Mel Kiper, Jr.

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The numbers represent their ranking in the top 25 eligible draftees. Mike Williams is #1 and Erasmus James (DE, Wisconsin) is #3.

2. Carnell Williams, RB, Auburn (5-10½, 207) | previous rank: same

Last game: 24 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD in a 35-10 win at Ole Miss

A very creative and deceptively strong runner who has few peers in terms of pure running skills. Williams does not have imposing size but can still get tough inside yards, a skill which contributed to his 1,307 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He needs to work on catching the ball out of the backfield, but that's about it. Williams has carried 167 times for 862 yards and nine TDs in 2004 while also catching 11 passes for 114 yards and a score.

4. Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn (6-0, 230) | previous rank: same

Last game: 16 car., 100 yds., 1 TD in a 35-14 win at Ole Miss

Brown showed against Tennessee earlier in the year that he is one of the most complete backs in the nation, running and catching the ball with equal skill. He is averaging over seven yards per carry this season and has 18 catches. Brown has the size, instincts, power and quickness to put up unbelievable numbers and would be a Heisman candidate if he were the clear No. 1 on the depth chart. An explosive powerhouse who is a complete back.