1. S Quintin Demps, (photo left) UTEP:Demps redshirted in 2003, then was a four year starter playing in 46 out of 47 possible games in which he intercepted 17 passes, defended 20, and and accumulated 135 solo tackles. He also has extensive experience returning punts and kick-offs. Demps (5' 11" 206 pounds) had an excellent post season, intercepting a pass at the Senior Bowl and running an amazing 4.35 forty at the NFL Scouting Combine.
2. DE Philip Merling, Clemson:
He is a force off the edge, has a good blend of speed and strength and is also a high character player and a hard worker. Merling, only a junior, is already rated as a first rounder in most legitimate 2008 NFL Mock Drafts, but if he slips anywhere lower than the 20 spot, could be a steal. Read my complete Scouting Report here.
3.WR Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State:
I watched the Michigan game and after watching him torch their secondary for two touchdowns I was deeply impressed. He has phenomenal speed and hands and is a excellent return man as well. They say he will be a developmental mid-round pick, I say he will be a dangerous slot reciever in the league. Jackson ran a 4.37 forty at the combine, so he can scoot.
4. CB Orlando Scandrick, Boise State:
The Cleveland Browns love this kid, they think he will be a steal in the middle rounds. I agree, he will be at the least a very good number three corner. He has good speed and ball skills and is a hard working, high character player. From all the defensive backs, Scandrick had the second fastest 40 time at the 2008 NFL Scouting combine where he ran a 4.32 forty.
5. WR Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina:
After A impressive combine, the scouts finally took notice of how good this kid is. He will still go much later than he should, but at 6' 2" 216 pounds and sub 4.47 speed, he will be a excellent possession receiver for whoever drafts him. Simpon's 11. 4 broad jump is a good barometer of his explosiveness.
6. QB Josh Johnson, San Diego:
He was coached by former NFL quaterback Jim Harbaugh. Johnson threw 43 touchdown passes his last year in college and only one interception. He has a fairly strong arm is very accurate, yet he is only considered a third round pick. He also runs a sub 4.5 forty yard dash and has the athleticism to make plays with his legs as well as his arm. He played for a small school, so his level of competition is the main knock on him.
Bonus: FS Corey Lynch, Appalachain State:
He also can play strong safety which may fit him better in the NFL. His blocked field goal preserved his teams upset win over Michigan. He has an outstanding vertical which he displayed on that play. He is an extremely smart and instinctive player. Lynch attacks the football on every play. His aggressive nature can be his downfall however, and his foot speed is a real question mark, but he runs in the 4.5 range, which is decent for a safety and he could make a good backup and a excellent special teams player at least.
By Guest Blogger Jason Baudendistel
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