Underclassmen likely to “make” this draft.

To take a quick look at the senior class entering the 2008 NFL Draft is, well, depressing. This class has depth at the quarterback , wide receiver, offensive tackle and defensive tackle positions but leaves much to be desired at running back, cornerback, defensive end and linebacker.

As with any draft class, the early entry of juniors and redshirt sophomores will largely contribute to the overall talent of the class. Here is a look at the best senior versus the top underclassman at each position.

Quarterback
Senior: Brian Brohm (top 5)
UC: Chase Holbrook (2nd round)

Running Back
Senior: Tashard Choice (1st round)
UC: Darren McFadden (top 5)

Wide Receiver
Senior: Limas Sweed (1st round)
UC: Malcolm Kelly (top 10)

Tight End
Senior: Martin Rucker (top 20)
UC: Travis Beckum (1st-2nd round)

Tackle
Senior: Jake Long (top 5)
UC: Michael Oher (1st round)

Guard
Senior: Shannon Tevaga (2nd round)
UC: George Robinson (1st round)

Center
Senior: Adam Spieker (2nd round)
UC: Jonathan Luigs (2nd round)

Defensive End
Senior: Chris Long (top 5)
UC: Calais Campbell (top 15)

Defensive Tackle
Senior: Glenn Dorsey (top 5)
UC: Marlon Favorite (1st round)

Outside Linebacker
Senior: Keith Rivers (top 10)
UC: Sean Lee (2nd round)

Inside Linebacker
Senior: Dan Connor (top 20)
UC: James Lauranitis (1st-2nd Round)

Cornerback
Senior: Antoine Cason (top 10)
UC: Malcolm Jenkins (top 10)

Safety
Senior: Quintin Demps (2nd Round)
UC: Kenny Phillips (1st Round)