Pittsburgh Sports Report
April 2003

Top 30 Players

Charles Rogers  -  WR  -  Michigan St

- Looks and plays like Randy Moss; just doesn't act like him.

Terence Newman  -  CB  -  Kansas St

- There hasn't been a better prospect at cornerback in many years.

Jimmy Kennedy  -  DT  -  Penn St

- Former 400-pounder who lost 80 pounds without losing his quickness.

Carson Palmer  -  QB  -  USC

- Should the Bengals draft another QB No. 1 overall? They may have no choice.

Terrell Suggs  -  DE  -  Arizona St

- If the Texans, at No. 3, don't trade the pick, Suggs may be their man.

Andre Johnson  -  WR  -  Miami

- Teams love his size (6-2, 230) and productivity (almost 20 yds per catch)

Jordan Gross  -  OT  -  Utah

- Clearly the best of a mediocre group, and should have a long NFL career.

Byron Leftwich  -  QB  -  Marshall

- Injury problems may scare some teams, but his arm is strong and accurate.

Marcus Trufant  -  CB  -  Wash St

- Postseason workouts have been outstanding, plus he can return punts.

Kevin Williams  -  DT  -  Okla St

- Good college player who smells NFL money and has picked it up a notch.

Dewayne Robertson  -  DT  -  Kentucky

- Plagued by inconsistency, but he can play the run and pass well.

Eric Steinbach  -  G/T  -  Iowa

- Originally projected as a guard, he has the frame (6-6 1/4, 297) to play tackle.

William Joseph  -  DT  -  Miami

- Nearly entered the draft last year, but he polished his skills in 2002.

Boss Bailey  -  OLB  -  Georgia

- Linebacker who can rush the passer and drop into coverage ... a rare gem.

Jerome McDougle  -  DE  -  Miami

- Great initial burst, but at 6-foot-2, he might be a tad short for a Top 10 choice.

Kyle Boller  -  QB  -  California

- Steelers may like to see this guy fall into his lap at No. 27, but it's not likely.

Chris Kelsay  -  DE  -  Nebraska

- Played through a hamstring injury, and still recorded seven sacks in 2002.

Taylor Jacobs  -  WR  -  Florida

- Significant dropoff from Rogers and Johnson, but still pretty darn good.

Johnathan Sullivan  -  DT  -  Georgia

- Classic case of a guy rated highly largely because's he's a big defensive lineman.

Rex Grossman  -  QB  -  Florida

- Will the Steelers gamble on a guy who had his worst college season in 2002?

Kwame Harris  -  OT  -  Stanford

- With only two college seasons, he needs a lot of coaching.

Larry Johnson  -  RB  -  Penn St

- Highest rated running back, only because of Willis McGahee's injury.

Michael Haynes  -  DE  -  Penn St

- Drops down the list because he's only played defense for three seasons.

Andre Woolfolk  -  CB  -  Oklahoma

- Not especially strong and hampered by his past as a college wide receiver.

E.J. Henderson  -  ILB  -  Maryland

- Dominated Tennessee in Peach Bowl, but there are questions about his speed.

Kenny Peterson  -  DL  -  Ohio St

- NFL teams like his college pedigree and his ability to play end or tackle.

Justin Fargas  -  RB  -  USC

- 4.38 at the combine vaulted him into the low first or early second round.

Dave Ragone  -  QB  -  Louisville

- Played behind bad line in college, but he has picked it up in the postseason.

Cory Redding  -  DE  -  Texas

- At 6-4, 279 pounds, can he hold up against a good running game?

Mike Doss  -  S  -  Ohio St

- Polished playmaker for a national champion, but he's only 5-10 1/8.


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