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Arizona State
The Sun Devils had a terrific
campaign contending for the Pac Ten title till the last month of the
season. It is easy to see why as this is a roster loaded with
pro-prospects. First and foremost would be defensive
end Terrell
Suggs, who's probably playing his last college game and will go on
to be a top ten selection next April. Suggs is a monster pass rusher that
consistently blows up the opponents plays yet also displays the versatility to
successfully drop into pass coverage and effectively play in space 10-15 yards
off the line of scrimmage. Suggs has the makings of a special
player. Another underclassman that could leave the desert after tonight's
game is
receiver Shaun McDonald,
a quick, explosive wide out and though a little "undersized" the go-to
guy that cannot be stopped by opponents. Tight
end Mike
Pinkard has been talked up a lot lately as he's athletic and at the top
of his game, a complete player. Pinkard really does not excite us as we
were expecting more from him this year; he flashes skills but is not a
consistent target in the offense nor always dominant at the point of attack in
his blocking capacity. We feel junior Regis
Crawford will be the next top flight lineman to come from the ASU
program and though he presently mans the left
tackle
position could be a better fit at guard.
Middle
linebacker Solomon
Bates, outside
linebacker Mason
Unck and safety Alfred Williams will all be given free
agent consideration.
Kansas St
Kansas State
always seems to get to the hump but not over it. They also usually have a
slew of defensive backs to offer on draft day and now offer the nation's best cornerback
prospect in Terrance
Newman, a true shutdown corner best backed off the line of scrimmage in
"man off" coverage. Newman runs like the wind and displays great
ball skills. He will not be effective if used in press coverage and could
turn the intensity up supporting the run. Though he's a bit over-aged
Newman will still be an early pick in five months. The match-up against
Shaun McDonald tonight will be a good one. K-State has a terrific pair of
underclassmen linebackers. Terry
Pierce mans the middle,
though we feel he can be moved to the outside, offering an athletic force that
seeks out ball handlers and destroys plays. Likewise teammate Josh
Buhl is also outstanding in pursuit from his outside
linebacker spot, making
a lot of plays all over the field against both the run or pass. Both
Pierce and Buhl will be very high choices when they eventually enter the draft.
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