By Raul Colon
Houston, TX-On Wednesday, the Rotary Lombardy Award Committee announced it’s much anticipated Lombardy Award Pre-season Watch List. The award, which recognized the top front seven down or end-to-end linemen on either the offensive or defensive side, is one of the most coveted ones in college football.
The 75-strong list is headed by three underclassmen which project as top 10 picks in the 2010 NFL Draft. Leading the pack is Alabama’s Marcell Dareus. The massive defensive tackle was a one man crew during the Crimson Tide dismantling of Texas in the BCS Championship Game. His performance earned him Defensive MVP honors. Dareus, who is a prototypical 3-4 end, is rated as one of the top overall pro prospects.
Also listed were DEs Da’Quan Bowers out of Clemson and Oklahoma’s Jeremy Beal.
Bowers is an athletic DE/OLB tweener capable of taking over a game. He is an active pass rusher with surprisingly above-average strength to support the run. What set him apart are his uncanny cover instincts. Beal may not be as known as Dareus or Bowers, despite being a Third Team All American last season. Beal is a quick, in-and-out defensive end with a great first step.
The senior class is headed by Buckeye superstar Cameron Heyward. The son of former NFL running back, Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward is as talented as they come. Has great upper body strength and good lateral movement. Like Dareus, the Ohio State senior is rated as a blue chip prospect.
On the offensive side, Wisconsin’s offensive tackle Gabe Carimi standout from the pack. His athleticism and power have scouts comparing him to former Badger great Joe Thomas.
The complete list can be found at: http://www.rotarylombardiaward.com/pdf/2010watchlistpressrelease.pdf
The preseason list was compose by a Rotary subcommittee comprise of 500 members of the media and Division I coaches and administrators. The Semifinalist will be announce in late October with the award presentation slated for the 7th and 8th of December at the George R. Houston Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
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