Source: nflplayers.com Brandon Jackson

A big controversy has developed over the appearance that Green Bay Packers rookie running back Brandon Jackson was forced to go the the NFL Rookie Premiere this weekend in Los Angeles instead of what he wanted to do -- attend Packers minicamp.

The story is not quite what it was originally made out to be. It turns out that Jackson can't go because a rookie can't attend two camps before his class has graduated, not because he's so marketable that the NFL really needs him in Los Angeles so that they could get a great shot of him in his Packers uniform for his football cards.

In fact, I've named Jackson the 29th most-marketable guy at the event, so I wouldn't exactly call him "in demand."

This list is basically what I think nationwide demand is for particular players, clearly factoring in demand from college fans.

1. Brady Quinn, Browns
2. Jamarcus Russell, Raiders
3. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
4. Calvin Johnson, Lions
5. Ted Ginn Jr., Dolphins
6. Troy Smith, Ravens
7. Marshawn Lynch, Bills
8. Steve Smith, Giants
9. Garrett Wolfe, Bears
10. Michael Bush, Raiders
11. Dwayne Jarrett, Panthers
12. Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
13. Gaines Adams, Bucs
14. Joe Thomas, Browns
15. Drew Stanton, Lions
16. Kenny Irons, Bengals
17. Brian Leonard, Rams
18. Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs
19. LaRon Landry, Redskins
20. Patrick Willis, 49ers
21. Antonio Pittman, Saints
22. Lorenzo Booker, Dolphins
23. Sidney Rice, Vikings
24. John Beck, Dolphins
25. Kevin Kolb, Eagles
26. Tony Hunt, Eagles
27. Robert Meachem, Saints
28. Johnnie Lee Higgins, Raiders
29. Brandon Jackson, Packers
30. Trent Edwards, Bills
31. Craig Davis, Chargers
32. Chris Henry, Titans
33. Jason Hill, 49ers
34. Paul Williams, Titans
35. Yamon Figurs, Ravens

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