Yeah, I don't believe that %!#@ either
But Quinn probably runs around a 4.5-4.6 or so.
And is he really 290? Because he doesn't look it at all.
[h1]Locker, UNC defense highlight top 32 prospects for 2011[/h1]
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Here are two keys to get you ready for the 2011 NFL Draft class: [/font]
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It will be loaded with good quarterbacks and you should spend a lot of time watching the North Carolina defense. [/font]
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Arkansas' Ryan Mallett's talent will make scouts pay attention.(Getty Images) | |
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Yes, the Tar Heels. [/font]
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On my list of the top 32 players heading into next year's draft, fiveare quarterbacks and four play defense at North Carolina. [/font]
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The top player is quarterback Jake Locker from Washington. Most havehim as a consensus top player heading into next season, but he will bechallenged by a slew of good quarterbacks, including Ryan Mallett ofArkansas, Christian Ponder from Florida State and Andrew Luck ofStanford. [/font]
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Two of the North Carolina defensive players, end Robert Quinn andtackle Marvin Austin, will be potential top-10 picks. [/font]
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A year ago at this time, many, including myself, had Mississippiquarterback Jevan Snead as a possible top pick. He flopped so badly asa junior that he wasn't even drafted. By the way, for all you rippingme for putting him at the top, I know at least two teams that had himas a preseason top-10 selection last summer. [/font]
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That shows how things can change. So just remember there's a long wayto go until next April. But this gives you a starting point for whatshould be a really good draft, especially with all the quarterbacks. [/font]
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1. Jake Locker, QB, Washington: He would have been a top-five pick in this year's draft. He will probably be the first player taken next year. [/font]
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2. Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU (Jr.):This silky smooth corner was the best cover player I saw last year. Hewas better than Joe Haden, who went seventh overall to Cleveland inthis year's draft. This kid is special. [/font]
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3. Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina (Jr.):In a league starved for pass rushers, here's a big-time edge player. Heis 6-feet-5 and 260 pounds with explosive speed. [/font]
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4. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas (Jr.):He is a big, powerful kid with a strong arm. He is raw, but the toolsmake the scouts salivate. Playing another year in Bob Petrino's offensewill really help him. [/font]
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5. Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State:He thought about coming out this year, but opted to stay in for 2011.With his size, power and speed, the scouts will love him. [/font]
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6. Anthony Castanzo, T, Boston College:He started as a true freshman at right tackle, but moved to the leftside as a sophomore. He has added weight each year to his 6-7 frame,all while maintaining good athletic ability. [/font]
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Marvin Austin is one of four Tar Heels among the top 32 prospects for 2011.(Getty Images) | |
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7. Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina:He has started since he was a freshman. At 6-4, 310 pounds, he is aforce in the middle. He is quick and strong. He will be a top-10 pick. [/font]
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8. Matt Reynolds, T, BYU (Jr.):This 6-5, 325-pound junior impressed as a first-time starter lastseason. He is good in pass protection, which the scouts love. [/font]
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9. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford (So.):He will be a redshirt sophomore, so he can enter the 2011 draft. If hedoes, he has a real chance to go in the top 10. He is smart,understands the passing game and his arm is plenty good enough. [/font]
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10. Allen Bailey, DT, Miami:He's a 6-4, 290-pound player who thought about coming into the 2010draft. He made a wise move. With another good season, he could be nearthe top of this list. [/font]
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11. Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia:He's a 6-2, 200-pound corner who is better than fellow Cavalier ChrisCook, who went early in the second round this year to the Vikings. Hehas great speed for a corner his size. [/font]
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12. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa:He considered this draft, but opted to return to Iowa. He always seemsto show up when you watch the Hawkeyes. He did have an off-fieldincident this spring when he punched a cab driver. [/font]
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13. Marcel Dareus, DE, Alabama (Jr.):He played in the big shadow of Terrence Cody in 2009, but if youwatched the BCS title game you saw what kind of player he could be. [/font]
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14. Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska:At 6-1, he is a good cover player who showed up a ton when you watchedNebraska. He seemed to improve as the 2009 season moved along. [/font]
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15. Aaron Williams, CB, Texas (Jr.):He's a 6-1, 200-pound corner who can run. He has been a good coverplayer for the Longhorns and he has skills that translate to the nextlevel. [/font]
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16. A.J. Green, WR, Georgia. (Jr.):At 6-4, 205 pounds, he has good speed. He will be hurt some this seasonby being forced to play with an inexperienced quarterback, but he's thereal deal. [/font]
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17. Joseph Barksdale, T, LSU:This big, athletic tackle will move from the right side to the leftside. It is there that scouts will truly come to appreciate him. [/font]
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18. Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State:Watch how he flourishes this season with Jimbo Fisher running the wholeshow. This kid can move, he has a good arm and he's smart. I love him.He might be a better NFL quarterback than he was in college. [/font]
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19. Gabe Carimi, T, Wisconsin:At 6-7, 325 pounds, he's another in a line of good linemen coming fromthis school. He replaced Joe Thomas at left tackle in 2008 and has beena quality starter since. [/font]
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20. Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame (Jr.):At 6-6, 265, he is as good a prospect as Jermaine Gresham, who went inthe first round this year. He is a huge target and he can get down thefield. [/font]
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21. DeAndre McDaniel, S, Clemson:He has great range and really shows up on Saturday. He had eight pickslast season. The Ed Reed comparisons are valid. [/font]
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22. Nate Solder, T, Colorado (Jr.):He is a massive tackle at 6-9 and 310 pounds. He came to Colorado as atight end, which speaks volumes about his athletic ability. [/font]
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23. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame (Jr.):Golden Tate went in the second round this year and this kid is biggerand better. He was injured last season, which hurt his production. [/font]
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24. Rahim Moore, S, UCLA (Jr.):Moore led the nation with 10 interceptions last season. He has a knackfor finding the football and he's a willing tackler. [/font]
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25. Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State:He's a smaller defensive tackle at 6-1, 311 pounds, but he did 44 repsat 225 pounds. He's as good a player as Tyson Alualu, who was picked10th overall by the Jaguars. His height might hold him back. [/font]
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26. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama (Jr.):He's an Emmitt Smith-type runner. He isn't explosive, but he makespeople miss. Tacklers don't get good angles on him. [/font]
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27. Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri (Jr.):He is big, strong and has a good arm. He is the prototype. He wasslowed last year with an ankle injury, but he has all the tools. [/font]
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Just missed:Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware; Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee; Von Miller, OLB,Texas A&M Mike Pouncey, G, Florida; Curtis Brown, CB, Texas;Brandon Harris, CB, Miami (Jr.); Jerrell Powe, NT, Mississippi;Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh (Jr.); Terrance Toliver, WR, LSU;Weslye Saunders, TE South Carolina; Kris O'Dowd, C, USC; Greg Jones,LB, Michigan State; Quan Sturdivant, LB, North Carolina; Jeremy Beal,DE, Oklahoma; Lee Ziemba, T, Auburn; Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska (Jr.);Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida (Jr.); Jurrel Casey, DT, USC (Jr.); TravisLewis, OLB, Oklahoma; Jerrod Johnson, QB, Texas A&M DaQuan Bowers,DE, Clemson (Jr.). [/font]