WR, Illinois
6-1, 220, 4.5-40
Projection: 2nd round

Great athlete with long arms and impressive run after the catch ability. A very physical receiver who can overpower defensive backs at the line and run over them after the catch.

Guard, Idaho
6-5, 325
Projection: 1st round

Big, strong and athletic interior lineman. Iupati is a real mauler who can fire off the snap and deliver a violent blow to the defender. He is tough, aggressive and definitely has the mental make up you look for in a guard.

OLB, TCU
6-2, 250, 4.7-40
Projection: 2nd round

Great burst off the line. Anticipates snap count well and gets across the line before lineman is out of his stance. Excellent quickness and closing speed to the QB.

NT, Tennessee
6-2, 330
Projection: 1st round

Very strong, particularly in the lower body. Has the wide base to anchor at the point of attack. Plays with a mean streak.

OLB, Clemson
6-4, 245, 4.59-40
Projection: 1st round

Great burst off the line. Violent tackler. Great acceleration, quickness and agility. Has the speed and explosiveness to chase down ball carriers all over the field.

RB, Cal.
5-10, 198, 4.35-40
Projection: 2nd round

Unbelievable athlete. Very elusive in the open field. Excellent change of direction, vision and balance.

WR, Georgia Tech
6-3, 225, 4.4-40
Projection: 1st round

One of the things I like best about Thomas is that he improved every year at Georgia Tech and finished his junior year with a 25-yard average. He also has outstanding size, speed and athleticism.

Safety, Texas
5-11, 198, 4.45-40
Projection: 1st – 2nd round

Plays deep balls well. Instinctive – diagnoses plays quickly and can chase down receivers from sideline to sideline. Reads QB’s eyes well and knows where to position himself in the defensive backfield.

CB, Boise St.
5-10, 190, 4.4-40
1st round

Excellent in man coverage. Has fluid hips and great change of direction skills which allow him to mirror receivers all over the field.

With the Jets’ season already fading from our memory it is never too early to start talking about the NFL Draft and with the conclusion of Saturday’s Senior Bowl, there were a number of players who stood out that would make sense for the Jets.

A rookie salary cap has been on the minds of NFL owners the last few years and with the collective bargaining agreement due to expire after the 2010 season, rookie wages will be the top issue during the negotiations. Because of this, a large number of juniors have already declared for the draft.