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Video capsules of the top playmakers

Check out Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay's latest video breakdowns of the top playmakers in this year's draft.

OT Jason Smith -- Baylor

Smith has the athleticism and tenacity of a premier starting left tackle. McShay on SmithVideo

WR Michael Crabtree -- Texas Tech

Crabtree has a tremendous blend of size, hands and body control. McShay on CrabtreeVideo

DT B.J. Raji -- Boston College

Raji has the size and strength to anchor against double-teams in the running game and the burst and quickness to collapse the pocket McShay on RajiVideo

OT Eugene Monroe -- Virginia

Monroe is the best pure pass-blocker in the draft. McShay on MonroeVideo

DE Aaron Maybin -- Penn State

Maybin has an incredibly quick first step off the line. McShay on MaybinVideo

QB Matthew Stafford -- Georgia

Stafford is the odds-on favorite to go No. 1 overall. McShay on StaffordVideo

QB Mark Sanchez -- USC

He can make all the necessary throws in the NFL but he needs to be good with his timing on certain throws. McShay on SanchezVideo

DE/OLB Brian Orakpo -- Texas

Orakpo is the top-rated DE/OLB hybrid in this draft and we think he is a better fit at end in a 4-3 alignment. McShay on OrakpoVideo

OT Andre Smith -- Alabama

Smith displays good initial quickness and agility for his size. McShay on SmithVideo

WR Jeremy Maclin -- Missouri

Maclin is a bit raw as a receiver and route-runner, but his speed is impressive.
McShay on MaclinVideo

RB Knowshon Moreno -- Georgia

Moreno has very good initial quickness and bursts through the line of scrimmage.
McShay on MorenoVideo

DB Malcolm Jenkins -- Ohio State

He has the versatility to play both corner and safety but could fit best at free safety. McShay on JenkinsVideo

DE Tyson Jackson -- LSU

Jackson is the best five-technique DE (interior DE in a 3-4) in this year's class.
McShay on JacksonVideo

DE Robert Ayers -- Tennessee

Ayers is a one-year wonder, but he has good size and can get up the field after the quarterback. McShay on AyersVideo

RB Chris Wells -- Ohio State

Wells has outstanding initial burst and is at his best when working as a downhill runner. McShay on WellsVideo

TE Brandon Pettigrew -- Oklahoma State

Pettigrew is the only first-round TE in this year's class. McShay on PettigrewVideo

DE Everette Brown -- Florida State

Brown has a thick lower body and displays good lower-body strength for his kind.
McShay on BrownVideo

OLB Brian Cushing -- USC

Cushing has limitations in coverage, but he uses his siza and strength very well at the point of attack, and he has the versatility to play inside if needed. McShay on CushingVideo

OT Michael Oher -- Mississippi

Oher is a mauler as a run blocker and could move into the top-10. McShay on OherVideo

OLB Clay Matthews -- USC

Matthews' best football is still ahead of him, he has great NFL bloodlines, he can play multiple roles on defense and he will be a special-teams demon from Day 1.
McShay on MatthewsVideo

WR Hakeem Nicks -- North Carolina

Nicks is big, has exceptional hand-eye coordination and is ready to contribute.
McShay on NicksVideo

DE Peria Jerry -- Mississippi

Jerry fits well as a one-gap penetrator and he can create havoc in the middle.
McShay on JerryVideo

ILB Rey Maualuga -- USC

Maualuga can stop the run in the middle and showed underrated pass-rush skills at the Senior Bowl. McShay on MaualugaVideo

WR Darius Heyward-Bey -- Maryland

There are questions about Heyward-Bey's route-running and hands, but he was the fastest player at the combine and his speed would provide a downfield threat.
McShay on Heyward-BeyVideo

CB Vontae Davis -- Illinois

Davis is perhaps the best cover corner in the draft and a top-15 talent, but he has fallen a bit due to concerns about his work ethic and consistency. McShay on DavisVideo

WR Percy Harvin -- Florida

Harvin is one of the true enigmas in this draft class. He comes with durability baggage and lacks a true niche on offense. McShay on HarvinVideo

DE Larry English -- Northern Illinois

English has an explosive first step and excels at disrupting plays in the backfield.
McShay on EnglishVideo

RB Donald Brown -- Connecticut

Brown lacks exceptional breakaway speed, but he's instinctive, tough and versatile enough to contribute on all three downs in the NFL right now. McShay on BrownVideo

OT Eben Britton -- Arizona

Britton rarely misses an assignment, keeps his head on a swivel and recognizes stunts as well as blitzes. McShay on BrittonVideo

CB Alphonso Smith -- Wake Forest

Smith times his jumps fairly well and shows above-average leaping ability.
McShay on SmithVideo

WR Kenny Britt -- Rutgers

Britt has a good combination of size, hands and better-than-expected top-end speed. McShay on BrittVideo

QB Josh Freeman -- Kansas State

Freeman is the third best quarterback in this draft. McShay on FreemanVideo

Todd McShay is the director of college football scouting for Scouts Inc. He has been evaluating prospects for the NFL draft since 1998.