We're a long way from the 2014 NFL Draft, but CBSSports.com released a mega-database on Thursday ranking the prospects who would be eligible for that draft.
Syracuse had one of its best drafts in recent memory in April, watching left tackle Justin Pugh become a first-round selection by the New York Giants, and quarterback Ryan Nassib (Giants) and safety Shamarko Thomas (Pittsburgh Steelers) go off the board in the fourth round.
And even though most fans probably are more concerned with these players' performance over the next four months than they are with their pro credentials, it's still an interesting take on how good Syracuse's upperclassmen are perceived to be relative to their collegiate counterparts.
The list is massive, totaling about 1,000 players, so we're just linking to that here and breaking out the SU players for brevity's sake.
No. 59 Sean Hickey: A projected second-round pick, Hickey is listed as the No. 8-rated offensive tackle. He's set to take over for Pugh at the left tackle position this year.
No. 164 Jerome Smith: Like Hickey, Smith still has another year of eligibility remaining after this season. He's projected as a fifth-round pick, which falls in line with the results he received when he submitted his name to the NFL Draft Advisory Board after last season. Smith is listed as the No. 13-rated running back.
No. 208 Keon Lyn: The senior cornerback is projected as a sixth-round pick and is rated as the No. 25 player at his position. Lyn, secondary coach Fred Reed told me, has really stood out as a leader in the defensive backfield through spring ball.
No. 455 Drew Allen: Allen hasn't taken many significant snaps in a game since he was in high school, and his ranking reflects that notion. He's projected as an undrafted free agent and is listed as the No. 25-rated quarterback. Of course, his draft stock can rise if he wins the quarterback competition at Syracuse and turns in a solid season.
No. 474 Marquis Spruill: The senior linebacker is ranked No. 20 at his position (inside linebacker) and is projected as an undrafted free agent. Spruill's ability both inside and outside is a plus, but his size, particularly at a position with a market supply that far exceeds its demand, probably hurts him here. His workout numbers, though, may change that.
No. 502 Charley Loeb: The fifth-year senior, a career backup, is rated as the No. 29 quarterback among draft-eligible prospects.
No. 511 Ri'Shard Anderson: Anderson will enter the preseason as a starter at cornerback opposite Lyn but will be pressed by Brandon Reddish. Anderson is ranked No. 55 at his position.
No. 531 Macky MacPherson: This rating is most likely a byproduct of MacPherson's size --- he's only 6-foot-2, 290 pounds. MacPherson is listed as the No. 18-rated center, which I think is a little low.
No. 571 Jay Bromley: Projected as an undrafted free agent and listed as the No. 43-rated defensive tackle, Bromley could see the biggest jump in his draft stock by the end of the season. He was hurt most of last year, and now all eyes will be on him to anchor the defensive line.
No. 625 Ross Krautman: He's rated at the 10th-best kicker among draft eligible prospects. Unfortunately, hardly any teams spend a draft pick on a kicker. He's seen his production dip over the course of his career and will look to bounce back in 2013.
No. 643 Adrian Flemming: Projected as an undrafted free agent, Flemming is listed as the No. 81-rated wide receiver in the group. He has no career catches.
No. 653 Prince-Tyson Gulley: He's listed as the 50th-ranked running back, but his size (5-foot-10, 192 pounds) might be a deterrent to some teams. He had a breakout season in 2012 but will still split carries this fall with Syracuse's depth at running back.
No. 724 Jeremi Wilkes: He's rated as the 33rd-best free safety prospect and will again start at free safety. Wilkes will have to improve his tackling to be given a serious look as an undrafted free agent.
No. 769 Beckett Wales: Wales is Syracuse's best tight end but comes in at No. 41 among draft-eligible prospects.
No. 918 Clay Cleveland: Cleveland, rated the 27th-best fullback on this list, has a bigger problem. His position seems to be dying in football.
What do you think? Did CBS Sports get it right (as of Aug. 1)? Will Syracuse have more than three players drafted in 2014? Who are the best NFL prospects on Syracuse's roster, including underclassmen?
Drop in the comments below and tell us what you think.
Follow Nate Mink on Twitter @MinkNate or email him at nmink@syracuse.com.
Source: http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2013/08/left_tackle_sean_hickey_leads.html
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