OK, here's a look at who is likely to be in and who is likely to stay from a variety of sources.
Reggie Bush and Winston Justice are in. Take that to the bank. Bush will announce after the Rose Bowl and is, barring a trade, likely to be the #1 overall pick to Houston, who feel they can dramatically improve the OL in FA and at the top of R2. The Carroll thing blaming the media was just hype.
WR Steve Smith is also a likely jumper, whereas safety Darnell Bing is 50-50.
LenDale White's relationship with Snoop Dogg makes it difficult to call. White has said that Snoop will be his agent if and when he becomes a pro, and whilst the White family think he'll stay, the influence of Snoop is looming large.
The Vince Young bangwagon changes hourly. There have been a lot of mixed signals. Most associated with Texas thought he'd enter the draft if Texas wins the national title. But it seems that win or lose he may well be out. OT Justin Blaylock may well declare also.
Devin Hester has been promised more of a role on offense. Hester to my mind is a hugely overrated talent. A great returner, but an average corner. Getting him involved in the offense only complicates the picture. He is likely to stay if that is true. Ryan Moore is staying and so almost certainly are Baraka Atkins and Brandon Meriweather
Minnesota TB Laurence Maroney is out for certain. He's a 1st round lock and a great back.
Joe Thomas, the superb Wisconsin T and TB Brian Calhoun are 50-50. Thomas is a 1, so he may well jump. I think personally he'll stay.
Ohio State receiver Santonio Holmes and cornerback Ashton Youboty will enter the draft. So will Oregon DT Haloti Ngata.
At Fresno State high rising C Kyle Young and cornerback Richard Marshall will declare. Both could fall in the 30-50 region. Look for Marcus McCauley to jump as well.
WR Jason Hill of Washington State will also enter the draft. Should Hill run well for the stopwatch prior to April don't be surprised if he slides into the late part of round one. Meanwhile, running back/return specialist Maurice Drew-Jones is about 50-50 right now. Several feel at worst Drew-Jones will be a mid-second round choice in April while some feel he could slide into the late part of round one.
Hawaii guard Samson Satele is also considering entering the draft.
At Florida, Defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, wide receiver Chad Jackson, cornerback Dee Webb, and running back DeShawn Wynn have petitioned the NFL advisory committee.
Look for Brady Quinn and Omar Jacobs to stay.
Reggie Bush and Winston Justice are in. Take that to the bank. Bush will announce after the Rose Bowl and is, barring a trade, likely to be the #1 overall pick to Houston, who feel they can dramatically improve the OL in FA and at the top of R2. The Carroll thing blaming the media was just hype.
WR Steve Smith is also a likely jumper, whereas safety Darnell Bing is 50-50.
LenDale White's relationship with Snoop Dogg makes it difficult to call. White has said that Snoop will be his agent if and when he becomes a pro, and whilst the White family think he'll stay, the influence of Snoop is looming large.
The Vince Young bangwagon changes hourly. There have been a lot of mixed signals. Most associated with Texas thought he'd enter the draft if Texas wins the national title. But it seems that win or lose he may well be out. OT Justin Blaylock may well declare also.
Devin Hester has been promised more of a role on offense. Hester to my mind is a hugely overrated talent. A great returner, but an average corner. Getting him involved in the offense only complicates the picture. He is likely to stay if that is true. Ryan Moore is staying and so almost certainly are Baraka Atkins and Brandon Meriweather
Minnesota TB Laurence Maroney is out for certain. He's a 1st round lock and a great back.
Joe Thomas, the superb Wisconsin T and TB Brian Calhoun are 50-50. Thomas is a 1, so he may well jump. I think personally he'll stay.
Ohio State receiver Santonio Holmes and cornerback Ashton Youboty will enter the draft. So will Oregon DT Haloti Ngata.
At Fresno State high rising C Kyle Young and cornerback Richard Marshall will declare. Both could fall in the 30-50 region. Look for Marcus McCauley to jump as well.
WR Jason Hill of Washington State will also enter the draft. Should Hill run well for the stopwatch prior to April don't be surprised if he slides into the late part of round one. Meanwhile, running back/return specialist Maurice Drew-Jones is about 50-50 right now. Several feel at worst Drew-Jones will be a mid-second round choice in April while some feel he could slide into the late part of round one.
Hawaii guard Samson Satele is also considering entering the draft.
At Florida, Defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, wide receiver Chad Jackson, cornerback Dee Webb, and running back DeShawn Wynn have petitioned the NFL advisory committee.
Look for Brady Quinn and Omar Jacobs to stay.
