Wisconsin at Ohio State NFL Draft watch notes

by Dan Kadar on Oct 29, 2011 5:40 PM EDT in 2012 NFL Draft

If you like offensive linemen, the Ohio State/Wisconsin game is the one for you.

Since returning from a five-game suspension, Ohio State left tackle Mike Adams has been excellent in the running game. At 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds, Adams and length and power that will make him an early contributor in the NFL. I question his ceiling and if he's athletic enough to stay on the left side, though.

Adams is far from the only top offensive line prospect in this game. Arguably the nation's top two center prospects will be in this game. Ohio State has the solid Michael Brewster, a prospect who could jump into a starting NFL lineup as a rookie. Wisconsin's Peter Konz is a fast riser and an upside higher than Brewster's. Also pay close attention to Badgers guard Kevin Zeitler. He's one of the better pure guards in this year's class. Ohio State's other tackle, J.B. Shugarts, could get some late-round consideration, as should Wisconsin's Josh Oglesby.

One of the best players in tonight's game is Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon. He's shown great body control this season and is good at beating the jam. He's solidified himself as a second-round pick at worst.

Ohio State running back Dan Herron was solid in his first game back from suspension against Illinois. He carried the ball 23 times for 114 yards and a touchdown, showing his quick feet and solid vision. For Wisconsin, junior Montee Ball is the latest star runner on the team. Like past Badgers runners, he's not the fastest but runs with power.

Buckeyes tight end Jake Stoneburner has a lot of talent but suffers because of the quarterback play at Ohio State. When he gets the ball, Stoneburner can be dangerous.

For you Kellen Moore fans, what makes him better than Wisconsin's Russell Wilson?

Other prospects worth noting in this game: Louis Nzegwu (DE, Wisconsin), Aaron Henry (S, Wisconsin), Andrew Sweat (LB, Ohio State)

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I really dont see how Moore could be a better prospect than Wilson

They are both short, Moore maybe an inch taller. But I think Wilson can make up for his lack of height using his mobility in a west-coast offense. Moore (negative rush yards on the season) isn’t mobile at all and is limited to throwing inside the pocket, where he will struggle because of his 6’, 187-lb frame. Neither should go before the 4th round, but Wilson should go a ful round ahead of Moore.

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by BlackPack-fan on Oct 30, 2011 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

Moore is a whole lot more accurate then Wilson

Wilson reminds me a lot of Troy Smith. He’s got a cannon for an arm but he just doesn’t seem that accurate with his throws.

Moore’s probably another in the long line of great college passers but never amount to anything in the NFL, but he’s very accurate

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by Rorschach44 on Oct 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Moore has better accuracy,

But Wilson is completing 72% passes, for 11.2 yards per attempt. The running game helps him out, but he’s completing a good % even against Nebraska, michigan state, and Ohio State. That being said, Moore’s accuracy is better from the pocket but Wilson is great throwing on the run.

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by BlackPack-fan on Oct 30, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions