Senior Bowl 2012 Roster: The 4 Most Notable Names on the Roster

Although they aren't all considered top tier talent, the 2012 Senior Bowl has a number of players with potential.

That being said, with so much of the best talent in the NFL draft at the junior or red-shirt junior class, the seniors do get overlooked to an extent.

Which brings us to this weekend's game and its' four most notable players.

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Brandon Weeden: QB, Oklahoma State

Thanks to having wide receiver Justin Blackmon in 2010 and 2011, Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden has earned quite a bit of recognition.

After leading the Cowboys to their first Big 12 conference title in what's seemed like forever, the Pokes  bested Andrew Luck and the Stanford Cardinal in the 2012 Fiesta Bowl.

Considered a late fourth/early fifth-rounder, Weeden's draft stock is low because he is pushing 30 years old. Although it doesn't have the Chris-Weinke-from-Florida-State feel, Weeden's 28 years will concern teams.

As far as his play on the field, he still has a strong arm, decent mobility and good size. The concerns are pre-snap reads and being interception-prone.

Tangibles that can be fixed but will also be tested in the Senior Bowl.

Kirk Cousins: QB, Michigan State

Had it not been for Kirk Cousins, the Michigan State Spartans would not have been in position to repeat as Big Ten champions.

Cousins gradually improved throughout his college career, with his football IQ standing out more than anything else. His arm isn't the strongest and his mobility could definitely improve.

However, he's good at reading defenses pre-snap, has a decent release and is confident at making tough throws despite needing to improve the mechanics.

Now, Cousins' numbers aren't going to jump out at anyone but his 63.67 average completion percentage between 2009-2011 is solid considering he's never had any insane talent at tight end or receiver.

Usually helped by an effective ground game and defense, Cousins is the prototypical game-managing quarterback that can win NFL games because of his decision-making. Never tries to do too much and always takes what the defense gives him.

Melvin Ingram: OLB/DE, South Carolina

The lone non-QB on the list, South Carolina's Melvin Ingram is one of the more notable Senior Bowl players because of his dynamics.

He's a solid pass-rusher, reliable tackler, can drop into coverage and has a knack for finding the football. Melvin's instinct's are arguably his best trait along with the effort he gives.

Ingram's one of the most complete defensive players in the draft and any team drafting him will be glad they did. He's suitable for a 3-4 or 4-3 front which allows a defense to expand the playbook to a more eclectic game plan.

In a pass-oriented league, any defense can use a guy who can pass-rush and sink into coverage underneath the intermediate passing routes.

He does need to improve against quicker blockers and recognizing snap-counts.

Provided that Ingram has a strong showing in the Senior Bowl, his draft stock could potentially raise near the top 10.

Kellen Moore: QB, Boise State

To close out the list, we end with another quarterback as 2011 was considered "The Year of the Quarterback."

Despite being a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2010, Boise State's Kellen Moore had an even better performance in 2011 against more difficult competitor with less-talented targets.

Obviously the MWC isn't a major jump in competition when compared to the WAC, but Moore still dominated on another level without Austin Pettis and Titus Young (two of his favorite receivers from 2010).

While currently college football's winningest quarterback with a 50-3 record, he is only an expected to be a seventh-round pick. Moore must get a stronger arm, more mobile and more confident at fitting the ball in smaller windows.

Still, he had a 71.3 completion percentage in 2010 and a 74.3 completion percentage in 2011. With the ability to spread the ball around combined with his football IQ, Kellen Moore can develop into a legit NFL quarterback.

As for the Senior Bowl, watch for his pocket poise and release because Moore is playing his toughest competition yet.

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