Daymeion Hughes impresses coaches at Senior Bowl

Cal cornerback Daymeion Hughes has impressed coaches during the first two days of Senior Bowl practice according to buccaneers.com. Hughes 'shocked' everyone yesterday by measuring in at only 5'10" after being listed at 6'2". However, his height hasn't stopped him from making plays.

“All these guys out here are playing hard, but he’s (Hughes) kind of standing out a little bit,” said Bucs’ Defensive Backs Coach Raheem Morris. “He made a couple big plays yesterday and looked good again today. He’s a quick-feet guy. He’s a little bit of an undersized guy and all that stuff people keep talking about, but some of that stuff doesn’t even matter. I like the kid and I like the way he plays.”

Reggie Nelson in Kiper's top ten

Florida safety Reggie Nelson sits at number 7 on Mel Kiper's latest big board. Nelson has been one of the hottest prospects over the last few months and it shouldn't surprise anyone if he's the top safety selected in the 2007 NFL draft.

Nelson is an attacking safety with big time playmaking ability. He delivers big hits and isn’t afraid to lend help in support. Nelson’s biggest impact comes with his ability to make plays on the football. He has a nose for the ball, and really goes after the ball when it is in the air.

Pitt's Revis to leave school for NFL draft

Pitt cornerback Darrelle Revis has decided to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.

Revis is an excellent cover man with good size and quickness. He is arguably the top corner in the 2007 draft and a legitimate first round talent.

Florida juniors consider NFL draft

Four University of Florida underclassmen have sent in paperwork to the NFL's Draft Advisory Committee to see where they would project to go in April's draft. Linebacker Brandon Siler, wide receiver Andre Caldwell, defensive end Jarvis Moss, and safety Reggie Nelson are all considering the 2007 NFL draft.

According to previous reports, Nelson will enter the draft and should be a first round selection. It's unknown at this time what the other three will do. Purely speculation, but expect Siler and Caldwell to go pro and Moss to return.

Reggie Nelson's stock keeps soaring

Florida safety Reggie Nelson continues to rise on mock drafts, moving into many experts top 15. The junior, who's mom says is going pro, is an attacking safety with big time play-making ability. He has a nose for the ball and finished the season with six interceptions. Nelson is tough and plays bigger than his wiry frame indicates, delivering bone-crushing hits to opposing receivers. See exhibit A in the video below.



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McCauley's disappointing senior season

Fresno State corner back Marcus McCauley had a disappointing senior season and was benched for his poor play. He was routinely beaten for big plays and didn't record an interception.

McCauley blames his poor performance on distractions and Fresno State head coach Pat Hill said it is common to see agents hanging out in the parking lot outside of the Bulldogs locker room. With teams placing a greater emphasis on character when ranking players, this can only hurt McCauley.

McCauley has the size (6-1, 205 lbs) and speed (4.4 in the 40) to be a dominating corner in the NFL, but is he still a first rounder after his poor senior campaign?

Darrelle Revis Expected to Go Pro

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt said he met this week with junior cornerback Darrelle Revis, who is expected to forgo his senior season for the NFL Draft. Revis is a legitimate first round talent, and could become a very good cover man early in his NFL career. He has excellent quickness, and shows the ability to easily mirror receivers throughout their route. He also possesses good size, and is not afraid to mix it up in run support.

Reggie Nelson's Mom Says He's Headed to the NFL

Florida's Reggie Nelson hasn't made it official, but his Mother, Mary Lakes expects the junior safety to leave the Gators in January for the NFL Draft. "I think he's going to walk," Lakes told FLORIDA TODAY. "I think he's decided he's going to say, 'I'm going to go give the NFL a try.' " Tuesday, Nelson was named as one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award that goes to the nation's top defensive back.

Jack Ikegwuonu Moving Up Draft Boards

Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu has been moving up draft boards all season. A red-shirt sophomore, Ikegwuonu is a play-maker with outstanding cover skills. At 6-1 and 200 lbs with good speed, he has a bright future ahead of him in the NFL whenever he leaves college. No word yet on whether Ikegwuonu will enter the 2007 draft.

Reggie Nelson Hounded by Agents to Turn Pro

Florida's Reggie Nelson is an impact player at safety. He is one of 11 semifinalists for the Thorpe Award, which goes to the nation's top defensive back. The junior faces a difficult decision on whether to turn pro or return to UF and agents are hoping he enters the NFL draft. Nelson has been hounded so much by agents that he finally had to stop answering his cell phone. Nelson's mother has battled cancer for several years, and that will likely weigh on his decision to leave. If he enters the draft, he'll be a first day selection and is currently ranked as the #4 safety at FF.