2011 NFL Draft: 15 Players Whose Stock Is Rising In Week 12

The 2010 College Football season is nearing a close, and with it comes the off-season workouts leading up to the NFL Draft.

As we get closer to the NFL Draft in April, here is a look at fifteen seniors and draft eligible juniors who are improving their draft stock with excellent play on the field. The Draft is almost here.

Who is making the most noise?

15. Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky

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LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 13: Randall Cobb #18 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Commonwealth Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Get

On Tuesday was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to the best receiver in college football. Cobb is gaining recognition with more than the media, as NFL scouts and general managers are turning their eyes to Lexington.

14. Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 13: Jared Crick #94 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs down D.J. Beshears #20 of the Kansas Jayhawks during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty I

Crick was a star last year when playing next to No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh, and many expected him to be a high pick in the 2011 Draft.

This season has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Crick as he has had to adjust to double teams, but he is starting to look like his former self as the season progresses. Crick has a great ability to split blockers and get pressure on the pocket.

13. Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma

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COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 23: Ryan Broyles #85 of the Oklahoma Sooners in acton against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbia, Missouri. The Tigers beat the Sooners 36-27. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Image

Broyles caught eight passes for 119 yards and three touchdowns last weekend, giving him 32 touchdowns for his career—a record for Sooner receivers.

Broyles has little left to accomplish in Norman and many expect him to declare for the 2011 Draft.

12. D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas

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FAYETTEVILLE - SEPTEMBER 25: Ronnie Wingo Jr. #20 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates with teammates D.J. Williams #45 and Chris Gragg #80 after a first half touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September

This has been a big week for Williams. He has moved into third place all-time for receptions at Arkansas, and he is also making his debut as our No. 1 senior tight end prospect. He's big, strong and a great receiver in the middle of the field. Williams has first round talent.

11. Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 5: Running back Kendall Hunter #24 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys carries the ball six yards as Rennie Curran #35 of the Georgia Bulldogs tries to stop him during the fourth quarter of the game at Boone Pickens Stadium on Septemb

Hunter is finally healthy, and looking like the player who dominated Big 12 defenses earlier in his career. His blend of power, speed and open-field moves makes him a dangerous option for NFL teams.

10. Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Evan Royster #22 of the Penn State Nittany Lions carries the ball during a game against the Temple Owls on September 19, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Im

You don't see many players from Temple mentioned when it comes to the NFL Draft. Jarrett is definitely an exception. His play down the stretch has been brilliant, helping propel Temple to a possible MAC Championship. Jarrett is a big part of the reason Temple is No. 1 in the MAC in scoring defense at 17.5 points per game.

9. J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin

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MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 18: Dan Knapp #69 of the Arizona State Sun Devils blocks against J.J. Watt #99 of the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated Arizona State 20-19. (Photo by Jonatha

Watt had one of the better games we have seen this year for a defensive end against Indiana, and really he did all of it in one half. Watt recovered two fumbles and recorded two tackles for loss in the lop-sided victory.

The junior is getting more and more notice as we near the end of the season.

8. Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri

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COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Egnew #82 of the Missouri Tigers congratulates Jerrell Jackson #29 with a chest bump after Jackson carried for a touchdown during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 13, 2010 at Faurot Field/Memoria

Only a junior, Egnew one of eight semifinalists for the 2010 John Mackey award, given each year to the most outstanding tight end in Division I-A college football. With quarterback Blaine Gabbert feeding him the ball, Egnew has risen to the top of our tight end rankings for all eligible players.

7. Von Miller, OLB, Texas AM

Miller has continued his assault on Big 12 quarterback week after week, leading him to a spot on our top 25 prospects list. Miller is a complete outside linebacker- able to rush the passer, drop into coverage and take on the run.

6. Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 23: Nick Fairley #90 of the Auburn Tigers sacks quarterback Jordan Jefferson #9 of the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

More than any other player on the BCS bound Auburn Tigers, Fairley has seen his stock rise the most this season. His play at defensive tackle has been inspiring. Expect Fairley to hear his name called very early on the first day of the NFL Draft.

5. Kenny Tate, FS, Maryland

Tate was recruited as a wide receiver, but as a true freshman in 2008, was converted to the safety position.

Since then he hasn't looked back. Despite injuries during the 2009 season Tate emerged as one of the best safeties in football. His 2010 season has shown the aggressive play-maker has a future in the NFL.

4. DaQuan Bowers, DE, Clemson

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Da'Quan Bowers #93 of the Clemson Tigers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Bowers stock has been on a non-stop climb all season. The junior is tearing apart the ACC, and if the Draft were today he would be a serious contender for the No. 1 overall pick.

3. Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Dan LeFevour #13 of the Central Michigan Chippewas is tackled by Ryan Kerrigan #94 of the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 20, 2008 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/

The Big 10 Defensive Player of the Week, Kerrigan is making noise as the regular season ends. Few players will ever have a game with stats like this: 10 solo tackles, five tackles for loss and four sacks while forcing two fumbles and recovering one against Michigan.

2. Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Lineman Gabe Carimi #68 of the Wisconsin Badgers sets to block against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2008 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Volunteers won 21 - 17. (Photo by Al Mess

After a few rough outings early in the year it looked like Carimi was slipping, but boy has he proven us wrong. Carimi has been dominant down the stretch, shutting down top defensive end Cameron Heyward of Ohio State.

Carimi's name is one to keep a close eye on.

1. Cameron Jordan, DE, California

In the 2010 NFL Draft a California Bear named Tyson Alualu surprised many people by going in the top 10 picks to Jacksonville. Let this be a notice; Jordan is a better player. With his experience playing in the 3-4 defense, Jordan has the type of skills and experience that NFL scouts are loving.