College Football Week One Roundup
Several prospects stood out from week one of the college football season.
In Division 1-AA action, Delaware’s Omar Cuff stood out with a seven touchdown game. Cuff, who was on our pre-season watch list of 2008 NFL Draft running backs, displayed great acceleration and exceptional balance in the performance and is an intriguing second day draft pick.
In the same game, an intriguing TE prospect caught my eye. William and Mary’s Drew Atchison, a former college baseball pitcher caught 6 passes for 139 yards. The 6′7, 250 lb was an unrecruited walk on who started 5 games last year but will be an emerging small school TE like Michael Whitworth or Kevin Boss last year.
In the Cal-Tennessee game, RB Justin Forsett showed why he is a War Room Report favorite. Though he is likely to never been a full time RB in the NFL, his receiving skills and speed will make him a top flight 3rd down back. Forsett is similar to 2007 draft prospect Lorzeno Booker.
Top WR prospect Desean Jackson showed his amazing punt return ability in the Cal win. Jackson is a return man on par with Devin Hester, and perhaps better than 2007 NFL Draft #9 overall pick, Ted Ginn Jr. Jackson is a better receiver than Hester or Ginn, but his slight size is a concern. Though he is 6-0, Jackson is only 166 lbs. If Hester, Ginn, and other return men have a big impact in 2007, Jackson is an automatic Round 1 selection, if he choose to come out. He may return to Cal for his senior season in an attempt to add more bulk.
Another top WR prospect is Vanderbilt’s Earl Bennett. Bennett had 13 catches for 223 yards in Vanderbilt’s easy win over Richmond. Bennett is now only 35 catches from the SEC career record and is likely to join former QB Jay Cutler in Round One of the NFL Draft.
On the defensive side of the ball, one of the most impressive prospects to me in Week One was Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn. Groves simply dominated Kansas State LT Alesana Alesana with a pair of sacks, 3 tackles for a loss, and a forced fumble. Groves probably translates best to a 3-4 rush OLB in the pros, but he is one that should make an immediate impact with his quick burst off the line.
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