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Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of four columns where we take a look at what happened to Athlon Sports' Top 40 recruits from 2002.

10. Mike D'Andrea
Linebacker • Avon Lake, OH • Ohio State

Made only one start in his injury-plagued career with the Buckeyes. Remained relatively healthy throughout his first two seasons. Started the opener against Cincinnati in 2004 but then hurt his knee a few weeks later in practice. Played sparingly in one more game that season after the injury and played in only three games (for a total of four minutes of action) in October 2005 due to ongoing knee problems. D’Andrea was granted a fifth year of eligibility by the NCAA, but Ohio State announced in late August that he would be undergoing another knee surgery that would end his career as a Buckeye. He was not selected in the 2007 Draft but hoped to land with a team as a free agent.

9. Max Jean-Gilles
Offensive Lineman • Miami, FL • Georgia

The prize of Mark Richt’s first full recruiting class at Georgia. Three-year starter was a three-time first-team All-SEC pick by the league’s coaches and a consensus All-America selection as a senior in 2005. Started at tackle in 2003 before moving to guard for his final two seasons. Georgia won three SEC East titles and participated in two Sugar Bowls during his four-year career. Selected by Philadelphia in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

8. Ben Olson
Quarterback • Thousand Oaks, CA • BYU

After sitting out the 2002 season as a redshirt, Olson left BYU for a two-year LDS Church mission. He re-opened his recruitment upon his return to the U.S. and eventually signed with UCLA. Olson spent his redshirt freshman season in 2005 backing up Drew Olson (no relation) before ascending to the top spot on the Bruins’ depth chart heading into ’06. Playing on a regular basis for the first time since 2001 (his senior season in high school) Olson led UCLA to a 3–1 start that included wins over Utah, Rice and Stanford. His season, however, came to an abrupt end in Week 5 against Arizona when he tore a ligament in his left knee. Olson completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 822 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. He will head into fall practice No. 1 on the depth chart.

7. Ciatrick Fason
Running Back • Neptune Beach, FL • Florida

Took over as the full-time starter as a junior. Went on to lead the SEC in rushing with 1,267 yards and added 10 TDs on the ground. He earned first-team All-SEC honors from the AP and second-team from the coaches. Left school with one year of eligibility remaining and was selected by Minnesota in the fourth round of the 2005 draft.

6. Chris Davis
Wide Receiver • St. Petersburg, FL • Florida State

Never emerged as a consistent big-play threat. Recorded only three 100-yard games in his four-year career, and he never scored more than one TD in a game. Received honorable mention All-ACC honors as a senior in 2006. Selected by Tennessee in the fourth round of the ’07 draft.

5. Gerald Riggs Jr.
Running Back • Chattanooga, TN • Tennessee

Struggled with off-the-field and injury issues during his four-year career. Ended his career 13th on Tennessee’s all-time rushing list with 1,893 yards. After not being selected in the 2005 draft, he signed a free agent contract with the Dolphins but was cut in September.

4. Rodrique Wright
Defensive Lineman • Houston, TX • Texas

Four-year starter was a first-team All-America selection as a senior, when he helped the Longhorns to the national title. Earned first-team All-Big 12 honors twice, second-team honors once and was named the league’s Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2002. Slipped down to the seventh round of the 2006 draft, where he was grabbed by the Miami Dolphins.

3. Lorenzo Booker
Running Back • Ventura, CA • Florida State

Put up solid numbers but never emerged as an elite ball-carrier. Rushed for a career-high 887 yards (5.1-yard average) as a sophomore in 2004 and ended his career with 2,389 yards rushing and 995 yards receiving. Selected by Miami in the third round of the 2007 draft.

2. Ryan Moore
Wide Receiver • Orlando, FL • Miami

Enjoyed a solid season as a redshirt freshman in 2003 (44 catches, 637 yards) but caught only 49 passes over his final three seasons in Coral Gables. Suspended for the first eight games of his senior season. Was not selected in the 2007 draft.

1. Vince Young
Quarterback • Houston, TX • Texas

Capped off a brilliant junior season with one of the finest big-game performances in the history of college football in Texas’ 41–38 win over USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl. After leading the Horns to the national championship, he declared for the NFL Draft and was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the third overall pick. Young guided the Titans to an 8–5 record as the starting quarterback and was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.




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