Thread: Draft Prospect Bowl Schedule

One thing I like about the bowl season is ya get the opportunity to focus of players who will be in the upcoming draft. Feel free to update this as you see fit, but I'll start w/ the Bowl Season opener...

EagleBank Bowl
Wake Forest vs Navy
Dec 20 ESPN 11AM

Wake Forest prospects include:

#1 OLB Aaron Curry
MLB Stanley Arnoux
#2 Senior CB Alphonso Smith
S Chip Vaughn...keep an eye on him. he's an intriguing prospect.

Navy prospects:

FB Eric Kettani

New Mexico Bowl
Colorado State vs Fresno State
Dec 20 ESPN 2:30

Fresno State prospects:
QB Tom Brandstater
TE Bear Pascoe

Colorado State prospects:
TE Korry Sperry

St. Petersburg Bowl
Memphis vs USF
Dec 20 ESPN2 4:30

Memphis prospects:
OT Brandon Pearce

USF prospects:
OLB Tyrone McKenzie
DE/OLB George Selvie

LAS VEGAS BOWL
BYU vs Arizona
Dec 20 ESPN 8:00

BYU prospects:
OG Ray Feinga
OG Travis Bright
OG Dallas Reynolds

Arizona prospects:
QB Willie Tuitama
WR Mike Thomas

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

LAS VEGAS BOWL
BYU vs Arizona
Dec 20 ESPN 8:00

BYU prospects:
OG Ray Feinga
OG Travis Bright
OG Dallas Reynolds

Arizona prospects:
QB Willie Tuitama
WR Mike Thomas

You are missing some for Arizona -
Eben Britton (JR) LT - will be a mid to late first this year, top 10 next
Cam Nelson (JR) S - excellent S that is rover
Ronnie Palmer (S) -ILB
Nate Ness (S) S - turnover machine has 10 INT since coming to AU from JR College

And maybe the best TE in the country Rob Gronkowski (SO), he isn't coming out but is great great player

Great Idea Smilin. \m/

Forgot the kicker for Wake too in Swank. He is one of the best in the nation.

I'm not sure of that RB for Colorado State is well-known, good or will get drafted. But he went dummy today. WOW. He was good.

Yeah...I only saw bits and pieces, but he ran HARD.

Gartrell Johnson is his name. Has had some great numbers and has played some FB as well. I'd look at him late based off today's performance and looking at his statistics. Not good scouting, but why not a seventh if he's there?

He had nice game, but I discount his performance some with the defense he played against. Fresno State sucks against the run.

OK.

Johnson has ran hard all season from day one against Colorado, 12 car-95 yards. A late round/UDFA, but he should get a look in someones camp at least. Does not avoid contact, hits the whole hard with some burst. Heck of a bowl game will at least get him a blip on the radar.

HOU, CAL, and TCU were really the only defenses to give him trouble, TCU gives alot of people trouble.

Its been talked about as quit possibly the best non-BCS Bowl game and it is here, Boise St. vs TCU.

TCU

Jerry Hughes/DE-OLB/#98/3Jr: Hughes, a college defensive end who projects to outside linebacker in the NFL, has terrorized quarterbacks all season and is a constant presence in the opponents backfield. A terrific athlete with good upside, he is seriously considering entering the draft. He projects as a third rounder.

Rafael Priest/CB/#10/4Jr: Priest is an undersized cornerback with terrific ball skills. He's fast enough to run with opponents anywhere on the field and displays a good head for coverage. Priest will fit into the draft's top 75 picks when he leaves college.

Jason Phillips/LB/#39/5Sr: TCU's leading tackler the past two seasons, Phillips is a swift linebacker who plays sideline-to-sideline. Slightly limited by his 6-1 frame, Phillips is an interchangeable defender who can play a variety of linebacker spots and will be good value in the late rounds.

Aaron Brown/RB/#23/4Sr: Brown is a versatile skill player who produces as a pass catcher out of the backfield and returning kicks. He's not spectacular in any single area, rather very steady and reliable. He's worth the investment of a late-round pick for a team wanting a Leon Washington-type of ball handler.

Stephen Hodge/S/#29/4Sr: Hodge has been a two-year starter and special teams standout for TCU. He's got the measurables and attitude to succeed in the NFL as a conventional strong safety.

Cody Moore/DT/#56/5Sr: Moore is an intense lineman who plays hard until the whistle blows. He's unlikely to be drafted, but could find a roster spot as an inexpensive backup for a one-gap defense.

Robert Henson/ILB/#51/5Sr: The Horned Frogs underrated run defender is a stout linebacker with a terrific head for the game. Henson is a four-time All-Mountain West performer who will have an opportunity as a reserve linebacker/special teams player at the next level.

Boise State

Kyle Wilson/CB/#1/4Jr: Boise State has a tradition of putting quality cornerbacks into the draft and Wilson is the next top defensive back from the program. He possesses good size/speed numbers but must polish his game. Wilson offers first day potential when he finally enters the draft.

Richie Brockel/FB/#40/4Jr: Brockel is a true lead fullback in every sense. He's physically strong, aggressive yet plays intelligent football. Brockel is mid-round material for a power running offense.

Ian Johnson/RB/#41/5Sr: The former All-American watched his production slip last season after sharing the ball carrying duties. Johnson, ever the team player, did not complain but contributed when called upon. He's got the size and skill set to be a productive third back for an NFL team and should be selected in the draft's middle rounds.

Jeremy Childs/WR/#9/4Jr: Childs is a well-sized receiver who flashes game-breaking ability. He's stated publicly he will return to Boise State for another season, which was the right choice as his game is rough around the edges.

Vinny Perretta/WR/#18/5Sr: The Broncos multi-faceted weapon produces at receiver, as a return specialist and even carrying the football on reverses. Perretta's 5-9 frame poses challenges and will knock him out of the draft's seven rounds, yet this versatile skill player will have an opportunity in camp next summer.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...pects-1/1.html

Look at Phillips.

Fast. 6-1, 235...Would be a good second or third round pick up, and he fits the mold.

From ESPN, 1 is best

Overall Football Traits
Production 1 2004: TCU red-shirts Phillips. 2005-06: Started all 25 games accumulating 144 total tackles including 14.5 tackles-for-loss and two sacks. 2007: Started all 13 games recording 87 tackles including 11 tackles-for-loss and two sacks, Also recorded two interceptions
Height-Weight-Speed 2 Good overall frame and top-end speed for the position
Durability 1 Durability is not a concern at this point
Character 0 N/A
Inside Linebacker specific Traits
Instincts/Recognition 2 Reacts to keys and locates the ball quickly. Plays with tremendous effort on every play and can always be seen around the ball.
Pursuit/Point of Attack 2 Stout and can jolt blockers upon contact. Can shed blocks quickly and get to the football. Takes good angles to the ball and does a nice job of wading through traffic. Limited in the open field and does not show sideline-to-sideline range.
Tackling 2 A strong explosive tackler. Does a nice job of breaking down and wrapping up. Has the ability to uncoil and deliver a big hit.
Pass Coverage 3 Shows adequate awareness in coverage. Looks up crossers well in zone coverage. Limited in man coverage, as he does not possesses the change of direction to stay with tight ends or backs in man coverage.
Pass Rusher 3 Times stunts extremely well and still able to get good penetration when picked up by a blocker. Possesses closing speed to get to quarterback