Saturday NFL Draft watch notes
• Oklahoma Stat's Russell Okung has emerged as a possible first overall pick this season at left tackle. He can really help his cause against a good Texas pass rush that features ends Sergio Kindle and Sam Acho. Both ends are quick, which will test Okung's kick step off the snap.
• The play of Iowa left tackle Bryan Bulaga has been somewhat up and down since his return from a thyroid issue. He'll be tested by one of the nation's top defensive end duos, Jammie Kirlew and Greg Middleton of Indiana.
• Junior left tackle Anthony Davis is having a great season for Rutgers. He's played like an early first-round pick after starting his career at guard. He could matchup against Connecticut's Lindsey Witten, a streaky pass rusher who has good quickness to the outside.
• Over the last two games, Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead has shown why he was considered a very good prospect entering the year. Against UAB and Arkansas, he's completed 37 of 55 passes for 572 yards and five touchdowns. Auburn has an above-average pass defense (35th nationally) that will challenge Snead's decision making.
• There is no better one-on-one contest today than the one between Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Baylor center J.D. Walton. Both are widely considered the top seniors at their position. If Suh can have another dominant game, the top-five talk is warranted. If Walton excels, he could be a late second-round pick.
• Possibly matching up against Georgia's A.J. Green, Florida junior Joe Haden can establish himself as the best cornerback in the nation. Haden has shutdown corner ability, but has been a little inconsistent in man coverage this year. He's certainly an all-around corner talent but needs to show he can shut down a great receiver, which perfectly defines Green.
The Georgia/Florida game offers a great matchup on the inside when the Gators are on offense and the Bulldogs on defense. Mike and Maurkice Pouncey will have their hands full against Georgia defensive tackles Geno Atkins and Jeff Owens. Mike Pouncey, a junior, is one of the best guard prospects in the country.
• Arizona State senior guard Shawn Lauvao will have his hands full against California's Tyson Alualu. The senior defensive tackle is a rising prospect who plays with a high motor and a lot of tenacity. He has good pass-rush moves for an interior player and could cause problems for Lauvao, a top player at his position.
It should be interesting to see if Cal lines senior cornerback Syd'Quan Thompson against Sun Devils receiver Chris McGaha. Both are considered second round prospects, at best, but could offer a premiere contest.
• The play of USC safety Taylor Mays has been a little suspect this season. He's blown some coverage assignments and needs to tackle better. That will be tested greatly against Oregon tight end Ed Dickson. A hard runner after the catch, Mays' tackling could be exposed against Dickson.
• Quietly, Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour is putting together another great season. He has 16 touchdown passes to only four interceptions and is completing 70 percent of his passes. He gets Boston College today in what could be his last big showcase game of the year.
• Book it: The legend of Golden Tate will grow today against Washington State. The Cougars have the third-worst pass defense in the nation and arguably no player in the country is as hot as Tate.
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Pretty good, actually. I know he’s really only played one year, but he is a natural NT, which is pretty unique.
I like him a good bit. I almost wrote something about him for this.
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Hopefully he comes out this year. If Spears doesn’t resign we could draft him and move Rat to DE.
Arkansas and UAB have very weak defenses. Im still not sold on Snead
by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 31, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions
Bulaga's pass blocking has been great when I've watched
But he doesn’t seem to get too much push on run plays.
by Brendan Scolari on Oct 31, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions
Just as I was about to say waive goodbye to Iowa....
that Pick 6 happens.
What a lucky bounce too.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Snead is doing awful, but Ben Tate is really looking impressive
by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 31, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
McCluster is also running like a mad-man
by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 31, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
UF-UGa
I guess the Black helmets weren’t the best idea for Georgia
by Jonathan Loesche on Oct 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
What do you say the chances are that Richt is gone after this year?
by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 31, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, this year wasn't expected to be much for the Dawgs, though it would be in his best interest to beat Georgia Tech
He’s taken Georgia to easily it’s highest point since Herschel Walker
by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 1, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Tebow has multiple Touchdowns this week
Broke the Rushing Touchdowns record i think Tebow has 51 now.
His windup looks worse than a baseball pitcher’s. Mobility looks good still. If Miami Dolphins hadn’t drafted Pat White they’d want Tebow.
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Snead look like a girl. They got his composure down later in the game with consistent pressure, and picked him off twice. He also completed less than 50 percent of his passes. War Eagle!
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you know what would make a great article
just highlight on the NT position..some under the radar guys..stuff like that
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 31, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
When he doesnt throw 60 passes in a week but still has good stats.
OR
When he plays from a pro-style offense
by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 1, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
When He
Stops playing in a run-n-shoot system.
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He had a lot of attempts that game, but still had a yards per attempt over 10. And pro-style QBs are few and far between these days.
He probably won’t declare until 2011. But I think he could make a push for 2nd round territory when he does enter the draft. (Much like former Houston star Kevin Kolb).
It will depend heavily on how he does at the senior bowl and combine
by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 1, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
He's listed at 6'2
But I remember during the OK ST/Houston game they mentioned that he is pushing 6 feet. If that is true it could drop him quite a bit.
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Good point...
Seems like every 6 foot QB gets the desperation/obligatory Drew Brees comp, but for every Brees, there’s about 98 washouts…
We’ll see. If he is only 6 feet, maybe he’ll be CFL bound.
He's too short
And he’s a product of the Houston system. He won’t get drafted IMO.
by Brendan Scolari on Nov 3, 2009 3:24 AM EST up reply actions
Dan,
Good call on Golden Tate. That catch was Incredible!
by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 1, 2009 10:56 AM EST reply actions

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