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23. Andrew Jackson OG Fresno St. 6'6" 298lbs.
In football there are basically two types of offensive linemen: Athletes & Maulers.
There is no question which category Fresno State’s Andrew Jackson falls under.
That’s not to say Jackson isn’t physically gifted, because anyone who plays major college football is obviously very talented. However, when watching Jackson play there is little or no doubt which style he will use to make a living at the next level. At 6-5⅛ and 295 pounds, with the frame to bulk up further, Jackson looks like an offensive tackle on paper but his short arms (32 inch), heavy feet and relative lack of overall athleticism will most likely dictate that he play inside. What stands out most about Jackson is his extraordinarily toughness and outstanding strength. A fiery, aggressive blocker, Jackson plays the game with a nasty demeanor and is the type who always plays right up to the whistle and in some cases beyond A four-year starter and Academic All-American, Jackson is an extremely smart, hard working prospect with a firm grasp on things such as positioning, angles and assignments which helps compensate for other shortcomings. However, even though Jackson is best known for his run blocking ability he is also stout at the point of attack and more than capable of holding his own in pass protection. As an added bonus Jackson is also quite versatile, with the ability to play anywhere along the line, including tackle and center in a pinch. In many ways Jackson will remind you of a poor-man’s Logan Mankins, another former Bulldog who is now an NFL All-Pro.
Let’s face it, interior offensive line is not a glamorous position and guys like Jackson rarely receive the attention and notice that they deserve. Despite the fact that Jackson will always be underrated to a certain degree he is clearly one of the top guard prospects available for the 2011 NFL Draft. Now he won’t be a first round pick like Mankins was back in 2005, but Jackson is a solid mid-round value and could even sneak into the top three rounds when all is said and done. Andrew Jackson probably isn’t going to excite the fanbase of the team that selects him on Draft Day but in the right situation (i.e. A Power Attack) he should be a valuable contributor for a very long time.

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24. Weslye Saunders TE South Carolina 6'5" 270lbs.
He is a huge target at 6'5'' and 270 pounds. Saunders has been clocked as fast as 4.72 in the 40-yard dash. After being kicked off the team at the start of the year for allegedly having illegal contact with an agent, he will look to the combine to establish is worth to NFL teams. Saunders was rated as a 3rd rd. selection with the ability to move up in the draft, but after not playing the whole year it looks as though he will be a mid rd. selection.
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I'm a UF fan and both Ahmad Black and Janoris Jenkins are good players. I think they are known to most and are not undervalued, at least not to the people in the south. I think it is going to be hard for Ahmad to get the respect he deserves because of his stature. He is listed as 5'9", but I think he is closer to 5'8" and I think that is really going to go against once he gets to the combine. But the kid can surely play. It will be interesting to see what transpires.
 
A lot of these guys are not really undervalued. This is shaping up to be a thread where you just bring up guys you like.
 
25. Gabe Knapton OLB Wyoming 6'3" 238lbs.
2010 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Gabe Knapton, Jr., DL, has been selected All-Mountain West Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season as selected by the nine league head coaches and select media panel. Knapton ranked 25th in the MWC in tackles for all players at all positions. He led all MWC defensive linemen in tackles, averaging 5.6 per game. He also tied for No. 7 in the league in sacks, with 4.0 total sacks for an average of 0.33 per game. His best individual games of the season came against Air Force (13 tackles) and UNLV (10 tackles). Knapton also was credited with eight tackles versus Boise State and seven at TCU. He will enter his senior season of 2011 with 287 career tackles, and will need only 16 tackles to break into Wyoming's career Top 10
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http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=70521&draftyear=2012&genpos=DE

*Knapton is a coverted OLB and may return for his senior season
 
26. Schuylar Oordt TE Northern Iowa 6'7" 250lbs.
While his stats are not going to blow you as NIU is a more run first offense, as a senior he sets marks for catches(24) and yards(402). For his career his had 66 catches, 1228yds, 18.6ypc, and 12tds. In 2009 he made the ALL-MVC second team and was a Honorable mention this season. There are questions whether he will be drafted or be a FA, but his size, speed(4.59/40) and athleticism make him an intriguing prospect.
Oordt could find a home as a reserve used in an H-Back or flexed out role but is unlikely to ever develop into a starting, inline tight end. Brings some upside as a potential as a big-play threat due to his size, athleticism, speed and ability tracking the football. Can run away from man coverage but is still developing as a route-runner and won't make a lot of catches on poorly thrown passes. Not an adequate blocker in the running game or in pass protection. Lacks strength and technique. Oordt's a developmental prospect with great character who should go on Day 3.
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27. Andy Dalton QB TCU 6'3" 220lbs.
Strengths:
• Very good bulk with a sturdy frame
• Adequate arm strength to make all throws
• Accurate with terrific touch and timing
• Extremely smart with a great football IQ
• Sound decision maker and cautious with ball
• Mobile enough to extend plays with feet
• Tough and durable with a ton of experience
• Outstanding leader with a superb work ethic
• Is confident, super competitive and a winner

Weaknesses:
• Shorter than you would prefer
• Is not a great athlete
• Delivery / Mechanics need tweaking
• Will have to polish up footwork
• Tendency to bird-dog targets
• Struggles to throw on the run
• Must adjust to a pro style system

Notes:
Was a four-year starter for the Horned Frogs --- The Mountain West Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010 --- Named 1st Team All-MWC in 2009 and 2010 --- Ranks third on the NCAA’s all-time wins list with 41 --- Owns the school records for passing yards, touchdown passes, pass completions, pass attempts and completion percentage --- Mountain West Conference career leader in total offense --- Was named the MVP of three bowl games --- Missed some time with a knee injury in 2008 but finished career with impressive consecutive starts streak --- Played in a system that called for a lot of short, easy passes and wasn't asked to make a lot of NFL-type throws or reads --- Best fit might come in a West Coast offense --- May not have all of the physical tools that you look for but compensates with elite intangibles --- A game manager who is much better college player than pro prospect --- Most likely profiles as a backup at the next level.
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http://www.draftcountdown.com/ScoutingReports/QB/Andy-Dalton.php
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28. Colin Miller OC Central Michigan 6'3" 300lbs.
Named to the 2nd team All-MAC Squad for the second consecutive year. He lead an offense that ranked second in passing offense(284ypg) and third in total offense(390ypg) in the conference. He was part of the watch list for the Rimington Trophy given to the nations top OC.
2010: Started all 12 games as center. All-MAC second team. Shared Offensive Upfront Player of the Year with Jeff Maddux. Elected a co-captain by his teammates. Part of an offensive line that contributed to a season-high 523 total yards and six touchdowns in win at Eastern Michigan (9/18). Part of an offensive line that allowed a season-low one sack in loss against Miami (10/16) and at Toledo (11/26).
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http://draftacenter.blogspot.com/2011/01/36-colin-miller-central-michigan.html
 
Ryan Taylor C UCLA, 602, 300 lbs, runs fast fast, picks up blocks sideline to sideline, and is stout. Shamefully underrated at 29th center in the draft..
 
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29. Ryan Taylor C UCLA 6'2" 300 lbs. runs fast fast, picks up blocks sideline to sideline, and is stout. Shamefully underrated at 29th center in the draft..
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[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]2010 ALL PAC-10 FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): OL Ryan Taylor, Sr., has been selected All Pac-10 Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Pac-10 head football coaches. Taylor started all 12 games at center and anchored an offensive line that helped the Bruins average over 175 rushing yards per game. He was selected the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Bruins' 34-12 victory at Texas. - UCLA football [/SIZE][/FONT]
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http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96873&draftyear=2011&genpos=C
 
30. Zach Eskridge QB Midwestern St. 6'3" 226lbs.
E[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]skridge was a finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy(D-II POY). Eskridge leads NCAA Division II with a 180.21 pass efficiency rating and is 16th in the nation in total offense at 286.9 yards per game. Eskridge passed for at least 200 yards in each of MSU’s 12 games this season and has completed a touchdown pass in each of his last 16 games. Eskridge has rewrote MSU's passing records during his tenure at the school for career passing touchdowns (44), passing touchdowns in a season (29 -2009), passing touchdowns in a game with 6( Eastern New Mexico-2009) and completions in a game with 34 (Central Oklahoma-2008). This season he set records for most passing yards in a season (3,295), highest pass efficiency rating (180.21), most completions in a season (206), average yards per passing attempt (10.0) and passing yards per game (274.6). [/SIZE][/FONT]
 
QB
15. Blake Bolles QB NW Missouri State 6'3" 198lbs.
27. Andy Dalton QB TCU 6'3" 220lbs.
30. Zach Eskridge QB Midwestern St. 6'3" 226lbs.
RB
3. Derrick Locke RB Kentucky 5'8" 191lbs.
4. Doug Martin RB Boise St. 5'9" 201lbs.
7. Bilal Powell RB Louisville 6'1" 215lbs.
8. Mike LeShoure RB Illinois 6'1" 230lbs.
19. Frank Warren RB Grambling 5'10" 195lbs.
WR
1. Ricardo Lockette WR Bethel College 6'3" 199lbs.
2. Cecil Shorts WR Mount Union 5'11" 190lbs.
10. Jerrel Jernigan WR/RB/PR/KR Troy 5'9" 190lbs.
TE
11. Luke Stocker TE Tennessee 6'5" 252lbs.
24. Weslye Saunders TE South Carolina 6'5" 270lbs.
26. Schuylar Oordt TE Northern Iowa 6'7" 250lbs.
C
9. Ryan Bartholomew C Syracuse 6'2" 298lbs.
14. Brandon Fusco C Slippery Rock 6'4" 300lbs.
28. Colin Miller OC Central Michigan 6'3" 300lbs.
29. Ryan Taylor C UCLA 6'2" 300 lbs.
OG
5. John Bender OG Nevada 6'8" 325lbs.
20. John Moffit OG Wisconsin 6'5" 322lbs.
23. Andrew Jackson OG Fresno St. 6'6" 298lbs.
OT
13. Matt Reynolds OT BYU 6'6" 329lbs.
DT
17. Anthony Gray DT Southern Miss 6'0" 314 lbs.
18. Kendrick Ellis DT Hampton 6'5" 340lbs.
DE
OLB
6. Mason Foster LB Washington 6'2" 242lbs.
16. Dontay Moch DE/OLB Nevada 6'1" 246lbs.
25. Gabe Knapton OLB Wyoming 6'3" 238lbs.
ILB
22. Cobrani Mixon ILB Kent State 6'1" 240lbs.
CB
21. Kevin Rutland CB Missouri 6'0" 195lbs.
S
12. Ron Parker SS Newberry 6'1" 210lbs.
 
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