Time for batch two of positional rankings. We move to the defensive side of the ball here.
SAFETY
1. Phillip Thomas- Fresno State- Looked at by many as a third round pick, I expect this ballhawk to rise rapidly after the Senior Bowl. He has a nose for the ball and the time in the spotlight will really help his draft stock. Grade: 34
2. Eric Reid- Florida- A tall safety, Reid is known for thundering hits. A true junior, Reid also has some of the higher potential at the position. Grade: 41
Up Next: Bacarri Rambo and Shawn Williams


CORNERBACK
1. Dee Miliner- Alabama- It seems like Bama churns out one star defensive player each year. The cream of their class this year is Miliner. A corner with size and speed, Miliner is strong enough to even guard tight ends, most notably locking down top tight end Tyler Eifert in the title game. Grade 4
2. Logan Ryan- Rutgers- I've been calling Logan's rise since before he was even a starter at Rutgers. The guy can flat out ball. He plays the run better than most linebackers, and was the best pure man to man corner in college last year. I am higher on him than most, but I expect whoever takes him to be very satisfied. Grade 8
3. Tharold Simon- LSU- Normally I only do 2 write-ups but I am making an exception here for Simon because I like him so much. After watching Seattle, I am certain that tall CBs are a new market inefficiency. We are going all Moneyball up in here! Simon is listed at 6'4 on some sites, which is insane considering how good a cover corner he is. Like Ryan, I am taking huge risk projecting him this high, but I feel it will be validated on the field in upcoming years. Grade 17
Next Up: Xavier Rhodes and Jonathan Banks

Outside Linebackers 4-3
1. Khaseem Greene- Rutgers- When you watch that Logan Ryan tape, you will probably also notice a dreadlocked monster chasing the ball. The back-to-back Big East Defensive Player of the Year, Greene chases down ballcarriers at prolific rates, covers in the slot, makes plays in the backfield, and is has an uncanny ability to lock up while stripping the ball. The only knock on him is his advanced age. Grade 11
2. Arthur Brown- Kasas State- Brown is essentially a lesser Greene. He plays sideline to sideline and has amazing athleticism. The K-State defense is not the same when he is off the field. Brown may find himself undrafted on Day 1, but that doesn't mean he was undeserving. Grade 30

Outside Linebackers 3-4
1. DaMontre Moore- Texas A&M- I'm not as high on Moore as most are, yet I still recognize his ability to terrorize opposing offenses. The edge rusher is a bit limited on potential, and does not stack up well against former Aggie Von Miller, but then again who does? Moore should be used similarly to Aldon Smith when he first enters the league. Grade 14
2. Dion Jordan- Oregon- The enigmatic and oft-injured linebacker has loads of talent. He is able to glide with receivers on one play and dominate a lineman the next. The problem is that he doesn't have much tape to back it up and he has trouble staying on the field. That said, if utilized properly Jordan has all the tools to dominate at the next level. Grade 18
3. Jarvis Jones- Georgia- USC turned down Jones. His spinal cord issues did not hinder him in college, but, like USC, pro teams will find it difficult to ignore his troubling circumstances. Without the injury, he would be the clear number one prospect in the draft. Jones still looks top ten bound. Like Lattimore, I feel I have to give him two separate grades. Grades: Injury Considered 20 Healthy 1

To start things off I will be doing a positional primer which will feature my top few players by position that are likely to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. Look to my grade guide for grade explanation. This is not the order I think these players will be drafted in, just the order I think they SHOULD be drafted in! Here goes:

QB:

1. Tyler Wilson- Arkansas- In a deep but not star studded QB class, Wilson's intangibles are what set him apart for me. With no lock for the top spot and a spot in Canton, teams will have to look past Wilson's only average arm strength if he ends up as the #1 QB. For me, the arm questions are not enough to slide him behind any other QBs, and I am really impressed at how he stepped up and led his team in the wake of a truly awful situation in the tough SEC. Grade 17.
2. Tyler Bray- Tennessee- Again, we are forced to look for the best of a poor class. Bray jumps the rest of this class due to his monstrous potential. While he has some character concerns, he also has the size, arm, and poise to succeed one day in the NFL. Best if he gets a year or two to develop before being forced to start. Grade 38.
Next Up: Ryan Nassib and Geno Smith

RB:
1. Giovani Bernard- North Carolina- This redshirt sophomore has the speed and field vision to succeed in the NFL. Like with the QBs there is no one standout star at RB, but Bernard is the best of the available players. Grade 28.
2. Marcus Lattimore- South Carolina- Its a good time to be a running back fan if you live in a Carolina. Sadly for Marcus, his injury troubles will cost him big time in terms of money and draft stock. Declaring for the draft was the correct call on his part, as he now will be paid by some team to rehab. Assuming he is healthy, whoever takes him will have their patience rewarded. He gets a healthy grade (7) and an injured grade (45).
Next Up: Andre Ellington and Ray Graham

WR:
1. Brandon Coleman- Rutgers- If he declares as a redshirt sophomore, he will be the most physically gifted receiver to enter the draft since Calvin Johnson. He stands 6'5 and runs a reported 4.4 40. Those kind of measurables override the correctable case of dropsies. Grade 6.
2. Cordarrelle Patterson- Tennessee- The JuCo transfer showed great promise in his one season as a Volunteer, racking up tons of yardage and essentially playing nearly every position on the field as they even utilized him out of the shotgun. I like his chances to develop in a deep WR class slightly better than the field. Grade 27.
Next Up: Justin Hunter and Cobi Hamilton