Mitch
Crawled Through 5 FB Fields
Here are some of the players who stood out to me:
1. RG John Miller (6-2, 321, Louisville). Was dominant in this game. Blew open some gaping holes. Looks taller than 6-2 and plays with a wide, thick base. Really sinks his hips into his drive blocks. Has strong feet. Plays a little upright in pass pro, but locked his man down at the line of scrimmage each time. Mike Mayock was projecting him as a 3rd rounder. I can see that for sure.
2. DE Anthony Chickillo (6-4, 277, Miami). For his size this kid is quick, strong and fast. Has edge agility and is an excellent chaser of the football. Wreaked havoc the entire game. Really got after it. I think he's a 2nd rounder.
3. RT Jamon Brown (6-6, 350, Louisville). Very good size and strength. He and Miller side by side were dominating. Looked solid in pass pro (but wasn't tested too much) and showed a nasty streak in the running game. Not sure how he will hold up in pass pro versus quick rushers. Might have to kick down to G in the NFL.
4. DE ZaDarius Smith (6-6, 264, Kentucky). Looked unblockable in this game versus so-so tackles. really gets off the ball. Has a quick first jab step and an excellent swim move. Good closing burst to QB. Looks like a 4-3 DE to me. Not sure if he can be a factor in space as a 3-4 OLB.
5. C Dillon Day (6-4, 300, Mississippi St.). Has a strong command of all the techniques and nuances of playing NFL-style center. Is quick to react and switch on twists and loop stunts. Very good shotgun snapper. Solid run blocker who can pop, slide and get to the second level.
6. C B.J. Finney (6-4, 303, Kansas St.). Walk on at KSU who became an instant starter, two year captain and multiple All-Big 12 honoree. Very strong at the point of attack. Can take on and neutralize big NTs. Plays tough and smart. Anchors very well. Sets and moves his feet well for his size.
7. DE/OLB Jermauria Rasco (6-3, 262, LSU). This guy is an excellent edge athlete with good range, quickness and chasing speed. Definitely a 3-4 prospect. Needs to develop some counter pass rushing moves.
8. ILB Ben Heeney (6-0, 230, Kansas). I have been high on Zach Vigil (6-2, 232, Utah St., Mountain West DPOY) and he was solid in the game, per usual. But, Heeney really caught my eye and stood out. This kid is Pat Tillman-esque. He is a baller. While he is smallish in size, he reads plays on a dime and gets to the RB's knees in a flash. Picture perfect form tackler. He showed good speed in coverage as well.
9. DT Tyeler Davison (6-2, 304, Fresno St.). This kid brings some pop. He lacks ideal height, but he makes up for it in sheer tenacity, good technique and a nose for the ball.
10. CB Bobbie McCain (5-11, 190, Memphis). Reminds me of Jerraud Powers. Very quick feet---plays with his head up---jumps routes---makes WRs re-direct. I also liked the feet and overall technique of Bryce Callahan (5-10, 180, Rice). Callahan is smooth and sneaky quick.
1. RG John Miller (6-2, 321, Louisville). Was dominant in this game. Blew open some gaping holes. Looks taller than 6-2 and plays with a wide, thick base. Really sinks his hips into his drive blocks. Has strong feet. Plays a little upright in pass pro, but locked his man down at the line of scrimmage each time. Mike Mayock was projecting him as a 3rd rounder. I can see that for sure.
2. DE Anthony Chickillo (6-4, 277, Miami). For his size this kid is quick, strong and fast. Has edge agility and is an excellent chaser of the football. Wreaked havoc the entire game. Really got after it. I think he's a 2nd rounder.
3. RT Jamon Brown (6-6, 350, Louisville). Very good size and strength. He and Miller side by side were dominating. Looked solid in pass pro (but wasn't tested too much) and showed a nasty streak in the running game. Not sure how he will hold up in pass pro versus quick rushers. Might have to kick down to G in the NFL.
4. DE ZaDarius Smith (6-6, 264, Kentucky). Looked unblockable in this game versus so-so tackles. really gets off the ball. Has a quick first jab step and an excellent swim move. Good closing burst to QB. Looks like a 4-3 DE to me. Not sure if he can be a factor in space as a 3-4 OLB.
5. C Dillon Day (6-4, 300, Mississippi St.). Has a strong command of all the techniques and nuances of playing NFL-style center. Is quick to react and switch on twists and loop stunts. Very good shotgun snapper. Solid run blocker who can pop, slide and get to the second level.
6. C B.J. Finney (6-4, 303, Kansas St.). Walk on at KSU who became an instant starter, two year captain and multiple All-Big 12 honoree. Very strong at the point of attack. Can take on and neutralize big NTs. Plays tough and smart. Anchors very well. Sets and moves his feet well for his size.
7. DE/OLB Jermauria Rasco (6-3, 262, LSU). This guy is an excellent edge athlete with good range, quickness and chasing speed. Definitely a 3-4 prospect. Needs to develop some counter pass rushing moves.
8. ILB Ben Heeney (6-0, 230, Kansas). I have been high on Zach Vigil (6-2, 232, Utah St., Mountain West DPOY) and he was solid in the game, per usual. But, Heeney really caught my eye and stood out. This kid is Pat Tillman-esque. He is a baller. While he is smallish in size, he reads plays on a dime and gets to the RB's knees in a flash. Picture perfect form tackler. He showed good speed in coverage as well.
9. DT Tyeler Davison (6-2, 304, Fresno St.). This kid brings some pop. He lacks ideal height, but he makes up for it in sheer tenacity, good technique and a nose for the ball.
10. CB Bobbie McCain (5-11, 190, Memphis). Reminds me of Jerraud Powers. Very quick feet---plays with his head up---jumps routes---makes WRs re-direct. I also liked the feet and overall technique of Bryce Callahan (5-10, 180, Rice). Callahan is smooth and sneaky quick.
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