2017

Career Recap: The Cornhuskers standout has been a tough runner the past two seasons. Burkhead broke out with a quality sophomore season in 2010 with 951 yards rushing (5.5 average) and seven touchdowns. Nebraska moved to the Big Ten last year, but its tougher run defenses didn’t hold him back in his second season. Burkhead…

Strengths: Gamer Decision-making Field vision Accurate in college Willing to use his feet Experienced and fits well in a West Coast offense Improves the play of his teammates Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Very good on touch passes Good footwork Tough Intelligent Confident Good work ethic; intangibles Leader Weaknesses: Hitch in delivery…

Career Recap: Skov was an instant contributor as a freshman at Stanford. He started seven games in 2009 while playing in all 13 contests. Skov totaled 62 tackles and three tackles for a loss. The next season, he was voted Stanford’s most outstanding sophomore. Skov also had 11.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 84…

Strengths: Excellent receiver in the middle of the field Athletic Good blocking technique Smart Quick release off the line Superb body control Good route-running Excellent hands Quickness Red zone weapon Three-down tight end Dangerous seam tight end Durable Experienced Improved blocker Weaknesses: Questions regarding his commitment Needs to continue blocking improvement More quick than fast…

Strengths: Phenomenal blocking ability Great third-down back Excellent reciever Runs good routes Has superb hands Downhill runner Quick feet Decisive runner Power and strength Physical runner; runs with authority Patient Smart Powerful Yards after contact Ball security One cut and gets upfield Years in a pro-style offense Durable Experienced Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed Not overly…

Strengths: Extremely explosive off the snap Very disruptive Overpowering strength Great quickness with rare straight-line speed Causes havoc at line of scrimmage Defeats double teams Impossible to move out of his gap Tremendous run-defender Makes plays behind the line Regularly pressures the quarterback Furious bull rush Can beat guards with a speed rush Experienced &…

Career Recap: Frederick made some history for the Badgers in 2009 when he started the season-opener as a true freshman, the first time that had been accomplished in school history. That is saying something considering Wisconsin has been a factory for NFL offensive linemen. Even legendary offensive tackle Joe Thomas was unable to break into…

Strengths: Productive pass-rusher Good bull rush Nice power Flashes potential as a run-defender Experienced Physical run-defender who holds the edge Uses bull rush to blow up runs in the backfield Has a repertoire of moves Dips his shoulder well to gain leverage Played well against good competition past two years Weaknesses: Already has had one…

Career Recap: Jefferson has been a playmaker for the Sooners’ defense since his first day in Norman. He took the Big XII by storm as a freshman, becoming a starter and totaling 65 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Jefferson was even better as a sophomore….

Strengths: Good pass-rusher Very fast Excellent motor Plays with good pad level Lightning fast feet Superb get-off; first-step quickness Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Fluid athlete Very disruptive Splash plays Instinctive Solid run-defender Versatile Experienced for an underclassman Should be able to play quickly…