Friday NFL Draft watch notes
Considering there are 13 games on today, we'll do a double-shot of watch notes this weekend.
• Rutgers junior Anthony Davis is emerging as perhaps the second-best tackle prospect in the nation after Oklahoma State's Russell Okung. Davis has a body that is NFL ready and he is at times dominant. Davis can struggle against speed rushers, but he's an elite run-blocking tackle.
Also in the Rutgers/Lousville game, keep an eye on Scarlet Knight cornerback Devin McCourty. The senior is slightly undersized, but he has great athleticism. He's really come on as the season has progressed and may be a solid mid-round talent.
• Auburn's run offense is one of the best in the nation, so today could be a showcase day for Alabama middle linebacker Rolando McClain. The leader of the Crimson Tide defense has the task of tracking down the Tiger's Ben Tate, a talented mid-round prospect. If you watch this game today, watch how McClain leads his defense and how he gets off blocks.
Auburn has its own stellar junior middle linebacker in Josh Bynes. He leads the team in tackles with 84 to go along with seven pass breakups, four tackles for a loss and a sack. Bynes is a physical run defender and a good 3-4 middle linebacker prospect.
• Everyone talks about Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, and justly so, but don't sleep on redshirt sophomore Jared Crick. The defensive tackle has 14 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries this season. He's big at 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds and should only get stronger. If he enters the draft, don't be shocked if he's taken in the first 75 picks.
• Sleeper alert: Ohio wide receiver Taylor Price is an athletic freak. He reportedly runs the 40-yard dash in the mid-4.3 range and has good size at 6-foot-1 and 212 pounds. On the year, Price has 48 receptions for 639 yards and five touchdowns.
• Illinois might be having a disappointing season, but that's not because of the play of guard Jon Asamoah. The senior is a good telephone booth blocker and has good footwork. He's kind of a tweener tackle/guard kind of lineman, but he'll offer a team solid late-round depth.
• As mentioned here last week, Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour is starting to put together a phenomenal season. On the season, he's completing 70 percent of his passes with 2,627 yards, 21 touchdowns and five interceptions. Look for him to have another stellar day today against a weak Northern Illinois defense.
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Where do you predict Taylor Price will be selected?
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by David_Wyatt on Nov 27, 2009 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
5-6 round
I bet he could go higher, He is a blazer. I imagine that he could go in the top 3 rounds with a stellar combine or if he runs a 4.27 @ the combine.
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by darwithabar on Nov 27, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If he runs a 4.27 Al Davis will take him in the first lol
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by David_Wyatt on Nov 28, 2009 3:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say 5-6 is a good range for Price, who was injured yesterday.
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by Mocking Dan on Nov 28, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jared Crick
I’ve watched him all year and I just wonder if he can be decent without Suh. Alot of people are wondering that in Nebraska. Maybe Crick is that good or maybe it’s another Ryan Sims.
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by tj.hendricks on Nov 27, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s the big question. He’s taken double teams a few times this year and done decent. he sure is big, though, isn’t he?
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by Mocking Dan on Nov 28, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What's the story with GTech's Jonathan Dwyer?
He’s a good back and he’s put up great numbers, but playing in the triple option at Tech might be a concern. Where’s he projected?
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Ali Villanueva (OT/WR, Army) has 460 yards and 5 TDs in only 7 games with a mediocre quarterback. Just sayin'...
by StrangeBroP25 on Nov 27, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If he comes out
Probably 2nd round, or he may slip into the first with a good off-season. I don’t think playing in that system is all that much of a problem. Running back in my opinion isn’t really a problem going from a college scheme to a pro one. No matter what level you are at, you run with the ball.
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by Bestjagfan on Nov 28, 2009 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say this is about right.
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by Mocking Dan on Nov 28, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
People
Wonder about his ability to go into an NFL scheme, but really that flexbone offense prepares a back well. They run, but every back, no matter if they play “B” or “A” has to block, unlike a lot of spread backs.
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by Bestjagfan on Nov 28, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
didn’t really help any Nebraska backs coming out of the option.
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by tj.hendricks on Nov 30, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what about gilyard baby
had a monster game yesterday
what round do you see him going this year
by Habte E on Nov 28, 2009 12:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In my mind
It all depends on who comes out. I can really see him being the 10th WR taken if guys like Damian Williams, Golden Tate, Arrelious Benn, Terrance Tolliver, Demaryius Thomas, and Dezmon Briscoe come out that’s not including Dez Bryant, Brandon LaFell, and possibaly Jordan Shipley/Danario Alexander. He could slip to round 4 if those underclassmen declare.
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by tj.hendricks on Nov 28, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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