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DR. Z's MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Paul Zimmerman
April 24, 1989
At the top this draft is better than last year's. Two players, Michigan State offensive tackle Tony Mandarich and Florida State cornerback Deion Sanders, may be the best at their positions ever to come out of college. Five others—wideout Andre Rison of Michigan State, quarterback Troy Aikman of UCLA, running back Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State and the linebacking Thomases, Derrick of Alabama and Broderick of Nebraska—are better than anyone at their positions in the '88 draft.
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April 24, 1989

Dr. Z's Magnificent Seven

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* Rosenbach and Walsh, who each had a year of college eligibility left, applied too late to be included in the regular draft and will be selected in July's supplemental draft.

** Will probably be an H-back in a one-back system.

MOST UNDERRATED

1 LaSalle Harper, LB, ARKANSAS
Best player on the field at the Cotton Bowl.

2 Lewis Tillman, RB, JACKSON STATE
As tough as Walter Payton but not as fast.

3 Steve Wisniewski, G, PENN STATE
In the Mike Munchak-Sean Farrell mold.

4 Frank Stams, LB, NOTRE DAME
Excellent pass rusher. Coverage needs work.

5 Terrence Jones, QB, TULANE
Great—but raw—physical skills.

6 Scott Kozak, LB, OREGON
Tough, smart and very productive.

7 Courtney Hall, C, RICE
Fine technician. Size (260 pounds) a minus.

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