Leary's (#75 pictured) long arms, ability to quick set and strong lower body make for a good combination at the guard position. If he can improve his technique, the former Memphis standout could join teammate Dontari Poe as former Tigers who make their way on to NFL rosters next fall.
LeRibeus made his mark as one of the top offensive lineman for SMU in Conference USA under head coach June Jones. LeRibeus returned for his senior season after being academically ineligible in 2010. LeRibeus earned all conference honorable mention as a sophomore.
Solomon is one of the better combo DE-OLB prospects in this year's draft and his career at Rice compares favorably to a rookie starter in the 2011 Super Bowl. Find out who in our in-depth scouting report on the former Owl star.
After an uneven junior season, Thornton finished with a strong senior campaign to lead Southern Miss with 111 tackles.
This is the time of the year when many college players who have starred at one position have to be prepared to make a position switch for the next level. SMU's Kelvin Beachum, pictured, ranks in that category after starring at left tackle for the Mustangs for much of his career.
McCants (pictured blocking in the 2012 Senior Bowl) went from tuba player to All C-USA performer for the UAB Blazers the last four years.
One of the truly overlooked performers at the quarterback position in this year's draft, Southern Miss QB Austin Davis (#12 pictured) finished his career as the Eagles' all-time leading passer.
He has the footwork, size and skill to possibly play three different offensive line positions on Sundays. James Brown (#70 pictured) is doing his best to 'feel good' about his draft status.
Lamar Holmes has the right type of body for an elite offensive tackle prospect. However, he has very raw talent and needs to be coached up before being a starter in the NFL.
Thompson recently played tight end in the 2012 Players All-Star Classic after starring as a defensive end for the SMU Mustangs in 2011. He finished among the nation's leaders with six forced fumbles this past season.