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McShay's video scouting reports

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay offers video scouting reports on the top prospects in this weekend's draft.

Updated: April 22, 2008, 3:23 PM ET
By Todd McShay

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay offers video scouting reports on the top prospects in this weekend's draft. The reports are separated by position.

Quarterbacks
Matt Ryan, Boston College: Top QB in 2008 draft
Brian Brohm, Louisville: Smart, hard-working pocket passer

Running Backs
Felix Jones, Arkansas: Ready to emerge from McFadden's shadow?
Darren McFadden, Arkansas: Best athlete in 2008 draft class
Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois: Could contribute immediately
Jonathan Stewart, Oregon: Stewart can be a premier playmaker

Wide Receivers
James Hardy, Indiana: Hardy's a playmaker in the air
Early Doucet, LSU: Injuries hampered Doucet in 2008
DeSean Jackson, Cal: Most dangerous return specialist in '08 draft
Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma: Talented, but has some question marks
Limas Sweed, Texas: Could be most talented WR in class
Devin Thomas, Michigan State: Thomas did everything for Michigan State

Tight Ends
Fred Davis, USC: Emerged as go-to receiver in 2007

Offensive Line
Branden Albert, Virginia: Albert moving up draft boards
Gosder Cherilus, Boston College: Projects as a right tackle in NFL
Ryan Clady, Boise State: Good quickness and agility for size
Jake Long, Michigan: Premier OL prospect in 2008 draft
Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh: Otah still room to improve
Chris Williams, Vanderbilt: Williams projects as a left tackle

Defensive Ends
Calais Campbell, Miami: Intriguing, but some concerns
Vernon Gholston, Ohio State: Gholston has enormous upside
Derrick Harvey, Florida: Can be an every-down starter
Chris Long, Virginia: Long's motor never stops
Phillip Merling, Clemson: Productive, but lacks top-end speed

Defensive Tackles
Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina: Talented, but a late-bloomer
Glenn Dorsey, LSU: No. 1 DT in 2008 draft
Sedrick Ellis, USC: Ellis can play NT and DT

Linebackers
Dan Connor, Penn State: Experience at inside and outside LB
Jerod Mayo, Tennessee: Best fit at weakside linebacker
Keith Rivers, USC: Rivers should be a solid NFL starter

Cornerbacks/Safeties
Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech: Slightly undersized corner with good instincts
Mike Jenkins, South Florida: Possesses outstanding natural ability
Leodis McKelvin, Troy: Quickest feet of any corner in draft
Kenny Phillips, Miami: Top safety in draft
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State: Rising fast
Aqib Talib, Kansas State: Enormous upside because of athleticism