POINSETTIA BOWL - Utah vs. California

Here are the following players to keep your eye for the 2010 NFL Draft in the POINSETTIA Bowl.


Utah:
OT Zane Beadles – Beadles has played left tackle since his sophomore season after moving from guard and has only missed one game due to injury. He is a good overall athlete who just needs to get stronger at the point of attack. Right now looks like a 4th round pick.


OLB Koa Misi – Misi plays defensive end but is a player who could be a outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense and rush the passer, because he has good size at 6-2 263 and is a good overall athlete. Right now is likely a 5th round pick.


OLB Stevenson Sylvester – Sylvester has been some what of a disappointment this season, and many thought that he would have an outstanding season and he his draft stock go up, but as of right now it has gone the other way. He has good size and is a good athlete, but needs to make more plays. Right now is a 7th round pick, to undrafted rookie free-agent.


S Robert Johnson - Johnson has great size at 6-2 200 pounds and should run in the 4.5 rang at the NFL Combine. He has the ability to match up with tight ends and running backs and can even coverage wide receivers if he is asked to. He stock has been moving up, right now he has a 4th round grade for the 2010 NFL Draft, but that could change.




California:
RB Jahvid Best – Best is a junior and will not play in this game because of a concussion and there are thoughts that he will still declare early for the NFL Draft. He could be a late first round pick if he does declare because of his speed and agility. Will keep you updated on his decision.


OT Mike Tepper – Tepper has played both right tackle and left tackle in his college career, but should play right tackle in the NFL. Last season missed the entire season with a pectoral injury. Right now looks to be a 7th round pick.


DT Tyson Alualu – Alualu is a very athletic defensive tackle who will fit in very nicely in a 4-3 defense in the NFL. He has very good quickness and use that quickness in his pass rushing moves as well as to get to the running back. Right now he has a 2nd round grade for the NFL Draft.


CB Syd'Quan Thompson – Thompson doesn’t have great size as a cornerback, but uses his speed and quickness to make up for his lack of size. He shows a good ability to play man to man coverage, but needs to get better in zone coverage. He should be drafted in the 2nd round in the NFL Draft.


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