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NFL 2010 Pro Bowl Rosters
Jan. 31 in Miami, Fl (prior to the Super Bowl)

Photo - QB Brett Favre - Vikings

NFL Pro Bowl Rosters
* denotes Starter, r denotes Rookie,
Injured & replacement players denoted:

AFC Offense
Quarterbacks
* Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
Tom Brady, New England
Philip Rivers, San Diego

Running Backs
* Chris Johnson, Tennessee
* Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
Ray Rice, Baltimore

Fullback
* Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore

Wide Receivers
* Andre Johnson, Houston
* Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis
Brandon Marshall, Denver
Wes Welker, New England (injured)
Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati (replacement)
Randy Moss, New England (injured)

Tight Ends
* Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
Antonio Gates, San Diego

Centers
* Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis

Guards
* Alan Faneca, N.Y. Jets
* Logan Mankins, New England
Kris Dielman, San Diego

Tackles
* Ryan Clady, Denver
Jake Long, Miami, (injured)
D'Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets (replacement)
Joe Thomas, Cleveland

AFC Defense
Ends
* Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis
* Robert Mathis, Indianapolis
Mario Williams, Houston

Tackles
* Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
* Vince Wilfork, New England
Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh

Middle Linebackers
* Ray Lewis, Baltimore
DeMeco Ryans, Houston

Outside Linebackers
* Elvis Dumervil, Denver
* James Harrison, Pittsburgh
r - Brian Cushing, Houston

Cornerbacks
* Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland
* Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets
Champ Bailey, Denver

Strong Safety
* Brian Dawkins, Denver

Free Safeties
* Ed Reed, Baltimore
r - Jairus Byrd, Buffalo, (injured)
Brandon Meriweather, Patriots (replacement)

AFC Specialists
Placekicker
Nate Kaeding, San Diego

Punter
Shane Lechler, Oakland

Kick Return Specialist
Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland

Special Teamer
Kassim Osgood, San Diego

For NFC Pro Bowl Roster go to Next Page

Underclassmen Update
Deadline - Jan. 15th

Toby Gerhart and Kareem Jackson Declare for NFL Draft 2010

Photo - Toby Gerhart - Stanford

University of Stanford 4th year junior runner Toby Gerhart and Alabama cornerback Kareem Jackson decided to make himself eligible for the NFL Draft 2010.

Underclassmen had until Jan. 15, 2010 to declare for the NFL Draft 2010. We expected a huge class of underclassmen to turn pro and the numbers continued to grow with the deadline here. With the NFL players agreement expiring next offseason, underclassmen have discussed their options with family and coaching staffs to turn pro early. Any new players agreement and the future salary cap will probably undergo some critical changes especially related to the rookie salary cap and the dollar value of the overall draft selections.

Players have three days after the declaration date to rescind and change their minds and return to school for the College 2010 season. Players can only rescind if they have not signed with an agent and have a 72-hour window of opportunity to withdraw their names by Monday, Jan 18th. We will have a complete Underclassmen evaluation of every prospect in our January Newsletter available soon.

Pos / Player / H/W / School / Class
Offensive Players
QB Sam Bradford - 6’4” 220 - Oklahoma - Jr.
QB Jimmy Clausen - 6’3” 220 - Notre Dame - Jr.
QB Jevan Snead - 6’4” 230 - Ole Miss - Jr
RB Toby Gerhart - 6’1” 235 - Stanford - Jr
RB Jonathan Dwyer - 5’11” 230 - Georgia Tech - Jr
RB Jahvid Best - 5’ 10” 195 - California - Jr.
RB Ryan Matthews - 5’11” 225 - Fresno St - Jr.
RB Joe McKnight - 6’ 210 - Southern Cal - Jr.
RB Darius Marshall - 5'10" 190 - Marshall - Jr
RB Toney Baker - 5’ 10” 225 - N.C St - Jr.
WR Dez Bryant - 6’1” 215 - Oklahoma St - Jr.
WR Arrelious Benn - 6’2” 220 - Illinois - Jr.
WR Dezmon Briscoe - 6’2” 200 - Kansas - Jr.
WR Golden Tate - 5’10” 190 - Notre Dame - Jr.
WR Damian Williams - 6’1” 190 - Southern Cal - Jr
WR Mike Williams - 6’1” 200 - Syracuse - Jr
WR Antonio Brown - 5'10" 175 - Central Michigan Jr
WR Demaryius Thomas 6’3” 230 - Georgia Tech - Jr
WR Carlton Mitchell - 6’4” 215 - South Florida - Jr
TE Rob Gronokowski - 6'7" 270 - Arizona - Jr
TE Aaron Hernandez - 6’2” 250 - Florida - Jr.
OT Anthony Davis - 6’6” 325 - Rutgers - Jr.
OT Bruce Campbell - 6’6” 310 - Maryland - Jr.
OT Bryan Bulaga - 6’6” 310 - Iowa Jr.
OC Maurkice Pouncey - 6’5” 315 - Florida - Jr

Defensive Players
DE Carlos Dunlop - 6’6” 290 - Florida - Jr
DE Derrick Morgan - 6’4” 270 - Georgia Tech - Jr
DE Jason Pierre-Paul - 6’5” 260 - South Florida - Jr
DE Everson Griffen - 6’3” 265 - Southern Cal - Jr
DE Thaddeus Gibson - 6’2” 240 - Ohio St. - Jr.
DE Jerome Hayes - 6.2” 255 - Penn St. - Jr.
DE Jason Worilds - 6’2” 245 - Virginia Tech - Jr
DE Kevin Basped - 6'4" 240 - Nevada - Jr
DE Clifton Geathers - 6’7” 280 - South Carolina Jr
DT Gerald McCoy - 6’3” 300 - Oklahoma - Jr.
DT Brian Price - 6’2” 300 - UCLA - Jr
DT Abe Koroma - 6’3” 315 - Western Illinois - Jr.
LB Rolando McClain - 6’4” 235 - Alabama - Jr.
LB Navorro Bowman - 6’ 225 - Penn St - Jr.
LB Rennie Curran - 5’11” 225 - Georgia - Jr.
CB Joe Haden - 5’10” 180 - Florida - Jr
CB Dominique Franks - 6’ 190 - Oklahoma - Jr
CB Donovan Warren - 5’11” 195 - Michigan - Jr
CB Amari Spievey - 5’11” 185 - Iowa - Jr
CB Kareem Jackson - 5’11” 190 - Alabama - Jr
S Eric Berry - 5’11” 200 - Tennessee - Jr
S Morgan Burnett - 6’ 200 - Georgia Tech - Jr
S Reshad Jones - 6’2” 215 - Georgia - Jr.
S Earl Thomas - 5’10” 195 - Texas - Soph
S Chad Jones - 6’1” 220 - LSU - Jr
S Major Wright - 6’ 205 - Florida - Jr

Mike Iupati Heads Senior Bowl Classic
Photo - OG Mike Iupati - Idaho

Frank Coyle has been a consultant for the Senior Bowl for 15 years.

Senior Bowl Roster
As of Jan.13, 2010 - 7 pm

Player - Position - Ht/Wt - School
Alexander, Danario - WR - 6-5 / 215 - Missouri
Allen, Nate - DB - 6-2 / 207 - South Florida
Alualu, Tyson - DL - 6-3 / 290 - California
Arenas, Javier - DB - 5-9 / 198 - Alabama
Black, Ciron - OL - 6-5 / 322 - LSU
Brown, Charles - OL - 6-6 / 285 - Southern Cal
Brown, Chris - RB - 5-10 / 200 - Oklahoma
Canfield, Sean - QB - 6-4 / 214 - Oregon St
Cody, Terrence - DT - 6-5 / 365 - Alabama
Coleman, Antonio - DE - 6-3 / 261 - Auburn
Coleman, Harry - DB - 6-2 / 206 - LSU
Dixon, Anthony - RB - 6-1 / 235 - Mississippi St
Graham, Brandon - DE - 6-2 / 263 - Michigan
Graham, Jimmy - TE - 6-8 / 260 - Miami
Hardesty, Montario - RB - 6-0 / 215 - Tennessee
Hodge, Shay - WR - 6-1 / 207 - Ole Miss
Hughes, Jerry - LB - 6-3 / 257 - TCU
Iupati, Mike - OL - 6-6 / 325 - Idaho
Jerry, John - OL - 6-5 / 350 - Ole Miss
Johnson, Mike - OL - 6-6 / 305 - Alabama
Johnson, Stafon - RB - 5-11 / 210 - Southern Cal
LaFell, Brandon - WR - 6-3 / 206 - LSU
Lang, Brandon - DL - 6-3 / 256 - Troy
LeFevour, Dan - QB - 6-3 / 238 - Central Michigan
Mays, Taylor - DB - 6-3 / 235 - Southern Cal
McCarthy, Kyle - DB - 6-1 / 210 - Notre Dame
McCluster, Dexter - WR/RB - 5-8 / 165 - Ole Miss
McCoy, Anthony - TE - 6-2 / 250 - Southern Cal
Mesko, Zoltan - P - 6-5 / 231 - Michigan
Murphy, Jerome - DB - 6-1 / 190 - South Florida
Norwood, Eric - LB - 6-1 / 252 - South Carolina
Olsen, Eric - OL - 6-5 / 305 - Notre Dame
Peek, Colin - TE - 6-6 / 255 - Alabama
Pike, Tony - QB - 6-6 / 225 - Cincinnati
Robinson, Patrick - DB - 5-11 / 193 - Florida St
Scott, Charles - RB - 6-0 / 234 - LSU
Selvie, George - DE - 6-4 / 250 - South Florida
Sharpton, Darryl - LB - 6-0 / 235 - Miami
Sheffield, Cameron - LB - 6-2 / 249 - Troy
Tate, Ben - RB - 5-11 / 218 - Auburn
Tebow, Tim - QB - 6-3 / 240 - Florida
Thompson, Syd'Quan - DB - 5-9 / 191 - California
Tiffin, Leigh - PK - 6-2 / 212 - Alabama
Washington, Daryl - LB - 6-3 / 234 - TCU
Watson, Dekoda - LB - 6-2 / 228 - Florida St
Weatherspoon, Sean - LB - 6-2 / 250 - Missouri
Webb, Joe WR 6-4 / 220 UAB
Williams, Dan - DT - 6-3 / 327 - Tennessee
Williams, Jeremy - WR - 6-1 / 205 - Tulane
Williams, Trent - OL - 6-6 / 318 - Oklahoma
Wilson, Kyle - DB - 5-10 / 186 - Boise St
Young, Sam - OL - 6-8 / 320 - Notre Dame

Tim Tebow to Showcase Skills in Mobile for All Star Week

Photo - QB Tim Tebow - Florida

Frank Coyle has been a consultant for the Senior Bowl for 15 years.

University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow ended months of speculation on whether or not he would attend the 2010 Under Armour Senior Bowl by officially accepting an invitation. The former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion is the most decorated player to ever play in the Senior Bowl. Kickoff for the January 30th event is scheduled for 3pm (CT) in Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game and all practices will be televised by the NFL Network.

Despite enormous success in college, Tebow has been highly criticized as a future NFL starting QB. His elongated delivery has been criticized as telegraph his throws and taking too much time to deliver the ball to receivers. It certanly did not hinder his success on the field in the tough SEC or his fine accuracy as a passer. The Senior Bowl practices will go a long ways in determining his draft position whether a top pick and potential starting QB or a prospect with talent and upside who may be limited to a Wild Cat performer. “The NFL has been a dream of mine since I was a little boy and I’m now getting close to capturing that dream and I want to do everything I can to show that I can play quarterback.” Tebow stated this week.

Tebow has been a fan favorite nationwide and is arguably the greatest college football player ever. He will head to Mobile fresh off the best performance of his career--a BCS record 533 total yards of offense (482 pass, 51 rush) on 31 of 35 passing in the Gators' Sugar Bowl victory over Cincinnati. Voted the game’s Most Outstanding Player, Tebow accounted for 4 TDs in the win (3 pass, 1 rush), to improve his career mark as a starter to 35- 6. He also set a Sugar Bowl record by completing his first 12 passes.

“One of my reasons to play (in the Senior Bowl) was because I love competing and I love what it takes to be a football player. There are a lot of things in training that you do but you are not playing football. This (the Senior Bowl) is the only thing where you are playing football and showing football skills. That’s why I think something like the Senior Bowl is very important,” Tebow said.

Tebow’s college résumé is very impressive starting with being the first sophomore to ever win the Heisman Trophy Award, a two-time winner of the Maxwell Award (Collegiate Player of the Year) and the owner of numerous NCAA, SEC and school records. His trophy case is filled with every major college football award in existence---Heisman (2007), Maxwell (2007, 2008), Manning (2008) and O’Brien (2007) and he is the only player in NCAA history to ever rush and pass for more than 20 TDs in a single season (2007).

“I’m very excited,” Tebow said of playing in the Senior Bowl. “It’s something where I get an opportunity to play with a lot of great players and get coached by a lot of great coaches in the NFL and an opportunity to work in an NFL system and do things that a lot of people haven’t seen me do like go under center and take the drops and be in a pro style system.” Tebow is the first QB officially announced to the 2010 Senior Bowl roster. He will play on the South squad later this month which will be coached by the Miami Dolphins.

As a senior, Tebow was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year, the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year and a first team All-SEC selection (AP & Coaches) after throwing for 2,895 yards and 21 touchdowns. He added another 910 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. He was a second team All- American (AP, Walter Camp, Sporting News) and for the third consecutive year a Heisman Trophy finalist. He also took home the William V. Campbell Trophy (formerly known as the Draddy Trophy), which goes to college football’s top scholar-athlete. For his illustrious career, the left-handed quarterback threw for 8,803 yards and 85 TDs and rushed for an additional 2,947 yards and 57 touchdowns. He helped the Gators win two SEC championships and was part of the winningest senior class in conference history.

“Tim is quite possibly the best college player in the history of the sport,” Senior Bowl President and CEO Steve Hale said. “More important than that, he’s an incredible person. When I met with Tim and his family it became very clear why he is so successful. He has a tremendous support system and we are excited that he’ll be bringing his talents here to Mobile.”

Continue to Next Page for Complete Tim Tebow Senior Bowl story

Snead, Bulaga, McKnight & Thomas Declare for NFL Draft
Jan. 10, 2010

Photo - OT Bryan Bulaga - Iowa

University of Iowa junior offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga has decided to make himself eligible for the NFL Draft 2010. The 6-6, 315-pound offensive tackle was the Big Ten 2009 Offensive Lineman of the Year.

As college teams complete their bowl games, underclassmen have begun to declare for the NFL Draft 2010. Underclassmen have until Jan. 15, 2010 to declare for the NFL Draft 2010. This offseason we are expecting a huge class of underclassmen to turn pro with the NFL players agreement expiring.

Announcements will be made daily over the next week after players discuss their options with family and coaching staffs. Any new players agreement especially the future salary cap will probably undergo a few critical changes related to the rookie salary cap and the dollar value of the overall draft selections.

Any new players agreement and the future salary cap will probably undergo some critical changes especially related to the rookie salary cap and the dollar value of the overall draft selections.

The January Newsletter will have an in-depth Underclassmen Report on every Pro Prospect entering the NFL Draft 2010.

Player / Pos / H/W / School / Class
Offensive Players
QB Sam Bradford - 6’4” 220 - Oklahoma - Jr.
QB Jimmy Clausen - 6’3” 220 - Notre Dame - Jr.
QB Jevan Snead - 6’4” 230 - Ole Miss - Jr
RB Jahvid Best - 5’ 10” 195 - California - Jr.
RB Ryan Matthews - 5’11” 225 - Fresno St - Jr.
RB Joe McKnight - 6’ 210 - Southern Cal - Jr.
WR Dez Bryant - 6’1” 215 - Oklahoma St - Jr.
WR Arrelious Benn - 6’2” 220 - Illinois - Jr.
WR Dezmon Briscoe - 6’2” 200 - Kansas - Jr.
WR Golden Tate - 5’10” 190 - Notre Dame - Jr.
WR Damian Williams - 6’1” 190 - Southern Cal - Jr
WR Mike Williams - 6’1” 200 - Syracuse - Jr
WR Antonio Brown - 5'10" 175 - Central Michigan - Jr
WR Demaryius Thomas - 6’3” 230 - Georgia Tech - Jr
WR Carlton Mitchell - 6’4” 215 - South Florida - Jr
TE Aaron Hernandez - 6’2” 250 - Florida - Jr.
OT Anthony Davis - 6’6” 325 - Rutgers - Jr.
OT Bruce Campbell - 6’6” 310 - Maryland - Jr.
OT Bryan Bulaga - 6’6” 310 - Iowa - Jr.

Defensive Players
DE Jason Pierre-Paul - 6’5” 260 - South Florida - Jr
DE Everson Griffen - 6’3” 265 - Southern Cal - Jr
DE Thaddeus Gibson - 6’2” 240 - Ohio St. - Jr.
DE Jerome Hayes - 6.2” 255 - Penn St. - Jr.
DE Jason Worilds - 6’2” 245 - Virginia Tech - Jr
DT Gerald McCoy - 6’3” 300 - Oklahoma - Jr.
DT Brian Price - 6’2” 300 - UCLA - Jr
DT Abe Koroma - 6’3” 315 - Western Illinois - Jr.
LB Navorro Bowman - 6’ 225 - Penn St - Jr.
LB Rennie Curran - 5’11” 225 - Georgia - Jr.
CB Joe Haden - 5’10” 180 - Florida - Jr
CB Dominique Franks - 6’ 190 - Oklahoma - Jr
CB Donovan Warren - 5’11” 195 - Michigan - Jr
S Eric Berry - 5’11” 200 - Tennessee - Jr
S Reshad Jones - 6’2” 215 - Georgia - Jr.
S Earl Thomas - 5’10” 195 - Texas - Soph

Players Returning to School for 2010 season
QB Jake Locker - Washington
QB Ryan Mallett - Arkansas
QB Case Keenum - Houston
RB John Clay - Wisconsin
RB Evan Royster - Penn St
RB Graig Cooper - Miami
FB Stanley Havilli - Southern Cal
WR Greg Little - North Carolina
OT Gabe Carimi - Wisconsin
OT Carl Johnson - Florida
OC Kris O'Dowd - Southern Cal
DE Adrian Clayborn - Iowa
DE Cameron Heyward - Ohio St
DT Marvin Austin - North Carolina
DT Allen Bailey - Miami
DT Phil Taylor - Baylor
DT Jarvis Jenkins - Clemson
LB Quan Sturdivant - North Carolina
LB Bruce Carter - North Carolina
CB Kendric Burney - North Carolina
CB Ras-I Dowling - Virginia
CB Chimdi Chekwa - Ohio St
S Deunta Williams - North Carolina
S DeAndre McDaniel - Clemson

Date for declaring for the NFL Draft 2010 for underclassmen is January 15, 2010 Players have three days after the declaration date to rescind and change their minds and return to school for the College 2010 season.

Cushing and Harvin Win Rookie Honors

Photo – LB Brian Cushing - Texans

The current rookie class has had a huge impact during the NFL ’09 season with many first year players being a difference in their clubs overall performance. Linebacker Brian Cushing and wideout Percy Harvin had Pro Bowl rookie seasons and became core performers for their clubs.

Cushing was a difference maker on an emerging Texans club that fell just short of making the NFL playoffs for the first time. Cushing had 134 tackles for the Texans who had their first winning record of 9-7 this season. He also had five sacks, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in one of the most well rounded performers by a rookie defender in years. The Texans scouting staff has done a fine job in bringing in young talent and Cushing should be a core defender on this club for a number of years.

Harvin had a huge performance in the potent Vikings attack directed by veteran QB Brett Favre. Harvin became everything we felt he could be as a pro as both a receiver and returner. Harvin was added to the Pro Bowl roster off his outstanding rookie performance that included 60 receptions for 790 yards and 6 TDs. He also rushed 15 times for 135 yards; returned 42 kickoffs for 1,156 yards (27.5 yards per return) and 2 TDs. He set Minnesota's single-season franchise record for all-purpose yardage (2,081).

Here are the Scouting Reports on LB Brian Cushing and WR Percy Harvin from Draft Insiders’ Yearbook from March 2009. Draft Insiders’ Yearbook has over 400 In-depth Scouting Reports annually

Brian Cushing #10 - 6’3” 245 lbs. - Southern Cal - Sp. 4.7 Rating 90
Hindu Theory - Keith Brooking
Tough savvy outside linebacker has the athletic package to become a top NFL starter after an excellent college career in the Pac 10. Brian combines fine size, speed and quickness with keen instincts, especially toughness, to become an excellent NFL defender at any backer position in either scheme. Though best suited for the outside in a 4-3 set, he is capable of playing at a high level in any position and would welcome the attack backer role in a 3-4 scheme. He is a very good dedicated athlete with size, speed and quickness to become an excellent pro with the level of development to start as a rookie. He provides leadership and playmaking ability that will earn him high grades by most scouts that should solidify an early draft selection. He was a consensus N.J. high school All-American that has fine size and the overall athletic abilities that allowed him to become a core defender on the USC national championship college club. He made big plays that changed the outcome of games with the versatility to move along a front seven and create mismatches. He has rare versatility for a linebacker along with fine instincts, quickness and tackling skills plus the vital intangibles to become a top flight pro defender. He has the hip flip and movement skills of many safeties after earlier experience at that position. As a senior, he posted 73 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 6 PBU and 1 pick, while earning 1st team Pac 10 honors for the second time. As a junior, he posted 25 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 PBU, 1 FR and 0 picks, earning Pac 10 honors. As a sophomore, he played the strongside backer role and made 57 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 BK and 1 PBU in 13 starts, earning 1st team Pac 10 honors. He is a natural knee bender that shows fine balance and does well at hitting through the ball carrier. He can be a downhill player who is able to makes plays all over the field and does a good job of playing off blockers and getting through traffic. He understands his responsibilities in the defensive scheme and carries them out perfectly, being like another coach on the field. He stays in his lanes and does well at turning the play back inside or stringing it out to the sidelines without giving ground. He is a mature and intelligent person with outstanding work habits and fine character who is an avid film watcher in the mold of a Zach Thomas in game preparation. He will take on and shed blockers and will fight through them to reach and take down the runner. In pass coverage, he does a fine job of getting deep drops and can be walked off in coverage and is able to take on slot receivers. He is a natural fluid athlete that moves very well, both going forward and in reverse. He has an excellent burst of speed and quickness when attacking forward, displaying upside as a pass rusher in the right scheme, though not always utilized to the fullest in that role in college. He competes as well as anyone in this draft and is prepared to start as a rookie. His fine athleticism and explosion is displayed by a good 35” VJ and the flexibility to fill a number of roles. He knows how to use his hands to control and discard blockers. He needs to get stronger to be more consistently quicker getting off blocks, but is a sure tackler with top instincts. He is a blue-chip prospect who could slip down to the mid 1st in this deep draft that will be overloaded with juniors. He is similar to defenders like Keith Brooking and Chad Greenway who are athletic ‘backers with rare skills to play any position in any scheme. At the combine, he weighed in at 243 lbs. and did 30 reps. He ran a 4.74 time and had a 35” VJ and a 10’” BJ with an exceptional 6.84 three cone time. Excellent defender with fine talent and intangibles to be a playmaker on the outside. One of the toughest players in this class and a top 20 prospect who should go in the middle of the round. Future Pro Bowler.
Draft Projection: 1st Round - Top 20 Prospect

Percy Harvin #1 - 5’11” 190 lbs. - Florida - Sp. 4.40 Rating 90
Hindu Theory - Steve Smith (Panthers)
Electrifying all-purpose junior playmaker has been one of the most explosive performers from the college ranks to enter the NFL early in recent years. Percy is a fast receiver/return specialist who shows explosiveness quickness after he gets his hands on the ball whether as a runner, receiver or a return specialist. He is a premier playmaker who has been instrumental in the Florida national title victories. Despite some concerns about size, he is a tough athlete who is well built, though he has only marginal NFL measureables for the position. He is a highly developed athlete as both a receiver and returner. He is both fast and quick with the explosive burst to separate easily and dangerous to score from any on the field. As a receiver, he possesses fine hands with the separation speed to get deep and hit the home run regularly. He also has outstanding openfield running skills after he gets his hands on the ball to create special problems for a defense. He has the components to become an NFL star - speed, quickness, hands, great vision and the natural running skills to strike from anywhere. After helping the Gators win another national title, he declared for the NFL Draft ’09. He has elite speed to get deep and hit the home run and displayed this consistently over his career. He has the top burst of speed to separate and get past cover men in the deep game to hit the big play. At the line, he needs to show he can beat the bump and run vs NFL caliber defenders after rarely facing that technique in college. His ability to handle the physicality of the NFL game is a major concern despite his big play ability at a very high level in the SEC. Once into his patterns, he can take the short hitch pass and create room to break a big play. His excellent running skills after the catch will warrant a very early selection and probably in the mid first round area. He is especially dangerous on the shorter routes to take the play the distance and is ideally suited for the West Coast offenses. His ability to find the end zone and natural running ability will make him a top commodity in April with every club looking for playmakers. He has fine hands and shows the ability to run sound routes and create separation consistently. He must prove he has the ability to stay on his routes and go over the middle in the NFL game. On the deep pass, he has developed good instincts tracking and the body control and hands to make the big play. He shows the ability to track the deep ball with the savvy to be in position to make the big catch. He is well developed as a route runner and recognizes coverage quickly with the ability to adjust and help his passer. His speed off the line puts him in a position to eat up a corners cushion when he comes off the line clean. Once into his route, he retains his top speed very well at the breakpoint and creates consistent separation. He has sudden speed and is very quick into his routes and cuts with the ability to create space in patterns. He needs some strength development to battle the jam and fight through being pushed off his routes. As a collegian, he was rarely tested with the bump and run and must prove he can beat that technique to become a starting NFL receiver.
The Numbers: As a junior, he started 11 of 12 games and caught 40 passes for 644 yards and 7 TDs for an 16.1. yard average per catch that earned him SEC honors. As a sophomore, he started 10 of 11 games and caught 59 passes for 858 yards, a 14.5 yard average per catch. As a freshman, he started 5 of 13 games and caught 34 passes for 427 yards and 2 TDs for a 12.6 yard average. At the NFL Combine, he checked in over 5’11” and a chiseled 192 lbs. He ran 4.39 and 4.41 times with and 10 reps in the lifting. He stopped due to an ankle injury.

Continue to Next Page for rest of Percy Harvin Scouting Report

College Awards Winners

Photo - RB Mark Ingram - Alabama

HEISMAN TROPHY (Outstanding Player)
Mark Ingram - Alabama

AP PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ndamukong Suh - Nebraska

MAXWELL AWARD (Best Player)
Colt McCoy - Texas

WALTER CAMP (Best Player)
Colt McCoy - Texas

O'BRIEN AWARD (Top QB)
Colt McCoy - Texas

MANNING AWARD (Top QB)
TBD

BAUGH TROPHY (Top QB)
Case Keenum - Houston

UNITAS AWARD (Top senior QB)
Colt McCoy - Texas

WALKER AWARD (Top RB)
Toby Gerhart - Stanford

BILETNIKOFF AWARD (Top WR)
Golden Tate - Notre Dame

MACKEY AWARD (Top TE)
Aaron Hernandez - Florida

OUTLAND TROPHY (Top Interior Lineman)
Ndamukong Suh - Nebraska

RIMINGTON AWARD (Top Center)
Maurkice Pouncey - Florida

BEDNARIK TROPHY (Top Def. Player)
Ndamukong Suh - Nebraska

NAGURSKI AWARD (Top Def. Player)
Ndamukong Suh - Nebraska

LOTT TROPHY (Top Def. Player)
Jerry Hughes - TCU

BUTKUS AWARD (Top Linebacker)
Rolando McClain - Alabama

THORPE AWARD (Best Defensive Back)
Eric Berry - Tennessee

HENDRICKS AWARD (Top Defensive End)
Jerry Hughes - TCU

LOMBARDI AWARD (Top Lineman)
Ndamukong Suh - Nebraska

GROZA AWARD (Top Kicker)
Kai Forbath - UCLA

GUY AWARD (Top Punter)
Drew Butler - Georgia

CAMPBELL TROPHY (Top Scholar Athlete)
Tim Tebow - Florida

WUERFFEL TROPHY (Humanitarian)
Tim Hiller - Western Michigan

AP COACH OF THE YEAR
Gary Patterson - TCU

AFCA COACH OF THE YEAR
TBD

FWAA/EDDIE ROBINSON AWARD
Gary Patterson - TCU

HOME DEPOT COACH OF YEAR
Brian Kelly - Cincinnati

PAUL 'BEAR' BRYANT AWARD
TBD

WALTER CAMP COACH OF YEAR
Gary Patterson - TCU

BROYLES AWARD (Top Assistant Coach)
Kirby Smart - Alabama