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…

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: 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: 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: Extremely Athletic Light feet Quick in his drop Fast for a linemen Has the capacity to mirror speed-rushers Ability to sustain blocks Physical; can show a mean streak at times Willing to use his feet Versatile Knee bend Vastly improved run blocking as a senior Has the ability to blast open holes Fits a…

Strengths: Accuracy Field vision 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 Does well on touch passes Good footwork Tough Intelligent Confident Polished Anticipation Good work ethic and intangibles Leader Weaknesses: Arm strength Tries to…

Strengths: Physical corner Matches up well with big receivers Can play bump-and-run Huge, rare height and length Good cover skills Cover-corner ability Change of direction skills Quick feet Has enough speed for corner Not a gambler Comfortable in man and zone Plays well in zone Leaping ability Good contributor against the run Agile Hard hitter…

Career Recap: Gholston was a Second-Team All-Big Ten pick in 2011. The sophomore first-year starter had 70 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble and 16 tackles for a loss. To end the season, Gholston played well against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship. Against Georgia in the Outback Bowl, Gholston had the best game…

Strengths: Reliable hands Deceptive speed Can make tough, contested receptions Good route-runner Enough quickness to get separation Nice run after the catch ability Scheme versatility Quality athlete Red-zone weapon Durable Experienced Polished, well-rounded receiver Adept at finding soft spots in zone Weaknesses: Lacks great speed Not overly big or fast Not very physical with defensive…

Strengths: Amazing instincts Takeaways Splash plays Ball skills Great at forcing fumbles Can play zone or man schemes Good hands Durable Experienced Physical with offensive players Swagger Flexible Plays bigger Plays faster Special teams weapon Good returner Valuable in kick coverage Weaknesses: Major off-the-field problems Arrests Positive drug tests Undersized Lacks elite speed Every-down corner?…