2012 NFL Draft: The Top 64 Overall Players

Based on who will be the best 64 players to emerge from the 2012 NFL Draft five years from now:

1.    Andrew Luck, Stanford, JR, 6040, 234, 4.67, 1st rd.<br 2.    Robert Griffin III, Baylor, JR, 6023, 223, 4.41, 1st rd.<br 3.    Matt Kalil, USC, JR, 6065, 306, 4.99, 1st rd.<br 4.    Melvin Ingram, South Carolina, SR, 6012, 264, 4.79, 1st rd.<br 5.    Trent Richardson, Alabama, JR, 5091, 228, 4.53, 1st rd.<br 6.    David DeCastro, Stanford, JR, 6047, 316, 5.43, 1st rd.<br 7.    Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State, JR, 6007, 207, 4.49, 1st rd.<br 8.    Whitney Mercilus, Illinois, SR, 6035, 261, 4.68, 1st rd.<br 9.    Michael Floyd, Notre Dame, JR, 6025, 220, 4.47, 1st rd.
10. Morris Claiborne, LSU, JR, 5111, 188, 4.50, 1st rd.
11. Luke Kuechly, Boston College, JR, 6032, 242, 4.58, 1st rd.
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Player Spotlight: Pro Prospect Locator

From coast-to-coast and border-to-border, the NFL Draft Bible prides itself in bringing you the players you need to know first. In this edition of the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show: Prospect Locator, we feature several pro prospects that could become potential draft gems. NFL teams have been sniffing around West Texas A&M running back Tommy Hampton, Virginia Lynchburg strong safety Mario Woods, Shepherd defensive back Elijah Davis and Arkansas State long snapper William Outlaw. Find out why in their exclusive interview with NFL Draft Bible Founder Ric Serritella.

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Player Spotlight: Jose Gumbs, Monmouth

After a stellar career at Monmouth as a four-year starter and being selected to numerous All-American Teams, Jose Gumbs next challenge is to tackle the NFL. With interest heating up as we approach the 2012 NFL Draft, Gumbs has conducted pre-draft visits with the Giants, Jets, Saints, Chiefs and Eagles. The hard-hitting safety joins NFL Draft Bible Founder Ric Serritella for a one-on-one interview.

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Spotlight: Kashif Montgomery, Lynchburg (VA)

Arguable the greatest football player to ever play high school ball in Rhode Island, Kashif Montgomery has not taken the prototypical path to the NFL Draft. With stops at Dean College and Virginia at Lynchburg, to say Montgomery was under the radar would be an understatement. He wan’t even on the NFL map! After an eye-raising pro day performance, Montgomery has received interest from 10 NFL teams. Find out about one of the more intriguing players in the upcoming 2012 NFL Draft as Montgomery goes one-on-one with NFL Draft Bible Founder Ric Serritella.

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Player Spotlight: Marvon Sanders, Illinois State

Hailing from Illinois State, the odds of making the NFL would seem to be against Marvon Sanders. But history can teach us valuable lessons and a closer look reveals that 22 current or former players have worn the Redbirds uniform, most recently wide receiver Laurent Robinson. The slot receiver looks to follow in the same footsteps after showcasing his skills at both wide out and return man, despite suffering a broken hand during his senior season. He joins NFL Draft Bible Founder Ric Serritella for an in-depth interview on the Ypsilanti native.

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NFL Draft Bible Podcast: On The Radar

The NFL Draft radar leads us to some intriguing pro prospects featured here on this special NFL Draft Bible podcast. We go one-on-one with the pride of New Jersey, Jose Gumbs of Monmouth. Plus, Arkansas cornerback Isaac Madison, who staretd 21 games for the Razorbacks and BYU wide receiver/return specialist McKay Jacobson. Not to mention a true diamond in the rough, Dartmouth cornerback Shawn Abuhoff looks to put the Ivy League back on the NFL map. Bringing you the names you need to know first, tune-in for one hour of non-stop prospect talk. Friday, April 20, 1:00pm ET.

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Around The Web: NFL Draft News & Notes

A look at some relevant draft notes from around the web:

  • Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe no longer a draft darling. READ HERE
  • Height gives Ryan Tannehill key advantage over other quarterback prospects. READ HERE
  • Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler has caught the attention of the Denver Broncos. READ HERE
  • The New England Patriots are expected to deal down come draft day. READ HERE
  • West Virginia cornerback Kevin Tandy is making a late push up draft boards as we near the 2012 NFL Draft. READ HERE
  • Small School Spotlight shines bright on Tennessee Chattanooga quarterback BJ Coleman. READ HERE
  • Highlights from ESPN Analyst Todd McShay’s conference call. READ HERE
  • The NFL Draft Ninja Bo Marchionte unveils his 2012 Lunch Bucket Squad…a must-read for

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NFL Draft Q&A: Kevin Kroboth, Temple

We go one-on-one with Kevin Kroboth, who has started at both safety spots and even cornerback during his career. He also played wide receiver for the Owls very early at Temple. A versatile and smart defensive back with great leadership skills and a knack for finding the ball, the Pennsylvania native looks to make a name for himself at the next level.

What are your official size and speed?
I measured 6 foot, 197 pounds at pro day and the scale of my forties was from a 4.44 to a 4.56.
What was the biggest adjustment transitioning from Coach Golden to the current regime?
Coach Golden was very strict because he knew he had to turn the program around and move it in the right direction and

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Player Spotlight: Marcus Rivers, Buffalo

The NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show shines on big, physical, wide out Marcus Rivers from Buffalo. The Second Team All-MAC selection recorded 110 receptions over the past two seasons and came up big against top opponents (see Pittsburgh, UConn, UCF). Rivers discusses his Bulls career, pro day and what it was like at the NFL Super Regional Combine. His ascent up draft boards continues to rise amongst NFL scouts, find out why:

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2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: LS

QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS

 

1.    Josh Harris, Auburn, SR, 6010, 250, 4.80, PFA.
2.    Kyle Wotja, Wisconsin, SR, 6020, 245, 4.80, PFA.
3.    Beau Brinkley, Missouri, SR, 6041, 235, PFA.
4.    Trey Outlaw, Arkansas State, SR, 6000, 240, n/a, PFA.
5.    Travis Tripucka, UMass, SR, 6020, 220, n/a, PFA.
6.    Stephan Belichick, SR, Rutgers, 5111, 185, n/a, PFA.
7.    Nick Guess, Tennessee, SR, 6030, 230, 4.88, PFA.
8.    James Winchester, Oklahoma, SR, 6030, 210, 4.60, PFA.
9.    Matt Camilli, UTEP, SR, 6034, 240, 5.10, PFA.
10.    Charley Hughlett, Central Florida, SR, 6040, 245, 5.00, PFA.
11.    Sean McGrath,

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