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Kiper's Top 5 by position
With the combine behind us, here's the latest intelligence on the biggest names
Originally Published: February 26, 2009
By
Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN.com
Top 5 by position: Defense | Offense | Juniors
Defensive ends
1. Brian Orakpo, Texas
2. *Aaron Maybin, Penn State
3. *Everette Brown, Florida State
4. Tyson Jackson, LSU
5. Robert Ayers, Tennessee
*Asterisk denotes underclassman
Defensive ends
1. Brian Orakpo, Texas
2. *Aaron Maybin, Penn State
3. *Everette Brown, Florida State
4. Tyson Jackson, LSU
5. Robert Ayers, Tennessee
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