Blanton's ascent to success came early at Notre Dame, as he earned significant playing time. The former Fighting Irish corner, pictured, has outstanding size, which could give him a legitimate chance to project to safety at the next level.

After notching an impressive seven interceptions in 2010, Harrison Smith (#22 pictured) shot onto the radar for many NFL teams. The former LB has enjoyed a smooth transition back and forth between that position and safety. His ability to tackle in the open field is very impressive for a taller safety.

Despite an ACL injury, Gray remains an intriguing RB option for an NFL team if he can recover in time to work out for before the draft.

The sky was the limit for Notre Dame Fighting Irish LB Manti T’eo heading into his junior year. After entering college as arguably the nation’s top prep ILB, he has gone about the business of doing much the same at the collegiate level.

Fleming (#45 pictured in middle) enjoyed a good transition to the 3-4 scheme in 2010, and he has played well thus far in 2011.

After a rough offseason, Notre Dame WR Micheal Floyd (#3 pictured) returned to the Notre Dame football team with a renewed focus. There are maturity questions off the field, but certainly none on it.

Smith (#58 pictured) has played both inside and outside linebacker during his stay in South Bend. Find out more about the talented former Notre Dame LB in our scouting report.

Williams (#95 engaged) will get looks as a 0 Technique in a 3-4 scheme. He spent significant time at the position in 2010 under Fighting Irish new defensive coordinator Bob Diaco's scheme.

After a strong postseason, it will be interesting to see where former Fighting Irish CB Darrin Walls (#2 pictured) will land in this year's draft.

Chris Stewart (#59 pictured) has paved a path to the NFL as an interior guard with good athleticism and above average size to man the inside positions at the next level. He has a chance to get drafted on the third day of April's 2011 NFL Draft.