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Name |
College |
Proj |
Hgt |
Wgt |
40 |
20 |
10 |
Bench |
Vert Jump |
Broad Jump |
Shuttle |
3Cone |
1 |
Curry, Aaron  |
OLB, Wake Forest |
1 |
6-2 |
254 |
4.52 |
2.58 |
1.50 |
25 |
37 |
10'04" |
4.51 |
7.15 |
 Aaron Curry heading into rSr season: 2008: All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team choice...Recipient of the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker...Started all thirteen games at strong-side outside linebacker, as he led the team with a career-high 105 tackles (66 solos) and 16.0 stops for losses totaling 48 yards...Added 2.5 sacks for minus 16 yards and two pressures...Recovered three fumbles, advancing one 3 yards...Caused one fumble, deflected three passes and intercepted another for a 22-yard return...On 85 running plays he was involved in, the opposition gained 338 yards (3.98 ypc) with 22 first downs three touchdowns, as Curry made twelve third-down stops and one more on fourth-down, stopping runners three times for no gain...His opponents threw 45 passes into his area, completing 32 of those tosses (71.115) for 239 yards (7.47 yards per completion/5.31 yards per attempt), ten first downs and four touchdowns, as Curry made six third-down stops and another on fourth down in pass coverage...Collected eleven of his tackles inside the red zone, including six on goal line plays...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 63 Sol-99 TT, 13.5 TFL, 3 SK, 4 INT, 4 PBU, 4 QBH, 2 FF; Second team All-ACC linebacker as a junior...Earned second team All-America honors from CollegeSportsReport.com...Was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week after the North Carolina game when he had seven tackles and two interceptions including an 84-yard return for a touchdown...2006: 14 GP; 14 GS; 52 Sol-83 TT, 8.5 TFL, 3 SK, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF; Started all 14 games at outside linebacker...ranked 42nd in the ACC averaging 4.9 tackles per game...ranked second on the team with 83 tackles...tied for fourth on the team with 8.5 tackles for loss and three sacks...broke up three passes and intercepted one...forced two fumbles...2005: 11 GP; 10 GS; 28 Sol-45 TT, 7.5 TFL, 1 SK, 5 PBU, 1 BLK; Named second team Freshman All-American and to the ACC All-Freshman Team by The Sporting News.
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2 |
Crabtree, *Michael  |
WR, Texas Tech |
1 |
6-2 |
215 |
4.54 |
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 *Michael Crabtree heading into rSo season: 2008: Unanimous All-Big 12 Conference first-team pick, earning Biletnikoff Award honors (nation's top receiver) for the second consecutive year...Ranked sixth in the nation and second in the league with an average of 7.46 receptions per game...Placed 16th nationally with an average of 89.62 yards per game and finished 14th in scoring with 8.77 points per contest...Led the team as he caught 97-of-145 passes targeted to him (66.9%) for 1,165 yards (12.0 avg) and twelve touchdowns...Registered 60 first-down grabs, as he converted 11-of-20 third-down throws and 3-of-4 fourth-down tosses... Had 44 catches for at least ten yards, including eleven for 20 yards or longer...Converted 16 catches into first downs inside the red zone, including eleven on goal-line snaps...Set up 29 touchdowns and one field goal with key receptions...Turned the ball over once on three fumbles and had nine passes targeted to him that were deflected by the opposition...Carried twice for a 1-yard gain and returned a kickoff 50 yards while scoring 114 points...2007: Biletnikoff Award winner...unanimous consensus All-America first team selection...unanimous all-conference pick...Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year...Big 12 Conference Offensive Newcomer of the Year...several National Freshman of the Year honors...led the nation and the Big 12 in receptions (134), receiving yards (1,962) and touchdowns (22) - all NCAA freshman records.
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3 |
Smith, Jason |
OT, Baylor |
1 |
6-5 |
309 |
5.09 |
3.00 |
1.75 |
33 |
24 |
08'00" |
4.69 |
7.53 |
 Jason Smith heading into rSr season: 2008: The Football Writers Association All-American first-team choice became Baylor's first offensive lineman since guard Frank Ditta in 1980 and the Bears' first All-American offensive tackle since Mike Hughes in 1975...Added second-team All-American accolades from The NFL Draft Report and third-team recognition by Rivals.com...Unanimous All-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection...Named the team's co-Most Valuable Player...The left offensive tackle led the conference with seventeen touchdown-resulting blocks...His 96 knockdown blocks were the most ever by a Baylor offensive lineman...Added a league-high (for a down lineman) thirteen down field blocks, but was penalized five times...Was charged with just two quarterback pressures and 3.5 sacks on 290 pass plays...Was the major reason the team ranked 21st in the nation and third in the Big Twelve in rushing, averaging 195.75 yards per game, a vast improvement over 2007, when the Bears ranked 113th nationally (77.83 yards per game)...The team's 29 touchdown runs are the most by a Baylor squad since 1994 and rank third on the team season-record list...Graded at least 90% for blocking consistency in four contests (Wake Forest, Northwestern State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech)...2007: Earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors as a junior offensive tackle from The Associated Press despite being slowed by a sprained knee injury for much of season ... Played and started in seven games at left tackle ...Was a key performer along a Bears' o-line which yielded just 21 sacks, the program's fewest since 1995 ... Sustained a right MCL strain in season-opener at No. 22 TCU which sidelined him for three games, then returned to start at Texas A&M and vs. Colorado...2006: 11 GP; 8 GS; Rec: 6-70-11.7-1; Moved from tight end to offensive tackle prior to spring practice and went on to start all 12 games of his sophomore season as the Bears' right tackle ... Played every offensive snap in 11 of his 12 starts.
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4 |
Monroe, Eugene |
OT, Virginia |
1 |
6-5 |
309 |
5.18 |
2.96 |
1.75 |
23 |
28 1/2 |
09'02" |
4.79 |
7.86 |
 Eugene Monroe heading into Sr season: 2008: Unanimous All-Atlantic Coast Conference and All-State first-team choice...Recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, given annually since 1953 to the player voted the most outstanding blocker in the ACC by a poll of the league's head coaches and defensive coordinators. Monroe started all twelve games at left offensive tackle, as he was one of the few bright spots for a unit that not only struggled to score (ranked 115th in the nation with an average of 16.08 points per game), but also to gain yardage (106th in total offense with an average of 299.75 yards per game and 109th in rushing, averaging 96.58 yards per contest)...Registered a school season-record 105 knockdowns/key blocks, as he set another school and ACC season-record with sixteen touchdown-resulting blocks, posting a blocking consistency grade of 88.42%, the best of any senior offensive tackle in the collegiate ranks...What makes his sixteen touchdown-resulting blocks (also provided key pass protection blocks on five touchdown throws) even more impressive is the fact that all of the team's touchdown runs were because of those blocks and the Cavaliers would produce just 23 total touchdowns for the season (made touchdown-resulting blocks on 69.56% of the team's touchdowns and was involved with key blocks on 91.3% of those scores)...The offense generated 3,597 yards in total offense for the season, with 2,762 of those yards (76.79%) coming from over Monroe's side of the field...2007: Honorable mention All-ACC selection … underrated performer who was overpowering during the season … started 11 games at left tackle, missing the Pittsburgh and Middle Tennessee games with a knee injury... did not allow a sack during the regular season...2006: Played in all 12 games and started six times at left tackle where he shared time with Zak Stair ... earned his first letter.
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5 |
Stafford, *Matthew |
QB, Georgia |
1 |
6-2 |
225 |
4.81 |
2.75 |
1.65 |
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30 1/2 |
08'11" |
4.47 |
7.06 |
 *Matthew Stafford heading into Jr season: 2008: Earned All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors from the league's coaches and Associated Press...Named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award and one of 13 semifinalists for the Davey O'Brien Award ...Earned the team's Vince Dooley Most Valuable Player of the Year Award and received SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction for the fall semester...Started all 13 games, as the Capital One Bowl MVP completed 235-of-383 passes (both fourth on the school season-record list) for 3,459 yards (second-best season total by a Bulldog passer, compiling a .6136 pass completion percentage...Set the Bulldog season-record with 25 touchdown tosses, as he also had 10 interceptions... Averaged 9.03 yards per pass attempt, the third-best season total in Georgia history...His passing efficiency rating of 153.54 is the second-best annual mark in school annals...Ran for 40 yards and a score on 55 carries (0.7-yard average)...On 423 plays, he amassed a school season-record 3,499 yards in total offense (269.15 yards per game), along with being responsible for 26 touchdowns (third on the Georgia season-record list)...Stafford compiled a 27-7 record as Georgia's starting quarterback, as he threw for over 200 yards in 22 times, including three games over 300 yards and one with more than 400 yards...Ranks third in school history by completing 564-of-987 passes, topped by Eric Zeier (838-of-1,402; 1991-94) and David Greene (849-1,440; 2001-04)...His 7,731 yards passing also rank third in Georgia annals behind Zeier's 11,153 and Greene's 11,528...His pass efficiency rating of 134.52 is the fifth-highest career mark in school annals...His 51 touchdown passes again earned him a Georgia all-time ranking of third behind Zeier (67) and Greene (72), and his 1,113 offensive plays also placed him third in school history, topped by Zeier (1,560) and Greene (1,644)...Averaged 7.14 yards per offensive play, tying Mike Bobo (1994-97) for second on the school career-record list, surpassed by Charlie Trippi (7.52-yard average, 1942, 1945-46)...That average also placed him fifth in Southeastern Conference annals...Gained 7,944 yards in total offense, topped by Zeier (10,841) and Greene (11,270) on the Bulldogs' all-time record chart...Was responsible for 57 touchdowns (51 passing, six rushing) during his time at Georgia, ranking behind Greene (77), Zeier (71) and Frank Sinkwich (60, 1940-42)...His 33 interceptions placed fourth in school history behind Zeier (37), Larry Rakestraw (42, 1961-63) and the SEC record of 68 by Zeke Zeke Bratkowski (1951-53)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 39-(-18)-(-0.5)-2; Pass: 348-194-55.7-2523-19-10. 2006: 13 GP; 8 GS; Rush: 47-191-4.1-3; Pass: 256-135-52.7-1749-7-13; SEC All-Freshman Team by the league's coaches; 6-2 as a starter including ending year with wins over #5 Auburn, #16 Ga. Tech and #14 Va. Tech; Two-time SEC Freshman of the Week for performance.
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6 |
Sanchez, *Mark |
QB, Southern Cal |
1 |
6-2 |
227 |
4.93 |
2.81 |
1.63 |
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32 1/2 |
09'08" |
4.21 |
7.06 |
 *Mark Sanchez heading into rJr season: 2008: All-Pac 10 Conference first-team selection...Finalist for the Manning Award and semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, both given to the nation's top quarterback...Semifinalist for the Maxwell Award (nation's top player)...Suffered a left kneecap dislocation during preseason camp, but went on to start all thirteen contests...Led the conference and ranked sixth in the nation with a 164.64 passing efficiency rating...Also led the league and finished 13th in the nation in points responsible for (17.08 ppg)...His 3,207 yards passing also paced the Pac-10...Completed 241-of-366 passes (65.85%) for 3,207 yards, as his 34 touchdowns rank second in both school and league season annals...Threw 10 interceptions, but scored three times on the ground, as he was responsible for 37 touchdowns and a league-best 247.92-yard average in total offense (3,223 yards)...Produced 147 first downs among his 241 completions, as 50 of those throws were good for 20 yards or longer...In addition to his ten interceptions, Sanchez had 35 passes deflected, as he fumbled seven times, losing the ball three times...Threw for over 200 yards in nine games, including three games for over 300 yards and one for over 400...Helped the team rank 11th nationally and second in the Pac-10 with an average of 454.69 yards per game in total offense...The Trojans also led the conference in passing offense (259.85 yards per game, 22nd in the nation) and finished third in rushing (194.85 yards per game, 22nd nationally)...Helped convert 69-of-149 third-down plays (46.31%)...2007: 8 GP; 3 GS; Rush: 14-22-1.6-0; Pass: 114-69-60.5-695-7-5; Sanchez served as the backup quarterback as a sophomore in 2007, but he ended up starting 3 games (Arizona, Notre Dame and Oregon) for an injured John David Booty and performed well... 2006: 6 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 4-(-5)-(-1.2)-1; Pass: 7-3-42.9-63-0-1; Sanchez, who had an impressive showing in 2006 spring practice while John David Booty was sidelined with an injury, was USC's No. 2 quarterback as a redshirt freshman in 2006.
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7 |
Jackson, Tyson |
DE, LSU |
1 |
6-4 |
296 |
4.94 |
2.79 |
1.68 |
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28 1/2 |
08'06" |
4.80 |
7.64 |
 Tyson Jackson heading into rSr season: 2008: Jackson earned All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors for the second time as a Tiger...The left defensive end recorded 36 tackles (17 solo) that included 4.5 sacks for minus-27 yards, 10.5 stops for losses of 37 yards and seven quarterback pressures, as the front wall allowed only 110.15 yards per game rushing, ranking 17th in the nation in that category...Recovered a fumble that he advanced 18 yards and deflected four passes...On 33 plays vs. the run, the opposition gained only 57 yards (1.73 yards per carry) with three touchdowns over Jackson's area...Made 13 stops on third-down plays, including eight vs. the running game, adding five more hits on fourth down...The opposition completed 8-of-20 passes into his area for 58 yards (2.9 yards per pass attempt)...2007: 14 GP; 14 GS; 15 Sol-36 TT, 5 TFL, 3.5 SK, 10 PBU, 10 QBH, 1 FF; Teamed with Glenn Dorsey to give LSU one of the most intimidating defensive fronts in college football during the 2007 season ... Started all 14 games at left defensive end for the Tigers ... Credited with 36 total tackles, including 4.5 tackles for losses and 3.5 sacks ... Led team with 15 quarterback hurries ... Second on team with 10 pass breakups ... Capped season with a sack for a 9-yard loss and a forced fumble in LSU's win over Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game. 2006: 13 GP; 12 GS; 13 Sol-37 TT, 10 TFL, 8.5 SK, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 6 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF; One of the SEC's most dominating defensive linemen, he was named a Second-Team All- SEC selection by the league's coaches … A key member of the Tigers' defensive front he has started all 13 games at left end … Led the team in sacks (8.5) and tackles for loss (10) … His 8.5 sacks ranked as the fifth most in the SEC in 2006 … Also credited with 37 tackles, a team-high six quarterback hurries, four broken up passes, an interception and one forced fumble. 2005: 13 GP; 0 GS; 8 Sol-13 TT, 3 TFL, 2 SK, 5 QBH; Earned a spot on the Freshman All-SEC team as voted on by the league's coaches and The Sporting News after recording 13 tackles and 2 sacks in 12 games ... Reliable backup on the defensive line. 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2004.
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8 |
Maclin, *Jeremy |
WR, Missouri |
1 |
6-0 |
198 |
4.45 |
2.62 |
1.58 |
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 *Jeremy Maclin heading into rSo season: 2008: Unanimous All-Big 12 Conference first-team pick...Finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and semi-finalist for the -Maxwell Award...Started all fourteen games at the H-receiver (inside slot) position, but also lined up at the traditional flanker and split end spots, in addition to carrying the ball out of the backfield...Led the nation with a school single-season record 2,833 all-purpose yards (202.36 ypg)...Set the school single-season record with 102 receptions, good for 1,260 yards (12.4 avg) and 13 touchdowns...Ranked second on the squad with 293 yards and a pair of scores on 40 carries (7.3 avg)...Ranked third in the Big 12 with 23 punt returns for 270 yards (11.7 avg) and a touchdown...Added 1,010 yards and a score on 42 kickoff returns (24.0 avg)...Also recorded two tackles - one each vs. Oklahoma and Buffalo... Caught 102-of-129 passes targeted to him (79.07%), as 14-of-27 passes he did not get to were deflected by the opposition...Proved to be one of the best clutch receivers in the game, as he converted 22-of-30 third-down passes (73.33%) and 1-of-2 fourth-down throws as he produced 55 first downs via receptions...37 of his catches were good for gains of at least ten yards, including 16 for 20 yards or longer...Had key catches that set up 21 Tiger touchdown drives...Turned the ball over twice on three fumbles...2007: Tallied 2,776 all-purpose yards, which was an NCAA Division I-A single-season freshman record, and was the fifth-most ever by any player in a season in Division I-A history ...Was the only player in the nation to record touchdowns via receiving (9), rushing (4), punt return (2) and kickoff return (1)...2006: Came to Columbia during the summer to get a jump on his acclimation period, and by all accounts was on his way to likely earning playing time as a true freshman, before a knee injury suffered in 7-on-7 passing drills in July sidelined him for the year...Maclin has amassed 182 receptions for 2,315 yards and 22 touchdowns in the air, 668 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns on the ground, and another 2,626 combined yards on punt and kickoff returns in two seasons at Missouri.
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9 |
Orakpo, Brian |
DE, Texas |
1 |
6-3 |
263 |
4.63 |
2.60 |
1.56 |
31 |
39 1/2 |
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 Brian Orakpo heading into rSr season: 2008: Earned All-American first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News and Walter Camp Football Foundation...Recipient of the Nagurski Trophy (nation's top defensive player), Lombardi Award (nation's top lineman) and Hendricks Award (nation's top defensive end)...Finalist for the Lott Trophy (defensive IMPACT player of the year) and named Big Twelve Conference Defensive Player of the Year...Unanimous first-team All-Big Twelve selection...Appeared in twelve games, starting eleven contests at the "quick" defensive end position...Missed the second half of the Texas Tech game and the Baylor contest due to a knee injury and was also was limited at Kansas as a result of that injury... Still managed to record 40 tackles (32 solos), as he ranked second in the league and sixth in the nation with 11.5 sacks for minus-100 yards, the tenth-best season sack total by a Longhorn...Ranked second in the Big Twelve and 14th nationally with 17.5 stops for losses totaling 112 yards...Registered 15 QB pressures and caused four fumbles...Also deflected two passes...Had a very impressive performance in the trenches...On 38 running plays that he made tackles on, the opposition netted just one yard, a miniscule 0.026 yards per carry...Had a hand on 20 pass plays, resulting in his opponents gaining just 56 yards on four receptions, an average of only 2.8 yards per pass attempt...Made fourteen of his stops on third-down snaps and three more on fourth-down...Nine of his tackles came inside the red zone, including three on goal-line snaps...2007: 9 GP; 8 GS; 27 Sol-37 TT, 9 TFL, 5.5 SK, 2 PBU, 12 QBH, 1 FF; Appeared in nine games, starting eight, missing four due to a right knee injury suffered against Arkansas State ... earned Defensive MVP honors in the Holiday Bowl ... earned one of UT's Frank Medina Rehabilitation Awards and was named one of the Longhorns' Outstanding Defensive Ends ... helped UT allow just 93.4 rushing yards per game (sixth NCAA) ... tallied 37 tackles, nine TFL, 5.5 sacks, 12 pressures, two PBD and a forced fumble. 2006: 13 GP; 1 GS; 18 Sol-26 TT, 6 TFL, 4.5 SK, 2 PBU, 11 QBH; Played in all 13 games, recording 26 tackles, six TFL, 4.5 sacks and two PBD ... named one of the Lowe's Most Improved Defensive Players.
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10 |
Raji, B.J. |
DT, Boston College |
1 |
6-2 |
337 |
5.12 |
2.93 |
1.69 |
33 |
32 |
08'07" |
4.69 |
7.90 |
 B.J. Raji heading into rSr season: 2008: All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, earning second-team honors from Rivals.com, third-team accolades from the Associated Press and Scout.com and was an honorable mention by Pro Football Weekly and Sports Illustrated...First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference pick...The recipient of The Mary M. and William H. Sullivan, Jr. '37 Scholarship started all thirteen games at right defensive tackle, recording a career-high 42 tackles (22 solos)...Led the team with eight sacks for minus 48 yards, 16.0 stops for losses of 79 yards and three quarterback pressures...Finished third on the squad with five pass deflections...Had at least one tackle behind the line of scrimmage in ten contests... Helped the team lead the ACC and rank seventh in the nation by holding the opposition to an average of 91.21 rushing yards per game, as the Eagles also led the conference and placed fifth nationally with an average of 268.14 yards per game in total offense allowed...2007: Redshirted due to academic reasons. 2006: 12 GP; 12 GS; 16 Sol-23 TT, 8.5 TFL, 3 SK, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Received All-ACC second-team honors...Started 12 games at defensive tackle...had 23 tackles, including 16 solo stops...made 8.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, forced one fumble and had three pass breakups...earned All-ACC second-team honors... 2005: 12 GP; 12 GS; 15 Sol-27 TT, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 SK, 1 PBU; Started all 12 contests at right defensive tackle...registered 27 tackles (20 solos), 1.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup... 2004: 8 GP; 0 GS; 6 Sol-13 TT, 1.5 TFL; Worked his way into the rotation at defensive tackle as a true freshman...registered 13 tackles (6 solos) and 1.5 tackles for loss...was listed at number two on the depth chart (behind Tim Bulman) at left tackle...saw his first collegiate action in home opener against Penn State.
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11 |
Smith, *Andre  |
OT, Alabama |
1 |
6-4 |
332 |
5.28 |
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 *Andre Smith heading into Jr season: 2008: Consensus All-American first-team selection and recipient of the Outland Trophy, given annually to the nation's best down lineman...All-Southeastern Conference first-team pick and shared the league's Jacobs Blocking Trophy with Arkansas center Jonathan Luigs...Chosen SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week at Arkansas and was selected his team's Offensive Player of the Year...Also captured the offensive line's Up-Front Award for his outstanding blocking...Started 12 games at left offensive tackle and was chosen for the team's Paul Crane Offensive Lineman Award...Sat out the Tulane contest with a right knee sprain; left the season opener vs. Clemson in the third quarter with a left knee sprain and was sidelined for several series vs. Kentucky with an elbow strain...Did not play in the Sugar Bowl vs. Utah after he was declared ineligible due to a team rules violation...Saw action in 710 of the team's 902 offensive plays, but still led the squad with 103 key blocks/ knockdowns and added seven blocks downfield...His 18 touchdown-resulting blocks led the SEC's down linemen...Was penalized twice, as he allowed just one QB sack and six pressures on 334 pass plays...Helped the team rank 30th in the nation and third in the conference in rushing, averaging 184.64 yards per game...That unit also averaged 171.14 yards passing, 30.14 points and 355.79 yards in total offense per game...2007: Was a co-winner of the SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy along with Arkansas' Jonathan Luigs ... 2007 Coaches First-Team All-SEC selection ... Started every game at the left tackle position, one of two players to start every game on the offensive line (Mike Jo...2006: A 13-game starter, Smith led all Alabama players with 831 snaps. He was one of five players with 800 snaps. He played at least 65 snaps in 10 of the 13 games and played more than 70 plays five times. Smith led all offensive linemen with 62 knockdown block. He is the cousin of Dominic Lee, a defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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12 |
Jenkins, Malcolm |
CB, Ohio State |
1 |
6-0 |
204 |
4.51 |
2.62 |
1.47 |
15 |
33 |
10'04" |
4.08 |
6.59 |
 Malcolm Jenkins heading into Sr season: 2008: Consensus All-American first-team and unanimous All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice...Winner of the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's premier defensive back...Quarterfinalist for the Ronnie Lott Trophy and semi-finalist for the Bednarik Award...Was named team captain...Shifted back to field cornerback, starting all thirteen games to lead a secondary that ranked 13th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (105.23 rating), as he collected a career-high 57 tackles (34 solos) with an 8-yard sack and four stops for losses of 23 yards...Caused three fumbles, deflected nine passes and intercepted three others for 7 yards in returns...Also blocked a pair of punts that he advanced for a total of 28 yards...Held the opposition to 230 yards and no touchdowns on 30 catches of 60 passes targeted into his area (7.67 yards per completion/3.83 yards per pass attempt)...Registered 22 third-down stops, including 18 vs. the pass...Did not allow his main pass coverage assignment to catch any passes in seven contests, as those receivers managed just seven receptions for 66 yards (9.43 yards per completion)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; PR: 1-21-21-0; 27 Sol-47 TT, 5 TFL, 4 INT, 3 PBU; First Team All-America (Pro Football Weekly) … Second team All-America (Walter Camp, AP, Rivals) … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) .. Thorpe Award semifinalist … 47 tackles for season … 26 career starts. 2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; PR: 2-7-3.5-0; 40 Sol-55 TT, 4.5 TFL, 4 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Consensus first-team All-Big Ten ... started all 13 games at field corner ... tied for fourth on the team in tackles with 55 ... 40 of his tackles were solo, second-most on the team ... picked off four passes and totaled a team-high 99 return yards ... added three passes broken up and a forced fumble. 2005: 10 GP; 3 GS; KR: 1-34-34-0; 23 Sol-37 TT, 2 PBU; Earned his first letter as a true freshman … worked his way into the rotation at nickel back.
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13 |
Oher, Michael |
OT, Mississippi |
1 |
6-5 |
309 |
5.34 |
3.03 |
1.78 |
21 |
30 1/2 |
08'07" |
4.60 |
7.81 |
 Michael Oher heading into Sr season: 2008: Consensus All-American first-team and unanimous All-Southeastern Conference first-team choice...The team captain was the recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, given to the SEC's top blocker...One of three finalists for both the Outland Trophy, given to the nation's premier blocker and the Conerly Trophy, given to the state of Mississippi's top collegiate player...Semifinalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award...Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Louisiana-Monroe...The team captain started all 13 games at left offensive tackle, recording 99 knockdowns/key blocks for the second-straight season...Posted a league-high 17 touchdown-resulting blocks and delivered eight blocks downfield...Allowed just 2.5 quarterback sacks and one pressure on 340 pass plays...Behind Oher's blocking, the Rebels ranked 28th in the nation and second in the league in rushing (186.46 yards per game), 29th nationally and third in the SEC in total offense (407.62 ypg) and 28th in the major college ranks and second in the conference in scoring (32.08 ppg)...After allowing 28 quarterback sacks in 2007, the front wall was charged with just 18 sacks in 2008...2007: Named Fourth Team All-America by Phil Steele … Consensus First Team All-SEC selection … Named Mid-Season All-America first team by The Sporting News and a fourth team by Phil Steele, who also listed him on his All-SEC first team … Started all 12 games at left tackle… Helped pave the way for Green-Ellis' 1,137 rushing yards, which ranks second on the school's single-season chart. 2006: Earned second team All-SEC honors from the league's coaches ... Has started 22 consecutive games over the last two seasons ... Started all 12 games at LT ... As a blocker helped BenJarvus Green-Ellis become the third 1,000-yard runner in Ole Miss history and record four 100-yard rushing games. 2005: Earned First Team Freshman All-America honors from Rivals.com and The Sporting News and Third Team distinction from CollegeFootballNews.com ... Named First Team Freshman All-SEC by the SEC Coaches and The Sporting News.
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14 |
Wells, *Chris |
RB, Ohio State |
1 |
6-1 |
235 |
4.52 |
2.62 |
1.50 |
25 |
33 1/2 |
10'08" |
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 *Chris Wells heading into Jr season: 2008: Academic All-Big Ten Conference first-team and All-Big Ten second-team selection, as he started eight of ten games that he played in, missing the Ohio University, Southern California and Troy contests...Still managed to lead the team and rank third in the conference with 207 carries for 1,197 yards (5.8 avg) and eight touchdowns...Scored 48 points and caught eight passes for 47 yards (5.9 avg)...Generated 1,244 all-purpose yards, ranking seventh in the league with an average of 124.4 yards per game...Turned the ball over three times on fumbles, including one each in the Youngstown State, Minnesota and Illinois contests...Rushed for over 100 yards in eight contests...Wells started 21 of 36 games as a Buckeye, carrying 585 times for 3,382 yards (5.78 avg) and 30 touchdowns, adding 84 yards on 15 receptions (5.6 avg). He recorded two solo tackles, registered 180 points and generated 3,466 all-purpose yards, an average of 96.28 yards per game...His 3,382 yards rank fourth in school history behind Archie Griffin (5,589; 1972-75), Eddie George (3,768; 1992-95) and Tim Spencer (3,553; 1979-82)...His average of 93.94 yards per game rushing rank third in school annals, topped by Griffin (121.15 ypg) and Jim Otis (94.15 ypg, 1967-69)...Rushed for more than 100 yards 17 times during his career, tying Keith Byars (1982-85) for third on the OSU all-time record list behind Griffin (34) and George (20)...Set the school sophomore rushing record, as his 1,609 yards on the ground in 2007 rank fourth on the Buckeyes single-season record list, surpassed by George (1,927 in 1995), Byars (1,764 in 1984) and Griffin (1,695 in 1974)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 274-1609-5.9-15; Rec: 5-21-4.2-0; 2 Sol-2 TT; Voted team Most Valuable Player … second team All-America (Rivals) … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … 1,609 yards for season with 15 touchdowns … ranks fourth among all-tim...2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 104-576-5.5-7; Rec: 2-16-8-0; Played in all 13 games as a true freshman and finished second on the team with 576 yards on 104 carries ... was named the team's outstanding first-year award on offense ... averaged 5.6 yards per rush. Goes by "Beanie," a nickname given to him by his family at a young age.
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15 |
Moreno, *Knowshon |
RB, Georgia |
1 |
5-11 |
217 |
4.50 |
2.69 |
1.53 |
25 |
35 1/2 |
09'07" |
4.27 |
6.84 |
 *Knowshon Moreno heading into rSo season: 2008: Finalist for the Doak Walker Award (nation's top running back) and semi-finalist for the Maxwell Award (top player in the country)...Earned team Most Valuable Offensive Player Award honors...Only the second player in school history to rush for over 1,000-yards in back-to-back seasons, joining Herschel Walker (1980-82)...Despite suffering leg cramps in the season opener vs. Georgia Southern and a deep elbow bruise vs. Alabama, Moreno started all thirteen games, leading the team with 250 carries for 1,400 yards (5.6 avg) and sixteen touch-downs...His 250 rushing attempts rank sixth on the school single-season record list, as his 1,400 yards rank fifth and his sixteen scores rank tied for fourth on the Georgia single-season record charts...Led the conference with an average of 107.69 yards per game rushing...Caught 33 passes for 392 yards (11.9 avg) and a pair of touchdowns, adding 30 yards on two punt returns...Ranked second in the league with an average of 140.15 all-purpose yards per game...Produced 65 first down runs on 250 attempts (26.0%), as he converted 9 of 24 third-down rushing attempts (37.5%)...Had 51 carries for at least 10 yards, including 15 for 20 yards or longer...Had 44 positive runs inside the red zone, including 22 on goal-line plays...Tackled for a loss 22 times and stopped for no gain on 35 other carries...Had key rushes that set up 22 touchdown drives and five series that ended with field goals...18 of his 33 receptions (54.55%) produced first downs, including converting 8 of 11 third-down passes...Had seven receptions for 20 yards or longer, setting up nine touchdown drives with his catches...Pulled down 33 of 39 passes thrown to him (84.62%)...2007: Appeared in 13 games making six starts with 248 carries for 1,334 yards (5.3 average) and 14 TDs while also making 20 receptions for 253 yards (12.6 average)...Ended the season with the second-most yards per game (102.6) in the SEC and out of the nation’s Division I freshmen...Finished No. 2 on the school’s all-time list and No. 4 on the SEC’s alltime list for most yards rushing by a freshman (1,334 yards)...All-SEC First-Team selection by Associated Press, SEC Coaches and Rivals.com; named SEC All-Freshman and SEC Freshman Offensive Player of the Year by Sporting News...Became the first Bulldog since Herschel Walker in 1982 to rush for 100 or more yards in five-consecutive games...2006: Redshirted.
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16 |
Cushing, Brian |
OLB, Southern Cal |
1 |
6-3 |
243 |
4.64 |
2.62 |
1.53 |
30 |
35 |
10'00" |
4.22 |
6.84 |
 Brian Cushing heading into Sr season: 2008: Consensus All-Pac 10 Conference first-team choice...Finalist for the Butkus Award, semi-finalist for the Lombardi Award and quarter-finalist for the Lott Trophy...Named the team's Co-Lifter of the Year...Limited in spring drills after undergoing arthroscopic ankle surgery...Suffered a broken bone in his hand vs. Oregon State and was forced to play wearing a cast for about one month...Also suffered a shoulder contusion vs. Arizona State, but still managed to start all thirteen games on the Trojans' schedule...Ranked second on the team with 73 tackles (46 solos)... Added three sacks for minus 22 yards and led the squad with 10.5 stops for losses totaling 50 yards...Also had a QB pressure, along with a forced fumble...Deflected six passes and recorded his first career interception...On 54 running plays he was involved in, Cushing held the opposition to 119 yards, no touchdowns and eight first downs (2.2 ypc), as he made six third-down stops, two more on fourth-down plays and took down ball carriers for no gain on four other runs...On 30 pass plays into his area, the opposition completed 19 passes (63.33%) for 132 yards (6.95 yards per completion/4.40 yards per pass attempt) and one touchdown, allowing four first-down receptions...Made six of his tackles inside the red zone, including four on goal line plays...Added one more tackle for the kickoff coverage unit...2007: 10 GP; 8 GS; 14 Sol-25 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 2 PBU, 1 FR; Cushing, who did a standout job starting at defensive end in 2006, moved back to his natural strongside linebacker spot as a junior in 2007 and didn't miss a beat. Overall while appearing in 10 games (all but Washington, Stanford and Arizona) and starting 8 times (Idaho and USC's last 7 games), he had 25 tackles, including 2.5 for losses of 4 yards (with a 2-yard sack), plus a fumble recovery and 2 deflections. He sprained his left ankle in the Idaho opener, then played briefly but didn't start the next 2 games (Nebraska and Washington State) before re-spraining it against Washington State and being sidelined for the next 3 contests. 2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; 27 Sol-57 TT, 13.5 TFL, 4.5 SK, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 1 BLK; Cushing, who started 4 times in 2005 at strongside linebacker, started all of his 2006 sophomore season as a stand-up defensive end in USC's hybrid 3-4 "Elephant" defense. Overall in 2006 while appearing in all 13 games, he had 57 tackles, including a team-best 13.5 for losses of 52 yards.
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17 |
Freeman, *Josh |
QB, Kansas State |
1 |
6-6 |
248 |
4.90 |
2.85 |
1.66 |
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33 1/2 |
09'11" |
4.43 |
7.11 |
 *Josh Freeman heading into Jr season: 2008: Freeman started all 12 games, ranking 17th in the nation in total offense (279.08 yards per game) and 11th in points responsible for (17.17 points per game)...Completed 224-of-382 passes (58.64%) for 2,945 yards (27th nationally in yards gained passing), eight interceptions and 20 touchdowns (tied for fourth on the school single-season touchdown record chart)...Ran for 14 scores, finishing second on the team with 404 yards on 107 carries (3.8-yard average)...Saw action in 489 offensive plays that totaled 3,349 yards...Guided a unit that ranked 19 in the nation in both scoring (34.92 points per game) and passing yardage (269.58 yards per game)...Was sacked 15 times for losses of 127 yards and turned the ball over five times on nine fumbles...Had 56-of-382 pass attempts deflected by the opposition (14.66%)...Freeman started 32-of-35 games he appeared in...His 8,078 yards passing shattered the previous school record of 6,208 yards by Lynn Dickey (1968-70)...His 680 pass completions also broke Dickey's old KSU all-time mark of 501, and his 1,151 pass attempts Surpassed Dickey's previous record of 994 attempts...Freeman's passing efficiency rating of 124.74 placed him seventh in school history...Lynn Dickey's 6,208 yards passing was topped by Freeman's 8,078 yards on the Wildcats' all-time record list...Threw for 44 touchdowns, breaking the previous KSU career record of 37 by Ell Roberson (2000-03)...Ran for 20 more touchdowns, which ranks tied with Cornelius Davis (1966-68) for ninth on the school's overall record chart and fourth among their quarterbacks, topped by Roberson (40), Jonathan Beasley (26; 1996-97, 99-2000) and Michael Bishop (23; 1997-98)...His pass completion percentage of .5908 broke the old school career-record of 56.0% by Chad May (min. 400 attempts; 1993-94)...2007: 12 GP; 12 GS; Rush: 53-(-40)-(-0.8)-4; Pass: 499-316-63.3-3353-18-11; 2 Sol-2 TT; Earned honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades from the league's coaches... Strong-armed quarterback who started all 12 games at quarterback...2006: 11 GP; 8 GS; Rush: 54-(-21)-(-0.4)-2; Pass: 270-140-51.9-1780-6-15; Appeared in 11-of-13 games, including starts in the final eight contests of the season... Father, Ron, played professionally in the USFL and serves as Grandview High's defensive coordinator.
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18 |
Heyward-Bey, *Darrius |
WR, Maryland |
1 |
6-2 |
210 |
4.25 |
2.50 |
1.44 |
16 |
38 1/2 |
10'06" |
4.18 |
6.80 |
 *Darrius Heyward-Bey heading into rJr season: 2008: All-Atlantic Coast Conference honorable mention...Super Sleeper Team choice by The NFL Draft Report...Started twelve games at the "Z" receiver position, leading the team for the third consecutive year with 42 receptions for 609 yards (14.5 avg) and five touchdowns... Had seven of the 72 passes targeted to him deflected by the opposition, as he converted 8-of-15 third-down throws and registered 26 first downs receiving, including 20 receptions for at least 10 yards each (with ten for 20 yards or longer)...Fumbled for the only time during his career in his final game as a Terp, vs. Nevada in the Humanitarian Bowl...Had key catches that set up eight touchdown drives and one series that ended with a field goal...Finished fourth on the team with 202 yards and a touchdown on only fifteen carries, as his average of 13.5 yards per rushing attempt was tops in the ACC...Also recorded a solo tackle vs. Middle Tennessee State...Ranked ninth in the league in receiving yardage (50.75 ypg) and tenth in receptions (3.5 pg)....Also placed 20th in the conference with an average of 67.58 all-purpose yards per game...Heyward-Bey's 138 receptions rank third in school history behind Jermaine Lewis (193, 1992-95) and Geroy Simon (185, 1993-96)...His 2,089 yards receiving marked just the third time a Terrapin gained more than 2,000 yards in a career, joining Lewis (2,932 yards) and Simon (2,059)...Hauled in 13 of those passes for touchdowns, tying Guilian Gary (1998-2001) for third on the school all-time record list, topped by Lewis (21) and Greg Hill (18, 1982-84)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 5-107-21.4-1; Rec: 51-786-15.4-3; 1 Sol-1 TT; An honorable mention All-America choice at wide receiver by Pro Football Weekly ... led the team in receptions (51) and receiving yards (786) ... ranked ninth in the ACC in receiving yards ...2006: 13 GP; 10 GS; Rush: 5-5-1-0; Rec: 45-694-15.4-5; Emerged as one of the top young players in the ACC, earning a number of postseason honors, including first-team freshman All-America by The Sporting News and Rivals.com ... 2005: Redshirt season.
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19 |
Brown, *Everette |
DE, Florida State |
1 |
6-2 |
256 |
4.65 |
2.68 |
1.59 |
26 |
31 1/2 |
09'06" |
4.53 |
7.55 |
 *Everette Brown heading into rJr season: 2008: All-American second-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Rivals.com, Associated Press and the Walter Camp Foundation...Unanimous All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team choice and was a runner-up for both the ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards...Finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award, given to the nation's premier defensive end...Named Walter Camp National Player of the Week vs. Maryland and ACC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Virginia Tech...Started all thirteen games at right defensive end, where he gave up considerable bulk to some of the best left offensive tackles in the collegiate ranks, but still had great success in disrupting the opposition's offensive game plan...Recorded 36 tackles (career-high 30 solos), as he caused a team-high four fumbles and recovered another that he advanced 5 yards...Also deflected two passes and was credited with three quarterback pressures...Had four games where he recorded multiple sacks and posted at least one tackle behind the line of scrimmage in eleven contests (including six multiple-stop performances)...2007: 13 GP; 9 GS; 25 Sol-36 TT, 11.5 TFL, 6.5 SK, 3 PBU, 1 FF; Florida State's starter at the left defensive end position where he earned a career-high eight starting assignments for the season...has played in 26 consecutive games in his first two seasons...2006: 13 GP; 3 GS; 16 Sol-27 TT, 13.5 TFL, 3 SK, 3 QBH, 1 BLK; Freshman All-America and All-ACC Freshman team honoree by The Sporting News...played in all 13 games while starting three games (Rice, NC State, Duke) when Darrell Burston was moved to the left end...2005: A redshirt season.
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20 |
Maualuga, Rey |
ILB, Southern Cal |
1 |
6-2 |
249 |
4.78 |
2.75 |
1.59 |
23 |
|
08'11" |
|
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 Rey Maualuga heading into Sr season: 2008: Recipient of the Bednarik Award, given to the nation's top defensive player...Finalist for the Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Award and the Butkus Award...Team Most Valuable Player and named the Pac-10's Defensive Player of the Year...Started 12 games at middle linebacker, missing the Oregon contest due to a knee sprain suffered vs. Oregon State...Still managed to lead the team and match his career-high with 79 tackles (51 solos) that included 2.5 stops for losses of 11 yards...Intercepted two passes for 48 yards in returns with a touchdown...Credited with one quarterback pressure and deflected four passes... On 62 running plays in his area, the opposition gained 311 yards (5.02 ypc) with five touchdowns and 16 first downs, as Maualuga made four third-down stops and prevented ball carriers from gaining yardage on four of those attempts...The opposition completed 18 of 24 passes in front of the linebacker, producing 13 first downs and 234 yards (13.0 yards per completion/9.75 yards per attempt)...Part of a unit that allowed just 87.38 yards per game on the ground (fifth in the NCAA), ranking second in the country in total defense (221.77 ypg) while leading the major colleges in scoring defense (9.0 ppg)...2007: 13 GP; 12 GS; 41 Sol-79 TT, 10.5 TFL, 6 SK, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 1 FF; Maualuga returned for his second season as USC's starting middle linebacker as a junior in 2007 and led the team in tackles. Overall in 2007 while appearing in all 13 games (starting all but the Notre Dame game, in which he was limited because of a hip pointer), he had 79 tackles, including 10.5 for losses of 40 yards (with 6 sacks for minus 32 yards), plus 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception (returned for 19 yards) and 3 deflections. 2006: 13 GP; 10 GS; 45 Sol-78 TT, 5 TFL, 2 SK, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Maualuga started most of 2006 at middle linebacker as a sophomore and proved to be an impact player. Overall in 2006 while appearing in all 13 games (he started all but Arkansas, Oregon State and Notre Dame), he had a 78 tackles, including 5 for losses of 17 yards (with 2 sacks for minus 8 yards), an interception, 3 deflections and a forced fumble. 2005: 12 GP; 0 GS; 26 Sol-37 TT, 4.5 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF; Arrested in November 2005 for allegedly punching a man at an off-campus party.
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21 |
Jerry, Peria |
DT, Mississippi |
1 |
6-2 |
299 |
4.98 |
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 Peria Jerry heading into Sr season: 2008: All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, ESPN and the Associated Press, adding second-team honors from College Football News and Rivals.com...First-team All-Southeastern Conference choice...Rated the best senior defensive tackle in the nation by Pro Football Weekly...Made the Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy Watch Lists...Received the Jeff Hamm Memorial Award, given to the team's Most Improved Defensive Player...Started the team's last eleven games at left defensive tackle, missing the season opener vs. Memphis after undergoing August surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee...Recorded 49 tackles (25 solos) and ranked second on the team with a career-high seven sacks for minus 54 yards, adding three quarterback pressures...Led the league and ranked second among the nation's defensive tackles (11th overall) with 18.0 stops for losses of 80 yards...His dominance in the trenches saw Ole Miss finish fourth in the nation in rush defense, allowing only 85.54 yards per game, compared to 199.08 yards the previous season...Caused two fumbles and recovered another that he advanced 13 yards for a touchdown...Also deflected a pass...Registered at least two tackles behind the line of scrimmage in seven contests...2007: 12 GP; 12 GS; 40 Sol-58 TT, 14 TFL, 3.5 SK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR; Named Second Team All-SEC by the Associated Press and Rivals.com and Third Team by Phil Steele … Started all 12 games at defensive tackle … Ranked sixth in the SEC in TFLs with 14.0 … Finished second on the team in TFLs , sacks (3.5) and hurries (4) and eighth in total tackles (58) … 2006: 8 GP; 6 GS; 13 Sol-22 TT, 1 TFL, 1 SK, 1 QBH; Battled through foot injuries to appear in eight games, making six starts along the defensive line … Made starts at end, tackle and nose tackle … Totaled 22 tackles on the season with 1.0 TFL and 1.0 sack... 2005: 6 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-3 TT; After missing the first four games of his true freshman season with injury, appeared in six of the final seven games … Finished the season with three total tackles...His brother, John, is a offensive lineman at Ole Miss Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Cousins Eddie Strong and Toward Sanford both played at Ole Miss ... Another cousin, Jamarca Sanford, currently starts in the Rebel secondary ... Strong and cousin Dwayne Rudd both played in the NFL.
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22 |
Matthews, Clay |
OLB, Southern Cal |
1 |
6-3 |
240 |
4.62 |
2.68 |
1.49 |
23 |
35 1/2 |
10'01" |
4.18 |
6.90 |
 Clay Matthews heading into rSr season: 2008: Academic All-Pac 10 first-team and named the squad's Co-Lifter of the Year and Co-Special Teams Player of the Year, the third consecutive season he captured that latter award...Underwent hand surgery prior to spring practice, but was fully recovered by the season opener...Played behind Everson Griffen at right defensive tackle for the season's first three games before taking over and starting the final ten contests...Ranked fourth on the team with 56 tackles (28 solos), as he helped the Trojans lead the nation in scoring defense (9.0 ppg) and passing efficiency defense (85.75 rating)...Tied for second on the team with 4.5 sacks for minus 42 yards and ranked third on the team with nine stops for losses of 59 yards, as the Trojans finished fifth nationally in rush defense (87.38 ypg) and second in total defense (221.77 ypg)...Had a pair of pass deflections and blocked his third field goal for his career (vs. Oregon State)...Also caused and recovered a pair of fumbles...2007: 13 GP; 2 GS; 15 Sol-17 TT, 3 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF, 2 BLK; Matthews was a key backup linebacker and special teams player as a junior in 2007. Overall in 2007 while appearing in all 13 games, he had 17 tackles, including 3 for losses of 23 yards, plus 2 forced fumbles, 1 deflection and 2 blocked field goals. He won USC's Co-Special Teams Player of the Year Award. Suffered broken left thumb against Nebraska, then fractured a metacarpal later in season, then had to have surgery after the bowl game as it did not heal properly...2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; 9 Sol-15 TT, 1.5 TFL, 1 SK; A one-time walk-on, Matthews earned a scholarship in the fall of 2006 and served as a reserve linebacker and key special teams player as a sophomore in 2006. Overall in 2006 while appearing in all 13 games, he had 15 tackles, including 1.5 for losses of 9 yards (with a 7-yard sack). Comes from a football family. His father, Clay, was a 4-year (1974-77) letterman linebacker at USC who played on Troy's 1974 national championship team and earned All-American honors in 1977 (he went on to play with the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons from 1978 to 1996). His brother, Kyle, lettered at safety on USC's 2003 national championship team. His uncle, Bruce, was a 3-year (1980-82) letterman offensive guard at USC who earned All-American honors in 1982 and then played with the NFL's Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans from 1983 to 2001. His grandfather, Clay Sr., was on the football, wrestling and swimming teams at Georgia Tech in the 1940s and then played in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1950s.
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23 |
Pettigrew, Brandon |
TE, Oklahoma State |
1 |
6-6 |
263 |
4.80 |
2.70 |
1.70 |
22 |
33 |
09'10" |
4.37 |
7.12 |
 Brandon Pettigrew heading into rSr season: 2008: Finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end...Started ten games at tight end, missing the Troy, Texas A&M and Missouri contests with a high ankle sprain...Had just eleven receptions through the team's first seven games, but finished with a career-high 42 catches for 472 yards (11.2 avg), despite not finding the end zone...23 of his receptions produced first downs (54.76 percent), as he converted 4 of 9 third-down (44.44 percent) and 1 of 2 fourth-down plays...Three of his catches were for 20 yards or longer, as he also had key receptions to set up five scoring drives... Eleven of his catches came inside the red zone, including eight on goal-line plays...Made 43 knockdowns, including eight touchdown-resulting blocks...Pettigrew started 45 of 47 games at Oklahoma State, recording 216 knockdowns with 30 touchdown-resulting blocks...Recorded 10 tackles (7 solos) with a fumble recovery... Scored 54 points on nine touchdown receptions...Became the first tight end in school history to catch more than 100 passes in a career, as his 112 receptions rank seventh overall in school history behind Rashaun Woods (293, 2000-03), Hart Lee Dykes (203. 1985-88), D'Juan Woods (163, 2002-2006), Adarius Bowman (127, 2006-2007), Neill Armstrong (115, 1943-46) and Hermann Eben (114, 1968-70)...Those 112 catches topped the previous school tight end record of 92 grabs by Alonzo Mayes (1994-97)...Placed eighth in OSU annals with 1,450 yards receiving, ranking behind Rashaun Woods (4.414), Dykes (3,171), D'Juan Woods (2,751), Bowman (2,187), Eben (1973), Curtis Mayfield (1,507; 1987-90) and Dick Graham (1,458; 1969-71)...His 1,450 yards surpassed the old school tight end record of 1,372 yards by Alonzo Mayes...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rec: 35-540-15.4-4; 1 Sol-1 TT; Finished third on the squad with 35 catches after grabbing 32 passes in his first two seasons on campus … Averaged 15.4 yards per reception. 2006: 11 GP; 11 GS; Rec: 24-310-12.9-4; Completed his second year as a starter at tight end and was an honorable mention all-Big 12 pick ... Finished third on the Cowboy squad with 24 receptions covering 310 yards ... Averaged 12.2 yards per catch ... Had four TD receptions. 2005: 11 GP; 9 GS; Rec: 11-128-11.6-1; Played in all 11 games and started nine at tight end, including the last seven ... Finished the season with 11 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. 2004: Redshirt.
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24 |
Butler, Darius  |
CB, Connecticut |
1 |
5-11 |
183 |
4.41 |
2.56 |
1.46 |
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43 |
11'02" |
4.18 |
6.92 |
 Darius Butler heading into rSr season: 2008: All-American Dream Team selection as an all-purpose back by The NFL Draft Report... Added All-Big East Conference first-team honors...The two-time team captain started nine of ten games he played in, missing part of the West Virginia clash and the entire Syracuse, South Florida and Pittsburgh contests after suffering a knee sprain vs. the Mountaineers...Recorded 40 tackles (28 solos) with three stops for losses of 9 yards...Deflected four passes and returned 20 kickoffs for 471 yards (23.5 avg)...On offense, he gained 123 yards with a touchdown on nine receptions (13.7 yards) and 13 yards with a score on two rushing attempts...Led a unit that ranked sixth in the nation in total defense (278.0 ypg) and ninth in both pass defense (168.23 ypg) and passing efficiency defense (101.51 rating)...Did not allow any touchdowns on 43 passes targeted into his area, as his main pass coverage assignments caught just a total of six of those passes for 106 yards, as Butler delivered thirteen third-down stops and one more on forth down vs. the pass...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; KR: 4-70-17.5-0; 37 Sol-54 TT, 2.5 TFL, 2 INT, 7 PBU, 2 FF; Team captain…Started all 13 games in 2007and has missed just one start in his three-year UConn career…Made 54 tackles this year, intercepted two passes and broke up seven more though most teams do not throw his way...2006: 11 GP; 10 GS; KR: 1-16-16-0; 36 Sol-50 TT, 2 TFL, 4 INT, 7 PBU; Started every game except for Syracuse (Nov. 18) which he missed with a sore hamstring…Made 50 tackles on the year, 36 of them solos, and a pair of TFLs…Intercepted four passes, tying teammate Danny Lansanah for third in the BIG EAST…Also broke up seven passes...2005: 11 GP; 11 GS; KR: 10-338-33.8-1; 24 Sol-36 TT, 4 INT, 8 PBU, 1 FF; Started all 11 games at cornerback, the only defensive back to start every contest…Perhaps UConn's best freshman performer in 2005… Proved to be a top cover corner as the year progressed while also making an impact on special teams...2004: Redshirted...One of eight siblings…Uncle, Gene Atkins, played in the NFL from 1987-96 with the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins…Cousin of Buffalo Bills running back Willis McGahee, an All-American at Miami in 2002.
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25 |
Britton, *Eben |
OT, Arizona |
1-2 |
6-6 |
309 |
5.14 |
2.96 |
1.68 |
24 |
28 1/2 |
08'04" |
4.91 |
7.87 |
 *Eben Britton heading into rJr season: 2008: Member of the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, selected by the Football Writers Association...Limited for several fall scrimmages by a groin strain, but used the time to acclimate to the demanding left tackle position after playing on the right side during his first two seasons...With Britton on the left side, the offense relied heavily on him for his stellar blocking...Named one of the team's five captains, the Wildcats generated 2,988 of its 5,231 yards in total offense (57.12 percent) over the left side of the field...On 58 rushing attempts that gained at least 10 yards by a Wildcats runner, 45 of those carries came over the left side of the line...Arizona completed 117 passes for 10 yards or longer, with 76 of those tosses going to the left side of the field (59.83 percent)...Britton quickly adjusted to his new position, registering a school season-record 125 key blocks/ knockdowns with 17 touchdown-resulting blocks (best in the conference) and 12 blocks downfield, leading an offensive charge that saw the Wildcats average 401.25 yards in total offense, 237.25 yards passing and 164.00 yards rushing per game, as their average of 37.08 points scored per game ranks third in the Pac-10 and 16th in the nation during the regular season...His 111 knockdown blocks topped the previous school season-record of 106 by 1998 Morris Trophy winner and All-American offensive guard Yusef Scott...Had at least one touchdown-resulting block in each of 13 contests played...2007: Britton drew attention from his first day in the program onward. The 6-6, 340-pound right tackle earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors in 2007. He's a versatile athlete in a big body (6-6, 310), an academic-honors student, and will be a 24-starts...2006: Arizona's most consistent and best offensive lineman in 2006, Britton has the potential to be one of UA's best ever at the tackle position... 2005: Redshirted in 2005 as a tackle, although he and fellow line mates did make some road trips as emergency options... One of the team's early recruits in the class of 2005.
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