2008 NFL DRAFT COUNTDOWN
 

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Declared Underclassmen

The draft looks weak each year until the underclassmen declare, instantly adding depth at the very top of the draft and through the second and third rounds. This year a total of 41 college players have thrown their names into the mix, declaring for the draft and waiving their final year(s) of eligibility to play in college.

Quarterbacks:
Colt Brennan (Hawaii) - Still has 48 hours to make a final decision
JaMarcus Russell (LSU)

Running Backs:
Ahmad Bradshaw (Marshall)
Michael Bush (Louisville)
Chris Henry (Arizona)
Brandon Jackson (Nebraska)
Marshawn Lynch (California)
Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma)
Antonio Pittman (Ohio State)
Gary Russell (Minnesota) - Dismissed from team
Ramonce Taylor (Texas) - Dismissed from team
Darius Walker (Notre Dame)
Danny Ware (Georgia)
Dwayne Wright (Fresno State)

Wide Receivers:
Ted Ginn Jr. (Ohio State)
Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio State)
Dwayne Jarrett (Southern Cal)
Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech)
Robert Meachem (Tennessee)
Maurice Price (Charleston Southern)
Sidney Rice (South Carolina)

Tight Ends:
Zach Miller (Arizona State)
Greg Olsen (Miami)
Luke Smith-Anderson (Idaho)

Offensive Lineman:
None

Defensive Lineman:
Jamaal Anderson (Arkansas)
Antwan Applewhite (San Diego State)
Alan Branch (Michigan)
Stanley Doughty (South Carolina) - Dismissed from team
Charles Johnson (Georgia)
Jarvis Moss (Florida)

Linebackers:
Jon Abatte (Wake Forest)
Jon Beason (Miami)
Rory Johnson (Ole Miss)
Brandon Siler (Florida)
Lawrence Timmons (Florida State)

Defensive Backs:
C.J. Gaddis (Clemson)
Chris Houston (Arkansas)
Reggie Nelson (Florida)
Darrelle Revis (Pittsburgh)
Ryan Smith (Florida)
Eric Wright (UNLV)