Marshawn Lynch, RB. California

Marshawn Lynch
5'11", 217. 4.46

Info:
Lynch is an experienced and productive running back from the Pac 10. He has good size and plays faster than he times. His burst is electrifying on the field. He scored 15 touchdowns for Cal this year, including four on receptions. Mostly, Lynch is a natural runner that plays to the whistle. Given the right opportunity, he could really flourish.

Projected Draft Position:
Mid 1st Round

For Kicks:
"Everybody has talent, but not everyone has the gift. Marshawn has the gift."
- Ron Gould, Cal RB coach

"He makes the O-line look good. He's the offensive line's best friend. He's a very, very humble person."
- Marvin Phillip, Cal Center

"That's just him. That's the way he grew up. I don't understand him myself. I hope someday he gets out of it, talks and lets it hang out."
- Leron Lynch, grandfather on Marshawn's humble nature

Video:
Celebrating by driving the injury cart around the field...


Scoring on the draw against Washington State...


A sweet cut-back run against Minnesota...

Devin Hester, CB. Miami

Devin Hester
5'11", 190. 4.38

Info:
Amazing athlete...Outstanding speed and quickness...Rare burst...All-world agility...Great ball skills...Fluid hips...Versatile (CB, WR, KR)...Lacks experience at one position.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Devin was one of the most dangerous return men in the country at Miami. He was rarely kicked to. Defensively, he is a liability, but he offers potential as a wideout offensively. Regardless, he has athleticism that will be utilized by someone.

Jeremy Trueblood, OT. Boston College

Jeremy Trueblood
6'8", 316. 5.25

Info:
Tremendous size...Physical...Nasty demeanor on the field...Excellent run blocker...Good technique...Smart...Hard worker...Durable...Productive...Experienced...Not a great athlete...Can not play left tackle in the NFL.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Trueblood was both a high school and college teammate of defensive end and fellow top prospect, Mathias Kiwanuka.

Jeremy scored a 37/50 on the Wonderlic, a score topped by only two participants at this year's scouting combine.

Victor Adeyanju, DE. Indiana

Victor Adeyanju
6'4", 274. 4.86

Info:
Excellent size...Outstanding quickness...Good range...Hard worker...Tough...Durable...Tons of upside...Raw...Unrefined technique.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd-4th Round

For Kicks:
Victor was raised in Nigeria.

Adeyanju, under the proper supervision, could develop into a dominating force in the NFL. He has all the tools to be great.

Jerious Norwood, RB. Mississippi State

Jerious Norwood
6'0", 210. 4.40

Info:
Good vision...Excellent timed speed...Instinctive...Quick burst...Plays bigger than he even is...Good hands...Breaks tackles...Hard worker...Durable...Experienced...Productive...Not bulky...Needs to add weight.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd-4th Round

For Kicks:
"Jerious is just like (Tony Fisher). He'll play in the NFL. I don't think there's any doubt about that."
- Sylvester Croom, Mississippi State Head Coach

"Jerious is one of those backs that doesn't care about props. Jerious just wants to go out and get the job done. And that is what everyone on the team respects him for; how he just goes about things."
- Omarr Conner, MSU Quarterback

"As far as I'm concerned, I am lost to how we played on defense for them to rush for 251 yards. He is a good back, but we are better than that. And for some reason, we are not getting it done."
- Ron Zook, frustrated after Norwood had a big day against his defense

Bernard Pollard, S. Purdue

Bernard Pollard
6'2", 224. 4.59

Info:
Excellent size...Good athlete...Tough...Physical...Monster against the run...Sure tackler...Good range...Super instincts...Sheds blocks in traffic...Lacks elite speed and quickness...Very average ball skills.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Pollard led the Boilermakers in tackles his sophomore and junior seasons.

Pollard is an excellent special teams player: blocking kicks and making tackles.

"I’ve heard some say ‘Bernard can’t run or cover.’ A lot of people don’t understand the technique that we have here. I want to prove I can cover, run and show a lot of looseness in my hips."

Frostee Rucker, DE. USC

Frostee Rucker
6'3", 267. 4.83

Info:
Athletic...Good range...Good in pursuit...Versatile...Good quickness...Productive...Undersized...Non-instinctive.

Projected Draft Position:
Mid-Second Day Pick

For Kicks:
Frostee began his career at Colorado State before transferring to USC after being redshirted.

Frostee likes his dream girl to be, "Just someone good looking...and a great listener. I don't care about much else."

Frostee fears, "Being lonely at age 35 more than anything."

Frostee's favorite sport other than football is, "John Madden Football." Is that even a sport?!?!

And yes, Frostee is his government name from birth. It is not a nickname.

Greg Blue, S. Georgia

Greg Blue
6'2", 216. 4.71

Info:
Good athlete...Excellent size...Good recovery speed...Absolutely lays people out...Quick feet...Fluid hips...Outstanding in run support...Physical...Intimidating...Is too aggressive at times...below average ball skills.

Projected Draft Position:
Late 3rd-Early 5th Round

For Kicks:
"Greg is a sweetheart, but he's a different person on that field. It shocks me to see my baby hit like that."
- Greg Blue's Mom

"Greg Blue will be remembered as the enforcer in the Bulldogs' secondary, a fearsome hitter who caused anyone who dared to venture across the middle to first look out the corner of his eye for that red, silver and black No. 17."
- Chris Row, ESPN.com

"I want to be remembered as one of the hardest hitters to ever play."
- Greg Blue

Chris Gocong, DE. Cal Poly

Chris Gocong
6'2", 263. 4.70

Info:
Natural pass rusher...Uses leverage well...Powerful...Non-stop motor...Smart...Hard Worker...Dominant...Does not shed blockers well

Projected Draft Position:
Late 2nd-Late 3rd Round

For Kicks:
Chris won the Buck Buchannon Award for being the top defensive player in Division-II. Over the last two seasons, Chris has 36.5 sacks.

"Chris has extraordinary ability and to go along with that he has an extraordinary work ethic. He impacts how we make our game plans and how other teams make their game plans."
- Rich Ellerson, Cal Poly Coach

David Pittman, CB. Northwestern State

David Pittman
5'11", 182. 4.44

Info:
Both fast and quick...Very fluid hips...Good ball skills...Excellent in man coverage...Tough...Productive...Overly lean.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
David is the classic case of a first-round caliber athlete suffering from "Small School Syndrome." Had he gone to a major D-I school, Pittman would be selected much higher.

Pittman's Head Coach, Scott Stocker, claims him to be the best corner he has ever seen. Pro Bowler, Terrence McGee went to Northwestern State and played under Coach Stocker.

Jason Spitz, OG. Louisville

Jason Spitz
6'4", 313. 5.38

Info:
Dominatingly strong...Excellent run blocker...Explosive off the line...Durable...Smart...Hard Worker...Nasty on-field demeanor...Not very mobile or athletic.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Spitz is the classic case of a day-one guy who does everything well but nothing excellent.

Jason has experience at both guard and tackle, making him a versatile player that can supply depth at the very least.

Omar Jacobs, QB. Bowling Green

Omar Jacobs
6'4", 232. 4.88

Info:
NFL Size...Accurate passer...Adequate arm strength...Excellent pocket presence...Productive...Good decision-maker...Akward throwing motion.

Projected Draft Position
3rd-4th Rounder

For Kicks:
Omar set the NCAA Record for TD:INT ratio with 41 TDs to only 4 INTs.

"I was peaking at the right time when I went to the combine and things went well. I ran alright, but my throwing was the thing they wanted to see the most and I did real well with that."
- Omar Jacobs

"The main thing for me is getting snaps under center. That is something that I have to continue to work on."
- Omar Jacobs

Domata Peko, DT. Michigan State

Domata Peko
6'3", 307. 5.32

Info:
Good size...Very strong...Performs well against the run...Will take on multiple blockers...Sure-handed tackler...Upside...Not overly athletic.

Projected Draft Position:
7th Rounder
6th Rounder
Undrafted Free Agent

For Kicks:
Domata projects as a nose tackle in the 3-4.

Domata's brother, Tupe, played at Michigan State and is now with the Carolina Panthers.

"I’m intense, ready to play, ready to take people’s heads off. I get that from my Samoan culture, in our tradition we’re known as being warriors and that’s how I describe myself out there on the football field"
- Domata Peko

Roman Harper, S. Alabama

Roman Harper
6'0", 198. 4.48

Info:
Instinctive...Extra coach on the field...Tough...Physical...Playmaker...Experienced...Versatile...Consistent...Average in coverage...Lacks ideal measureables.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
"For all the people up north and on the west coast who don't really know about us, it really is [a breakout game]. Back in the day, they did know about us. Maybe we'll get a little bit of love from around the nation. Maybe we'll get a little bit of respect."
- Roman Harper, on beating LSU 31-0

"It's all about what you do for me lately. We didn't want to go out and have a sour taste in our mouth."
- Roman Harper

Pat Watkins, S. Florida State

Pat Watkins
6'5", 211. 4.42

Info:
Tremendous size...Good athlete...Excellent range...Smart...Leader...Leaper...Supports the run effectively...Upside...Needs to add weight...Frail frame.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Pat Watkins has incredible size at 6'5", he simply needs to add weight to be a complete player at the NFL level.

"We just can't find a way to win. It's real frustrating. There's a lot of disbelief going around right now."
- Pat Watkins

Parys Haralson, DE. Tennessee

Parys Haralson
6'1", 253. 4.80

Info:
Tremendous pass rusher...Quick and explosive...Productive...Tough...Excellent motor...Uses leverage well...Does not shed blocks well...Poor against the run.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Haralson is the ideal 3-4 pass-rushing, OLB/DE hybird.

"Playing a guy like him prepares you for those types of guys. You can go back and look at what you did on film and make adjustments."
- Parys Haralson, on playing against DJ Shockley

"We play hard."
- Parys Haralson

Julian Jenkins, DE. Stanford

Julian Jenkins
6'4", 277. 5.04

Info:
Excellent size...Solid frame...Strong...Quick...Excellent technique...Does well versus the run...Smart...Leader...Not a pass rusher.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
Jenkins is a prototypical DE for the 3-4 scheme.

Julian's father, Eddie, played running back for the Miami Dolphins.

Stanley McClover, DE. Auburn

Stanley McClover
6'2", 252. 4.61

Info:
Excellent athlete...Outstanding speed...Tremendous pass rusher...Explosive...Good range...Good open-field tackler...Productive...Upside...UDersized...Raw

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
"I am going to miss my teammates and the Auburn fans. Auburn fans are the best in the country and playing in front of them in Jordan-Hare Stadium is second to none."
- Stanley McClover

McClover averaged 12 TFL and 8 Sacks during his career at Auburn.

Mark Anderson, DE. Alabama

Mark Anderson
6'4", 254. 4.61

Info:
Big frame...Quick...Good technique...Instinctive...Smart...Excellent in pursuit...Hard worker...Experienced...Productive...Lacks bulk.

Projected Draft Position:
Mid 2nd-Mid 3rd

For Kicks:
Anderson does not stand out in any one area, but he is extremely solid at everything.

Mark Anderson trained at PCT (Pro Combine Training) to ready himself for the Combine. It paid off, as he outperformed almost all of the defensive ends in the speed and agility drills. His stock is on the rise.

John McCargo, DT. NC State

John McCargo
6'2", 302. 5.11

Info:
Excellent penetrator...Outstanding strength...Consistent...Active...Sheds blocker well...Splits double teams...Productive...Finds his way into the offensive backfield...Questionable production due to the presence of Mario Williams and Manny Lawson being on the same D-Line.

Projected Draft Position:
Late 1st-Late 2nd

For Kicks:
John McCargo's stock has been steadily rising, to the point where he may well be taken in the first round, above the likes of his linemate, Manny Lawson.

John McCargo made at least one tackle for loss in every game that he started during college.

Orien Harris, DT. Miami

Orien Harris
6'3", 301. 5.27

Info:
Athletic...Strong...Good run stuffer...Excellent range...Productive...Good character...Average size...Bloew Average timed speed.

Projected Draft Position:
Late 2nd-3rd Round

For Kicks:
"Some teams have asked me if I would be comfortable playing nose tackle. I told them that I can make the transition easy. If they watch me in the 3-4 defense on tape, they will see how versatile I am."
- Orien Harris

"Orien Harris is a player who can stuff the run and also rush the quarterback. He played nose tackle when the Hurricanes went to a 3-4 defense on passing downs."
- patriots.com

Babatunde Oshinowo, DT. Stanford

Babatunde Oshinowo
6'2", 304. 5.33

Info:
Wide frame...Smart...Moves well...Strong...Requires mulitple blockers...Experienced...Lacks pass rushing skills.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
"I think they thought I was just a big guy."
- Babtunde Oshinowo

"He has been a dominant player at times this season. He's got skill, and size and quickness and he's been a force to be reckoned with."
- Walt Harris, Stanford Head Coach

Kyle Williams, DT. LSU

Kyle Williams
6'1", 299. 5.16

Info:
Excellent athlete...Moves well...Gets into the backfield...Techinically sound...Relentless motor on the field...Tough...Durable...Team leader...Lacks ideal size.

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
"I have to set the pace. I was used to watching them (Kyle Williams and Claude Wroten) tell me what to do, setting the pace for the D-line at practice. Now it’s switched. Everybody’s waiting on me."
- Glenn Dorsey, LSU DT

"I don't think anybody really cares where we play. When they asked the team if we minded moving the game, everybody said no. Everybody's excited. Let's go play."
- Kyle Williams, on moving the location of their game for Katrina

Taitusi Lutui, OG. USC

Taitusi Lutui
6'4", 334. 5.37

Info:
Massive size...Good balance...Quick and athletic...Good pass protector...Strong...Manhandles opponents in the running game...Durable...Struggles to keep his weight in check...Not very mobile.

Projected Draft Position:
Mid 2nd-3rd Round

For Kicks:
Nicknamed Deuce.

Native of Tonga.

"I do love my food."
- Duece Lutui

"Oh yeah. I'm a master at those diapers."
- Deuce is happily married with two children

Demetrius Williams, WR. Oregon

Demetrius Williams
6'2", 197. 4.47

Info:
Smooth athlete...Good size...Tremendous leaper...Dangerous in the open field...Adjusts well...Incredible deep threat...Plays faster than timed...Uncoverable one-on-one...Needs to add weight...Lacks elite timed speed.

Projected Draft Position:
Mid 2nd-3rd Round

For Kicks:
"You never understand how blessed you are to be able to do things like that. You take it for granted. Once it gets taken away, then you understand it."
- Demetrius Williams, referring to his bout with "turf toe" in 2005

"You say, `That's a toe,' (mockingly) You don't realize how much that has do with playing. You don't understand until it happens to you."
- Demetrius Williams, on turf toe

Maurice Stovall, WR. Notre Dame

Maurice Stovall
6'5", 217. 4.61

Info:
Tremendous size...Great body control...Leaper...Strong...Physical...Tremendous blocker...Tough...Lacks elite speed...Needs to watch his weight.

Projected Draft Position:
Late 2nd-3rd Round

For Kicks:
Maurice could potentially bulk up and be an ideal H-Back in the pros.

"Maurice Stovall has really benefited from trimming down and he would be the first to admit it. In NFL terminology, he was a real tweener at 237 pounds. Sometimes receivers think that bigger is better, but that isn't normally the case. It has paid dividends for him and for us for him to lose weight."
- Charlie Weis, ND Head Coach

Greg Jennings, WR. Western Michigan

Greg Jennings
5'11", 197. 4.48

Info:
Excellent route-runner...Great hands...Goes across the middle...Hard worker...Smart...Productive...Average size...Not a deep threat

Projected Draft Position:
3rd Round

For Kicks:
"Steve Smith and Santana Moss have really opened the door for smaller guys. I have good hands and run good routes, so my size isn't a problem. You just need to go out and perform. You can be as good or better as the taller receivers."
- Greg Jennings

"Grades play into everything. That's really important."
- Greg Jennings