Best 2012 NFL Draft Prospect on Every BCS College Football Team
Let's get to it.
This list runs down the top pro prospect for every BCS team.
They may not be the best player for a team at this level, but still project as the best pro from the program.
Each guy has his projected position in the NFL listed, and most have some video for you to peruse.
Of course, some teams have multiple guys who will have their names called at the draft, while others have none, but somebody has to be the best, and you will find them all here.
North Carolina: Quinton Coples, DE 4-3
1 of 67Coples is the best D-Lineman available in this draft.
He is pretty much every NFL GM's ideal picture of an end, with a long frame and moves off the edge that wreak havoc.
The guy's ceiling is incredibly high, and he could use some polish on his use of hands and footwork, but overall he is a monster prospect who will go very high in the first round.
Boston College: Luke Kuechly, ILB
2 of 67Kuechly is not the most athletic or explosive player, but he is incredibly smart and has a great first step to the ball.
He appears to be capable of performing well in coverage when asked to do so, but will struggle catching the speedier ball carriers in the NFL due to his lack of speed.
Overall, the man is technically solid, and will continue to do in the NFL what he does on Saturdays: Fill up the stat sheet.
He night be part Terminator; his tackle numbers are ridiculous.
Miami(FL): Marcus Forston, DT
3 of 67Forston has the size and ability to play either a nose-tackle position, or as a 3-technique guy.
He has a thick lower body, which helps him anchor and stuff the middle of the line, and at times, demonstrates the ability to sneak through into the backfield to make a big play.
Where he struggles is away from his body, and does not carry his pads at a good level.
He struggles to make plays that aren't directly into his reach, and plays much too high, allowing himself to be blocked with leverage.
He has shown some improvement this season, and could jump into the second round if that continues.
Clemson: Brandon Thompson, DT
4 of 67Thompson has stepped up this season to be the next great Clemson lineman to be drafted into the NFL.
He needs to improve his ability to make plays away from his reach, similar to Forston, but is more explosive and a little quicker.
He also keeps his pads low, and seems to prefer driving through blocks to make plays rather than shooting the gaps.
He gets great leverage and drives blockers back with his initial step toward the line of scrimmage.
He is likely going to sneak into the late first round if he continues to play at a high level.
Florida State: Brandon Jenkins, OLB 3-4
5 of 67Jenkins is one of the best pass-rushers in the country.
He currently plays DE, but appears to be best suited to an OLB position in a 3-4 scheme in the NFL.
He has trouble when asked to work straight ahead, but has a solid burst off the line, and uses his spin move to speed past slower blockers.
He appears extremely fluid, and is good at getting his hands up in the pass rush.
Overall, he lacks the power to be an NFL DE, but could flourish as an OLB.
Virginia: Chase Minnifield, CB
6 of 67Minnifield decided to return to the Cavs after submitting his draft paperwork to the NFL draft advisory board last season.
He is following in the footsteps of Chris Cook and Ras-I Dowling, both CBs who were drafted in the top 35 from Virginia.
However, he is better than either of those guys.
His biggest asset is his ability to change directions and make plays in the air.
He has great range when playing off his man, but if he can be beaten off the line when pressing, he does not have the speed to keep up with elite receivers.
He is a hustler, and will attempt any tackle, but his strength sometimes limits what he can do against larger ball carriers.
He is very good in zone coverage, and this alone might help him sneak into the first round.
Georgia Tech: Stephen Hill, WR
7 of 67The guy is only a junior, but is definitely ready for the NFL.
His height makes him a great target across the middle of the field, and his leaping ability makes him a threat to make nearly every play.
His route-running is a little soft, and downfield blocking could use some work, but Hill is averaging 32.5 yards per reception this season on only seventeen receptions.
Virginia Tech: Jayron Hosley, CB
8 of 67Hosley is just another in a long line of talented defensive stars coming out of Va. Tech.
He is a junior, but it's likely he will forgo his final season to enter the '12 draft.
He led the nation in interceptions with nine last season, and though he lacks elite speed, makes up for it with his smart play.
He is too small to be effective at jamming, so a tall, physical receiver could create matchup problems.
Hosley also has some experience as a kick returner, and is dangerous with the ball.
N.C. State: Audie Cole, ILB/OLB
9 of 67Cole plays on a team without many NFL level guys.
He is a tackling machine, on pace to eclipse his 2010 mark and break the 100-tackle plateau in '11.
He has a long frame, moves with incredible fluidity, and is solid playing in reverse.
He may be better suited to play OLB in the NFL, but that remains to be seen.
Maryland: Kenny Tate, S/LB
10 of 67Tate is an interesting prospect.
He was a wide receiver who converted to the defense, and spent some time in the secondary.
He now plays a sort of hybrid linebacker role.
He is good in coverage for a linebacker, but is sometimes less than consistent in his tackling.
He also struggles in zone coverage.
On the plus side, he is great against the run, and when he can play downhill has the potential to make big plays.
He is too small, however to play linebacker on Sundays, so it will be interesting to see who drafts him and how they decide to use him.
Duke: Matt Daniels, SS
11 of 67Daniels is a solid safety who plays the run and pass equally well.
He runs well, and tackles with impressive aggressiveness for a guy his size (6' 210 lbs.).
Duke is not exactly a hotbed of NFL talent, but Daniels is going to get some solid looks.
Wake Forest: Kyle Wilber, OLB
12 of 67Wilber played DE last season in the 4-3, but is looking good this year after getting a chance to operate as an OLB in the 3-4.
He is on pace to at least match his sack and tackle numbers from last season.
He is strong for his size, and has good lateral speed.
Where there is concern is with his ability to keep blockers off of his legs; he seems to go down often or get tied up, but he will be playing on Sundays, and is the best Wake has to offer.
Pitt: Lucas Nix, OG
13 of 67Nix is a great prospect on the O-Line.
He sometimes struggles to get good leverage when blocking, but appears to be really solid at taking the correct blocking angle to create big running lanes.
He recovers from mistakes quickly, but does not exhibit the ability to knock defenders off of the ball.
He is fairly mobile, and could do some moving around the line.
Now, if only Pitt could remain consistent for a few games in a row...
Rutgers: Mohamed Sanu, WR
14 of 67Rutgers has only one loss this season.
Sanu has been part of their production on offense, and is the best prospect this team has to offer, though only a junior.
He has gained 555 yards on 55 receptions and scored five touchdowns.
No, his number is not five.
He may be the most versatile player in the nation, has played out of the Wildcat, was a quarterback in high school and is also able to punt the ball.
Needs to work on running solid routes, but his timing and hands are great.
West Virginia: Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB 3-4
15 of 67Irvin is another guy who has a penchant for creating pressure, but he doesn't stop there.
The man is relentless in pursuit.
The best word to describe his game may be "sudden."
He overwhelms linemen with his quickness, then has the next gear to explode to the quarterback.
He struggles when things get really physical, as he is a little small for a DE, but his constantly running motor and ability to explode into the backfield ensure he will get some good, hard looks early in the draft.
UConn: Kendall Reyes, DL
16 of 67Reyes' biggest attribute is his versatility.
He could do well in a 4-3 or a 3-4, and is extremely fluid.
He does struggle at times to keep his pads low, but is incredibly quick off the ball.
He is currently a DT, but has the skill and technique to play just about any position or scheme along the D-LIne.
He may be one of the better draft options the Big East has to offer.
Cincinnati: Isaiah Pead, RB
17 of 67There is no denying Pead is an explosive back when he gets into space.
However, he struggles in tight spaces when he must move laterally, and sometimes makes bad reads.
He does have a future in the NFL as a third down or change of pace back running screens, etc., but will not be an every down back.
Syracuse: Nick Provo, TE
18 of 67Syracuse is devoid of NFL talent.
Provo is the closest they come.
He is better known for his blocking ability, and has about as much elusiveness as an older version of Peyton Manning.
He has the potential to make a few teams camps and get some looks, but it won't go much farther than that.
Louisville: Josh Chichester, TE
19 of 67Chichester is a converted wideout who, well, still blocks like one.
He is a great red-zone threat, as his height and leaping ability allow him to have an advantage over almost any DB, but he is not quick, and his blocking is awkward, at best.
Unfortunately, I don't see much of an NFL career for this guy.
USF: B.J. Daniels, QB
20 of 67Daniels is an athlete, no doubt.
And he can throw the ball; however, he is not a pocket passer, and he sometimes fails to look up when scrambling with the ball, a trait that will deny him a shot at an NFL job.
He could catch on somewhere as a wideout or running back at some point.
However I will be surprised if he makes it as a QB.
Stanford: Andrew Luck, QB
21 of 67Really, what more is there to say about Luck.
The man is on top of virtually every mock draft and big board in the country, with good reason.
He makes solid reads, places the ball well and can throw it a mile.
If you need anymore, watch the video, he can catch too.
Take that, Russell Wilson...
USC: Matt Kalil, LOT
22 of 67Kalil could go top five in the draft if the right team gets the pick.
He has plenty of experience against top-flight competition, and has distinguished himself repeatedly.
Talk about a solid left tackle, this guy has got all the right tools.
he is strong enough to turn and seal defenders, which he does once he gets his hands into them.
He is quick, but needs to add some bulk to be at optimum weight.
Definitely the top O-Line prospect in the draft.
Arizona State: Vontaze Burfict, ILB
23 of 67Besides being sometimes called the dirtiest player in college football, he is a pretty talented linebacker.
He needs to work on fundamental tackling, and understand making the tackle is more important than creating the highlight.
He is incredibly good in pursuit, and plays with abandon and an obvious love for the game.
Now, he just needs to learn to harness his emotions, and he could transform into the poster boy for the next generation of NFL linebackers.
Washington: Alameda Ta'amu, DT
24 of 67This man is impressive, and NFL scouts are noticing.
He is obviously a big dude, and stops the gap, but he shows surprising flashes of athleticism and agility at times.
He is somewhat top heavy, but usually keeps his pads low and gets good leverage.
Unlike some of the DT in this draft, he is not much of a stuffer, seeming to be more of a penetration type guy than a guy who plugs gaps.
He has an extremely high motor, and has the ability to move along the line, running stunts pretty regularly.
Ta'amu is a big dude, at 6'3" 333, and could find himself the second DT drafted in '12.
Oregon: LaMichael James, RB
25 of 67Even with the injury he suffered to his elbow, and the games he will miss, James is the best prospect the Ducks have to offer.
The man is ridiculously fast, and has moves that make Michael Vick look awkward by comparison.
He does struggle blocking at times, but that is something most NFL teams will be willing to work around just to have his elite level speed on the field.
He will go in the first round.
Arizona: Juron Criner, WR
26 of 67Criner has first round talent, but is overshadowed by the absolutely stellar talent in this year's class.
His length and athleticism are huge assets, but he will have to learn to use them in a different way in the NFL.
He has been effective underneath, but will need to get better vertically in the NFL.
He is fast for his height, with solid hands, and no obvious major character flaws to stunt his maturity.
The guy will be a great snag for some team in the second round.
Utah: Tony Bergstrom, OT
27 of 67Bergstrom is a great run blocker, but struggles to make any sort of block in space.
He is tough to get past at this level, but it's doubtful whether he has the ability to slow down speed rushers at the next level.
Cal: Trevor Guyton, DE
28 of 67Guyton came on strong at the end of 2010, finishing the season with four sacks and four-and-a-half other TFLs in spite of not starting a game until late in the year.
He is pretty good at using his hands to disengage from blockers, and is built low to the ground, so gets good leverage.
He is not overly athletic, and has a penchant for ducking his head and getting left on the ground more often than he should.
Creates a pretty solid push off the line of scrimmage with his initial burst.
Guyton can solidify his status with a solid second half this season.
UCLA: Tony Dye, SS
29 of 67Dye has been out for the past three games with a neck injury, but is still the best prospect Rick Neuheisel's woebegone squad has to offer.
Little known fact of the day: Dye played for the U.S. National Youth Hockey Team.
Anyway, the guy is slow to respond to plays, and seems to have worse than average instincts.
He seldom misses an open field tackle, which is a plus, and has been effective when called upon in both man and zone coverage.
His best shot at the NFL is as a special teams monster, who could sneak into the secondary rotation.
Washington State: Marshall Lobbestaell, QB
30 of 67This guy took over at the beginning of the season when Jeff Tuel went down, and has been a pleasant surprise.
Tuel is now back, but it has not been stated whether he will resume his duties because Lobbestael has been so good.
The man can throw...
He may be the surprise sleeper pick of 2011.
Oregon State: Brandon Hardin, CB
31 of 67The Oregon State defense has looked solid at times this season, even limiting juggernaut Wisconsin to their lowest point total of the season.
Hardin has not been a part of it.
He is out battling injury, and it's not sure when or if he will return.
That said, he will still be a decent NFL prospect.
He has great speed, and hits hard.
He is not very agile, and sometimes struggles tracking the ball.
However, when you consider the OSU team, Hardin remains the best prospect, if he can fully recover.
Colorado: Ryan Miller, OG
32 of 67Due to his size (6'8") Miller sometimes struggles to get leverage.
He does a great job of hitting and sealing angles in the run game, but struggles at time due to his inability to get said leverage.
He does have some potential, but does not seem overly fluid or able to bend to get the leverage needed in the passing game, or to knock back defenders off the line.
He seems better suited to play guard then tackle.
Iowa State: Kelechi Osemele, OG/ROT
33 of 67Osemele has shown steady improvement over the last few years, but still tends to depend on his natural abilities (which are great) rather than working to improve.
He has been inconsistent, and sometimes struggles to show any sort of intensity.
He also seems to get off his blocks way too fast, and has struggled with fluctuating weight in the past.
He is a monster, and even with some possible character issues, he is good enough that someone will take a shot at him, and he could be a big success in the NFL with his innate ability and physicality.
Baylor: Robert Griffin III, QB
34 of 67Griffin has the tools to be an NFL caliber quarterback.
He is insanely accurate with his deep ball, and has shown his willingness to work on being a pocket passer when called upon.
He is a tad short for a QB, and has not been asked to read many defenses pre-snap thus far, so those are issues that will have to be addressed.
Throw in his ability to extend a play and hurt teams with his feet, and this guy is a solid QB prospect that will be a steal in the draft.
Kansas State: Arthur Brown, ILB
35 of 67Brown is an interesting proposition.
He is one of the faster ILBs you will see in this draft.
As seen in the video, when the Wildcats knocked off Baylor earlier in the season, they used Brown's speed to help neutralize RGIII.
Keep an eye on him as the season progresses.
Missouri: Michael Egnew, TE
36 of 67Egnew is the best pass-catching TE available this season.
He is a natural running routes and adjusting in the air, and almost appears to be a big wide receiver.
He will not contribute much as a blocker on the line, but his pass-catching abilities should nullify any negativity teams may have about this issue.
He has better hands than many wide receivers, and is excellent at creating separation to allow himself to catch the ball.
He won't be a big factor in the running game, but catches just about everything you throw at him.
Don't be fooled by his low numbers thus far this season; he's better than that, but having an athletic quarterback who can scramble has hurt him a little bit.
Kansas: Greg Brown, CB
37 of 67Brown is athletic, can cover well, and is good in man or zone coverage.
He is not the best prospect at the position, but might be a good developmental project, or add some depth in camp somewhere.
Oklahoma State: Justin Blackmon, WR
38 of 67Did you think it could be anybody else.
Blackmon may very well win the Biletnikoff this year, and he thrives in the 'Pokes' offense.
One of the best in the country at tracking the ball and high-pointing tosses, his leaping ability is phenomenal, and his hands are sticky, to say the least.
He does not have to run any very complex routes in this offense, so he is going to have some work at the next level, and he does not possess blazing speed, but he punishes defense with his ability to block out defenders and get in position.
One of the top receivers in this draft, could flourish in the right offense.
Texas: Kheeston Randall, DE 3-4/DT 4-3
39 of 67Randall is somewhat of a questionmark.
He is undoubtedly talented, and is extremely strong, moving linemen around with impunity.
However, his lack of speed with hurt him in the draft, and it's tough to pigeonhole exactly what position he may take in the NFL.
He does not have the ideal bulk to be considered a nosetackle, but his lack of speed hampers him from being considered a 3-technique.
Wherever he ends up on the line, he is good with his hands and holding at the point of attack due to his balance.
Because D-linemen are in demand, he will catch on somewhere due to his ability, it's just difficult to pinpoint where on the line he will play on Sundays.
Texas Tech: Lonnie Edwards, OG
40 of 67If Edwards could figure out this whole leverage thing, he would be a force.
As is, he is a thick guy who plays hard and hits guys with a purpose.
He is better in pass protection then against the run, which is natural given the offense the Red Raiders run.
Could be a significant contribution to an O-Line rotation, or even a solid back-up with some work.
Oklahoma: Landry Jones, QB
41 of 67This was a tough one for me, as I really like Ryan Broyles.
Jones has an arm, has great touch, and has played top-flight competition.
Now to address some concerns.
In the Sooners' offense, he is rarely asked to call plays or make audibles.
He sometimes struggles with reads, particularly on the road, and anytime he smells a whiff of pressure, his ball placement goes downhill.
He is not on the same level as Andrew Luck or Kellen Moore, and needs a little polish, but could be a successful starter at the next level with some work.
Texas A&M: Ryan Tannehill, QB
42 of 67Tannehill played QB in high school, moved over to receiver at A&M, where he led the team in receptions in 2008 and 2009.
He can extend plays when needed, and has a mediocre arm, sometimes floating balls.
He will be more of the "game manager" type at the next level, with good mechanics and the threat of scrambling.
He does tend to lock on to his primary WR, and needs to work on following his progressions...
Notre Dame: Michael Floyd, WR
43 of 67Floyd is one of the best in the country at slipping cornerbacks and getting into his routes quickly.
His size and strength are the things that will allow him to win battles on the outside in the NFL, and he is definitely a playmaker of the highest caliber.
He attacks the ball in the air, and uses his body well to create space, since his speed is not elite level and won't always do so for him.
The biggest red flags with this guy are his nagging injuries and alcohol related issues...
Michigan State: Jerel Worthy, DT
44 of 67Worthy can wreak havoc on an O-Line.
For this reason alone, he will continue to shoot up draft boards as the season progresses.
It will be interesting to see how he does against one of the best O-lines in the country in Wisconsin.
He is not a great pass-rusher, although he does do a great job of delivering a first blow that drives blockers back.
He keeps his hands engaged inside the pads, allowing him to control blockers, and almost always seems to be aware of the ball and making a solid move toward it.
He does get washed up at times, leaving cut-back lanes for running backs, and does struggle disengaging to make tackles at times.
The way he has played this season, he may sneak into the top ten before he is finished.
Nebraska: Alfonzo Dennard, CB
45 of 67This is a close one, Jared Crick is right on his heels.
Dennard missed the first three games of the season due to injury, and has not been as impressive this season as he was last.
However, his ability to press and harry receivers with his physicality is a great asset, and will serve him well at the next level.
He is somewhat small at '510", but has shown that he is good at using his arms to avoid pass interference, yet still make plays on the ball.
Needs some polish, especially when his receiver starts working toward the inside of the field, but he is as close to a can't miss prospect as the Huskers have this season.
Wisconsin: Montee Ball, RB
46 of 67Ball is a threat to score from anywhere on the field.
He has the build to break tackles at the goal-line, but slimmed down in the offseason to help his speed and elusiveness.
He has improved his pass catching ability, and is a solid blocker.
The one concern is his weight.
He ballooned up last season, slimming down for '11 as mentioned, and he cannot allow that to happen again.
He is tied for the lead this season in points scored at 102, and already has sixteen rushing touchdowns...
Ohio State: Mike Adams, OT
47 of 67Adams is a surprisingly good athlete for a big guy, and is pretty fluid.
He gets hung up sometimes when asked to come out of a three point stance, but is usually able to recover quickly.
He has great balance, and good footwork, allowing him to hang with rushers.
If he can bulk up a mite, he will be one of the better O-Line prospects this season.
Penn State: Devon Still, DT 4-3/DE 3-4
48 of 67Penn State does not have a plethora of draftable guys this season, but Still should catch on somewhere.
He does have two sacks on the year, but generally is not great at penetration.
He seems to just miss a bunch of tackles, especially because he does not anchor well.
His biggest upside is potential, as he has shown flashes of playmaking ability, but often comes up short of actually making the play.
Iowa: Micah Hyde, CB
49 of 67Hyde is flourishing at corner again this season for the Hawkeyes.
He already has 42 tackles and three picks.
He could stand to add some bulk, and needs some work in zone coverage, but is looking like the best Iowa has to offer.
Michigan: Denard Robinson, WR
50 of 67Let's be honest here.
Denard will not play quarterback on a regular basis in the NFL.
He is too inaccurate, and struggles with his reads.
His athleticism almost guarantees that somebody will take a shot at him if he were to go this year.
He will more likely stay another season at U of M, but given their recent struggles, he is still the best prospect they have.
Northwestern: Vince Browne, DE 4-3/OLB 3-4
51 of 67Browne has improved his sack numbers every season for the Wildcats, from four in 2008, to five in '09 and seven last season.
He has two at the midway point of this season, so his numbers might take a step back, but it's pretty obvious the guy could be a regular contributor in an NFL defensive line rotation, or at OLB in the 3-4.
He is not going to overwhelm blockers with his strength, nor fly by them with his speed, but he produces due to hustle.
He sometimes struggles with his first step off the line of scrimmage, taking far to long to explode at the blocker, but is very good at continuing through the block and driving until the whistle blows.
He won't be a star on Sundays, but would contribute as the type of guy who won't screw up whether rushing the QB or stopping the run.
Illinois: A.J. Jenkins, WR
52 of 67Jenkins is having a breakout season at Illinois, already gathering 54 catches for 895 yards and seven touchdowns.
He is great at finding angles and getting open against the zone, and really solid underneath.
The biggest question mark is his ability to handle press coverage, as he does not see much at Illinois.
He also needs to clean up his breaks, and is somewhat small for the position.
Of course, that's what they said about Wes Welker, too...
Purdue: Kawann Short, DT
53 of 67Short is the best Purdue has to offer.
He is good at making plays away from his frame, unlike many of the DT prospects in the draft, and is good at moving linemen and leveraging with his hands.
He is quicker than average, with the right amount of strength to hold the gap, and even get consistent push up the middle.
He won't be a star in the NFL, but defensive linemen are at a premium, and Short is too good to be left out.
Indiana: Damarlo Belcher, WR
54 of 67Belcher is a big receiver with good hands and long strides.
He is not overly fast, but his size allows him to take long strides and get down the field quickly, and he is a mismatch at that point.
He is re-routed much too easily on a routine basis, and needs to learn how to slip the coverage.
Indiana does not have many prospects, and Belcher is not that great of one, but he is the best there is coming out of Bloomington right now.
Minnesota: Troy Stoudermire, CB
55 of 67Let's be brutally honest here.
The Golden Gophers do not exactly have a wealth of NFL level talent roaming the field, as evidenced by their abysmal record.
That said, somebody has to be the best, and in this case, it's Stoudermire.
His abilities as a return man almost certainly mean a few NFL teams will give him a look, but the Goofers will not have anyone drafted.
Vanderbilt: Casey Hayward, CB
56 of 67Hayward led the SEC in pass break-ups and interceptions last season, with six.
Through last Saturday, he already has five in this campaign.
He plays a physical style, probably due to some time at safety, and is obviously a ball hawk.
Does not match up well with good vertical speed, as he lacks the wheels to keep up.
Ole Miss: Kentrell Lockett, DE 4-3/3-4
57 of 67Lockett is an example of how bad the Rebels are.
He is their only guy who is close to a legit NFL prospect right now, and he has been limited due to injuries.
He's a long, quick guy, who possesses the burst necessary off the snap to be a threat on the outside.
Will need a big second half of the season to get looks in the draft.
Mississippi State: Vick Ballard, RB
58 of 67Let's start with the downside.
Ballard is not a good receiving threat, does not possess home-run speed and does not make many people miss.
He does, however, know how to gain yards inside the tackles, and his strength allows him to break some tackles.
Pretty solid as a blocker.
Has good vision, makes good reads and breaks and might catch on somewhere as a change of pace or backup...
Kentucky: Danny Trevathan, OLB
59 of 67Trevathan is on pace to hit 140 tackles for the second season in a row.
He plays with his motor wide open every second he is on the field, and it shows in his production.
Takes good angles, and is fast enough to hang in coverage, although he is not very good at it.
He is about the only good thing the Willdcats have going for them.
Tennessee: Tauren Poole, RB
60 of 67Poole looks like he will be a contributor on an NFL squad if he can recover from this hamstring trouble that is limiting him currently.
He is a compact back with the ability to find his way through traffic.
Is said to have a great work ethic, and for this reason will likely catch on somewhere, in spite of lack of speed and elusiveness.
Arkansas: Greg Childs, WR
61 of 67Tyler Wilson is hot on his heels, but in spite of sub-par numbers thus far this season, I think Childs is still the Hogs best prospect for the upcoming draft.
He could flourish as a possession receiver who takes the occasional jump ball in the endzone due to his height and wingspan.
His route running leaves something to be desired, and he is not the fastest receiver in the draft.
That said, he has shown the ability to be a solid option on Sundays with good hands, great range and solid leaping ability.
If he does not start to look more comfortable soon, Wilson will overtake him.
LSU: Morris Claiborne, CB
62 of 67Claiborne has been often stuck in the shadow of Tyrann Mathieu this season, but he can hold his own.
He is on pace to break his tackle and interception totals from last season, and has some experience returning kicks.
He is not a great jumper, but tracks the ball well and is making strides this season through the midway point.
If he continues to improve, he will be a solid shutdown guy at the next level, even though a bit undersized.
Georgia: Cordy Glenn, OG/ROT
63 of 67On the downside, Glenn struggles to gain leverage, bends over on himself way to often, and is not very good at getting to the linebackers or safeties in the second level.
He does drive defenders consistently in the run game, and has the ability to handle elite speed off the edge.
He has shown that he can bulk up when he is in the mood, and will need to keep his weight under control in order to play on Sundays.
If he can do that, he will be starting next fall.
South Carolina: Alshon Jeffery, WR
64 of 67Jeffery is a freak.
The NFL has been trending toward bigger receivers for several years now, and he certainly fits that description at 6'5" 230.
The biggest question about Jeffery is his top-end speed.
He is quick out of breaks, and his size makes him an absolute nightmare for coordinators trying to matchup, but he does not possess blazing speed downfield.
Even so, I will be surprised if he falls outside the top five in this draft.
Auburn: Brandon Mosley, OT
65 of 67This guy plays with a chip on his shoulder, consistently getting the last block in, and not getting off it until the whistle blows.
He gets good leverage and is solid blocking the run, but sometimes struggles with speed off the edge, and knows it.
This causes him to bend and sometimes get himself in trouble.
After the great year the Tigers had last season, this year has been interesting to watch, and given the turmoil at quarterback, Mosley has been a big part of any successes Auburn has had.
Florida: Jeff Demps, RB
66 of 67Demps suffered an injury against Auburn in the Gators loss last weekend.
Even so, he is still the best prospect on this young, but talented team that can enter the draft next year.
The guy has left many a defender with disjointed hips due to his incredible ability to start and stop on a dime.
He is ridiculously fast, and a threat in the receiving game as well.
He also has a punt block this season, and is a threat in the return game.
Could line up in the slot in the NFL if he improves his route running ability.
Alabama: Trent Richardson, RB
67 of 67Richardson is a bruising back with a penchant for running right through people.
He possesses better speed than Mark Ingram did at 'Bama, and will be the first back drafted if he enters the 2012 draft.
He is pretty solid as a receiver, and can return kicks.
His combination of size, speed and strength make him extremely draftable, and he will be the best back available by far if he goes in 2012.
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