2011 NFL Draft: Torrey Smith Among 10 Players Whose Stock Will Rise at Combine

The NFL Combine is set begin in Indianapolis, and for many draft hopefuls, it is do or die.

The Combine will separate skill from hype, ruin the reps of some, solidify the reps of others.

For a few, however, the Combine will force scouts to take a closer look.

Every year a few players leave the Combine with more buzz around their name then when they went in.

Here are 10 players who could see their stock rise.

Torrey Smith

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BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Davin Meggett #8 of the Maryland Terrapins runs with the ball during their game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Image

Torrey Smith, the Wide Receiver from Maryland, has been called the most underrated player in the NFL Draft.

Scouts, however, are becoming aware of his record breaking ability.

Smith is considered an explosive play maker.

If he can show that at the combine expect him to go earlier then once thought.

Jerrel Jernigan

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 18: Jerrel Jernigan #3 of the Troy University Trojans scores a touchdown over Donovan Fletcher #29 of the Ohio University Bobcats during the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on December 18, 2010 in New O

Jerrel Jernigan is fast.

The wide receiver from Troy can run the 40 yard dash in under 4.40 seconds.

Given how much publicity the 40 yard dash gets at the NFL Combine, if Jernigan shines, he could rise on some boards.

While at Troy, Jernigan was selected All–Conference as both a wide receiver and a returner.

Projected second round pick, Jernigan's speed could help him run into the first round.

Kyle Rudolph

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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Kyle Rudolph #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks away from Quinton Rochardson #28 of the Washington Huskies after catching the ball on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Dan

Kyle Rudolph is a 6'6" tight end from Notre Dame.

Rudolph, former High School All–American, was injured for much of his college career.

In fact, he missed his junior season due to injury but decided to enter the NFL Draft anyway.

Scouts have not seen a lot of Rudolph so a good showing at the NFL Combine could make up for lost time.

Cameron Heyward

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 13: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases after quarterback Matt McGloin #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Cameron Heyward, defensive end from The Ohio State, has been rising up the board.

Heyward missed the Senior Bowl due to injury but will be at the NFL Combine.

If he can show some of his ability to pressure the quarter back and stop the run his stock may rise even more.

Tyron Smith

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 7: Tyron Smith #70 of the USC Trojans stretches before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 7, 2009 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. USC won 14-9. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

Tyron Smith was a two year stater at USC, at offensive tackle.

As of now he is projected to go at number 15 at the NFL Draft.

However, if he plays well at the NFL Combine, as he is expected to, Smith could rise into the top 10.

Damien Berry

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Damien Berry #20 of the Miami Hurricanes runs with the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Damien Berry, running back from Miami, is a projected seventh round pick.

The wonderful thing about the NFL Draft though, is even the guys who get picked late can end up making an impact.

Berry will be at the NFL Combine and if he can show scouts he has some agility to match his strength, his stock could rise.

Bruce Carter

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Bruce Carter #54 of the North Carolina Tar Heels intercepts a pass intented for Keith Stroud #15 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Rutgers Stadium on September 25, 2010 in New Brunswick, New Jers

Bruce Carter, outside line backer from UNC, was regarded as one of the top players in the country going into his senior year.

His excellent athleticism had scouts buzzing.

However, his senior year was a disappointment topped off by reconstructive surgery on his ACL.

If Carter can show scouts at the NFL Combine that he hasn't lost his edge he could go by the end of the first round.

Robert Quinn

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Robert Quinn #42 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after a sack with teammate Marvin Austin #9 against the East Carolina Pirates at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by St

Bruce Carter's teammate Robert Quinn, UNC's defensive end, has not played since 2009 after the NCAA found out he took some $5,000 in benefits.

Quinn, however, is still a projected top 10 pick.

Quinn's strength, explosiveness, and ability to shoot off the line, are all impressive.

If Quinn shows scouts what he would have done, had he not been suspended, while at the NFL Combine, believe it or not, he could be drafted even higher.

Andy Dalton

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs throws a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Andy Dalton, quarter back from TCU, has the intangibles: he is a smart player who has been able to win all through his college career.

But there is a question mark around Dalton's physical ability to compete in the NFL.

Can he handle NFL pressure on the quarter back? Is he quick enough to evade defenders? Does he have the arm strength?

Dalton has a chance to answer these questions for scouts at the NFL Combine. If he can. he may be able to move into the second round.

Tandon Doss

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BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 01: Tandon Doss #81 of the Indiana Hooisers celebrates on the field during the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2008 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tandon Doss, wide receiver from Indiana, is an underclassmen who ESPN's Todd McShay has reported, looks very good on film.

He is a projected second to third round pick in the NFL Draft.

At the NFL Combine, Doss will have a chance to show off his speed and his ability to make catches.

Scouts agree that Doss's best attribute are his hands.

If things go well, Doss may crack the first round.