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Scouts Inc. and Matt Williamson of ESPN.com evaluated and graded about 2,500 National Football League players coming into the 2012 season.

They ranked as many as the top 50 players at each position. We have seen already that 10 Packers are ranked in the top 200 players in the league.

In the charts below, you can see how Scouts Inc. and Williamson rank the top ten players at each position (no rookies were ranked), where the Packers players fall in each group, plus a few other names Packers or Badgers fans know. (Cedric Benson's name does not appear in the ranking of the top 50 running backs):



QUARTERBACKS

Rank Player Team 1. Aaron Rodgers Packers 2. Tom Brady Patriots 3. Drew Brees Saints 4. Ben Roethlisberger Steelers 5. Eli Manning Giants 6. Peyton Manning Broncos 7. Philip Rivers Chargers 8. Jay Cutler Bears 9. Tony Romo Cowboys 10. Matthew Stafford Lions 24. Matt Flynn Seahawks



RUNNING BACKS

Rank Player Team 1. Adrian Peterson Vikings 2. LeSean McCoy Eagles 3. Arian Foster Texans 4. Ray Rice Ravens 5. Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars 6. Matt Forte Bears 7. Darren McFadden Raiders 8. Chris Johnson Titans 9. Jamaal Charles Chiefs 10. Steven Jackson Rams 46. James Starks Packers

WIDE RECEIVERS

Rank Player Team 1. Calvin Johnson Lions 2. Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals 3. Andre Johnson Texans 4. Steve Smith Panthers 5. Greg Jennings Packers 6. Hakeem Nicks Giants 7. Roddy White Falcons 8. Wes Welker Patriots 9. Mike Wallace Steelers 10. Percy Harvin Vikings 21. Jordy Nelson Packers 34. Randall Cobb Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Rob Gronkowski Patriots 2. Jimmy Graham Saints 3. Antonio Gates Chargers 4. Vernon Davis 49ers 5. Jermichael Finley Packers 6. Aaron Hernandez Patriots 7. Jason Witten Cowboys 8. Tony Gonzalez Falcons 9. Fred Davis Redskins 10. Brandon Pettigrew Lions 49. Tom Crabtree Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Jake Long Dolphins 2. Joe Thomas Browns 3. Jason Peters Eagles 4. Ryan Clady Broncos 5. Duane Brown Texans 6. Jordan Gross Panthers 7. Andrew Whitworth Bengals 8. Tyron Smith Cowboys 9. D'Brickashaw Ferguson Jets 10. Bryan Bulaga Packers 38. Gabe Carimi Bears 42. Marshall Newhouse Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Nick Mangold Jets 2. Maurkice Pouncey Steelers 3. Chris Myers Texans 4. Ryan Kalil Panthers 5. Alex Mack Browns 6. Scott Wells Rams 7. Eric Wood Bills 8. Matt Birk Ravens 9. Mike Pouncey Dolphins 10. Nick Hardwick Chargers 11. Jeff Saturday Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Jahri Evans Saints 2. Carl Nicks Buccaneers 3. Logan Mankins Patriots 4. Marshal Landa Ravens 5. Josh Sitton Packers 6. Mike Iupati 49ers 7. Brian Waters Patriots 8. Evan Mathis Eagles 9. Chris Snee Giants 10. Brandon Moore Jets 31. T.J. Lang Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Justin Smith 49ers 2. Jared Allen Vikings 3. Jason Pierre-Paul Giants 4. Trent Cole Eagles 5. Julius Peppers Bears 6. Calais Campbell Cardinals 7. J.J. Watt Texans 8. Justin Tuck Giants 9. Mario Williams Bills 10. Jason Babin Eagles 40. Ryan Pickett Packers 50. Aaron Kampman Free agent

DEFENSIVE TACKLES



Rank Player Team 1. Haloti Ngata Ravens 2. Ndamukong Suh Lions 3. Vince Wilfork Patriots 4. Richard Seymour Raiders 5. Cullen Jenkins Eagles 6. Kyle Williams Bills 7. Darnell Dockett Cardinals 8. Broderick Bunkley Saints 9. Jay Ratliff Cowboys 10. Geno Atkins Bengals 11. B.J. Raji Packers

Rank Player Team 1. DeMarcus Ware Cowboys 2. Patrick Willis 49ers 3. Terrell Suggs Ravens 4. James Harrison Steelers 5. Clay Matthews Packers 6. Von Miller Broncos 7. Tamba Hali Chiefs 8. Aldon Smith 49ers 9. Cameron Wake Dolphins 10. Brian Cushing Texans 34. Desmond Bishop Packers 45. Nick Barnett Buffalo

Rank Player Team 1. Darrelle Revis Jets 2. Nnamdi Asomugha Eagles 3. Johnathan Joseph Texans 4. Ladarius Webb Ravens 5. Charles Woodson Packers 6. Champ Bailey Broncos 7. Brandon Flowers Chiefs 8. Joe Haden Browns 9. Cortland Finnegan Rams 10. Bent Grimes Falcons 11. Tramon Williams Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Troy Polamalu Steelers 2. Ed Reed Ravens 3. Eric Weddle Chargers 4. Earl Thomas Seahawks 5. Tyvon Branch Raiders 6. Antoine Bethea Colts 7. Adrian Wilson Cardinals 8. Eric Berry Chiefs 9. Dashon Goldson 49ers 10. Danieal Manning Texans 29. Morgan Burnett Packers 47. Charlie Peprah Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Sebastian Janikowski Raiders 2. Nate Kaeding Chargers 3. Rob Bironas Titans 4. Phil Dawson Browns 5. Jay Feely Cardinals 6. Matt Prater Broncos 7. Lawrence Tynes Giants 8. David Akers 49ers 9. Alex Henery Eagles 10. Neil Rackers Redskins 11. Mason Crosby Packers

Rank Player Team 1. Shane Lechler Raiders 2. Andy Lee 49ers 3. Dustin Colquitt Chiefs 4. Donnie Jones Texans 5. Brandon Fields Dolphins 6. Brian Moorman Bills 7. Kevin Huber Bengals 8. Thomas Morstead Saints 9. Reggie Hodges Browns 10. Chris Kluwe Vikings 22. Tim Masthay Packers