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Prospect George Selvie - South Florida

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George Selvie is one of the highly rated senior defensive players for the NFL Draft 2010. He has been instrumental in the USF fast 3-0 start this season despite special attention by offensive lines. Over 3 games, he has 14 tackles with 3 TFLs and 1 sack in a return to his sophomore performance level when he ranked with any edge defender in the nation. Last season, he flashed big play ability again, but had too many periods of inconsistent play when he struggled facing double team blocks for the first time. He is on my Senior Bowl preliminary recommended September list that will be updated several times prior to the classic All-star game and week in late January 2010.
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George Selvie - 6’4” 255 lbs. - South Florida
Quick relentless senior pass rusher returns after only a good junior performance. As a sophomore, he was a difference maker for the USF defense, showing the speed from the outside that allowed him to rank with the nation’s best pass rushers. He looks to establish himself as a complete pro prospect this fall with better hand technique and improved functional strength to perform well vs the run both at the point of attack and in pursue. He is well developed in most areas and is one of the blue chip performers at this critically vital position.

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NFL Draft 2010 Prospects - Week 3 Performances

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DE Carlos Dunlap - 6’5” 290 lbs. - Florida
Huge athletic edge rusher has displayed impact ability over his SEC career and had a strong effort in the Gators win vs Tennessee. He makes big plays off the edge, relying on a quick first step and technique to separate from blockers and the power to overwhelm blockers. He has the upfield speed to pressure the QB with the wingspan and frame to incredibly grow further to become a dominant every down pro defender. His ability to apply pressure off the edge has drawn rave notice from scouts and he will be watched closely over his junior season.

WR Brandon LaFell - 6’3” 210 lbs. - LSU
Smooth senior receiver has been instrumental in the Tigers offense this season. He is a highly rated prospect who flashed impact ability at times earlier in his career, but also periods of inconsistency that included mistakes and injuries. He combines good size, speed, agility and hands along with his fine level of development that makes him valuable for the pro game. He displays a well developed skill set for the position that has allowed him to get a strong start to his final season. He earned his third multi-TD game on LSU's first drive of the 2nd half, catching a 20-yard pass from Jefferson. He could be one of the top senior playmakers in this overall draft class with a consistent final effort.

LB Micah Johnson - 6’1” 250 lbs. - Kentucky
Aggressive senior defender has been a dominant performer over his SEC career. He has the quick first step and power to gain a fast advantage to defeat blocking angles. He has shown the talent to make big plays with the upfield speed to get after the QB and go sideline to sideline. His ability to run well at over 250 lbs. allows him to be an every down defender and capable of playing in either pro scheme. He was instrumental in the Wildcats big win over Louisville last week, making several key stops and providing leadership to the defense.

LB Donald Butler - 6’1” 235 lbs. - Washington
Mobile defender has started since midway of his sophomore season seeing time both inside and outside in the Huskies scheme. He has an impact performance vs Southern Cal last week when he made a game-high 12 tackles, forced a fumble and picked off a pass in the Huskies' 16-13 stunning upset of 3rd-ranked Southern Cal, their 1st victory over a ranked opponent since 2003. He is an instinctive backer who flows to the ball well with speed and finishes with sure strong tackling. He moved up the scouting charts after this impressive performance.

CB Trevard Lindley - 5’11” 185 lbs. - Kentucky
Quick athletic senior corner combines top cover and ball skills to rank among the best secondary defenders this season. He has quick reactions with the fluid hips to break easily on the ball, retain top speed and make plays on the ball. He ranks with any cover man in the nation this year with the talent to shutdown #1 receivers in man situations. He has fine athletic ability including quick reactions with fine ball skills and the ability to plant and break quickly to the ball. He has good speed to match up in the deep game, showing the ability to blanket the game’s best receivers in man coverage. He has shown improvement in run support and play recognition in general.

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QB Tim Tebow, Senior, Florida - The Gators’ star had a workmanlike performance in Florida’s 23-13 win over Tennessee. Tebow completed 14 passes in 19 attempts (74%) for 115 yards (6 yards per attempt) and committed 2 turnovers (1 interception and 1 fumble). He also ran the ball frequently (24 carries for 76 yards (3.2 per) and scored once. Tebow did not get the ball downfield and looked easy to sack when he stayed in the pocket. Overall, questions still persist about his ability to play quarterback at the next level. Can he get rid of the ball quickly enough and down field with accuracy to be effective in the NFL? Tim Tebow will be one of the more heavily debated prospects in the 2010 NFL Draft.

S Eric Berry, Junior, Tennessee - Berry had a terrific game against Florida in Tennessee’s 23-13 defeat. It was easy to see why he is so highly regarded. Berry made a diving interception and was a force defending the run with 11 tackles (including 2 tackles for loss). He displayed excellent range and a physical presence. He could very well be the 1st safety selected, if he chooses to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

QB Max Hall, Senior, BYU - The Cougars’ signal caller had a disappointing game in BYU’s 54-28 blowout loss to Florida State. The speed and athleticism of the Seminoles’ defense caused problems for Hall. He finished 20 of 31 (65%) for 306 yards (9.9 per) with 2 touchdown passes and 3 interceptions. Florida State led 44-14 in the 3rd quarter when Hall completed a meaningless 80-yard touchdown pass. Hall’s lack of size and arm strength was evident in this game.

RB Jahvid Best, Junior, Cal - The talented running back tied a school record with 5 rushing touchdowns. Best led Cal to a 35-21 road victory at Minnesota. He finished the game with 131 yards rushing on 26 carries (5 yards per) and caught 3 passes for 17 yards. Best ran effectively inside and of course, outside with his outstanding speed and quickness. The biggest question talent evaluators will have to decide is whether Best will be effective running between the tackles in the NFL. This will decide whether he is another Chris Johnson or a Reggie Bush. The Cal running back has looked comfortable running inside this year. The Heisman Trophy candidate is a true junior, but with 3 seasons under his belt and the demands of his position, he could decide to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

QB Jimmy Clausen, Junior, Notre Dame - Clausen hit Golden Tate with a 33-yard touchdown pass late in the 4th quarter to lift Notre Dame to a 33-30 win over Michigan State. The Notre Dame quarterback battled through a right foot injury and finished 22 of 31 (71%) for 300 yards (9.7 per) with 2 touchdown passes and 1 interception. It was a big win for Notre Dame after the disappointing loss to Michigan. Clausen showed determination, poise and the ability to accurately throw a wide variety of passes in the victory. He may choose to stick around for another year, but he clearly is playing the best ball of his collegiate career.

Florida Holds #1 Ranking in Draft Insiders’ Poll

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Top 25 Rankings
1. Florida (3-0) – Gators won their 13th game in a row vs Tennessee this week.
2. Texas (3-0) – Longhorns got their revenge vs Texas Tech last Saturday.
3. Mississippi (2-0) – Rebels might not be tested until the Bama game.
4. Penn St (3-0) – Nittany Lions taking care of soft opponents.
5. Alabama (3-0) – Tide is crushing easy foes.
6. LSU (3-0) – Tigers are prepping for bigger fish in October.
7. California (3-0) – Bears get a huge test at Oregon this week.
8. Boise St (3-0) - Broncos offense is exploding in the early action.
9. Oklahoma (2-1) – Sooners get bye week before big games with Miami and Texas in October.
10. Southern Cal (2-1)– Young Trojans were surprised by Huskies on Saturday.
11. Ohio St (2-1) – Buckeyes drilled Toledo. Face Illinois at home this week.
12. Miami (2-0) – Canes face Va. Tech and Oklahoma next on schedule.
13. North Carolina (3-0) – Tar Heels won big vs East Carolina.
14. Virginia Tech (2-1) – Tech hoping to move into top ten with win over Miami this week.
15. Cincinnati (3-0) - Cats won a big matchup with Oregon St.
16. Kansas (3-0) - Jayhawks are showing maturity at key positions.
17. Pittsburgh (3-0) – Panthers go on the road the next two weeks.
18. Auburn (3-0) – Tigers won a big game vs W Va last Saturday.
19. Florida St. (2-1) – Seminoles won impressively over BYU last week.
20. Oregon (2-1) – Ducks impressed in win over Utah.
21. BYU (2-1) – Cougars need to recover from thrashing by Florida St.
22. Texas Christian (2-0) – Horned Frogs face a good Clemson club on the road Saturday.
23. Utah (2-1) – Utes lost a tough matchup vs Oregon.
24. Oklahoma St (2-1) – Cowboys better find a defense to stay in Top 25.
25. Michigan (3-0) – Wolverines are hungry to get back in national rankings.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

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Pro Prospect Eric Norwood - South Carolina

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Defender Eric Norwood of South Carolina is one of the highly regarded senior prospects for the NFL Draft 2010. He is off to a great start with several dominant performances that has commanded double teaming in most key situations. He has helped SC to a 2-1 record while registering 4 sacks and 4 tackles for losses despite special attention by offenses often. Currently, he is on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List and will probably be added to all the front seven defensive award lists over the next few months. He was our on first pro prospect list for the Senior Bowl committee this month.

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Eric Norwood - 6’ 265 lbs. - South Carolina
Aggressive senior edge defender opened the season with a huge performance vs N.C. St. As a junior, he had a strong performance especially as a pass rusher. He combines quickness, instincts and toughness to battle through blockers and make the big play. His relentless approach earned him many tackles on sheer toughness and guile. His production this fall and the postseason will determine how high he will be selected in the NFL Draft 2010. He was a first-team SEC pick last fall and has impact talent to be a difference maker once again this fall.

Pro Prospect - Runner C.J. Spiller - Clemson

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Running back C.J. Spiller of Clemson is one of the premier pro prospects this season. Over his first two games this season, he has rushed for over 100 yards on 24 carries and added 4 recepitons for 69 yards including a 63 yard TD. Over his first three seasons, he rushed for 2335 yards and 20 TDs, in addition to 87 receptions for another 7 TDs He will be the primary feature back this fall and should get the most rushing attempts of his career that shoud enabe him to break the 1000 yard rushing mark for the first time. His big play abiity is what ranks him among the top runing backs this year with the upside potential to be the #1 prospect at this vital position.

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C.J. Spiller - 5’10” 190 lbs. - Clemson
Electrifying tailback returns after an outstanding ’08 performance in the ACC. He is an imposing back who is very quick initially with an excellent burst of speed through the hole. He has good change of direction skills to create running lanes and the breakaway speed to go the distance every time he touches the ball. He explodes thru the hole that allows him to get to the 2nd level consistently and break tackles and outrun defenders. He shows good sure hands as a receiver with the ability to make things happen after the reception. He needs some further work as a route runner. He has natural openfield running skills to makes him a threat to hit the home run regularly, in addition to surprising power to run inside and carry the game to game load. He could one of the nation’s best players and capable of being one of the super blue chip prospects for the NFL Draft 2010.

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NFL Draft Prospects - Week 2

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DE Jerry Hughes - 6’3” 255 lbs. - Texas Christian
Explosive edge rusher has displayed impact ability over his MWC career and had a dominant effort vs Virginia. Hughes had a career high and team-best 11 tackles, including 2.5 TFL with 1.5 sacks in TCU opening win. He makes big plays off the edge, relying on a quick first step and technique to separate from blockers. He has the upfield speed to sack the QB with the frame to fill out further to be an every down defender. His ability to apply pressure off the edge has drawn rave reviews from scouts and he will be watched closely over his critical final season.

QB Daryll Clark - 6’2”230 lbs - Penn St.
Athletic senior QB had a fine effort in the PSU win over Syracuse. He was very accurate hitting on 70% of his throws, including 3 TDs. He has good size and arm strength with quick compact delivery and fairly good touch to make all the throws. His mobility is an added feature that scouts love in a starting QB. He looks to improve on a good effort as a junior and show further development on all the key areas for this position. He looks to take another step to land in a major All-star game this postseason.

QB Dan LeFevour - 6’3” 220 lbs. – Central Michigan
Savvy senior passer had a huge performance in the CM win over Michigan St. This came on the heels of a disappointing opening loss to Arizona. LeFevour was the key difference in the MSU win throwing for over 300 yards and 3 TDs making many clutch plays. He has a good arm and makes most of the critical throws accurately. He is fearless in the pocket, showing toughness and good decisions when under a heavy pass rush. He gets the ball down the field with fine accuracy and touch with good ball security. He continues to make fast improvement that has him ranked among the top senior passers in this class.

* RB Joe McKnight - 6’ 190 lbs. - Southern Cal
Smooth junior tailback was instrumental in the USC game winning drive vs Ohio St. He is a highly rated prospect who has flashed impact ability at times, but also periods of inconsistency that included mistakes, injuries and academic issues. He combines good size, speed, agility and hands along with his fine level of development that makes him valuable for the pro game. He displays a well developed skill set for the position to be a factor in many roles in the backfield. He could be one of the top junior playmakers in this overall draft class.

DE Lindsey Witten - 6’4” 250 lbs. - Connecticut
Explosive pass rusher has been a dominant defender over the early season. He has the quick first step to gain a fast advantage in matchups. He has shown the talent to make big plays off the edge and displays more consistency in that role. He has the upfield speed to get after the QB and has the frame to fill out further. His ability to fill out over 255 lbs. will determine his ability to be an every down pro defender. He is on every NFL teams watch list this fall.

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S Taylor Mays, Senior, USC- the Trojans’ free safety led his team with 8 tackles in USC’s 18-15 victory over Ohio State. Mays is big, strong, fast and a ferocious hitter. However, he still has to prove that he has the top pass coverage instincts that the elite safeties possess to be a worthy high 1st round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. What makes Pittsburgh’s,Troy Polamalu, so devastating at safety is he is a ballhawk in pass coverage and like an extra linebacker in run support. Mays misread a pass play and compounded the error by taking a poor angle on Dane Sanzenbacher’s 56-yard catch and run early in the game. The big play set-up Ohio State’s 1st touchdown. Is Mays another Polamalu or a Roy Williams, the former Cowboys’ safety, who became a liability in pass coverage? PFDN will be keeping a close eye on this issue.

OT Sam Young, Senior, Notre Dame- the Irish right tackle had a solid performance in Notre Dame’s narrow 34-38 defeat to Michigan. He helped pave the way for a balanced Irish attack that gained 490 yards of total offense (154 yards on the ground (5.1 per carry) and 336 passing yards). Notre Dame quarterback, Jimmy Clausen, was not sacked and often had time to locate his receivers. Young has excellent experience as a pass protector and keeps filling out his 6’ 7” frame.

QB Jake Locker, Junior, Washington- the Huskies’ first win in almost two years was led by their athletic quarterback. Locker is taking nicely to Steve Sarkisian’s pro-style offense and Washington is putting points on the board. Locker is an exceptional athlete who can make plays with his legs and arm. He is starting to rely less on his legs and distributed the ball efficiently to 9 different receivers in Washington’s 42-23 victory over Idaho. The junior quarterback (17 of 25 (68%) for 253 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions against Idaho) is learning to go through his reads and deliver the ball accurately. USC presents a far tougher test, but Locker is an intriguing NFL prospect in either 2010 or 2011.

OLB Sean Lee, Senior, Penn State- Lee clearly is all the way back after tearing his acl last season in his right knee. The quick and instinctive outside linebacker was all over the field in Penn State’s easy 28-7 victory over Syracuse. Lee paced the Lions’ defense with 13 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 1 sack. His return to health and consistently productive play has him rising up draft boards.

QB Jarrett Brown, Senior, West Virginia- Brown backed up Pat White for three years and finally is the Mountaineers’ starting quarterback. He opened some eyes in West Virginia’s 35-20 victory over East Carolina. Brown put on an impressive performance and finished the day 24 of 31 (77%) for 334 yards, 4 touchdown passes and 1 interception. He also displayed his athleticism and strength in rushing for 73 yards on 10 carries. Brown was decisive on where to throw the ball and was accurate on a couple of NFL-caliber deep balls. He has not been sacked this season and that is partly due to he is difficult to bring down with his combination of size, strength and athletic ability.

Florida Holds #1 Position
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1. Florida (2-0) – Gators face a dangerous Tennessee club this week.
2. Texas (2-0) – Longhorns looking for revenge vs Texas Tech this week.
3. USC (2-0) – Young Trojans won a huge game vs Ohio St on Saturday.
4. Mississippi (1-0) – Rebels had an early bye week.
5. Penn St (1-0) – Nittany Lions winning vs soft part of their schedule.
6. BYU (2-0) – Cougars offense is smoking hot.
7. Alabama (2-0) – Roll Tide is feasting on soft opponents.
8. LSU (2-0) – Tigers playing up to potential in early games.
9. Boise St (2-0) - Broncos are a hungry club this season.
10. California (2-0) – Bears are rolling over early opponents.
11. Georgia Tech (2-0) - Yellow Jackets face big test vs Miami this week.
12. Utah (2-0) – Utes get a huge matchup at Oregon this Saturday.
13. Oklahoma (1-1) – Sooners looking to string a few wins together here
14. Ohio St (1-1) – Buckeyes can up just short vs Southern Cal last week.
15. North Carolina (2-0) – Tar Heels just got by UConn last week.
16. Pittsburgh (2-0) – Panthers meet a tough Navy club on Saturday.
17. Virginia Tech (1-1) – Tech hoping to jump on Nebraska at home Saturday.
18. Cincinnati (2-0) - Cats clash with Oregon St in key intersectional matchup.
19. Kansas (2-0) - Jayhawks taking advantage of a soft early schedule.
20. Texas Christian (1-0) – Horned Frogs jumped on Virginia in their opener.
21. Oklahoma St (1-1) – Cowboys better find a defense to stay in Top 25.
22. Nebraska (2-0) – Huskers face a real test playing at Va Tech this Saturday.
23. Miami (1-0) – Canes had time to get ready for Ga Tech this Thursday.
24. Oregon St (2-0) – Scrappy club gets Cincinnati at home this week.
25. Iowa (2-0) – Hawkeyes hoping to surprise in the balanced Big Ten.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 20109. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.