PK Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State, 6-0 7/8, 260: One of the most celebrated, and perhaps legendary, kickers in college football history. Unfortunately, not all the legends come from his exploits on the field. A native of Poland who did not play football until his senior year of high school. Made 66 of 83 field-goal attempts in his three seasons in Tallahassee and 126 of 129 extra points. Almost as important, nearly half his kickoffs were not returned, a huge key in the NFL. Did not miss a field goal try of less than 45 yards last season and has incredible range. At the combine, simply got stronger the longer the field goals got. Kickoffs were a bit disappointing, failed to reach the end zone in five tries, will need to make transition to shorter tee mandated in NFL. A real weapon with incredible leg strength, doubtless will make some 60-yard kicks in his career, a player of increasing value in a league where so many games are determined by 3 points or fewer. Very colorful and, some scouts feel, a royal pain in the butt. Undisciplined and thinks team rules apply to everyone but him. Not a particularly hard worker. Great techniques but doesn't work on them much, relies instead on pure leg strength. Must deal with charge that he offered a police officer a $300 bribe to release a teammate from custody. Hopes to be able to bring his mother to America from Poland with part of his signing bonus. Figures to be selected in the second round.

RS Dennis Northcutt, Arizona, 5-10 3/8, 175: Truly scintillating all-around player whose only shortcoming as a wide receiver is his lack of height and frail-looking frame. But he is all football player, and the fun begins when he gets the ball in his hands. Has also played cornerback and tailback on occasion but will help some team immediately with his return prowess. Quick and elusive and able to make sharp cuts without throttling down. A touchdown waiting to happen. If he was a little bigger, would probably be a first-round choice. Averaged 187.2 all-purpose yards in 1999 and 125.4 for his career. Returned 35 kickoffs for a 21.4-yard average and had 71 punt returns for an average of 13.2 yards and two touchdowns.

RS Deltha O'Neal, California, 5-11, 193: Among the top two cornerback prospects in the draft and has really run some blistering 40-yard times in last couple weeks to move himself up the board. Versatile athlete who was also used at running back and wide receiver in spot duty. For his career, returned 99 kickoffs for a 25.0-yard average and two touchdowns, both of them for 100 yards. Also had 110 punt returns for average of 10.6 yards, with a long of 60 yards. Explosive speed and enough size to break through the pack or simply run away from it. Does not take many steps to accelerate. Even if he's a starting cornerback somewhere, the temptation will be to use him on runbacks because he is so dangerous and can turn around a game in a hurry.

RS Ben Kelly, Colorado, 5-8 7/8, 183: Very good college cornerback who might be too short to be a starter and will have to contribute in "nickel" situations. Where he has a real chance to make an immediate impact, though, is on kickoff returns. Returned six kickoffs or punts for scores in his career and had two more called back by penalties in 1999. Had a 100-yarder on the opening play of this year's Aloha Bowl. Runs track, and it shows. Has been clocked in the 4.4s and has the ability to hit the seam on a kickoff and come out the other end. Solid football player who knows where the end zone is, as demonstrated by four scores on interception returns.

P Shane Lechler, Texas A&M, 6-1 7/8, 234: Former high school quarterback, a good-sized and flexible athlete. Set NCAA record with career gross average of 44.7 yards and also had average of 40 yards net. In 268 punts, never had a kick blocked or returned for a touchdown. Good, but not a great, leg. Will sometimes drive the ball too low, allowing for runbacks, and is inconsistent. Can kick a team out of trouble but also into trouble when he muscles up and forgets about hang time. Will take too long at times to get punt off. Catches the ball well, can handle the high or low snap, is athletic enough to scramble or even throw if situation warrants it. Handled kickoffs but is not very effective in that role. A tough guy who isn't afraid to make a tackle now and then.

RS Avion Black, Tennessee State, 5-10 3/8, 179: Late entry to the draft, declared ineligible by the NCAA only last month on an interpretation between Proposition 42 and Proposition 48 from his freshman season. Not very polished yet as a wide receiver, but outstanding kickoff return skills might get him drafted in the third round. Averaged 34.2 yards on kickoff runbacks in '99. Had three returns for touchdowns, two of them over 100 yards. Has been timed the past couple weeks in the mid- to high-4.3s and everyone knows about this guy now.

KB Adalius Thomas, Southern Mississippi, 6-2 3/8, 270: Talented upfield pass-rusher who will be drafted within the first two rounds as a defensive end. Not to be overlooked, however, is that he blocked six placement kicks during college career, including four field goals tries in 1999. Has a nice wingspan, good reach and a 38-inch vertical jump. Some team will put him smack in the middle of the line and force opponents' kickers to get the ball up quickly over him.

DS/KC Kevin Houser, Ohio State, 6-3¼ 253: Started only five games during his four seasons with the Buckeyes, but arguably the best special teams snapper in the country. Handled all of the punt and placement snaps the last four years, over 450 kicking plays, and had zero miscues. Will make some team as a third or fourth tight end and snapper. Will get downfield after the snap, as indicated by his 16 special teams tackles in '99.

Kicker Shayne Graham has talent, but will most likely be a free agent.(Allsport)

PK Shayne Graham, Virginia Tech, 5-11¼ 201: Named the All-Big East place-kicker all four years of his career. Doesn't have a powerful leg, but his strength is improving, and he is effective in tough situations. Made 68 of 93 field goals, and 167 of 169 extra points for Hokies. Has only two field goals of more than 52 yards, so range is somewhat suspect. Does not kick off, so will have to go to a team that has a punter who can handle those chores. May not be drafted, but should be in an NFL camp as a free agent.

P Jeff Walker, Mississippi State, 5-10 3/8, 218: Averaged 43.4 yards gross and 40.8 yards net in three seasons. Had 44 kicks inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Four punts blocked in 1999, and that is a major concern. Takes long time to get ball into the air, seems to line up an extra step back. Not a quick start-off, sometimes takes three steps and then has an elongated motion. Team often used another player for shorter, "pooch" punts, so it is difficult to gauge how effective he is in those situations. Strong leg and was used as kickoff specialist. Had 97 touchbacks on his 220 kickoffs. Tried a few longer field goals because of his leg strength.

KC Tyrone Carter, Minnesota, 5-7 5/8, 190: The Thorpe Award winner as the nation's finest defensive back in 1999 is beginning to convince some scouts that his size might not preclude him from playing as a "nickel" specialist in the secondary. His ability to handle the snapping chores on field goals and extra points is another bargaining chip. Carter rockets the ball back on kicks. The biggest concern is that he is so small that he might be collapsed if a team loaded up its line in the middle and got penetration inside.

KC Corey Moore, Virginia Tech, 5-10 7/8, 223: The former standout defensive end might even be too small for linebacker in the NFL, but his ability to snap on placements could earn him a spot on someone's roster. Moore is a fiery leader who figures to spend his career as a special teams player anyway, and this provides him another dimension. He doesn't get the ball back as quickly as you'd like, but is very accurate.

Key: DS (deep snapper for punts); KB (kick blocker); KC (short snapper for field goals and extra points); PK (place-kicker); P (punter); RS (return specialist).