1. David Carr, QB, Fresno State: He has the ability to make all the throws, and he's mature beyond his years. The Texans will take him with the first pick.

2. Julius Peppers, DE, North Carolina: This might be the best edge rusher to enter the league since Lawrence Taylor. Some questioned his 2001 play, and his workout wasn't great, but he can rush the passer.

3. Mike Williams, T, Texas: Some teams have questions about a knee, but he has passed most of their medical tests. He is a huge man who can play the right or left side.

4. Bryant McKinnie, T, Miami: The guy is the prototype left tackle. He's big, has great feet and doesn't allow any pressure. He's also just a baby to the game, playing late in his high school career, which means he should only get better.

5. Joey Harrington, QB, Oregon: This might seem high, but again, there's a premium on this position. Carr isn't as far ahead of him -- if he is at all -- as most people think. But some league scouts think he has second-round talent, not first-round.

6. Quentin Jammer, CB, Texas: He had an impressive workout recently that has solidified him as the top corner in the draft. Excels in man coverage.

7. William Green, RB, Boston College: Every team looks for the home-run threat. Green is that guy. His 40 times haven't been great, but he is plenty fast on game day. There are some character issues.

8. Albert Haynesworth, DT, Tennessee: Some have Vols teammate John Henderson rated higher, but Haynesworth had an impressive 2001 season. Another player who has some character questions.

9. Roy Williams, S, Oklahoma: Williams is a great player, but there isn't a high premium on the safety position. Might be the best pure safety since Kenny Easley.

10. Donte Stallworth, WR, Tennessee: Entered as a junior but then wanted to go back to school. The NCAA turned him down. He's lucky they did. After an impressive workout, clocking under 4.3, he is the top-rated receiver.

11. Phillip Buchanon, CB, Miami: He reminds a lot of scouts of Bills corners Nate Clements and Antoine Winfield. He might be a little faster, which doesn't hurt. He can also return punts. Could be a better pro than Jammer.

12. Ashley Lelie, WR, Hawaii: A long, lean receiver who has blazing speed. A little raw, and isn't the toughest player, but that speed can't be ignored.

13. Wendell Bryant, DT, Wisconsin: Has been dominant since his freshman season. Powerful player in the middle who has the ability to rush the passer. Great workout has his stock soaring.

14. Ryan Sims, DT, North Carolina: He's no longer just the guy who played on the same line with Peppers. His stock has soared and it wouldn't shock to see him go before both Haynesworth and Henderson.

15. Antonio Bryant, WR, Pittsburgh: This is high by most standards, but he's going to be a big-time NFL receiver. Not as fast as some scouts would like, but he wants the ball, and he's fast on game day.

16. John Henderson, DT, Tennessee: An injury-plagued senior season hurt his stock, and so does talk about his having a bad back. Still will be a good NFL lineman.

17. Kalimba Edwards, DE, South Carolina: Ideal player for the 3-4 defense but might be undersized to play end. Used at both linebacker and end at South Carolina. Suffered a knee sprain as a senior.

18. Jeremy Shockey, TE, Miami: Is the best pass-catching tight end in the draft. Helped by playing in a pro-style offense. Needs to improve as a blocker.

19. T.J. Duckett, RB, Michigan State: A huge back who also has speed to rip off the long runs. Recently timed at 4.4 at 260 pounds. But is he another Ron Dayne?

20. Daniel Graham, TE, Colorado: Has the tools to be a deep threat in the passing game but also can block at the point. A notch below Shockey on most boards but could end up being a better player.

21. Toniu Fonoti, G, Nebraska: A powerful guard who excels in the run game, much like all the Cornhuskers linemen. But he also has the athletic ability to be a good player in pass protection. Not a high premium on guards, otherwise he'd go higher.

22. Levi Jones, T, Arizona State: A former basketball player at ASU, he has bulked up to be an outstanding tackle. Can also play guard. Stock is rising.

23. Andre Davis, WR, Virginia Tech: Isn't this high on most boards. But he has speed and he's a good kid. Five years from now, he might be among the three best receivers from this class.

24. Jabar Gaffney, WR, Florida: Has all the tools to be a solid starter on the NFL level. But he doesn't seem to play as fast as he runs. History of Florida receivers in the NFL won't help.

25. Andre Gurode, G-C, Colorado: Excelled on the college level at guard, but some teams have him slated to move inside in the NFL. Another who will be hurt by the guard tag.

26. Mike Pearson, T, Florida: Didn't have a great 2001 season but still has all the tools to be an effective left tackle in the NFL. A terrific pass blocker who will have to improve his run blocking.

27. DeShaun Foster, RB, UCLA: Was hurt last season when he was suspended for the final five games. A slashing runner who is big enough to carry 20-25 times in the NFL. Has had some fumbling problems.

28. Larry Tripplett, DT, Washington: A dominant inside player who would be higher on this list if he was two inches taller. Perfect style of player for the Tampa Bay approach to defense. Played better in 2000 than he did last season.

29. Napoleon Harris, LB, Northwestern: Played end last season but is projected as an outside linebacker in the NFL. Would be ideal in the 3-4. Will need to work on pass drops.

30. Josh Reed, WR, LSU: When he was timed at under 4.5 recently, his stock has gone up. Still built more like a running back (which he once was) but has the tools to be a solid NFL receiver. Very polished.

31. Dwight Freeney, DE, Syracuse: Is a little undersized at 260 pounds, but he can rush the passer. Is he the next Hugh Douglas?

32. Ed Reed, S, Miami: Has good ball instincts, although he isn't as fast as some teams would like. A decent hitter who made a lot of big plays at Miami.

33. Jerramy Stevens, TE, Washington: A bigger version of the Chiefs Tony Gonzalez. Injuries have slowed him some, but he may be the best tight end of the group. Does have some off-field issues that have to be addressed.

34. Mike Rumph, CB, Miami: Not this high on most boards, but he is a big, physical corner who didn't get a lot of action in 2001. He will be a solid starter.

35. LeCharles Bentley, C, Ohio State: A very athletic center who had impressive workout that elevated his status. Quick and physical, he should be a 10-year starter.

36. Charles Grant, DE, Georgia: Some teams have this player ranked even higher on their board, but he didn't put up great numbers at Georgia. Says something about the shortage of pass rushers.

37. Keyou Craver, CB, Nebraska: Played a lot of man coverage at Nebraska, and was up to the challenge. Did get beat some in the title game, but also had a pick against Miami. Not as fast as teams would like, but fast enough.

38. Reche Caldwell, WR, Florida: Improved his stock some with a solid workout recently, clocking under 4.5. A productive college player who should be good second or third receiver in the NFL.

39. Anthony Weaver, DT, Notre Dame: Played end at Notre Dame, but most scouts think he's better suited to playing inside. Didn't have a great Senior Bowl, but has the ability to be an effective penetrating tackle in the NFL.

40. Lito Sheppard, CB, Florida: Didn't make as many big plays as teams went away from his side last season. Still has outstanding ability to be a solid cover player.

41. Clinton Portis, RB, Miami: Ran faster than scouts expected at his workout, which will help his draft status. A glider, he is perfectly suited for the NFL. He will be a 1,300-yard rusher.

42. Eddie Freeman, DT, Alabama-Birmingham: In a league where wide bodies get a lot of attention, Freeman will go higher than this. He might end up in the bottom half of the first round.

43. Fred Weary, G, Tennessee: Has played a variety of positions at Tennessee, but most scouts see him as a guard. Very athletic, which has helped his stock rise.

44. Patrick Ramsey, QB, Tulane: In a quarterback-short league, Ramsey might end up going higher than he should. Helped by playing in a pass-oriented system.

45. Saleem Rasheed, LB, Alabama: A big-play linebacker for the Tide, he has improved his stock with an impressive workout. Has added weight, which scouts wanted him to do. Will be a solid NFL starter.

46. Ryan Denny, DE, BYU: Impressed at the combine with his physical ability, but he was also a major player at BYU. Could be a player similar to former Broncos great Rulon Jones.

47. Robert Thomas, LB, UCLA: In a thin class of linebackers, Thomas might go higher than this spot. He's an athletic player who can run to the football.

48. Javon Walker, WR, Florida State: A big, physical receiver who has blazing speed. A former baseball player, he is still learning the game.

49. Bryan Thomas, DE, Alabama-Birmingham: A speed rusher who has impressed with his workouts. Was somewhat of a secret until the past two months.

50. Cliff Russell, WR, Utah: His speed is as good as any receiver in this draft. Had a good week at the Senior Bowl to help his stock rise. If the draft wasn't so receiver deep, he could go in the top of the second round.