Saturday NFL Draft watch notes

by Dan Kadar on Nov 27, 2010 9:14 AM EST in 2011 NFL Draft

Like Cam Newton against Alabama, today should be a good barometer for Arkansas' Ryan Mallett against LSU. Mallett struggled against the Crimson Tide and needs a big game against a good defense to push him ahead of Washington's Jake Locker as a prospect. LSU gets a lot of pressure up front which could screw up Mallett's already questionable footwork.

There has been some buzz that Missouri redshirt sophomore Aldon Smith will turn pro after this season. Smith, an end, projects as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. He's battled injuries most of this season and has said he'll back in Missouri in 2011. But if he has a good game against Kansas today, don't be surprised if he turns pro.

Similarly, USC junior defensive tackle Jurrell Casey is facing questions about turning pro. Trojans coach Lane Kiffin called Casey the team's most consistent player all season. On the year, he has 59 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. With USC under NCAA sanction, expect Casey to come out. That is, unless he struggles against Notre Dame today and UCLA next week.

Did you know Miami wide receiver Leonard Hankerson has 12 touchdowns this season? Quietly, he's inched ahead of several senior wide receiver and should be viewed as a solid No. 2 target. Teams in need of a big receiver may look at Hankerson before someone like Terrence Toliver.

If you get ESPN3, flip over to the Hawaii/New Mexico State game today. Don't forget that the Aggies' Davon House is one of the nation's best cornerbacks. In Hawaii's fast break offense, we'll get to see if House can cover slants.

Leading into the season, an NFL scouting service gave Idaho quarterback Nathan Enderle a second round projection. That projection will change following a rough year for Enderle. He has 21 touchdowns but 15 interceptions while completing only 56.9 percent of his passes. Enderle's biggest issues has been inconsistency. The more you watch Enderle, the more he looks like a practice squad quarterback.

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Enderle should have transferred

It’s hard to look good on a poor team in a weaker division. He does not trust his blocking or WRs. I love his lightning-quick release, but his accuracy has not been good.

by ct17 on Nov 27, 2010 9:43 AM EST reply actions

I feel bad for Enderle.

He’s a Nebraska kid and I want him to succeed, but his team is pretty bad. I believe 5 of his picks came in the game against Nebraska, where he was torn apart. Hopefully he has a good workout.

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by Omaha Sun on Nov 28, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions

where do you think Aldon Smith would be drafted if he came out?

by Yankees10 on Nov 27, 2010 11:04 AM EST reply actions

I know this is aimed at Dan, but I personally would have him as a late 2nd or more likely a solid 3rd rounder.

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by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Nov 27, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

I’d say early second at the latest. Huge need for 3-4 OLBs and he’d be near the best.

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by Dan Kadar on Nov 27, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously?

I’d say he could easily go in the middle-late first. I could see him easily going into the 2nd though.

by ChiefWarPaint on Nov 27, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions

I'll say it now, and I'll say it for another 2 years

Tyler Bray is going to be one of the next great NFL Quarterbacks.

This kid is making every throw, and doing it with confidence. Looks like Sam Bradford with gunslinger-swagger. You got your Favre in my Bradford. I like it. I love it. Or does that sound a bit like…a certain QB you went to Tennessee a couple years back…

by birds'n'raiders on Nov 27, 2010 3:10 PM EST reply actions

I was about to make a similar comment. He looks like he’s got a ton of potential.

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by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 27, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions

I've had my eye on him since the Ole Miss game

I come to the same conclusion each week.

by birds'n'raiders on Nov 27, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

How about Danny O'Brien for MD

Very smart and should be one of the best in the ACC next season.

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by terpfan812 on Nov 27, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions

Ricky Stanzi has really come back down to earth after a great start

First 8 games (EIU through MSU): 135-197, 68.5% comp, 1922 yards, 14.2y/c, 9.76y/a, 19TDs, 2 INTs

Last 4 games (IU through now): 71-118, 60.2% comp, 819 yards, 11.5y/c, 6.94y/a, 4 TDs, 2 INTs

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by shake n bake on Nov 27, 2010 5:46 PM EST reply actions

Any projections for Maryland WR Torrey Smith?

He just lit up NC State with 14 catches for 224 yards and 4 touchdowns. That brings him to over 1000 yards and 12 touchdowns on the season. He’s got insane speed and pretty good hands. He’s supposed to come out this season even though it is such a strong WR draft

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by terpfan812 on Nov 27, 2010 7:35 PM EST reply actions

SALAS

is gonna b a major steal. he is 6 2 with gud speed and can catch anything

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by HawaiiEaglesFanatic on Nov 27, 2010 8:36 PM EST reply actions