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By Russ Lande
Sporting News
SAN ANTONIO -- The Senior Bowl is over and the focus now is squarely on Sunday's Super Bowl. Still, many in the NFL will have their eyes trained on the pro prospects playing this week in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game. In the 2008 NFL draft, more players were drafted that participated in this game than any of the other all-star games. A few players we're interested in seeing this week, listed in alphabetical order:
Wayne Daniels, DE/OLB, TCU. Daniels has the talent to be a very good outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. While he lined up at a variety of spots in college, he is not viewed as an elite prospect at defensive end or outside linebacker, and needs to prove to NFL teams where he fits best to avoid being a late draft pick.
Josh Davis, OT, Georgia. Davis has shown the ability to physically control his man. He does not do it consistently, though. He rotated in and out of games a lot at Georgia. Davis has a bad habit of stopping his feet and reaching to make and maintain contact. That flaw prevented him from playing well consistently. With a strong week, he could really move up draft boards to become a fourth- or fifth-round pick.
Ray Dominguez, OT, Arkansas. Dominguez is a smart player, but was an upright and straight-legged blocker too often. He is not an elite athlete, but his strength helps him to lock up a defensive end, and he can keep him tied up to eliminate him from the play. Overall, Dominguez has not received the hype of his teammate and fellow lineman, DeMarcus Love, but if he shines this week he could actually pass Love on many draft boards.
Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho. Enderle had an uneven week at the East-West Shrine Game. He is a tall and very well built quarterback with a strong arm and excellent mechanics. However, he is wildly inconsistent and there are real concerns about his ability to make good decisions. He needs to step up after a tough week in Orlando, Fla., if he wants to avoid being a late-round pick.
Daniel Hardy, TE, Idaho. This season Hardy displayed many of the tools needed to become a good NFL tight end. He is a thin, linear athlete with the playing speed and hands to make plays as a receiver. He consistently showed the route-running ability, hands, concentration and fearlessness catching passes in traffic to grab the NFL's attention. In a season without a ton of tight end talent, a big week here could help Hardy move up draft boards into the third or fourth round.
Andre Holmes, WR, Hillsdale College. After offensive tackle Jared Verdheer had a very good rookie season with the Oakland Raiders, Holmes is this year's stud from Hillsdale. He is a big-play receiver who can turn short passes into big plays. He has the rare size (6-4 and 200 pounds) that NFL teams covet. With a strong week here he could move into mid-round consideration.
Eddie Jones, DE/OLB, Texas. NFL teams are still trying to determine whether Jones is best as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme or as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. He is productive when he is aggressive and attacking the play in front of him. If he ends this week still viewed as a tweener, he is likely to slide or even go undrafted.
Jarriel King, OT, South Carolina. When King started at left tackle for South Carolina in 2009, he showed the athleticism and playing strength to pique interest. But as a senior in 2010, he struggled and his draft stock plummeted. He is able to block effectively out in space and in pass protection when using good technique. This is a huge week for King if he wants to prove he deserves to lock up a spot as a draftable player.
Jeremy Ross, WR/KR, Cal. Ross has been a jack-of-all, master-of-none receiver/returner at California and needs to prove to NFL teams that he has the speed and athleticism to contribute as a receiver. He has shown the strength to run through contact, but must prove he can do it consistently. Overall, Ross needs a big week if he wants to assure that he is going to get drafted.
Sporting News
SAN ANTONIO -- The Senior Bowl is over and the focus now is squarely on Sunday's Super Bowl. Still, many in the NFL will have their eyes trained on the pro prospects playing this week in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game. In the 2008 NFL draft, more players were drafted that participated in this game than any of the other all-star games. A few players we're interested in seeing this week, listed in alphabetical order:
Wayne Daniels, DE/OLB, TCU. Daniels has the talent to be a very good outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. While he lined up at a variety of spots in college, he is not viewed as an elite prospect at defensive end or outside linebacker, and needs to prove to NFL teams where he fits best to avoid being a late draft pick.
Josh Davis, OT, Georgia. Davis has shown the ability to physically control his man. He does not do it consistently, though. He rotated in and out of games a lot at Georgia. Davis has a bad habit of stopping his feet and reaching to make and maintain contact. That flaw prevented him from playing well consistently. With a strong week, he could really move up draft boards to become a fourth- or fifth-round pick.
Ray Dominguez, OT, Arkansas. Dominguez is a smart player, but was an upright and straight-legged blocker too often. He is not an elite athlete, but his strength helps him to lock up a defensive end, and he can keep him tied up to eliminate him from the play. Overall, Dominguez has not received the hype of his teammate and fellow lineman, DeMarcus Love, but if he shines this week he could actually pass Love on many draft boards.
Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho. Enderle had an uneven week at the East-West Shrine Game. He is a tall and very well built quarterback with a strong arm and excellent mechanics. However, he is wildly inconsistent and there are real concerns about his ability to make good decisions. He needs to step up after a tough week in Orlando, Fla., if he wants to avoid being a late-round pick.
Daniel Hardy, TE, Idaho. This season Hardy displayed many of the tools needed to become a good NFL tight end. He is a thin, linear athlete with the playing speed and hands to make plays as a receiver. He consistently showed the route-running ability, hands, concentration and fearlessness catching passes in traffic to grab the NFL's attention. In a season without a ton of tight end talent, a big week here could help Hardy move up draft boards into the third or fourth round.
Andre Holmes, WR, Hillsdale College. After offensive tackle Jared Verdheer had a very good rookie season with the Oakland Raiders, Holmes is this year's stud from Hillsdale. He is a big-play receiver who can turn short passes into big plays. He has the rare size (6-4 and 200 pounds) that NFL teams covet. With a strong week here he could move into mid-round consideration.
Eddie Jones, DE/OLB, Texas. NFL teams are still trying to determine whether Jones is best as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme or as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. He is productive when he is aggressive and attacking the play in front of him. If he ends this week still viewed as a tweener, he is likely to slide or even go undrafted.
Jarriel King, OT, South Carolina. When King started at left tackle for South Carolina in 2009, he showed the athleticism and playing strength to pique interest. But as a senior in 2010, he struggled and his draft stock plummeted. He is able to block effectively out in space and in pass protection when using good technique. This is a huge week for King if he wants to prove he deserves to lock up a spot as a draftable player.
Jeremy Ross, WR/KR, Cal. Ross has been a jack-of-all, master-of-none receiver/returner at California and needs to prove to NFL teams that he has the speed and athleticism to contribute as a receiver. He has shown the strength to run through contact, but must prove he can do it consistently. Overall, Ross needs a big week if he wants to assure that he is going to get drafted.