2007 NFL Draft
Tampa Tribune Top 10 Position Rankings
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The Tampa Tribune ranks the top 10 players at each position leading up to the 2007 NFL Draft.
TOP 10 DEFENSIVE BACK PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| LaRon Landry | LSU | 6-1 | 213 | Big hitter will make immediate impact at safety |
| Leon Hall | Michigan | 5-11 | 193 | Average CB speed but schooled in the fundamentals |
| Reggie Nelson | Florida | 6-0 | 198 | Instinctive ballhawking safety with a great closing burst |
| Darrelle Revis | Pittsburgh | 6-0 | 204 | Agile CB and sure tackler with return skills |
| Michael Griffin | Texas | 6-0 | 202 | Active safety goes full speed all the time |
| Brandon Meriweather | Miami | 5-11 | 195 | Aggressive safety who plays with abandon |
| Aaron Ross | Texas | 6-0 | 193 | Might have the best ball skills of any CB in the draft |
| Marcus McCauley | Fresno State | 6-1 | 203 | Intriguing CB package of size and speed |
| Chris Houston | Arkansas | 5-11 | 186 | Physical CB who plays with a swagger |
| John Wendling | Wyoming | 6-1 | 222 | Big, rangy safety with quickness and leadership skills |
TOP 10 LINEBACKER PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| Patrick Willis | Mississippi | 6-1 | 242 | Born leader at ILB, stout at the point of attack |
| Paul Posluszny | Penn State | 6-1 | 236 | Reads plays instantly, but still slowed by '06 knee surgery |
| Lawrence Timmons | Florida State | 6-1 | 234 | Fast and rangy, although still a bit raw |
| Jon Beason | Miami | 6-0 | 237 | Instinctive run stopper with impressive closing speed |
| David Harris | Michigan | 6-2 | 243 | Always arrives in a nasty mood, but can he cover? |
| Brandon Siler | Florida | 6-2 | 241 | Relentless pursuit from the middle spot |
| Stewart Bradley | Nebraska | 6-4 | 254 | Sure tackler off the edge |
| Rufus Alexander | Oklahoma | 6-1 | 226 | Superior athlete could excel on the weak side |
| Buster Davis | Florida State | 5-10 | 239 | Undersized ILB who packs a wallop |
| Justin Durant | Hampton | 6-1 | 230 | Effective blitzer with good coverage skills |
TOP 10 DEFENSIVE LINE PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| Gaines Adams | Clemson | 6-5 | 258 | Scary first step, best edge rusher in the draft |
| Amobi Okoye | Louisville | 6-2 | 306 | Intriguing young DT with unlimited upside |
| Jamaal Anderson | Arkansas | 6-5 | 283 | Agile DE takes good pursuit angles |
| Alan Branch | Michigan | 6-6 | 324 | DT with ample power to collapse the pocket from inside |
| Adam Carriker | Nebraska | 6-6 | 296 | Rangy pass rusher could excel in 3-4 scheme |
| Jarvis Moss | Florida | 6-6 | 250 | Terrific initial burst but could struggle against the run |
| Anthony Spencer | Purdue | 6-3 | 281 | Very quick off the edge, must improve technique |
| Justin Harrell | Tennessee | 6-4 | 300 | Athletic DT can be a disruptive run stuffer in the pros |
| Ray McDonald | Florida | 6-3 | 282 | Durability questions aside, scouts like his versatility |
| Victor Abiamiri | Notre Dame | 6-4 | 267 | Lanky DE could fill out and be a force in the NFL |
TOP 10 OFFENSIVE LINE PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| Joe Thomas | Wisconsin | 6-6 | 311 | This technician is one of the most tantalizing LT prospects in a decade |
| Levi Brown | Penn State | 6-5 | 323 | Tackle with good size, a wide base and a nasty disposition |
| Ryan Kalil | USC | 6-3 | 299 | Premier center prospect has strong leadership skills and is well coached |
| Joe Staley | Central Michigan | 6-6 | 308 | Lanky and athletic tackle needs to fill out |
| Justin Blalock | Texas | 6-3 | 320 | Mature leader projects as a solid guard or right tackle in the pros |
| Ben Grubbs | Auburn | 6-3 | 311 | Athletic guard could use another 15 pounds |
| Doug Free | Northern Illinois | 6-6 | 324 | Long arms and mobility make him an interesting LT prospect |
| Arron Sears | Tennessee | 6-3 | 310 | Light on his feet and versatile enough to play tackle or guard |
| Samson Satele | Hawaii | 6-2 | 300 | Feisty center boasts quickness and balance |
| James Marten | Boston College | 6-7 | 309 | Jeremy Trueblood clone projects as a right tackle at the next level |
TOP 10 RUNNING BACK PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| Adrian Peterson | Oklahoma | 6-1 | 217 | Jon Gruden calls him the best RB prospect in decades |
| Marshawn Lynch | California | 6-0 | 218 | Instinctive and fast with decent hands |
| Kenny Irons | Auburn | 5-11 | 200 | Good burst, reads blockers well |
| Brian Leonard | Rutgers | 6-1 | 224 | This determined fullback can catch, block and bounce off tacklers |
| Michael Bush | Louisville | 6-2 | 251 | Surprisingly quick for his size but still rehabbing a broken leg |
| Antonio Pittman | Ohio State | 5-11 | 198 | Shifty back with good balance |
| Brandon Jackson | Nebraska | 5-11 | 212 | Makes defenders miss, but he's still raw |
| Tony Hunt | Penn State | 6-2 | 239 | Punishing runner lacks closing speed |
| Lorenzo Booker | Florida State | 5-10 | 188 | Soft hands, fast and versatile |
| Dwayne Wright | Fresno State | 5-11 | 226 | Lacks quickness, but he can catch and block |
TOP 10 QUARTERBACK PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| JaMarcus Russell | LSU | 6-5 5/8 | 255 | Big arm, big potential; still raw by NFL standards |
| Brady Quinn | Notre Dame | 6-3 3/4 | 224 | Made all the throws against big-time programs |
| Drew Stanton | Mich. St. | 6-3 | 226 | At his best out of the pocket |
| Trent Edwards | Stanford | 6-3 | 223 | Productive when healthy, but lacks mobility |
| John Beck | BYU | 6-2 | 215 | Impressive leader in spread offense, turns 26 in August |
| Troy Smith | Ohio State | 6-0 | 222 | Scouts concerned about Heisman winner's size |
| Kevin Kolb | Houston | 6-3 | 220 | Despite excelling in pro-style attack, he's a project |
| Chris Leak | Florida | 6-0 | 203 | Winning intangibles and can throw the deep out |
| Jordan Palmer | UTEP | 6-5 3/8 | 229 | Strong competitor; appears a step slow for pro game |
| Tyler Palko | Pittsburgh | 6-1 | 215 | Tough and mobile but lacks pocket presence |
TOP 10 WIDE RECEIVER/TIGHT END PROSPECTS
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| Calvin Johnson | Georgia Tech | 6-4 | 225 | Scouts keep looking, can't find a blemish |
| Dwayne Bowe | LSU | 6-2 | 222 | Late starter making up for lost time |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | Ohio State | 6-0 | 180 | Fluid speedster still recovering from sprained foot |
| Dwayne Jarrett | Southern Cal | 6-4 | 210 | Not overly quick, but knows how to use big frame |
| Greg Olsen | Miami | 6-5 | 251 | Elite TE with some troubling durability concerns |
| Robert Meachem | Tennessee | 6-3 | 210 | Intriguing blend of size and speed |
| Sidney Rice | South Carolina | 6-3 5/8 | 195 | Height, soft hands make him effective in red zone |
| Zach Miller | Arizona State | 6-4 5/8 | 258 | TE knows how to find open seams vs. zone |
| Steve Smith | Southern Cal | 5-11 1/2 | 195 | Polished route runner lacks big-time measurables |
| Aundrae Allison | East Carolina | 6-0 | 197 | Quick and particularly dangerous after the catch |
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