FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
	QB-Tim Tebow, Florida -Seldom do we have a returning Heisman winner and even more rarely do Juniors have such high expectations.  Tebow’s weapons will both increase and improve, making his running even more of a headache for Defensive Coordinators.
	RB-Chris Wells, Ohio State -Wells has the potential to break a big play on almost every down.  The coaching staff has such a high opinion of him that he will get his carries in every game and the same back that put up 222 yards against a stingy Michigan Unit has a lot of porous Big Ten defenses to beat up.
	RB-Noel Devine, West Virginia -Devine may have more pure speed than anyone in College Football.  If he stays healthy, expect his Senior-laden Offensive Line to make lanes for him en route to Big East dominance.  The team has 3rd in rushing in 2007 and should have no problem getting Devine and Quarterback Pat White to 1,000 yards a piece.
	WR-Aaron Kelly, Clemson -Kelly hauled in 88 balls last year for 11 scores and he is not done yet.  His 6’5 frame is a nightmare matchup in the ACC, so expect more of the same.  With neither Virginia Tech nor North Carolina on the Tigers’ schedule, it should be smooth sailing for Kelly and his offense.
	WR-Jeremy Maclin, Missouri -Maclin accounted for more yards than any Freshman in history had, and he should continue to dominate as a Sophomore.  He is a threat as a runner and a receiver in Missouri’s creative offense, and, with Tony Temple gone, he will continue to attack Big 12 defenses in a variety of ways.
	TE-Darius Hill, Ball State -Due to the fall of the MAC, one of the nation’s top players has gone virtually unnoticed.  No Tight End in the country combines the size and speed of Hill at 6’6, 236 lbs.  He has great hands and benefits greatly from the attention paid to Dante Love.
	G-Anthony Parker, Tennessee -The Volunteers’ line excels in the run game, but people forget that they only gave up 4 sacks last year.  Parker enters the year and a underrated Left Guard prospect and plays with a tenacity seldom seen among run-blocking specialists.
	G-Duke Robinson, Oklahoma -Oklahoma and West Virginia are neck-and-neck for Best Overall Offensive Line units, and Left Guard Robinson remains this group’s cornerstone.  No one has a more feared hand-punch and gets set as quickly as Robinson.  At 6’5, 330 lbs., his body is ready for an NFL pounding.
	T-André Smith, Alabama -The Pancake Block is back in the SEC.  Having started every game since joining the Tide, no player has the pass pro technique of Smith, and he will be hard to pass up as an early entry in the 2009 Draft.
	T-Ryan Stanchek, West Virginia -Stanchek may qualify more as a Right Tackle in the pros, but this guy can flat-out maul.  The Mountaineers averaged 297.2 yards on the ground last year and should find similar success this year.
	C-Alex Mack, California -Few Centers classes have had such a solid Top 5, so it is a close one, with Mack edging out some talented also-rans.  Mack could have come out last year and fit in well in a zone-blocking scheme.
	K-Jeff Wolfert, Missouri -Wolfert, once a talented diver, is on a streak of 64 kicks without a miss, having missed only 6 of his 157 total kicks.  This talented, high-powered offense could put him in position to lead the nation in scoring.
	PR-Jeremy Maclin, Missouri -Some may doubt his pro potential at only 6’1”, 200 lbs., but this guy can run like a much smaller man.   He returned two kicks the distance last year and is a threat to take one to the house on a weekly basis.
DEFENSE
	DE-George Selvie (South Florida) -Selvie is a supreme athlete and has an amazing first step off the snap.  He led the nation in 2007 with 31.5 tackles for loss.  Selvie should continue to terrorize offenses in the Big East in his junior year.
	DE-Greg Middleton (Indiana) -Middleton is a monster off the edge and produces although he’s the focal point of every offense he faces.  Middleton was the national leader in sacks (16) in 2007 and was a Hendricks Award finalist.
	DT-Fili Moala (USC) -Moala is a huge man with incredible strength.  He can push the pile and clog up the middle with the best of them and creates havoc in the backfield.  As he matures and becomes more consistent, look for big things from Moala.
	DT-Terrence Taylor (Michigan) -Taylor will be part of a very talented defense in Ann Arbor…a defense that will be motivated to carry this Michigan football team.  Taylor may not post the numbers of other DT’s but he makes a ton of plays for his team.
	OLB-Brian Cushing (USC) -Cushing, who played DE in 2006, moved to his more natural strongside linebacker spot in ’07 with spectacular results.  He’s coming off of arthroscopic ankle surgery but is fully healthy to make plays for the Trojans in 2008.
	MLB-James Laurinaitis (Ohio St.) -Laurinaitis may be the best college football player in the country.  He makes plays all over the field and is a natural leader.  He posted 121 tackles in 2007 and that could increase in 2008.  Laurinaitis has a chance to go down as the greatest LB in Buckeye history…and that’s saying a lot.
	OLB-Aaron Curry (Wake Forest) -Curry doesn’t get as much national recognition as most players on this team, but his production and level of play is matched by few.  Curry is a big time player on a good team in a major conference.
	CB-Malcolm Jenkins (Ohio St.) -Jenkins is in the battle to be the #1 CB drafted in 2009.  And if he plays like he did in 2007, he could win that battle.  Jenkins has terrific ball skills and plays around a ton of talent on that Buckeye defense.
	CB-Victor “Macho” Harris (Va. Tech) -Harris chose to come back for his senior year after a junior season that could have made him a first round pick in 2008.  Harris is a physical, playmaking cornerback who can lockdown an opponent’s top WR.
	S-Taylor Mays (USC) -Taylor Mays had a very good 2007 season in which he posted 65 tackles, 6 passes defensed, 1 int, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.  Mays can fill a stat sheet and should only get better in 2008.
	S-Myron Rolle (Florida St.) -Rolle came to FSU with much fanfare and he is poised to live up to that hype.  Rolle is primed for a sensational season now that the ‘Noles plan to unleash him and allow him to roam the field more often.  Look for Rolle to be a terror to opposing offense.
	P-Chris Miller (Ball State) - Miller, a 2007 first team all American, had an outstanding 2007.  He pinned opponents inside the 20, 23 times and forced 6 fair catches and 10 touchbacks.  Miller is the only first team all American in school history.
	KR-C.J. Spiller (Clemson) -Spiller may be the most dynamic player in college football.  Anytime he touches the ball, he’s a threat to take it the distance.  The fact the he splits carries with James Davis on offense means Spiller is that much more dangerous as a return man.

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

QB-Chase Daniel, Missouri

-No player’s individual development means more to their team than Daniel’s.  His 4,306 yards through the air last year qualified him as a Heisman finalist.  Without a sure-fire Running Back candidate, he will be asked to do more this year. 

RB-Damion Fletcher, Southern Miss.

-The biggest threat in Conference-USA could cause headaches as teams game plan against their spread offense.  His 295 carries last year accounted for 1,586 yards and a stunning 15 TDs.  He will dominate his conference as a Junior and, with added bulk, will garner attention on draft boards.

RB-LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh

-The 5’11, 210 lb. McCoy came out of nowhere last year as an injury replacement and was the sole threat in Pittsburgh’s depleted Offense.  With Receivers Derek Kinder, Oderick Turner, and T. J. Porter finally healthy, running lanes for McCoy will open up.

WR-Arrelious Benn, Illinois

-Potentially the best Freshman performance in school history returns for an encore.  He caught 54 balls and remains a favorite target of Juice Williams.  At 6’2, 214, he may quite possibly have the perfect size and speed of an NFL Receiver. 

WR-Brandon Gibson, Washington State

-Often forgotten due to his team’s position near the cellar of the PAC-10, Gibson nearly declared early.  His 67 catches for 1,180 yards and 9 Touchdowns impress even more when you consider the lack of a running game in this offense.  The No-Huddle attack should make running solid routes even easier for the 6’1” Senior.

TE-Travis Beckum, Wisconsin

-Only the lack of a solid receiving core and inexperience at Quarterback put Beckum at #2 on this list.  Few Tight Ends catch passes for 982 yards in a season.  Beckum has gotten bigger and stronger each year and will serve as a deep threat down the seam again this year. 

T-Ciron Black, LSU

-We focus on the skill players a great deal and seldom do we refer to Left Tackles as the key to offensive success.  Black has great feet for the NFL and will be the difference this year with new starters and Quarterback, Running Back, and Tight End. 

G-Jeff Byers, USC

-Byers was one of many top recruits to join the men of Troy and he did not disappoint.  If he can avoid injuries this year, he will be the leader of an ultra-talented, though inexperienced group.  He would be perfect in an Atlanta Falcons uniform. 

T-Michael Oher, Ole Miss

-Oher will shine once given an opportunity to displays his skills in individual drills, but the lack of talent around will serve an a significant challenge.  Oher has the size and speed that he needs and would have been an interesting project in the 1st round had he declared last year. 

OL-Louis Vazquez, Texas Tech

-Like Manuel Ramirez before him, Vazquez has better upper-body strength than anyone in his conference and will pass block better than any Guard in next year’s class.  The 6’6”, 335 lb. behemoth remains an imposing match-up for any Defensive Lineman in the Big 12. 

C-Max Unger, Oregon

-At NFL Draft Blitz, some concern remains regarding Unger’s pro position, but at Center, Unger’s 6’5, 300 lb. build help him to look the part of a starting Center at the next level.  With inexperience at the skill positions, Unger will have every chance to shine and make a solid impression. 

K-Thomas Weber, Arizona State

-Returning Lou Groza award winner Weber kicks and punts for the Sun Devils, but he has a better future as a Kicker.  He only missed once in 25 attempts last year and has earned the trust of his team going into his Sophomore year. 

-PR-Brandon James, Florida

-After leading the SEC in Punt Returns last year, James has primed himself for a great Junior Year as a Return Specialist.  James gets upfield immediately and has a solid set of moves that complement his blazing speed. 

DEFENSE

DE-Maurice Evans (Penn St.)

- The 6’2”, 264 lb Evans is a terror to opposing offenses.  Evans has the size, strength, speed and explosiveness to take over games.  A junior, Evans can catapult himself high in the draft if he decides to come out after this year.

DE-Tyson Jackson (LSU)

- Jackson is a physical force at DE for the Tigers.  He doesn’t produce big sack numbers but makes plays and is stout vs. the run.  With a plethora of talent around him, teams won’t be able to consistently double team Jackson.  Jackson is a definite first round prospect in 2009.

DT-Ricky-Jean Francois (LSU)

-Francois was the Defensive MOP of the Tiger’s National Championship game vs. Ohio St. in 2007 (6 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and .5 sack) after missing all but one previous game during the season.  Francois displayed incredible playmaking ability after serving a 12 month suspension for off the field incidents.

DT-Vance Walker (Georgia Tech)

-Walker had a great 2007 in which he became a legit NFL prospect.  Walker, 6’2” 293, is a quick, penetrating DT who can get into backfields and wreak havoc.  He’s the rare DT who is a threat to get double digit sacks.

OLB-Rico McCoy (Tennessee)

-McCoy was largely overshadowed by 2008 first round pick, Jerod Mayo, in 2007.  McCoy tallied 106 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 int during his sophomore campaign.  He is a tackling machine and is still getting better. 

MLB-Rey Maualuga (USC)

- There may not be a more naturally gifted LB in the country than Maualuga.  He has the size, speed and hitting ability to dominate a strike fear into opponents.  As his instincts improve and he learns to harness his energy, Maualuga will continue to stay on the minds of teams high in the 2009 draft.

OLB-Marcus Freeman (Ohio St.)

- Freeman, “the other OSU LB, is a darn good player in his own right.  He’s not the athlete and not as flashy as many others, but Freeman is a football player.  He’s smart strong and arrives to the ball in a bad mood. 

CB-Vontae Davis (Illinois)

- Davis is a vital cog in the Illinois defense and will be a candidate to be the first CB taken in the 2009 draft.  In 2007, Davis posted 76 tackles, 4 interceptions and 2 blocked kicks.  Davis also had a punt return for a TD in 2007.

CB-Mike Mickens (Cincinnati)

-Mikens is amongst the better prospects at CB in 2008.  Although a bit slight in stature, Mikens is physical in coverage and supports the run well.  Cincinnati is also a program on the rise and he should get solid exposure.

S-William Moore (Missouri)

-Moore is a thumper in the secondary.  He is also a great athlete that is still improving.  Smart and instinctive, Moore makes the calls and gets the Missouri defense in line.  He is high draft prospect.

S-Eric Berry (Tennessee)

- Eric Berry was one of the best freshmen in the nation in 2007.  He finished his debut season by taking home SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year honors.  He racked up 86 tackles and 5 interceptions.  Berry has a bright future. 

P-Brent Bowden (Va. Tech)

- Bowden averaged 40.4 yards per punt in 2007 and displayed a powerful leg.  Bowden has improved his directional punting and is a legitimate weapon for the Hokies’ special teams.

KR-A.J. Jefferson (Fresno St.)

-Jefferson, a CB by trade and one of the fastest players in the country, is a fearless kick returner who can break the long any given time.  He averaged an amazing 35.8 yards per return in 2007 and looks to continue for the Bulldogs in 2008.