MaddHatter
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Notes
CB Haruki Nakamura (Cincinnati) grabbed an interception off of a tipped pass but his coverage throughout the game was mediocre. His is fast but undersized.
RB Andre Callendar (Boston College) isn't very flashy but he does run between the tackles. I see him as an overachiever with the upside of a poor man's Kevin Faulk. He can catch the ball very well though.
DB Jacob Patek (Hawaii) was solid throughout the all-star game in coverage. He did well in isolation to my surprise.
WR Marcus Fitzgerald (Marshall) is the brother of Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. After dropping one pass early, he redeemed himself by showing that he can run a good route from the slot and making a tough, physical catch.
QB Kevin O'Connell (San Diego State) is very mobile for being 6'6". He appeared to like running the bootleg and showed to be a solid passer. At times he didn't set his feet and on those passes his throws were flat. I am sure he will get a hard look on the next level due to his size, mobility, and arm strength but fine-tuning some mechanics may take some time.
WR Jason Rivers (Hawaii) showed why he is a great yards after the catch-kind of guy. I question his field vision though.
QB Paul Smith (Tulsa) showed that he can manage a game well. He is really small though but mobile. It was kind of scary when he would take a hit as he didn't get down to slide. He has good arm strength and rushed for 2 scores in the Hula Bowl.
RB Marcus Thomas (UTEP) wasn't very good. He is an upright runner that doesn't protect the ball. He fumbled on his first carry of the game.
RB Kalvin McRae (Ohio) showed how reliable he could be in the passing game but looked like he had very little strength when trying to run through the seams.
LB Jordan Dizon (Colorado) showed to have good closing speed and was a hard hitter. He was one of the guys that seemed to be around the ball on every turnover.
DE Angelo Craig (Cincinnati) was really my defensive MVP of the game. He is a powerful hitter. He forced a fumble, tallied 2 sacks, and looked incredible from the edge. He is set to be a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 DE. He helped himself with his Hula Bowl performance. Remember this name.
WR Jabari Arthur (Akron) was my choice for offensive MVP of the game. He really helped his stock out with this one. He is big and physical, played well from the slot, showed that he had great hands, solid rapport with the QB despite a lack of playing time together. Arthur is also intriguing because he is Canadien.
RB Keon Lattimore (Maryland) was very disappointing. I expected to see more from Ray Lewis' brother. Lattimore didn't appear to have good field vision or hands plus he danced around when he would get the handoff. Very undecisive.
WR Robert Jordan (California) didn't run very good routes but caught a touchdown pass. He looks like he is an arrest waiting to happen though.
DE Anthony Hoke (Cincinnati) seemed to always be around the ball. He was outshined by teammate DE Craig though.
WR Bruce Hocker (Duquesne) didn't run good routes but he did score a touchdown, just like Robert Jordan from Cal.
QB T.C. Ostrander (Stanford) really isn't a prospect for the next level. He is said to be epileptic. Ostrander struggled to control the ball when he fumbled twice, once for a turnover. He had no arm strength whatsoever.
DE Rob Jackson (Kansas State) recovered 2 fumbles but missed a few tackles.
DT J.T. Mapu (Tennessee) forced 2 fumbles himself. He is an intriguing prospect as he used to start for the Volunteers in 2003 but went on a mission. He came back to school but was a backup. Could be an undrafted free agent that team's will take a flier on.
DB Gerard Lawson (Oregon State) put on a show with his returnman abilities. I fully expect to see him get drafted and be a good special teams player as he made a good tackle on the other side as well. He was my special teams MVP of the Hula Bowl.
OG Donald Thomas (UConn) injured his right knee. It was said not to be a MCL/ACL. He is scheduled to play in next week's East-West Shrine Game.
OL Hercules Satele (Hawaii) was terrible, following up on his dismal performance against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
CB Kenard Cox (Pittsburgh) may be a first day prospect. He would fit in well with a cover 2 defense as he plays well at the line of scrimmage.
WR Ernie Wheelwright (Minnesota) didn't do well in blocking and had mediocre hands.
QB Bernard Morris (Marshall) is a likely draft pick. He may hold on to the ball but he does have a quick release. He is a bit indecisive. He has a strong arm, solid mechanics, is mobile, and buys time. Morris also scored a touchdown in the game.
WR Josh Morgan (Virginia Tech) muffed a punt, dropped two passes but did make two big plays, one off of a tipped pass.
RB Reggie Campbell (Navy) was a WR for the Midshipmen but he was utilized as a RB in the Hula Bowl. He scored a goal line touchdown. He is very small though and will go undrafted. He does have speed but no size or bulk to him.
RB Jalen Parmele (Toledo) was quick to the egde on a 26 yard run. Looks to have good vision.
WR Maurice Purify (Nebraska) didn't run good routes and dropped a pass when it looked like he heard footsteps.
TE Darrell Strong (Pittsburgh) dropped a touchdown pass.
QB Alex Brink (Washington State) has a lot to offer on the next level and will likely get drafted. He didn't set his feet at times and has questionable arm strength. He did throw an interception though.
K Art Carmody (Louisville) missed a 32 yard field goal with no pressure.
OC Matt Spanos (USC) recovered his team's fumble. He looks to have good awareness.
WR Paul Raymond (Brown) is a physical WR that will likely be a big play guy if gets a chance on the next level.
DT Martail Bennett (Utah) seemed to be around the ball a lot. He was able to nab a sack as well.
RB Yvenson Bernard (Oregon State) didn't play much but when he did, he showed good burst. His height (5'9") will be a negative factor but one thing he does well is catch the ball out of the backfield. He has the upside of a poor man's Leon Washington.
WR C.J. Hawthorne (Hawaii) had good hands but scouts were allegedly not sold on his route running.
WR Evan Moore (Stanford) dropped a sure pass. He looks to be rather slow as well.
RB Amir Pinnix (Minnesota) was in on plenty of downs but looked unimpressive. He really didn't do much despite all of the snaps he seen.
DT Jason Shirley (Fresno State) was quick off of the snap. He made some plays during the game and should be a late second day pick with high upside.
LB/DE Marcus Howard (Georgia) is coming off of a great Sugar Bowl performance and helped himself out with a sack. I think he is very underrated and his stock should continue to rise through the NFL Combine and Pro Day workouts.
QB Ricky Santos (New Hampshire) doesn't have much arm strength. He fumbled on a handoff where he failed to step into it and deliver the pigskin into the RBs chest. He also threw an interception before redeeming himself somewhat in the fourth quarter.
Notes
CB Haruki Nakamura (Cincinnati) grabbed an interception off of a tipped pass but his coverage throughout the game was mediocre. His is fast but undersized.
RB Andre Callendar (Boston College) isn't very flashy but he does run between the tackles. I see him as an overachiever with the upside of a poor man's Kevin Faulk. He can catch the ball very well though.
DB Jacob Patek (Hawaii) was solid throughout the all-star game in coverage. He did well in isolation to my surprise.
WR Marcus Fitzgerald (Marshall) is the brother of Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. After dropping one pass early, he redeemed himself by showing that he can run a good route from the slot and making a tough, physical catch.
QB Kevin O'Connell (San Diego State) is very mobile for being 6'6". He appeared to like running the bootleg and showed to be a solid passer. At times he didn't set his feet and on those passes his throws were flat. I am sure he will get a hard look on the next level due to his size, mobility, and arm strength but fine-tuning some mechanics may take some time.
WR Jason Rivers (Hawaii) showed why he is a great yards after the catch-kind of guy. I question his field vision though.
QB Paul Smith (Tulsa) showed that he can manage a game well. He is really small though but mobile. It was kind of scary when he would take a hit as he didn't get down to slide. He has good arm strength and rushed for 2 scores in the Hula Bowl.
RB Marcus Thomas (UTEP) wasn't very good. He is an upright runner that doesn't protect the ball. He fumbled on his first carry of the game.
RB Kalvin McRae (Ohio) showed how reliable he could be in the passing game but looked like he had very little strength when trying to run through the seams.
LB Jordan Dizon (Colorado) showed to have good closing speed and was a hard hitter. He was one of the guys that seemed to be around the ball on every turnover.
DE Angelo Craig (Cincinnati) was really my defensive MVP of the game. He is a powerful hitter. He forced a fumble, tallied 2 sacks, and looked incredible from the edge. He is set to be a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 DE. He helped himself with his Hula Bowl performance. Remember this name.
WR Jabari Arthur (Akron) was my choice for offensive MVP of the game. He really helped his stock out with this one. He is big and physical, played well from the slot, showed that he had great hands, solid rapport with the QB despite a lack of playing time together. Arthur is also intriguing because he is Canadien.
RB Keon Lattimore (Maryland) was very disappointing. I expected to see more from Ray Lewis' brother. Lattimore didn't appear to have good field vision or hands plus he danced around when he would get the handoff. Very undecisive.
WR Robert Jordan (California) didn't run very good routes but caught a touchdown pass. He looks like he is an arrest waiting to happen though.
DE Anthony Hoke (Cincinnati) seemed to always be around the ball. He was outshined by teammate DE Craig though.
WR Bruce Hocker (Duquesne) didn't run good routes but he did score a touchdown, just like Robert Jordan from Cal.
QB T.C. Ostrander (Stanford) really isn't a prospect for the next level. He is said to be epileptic. Ostrander struggled to control the ball when he fumbled twice, once for a turnover. He had no arm strength whatsoever.
DE Rob Jackson (Kansas State) recovered 2 fumbles but missed a few tackles.
DT J.T. Mapu (Tennessee) forced 2 fumbles himself. He is an intriguing prospect as he used to start for the Volunteers in 2003 but went on a mission. He came back to school but was a backup. Could be an undrafted free agent that team's will take a flier on.
DB Gerard Lawson (Oregon State) put on a show with his returnman abilities. I fully expect to see him get drafted and be a good special teams player as he made a good tackle on the other side as well. He was my special teams MVP of the Hula Bowl.
OG Donald Thomas (UConn) injured his right knee. It was said not to be a MCL/ACL. He is scheduled to play in next week's East-West Shrine Game.
OL Hercules Satele (Hawaii) was terrible, following up on his dismal performance against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
CB Kenard Cox (Pittsburgh) may be a first day prospect. He would fit in well with a cover 2 defense as he plays well at the line of scrimmage.
WR Ernie Wheelwright (Minnesota) didn't do well in blocking and had mediocre hands.
QB Bernard Morris (Marshall) is a likely draft pick. He may hold on to the ball but he does have a quick release. He is a bit indecisive. He has a strong arm, solid mechanics, is mobile, and buys time. Morris also scored a touchdown in the game.
WR Josh Morgan (Virginia Tech) muffed a punt, dropped two passes but did make two big plays, one off of a tipped pass.
RB Reggie Campbell (Navy) was a WR for the Midshipmen but he was utilized as a RB in the Hula Bowl. He scored a goal line touchdown. He is very small though and will go undrafted. He does have speed but no size or bulk to him.
RB Jalen Parmele (Toledo) was quick to the egde on a 26 yard run. Looks to have good vision.
WR Maurice Purify (Nebraska) didn't run good routes and dropped a pass when it looked like he heard footsteps.
TE Darrell Strong (Pittsburgh) dropped a touchdown pass.
QB Alex Brink (Washington State) has a lot to offer on the next level and will likely get drafted. He didn't set his feet at times and has questionable arm strength. He did throw an interception though.
K Art Carmody (Louisville) missed a 32 yard field goal with no pressure.
OC Matt Spanos (USC) recovered his team's fumble. He looks to have good awareness.
WR Paul Raymond (Brown) is a physical WR that will likely be a big play guy if gets a chance on the next level.
DT Martail Bennett (Utah) seemed to be around the ball a lot. He was able to nab a sack as well.
RB Yvenson Bernard (Oregon State) didn't play much but when he did, he showed good burst. His height (5'9") will be a negative factor but one thing he does well is catch the ball out of the backfield. He has the upside of a poor man's Leon Washington.
WR C.J. Hawthorne (Hawaii) had good hands but scouts were allegedly not sold on his route running.
WR Evan Moore (Stanford) dropped a sure pass. He looks to be rather slow as well.
RB Amir Pinnix (Minnesota) was in on plenty of downs but looked unimpressive. He really didn't do much despite all of the snaps he seen.
DT Jason Shirley (Fresno State) was quick off of the snap. He made some plays during the game and should be a late second day pick with high upside.
LB/DE Marcus Howard (Georgia) is coming off of a great Sugar Bowl performance and helped himself out with a sack. I think he is very underrated and his stock should continue to rise through the NFL Combine and Pro Day workouts.
QB Ricky Santos (New Hampshire) doesn't have much arm strength. He fumbled on a handoff where he failed to step into it and deliver the pigskin into the RBs chest. He also threw an interception before redeeming himself somewhat in the fourth quarter.
