Alamo Bowl: NFL Draft Prospects

Penn State and Texas A&M will face each other in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night at 8:00 on ESPN. Scout.com's Chris Steuber points out the players to watch who could land on your favorite team's NFL roster next April.

No	Name	Pos	Hgt	Wt	Exp	Projection
1	Dan Connor	LB	6-3	233	Sr.	1st – 2nd Round
Notes: Connor is an instinctive linebacker that plays with a great deal of intensity. He diagnoses the action quickly and positions himself to make a play. He has good speed, sheds blocks and creates havoc in the backfield. He finished the regular season with 136 tackles, 14 for a loss, 6.5 sacks and an interception.
2	Justin King	CB	6-0	186	Jr.	2nd Round
Notes: King is an athletic cornerback with shutdown ability, but lacks focus. He has good size and speed and has the ability to blanket a receiver all game long. He positions himself well in coverage and has great closing speed. He anticipates the action well and displays great timing defending the pass. He’s not a physical corner and doesn’t challenge receivers very often; he tends to play off the line and try to entice the quarterback to challenge his quickness. He has a solid burst to the ball, but will give up big plays due to his over aggressive nature.
3	Sean Lee	LB	6-2	232	Jr.	2nd Round
Notes: Lee is an instinctive, hardnosed linebacker that makes plays all over the field. He plays well at the line of scrimmage and is a sure tackler. He has good awareness and plays well in coverage. He’s only a junior, but he’s another solid linebacker from Penn State.
4	Derrick Williams	WR	6-0	203	Jr.	3rd Round
Notes: Williams is an elusive, playmaking receiver. He’s not a tall receiver, but he’s solidly built and has good strength. He has good hands and is dynamic in the open field. He has great vision and also stars as a punt returner.
5	A.Q. Shipley	C	6-1	293	Jr.	3rd – 4th Round
Notes: Shipley is a fundamentally sound interior lineman that’s highly intelligent. He’s quick off the snap and holds his ground against a bigger opposition. He sets with a wide base and uses his hands effectively. He is a two-year starter that will only get better.
6	Deon Butler	WR	5-10	168	Jr.	5th Round
Notes: Butler is a good possession receiver that has the ability to break free in the open field. He has good hands, runs solid routes, but has to become more physical. He’s a small receiver that is very athletic. He plays well in spurts, but fades as the game progresses.
7	Lydell Sargent	CB	5-10	186	Jr.	5th Round
Notes: Sargent is a quick CB that has playmaking potential. He’s a physical defender that isn’t afraid of contact. He has fluid hips and transitions well in coverage. He displays good awareness and has a good burst to the ball.
8	Anthony Scirrotto	FS	6-0	195	Jr.	5th Round
Notes: Scirrotto is an instinctive defender who plays with a high motor. He’s always around the action looking to make a play. He takes good angles in pursuit and positions himself well. He has a good burst and takes good angles in coverage. He has good hands and displays playmaking ability.
9	Rodney Kinlaw	RB	5-9	201	Sr.	6th Round
Notes: Kinlaw is a small, but versatile back that is effective out of the backfield. He has good speed, quick feet and a knack for gaining tough yards. He runs with good balance and is able to get through small creases. He has soft hands and is a viable receiving option out of the backfield.
10	Anthony Morelli	QB	6-4	232	Sr.	7th Round
Notes: Morelli has a lot of potential, but has been plagued by inconsistency. He has great size and an above average arm, but has to improve his accuracy. He shows good poise in the pocket, but as soon as he feels pressure he forces throws.
11	Jordan Norwood	WR	5-10	172	Jr.	7th Round
Notes: Norwood is a small receiver with a lot of potential. He has to be more disciplined in his route running and display more focus. He has good hands and speed and can stretch the field. He’s still developing and will have a chance to shine with another year at Penn State.
12	Tyrell Sales	OLB	6-2	237	Jr.	UFA
Notes: Sales is an athletic linebacker that’s shown good potential. He’s overshadowed by Connor and Lee, but has a chance to shine next season with Connor in the NFL.

No	Name	Pos	Hgt	Wt	Exp	Projection
1	Martellus Bennett	TE	6-7	255	Jr.	2nd Round
Notes: Bennett is an athletic tight end who plays like a receiver. He has great size, hands and athleticism that make him a unique target for a quarterback. He gets a quick release off the line and finds openings over the middle. He can stretch the field and is a big play threat. Bennett is a dangerous weapon in the redzone.
2	Joseph Bryant	DT	6-5	322	Sr.	2nd – 3rd Round
Notes: Bryant can impact this game with his penetration up the middle. He’s a balanced interior lineman that can defend the run or rush the passer. He has quick feet and has a good burst off the line. He’s able to shed blocks, has a nose for the ball, and makes plays in the backfield. He uses his strength effectively and rarely gets knocked off his feet. He has good quickness for a player of his size and can really disrupt a quarterback’s flow with his wingspan.
3	Stephen McGee	QB	6-3	220	Jr.	3rd – 4th Round
Notes: McGee is a dynamic quarterback at the collegiate level who can impact a game through the air or on the ground. He has great size, poise and mobility. He has a strong arm, but struggles with accuracy. He’s extremely elusive and is a threat anytime he has the ball.
4	Chris Harrington	DE	6-5	268	Sr.	3rd – 4th Round
Notes: Harrington is a physical defensive lineman that plays with a high motor. He has good size and plays with leverage. He defends the run well and shows good quickness. He displays good instincts and makes plays in the backfield. He’s a solid all around defender.
5	Cody Wallace	C	6-4	296	Sr.	4th Round
Notes: Wallace is a tough, durable blocker that controls the line of scrimmage. He’s a smart, heady leader that understands his assignments. He has excellent hand placement and controls the flow up front. He’s a hard worker and plays the game with a lot of passion. He has good lateral movement and positions himself well in front of a bigger opposition.
6	Jorvorskie Lane	RB	6-0	268	Jr.	4th – 5th Round
Notes: Lane is a punishing north/south runner that gets tough yards. He doesn’t posses elite speed, but he has quick feet and can move a pile. He keeps his legs moving and is tough to bring down. He’s a touchdown machine, scoring 19 in 2006 and 16 this season.
7	Kirk Elder	OT	6-5	308	Sr.	6th Round
Notes: Elder is a durable and consistent lineman. He’s a versatile lineman that can play inside or outside. He has quick feet, good lateral movement and uses hands effectively to shield defenders. He’s a leader and a savvy veteran.
8	Corey Clark	OT	6-6	326	Sr.	6th – 7th Round
Notes: Clark is a big, physical tackle who has a lot of experience. He mauls the opposition with his strength and displays good technique. He moves well for a man of his size and knocks defenders off their rush. He is a reliable and durable player that plays with passion.
9	Misi Tupe	LB	5-10	254	Sr.	UFA
Notes: Tupe is a former JUCO standout who’s been a consistent player for the Aggies. He’s an undersized linebacker that’s been very productive. He has good instincts and tackling ability.
10	Kerry Franks	WR	5-11	192	Sr.	UFA
Notes: Franks is a versatile player that can be used all over the field. He has good speed and hands. He’s a third or fourth receiver in an offense and is a solid return specialist.
11	Henry Smith	DT	6-3	315	Sr.	UFA
Notes: Smith is a fringe interior lineman with limited mobility. He has good strength and has the ability to make plays in the backfield.
12	Marquis Carpenter	CB	6-0	172	Sr.	UFA
Notes: Carpenter has good size and average speed, but has shown good playmaking skills this season.

A member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America, Chris Steuber has provided his analysis of the NFL and NFL Draft prospects on the web and on the radio since 1999.