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This is probably the best draft in the last 20 years!
1. Andrew Luck* QB6-4235
Analysis: Luck won't get to showcase his wares in this weekend's Pac-12 title game, but scouts already know what they're getting: the most NFL-ready quarterback to come along since perhaps John Elway. Last week: 1
2. Matt Kalil* OT6-7295
Analysis: Kalil has a complete skill set. He has impressive feet and balance in pass protection, flashes in the run game and is consistent. He's ready to become an NFL starter right away. Last week: 2
3. Morris Claiborne* CB6-0173
Analysis: Size, speed, fluid hips and impressive ball skills make Claiborne the top draft-eligible cover corner in the nation. He is overshadowed some by playmaking teammate Tyrann Mathieu, but Claiborne is clearly a top-10 talent. Last week: 3
4. Trent Richardson* RB5-11224
Analysis: An elite combination of speed, size, power, balance and vision makes Richardson far and away the best running back prospect in the class. Last week: 4
5. Matt Barkley* QB6-2220
Analysis: Barkley ended the season playing at a higher level than perhaps any other quarterback in the nation. His poise and decision-making have been impeccable, and he is one of the best in the class in terms of getting through progressions and manipulating coverages. Last week: 6
6. Quinton Coples DE6-6⅛272
Analysis: Questions remain about his overall motor, but Coples' enormous upside and impressive physical tools are enough to keep him in the top 10. Last week: 5
7. Landry Jones* QB6-4230
Analysis: Inconsistency has been an issue for Jones this season, but he has the build, arm strength and experience that teams look for in first-round quarterbacks. Last week: 7
8. Jonathan Martin* OT6-6304
Analysis: Martin is not as light on his feet as Kalil, but he does show good power as a run-blocker and should have a long career as an NFL starter at right tackle. Last week: 8
9. Justin Blackmon* WR6-1211
Analysis: Blackmon has great hands, ball skills and body control, all reasons he has been one of the most productive receivers in the nation the last two seasons. Last week: 9
10. Riley Reiff* OT6-6300
Analysis: Reiff isn't a mauler, but he's dependable, consistent and technically sound, and he shows good ability to slide and mirror in pass protection. Last week: 10
11. Dre Kirkpatrick* CB6-2½ 190
Analysis: He's not Claiborne's equal in man coverage, but Kirkpatrick's frame and physical nature in run support to make him a solid first-rounder. Last week: 11
12. Luke Kuechly* ILB6-2235
Analysis: Kuechly's elite instincts and ability to diagnose plays get him to the ball quickly and help mask his lack of elite athleticism. He's perhaps the most productive linebacker in the nation. Last week: 12
13. Manti Te'o* ILB6-2255
Analysis: Instincts, toughness and leadership allow Te'o to overcome a lack of elite athleticism and keep him on the fringe of the top 10 despite questions about his tackling and lateral agility. Last week: 13
14. Mark Barron S6-1½ 223
Analysis: Barron is fully healthy and as complete a safety as there is in the nation. He's intimidating in run support and can play the point effectively in coverage. Last week: 14
15. Vontaze Burfict* ILB6-3252
Analysis: Burfict is a physical freak who can deliver heavy blows as a run defender and shows good range and awareness in underneath coverage. If he can answer questions about his on-the-field maturity and mental makeup, he has the tools of a top-10 pick. Last week: 15
16. Lamar Miller* RB5-11214
Analysis: Miller's numbers have tailed off in recent weeks, but he runs hard and explodes out of cuts and looks to be an NFL-ready back right now. Last week: 14
17. David DeCastro* G6-4½ 314
Analysis: Stanford has had some issues in protection in recent weeks, but you can't blame DeCastro. He is the most dominant interior lineman in the country and is ready to step in as an NFL starter right now. Last week: 17
18. Melvin Ingram DE6-2¼272
Analysis: Ingram is athletic and shows a knack for making big plays in critical situations. He's a bit of a 'tweener, though, and could move to outside linebacker in the NFL. Last week: 18
19. Devon Still DT6-5¼307
Analysis: Still continues to be the most disruptive defensive tackle I've seen this season. He doesn't have elite athleticism but has been good enough this season to move from the middle of Day 2 into the first-round mix. Last week: 25
20. Fletcher Cox* DT6-3¾ 296
Analysis: Cox has come on strong in recent weeks and gotten himself into the first-round discussion, thanks to both his play and a relatively weak overall defensive tackle class. Last week: 20
21. Robert Griffin III* QB6-1½ 218
Analysis: Griffin continues to rise, thanks to impressive production and clutch play. Great mobility, a quick release and good arm strength don't hurt, either. Last week: 30
22. Courtney Upshaw OLB6-1¾ 271
Analysis: He flashes some pass-rush ability and has the power to finish off blockers and quarterbacks, and Upshaw is elite in terms of using strength to set the edge against the run. Last week: 21
23. Whitney Mercilus* DT6-4 265
Analysis: Mercilus has burst on the scene as a junior, using impressive pass-rush skills to lead the nation with 14.5 sacks. Last week: 22
24. Alfonzo Dennard CB5-9¾ 204
Analysis: Dennard continued to improve over the course of the season, and though he's not elite in any area he is solid in all areas. Last week: 23
25. Ryan Tannehill QB6-3¾ 217
Analysis: Tannehill is a former wide receiver and remains raw as a quarterback, but his ability to create something positive when the play breaks down is impressive. He's also showing improved instincts and plenty of potential. Last week: 24
26. David Wilson* RB5-10205
Analysis: We all know about Wilson's burst, ability to get around the corner and top-end speed, but this season he's shown improved instincts and patience. He also flashes exceptional balance when finishing runs.Last week: 25
27. Michael Floyd WR6-3229
Analysis: His suddenness as a route-runner remains a question mark, but Floyd has first-round size and ball skills and is elite playing the deep ball. He also seems to have put off-field issues behind him. Last week: 27
28. Janoris Jenkins CB5-9⅞ 177
Analysis: Character concerns and past off-field transgressions continue to haunt Jenkins, who has also failed to dominate small-school competition as expected. He has high-first-round tools, though, and has flashed big-play ability on special teams. Last week: 27
29. Alshon Jeffery* WR6-4232
Analysis: Jeffery must answer questions about his explosiveness and ability to separate from coverage, but you can't deny his production and excellent ball skills. Last week: 28
30. Jarvis Jones* OLB6-3241
Analysis: Jones is loaded with raw physical ability. He's made big plays as a pass-rusher and flashes ability to set the edge against the run, though he could benefit from another year to develop his strength and prove his durability. Last week: 30
31. Kevin Reddick* OLB6-2½ 230
Analysis: Reddick has an excellent build for an inside linebacker, and he is effective taking on and shedding blockers in tight quarters. He's also a solid tackler, shows the ability to get into the backfield and flashes instincts and awareness in coverage. Last week: 31
32. Kendall Wright WR6-1½ 218
Analysis: Hands, good top-end speed and run-after-catch ability have made Wright one of the most productive receivers in the country. Last week: 32
2012 NFL draft -- Quarterbacks continue to move in Todd McShay's rankings - ESPN
1. Andrew Luck* QB6-4235
Analysis: Luck won't get to showcase his wares in this weekend's Pac-12 title game, but scouts already know what they're getting: the most NFL-ready quarterback to come along since perhaps John Elway. Last week: 1
2. Matt Kalil* OT6-7295
Analysis: Kalil has a complete skill set. He has impressive feet and balance in pass protection, flashes in the run game and is consistent. He's ready to become an NFL starter right away. Last week: 2
3. Morris Claiborne* CB6-0173
Analysis: Size, speed, fluid hips and impressive ball skills make Claiborne the top draft-eligible cover corner in the nation. He is overshadowed some by playmaking teammate Tyrann Mathieu, but Claiborne is clearly a top-10 talent. Last week: 3
4. Trent Richardson* RB5-11224
Analysis: An elite combination of speed, size, power, balance and vision makes Richardson far and away the best running back prospect in the class. Last week: 4
5. Matt Barkley* QB6-2220
Analysis: Barkley ended the season playing at a higher level than perhaps any other quarterback in the nation. His poise and decision-making have been impeccable, and he is one of the best in the class in terms of getting through progressions and manipulating coverages. Last week: 6
6. Quinton Coples DE6-6⅛272
Analysis: Questions remain about his overall motor, but Coples' enormous upside and impressive physical tools are enough to keep him in the top 10. Last week: 5
7. Landry Jones* QB6-4230
Analysis: Inconsistency has been an issue for Jones this season, but he has the build, arm strength and experience that teams look for in first-round quarterbacks. Last week: 7
8. Jonathan Martin* OT6-6304
Analysis: Martin is not as light on his feet as Kalil, but he does show good power as a run-blocker and should have a long career as an NFL starter at right tackle. Last week: 8
9. Justin Blackmon* WR6-1211
Analysis: Blackmon has great hands, ball skills and body control, all reasons he has been one of the most productive receivers in the nation the last two seasons. Last week: 9
10. Riley Reiff* OT6-6300
Analysis: Reiff isn't a mauler, but he's dependable, consistent and technically sound, and he shows good ability to slide and mirror in pass protection. Last week: 10
11. Dre Kirkpatrick* CB6-2½ 190
Analysis: He's not Claiborne's equal in man coverage, but Kirkpatrick's frame and physical nature in run support to make him a solid first-rounder. Last week: 11
12. Luke Kuechly* ILB6-2235
Analysis: Kuechly's elite instincts and ability to diagnose plays get him to the ball quickly and help mask his lack of elite athleticism. He's perhaps the most productive linebacker in the nation. Last week: 12
13. Manti Te'o* ILB6-2255
Analysis: Instincts, toughness and leadership allow Te'o to overcome a lack of elite athleticism and keep him on the fringe of the top 10 despite questions about his tackling and lateral agility. Last week: 13
14. Mark Barron S6-1½ 223
Analysis: Barron is fully healthy and as complete a safety as there is in the nation. He's intimidating in run support and can play the point effectively in coverage. Last week: 14
15. Vontaze Burfict* ILB6-3252
Analysis: Burfict is a physical freak who can deliver heavy blows as a run defender and shows good range and awareness in underneath coverage. If he can answer questions about his on-the-field maturity and mental makeup, he has the tools of a top-10 pick. Last week: 15
16. Lamar Miller* RB5-11214
Analysis: Miller's numbers have tailed off in recent weeks, but he runs hard and explodes out of cuts and looks to be an NFL-ready back right now. Last week: 14
17. David DeCastro* G6-4½ 314
Analysis: Stanford has had some issues in protection in recent weeks, but you can't blame DeCastro. He is the most dominant interior lineman in the country and is ready to step in as an NFL starter right now. Last week: 17
18. Melvin Ingram DE6-2¼272
Analysis: Ingram is athletic and shows a knack for making big plays in critical situations. He's a bit of a 'tweener, though, and could move to outside linebacker in the NFL. Last week: 18
19. Devon Still DT6-5¼307
Analysis: Still continues to be the most disruptive defensive tackle I've seen this season. He doesn't have elite athleticism but has been good enough this season to move from the middle of Day 2 into the first-round mix. Last week: 25
20. Fletcher Cox* DT6-3¾ 296
Analysis: Cox has come on strong in recent weeks and gotten himself into the first-round discussion, thanks to both his play and a relatively weak overall defensive tackle class. Last week: 20
21. Robert Griffin III* QB6-1½ 218
Analysis: Griffin continues to rise, thanks to impressive production and clutch play. Great mobility, a quick release and good arm strength don't hurt, either. Last week: 30
22. Courtney Upshaw OLB6-1¾ 271
Analysis: He flashes some pass-rush ability and has the power to finish off blockers and quarterbacks, and Upshaw is elite in terms of using strength to set the edge against the run. Last week: 21
23. Whitney Mercilus* DT6-4 265
Analysis: Mercilus has burst on the scene as a junior, using impressive pass-rush skills to lead the nation with 14.5 sacks. Last week: 22
24. Alfonzo Dennard CB5-9¾ 204
Analysis: Dennard continued to improve over the course of the season, and though he's not elite in any area he is solid in all areas. Last week: 23
25. Ryan Tannehill QB6-3¾ 217
Analysis: Tannehill is a former wide receiver and remains raw as a quarterback, but his ability to create something positive when the play breaks down is impressive. He's also showing improved instincts and plenty of potential. Last week: 24
26. David Wilson* RB5-10205
Analysis: We all know about Wilson's burst, ability to get around the corner and top-end speed, but this season he's shown improved instincts and patience. He also flashes exceptional balance when finishing runs.Last week: 25
27. Michael Floyd WR6-3229
Analysis: His suddenness as a route-runner remains a question mark, but Floyd has first-round size and ball skills and is elite playing the deep ball. He also seems to have put off-field issues behind him. Last week: 27
28. Janoris Jenkins CB5-9⅞ 177
Analysis: Character concerns and past off-field transgressions continue to haunt Jenkins, who has also failed to dominate small-school competition as expected. He has high-first-round tools, though, and has flashed big-play ability on special teams. Last week: 27
29. Alshon Jeffery* WR6-4232
Analysis: Jeffery must answer questions about his explosiveness and ability to separate from coverage, but you can't deny his production and excellent ball skills. Last week: 28
30. Jarvis Jones* OLB6-3241
Analysis: Jones is loaded with raw physical ability. He's made big plays as a pass-rusher and flashes ability to set the edge against the run, though he could benefit from another year to develop his strength and prove his durability. Last week: 30
31. Kevin Reddick* OLB6-2½ 230
Analysis: Reddick has an excellent build for an inside linebacker, and he is effective taking on and shedding blockers in tight quarters. He's also a solid tackler, shows the ability to get into the backfield and flashes instincts and awareness in coverage. Last week: 31
32. Kendall Wright WR6-1½ 218
Analysis: Hands, good top-end speed and run-after-catch ability have made Wright one of the most productive receivers in the country. Last week: 32
2012 NFL draft -- Quarterbacks continue to move in Todd McShay's rankings - ESPN
