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Sporting News, The, Feb 4, 2005 by Dan Pompei

Marion Barber, 5-11/215, RB, Minnesota. Is a gifted runner with vision and power who could sneak into the bottom of the first round. Isn't a burner. Has good hands and also can return punts.

Darryl Blackstock, 6-3/240, LB, Virginia. Is a playmaker best suited as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense but also could be a middle 'backer in a 4-3 or an end in an up-the-field 4-3 scheme. Is a good pass rusher who also can run and cover.

Channing Crowder, 6-3/241, LB, Florida. Is an old-school linebacker who plays big. Is instinctive and athletic. Is ideal at middle linebacker, and teams also will consider him as an outside 'backer.

Thomas Davis, 6-1/220, S, Georgia. Is a fast, aggressive, physical prospect. Has good measurables with a feel for the position. Is tough.

Adam Jones, 5-10/190, CB, West Virginia. Is a playmaker with excellent speed and quickness. Has ball skills. Plays taller than he is.

Shawne Merriman, 6-4/253, DE, Maryland. Would be perfect as an outside 'backer in a 3-4. Is small for an end. Has raw tools and can pass rush.

Heath Miller, 6-5/255, TE, Virginia. Draft's top tight end prospect has a nice blend of receiving and blocking skills. Shows good effort as a blocker.

Justin Miller, 5-11/200, CB, Clemson. Is a strong, explosive corner who can play man or zone. Has the speed to run with top receivers. Is a little inconsistent. Also is a fine return man.

Vernand Morency, 5-10/215, RB, Oklahoma State. Fast, powerful runner hits the hole hard. Has the body to be a workhorse. Bounces off tacklers.

Brodney Pool, 6-2/200, S, Oklahoma. Active and instinctive playmaker who stands out on a great team. Is smart and tough. Has decent speed.

Aaron Rodgers, 6-2/210, QB, California. Has good velocity and solid mechanics. Makes good decisions. Played in a quarterback-friendly system. Could be the first player selected.

Alex Smith, 6-4/210, QB, Utah. Is a very smart passer who makes good decisions. Has top intangibles. Is an accurate thrower. Might not have the raw skills and arm strength of some top quarterbacks.

Justin Tuck, 6-5/255, DE, Notre Dame. Has good body control and is explosive. Productive sack artist has the strength to play the run.

Mike Williams, 6-5/230, WR, USC. Sat out a year, which could hurt him. Great athlete has soft hands and makes circus catches. Lacks top speed.

Troy Williamson, 6-2/200, WR, South Carolina. Speedster has great body control and hands. Makes a lot of plays. Is put together well.