Here are some seniors who we feel could step it up this season and become major draft prospects:

Matt Ryan | QB | Boston College

2006 Stats: 427 attempts, 263 completions, 61.6 completion %, 2,942 yards, 15 touchdowns, 10 interceptions

- At 6'5" and right around 220 pounds, Ryan looks the part of a big-time quarterback.  While he doesn't have the strongest arm in college football, he's got a good one, along with top flight accuracy.  If Ryan was at a powerhouse school he'd likely be considering a fringe first round pick going into this season.  His interception total is in double digits, but that's more a by-product of him having to do so much on his own.

Josh Johnson | QB | San Diego State

2006 Stats: 371 attempts, 246 completions, 66.3 completion %, 3,320 yards, 34 touchdowns, 5 interceptions

- At a school like Oregon or Ohio State, Johnson would be not only a Heisman contender, but a favorite as he heads into his senior campaign.  A multi-talented athlete behind center, Johnson blows you away with impressive numbers such as his career 68.1 completion percentage and his nearly 7/1 touchdown to interception numbers.  On top of his natural passing abilities, he's a solidly built 6'3" 205 pounder with sub 4.55 speed and he's not afraid to use his wheels. 

Ryan Torain | RB | Arizona State

2006 Stats: 223 carries, 1,229 yards, 5.5 YPC, 7 touchdowns

- It's rare when a player who we have ranked number one at his position can be considered underrated, but in Torain's case is appears to be true.  Ryan started off slowly in his first games at Arizona State, but announced his presence to the country in his fourth game when he went for 191 yards against Cal.  He's also shown natural skills catching the football.  Why he isn't getting more attention going into the season is beyond us. 

Tashard Choice | RB | Georgia Tech

2006 Stats: 297 carries, 1,473 yards, 5.0 YPC, 12 touchdowns

- Choice has shown outstanding progression across the board each year since going the Georgia Tech team.  He's a tough runner who shows the type of patience at the line needed to succeed at the next level.  While Choice isn't a burner, he's fast enough and shows a good burst.  Considering that he is more of a power runner, we'd like to see him put up 5-10 pounds.

Sammie Stroughter | WR | Oregon State

2006 Stats: 74 receptions, 1,293 yards, 17.5 YPC, 5 touchdowns

- Stroughter isn't the biggest receiver around, nor is he the strongest.  He's not a physically imposing player, but he has the speed to run past the majority of defensive backs in college football.  On top of his top-end speed, Sammie possesses elite acceleration and is a smooth route runner who catches away from his body.  How explosive is he?  Last season alone Sammie had a pair of 80 yard receptions.

Tony Hills | OT | Texas

- The one-time top tight end recruit has quietly turned into one of the best offensive tackles in all of college football.  The 6'6" 305 pound tackle could be the most athletic player at his position right now.  He's a strong pass blocker who shows the aggressiveness to eventually become a very good run blocker.

Kendall Langford | DE | Hampton

2006 Stats: 55 tackles, 15.5 tackle for a loss, 8 sacks

- If Langford isn't the top small school prospect in the nation this season, he's in the top 2.  A freakish blend of size (6'6" 290lbs) and speed (4.8/40), he's everything you can ask for in a defensive end and has added value since he fits well in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 scheme.  Look for Langford to make some noise this season and really rise once combine time rolls around.

Cliff Avril | DE | Purdue

2006 Stats: 84 tackles, 15.0 tackle for a loss, 6 sacks

- All Purdue does is churn out defensive players who go on to huge things in the NFL and there's no reason to think that trend won't continue this year with Cliff Avril (among others, See: Dan Bick).  Like Langford above him, Avril has some added allure because of his versatility.  He could add 5 pounds and play defensive end in a 4-3 or play a rush linebacker spot in a 3-4.  A natural pass-rusher, Avril has a sixth sense for getting into opponents backfields. 

Ezra Butler | OLB | Nevada

2006 Stats: 71 tackles, 17.5 tackle for a loss, 7 sacks

- Ezra is the proverbial best player that almost no one's heard of.  While he lacks the kind of speed that draws attention, Butler more than makes up for it with his outstanding football intelligence.  He's improved every year and we expect the same from him in 2007.  At nearly 250 pounds, Butler is a huge linebacker who really likes to hit.  He may never be a first round kind of player, but he'll play in the NFL for a long time.

Wesley Woodyard | OLB | Kentucky

2006 Stats: 122 tackles, 9.5 tackle for a loss, 2 sacks

- Woodyard's always been productive, but it wasn't until he got himself up to around 220 pounds that he truly became a prospect.  A smart player with a knack for causing fumbles, he could be an ideal fit on a team like Indianapolis or Tampa Bay who both favor smaller, quicker linebackers.  He's an outstanding athlete with low 4.5 speed.

Mike Klinkenborg | ILB | Iowa

2006 Stats: 129 tackles, 6.0 tackle for a loss, 1 sacks

- Some players just have the uncanny ability to locate and get to the ball, Mike is one of those guys, in fact he might be their leader.  At 6'2" 240 pounds, Klinkenborg has the size to stay in the middle and his 4.6/40 time allows him to make plays sideline to sideline.  Like some of the others above him, he may not end up being a top 10 pick, but he'll play in Hawaii before he's done.

Mike Jenkins | CB | South Florida

2006 Stats: 129 tackles, 6.0 tackle for a loss, 1 sacks

- At 6'0" and 200 pounds, Jenkins is one of the more solidly built cornerbacks in his class.  He's a physical kid who likes to get into the box and play the run.  Jenkins is also one of the faster cornerbacks in his class with a 40 time right around 4.40 seconds.  If people are still sleeping on him after this season, they won't be after the combine, where he should be a star.

Bobbie Williams | S | Bethune-Cookman 

2006 Stats: 72 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 2 passes broken up, 6 interceptions

- Earlier when we said that Kendall Langford MAY be the best small school prospect in this draft, it was because of Bethune-Cookman's free safety Bobbie Williams.  The 6'1" 210 pound Williams is an extremely physical player who likes to throw his body around.  He's also an accomplished ball-hawk, as shown by his 4.45 speed and 6 interceptions last season.  Williams is the next in the line of very good small school defensive backs.