year vs. Texas A&M and suffered knee cartilage damage vs. Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl and was limited in 2007 spring drills.

Kelly helped break in a new quarterback in Sam Bradford in 2007, as the receiver earned All-Big Twelve second-team recognition. He ranked second on the team, grabbing 49 passes for 821 yards (16.8-yard average) and nine touchdowns. He missed most of the Oklahoma State clash with a hip pointer suffered on the game's first play and for the second straight year, he made an early exit from the Fiesta Bowl with a leg contusion.

In 39 games at Oklahoma, Kelly started 34 times, including 29 at split end and five more at flanker. He finished with 144 receptions for 2,285 yards (15.9-yard average) and 21 touchdowns. He also recorded a pair of solo tackles.

Career Notes

Kelly ranks fifth in school history with 144 receptions, topped by 221 Mark Clayton (221, 2001-04), Quentin Griffin (169, 1999-2002), Trent Smith (164, 1999-02) and Antwone Savage (157, 1999-2002)...His 2,285 yards receiving are topped only by Mark Clayton (3,241) on Oklahoma's all-time list...His 21 touchdown catches also rank second behind Clayton's 31 scoring grabs...Gained over 100 yards receiving in nine games. Only Mark Clayton (15) had more 100-yard receiving performances for the Sooners...His 62 catches in 2006 rank sixth on the school's single-season chart, surpassed by Mark Clayton (83 in 2003 and 66 in 2004), Trent Smith (66 in 2001), Quentin Griffin (64 in 2001) and Eddie Hinton (64 in 1968)...Totaled 993 yards receiving in 2006, the third-best season total in Oklahoma annals behind Mark Clayton (1,425 in 2003) and Eddie Hinton (1,034 in 1968)... His 821 yards receiving in 2007 rank sixth on the school's annual receiving chart...Had ten touchdown catches in 2006 and nine scoring grabs in 2007, ranking behind Mark Clayton (15 in 2004) and Travis Wilson (11 in 2004) on the school's season-record list...Came up with five 100-yard receiving performances in 2006, topped only by Mark Clayton (eight in 2003) on Oklahoma's annual record books...His eleven receptions vs. Texas Tech in 2006 tied the school game-record that was set by Trent Smith vs. Kansas in 2001 and also by Josh Norman, vs. Texas Tech in 2001...His three touchdown catches vs. Miami in 2007 was one shy of the Sooners game-record of four scores by Trent Smith in the 2001 Kansas Clash...Gained a career-high 164 yards receiving vs. Middle Tennessee in 2006, tying Eddie Hinton (vs. Oklahoma State in 1965) for the fifth-best game total in school annals, surpassed by 190 Mark Clayton (190 vs. Texas and 166 vs. Texas A&M, 2003), Corey Warren (187 vs. Texas, 1992) and Ben Hart (165 vs. Florida State, 1965)...His 153 yards in the 2006 Texas Tech clash rank eighth on the school's game-record chart...Gained 1,000 yards receiving in just 19 games, breaking the previous school record set by Antwone Savage (21 games, 1999-2002)...In 2005, he became the fourth freshman to lead the Sooners in receiving and the first since Steve Rhodes in 1976 (six for 160), catching 33 passes for 471 yards.

High School

Attended Longview (Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach John King...Three-time All-District first-team wide receiver, adding All-State accolades as a junior and senior...Named first-team All-East Texas by the Texas Sports Writers Association...Also received a five-star prospect rating from Scout.com and four stars from Rivals.com... Rivals.com rated him sixth on their Texas Top 100 List...Rated the best receiver in Texas by Scout.com and 13th in the nation by ESPN.com...Hauled in 29 passes for 638 yards (22.0-yard average) and nine touchdowns during his senior campaign...During his junior year, he was credited with 27 receptions for 826 yards (30.6 avg), including six scores.

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21(52) - Jacksonvills Jaguars (from Tampa Bay) -  Quentin Groves (DE, Auburn)



Overview
An athlete blessed with incredible quickness coming off the edge, dislocated toes did what no other offensive lineman could do in 2007 - stop Quentin Groves. Those who witnessed his performance in the South Florida game last year realize that this is a player that needs to be unleashed on the football field to get maximum production from his tremendous athletic ability.

Drawing comparisons to Dallas' DeMarcus Ware, Groves will probably shift to outside linebacker in the professional ranks. He received a crash course at that position late in his senior campaign and even earned a start at left outside linebacker in the Tennessee Tech game. With his tall, muscular physique, excellent speed, outstanding change of direction agility and superb body control as a pass rusher, NFL quarterbacks will soon have to contend with one of the most disruptive backfield penetrators in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Groves is an affable sort, frequently smiling and cracking jokes. But the Auburn defensive end does have one group of guys he just doesn't care for: quarterbacks. "I just really don't have a liking for them," Groves said. "You can't hit them in practice. You have to stay off them. They don't do too much running. "I don't like quarterbacks, period. I don't know why."

Luckily for him, his primary job for the Tigers the past four seasons has been to harass and hit opposing quarterbacks. And that's something he has done well enough to earn All-American and All-Southeastern Conference honors as he went on to tie Auburn's 22-year-old career record of 26 sacks held by Gerald Robinson.

At Greenville-Weston High School, Groves earned USA Today All-USA second-team, Prep Star and Super Prep All-Region, Orlando Sentinel Super Southern 100, Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen and that newspaper's All-State honors as a senior. He was also rated the third-best defensive end in the country by Prep Football Report and ESPN.com.

Groves started all four seasons with the varsity and finished his senior season with 86 tackles, 22 sacks and three fumble recoveries. He also played tight end and caught three passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he posted 89 tackles, 15 sacks, one interception and forced seven fumbles. He also lettered in basketball, competed in the discus and long jump in track and was a member of the power lifting team.

Groves enrolled at Auburn in 2003, seeing brief action in the season opener vs. Southern California and vs. Western Kentucky before he was redshirted. He finished that year with three tackles (2 assists). The following season, Groves earned Freshman All-American honors from The Sporting News, Rivals.com and the Football Writers Association.

Despite sharing left defensive end duties with Doug Langenfeld and Stanley McClover, Groves led the team with 7.5 sacks and 10 stops for losses as a reserve left defensive end. He posted 23 tackles (19 solos) in 13 games, adding four quarterback pressures and two forced fumbles. What made those figures even more impressive was the fact that he was nursing a right high ankle sprain that he suffered in fall camp. His performance earned him team Most Improved Defensive Lineman honors.

In 2005, Groves started three of 12 games at right defensive end, picking up third-team All-Southeastern Conference accolades. He registered 21 tackles (8 solos), ranking third on the team with six sacks and fourth with eight stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also caused a fumble, deflected a pass and returned a kickoff 13 yards.

The 2006 off-season was one that Groves would just as soon forget. He was placed on probation after he was in a car accident with no auto insurance and a suspended license. He was also arrested after police responded to a domestic dispute call. Back on the football field, he started all 13 games at right defensive end, picking up All-American third-team and All-SEC first-team honors.

As a junior, Groves led the Tigers with 9.5 sacks and ranked second on the squad with 11 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He totaled 35 tackles (24 solos) with seven quarterback pressures and also caused three fumbles.

Groves, who is married and has already graduated, opted to return for his senior season after being projected as a likely middle-round pick in the NFL Draft. The chance to move up in the draft and land a big contract had plenty to do with the decision. There were other motivations, too. "It was a money thing, and I wanted to win a championship with my teammates," Groves said. "I felt like if I came back here, we had a good chance to go to Atlanta and compete for an SEC title."

Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award and Hendricks Award preseason watch lists, Groves was having a banner 2007 campaign until he suffered dislocated toes on his right foot in the season's fifth game vs. Florida. The injury cost him two games of action and when he returned, he was used mostly in a reserve role before starting at left outside linebacker vs. Tennessee Tech after playing left defensive end in the Tigers' first five contests. He also closed out his career by starting vs. Clemson in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at left end.

In 11 games in 2007, Groves registered 38 tackles (23 solos). He had three sacks, seven stops for losses and led the Southeastern Conference with a career-high 23 quarterback pressures. He also caused a pair of fumbles, including one that a teammate returned for a touchdown.

In 51 games at Auburn, Groves started 23 contests (16 at right end, six at left end and one at left outside linebacker). He registered 120 tackles (75 solos), tied the school career-record with 26 sacks for minus-169 yards and had 36 stops for losses of 194 yards. He was credited with 38 quarterback pressures, caused eight fumbles and deflected one pass.


Career Notes
Groves' 26 sacks tied the school career-record that was first set by Gerald Robinson (1982-85)...He is just the fourth player in Auburn history to record 20 or more sacks in a career, joining Robinson, Tracy Rocker (21, 1985-88) and Craig Ogletree (211, 1986-89)...Posted 9.5 sacks in 2006, the sixth-best season total in school history, topped only by Gary Walker (11 in 1994), Kevin Greene (11 in 1984), Olgetree (11 in 1989), Robinson (10 in 1985) and Mike Pelton (10 in 1994)...His 10 quarterback pressures vs. South Florida in 2007 set school and Southeastern Conference game-records...His four sacks vs. Kentucky in 2004 tied the school game-record that was first set by Ron Stallworth (vs. Alabama, 1988) and matched by Tim Cromartie (vs. Mississippi, 1992)...Groves ranks second among active NCAA players in career sacks with 26, despite missing two games this season with an injury.


High School
Attended Greenville-Weston (Miss.) High School, playing football for head coach Phil Short...Earned USA Today All-USA second-team, Prep Star and Super Prep All-Region, Orlando Sentinel Super Southern 100, Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen and that newspaper's All-State honors as a senior...Rated the third-best defensive end in the country by Prep Football Report and ESPN.com...Started all four seasons with the varsity and finished his senior season with 86 tackles, 22 sacks and three fumble recoveries...Also played tight end and caught three passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns...As a junior, he posted 89 tackles, 15 sacks, one interception and forced seven fumbles...Also lettered in basketball, competed in the discus and long jump in track and was a member of the power lifting team.

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22(53) - Pittsburgh Steelers - Limas Sweed (WR, Texas)



Overview

Entering his final season, Sweed was rated the best receiver in college football and one of the nation's top 25 draft prospects by ESPN. However, a left wrist injury that started to bother him in spring camp carried over into fall drills. The injury would force Sweed to the sidelines for stretches throughout the first six games of his final season. His year would finally come to a close after he underwent surgery in mid-October to repair ligament damage.

Before his career would come to a close, Sweed etched his name into the Longhorns' record books. The two-time All-Big 12 selection ranks second in school history with 20 touchdown catches. While starting 39 consecutive games, he totaled 1,915 yards receiving, the fifth-best season total in Texas history. He also hauled in 124 passes, good for sixth place on UT's all-time record list.

Sweed formed an instant bond with quarterback Colt McCoy, who threw 15 touchdowns to the receiver.

"I think he gets overlooked a lot because he's a great receiver -- he has such great hands," McCoy said. "When we have running plays, anytime we make a big play, it's because Limas is down there making a block."

Sweed lettered three times as a wide receiver and free safety at Brenham High School. He was a Class 4A second-team All-State and first-team All-Greater Houston selection on offense and an All-District honoree on both sides of the ball as a senior, playing in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American game. He also earned 4A honorable mention All-State and All-District honors as a junior, and while primarily playing defense he was tabbed the District's Sophomore of the Year in 2000.

Nearly half of his 72 catches (31) in his final three seasons went for touchdowns. Sweed also averaged 23.4 yards per reception (72 for 1,684 yards), as he helped lead the team to a 14-2 record and a berth in the Texas 4A Division II Championship game in 2002. He caught 38 passes for 796 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 44 tackles and five interceptions on defense that year.

Sweed had 22 receptions for 656 yards and 13 scores and added a pair of interceptions as the team posted an 11-2 record during his junior season. As a sophomore, he recorded 89 tackles and three interceptions, adding 12 catches for 232 yards and six touchdowns that season.

He also lettered four times in track, performing mostly in the hurdles. Sweed placed fourth in the 110-meter hurdles (14.10 seconds) at the 2003 Texas 4A track-and-field meet and finished sixth as a junior (14.34). He lettered four times in basketball as a forward, earning All-District honors as a junior after averaging 12 points and eight rebounds per game.

After redshirting at Texas in 2003, Sweed took over split end duties for the final seven contests of the 2004 campaign. He went on to catch 23 passes for 263 yards (11.4 avg) and also made a solo tackle in 11 contests.

Sweed earned All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention as a sophomore. Starting 13 games for the national championship squad, he came up with 36 receptions for 545 yards (15.1 avg) and five touchdowns while also making a pair of solo tackles.

With the team opening up its passing attack in 2006, Sweed paced the Longhorns with 46 catches for 801 yards (17.4 avg) and 12 touchdowns, setting a school record with at least one scoring grab in seven consecutive games. The All-Big 12 Conference first-team pick also gained 5 yards on a rushing attempt and scored 72 points.

After his junior campaign, reports filtered to the media that Sweed was going to file early for the 2007 NFL Draft. The receiver quickly shot down those rumors. "I feel like I'm a leader on this team, and I want to be a positive influence on the younger guys," said Sweed. "That's why I think it's important for me to come back, develop as a player and get my degree. My intention is to help this team win as many games as we can."

Injuries sidetracked Sweed in 2007, ending his season after six games. In and out of the lineup due to his wrist injury, he managed just 306 yards on 19 catches (16.1 avg), scoring three times. He also carried once for a 1-yard loss.

In 43 games at Texas, Sweed started his last 39 contests. He was credited with 124 catches for 1,915 yards (15.4 avg) and 20 touchdowns. He scored 120 points while gaining 4 yards on two carries and recording three solo tackles.

Career Notes

Ranks sixth in school history with 124 receptions, topped by Roy Williams (241, 2000-03), Mike Adams (177, 1992-96), Kwame Cavil (174, 1997-99), B.J. Johnson (152, 2000-03) and Eric Metcalf (125, 1985-88)...Finished fifth on the school's career-record list with 1,915 yards receiving, placing behind Williams (3,866), Adams (3,032), Johnson (2,389) and Cavil (2,279)...His 20 touchdown catches are surpassed only by Williams (36) in Texas history...Sweed's 12 touchdown catches in 2006 tied the school season-record that was first set by Roy Williams in 2002).

High School

Attended Brenham (Texas) High School, playing football for head coach Glen West... Lettered three times as a wide receiver and free safety...Class 4A second-team All-State and first-team All-Greater Houston selection on offense and an All-District honoree on both sides of the ball as a senior...Played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American game...Also earned 4A honorable mention All-State and All-District honors as a junior...While primarily playing defense, he was tabbed the District's Sophomore of the Year in 2000...Nearly half of his 72 catches (31) in his final three seasons went for touchdowns...Also averaged 23.4 yards per reception (72 for 1,684 yards), as he helped lead the team to a 14-2 record and a berth in the Texas 4A Division II Championship game in 2002...Caught 38 passes for 796 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 44 tackles and five interceptions on defense that year...Had 22 receptions for 656 yards and 13 scores and added a pair of interceptions as the team posted an 11-2 record during his junior season...As a sophomore, he recorded 89 tackles and three interceptions...Lettered four times in track, performing mostly in the hurdles...Placed fourth in the 110-meter hurdles (14.10 seconds) at the 2003 Texas 4A track-and-field meet and finished sixth as a junior (14.34)...Lettered four times in basketball as a forward, earning All-District honors as a junior after averaging 12 points and eight rebounds per game...Honor roll student and served as a student mentor.

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23(54) - Tennessee Titans - Jason Jones (DE, Eastern Michigan)



Overview
After beginning his collegiate career as a tight end for the Eagles, Jones shifted to strong-side defensive tackle as a sophomore. He developed into one of the nation's top run stuffers, ranking fifth in the NCAA in tackles for losses as a junior. He continued to excel in the trenches as a senior while playing tackle and defensive end, finishing tied for seventh in the country with 19.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage.

For his career, Jones registered 50 stops for losses, ranking 16th all-time in Mid-American Conference history. Only Kenny Philpot (74, 1998-2001) registered more stops behind the line of scrimmage than Jones in Eastern Michigan annals.

At Lathrup High School, Jones enjoyed an outstanding prep career as a football and basketball player. He was named first-team All-Oakland Athletic Association as a senior, recording 27 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and seven interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 395 yards and eight touchdowns as a receiver. The Detroit News named him the 44th-best player on the Blue Chip list in the state of Michigan, as he also added All-Metro North honors.

Jones started as a junior and senior on the school's basketball team. He led the hoops squad to the Class A regionals in 2003-04 after averaging 24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. He was chosen Most Valuable Player in the Motor City Roundball Classic, as he also garnered third-team Class A All-State pick as well as a first-team All-Metro North recognition.

As a junior, Jones was selected by the Detroit Free Press as a third-team Class A All-State, first-team All-Metro North and second-team All-Metro pick in basketball. The Southfield Observer & Eccentric named him to their All-Area hoops team and he was also named his squad's Most Valuable Player.

As a true freshman, Jones started three of 11 games he played in as a tight end for Eastern Michigan. He also saw action on the defensive line midway through the season, making one solo tackle while grabbing four passes for 12 yards.

Jones took over strong-side defensive duties the following season, earning Player of the Week honors twice. He made 47 tackles (28 solos) while ranking second on the squad with 6.5 sacks and 12 stops for losses. He also registered six pressures and a safety.

The coaching staff unleashed Jones on opposing ballcarriers in 2006, as he led the Mid American Conference and ranked fifth in the nation with 18.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. The second-team All-MAC pick added four sacks and two pressures while finishing sixth on the squad with 57 tackles (29 solos). He also caused two fumbles.

Jones received All-American third-team and All-MAC first-team honors in 2007. He tied for seventh in the NCAA with a career-high 19.5 stops for losses, as he posted 70 tackles (43 solos), the third-best total on the team. He added 10 pressures as he recovered and caused a fumble while breaking up three passes and blocking a kick.

In 45 games at Eastern Michigan, Jones started 33 times on defense and three times on offense. He collected 175 tackles (101 solos) with 14 sacks for minus-101 yards and ranks second in school history with 50 stops for losses of 194 yards. He generated 18 quarterback pressures, recovered one fumble and caused three others. He deflected three passes, blocked a kick and registered a safety. He also caught four passes for 12 yards.


Career Notes
Ranks second in school history with 50 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, topped only by Kenny Philpot (74, 1998-2001)...His 50 stops for losses tied John Grace of Marshall (1997-99) for 16th on the Mid-American Conference all-time record list...Registered 19.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2007, the most by an Eagle since Philpot's 24.5 in 2001.


High School
Attended Latham (Southfield, Mich.) High School, playing football for head coach Mike Avery...Enjoyed an outstanding prep career as a football and basketball player...Named first-team All-Oakland Athletic Association as a senior, recording 27 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and seven interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns...Also caught 25 passes for 395 yards and eight touchdowns as a receiver... The Detroit News named him the 44th-best player on the Blue Chip list in the state of Michigan, as he also added All-Metro North honors...Started as a junior and senior on the school's basketball team...Led the hoops squad to the Class A Regionals in 2003-04 after averaging 24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and two blocks...Chosen Most Valuable Player in the Motor City Roundball Classic, as he also garnered third-team Class A All-State pick as well as a first-team All-Metro North recognition...As a junior, Jones was selected by the Detroit Free Press as a third-team Class A All-State, first-team All-Metro North and second-team All-Metro pick in basketball...The Southfield Observer & Eccentric named him to their All-Area hoops team and he was also named his squad's Most Valuable Player.

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24(55) - Baltimore Ravens (from Seahawks) - Ray Rice (RB, Rutgers)



Overview

The all-time leading rusher at Rutgers with 4,926 yards and 49 touchdowns on 910 carries, Rice might be short, but he proved to be the "big man on campus" in three seasons in Piscataway.

Before his Scarlet Knights' career came to an end, Rice became the first player in the 138-year history of the football program to rush for over 1,000 yards in three seasons.

"Ray Rice is not your normal guy. He is 5-9, 195 pounds and he is a very, very well-conditioned young man. He trains incredibly hard so he can do this," said Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano.

What makes Rice tough is that he runs behind his pads very well, showing the strength to consistently break tackles, uncommon for a back of his size. He is a tireless worker in practice. He greatly improved his receiving skills prior to the 2007 season, upgrading an area of his game that pro scouts felt was one of his weaknesses..

At New Rochelle High School, Rice was named to Madison Square Garden's All-Heisman Team. He was rated the 19th-best all-purpose back in the country by Rivals.com and the seventh-best player in New York by Scout.com. The All-State first-team choice added team Offensive Most Valuable Player honors as a senior and was also selected Game MVP in the Class AA championship game.

Rice rushed for 122 yards, leading New York to victory in the 2005 Governor's Bowl. During the 2004 season, he carried 112 times for 1,192 yards (10.6-yard average) and 31 touchdowns, caught 10 passes for 302 yards and five scores on offense and recorded 44 tackles with four sacks and two interceptions as a defensive back. He returned seven punts for 83 yards and four kickoffs for 276 yards (53.5-yard average), as he also kicked, converting 39 extra points and two field goals (long of 31 yards).

As a junior, Rice totaled 1,332 yards and 21 scores on the ground. In the season opener vs. White Plains High, he gained 105 yards on just four carries. He also excelled on the basketball team, starting at point guard. He led the team to the state finals in 2003-2004. He graduated with a 3.7 GPA.

Rice enrolled at Rutgers in 2005, turning down scholarship offers from Arizona State, Penn State and Syracuse. Rice earned Freshman All-American honors as he totaled 1,120 yards and five touchdowns on 195 carries (5.7-yard average) and 1,185 all-purpose yards, despite starting just five of 12 games that year. His 1,120 yards set a school freshman record and he was the team's first 1,000-yard rusher since 1994.

In 2006, Rice was a consensus All-American second-team choice, adding All-Big East Conference first-team honors. The Maxwell Award finalist became the third player ion school history to produce back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, as he ranked third in the nation with 1,794 yards on 335 attempts (5.4-yard average) and finished fifth nationally with 20 touchdowns on the ground.

That year, he piled up 1,824 all-purpose yards, despite being limited by a left ankle sprain the final month of the regular season, earning him The Daily Targum's Male Athlete of the Year. "Our success in our season came due to hard work," Rice said. "I couldn't have done what I did without my teammates, without my fellow teammate Brian Leonard and my offensive line."

As a junior, Rice became the school's first three-time 1,000-yard rusher. The second-team All-American selection and Maxwell Award finalist finished third nationally with 380 carries for 2,012 yards (5.3-yard average) and 24 touchdowns, becoming the Big East's first 2,000-yard rusher. He showed improved receiving skills, catching 25 passes for 239 yards (9.6-yard average) and a score. He ranked fifth in the country in scoring with a school record 150 points and generated 2,251 all-purpose yards, the 11th-best total in the major college ranks.

Rice decided to leave Rutgers University and enter the 2008 NFL Draft.

In 38 games at Rutgers, Rice started 37 times. He holds the school career marks with 910 attempts for 4,926 yards (5.41-yard average), 49 touchdowns and a long run of 90 yards. He made 37 catches for 334 yards (9.0 avg) and a score, setting another school record by piling up 300 points. He recorded five tackles (four solo) and amassed 5,260 all-purpose yards, an average of 138.42 yards per game.

Career Notes

Rice holds the school career-record with 4,926 yards rushing, shattering the previous mark of 3,114 yards by Terrell Willis (1993-95)...The only Big East Conference player to gain more yards on the ground in a career is Avon Cobourne of West Virginia (5,039 yards, 1999-2002)...His 910 rushing attempts topped the previous Rutgers all-time record of 678 by Brian Leonard (2003-06)...Only Avon Cobourne (1,023) had more rushing attempts in Big East annals...His 49 touchdown runs surpassed the old Scarlet Knights' career record of 34 by J.J. Jennings (1971-73) and are topped only by Lee Suggs of Virginia Tech (53, 1999-2002) in Big East Conference annals...Ranks second in school history with 300 points scored, topped only by Jeremy Ito (400 points, 2004-07)...Became the sixth player in Big East history to score 300 points during a career...His string of eight consecutive 100-yard games rushing at the end of 2007 set another school record, while his total of 25 100-yard games and six 200-yard rushing performances also set school all-time records...Only Avon Cobourne of West Virginia (28, 1999-2002) had more 100-yard games in Big East history...Rice's total of 10 100-yard rushing performances in 2007 tied his Big East record set in 2006...Set the school and conference records with 2,012 yards rushing in 2007, topping the old Rutgers and Big East single-season mark of 1,794 yards by Rice in 2006 (school record was previously held by J.J. Jennings -- 1,353 in 1973, and the old Big East mark was 1,753 yards by Willis McGahee of Miami in 2002)...Joined J.J. Jennings (303 in 1973) as the only players in school history to carry more than 300 times in a season (335 in 2006 and 380 in 2007)...His 380 attempts in 2007 broke the Big East season record of 335 that he shared with Avon Cobourne of West Virginia (2002)...Also joined Jennings (21 in 1973) as the only players in Rutgers annals to score 20 or more times rushing in a season (20 in 2006, 24 in 2007)...Only Willis McGahee of Miami (28 in 2002) and Lee Suggs of Virginia Tech (27 in 2000) had more touchdown runs than Rice's 24 in 2007 in the history of Big East football...His average of 154.77 yards per game rushing in 2007 is the third-best season average in Big East history, topped only by Mike Cloud of Boston College (156.9-yard average, 1998) and William Green of Boston College (155.9 avg, 2001)...His average of 173.15 all-purpose yards per game in 2007 rank second in school annals behind Terrell Willis (184.2 avg, 1993) and fifth on the Big East season-record list...Set the school's season record with 150 points scored in 2007, the third-best season total in Big East annals behind Willis McGahee of Miami (168 in 2002) and Lee Suggs of Virginia Tech (168 in 2000)...Rice's 39 carries vs. Pittsburgh in 2006 set a school record and rank fifth on the Big East record chart...Exploded for a school record 280 yards vs. Ball State in the 2008 International Bowl, surpassing the previous high of 232 yards by Terrell Willis vs. Temple in 1994...Only Kay-Jay Harris of West Virginia (337 vs. East Carolina in 2004) and Edgerrin James of Miami (290 vs. UCLA in 1998) gained more yards rushing in a game in Big East history...Ran for four touchdowns in the 2008 International Bowl, as J.J. Jennings (5 vs. Princeton, 1973) and Howard Talman (5 vs. vs. RPI, 1915) ran for more touchdowns in a game in Rutgers history...His 90-yard touchdown run in the 2008 International Bowl vs. Ball State tied Chad Bosch (vs. Temple in 1996) for the longest run from scrimmage in school annals...Only Terry Caulley of Connecticut (98 vs. Army, 2006) had a longer rushing attempt by a Big East player.

High School

Attended New Rochelle (N.Y.) High School, playing football for head coach Lou DiRenzo...Named to Madison Square Garden's All-Heisman Team...Rated the 19th-best all-purpose back in the country by Rivals.com and the seventh-best player in New York by Scout.com...All-State first-team choice...Added team Offensive Most Valuable Player honors as a senior...Selected Game MVP in the Class AA championship game...Rushed for 122 yards, leading New York to victory in the 2005 Governor's Bowl...During the 2004 season, he carried 112 times for 1,192 yards (10.6-yard average) and 31 touchdowns, caught 10 passes for 302 yards and five scores on offense and recorded 44 tackles with four sacks and two interceptions as a defensive back...Returned seven punts for 83 yards and four kickoffs for 276 yards (53.5-yard average), as he also kicked, converting 39 extra points and two field goals (long of 31 yards)...As a junior, Rice totaled 1,332 yards and 21 scores on the ground...In the season opener vs. White Plains High, he gained 105 yards on just four carries...Also excelled on the basketball team, starting at point guard...Led the team to the state finals in 2003-2004. He also graduated with a 3.7 grade point average.

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25(56) - Green Bay Packers (from Cleveland) - Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville)



Overview
The Brohm family has a long, storied history at Louisville, dating to the 1968 and '69 seasons, when Oscar Brohm lettered for the Cardinals. Years later, his son, Greg (1989-92) put on a Louisville uniform and start for three seasons at wide receiver, catching 45 passes for 722 yards and three scores for former head coach Howard Schnellenberger. Greg Brohm returned to the university in 2006, taking over as the team's Director of Football Operations.

His brother Jeff (1990, 92-93), who would go on to start at quarterback for the Cardinals in his three seasons as a letterman, ranks among U of L's all-time leaders for passing yards (seventh, 5,451), touchdown passes (fifth, 38), completions (eighth, 402), total offense (sixth, 6,430) and completion percentage (sixth, .562). Voted the Cards' MVP in 1992 and '93, Jeff Brohm will always be remembered for a gritty performance in leading U of L to an 18-7 victory over Michigan State in the 1993 Liberty Bowl, when he played with pins in his hand. He enjoyed a seven-year career in the NFL, starting in 1994 with the San Diego Chargers. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1995-1997 and was the backup quarterback to Steve Young in 1997. From 1998-2000, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns. In 2001, he played in the XFL for the Orlando Rage and was named first-team All-XFL as he owned the league's highest QB rating at 99.9.

Jeff Brohm served as an assistant coach the last four seasons at UL. In addition to coaching quarterbacks, he was elevated to assistant head coach and passing game coordinator in 2007.

In his four years with the Cardinals, he tutored two-time first-team All-Conference USA and Co-Offensive Player of the Year Stefan LeFors and the Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Brian Brohm, the youngest brother of the fourth-year coach.

Brian Brohm started 33 games at Louisville. He closed out his career as the Big East Conference's all-time leader in passing yardage, becoming the first player in league history to throw for over 10,000 yards (10,775) He finished second on the UL career list with 780 pass completions and 1,185 pass attempts, as his completion percentage (.658) is the fifth-best mark among NCAA quarterbacks active last season. He compiled a 24-9 record as a starter for the Cardinals.

Brian Brohm was a standout quarterback at Trinity High School, where he was named USA Today Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. He threw for 10,579 yards and 119 touchdowns (both rank second in state prep history) during his 44-game career and was the recipient of the National Quarterback Club's award for the National High School Quarterback of the Year in 2003.

Brohm was voted one of the 2003 National Top 150 Adidas Playmakers and named the Gatorade Player of the Year, in addition to earning Kentucky Mr. Football accolades. He was also selected to the Parade Magazine High School All-American teams and ranked as the best quarterback and second-ranked overall prospect in the country by ESPN's Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report.

Brohm led the Shamrocks to three state titles, was awarded the Roy Kidd Award and was a three-time state finalist for Most Valuable Player honors. He guided the team to a 15-0 record in the state playoffs and started for the East squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

He set a state record for career completion percentage. As a senior, Brohm threw for 3,720 yards and 33 touchdowns, completing 298-of-463 passes. He passed for 3,777 yards and 47 touchdowns on 226-of-335 passes with just one interception as a junior. In the 2002 state championship game, he completed 19-of-25 passes for 552 yards and seven touchdowns.

As a sophomore, Brohm completed 174-of-273 passes for 3,082 yards and 39 scores with only five interceptions. He was also a starter on the Trinity High basketball team that went to the State Tournament for the first time ever and was named player of the game in their first-round win. He was also the hoop squad's MVP, helping the team advance to the semifinals of the state tournament. Much like big brother Jeff, he excelled in baseball and was drafted by Colorado Rockies in the 2002 amateur baseball draft.

Heavily recruited, Brian Brohm decided to continue the family tradition of wearing a Louisville uniform, enrolling at the school in 2004. He was named the Conference USA Freshman of the Year and earned the Commissioner's Medal for having over a 3.75 grade point average. He was selected the team's Offensive Newcomer of the Year and was a member of the Conference USA All-Freshmen Team.

Playing behind Stefan LeFors, Brohm completed 66-of-99 passes (67.3%) for 819 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in 11 games. He owned a 153.51 passing efficiency rating and added 81 yards with a pair of scores on 27 carries (3.0-yard average), as one of only eight true freshmen quarterbacks in the country to see significant time that season.

Despite missing the team's final two games (vs. Connecticut and Virginia Tech) with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, Brohm earned second-team All-Big East Conference accolades in 2005. Under Brohm's guidance, the passing offense ranked ninth in the nation (482.08 yards per game) and he stood second in passing efficiency (166.73).

The quarterback threw for 2,883 yards, 19 touchdowns and just five interceptions on 207-of-301 attempts (68.8%, the second-best season total in school history), adding three more scores on 41 rushing attempts.

Injuries again kept Brohm from playing a full schedule in 2006, as he was sidelined vs. Kansas State and Middle Tennessee State after suffering a torn ligament in his right thumb, an injury that required surgery. He still managed to rank ninth nationally in passing efficiency (159.08) and total offense (281.27 yards per game), as he connected on 199-of-313 throws (63.6%) for 3,049 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also amassed 45 yards on 47 carries.

Brohm underwent left shoulder surgery (labrum) after the 2006 campaign, but had firmly entrenched his status as one of college football's elite players.

He was recovered from surgery early in the 2007 season, but while the offense clicked on all eight cylinders, their defense would prove to be their downfall, as the Cardinals failed to earn a bowl berth. Brohm ranked fourth in the nation with an average of 335.33 yards passing per game and finished sixth nationally with an average of 331.5 yards per game in total offense. He connected on 308-of-473 attempts (65.1%) for 4,024 yards, 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He scored three times on 57 carries and gained 3,978 yards in total offense.

In 44 games at Louisville, Brohm started 33 contests. He holds conference and school career mark with 10,775 yards passing, completing 780-of-1,185 tosses (65.82%) with 71 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. He ran for eight scores and 44 yards on 172 carries (0.3-yard average) and caught two passes for a total of one yard. On 1,357 offensive snaps, he generated 10,819 yards in total offense while accounting for 79 total touchdowns.


Career Notes
Brohm set a Big East Conference record with 10,775 yards passing, topping the old mark of 9,565 yards by Ken Dorsey of Miami (1999-2002)...His 10,775 yards rank second in school annals behind Chris Redman's 12,541 yards (1996-99)...His completion percentage of 65.82 ranks behind Stefan LeFors (66.0%, 2001-04) on the school's all-time list...His interception percentage (2.03%) is also a Louisville all-time mark, breaking the previous record of 2.1% by LeFors...Ranks second in school history with 21 300-yard passing performances (set the Big East Conference record), surpassed by Chris Redman's 23 (1996-99)...Brohm's 71 touchdown passes are topped by Redman (84) and Dave Ragone (74, 1999-2002) in school annals and rank third in Big East history behind Ken Dorsey of Miami (86, 1999-2002) and Donovan McNabb of Syracuse (77, 1995-98)...His 10,819 yards in total offense are topped only by Redman (12,129) in UL history and established a Big East career-record, breaking the previous mark of 9,950 yards by Donovan McNabb of Syracuse (1995-98)...His 780 pass completions rank second in UL annals to Redman's 1,031 and only Redman (1,679) had more pass attempts for the Cardinals than Brohm's 1,185...His 30 touchdown passes in 2007 broke the old school career-record of 29 that Redman set in 1998 and matched again in 1999...Only Rod Rutherford of Pittsburgh (37 in 2003) had more touchdown passes in a season in the Big East Conference...With 308 pass completions in 2007, Brohm joined Redman (309 in 1998, 317 in 1999) as the only players in Louisville history to complete more than 300 passes in a season...His 308 completions also topped the Big East record of 295 by Ryan Hart of Rutgers in 2004...His 473 pass attempts in 2007 tied Redman (1998) for second on the school list behind Redman's 1999 total of 489 and surpassed the record of 457 by Dan Orlovsky of Connecticut in 2004...He joined Redman (4,042 in 1998) as the only players in Louisville annals to throw for over 4,000 yards in a campaign (4,024 in 2007), en route to topping the previous Big East record of 3,679 yards by Rod Rutherford of Pittsburgh in 2003...Brohm's 3,978 yards in total offense for 2007 was the second-best total in school history behind Redman's 4,009 yards in 1998...It also topped the old conference record of 3,829 by Rutherford in 2003...His completion percentage of .688 in 2005 is second to only Stefan LeFors' 73.5% in 2004 and established a new Big East mark, topping the old record of 65.1% by Ryan Hart of Rutgers in 2004...His five touchdown passes vs. Oregon State in 2005 and vs. Middle Tennessee State in 2007 rank second on the school single-game list behind Chris Redman's six scores vs. East Carolina in 1998...Only Pete Gonzalez of Pittsburgh (seven vs. Rutgers in 1997), Devin Scott of Temple (six vs. Rutgers in 1999) and Marc Bulger of West Virginia (six vs. Pittsburgh in 1998) threw for more touchdowns in a game in Big East annals...His pass completion percentage of 81.8 in that 2005 Oregon State game was the second-best game total in school history, topped only by LeFors' 85.7% vs. East Carolina in 2004...His passing efficiency rating of 288.24 vs. Oregon State in 2005 topped the old school record of 285.71 by LeFors vs. Temple in 2003 and he would later break his own record, as Brohm registered a 289.05 rating vs. Murray State in 2007...His passing efficiency rating of 157.92 is surpassed only by Chris Redman's 188.45 (1996-99) on the Cardinals' list...Brohm's 45 pass completions vs. Syracuse in 2007 broke the school record of 44 by Chris Redman vs. East Carolina in 1998 and the conference mark of 39 successful passes by Dan Orlovsky of Connecticut vs. Syracuse in 2004)...His 65 pass attempts in that Syracuse clash also set a school record, surpassing the previous mark of 63 by Redman vs. Southern Mississippi in 1996 and topped the Big East old record of 64 by Alex Van Pelt of Pittsburgh vs. Penn State in 1991)...Brohm's 555 yards passing in the Syracuse contest rank second in UL record books, topped only by Redman's 592 vs. East Carolina in 1998 and broke the league record of 504 yards by Bryan Randall of Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse in 2002...The QB's 549 yards in total offense vs. Syracuse in 2007 broke the old Big East Conference game-record of 502 yards by Henry Burris of Temple vs. Pittsburgh (445 pass, 57 rush, 1996). Only Redman (578 vs. East Carolina, 1998) had more yards in total offense in a game for the Cardinals...His 67 offensive plays in the 2007 Syracuse game rank third on the Big East chart behind Walter Washington of Temple (69 vs. West Virginia in 2003) and Tyler Palko of Pittsburgh (68 vs. Rutgers in 2005)...Brohm threw for four or more touchdowns on eight occasions and threw two or more touchdowns in a game on 18 occasions.


High School
Attended Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) High School, playing football for head coach Bob Beatty...Named USA Today Offensive Player of the Year as a senior...Threw for 10,579 yards and 119 touchdowns (both rank second in state prep history) during his 44-game career...Recipient of the National Quarterback Club's award for the National High School Quarterback of the Year in 2003...Voted one of the 2003 National Top 150 Adidas Playmakers...Named the Gatorade Player of the Year, in addition to earning Kentucky Mr. Football accolades...Selected to the Parade Magazine High School All-American teams and ranked as the best quarterback and second-ranked prospect in the country by ESPN's Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report...Led the Shamrocks to three state titles, as he was awarded the Roy Kidd Award and was a three-time state finalist for Most Valuable Player honors...Guided the team to a 15-0 record in the state playoffs and started for the East squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl...Set a state record for career completion percentage...As a senior, Brohm threw for 3,720 yards and 33 touchdowns, completing 298-of-463 passes...Passed for 3,777 yards and 47 touchdowns on 226-of-335 passes with just one interception as a junior...In the 2002 state championship game, he completed 19-of-25 passes for 552 yards and seven touchdowns...As a sophomore, Brohm completed 174-of-273 passes for 3,082 yards and 39 scores with only five interceptions...Was also a starter on the Trinity High basketball team that went to the State Tournament for the first time ever and was named player of the game in their first-round win...Hoop squad's MVP, helping the team advance to the semifinals of the state tournament...Excelled in baseball and was drafted by Colorado Rockies in the 2002 amateur baseball draft.

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26(57) - Miami Dolphins (from Chargers) - Chad Henne (QB, Michigan)



Overview

Chad Henne served as the engineer for a team that relied heavily on its ground game over the years, but he's a classic pocket passer with a big arm. With his quick setup and arm strength, he gave the Wolverines an added weapon in their offensive arsenal.

In 47 games -- all starts -- at Michigan, Henne set the Wolverines' career marks with 828 completions of 1,387 pass attempts for 9,715 yards, 87 touchdowns and 37 interceptions, in addition to setting records with 1,567 plays participated in for 9,400 yards in total offense. Henne also produced 26 200-yard passing performances, the second-best total in UM history.

Henne was a highly-decorated passer at Wilson High School. He was rated the seventh-best player in the country and third-ranked quarterback by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report (also rated third in the nation at QB by Prep Star). Rivals.com rated him the third-best quarterback in the nation and the state of Pennsylvania's second-ranked prep player, receiving a five-star rating. He was also ranked third nationally at quarterback by Super Prep and second by Collegefootballnews.com and MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com (also received a five-star rating from Max Emfinger).

Henne was named one of the Adidas Fab 50 National Playmakers in 2003 and rated the best quarterback in the nation by The G&W Recruiting Report. He earned All-American honors from that recruiting service, receiving the same accolades from Parade. He played in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Game and competed in the Big 33 All-Star Classic. He was named Gatorade Player of the Year award for the state of Pennsylvania and was the recipient of the Wilson Most Valuable Offensive Player Awar