[jmh80]

ESPN.com - NFL/DRAFT07 - Underclassmen entering 2007 draft

Hopefully this page will update as guys declare.

Any thoughts thus far (I know it's still early regarding the deadline)?


I think Lawrence Timmons is a HUGE loss for the Noles. He was a terror on the D-line last year.

Meachem is also a BIG loss for the Vols, per my UT buddies. They will now lose their top 3 WR's - Bret Smith and Jayson Swain were seniors.
Some BIG shoes to fill next year (my friends are really, really concerned about that position next year).

Georgia Tech goes back to battling Miami for 8th place in the ACC....


I think I'm most surprised about Micheal Bush turning pro. He broke his leg fairly early on. I wasn't sure he'd be ready for the combine - but I guess he's got IGF/GH.

[gators52]

Sidney Rice leaving...WOW...

[Speedbacker]

ESPN.com - NFL/DRAFT07 - Underclassmen entering 2007 draft


I think I'm most surprised about Micheal Bush turning pro. He broke his leg fairly early on. I wasn't sure he'd be ready for the combine - but I guess he's got IGF/GH.

LOL

[lilkev42]

Timmons was like Sims last year. Very athletic LB who trys to make a big play all the time. It works at times, and kills us at others. I would have loved to see him return, but the NFL loves his skills and can mold him into a good LB hopefully. Its a big loss, but our LB's are always top notch. Even if Steele left.

Also Calvin Johnson is hands down the best player in the draft IMO. Way over Quinn, Russell, Peterson, etc. since he dominates his position when someone can actually throw him the ball.

I was also surprised at Bush until I saw Petrino leave, now I wouldnt be surprised of Brohm leaves now too. Also Im hoping Sidney Rice is back around the end of the draft so my Chargers can finally snag a WR with some speed to break away.

[CEDeoudes59]

According to media reports, the following underclassmen have stated they will declare for the N.F.L. Draft:

QB JaMarcus Russell ~ Louisiana State

RB Marshawn Lynch ~ Cal-Berkeley

RB Michael Bush ~ Louisville

RB Dwayne Wright ~ Fresno State

RB Chris Henry ~ Arizona

RB Danny Ware ~ Georgia

RB Gary Russell ~ ex-Minnesota

RB Ramonce Taylor ~ ex-Texas

WR Dwayne Jarrett ~ Southern Cal

WR Robert Meachem ~ Tennessee

WR Sidney Rice ~ South Carolina

WR Calvin Johnson ~ Georgia Tech

TE Zach Miller ~ Arizona State

TE Greg Olson ~ Miami (Florida)

TE Luke Smith-Anderson ~ Idaho

DE Jamaal Anderson ~ Arkansas

DE Charles Johnson ~ Georgia

DT Alan Branch ~ Michigan

DT Stanley Doughty ~ South Carolina

LB Rory Johnson ~ Ole Miss

LB Lawrence Timmons ~ Florida State

LB Jon Beason ~ Miami-Florida

CB Eric Wright ~ Nevada Las-Vegas

CB Chris Houston ~ Arkansas

CB Darrelle Revis ~ Pittsburgh

CB C.J. Gaddis ~ Clemson

[warnerve]

ESPN is saying adrian peterson is now too, although I don't think it's official yet

[jmh80]

Peterson said he's not sure yet.


Tony Gonzalez is turning pro. Is Ginn next???

[gators52]

Peterson said he's not sure yet.


Tony Gonzalez is turning pro. Is Ginn next???

Peterson and Ginn will both declare for the draft (not official yet)...I dont know why this would even shock anyone.

[jmh80]

Yeah - I'm not surprised.

BTW - ESPN Classic is talking about "The Call" right now.

[BingeAndPurge]

Ginn and Pittman will be leaving.

[jmh80]

Alright. I don't think that ESPN page is being updated.

How many Gators have turned pro?
Has Ginn announced?

[gators52]

Alright. I don't think that ESPN page is being updated.

How many Gators have turned pro?

Jarvis Moss, Reggie Nelson and Ryan Smith have entered the draft. Brandon Siler is still "considereing" his options but he's the best NFL prospect out of the 4 in my opinion. Caldwell is staying.

[jmh80]

All those all the draft eligible "big dogs"?

[jmh80]

"Drago!!!"

[Iron Warrior]

Cal is definitely going to feel the impact of losing Marshawn Lynch but Forsett is very good just not at Lynch's level.

[CEDeoudes59]

JMH, I might actually know the girl in your avatar.. Meyer Eadon, I think. search on facebook or myspace if you are so inclined

[jmh80]

I don't see anything on MS - ain't on facebook. PM me with some pics - I've got links to that pic - not sure where they are right now though....