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Big Board: A new QB emerges
For the first time in months, there's just one QB on the Big Board -- a new one
Originally Published: January 2, 2013
By Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN Insider
If the draft was held tomorrow, Mike Glennon could be the first QB taken.
For the first time in a couple of months, I've added a new quarterback to the Big Board. As that happens, two other quarterbacks have fallen off, meaning I have just one QB ranked among my top 25 prospects for the 2013 NFL draft. That could change, because the draft process, all-star games, combine and individual workouts will offer a lot more information. But suffice to say, this year looks a lot different than 2012 when it comes to the QB class.
Remember, as you read below, the scouting perspective will remain similar week to week, but I'll note performance and matchup highlights, which are now down to the bowl games. Please also see my rankings of top juniors and seniors at every position. Juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are noted with an asterisk.
1 Jarvis Jones *
AGE: 23 DOB: 10/13/89 HT: 6-3 WT: 241
POS: OLB Tkl 85 Sack 14.5 Int 1
Finished his final college season with another 2.0-sack game against Nebraska. Explosive, disciplined, relentless edge rusher who profiles as a 3-4 OLB and doesn't need to come off the field. A quick first step, violent hands, tackles well and closes fast. Solid against the run and can really cover.
LAST WEEK: 1 | PLAYER CARD
2 Manti Te'o
AGE: 21 DOB: 1/26/91 HT: 6-2 WT: 255
POS: LB Tkl 103 Sack 1.5 Int 7
One more game for Te'o. Has exceptional instincts, a ton of experience and the ability to read the game. Can attack the backfield. Te'o is a big, strong, prepared tackling presence in the middle of the field. With off-the-charts intangibles, he is the future leader of an NFL defense.
LAST WEEK: 2 | PLAYER CARD
3 Star Lotulelei
AGE: 23 DOB: 12/20/89 HT: 6-4 WT: 325
POS: DT Tkl 42 Sack 5.0 Int 0
Lotulelei is ready to be an impact NFL DT now. He absorbs so much blocking help and frees others up, but he's not just a clogger, because he can really move. Has a great sense for disrupting the run game. Quick off the ball with great upper- and lower-body strength. Coaches rave.
LAST WEEK: 3 | PLAYER CARD
4 Damontre Moore *
AGE: 20 DOB: 9/11/92 HT: 6-4 WT: 248
POS: DE Tkl 80 Sack 12.5 Int 0
Moore says he's in the draft, a boon for teams that need a pass-rusher. He's an athlete, but the production really jumps out. Consistent performer. Adjusted well to playing as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. Excels as a pass-rusher, able to dip hips, turn the corner and use quickness and length to bother tackles.
LAST WEEK: 4 | PLAYER CARD
5Luke Joeckel *
AGE: 21 DOB: 11/6/91 HT: 6-6 WT: 310
POS: OT GP 12 GS 12
Johnny Manziel will miss Joeckel if he goes. He just eliminates good pass-rushers; there's very little to not like. He has a lot of experience, starting on the left since his freshman season. Best in pass protection and won't get rattled by speed or secondary moves. Not an elite athlete but moves really well.
LAST WEEK: 5 | PLAYER CARD
6 Barkevious Mingo *
AGE: 22 DOB: 10/4/90 HT: 6-5 WT: 242
POS: DE Tkl 33 Sack 4.0 Int 0
Mingo is just so gifted athletically that he survives without taking on blocks. Leverage was an issue all year, and there's a little boom-or-bust feel with him right now. Uses length and a great first step to turn the corner. His pass-rush skills could be diversified. Still learning.
LAST WEEK: 6 | PLAYER CARD
7Chance Warmack
AGE: 21 DOB: 9/14/91 HT: 6-3
WT: 320 POS: OG GP 13 GS 13
One more great showcase game for the best guard in the country. Warmack is the best lineman on his team, which says a lot. Takes defenders where he wants them to go. A powerful run-blocker, Warmack isn't just massive, but he also moves well, with initial power in tight spaces and the ability to seek out LBs on the second level.
LAST WEEK: 7 | PLAYER CARD
8 Bjoern Werner *
AGE: 22 DOB: 9/30/90 HT: 6-4 WT: 255
POS: DE Tkl 42 Sack 13.0 Int 0
Such great awareness, both as a rusher and as a guy who defends the pass with his hands in the air. Werner finds a way to disrupt, either as a rusher or by constantly knocking down passes. Reads the game really well, which isn't easy to do when you play so fast. Strong but athletic, he has great ball awareness as he rushes.
LAST WEEK: 8 | PLAYER CARD
9 Sheldon Richardson *
AGE: 21 HT: 6-4 WT: 295
POS: DT Tkl 75 Sack 4.0 Int 0
Nearly led Mizzou in tackles as a lineman. Love his effort level and potential to fit in any scheme. He is quick, uses his hands and will battle rather than just swimming and running around blocks. He's a penetrator who plays physical and piles up tackles. Locates the ball and the passer well.
LAST WEEK: 12 | PLAYER CARD
10 Alec Ogletree *
AGE: 21 DOB: 9/25/91 HT: 6-3 WT: 232
POS: LB Tkl 111 Sack 3.0 Int 1
Led team in tackles by 13 even though he missed four games. Great instincts and flies to the ball all over the field. Able to attack gaps against the run, stretches wide and moves well in coverage. Reads passers well. Behind only Te'o as interior linebacker.
LAST WEEK: 9 | PLAYER CARD
11 Jonathan Cooper
AGE: 22 DOB: 1/9/90 HT: 6-3 WT: 302
POS: G GP 12 GS 12
The more you watch, the more you like him. Experienced, he's started since his redshirt freshman season. Doesn't miss blocks, hits moving targets and has a great punch. Cooper is powerful and quick for his size and dictates matchups. Moves extremely well, particularly in tight spaces, allowing him to beat defenders to spots, move them to a side and get downfield.
LAST WEEK: 15 | PLAYER CARD
Big Board: A new QB emerges
For the first time in months, there's just one QB on the Big Board -- a new one
Originally Published: January 2, 2013
By Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN Insider
If the draft was held tomorrow, Mike Glennon could be the first QB taken.
For the first time in a couple of months, I've added a new quarterback to the Big Board. As that happens, two other quarterbacks have fallen off, meaning I have just one QB ranked among my top 25 prospects for the 2013 NFL draft. That could change, because the draft process, all-star games, combine and individual workouts will offer a lot more information. But suffice to say, this year looks a lot different than 2012 when it comes to the QB class.
Remember, as you read below, the scouting perspective will remain similar week to week, but I'll note performance and matchup highlights, which are now down to the bowl games. Please also see my rankings of top juniors and seniors at every position. Juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are noted with an asterisk.
1 Jarvis Jones *
AGE: 23 DOB: 10/13/89 HT: 6-3 WT: 241
POS: OLB Tkl 85 Sack 14.5 Int 1
Finished his final college season with another 2.0-sack game against Nebraska. Explosive, disciplined, relentless edge rusher who profiles as a 3-4 OLB and doesn't need to come off the field. A quick first step, violent hands, tackles well and closes fast. Solid against the run and can really cover.
LAST WEEK: 1 | PLAYER CARD
2 Manti Te'o
AGE: 21 DOB: 1/26/91 HT: 6-2 WT: 255
POS: LB Tkl 103 Sack 1.5 Int 7
One more game for Te'o. Has exceptional instincts, a ton of experience and the ability to read the game. Can attack the backfield. Te'o is a big, strong, prepared tackling presence in the middle of the field. With off-the-charts intangibles, he is the future leader of an NFL defense.
LAST WEEK: 2 | PLAYER CARD
3 Star Lotulelei
AGE: 23 DOB: 12/20/89 HT: 6-4 WT: 325
POS: DT Tkl 42 Sack 5.0 Int 0
Lotulelei is ready to be an impact NFL DT now. He absorbs so much blocking help and frees others up, but he's not just a clogger, because he can really move. Has a great sense for disrupting the run game. Quick off the ball with great upper- and lower-body strength. Coaches rave.
LAST WEEK: 3 | PLAYER CARD
4 Damontre Moore *
AGE: 20 DOB: 9/11/92 HT: 6-4 WT: 248
POS: DE Tkl 80 Sack 12.5 Int 0
Moore says he's in the draft, a boon for teams that need a pass-rusher. He's an athlete, but the production really jumps out. Consistent performer. Adjusted well to playing as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. Excels as a pass-rusher, able to dip hips, turn the corner and use quickness and length to bother tackles.
LAST WEEK: 4 | PLAYER CARD
5Luke Joeckel *
AGE: 21 DOB: 11/6/91 HT: 6-6 WT: 310
POS: OT GP 12 GS 12
Johnny Manziel will miss Joeckel if he goes. He just eliminates good pass-rushers; there's very little to not like. He has a lot of experience, starting on the left since his freshman season. Best in pass protection and won't get rattled by speed or secondary moves. Not an elite athlete but moves really well.
LAST WEEK: 5 | PLAYER CARD
6 Barkevious Mingo *
AGE: 22 DOB: 10/4/90 HT: 6-5 WT: 242
POS: DE Tkl 33 Sack 4.0 Int 0
Mingo is just so gifted athletically that he survives without taking on blocks. Leverage was an issue all year, and there's a little boom-or-bust feel with him right now. Uses length and a great first step to turn the corner. His pass-rush skills could be diversified. Still learning.
LAST WEEK: 6 | PLAYER CARD
7Chance Warmack
AGE: 21 DOB: 9/14/91 HT: 6-3
WT: 320 POS: OG GP 13 GS 13
One more great showcase game for the best guard in the country. Warmack is the best lineman on his team, which says a lot. Takes defenders where he wants them to go. A powerful run-blocker, Warmack isn't just massive, but he also moves well, with initial power in tight spaces and the ability to seek out LBs on the second level.
LAST WEEK: 7 | PLAYER CARD
8 Bjoern Werner *
AGE: 22 DOB: 9/30/90 HT: 6-4 WT: 255
POS: DE Tkl 42 Sack 13.0 Int 0
Such great awareness, both as a rusher and as a guy who defends the pass with his hands in the air. Werner finds a way to disrupt, either as a rusher or by constantly knocking down passes. Reads the game really well, which isn't easy to do when you play so fast. Strong but athletic, he has great ball awareness as he rushes.
LAST WEEK: 8 | PLAYER CARD
9 Sheldon Richardson *
AGE: 21 HT: 6-4 WT: 295
POS: DT Tkl 75 Sack 4.0 Int 0
Nearly led Mizzou in tackles as a lineman. Love his effort level and potential to fit in any scheme. He is quick, uses his hands and will battle rather than just swimming and running around blocks. He's a penetrator who plays physical and piles up tackles. Locates the ball and the passer well.
LAST WEEK: 12 | PLAYER CARD
10 Alec Ogletree *
AGE: 21 DOB: 9/25/91 HT: 6-3 WT: 232
POS: LB Tkl 111 Sack 3.0 Int 1
Led team in tackles by 13 even though he missed four games. Great instincts and flies to the ball all over the field. Able to attack gaps against the run, stretches wide and moves well in coverage. Reads passers well. Behind only Te'o as interior linebacker.
LAST WEEK: 9 | PLAYER CARD
11 Jonathan Cooper
AGE: 22 DOB: 1/9/90 HT: 6-3 WT: 302
POS: G GP 12 GS 12
The more you watch, the more you like him. Experienced, he's started since his redshirt freshman season. Doesn't miss blocks, hits moving targets and has a great punch. Cooper is powerful and quick for his size and dictates matchups. Moves extremely well, particularly in tight spaces, allowing him to beat defenders to spots, move them to a side and get downfield.
LAST WEEK: 15 | PLAYER CARD
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12 Eric Fisher
AGE: 22 DOB: 1/5/91 HT: 6-8 WT: 305
POS: OT GP 12 GS 12
The league has officially noticed, and everyone will know him by April. Extremely long and uses his length really well. When he gets in a wide base, it can take a while to get around him. He often can make it look easy in the MAC but also looked great when Central Michigan faced top competition and really isn't a newcomer for scouts.
LAST WEEK: 16 | PLAYER CARD
13 Taylor Lewan *
AGE: 21 DOB: 7/21/91 HT: 6-8 WT: 302
POS: OT GP 12 GS 12
Held up very well in battling Jadeveon Clowney. Elite athleticism for the position. Has great length and the ability to really move. Could get more credit for his power as a run-blocker, as his long frame probably gets him typecast as a pass-blocker first.
LAST WEEK: 13 | PLAYER CARD
14 Cordarrelle Patterson *
AGE: 21 DOB: 3/17/91 HT: 6-3 WT: 205
POS: WR Rec 46 Yds 778 Avg 16.9 TD 5
He could be the top wideout available when all is said and done but faces a true discovery process during the draft lead-up because of a limited sample size. Great size and leaping ability, strong hands, with explosiveness as a runner with the ball in his hands. Can go up and get it. Helps his QB. Ceiling of a very good No. 1.
LAST WEEK: 11 | PLAYER CARD
15 Dee Milliner *
AGE: 21 DOB: 9/14/91 HT: 6-1 WT: 199
POS: CB Tkl 51 Sack 1.5 Int 2
The pillar in the secondary for Bama, QBs avoid him when they can. Milliner's raw football skills are exceptional. His physical prowess is a step above other corners. He hits receivers and isn't shy in run support, but with that, he is fluid, reads the game well and can turn and run with wideouts. High floor.
LAST WEEK: 14 | PLAYER CARD
16 Johnathan Hankins *
AGE: 21 HT: 6-3 WT: 335
POS: DT Tkl 55 Sack 1.0 Int 0
Down a bit because he runs hot and cold in terms of impact. Just 4.0 TFL in 2012 will lead to questions about his explosiveness and ability to penetrate, but Hankins isn't much of a pass-rusher. He is really hard to move, flows well down the line and eats up blocks, and linebackers benefit.
LAST WEEK: 17 | PLAYER CARD
17 Tyler Eifert *
AGE: 22 DOB: 9/8/90 HT: 6-6 WT: 251
POS: TE Rec 44 Yds 624 Avg 14.2 TD 4
A huge offensive key to the BCS title game, he could still return to South Bend. Has pass-catching skills of a natural receiver and can be split out. Eifert is a former WR, catches the ball with ease and can stretch the seams, but he's not an exceptional blocker. Top TE in a light class.
LAST WEEK: 18 | PLAYER CARD
18 Ezekiel Ansah
AGE: 22 DOB: HT: 6-6 WT: 272
POS: DE Tkl 62 Sack 4.5 Int 1
A raw player that was an accomplished sprinter before turning to football, Ansah might get the Jason Pierre-Paul label during the draft process, meaning he needs a lot of coaching, but has physical gifts that can't be coached. A potentally dynamic 4-3 DE pass-rusher.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
19 Dion Jordan
AGE: 22 DOB: 3/5/90 HT: 6-7 WT: 243
POS: DE Tkl 44 Sack 5.0 Int 0
He came to Oregon as a tight end and a defensive end, but Jordan has emerged as an athletic, lanky pass-rusher that will get looks as either a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 defensive end. In a 4-3, the question will be bulk, but he can certainly afford to add some on his long frame.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
20 John Jenkins
AGE: 23 DOB: 7/11/89 HT: 6-3 WT: 358
POS: DT Tkl 50 Sack 1.0 Int 0
Now locked into the draft. Won't always jump off the screen when you roll tape but is steady and can't be effectively blocked by one guy. Jenkins opens up space for linebackers to attack and can occasionally push the pocket. He is an underrated athlete.
LAST WEEK: 19 | PLAYER CARD
21 Kenny Vaccaro
AGE: 21 DOB: 2/15/91 HT: 6-1 WT: 218
POS: S Tkl 96 Sack 0 Int 2
Has a good shot to be the first safety drafted. Vaccaro managed to shine even as the Texas D struggled. Adept in coverage and against the run, he has the size to attack the line of scrimmage like an extra linebacker but can line up in coverage inside or out wide and hold his own. Makes good reads and big plays.
LAST WEEK: 20 | PLAYER CARD
22 Mike Glennon
AGE: 22 DOB: 1/1/91 HT: 6-6 WT: 232
POS: QB Comp 330 Att 564 Pct 58.5Yds 4,031 TD 31 Int 17
Tall, with a big-time arm and the ability to make any throw, Glennon sees the field well, and while he gets dinged on accuracy if you go by the numbers, he was a victim of tons of drops. The tape helps his case. I don't see him as an immediate starter in an ideal situation, but he has a high ceiling. A guy who could actually get better between now and the draft.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
23 Sam Montgomery *
AGE: 22 DOB: 5/25/90 HT: 6-4 WT: 260
POS: DE Tkl 37 Sack 8.0 Int 0
LSU's most effective DE, he's been a more productive player than Mingo, but his ceiling probably isn't as high. Love his motor, he is a fit in almost any system, and his range of skills is improved with added bulk, which helps him against the run. Max-effort player who profiles better for a 4-3 scheme.
LAST WEEK: 21 | PLAYER CARD
24 Sharrif Floyd *
AGE: 20 DOB: 5/28/92 HT: 6-3 WT: 303
POS: DT Tkl 41 Sack 1.0 Int 0
Floyd could return to UF. A true junior, he's dealt with a position switch and that may have slowed him early, but he led the Gators D in TFL, so he's creating problems for offenses. A star coming out of high school, Floyd has quickness for his size and has a powerful lower half to drive blockers. Still needs to sharpen pass-rush skills.
LAST WEEK: 23 | PLAYER CARD
25 Alex Okafor
AGE: 21 DOB: 2/8/91 HT: 6-4 WT: 265
POS: DE Tkl 61 Sack 12.5 Int 0
On his best days, Okafor profiles as a potential upper-crust 4-3 defensive end on a good team. He's quick, bends, uses his hands effectivly and can turn the corner. A three-year starter, he brings a lot of experience and should be considered a safe, high-floor pass-rushing option.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
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AGE: 22 DOB: 1/5/91 HT: 6-8 WT: 305
POS: OT GP 12 GS 12
The league has officially noticed, and everyone will know him by April. Extremely long and uses his length really well. When he gets in a wide base, it can take a while to get around him. He often can make it look easy in the MAC but also looked great when Central Michigan faced top competition and really isn't a newcomer for scouts.
LAST WEEK: 16 | PLAYER CARD
13 Taylor Lewan *
AGE: 21 DOB: 7/21/91 HT: 6-8 WT: 302
POS: OT GP 12 GS 12
Held up very well in battling Jadeveon Clowney. Elite athleticism for the position. Has great length and the ability to really move. Could get more credit for his power as a run-blocker, as his long frame probably gets him typecast as a pass-blocker first.
LAST WEEK: 13 | PLAYER CARD
14 Cordarrelle Patterson *
AGE: 21 DOB: 3/17/91 HT: 6-3 WT: 205
POS: WR Rec 46 Yds 778 Avg 16.9 TD 5
He could be the top wideout available when all is said and done but faces a true discovery process during the draft lead-up because of a limited sample size. Great size and leaping ability, strong hands, with explosiveness as a runner with the ball in his hands. Can go up and get it. Helps his QB. Ceiling of a very good No. 1.
LAST WEEK: 11 | PLAYER CARD
15 Dee Milliner *
AGE: 21 DOB: 9/14/91 HT: 6-1 WT: 199
POS: CB Tkl 51 Sack 1.5 Int 2
The pillar in the secondary for Bama, QBs avoid him when they can. Milliner's raw football skills are exceptional. His physical prowess is a step above other corners. He hits receivers and isn't shy in run support, but with that, he is fluid, reads the game well and can turn and run with wideouts. High floor.
LAST WEEK: 14 | PLAYER CARD
16 Johnathan Hankins *
AGE: 21 HT: 6-3 WT: 335
POS: DT Tkl 55 Sack 1.0 Int 0
Down a bit because he runs hot and cold in terms of impact. Just 4.0 TFL in 2012 will lead to questions about his explosiveness and ability to penetrate, but Hankins isn't much of a pass-rusher. He is really hard to move, flows well down the line and eats up blocks, and linebackers benefit.
LAST WEEK: 17 | PLAYER CARD
17 Tyler Eifert *
AGE: 22 DOB: 9/8/90 HT: 6-6 WT: 251
POS: TE Rec 44 Yds 624 Avg 14.2 TD 4
A huge offensive key to the BCS title game, he could still return to South Bend. Has pass-catching skills of a natural receiver and can be split out. Eifert is a former WR, catches the ball with ease and can stretch the seams, but he's not an exceptional blocker. Top TE in a light class.
LAST WEEK: 18 | PLAYER CARD
18 Ezekiel Ansah
AGE: 22 DOB: HT: 6-6 WT: 272
POS: DE Tkl 62 Sack 4.5 Int 1
A raw player that was an accomplished sprinter before turning to football, Ansah might get the Jason Pierre-Paul label during the draft process, meaning he needs a lot of coaching, but has physical gifts that can't be coached. A potentally dynamic 4-3 DE pass-rusher.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
19 Dion Jordan
AGE: 22 DOB: 3/5/90 HT: 6-7 WT: 243
POS: DE Tkl 44 Sack 5.0 Int 0
He came to Oregon as a tight end and a defensive end, but Jordan has emerged as an athletic, lanky pass-rusher that will get looks as either a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 defensive end. In a 4-3, the question will be bulk, but he can certainly afford to add some on his long frame.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
20 John Jenkins
AGE: 23 DOB: 7/11/89 HT: 6-3 WT: 358
POS: DT Tkl 50 Sack 1.0 Int 0
Now locked into the draft. Won't always jump off the screen when you roll tape but is steady and can't be effectively blocked by one guy. Jenkins opens up space for linebackers to attack and can occasionally push the pocket. He is an underrated athlete.
LAST WEEK: 19 | PLAYER CARD
21 Kenny Vaccaro
AGE: 21 DOB: 2/15/91 HT: 6-1 WT: 218
POS: S Tkl 96 Sack 0 Int 2
Has a good shot to be the first safety drafted. Vaccaro managed to shine even as the Texas D struggled. Adept in coverage and against the run, he has the size to attack the line of scrimmage like an extra linebacker but can line up in coverage inside or out wide and hold his own. Makes good reads and big plays.
LAST WEEK: 20 | PLAYER CARD
22 Mike Glennon
AGE: 22 DOB: 1/1/91 HT: 6-6 WT: 232
POS: QB Comp 330 Att 564 Pct 58.5Yds 4,031 TD 31 Int 17
Tall, with a big-time arm and the ability to make any throw, Glennon sees the field well, and while he gets dinged on accuracy if you go by the numbers, he was a victim of tons of drops. The tape helps his case. I don't see him as an immediate starter in an ideal situation, but he has a high ceiling. A guy who could actually get better between now and the draft.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
23 Sam Montgomery *
AGE: 22 DOB: 5/25/90 HT: 6-4 WT: 260
POS: DE Tkl 37 Sack 8.0 Int 0
LSU's most effective DE, he's been a more productive player than Mingo, but his ceiling probably isn't as high. Love his motor, he is a fit in almost any system, and his range of skills is improved with added bulk, which helps him against the run. Max-effort player who profiles better for a 4-3 scheme.
LAST WEEK: 21 | PLAYER CARD
24 Sharrif Floyd *
AGE: 20 DOB: 5/28/92 HT: 6-3 WT: 303
POS: DT Tkl 41 Sack 1.0 Int 0
Floyd could return to UF. A true junior, he's dealt with a position switch and that may have slowed him early, but he led the Gators D in TFL, so he's creating problems for offenses. A star coming out of high school, Floyd has quickness for his size and has a powerful lower half to drive blockers. Still needs to sharpen pass-rush skills.
LAST WEEK: 23 | PLAYER CARD
25 Alex Okafor
AGE: 21 DOB: 2/8/91 HT: 6-4 WT: 265
POS: DE Tkl 61 Sack 12.5 Int 0
On his best days, Okafor profiles as a potential upper-crust 4-3 defensive end on a good team. He's quick, bends, uses his hands effectivly and can turn the corner. A three-year starter, he brings a lot of experience and should be considered a safe, high-floor pass-rushing option.
LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD
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Skill players still struggling
Geno Smith had trouble with the weather, Barkley almost out and more
Originally Published: January 2, 2013
By Todd McShay | Scouts Inc.
Geno Smith's so-so games in bad weather could get him the cold shoulder from some NFL teams.
Through the New Year's Day bowl games, we've had 15 of our new top 32 take the field in bowl games, eight on winning teams, seven on losing teams. We have eight players yet to play in their scheduled games and nine more played on teams that either didn't make a bowl or were ineligible to do so.
Our top-rated quarterback -- West Virginia's Geno Smith -- didn't have a great game. Smith and the Mountaineers found the going tough against Syracuse, losing 38-14 in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 29. Smith had two TD passes, but if anything, he didn't play well. The conditions in the Pinstripe Bowl weren't good and he was mostly ineffective.
It raises concerns. He didn't play well against Texas Tech in October because of the wind and you could see his accuracy was affected by it. Teams like the New York Jets, who play in bad weather occasionally, will use that information in their evaluations. It's a small part of the evaluations, but teams take it into account.
I wanted to see him finish on a better note, because it's really been an up-and-down season for Smith.
It was also an up-and-down season for USC QB Matt Barkley, who didn't play in the Sun Bowl because of injury. Barkley, who started the season at No. 1, is now at No. 32. It's been a slow and steady fall. He'll still probably wind up getting drafted in the first round. Right now, when you compare his grade to others, though, he's on the cusp of falling out of the top 32.
And it's not necessarily a sign of Barkley's ability, but it's about other players rising up the list. More so than anything, I think we've seen Barkley's weaknesses exposed more for a lack of protection up front. What concerns me is his ability to make plays and make things happen when things aren't clean around him because of his lack of athleticism and lack of ideal arm strength and accuracy down the field.
Finally, one of our biggest movers this time was Florida's Sharrif Floyd, who jumps five spots from No. 29 to No. 24. I've seen a little more tape of Florida now, and I think Floyd is playing smarter this year. The more he's playing inside, the more I like his game. He still brings versatility as a guy who can play a five-technique defensive end and can play defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. He's been a lot more consistent in terms of making plays and getting off blocks. And his technique and discipline have improved.
But nothing is settled. It's a long way until April 25. Until then, here is the order for the first 20 picks.
Here is a look at the Top 32, with draft-eligible non-seniors noted with an asterisk:
1. Star Lotulelei DT
6-3 320
Analysis: Lotulelei is the most complete defensive lineman in the class in terms of physical tools. He dominates interior offensive linemen with his blend of quickness and power. He shows strong hands, nimble feet and the ability to quickly discard blockers, and he has impressive lateral range. Lotulelei needs some polish as a pass-rusher, but his natural gifts are clearly a cut above.
AFC West blog: What will Chiefs do with No. 1?
Bowl result: No bowl game
Previously: 1
2. Damontre Moore*DE6-4 248
Analysis: He is a versatile prospect who can play outside linebacker in a 3-4, right or left end in a 4-3 and even move inside to rush the passer from the interior. Moore is quick and fluid as a pass-rusher, is able to hold up against the run and plays hard.
News: Moore declares for draft | GigEm Nation blog
Bowl result: AT&T Cotton Bowl -- Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 4
Previously: 2
3. Chance Warmack OG
6-2⅜ 325
Analysis: Warmack is a big, strong, nasty lineman with good smarts and athleticism. He shows awareness, is an easy mover in pass protection and has power as a run-blocker. The best guard I've evaluated in the past decade, Warmack is the rare interior lineman worthy of a top-10 overall pick.
Blog: Tide O-line built to perform | Tide Nation blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: 3
4. Luke Joeckel* OT
6-5¾ 306
Analysis: Joeckel has fared well against the likes of Alabama and LSU this season. His balance and ability to recover in pass protection stand out, and he takes good angles and is able to get to the second level in the run game.
News: Draft-eligible juniors face decisions | GigEm Nation blog
Bowl result: AT&T Cotton Bowl -- Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 4
Previously: 4
5. Barkevious Mingo* DE
6-5 240
Analysis: Mingo's production has not been as high as expected, but he has still been disruptive. His long frame, elite first step and outstanding speed for his size make him a major weapon off the edge. He also has great range and closing burst against the run, and shows plenty of upside.
Bowl result: Chik-fil-A Bowl -- Clemson 25, LSU 24
Previously: 6
6. Jarvis Jones*OLB
6-2 242
Analysis: Jones had two sacks in the Bulldogs' 45-31 win over Nebraska in the Florida Citrus Bowl. That put him at 14.5 sacks for the season. He is a good overall athlete and top-notch pass-rusher, has impressive range in pass coverage and against the run, and can line up all over the defensive formation.
Blog: Decisions for Jones, Murray | Dawg Nation
Bowl result: Florida Citrus -- Georgia 45, Nebraska 31
Previously: 5
7. Manti Te'o ILB
6-1 248
Analysis: Te'o moves well in space for a player his size, displaying range and playmaking skills in underneath coverage and the ability to hold the point and deliver blows as a run defender. He is a three-down linebacker with the kind of intangibles that teams seek in their defensive leaders.
Blog: BCS Championship blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: 7
8. Bjoern Werner* DE
6-4 255
Analysis: His production tailed off some late in the year, but Werner's quickness and strong hands are impressive, and he can convert speed to power when rushing the passer.
Blog: Nole Nation
Bowl result: Orange -- FSU 31, NIU 10
Previously: 8
9. Johnathan Hankins* DT
6-3 335
Analysis: Hankins shows the size and strength to occupy multiple blockers against the run and doesn't back down at the point of attack. He can also make plays with his effort as a pass-rusher.
Blog: Buckeye Nation | Big Ten Blog
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 9
10. Sylvester Williams DT
6-2 320
Analysis: He has the power to press blockers into the backfield, pop at the point of attack as a tackler, and instincts and quick hands to get off blocks.
News: Williams to play in Senior Bowl
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 10
11. Dee Milliner* CB
6-0¾ 197
Analysis: Milliner's instincts, recognition skills and discipline stand out, and he is reliable in run support. He's not elite in man coverage but is excellent in zone, and his good top-end speed and short-area quickness help make him the clear No. 1 corner on the board.
Blog: Forecasting the Tide: Cornerback | BCS Championship blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: 11
12. Dion Jordan DE
6-6⅛ 239
Analysis: Jordan dealt with a nagging shoulder injury late in the season, but he is long and athletic and has explosive upper-body power despite his lean frame. He can rush the passer from a two- or three-point stance, holds up in space and has the versatility to play multiple roles along the front seven.
Video: Jordan on the Kansas State offense | Pac-12 blog
Bowl result: Fiesta Bowl, Oregon vs. Kansas St., 8:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 3
Previously: 12
13. Taylor Lewan* OT
6-7 302
Analysis: Lewan uses his length and feet effectively while protecting the edge. He flashes the ability to drive defenders off the ball as a run-blocker and is a tenacious player who gets under the skin of defenders.
Blog: Lewan slow-plays announcement | Wolverine Nation
Bowl result: Outback -- South Carolina 33, Michigan 28
Previously: 13
Commentary
Skill players still struggling
Geno Smith had trouble with the weather, Barkley almost out and more
Originally Published: January 2, 2013
By Todd McShay | Scouts Inc.
Geno Smith's so-so games in bad weather could get him the cold shoulder from some NFL teams.
Through the New Year's Day bowl games, we've had 15 of our new top 32 take the field in bowl games, eight on winning teams, seven on losing teams. We have eight players yet to play in their scheduled games and nine more played on teams that either didn't make a bowl or were ineligible to do so.
Our top-rated quarterback -- West Virginia's Geno Smith -- didn't have a great game. Smith and the Mountaineers found the going tough against Syracuse, losing 38-14 in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 29. Smith had two TD passes, but if anything, he didn't play well. The conditions in the Pinstripe Bowl weren't good and he was mostly ineffective.
It raises concerns. He didn't play well against Texas Tech in October because of the wind and you could see his accuracy was affected by it. Teams like the New York Jets, who play in bad weather occasionally, will use that information in their evaluations. It's a small part of the evaluations, but teams take it into account.
I wanted to see him finish on a better note, because it's really been an up-and-down season for Smith.
It was also an up-and-down season for USC QB Matt Barkley, who didn't play in the Sun Bowl because of injury. Barkley, who started the season at No. 1, is now at No. 32. It's been a slow and steady fall. He'll still probably wind up getting drafted in the first round. Right now, when you compare his grade to others, though, he's on the cusp of falling out of the top 32.
And it's not necessarily a sign of Barkley's ability, but it's about other players rising up the list. More so than anything, I think we've seen Barkley's weaknesses exposed more for a lack of protection up front. What concerns me is his ability to make plays and make things happen when things aren't clean around him because of his lack of athleticism and lack of ideal arm strength and accuracy down the field.
Finally, one of our biggest movers this time was Florida's Sharrif Floyd, who jumps five spots from No. 29 to No. 24. I've seen a little more tape of Florida now, and I think Floyd is playing smarter this year. The more he's playing inside, the more I like his game. He still brings versatility as a guy who can play a five-technique defensive end and can play defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. He's been a lot more consistent in terms of making plays and getting off blocks. And his technique and discipline have improved.
But nothing is settled. It's a long way until April 25. Until then, here is the order for the first 20 picks.
Here is a look at the Top 32, with draft-eligible non-seniors noted with an asterisk:
1. Star Lotulelei DT
6-3 320
Analysis: Lotulelei is the most complete defensive lineman in the class in terms of physical tools. He dominates interior offensive linemen with his blend of quickness and power. He shows strong hands, nimble feet and the ability to quickly discard blockers, and he has impressive lateral range. Lotulelei needs some polish as a pass-rusher, but his natural gifts are clearly a cut above.
AFC West blog: What will Chiefs do with No. 1?
Bowl result: No bowl game
Previously: 1
2. Damontre Moore*DE6-4 248
Analysis: He is a versatile prospect who can play outside linebacker in a 3-4, right or left end in a 4-3 and even move inside to rush the passer from the interior. Moore is quick and fluid as a pass-rusher, is able to hold up against the run and plays hard.
News: Moore declares for draft | GigEm Nation blog
Bowl result: AT&T Cotton Bowl -- Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 4
Previously: 2
3. Chance Warmack OG
6-2⅜ 325
Analysis: Warmack is a big, strong, nasty lineman with good smarts and athleticism. He shows awareness, is an easy mover in pass protection and has power as a run-blocker. The best guard I've evaluated in the past decade, Warmack is the rare interior lineman worthy of a top-10 overall pick.
Blog: Tide O-line built to perform | Tide Nation blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: 3
4. Luke Joeckel* OT
6-5¾ 306
Analysis: Joeckel has fared well against the likes of Alabama and LSU this season. His balance and ability to recover in pass protection stand out, and he takes good angles and is able to get to the second level in the run game.
News: Draft-eligible juniors face decisions | GigEm Nation blog
Bowl result: AT&T Cotton Bowl -- Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 4
Previously: 4
5. Barkevious Mingo* DE
6-5 240
Analysis: Mingo's production has not been as high as expected, but he has still been disruptive. His long frame, elite first step and outstanding speed for his size make him a major weapon off the edge. He also has great range and closing burst against the run, and shows plenty of upside.
Bowl result: Chik-fil-A Bowl -- Clemson 25, LSU 24
Previously: 6
6. Jarvis Jones*OLB
6-2 242
Analysis: Jones had two sacks in the Bulldogs' 45-31 win over Nebraska in the Florida Citrus Bowl. That put him at 14.5 sacks for the season. He is a good overall athlete and top-notch pass-rusher, has impressive range in pass coverage and against the run, and can line up all over the defensive formation.
Blog: Decisions for Jones, Murray | Dawg Nation
Bowl result: Florida Citrus -- Georgia 45, Nebraska 31
Previously: 5
7. Manti Te'o ILB
6-1 248
Analysis: Te'o moves well in space for a player his size, displaying range and playmaking skills in underneath coverage and the ability to hold the point and deliver blows as a run defender. He is a three-down linebacker with the kind of intangibles that teams seek in their defensive leaders.
Blog: BCS Championship blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: 7
8. Bjoern Werner* DE
6-4 255
Analysis: His production tailed off some late in the year, but Werner's quickness and strong hands are impressive, and he can convert speed to power when rushing the passer.
Blog: Nole Nation
Bowl result: Orange -- FSU 31, NIU 10
Previously: 8
9. Johnathan Hankins* DT
6-3 335
Analysis: Hankins shows the size and strength to occupy multiple blockers against the run and doesn't back down at the point of attack. He can also make plays with his effort as a pass-rusher.
Blog: Buckeye Nation | Big Ten Blog
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 9
10. Sylvester Williams DT
6-2 320
Analysis: He has the power to press blockers into the backfield, pop at the point of attack as a tackler, and instincts and quick hands to get off blocks.
News: Williams to play in Senior Bowl
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 10
11. Dee Milliner* CB
6-0¾ 197
Analysis: Milliner's instincts, recognition skills and discipline stand out, and he is reliable in run support. He's not elite in man coverage but is excellent in zone, and his good top-end speed and short-area quickness help make him the clear No. 1 corner on the board.
Blog: Forecasting the Tide: Cornerback | BCS Championship blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: 11
12. Dion Jordan DE
6-6⅛ 239
Analysis: Jordan dealt with a nagging shoulder injury late in the season, but he is long and athletic and has explosive upper-body power despite his lean frame. He can rush the passer from a two- or three-point stance, holds up in space and has the versatility to play multiple roles along the front seven.
Video: Jordan on the Kansas State offense | Pac-12 blog
Bowl result: Fiesta Bowl, Oregon vs. Kansas St., 8:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 3
Previously: 12
13. Taylor Lewan* OT
6-7 302
Analysis: Lewan uses his length and feet effectively while protecting the edge. He flashes the ability to drive defenders off the ball as a run-blocker and is a tenacious player who gets under the skin of defenders.
Blog: Lewan slow-plays announcement | Wolverine Nation
Bowl result: Outback -- South Carolina 33, Michigan 28
Previously: 13
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14. Jonathan Cooper OG
6-3 320
Analysis: Cooper's quickness, mobility, explosive power, good feet and balance all jump out on film. He is the best blocker in the class in space, shows awareness in pass protection and plays with an edge. Cooper is making a solid case as an early first-round pick.
News: Cooper to play in Senior Bowl
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 14
15. Alec Ogletree* ILB
6-3 237
Analysis: Ogletree, who forced and recovered a fumble in the Capital One Bowl, is a raw prospect in terms of instincts, but he is a freakish athlete who chases plays from sideline to sideline and shows good potential as a pass-rusher.
News: Ogletree to enter draft | Blog: Dawg Nation
Bowl result: Florida Citrus -- Georgia 45, Nebraska 31
Previously: 18
16. Kenny Vaccaro S
6-0½ 210
Analysis: Vaccaro has rare movement skills for a safety, showing balance, explosiveness and the ability to flip his hips and run with receivers. He has good instincts and solid ball skills in coverage.
Blog: Texas 10: Final '12 power rankings | HornsNation
Bowl result: Alamo -- Texas 31, Oregon St. 27
Previously: 16
17. Johnathan Jenkins DT
6-4⅛ 363
Analysis: Jenkins missed the Bulldogs' bowl game because he was academically ineligible. He's a massive two-gap nose tackle with a good combination of size, strength and short-area quickness to control the inside and occasionally contribute as a pass-rusher. Jenkins' range is limited, but he is an asset as an interior plugger.
News: Jenkins ineligible for bowl | Blog: Dawg Nation
Bowl result: Florida Citrus -- Georgia 45, Nebraska 31
Previously: 15
18. Sam Montgomery* DE
6-4 245
Analysis: Montgomery is not as athletic as Mingo, but his power as a pass-rusher stands out, and he holds the point well against the run. He led the Tigers in sacks and tackles for a loss.
Blog: LSU 10: Final power rankings | HornsNation
Bowl result: Chik-fil-A Bowl -- Clemson 25, LSU 24
Previously: 17
19. Ezekiel Ansah* DE
6-6 273
Analysis: Ansah has limited football experience but surprising versatility and instincts. He has lined up at nose tackle, 5-technique DE and outside linebacker in BYU's 3-4 scheme, and his hand use and gap discipline are improving steadily. His rare combination of size, speed and natural athleticism is evident.
Blog: LSU 10: Final power rankings | HornsNation
Bowl result: Poinsettia -- BYU 23, San Diego St. 6
Previously: 19
20. Eric Fisher OT
6-7⅛ 297
Analysis: Fisher has impressive length, is light on his feet and plays with balance when protecting the edge. He shows good footwork and the ability to hit moving targets when pulling, and appears to have the power to create movement at the point of attack.
Bowl result: Little Caesars Pizza -- C. Michigan 24, W. Kentucky 21
Previously: 20
21. Sheldon Richardson DT
6-2⅞ 290
Analysis: Another prospect who was clearly the best on his unit and played hard despite his team's overall struggles. Richardson can penetrate with a quick first step and has excellent straight-line speed, good range and power as a bull rusher.
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 21
22. Johnthan Banks CB
6-2⅛ 185
Analysis: A tall corner with good length, Banks has quick feet and is at his best in press coverage. He flashes good ball skills and some punt-return ability, and he is active and willing in run support.
Bowl result: Gator Bowl -- Northwestern 34, Miss. St. 20
Previously: 25
23 Geno Smith QB
6-2¾ 208
Analysis: We documented Smith's woes in wild weather in the intro to this Top 32.
Bowl result: Pinstripe: Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14
Previously: 23
24. Shariff Floyd* DT
6-3 298
Analysis: Biggest jump on the board this time. Has played well as a 5-technique defensive end or as a defensive tackle in the 4-4.
Bowl result: Sugar: Florida vs. Louisville, Jan. 2
Previously: 29
25. Justin Hunter* WR
6-4 205
Analysis: Hunter's smooth routes and body control on tape earned him a top-10 grade going into the season, but his production didn't match his potential and his ball skills were inconsistent. He remains the top receiver on the board, though, thanks to his size and overall physical tools.
SEC Blog: Hunter turning pro
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 24
26. Corey Lemonier* DE
6-4 242
Analysis: Lemonier continued to play at a high level all season despite clearly being the best player on his defense and getting extra attention from opposing offenses. He has an explosive first step and shows impressive closing burst, holds up well against the run and plays with a relentless motor.
News: Lemonier entering the NFL draft
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 24
27. Kawann Short DT
6-3⅛ 325
Analysis: Short showed more consistency, better effort and impressive production in 2012. He displayed explosiveness and the ability to penetrate and disrupt along the interior, giving himself a chance to be in the first-round mix.
Blog: Tough season for Boilermakers' D
Bowl result: Heart of Dallas -- Oklahoma St. 58, Purdue 14
Previously: 27
28. Keenan Allen* WR
6-3 206
Analysis: Allen was consistently productive during the regular season thanks to a good combination of size and speed, excellent hands and solid body control. He lacks the elite speed to run past NFL defenders, but his size and strength allow him to win one-on-one battles down the field.
News: Allen declares for 2013 draft
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 28
29. Zach Ertz* TE
6-6 249
Analysis: Ertz had three catches for 61 yards against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, including a 43-yard catch in the first quarter to set up Stanford's second TD. He's a solid route runner who can create mismatches with his size and separate from coverage, shows speed to stretch the seam and is an effective wall-off blocker.
Blog: Cardinal win with Cardinal ball
Bowl result: Rose -- Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Previously: 31
30. Cordarrelle Patterson* WR
6-3 205
Analysis: Patterson, who has played one season with the Volunteers after arriving from junior college, is versatile. And he has scored touchdowns four ways: receiving, rushing, punt return and kickoff return. Patterson had 1,858 all-purpose yards this season, a school record.
Bowl result: No bowl game
Previously: 31
31. Tyler Eifert TE
6-6 250
Analysis: Eifert is adequate as a blocker, but he is an impact player in Notre Dame's passing game. His ball skills and body control allow him to catch passes without breaking stride and also pluck throws outside his frame. Eifert has the speed to work the seam and the competitiveness to go over the middle.
Blog: BCS Championship blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: NR
32. Matt Barkley QB
6-1⅞ 228
Analysis: Barkley, who didn't play in the Sun Bowl because of an injury, has nearly slid out of the top 32. He lacks size and elite physical tools, and doesn't drive the ball down the field effectively. However, he is a smart, accurate passer who can handle the blitz, and his ability to throw in rhythm would fit well in a West Coast offense.
Bowl result: Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech 21, USC 7
Previously: 30
6-3 320
Analysis: Cooper's quickness, mobility, explosive power, good feet and balance all jump out on film. He is the best blocker in the class in space, shows awareness in pass protection and plays with an edge. Cooper is making a solid case as an early first-round pick.
News: Cooper to play in Senior Bowl
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 14
15. Alec Ogletree* ILB
6-3 237
Analysis: Ogletree, who forced and recovered a fumble in the Capital One Bowl, is a raw prospect in terms of instincts, but he is a freakish athlete who chases plays from sideline to sideline and shows good potential as a pass-rusher.
News: Ogletree to enter draft | Blog: Dawg Nation
Bowl result: Florida Citrus -- Georgia 45, Nebraska 31
Previously: 18
16. Kenny Vaccaro S
6-0½ 210
Analysis: Vaccaro has rare movement skills for a safety, showing balance, explosiveness and the ability to flip his hips and run with receivers. He has good instincts and solid ball skills in coverage.
Blog: Texas 10: Final '12 power rankings | HornsNation
Bowl result: Alamo -- Texas 31, Oregon St. 27
Previously: 16
17. Johnathan Jenkins DT
6-4⅛ 363
Analysis: Jenkins missed the Bulldogs' bowl game because he was academically ineligible. He's a massive two-gap nose tackle with a good combination of size, strength and short-area quickness to control the inside and occasionally contribute as a pass-rusher. Jenkins' range is limited, but he is an asset as an interior plugger.
News: Jenkins ineligible for bowl | Blog: Dawg Nation
Bowl result: Florida Citrus -- Georgia 45, Nebraska 31
Previously: 15
18. Sam Montgomery* DE
6-4 245
Analysis: Montgomery is not as athletic as Mingo, but his power as a pass-rusher stands out, and he holds the point well against the run. He led the Tigers in sacks and tackles for a loss.
Blog: LSU 10: Final power rankings | HornsNation
Bowl result: Chik-fil-A Bowl -- Clemson 25, LSU 24
Previously: 17
19. Ezekiel Ansah* DE
6-6 273
Analysis: Ansah has limited football experience but surprising versatility and instincts. He has lined up at nose tackle, 5-technique DE and outside linebacker in BYU's 3-4 scheme, and his hand use and gap discipline are improving steadily. His rare combination of size, speed and natural athleticism is evident.
Blog: LSU 10: Final power rankings | HornsNation
Bowl result: Poinsettia -- BYU 23, San Diego St. 6
Previously: 19
20. Eric Fisher OT
6-7⅛ 297
Analysis: Fisher has impressive length, is light on his feet and plays with balance when protecting the edge. He shows good footwork and the ability to hit moving targets when pulling, and appears to have the power to create movement at the point of attack.
Bowl result: Little Caesars Pizza -- C. Michigan 24, W. Kentucky 21
Previously: 20
21. Sheldon Richardson DT
6-2⅞ 290
Analysis: Another prospect who was clearly the best on his unit and played hard despite his team's overall struggles. Richardson can penetrate with a quick first step and has excellent straight-line speed, good range and power as a bull rusher.
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 21
22. Johnthan Banks CB
6-2⅛ 185
Analysis: A tall corner with good length, Banks has quick feet and is at his best in press coverage. He flashes good ball skills and some punt-return ability, and he is active and willing in run support.
Bowl result: Gator Bowl -- Northwestern 34, Miss. St. 20
Previously: 25
23 Geno Smith QB
6-2¾ 208
Analysis: We documented Smith's woes in wild weather in the intro to this Top 32.
Bowl result: Pinstripe: Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14
Previously: 23
24. Shariff Floyd* DT
6-3 298
Analysis: Biggest jump on the board this time. Has played well as a 5-technique defensive end or as a defensive tackle in the 4-4.
Bowl result: Sugar: Florida vs. Louisville, Jan. 2
Previously: 29
25. Justin Hunter* WR
6-4 205
Analysis: Hunter's smooth routes and body control on tape earned him a top-10 grade going into the season, but his production didn't match his potential and his ball skills were inconsistent. He remains the top receiver on the board, though, thanks to his size and overall physical tools.
SEC Blog: Hunter turning pro
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 24
26. Corey Lemonier* DE
6-4 242
Analysis: Lemonier continued to play at a high level all season despite clearly being the best player on his defense and getting extra attention from opposing offenses. He has an explosive first step and shows impressive closing burst, holds up well against the run and plays with a relentless motor.
News: Lemonier entering the NFL draft
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 24
27. Kawann Short DT
6-3⅛ 325
Analysis: Short showed more consistency, better effort and impressive production in 2012. He displayed explosiveness and the ability to penetrate and disrupt along the interior, giving himself a chance to be in the first-round mix.
Blog: Tough season for Boilermakers' D
Bowl result: Heart of Dallas -- Oklahoma St. 58, Purdue 14
Previously: 27
28. Keenan Allen* WR
6-3 206
Analysis: Allen was consistently productive during the regular season thanks to a good combination of size and speed, excellent hands and solid body control. He lacks the elite speed to run past NFL defenders, but his size and strength allow him to win one-on-one battles down the field.
News: Allen declares for 2013 draft
Bowl result: No bowl
Previously: 28
29. Zach Ertz* TE
6-6 249
Analysis: Ertz had three catches for 61 yards against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, including a 43-yard catch in the first quarter to set up Stanford's second TD. He's a solid route runner who can create mismatches with his size and separate from coverage, shows speed to stretch the seam and is an effective wall-off blocker.
Blog: Cardinal win with Cardinal ball
Bowl result: Rose -- Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Previously: 31
30. Cordarrelle Patterson* WR
6-3 205
Analysis: Patterson, who has played one season with the Volunteers after arriving from junior college, is versatile. And he has scored touchdowns four ways: receiving, rushing, punt return and kickoff return. Patterson had 1,858 all-purpose yards this season, a school record.
Bowl result: No bowl game
Previously: 31
31. Tyler Eifert TE
6-6 250
Analysis: Eifert is adequate as a blocker, but he is an impact player in Notre Dame's passing game. His ball skills and body control allow him to catch passes without breaking stride and also pluck throws outside his frame. Eifert has the speed to work the seam and the competitiveness to go over the middle.
Blog: BCS Championship blog
Bowl result: BCS Championship, No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7
Previously: NR
32. Matt Barkley QB
6-1⅞ 228
Analysis: Barkley, who didn't play in the Sun Bowl because of an injury, has nearly slid out of the top 32. He lacks size and elite physical tools, and doesn't drive the ball down the field effectively. However, he is a smart, accurate passer who can handle the blitz, and his ability to throw in rhythm would fit well in a West Coast offense.
Bowl result: Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech 21, USC 7
Previously: 30
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EXPECTED TO ENTER/ENTERING THE DRAFT:
QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee
QB Jeff Tuel, Washington St.
RB Le'Veon Bell, Michigan St.
RB Giovani Bernard, North Carolina
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
RB Stefphon Jefferson, Nevada
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama
RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
RB Trabis Ward, Tennessee St.
RB Cierre Wood, Notre Dame
WR Keenan Allen, California
WR Stedman Bailey, WVU
WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson
WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee
WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee
WR Da'Rick Rogers, Tennessee Tech
WR Marquess Wilson, Washington St.
WR Robert Woods, USC
TE Dion Sims, Michigan St.
OL Alvin Bailey, Arkansas
OL D.J. Fluker, Alabama
OL Travis Frederick, Wisconsin
OL Taylor Lewan, Michigan
DL Sharrif Floyd, Florida
DL William Gholston, Michigan St.
DL Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St.
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida St.
DL Joe Kruger, Utah
DL Corey Lemonier, Auburn
DL Damontre Moore, Texas A&M
DL Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
DL Akeem Spence, Illinois
DL Bjoern Werner, Florida St.
LB Kevin Minter, LSU
LB Alec Ogletree, Georgia
CB David Amerson, North Carolina St.
CB Mike Edwards, Hawaii
CB Tyrann Mathieu, LSU
CB Greg Reid, Florida St
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida St.
CB Logan Ryan, Rutgers
S Matt Elam, Florida
RETURNING TO SCHOOL:
QB Derek Carr, Fresno St.
QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama
QB Logan Thomas, Virginia
RB Silas Redd, USC
RB James Sims, Kansas
WR Michael Harrison, Oklahoma St.
WR Devin Street, Pittsburgh
OL Zach Fulton, Tennessee
OL Ju'Wuan James, Tennessee
OL Antwan Lowery, Rutgers
OL Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
DL Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL DeAndre Coleman, California
DL Dominique Easley, Florida
DL Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
DL Louis Nix, Notre Dame
LB Anthony Barr, UCLA
LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
LB Kyle Van Noy, BYU
QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee
QB Jeff Tuel, Washington St.
RB Le'Veon Bell, Michigan St.
RB Giovani Bernard, North Carolina
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
RB Stefphon Jefferson, Nevada
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama
RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
RB Trabis Ward, Tennessee St.
RB Cierre Wood, Notre Dame
WR Keenan Allen, California
WR Stedman Bailey, WVU
WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson
WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee
WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee
WR Da'Rick Rogers, Tennessee Tech
WR Marquess Wilson, Washington St.
WR Robert Woods, USC
TE Dion Sims, Michigan St.
OL Alvin Bailey, Arkansas
OL D.J. Fluker, Alabama
OL Travis Frederick, Wisconsin
OL Taylor Lewan, Michigan
DL Sharrif Floyd, Florida
DL William Gholston, Michigan St.
DL Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St.
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida St.
DL Joe Kruger, Utah
DL Corey Lemonier, Auburn
DL Damontre Moore, Texas A&M
DL Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
DL Akeem Spence, Illinois
DL Bjoern Werner, Florida St.
LB Kevin Minter, LSU
LB Alec Ogletree, Georgia
CB David Amerson, North Carolina St.
CB Mike Edwards, Hawaii
CB Tyrann Mathieu, LSU
CB Greg Reid, Florida St
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida St.
CB Logan Ryan, Rutgers
S Matt Elam, Florida
RETURNING TO SCHOOL:
QB Derek Carr, Fresno St.
QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama
QB Logan Thomas, Virginia
RB Silas Redd, USC
RB James Sims, Kansas
WR Michael Harrison, Oklahoma St.
WR Devin Street, Pittsburgh
OL Zach Fulton, Tennessee
OL Ju'Wuan James, Tennessee
OL Antwan Lowery, Rutgers
OL Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
DL Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL DeAndre Coleman, California
DL Dominique Easley, Florida
DL Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
DL Louis Nix, Notre Dame
LB Anthony Barr, UCLA
LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
LB Kyle Van Noy, BYU
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NFL Draft 2013
Top 5: Seniors by position
Ranking top five senior NFL prospects, by position, for the 2013 draft
Originally Published: January 2, 2013
By Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN Insider
While my Big Board offers a look at the top 25 overall prospects, these rankings allow you to get a better sense of depth at each position. The senior class is always lighter in overall talent after the departure of so many juniors to the NFL, but it's still loaded with high draft picks.
For prospects together, here is the latest 2013 NFL draft Big Board.
All stats are through regular season. Will update after the bowls.
QUARTERBACKS
Mike Glennon 6'6 218
Matt Barkley 6'2 230
Geno Smith 6'3 214
Tyler Wilson 6'3 220
Ryan Nassib 6'2 229
Analysis: It's a rare year where the top four or five QBs taken in April's draft could all come from the senior class.
RUNNING BACK
Kenjon Barner 5'11 195
Montee Ball 5'11 212
Ray Graham 5'9 190
Theo Riddick 5'11 200
Andre Ellington 5'9 190
Analysis: Barner is ahead of Ball on my board because of ceiling. He's so explosive and can catch the ball, break tackles, and run away from defenses. No guy here is a likely Round 1 pick.
FULLBACKS
Zach Line 6'1 230
Zach Boren 6'1 245
Tommy Bohanon 6'2 245
Braden Wilson 6'4 254
Willie Carter 6'2 231
Analysis: A note on Boren: towards the end of the season, he flipped and filled in well as a linebacker for Ohio State, so his draft value actually increases given his versatility.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Terrance Williams 6'3 190
Tavon Austin 5'9 174
Quinton Patton 6'2 195
Markus Wheaton 6'1 182
Denard Robinson6-0197000000
Analysis: Williams can really fly, but has the size you want to win one-on-one battles for the ball. He's the one guy here I see as a likely first-rounder, but even he isn't a lock. Yes, I don't see Robinson playing QB.
TIGHT ENDS
Travis Kelce 6'6 260
Vance McDonald 6'5 260
Ryan Otten 6'6 245
Chris Gragg 6'3 236
Joseph Fauria 6'7 255
Analysis: Gragg is a load and has really good hands. Question on him will be how he looks as an athlete. Fauria is a guy that can leap up boards, as I think he'll test well.
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Eric Fisher 6'8 305
Ricky Wagner 6'6 320
Lane Johnson 6'7 303
Kyle Long 6'7 300
Reid Fragel 6'8 298
Analysis: Nobody even knew who Fisher was to start the season, but he should go on the first round come April. The worry with Wagner is he plays a bit high, and will need to work on some things.
OFFENSIVE GUARDS
Chance Warmack 6'3 320
Jonathan Cooper 6'3 310
Brian Winters 6'6 294
Dallas Thomas 6'5 305
Larry Warford 6-3 336
Analysis: Flat-out loaded class. Warmack could be the David DeCastro of the 2013 draft, a guard who gets a legit look toward the top 10. Cooper had a great year after surgery in the summer. Both guys are top-15 talents, a rarity at this position.
CENTERS
Khaled Holmes 6'4 310
Barrett Jones 6'5 311
J.C. Tretter 6'4 295
Brian Schwenke 6'4 300
T.J. Johnson 6'6 319
Analysis: Remember that Jones has played three different positions in his time at Bama, and will gain some points for his versatility. USC fell apart when Holmes was dinged up this season.
DEFENSIVE ENDS
Ezekiel Ansah 6'6 270
Dion Jordan 6'7 241
Alex Okafor 6'4 260
Datone Jones 6'4 275
Margus Hunt 6'8 280
Analysis: Ansah could be your Jason Pierre-Paul type in this draft. The guy is a legitimate talent as a sprinter, but has the body to play defensive end. Regardless of where he is as a player, scouts can't ignore the athletic ability.
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Star Lotulelei 6'3 325
Jonathan Jenkins 6'3 351
Kawann Short 6'3 310
Sylvester Williams 6'3 320
Jesse Williams 6'4 319
Analysis: Another class where the seniors are deeper than the juniors. Lotulelei is a certain top-10 pick, and Jenkins could be in the mix as well. Sylvester Williams made a nice jump this season.
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
Manti Te'o 6'2 255
Kevin Reddick 6'3 240
Jonathan Bostic 6'1 246
Kiko Alonso 6'4 246
Shayne Skov 6'3 243
Analysis: Te'o could be a captain for an NFL team by this time next year. What you lose in positional value he makes up for in certainty and intangibles.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Khaseem Greene 6'1 230
Jamie Collins 6'3 239
Chase Thomas 6'4 239
Arthur Brown 6'1 228
Trevardo Williams 6'2 233
Analysis: Khaseem Greene isn't really a pure pass-rushing type, he's really the kind of guy that's going to make 150 tackles for an NFL team at some point, likely working from the weak side. I think other smaller linebackers will limit the size questions.
CORNERBACKS
Johnthan Banks 6'2 185
Jordan Poyer 5'11 190
Desmond Trufant 6'0 186
Blidi Wreh-Wilson 6'2 190
Will Davis 6'0 186
Analysis: I'm not sure if there's a lock for the first round here, but Banks is in the picture. His length is something teams are starting to covet more and more.
SAFETIES
Kenny Vaccaro 6'1 218
Shawn Williams 6'1 220
Phillip Thomas 6'1 215
Bacarri Rambo 6'1 218
Sanders Commings 6'2 216
Analysis: Nice class. Vaccaro played really well despite a lot of problems on the Texas defense. He was often left to clean up the mess when the front seven couldn't make plays. Rambo is a player NFL teams will draft knowing he can start right away.
KICKERS
Dustin Hopkins 6-2 190
Caleb Sturgis 5-11 183
Zach Brown 6-1 180
Brett Maher 6-0 185
Brett Baer 6-0 187
Analysis: Wire to wire for Hopkins at the top of these rankings so far in 2012. He's accurate and can be a weapon on kickoffs.
PUNTERS
Jeff Locke 6-1 214
Josh Hubner 6-4 231
Quinn Sharp 6-1 189
Ryan Allen 6-2 215
Dylan Breeding 6-1 211
Analysis: Jeff Locke could be the top punter in the 2013 draft. Bryan Anger, his top competition in the Pac-12 last season, went in the third round in the 2012 draft.
Top 5: Seniors by position
Ranking top five senior NFL prospects, by position, for the 2013 draft
Originally Published: January 2, 2013
By Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN Insider
While my Big Board offers a look at the top 25 overall prospects, these rankings allow you to get a better sense of depth at each position. The senior class is always lighter in overall talent after the departure of so many juniors to the NFL, but it's still loaded with high draft picks.
For prospects together, here is the latest 2013 NFL draft Big Board.
All stats are through regular season. Will update after the bowls.
QUARTERBACKS
Mike Glennon 6'6 218
Matt Barkley 6'2 230
Geno Smith 6'3 214
Tyler Wilson 6'3 220
Ryan Nassib 6'2 229
Analysis: It's a rare year where the top four or five QBs taken in April's draft could all come from the senior class.
RUNNING BACK
Kenjon Barner 5'11 195
Montee Ball 5'11 212
Ray Graham 5'9 190
Theo Riddick 5'11 200
Andre Ellington 5'9 190
Analysis: Barner is ahead of Ball on my board because of ceiling. He's so explosive and can catch the ball, break tackles, and run away from defenses. No guy here is a likely Round 1 pick.
FULLBACKS
Zach Line 6'1 230
Zach Boren 6'1 245
Tommy Bohanon 6'2 245
Braden Wilson 6'4 254
Willie Carter 6'2 231
Analysis: A note on Boren: towards the end of the season, he flipped and filled in well as a linebacker for Ohio State, so his draft value actually increases given his versatility.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Terrance Williams 6'3 190
Tavon Austin 5'9 174
Quinton Patton 6'2 195
Markus Wheaton 6'1 182
Denard Robinson6-0197000000
Analysis: Williams can really fly, but has the size you want to win one-on-one battles for the ball. He's the one guy here I see as a likely first-rounder, but even he isn't a lock. Yes, I don't see Robinson playing QB.
TIGHT ENDS
Travis Kelce 6'6 260
Vance McDonald 6'5 260
Ryan Otten 6'6 245
Chris Gragg 6'3 236
Joseph Fauria 6'7 255
Analysis: Gragg is a load and has really good hands. Question on him will be how he looks as an athlete. Fauria is a guy that can leap up boards, as I think he'll test well.
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Eric Fisher 6'8 305
Ricky Wagner 6'6 320
Lane Johnson 6'7 303
Kyle Long 6'7 300
Reid Fragel 6'8 298
Analysis: Nobody even knew who Fisher was to start the season, but he should go on the first round come April. The worry with Wagner is he plays a bit high, and will need to work on some things.
OFFENSIVE GUARDS
Chance Warmack 6'3 320
Jonathan Cooper 6'3 310
Brian Winters 6'6 294
Dallas Thomas 6'5 305
Larry Warford 6-3 336
Analysis: Flat-out loaded class. Warmack could be the David DeCastro of the 2013 draft, a guard who gets a legit look toward the top 10. Cooper had a great year after surgery in the summer. Both guys are top-15 talents, a rarity at this position.
CENTERS
Khaled Holmes 6'4 310
Barrett Jones 6'5 311
J.C. Tretter 6'4 295
Brian Schwenke 6'4 300
T.J. Johnson 6'6 319
Analysis: Remember that Jones has played three different positions in his time at Bama, and will gain some points for his versatility. USC fell apart when Holmes was dinged up this season.
DEFENSIVE ENDS
Ezekiel Ansah 6'6 270
Dion Jordan 6'7 241
Alex Okafor 6'4 260
Datone Jones 6'4 275
Margus Hunt 6'8 280
Analysis: Ansah could be your Jason Pierre-Paul type in this draft. The guy is a legitimate talent as a sprinter, but has the body to play defensive end. Regardless of where he is as a player, scouts can't ignore the athletic ability.
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Star Lotulelei 6'3 325
Jonathan Jenkins 6'3 351
Kawann Short 6'3 310
Sylvester Williams 6'3 320
Jesse Williams 6'4 319
Analysis: Another class where the seniors are deeper than the juniors. Lotulelei is a certain top-10 pick, and Jenkins could be in the mix as well. Sylvester Williams made a nice jump this season.
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
Manti Te'o 6'2 255
Kevin Reddick 6'3 240
Jonathan Bostic 6'1 246
Kiko Alonso 6'4 246
Shayne Skov 6'3 243
Analysis: Te'o could be a captain for an NFL team by this time next year. What you lose in positional value he makes up for in certainty and intangibles.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Khaseem Greene 6'1 230
Jamie Collins 6'3 239
Chase Thomas 6'4 239
Arthur Brown 6'1 228
Trevardo Williams 6'2 233
Analysis: Khaseem Greene isn't really a pure pass-rushing type, he's really the kind of guy that's going to make 150 tackles for an NFL team at some point, likely working from the weak side. I think other smaller linebackers will limit the size questions.
CORNERBACKS
Johnthan Banks 6'2 185
Jordan Poyer 5'11 190
Desmond Trufant 6'0 186
Blidi Wreh-Wilson 6'2 190
Will Davis 6'0 186
Analysis: I'm not sure if there's a lock for the first round here, but Banks is in the picture. His length is something teams are starting to covet more and more.
SAFETIES
Kenny Vaccaro 6'1 218
Shawn Williams 6'1 220
Phillip Thomas 6'1 215
Bacarri Rambo 6'1 218
Sanders Commings 6'2 216
Analysis: Nice class. Vaccaro played really well despite a lot of problems on the Texas defense. He was often left to clean up the mess when the front seven couldn't make plays. Rambo is a player NFL teams will draft knowing he can start right away.
KICKERS
Dustin Hopkins 6-2 190
Caleb Sturgis 5-11 183
Zach Brown 6-1 180
Brett Maher 6-0 185
Brett Baer 6-0 187
Analysis: Wire to wire for Hopkins at the top of these rankings so far in 2012. He's accurate and can be a weapon on kickoffs.
PUNTERS
Jeff Locke 6-1 214
Josh Hubner 6-4 231
Quinn Sharp 6-1 189
Ryan Allen 6-2 215
Dylan Breeding 6-1 211
Analysis: Jeff Locke could be the top punter in the 2013 draft. Bryan Anger, his top competition in the Pac-12 last season, went in the third round in the 2012 draft.
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It's official: Lamarcus Joyner will return for his senior season at #FSU
It's official: Lamarcus Joyner will return for his senior season at #FSU
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Joe Schad:
Syracuse offensive tackle Justin Pugh will enter NFL Draft
Syracuse offensive tackle Justin Pugh will enter NFL Draft
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Alex Brown:
Kevin MInter just said in an interview with MattMoscona on 1045espn that he received a 3rd rd grade from the NFL Draft Advisory committee
Kevin MInter just said in an interview with MattMoscona on 1045espn that he received a 3rd rd grade from the NFL Draft Advisory committee
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Raiders and Lions to coach the Senior Bowl. Booooooooo! Not real, real interesting coaching staffs/personalities.
http://seniorbowl.com/files/coaching staffs release.pdf
http://seniorbowl.com/files/coaching staffs release.pdf
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I think even with our needs, assuming we resign at least some of our FA's, we would jump all the way up to 12 to get Teo if he fell that far. Excess in trading to shield off rivals would likely be an extra 2014 3rd round pick or so in addition to the 2013 picks. We don't have enough extra picks, and have too many holes to trade up further than that for him. And I agree, he won't be there at 12 unless he bombs the combine. As for banks/CBS, Steelers for various reasons good and bad, flee from ballhawk prototypes and go for the more raw hands guys who make up for it in run support. Rhodes can play at the line or back in zone, and if we go CB in the 1st, it will be for him, either reach or value. No other 1st round CBs fit our (outdated) scheme.
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Syracuse OT Justin Pugh has declared.
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It's official: Lamarcus Joyner will return for his senior season at #FSU
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It's official: Lamarcus Joyner will return for his senior season at #FSU
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LSU FS Eric Reid will enter the '13 NFL draft and be reprsented by St. Louis-based CAA.
LSU FS Eric Reid will enter the '13 NFL draft and be reprsented by St. Louis-based CAA.
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I don't know if this is stepping on your toes, but check up on what was posted today because all these have been posted already today. Just thought maybe that would save you some time?
