Chimdi Chekwa

Position: CB School: Ohio State Height: 6’0" Weight: 190 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: -.–

Senior cornerback Chimdi Chekwa of Ohio State has received the Bronko Nagurski Defensive Player of the Week award. Chimdi intercepted two passes, broke up two passes and made six tackles in Ohio State’s win over Miami.

The Bronko Nagurski Trophy will be presented to the best defensive player in college football on Dec. 6. Last year, Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh was the recipient of the end of season award.

Denard Robinson

Position: QB School: Michigan Height: 6’0" Weight: 193 lbs Class: Sophomore 40 time: -.–

Sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson of Michigan has been named the Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week. Robinson accounted for a total of 502 yards, snapping single-game Michigan quarterback marks for total offense and rushing for the second consecutive week. Robinson, who became just the ninth quarterback in FBS history to run and pass for at least 200 yards, also set a Big Ten rushing record for quarterbacks with 258 yards against Notre Dame.

Other quarterbacks receiving votes this week were; Dominique Davis (East Carolina), Andrew Luck (Stanford), Cam Newton (Auburn), Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State), Landry Jones (Oklahoma), Colin Kaepernick (Nevada), Ryan Mallett (Arkansas), Greg McElroy (Alabama) and Darron Thomas (Oregon). During the first eight weeks of the season, a subset of The O’Brien National Selection Committee will name The Keep Reading…

Pat Devlin

Position: QB School: Delaware Height: 6’4" Weight: 220 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.90 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: 2010 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 –

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The Breakdown

Devlin was one of the top ranked quarterbacks coming out of high school and landed at Penn State. For various reasons, Devlin never really got a shot to be “the” guy at Penn State and decided to transfer to Keep Reading…

DeMarco Murray

Position: RB School: Oklahoma Height: 6’1" Weight: 207 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.50 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 –

Running Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Between the tackles 8 – Outside the tackles 8 – Receiving 6 – Ball carrying 8 – Vision 10 – Elusiveness 8 – Pass Blocking 8 – Leg Drive 8 – Break Tackle 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

Murray is a very talented running back that excels in the passing game. The problem is, the kid hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Keep Reading…

Kellen Moore

Position: QB School: Boise State Height: 6’0" Weight: 187 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: -.–

Junior quarterback Kellen Moore of Boise State has been named the Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week. Moore completed 23 of 38 passes for 215 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Moore led the Broncos to victory with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Austin Pettis with 1:09 to play against #10 Virginia Tech.

Other quarterbacks receiving votes this week were; Dominique Davis (East Carolina), Andrew Luck (Stanford), Cam Newton (Auburn), Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State), Denard Robinson (Michigan) and T.J. Yates (North Carolina). During the first eight weeks of the season, a subset of The O’Brien National Selection Committee will name The O’Brien Quarterback of the Week, given to a player who exemplifies the award’s standards. All 120 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) quarterbacks are candidates for the award until Keep Reading…