From Bleacher Report . . . MOBILE, Ala. — The 2012 Senior Bowl practices are in the book, with scouts and coaches flocking here with notebooks full of thoughts and questions on this crop of potential NFL players.
Who stood out, potentially earning themselves millions? We open our notes and let you in on what each player did this week.
Players you'll recognize, like Kellen Moore and Russell Wilson, needed to show up big (pun intended) to prove their lack of height won't be an issue. Linebackers Courtney Upshaw and Melvin Ingram needed to show the goods to work in space. Find out if they succeeded.
QUARTERBACKS. . .
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Kirk Cousins: Cousins stood out among the shorter quarterbacks on the North roster. He has the arm, but can be robotic at times. Cousins looked scared to push the ball up the seam, choosing to check down instead. When rolling out, Cousins routinely threw off his back foot, resulting in fluttering passes and interceptions.
Kellen Moore: Moore looked like a seventh-grader at weigh-in, coming in at just 190 lbs. Moore has zero muscle definition and couldn't have picked up a weight during his four years at Boise State. Moore's poor technique was on display, but his lack of arm strength was more concerning. He doesn't put enough zip on the ball to get it there on time, and when it got windy outside, the ball couldn't cut through the breeze.
Russell Wilson: Wilson looked good this week. There were times when his ball placement was off, but that can be expected some with new combinations. What impressed me most was the zip and velocity Wilson throws with, even at 25-yard targets, but also his ability to see routes playing behind a tall line and with unfamiliar receivers. I'll be rewatching Wisconsin film this week.
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Brandon Weeden: Weeden was among the most impressive players in Mobile. His command on the ball was impressive. He's big, strong and poised. Overall, Weeden is a great athlete and worthy of an early second-round grade, but he'll be 29 when the 2012 season begins and that's the major concern here.
Nick Foles: A big, strong thrower who does need to work on his feet. Foles has incredible potential and passes the eyeball test for sure, but those looking for a first-year starter may be disappointed with Foles' decision-making. Would like to see him read the defense better.
Ryan Lindley: Lindley was erratic this week, showing the arm strength that has made him appealing but also the lack of accuracy and placement that has scouts concerned. There's a major difference between Lindley in rhythm and him out of rhythm. Too often Lindley was taking the safe throws and one-hopping passes to the outside.
RUNNING BACKS . . .
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Bradie Ewing: One of the more impressive guys to interview, Ewing did a good job at fullback this week. He has some versatility, showing the quickness to effectively get to the edge to chip and seal. Ewing also looked good carrying the ball up the middle. In 1-on-1 drills, Ewing was the best blocker among the fullbacks in attendance.
Dan Herron: They call him Boom for a reason. Herron showed good burst and quickness. He's not much of a receiver, but Herron will make his money between the tackles. Herron needs to focus on reading his blocks better instead of trying to bust every run to the corner.
Doug Martin: Martin has looked very good, proving to be a legit Top 5 back. He's tough in the middle, able to flex out to the slot and pick up receptions and was showing speed on the edge. Add in that Martin was rocked up at weigh-ins and many NFL teams will walk away impressed.
Isaiah Pead: Pead came in small compared to the other backs on the North roster at 5'9" and 193 lbs, he looks even smaller. Pead has burst, but did a poor job running behind blockers and getting through traffic. Pead's ability as a return man was questioned, as he muffed several punts.
Chris Polk: My No. 1 back at the Senior Bowl, Polk didn't disappoint. Forget those saying he looked slow, these were practices and players weren't given chances to explode in to space. Polk's soft hands, vision and patience make him a top back. Add in his power and ability as a receiver and you have a true first round pick.
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Chris Rainey: Small and explosive, but the comparisons to Percy Harvin are off base. Rainey looks like at best a third-down option, and more realistically a good returner who will need to be utilized in the right scheme to see his potential fulfilled.
Terrance Ganaway: Ganaway stood out among the South backs. He looks the part and is a good inside runner. His ability in one-on-one drills was impressive, as he's strong enough to take on tacklers and has the burst to make one man miss in the hole.
Vick Ballard: Ballard has the most raw talent of any back on the South roster, but he came up smaller than expected and didn't impress in either team or individual drills. Ballard has a lot of room to grow, but needs to respond to coaching quickly to make an impact in the NFL early on. He's trending down.
Alfred Morris: Morris' late add to the Senior Bowl by way of FAU didn't help his cause, with just one practice in before scouts left Mobile. The little that could be gleamed from Morris' limited time is that he's thick-bodied and should be able to make the transition to fullback in the NFL. He'll get work mostly as a blocking back in game play.
Lennon Creer: A late add, Creer is having another great week after winning the East-West Shrine MVP award. Creer is an exciting prospect who has good all-around ability. I was particularly impressed with his burst once through traffic. He has the ability to turn into a second-gear and take off. Creer's a player worth grinding on down the road.
Brad Smelley: One of my favorite players here, Smelley is a draft steal waiting to happen. He's a fullback, which will limit the teams looking at him, but Smelley brings value as a runner, blocker and receiver. He's a true three-tool threat at fullback and will be able to make an impact on all downs with his soft hands, strength between the tackles and impressive vision.
WIDE RECEIVERS . . .
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T.J. Graham: I didn't get much on Graham this week as more time was spent elsewhere, which means more time watching NC State film. Graham's size was notable, he measured in at just 5'11" and 182 lbs, but looks much smaller. He is agile and showed good ability to sink his hips and change direction. Graham was easily controlled off the line of scrimmage and projects best as a slot receiver.
Marvin Jones: Jones flashed good body control and quickness, especially in the 3-cone drill. His quick feet are balanced, and he shows good ability to sink his hips and change direction. The only knock on Jones is that he's very lean and could stand to add bulk to better protect himself at the next level.
Marvin McNutt: Not real fast and not very dynamic, but McNutt is a classic possession receiver. He looked very good on timing three-step routes and was hard to contain off the line. McNutt won't run past you or make acrobatic catches, but he's a very solid No. 2 receiver.
DeVier Posey: Posey was rusty coming off a long break, and it showed as he dropped some easy passes. He's still the most solid of the receivers on the squad, and that shows in how crisp his routes are and how well he extends to get the ball. It's a small thing, but Posey waits until the last second to reach for the ball. That's a veteran move.
Brian Quick: Quick took a bit to acclimate to the level of competition, but once he did it was impressive. He has the frame to stretch the field and was hard to control off the line. He's long too, which allowed him to eat up the cushion quickly. Quick looks like a classic "nine" receiver and displayed good hands and timing on back shoulder catches.
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Joe Adams: Adams was very impressive getting separation on short and intermediate routes. His ability to work off press coverage and then dig in to cut across field was a plus. Adams projects to the slot in the NFL.
Juron Criner: Criner needed to have a big week to answer critics. He did well, showing good ability to change direction and nice balance off the cut. He made a few spectacular catches when working back to the ball. Criner won't move up much, at least on my board, until he receives a clean bill of health at the Scouting Combine.
Patrick Edwards: Edwards is very small and worked best in the slot. He struggled against press coverage, but in individual drills he was impressive working against "off-man" coverage due to his quickness and ability to plant and go. Edwards was hurt on Thursday and pulled out.
Dwight Jones: Jones looked the best of any big receiver on the South roster. And he's definitely big. Jones is long, with good ability to extend and get the ball. He sinks his hips well for a big man and does a good job working back to the ball. His best route is a "nine", a straight vertical route, where his size and length are an asset. He can separate with speed and body.
Jeff Fuller: Fuller was thoroughly disappointing in every aspect outside the weigh-in. He's big, very big in fact, but he's slow out of his breaks and incredibly stiff in his hips. Add in the fact that he dropped more passes than any other receivers and Fuller will be lucky to be drafted in the first five rounds.
TIGHT ENDS . . .
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Michael Egnew: What should have been a very impressive week for the athletic tight end turned in to more of a boring disappointment. Egnew did very little to stand out in practice and was rarely exciting. He has the size and soft hands, but he lacks burst and quickness off the line. Egnew is not a blocker and should see his NFL potential limited to teams using the slot tight end position.
Emil Igwenagu: A fullback/tight end hybrid, Igwenagu was getting a hard look from Oakland Raider and Atlanta Falcons' scouts. He also played in the East-West Shrine game. The athleticism Igwenagu showed was better than expected, as I hadn't previously seen the flexible hips and quick feet in his routes and direction changes.
Brian Linthicum: The standout of the tight end position on the North, Linthicum impressed this week. He's tough over the middle and looked better in blocking drills than expected. The size is there for Linthicum to be a rookie starter at tight end.
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DeAngelo Peterson: Peterson is a player likely to be a better pro than collegiate. He was active getting the ball and looked solid coming off the line. Peterson looked very good chipping and then getting into space to make catches. He's a solid athlete who can work the seam.
Ladarius Green: Green looked more athletic this week than I saw on film. He was quick out of his cuts and did a nice job working in-line and out of the backfield. He's not a "slot tight end" like Jimmy Graham or Aaron Hernandez, but Green is a good athlete who has pluses in size, hands and foot speed. What he lacks is straight-line speed.
OFFENSIVE LINE . . .
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Mike Adams: Adams was big enough to impress in person. He's very tall and heavy without looking loose. While a bit of a waist-bender and a tad stiff, Adams has elite potential as a pass protector. As a run blocker, Adams was rusty and raw. He'll need work to improve leverage and drive off the ball.
Tony Bergstrom: A guard at the next level, Bergstrom didn't disappoint. A bit rusty when practices began early in the week, Bergstrom looked solid in one-on-one drills and was holding his own in pass protection. He needs technique development, but there's more potential here than previously seen.
Mike Brewster: Brewster had some issues with the center-snap exchange, notably with quarterback Russell Wilson. Impressive in one-on-one interviews, Brewster was intelligent and humorous. Watching him snap and shuffle, Brewster is quick enough to handle speed rushers. He doesn't look strong enough to handle nose tackles though.
Rishaw Johnson: A small-school guy from California (Pa), Johnson was quickly overmatched. Playing mostly at center after replacing Garth Gerhart, Johnson took longer than expected to get used to a new quarterback. His snaps were both high in shotgun and coming up short when under center.
Senio Kelemete: Playing both guard and tackle, Kelemete was impressive showing off the knee bend that scouts love so much. His versatility will be key to his draft stock, proving he can handle two positions equally well. His hand placement drew multiple plus signs in my notes.
Kelechi Osemele: The most powerful blocker on the North roster, Osemele was dominant at the point of attack. The best defensive linemen were being stonewalled when entering his zone. Osemele looks natural at guard and is quick enough to pull and trap. He looked good moving laterally.
Mitchell Schwartz: Long arms were the story here. Schwartz measured 33 1/8" long, very good for a tackle. He's a right tackle and showed good strength. Schwartz isn't much of a run blocker, but there is potential as a drive blocker. Currently he looks better walling off defenders.
Johnnie Troutman: Noted mostly for his interview with the somewhat local Kansas City Chiefs, Troutman didn't jump off the field at me. His play at guard was overshadowed by Kelemete, Osemele and Zeitler. Troutman's technique needs a ton of work.
Kevin Zeitler: Despite horrible attempts to play center, Zeitler is a guard. He's a mauler who has classic phone-booth technique: great inside, poor when asked to move. Zeitler looks like a right guard in a power scheme where his strength can dominate at the point of attack.
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Cordy Glenn: Glenn may see a move to guard, and he did work at both this week. The first impression on Green is his massive size. He carries his weight well, but not as clean as others. Glenn did look stiff at times and slow to react, but loosened up as practices wore on. He's a natural athlete who I like best inside.
Jeff Allen: A surprising player, especially in one-on-one pass rushing drills. Allen is able to engage the defender and use leverage to create a stalwart. He was strong at the point of attack with good hand placement. Allen's probably a right tackle, but I like him there after what we saw this week.
Matt McCants: A local kid from UAB, McCants is a massive prospect at 6'7" and 310 lbs. He looks the part, but is otherwise very raw at tackle. He tried winning on athleticism but was quickly tossed around by Melvin Ingram and Courtney Upshaw. McCants looks like a major project.
Zebrie Sanders: Sanders' athletic ability and experience at left and right tackle helped out a lot this week. He is very natural and fluid, with a good kick-slide. I was impressed with Sanders' getting to the corner, where he was able to use his length to cut-off rushers. You'd like to see him lunge less, but the potential is there.
Will Blackwell: Blackwell has flashed at guard, quickly catching my attention early on. He's more stout than I expected from film study and used his size well to seal defenders. Blackwell held his own in individual drills and was looking good as a combo blocker.
Ben Jones: The best center seen this week, Jones' ball placement was superior when compared to the other snappers here. He is very quick off the ball and uses his size well to wall-off defenders. Driving guys off the ball isn't what Jones does best, but he's a good combo blocker and agile enough to run stretch plays.
James Brown: Brown flashed in one-on-one drills, surprising by holding his own and showing good footwork and slide ability. He's from Troy, so you worry about level of competition on film. This week was a good chance to see good athletic ability and developmental potential in Brown.
William Vlachos: Vlachos timing was good, but he didn't show up in individual drills. You always wonder if a player like this comes from a system instead of being a dominant player, and that's the line on Vlachos right now. He's an average technique who lacks athletic ability.
Philip Blake: The Baylor center struggled at times with under center snaps, something he did little of in college. Blake settled down by mid-week and was getting his snaps on time and deep enough for the quarterback. His first step was quick, as was his punch. Blake's worth taking a new look at.
DEFENSIVE ENDS . . .
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Jack Crawford: Playing mostly at left defensive end, Crawford didn't stand out among the North roster of players. He is tall and lean, looking the part, but he fires off too high and can be contained at the line. Crawford got lost at times in team drills when trying to locate the ball.
Vinny Curry: A move to outside linebacker is likely in a 34 scheme, as Curry flashed good speed and agility this week. He was quicker off the ball than expected and tracked the ball well. He's not great at taking on blockers and would be best served in space, where he can use his athletic ability to slip blockers.
Shea McClellin: The North coaches experimented with McClellin at both end and linebacker this week. He was much more comfortable at end, but lacks the bulk to be a factor on the edge. McClellin was lost in space, struggling to find the football behind the line.
Billy Winn: A likely 3-4 defensive end, Winn showed good speed and agility this week. He's quick off the ball and has the strength to hold his own. Winn isn't quick enough to be a rip and chase end, and he won't make many plays in the backfield, but he can win battles with the tackle when head-up.
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Melvin Ingram: Ingram looked very good playing right defensive end in the 40 scheme being utilized. He's strong at the point of attack and despite his lack of height, he has long enough arms to generate distance between himself and the blocker. He's also strong enough to shed and find the ball. I like Ingram more at defensive end than linebacker at this time. His quickness off the snap is a great attribute.
Courtney Upshaw: Upshaw played at both right defensive end and outside linebacker, and wasn't that impressive. He's a massive man and looks the part, but he struggled to disengage from blockers at times and didn't show a full complement of pass rushing moves. Upshaw is a solid all-around player who has a great motor. He'll impress in interviews.
Quinton Coples: Coples got a lot of attention this week. He is a big man, with the height and tone of an athlete at defensive end. From a distance he does look like Julius Peppers, even if a skinnier version. Up close, he doesn't at all. Coples is a finesse player who made just one "plus" play this week, where he used a solid swim and rip move to get free at the line. Coples did flash at times in individuals, but failed to show the same talent in team drills.
Jake Bequette: I heard Jake Bequette compared to Bill Romanowski many times this week, in a positive way. Bequette was lining up at times at SAM linebacker, working to jam and re-direct tight ends. He also worked at defensive end, showing he can set the edge against the run and cut off blocks. Bequette can be stiff in his hips, making him less likely to drop into coverage.
DEFENSIVE TACKLES . . .
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Mike Martin: Martin has an incredible motor and the best build of any defensive tackle. He's all muscle and will push for the Combine record of 49 reps on the bench press. He did very well, as expected, when playing in one-on-one drills, but why didn't Martin show up this well on game film? I'll be taking another look.
Kendall Reyes: Reyes was watched closely by teams who run a 3-4 defense, and smartly so. His build and ability to control tackles at the line will make him a top prospect in a five-technique situation. I would like to see Reyes play with more control and a better feel for when to plug the gap and when to get penetration. He's coachable though.
Alameda Ta'amu: A massive man, but one who doesn't play with the bulk or power of someone his size. Ta'amu was too easily pushed out of position by a solid combination block, but there were times when he dominated David Molk from Michigan off the snap.
Derek Wolfe: The Sunday add to the roster isn't very flashy, but a solid player nonetheless. Wolfe did a good job controlling blockers, showing he's strong enough to handle a two-gap responsibility. Here's a player who is ready right now to take on double teams.
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Tydreke Powell: Powell flashed as a pass rusher from the three-technique position during seven-on-seven drills, easily disposing of Baylor's Philip Blake on one play. Powell has talent, but his inconsistency showed up in Mobile. He would go from brilliant to invisible.
Kheeston Randall: Randall is an impressive athlete who rarely showed up big on film. Playing in a 40 set this week, mostly at three-technique, Randall stood out at times with his ability to work down the line and his speed off the ball. He needs to improve his hand use, but there is a lot of potential here.
Tony Jerod-Eddie: A good build and overall look, but it doesn't show up on the field. A circled and exclamation point filled note from Day 2 was when 175 lb running back Chris Rainey blocked Jerod-Eddie out of the play.
Jaye Howard: One of the better physiques at the weigh-in, Howard has good bulk and a clean build. I like Howard best as a 3-4 defensive end, and he did work there at times this week. Howard has a good bull rush and can get inside the tackle quickly.
Malik Jackson: A late add to the roster, Jackson will have to be viewed from game film only after his late arrival and then two days of walk-throughs. He has ability as a versatile end/tackle hybrid.
Brandon Thompson: Thompson didn't "wow" this week. In fact, I had very few notes on him in terms of positive plays. What you see is a good athlete who has one move off the ball, a punch and swim, and if that doesn't work he's done. Thompson is all about splitting the gaps, which makes him easy to pin in the run game.
LINEBACKERS . . .
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Audie Cole: Cole was built like a five-year veteran, showing good muscle tone and a huge chest. He was the most dominant of the North linebackers. Cole moved well laterally in drills, keeping his eyes up and legs clean. Cole isn't afraid to take on blockers and will throw himself in to blow up a hole.
Lavonte David: A great athlete, David is very small and it shows. Being just 6' and 225 lbs, David struggled to get off blocks and didn't have the strength to make impact and get clean to make tackles. He's also a poor tackler in space, going too high and failing to make solid contact.
Demario Davis: Davis had a good week, showing plus athletic ability and fluid athleticism. What bothers most was that he would get lost in traffic and slow down, instead of charging through blockers. Davis tries too often to slip a block, which takes him out of position.
Cam Johnson: A converted defensive end, Johnson told us he sees himself as a stand-up pass rusher in the NFL. This week's practices show a limited athlete who struggled to show the burst needed to be an effective edge rusher. Johnson would be best coming off the line, where he's able to beat tackles with quickness and leverage.
James-Michael Johnson: A very powerful player, JMJ was the best tackler of this group. When he makes contact, the runner will feel it. Did a good job reading the guards and stepping up to make tackles in the hole. JMJ wasn't making his plays behind where he started, but instead kept everything in front of him.
Bobby Wagner: Straight-line speed can be overrated, but Wagner's burst was impressive. A very good athlete, Wagner has the ability to play both inside and outside linebacker. He did show good ability to dip his shoulder and turn the corner as a pass rusher.
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Nigel Bradham: Bradham didn't impress as much as others on his roster, but he was very solid. He looked very good in the flats, making solid plays to come up and stuff the ball and also being quick enough to get outside and cover his zone.
Sean Spence: If Spence was 6'2" and 240 lbs we would be talking about a potential first-round player. But he's 5'11" and 225 lbs, looking more like a strong safety than a weak side linebacker. Spence attacks the ball and has very good vision, but his lack of size kills his ability to get off blocks.
Zach Brown: There were few players who stood out more than Brown this week. He played at WILL linebacker and was exceptional in space. He's a freak of an athlete and is a player who showed up big in pass coverage. Teams looking for an answer to the slot tight end position will love what Brown can do for them.
Keenan Robinson: Robinson was very valuable as a blitzer this week, re-affirming some of my early season notes on his athletic ability. He's not great reading-and-reacting, but he can be valuable off the edge. Robinson could play weak or strongside linebacker in a 4-3 defense. Needs to work on coming off blocks better.
Emmanuel Acho: Acho looked overmatched this week, failing to get through traffic and not showing the strength to disengage from blockers. Forget about Acho playing inside linebacker unless the defensive tackles in front of him are Pro Bowlers. He's a weakside 'backer with limited speed.
CORNERBACKS . . .
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Alfonzo Dennard: Dennard looked woeful before pulling out with an injury Wednesday. He had struggled to recover consistently, and that was his supposed strong suit coming in to this week. Dennard looked slow and even timid at times in contact.
Jamell Fleming: My top corner in Mobile, Fleming is rocked up. He's built like a safety, with broad shoulders and thick legs. Fleming is an aggressive player at the line, stepping up to hit the receiver instead of waiting for impact. Add in his recovery speed and a smooth back-pedal and Fleming is a first-rounder.
Donnie Fletcher: Fletcher struggled at times in man coverage, but there is no doubting he loves to hit. Fletcher was eager to come up and hit in simulated blocking drills, running through the receiver. Fletcher will be best in a system that lets him press and then sit in a soft zone.
Asa Jackson: The Cal-Poly product looked overmatched at times, but settled in as the week went on. Jackson is a bit undersized but showed good recovery speed. Don't expect Jackson to be a factor in press coverage.
Leonard Johnson: Johnson stood out in press coverage, showing no fear when asked to jam and recover. He looks like a great fit in Green Bay, where there is a premium on being able to hit and redirect the receiver. Johnson didn't flash great athletic ability, looking stiff when asked to flip his hips and explode.
Josh Norman: A late add from Coastal Carolina, Norman was added to the rosters after our scouts left town Wednesday.
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Janoris Jenkins: Jenkins needed a good week to show that his year at North Alabama wouldn't result in rust against the best talent. Jenkins quickly shook off the rust and was impressive at the line. He's able to re-route receivers and has the quickness to jam and recover. Off-field issues aside, Jenkins looks like a Top 20 pick.
Brandon Boykins: Boykins was among the better man coverage cornerbacks here. He was quick off the ball and did a nice job using his hands to stay with the receiver. He's not a big corner and was beaten on a few deep balls, but Boykins
Ryan Steed: When you think about wingspan, positions like wide receiver and left tackle stand out. When a cornerback has a wingpsan of 78", it is worth noting. Steed is a physical freak, and he uses those long arms to mix it up at the line and to high-point the ball. There's room to teach Steed to be a very good player at the line.
Bill Bentley: Dwight "Bill" Bentley is officially a Senior Bowl Cinderella. Bentley can flat out run, showing impressive quicks off the ball and an ability to flip and run with any receiver here. Bentley's raw coming out of Louisiana-Lafayette, but you can see the raw athleticism and potential. He needs to clean up his leverage and technique, but Bentley is worth watching.
Casey Hayward: Hayward didn't have the name recognition of Janoris Jenkins, but boy can he play. Hayward stood out at reading the route and quickly coming up to make a play on the ball. Playing in an off-man coverage that allows for quick, short completions, Hayward was the best at planting and coming up to make a play on the ball.
DeQuan Menzie: An interesting prospect, Menzie was overshadowed at Alabama by junior Dre Kirkpatrick. On the plus side, Menzie has good man skills and can punch at the line to knock a receiver off the ball. What he doesn't show is a great ability to press and bail. He's stiff in the hips and lacks recovery speed.
SAFETIES . . .
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George Iloka: Iloka stands out first because of his size, but his range and ability to pop receivers was also notable. Iloka's 6'3" frame lets him reach every angle, and his long arms and thick frame make him a dangerous tackler in coverage. Iloka is a solid mid-round prospect.
D'Anton Lynn: A cornerback at Penn State, Lynn lined up at both safety spots in Mobile. He looked expectedly out of place but by week's end was showing an athleticism and willingness to be coached up at the position. Lynn looked better than most safeties in single coverage, due to his experience at cornerback.
Trenton Robinson: Robinson looked much smaller than the other safeties on the roster, and at just 5'9" and 195 lbs he doesn't have ideal size for today's bigger safety in the NFL. Robinson has some wiggle in his hips and can flip and run. He did get turned around easily and bit on too many outside moves.
Harrison Smith: Smith had a quiet week of practice but came away as one of the most impressive football players in the group. Smith is solid at finding the football and coming up in the run game. He's not overly fast, but Smith will be an impact on special teams immediately. He's a ball-hawk.
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Markelle Martin: My top free safety, on film Martin has the best range of any safety in this group. That range didn't show up consistently in Mobile, where instead Martin morphed into a big-hitter. If the range shown on film can be combined with this new head-hunter, Martin will be the class' top safety. I still like Martin a lot.
Brandon Taylor: Taylor delivered the hit of the week when he came up and laid the wood on Vick Ballard. The resounding noise was met with "OH's" among scouts. Taylor is a hitter, and he projects best at strong safety where he'll be able to sit back, read and then use his burst to come up and make plays.
Antonio Allen: Antonio Allen told us he compares best to Troy Polamalu. While that may be a high ceiling, the mentality is there. Allen is a ball-hawk with good range. He's a little longer and more lean than Polamalu, but he sees the ball well and is able to come up and make plays.
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