Top 25 NFL Draft prospect rankings

Pre-combine rankings. Check out last years here.

1. DT Glen Dorsey, LSU
Rating: 96
Dorsey proved all season long that he was the best player in the country, even after this cheap shot against Auburn. Quick and powerful, Dorsey isn’t the type of 340 lb slob like Ted Washington or Jamal Williams. Rather, he’s in the Tommie Harris mold, being able to generate consistent pass rush from the middle of the line.

2. RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
Rating: 94
A dynamic runner that many consider to be an even better prospect then Adrian Peterson was last year. He’s tall (6’2), fast, and didn’t take too many hits in college thanks to a two-back system featuring Felix Jones.

3. OT Jake Long, Michigan
Rating: 93
At 6’7, Long has prototypical left tackle size to go along with good quickness. Moves extremely well for someone so big and should be a top 5 selection.

4. DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
Rating: 92
Came on strong as a junior, notching three sacks against Michigan to make a name for himself. Would seem to fit seamlessly into 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker. A freak in every sense who is the scariest player in this class.

5. S Kenny Phillips, Miami
Rating: 91
Next in a long line of Miami safeties that have become dominant in the NFL. Safeties often times drop further then they should, but his size (6’2, 210) makes him a strong candidate for a top ten selection.

6. DE Chris Long, Virginia
Rating: 91
Howie Long’s son is a productive edge rusher who won’t blow you away physically but just seems to get the job done. Likely a top 5 selection.

7. DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
Rating: 88
Similar size to Dorsey, would seem to fit best in a 4-3. The senior could make a quick climb up draft charts.

8. RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
Rating: 87
A beastly tailback who made the most of seeing consistent carries for the first time in his college career as a junior. Has the speed and size to excel in the NFL.

9. QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
Rating: 86
He’s been the best quarterback in his class every year since he was a junior in high school. Saw his stock slip some after an injury his junior season and a few uneven performances as a senior. Many consider him the second best quarterback behind Matt Ryan.

10. WR Limas Sweed, Texas
Rating: 86
Slowed down by injuries as a senior, Sweed is a huge target who will be the first receiver taken if he can run fast enough.

11. WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
Rating: 85
Big target can go over the middle or catch the deep pass.

12. QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
Rating: 85
Possible top pick and likely first quarterback selected. Doesn't have the biggest arm but is fairly accurate, has great size, and scouts love his intangibles.

13. LB Keith Rivers, USC
Rating: 85
Won’t get confused physically with Patrick Willis, but was a solid performer for four years at SC.

14. OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Rating: 85    
Most likely the second tackle taken, the junior has great athleticism for someone his size.

15. DE Calais Campbell, Miami
Rating: 84
Huge defensive end that will draw comparisons to Mario Williams. Is he athletic enough?

16. S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
Rating: 84
Super athletic defensive back who will go high because he can play either safety position or possibly corner.

17. RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
Rating: 84
McFadden’s old running mate isn’t as big or fast, but was equally productive: Jones averaged over nine yards per carry last season for the Razorbacks.

18. CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
Rating: 83
Good size and production gives the senior a fair shot to be the first cornerback taken.

19. OT Jeff Otah, Pitt
Rating: 82
A mauler of a tackle who’s size makes up for lack of foot speed. Is he the next Jonathon Ogden or Mike Williams?

20. CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
Rating: 81
Late bloomer came on strong as a senior and should be a first round pick. Good size and good speed but isn’t a great tackler.

21. WR DeSean Jackson, Cal
Rating: 81
Super fast wideout is Ted Ginn clone who could go anywhere in the first round. His ability to return punts makes him a likely top 15 pick, but under 170 lbs, he may be too small to withstand NFL punishment.

22. DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
Rating: 81
Teamed with Jarvis Moss to beat down Troy Smith and Ohio State in 2007 national title. Good size, good speed, and good production for three years in the SEC.

23. RB Jonathon Stewart, Oregon
Rating: 80
Huge running back isn’t the fastest but can punish defenders with his 235 lb frame. Could be the second running back selected behind McFadden.

24. LB Dan Conner, Penn State
Rating: 78
A model of consistency during his four years in the Big 10. Not a great athlete but plays smart and is a sure tackler.

25. OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College
Rating: 78
Projects more as a right tackle in the NFL with great size and less then perfect athleticism.