10/3/12
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Top Underclassmen in the PAC-12
available for the 2013 NFL Draft
Junior WR Keenan Allen (California)
– One of the top wide receivers
available in the 2013 NFL Draft. He has
ideal size (6’3, 210), good hands,
precise route running ability and
elusiveness after the catch. He will be
selected in the first round.
Junior WR Robert Woods (USC)
– Another underclassman receiver that
should be selected in the first round if
he decides to leave school early. Good
hands, excellent route runner, fast and
has the ability to stretch the field.
He hasn’t been quite the playmaker this
season that we have all been accustomed
to, but I expect him to pick it up in
the second half of the season.
Redshirt Sophomore LB Dion Bailey (USC)
– He was a freshman of the year in the
PAC-12 last season. He had 81 total
tackles, two sacks and two
interceptions. He is a playmaker.
Bailey is an athletic, quick LB with a
nose for the ball. His size will hurt
him on draft day (6’0”, 210 pounds) and
he might be forced to move to safety in
the pros.
Junior TE Zach Ertz (Stanford)
– Zach Ertz became the starting tight
end this year. He has ideal size and
very soft hands. He is a major target
in the red zone. He shows good body
control. He needs to improve as a route
runner.
Junior CB Nickell Robey (USC)
– Robey is a small corner at 5’8 and 168
pounds. But he plays much bigger than
his size would indicate. He is always
around the ball. The junior corner is
an instinctive player with speed. He
also has very good ball skills. He
should be selected in the 2nd
or the 3rd round.
Junior WR Marquess
Wilson
(Washington State)
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Wilson has been
a playmaker for the Cougars ever since
his freshman season. He is a big
receiver that uses his body to his
advantage especially in the red zone. I
have seen him drop a few catchable
passes and run sloppy routes this
season. I also have serious questions
about his speed. He is more of a third
round prospect.
Junior LB Trent Murphy (Stanford)
– 6’5, 261 pound linebacker showed off
his speed on a 40 yard TD return against
the Huskies last week. He is quick off
the line and shows the ability to wreak
havoc in the backfield. His senior
teammates Chase Thomas and Shayne Skov
get more recognition, but Murphy is a
name to keep an eye on. He is ideal for
a team that runs a 3-4 defensive
scheme.
Junior DE DeAndre Coleman (California)
– He has ideal size (6’5, 309) and great
strength. Coleman is a very versatile
player. He can line up in multiple
schemes. He is Cal’s active leader in
tackles for loss. Former Cal players Tyson Alualu and Cameron Jordan
were both first round picks, and I
believe that Coleman can also achieve
that feat.
Junior QB Keith Price (Washington)
– Price is an athletic QB who is very
accurate on short and intermediate
passes. He throws well on the run. He
lacks the size and a big arm. The
junior QB is not having the same success
that he had last year. He should
definitely come back for his senior
season.
Junior OT David Bakhtiari (Colorado)
– He is the starting left tackle for Colorado. Bakhtiari has quick feet and excels
in pass protection. He is strong. He
needs to improve as a run blocker. He
is the top PAC-12 offensive tackle
available in the 2013 Draft.
Other names to consider that are
eligible for the 2013 NFL Draft:
RB Silas Redd (USC), TE Levine Toilolo
(Stanford), DT Cassius Marsh (UCLA), DT
Will Sutton (Arizona State), LB Hayes
Pullard (USC), LB Anthony Barr (UCLA),
LB Jordan Zumwait (UCLA), CB Steve
Williams (California), S Deone Bucannon
(Washington State), S Marquis Flowers
(Arizona).
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8/28/12
Five Breakout Players for the
2012-2013 Season
Sophomore WR Kasen Williams 6’2, 216
(Washington)
– He had 36 receptions for 427 yards
and six touchdowns during his
freshman campaign. Wide receivers
Jermaine Kearse and Devin Aguilar
have graduated. There are whispers
that Kasen has gotten stronger and
faster in the off-season. He will
be Keith Price’s favorite target
this year and he is about to
blowup.
Junior DE Deandre Coleman 6’5, 309 (California)
– He has played in 25 games,
although starting only a couple of
them, in his two years at
Cal. He
will be the starting DE in 2012. He
is currently Cal’s active career
leader in tackles for loss. He is
big, strong and can get to the QB.
With a strong year, he can work his
way into first round conversation in
next year’s draft.
Senior
DE
Datone Jones 6’4, 275 (UCLA)
– Jones hasn’t lived up to his
potential thus far. He has been
inconsistent throughout his career.
He had only three sacks last
season. He is an athlete with good
size and long arms. Jones will be
the starting DE in the new 3-4
scheme that UCLA has installed. He
still has upside, and I am expecting
him to breakout.
Sophomore RB Ka'Deem Carey 5’10, 205
(Arizona)
– Carey had 91 carries, 425 rushing
yards, 4.7 average per carry and 6
TD’s during his freshman season. He
is well-built with good size. He is
an explosive back who explodes
through the hole.
Junior DE Chidera Uzo-Diribe 6’3,
250 (Colorado)
– In the off-season, he has worked
really hard in the weight room. His
specialty is getting after the QB.
He is still a bit raw, but you can’t
teach size and speed. His potential
is unlimited.
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8/20/12
Top 15 Senior Prospects for
the 2013 NFL Draft
1. QB Matt Barkley 6'2, 230 (USC)
– He is entering his fourth year as the starting
QB for the USC Trojans. He has improved his
decision making every year. He is very accurate
with the short and intermediate passes. He
would be an ideal QB for a West Coast offense.
He has the necessary leadership and
intangibles. He has less than ideal height and
arm strength, but he is still the top senior QB
on the board.
2. DT Star Lotulelei 6'3, 325 (Utah)
– He transferred from a junior college and took
the PAC-12 conference by storm in 2011. He is a
tremendous run blocker with athleticism and a
quick first step. The comparisons with Haloti
Ngata of the Ravens have already surfaced.
3. DE/LB Dion Jordan 6'6, 241 (Oregon)
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Jordan had a breakout 2011 campaign
in which he recorded 13 tackles for loss and 7.5
sacks. Oregon likes to move him
around and use his versatility. He has a good
closing burst and long arms. Expect him to
record double digit sacks this year. He would
be an ideal fit for a team running the 3-4
scheme.
4. FS T.J. McDonald 6'3, 205 (USC)
– He has the necessary size, speed and
athleticism that NFL teams covet. He excels in
pass coverage. He does a have a tendency to get
sloppy with his tackling technique. He is the
son of longtime 49er Tim McDonald. T.J. is my
number one safety in the 2013 NFL Draft.
5. LB Chase Thomas 6'4, 240 (Stanford)
– He posted 17.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks
and five forced fumbles last season. He was
Stanford's unquestioned leader on defense in the
absense of Shayne Skov. Versatile, instinctive
LB that specializes in getting after the QB.
6. CB Jordan Poyer 5'11, 190 (Oregon State)
– An athletic corner that burst onto the scene
as a junior. He had 12 passes broken up and
four interceptions. Poyer is a shutdown corner
who plays man-to-man coverage on every play. He
is also a good return man on special teams.
7. CB Desmond Trufant 6'0, 185 (Washington)
– In 2011, he had 14 passes broken up and two
interceptions as a junior. He has good size and
length. He has excelled in both man-to-man and
zone coverages throughout his career. He is the
younger brother of Marcus Trufant (former first
round pick).
8. LB Shayne Skov 6'3, 251 (Stanford)
– Skov is a tough run defender and a good
blitzer. He missed the majority of the 2011
season with an injury. He also had a DUI arrest
and will be suspended for one game in the
beginning of the season. He needs to prove that
he is healthy. He has been productive when he
has been on the field. He is a perfect fit as
an inside linebacker in the 3-4 defensive
scheme.
9. TE Joseph Fauria 6'7, 252 (UCLA)
– He is a pass catching tight end with ideal
size. He is also a big red-zone target. He
should be the top target in the passing game for
UCLA this year. He is also the nephew of
Christian Fauria (former NFL TE).
10. RB Cameron Marshall 5'11, 215 (Arizona
State)
– Last year, Marshall ran for 1,050 yards and 18 TD’s which
was a school record. He is a big, physical
runner with surprising speed. He is hard to
bring down. He will be the focal point in new
head coach Todd Graham’s run oriented offense
this year. I expect him to emerge as one of the
top senior running backs.
11. C Khaled Holmes 6’4, 305 (USC)
– He should be the first center off the board in
the 2013 NFL Draft. Holmes performed well in
2011 as he made the switch from guard to center.
He has good size and athleticism. He needs to
improve his technique and become more consistent
because he does have a tendency to get sloppy at
times.
12. RB Kenjon Barner 5’11, 195 (Oregon)
– LaMichael James has departed early for the
NFL. But Oregon still has two
capable backs in Kenjon Barner and De’Anthony
Thomas. In particular, Barner has averaged more
than six yards per carry over his career. He
has great speed. He also showcases good vision
and balance.
13. DE Wes Horton 6’5, 255 (USC)
– DE Devon
Kennard is most likely lost for the entire
season. Now USC has to rely on Horton even
more. It is asking for a lot since he only
recorded four sacks last year. He is a good
athlete with long arms and potential. The
Trojans are hoping that this potential will
finally emerge.
14. FS John Boyett 5’10, 202 (Oregon)
– He is one of the most underrated safeties in
the nation. He is entering his fourth season as
the starter. Boyett is a very instinctive
safety who is always around the ball. He has
nine career interceptions during his career.
T15. RB Stepfan Taylor 5’11, 210 (Stanford)
– Stanford will have a new QB this year, and
they will lean on Taylor even more. He had
1,330 rushing yards and 10 TD’s last season. He
is a physical runner with good vision. He can
catch the ball out of the backfield and is also
a capable blocker. That type of versatility
will serve him well on draft day.
T15. RB John White IV 5’8, 186 (Utah)
– White is an underrated back who carried Utah’s offense last season. He had 1,519
rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. He was
a Juco transfer and only enters his second
season with the Utes. He is a speedster that
can take it to the house anytime he touches the
ball. He should be one of the top backs in the
PAC-12 again.