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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07:  Marvin Austin #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates with teammates after a 19-6 victory over the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  (Photo by Str
CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Marvin Austin #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates with teammates after a 19-6 victory over the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by StrStreeter Lecka/Getty Images

2011 NFL Draft Stock Watch: Who Is Up and Who Is Down?

Matt MillerNov 5, 2010

November is here, and with only a few weeks left in the college football regular season, we take an in-depth look at which players are rising up draft boards and which are falling.

UP: Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 16:  Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers throws a practice pass before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama.  (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers throws a practice pass before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Newton has a chance to bring the Heisman Trophy and a National Championship to Auburn this season, but his stock as an NFL quarterback has been questioned. Recent film study has us liking Newton more and more each week. 

UP: Allen Bailey, Defensive End, Miami (FL)

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Landry Jones #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners is sacked by defensive lineman Allen Bailey #57 of the Miami Hurricanes knocked down a pass attempt at Land Shark Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Landry Jones #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners is sacked by defensive lineman Allen Bailey #57 of the Miami Hurricanes knocked down a pass attempt at Land Shark Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

While other defensive end/tackle hybrid players are falling, Bailey's solid play has him skyrocketing up our November rankings. The top 10 is looking more and more likely for this Hurricane.

UP: Mike Hartline, Quarterback, Kentucky

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LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 09:  Mike Hartline #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass during the SEC game against  the Auburn Tigers  at Commonwealth Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 09: Mike Hartline #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass during the SEC game against the Auburn Tigers at Commonwealth Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The senior quarterback class hasn't represented very well this season, and while Hartline won't be the first passer off the board, his skills have been very impressive. He is a name to remember.

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UP: Janoris Jenkins, Cornerback, Florida

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30:  Janoris Jenkins #1 of the Florida Gators looks over the offense during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Janoris Jenkins #1 of the Florida Gators looks over the offense during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Jenkins has been a ray of light for the Gators despite a down year for the program. His athletic ability, smooth cover skills and ball-hawking ability has scouts interested.

UP: Gabe Carimi, Offensive Tackle, Wisconsin

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 23: Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi #68 for the Wisconsin Badger holds the Heartland Trophy with his teammates as they celebrate their victory of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Iowa City, Io
IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 23: Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi #68 for the Wisconsin Badger holds the Heartland Trophy with his teammates as they celebrate their victory of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Iowa City, Io

Carimi has been impressive in big games against Adrian Clayborn and Cameron Heyward. This week he faces up Ryan Kerrigan of Purdue, another top defensive end. No other tackle in recent memory has had a stretch of games like this.

DOWN: Cameron Heyward, Defensive End, Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 23:  Cameron Heyward #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases after a Purdue Boilermaker ballcarrier at Ohio Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 23: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases after a Purdue Boilermaker ballcarrier at Ohio Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

A poor game against future NFL right tackle Gabe Carimi of Wisconsin has us re-evaluating Heyward. His lack of burst and unimpressive pass rushing skills have us removing Heyward from our top 10.

DOWN: Greg Jones, Inside Linebacker, Michigan State

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 23: Greg Jones #53 of the Michigan State Spartans follows the play against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 23, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 35-27. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Gett
EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 23: Greg Jones #53 of the Michigan State Spartans follows the play against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 23, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 35-27. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Gett

NFL scouts biggest worry with Jones is not his motor, toughness or instincts; it is his lack of size. In games against Northwestern this year Jones has been invisible and many fear his lack of size is causing trouble getting through traffic to make plays.

DOWN: Jonathan Baldwin, Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26:  Jonathan Baldwin #82 of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches as teammate Dion Lewis #28 fumbles the ball at the goal line against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Jonathan Baldwin #82 of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches as teammate Dion Lewis #28 fumbles the ball at the goal line against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (

The Pitt offense as a whole has suffered this season, but no one more than Baldwin. The electric receiver was seen as the second coming of Larry Fitzgerald, but he has yet to show the ability to take over a game.

DOWN: Marvin Austin, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07:  Marvin Austin #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Marvin Austin #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

While Austin was at one point our No. 1 overall player, losing his entire senior season after accepting cash and gifts from an agent has caused his stock to crash. Austin will be a scratch on some draft boards for character concerns alone.

DOWN: Prince Amukamara, Cornerback, Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Cornerback Prince Amukamara #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver T.J. Moe #28 of the Missouri Tigers during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Lincoln
LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Cornerback Prince Amukamara #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver T.J. Moe #28 of the Missouri Tigers during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Lincoln

Beaten routinely by Oklahoma State's redshirt sophomore receiver Justin Blackmon in their Big 12 matchup, Akumamara has looked sluggish at times this year. His inability to turn and run, and stiffness in his hips, are raising concerns about a once sure-fire prospect.

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