Virginia Cavaliers
We see less than a handful of draft prospects that will be on
the field wearing Cavalier uniforms next season and only a pair worth
mentioning. Receiver Billy McMullen has been a productive Cavalier wide
out the past two years. With large and consistent hands McMullen offers a big
target over the middle or down the sidelines, showing the propensity to come
away with the ball even when in the middle of multiple defenders around him
trying to defend the pass. He is also an intelligent wide-out that consistently
finds the open spot on the defense, coming back to the ball or works his way
into a clearing when his quarterback is in trouble. The problem is a lack of
speed, almost to the point where McMullen looks slow on the field. The bottom
line will be determined in the post-season when workouts take place but right
now we’d consider McMullen a late second rounder and a step better than former
Golden Gopher Ron Johnson.
Linebacker Angelo Crowell lacks the great size but
plays a big, strong game, displaying a good head on his shoulders, a combination
which allows him to force the action up the field. Crowell’s game lacks speed,
quickness and, to our minds, intensity. All too often when the opportunity
arises to finish off the play or an opponents, Crowell does not. Unless he kicks
it into gear expect Crowell to slide down boards on draft day.