Oklahoma at Baylor NFL Draft watch notes

by Dan Kadar on Nov 19, 2011 11:05 AM EST in 2012 NFL Draft

After a white-hot start to the season, the momentum surrounding Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin has cooled slightly. He's thrown four total interceptions the past four weeks and generally not looked like the prospect he needs to. He could turn that around against Oklahoma today. He hasn't faced many defenses like the one Oklahoma has, so it will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure.

The player on Oklahoma I want to follow closely today is defensive end Ronnell Lewis. He's considered by many as a top 3-4 outside linebacker candidate, but i need to see him be more fluid working the edge. Opposite Lewis is Frank Alexander who is having a solid season with 7.5 sacks. Alexander projects as a mid-round rotation player.

There could be a great one-on-one showdown if Oklahoma cornerback Jamell Fleming lines up against Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright. Fleming is coming off an excellent game against Texas A&M and could dramatically help his draft stock with another good game. At this point, we know what the speedy Wright can do.

Sooners linebacker Travis Lewis hasn't had the season many expected and be affected by the injuries he suffered last season. Right now Lewis looks like a second-round pick, at best.

This is the kind of game where Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones should excel. It should be a high-scoring game, so Jones will get plenty of chances to remedy his dipping draft stock.

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I would say RG3 got the fire back.

That was quite the display. He got some lucky bounces, but I was impressed with his poise under the pass rush- and his ability to make something out of seemingly dead plays.

As a Seahawks fan, I would take RG3 over Jones in a heartbeat.

by Chooch82 on Nov 20, 2011 2:34 AM EST reply actions

Actually, I just thought about it a bit more.

I doubt RG3 declares. He’s going to lose the Hiesman race this year, and if he stays at Baylor, he’s a shoe-in. I would also say Baylor would have a shot at a NC next year. On top of all that, he’s said before that his education is important.

by Chooch82 on Nov 20, 2011 2:59 AM EST up reply actions

Unless I’m mistaken, he already has his bachelor’s.

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by Dan Kadar on Nov 20, 2011 8:27 AM EST up reply actions

Oh that's possible, I have no idea.

by Chooch82 on Nov 20, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions

The kid needs to come out

RG3 clearly has all the tools and intangibles with nothing to prove in the college game. The risk of injury is too high and even with the new NFL salary stucture for 1st rd. picks, it’s too much money to leave on the table. This kids arm-talent is needed in the Sunday afternoon league.

by Ravens One on Nov 20, 2011 6:58 PM EST up reply actions