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Top Prospects 2009: Week 3 By Ron Jumper Another week, another new list of prospects that caught my eye. Before I get to that however, I have to talk about the performances of the prospects we already know about. Most players have their strengths and weaknesses, but a few guys showed me how they have worked on developing a more well-rounded game and silencing the critics. I like to see players working on the little things because, in the end, it makes all the difference. George Selvie hasn’t put up the crazy numbers like he did last season, but that hasn’t made him less active and involved in the game. He has an incredible motor that makes his presence felt despite double and triple teams. There were so many times against Kansas where Selvie either hurried Reesing’s throw or funneled him back into the middle where his teammates could make the play. There were also times where he caused the entire pocket to simply break down and Reesing had to run for his life. I give a lot of credit to Reesing for making as many plays as he did. Another player that has impressed even more than usual is Javon Ringer, as he has turned into a workhorse. He isn’t the biggest back, but he has proven he can do it all. He has already carried the ball 104 times in 3 games, showing he can be an every-down-back. The 9 touchdowns, tops in the nation, isn’t bad either. Now for the new guys, as several caught my eye this past week. For starters, UNC has two dynamic wide receivers that can compete with anyone. I had heard about them, but seeing them Thurday night made me a believer. They have a chance to really impress people this week against Virginia Tech. Brandon Tate and Hakeem Nicks are explosive, making UNC a dangerous team in the process. Rodney Ferguson is an impressive running back for New Mexico. He has a patient running style that I feel can translate to the next level. He has put up numbers and been a good back over the course of his career. I hope he pops up on the radar of the NFL scouts as the season progresses. The defensive player who has emerged from the shadows is FS Otis Wiley for Michigan State. He has nice size (6’2” 210) and is just so versatile. He has 2 interceptions, with one going for a score. He averages 14.5 yards per punt return, though he has yet to take one to the house. Wiley can make plays in so many different areas of the game. The Big Board: 1. WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech Yep, he is still a freak… 2. DE George Selvie, USF Numbers aren’t there but double and triple teams are. 3. LB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State Not his fault they got thumped by USC… 4. OT Michael Oher, Ole Miss Oddly tough test coming up against Vandy. 5. QB Juice Williams, Illinois I still stand firm he will emerge as a top prospect. Quarterbacks: Mathew Stafford, Georgia Nate Davis, Ball State Drew Willy, Buffalo Dan Lefeavor, Central Michigan Curtis Painter, Purdue Mark Sanchez, USC Running Backs: Javon Ringer, Michigan State Chris Wells, Ohio State LeSean McCoy, Pitt Knowshon Moreno, Georgia James Davis, Clemson Marlon Lucky, Nebraska Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon Shun White, Navy Rodney Ferguson, New Mexico Wide Receivers: Demetrius Byrd, LSU Aaron Kelly, Clemson Jarret Dillard, Rice Patrick Turner, USC Derrick Williams, Penn State Dante Love, Ball State Hakeem Nicks, UNC Brandon Tate, UNC Tight Ends: Travis Beckum, Wisconsin Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss Darius Hill, Ball State Offensive Line: Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma Duke Robinson, Oklahoma Anthony Parker, Tennessee Jonathon Luigs, Arkansas Defensive Line: Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech Tyson Jackson, LSU Mitch King, Iowa Vance Walker, Georgia Tech Myron Pryor, Kentucky Linebackers: Aaron Curry, Wake Forrest Marcus Freeman, Ohio State Brian Toal, Boston College Rey Maualuga, USC Scott McKillop, Pitt Sean Witherspoon, Missouri Cornerbacks: Mike Mickens, Cincinnati Malcom Jenkins, Ohio State Victor Harris, Virginia Tech Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest Tony Carter, FSU Safeties: Nic Harris, Oklahoma William Moore, Missouri Derek Pegues, Mississippi State B.J. Hill, Ball State Derrick Alexander, New Mexico State Otis Wiley, Michigan State September 17, 2008 |
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Be Careful What You Wish For
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