Gaines Adams is smaller than most ends in the NFL but is far quicker than most as well. He has great closing speed and plays with great intensity. His motor allows him to outwork O-lineman and not tire late in games. Playing OLB is very good possibility but there is no question he could play with his hand in the dirt as well. His speed and versatility make him a valuable commodity as teams are switching to 3-4 defenses around the league.

Adam is also very versatile in that he could easily play nose if a team needed him. His speed around the corners is a bit of a question but his shoulder dip and leg drive allow him to be in the QB's face all day. He understands the position and rarely leaves his teammates out to dry by trying to make a big play. He just plays football, hard nosed and aggressive and that will never be out of style on the gridiron.

Jamaal has an incredible motor and is used to just moving lineman with sheer strength more than with technique. He is the pro-typical end who is big, strong and athletic and would be great find in the first round for any team in the NFL. He has competed in the trenches in the SEC and that will certainly pay dividends in the pros. Some quality pro coaching combined with his raw skills could turn into a pro bowl caliber end very soon..

Moss is athletic from head to toe and he is a playmaker in the purest sense. He is not going to bull rush you but he has a variety of up-field moves that keeps tackles off balance and guessing. His ability to play OLB will also add to his appeal but any team who needs and edge rusher and zone blitzing end would do themselves a great justice in taking Moss.

Spencer is one of the best anchor defensive ends in this draft. He is small but has perhaps the best spin move in the college game. He is very hard to block and seldom gets locked up and that is important to note when looking at his lack of classic size. He led the country in tackles for a loss with 26.5 last year and that stat alone dismisses the talk about size. He can play end in the NFL, no doubt about it.

Moses' lack of size gets him locked up a little to often but when he put on weight for the combine he lost his speed. That makes ranking him hard to do and perhaps moves him to OLB, but his shoulder dip and leg drive are text book. His technique will be helped a lot with some size and strength or he could remain small and play in a 3-4, it is again all about versatility in the NFL.

Johnson is a text book left defensive end who enjoys taking on the block head on. He is very strong and has the quicks to beat you if you are preparing for his normal bull rush style. He keeps tackles guessing and has a great motor to the ball and uses leverage as a very useful tool in beating the block (reminiscent of Reggie White) He gets caught to often watching the play but when he wants to he gets to the QB.

Versatility here is almost a problem when ranking Woodley who has the skill to be OLB or end. He would work best as a blitzing OLB because he is a great edge rusher but can get caught up in the wash at end. His athleticism and closing speed are his best assets on a football field and he loves to create turnovers by always going for the ball. He very aggressive but the lack of size and speed have caused questions to where he could play in the NFL. One team will take a chance and it will be a great decision for whomever does.

Victor is very excitable and loves to play football. His attitude would be infectious to his teammates and his distain for QB's will make him popular with the teams fans. He is ultra-aggressive and loves contact. He did have a lackluster senior year and got caught up with the blocks for far to long last year and that has raised some questions about Victor. He prepared all season long by practicing against one of the best tackles in college every day and that will only help his transition into the NFL.

Crowder is a phenomenal athlete for a man his size and is a sound defensive end who creates turnovers as a matter of habit. He lacks intensity at times and tends to get too high in tackling as well as in his pass rush. He is an anchor though who can fight all day with right tackles. His lack of speed and great strength could force him down the line but he has the skills to stay put, just not the speed to be on the right side.

Bazuin is a top five end if he was doing what he did last year to top flight competition. He has all the moves and great balance to make me believe that it will translate to the NFL. He is one of the most aggressive ends in the draft and you combine that with his skills and he could easily be a very dangerous player in the NFL. Look for him to go in the first day and improve a defense very soon there after.

McDonald has the size and strength to play a tackle and arrives with great punch but injuries have hampered his play and may do the same to his draft stock. He is a bully in the pass rush and never stops his feet from moving allowing him to create great leverage and push. He does a great job of playing up-field and not getting caught up in the wash. Injuries are the main question with him because his talent is sound enough to go first day.

Jay Moore is improving and has the raw skills. Most importantly he wants to learn and improve and will do whatever it takes to be in the NFL. He does everything well but nothing great and has very good speed and could be looked at to move to OLB. He is a great guy who's desire will land him in the NFL and the right coaching could open a lot of doors for Moore.

Bruce is an active and intense defensive end who makes a lot of plays for his team. He has good pad speed but has very poor timed speed and that could hurt his status. His motor is non-stop and that will get him on a roster but with a lack of size and bad timed speed he will have to impress at camp this summer and earn his way into the lineup. The good news is he should have no problem impressing with his heart and love of the game.

Pittman has a great upside and is versatile and that is what lands him on my list. He never quits and has a lot of heart and a great motor on every play. He is downhill player who would work best at left end, even though he has the quicks to be on either side. With some improvement on his balance and technique he has a chance to do well in a any defensive scheme.

Close Calls

Baraka Atkins - Miami; 6'4",271

Brian Robison - Texas; 6'3", 265

Jacob Ford - Central Arkansas; 6' 4", 245