TexasTerror
October 9th, 2007, 06:44 PM
A few tidbits from Yahoo Sports writer John Murphy as he keeps an eye on pro prospects...
• McNeese State senior defensive end/outside linebacker Bryan Smith has continued to impress scouts with his natural instincts as a pass rusher. He has 24 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in five games. Smith is being evaluated for a possible conversion to outside linebacker. The 6-3, 220-pound All-Southland Conference defensive end is under-sized to remain among the front four at the next level. He is an excellent pass rusher who can make tackles in the open field. It has been hard to judge if his speed and athleticism will work in pass coverage.
• Bethune-Cookman senior linebacker Ronnie McCullough is leading his team with 63 tackles, eight tackles for loss and two sacks. His play over the past two weeks has opened eyes as he has recorded a total of 34 tackles, including 20 against Norfolk State. He currently lines up at weak-side linebacker, but the South Florida transfer has also played inside linebacker during his career. At just over 6-foot, 235 pounds, he has a solid upper body, makes quick reads off the snap and promises a 40 time in the mid-4.6 range.
• Hofstra senior running back/return man Kareem Huggins is turning heads. The speedy all-purpose back leads the Pride in rushing with 597 yards and six touchdowns, while also averaging more than 30 yards per kickoff return. He has scored a pair of special teams touchdowns, including a 92-yard kickoff return in last week's win over Maine. In that game, he also had a 71-yard rushing touchdown. Huggins has gained 130 or more yards rushing in his last three games, but his return skills are starting to make scouts take notice.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=jm-prospect100907&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
• McNeese State senior defensive end/outside linebacker Bryan Smith has continued to impress scouts with his natural instincts as a pass rusher. He has 24 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in five games. Smith is being evaluated for a possible conversion to outside linebacker. The 6-3, 220-pound All-Southland Conference defensive end is under-sized to remain among the front four at the next level. He is an excellent pass rusher who can make tackles in the open field. It has been hard to judge if his speed and athleticism will work in pass coverage.
• Bethune-Cookman senior linebacker Ronnie McCullough is leading his team with 63 tackles, eight tackles for loss and two sacks. His play over the past two weeks has opened eyes as he has recorded a total of 34 tackles, including 20 against Norfolk State. He currently lines up at weak-side linebacker, but the South Florida transfer has also played inside linebacker during his career. At just over 6-foot, 235 pounds, he has a solid upper body, makes quick reads off the snap and promises a 40 time in the mid-4.6 range.
• Hofstra senior running back/return man Kareem Huggins is turning heads. The speedy all-purpose back leads the Pride in rushing with 597 yards and six touchdowns, while also averaging more than 30 yards per kickoff return. He has scored a pair of special teams touchdowns, including a 92-yard kickoff return in last week's win over Maine. In that game, he also had a 71-yard rushing touchdown. Huggins has gained 130 or more yards rushing in his last three games, but his return skills are starting to make scouts take notice.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=jm-prospect100907&prov=yhoo&type=lgns