He beat out AJ? I remember him from the FSU camp last yearOriginally Posted by dreClark
Because OU plays FSU in week 3Originally Posted by DoItAllPaul
why the stone face? may have an all american year for the Crimson and CreamOriginally Posted by dreClark
He beat out AJ? I remember him from the FSU camp last yearOriginally Posted by dreClark
Because OU plays FSU in week 3Originally Posted by DoItAllPaul
why the stone face? may have an all american year for the Crimson and CreamOriginally Posted by dreClark
Updated: September 1, 2011, 10:38 AM ET
Big Board for 2012 NFL draft
Mel Kiper
Andrew Luck tops the first Board of the season, but a pair of quarterbacks are close
It's no surprise to see Andrew Luck here at the top. But while it can be rightfully pointed out that he would have been the No. 1 pick had he entered the 2011 NFL draft, and that he's almost guaranteed to be in that spot next April, Luck still needs to maintain his form this season. I don't have a reason to think he won't, but there is real competition among quarterbacks this year. Oklahoma has a player who has a lot of characteristics of a No. 1 pick, and USC does as well.
As for this list, here are a few highlights, since this hadn't been updated since the week following the NFL draft a few months ago. There are 20 juniors or draft-eligible sophomores on the list; there are three quarterbacks among the top 10 players; and Stanford has as many players in the top 10 as the SEC. In fact, the Pac-12 is a truly loaded conference this year. As always, a reminder: For me, this is a reflection of value, not some prediction about where guys will be picked. A lot of guys will rise and fall this year based on a number of factors. And as always, juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are noted with an asterisk.
Andrew Luck *
QB
6-4
235
Analysis: You know by now, Luck is the total package. Arm strength, size, smarts, demeanor -- it's all there. Can he keep the accuracy rate up? He completed 70.7 percent of his 2010 throws.
Quinton Coples
DE
6-5
276
Analysis: Continues the recent run of defensive talent in Chapel Hill. Coples is next in line, a gifted pass-rusher suited to be a pure 4-3 defensive end at the next level.
Matt Barkley *
QB
6-2
220
Analysis: After a tough freshman year, Barkley has shown maturity and a high level of aptitude. Completed 62.6 percent of his passes as a sophomore and is piling up pro-style offense reps.
Alshon Jeffery *
WR
6-4
233
Analysis: An imposing presence at wideout, Jeffery has been unstoppable. Phenomenal hands, surprising burst for a long-strider, great work ethic. Tough matchup for corners at any level.
Matt Kalil *
OT
6-6
300
Analysis: Kalil has the size, athleticism, footwork and bloodlines. He projects as a blindside tackle and is just another NFL-ready offensive lineman at Southern California.
Landry Jones *
QB
6-4
230
Analysis: Jones will draw inevitable comparisons to Sam Bradford (and other OU QBs with huge numbers). But he has good size, a strong arm, and has improved his accuracy. Major prospect.
Justin Blackmon *
WR
6-1
211
Analysis: A potential first-round pick for the 2011 NFL draft. Versatile, explosive and really works to get open. Great ball skills and can break tackles.
Jonathan Martin *
OT
6-6
304
Analysis: In the spotlight as the guy protecting the back of the likely No. 1 overall pick, Martin makes his mark first in the run game.
Jerel Worthy *
DT
6-3
305
Analysis: My top defensive tackle in a class that's a little shallower than we've seen over the last couple years. Good size, tough to move, must show more as a pass-rusher to stay here.
Riley Reiff *
OT
6-6
300
Analysis: Dependable blocker, Reiff has all the attributes and is well-coached. Durable, he has played from day one at Iowa. Gets under the pads of defenders very effectively.
Vontaze Burfict *
LB
6-3
252
Analysis: A dominant force in the middle, Burfict has great instincts and will tackle sideline to sideline. A ton of experience, will draw Ray Lewis comparisons. Lofty spot for an ILB.
Trent Richardson *
RB
5-11
224
Analysis: A physical specimen, Richardson can be an absolute star. Explosive, he is powerful through the hole and bounces off tackles with ease.
Brandon Jenkins *
DE
6-3
265
Analysis: Explosive, ideally sized 4-3 defensive end. Piled up sack totals in 2010, regardless of the competition. Looking to add to arsenal of moves.
Dre Kirkpatrick *
CB
6-3
192
Analysis: A big, physical corner, he has long arms and strong hands. Great length for the position. Solid in run support, must work on turning his head in coverage.
Donte Paige-Moss *
DE
6-4
270
Analysis: Paige-Moss rose when he exploded in the second half of 2010. He'll need to carry that momentum into 2011 as teams have the tape and a better sense of his skill set.
Manti Te'o *
LB
6-2
255
Analysis: A classic middle linebacker, making a ton of tackles in the middle of the field, with range to the sidelines. A known commodity, he's a rugged player with ideal size.
Cliff Harris *
CB
5-11
172
Analysis: He's dealing with a brief suspension, but Harris is a fantastic cover corner. Solid timing and ball skills, very adept at breaking up passes. Deadly in the return game.
Luke Kuechly *
LB
6-3
235
Analysis: Dependable tackling machine, Kuechly shines on tape. Makes great reads, sees the play developing, sheds blockers well. Plays a little high, and limited range, but exceptional instincts.
Jayron Hosley *
CB
5-10
170
Analysis: One of the most instinctive corners I've ever seen. Led the nation in interceptions in 2010 and seems to have a sixth sense on routes.
Jared Crick
DT
6-6
285
Analysis: A potential top-40 pick in 2011, Crick opted to return to Lincoln. The J.J. Watt of this class, should be a good fit as a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL; solid penetrator in that role.
Stephon Gilmore *
CB
6-1
194
Analysis: Another SEC corner with good size, Gilmore has played well against some top competition. Well-schooled, he has a chance to move up the Board this season.
Courtney Upshaw
LB
6-2
268
Analysis: I see LaMarr Woodley. Will be a great fit as a 3-4 OLB at the next level. Another in a very talented Bama defensive unit. Upshaw saw the field as a freshman and has progressed.
Alfonzo Dennard
CB
5-10
205
Analysis: Played to the level of teammate Prince Amukamara last year. Dennard is sturdy, instinctive and well-schooled. He can help in run support, but has plenty of quickness in space.
Bruce Irvin
OLB
6-3
245
Analysis: Among national leaders in sacks in 2010, with 14.0, Irvin is explosive up the field, and has decent countermoves. Fits as a 3-4 OLB at the next level.
Dont'a Hightower *
CB
6-4
260
Analysis: I once had Hightower as a better prospect than Rolando McClain. Great interior presence at linebacker, well-schooled and a fierce tackler. Could move at LB, but great on the inside.
Updated: September 1, 2011, 10:38 AM ET
Big Board for 2012 NFL draft
Mel Kiper
Andrew Luck tops the first Board of the season, but a pair of quarterbacks are close
It's no surprise to see Andrew Luck here at the top. But while it can be rightfully pointed out that he would have been the No. 1 pick had he entered the 2011 NFL draft, and that he's almost guaranteed to be in that spot next April, Luck still needs to maintain his form this season. I don't have a reason to think he won't, but there is real competition among quarterbacks this year. Oklahoma has a player who has a lot of characteristics of a No. 1 pick, and USC does as well.
As for this list, here are a few highlights, since this hadn't been updated since the week following the NFL draft a few months ago. There are 20 juniors or draft-eligible sophomores on the list; there are three quarterbacks among the top 10 players; and Stanford has as many players in the top 10 as the SEC. In fact, the Pac-12 is a truly loaded conference this year. As always, a reminder: For me, this is a reflection of value, not some prediction about where guys will be picked. A lot of guys will rise and fall this year based on a number of factors. And as always, juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are noted with an asterisk.
Andrew Luck *
QB
6-4
235
Analysis: You know by now, Luck is the total package. Arm strength, size, smarts, demeanor -- it's all there. Can he keep the accuracy rate up? He completed 70.7 percent of his 2010 throws.
Quinton Coples
DE
6-5
276
Analysis: Continues the recent run of defensive talent in Chapel Hill. Coples is next in line, a gifted pass-rusher suited to be a pure 4-3 defensive end at the next level.
Matt Barkley *
QB
6-2
220
Analysis: After a tough freshman year, Barkley has shown maturity and a high level of aptitude. Completed 62.6 percent of his passes as a sophomore and is piling up pro-style offense reps.
Alshon Jeffery *
WR
6-4
233
Analysis: An imposing presence at wideout, Jeffery has been unstoppable. Phenomenal hands, surprising burst for a long-strider, great work ethic. Tough matchup for corners at any level.
Matt Kalil *
OT
6-6
300
Analysis: Kalil has the size, athleticism, footwork and bloodlines. He projects as a blindside tackle and is just another NFL-ready offensive lineman at Southern California.
Landry Jones *
QB
6-4
230
Analysis: Jones will draw inevitable comparisons to Sam Bradford (and other OU QBs with huge numbers). But he has good size, a strong arm, and has improved his accuracy. Major prospect.
Justin Blackmon *
WR
6-1
211
Analysis: A potential first-round pick for the 2011 NFL draft. Versatile, explosive and really works to get open. Great ball skills and can break tackles.
Jonathan Martin *
OT
6-6
304
Analysis: In the spotlight as the guy protecting the back of the likely No. 1 overall pick, Martin makes his mark first in the run game.
Jerel Worthy *
DT
6-3
305
Analysis: My top defensive tackle in a class that's a little shallower than we've seen over the last couple years. Good size, tough to move, must show more as a pass-rusher to stay here.
Riley Reiff *
OT
6-6
300
Analysis: Dependable blocker, Reiff has all the attributes and is well-coached. Durable, he has played from day one at Iowa. Gets under the pads of defenders very effectively.
Vontaze Burfict *
LB
6-3
252
Analysis: A dominant force in the middle, Burfict has great instincts and will tackle sideline to sideline. A ton of experience, will draw Ray Lewis comparisons. Lofty spot for an ILB.
Trent Richardson *
RB
5-11
224
Analysis: A physical specimen, Richardson can be an absolute star. Explosive, he is powerful through the hole and bounces off tackles with ease.
Brandon Jenkins *
DE
6-3
265
Analysis: Explosive, ideally sized 4-3 defensive end. Piled up sack totals in 2010, regardless of the competition. Looking to add to arsenal of moves.
Dre Kirkpatrick *
CB
6-3
192
Analysis: A big, physical corner, he has long arms and strong hands. Great length for the position. Solid in run support, must work on turning his head in coverage.
Donte Paige-Moss *
DE
6-4
270
Analysis: Paige-Moss rose when he exploded in the second half of 2010. He'll need to carry that momentum into 2011 as teams have the tape and a better sense of his skill set.
Manti Te'o *
LB
6-2
255
Analysis: A classic middle linebacker, making a ton of tackles in the middle of the field, with range to the sidelines. A known commodity, he's a rugged player with ideal size.
Cliff Harris *
CB
5-11
172
Analysis: He's dealing with a brief suspension, but Harris is a fantastic cover corner. Solid timing and ball skills, very adept at breaking up passes. Deadly in the return game.
Luke Kuechly *
LB
6-3
235
Analysis: Dependable tackling machine, Kuechly shines on tape. Makes great reads, sees the play developing, sheds blockers well. Plays a little high, and limited range, but exceptional instincts.
Jayron Hosley *
CB
5-10
170
Analysis: One of the most instinctive corners I've ever seen. Led the nation in interceptions in 2010 and seems to have a sixth sense on routes.
Jared Crick
DT
6-6
285
Analysis: A potential top-40 pick in 2011, Crick opted to return to Lincoln. The J.J. Watt of this class, should be a good fit as a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL; solid penetrator in that role.
Stephon Gilmore *
CB
6-1
194
Analysis: Another SEC corner with good size, Gilmore has played well against some top competition. Well-schooled, he has a chance to move up the Board this season.
Courtney Upshaw
LB
6-2
268
Analysis: I see LaMarr Woodley. Will be a great fit as a 3-4 OLB at the next level. Another in a very talented Bama defensive unit. Upshaw saw the field as a freshman and has progressed.
Alfonzo Dennard
CB
5-10
205
Analysis: Played to the level of teammate Prince Amukamara last year. Dennard is sturdy, instinctive and well-schooled. He can help in run support, but has plenty of quickness in space.
Bruce Irvin
OLB
6-3
245
Analysis: Among national leaders in sacks in 2010, with 14.0, Irvin is explosive up the field, and has decent countermoves. Fits as a 3-4 OLB at the next level.
Dont'a Hightower *
CB
6-4
260
Analysis: I once had Hightower as a better prospect than Rolando McClain. Great interior presence at linebacker, well-schooled and a fierce tackler. Could move at LB, but great on the inside.
RT @McMurphyCBS: RT @mstatesports: BREAKING NEWS: 10 Miss State players will not be suiting up in Memphis tonight, including DT Fletcher Cox
RT @McMurphyCBS: RT @mstatesports: BREAKING NEWS: 10 Miss State players will not be suiting up in Memphis tonight, including DT Fletcher Cox
Originally Posted by RunsHouse23
Anybody catching the FIU game on ESPN3? My school gonna whoop North Texas
Originally Posted by RunsHouse23
Anybody catching the FIU game on ESPN3? My school gonna whoop North Texas
