Here's a list of the invites by position:

Quarterbacks (18):
Ryan Colburn, Fresno State
Andy Dalton, TCU
Pat Devlin, Delaware
*Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
Nathan Enderle, Idaho
Colin Kaepernick, Nevada
Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
Jake Locker, Washington
*Ryan Mallet, Arkansas
Greg McElroy, Alabama
*Cam Newton, Auburn
Christian Ponder, Florida State
Josh Portis, California (Pa)
Ricky Stanzi, Iowa
Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech
Scott Tolzein, Wisconsin
Jeff Van Camp, Florida Atlantic
TJ Yates, North Carolina

Running back (34):
Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
Armando Allen, Notre Dame
Matt Asiata, Utah
Damien Berry, Miami
Allen Bradford, Southern California
Deleone Carter, Syracuse
*John Clay, Wisconsin
Graig Cooper, Miami
Noel Devine, West Virginia
Shaun Draughn, North Carolina
Darren Evans, Virginia Tech
Mario Fannin, Auburn
*Jamie Harper, Clemson
*Mark Ingram, Alabama
Alex Green, Hawaii
Roy Helu, Nebraska
Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
*Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington
*Mikel LeShoure, Illinois
*Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh
Derrick Locke, Kentucky
DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
Bilal Powell, Louisville
*Stephen Ridley, LSU
*Jacquizz, Rodgers, Oregon State
Evan Royster, Penn State
Brandon Saine, Ohio State
Da'rel Scott, Maryland
Vai Tuau, Nevada
Daniel Thomas, Kansas State
*Jordan Todman, UConn
*Shane Vereen, California
Johnny White, North Carolina
*Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech

Fullbacks (6):
Shaun Chapas, Georgia
Charles Clay, Tulsa (TE/HB)
Stanley Havili, Southern California
*Henry Hynoski, Pittsburgh
Owen Marecic, Stanford (LB)
Anthony Sherman, UConn

Wide Receivers (45):
*Darvin Adams, Auburn
*Jon Baldwin, Pittsburgh
Armon Binns, Cincinnati
*DeAndre Brown, Southern Mississippi
Vince Brown, San Diego State
Stephen Burton, West Texa A&M
*Randall Cobb, Kentucky
Mark Dell, Michigan State
*Tanden Doss, Indiana
Edmond Gates, Abilene Christian
A.J. Green, Georgia
*Tori Gurley, South Carolina
*Jamel Hamler, Fresno State
Leonard Hankerson, Miam
Dwyane Harris, East Carolina
Andre Holmes, Hillsdale
Lestar Jean, Florida Atlantic
Jerrel Jernigan, Troy
Ronald Johnson, Southern California
Julio Jones, Alabama
Jeremy Kerley, TCU
*Greg Little, North Carolina
Ricardo Lockette, Fort Valley State
Jeff Maehl, Oregon
Denaris Moore, Tennessee
Joe Morgan, Walsh
O.J. Murdock, Fort Hays State
Jamar Newsome, Central Florida
Niles Paul, Nebrska
Austin Pettis, Boise State
Al Robinson, SMU
Greg Salas, Hawaii
DeMarco San Diego State
Jock Sanders, West Virginia
Dane Sansenbacher, Ohio State
Cecil Shorts, Mount Union
*Torrey Smith, Maryland
Keith Smith, Purdue
Owen Spencer, North Carolina State
Terrence Tolliver, LSU
Terrance Turner, Indiana
Ryan Whalen, Stanford
Marshall Williams, Wake Forest
Jimmy Young, TCU
Titus Young, Boise State

Tight Ends (16):
Jordan Cameron, Southern California
Charlie Gantt, Michigan State
Cam Graham, Louisville
Virgil Green, Nevada
Daniel Hardy, Idaho
Robert Housler, Florida Atlantic
Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin
Mike McNeill, Nebraska
Schuylar Oordt, Northern Iowa
Zach Pianalto, North Carolina
Allen Reisner, Iowa
*Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame (X)
Lee Smith, Marshall
Luke Stocker, Tennessee
Julius Thomas, Portland State
DJ Williams, Arkansas

Offensive Tackles (32):
David Arkin, Missouri State (OG)
Joe Barksdale, LSU
Clint Boling, Georgia (OG)
James Brewer, Indiana (OG)
Marcus Cannon, TCU (OG)
Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
James Carpenter, Alabama
Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
Garrett Chisolm, South Carolina
Josh Davis, Georgia
Ray Dominquez, Arkansas
Orlando Franklin, Miami (OG)
Marcus Gilbert, Florida
Adam Grant, Arizona
Chris Hairston, Clemson
Kyle Hix, Texas
Kevin Hughes, Southeasten Louisiana
Ben Ijalana, Villanova (OG)
Dan Kilgore, Appalachian State
Jarriel King, South Carolina
Richard Lapham, Boston College
Demarcus Love, Arkansas (OG)
Derek Newon, Arkansas State
Mike Person, Montana State
Jason Pinkston, Pittsburgh (OG)
Will Rackley, Lhigh (OG)
Jah Reid, Central Florida
Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State
*Tyron Smith, Southern California
Willie Smith, East Carolina
Nate Solder, Colorado
Lee Ziemba, Auburn

Offensive Guards (14):
Justin Boren, Ohio State
Ricky Henry, Nebraska
Rodney Hudson, Florida State (C)
Zach Hurd, UConn
Maurice Hurt, Florida
Andrew Jackson, Fresno State
Carl Johnson, Florida
John Moffitt, Wisconsin (C)
Steve Schilling, Michigan
Caleb Schlauderaff, Utah
Isaiah Thompson, Houston
Julian Vandervelde, Iowa
Danny Watkins, Baylor (OT)
Keith Williams, Nebraska

Centers (10):
Ryan Barthlomew, Syracuse
Brandon Fusco, Slippery Rock
Jason Kelce, Cincinnati
Jake Kirkpatrick, TCU
Alex Linnenkohl, Oregon State
Kris O'Dowd, Southern California
Mike Pouncey, Florida (OG)
Zane Taylor, Utah
Zack Williams Washington State
Stefan Wisniewski, Penn State

Defensive Ends (27):
Sam Acho, Texas
Pierre Allen, Nebraska
Allen Bailey, Miami
Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma (OLB)
*Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson
Ugo Chinasa, Oklahoma State
Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
Wyne Daniels, TCU
Demarcus Dobbs, Georgia
Ricky Elmore, Arizona
Cam Heyward, Ohio State (X)
Cam Jordan, California (DT)
Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue (OLB)
Kentrell Lockett, Mississippi
Cliff Matthews, South Carolina
Pernell McPhee, Mississippi
Bruce Miller, Central Florida (OLB)
Cheta Ozogwu, Rice
*Robert Quinn, North Carolina
Brooks Reed, Arizona (OLB)
D'Aundre Reed, Arizona
Greg Romeus, Pittsburgh (X)
Jabaal Sheard, Pittsburgh
*Aldon Smith, Missouri
*J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
Markus White, Florida State
Ryan Winterswyck, Boise State

Defensive Tackles (28):
Ladi Ajiboye, South Carolina
Marvin Austin, North Carolina
Brandon Bair, Oregon (DE)
Christian Ballard, Iowa
*Jurrell Casey, Southern California
*Marcel Dareus, Alabama (DE)
Kenrick Ellis, Hampton
*Nick Fairley, Auburn
Sione Fua, Stanford
John Graves, Virginia Tech
*Lawrence Guy, Arizona State
Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
Karl Klug, Iowa (DT)
Pep Levingston, LSU
*Corey Liuget, Illinois
Terrell McClain, South Florida
Chris Nield, West Virginia
Drake Nevis, LSU
Stephen Paea, Oregon State (X)
Martin Patrick, Richmond
Jerrell Powe, Mississippi
*Sealver Sliga, Utah
Adrian Taylor, Oklahoma
Phil Taylor, Baylor
Cedric Thornton, Southern Arkansas
*Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple
Colby Whitlock, Texas Tech
Ian Williams, Notre Dame

Inside Linebackers (17):
Nick Bellore, Cenral Michigan
Akeem Dent, Georgia
Josh Byrnes, Auburn
Ross Homan, Ohio State
Nate Irving, North Carolina State
Greg Jones, Michigan State
Elijah Joseph, Temple
Orie Lemon, Oklahoma State
Greg Lloyd, UConn
Casey Matthews, Oregon
Colin McCarthy, Miami
Mike Mohamed, California
Kelvin Sheppard, LSU
Derrell Smith, Syracuse
Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
Chris White, Mississppi State
*Martez Wilson, Illinois

Outside Linebackers (18):
*Akeem Ayers, UCLA
Bruce Carter, UCLA (X)
Chris Carter, Fresno State (DE)
Mason Foster, Washington
Mark Herzlich, Boston College
Doug Hogue, Syracuse
*Justin Houston, Georgia
Jeremiah Hunter, Iowa
Scott Lutrus, UConn
Vonnie Miller, Texas A&M
Dontay Moch, Nevada (DE)
Adrian Moten, Maryland
Jonas Mouton, Michigan
Brian Rolle, Ohio State
DJ Smith, Appalachian State
JT Thomas, West Virginia
Lawrence Wilson, UConn
KJ Wright, Mississippi State

Cornerbacks (35):
Cortez Allen, Citadel
Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
Niles Brinkley, Wisconsin
Chykie Brown, Texas
Curtis Brown, Texas
Jalil Brown, Colorado
Kendric Burney, North Carolina
*Brandon Burton, Utah
Mario Butler, Georgia Tech
Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech
Chimdi Chekwa, Ohio State (X)
Vance Cuff, Georgia
Chris Culliver, South Carolina (FS)
Ras-I Dowling, Virginia
Marcus Gilchrest, Clemson (S)
*Brandon Harris, Miami
Brandon Hogan, West Virginia
Davon House, New Mexico State
Curt Marsh, Utah State
Byron Maxwell, Clemson
Andrew McGee, Oklahoma State
Johnny Patrick, Louisville
*Patrick Peterson, LSU
Justin Rogers, Richmond
Chris Rucker, Michigan State
Kevin Rutland, Missouri
Richard Sherman, Stanford (S)
Buster Skrine, Chattanooga
Jimmy Smith, Colorado
Josh Thomas, Buffalo
Brandyn Thompson, Boise State
Devon Torrence, Ohio State
Demarcus Van Dyke, Miami
*Aaron Williams, Texas
Shareece Wright, Southern California

Safeties (20):
*Ahmad Black, Florida
Quinton Carter, Oklahoma
Chris Conte, California
Dejon Gomes, Nebraska
*Will Hill, Florida
Jermale Hines, Oklahoma
Jaiquawn Jarrett, Temple
Jeron Johnon, Boise State
Shiloh Keo, Idaho
Joe Lefeged, Rutgers
Mark Legree, Appalachian State
DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
*Rahim Moore, UCLA
*Robert Sands, West Virginia
*Tyler Sash, Iowa
Da'Norris Searcey, North Carolina
David Sims, Iowa State
*Jerrard Tarrant, Georgia Tech
Deunta Williams, North Carolina (X)
Nate Williams, Washington


Specialists (10)
- kickers
Dan Bailey, Oklahoma State
Kai Forbath, UCLA
Alex Henery, Nebraska
Josh Jasper, LSU
Jake Rogers, Cincinnati

-punters
Matt Bosher, Miami
Ryan Donahue, Iowa
Reid Forrest, Washington State
Chas Henry, Florida

-snappers
Danny Aiken, Virginia

-snappers
Danny Aiken, Virginia

There's our 1st round draft pick. LOL.

what do the * indicate?

underclassmen

I did hear recently that there was consideration from the NFLPA and agents to boycott the Combine. I don't think it will happen, but we should hope that the negotiations start to go well so we can put that to bed.

First off, the agents shouldn't be involved in ANY of this, in my opinion. They aren't players or part of the union, and they don't represent the league. They are an outside interested party who should have absolutely no involvement with anything regarding a boycott, lockout or any other such activities.

Secondly, if the NFLPA chose to "boycott" the Combines, they would get a black eye in the court of public opinion. It would be viewed as them firing the opening salvo with absolutely nothing to gain in the offing. So the coaches and managers don't get to see the players work out, or get to interview them. How does that negatively affect the owners? Actually, it puts more money in the owners' pockets, because now they don't have to pay for their staffs to attend, or buy prospects dinner, etc. I think the owners would be somewhat pleased with that development.

They can boycott it all they want but these kids aren't going to skip the combine and the chance to increase their payday. Every year there are a bunch of players that skyrocket up the draft based on their combine and/or pro days.

I agree with both of you. I think it would be moronic for them to boycott the Combine. Since we already know that the Draft is going to happen, this shouldn't even be a consideration. If the Draft actually taking place hinged on the CBA being completed before it, then I could definitely see this as being a bargaining chip. I also think that the NFL needs a way to wrangle some of these agents from doing what they're doing. Not only the NFL, but the NCAA has some ridiculous rules regarding "amateur" status and how agents affect it.

The players are the only ones who stand to lose any money from doing this. There are a handful of guys who could hurt their status by working out at the combine, Fairley, Bowers, etc. But everyone else has their shot to move up draft boards. I don't think anyone, beside an agent trying to make a buck, would tell a prospect to not attend. Ludicrous.

I couldn't care less if the NFLPA boycotts the combine because what exactly do they do there? The answer is basically nothing. The agents, on the other hand, will show up as usual since they use the time to promote their clients and they would be foolish not to be there. I'd be very surprised if more than a handful refuse to show up.

Every year I watch the combine, not for the 40 times or to see who lifts the most, jumps the highest, etc... I prefer to watch the drills, to see who looks the most fluid. See who looks like a natural athlete. I realize none of this means anything if the player in question doesn't have the game tape that proves he is a player. If a kid looks smooth and confident, is in great shape, then runs a great 40, so much the better.
This years combine I will be paying extra attention to the corners and linebackers. Of the backers I'm looking forward to seeing are Martez Wilson, Akeem Ayers, Mark Herzlich, Quan Sturdivant, Colin McCarthy and K.J. Wright. These guys could all be taken in the first four rounds. I'm hoping that Detroit is the next address for one or two.
Ayers is a bit of an enigma to me, games I've watched he's been all over the field, been in on alot of plays, but doesn't deliver the big hits I'd expect, preferring to grab and drag down or throw down the ball carrier. Maybe I haven't seen enough film on him and am mistaken. If he ends up in Detroit maybe some of Vandenbosch and Suh will rub off on him.
Couple of other guys I will be interested in seeing are J.J. Watt and Aldon Smith. Both could be there at 13, and are intriguing prospects.
Any input or players you might be looking forward to seeing?

I want to see Mason Foster in agility drills. I liked what I heard about him during the Senior Bowl practices. I want to see Jimmy Smith and Brandon Harris doing their drills and see how they match up to each other. Davon House is another CB prospect that I like. I'd also like to see some of the mid to late round WR prospects that could be added as a third receiver. Just how well they explode out of breaks, catch the ball, etc. I am also interested in seeing just how well Justin Houston does. I'm not necessarily interested in seeing the Lions take him, but I think he's an very underrated prospect. I watched some Georgia games, and he stood out to me. I think he should be rated higher than some of the DE/OLBs that some are rating ahead of him, like Aldon Smith and Ryan Kerrigan.

Have you ever watched Jimmy Smith play? He's pretty good and has great size at CB but he's suspect vs the run. He may be a carbon copy of Antonio Cromartie.

I'm really looking forward to seeing a number of CBs - Prince A., Smith, A. Williams and Dowling.

At OT, I want to see how Nate Solder moves his feet and how Tyron Smith compares to the other top tackles cause he looks pretty athletic when you watch USC play, especially for a RT. I'm also curious to see how Marcus Cannon from nearby TCU looks cause he is huge.

At LB, pretty much the whole group because I think we can use picks here all throughout the draft. I hope Greg Jones has a good combine.

I like Jerrell Jernigan who is tiny but a real fast WR who could burn it up in the 40. Could be a good value pick in the mid rounds.

There are always a few players not really on my radar yet since I didn't them play (especially teams from out west or smaller schools) that catch my attention, perhaps my favorite part of the combine.

I'm looking forward to seeing what a few guys are going to look like at the Combine.

WR: Jerrel Jernigan
OT: Smith, Castonzo, Solder, Carimi
C: Stefen Wisnewski
DE: Aldon Smith
LB: Ayers, Foster, Herzlich, Nate Irving
CB: Jimmy Smith, Ras-I Dowling, Kendrick Burney
S: DeAndre McDaniels

Needless to say I like the Combine workouts and am excited to have numbers/observations to pour over for the next 62 days. Outside of Jernigan and Aldon Smith, I could see all of these guys being potential picks for the Lions in the first three rounds.

Looks like that was a bunch of smoke. Maybe it was the Federal mediator.