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Left tackles Selvish Capers and Nate Solder on display tonight

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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.

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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   0 recs

He is a Sproles-clone

by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 1, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Mocking Dan on Oct 1, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Mocking Dan on Oct 2, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs


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