By Dennis Dodd and Anthony Gimino
SportsLine.com Senior Writers

So who was right this weekend?

Wisconsin receiver Lee Evans could have been one of the top receivers taken in the draft. Instead, on the day he would have been drafted as a junior, Evans suffered knee ligament damage in Wisconsin's spring game.

Meanwhile, Trev Faulk could have been an All-America linebacker at LSU this fall. Instead, he spent the weekend doing nothing. The junior who declared for the draft spent his time realizing NFL teams consider him undraftable. The senior-that-won't-be slid through seven rounds and all 261 picks without being picked.

Once again, who was right?

Both face an uncertain future. Evans did the right thing, at least in the eyes of Wisconsin fans, by staying for 2002. But by doing so he risked his senior season and perhaps his pro career. The Badgers career leader in receiving yards went up for a pass Saturday, came down wrong on his left knee and suffered ligament damage.

"My only reason to go to the NFL this year was money," Evans said before the injury. "That's not what it's all about. The money will come. If I start playing for money, that's the wrong reason."

It's statements like that that broke hearts Saturday afternoon. Wisconsin became the first team in NCAA history last season to have a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver and two quarterbacks throw for 1,000 yards.

"It was like the air just went out of the stadium," one Wisconsin athletic official said.

Fortunately, Evans has a redshirt year left. As of Monday, Faulk had a job, at least temporarily, signing a free-agent contract with Denver.

These stories are cautionary tales for any NFL hopeful. In fact, there were so many undrafted college stars, both juniors and seniors, you could make up a nice All-America team from the leftovers.

SportsLine.com did just that. It's not to say members of the All-Undrafted Team have no shot at the NFL. It's just surprising how much talent remained after the NFL picked over college rosters.

The team includes three former Heisman candidates, a Mackey Award winner (best tight end) and the son of a Hall of Famer. Not bad. If they catch on an NFL roster, they might be better.

Offense

Woody Dantzler is one of the most prominent college stars ignored in the NFL Draft. (Allsport)

Woody Dantzler, QB, Clemson -- Scouts were shouting "CFL, CFL, CFL!" Dantzler was shouting, "quarterback, quarterback, quarterback!" The Wood Man's insistence on playing quarterback probably kept him from being drafted. In Clemson's modern-day single-wing, he was a running back with a questionable arm playing quarterback. Yo, Canada. Please welcome Woodrow.

Ken Simonton, RB, Oregon State -- All the CDs, T-shirts and other Heisman hype seem like a distant memory. It didn't help his case to begin with that Simonton is 5-7, 193. Then he had a sub-standard senior year and the Beavers stunk.

Damien Anderson, RB, Northwestern -- Has any Heisman candidate fallen further, quicker? Anderson was pumped by this Heisman voter for the award as the No. 1 candidate for half the season. After rushing for almost 2,000 yards as a junior, Anderson, like Simonton, fell off in his production. Scouts wondered about his pass-catching skills and speed.

Brian Poli-Dixon, WR, UCLA -- Compared to J.J. Stokes throughout his career in Westwood but never could stay healthy. Poli-Dixon battled through wrist, hamstring and shoulder injuries to be a fairly productive receiver. When healthy, he was tough for any cornerback at 6-5. Could develop into an Ed McCaffrey type as a free-agent signee.

Kelly Campbell, WR, Georgia Tech -- Undersized at 5-10, 170 pounds but seemed to come up with big catches all the time. He left a good impression for scouts with a 10-catch, 103-yard performance against Stanford in the Seattle Bowl. Could be a kick returner in the pros.

Tim Stratton, TE, Purdue -- In a year when a record 24 tight ends were drafted, it is telling that Stratton was not taken. His production dropped slightly after the departure of Drew Brees. In 2000, he was the nation's best tight end with 58 catches. Started dropping a lot of balls in 2001 and was benched for a while. Stratton is undersized as a tight end but has possibilities at his other Purdue position -- long snapper.

Luke Butkus, OL, Illinois -- Got a lot of pub for being Dick Butkus' nephew. It was well deserved. Centers are usually the smartest guys on the offense considering all the duties they have (line calls, snapping, blocking etc.). Luke was a mirror image of his uncle on the offensive line. Maybe he can follow his uncle and get into, um, what does Dick call it -- acting?

Zac Zedalis, OL, Florida -- Great comeback story in 2001 coming back from debilitating knee injury. Zedalis missed most of 1999 and 2000 but got a sixth-year from the NCAA. Had a solid sixth-year senior year, but at age 24, the NFL probably considered him damaged goods.

Frank Romero, OL, Oklahoma -- A big reason Josh Heupel stayed upright and Oklahoma won the 2000 national championship. Romero started the last 30 games of his career. Hard to believe that at 6-4, 300, he is considered undersized for the NFL.

Dave Volk, OL, Nebraska -- Gasp! A Nebraska offensive lineman went undrafted? What's next, the Spice Girls are going to break up? Uh, never mind. Truth is, this wasn't a classic Nebraska O-Line. Mammoth Toniu Fonoti was the best.

Melvin Paige, OL, South Carolina -- Slow (5.38-second 40) and bulky player who never realized his potential. He did well in college because of his size (6-5, 313) could stand in front of people like a bar bouncer. The NFL requires more athleticism, which Paige didn't show.

Jeff Ferguson, K, Oklahoma -- Hit some huge field goals for the Sooners, but his kicks lacked authority. His style has been criticized as well. Probably more valuable as a punter. Ferguson was a Ray Guy finalist who averaged almost 45 yards.

Defense

Mike Collins, DL, Ohio State -- A defensive tackle who translates to a nose tackle in the NFL. The number of Ohio State players drafted is a compliment to the recruiting of John Cooper.

Grant Irons, DL, Notre Dame -- Pedigree didn't help. Daddy, Grant Irons, was a star for the Raiders and Browns. Brother Gerald was an All-Big Ten linebacker at Michigan who played in the NFL. Irons was too banged up and inconsistent during his college career to merit a pick. He actually lost his position early in the 2001 after suffering a hyperextended elbow.

Michael Josiah, DL, Louisville -- Bad, bad decision by this junior who came out a year early. Josiah began 2001 as a starter but gradually lost playing time as a starting defensive end. Played on a bad defense, does not play the run well and lost speed according to scouts. Other than that, he's fine.

Trev Faulk, LB, LSU -- Another junior who could have used another year in school. But insiders say Faulk wasn't enamored with coach Nick Saban and couldn't wait to get out. Faulk graduated, showing that he worked hard on and off the field. The Broncos might have stumbled upon a gem.

D.D. Lewis, LB, Texas -- Middle linebacker on the best defense in the country. That should translate to something, but scouts thought he had too many holes in his game. Projected as a backup in the pros or special teams player.

Jashon Sykes, LB, Colorado -- Considered a Butkus Award candidate but shoulder surgery and soft play caused his stock to plummet. Sykes admitted thoughts of coming out after his junior year affected his play. A huge risk after serious neck surgery in October.

Pernell Griffin, LB, East Carolina -- A weight problem combined with sun dial speed (5.1 in the 40) made Griffin suspect. Three-year All-Conference USA.

Antuan Simmons, DB, Southern California -- Deserves a look if only for his tenacity. Simmons had a tumor removed from his kidney in May 2000 which was discovered only because he was undergoing back surgery. He suffered fluid buildup around his heart and almost died. Spent two months in the hospital, losing 35 pounds. Simmons rebounded to have an effective senior year. He might be too small at 5-8, but his determination can't be discounted.

Jay Brooks, DB, Texas A&M -- "Big Play Jay" has plenty of upside. Moved to free safety in 2001, he was second in tackles when a groin injury forced him to miss the next four games. Blocked five punts in his career. This guy is going to be a great special teams player for someone.

Pig Prather, DB, Mississippi State -- Played in Joe Lee Dunn's quirky defense. Prather was listed as a safety but usually played as a linebacker close to the line. Extremely aggressive defender who had the speed to also return kicks. An ACL injury in 2000 hampered him last season.

Bobby Jackson, DB, Illinois -- Daddy (Robert) is Illinois' recruiting coordinator. The team won the Big Ten. Why can't Bobby get a break? Plays great zone defense while making 55 tackles last season. Wouldn't it be weird if the Bears sign him and he plays his rookie season where he played his college career -- Illinois' Memorial Stadium?

Casey Roussel, P, Tulane -- Almost 20 percent of his kicks landed inside the 20. Two-time All-Conference USA pick who is a weight-room freak and wouldn't shy away from tackles. Averaged almost 44 yards per punt for a bad team that needed it.