MichaelWeston Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 East Carolina (6-6) versus Maryland (8-4): MILITARY BOWL; Washington; 2:30 PM ET; ESPN East Carolina ALL PLAYERS POS HT WT GRADE POS RANK OVR RANK Dwayne Harris WR 5'10¼" 202 68 13 114 Willie Smith OT 6'5" 286 30 30 David Scott OG 6'5" 295 30 32 Kevin Gidrey TE 6'2" 251 30 34 Travis Simmons CB 5'9" 183 30 37 Jonathan Williams RB 5'11½" 217 30 46 Dekota Marshall CB 6'0" 193 30 65 Cory Dowless OG 6'3" 302 20 66 Maryland ALL PLAYERS POS HT WT GRADE POS RANK OVR RANK Torrey Smith WR 6'0" 202 82 5 53 Alex Wujciak ILB 6'2½" 245 60 6 139 Travis Baltz PT 6'2" 200 30 7 Will Yeatman TE 6'5¾" 270 30 18 Adrian Moten OLB 6'1½" 227 30 25 Da'Rel Scott RB 5'11" 198 30 29 Antwine Perez S 6'0½" 211 30 80 Adrian Cannon WR 6'1½" 206 30 107 Laquan Williams WR 6'1" 191 30 117 On paper, Maryland versus 6-6 East Carolina doesn't look like much. However, looks can be deceiving as both teams feature some very good NFL prospects. ECU WR Dwayne Harris (#17, 5-11, 205), for example, is one of the better senior wide receivers and kick return propsects for the 2011 draft. In fact, Harris has a solid second day grade after catching 93 passes for over 1,000 yards and 10 TDs this past season. Harris, though, is just one cog in a dynamic ECU passing attack led by junior QB Dominique Davis (#4, 6-3, 215), a JC transfer who threw for 3,700 yards and 36 scores this fall, while junior WR Lance Lewis (#88, 6-2, 200), who caught 78 passes of his own including 13 for scores, combines with Harris to give the Pirates a dangerous 1-2 wideout punch. Meanwhile, rangy LT Willie Smith (#69, 6-6, 290) does a nice job protecting Davis' blind side although he doesn't get much push in the run game. Other ECU players to watch for the upcoming draft include underrated RB Jon Williams (#2, 6-0, 200), OGs Cory Dowless (#75, 6-4, 310) and D.J. Scott (#66, 6-5, 325), DT Josh Smith (#91, 6-1, 285), OLB Dustin Linenback (#57, 5-11, 225) and DB Travis Simmons (#13, 5-9, 180), although none is more than a marginal draft prospect. Maryland may have even more of a 'sleeper' quality at the upcoming draft as WR Torrey Smith (#82, 6-1, 205) and safety Kenny Tate (#6, 6-, 220) are two of the best junior prospects in the country no one other than pro scouts has seen play this fall. Smith, in particular, is a big-play threat with legitimate sub-4.3 speed who has moved way up draft boards over the course of the 2010 season in which he caught 65 passes for 1,050 and 12 TDs. In many ways, Tate is an even more impressive physical specimen who is built along the lines of a LB but still runs like a converted WR. For the record, Tate had 94 tackles this past season including 3.5 sacks, while he also picked off three passes. Maryland also has a physical MLB in Alex Wujciak (#33, 6-2, 250), a tackling machine with almost 400 tackles over the past three campaigns, while OT Paul Pinegar (#71, 6-3, 295) is a technically solid, albeit somewhat undersized offensive lineman who appears destined to play C at the next level. Other Terps to watch include RB Da'rel Scott (#23, 5-10, 205), who was once considered one of the top backs in his class before being slowed by injuries, WR Adrian Cannon (#7, 6-1, 205), DE Drew Gloster (#15, 6-2, 255), OLB Adrian Moten (#1, 6-2, 230), and SS Antwine Perez (#2, 6-0, 210). Baylor (7-5) versus Illinois (6-6): TEXAS BOWL; Houston; 6 PM ET; ESPN Baylor ALL PLAYERS POS HT WT GRADE POS RANK OVR RANK Phil Taylor DT 6'3" 351 62 14 135 Danny Watkins OG 6'3½" 306 34 18 Derek Epperson PT 6'2½" 236 30 6 Jay Finley RB 5'10⅞" 213 30 27 Brad Taylor TE 6'2½" 233 30 30 Antonio Johnson OLB 5'11½" 219 30 37 Timothy Atchison CB 6'1" 204 30 38 Earl Patin OLB 6'0½" 232 30 45 Antareis Bryan CB 6'1½" 190 30 58 Byron Landor S 6'0" 211 30 62 Illinois ALL PLAYERS POS HT WT GRADE POS RANK OVR RANK Corey Liuget DT 6'3" 300 90 5 30 Mikel Leshoure RB 6'0" 227 71 8 100 Anthony Santella PT 6'0½" 184 30 18 Clay Nurse DE 6'3" 261 30 37 Ryan Palmer OT 6'6" 293 30 42 Randall Hunt OG 6'5" 305 30 45 Travon Bellamy S 5'11½" 201 30 57 Nathan Bussey OLB 6'1" 217 30 58 Jarred Fayson WR 6'0" 213 30 80 Edward McGee WR 6'3" 205 30 90 Continuing a theme for today's bowl match-ups, the best players on the field in Houston in the Texas bowl are undercassmen. Indeed, Illinois has at least two juniors in RB Mikel LeShoure (#5, 6-0, 230) and MLB Martez Wilson (#2, 6-2, 250) with a chance to be the first players off the board at their respective positions if they do ultimately opt to enter the upcoming draft. LeShoure, who has prototype size as well as decent speed and a better burst, for example, averaged 6.0 yards per carry this past season when he ran for over 1,500 yards and 14 scores despite the fact that opposing teams packed the line of scrimmage to stop the run because the Illini struggled to throw the ball. Meanwhile, Wilson is a rarity in college football in that he is a full-sized inside linebacker who packs a wallop when he finds the ball, but still has 4.6 type speed, as well as fine instincts and agility. And Illinois could have a third premium underclassmen in the 2011 draft as junior DT Corey Liuget (#93, 6-2, 300) is an underrated interrior defender with the quicknessto get into the backfield. At the same time, Illinois likely won't have any seniors drafted this year, although WR Jarred Fayson (#11, 5-11, 210), RT Ryan Palmer (#78, 6-6, 310), OG Randall Hunt (#66,6-4, 310), DE Clay Nurse (#97, 6-2, 260), LB Nate Bussey (#18, 6-1, 225) and CB Travon Bellamy (#31, 6-2, 205) could attract some free agent interest. While several Illinois underclassmen are likely to enter the draft sophomore, Baylor QB Robert Griffin (#10, 6-3, 210), who bounced back nicely from a serious knee to throw for 3200 yards while running for another 600 in 2010, will almost assuredly be back in college football next season where he will again be one of the most exciting players in the country. And unlike Illinois, which doesn't have much in the way of senior talent for the upcoming draft, Baylor has a couple of mid-round prospects for 2011 including massive DT Phil Taylor (#11, 6-4, 355) and athletic former hockey-playing Canadian LT Danny Watkins (#59, 6-4, 310). In fact, the Bears' offensive line has a distinctly Canadian flavor as junior C Philip Blake (#74, 6-3, 315) is the top-rated prospect for this year's CFL draft. Meanwhile, P Derek Epperson (#38, 6-3, 235) is one of the best punters in the country. Other Baylor players pro scouts will be watching include underrated RB Jay Finley (#23, 5-10, 210), TE Brad Taylor (#9, 6-3, 240), LBs Antonio Johnson (#7, 6-0, 215) and Chris Francis (#36, 6-0, 235), SS Byron Landor (#14, 6-0, 210), FS Tim Atchison (#8, 6-0, 200) and CB Mikail Baker (#5, 5-11, 200). Arizona (7-5) versus Oklahoma State (10-2): ALAMO BOWL; San Antonio; 9:15 PM ET; ESPN Arizona NAME POS HT WT GRADE POS RANK OVR RANK Brooks Reed DE 6'2½" 253 79 11 64 Nicolas Grigsby RB 5'10¾" 195 31 25 Keenyn Crier PT 6'1" 200 30 5 Colin Baxter OC 6'2" 291 30 14 Adam Grant OT 6'6" 324 30 29 Rick Elmore DE 6'4½" 258 30 30 Delashaun Dean WR 6'3" 212 30 78 Oklahoma State ALL PLAYERS POS HT WT GRADE POS RANK OVR RANK Justin Blackmon WR 6'1" 207 92 3 25 Kendall Hunter RB 5'8" 202 76 5 78 Orie Lemon ILB 6'0" 238 36 14 Dan Baily PK 6'0" 202 30 10 Ugo Chinasa DE 6'5" 248 30 26 Anthony Morgan OG 6'3" 318 30 34 Shane Jarka DT 6'3" 293 30 46 Andrew McGee CB 6'0" 192 30 55 Chris Donaldson DT 6'1" 298 30 57 Oklahoma State is another team with multiple underclassmen who will have a tough decision as to whether to enter the 2011 draft in the next couple of weeks. The most notable is star sophomore WR Justin Blackmon (#81, 60, 210), arguably the top receiver in college football this past fall. Blackmon, who is draft eligible after redshirting, had a remarkable 102 catches for almost 1,700 yards this fall despite playing on a bad foot part of the season and should be one of the first 2-3 receivers off the board this coming April if he enters the draft. Meanwhile, junior QB Brandon Wheedon (#3, 6-3, 225), who has thrown for over 4,000 yards and 32 scores this season, could also opt to enter the draft as he is a little older than the average prospect after having spent several years as a Yankees‘ farm hand. The Cowboys also have a couple of very productive seniors with mid-round potential this spring in RB Kendall Hunter (#24, 5-8, 200), a speedster who ran for over 1,500 yards and 16 TDs this fall, and MLB Orie Lemon (#41, 6-1, 245) a tackling machine who came back nicely from a serious leg injury to rack up 120 tackles this fall. Meanwhile, PK Dan Bailey (#95, 6-0, 200) was a Lou Groza finalist after hitting 24 of 28 FG attempts this fall. Other OSU players to watch include DE Ugo Chinasa (#91, 6-5, 255), DT Chris Donaldson (#95, 6-0, 300), LB Justin Gent (#42, 6-1, 235), and CB Andrew Magee (#6, 5-11, 190). Arizona could also be very much in the underclassmen equation as junior QB Nick Foles (#8, 6-5, 245) is one of the best passers in the country, however, it appears that Foles, who would likely be a late first or early second round pick if he did enter the draft, has already decided to return to school with the goal of improving his draft stock. On the other hand, junior WR Juron Criner (#82, 6-3, 210), a rangy wideout with speed who had 73 receptions for almost 1,200 yards this fall, is still reportedly considering his pro options. Same story for junior CB Trevin Wade (#24, 5-10, 185). Meanwhile, the Arizona defense also has a very good prospect in DE Ricky Elmore (#44, 6-5, 250), a relentless edge rusher who had 21.5 sacks over the past couple of seasons. Indeed, Elmore combines with fellow senior DE Brooks Reed (#42, 6-2, 255) to give the Wildcats a very good outside pass rush. Other Wildcats to watch include RB Nic Grigsby (#5, 58, 190), C Colin Baxter (#64, 6-4, 295), OT Adam Grant (#78, 6-6, 325), TE A.J. Simmons (#88, 6-3, 255), DT Lolomana Mikaele (#94, 6-2, 305), FS Joe Perkins (#9, 6-2, 205), and P Keenyn Crier (47, 6-0, 200).Guys that seem interesting are the WRs from Oke State and Maryland as well as the RB from Illinois. Not sure why ESPN doesnt have Martez Wilson listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 RB Mikel LeShoure (#5, 6-0, 230) just broke Rashard Mendenhall's single season rushing record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Damn, Boomer would have been proud of the play fake Scheelhaase just pulled! And I spelled his name without looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 he's not listed above, but keep an eye on Ok State Junior LT Nick Martinez. Been watching him at times this season and he's pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 NAy reason why Martez Wilson is not listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='MichaelWeston' timestamp='1293678775' post='955016'] NAy reason why Martez Wilson is not listed? [/quote] you posted the lists big guy. who is he? Liking this Markelle Martin kid from OSU. Big, physical safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1293679694' post='955022'] you posted the lists big guy. who is he? Liking this Markelle Martin kid from OSU. Big, physical safety. [/quote] Big Guy? You have so much condensation you should be a basement. Wilson is a Jr MLB for Illinois. Big time recruit who upon review had a neck injury last year so that is likely why he was not listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='MichaelWeston' timestamp='1293715908' post='955058'] Big Guy? You have so much [b]condensation[/b] you should be a basement. Wilson is a Jr MLB for Illinois. Big time recruit who upon review had a neck injury last year so that is likely why he was not listed. [/quote] Are you saying he's all wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='Jason' timestamp='1293717485' post='955061'] Are you saying he's all wet? [/quote] It was a failed play on words I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='MichaelWeston' timestamp='1293719182' post='955076'] It was a failed play on words I see. [/quote] I know what you were trying to do. Just my own attempt at adding a little humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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