National title draft stock up/stock down

STOCK UP
Rolando McClain, MLB, Alabama
- Even though McClain didn't need to have a big game, and didn't necessarily. He only had four tackles, which is ordinary. But McClain always seemed to be in the middle of plays. Whether it was his two tackles for a loss or his pass breakup, McClain was a factor. It would be a shock if the junior didn't enter the draft.

Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama
- Arenas showed what he was capable of on Thursday night. His instincts were locked in and Arenas picked off two of Garrett Gilbert's passes. Texas punted away from Arenas all night, proving his value in that area. While Arenas may only be a third-round player, he cemented his status.

Sergio Kindle, DE, Texas
- The best way to describe Kindle's game is ferocious. he was hitting guys all night long totaling 3.5 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks. Kindle was dominating and Alabama spent most of the evening using help protection on Kindle.

Jordan Shipley, WR, Texas
- Forget the first half where Shipley only had one reception for five yards. Remember the second half where he had nine catches for 117 yards and two scores. Shipley showed talent evaluators that he is perhaps the best slot receiver option in the draft.

Lamarr Houston, DT, Texas
- Houston had a sensational game with 10 tackles with two for a loss and a sack. There's very little difference comparing Houston to Ziggy Hood, who was taken 32nd overall in the 2009 draft.


DOWN
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
- McCoy needed the national title game to prove he is worth a second round pick. Instead one of his weaknesses – durability based on his bulk – was exposed.

Adam Ulatoski, OT, Texas
- It was another down game for the senior left tackle. He looked slow-footed throughout the night and showed that he's an ordinary run blocker. He's probably a right tackle in the NFL, but shouldn't be over-drafted based on his position.

Bradon Deaderick, DE/DT, Alabama
- Although he plays end in a 3-4 front, Deaderick had a quiet night. Nothing about his game showed that he's more than a space filler. Deaderick didn't collapse the pocket and didn't move laterally so well. He's a solid 3-4 end prospect, but shouldn't be taken in the first three rounds.