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Here is the fourth grouping in Yahoo! Sports' top 100 player countdown. We're unveiling the top players in groups of 10 each Sunday for 10 weeks.
'Top' doesn't necessarily mean the most pro potential or even the most talent. It's what the player has accomplished and how we think the player will do this season. Production does trump potential.
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70. CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State
Particulars: 6-2/209, Jr.; Miami Norland
Buzz: Rhodes was a freshman All-America selection in 2010 but had a somewhat disappointing season in 2011, losing his starting job but still seeing a lot of time in a deep and talented secondary. He had 43 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups last season; he had four picks and 12 breakups in 2010. In high school, he was an all-county selection as a running back and as a defensive back. Rhodes' size and speed make him a coveted NFL prospect.