Senior Stock Watch

Although much NCAA postseason/NFL predraft attention has thus far been devoted to a certain Pro-Lifer and his questionable (at best) endeavors in the 2010 Senior Bowl, there was a great deal of prospect posturing taking place in the past 3 weeks that have laid the foundation for several draft boards. Scouting is a four-year process, and the East-West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl, and Texas vs. the Nation Game afford the players a concluding statement on their respective collegiate cases, at least in practice and game situations. So who shat the bed, and who gave it the ol' LeBatard Try?

BAM!

(Stock Up)

OLB Brandon Graham (Michigan) - Instincts, motor more than compensate for size deficiency. Had his way throughout week of practice, and then won Senior Bowl's MVP. Played way into first round.

CB Kyle Wilson (Boise State) - At a position loaded with underclassmen declarations, Wilson's finesse and athleticism stood out at the Senior Bowl. Should be late-first/early-second round pick, and established himself as the de facto top senior corner.

S Myron Rolle (Florida State) - Huge week; showed up in great shape and played extremely well. Second round pick at best.

RB/WR Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss) - Diminuitive dynamo led water cooler talk at Senior Bowl with explosive week of practice. May have put himself into conversation for a late-first/early-second round pick.


Those Boogerface locks would fit mighty well in GB

OT Rodger Saffold (Indiana) - Great athleticism; displayed mean streak not seen at Indiana throughout season. May be a second-third round pick with upside.

S Kam Chancellor (Virginia Tech) - Chancellor put concerns about fitting in at safety to rest with a strong Shrine Bowl week, displaying abilities in coverage as well as solid instincts. Versatility to play other positions (CB, LB) will end up being a positive rather than a negative as the draft process wears on. Get acquainted with future Aaron Rouse.

Others: OG Mike Iupati, CB Chris Cook, DE Alex Carrington, OG John Jerry, DT Torell Troup, QB Dan LeFevour, RB Andre Dixon, CB Perrish Cox, WR Jacoby Ford, WR Freddie Barnes, S Nate Allen, QB Jonathan Crompton, QB Ryan Perilloux, WR Trindon Holliday, LB Simoni Lawrence, TE Jimmy Graham


Oops!

(Stock Down)

DT Terrence Cody (Alabama) - Cody started his Senior Bowl week by showing up extremely out of shape at the weigh-in. He eats up blockers, but looked sloppy and undisciplined, particularly next to Dan Williams, who had a very solid week for the South team.

S Taylor Mays (USC) - Continued to display all the straight-line speed and physical "wow" factor expected, but was disappointment in coverage. Questions will surround Mays until he proves his game translates on the field. Probably mid-to-late first round pick at this point. #1 in my heart.


"Are you not entertained? Is that not why you are here?"

CB Trevard Lindley (Kentucky) - Came into this season as a top CB prospect with excellent size and production, but heads to the NFL as a huge question mark with lack of physicality and underwhelming athleticism.

OT Selvish Capers (Virginia) - Inconsistent and raw; does not merit trust to play LT for several years. A Packer fan's nightmare. Probable second-rounder.

CB Patrick Robinson (Florida State) - Wasn't exceptionally poor, but for a player who came into the draft process as the likely #1 senior CB, seemed to drop behind at least 3 at the Senior Bowl (K. Wilson, P. Cox, C. Cook).

QB Tim Tebow (Florida) - For those expecting a complete mechanical overhaul, Tebow was a disappointment. Questionable accuracy and timing when taking snaps under center may have been expected, but did nothing to assuage concerns about his ability to play QB in the NFL. Likely played himself into second or third round consideration. Still, "it only takes one."

Others: CB Jerome Murphy, DT Jeff Owens, OL Chris Scott, any OL from Notre Dame, WR Danario Alexander