Below are the highest-graded players slated to become free agents March 2. Players who were re-signed by their own teams before the official free-agent signing period was to begin were not included.

List compiled as of Feb. 11.

Grade scale: 5.0: Super-blue-chip/franchise-caliber player
4.0: Blue-chip/Pro Bowl player
3.0: Red-chip/very solid starter
2.5: Average starter/good backup
2.0: Marginal starter/should be a backup
UFA: Unrestricted free agent
RFA: Restricted free agent

Quarterbacks
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Brian Griese	Broncos	RFA	3.5
2.	Brad Johnson	Redskins	UFA	3.0
3.	Trent Dilfer	Ravens	UFA	2.5
4.	Jon Kitna	Seahawks	UFA	2.5
5.	Ray Lucas	Jets	RFA	2.4

Fullbacks
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Howard Griffith	Broncos	UFA	3.0
2.	Fred Beasley	49ers	RFA	3.0
3.	Sam Gash	Ravens	UFA	3.0
4.	Robert Thomas	Cowboys	RFA	2.8
5.	Greg Comella	Giants	RFA	2.8

Running Backs
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Corey Dillon	Bengals	UFA	4.0
2.	Jerome Bettis	Steelers	UFA	3.8
3.	Tiki Barber	Giants	UFA	3.3
4.	Ahman Green	Packers	RFA	3.0
5.	Charlie Garner	49ers	UFA	3.0
6.	Michael Pittman	Cardinals	RFA	2.8
7.	Priest Holmes	Ravens	UFA	2.7
8.	Skip Hicks	Redskins	RFA	2.7

Tight Ends
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Marcus Pollard	Colts	UFA	3.0
2.	Rickey Dudley	Raiders	UFA	2.7

Wide Receivers
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Derrick Mason	Titans	UFA	3.1
2.	Az-Zahir Hakim	Rams	RFA	3.0
3.	James McKnight	Cowboys	UFA	2.8
4.	Donald Hayes	Panthers	RFA	2.8
5.	Albert Connell	Redskins	UFA	2.7
6.	Dedric Ward	Jets	UFA	2.6
7.	Matthew Hatchette	Vikings	UFA	2.5

Centers
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Matt Birk	Vikings	RFA	3.3
2.	Olin Kreutz	Bears	RFA	3.2
3.	Jeff Mitchell	Ravens	UFA	2.9
4.	Tim Grunhard	Chiefs	UFA	2.9
5.	Kevin Long	Titans	RFA	2.9
6.	Jeff Smith	Jaguars	UFA	2.7

Offensive Guards
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Jeff Hartings	Lions	UFA	3.4
2.	Will Shields	Chiefs	UFA	3.3
3.	Pete Kendall	Seahawks	UFA	3.1
4.	Benji Olson	Titans	RFA	3.1
5.	Steve McKinney	Colts	RFA	3.1
6.	Ross Verba	Packers	UFA	3.0
7.	Mike Compton	Lions	UFA	3.0
8.	Dan Neil	Broncos	UFA	2.9
9.	Frank Middleton	Buccaneers	UFA	2.9
10.	Todd Perry	Bears	UFA	2.8
11.	Kerry Jenkins	Jets	RFA	2.7

Offensive Tackles
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Jason Fabini	Jets	RFA	3.1
2.	Richmond Webb	Dolphins	UFA	3.0
3.	Matt Lepsis	Broncos	RFA	2.8
4.	Jerry Wunsch	Buccaneers	UFA	2.8

Defensive Ends
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Marcellus Wiley	Bills	UFA	3.5
2.	Jason Taylor	Dolphins	UFA	3.5
3.	Kenny Holmes	Titans	UFA	3.1
4.	Simeon Rice	Cardinals	UFA	3.1
5.	Kevin Carter	Rams	UFA	3.1
6.	Trace Armstrong	Dolphins	UFA	3.0
7.	N.D. Kalu	Redskins	UFA	2.7

Defensive Tackle
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Chad Eaton	Patriots	UFA	3.0
2.	Jason Ferguson	Jets	UFA	2.9
3.	Bryan Robinson	Bears	UFA	2.8
4.	Leon Lett	Cowboys	UFA	2.7
5.	Christian Peter	Giants	UFA	2.7
6.	Brandon Whiting	Eagles	RFA	2.7
7.	James Cannida	Buccaneers	RFA	2.5
8.	Tony Williams	Vikings	UFA	2.5

Inside Linebackers
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Jeremiah Trotter	Eagles	RFA	3.5
2.	London Fletcher	Rams	RFA	2.9
3.	Derek Smith	Redskins	UFA	2.9
4.	Kailee Wong	Vikings	RFA	2.7
5.	Darrin Smith	Saints	UFA	2.7
6.	Henri Crockett	Falcons	UFA	2.7

Outside Linebackers
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Jamie Sharper	Ravens	UFA	3.3
2.	Dexter Coakley	Cowboys	UFA	3.3
3.	Dwayne Rudd	Vikings	UFA	3.3
4.	Shawn Barber	Redskins	RFA	2.9
5.	John Mobley	Broncos	UFA	2.9
6.	William Thomas	Raiders	UFA	2.9
7.	Leonard Little	Rams	RFA	2.8
8.	Derrick Rodgers	Dolphins	UFA	2.7
9.	James Darling	Eagles	UFA	2.7
10.	Darren Hambrick	Cowboys	RFA	2.6
11.	Cornell Brown	Ravens	UFA	2.6

Cornerbacks
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Samari Rolle	Titans	RFA	3.8
2.	Ray Buchanan	Falcons	UFA	3.5
3.	Aeneas Williams	Cardinals	UFA	3.2
4.	Jason Sehorn	Giants	UFA	3.1
5.	Ronde Barber	Buccaneers	UFA	3.0
6.	Denard Walker	Titans	UFA	3.0
7.	Walt Harris	Bears	UFA	2.9
8.	Todd Lyght	Rams	UFA	2.8
9.	Fred Weary	Saints	RFA	2.7
10.	Terrell Buckley	Broncos	UFA	2.5
11.	Eric Warfield	Chiefs	RFA	2.5
12.	Michael Booker	Titans	UFA	2.5

Safeties
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Darren Sharper	Packers	UFA	3.5
2.	Mike Minter	Panthers	UFA	3.2
3.	Lance Schulters	49ers	RFA	2.9
4.	Kim Herring	Ravens	UFA	2.9
5.	Brock Marion	Dolphins	UFA	2.9
6.	Mike Logan	Jaguars	UFA	2.8
7.	Jason Belser	Colts	UFA	2.7
8.	Damien Robinson	Buccaneers	UFA	2.6

Kickers
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Olindo Mare	Dolphins	UFA	3.5
2.	Jeff Wilkins	Rams	UFA	3.5
3.	Ryan Longwell	Packers	UFA	3.3
4.	Morten Andersen	Falcons	UFA	3.0
5.	Joe Nedney	Panthers	UFA	2.9
6.	Steve Christie	Bills	UFA	2.9
7.	John Carney	Chargers	UFA	2.9

Punters
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Brad Maynard	Giants	UFA	2.9

Return Specialists
Rank	Player	2000 team	FA Type	Grade
1.	Derrick Mason	Titans	UFA	3.1
2.	Desmond Howard	Lions	UFA	3.0
3.	Allen Rossum	Packers	RFA	3.0

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