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War Room 1999 Draft Top 70

It is very speculative to give college players a grade before they start their senior year. As a result; the War Room has initially put players into categories, with specific grades coming after the season.

NOTE: We have included underclassmen in our Super 70. It is not the policy of the War Room to encourage underclassmen to leave school early. Players and families should research the data available to them regarding the draft process, including the NFL committee that specifically answers these questions. Young players entering the draft is a fact of life and to be credible, we must include them in any draft list. We simply urge that coaches, players and families perform "due diligence" before making a decision.

'99 Draft 36-70
Player	Pos	Yr	College	Height	Weight	Speed
36. Cuncho Brown	TE	SR	Penn State	6-4	270	4.90
Excellent size tight end is huge target in pass game good short route runner with ability to separate and create space shows nice concentration by catching in traffic not fast but shows great quickness if improves blocking could become complete package.
37. Doug Brezinski	OG	SR	Boston Coll.	6-4	305	5.33
Tough guy who will establish attitude and anchor the B.C. line not a great athlete in space but has quick enough feet & excellent strength at point of attack to dominate line of scrimmage a "mauler" blocking for run game can't play on edge but will be good inside guard at next level.
38. Rob Murphy	OG	JR	Ohio State	6-5	310	--
1998 will be third year as starter on unit that averaged 413 yards rushing last year one of the top guards in the country has excellent size & strength with good athletic ability tremendous punch & drive with real power at point of attack is "star" of great Ohio State line.
39. R.Jay Soward	WR	JR	USC	5-11	175	--
Most feared WR in the Pac-10 only 48 catches in '97 but 8 TD's & 17.3 yds/catch, these numbers should improve with new head coach Paul Hackett excellent return skills (123.9 all purpose yds. & 3 TD's in '97) potential game breaker with great athletic ability.
40. Chris Claiborne	MLB	JR	USC	6-3	250	--
All-American candidate and 1997 USC sack leader should thrive in new 4-3 defense big man in the middle is a very physical player who runs the field well to make plays from sideline to sideline great athletic ability is evident looking at his tackles for loss and QB sacks.
41. Amos Zereoue	RB	JR	W. Virginia	5-11	200	--
Will break school yardage record in first game of 1998 after 1,500-plus yards in '97 his "slasher" running style may make him "Famous Amos" in Heisman race must overcome turf toe that slowed him last year nifty RB with good size, quicks & athletic ability on quality team.
42. Antoine Winfield	CB	SR	Ohio State	5-8	180	4.41
Smallish cover cornerback who makes big plays both quick and fast he shows athletic ability to be good man-to-man cover guy instinctive player always around the ball will have matchup problems with big WRs due to size differential should be standout on great Big 10 team.
43. Tyree Talton	CB	SR	N. Iowa	5-11	208	4.51
Special player with all the tools physical cornerback who has strong jam in man-to-man & breaks well with quick closing speed in zone has great athletic ability with loose hips & fluid change of directon Ty is a complete corner with a great "feel" for the game need to measure against top competition.
44. Brandon Short	MLB	JR	Penn State	6-3	250	--
Legacy player at Linebacker U Butkus Award finalist as sophomore excellent size & strength, inside linebacker who runs well forced to use hands to keep opponents off legs due to weak defensive line in '97 very productive play maker (24 tackles for loss) & explosive big hitter.
45. Adrian Dingle	OLB	SR	Clemson	6-2	274	4.70
Excellent run stopper with explosive abilities great size & good athletic ability shows up vs. pass, can open & drop or cover TE/RB in man-to-man shows very good football sense & puts self in position to make plays uses hands well to shed blockers & reacts well during play.
46. Chris McAllister	CB	SR	Arizona	6-0	199	4.55
Good size cornerback & overcomes average speed with a great burst excellent reaction & fill on run support questionable balance & hips as man-to-man guy, is a better zone player will probably be nickel player or safety at the NFL level All-American is avoided by Pac-10 foes.
47. Luke Petitgout	OT	SR	Notre Dame	6-4	295	5.14
Aggressive Golden Domer will lead line shows good strength in run game has excellent feet & good quickness with good pass protection skills has a body type that could get top heavy so must develop as a "knee bender" he is positive force for Notre Dame.
48. Todd Frohbieter	OT	SR	Ark. State	6-5	325	5.20
Great size with athletic ability to play at the NFL level the big man can anchor the OL needs to improve drive in run blocking but has good position in pass protection has the feet & ability to recover & finish play questions about shoulder injury interesting player.
49. Larry Brown	TE	SR	Georgia	6-5	260	4.70
Tremendous competitor who is leader for the Bulldogs great combination tight end, huge target with good blocking skills excellent athletic ability with good change of direction & feet has good pass receiving abilities using hands complete package who has big upside for NFL offenses.
50. D. McClutcheon	CB	SR	USC	5-8	180	4.45
Outstanding cover cornerback with tremendous burst and reaction to football excellent athletic ability is evident when you watch his easy to flip hips and quick change of direction struggles vs. WR in press coverage big-time return specialist can break game wide-open making plays.
51. Na Brown	WR	SR	N. Carolina	6-0	186	4.50
Tar Heels "go-to-guy" is good route runner who creates separation & gets open adjusts well when the ball is in the air, makes QB look good physical player who can run, tough guy WR who gets yards after catchwell-rounded WR with size & skills for NFL.
52. Sedric Irvin	RB	JR	Mich. State	5-11	215	--
"Swervin' Irvin" is the key for the Spartan offense his versatility & durability make him tough to stop, the workhorse with about 25 carries/game (1,270 yards) while a constant threat as receiver even without breakaway speed still a playmaker (14 TDs).
53. Jon Jansen	OT	SR	Michigan	6-6	302	5.30
Huge frame with good skills typical Michigan tackle, excellent technique with good body position for leverage in run game but only adequate pass protection abilities functional power in punch with marginal functional strength will be solid at the next level.
54. Jimmy Kleinsassen	TE	SR	N. Dakota	6-2	274	4.65
Gifted athlete at TE has great size as target with speed to stretch defense very productive because he gets open and has good hands shows excellent leverage and angles blocking for the run game has all the tools & will be a solid pick for some team.
55. Anthony Gray	RB	SR	W.N. Mex.	6-0	233	4.63
Has RB body type & skills currently "hot" in the NFL unique height/weight frame with adequate speed for physical RB has good vision as runner but unknown as receiver out of the backfield questions about durability at next level solid NFL prospect.
56. Reggie McGrew	DT	JR	Florida	6-2	300	--
Big man in the middle for the Gators this immovable run stopper is a two-gapper who dominates against rushing offenses a standout on a defensive front & team loaded with great players will complete his game as he improves as an inside penetrator.
57. Keith Newman	MLB	SR	N. Carolina	6-2	243	4.61
Excellent college linebacker who plays with great intensity tough guy who is sure tackler & big hitter great athletic ability with versatility in pass coverage, exceptional dropping into coverage or breaking on underneath routes great motor is always running on this rugged LB.
58. Torry Holt	WR	SR	N.C. State	6-0	190	4.44
Great speed on this big target excellent work ethic is evident as he runs solid routes with good effort has good strength and can break tackles & runs well with the ball a glider who can run by you on deep balls has qualities that will continue to improve.
59. Octavious Bishop	OG	SR	Texas	6-4	345	5.45
Monster guard with huge upside good athletic ability with excellent body control especially at his size pass protection skills are solid because of quick feet excellent strength and mass make "Big O" an inside force as run blocker his NFL potential is good.
60. Robert Daniel	DE	SR	NW La.	6-5	269	4.86
Tremendous frame that can carry more weight holds all the tools to be a force at defensive end excellent athletic ability with good balance & quicks off the edge has the ability to become dominant rush end potentially outstanding pro if he fills out & refines his skills.
61. Jamar Nesbit	OT	SR	S. Carolina	6-4	329	5.40
Great attitude guy who plays with highly motivated approach to football good finisher with steady motor consistent in both run blocking & pass protection only average feet but his solid technique will find him as a right tackle in the NFL.
62. Oscar Davenport	QB	SR	N. Carolina	6-4	195	4.70
Big playmaker at QB very athletic, throws well on the move and has escapability good height & arm strength and field vision make him a solid prospect who needs to refine his touch & improve mechanics special player with innate "feel" for the game.
63. Gana Joseph	FS	SR	Oklahoma	5-11	210	4.44
Safety with total game has great speed & burst on football or closing to tackle keeps self in tremendous shape"brings the house" versus the run his athletic ability, range & hitting ability make him a defensive force with flexibility to stop either run or pass.
64. Ralph Brown	CB	JR	Nebraska	5-9	180	--
One of the best cornerbacks in the nation - All-Big 12 in 1997 very productive ballhawk with a Cornhusker record 21 breakups after his first two seasons excellent cover skills & great burst when ball is in the air plays bigger than size with a fluid tenacity.
65. Tony George	DS	SR	Florida	5-11	199	4.47
Smart safety with excellent football instincts has ability to defend both run & pass solid player with agility to stuff the run or react to pass good balance dropping into coverage or jumping RB/TE in man-to-man true football player on team full of great athletes. Cousin of Oilers RB Eddie George
66. Donovan McNabb	QB	SR	Syracuse	6-2	226	4.62
Very motivated QB with excellent athletic ability athletic, natural runner may work against McNabb in proving himself as NFL QB (next Scott Frost? See N.Y. Jets) good arm but is a three-quarters passer past injuries leave some questions big'98 season will influence NFL teams.
67. Derrick Fletcher	OG	SR	Baylor	6-6	346	5.21
Monster guard with all the tools needs to develop better work habits & get in shape to maximize his potential huge inside guard with excellent athletic ability can be a powerful "knee bender" but gets out of position due to fatigue tremendous upside for this Bear.
68. Leander Stevens	WR	SR	N. Carolina	6-4	213	4.64
Big target with good hands has great concentration on football will "snatch" passes over the middle with fearless composure physical WR with quicks to avoid jams at line of scrimmage needs to refine pass routes for professional level.
69. Rufus French	TE	JR	Mississippi	6-4	250	--
Considered a lock as All-American if he repeats performance of 1997 attacks football with his hands and shows good athletic ability as receiver excellent body control and feet but needs to improve blocking has prototype NFL measurables.
70. Jerame Tuman	TE	JR	Michigan	6-5	250	--
Coaches marvel at this Wolverine's combination of size and speed and his continuing improvements as a blocker stood out in Rose Bowl on national championship team 27 catches, 404 yards, 5TDs in 1997 integral component for Michigan's offense.