Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: VIDEO: Austin Rivers' Buzzer Beater Finishes Off UNC

Left tackles Selvish Capers and Nate Solder on display tonight

Tonight's game between Colorado and West Virginia will feature arguably the two most athletic left tackle prospect in the nation.

Both Nate Solder (Colorado) and Selvish Capers (West Virginia) are fairly similar prospects. They are both converted tight ends. Both are tall and wiry players. Each has an estimated 40-yard dash time of under five seconds.

However, both have their considerable flaws. Solder, who had an outstanding 2008 season, has allowed a lot of pressure. He needs to improve his footwork and technique off the snap. He has the natural athleticism to do so. At Colorado's strength and conditioning exhibition, Solder ran a 4.86 40, registered a 34-inch vertical leap and a 622-pound squat.

Capers has similar deficiencies  as Solder. His footwork is inconsistent, and he's much better on the move on pulls. He works great on the second level but can get beaten by driving defenders.

At this point in their careers, both could continue to improve, much like Jason Smith, and eventually become a top pick.

The two left tackles aren't the only players to keep an eye on. This game also features two really good running backs.

For West Virginia, it's junior Noel Devine. Yes, he is undersized, but his speed is incredible. If he gets the ball in the open field, he's very hard to track down. For the Buffalos, check out sophomore Darrell Scott. He's had an average career thus far, but he has good quickness and has a great frame. If he improves, he projects as a first-round player.

Most of the other talent in this game is ordinary. Many had high hopes for senior West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown entering this season, but he's been something of a letdown. He hasn't displayed much presence in the pocket, but at 6-foot-4 and more than 220 pounds, he has an NFL frame.

The game is at 7:30 on ESPN.

Comment 7 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

Devine might be the most exciting player in college football…..I think he is going to have a huge night.

"It's almost like we play a kid's game for a king's ransom"
Sean Taylor

by MBoz126 on Oct 1, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I would most agree with that comparison. Sproles is a little bigger, as far as muscle goes.

by Dan Kadar on Oct 1, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am not very impressed with either tackle, and the qb play looked very weak too

" Of course Steroids should be allowed! I wanna see 700 foot home runs and 90 yard field goals! I litterally want to see someone's d**k get shoved in the dirt!"

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Oct 1, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought Solder looked pretty good in pass protection, but that crap-ass Hawkins holds the ball too long.

by Dan Kadar on Oct 2, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

At least he doesnt run backwards 15 yards and then take a sack(Jarrett Brown)

by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 2, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't believe how they constantly bashed Devine for

not being an NFL caliber running back, when a smaller guy in Darren Sproles, who probably also is slower, is probably one of the main cogs making the Chargers relevant since Tomlinson looks shot.

I’d love to have this guy on my team.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 2, 2009 7:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Mocking the Draft provides detailed information, scouting reports, mock drafts and rumors surrounding the NFL Draft

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Clash_small
Welcome to the Offseason Mock Draft
Small
Is RG3 the second best QB prospect since Peyton Manning?
Small
2012 NFL Draft Updated (1st-7th Rounds/ Trades)
Small
Giants Draft History and Future

Recent FanPosts

Small
Your Mocks Are All Wrong, Pats Will Use One and Only One 1st Rounder
Small
Updated 2012 NFL Mock Draft
994_small
2012 Mock Draft w/Trades
Hakeem_nicks_compartment_syndrome_leg_injury_small
Post-Superbowl Mock Draft.
Dsc_0636_small
Colts Mock
Small
Rock out with your mock draft out: Evan Silva (RotoWorld.com)
La_la_land_small
First Round Mock
Small
*v0.4* Just another muck.. err Mock!
Small
Here's a new mock

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

OVERALL RANKINGS


Director of Scouting and Head Writer

Stampedeblue_small Brad Wells

Mockingthedraft_small Dan Kadar

Editors

Img_20110806_213313_small Brian Galliford

Burnie_small Matthew Fairburn

Writers

Mtdlogo_small Josh_D

Baby_drinking_becks_small 3k

Pumpkin_small JimmyK

Small seton hall and steelers

Small KashMoney

Small pick256

Chalkboard_football-opt403x300o00s403x300_small UkRedskin

Damond_y_maga_small Damond Talbot