This series was created in response to questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For these articles, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed on drafting a given player, and/or, what were the reasons for other teams to pass on that prospect. The…

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] LSU Tigers (Last Year: 19-12, 9-9 in SEC) 2013-14 Projected Depth Chart: C: Johnny O’Bryant (Jr)/John…

Pro Day Dates: March 17, 2010 Tennessee Jeff Cottam, TE, Tennessee Height: 6-6. Weight: 262. Projected 40 Time: 4.65. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.78. Benchx225: 19. Vertical: 32. Arm: . Projected Round (2010): 7-FA. 1/21/10: Like his brother Brad, a blocker mostly. Had just three receptions as a senior. 2/8/09: Missed all of 2008 with…

Strengths: Dual-Threat Quarterback Powerful arm Excellent mobility Size & strength Escapability Experienced Quick release Weaknesses: Not a natural passer Decision-making Field vision Struggles to work through progressions Runs to quickly Spotty accuracy Can panic at times Didn’t play as well against good defenses Summary: Entering Manuel’s senior season, there were some that were projecting him…