It’s been reported that Texas Longhorns safety Earl Thomas, a redshirt sophomore, has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Thomas, who intercepted eight passes in 2009, ranks as one of the top safety prospects for 2010.
Thomas is a ball-hawking, free safety type who should be a lock to be taken in the first round. I like Thomas a bit more than other scouts do because I think that he has all of the tools necessary to become a Pro Bowl safety in the NFL.
I’ve updated my safety rankings where I have Thomas rated as the No. 2 safety, behind Tennessee’s Eric Berry and ahead of USC’s Taylor Mays.
It’s also been reported that USC wide receiver Damian Williams has officially declared for the 2010 draft. Last week there was a report suggesting that Williams would enter the draft, and I added him to the player rankings then. With him having officially declared today, I thought that I’d mention that I currently have him ranked as my No. 5 receiver, behind Georgia Tech’s Demaryius Thomas and ahead of Kansas’ Dezmon Briscoe.
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