Cameron Heyward

Position: DE School: Ohio State Height: 6’4 5/8" Weight: 294 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.95 All-Star Game: Senior Bowl (invite only) Team Captain: 2010 Draft Projection: Late 1st Round

Summary

Cameron Heyward is one of the rare players in this draft that I would refer to as a “safe bet.” Sure, it’s easy to look at Heyward and say he possesses a solid combination of size, speed and strength, or point out his bloodlines, character and work ethic. At the end of the day, Cameron Heyward will be drafted due to the versatility he’ll be able to provide an NFL team. Ohio State did a terrific job of moving Heyward across the defensive line. In fact, Heyward lined up at both defensive tackle and both defensive end spots in a 4-3 alignment as well as lining up at both 5-technique defensive end spots Keep Reading…

Danny Watkins

Position: OG School: Baylor Height: 6’3 3/8" Weight: 310 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.40 All-Star Game: Senior Bowl Team Captain: No Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Summary

Danny Watkins is a tough, physical, aggressive offensive lineman and former firefighter who has only played football for 4 years. He played left tackle in college, but projects as a guard in the NFL mainly due to lack of length, height and the necessary quickness needed to play outside at the next level. Watkins displays amazing technique for a player with as little experience as he has, which points to his amazing work ethic and passion for the game. He has never missed a game, is mature, and gives great effort on the field. A big concern with Watkins will be his age, as he will be 26 years old when the NFL season starts, and he Keep Reading…

Muhammad Wilkerson

Position: DT School: Temple Height: 6’4 1/8" Weight: 315 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.96 All-Star Game: n/a Team Captain: 2010 Draft Projection: Mid – Late 1st Round

Summary

Muhammad Wilkerson is a long, athletic defensive lineman who has the versatility to play multiple positions on the defensive front. He has produced equally well as a 3-technique in a standard 4-3, and as a 5-technique when Temple switched to a 3-4 in 2010. Wilkerson’s ability to rush the passer (16.5 sacks the past two seasons) as well as make plays against the run (131 tackles in two years) has him rising up draft boards in recent months. His versatility will be key in the NFL, but his best fit seems to be at the 5-technique position due to his length, ability to penetrate and cause disruption, as well as consistently put pressure on the Keep Reading…

Kendall Hunter

Position: RB School: Oklahoma State Height: 5’7 1/4" Weight: 200 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.53 All-Star Game: Senior Bowl Team Captain: 2010 Draft Projection: Mid 2nd – Mid 3rd Round

Summary

Few backs in this highly touted draft class were as productive as Kendall Hunter was through his career at Oklahoma State. During his two years as a full-time starter, he ran for well over 3,000 yards and racked up 32 touchdowns on the ground. What he lacks in size, he makes up for with excellent balance, quickness, and running instincts. Durability was a problem in college, so the common feeling is that he would operate most effectively paired with a bigger running back in a two back system. His feel for the game, agility, and work ethic should make him a very solid pro. On draft day, expect Hunter to fit in Keep Reading…

Mikel Leshoure

Position: RB School: Illinois Height: 5’11 5/8" Weight: 227 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.59 All-Star Game: n/a Team Captain: No Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Summary

Many consider Mikel Leshoure to be the back with the least amount of question marks coming into the draft and maybe the only back capable of carrying the entire rushing load for a team. Mikel had a breakout season in 2010 rushing for 1697 yards and 20 touchdowns seeming to only get stronger as the year went on. He had his best rushing performances in November when he went for 330 yards and 2 touchdowns against Northwestern and in the Texas Bowl taking home MVP honors and rushing for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns. At 5’115/8, 227 pounds Leshoure possesses terrific size, is wide hipped and thick throughout his frame. He shows superior strength in his lower half Keep Reading…