Frank Coyle Profile

This year's defensive tackle class is the strongest position on that side of the ball and the best group of prospects at the position in more than a decade.

The linebacker position looks to be very solid throughout the 2001 draft, but is definitely not top heavy.

Todd Heap and Alge Crumpler are by far the class of this group, and the only two worth consideration in the 15-50 area overall.

There is no Jamal Lewis in the 2001 NFL Draft 2001 class, but it is a strong group in its own right and could supply as many as six or seven NFL featured runners.

The guard and center positions usually receive little attention at the top of the NFL Draft with most pro clubs focusing on the more demanding tackle position. This spring may see some changes in that philosophy because of a strong guard class in an above average group of offensive linemen.

The 2001 NFL Draft received its usual impact from this year's group of underclassmen who declared for the pro ranks. 

Every January the premier college senior football players journey to Mobile, Ala., for what is perhaps the most important all-star game of the postseason.