01 January 2007

Jarrett Smells Like Roses for the 2007 NFL Draft


USC Receiver Dwayne Jarrett had a breakout game on national TV on New Years Day. Jarrett, the record breaking USC receiver, caught 11 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns to help the eighth-ranked USC Trojans end their season triumphant Monday in a 32-18 Rose Bowl blow-out over Michigan.

The junior Jarrett will almost certainly declare for the 2007 NFL Draft and shouldn't last past the tenth pick in the first round. Jarrett really impressed me with his hands, size (6-5 215) and speed, but most of all with his excellent route running, he can really get separation from defensive backs. Jarrett is a much better prospect than fellow Trojan WR Mike Williams, who was a first round draft pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2006 NFL Draft.

If Jarrett does turn pro, he would have capped off quite a spectacular career at USC. Since the 2004 season he has accumulated a remarkable 205 receptions for 2,933 yards and 39 touchdowns.

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