The NFL Draft Decade's Offensive Position Rankings by College

Author's Note: At least two significant contributors are required for consideration at each position.

Quarterback
1. Michigan - Tom Brady (No. 199, 2000), Drew Henson (No. 192, 2003), John Navarre (No. 202, 2004), Chad Henne (No. 57, 2008).
Regular Season Record as Starters: 105-37. Postseason Record as Starters: 14-4.
Passing Yards: 34,269. Touchdowns: 240. Interceptions: 119.
All-Pro Selectiongs: 1. Pro Bowls: 5. Super Bowl Starts: 3-1.

2. Purdue - Drew Brees (No. 32, 2001), Kyle Orton (No. 106, 2005), Curtis Painter (No. 201, 2009).
Regular Season Record as Starters: 97-72. Postseason Record as Starters: 4-2.
Passing Yards: 39,850. Touchdowns: 253. Interceptions: 151.
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 4. Super Bowls Starts: 1-0.

3. USC - Carson Palmer (No. 1, 2003), Matt Cassel (No. 230, 2005), Matt Leinart (No. 10, 2006), John David Booty (No. 137, 2008), Mark Sanchez (No. 5, 2009).
Regular Season Record as Starters: 71-72. Postseason Record as Starters: 2-3.
Passing Yards: 31,931. Touchdowns: 193. Interceptions: 149.
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 2. Super Bowl Starts: 0-0.

Running Back
1. Miami - James Jackson (No. 65, 2001), Clinton Portis (No. 51, 2002), Najeh Davenport (No. 135, 2002), Willis McGahee (No. 23, 2003), Frank Gore (No. 65, 2005).
Rushing Yards: 23,945. Total Touchdowns: 191.
Receptions: 702. Receiving Yards: 5,556.
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 4. Super Bowl Starts: 0-0.

2. Auburn - Rudi Johnson (No. 100, 2001), Heath Evans (No. 82, 2001), Ronnie Brown (No. 2, 2005), Cadillac Williams (No. 5, 2005), Kenny Irons (No. 49, 2007).
Rushing Yards: 13,877. Total Touchdowns: 112.
Receptions: 402. Receiving Yards: 2,877.
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 2. Super Bowl Starts: 0-0.

3. Tennessee - Jamal Lewis (No. 5, 2000), Travis Henry (No. 58, 2001), Travis Stephens (No. 119, 2002), Troy Fleming (No. 191, 2004), Cedric Houston (No. 182, 2005).
Rushing Yards: 17,409. Total Touchdowns: 112.
Receptions: 407. Receiving Yards: 3,178.
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 2. Super Bowl Starts: 1-0.

Honorable Mention: Alabama - Shaun Alexander (No. 19, 2000), Ahmaad Galloway (No. 235, 2003), Kenneth Darby (No. 246, 2007), Le'Ron McClain (No. 137, 2007), Glen Coffee (No. 74, 2009).
Rushing Yards: 11,080. Total Touchdowns: 127.
Receptions: 314. Receiving Yards: 2,210.
All-Pro Selections: 2. Pro Bowls: 5. Super Bowl Starts: 0-1.

Wide Receiver
1. Miami - Santana Moss (No. 16, 2001), Reggie Wayne (No. 30, 2001), Andre King (No. 245, 2001), Daryl Jones (No. 226, 2002), Andre Johnson (No. 3, 2003), Roscoe Parrish (No. 55, 2005), Sinorice Moss (No. 44, 2006), Devin Hester (No. 56, 2006).
Receptions: 2,068. Receiving Yards: 28,429. Total Touchdowns: 187.
All-Pro Selections: 4*. Pro Bowls: 11*. Super Bowl Starts: 1-1.
* Including Hester's 2 All-Pro selections and 2 Pro Bowls as a returner.

2. Florida State - Peter Warrick (No. 4, 2000), Ron Dugans (No. 66, 2000), Laveranues Coles (No. 78, 2000), Snoop Minnis (No. 77, 2001), Javon Walker (No. 20, 2002), Anquan Boldin (No. 54, 2003), Talman Gardner (No. 231, 2003), P.K. Sam (No. 164, 2004), Craphonso Thorpe (No. 116, 2005), Willie Reid (No. 95, 2006), Chris Davis (No. 128, 2007).
Receptions: 1,952. Receiving Yards: 24,687. Total Touchdowns: 153.
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 5. Super Bowl Starts: 0-1.

3. Oregon State - Chad Ochocinco (No. 36, 2001), T.J. Houshmandzadeh (No. 204, 2001), Mike Hass (No. 171, 2006), Sammie Stroughter (No. 233, 2009).
Receptions: 1,301. Receiving Yards: 16,979. Total Touchdowns: 105.
All-Pro Selections: 2. Pro Bowls: 7. Super Bowl Starts: 0-0.

Honorable Mention: Pittsburgh - Antonio Bryant (No. 63, 2002), Larry Fitzgerald (No. 3, 2004).
Receptions: 895. Receiving Yards: 12,755. Total Touchdowns: 89.
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 4. Super Bowl Starts: 0-1.

Tight End
1. Miami - Bubba Franks (No. 14, 2000), Mondriel Fulcher (No. 227, 2000), Jeremy Shockey (No. 14, 2002), Kellen Winslow Jr. (No. 6, 2004), Kevin Everett (No. 86, 2005), Greg Olsen (No. 31, 2007).
Receptions: 1,173. Receiving Yards: 12,551. Touchdowns: 93.
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 8. Super Bowl Starts: 2-0.

2. Tennessee - David Martin (No. 198, 2001), Jason Witten (No. 69, 2003), Brad Cottam (No. 76, 2008).
Receptions: 691. Receiving Yards: 7,667. Touchdowns: 41.
All-Pro: 1. Pro Bowls: 6. Super Bowl Starts: 0-0.

3. Georgia - Randy McMichael (No. 114, 2002), Ben Watson (No. 32, 2004), Leonard Pope (No. 72, 2006), Martrez Milner (No. 133, 2007).
Receptions: 611. Receiving Yards: 6,798. Touchdowns: 48.
All-Pro: 0. Pro Bowls: 0. Super Bowl Starts: 0-2.

Offensive Tackle
(Only Notable Selections are Mentioned)
1. Wisconsin - Chris McIntosh, T (No. 22, 2000), Mark Tauscher, T (No. 224, 2000), Joe Thomas (No. 3, 2007).
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 3. Seasons as Starters: 13.

2. Michigan - Jeff Backus (No. 18, 2001), Maurice Williams (No. 43, 2001), Jake Long (No. 1, 2008).
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 2. Seasons as Starters: 17.

3. Miami - Bryant McKinnie (No. 7, 2002), Joaquin Gonzalez (No. 227, 2002), Vernon Carey (No. 19, 2004), Eric Winston (No. 66, 2006), Rashad Butler (No. 89, 2006).
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 1. Seasons as Starters: 17.

Honorable Mention: Boise State - Daryn Colledge (No. 47, 2006), Ryan Clady (No. 12, 2008).
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 1. Seasons as Starters: 6.

Guard
1. Michigan - Steve Hutchinson (No. 17, 2001), Jonathan Goodwin (No. 154, 2002), David Baas (No. 33, 2005).
All-Pro Selections: 5. Pro Bowls: 7. Seasons as Starters: 14.

2. Auburn - Jeno James (No. 182, 2000), Kendall Simmons (No. 30, 2002), Mike Pucillo (No. 215, 2002), Ben Grubbs (No. 29, 2007).
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 0. Seasons as Starters: 13.

3. Arkansas - Bobbie Williams (No. 61, 2000), Shawn Andrews (No. 16, 2004).
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 2. Seasons as Starters: 10.

Center
1. Ohio State - Kevin Houser (No. 228, 2000), Tyson Walter (No. 179, 2002), Alex Stepanovich (No. 100, 2004), Nick Mangold (No. 29, 2006).
All-Pro Selections: 1. Pro Bowls: 2. Seasons as Starters: 6.

2. Boston College - Dan Koppen (No. 164, 2003), Josh Beekman (No. 130, 2007).
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 1. Seasons as Starters: 9.

3. Notre Dame - Jeff Faine (No. 21, 2003), John Sullivan (No. 187, 2008).
All-Pro Selections: 0. Pro Bowls: 0. Seasons as Starters: 8.

References: All statistics and draft results as reflected on NFL.com and Pro-Football-Reference.com.