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Oher never missed a single game in his career at Ole Miss, making him one of the more sure-bet players to compete for an entire NFL season next year. He has superior lower body strength, which makes him one of the most solid run blockers in the country. He would make a perfect fit for any team with a running-based offense, such as the Raiders, Titans, or Ravens. His potential is sky-high due to his incredible lower body strength and long arms, which are ideal for a player at his position.
Other potential candidates for the Chris Johnson award are: Michael Johnson (DE - Georgia), Chris "Beanie" Wells (RB - Ohio State), and Alphonso Smith (CB - Wake Forest).
The winner of this year's Vernon Gholston award goes to: Mark Sanchez QB USC
Sanchez comes out of college with only one year of playing experience under his belt. Pete Carroll begged him to stay in college. However, what he lacks in experience, he makes up for in hype and good interviews. That is what scouts are right now raving about his leadership qualities and intangibles.
This reminds me of another quarterback who's draft stock skyrocketed because of his hype and "intangibles." This quarterback was Vince Young. After being benched due to his poor passing and following that up with a suicide scare, Young's intangibles are now largely in question. Sanchez could well end up the same way.
Also, at only 6'2", Sanchez does not provide the ideal height for an elite quarterback. He possesses only adequate arm strength, which is what makes him a less valuable prospect than Matthew Stafford. Also, his ability to read coverages and manage a game could be questioned due to his lack of experience (only 16 starts). After one more year playing quarterback for a top-tier program and coach, I could see Sanchez being a top-10 worthy pick. However, I feel like this year is too early
Other nominees for the Vernon Gholston award: Percy Harvin, Matthew Stafford, and Hakeem Nicks.
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