1. Arthur Jones 6′4″ 300lbs DT Syracuse Senior

Jones is one of the lone bright spots in an Orange program that has gone backwards in recent years. One of the most athletic tackles in the nation, Jones decided to stay close to home while attending college. Even though he loves his surroundings, he makes opposing quarterbacks uncomfortable in the pocket while running backs have to change their decision making due to plugged holes in the middle. He’s a lock for the first round. His ranking is even more impressive when you consider the lack of talent around him at The ‘Cuse.

2. George Selvie 6′5″ 245 DE South Florida Senior

Selvie is an explosive defensive end that isn’t limited to pass rushing duties at his position. He was the nation’s leader in tackles for a loss as a sophomore with 31.5, which was one short of the NCAA record. After a somewhat disappointing junior season, in which he faced constant double teams and teams game-planning to run the opposite way, Selvie returned for his senior season to prove his worth to NFL scouts. That’s bad news for the rest of the Big East, as a healthy and motivated Selvie will have a monster season.

3. Anthony Davis 6′6″ 325 OT Rutgers Junior

Davis was one of Greg Schiano’s biggest recruiting victories in Piscataway. Davis’ footwork and hands set him apart from the rest of the linemen in the Big East. He has the power and strength to run block well but also the athleticism to pass block with the best of them. Davis will be an important part of a Rutgers team that has an opportunity to go to a BCS bowl due to their line and schedule. Davis will go off the board in the 1st round whenever he decides to enter the NFL Draft.

4. Greg Romeus 6′5″ 265 DE Pittsburgh Junior

Beast! Romeus has transformed from a little known recruit into one of the most demoralizing defensive ends in the country. Considering his vast improvement over the last two seasons, coaches and scouts have to believe the best is still yet to come. After 15.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks last season, to go with 3 blocked kicks on special teams, Romeus was named to the Second Team All-Big East squad. Romeus won’t be second to anybody this season and don’t be surprised if he makes an appearance on an All-American team or two. Once the combine starts, everyone with know the kid from Coral Springs name.

5. Selvish Capers 6′5″ 298 OT West Virginia Senior

Capers was a big reason Pat White had so much success the last year and a half he was with the Mountaineers. Being able to block for such an elusive athlete, Capers stood out on film while scouts were watching White. His stock is rising rapidly and he should end up as a 1st rounder at the end of the day. Jarrett Brown will be thankful for Capers this season and an NFL team will be happy to add an athletic linemen to their roster.

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6. Jonathon Baldwin 6′5″ 220 WR Pittsburgh Sophomore

Baldwin is as unknown as a 6′5″ 220lb wide receiver that runs a 4.5 and has great hands could possibly be. Julio Jones and AJ Green have stolen some of Baldwin’s shine but inside the Big East, Baldwin is one of the most feared offensive weapons in the league. He is the type of player that will rise at the combine and become a first rounder because he is such a rare breed. It would be an insult to say he’s a ‘poor man’s Julio Jones’ but at this point Baldwin has to look at Jones as someone to chase and become more like over the next few years. It should be a motivating factor for Baldwin up until Draft Day.

7. Noel Devine 5′8 180 RB West Virginia Junior

Devine is a world class athlete. He’ll never be the biggest man on the field but he will always be the most elusive player and biggest threat to break a game wide open in the Big East. He’s not the type of guy you can hand the ball off to 25 times a game but he can create 25 touches for himself easier than any player in the country. NFL scouts will look at it this way: 15 carries, 5 catches and 5 kick/punt returns a game. When the most elusive player touches the ball that many times, so easily, it makes your offense open right up. A creative NFL coordinator will have a field day with Devine at the next level.

8. Mardy Gilyard 6′1″ 190 WR Cincinnati Senior

Gilyard is the most underrated wide receiver in the country. He combines great hands with precise route running and a flair for the big third down catch. His quarterback, Tony Pike, will be improved which will reflect directly on Gilyard’s statistics. NFL teams might look at him as undersized but he is bigger than the league’s small slot receivers and a better route runner than a lot of the bigger ones. A good NFL franchise will focus on his strengths and make him a huge contributor in their offense.

9. Manny Abreu 6′3″ 245 LB Rutgers Sophomore

Abreu will be at the top of this list two years from now. He has great speed for his size and his ability to become a hybrid DE/LB will make NFL teams drool. One of the hardest hitters in the Big East, Abreu is a sideline to sideline playmaker who could fit it on any team in the country. He is not yet a player that you can build a defense around but don’t be surprised if he becomes one over the next two years under Greg Schiano.

10. Tony Pike 6′6″ 215 QB Cincinnati Senior

Right now, WVU’s Jarrett Brown is the higher rated QB on the Draft board but that will only last for the first few games of the season. Pike has great size and touch, but what separates him from Brown is his poise and control over the field. He sits in the pocket calmly and goes through his progressions, knowing he can look back to Mardy Gilyard at any given time. We realize players like South Florida DBs Nate Allen and Jerome Murphy are much more ready to handle the NFL game right now but we see Pike as a sleeper who could one day run an NFL offense very effectively.

Best Of The Rest
Nate Allen FS South Florida SR
Jerome Murphy CB South Florida SR
Ryan D’Imperio LB Rutgers SR

Jasper Howard CB UConn JR
Devin McCourty CB Rutgers SR
Nate Byham TE Pittsburgh SR
Scott Lutrus LB UConn JR
Lawrence Wilson LB UConn JR
Greg Lloyd LB UConn JR
Vidal Hazelton WR Cincinnati SR
Mike Williams WR Syracuse SR
Jarrett Brown QB West Virginia SR
Lindsey Witten DE UConn SR