Shop Bradenton if you need a cornerback

The NFL Scouting Combine begins Thursday at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, and three Bradenton football players will find themselves at center stage at some point.

They are cornerback Mike Jenkins (Southeast High, University of South Florida), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Lakewood Ranch, Tennessee State) and safety Nehemiah Warrick (Bayshore, Michigan State).

Depending on which mock draft you believe, Jenkins is either the top-ranked cornerback in the draft or the second-ranked. Rodgers-Cromartie’s stock went up after his MVP performance at the Senior Bowl.

Warrick can move up the draft board with a strong showing.

Frank Coyle, a former NFL scout and noted authority on the draft, ranked the top-100 players in the draft. Jenkins came in at 16th overall and second at corner behind Oklahoma’s Reggie Smith. Rodgers-Cromartie was 41st overall and seventh among corners.

Here’s a look at Coyle’s take on the 14 corners in his top-100.

The complete list can be found at nfldraft.rivals.com.

Coyle’s Web site is www.draftinsiders.com.

(* denotes underclassmen)

14 overall. * Reggie Smith - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - Oklahoma
This early-entrant has fine triangle numbers (height, weight, speed) and big-play ability. He should develop into a shutdown pro defender.

16. Mike Jenkins - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - South Florida
This athletic corner had an impressive final season and hopes to shine at the NFL Combine.

21 . Leodis McKelvin - CB - 5'11" 185 lbs. - Troy
McKelvin is a quick cover man and return specialist. He hopes to display his fine athleticism at the NFL Combine to hold this ranking.

26. * Aqib Talib - CB - 6'1" 180 lbs. - Kansas
With some development, this ball-hawking corner has the talent to become a shutdown cover man in the NFL.

29. Antoine Cason -CB - 6'1" 185 lbs.- Arizona
This rugged corner has good coverage skills and ball skills. However, he faces some questions about his speed.

31. * Brandon Flowers - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - Virginia Tech
Flowers is a quick, tough corner who has good coverage skills. He has the technique and playmaking ability to match up with the best receivers.

41. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CB - 6'1" 185 lbs. - Tennessee St
This athletic corner has been a shutdown cover man, but against lesser competition. He answered questions about his ability when he starred during Senior Bowl week.

53. * Justin King - CB - 5'11"185 lbs. - Penn St
This agile corner is a very good athlete. He could solidify a top-50 grade if he performs well this postseason.

55. Chevis Jackson - CB - 5'11" 190 lbs. - LSU
Big, athletic corner has performed well against top receivers and looks to move up with a big NFL Combine effort.

58. Terrell Thomas - CB - 6' 200 lbs. - USC
Strong senior cornerback impressed against top receivers at the Senior Bowl. He elevated his rating after an inconsistent final season.

73. DeJuan Tribble - CB - 5'9" 190 lbs. - Boston College
Tribble is tough, smallish cornerback who struggled through a tough week at the Senior Bowl practices - which has him falling in the rankings a bit.

80. Tracy Porter - CB - 5'10" 185 lbs. - Indiana
Athletic senior cornerback performed well at the Senior Bowl and looks to finish with a strong NFL Combine.

84. Charles Godfrey - CB - 6' 205 lbs. - Iowa
This veteran corner had a solid career against NFL-caliber receivers, and displayed that again at the Senior Bowl.

90. Simeon Castille - CB - 6' 190 lbs. - Alabama
This Tough instinctive prospect has good ball skills and tackling skills, which may warrant a switch to free safety.