1.   And Kenyon Coleman joins Thomas as a member of the Lombardi Award list, given to the top lineman in the country.

2.   Bernard Riley of Los Alamitos High School, considered the top defensive lineman in the nation by one recruiting service, gave an oral commitment to USC on Sunday.

3.   By his junior year, Bruschi had become an All-American and was a finalist for the Lombardi Award as the top lineman in college football.

4.   He might be rated as the top offensive lineman in Southern California next year. . . .

5.   He won the Lombardi award last season as the top collegiate lineman.

6.   He was rewarded as the top Division II lineman in the country.

7.   In any event, it is likely the Jets will choose a top defensive lineman in the college draft.

8.   Most scouts have Sapp and Kevin Carter, the defensive end from Florida, rated as the top defensive linemen in the draft.

9.   No top offensive linemen.

10.   Porcher is considered one of the top three defensive linemen in the game.