2009 Version of my 2008 thread from last year. Will update as much as possible.All commentary and opinions are welcomed.Here are my projected top 12 (first round of a 12 teamer) in your standard PPR/non-IDP league. UPDATED - January 2009 Update after all declarations:1. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State2. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech3. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia4. Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan St.5. Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa6. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri7. Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia8. LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh9. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland10. Percy Harvin, WR, Florida11. James Davis, RB, Clemson 12. Marlon Lucky, RB, NebraskaHave at it.
Aposulli's list below: I didn't want to start a list here until my 2008 list was pretty much final...Here is my top 12 with Juniors (*) and draft-eligible Sophmores (**)...1. DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma**2. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State*3. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia**4. C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson*5. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech**6. James Davis, RB, Clemson7. Darius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland*8. Terry Grant, RB, Alabama**9. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri**10. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida*11. Percy Harvin, WR, Florida*12. Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan StateBubble:Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia*Curtis Painter, QB, PurdueJake Locker, QB, Washington**Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma**Hunter Cantwell, QB, LouisvilleP.J. Hill, RB, Wisconsin*Keiland Williams, RB, LSU*Javarris James, RB, Miami (FL)*Marlon Lucky, RB, NebraskaArian Foster, RB, TennesseeMike Ford, RB, South Florida**Mike Goodson, RB, Texas A&M*Ian Johnson, RB, Boise StateKeegan Herring, RB, Arizona StateTyrell Sutton, RB, NorthwesternBrian Robiskie, WR, Ohio StateDemetrius Byrd, WR, LSUBrandon Lafell, WR, LSU*Aaron Kelly, WR, ClemsonOderick Turner, WR, Pittsburgh*Greg Matthews, WR, Michigan*Patrick Turner, WR, USCVidal Hazleton, WR, USC*David Ausberry, WR, USC**Pat White, WR?, West VirginiaTravis Beckum, TE, WisconsinMAC_32's list of IDP'sInside Linebackers1) Rey Maualuga USC - stud, plain and simple. Size, speed, tenacity, big play maker, explosive, physical, there isn't anything not to like in this kid's game...could use some fine tuning in pass coverage and needs to settle down at times but both are correctable. Like Patrick Willis could be a top 10 pick, very high for a LB. He has a very high ceiling and floor, at worst he's a big play maker that'll make some mistakes.2) Jasper Brinkley South Carolina - his reported timed speed doesn't match his on the field speed in my eyes, we'll have to wait and see but as of right now I think he is being very under rated by the masses. He looks to be back to full speed post knee injury, very athletic for his size. Probably won't be given a chance to be a 4-3 MIKE but would fit very well in the middle of a 3-4. Based on my readings looks like a day 2 pick but I think he'll pleasantly surprise whoever he falls to.3) James Laurinitis Ohio St - over rated, 2 down upside. He was viewed as top 10 last year, I think he's lost some of that luster but is still a perceived 1st rounder, which is still way too high in my eyes. Struggles mightily in pass coverage and has problems with better offensive linemen. Has great instincts and field awareness but I think he'll be over matched more often than not at the next level as I think his lack of athletic ability will catch up to him.4) Brandon Spikes Fla - He lacks sideline to sideline speed, can be a menace in the middle of the field but outside? Not so much. An average interior LB that I think will be over drafted (based on reading other opinions), you can find this type of talent deeper in the draft.5) Derry Beckwith LSU - Honestly, haven't seen why many are high on this kid's prospects, I see backup upside and that's it.6) Dannell Ellerbee Georgia - Like Beckwith, I came away unimpressedOthers I've read good things about but haven't watched - Worrel Williams Cal, Dave Phillistin Maryland, Gerald McRath Southern Miss, Pat Maynor Stanford, Daniel Holtzclaw Eastern Mich, Josh Mauga NevadaPlayer to watch - Scott McKillop PittOverall, I'm very unimpressed with the big school talent at ILB, I'll be trying to dig up as much small school info as I can because if there's going to be any quality NFL (and fantasy) talent at this position I think it will be out of those schools.Outside Linebackers - trying to keep the 3-4 OLB's listed under DE's1a) Brian Cushing USC - versatile, can play just about anywhere on the field down or up but I think he’s best fit as a SAM, love his instincts, great field awareness. I’d put him in the back end of round 1 as of right now. 1b) Aaron Curry Wake - brings a different type of game than Cushing, has a solid overall game but isn't the big play maker that Cushing is. Many question his instincts/awareness, I think they need to watch him play more. Seems like he could use some work on his technique shedding blockers but the instincts/awareness are there. 1st round pick, maybe top 20, depends on the combine.3) Marcus Freeman Ohio St - A better prospect than over hyped teammate Laurinitis in my eyes. Can cover sideline to sideline, has 3 down upside, and can play any LB position on the field. His pass coverage abilities are why I prefer him to Laurinitis.4) Clint Sintim Virginia - Only watched one UVA game and there's not much available to read on this kid or else he might be higher on my board, he was not blockable. Not sure how great of a run stopper he is - why he's below Freeman - but he's a terror on passing downs, in coverage too. 5) Sean Witherspoon Mizzou - An under rated tackle machine, Sintim looks like a better play maker but Witherspoon offers a lot of the same things Freeman does.6) Tyron McKenzie USF - Seemed to have a lot of hype entering the season, never really figured out why. He's solid against the run but will never be confused with a big play maker. An average backup at the next level, should be drafted accordingly too if my reading's are consistent with scout opinions.Others I've read good things about but haven't watched - Clayton Mullins Miami OH, Ian Campbell Kansas St, Willie Williams Louisville, Brian Toal BC (the internet boards love this guy, scouts seem to disagree...or just aren't writing about him)Player to watch - Daynal Briggs Bowling GreenOverall, appears to be quality depth at outside LB this year.If anyone has any feedback, additional input, or counters to my rankings of DE and LB it'd be appreciated.
Last edited by a moderator: