DETROIT FREE PRESS STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES • April 8, 2008
MSU junior wideout Devin Thomas isn’t just ranked higher than in-state college rival Mario Manningham, he has bested all other members of the 2008 wide receiver class heading into this month’s NFL Draft. That’s according to ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper, who released his top five rankings for each position as this month’s draft inches closer and closer.
Thomas, who left college a year early to make the jump to the NFL, edged out other early entries DeSean Jackson (Cal) and Malcom Jenkins (Oklahoma) for the top spot in Kiper’s list. Indiana’s James Hardy and Texas’ Limas Sweed rounded out the top 5.
U-M’s Manningham, a first-team All American who also left school a year early for the draft, failed to make it in the top 5 of the same list.
MSU tight end Kellen Davis snuck in at No. 5 in the 2008 tight end class.
Another Spartan may be making similar headlines this time next season. Senior-to-be running back Javon Ringer topped Kiper’s best backs of the ’09 class list. He beat out decorated runners like James Davis (Clemson) and Arian Foster (Tennessee) for top honors.
Four Wolverines made Kiper’s lists: Jake Long was listed as ‘08’s top offensive tackle, while Chad Henne came in as the No. 4 quarterback. Tim Jamison (No. 5 defensive end) and Terrance Taylor (No. 3 defensive tackle) were mentioned in 2009 class listings.
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