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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Draft Digest: Florida vs Alabama



This game is for the right to play in the National Championship game and we could see as many as 20 players drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft if all the junior declare, and a few more sign as un-drafted rookie free-agents.


Florida
QB Tim Tebow (SR): Tebow is one of the best college football players of all time, but NFL teams have mixed reviews on his skills for the next level. NFL Grade: 2nd round


WR Riley Cooper (SR): Cooper is a very good overall football player and will make a good third or fourth receiver at the next level. NFL Grade: 5th round


TE Aaron Hernandez (JR): Hernandez is a very good receiving tight end, but needs to improve his blocking. Most likely will declare for the 2010 NFL Draft. NFL Grade: 2nd round


C Maurkice Pouncey (JR): Pouncey is a very good athlete with good strength and show he can get to the next level with his blocks. NFL Grade: 2nd round


OG Michael Pouncey (JR): Pouncey isn’t the athlete that his bother Maurkice is but still a very good offensive linemen. NFL Grade: 4th round


CB Joe Haden (SR): Haden most likely will declare and be the first cornerback drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. He has very good ball skills and is a willing tackler. NFL Grade: 1st round


DE Carlos Dunlap (JR): Because of a DUI ticket he receiver he will not play in this game. Dunlap has all the physical tools to be a great defensive end in the NFL, but just needs to be more consistent. NFL Grade: 1st round


DE Jermaine Cunningham (SR): Cunningham is a good pass rusher and is a good overall athlete which some think that he could be a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. NFL Grade: 3rd round


LB Brandon Spikes (SR): Spikes is a very good tackler and has the ability to make plays all over the field. NFL Grade: 1st round


S Ahmad Black (JR): Black does a very good just supporting the run and there is some thoughts that he will declare for the 2010 NFL Draft. He doesn’t have great size but is a productive player. NFL Grade: 4th round


S Major Wright (JR): Wright is a very good free safety and has the ability to play the run as well as cover a receiver man to man. NFL Grade: 4th round


Alabama


TE Colin Peek (SR): Peek is an all-around tight end who can block very well and also be a factor in the passing game. NFL Grade: 5th round


OT Drew Davis (SR): Davis has great size at 6-7 305 pounds and is a very good run blocker as a right tackle. NFL Grade: 7th round


OG Mike Johnson (SR): Johnson could be the first offensive guard drafted and does a excellent job in the run game. NFL Grade: 2nd round


DE Brandon Deaderick (SR): Deaderick has a good combination of speed and strength. NFL Grade: 7th round


DE Lorenzo Washington (SR): Washington has great size at 6-5 290 and would be a perfect defensive end in the 3-4 defense in the NFL. NFL Grade: Free-Agent


DT Terrence Cody (SR): Cody is a dominating player inside who takes on multiple blockers and is a very good run stopping player. NFL Grade: 1st round


ILB Rolando McClain (JR): McClain has been making plays very since he came to Alabama and is a very good overall linebacker who can play the run as well as the pass. NFL Grade: 1st round


CB Kareem Jackson (JR): Jackson is a very good overall cornerback with good size and most likely will declare for the 2010 NFL Draft. NFL Grade: 2nd round


CB Javier Arenas (SR): Arenas is not the shut down type cornerback but is a very good player who is a great return man. NFL Grade: 3rd round


CB Marquis Johnson (SR): Johnson plays in the nickel and dime roll, but has good size and shows good coverage ability. NFL Grade: Free-Agent


S Justin Woodall (SR): Woodall has played well this season and has shown some coverage skills for a safety. NFL Grade: 4th round


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