Here is a look at the top 50 prospects for the 2013 NFL draft. All draft eligible under-classmen are denoted with an asterisk.

Top 5 Prospects

1. David Amerson*, CB, NCSU. 6'3 194 LBs

Amerson at #1 is going to create some controversy, but Amerson is the total package, he brings a combination of size, instincts, speeds, and ball skills to the table. As a sophmore he recorded 13 INTs breaking an ACC record set by Dre Bly. Amerson's INT total will most likely drop as opposing teams should stop throwing towards him, but Amerson has proven he has the ball skills that could help turn the tide of an NFL game. Amerson is the best corner prospect in the last decade, and is the best player in next years draft.

2. Matt Barkley, QB, USC. 6'2 230 LBs

Barkley is likely the first player off the board, and rightfully so. He has all the makings of a franchise quarterback. He has good zip, great accuracy, great decision making, and is a natural leader at USC. Barkley will be a great addition to whatever team picks him up and will likely the man under center for at least a decade.

3. Robert Woods*, WR, USC. 6'1 180 LBs

Woods is a playmaker at the WR position. He is fast but also has the size and ups that makes a guy like him extremely dangerous. After bringing in 111 balls for over 1200 yards expect Woods to put up similar or better numbers this year playing with Barkley again. Woods has all the makings of a #1 WR in the NFL, and comes from a program known for putting out great talent into the NFL.

4.) Jarvis Jones*, OLB, UGA. 6'3 241 LBs.

Jones is a premier edge rusher in CFB. He brings a combination of speed and power to the table that will excite any NFL team. as a sophomore he recorded 13.5 sacks and 70 tackles, including 4 sacks against Florida. Jones will be an excellent pick up for a 3-4 team looking for that guy who can come in and be a presence off the edge.

5.) Star Lotulelei, NT, UTAH. 6'4 325 LBs

Lotulelei is an interesting big man from Utah he is very athletic for his size and has the strength to push the pocket. In a class that is deep at the NT position Lotulelei is the best one out there. He explodes off the ball and consistently dominates the C/G. He reminds me a lot of Haloti Ngata in the way that he explodes off the line and with his superb athleticism

Top 10 Prospects

6.) Sam Montgomery*, DE, LSU. 6'4 245 LBs

7.) Keenan Allen*, WR, CAL. 6'3 195 LBs

8.) Tyler Wilson, QB, ARK. 6'3 220 LBs

9.) Johnathon Hankins*, NT, OHIO ST. 6'4 320 LBs

10.) Barkevious Mingo*, OLB, LSU. 6'4 240 LBs

Top 15 Prospects

11.) Manti Te'o, ILB, ND. 6'2 255 LBs

12.) Xavier Rhodes*, CB, FSU. 6'1 215 LBs

13.) D.J. Fluker*, OT, ALABAMA. 6'6 335 LBs

14. Barrett Jones, G/C, ALABAMA. 6'4 312 LBs

15.) Marcus Lattimore*, RB, SCAR. 6'0 232 LBs

Top 20 Prospects

16.) Bjoern Werner*, DE, FSU. 6'4 273 LBs

17.) Tyler Bray*, QB, UT. 6'5 210 LBs

18.) Johnthan Banks, CB, MSU. 6'1 185 LBs

19.) Alex Okafor, DE, TEXAS. 6'4 260 LBs

20.) Jackson Jeffcoat*, DE, TEXAS. 6'5 253 LBs

Top 25 Prospects

21.) Eric Reid*, FS, LSU. 6'2 210 LBs

22.) Marquess Wilson*, WR, WSU. 6'3 181 LBs

23.) Ricky Wagner, OT, WISC. 6'6 320 LBs

24.) Tyler Eifert*, TE, ND. 6'5 250 LBs.

25.) Kawann Short, DT, PURDUE. 6'3 310 LBs

Top 32 Prospects

26.) T.J. McDonald*, FS, USC. 6'2 205 LBs

27.) William Gholston*, DE, MICH ST. 6'6 280 LBs.

28.) Sean Porter, OLB, TAMU. 6'2 230 LBs.

29.) Desmond Trufant, CB, WASH. 6'0 185 LBs.

30.) Jake Matthews*, OT, TAMU. 6'5 305 LBs.

31.) Khaled Holmes, C, USC. 6'3 310 LBs.

32.) Kwame Geathers*, NT, UGA. 6'6 350 LBs.

Top 40 Prospects

33.) Chris Faulk*, OT, LSU. 6'6 325 LBs

34.) Shayne Skov, ILB, STANFORD. 6'3 244 LBs

35.) Michael Buchanan, DE, ILLINI. 6'5 240 LBs

36.) Oday Aboushi, OT, UVA. 6'6 310 LBs

37.) Bennie Logan*, DT, LSU. 6'3 292 LBs

38.) Luke Joeckel*, OT, TAMU. 6'6 310 LBs

39.) Justin Hunter*, WR, TENN. 6'4 205 LBs

40.) Landry Jones, QB, OKLAHOMA. 6'4 230 LBs

Top 45 Prospects

41.) Brandon Jenkins, OLB, FSU. 6'3 265 LBs

42.) Michael Dyer*, RB, ASU. 5'9 210 LBs

43.) C.J. Mosley*, ILB, ALABAMA. 6'3 234 LBs.

44.) Robert Lester, FS, ALABAMA. 6'2 210 LBs.

45.) Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA. 6'7 252 LBs.

Top 50 Prospects

46.) Ray Ray Armstrong, SS, UM (FL). 6'4 210 LBs

47.) Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor. 6'1 190 LBs

48.) Johanthan Cooper, OG, UNC. 6'3 310 LBs

49.) Dee Milner*, CB, ALABAMA. 6'1 196 LBs

50.) Margus Hunt, DE/DT, SMU. 6'7 288 LBs

Ed. Note: Make sure to check out our 2013 NFL Mock Draft here.

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