Who are some guys that aren't getting the ink that should be.

The leader of my list has to be Alex Boone, OT, Ohio State. Prototypical offensive lineman who was a elite recruit coming out of high school and has lived up to the billing in Columbus. He very well could, but the first offensive lineman taken in the 09 draft, and I bet some people haven't even heard of him. I've watched him a ton cause I like OSU and live in Michigan, but what are other peoples thoughts on him?

OTHERS:
Jeff Cumberland WR Illinois
Josh Freeman QB Kansas State
Kieland Williams RB LSU

Your right about him, he is as highly scouted as Smith or Oher. He could be the first drafted next year becuase of smith being a JR and Oher i think has a mental disorder or some off the field issue(im not sure). Right now i would have him #4 behind Smith, Oher and Ciron Black. But because he plays at a high level(big ten) and if he has a Jake Long ish season. He could go first. But he is a first round lock. I think he is a top 20 lock based on what we saw last draft with all the OT's going early.

Boone is very good, but he doesn't have that same flash out ofhim as Joe Thomas or Jake Long had. I'm not really sure why or if maybe he'll develop it this season, but right now he doesn't have it. Regardless though, he should be a first round pick this season.

Would anyone have him down as a Sam Baker type maybe?

Well I definitley think he isn't in Joe Thomas' or Longs' class, he's pretty dang good. I haven't seen him talked about that much. Offensive Lineman always seem to rise in their senior year, so perhaps by draft time he will get his deserved-or undeserved hype.

Thought he was much better than Barton last year, and is still developing. One player I'm watching hard is BJ Raji. His suspension was academic, not criminally related. Awesome tools.

That guy is strong as any guy Ive seen. He just tears through the offensive line like paper.

How about Josh Pinkard from USC? Hes really talented, has good size and speed, but has gotten hurt. I think he got a DUI recently too though. Hes just stuck behind Ellison and Mays. Hes played some Corner too I believe.

Heard of all of them, I like Cumberland and Freemen has a huge arm but struggles with consistency and decision making. Keiland Williams is really comparable to former LSU RB Joseph Addai. I just am not a huge fan of Boone, I think he'll be a good Pro but just doesn't have the upside that top 10 OTs should have, he is a safe pick who will be an excellent RT and a good LT, me thinks he is comparable to Jon Runyan while Smith and Oher are more raw but have Franchise OT upside.



Big Ten is now high level? The other 3 OTs play at a high level, he plays at a mid level. The Big 10 is the 4th or 5th best conference in the NCAA. I don't see him as ever going first, he just doesn't stand out in any areas in the game, he is good all around but just doesn't have that one great skill. I think Loadholt will sneak ahead of him. Back to conferences, my rankings are:
1. SEC
2. Pac 10
3. Big 12
4. Big East/Big 10
5. ACC

Why is nobody talking bout Rey Mau? LOL J/k.

How bout Cameron Morrah why hasn't anyone talked about him?

I think the problem here is that Williams hasn't even secured the starting role on his own offense. He couldn't wrangle many carries away from Hester last year. Former OC Jimbo Fisher was more of a Charles Scott fan than a Keiland Williams fan, although Fisher is gone and Gary Crowton is the new OC. We already know that he wants to use Trindon Holliday a lot more in the backfield, so that's a few less balls for Williams too. With the LSU offensive line (and questions at QB), if the Tigers can choose one RB and make him a workhorse, we're looking at a Heisman candidate.

Mental disorder??? Where'd you get that little nugget?

Oher has some academic difficulties and there were some questions about online courses he took in order to ensure his academic eligibility entering college, but everything he did was completely legit. His off-field issue was that a book was written about him and his struggles to overcome a childhood fraught with obstacles.

Until Barton can show that he's able to mirror speed rushers in college I'm skeptical about him. Mainly because almost all 4-3 DEs were speed rushers in college (seriously!). I think he may have a long and illustrious career at RT, which is nothing to be ashamed of, but I don't think I'd consider him a top OT prospect... Few teams spend high firsts on RTs.

Sorry. Said Barton and meant Boone.

Jeremy Jarmon
Braxton Kelley
Dicky Lyons
Marcus McClinton
Myron Pryor
Garry Williams
Johnny Williams
Micah Johnson (JR)
Trevard Lindley (RS JR, who also Grayshirted so he'd be 24/25 in next years draft unless he goes pro this year, which I expect him to.)

Pryor is in our top 100. Does that count?

Top #1 would be OK

I mean, #6 in the SEC?, By the end of the season...the truth will come out...

True but Terrell Davis never won the starting job at UGA, LSU always has a TB or 2, or more who would be studs if they could get more clock, heck it's a tradition. Boone is solid but his feet and flexibility are a couple notches below a Walter Jones-Joe Thomas type. Freeman just needs more reps and film study he has the rest to be good pro, Morry reminds my of Randy McMichaels but less physically strong. Dicky Lyons is nearly a clone of Brandon Stokely if he runs less than 4.58 or so he'll be drafted by the 4th or 5th, Jeremy Jarmon's close to 280 and goes about 4.85 could be as good as Dwayne White with improved technique, Micah Johnson's a beast a classic Jeremiah Trotteresque plug in the middle but a bit quicker about 4.74. Braxton Kelley will always be compared to Wesley Woodyard but he lacks the elite level explosive quickness of Woodyard though he is a bit stronger and could put on 10 to 15 lbs and be a Mike in the NFL. Marcus McClinton has the body you want but there are still some character concerns. Myron Pryor might be the 3rd best prospect on the team, just behind Lindley and Johnson. 312 and about 5.06 in the 40, with a good combine he could climb. Garry Williams is a good athlete but may lack both the length and the 'lead in his pants' to play OT at the next level. I am not sure he's about 6'3 1/4" and he's just over 300 around 5.21 his best chance might be as an OG. Johnny Williams is legit and will be a bargain from round 5 on, reminds me of Ben Leber. If Lindley isn't the league's best tackling corner, he's a close second. He's not all that huge at 5'11 3/4 and 178 but his 4.43 speed and fearlessness more than make up, think Terrence Newman. Can't see why Cobb, Conner, Dixon, Duncan, Jones, Masthay, Seiber didn't make the list!!

I was in a hurry..it was my first post in like 9 months lol

How about:
#8 WR Bakari Grant RS Jr. WR Cal-Davis 6'3.6 191 4.57 Sneaky fast long-strider with excellent leaping ability and solid hands.

#87 WR Ellis Gaulden UConn This 6'1.5" 193 RS Sr. has battled leg and foot injuries his entire career but if he can stay healthy his frame 4.46 speed and leaping ability that made him a track sensation, twice winning the Big East high jump championship during indoor seasons in 2005 and 2007 — clearing 7 feet, 1 inch in 2007, will make him a valuable sleeper unless word gets out.

#9 TB LeGarrette Blount LeGarrette Blount Oregon 6'1" 229 about 4.54 not quite as quick as Stewart but nearly as powerful and the JR is together with Wells one of the few big backs with pro potential I've seen recently.

#28 TB Javarris Williams Tennessee St. 5'10.6 217 4.58 Much like Omon last year, medium size and speed but tough and effective with good balance.

#16 TE Marquez Branson Central Arkansas 6'2.2" 246 4.56 a TE/H-Back/FB tweener like Dante Rosario but faster. Soon you'll be bragging to your friends when they finally hear about him. I he were bigger he'd go in the 1st 3 rounds, he is one of Nathan Brown's favorite targets.

#74 OT Nick Hennessey Colgate Has room on his 6'5.3" 306 5.28 frame to get bigger and moves well, though he might not be a LOT at the next level he can play on either side in a pinch.

OT Garrett Reynolds North Carolina 6'6.5" 311 is a classic ROT his 5.34 speed is more than enough for that side and he could put on 20 lbs with ease.

#73 6'4.4 333 Roland Martin RG Michigan State 5.38 massive, thick and powerful. Can rock with his hand punch and has decent foot quickness to be so huge.

#57 C Carl Barnett Houston The Junior is on the Remington watch list and though he is only 6'2" 288 he is very mobile 5.02, and quite bright, reminds me of UK's C last year Eric Scott.

# 75 OG Tom Pestock SW MO St. is a raw former defensive lineman and it shows in his rangy, 6'6.4" 299 pound build and 5.05 quickness, he's a good enough athlete that some scouts will likely wish to see if he can play OT perhaps even LOT. He will need to build up his body especially the lower 1/2.

#3 QB Brian Johnson Utah just a bit over 6 feet tall 203 runs about 4.86, has a good but not great arm. So what makes him special? He's a winner, 10-2 as a starter, takes care of the ball and is accurate.

#13 PK Jason Bondzio 5'9.2 168 4.77 has a strong, narrowly missed a 59 yarder and fairly accurate FG leg, 21-26, but his 22 touchbacks made him a real asset. Though not quite the prospect that Folk was he should stick either as a kickoff specialist or full PK.

Defense
#19 DE Tavares Jones Middle Tennessee St. 6'1.4" 242 Posted 61 tackles, including 9 1/2 for loss and seven sacks. He also had one interception, a fumble recovery he is a little bit like Lamarr Woodley and projects to 3-4 OLB.

DT Vaalyn Jackson McNeese State 5'10.6 284 had 13.5 TFL last season was a prep state wrestling heavyweight champion and tossed the shot 53-7 1/2, he has 4.92 speed and is very much a 'poor man's Mike Patterson.


WLB #44 Adam Leonard 5'11.7' 238 4.79 Hawaii Admittedly you when you think Hawaii you might think of Hula skirts, luaus and high-powered passing offenses before you think of top linebacking tandems. But he and Solomon Elimimian are as good as it gets. Leonard's instincts make up for his pedestrian measurables he plays faster and bigger than he measures.

#2 MLB Boris Lee The undersized Junior is not big, just 5'11.6" and 232 pounds, think London Fletcher, he runs about 4.73 and he's one of the toughest, most active defenders in the Sun Belt with 144 tackles over his first two seasons. He wasn't used as much as a pass rusher last year, after making six sacks as a freshman, but he remained a strong pass defender and did even more against the run. He's on the short list for the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.

#11 SLB Ashlee Palmer 6'1.6 224 U of Miss has a build that shows his SS roots as does his 4.56 speed. Last year he paced the Rebels in total tackles (89), interceptions (3), pass break-ups (7) and fumble recoveries (2) as well as posting 7.0 TFLs, four QB hurries and forced a fumble. He will likely be a 'Will' at the next level, he plays hurt and shows grit.

#6 FS Sherrod Martin 6'0.5 193 4.48 Troy is versatile having played SS in the past and is a good enough athlete to play corner. Don't be surprised if the buzz around him grows in intensity as the season wears on.

#9 SS Chip Vaughn 6'1.6 214 Wake Forest Is a smooth blend of savvy, power and athletic ability he as 4.52 40 speed, was an excellent prep receiver and came to WFU to play that position. Last year he had 100 tackles and led the team with 14 pass breakups and also had a 38-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the season-opener at Boston College

#1 CB\KR Brice McCain Utah 5'8.7" 186 4.41 Other than his lack of height I fail to understand why more scouts aren't high on him. 11 season pass breakups last year, 1 pick, 1 forced fumble, 22 solo tackles, 6 assists and he is a very good KR. Not a thumper but a good tackler could be a nickel day one and become a starter in a few years.

#19 CB\KR/PR Joe Burnett 5'9.6" 183 4.51 may now finally find himself being talked about now that he's Conference USA's special teams POTW after putting up a total of 206 return yards and a touchdown in UCF's near-upset of No. 17 South Florida and he also blocked a field goal. His 91 yard kickoff return in the first quarter was the eighth-longest in school history and the first of his career. Burnett is the first UCF player to ever return both a punt and a kickoff for a TD in his career. He had three kickoff returns in the game for 135 yards (45.0 avg) and also returned three punts for 71 yards (23.7 avg). Burnett blocked the first kick of his career when he swatted away a 46 yard field goal attempt by USF's Delbert Alvarado late in the third quarter. I hope his teams brilliance does not obscure the fact that he is a solid corner who supports the run, has good ball skills, excellent change of direction and decent recovery speed.

P Brent Bowden 6'2.5" 204 4.84 is only a Junior and is mostly known for the ECU block that led to an upset loss, however he might be the best prospect at the position regardless of year. While still in high school he had a hang time of 4.95 on multiple occasions. Last year he had a long of 59 averaged 42.5 yards and had 28 inside the 20.

When Rutgers met UNC I thought it might be a coming out party for one of the nation's underrated receiving corps, and I was right BUT the firm of Britt, Brown and Underwood lost their case to the upstart firm of Foster, Hicks and Tate. #87 Brandon Tate is like the classic hiccup quick slot but he's over 6 feet and about 199, Nicks is an Alonzo Freeman style tough guy receiver and Brooks Foster is a lithe speedster with hops and body control like a much faster Justin Gage. ! would not be shocked if all 3 made it to the NFL.

What are some thoughts on Eric Decker, WR, U of MN?

I can't find him anywhere on CDS.

He's a JR. I doubt very seriously he'll come out. He's a devastating blocker. Nice hands more of a possession type guy. Also he plays baseball for u of M and IDK how good he is or which is his preference. He's a Hines Ward style player but a tad bigger.

Speaking of Jrs. what about Tim Knicky DE at SF. Austin, he projects to OLB is 6'3.6 236 and looks like about 4.73 on tape. He has moves, a motor and uses leverage well.

The U of M roster page has Decker listed as a Sr.

Adam/Sam,

This WR from Minn. Eric Decker can play. I thought he was a JR. Can you guys shed some more light on it? I think we need to put him in the system if he's a SR.

I have a few issues with players I think are getting too much credit...and specifically from this site. I've wanted to state something about this for some time now, but haven't. I have two very big issues with the CDS Top 10 on the home page. I'll tell you what, I'll eat my hat if either Percy Harvin or Tim Tebow ever make the Pro Bowl at their current respective college positions, although Harvin may as a return specialist. However, to even intimate that he's the 3rd best college prospect overall in America is ludicrous...IMO.

Tebow I agree, Harvin is too hard too tell. Desean is lighting it up but Ginn hasnt done much yet. Desean got lucky and put onto a good team with a good qb. If Harvin gets to a team with some talent and other weapons, I think hell have a nice career.

Harvin has not been able to stay healthy even in college. Wait till he gets in with the big boys. It's not too early to tell with him...he already has a history...and so does UF, for producing WRs who just do not pan out in the NFL. I certainly hope neither the Giants or Chargers spend a 1st day pick on him.

jones...
how do you feel about the Ohio St. prospects this year? a bit overrated? or will they be the next greatest thing since...

I think Tebow's overrated but Harvin is Ted Ginn only better: better hands, tougher, runs better routes, and Ginn was taken #9, right?

But guys who should get more ink, how about 2 Big 10 TBs- Kory Sheets and Tyrell Sutton?

Boone is going to be a better pro than most people rank him to be...think marcus mcneill...though i can be honest...i am higher on him than most...he would have done better coming out last year the way OTs were being drafted...i don't think it will be like that this year...however he is a lock to go in the 2nd rd.
Cumberland...oh my gosh...i love him...i think he can definitely be a top-15 pick...but as a TE...he could very well put up Vernon Davs-esque combine numbers...but i think he will be much more productive than the said party.
Freeman...i can't really feel him...he is being compared too much to J-Russell/D-Culpepper...i view him as more of a David Garrard...he's not an overrated prospect...but at this point you just cant get a feel for him...even though, with a good campaign this year, he could go pro...i think its in his best interest draft wise...to stay where he could really display some consistency and growth at the position.
Williams...coming into the year i thought he could very well be a top draft prospect...but with the emergence of charles scott...this year is out of the question...in fact he may have blown it...next year will be a crop of smaller, shiftier, faster backs...and while williams physique is supposedly second to none...he's more rashard mendenhall than ronnie brown...i feel like he's as good as he can be right now...which unfortunately is at best a late 2nd rd'r

OT Robert Brewster-Ball St: Solid run and pass blocker for the undefeated Cardinals. Big with solid feet, could add strength but uses his hands well.

CB D.J. Clark-Idaho St: I haven't seen him play, but apparently he's 6'2", runs in the 4.4 range, and here's something interesting: 3 picks as a freshman and sophomore, 4 as a junior and 5 as a senior.

WR Darius Passmore-Marshall: This guy is a stud athlete. I'm reminded of Bernard Berrian when I see him play, makes some acrobatic catches and has done very well statistically considering he hasn't really had a solid QB in both years he's been at Marshall. (JuCo transfer)

Clark is 6'1.2 198, ran a hand-timed 4.37 on a fast surface, in a combine setting that should work out to 4.43-4.49 in HS ran the 100-meter in track at 10.8 and the 200-meter in 21.6, he is very solid in zone as well bump and run, he can get lost in off man, also solid in run support.

Robert Brewster- 6'4.1" 312 5.11 still a better athlete than football player, but not nearly as raw as Oneal Cousins, feet are just less than elite, can get rocked back by bull rushers, but is quick and flexible.

Passmore 6'0.7" 191 is very athletic [he supposedly ran a sub 4.3-second 40-yard in JC dash but was more recently timed at 4.52, he eyeballs out to around 4.47]. With an impressive first step, he often flies off the line and is very productive after he gets the ball in his hands. Passmore's big hands help him make spectacular catches, but he does drop some easy ones as well. His route running is a bit sloppy and he not a physical player. He needs to become more of a blocker and dedicate himself to the weight room. Passmore's maturity is a a question mark. If he maxes out you get a Todd Pinkston, Ahley Lelie type deep threat, or you get a smaller Chris Henry if he implodes on you.

Jason Chery LA Lafayette. 4.34 speed and he's strong and can break a tackle. Good hands who is not used in a passing offense. Plays a little RB but the best part of his whole game is STs. Will step in immediately as a 4th WR who can return and cover kicks. Solid kid with a great work ethic. Almost a self made player, but he is blessed with fantastic speed and accleration. Look for everyone to know about this kid at the Combine. Still raw as a WR. Still managed to catch 60 balls his SR year.

A name to watch is Zach Potter from Nebraska.

The 6'7 280lb DE has put together a pretty nice career at Nebraska. He sat for two years behind Adam Carriker (11th Pick of the 2007 draft) before getting his chance to shine last year. He had 44 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. This year, his senior year, he has 43 tackles, 14 for loss and 5.5 sacks so far with the bowl game remaining. His numbers are not too flashy, but he is a hard worker who is very active. He is also pretty good at getting his hands up if he doesn't get to the QB. In the Colorado game he had to tips that both lead to interceptions. The last one resulted in a Suh interception for a touchdown that sealed the game.

I think he would be an ideal fit for a 3-4 DE, but would also fit in well at a 4-3 base end.

I still don't know why Gerald McCoy is rarely talked about. He is the top UT prospect in this draft. He has a good burst off the line and is a relentless pass rusher. Reminds me of John Randle maybe? I cant remember who exactly he reminds me of..