When Marvin Austin decided to stay for his senior season, I, for one, was glad to see it. I thought that it’s refreshing to see a kid finish school and polish their craft while many are leaving school early to get a large pay check. Many suspected that Austin could have been a first round draft pick had he declared, but instead, he opted to stay.

After an NCAA investigation, it’s now looking like Austin will be suspended for his senior season and will miss out on the opportunity to further develop his game. It’s a bit depressing because at times, Austin flashes supreme talent at the defensive tackle position and some very high potential. While he certainly has flaws in his game, the talent is certainly there.

I had the chance to take a look at three Austin clips from the 2009 season, thanks to our scout Keep Reading…

Rodney Hudson

Position: OG School: Florida State Height: 6’2" Weight: 282 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.15 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 – Speed 8 – Quickness/Agility 10 – Strength/Explosion 10 – Athletic Ability 8 – Durability 8 – Character 6 – Production/Experience 6 – Toughness 8 – Potential 10 –

Offensive Lineman Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Pass Blocking 10 – Run Blocking 10 – Awareness 8 – Hand Placement 6 – Pulling/Trapping/Second Level 6 – Footwork 8 – Leverage 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

Hudson is coming into his senior season as the top rated offensive guard in the country. A consensus preseason All-American, Hudson is also on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, which goes to Keep Reading…

Christian Ponder

Position: QB School: Florida State Height: 6’3" Weight: 227 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.85 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: 2009 Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 – Speed 8 – Quickness/Agility 10 – Strength/Explosion 10 – Athletic Ability 8 – Durability 8 – Character 6 – Production/Experience 6 – Toughness 8 – Potential 10 –

Quarterback Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Decision Making 10 – Arm Strength 7 – Accuracy 10 – Mechanics/Footwork 7 – Mobility 6 – Release Quickness 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

Ponder is a part of what could be a very substantial quarterback class. Lucky for him, he has a chance to be right at the top of that list. A tough player and a strong leader in the Keep Reading…

Allen Bailey

Position: DT School: Ohio State Height: 6’5" Weight: 288 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.90 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 – Speed 8 – Quickness/Agility 10 – Strength/Explosion 10 – Athletic Ability 8 – Durability 8 – Character 6 – Production/Experience 6 – Toughness 8 – Potential 10 –

Defensive Line Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Awareness 8 – Hand Placement 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

Heyward is looking to have a solid senior outing in 2010 and needs to show more consistency in his games. At times, he appears to be dominate along the defensive line and at other times, he appears only average. Heyward is a versatile Keep Reading…

Allen Bailey

Position: DE School: Miami Height: 6’4" Weight: 285 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.75 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 – Speed 8 – Quickness/Agility 10 – Strength/Explosion 10 – Athletic Ability 8 – Durability 8 – Character 6 – Production/Experience 6 – Toughness 8 – Potential 10 –

Defensive Line Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Awareness 8 – Hand Placement 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

Bailey is an absolute monster along the defensive line. He’s bounced around to various positions for the Canes’ defense, but his best fit may be as a 4-3 defensive tackle or a 5-technique defensive end in the NFL. Strong, aggressive and relentless, there’s not Keep Reading…