2012 NFL Draft Prospects

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I know this is very early, but we have already had a few threads about different prospects/positions. I thought we might as well get started with a list of prospects that the Lions could be interested in.

Offense:

QB:

Needs: Possible Back-up/developmental guy

Prospects:

G.J. Kinne, University of Tulsa



6'2 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:
Passing
2009 (SOPH): 2,732 yards, 22 TD, 10 INT, 61% (210/345)
2010 (JUNIOR): 3,650 yards, 31 TD, 10 IN, 59.8% (275/460)
2011 (SENIOR):

Rushing
2009 (SOPH): 393 yards, 5 TD
2010 (JUNIOR): 561 yards, 7 TD
2011 (SENIOR):

Strengths:

* Experience
* Athleticism

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Transferred from Texas.

Russell Wilson, Wisconsin

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5'11 201

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2008: Sprained knee (missed 2nd half of bowl game)
2008: Missed USF game due to undisclosed injury

Statistics:

Passing
2008 (NCST-FR): 12 games, 11 starts. 1,955 yards, 17 TD, 1 INT, 55% (150/275)
2009 (NCST-SO): 12 games, 12 starts. 3,027 yards, 31 TD, 11 INT, 59% (224/378)
2010 (NCST-JR): 13 games, 13 starts. 3,563 yards, 28 TD 14 INT, 58% (308/527)
2011 (WISC-SR):

Rushing
2008: 388 yards, 4 TD
2009: 260 yards, 4 TD
2010: 435 yards, 9 TD
2011:

Strengths:

* Athleticism
* Production
* Leadership
* Experience

Weaknesses:

* Size

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Transferred to Wisconsin for Senior Year (from NC State)
* Also played college baseball (NC ST) and minor league baseball (Colorado Rockies system)
* Father and brother both played college football and baseball.
* Team Captain - 2010 (NC ST) and 2011 (WISC)
* Big Ten Championship Game MVP (2011)
* Big Ten QB of the Year Award Winner (2011)
* Team MVP - 2008 and 2010 (NC ST), and 2011 (WISC)


Dan Persa, Northwestern



6'1 210

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Hand injury (left game, vs. Iowa)
2010: Ruptured Achilles Tendon (season-ending injury)

Statistics:

Passing
2008: 11 games. N/A
2009: 10 games. 224 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, 58.8% (20/34)
2010: 10 games. 2,581 yards, 15 TD, 4 INT, 73.5% (222/302)
2011:

Rushing
2008: N/A
2009: 167 yards
2010: 519 yards, 9 TD
2011:

Strengths:

* Accuracy
* Athleticism

Weaknesses:

* Injuries
* Size

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Played special teams in 2008, including returning a kick (for 15 yards).
* Co-Captain (2010 and 2011)

Chandler Harnish, Northern Illinois



6'2 221

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Knee injury (missed 3 games)

Statistics:

Passing
2008: 10 games, 9 starts. 1,528 yards, 8 TD, 9 INT, 55.9% (118/211)
2009: 10 games, 9 starts. 1,670 yards, 11 TD, 6 INT, 64.1% (143/223)
2010: 13 games, 13 starts. 2,530 yards, 21 TD, 5 INT, 64.7% (189/292)
2011:

Rushing
2008: 539 yards, 4 TD
2009: 229 yards, 2 TD
2010: 836 yards, 7 TD
2011:

Strengths:

* Production
* Athleticism
* Career progression
* Experience

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Brock Osweiler, Arizona State University

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

RB:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Trent Richardson, Alabama



5'11 224

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (FR): 14 games. 145 car., 751 yards, 8 TD, 16 rec., 126 yards.
2010 (SO): 2 starts. 700 yards, 6 TD, 23 rec., 266 yards, 4 TD.
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

* Size
* Toughness
* Receiving ability

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

*Underclassman

Lamar Miller, Miami (FL)



5'11 212

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2010 (RS FR): 11 games, 1 start. 108 car., 646 yards, 6.0 ypc, 6 TD, 11 rec. 96 yards
2011 (RS SO):

Strengths:

* Speed
* Playmaking ability

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECIDED TO ENTER NFL DRAFT

Agent: Drew Rosenhaus

Chris Polk, Washington



5'11 222

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2008: Played in 2 games and then missed the rest of the season with injuries. Granted medical redshirt.

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 2 games, 2 starts. 20 car., 33 yards
2009 (RS FR): 12 games. 226 car., 1,113 yards, 5 TD, 25 rec., 171 yards
2010 (SO): 13 games. 260 car., 1,415 yards, 9 TD, 22 rec., 180 yards
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

* Receiving ability

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

David Wilson, Virginia Tech


5'10 205

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (FR): 13 games. 59 car., 334 yards, 5.7 ypc, 4 TD
2010 (SO): 13 games, 1 start. 113 car., 619 yards, 5.5 ypc, 5 TD, 15 rec., 234 yards, 4 TD, 2 KR TD
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

* Playmaking ability


Weaknesses:

* Pass protection

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.
* Also participated in Track and Field at VT (Triple Jump).

Bernard Pierce, Temple



6'0 218

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Left Army game in 2nd quarter due to injury.
2009: Left UCLA game (Bowl game) due to injury.
2009: Left Kent State game due to injury.
2010: DNP vs. Miami
2010: Left Ohio game due to a pulled left hamstring.
2010: DNP @ Army

Statistics:

2009 (FR): 12 games, 9 starts. 1,361 yards, 16 TD.
2010 (SO): 10 games, 5 starts. 154 car., 728 yards, 10 TD. 1 rec TD.
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

* Production

Weaknesses:

* Level of competition

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT[/b].

[b]Andre Ellington, Clemson



5'10 190

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2010: Missed three games (toe injury).

Statistics:

2009 (FR):
2010 (SO):
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman

Vick Ballard, Mississippi State



5'11 220

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2010: Leg injury, missed 1+ game.

Statistics:

2008 (JUCO FR): 84 car., 555 yards, 12 TD.
2009 (JUCO SO): 1,728 yards, 22 TD.
2010 (JR): 186 car., 968 yards, 19 TD, 10 rec., 106 yards, 1 TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* JuCo Transfer
* Uncle played football at UTEP

Cyrus Gray, Texas A & M



5'10 198

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:
RUSHING
2008 (FR): Played RB and slot WR. 75 carries, 363 yards, 4.8 ypc
2009 (SO): 13 games, 9 starts. 757 yards
2010 (JR): 13 games, 7 starts. 1,133 yards, 5.7 ypc, 12 TD
2011 (SR):

RECEIVING
2008 (FR): 10 rec, 60 yards
2009 (SO):
2010 (JR): 34 rec, 251 yards, 1 TD
2011 (SR):

RETURN
2008 (FR): 1,169 KR yards, 1 TD
2009 (SO): KR TD
2010 (JR): 422 KR yards
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Tauren Poole, University of Tennessee



5'10 210

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 12 games.
2009 (SO): 13 games. 86 yards, 12 carries
2010 (JR): 13 starts. 1,034 yards, 204 car., 11 TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Jermaine Thomas, Florida State University



5'11 187

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 12 games. 482 yards, 69 car., 7.0 ypc, 3 TD
2009 (SO): 13 games, 10 starts. 832 yards, 163 car., 5.1 ypc, 9 TD
2010 (JR): 11 games, 8 starts. 490 yards, 86 car., 5.7 ypc, 6 TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Bryce Beall, Houston



5'11 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:
RUSHING
2008 (FR): 13 games. 1,247 yards, 198 car., 6.3 ypc, 13 TD
2009 (SO): 13 games. 670 yards, 139 car., 4.8 ypc, 7 TD
2010 (JR): 12 games, 11 starts. 870 yards, 163 car., 5.3 ypc, 12 TD
2011 (SR):

RECEIVING
2008 (FR): 34 rec., 496 yards, 4 TD
2009 (SO): 32 rec., 311 yards, 3 TD
2010 (JR): 12 rec., 90 yards
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Hands/Receiving ability

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Cousin is former NFL player Larry Centers.

Michael Shaw, University of Michigan



6'1 187

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2010: Knee injury. Missed 1 game.
2010: Head injury. Missed 1 game and part of another.

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 10 games, 2 starts. 215 yards, 42 car.; 32 rec. yards, 1 rec TD.
2009 (SO): 9 games, 3 starts. 185 yards, 42 car., 2 TD
2010 (JR): 11 games, 5 starts. 402 yards, 75 car., 9 TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Speed

Weaknesses:

* Durability
* Early career production
* Strength/Power
* Tackle-breaking ability

Recap/Projection:

Ralph Bolden, Purdue



5'9 194

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 8 games. 28 yards, 16 car.
2009 (SO): 12 starts. 935 yards, 200 car., 9 TD (11 total TD); 261 rec. yards
2010 (JR):
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Bobby Rainey, Western Kentucky

5'8, 205

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Production

Weaknesses:

* Size
* Level of Competition

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Doug Martin, Boise State

5'9, 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Production

Weaknesses:

* Size
* Level of Competition

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

LaMichael James, Oregon

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5'9 195

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Speed

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECIDED TO ENTER NFL DRAFT

Cody Johnson, University of Texas

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5'11 252

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008: 13 games, 2 starts. 76 car. 338 yards, 12 TD
2009: 14 games, 1 start. 87 car. 335 yards, 12 TD
2010: 11 games, 2 starts. 134 car. 592 yards, 6 TD
2011:

Strengths:

* Size
* Nose for the endzone
* Short yardage situations

Weaknesses:

* Never a feature back
* Long speed

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Ronnie Hillman, San Diego State University

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

Darrell Scott, USF

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.
* Colorado Transfer

WR:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Michael Floyd, Notre Dame



6'3 227

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

* Multiple alcohol-related arrests, including MIP and DUI

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 11 games, 10 starts. 48 rec., 719 yards, 7 TD
2009 (SO): 7 games, 7 starts. 44 rec., 795 yards, 9 TD
2010 (JR): 12 games. 79 rec., 1,025 yards, 12 TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Jeff Fuller, Texas A & M



6'4 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Missed 4 games.

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 8 starts. 50 rec., 630 yards 9 TD
2009 (SO): 568 yards, 7 TD
2010 (JR):
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Father played S at Texas A & M and in the NFL

Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma



5'11 187

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2011: Torn ACL

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 13 games, 8 starts. 46 rec., 687 yards, 6 TD, 1 PR TD
2009 (RS SO): 12 starts. 89 rec., 1,120 yards, 15 TD, 1 PR TD
2010 (RS JR): 14 starts. 131 rec., 1,622 yards, 14 TD
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

* Size

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Returns punts.

Greg Childs, Arkansas



6'3 217

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 12 games, 1 start. 18 rec., 273 yards, 2 TD
2009 (SO): 13 games, 8 starts. 48 rec., 894 yards, 7 TD
2010 (JR): 8 games, 7 starts. 46 rec., 659 yards, 6 TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

T.Y. Hilton, Florida International



5'10 183

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

* Injured most of his Junior year in High School. Undisclosed injury.
2009: Limited by "nagging" injuries

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 1,013 yards (school record), 24.7 ypc, 7 TD (12 total); 2,162 total yards (school record)
2009 (SO): 57 rec., 632 yards, 5 TD, at least 1 KR TD
2010 (JR): 13 games. 59 rec., 848 yards, 5 TD, 4 rush TD, 2 KR TD
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Return abilities
* Big play potential

Weaknesses:

* Size
* Competition?
* Injuries?

Recap/Projection:

Chris Owusu, Stanford



6'2 200

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2008: Torn right MCL (in fall camp - Aug, 19) - Played same season

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 5 rec, 80 yards; 326 KR yards
2009 (TR SO): 13 games, 9 starts. 37 rec., 682 yards, 5 TD
2010 (TR JR): 7 games, 3 starts. 25 rec., 396 yards, 3 TD
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

* Return abilities

Weaknesses:

* Injuries?

Recap/Projection:

Jarrett Boykin, Virginia Tech



6'2 219

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 14 games, 8 starts. 30 rec., 441 yards (led team), 2 TD
2009 (TR SO): 13 games, 10 starts. 40 rec., 835 yards, 5 TD
2010 (TR JR): 14 starts. 53 rec., 847 yards, 6 TD
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

* Production
* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Turned in a 35-inch vertical jump during freshman testing (2008)
* Was an Iron Hokie during the off-season … Posted a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump (2008)
* Won 100% Effort Awards at five of Tech’s six 6 a.m. conditioning workouts prior to spring practice (2009)

Marvin McNutt, Iowa



6'4 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2008: Undisclosed injury - Missed Minnesota game
2009: Undisclosed injury - Missed Wisconsin game, limited vs. MSU

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 1 rec., 11 yards
2009 (RS SO): 12 games, 5 starts. 34 rec., 674 yards, 8 TD
2010 (RS JR): 13 starts. 53 rec., 861 yards, 8 TD
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

* Size
* Production
* Hands
* Athleticism
* Leadership

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Former QB
* Team Leader Award, offense (2007)
* coaches Appreciation Award, Offense. (2009)
* only true freshman named to 2007 Leadership Group
* one of two redshirt freshmen named to 2008 Leadership Group
* one of four sophomores named to 2009 Leadership Group
* one of four juniors named to 2010 Leadership Group

Nick Toon, Wisconsin



6'3 213

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2010: DNP vs. Iowa, undisclosed injury
2010: Turf Toe Injury - Missed 3 Games (SJ ST, AZ ST, Austin Peay)

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 12 games. 17 rec., 257 yards, 1 TD
2009 (RS SO): 13 games, 11 starts. 54 rec., 805 yards, 4 TD
2010 (RS JR): 9 games, 7 starts. 36 rec., 459 yards, 3 TD
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

* Size
* NFL Lineage

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Father is former NFL WR Al Toon.

Damaris Johnson, Tulsa



5'8 170

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2011: Charged with felony embezzlement.

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Statistics:

2008 (FR): 14 games, 8 starts. 53 rec., 743 yards, 10 TD; 347 rush yards, 1 TD; 1,382 KR yards (25.6 avg), 1 TD
2009 (SO): 12 games, 11 starts. 78 rec., 1,131 yards, 3 TD; 185 rush yards; 1,131 KR yards (24.6 avg); 256 PR yards, 1 TD
2010 (JR):
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Return abilities
* Play-making abilities

Weaknesses:

* Size

Recap/Projection:

Jordan White, Western Michigan



6'0 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2006: Redshirted due to undisclosed injury
2008: DNP due to undisclosed injury

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Production
* Hands
* Body Control

Weaknesses:

* Injuries

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

A.J. Jenkins, Illinois



6'1 190

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Kendall Wright, Baylor



5'10 190

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Dwight Jones, North Carolina



6'4 225

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

* Route running (raw, limited route tree)

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

B.J. Cunningham, Michigan State



6'2 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Junior Hemingway, University of Michigan



6'1 225

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Size
* Leaping ability
* High pointing the ball

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Tommy Streeter, University of Miami (FL)



6'5 215

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECIDED TO ENTER NFL DRAFT

Martavious Odoms, University of Michigan

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Toughness

Weaknesses:

* Size

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Danny Coale, Virginia Tech

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

TE:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Kevin Koger, University of Michigan



6'4 258

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 9 games, 3 starts.
2009 (SO): 12 games, 8 starts. 16 rec., 220 yards, 2 TD.
2010 (JR): 13 games, 8 starts. 14 rec., 199 yards, 2 TD.
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

* Early career production.

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Played in spread offense that limited early career production. Transitioned to pro-style offense during senior year.
* Mackey Award watch list (2010)
* Voted Team Captain (2011)

Michael Egnew, Missouri



6'6 245

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Blake Ayles, University of Miami (FL)



6'5 265

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2011: DNP (concussion in training camp)

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

* Injuries

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Transferred from University of Southern California

OT:

Needs: Future starting LT; possibly depth

Prospects:

Matt Kalil, University of Southern California



6'7 295

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

Statistics:

2009 (RS FR): Backup RT
2010 (RS SO): Started 13 games at LT
2011 (RS JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT
* Father and Brother played/play in NFL.

Nate Potter, Boise State University



6'6 300

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): Part time starter at OT
2009 (RS SO): 8 starts at LT
2010 (RS JR):
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech University

6'5 312

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): Started 11 games
2009 (RS SO): Started 12 games
2010 (RS JR): Started 14 games
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Andrew Datko, Florida State University



6'6 311

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

2010: Suffered shoulder injury vs. Oklahoma, missed 3 games.
2011: Injury (out for season)

Statistics:

2008 (FR): Started 12 games as true freshman. 21 knockdown blocks.
2009 (SO): Started every game at LT. 24 knockdown blocks. 80% average grade on the season. Only 3 penalties committed.
2010 (JR): Started 11 games at LT. Allowed only 1 sack. 3 penalties, 5 missed assignments on the season. 87% season average grade.
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Jonathan Martin, Stanford



6'6 304

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

Statistics:

2009 (RS FR): 11 starts (13 games) at LT.

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

Mike Adams, Ohio State University



6'8 308

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

* Tattoo-Gate, suspended 5 games by the NCAA.
* 2008: Shoulder injury. Missed game time.
* 2009: Knee injury. Missed 3 games.

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 4 games.
2009 (TR SO): At least 1 start.
2010 (TR JR):
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Matt Reynolds, Brigham Young University



6'6 322

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 13 starts at LT.
2009 (RS SO): 13 starts at LT.
2010 (RS JR): 13 starts.
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Father is assistant coach @ BYU.
* Father played college football @ BYU and in the NFL.
* Two brothers also played @ BYU.

Riley Reiff, University of Iowa



6'6 300

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (RS FR): 13 games, 11 starts (3 @ LT, 1 @ RT, 7 @ LG).
2010 (RS SO): 13 starts (all @ LT).
2011 (RS JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

Xavier Nixon, University of Florida



6'5 300

Injury/Off-Fields Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (FR): 10 games, 5 starts. At least 1 start @ LT.
2010 (SO): 12 games, 8 starts. 1 start @ LT, 7 @ RT.
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman

Bobby Massie, Ole Miss



6'6 325

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009: 13 games, 5 starts (@ RT).
2010:
2011:

Strengths:

* Size

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman
* JuCo/Prep School Transfer

Kelechi Osemel, Iowa State

* Credit to cibowilson



6'6 347

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Co-Captain (2011)

OG:

Needs: Possible future starter; possibly depth

Prospects:

Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin



6'4 315

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Ryan Miller, Colorado



6'8 295

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Cordy Glenn, University of Georgia



6'5 348

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Stephen Good, Oklahoma



6'6 305

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

James Wilson, University of Florida



6'4 334

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

David DeCastro, Stanford



6'5 310

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Brandon Washington, Miami (FL)



6'4 320

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

* Could play OG or OT. Played OT at Miami, might be a better OG.

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT

C:

Needs: Future starter

Prospects:

Ben Jones, University of Georgia



6'3 300

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

Statistics:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Michael Brewster, Ohio State University



6'5 305

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 10 starts at C.
2009 (TR SO): Started every game at C.
2010 (TR JR):
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projections:

David Molk, University of Michigan



6'2 288

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Foot injury. Missed 4 games.
2009: Knee Injury. Missed several games

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 12 starts at C. Played every snap.
2009 (RS SO): 4 starts at C.
2010 (RS JR): 13 starts at C.
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

* Nastiness
* Toughness

Weaknesses:

* Size
* Injuries?

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* 2011 Rimington Award Winner (CFB's best C)

Peter Konz, Wisconsin

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.
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Defense:

DE:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Quenton Coples, North Carolina



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection: Strong-side DE

Jared Crick, University of Nebraska



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection: Strong-side DE/DT

Adewale Ojomo, University of Miami (FL)


Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2011: Suspended by NCAA for impermissible benefits (1 game).

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Ryan Van Bergen, University of Michigan



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection: Strong-side DE

Jack Crawford, Penn State



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection: Weak-side DE

Andre Branch, Clemson

6'5 260

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Vinny Curry, Marshall

6'5 242

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

* Weakside DE/SLB

Other Notes:

Jamie Blatnick, Oklahoma State

6'3 265

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:


Melvin Ingram, South Carolina

6'2 276

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Taylor Thomspon, SMU

6'6 287

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

* SDE/DT

Other Notes:

Nick Perry, USC

njury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

* WDE

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT

Olivier Vernon, Miami (FL)

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

* WDE

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT

Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

DT:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Mike Martin, University of Michigan



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Strength

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Brandon Thompson, Clemson



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Devon Still, Penn State


Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:


OLB:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Travis Lewis, Oklahoma



6'2 233

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

2011: Broken Foot (expected to miss 8 weeks)

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 14 starts. 144 Tackles, 11.5 TFL, 3.5 Sacks, 4 INT, 1 FF, 3 PBU
2009 (RS SO): 13 starts. 109 Tackles, 9.5 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 INT, 1 FF, 2 PBU
2010 (RS JR): 14 starts. 109 Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 3 INT, 2 FR, 5 PBU
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap:Projection:

Nigel Bradham, Florida State University



6'2 240

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 13 games. 29 Tackles, 1 TFL
2009 (SO): 13 games. 93 Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 PD, 1 INT, 2 Sacks
2010 (JR): 14 Starts. 98 Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 5 PD, 5 Sacks
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Zach Brown, North Carolina



6'2 225

Injury/Off-Field Stuff

Statistics:

2008 (FR): Backup/ST. 6 Tackles
2009 (SO): Started 6 games. 47 Tackles, 4 TFL, 1 INT
2010 (JR):
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Competed on the UNC track team, including setting the school record for the indoor 60-meter dash (6.72).

Tank Carder, Texas Christian University



6'3 237

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 11 games.
2009 (RS SO): 13 starts. 89 Tackles, 10 TFL
2010 (RS JR): 13 starts. 60 Tackles, 9.5 TFL, 3.5 Sacks
2011 (RS SR:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projections:

Sean Spence, University of Miami (FL)



6'0 224

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Injury, missed 3 games.
2011: Suspended by NCAA for impermissible benefits (1 game).

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 13 games, 9 starts. 65 Tackles, 9.5 TFL
2009 (TR SO): 10 games. 36 Tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 sacks
2010 (TR JR): 13 starts. 111 Tackles, 16 TFL
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses: Size

Recap/Projection:

Lavonte David, University of Nebraska



6'1 220

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2010 (JR): 14 starts. 152 Tackles, 15 TFL, 6 Sacks, 10 PBU, 7 QBH
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Production
* Speed

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* JuCo Transfer

Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh



6'2 250

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 7 games. Back-up LB/ST.
2009 (RS SO): 13 games. Reserve DE. 18 Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 4 Sacks
2010 (RS JR): 13 games. 51 Tackles, 17.5 TFL, 10 Sacks, 6 QBH, 3 FF

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Dont'a Hightower, University of Alabama



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Torn ACL. Missed rest of the year.

2008 (TR FR): 14 games, 12 starts. Played WLB and JACK LB. 64 tackles, 1 FF, 2 FR
2009 (Medical): 4 games at WLB. Also played JACK LB. 16 Tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack
2010 (RS SO): 13 games. 69 Tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 9 QBH
2011 (RS JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman

Courtney Upshaw, University of Alabama



Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 13 games. JACK LB. 22 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH
2009 (TR SO): 14 games, 1 start. JACK LB. 15 Tackles, 4 QBH, 1 Sack, 2 FR, 1 DEF TD
2010 (TR JR): 13 games. 52 Tackles, 14.5 TFL, 7 Sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Sammy Brown, Houston

6'3 240

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

MLB:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State University



6'3 252

Injury/Off-Field Stuff:

* (Allegedly) Sucker-punched a teammate (August 2011)

Statistics:

2009 (TR FR): 12 games, 9 starts. 69 Tackles, 7 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR, 5 PBU
2010 (TR SO): 12 games, 11 starts. 90 Tackles, 8.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2 FF
2011 (TR JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

* Discipline

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

Luke Kuechly, Boston College

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:

* Production

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

CB:

Needs: #1 Corner

Prospects:

Dre Kirkpatrick, University of Alabama



6'3 192

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (TR FR): 12 games. 8 Tackles
2010 (TR SO): 13 games. 53 Tackles, 4 TFL, 3 INT, 7 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 1 FR
2011 (TR JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman

Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina



6'1 194

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (TR FR): Started every game at CB. 56 Tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 8 PBU, 2 FF, 2 FR
2010 (TR SO): 14 starts. 79 tackles (led team), 6 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 INT, 1 DEF TD
2011 (TR JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT.

Cliff Harris, Oregon



5'11 165

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2011: Suspended indefinitely (speeding and driving on a suspended license)
2011: Another traffic violation.
2011: Dismissed from team

Statistics:

2009 (TR FR): 8 games. 19 tackles, 9 PD, 1 INT
2010 (TR SO): 13 games, 33 tackles, 1 TFL, 23 PD, 1 FR, 6 INT, 1 DEF TD, 4 PR TD
2011 (TR JR):

Strengths:

* Play-making ability.
* Ball skills
* Return ability

Weaknesses:

* Size

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman

Alfonzo Dennard, University of Nebraska



5'10 205

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2009: Shoulder injury, not sure if he missed any prolonged time
2010: Concussion. Missed 1 game and part of another.

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 12 games. 5 Tackles
2009 (TR SO): 13 games, 9 starts. 31 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 FR, 8 PBU
2010 (TR JR): 13 starts. 30 tackles, 1 FF, 7 PBU, 4 INT
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Chase Minnifield, University of Virginia



6'0 185

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (RS FR): 12 games. 25 Tackles, 1 FR, 4 PBU, 2 INT
2009 (RS SO): 12 games. 28 Tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FR, 2 PBU, 2 INT
2010 (RS JR): 12 games. 48 Tackles, 3 TFL, .5 sack, 4 PBU, 6 INT
2011 (RS SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Father was a Pro Bowl CB in the NFL.
* Returns kicks and punts.

Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech University



5'10 170

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (FR): 13 games. 11 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 PBU, 1 QBH; 1 PR TD
2010 (SO): 13 starts. 39 tackles, 1 TFL, 9 INT, 8 PBU, 17 PD; 1 PR TD
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

* Ball Skills
* Return Ability

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman; HAS DECLARED FOR NFL DRAFT

Desmond Trufant, University of Washington



6'0 177

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2009 (FR): 12 games, 9 starts. 47 tackles, 2 TFL, 8 PD, 1 FR, 2 INT
2010 (SO): 13 starts. 48 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 5 PD, 1 FR, 1 INT
2011 (JR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

* Underclassman
* Brother of Seahawks CB Marcus Trufant.
* Other brother played CFB and in the Arena League.

Trumaine Johnson, Montana

* Credit to cibowilson

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt

* Credit to cibowilson

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:


Strengths:


Weaknesses:

Recap/Projection:

Other Notes:

FS:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Eddie Whitley, Virginia Tech University

6'1 187

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

2007: Torn ACL. Missed entire year.

Statistics:

2008 (FR): 14 games. 8 Tackles
2009 (SO): 13 games, 1 start. 18 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 PBU
2010 (JR): 13 starts. 80 Tackles, 4 TFL, 2 INT, 6 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF
2011 (SR):

Strengths:

* Versatility

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projections:

Blake Gideon, University of Texas



6'1 205

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 13 starts. 64 Tackles, 7 PBU, 1 TFL, 1 FF
2009 (TR SO): 14 starts. 62 Tackles, 2 TFL, 6 INT, 5 PBU, 1 FR
2010 (TR JR): 12 starts. 68 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FF, 1 blocked punt
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projections:

Other Notes:

* Father played CB in college.
* Father is a HS coach, coached Blake in HS.
* Honor Roll student at Texas (twice).

SS:

Needs: TBD

Prospects:

Mark Barron, University of Alabama



6'2 218

Injury/Off-Field Concerns:

Statistics:

2008 (TR FR): 14 games. 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks
2009 (TR SO): 14 starts. 76 tackles, 3.5 TFL, .5 sack, 7 INT, 18 PD
2010 (TR JR): 12 games. 75 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 INT, 6 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF
2011 (TR SR):

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Recap/Projections:
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[1King]

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[1King]

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[1King]

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Alright, congratulations to 1King. He is the winner of the inaugural NBA Trade Tournament.

[1King]

Updated with some stats.

Side Note: FSU site has detailed OL stats (at least for Datko), very impressive.

This is just a starting point (obviously), but if you guys have prospects and insight go ahead and post. I'll give credit where it is due. If you see any mistakes please let me know. Comments appreciated. Hopefully this can get stickied.
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Alright, congratulations to 1King. He is the winner of the inaugural NBA Trade Tournament.

[Jrugges]

Te'O and Travis Lewis are guys I'm definately going to watch a lot of this year. I noticed Te'o during the Michigan State game an he's very active near the ball. Lewis has a track record unlike any other LB'er right now in college and I don't expect him to drop off.

[1King]

Updated somewhat.

SMH @ Vontaze Burfict.
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[LionsFan630]

Yeah it's pretty safe to cross him off the Lions draft list already.
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[LionsFTW]

Eh, I still want him. Blount used to punch people all the time. He punched people for breakfast. Now he's punching defenses in the mouth and killin' it for TB.
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[LionsFTW]

[Louis Friend]

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