LaDarius Green TE
LaDarius Green TE Louisiana Lafayette
6'6 237
The TE position is becoming a lot more in vogue with all the success Rob Gronkowski, Vernon Davis, and Jimmy Graham have enjoyed. So look for teams to really look for the next impact TE. LaDarius Green fits right into that role of a playmaker at the position. He has great size which will help him in the red zone and the speed to stretch the field down the middle. Add in that Green has very good hands and makes tough catches look easy. He'll be in hot demand. Look for him to go somewhere in the 3rd round, but don't be surprised if he finds his way into the 2nd round discussion. A team like the Chicago Bears who want to get somebody to be a threat at the TE spot could look to target him.
Trumaine Johnson CB Montana
6'2 205
NFL teams love to get big physical corner backs to match up with the Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, and Larry Fitzgerralds. So when you see a guy like Trumaine Johnson at 6'2 with fluid hips and good speed and they'll really salivate over him. Johnson has been very good at the FCS level and helped Montana continue to be a big time player. And when you add in his physical play and good ball skills there is no surprise he is being talked about as one of the top 5 corners in the NFL Draft. Johnson is probably better suited for a Cover 2 type team, but he does have good man to man cover skills and could fit in about any defense.
6'2 205NFL teams love to get big physical corner backs to match up with the Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, and Larry Fitzgerralds. So when you see a guy like Trumaine Johnson at 6'2 with fluid hips and good speed and they'll really salivate over him. Johnson has been very good at the FCS level and helped Montana continue to be a big time player. And when you add in his physical play and good ball skills there is no surprise he is being talked about as one of the top 5 corners in the NFL Draft. Johnson is probably better suited for a Cover 2 type team, but he does have good man to man cover skills and could fit in about any defense.
Janzen Jackson S McNeese State
6'0 203
If you remember this name it's probably because Jackson was at Tennessee and was kicked off the team for his part in a burglary attempt. Jackson landed on his feet at McNeese State and finished his college career on a high note. However because of his off the field issues some teams might drop him down their draft boards or just off entirely. But this year's draft class is very weak and the best prospects are more in the box SS types. Jackson on the other hand is a Free Safety that is a very good cover guy. He is a little on the short side, but he makes up for it with good range, fluid hips, and the ability to change directions easily. And even despite his size he is a willing run defender. Teams willing to give him a chance could very well be rewarded with a starting caliber FS.
Janzen Jackson S McNeese State
6'0 203
If you remember this name it's probably because Jackson was at Tennessee and was kicked off the team for his part in a burglary attempt. Jackson landed on his feet at McNeese State and finished his college career on a high note. Now because of his off the field issues some teams might drop him down their draft boards or just off it entirely. However this year's safety class is very weak and the best safeties are more in the box SS types. Jackson on the other hand is a FS that is a very good cover guy. He is a little on the short side, but he makes up for it with good range, fluid hips, and the ability to change directions easily. And even despite his size he is a good tackler and willing to come up to make a tackle. Teams willing to give him a chance could very well be rewarded with a solid FS prospect
TY Hilton WR Florida International
5'9 178After a huge game against Louisville he was the toast of College Football, but injuries and a couple of losses really slowed his momentum. However Hilton is still a dynamic receiver and he reminds me a lot of Titus Young who is now with the Detroit Lions. Both are smaller WRs with a ton of speed that can really hurt a defense. Hilton was able to be a big success at FIU even with teams double teaming him on a regular basis. He has good speed and quickness that allow him to seperate from defenders and get open and can take any catch to the house. He has good hands and can make tough catches, but still drops too many passes. Also at 5'9 and 178 that is pretty small for the NFL. He'd have to add some weight to his frame to really make sure his injuries at FIU don't follow him to the NFL. His ability to do a lot of good things will make him attractive. Look for him to go somewhere in the 3rd or 4th round, but if he runs a low 40 time his stock could start to fly again. A team like Denver might be a good fit for him. He can return kicks and punts, line up in the slot, and even take some fly sweeps and options with Tim Tebow.
Josh Norman CB Coastal Carolina
6'0 203Josh Norman might be one of the best athletes at the cornerback position in the 2012 NFL Draft. He is very smooth, has good speed, and fluid hips. Add in good instincts and Norman has the ability to match up with about any receiver. However when you here that you normally here how raw fundamentally the prospect is. Norman is no different. Playing at a lower level he was able to rely more on his athletic ability rather than using good technique. But that is something he should be able to pick up when he gets NFL level coaching. But when you add in his good ball skills and he'll be a very attractive to NFL teams. His size and ball skills will make will have Cover 2 teams after him, while his atheltic ability and cover skills will have man to man teams all over him. Look for Norman go to somewhere in the second round. And don't be surprised if he goes before some bigger names. A team like Kansas City might take a long look at him if they can't resign Brandon Carr.
Rishaw Johnson G California (PA)
6'3 309
Rishaw Johnson is another name that might sound familiar. He was highlighted in Bruce Feldman's book "Meat Market" and was with Ole Miss for a couple of years. However he was kicked off the team and resurfaced at California (PA). At Cal (PA) he displayed all the tools that had Ole Miss coaches fall in love with him. He's a tough nasty blocker who wants to finish blockers and is going to go till the echo of the whistle. Johnson has the ability to be a very good blocker in both the run and pass game. He has a good initial punch and is a natural knee bender, but his hand placement isn't the greatest. In the run game he explodes off the ball and is able to give a good initial hit, but can struggle to sustain blocks. If Johnson is able to develop better technique he could develop into a starting guard in the NFL, however if he struggles he'll be a backup. Look for him to go somewhere in the 3rd round based off of his potential.
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