Strengths: Extremely physical Very instinctive Fast, flies around the field Devastating hitter Can separate the ball from the receiver Takeaways Splash plays Ballhawk Very good in pass coverage in the deep part of the field Reads a quarterbacks’ eyes Good hands for a defensive back Covers a lot of ground in pass defense Solid run-defender…

Strengths: Excellent cutting ability Phenomenal blocker Quickness Shifty in the open field Can break off long runs Decisive runner Vision Surprising power and strength Physical runner; runs with authority Picks up yards after contact Good receiver Reliable hands Runs good routes Plays hurt Fresh legs; not a lot of wear-and-tear Stamina; runs well in second…

Strengths: Extremely experienced Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Gamer Decision-making Field vision Accurate in college Intelligent Confident Good work ethic Leader Book smart Improved his game Great intangibles Does lots of charity work; will be a good presence in the community Weaknesses: Arm strength…

Career Recap: Buchanan was a true freshman backup for Illinois in 2009. He made eight starts the next year. The sophomore totaled 40 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks. Buchanan and teammate Whitney Mercilus both had breakout seasons in the Big Ten last year. Mercilus led the nation in sacks and…

Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Strong pass-protector Good athlete Mirrors speed-rushers Quick feet Developed run-blocking technique Excellent in short yardage Mobility to hit blocks downfield Pulls well Anchors well against bull-rushers Recoverability Strong hands Sustains blocks Durable Experienced Scheme versatility Weaknesses: Must maintain conditioning Should continue to work on knee bend Not a potential tackle Summary: Warford…

Career Recap: Johnson has been a rotational player for the Crimson Tide the past three seasons. He was a backup during his freshman season, but saw some playing time for the eventual National Champions. Johnson recorded 28 tackles with 4.5 tackles for a loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Teammate Rolando McClain moved on…

Career Recap: Lattimore is a powerful workhorse back who took college football by storm as a freshman. He ran for 1,197 yards and averaged 4.8 yards per carry with 17 touchdowns in 2010. Lattimore also hauled in 29 receptions for 412 yards and one touchdown. For that effort, he was named the SEC Freshman of…

Strengths: Elite athlete Extremely quick Great feet Fast to the second level Hits blocks downfield Ability to stay on his feet Excellent length, long arms Powerful Very physical Has some mean streak Strong hands Natural kick slide to negate speed rushes Fast in his drop Tremendous upside Potential to become a left tackle Intelligent Extremely…

Career Recap: Woods was one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of high school, and thus far, he has shown by being extremely productive in the PAC-12 over his first two seasons. Woods caught 65 passes for 792 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman. He opened his sophomore season with a…

Career Recap: Wagner broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore, having a solid debut as the Badgers right tackle. He started 10 games on the other side from left tackle Gabe Carimi. Wagner moved to left tackle in 2011 to replace Carimi, and he had an excellent season. Throughout the year, Wagner opened up…