Defensive Tackles

1.  BJ Raji, BC, 6014 337 (1) — NFL Comparison:  Vince Wilfork (NE)

Strengths: Massive player who can clog the middle…very strong…very low center of gravity and is nearly impossible to push back…understands how to effectively fill his gap…shows surprising quickness for his bulk…is disruptive and has a knack for getting into the backfield

Weaknesses: Character…was declared academically ineligible before his first senior year in 2007…needs to prove that his work ethic won’t be a problem…has to watch his weight

2.  Peria Jerry, Ole Miss, 6017 299 (1) — NFL Comparison:  Amobi Okoye (HOU)

Strengths: Is a dual-threat defensive tackle…holds up well against the run, while being quick enough to pressure the passer…has a good low base…very strong player who holds up well at the point of attack…has versatility and has played inside and outside at Ole Miss

Weaknesses: Durability…has had knee surgery and must prove that he is completely healthy…is strong enough but could bulk up…smaller size could get him pushed around at the next level

3.  Ron Brace, Boston College, 6030 334, 5.47 (1-2)

4.  Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St, 6052 288, 4.84 (2)

5.  Evander Hood, Missouri, 6027 300, 4.91 (2)

6.  Fili Moala, USC, 6040 305, 5.09 (2-3)

7.  SenDerrick Marks, Auburn, 6016 306, 5.01 (2-3)

8.  Sammie Lee Hill, Stillman, 6037 329, 5.11 (3)

9.  Dorell Scott, Clemson, 6032 312, 4.92 (3)

10. Chris Baker, Hampton, 6020 326, 5.02 (3)

11.  Alex Magee, Purdue, 6025 298, 5.05 (4)

12.  Vance Walker, Georgia Tech, 6017 304, 5.33 (4)

13.  Ricky Jean Francois, LSU, 6025 295, ??? (4)

14.  Corvey Irvin, Georgia, 6030 301, 4.99 (4-5)

15.  Terrance Taylor, Michigan, 6000 306, 5.24 (5)

16.  Roy Miller, Texas, 6012 310, 4.97 (5)

17.  Clinton McDonald, Memphis, 6020 289, 4.76 (5-6)

18.  Terrance Knighton, Rutgers, 6030 321, 5.18 (6)

19.  Khalif Mitchell, ECU, 6050 318, 5.09 (6)

20.  Myron Pryor, Kentucky, 6002 319, 5.01 (6-7)

21.  Nader Abdallah, Ohio St, 6050 310, 4.96 (6-7)

22.  Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech, 6024 303, ??? (7)

23.  John Faletoese, Cal Davis, 6025 290, 4.94 (7)

24.  Demonte Bolden, Tennessee, 6032 285, 5.03 (7)

25.  Ra’Shon Harris, Oregon, 6038 298, 4.99 (7-FA)

26.  John Gill, Northwestern, 6030 300, ??? (7-FA)

27.  Will Johnson, Michigan, 6040 280, 4.83 (FA)

28.  Marlon Favorite, LSU, 6007 314, 5.29 (FA)

29.  Adrian Grady, Louisville, 6013 298, 5.18 (FA)

30.  George Hypolite, Colorado, 6010 290, 5.02 (FA)