Kenny Tate

Position: FS School: Maryland Height: 6’4" Weight: 220 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: -.–

Junior safety Kenny Tate has received the Bronko Nagurski Defensive Player of the Week award. Tate recorded a career high 12 tackles in the match up with Navy this week, including a game winning tackle at the goal line with 34 seconds left in the game. Tate also forced two fumbles, including one when Navy was threatening to score inside the Maryland 5 yard line. 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.

Greg Jones

Position: ILB School: Michigan State Height: 6’1" Weight: 240 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.65 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 –

Linebacker Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Coverage 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Tackling 8 – Instincts 8 – Hips/Lateral Movement 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

Jones is one of the most consistent and aggressive linebackers in the country. Going into his fourth year as a starter, Jones sets out to prove that he’s the best inside linebacker in all of college football. He’s Keep Reading…

Mike Pouncey

Position: C School: Florida Height: 6’4" Weight: 310 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.25 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

Pouncey is a talented and experienced offensive lineman in the toughest conference in college football. In 2010, he’ll make the switch from guard to center, filling in for his twin brother, Maurkice, who was drafted Keep Reading…

Jerrod Johnson

Position: QB School: Texas A&M Height: 6’5" Weight: 245 lbs Class: RS-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 –

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

Johnson is an athletic, mobile quarterback that put up impressive numbers in 2009. However, he has a lot of work to do on his game. Footwork and mechanics are questionable at best and he’s very quick to tuck Keep Reading…

Von Miller

Position: OLB School: Texas A&M Height: 6’3" Weight: 243 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.60 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 –

Linebacker Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Coverage 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Tackling 8 – Instincts 8 – Hips/Lateral Movement 8 –

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

If you’re a fan of an NFL team that runs a 3-4 defense, Von Miller is a player you want to keep your eye on this season. Miller is your prototypical 3-4 outside linebacker. Quick off the edge, Keep Reading…