Outside linebacker the most talented position at the Senior Bowl

Updated: February 5, 2008, 3:05 PM ET

Scouts Inc. breaks down every position at the Senior Bowl and says outside linebacker was the most talented but cornerback and defensive end weren't far behind.

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By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.
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The 2008 Senior Bowl is in the books, and below are our updated unit rankings following the week of practice and Saturday's game. Official heights and weights from the Senior Bowl weigh-in session are included:

Quarterbacks

1. Chad Henne, Michigan (6-2 7/8, 228)
2. Joe Flacco, Delaware (6-6 1/4, 232)
3. Andre Woodson, Kentucky (6-4 1/4 234)
4. John David Booty, USC, (6-2 3/8, 213)
5. Colt Brennan, Hawaii (6-2 1/4, 185)
6. Erik Ainge, Tennessee (6-5 1/2, 225)
Henne and Flacco were the real winners from this year's crop of Senior Bowl quarterbacks. While neither is flawless -- Henne lacks ideal mobility and Flacco is still unpolished coming from a primarily shotgun-spread offense at the FCS level -- both showed enough promising traits to move ahead of Woodson on our draft board. Woodson seemed out of sorts working under 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz, whose timing-based offensive system accentuated Woodson's elongated delivery while masking his powerful arm. Booty helped his cause slightly with a steady week. Brennan, on the other hand, failed to erase concerns regarding his ability to overcome marginal size, a three-quarters delivery and below-average arm strength at the next level.

Running backs

1. Chris Johnson, East Carolina (5-10 1/2, 195)
2. Matthew Forte, Tulane (6-1 1/8, 221)
3. Tashard Choice, Georgia Tech (5-10 5/8, 210)
4. Justin Forsett, California (5-7 3/4, 190)
5. Chauncey Washington, USC (5-11 1/2, 215)
6. Rafael Little, Kentucky (5-8 7/8, 194)
7. Dantrell Savage, Oklahoma State (5-8 1/4, 187)
8. Yvenson Bernard, Oregon State (5-8 1/4, 202)
Johnson showed flashes of his explosive speed before a shoulder injury cut his week short. He remains the top-rated back in a weak crop of seniors, but several others made up ground late in the week. Forte emerged as the best prospect over 215 pounds at this year's Senior Bowl. His versatility will be enticing to several teams in the third round. Choice, Forsett and Washington were the other three standouts during the week. Choice is the best pure runner, Forsett is the shiftiest and Washington displays the most complete set of skills. However, all three lack elite speed and come with durability baggage. Finally, Little and Savage were unable to standout and Bernard was a late-addition in place of Johnson.

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