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For the rest of the 2009 position ratings, go here.  1. Eric Berry, Tennessee–All-around playmaker with explosive speed and hitting ability.  Had 72 tackles, 7 interceptions, 5.5 TFL, 6 pass breakups and 3 sacks.  Great with the ball in his hands.  2. Taylor Mays, USC–One of the most physically impressive specimens in college football, but so [...]

For the rest of the position rankings, go here. 1. Syd’Quan Thompson, California–Tough, lockdown corner.  Had 70 tackles, 14 pass breakups and 4 interceptions last year.  Also a very good punt returner.  2nd-team HP All-American in 2008 2. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky–Coming off an outstanding season in which he had 4 interceptions and 11 pass break [...]

Get all the 2009 position ratings here… First, the inside guys: 1. Brandon Spikes, Florida–An HP preseason and postseason AA in 2008, he is the Butkus favorite after collecting 93 tackles, 8 TFL and 4 interceptions last year. 2. Rolando McClain, Alabama–Built upon a big freshman year with an even bigger sophomore year.  Led the Tide [...]

Now, on to the defensive tackles… Go here to see the top quarterbacks for 2009 Go here to see the top running backs for 2009 Go here to see the top wide receivers for 2009 Go here to see the top tight ends for 2009 Go here to see the top defensive ends for 2009 [...]

Next up are the top defensive ends for 2009… Go here to see the top quarterbacks for 2009 Go here to see the top running backs for 2009 Go here to see the top wide receivers for 2009 Go here to see the top tight ends for 2009 1. Carlos Dunlap, Florida–Superior physical specimen just scratching [...]

Now, on to my 2009 Tight End rankings: Go here to see the top quarterbacks for 2009 Go here to see the top running backs for 2009 Go here to see the top wide receivers for 2009 1.  Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma–Should’ve won the Mackey Award last year.  The best tight end coming out of college [...]

More of my 2009 position rankings: Go here to see the top quarterbacks for 2009 Go here to see the top running backs for 2009 1. Arrelious Benn, Illinois–A long-time HP favorite (he was an HP preseason AA last year), he has the best combination of size, speed and strength of any receiver in college football.  [...]

My rankings continue with the top 10 running backs for 2009: Go here to see the top quarterbacks for 2009 1. Jahvid Best, Cal–The most exciting back in the country.  Gained 1,580 yards, scored 15 TDs, averaged 8 yards per carry…and was dinged up for much of the year.  If he stays healthy, he may surpass [...]

These are my top 10 quarterbacks for 2009: 1.  Colt McCoy, Texas–Everything is set up for McCoy to make another serious run at the Heisman.  There’s not much separating the top three here, but I think this will be McCoy’s year.   The most accurate passer in football and a great leader.  2. Tim Tebow, Florida–A transcendant player [...]