4. Peter Warrick, WR, Cincinnati Bengals- Generally regarded as the best fantasy player available. He probably would have won the Heisman Trophy had it not been for the well-publicized incident in which he and teammate Laveranues Coles were both guilty of a scheme to obtain a store’s merchandise for illegally-reduced prices. Warrick is a game-breaker, who showed his ability to step up in his stellar performance in Florida State’s win over Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl, giving it the national championship. His quickness and shiftiness also makes him a tremendous kick returner; in fact he returned a punt for a TD in the Sugar Bowl. Skeptics point to his lack of blazing speed (he runs about a 4.50 40) and his lack of height. Was 71-934-8 despite missing two games. Was 16-96-3 as a runner and threw a TD pass (he played QB in high school). 61-1232-11 numbers as a junior, 53-884-8 as a sophomore. His arrival probably spells the end of the disgruntled Carl Pickens in Cincinnati.

"The story of Warrick is the excitement doesn't really begin until he catches the ball,'' coach Bruce Coslet said. "He is an exceptional runner with the ball. He's a difference-maker, we can use him in all kinds of different ways, and it's going to be our job as coaches to find ways to get him the pill.''

5. Jamal Lewis, RB, Baltimore Ravens- This was perhaps the first surprise of the draft- not because Lewis doesn’t have the potential to become a star, but because it was likely he would have still been available at the 10^th pick. Lewis runs a 4.45 40 despite his 231-pound frame. Comes out as a junior from Tennessee, after going 182-817-7 while struggling with ankle and knee problems in 1999. Also had most of 1998 wiped out by a knee injury, and may still be on the mend from that. Has trouble holding onto the ball at times. Otherwise, he has good all-around skills, including the ability to be a receiver out of the backfield, when healthy, which is the big risk with him. The Ravens are confident that won’t be a problem, and if not, he will be the starter.

"Lewis comes out of a multiple offense," coach Brian Billick said. "It's not like he was a guy who sat in the I, 6 to 12 yards back, and was not allowed to do anything else. He understands the nuances of pass protection. Certainly, Travis Taylor (who the Ravens chose with the 10^th pick), in Steve Spurrier's offense, has been exposed to a few concepts. So he will probably come in here, open the playbook and say: Are you kidding me? Both will come in and play right away. I'm very optimistic about them being able to absorb things right away."

7. Thomas Jones, RB, Arizona Cardinals- Has good speed and can use it to break away. He’s the complete package, with all the skills you look for in a runner, and has the right ethic. Went 334-1,798-16 rushing and 22-239-1 as a senior at Virginia, after running for more than 1,300 yards the prior season. Was an All-America in 1999. Smart runner. Smart student too, as he graduated a year early. The Cardinals say he will begin as Michael Pittman’s backup, but we don’t think that will last too long, if at all.

"I don't think you'll see a steady diet of (Pittman and Jones on the field together)," coach Vince Tobin said. "Thomas brings a little different style of football to the table than Michael does, which I think is always good to give defenses a different set of problems."

8. Plaxico Burress, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers- This Michigan State athlete has the skill, and the size (6-5, 230). His performance in the Orange Bowl against Florida raised his stock, but one reason why it isn’t higher is a supposed attitude problem. One rumor says he was a locker-room cancer, and his two-time interview snub of the Philadelphia Eagles was well-publicized. He also sat out the 1997 season because of academic problems. Whatever, he is not a burner, but had two years in a row with 65 or more catches for 1,000 or more yards with 20 total touchdowns, and comes out a year early.

In Pittsburgh, Burress joins two receivers- Troy Edwards and Hines Ward- who had more than 60 receptions last year. No doubt he will figure prominently into their offense right away though. "He gives us a guy who can go deep, and that's what we needed," offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said. "I think it's a hard matchup for people in the bump and run. I think you win that matchup. We still didn't have the one guy people were afraid to bump and run on."

10. Travis Taylor, WR, Baltimore Ravens- Another in a banner class of wideouts, he has a couple inches on Warrick (6-1) and played for his rival at Florida. Came out after his junior year, in which an ankle sprain and QB problems helped to limit him to 34-463-6 numbers, although he stepped up big-time at the Florida Citrus Bowl against Michigan State, going 11-156-3. His soph numbers were 37-676-9. Runs a 4.40 40, and has all-around receiving skills. Along with Lewis and free agent Shannon Sharpe, the Ravens are counting on him to help step up the offense a few notches.

"When we started the off-season, we wanted to improve the skill positions on offense," VP, player personnel Ozzie Newsome said. "We have done that and the players we selected have played in front of big crowds and for national championships. We are now in position to win games 10-6 instead of losing them 6-10. We've got to be in position to make people afraid of our offense and we've addressed that today."

11. Ron Dayne, RB, New York Giants- Won the Heisman Trophy by rushing for 2,034 yards as a senior with Wisconsin. He’s the all-time NCAA leader with 7,125 rushing yards, breaking Ricky Williams’ standard, and added 71 TDs via the ground. A big (259 pounds), durable runner who lacks breakaway speed and gets most of his yards between the tackles. Very difficult to bring down, and can wear an opponent down in the second half. Slipped this far largely because of the speed consideration and also because of his lack of propensity in catching passes out of the backfield (he caught one in 1999).

"We were very sure of what we wanted to do," GM Ernie Accorsi said. "We liked (both Dayne and Shaun Alexander). We obviously liked Dayne a little more. Dayne is a bigger man, a little more explosion and quickness. People have talked about his power, but I don't think his No. 1 attribute is his power but his quickness."

14. Bubba Franks, TE, Green Bay Packers- Nice 6-5, 258-pound frame. The first tight end taken, he was regarded as the best at that position of the draft. Blossomed with Miami in '99 when he went 45-565-5 as a fourth-year junior. Great hands, and is a good blocker. With Mark Chmura’s status in limbo because of his legal problems, and also considering Chmura’s health, Franks is a possibility to step right in as the starter in an offense with a top-notch QB and that likes to throw to all its receivers.

"I think this really strengthens our football team," GM Ron Wolf said. "It takes a position that was unknown, regardless of what anyone wants to say, and now we have a positive. You're not just propping a guy in there. This is a real football player, a legitimate No. 1 draft choice."

17. Sebastian Janikowski, K, Oakland Raiders- The highest-regarded rookie kicker to enter the draft in years, he impressed scouts at the Indianapolis combine with his incredible accuracy on field goals. Another asset is his ability to nail the kickoff. A Poland native, he comes out after his junior year. Was a combined 50-of-62 on his field goal attempts the last two years at Florida State. He was perfect from less than 45 yards in his senior year. He does face a bribery charge that could conceivably result in deportation, but that didn’t scare off the Raiders from making him one of the very few kickers to ever be taken in the first round. "I'm not worried at all," Janikowski said. "I talked to my lawyer, and he said everything's going to be fine; just put everything behind me and move on with my life."

"I'm not a lawyer," coach Jon Gruden said. "I'm not going to speculate any further on Sebastian's pending court appearance. I will just say that I'm confident that justice will be served. This is a young man who has a lot of great things ahead of him in the United States with the Oakland Raiders."

18. Chad Pennington, QB, New York Jets- This Marshall athlete is generally considered to be the top QB in the draft, by far. Threw for more than 14,000 yards in his career, and 61 TDs with just 18 INTs in 1998-99, while completing about two-thirds of his attempts in those two campaigns. Smart player, who is an accurate passer and is a proven winner (47-7 at Marshall). Has good size (6-3, 230), but is not a scrambler or a threat to run, and is not as good at throwing the long pass. With Vinny Testaverde expected to make a full recovery, his fantasy value, though potentially significant, is down the road.

"To get a first-round quarterback and not jeopardize the other needs of the team, it was too juicy to pass up," coach Al Groh said. "We're looking at ourselves for the long range. It keeps us from getting into the position where everything else is in place and we don't have a quarterback"

19. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seattle Seahawks - Ran for 1,481 yards and a whopping 19 scores on 302 carries as a senior at Alabama, where he set the career record with 3,565 yards rushing. His 1999 stats were achieved despite an ankle injury that benched him for one game and limited playing time in the next. A polished runner who can get the tough yards, although he is not fast. Was hampered by injury as a sophomore in 1997, and his durability raises a concern. Outstanding future prospect who will probably be broken in slowly, as Ricky Watters is still around.

"He's a great football player," Alabama coach Mike Dubose said. "He's a great open-field runner. I've never seen him caught from behind. He is a complete football player. I've seen a lot of them go on to the NFL, but I think he'll make it because he doesn't take a direct hit. And you won't survive long in that league if you're taking the big hits."

21. Sylvester Morris, WR, Kansas City Chiefs- Went 69-1286-13 at Jackson State, and was 62-1258-17 the year before, in which he was named conference player of the year. Lacks the breakaway speed, but utilizes quickness to his advantage and has good size at 6-3, 210, and is athletic and is good at catching the ball. With the departure of Joe Horn and Tamarick Vanover, he should fit right into a spot where there is a sore need.

"He’s going to play," coach Gunther Cunningham said. "I've already told the coaches we're going to throw the ball downfield to him. Last year, we played four wide receivers. I don't think that will change. We're going to get the top four guys on the field as many times as we can. This guy has a chance to do that because he can go deep, which doesn't take a lot of route-running to learn. He can go up the field and catch the ball."

27. Anthony Becht, TE, New York Jets- Another tight end with an imposing (6-5 5/8, 270 pounds) frame, who can catch and block. Was a key blocker for Amos Zereoue, West Virginia’s star running back who graduated a year ago. Was 23-306-4 in 1998, 35-510-5 in 1999. Had a 4.0 grade-point average entering the past fall. The Jets have made no bones about expecting him to start from the get-go.

29. R.J. Soward, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars- Very fast- runs about a 4.3 40. Had a somewhat disappointing 1999 season, when he caught 55 passes, but saw his yards-per-catch average dip from 17.3 yards to 11.9. Small frame (5-10, 175) and lack of strength is a concern. Excellent punt returner who can also return kickoffs, and had a few of those go for scores early in his college career. Has had some attitude problems. Will probably see significant action as the third receiver behind Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell. "We have to have the ability to put the ball in the end zone with more people than we do," coach Tom Coughlin said. "This guy has great speed. This isn't good speed. It's great speed."

31. Trung Canidate, RB, St. Louis Rams- Regarded my many as a reach at this point, but who wants to argue with the defending Super Bowl champions? Displayed big-play capabilities at Arizona, rushing for more than 1,600 yards, 11 TDs and over 6 yards per carry as a senior after going 167-1,220-10 the year before. Not powerful or elusive; relies more on finding a hole and turning on the jets. Has struggled with injuries at various times, including ankle and foot ailments. A capable pass receiver. A fine athlete who also played at wideout and defensive back for Arizona. Figures to be broken in slowly, with Marshall Faulk on the scene.

"To continue to add speed to the offense is very exciting for us," Mike Martz said. "I think he gives a 1-2 punch to the offense with Marshall (Faulk). Trung is an explosive player that lets us continue to do what we do on offense. Trung may take five rushes away (per game) from Marshall and a pass or two. It will prolong Marshall's career and it will keep him fresh throughout the football game, and throughout the season."

32. Dennis Northcutt, WR, Cleveland Browns- About the same size as Soward, but is also fast, though not to the degree Soward is. But he is remendously quick, demonstrating elusiveness similar to Warrick. Northcutt caught 88 passes for more than 1,400 yards in his senior year at Arizona, where he heads the career lists in both categories, as he caught 209 passes in his last three seasons. Was also 14-200-1 on the ground. Excellent athlete who began his collegiate career as a cornerback. Has a good attitude, which is an attribute that is very important to the Browns. Should figure in the regular rotation, and battle Darren Chiaverini for a starting job. Coach Chris Palmer has already penciled him in as the #1 punt returner. "This guy has been very productive as a football player," Palmer said. "He’s explosive as a receiver. You look at him as a complete football player."

36. Todd Pinkston, WR, Philadelphia Eagles- Caught 100 passes for more than 1,800 yards and 11 TDs in 1998 and 99 combined, for Southern Mississippi. Has all the tools and great ability, though his speed is not blazing. But though he has good height (6-2), undoubtedly his weight of 169 pounds allowed him to drop to the second round.

47. Jerry Porter, WR, Oakland Raiders- A faster runner than the receivers taken ahead of him, Porter had a good career at West Virginia, where he also played safety and quarterback. The fact he started 1999 on defense cut into his 15-311-4 numbers, but the 20.7-yard average gives you a glimpse of his big-play ability. 6-2, 215. Great leaper, with a 45" vertical, and is strong. Inexperienced, but could be a great pick for a patient team.

63. Travis Prentice, RB, Cleveland Browns- Rushed for more than 1,500 yards for Miami (OH) in each of the least three seasons, with a total of 61 TDs during that period. In fact he is the NCAA’s all-time leading touchdown scorer with 78, 73 coming on the ground. Had a 376-yard game against Akron in 1999. Rarely fumbles, is very durable, and is of very strong character. Good all-around running skills, and is a good receiver. Nice 5-11 ½, 225-pound frame, has some speed (has been clocked under 4.4 in the 40, though is generally listed around 4.5; he says it is 4.4). Not an elusive runner. Will back up Errict Rhett, but has a chance to supplant him in a future year, although some view him as a third-down back, which is probably why he slipped.

65. Giovanni Carmazzi, QB, San Francisco 49ers- Transferred to Hofstra from the University of Pacific after the latter dropped football, and was named Independent I-AA Player of the year as a sophomore, when he passed for more than 3,500 yards and completed 70.6 percent of his passes. Had 75 career TD passes while playing in the run-and-shoot, as compared to just 32 INTs. Also an excellent runner with good speed for his position; he scored 23 TDs in 1998-99. Very intelligent and fine leader, but inexperienced against top-level competition or with pro-style offenses. With Steve Young’s status up in the air, he is a sleeper.

66. Ron Dugans, WR, Cincinnati Bengals- Warrick’s running mate at Florida State who will continue as his teammate with the Bengals. Is bigger, taller and generally a bit faster than Warrick, but not nearly as skilled or elusive. Still, he has shown plenty of ability, going 38-616 and 43-644 in his last two years. Unlike Warrick, doesn’t find the end zone very often, having done so just three times apiece in those two seasons. Has battled injuries to his hand on occasion.

67. Erron Kinney, TE, Tennessee Titans- Good size, and decent speed for a tight end. Not a full-time starter during his career at Florida, though he did start eight times as a senior, when he had his best receiving numbers at 16-226-1. A concern is durability, as he has had surgery on both his foot and shoulder, and also suffered a neck injury. Not a bad blocker, but needs to work on that. Needs more polish overall.

69. Dez White, WR, Chicago Bears- Good athlete who relied a lot on the big play. 46-973-9 in 1998 and 44-860-5 in 1999 for Georgia Tech. Also a fine kickoff return man. Doesn’t have blazing speed, however, and has had problems dropping passes.

70. Chris Cole, WR, Denver Broncos- Outstanding speed. Didn’t play every down as a senior at Texas A&M, which is one of the reasons his catch total dropped from 38 to 22, and his TDs from five to zero, between 1998 to 1999. Averaged about 17 yards per catch in those two seasons. Drops some passes, and is a bit rough otherwise.

73. Ron Dixon, WR, New York Giants- This choice had many onlookers scratching their heads. Dixon played one season at Lambuth, an NAIA program in west Tennessee. He caught 89 passes at a 19.5-yard clip and 22 TDs., and was also a fine kick returner. The 24-year-old had limited playing experience because of constant struggles with academics. That and his lack of experience are, of course, major concerns.

75. Chris Redman, QB, Baltimore Ravens- Louisville’s all-time best passer, he threw for more than 4,000 yards as a junior and 3,600 as a senior, with 58 scores (in the two years) as opposed to 28 picks. A streaky passer whose accuracy can be deadly at times, and is tough under pressure. However he has taken a beating in his career, and has struggled with back and knee injuries, which may still be concerns. Strictly a pocket passer.

76. J.R. Redmond, RB, New England Patriots- Finished his career at Arizona State with a 224-1,085-12 campaign. Great athlete. Has had shoulder and ankle injuries in the past, and missed a game in his senior season because he illegally used a cellular phone, and then married the woman who let him use the phone because she convinced him that he could avoid suspension that way. Good receiver and fine punt returner, but could be an off-the field problem. Some regard him as a third-down back in the NFL, which is probably one of the reasons why he slipped.

78. Laveranues Coles, WR, New York Jets- Has been timed faster than 4.2, but in many ways, seems to be a track star in football cleats. Doesn’t have good hands, and hasn’t really shown that he can use anything but speed to his advantage as a receiver. Perhaps more importantly, he seems to be a real head case. Four games into the 1999 season, he was booted from the team for his part in the same incident that involved Warrick. But he had previously been suspended for assaulting his stepmother, and another time for a separate incident. Good kickoff return man. "Our determination is he's an intelligent young man who knows right from wrong," Groh said. "I think he's hungry for another chance. I think he realizes this is his last chance."

79. JaJuan Dawson, WR, Cleveland Browns- This pick surprised many people, as most boards had him ranked much lower. Good athlete, but not very fast; is more of a possession receiver. Went 96-1,051-7 last year after going 68-947-12 as a junior. Knows how to catch the ball. Suffered a broken ankle as a soph.

80. Darrell Jackson, WR, Seattle Seahawks- Really stepped up after Travis Taylor got hurt last year. Finished with a 67-1,156-9 campaign and then went pro after his junior year. Has good all-around skills, but is not fast (4.55). Also lacks experience.

81. Reuben Droughns, RB, Detroit Lions- As a junior with Oregon, was 112-824-9 in five games, then incurred a broken fibula with ligament damage to his ankle. Was 256-1,139-9 in 1999, but didn’t look like the same back as in the prior year, or in the two before that at Merced College. That is a primary concern, as is the fact he has had fumblitis. Also had an early-season rib injury as a senior.

88. Doug Chapman, RB, Minnesota Vikings- Lost his chance to run for more than 1,000 yards in his fourth consecutive year with Marshall because of a knee injury that cut short his senior season. Shows some good running skills, and has been timed at more than a tenth of a second lower than his listed 40 time of 4.55. Scored 61 TDs and showed the ability to catch the football.

96. Terrelle Smith, FB, New Orleans Saints- Former defensive player who switched to fullback in his senior year. Primarily a blocking back, although he did have 6.0 yards per attempt (21-127-1) and nine grabs for 88 yards.

97. Curtis Keaton, RB, Cincinnati Bengals- Lost his starting spot to Amos Zereoue in 1996 when he missed the year with meningitis. Transferred to James Madison before 1998 season so he could start. There, he went 223-1,064-10 and then 314-1,719-20 and also scored a TD on a reception. Named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year. Does most of his running between the tackles, but is fast, has some elusiveness and has a good attitude. Not proven against stronger competition.

99. Gari Scott, WR, Green Bay Packers- Was Michigan State’s second receiver behind Burress. Went 58-843-4 as a junior, then had his catches cut about in half at 29-473-6, but had trouble with his ankle and thigh. Knows the position, but is not fast. Excellent punt returner who also can run back kickoffs.

103. Danny Farmer, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers- His Father George played wideout in the NFL. This Farmer went 58-1,274-9 as a junior, but struggled with ankle and groin problems in ’99, and the fact QB Cade McNown had graduated didn’t help. Dropped to 29-573-3. Knowledgeable receiver with a great attitude, but lacks the speed and is not particularly quick.

110. Aaron Shea, TE, Cleveland Browns- Played backup tight end at Michigan for two years and then at fullback for one, and was ranked high on many boards at the latter position, although The Browns plan to use him as a tight end. Caught 16 passes as a junior and then 38 with three TDs as a senior. Has struggled with shoulder injuries. Needs work on his blocking. Has a good chance to be the #1 tight end, so he is a sleeper.

111. Trevor Gaylor, WR, San Diego Chargers-Really blossomed in his senior year, as Miami (OH) adjusted its offense. Finished with 53-1,028-11 numbers, as he came on extremely strong down the stretch. Made lots of big plays. Not great speed in the 40, but has apparently been turning it on when it’s needed.

114. Anthony Lucas, WR, Green Bay Packers- Caught 23 TD passes and had 2,879 receiving yards at Arkansas, both school records. Had well over 20 yards per catch as both a junior and senior, although his catches dropped from 43 to 38 because of knee problems. Also has a chronic problem with his toes, and has had a hamstring injury in the past. Not a burner, so whether he can maintain the ability to make the big play in the NFL is very much in question.

115. Frank Moreau, RB, Kansas City Chiefs- Emerged in 1999, when he had 233 carries for almost 1,300 yards and 17 scores for Louisville despite missing one game (hand injury). Has had ACL surgery in the past, which no doubt delayed his development. Smart runner who isn’t particularly quick or fast, and has trouble with fumbles at times.

117. Deon Dyer, FB, Miami Dolphins- Ran for 258 yards on 84 carries as a junior, then 233 on 73 attempts in 1999. Had six scores in ’98. Played on a North Carolina team that played catchup a lot, so he wasn’t always able to run. A power runner and very good blocker.

121. Avion Black, WR, Buffalo Bills- At Tennessee State, led Division I-AA in kickoff returns with a 34.2-yard rate, including three of the four in his career that went for TDs. Small but fast. Also an excellent punt returner. Went 47-893-8 as a junior, then came out because he was academically ineligible to play further.

132. Paul Smith, RB, San Francisco 49ers- Came on strong in 1999 with 272-1,258-12 numbers at UTEP. A relatively slow runner who usually goes between the tackles. Does know how to run and catch, but needs work on his blocking. Has had knee problems. Has been used at fullback too.

141. Dave Stachelski, TE, New England Patriots- Came out of nowhere to catch 31 passes for 453 yards and six TDs for Boise State in 1999. Played some defensive end two years earlier, but was switched back the following year, after having incurred a knee injury. Very strong athlete who is fast for his size, but is inexperienced.

143. Windrell Hayes, WR, New York Jets- Played for two seasons at San Jose State, catching 97 passes. Disappeared the next two years, as he spent a year away from football at San Joaquin Delta College, and then took a back seat to others in his first of two seasons at USC. Came on with 55-720-4 numbers as a senior. Very good skills, but lacks the burner speed, which is the big concern. Also was hampered with injuries as a senior.

144. Michael Wiley, RB, Dallas Cowboys- Had 1,235 and 952 yards in his final two years at Ohio State, rushing for more than five yards per carry and 10 TDs each time. Has experience at wideout, and can catch the football. Lacks size, and fumbled a lot as a senior. Was inconsistent during his career. Good kickoff return man.

151. Joey Jamison, WR, Green Bay Packers- Excellent kickoff and punt returner. Lacks experience at wideout and is very small for that position. Comes from Texas Southern.

153. Dante Hall, RB, Kansas City Chiefs- Ran for more than seven yards a carry in his freshman and sophomore years at Texas A&M. That dropped to 4.2 the following season, but he did have over 1,000 yards. Shared the job and struggled with back and ankle injuries before being booted from the team for disciplinary reasons in 1999. Small but fast runner, who is an excellent punt returner and can also run back kickoffs.

154. Muneer Moore, WR, Denver Broncos-Caught 41 and 52 passes in his final two years at Richmond, though his TD total jumped from one to seven. Very inexperienced at the position, and did not face top competition. A project.

156. Sammy Morris, RB, Buffalo Bills- A "tweener" who is probably too small for an ideal fullback and not fast or quick enough for halfback, he played both with Texas Tech. Missed two full years plus three games because of academics and ineligibility, then struggled with shoulder injuries in 1999. Good pass-catcher.

157. James Whelan, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Went 90-1,019-10 for Kentucky this past year. A former wideout at Shasta Junior College, he isn’t a typical tight end. Smaller and faster than the prototype, and needs work on his blocking. May be more of an H-back.

158. Austin Wheatley, TE, New Orleans Saints- Mostly a backup at Iowa, he never had a double-digit year in receptions. His 4.66 speed is likely a prime reason why he was drafted, but he is still a project.

163. Tee Martin, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers- Great athlete, and a proven winner at Tennessee where he directed the team to the national championship as a junior. However, he does not have outstanding stats, has been inconsistent and has not always risen for the big game. Struggled with a shoulder injury in 1999. Very good runner who is quite fast for the position. Is of great character.

164. Jay Tant, TE, Arizona Cardinals- Caught 30 and 17 balls in 1998-99 for a Northwestern team that was more set on running the football. Good receiving skills but has had problems with various injuries and needs work on his blocking.

165. Troy Walters, WR, Minnesota Vikings- One of the most prolific receivers in the history of the Pac-10, he had perhaps his best year at Stanford in 1999 with a 74-1,456-10 campaign. Caught 86 and 52 balls in the prior two years despite an ankle sprain in 1998. Very small (5-6 ½, 171) stature no doubt knocked him far down everyone’s list. Excellent punt returner who can also run back kickoffs.

166. Chad Morton, RB, New Orleans Saints- Johnnie Morton’s brother. Ran for more than 2,100 yards in his two years as a starter at USC, with 15 scores as a senior. Was a track star in high school, where he ran a 10.48 100-meters and a 21.3 200. But his current time in the 40 doesn’t reflect that. Small stature (5-7 ½, 182) is a concern. Has also played WR and CB, and can return punts and kickoffs and catch passes out of the backfield.

168. Marc Bulger, QB, New Orleans Saints- A three-year starter at West Virginia who slipped badly as a senior, but most of his teammates had graduated and he struggled with injuries. New Orleans is hoping his 1999 season was primarily a result of factors beyond his control

169. Neil Rackers, K, Cincinnati Bengals- Has a strong leg, and emerged as a senior, hitting on 80 percent (20 of 25) of his field goal attempts at Illinois. Perfect on all 35 extra point attempts in 1999.

170. Frank Murphy, RB, Chicago Bears- A risk, because he had a checkered juvenile life, incurred an NCAA suspension for illegally taking money, and had two injuries as a senior at Kansas State. Excellent athlete; fast and can jump, and could be tried as a wideout. Has had fumbling problems. Good kickoff returner.

171. Thomas Hamner, RB, Philadelphia Eagles- Had four solid years at Minnesota, finishing it off with a 1,426-yard campaign. Very durable, and rarely fumbles. An accomplished runner, but is a bit on the thin side at 6-0, 197. Good pass receiver.

172. Mareno Philyaw, WR, Atlanta Falcons- Also played quarterback at Troy State. Highest catch total was 32, in 1999. Athletic but needs a lot of work and lacks experience against top-notch competition. A project.

174. Paul Edinger, K, Chicago Bears- Nailed 40 of 46 field goal attempts for Michigan State as a junior and senior. Was three-of-four from 50+ yards in 1999. Kicks off as well.

175. James Williams, WR, Seattle Seahawks- Emerged as a senior, when he went 47-880-13 at Marshall. Has shown some speed, but not to the level of the 10.25 100-meters he ran at Hinds Community College. Inexperienced, and needs lots of work.

183. Spergon Wynn, QB, Cleveland Browns- A former Minnesota athlete, he had a fine junior year at Southwest Texas State but faltered as a senior, hitting on less than half his passes and throwing about as many INTs as TDs. Intelligence, very strong arm and big frame are plusses. The early favorite for the third QB spot behind Tim Couch and Ty Detmer.

189. Mike Anderson, RB, Denver Broncos- A big gamble given his lack of speed and the fact he will turn 27 in September. Did not play football in high school, then spent four years in the Marines, and then went to junior college before going to Utah. Ran for more than 2,100 yards in his two years there, despite injuries to his foot and hand. Relies on strength. Not good at catching passes.

196. Emanuel Smith, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars- Was a possession receiver with Arkansas, where he caught 32 passes as a senior. Lacks speed, but can return kickoffs.

199. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots- Enjoyed success as a starter at Michigan as a junior and senior, when he completed more than 60 percent of his passes. Excellent leader, but relied heavily on his short passing game, and it takes more than that to succeed in the NFL.

200. Sherrod Gideon, WR, New Orleans Saints- Pinkston’s running mate at Southern Mississippi. After grabbing 54 and 66 passes for more than 2,100 yards and 22 scores in 1997-98, he slipped to 40-520-7 as a senior. Showed accomplished skills as a soph and junior. Missed one game in 1998 for violating team rules, and also sprained his ankle that year.

202. Todd Husak, QB, Washington Redskins- Knowledgeable QB who throws a nice pass. Had more than 5,700 yards in his two starting campaigns at Stanford. He is slow, though, which is a concern.

204. Jason Gavadza, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers-Has better speed (about 4.60) than the great majority of athletes at his position, and uses it to his advantage. Caught 47 balls for more than 650 yards and seven scores in his senior year at Kent State. Played well despite a broken bone in his hand at one point. Very good hands, and has the ability to burn the opposition.

205. JaJuan Seider, QB, San Diego Chargers- Transferred to Florida A&M after sitting behind Bulger for three years at West Virginia. A bit on the short side at 6-0 ½. Good runner; he scored seven TDs in the first half of one game against Morgan State.

208. Desmond Kitchings, WR, Kansas City Chiefs- Small but fast receiver from Furman. Capped his career with 48-911-5 numbers and three kickoff returns for TDs. Lack of size and of experience against strong competition are concerns.

210. Brad St. Louis, TE, Cincinnati Bengals- Caught about 30 passes a year in his three-year tenure as starter at Southwest Missouri. Slower than you would like, and needs work on blocking. Doubles as a long snapper.

212. Tim Rattay, QB, San Francisco 49ers- Led the pass-oriented offense that produced Troy Edwards a year ago. After succeeding in junior college, Rattay had three excellent years in which he passed for more than 4,000 yards per season and had 115 TDs and 35 INTs. However, those numbers were skewed, not only by the fact the offense depended so much on the pass, but also because it featured a lot of short passes. Inexperienced with a pro-style offense.

213. Mike Green, FB, Tennessee Titans-Big and strong runner who had more than 800 rushing yards with 8 TDs as a senior at Houston. Slow, and needs work on his blocking.

214. Jarious Jackson, QB, Denver Broncos- Two-year starter at Notre Dame who threw for more than 2,700 yards as a senior. Passed for 17 scores and ran for seven more, but threw 14 picks. Good passer, in general, but 6-0 ½ height is somewhat worrisome. Good speed and running skills.

227. Mondriel Fulcher, TE, Oakland Raiders- Also played fullback at Miami (Fla). Altogether, caught 47 passes for four TDs in his four years. Not a good blocker; could be an H-back, where he does have experience.

228. Kevin Houser, TE, New Orleans Saints- Limited experience at the position while at Ohio State; had career totals of seven receptions and two touchdowns. Doubles as a long snapper, which greatly increases his value and may be the primary reason he was drafted.

230. Brian Jennings, TE, San Francisco 49ers- Drafted solely as a long snapper, and has no fantasy value. Offensive experience was very limited at Arizona State.

233. Drew Haddad, WR, Buffalo Bills- Holds Buffalo U’s career record with 240 catches. Not generally a big-play man, and is not fast and is smallish. Good punt returner who can run back kickoffs as well.

234. Joe Hamilton, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers- A winner at Georgia Tech for four years, capped by a year where he threw for more than 3,000 yards and 29 TDs while completing about 2/3 of his passes and suffered just 11 interceptions. Excellent passer and runner (734 yards rushing for six scores in 1999). His 5-9 ½ height is the only concern, but it’s a major one. Was the 1999 Heisman Trophy runner-up.

239. Patrick Pass, RB, New England Patriots- With a name like that, too bad he isn’t a quarterback. Played at Georgia, where he shared his duties and had his best year as a senior when he was just short of 600 total yards from scrimmage. Can return punts and kickoffs. Also is a minor league baseball player, and could decide to forego football for that reason. The Bulldog pedigree (Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary) probably increased his value.

242. Charles Lee, WR, Green Bay Packers- Had success at the small-college level, where he had 87 catches as a senior for Central Florida. A possession receiver who doesn’t have great speed or quickness. Inexperienced against strong competition.

243. Shyrone Stith, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars- Came out after his junior year at Virginia Tech, but probably regrets it now, given where he was drafted. Ran for more than 1,100 yards and 13 TDs as a senior. A pounding runner who needs work on catching the football. Has had thumb and ankle injuries at different times. Can return kickoffs.

244. Giles Cole, TE, Minnesota Vikings- Chris Cole’s brother, he played for Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly Texas A&I). Had just 13 catches in his career, and was ruled ineligible after the opening game of his senior season because he had played basketball elsewhere three years earlier.

246. Leroy Fields, WR, Denver Broncos- 19-325-2 at Jackson State, after his second redshirt season because of a broken leg. Needs experience.

250. Ethan Howell, WR, Washington Redskins- Went 32-496-3 as a senior with Oklahoma State. Is fast, but skinny. Very inexperienced, both in college and high school.

252. Rondell Mealey, RB, Green Bay Packers- At LSU, had very good stats as a part-time player, but dipped to less than 4 yards a carry as a senior starter, in which he went 170-637-8. A banging runner who improved his pass-receiving skills as a senior.