Scouting the New Orleans Bowl for NFL Talent

Two surprise teams make it to the post-season. After winning just a single game in '05 Rice made a run at the Conference USA title game this year. To their credit Troy State won it's initial Sun Belt championship. The NFL talent in this game is mostly of the free agent variety.

Dec. 21st, 8 p.m., ESPN2

Rice

Name	Pos	#	Yr	Rnd	Comments
Jared Scruggs	P	85	5Sr	FA	Inconsistent punter who flashes skill and a big leg.
Quinton Smith	RB	44	5Sr	FA	Hardworking runner with limited size.

Troy State

Name	Pos	#	Yr	Rnd	Comments
Brannon Condren	S	28	4Sr	FA	Tough, run defending safety with marginal ball skills.
Eugene Hampton	WR	5	5Sr	FA	Sure handed wide out who did not meet expectations as a senior.
Sherrod Martin	S	6	4Jr	FA	One time highly rated prospect who has struggled with injuries lately.
Toris Rutledge	WR	4	5Sr	7th	Nice sized wide out coming off a breakout campaign.
Martin Teal	WR	2	5Sr	FA

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