This file was once called "the top five senior prospects by position" for the NFL draft, but that label no longer applies with the sudden influx of impact underclassmen.
In all, juniors hold the No. 1 spot at six positions -- running back (Boston College's William Green), receiver (Pittsburgh's Antonio Bryant), tight end (Miami's Jeremy Shockey), guard (Nebraska's Tonoi Fonoti), defensive end (North Carolina's Julius Peppers) and safety (Oklahoma's Roy Williams).
The biggest changes come at the offensive skill positions -- running back, receiver and tight end. At running back, underclassmen now occupy the top three spots, led by Green. With DeShaun Foster slumping at the end of the season, there are no senior running backs to challenge for the top spot.
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