South Carolina Gamecocks
The strength of the team, looking at it from the War Room anyway, is on the
offense. There are a multitude of solid pro-prospects starting up front. Guard Cedric
Williams is a powerful and fundamentally sound lineman that drives opponents
off the ball run blocking, anchors in pass protection and at the same time
displays surprising skills blocking on the move. To the eye Williams is a short,
stout wide body that seems best in confined quarters but gets the job done when
asked to play in space. He has an outside shot at being a first day pick next
April. Senior right guard Shane Hall will be given free agent
consideration while junior left tackle Travelle Wharton is one to keep an
eye on for 2004. There is a lot of talent in the offensive backfield
starting with quarterback Corey Jenkins. Quarterback? Offensive
backfield? Jenkins, a tremendous athlete with good size, is an over-aged college
player that spent time in semi-pro baseball and played both quarterback and
fullback last season. He has the arm to be a signal caller but his
quarterbacking skills are unrefined. Jenkins will get a lot of looks; whether it
is at quarterback, running back, safety or possibly receiver remains to be seen.
Due to unforeseen circumstances (Derrick Watson’s dismissal, knee injury to
Ryan Brewer) Andrew Pinnock, a devastating lead fullback, will take a
large number or carries this season. Pinnock looks and plays every bit a 250-pound plus
fullback. Smart, he is aware of his assignments and stays
with the action. Dominant; he destroys defenders once engaged at the point of
attack. Still, he is not fleet of foot when in pads and reminds us of a smarter
version of former UNC fullback Deon Dyer. More than likely Pinnock lands in the
late part of day one. Speaking of Jake Brewer; Mr. Versatility is a
threat carrying the ball, catching it or returning it. Brewer projects as
solid situational player at the next level that can be lined up in different
spots on third down while also being used as a return specialist. His true
size/speed numbers will ultimately dictate his draft ranking. James Adkisson,
a big-bodied receiver with potential at the next level, returns after missing
last season and could move into the middle/late frames of the draft with a good
campaign and successful pre-draft workouts.
Defensively, most all the prospects are of the late round, free agent
variety, unlike the first day picks they’ve offered the past few years. Langston
Moore is a quick, hard working defensive lineman that plays on the nose in
the USC scheme and a prospect that could offer inexpensive depth for a team at
the next level. Though he finds a way to wedge through blockers, lack of size
will be an issue for Moore. Playing next to him is Dennis Quinn, and athletic
yet undersized lineman that must pick up the tempo of his game but has the
ability to be a late round choice. Rashard Faison plays the
"spur" position in the Gamecock defense and is a hard-hitting, run
defending defensive back with some pass cover skills in a small area. Though we
would not classify Faison as a "straight-line" player, his size
(5-9/185 area) coupled with the fact that he lacks the great range in pass
defense will push him deep into the draft. He could ultimately make it as an
eight defensive back whose main duties are on special teams; skills we feel he
has for the next level. Lastly; linebacker Jermaine Lemon will get
consideration if he runs well prior to the draft.
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