Below is a list of players that have already personally announced they will enter the draft as juniors.......If you check our blog archives, we have commented extensively on several of these players.

QB Vince Young ~ Texas -- After a lackluster 2004 season, he turned his game around and was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2005, while improving his throwing accuracy by leaps and bounds. Very athletic quarterback, with prime scrambling skills and the size and toughness to easily fend off defenders.......Is expected to be a top 5 to 10 pick, but it could take him some time to become an impact performer in the NFL, considering he mostly throw out of the shotgun at Texas and only had one real good season throwing the ball. Also, an ear level release on throws and less than spectacular arm strength could be of concern to scouts.......Reminds us of Randall Cunningham, another player with an "unorthodox" throwing motion. Young won't likely get by Arizona at pick #10 overall and could go higher, pending workouts.

QB Omar Jacobs ~ Bowling Green -- Tall, wiry quaterback, who has a strong and accurate arm. However, scouts have said his sidearm throwing motion is a concern to them.......Threw for 2,591 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2005 despite missing three games after separating his non-throwing shoulder.......Jacobs said that the NFL Draft advisory committee projects him as a fourth-round selection in the draft, but with good workouts could go higher. Had he been eligible after 2004 the board would have given him a higher projection. As a general note - the advisory panel seems to be discouraging juniors with projections that are in the range of a half to as much as one and half rounds too low.

QB Marcus Vick ~ Virginia Tech -- Brother of quarterback Michael Vick, the NFL's highest paid player. Marcus was basically forced to leave Tech early, after he was kicked off the team due to a series of disturbing off the field incidents.......Smallish quarterback, probably about 5' 11", but displayed a decent arm, excellent mobility and strong accuracy on throws in 2005.......Without the off-field problems, would probably project as a 4th or 5th round pick. With the off-field problems, which is his reality, he'll probably go undrafted.......May've been better off transferring to a Division I-AA school for a season, before making the jump to the pros.

QB Brandon Kirsch ~ Purdue -- Redshirt junior is a pretty good athlete, who runs a 4.7 40 and excelled in baseball during his high school days. Decent size (6' 3", 200), but not noted for his arm strength. Kirsch would've probably been better off playing in a college system were the quarterback was asked to run the ball more.......Has always been known as a high-energy player and person, who can rub people wrong when he talks to the media.......Overall, Kirsch doesn't look like a draftable prospect, based on his lack of college production and lack of top arm strength.......Kirsch started 6 games in 2005, completing 59 percent of his attempts for 1,727 yards, 7 touchdowns and throwing 8 interceptions.......Kirsch started 12 of 25 games in his college career and completed nearly 60 percent of his attempts for 3,532 yards and 23 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. He also rushed for 757 yards and five scores during his career.

RB Reggie Bush ~ Southern California -- A do it all type running back, that can run with great speed and balance. He finds the hole quickly and can break long runs with frequency, cutting back and reversing field with ease.......Also, a great receiver out of the backfield, who can return kicks and punts too....This explosive, Marshall Faulk clone plays at an elite level and could be the number one overall pick.......Decent size, listed at 6', 200 pounds, although some will suggest he needs to bulk up a bit in order to take on a greater workload at the next level.......Bush, a 20-year-old junior, totaled 2,890 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns for the Trojans in 2005.

RB Brian Calhoun ~ Wisconsin -- Running behind a superb offensive line, this former Colorado transfer became one of the nations elite running backs in 2005, rushing for over 1,600 yards and scoring 24 touchdowns (22 rushing; 2 receiving).......Speed is Calhoun's best quality. Matter of fact, he was part of the Badgers Big Ten champion 4x100-meter relay team last spring. Also a very shifty and elusive back in the open field, who rarely takes hard hits......At 5' 10" and 200 pounds, he's also an outstanding receiver out of the backfield. Word is Calhoun expects to be a first round pick. That might happen with solid workouts, but won’t slip below round 2, likely.

RB LenDale White ~ Southern California -- While Reggie Bush brings the pure speed and explosiveness, White, at 6' 2" and 235 pounds, brings the power to USC's backfield.......While Bush runs mostly outside, White runs between the tackles. Teams know where's he going to run most of the time, but still can't stop him. Is very fast for a big back. Rushed for 1,103 and 15 TD's as a sophomore in 2004 and an amazing 1,302 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2005. Amazing, numbers, mainly because he shared the same backfield with two Heisman Trophy winners......Decent receiver out of the backfield, who is tough enough to be an effective blocker.......Big performance in the National Championship game may’ve solidified him as a first round selection in the upcoming draft.

RB Laurence Maroney ~ Minnesota -- Talented tailback, who ran behind an outstanding offensive line at Minnesota. Timed at 4.45 40 during the Gophers 2005 Pro Day, so he's fast.......Showed he can catch the ball real well in 2005, something scouts wanted to see following his sophomore season in 2004.......Expect Maroney to be 2nd or 3rd running back selected. At this point, he's likely first round pick.

RB Maurice Drew ~ UCLA -- Drew, a 5' 8", 205 pound package of dynamite, has led the Bruins in rushing the last three seasons. More importantly, he's a versatile running back too -- a solid receiver out of the backfield and a super punt and kickoff returner, averaging 28.5 yards per kick off return and 15 yards per punt return in 2005.......NFL sources have placed Drew in the draft anywhere from the latter part of the first round to early in the third round, with his lack of height being the biggest "knock" against him... "His stock will likely be determined by his speed and his history of getting hurt, but I like him," said a scout for an NFL playoff team.

RB Cornell Brockington ~ Connecticut -- After rushing for 1,218 yards (11 TD’s) and collecting 34 receptions for 234 yards in 2004 as a sophomore, which earned him first-team all-Big East recognition, Brockington looked like a rising NFL future prospect.......But things seemed to crash for him in 2005, falling out of favor with the coaching staff and being relegated to backup running back behind Terry Caulley.......Ran for barely over 330 yards last season, with about half of the yardage coming against DI-AA Liberty (115 yards).......We’ve seen a lot of Brockington, and don’t know what to make of this move. The player we saw in 2004 seemed very draftable (5th to 7th round); the player we saw in 2005 seemed almost unworthy of a free agent deal.

RB Cornell Johnson ~ Indiana State -- Like a lot of lesser known players, he possesses a lot of potential, but also holds character risks. Johnson, a 6’ 1", 210 pound former Nevada High School Player of the Year, was a JUCO superstar in 2004 (averaged 10 yards per attempt), before enrolling at ISU, where he showed glimpses of ability due to his outstanding speed and athletic skills.......However, he never was really able to gain momentum as a player and he struggled off the field, as he was suspended two games due to non-football issues. He eventually quit the team at the end of the 2005 season, never touching the ball more than 15 times in a game.......We’d say he’s an extreme long shot to be drafted at this point.

WR Santonio Holmes ~ Ohio State -- Redshirt junior had been at Ohio State for four seasons and has two kids to support, so there was almost no doubt he was coming out early. His speed and quickness will be an asset, but he's not a real big receiver, listed at 5‘ 11" and 190 pounds. At this point, most project him as a first round pick.......Has terrific potential on special teams, particularly as a kick returner.

WR Cory Rodgers ~ TCU -- Rodgers is a player we saw a lot of and like a great deal. He arrived at TCU as a quarterback, but switched to wide receiver.......40 speed will determine exactly how high he'll be selected, but he seems fast on tape. At 6' 1", 190 pounds, he has good size for a receiver. His college receiving numbers aren't sparkling, but TCU is a team that focuses on running the ball and playing tough defense......Dynamic kick returner, averaging over 30 yards per kick return (with 2 TD's) and 15 yards per punt return in 2005.......Will be 23 years old soon, so you certainly can't blame him for wanting to move forward with his career.......Rodgers said he has been projected as a third- or fourth-round pick

WR Chad Jackson ~ Florida -- Most insiders around Gainesville feel Jackson needed another season at the college level to refine his game and add bulk to his frame, which would help his blocking and his ability to fight free from physical cornerbacks at the next level.......Jackson's best attributes seem to be his speed (rumored 4.45), a decent pair of hands and his height (6' 1"). He also had a very productive 2005 season, collecting 88 receptions and 9 touchdowns.......On the negative side, for all his reported speed, he averaged a paltry 10.2 yards per reception in 2005, hardly what you'd expect from a high draft pick.......40 yard dash time will determine his draft stock, but he looks like a likely Day one selection, based on reported speed and potential.

WR Drouzon Quillen ~ Louisiana-Monroe -- Nicknamed "The Tree", Quillen is already married and has 2 children.......Tall, skinny wide out, who has played for the schools basketball team, briefly.......Missed his sophomore season with a knee injury, but returned in 2004 as a redshirt sophomore to record 44 receptions for 758 yards and 7 touchdowns. Had 45 receptions for 707 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2005.......Not a lot is known about Quillen at this point, but if he shows NFL time speed in workouts, he'll be drafted on Day 2, at the very least.

WR Marquis Johnson ~ Texas Tech -- A seldom used backup the last two seasons, Johnson (6' 3", 225) had only 13 receptions for 74 yards in 2005. Needless to say, he's not likely to be drafted.

WR/CB/KR Devin Hester ~ Miami (Fla.) -- Timing for this move seems a bit odd, considering Hester didn’t even start for Hurricanes in 2005 and wasn’t very special as a kick and punt returner during the 2005 season........Spent most of the 2005 season as a backup cornerback for the Canes, but began the process of moving to offense in Miami’s Bowl game. Miami head coach Larry Coker felt Hester could be an all-around, Reggie Bush type performer next season, if he returned to college.......Hester claims he’ll run a 4.2 40 in front of NFL scouts, which he hopes will get him solidly in the first day of the draft.

WR Greg Lee ~ Pittsburgh -- Tall, possession wide receiver, who had a fantastic season in 2004 as a sophomore, but struggled at times as a junior in 2005.......Lee realizes he's not leaving on a high note, but still wants to make the early jump to the NFL.......How high he's drafted, according to insiders, will depend on his 40 yard dash time.......Most feel, at this point, he's a 4th round pick, at best.

WR D.J. Smith ~ Idaho -- Played at a junior college in the fall of 2004, so he has only one season of DI-A football experience. Solid possession receiver, with decent size at 6'1" and 210 pounds.......Finished the 2005 season with 1,0001 receiving yards in 10 games. His 270-yard outing at New Mexico State broke a Idaho single-game record and was the best single-game performance in college football in 2005.......We haven't seen much about him, so we assume he's a Day 2 possibility, at best (maybe a free agent).......Houston area native was a high school teammate of Texas quarterback Vince Young.

TE Leonard Pope ~ Georgia -- Height is no problem for this giant from Georgia, but blocking could be, according to some scouts. Best attribute is his ability to catch the ball and stretch the field. Pulled in 74 receptions for 1,023 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2004 and 2005 combined... Most on Net seem to assume Pope is a lock first round selection, but insiders told us several months ago that was not necessarily the case, as many NFL teams see him as a raw prospect... Matter of fact, Pope went through the NFL's underclassmen advisory committee and said its assessment was that he'd be a second-round draft pick.

TE Vernon Davis ~ Maryland -- Scouts have told him one more season won't help him, as he's proved enough. Some insiders claim he's not a first round lock, as many assume. His height could be an issue, as he's listed at 6' 3", but might even be a little shorter. Most first round tight end's are at least 6' 5"........Nonetheless, we can see him sneaking into round 1 due to his tremendous physical skills, much like Ben Watson of the Patriots, who is about the same size as Davis, did in 2004.

TE Anthony Fasano ~ Write up coming soon.

OT Winston Justice ~ Southern California -- Big, 300 pound tackle prospect that NFL teams reportedly like as a first round pick. Justice has rare agility and athletic ability for a man his size. A big fan of boxing, Justice likes to workout in the ring, which helps his hand-eye coordination and keeps him mentally tough......Was an impact player the moment he arrived at USC, but saw his positive momentum derailed by a silly off-field incident which led him to miss the 2004 season. Almost left USC after the 2004 season to go to the NFL early.......Has struggled at times regaining his form in 2005, but got better as the season moved along.......Has played right tackle at USC, mostly, to protect the blind side of a lefty quarterback, but most think he is capable of playing left tackle -- at least that's what NFL teams hope for.

OT Derek Morris ~ North Carolina State -- Is a player we’ve watched real closely the last two seasons, because he was so highly regarded coming out of high school........Morris originally committed to Ohio State, but never made it to Columbus, attending North Carolina State instead.......Appears to have the type of size and skill to succeed at the next level, but wasn’t an elite player for the Wolfpack during his career. He even struggled with too many penalties during much of his junior season.......We actually thought he’d comeback to improve his draft stock, which could’ve happened with a big senior season, but he decided to flee early.......Morris was given a 4th to 5th round projection by the NFL's Draft Advisory Panel, but hopes to go higher after workouts.

OT Willie Hall ~ Middle Tennessee State -- We don't know a lot about this player, except he's very big and agile.......His position coach at MTSU stated he could've used another season in college to add weight room strength.......His position also stated he expects Hall to be a 7th round type prospect (maybe free agent).

OG Rob Smith ~ Tennessee -- Tough as nails guard, who was a mainstay on the interior part of the Vols offensive line. Has publicly stated he was upset over Tennessee firing their offensive line coach, who Smith really liked.......Has been projected as likely day 2 pick by NFL scouts (4th to 6th round), pending workouts. Even though Smith does not project as a high pick, at this point, his loss is a tough one for the Vols offense going forward.

OG Fred Matua ~ Southern California -- Write up coming soon.

DE Mario Williams ~ North Carolina State -- Physical freak, who most expected would enter the NFL Draft and be the first defensive end selected -- maybe the first defensive prospect selected. Not much to say, other than he’s a super prospect and he will be drafted real high. Has the prototypical size, speed and strength teams look for in a defensive end prospect........After a real slow start in 2005, finished the season with 14.5 sacks for the Wolfpack.

DE Stanley McClover ~ Auburn -- Jumping to the NFL after only two seasons of SEC football, which has some thinking he may've made a hasty decision.......He looked very impressive in 2004, his freshman season, collecting 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for losses for the Tigers. Was hit with nagging injuries the first part of the 2005 season, which limited his effectiveness, but did play better as the season went forward -- finished with 8 sacks and 13.5 tackles for losses.......As a partial-qualifier coming out of high school, McClover had one more season of eligibility remaining for sure, but could've applied for a 5th season, too. So he's basically giving up two season's worth of eligibility.......Not projected to be anything more than a Day 2 pick, at this point. However, he is said to possess outstanding speed, combined with decent size (6' 3", 260) and strength, so we would not be surprised if he moved up the draft charts with solid workouts.

DE Ray Edwards ~ Purdue -- Was a sophomore phenom in 2004, but tripped up badly as a junior, getting benched at mid season after coaches publicly questioned his foot speed.......Still has chance to be selected in the top three rounds if he works out well.

DE Bobby Payne ~ Middle Tennessee State -- Write up coming soon.

DT Haloti Ngata ~ Oregon -- Ngata is a 6' 4", 345-pound junior who was named to the Associated Press All-America first team... Top notch physical talents and potential- a rare size/speed combo. On our boards is an elite top 10 player. Pending workouts and physicals, should be the first DT taken overall in April.......At worst, the NFL's Draft Advisory Panel has said he'd be a mid-second round pick.

DT John McCargo ~ North Carolina State -- A 6' 2", 295-pound defensive tackle, who had at least one tackle for a loss in each of games he played in 2005, including four against Clemson. We think very highly of McCargo, who was our 2nd ranked defensive tackle in the junior class during the season, behind Haloti Ngata of Oregon.......There were times, before his foot injury, that McCargo looked like the Pack's best defensive lineman early in the season. Great combination of size, quickness, agility and power.......McCargo had 35 tackles (10 for losses), 1 sack and 7 quarterback hurries in only 6 games. May've been better served staying another season in college, but don't be surprised if he's selected in the top 2 rounds if he can get back in playing shape (gained weight during his injured period) and put forth solid workouts.

DT Tony McDaniel ~ Tennessee -- McDaniel is a towering 295 pound defensive lineman, with a ton of potential, who's been mostly a career backup for the Vols.......Has only 33 career tackles (6 TFL's) and 1 sack in his three college seasons. Had 13 tackles (3TFL's) in 2005, playing in only 9 games after being suspended the first two weeks due to a fight with a Tennessee student during a pickup B-Ball game.......With All-American Jesse Mahelona graduating to the NFL, McDaniel was probably in line to start at defensive tackle next season (with Turk McBride moving to DE) for the Vols, barring any more off-field problems, so jumping to the NFL might be a terrible move on McDaniel's part....... McDaniel has said that the NFL Draft Advisory Panel has projected him as a first day draft pick, which sounds high for a player with his lack of experience and off-field problems.

OLB Ernie Sims ~ Florida State -- Smallish (5' 11", 220 pounds), but cat quick linebacker, who was very highly regarded coming out of high school. In a deep linebacking class, Sims may have been better off returning to FSU to improve his draft stock, but fear of injury tipped him towards jumping early -- he dealt with multiple concussions in 2005.......Should be selected in the top 3 rounds, regardless. Made 199 tackles in his three seasons (70 in 2005) at Florida State.

OLB Kai Parham ~ Virginia -- Tall, somewhat lanky inside linebacker (6' 5", 250) in Virginia's 3-4 scheme, led the team with 103 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 2005.......Parham declined to say where the NFL's Draft Advisory Panel projected he'd be selected in the draft, but most believe he's a 3rd to 5th round talent, pending workouts.

LB Stephen Tulloch ~ North Carolina State -- Not a very big linebacker, "listed" at 5' 11", 230 pounds.......Left school on a high note, winning the MVP of the Meineke Car Care Bowl after recording 15 tackles and 3 sacks against South Florida.......He ranked 2nd in ACC and 12th in the nation with 134 tackles (21 TFL's) in 2005.......Most think Tulloch is a solid Day 2 selection, but could move up a bit with solid workouts.

CB Jonathan Joseph ~ South Carolina -- Raw athlete with solid size and speed, led the Gamecocks with four interceptions and finished with 55 tackles last season. A redshirt sophomore, who started two games in 2004 before he broke his foot in the first quarter against Georgia.......Has acknowledged he needs to run well in front of NFL scouts to climb the draft boards, but has stated he has run the 40 yard dash in 4.33 seconds.

CB Antonio Cromartie ~ Florida State -- Surprised a lot of people when he declared for the draft after missing the entire 2005 season due to a torn ACL, sustained during the summer.......Nice mix of size and speed, which is something NFL scouts will look at when they watch him workout.......Cromartie claims he’s almost completely healed from the injury (wanted to play in the Orange Bowl) and should be all set for workouts........NFL teams will mostly be drafting him based on potential, not career production -- although he had a strong 2004 season for Florida State as a key backup (never started a game at FSU).......Cromartie said the NFL's Draft Advisory Panel projected he would be taken in the third or fourth round of the draft.........Word from some insiders is Cromartie may have made the leap due to academic concerns.

CB Derrick Martin ~ Wyoming -- Best cornerback prospect in the MWC, but it's still a mild surprise to us that he'd declare early.......Martin's agent has stated NFL GM's project him as a 3rd to 4th round pick. Martin, who is listed at 5' 11" and 190 pounds, hopes excellent workouts can elevate his draft stock even higher.......Had 47 tackles and tied for the team lead with three interceptions in 2005. As a sophomore, Martin had 60 tackles, three interceptions and 14 PD's.......May've been better off staying in school. But as his agent stated, good workouts can almost assure he'll be drafted in the first 4 rounds.

CB Dee Webb ~ Florida -- A player that probably would've been better off returning to Florida for one more season, but Webb thinks once he displays his "track speed" in front of NFL scouts, he'll move solidly into the top 2 rounds.......Decent size, listed at 5' 11", 190 pounds. Had 46 tackles, 1 interception and 13 PD's in 2005. Those numbers were down a bit from 2004, when he 61 tackles, 3 interceptions and 10 PD's as a sophomore.

CB/WR Charles Gordon ~ Kansas -- Was a preseason All-American in 2005 after leading the nation in interceptions as a sophomore in 2004. Constant switching between cornerback and wide receiver in 2005 may've harmed his draft stock and seems to be the main reason he came out early -- Gordon feels his NFL future is at cornerback and Kansas wanted to keep him on offense.......He's listed at 5' 11", 180 pounds, but some insiders feel he may be closer to 5' 9" or 5' 10", which could be a factor when scouts take a closer look at him.......Great all-around athlete, nonetheless. He is Kansas' all-time leading punt returner.

CB Ashton Youboty ~ Ohio State -- We love the talent. Good size, speed and can even tackle well for a corner. But he slumped a bit during the Big 10 schedule due to a lack of confidence. Not sure the timing is right to jump, if he wants to be a guaranteed first round pick.......Solid workouts can sneak him into round one, but could also drop into the second or third round, according to some insiders.

CB Richard Marshall ~ Fresno State -- Athletic cornerback, with decent size (5' 11") and outstanding speed (reportedly 4.45), who also plays cornerback with the tough, fiesty demeanor of a safety.......Marshall, a two-time all-WAC selection, led the Bulldogs with 78 tackles in 2005.......Fresno State coach Pat Hill believes Marshall could be a second- or third-round draft choice, according to an analysis by a board of NFL personnel evaluators.

SS Darnell Bing ~ Southern California -- Physical strong safety at 6' 2", 220 pounds, who possesses outstanding speed and athletic ability -- is solid in coverage and has even returned kicks for the Trojans.......Has dealt with a number of nagging injuries in his time at USC, including a troublesome shoulder. Fear of injuries, reportedly, is what drove Bing out of school early.......The NFL's Draft Advisory Panel has given this hard hitting safety a 2nd to 3rd round projection.

S Donte Whitner ~ Ohio State -- Nice hitter, with outstanding athletic ability and decent size. We'd say he's a likely second round pick, only because safeties tend to take a back seat to other spots on draft day.......Most drafts, no more than one or two safeties go in round one.......We expect safety Michael Huff of Texas will be a first rounder and some insiders tell us Virginia Tech cornerback Jimmy Williams, also a possible first round pick, is being projected as a safety by some NFL teams.

S Ko Simpson ~ South Carolina -- The most talented sophomore safety in the nation, by far. But part of the reason he’s so good, so soon, is he’s already 22 years old and very physically mature for a sophomore. Was eligible for the NFL Draft, because he was grayshirted when he got to South Carolina and is at least 3 years removed from high school.......With only 2 full seasons of SEC football, jumping now may be risky. However, due to his age -- he’d be a 25 year old rookie in the NFL if he stayed 4 seasons at SC -- he had to consider the NFL. Had 6 interceptions in 2004 as a freshman, which caught the attention of SEC followers. Was a first team All-American in 2005, after recording 103 tackles and 1 interception. Speed will dictate how high Simpson is selected.

S Bernard Pollard ~ Purdue -- Will enter the draft, after a season of bickering with Boilmaker coaches. Tough against the run and great special teams player -- particularly blocking kicks........40 yard dash speed will dictate how high he goes in the draft, because some have questioned his coverage skills.......Should be selected by the end of the third round, barring poor workouts.

Players that have reportedly declared, but are not on the NFL's initial list of 48 players who have been granted special eligibility for the draft.......Stay tuned for more info.

RB Demetrius Summers ~ South Carolina -- Former South Carolina high school phenom, who was very highly recruited at one point.......Academics and off field issues scuttled his SEC career after his freshman season at S.C.......NFL teams don't have a ton of info on him, but according to insiders, his skill level has them "intrigued". Having missed the last 2 seasons of action will really hurt his chances to get drafted, however.

WR Troy Bergeron ~ Georgia Force (AFL) -- 2005 AFL Rookie of the Year at the age of 21. Is very fast, reportedly clocking in at a sub 4.4 40 in front of NFL and AFL scouts last January.......Will play in the Las Vegas Classic soon.......Never played college football, but was fairly highly recruited out of high school. He accepted a scholarship to Auburn, but never attended the SEC school.

DT Roderkus Wright ~ Grossmont Junior College -- Former Oregon Ducks lineman, has been simply dominate on the JC level, recording 26.5 sacks and 45 TFL's in 2005.......Is listed at 6' 5', 275 pounds and said to possess unique athletic ability and power for a man his size.......Rumors are wild concerning his 40 time and workout numbers, but we'll wait until more solid info comes in. We have no projection for this player, yet.

LB Paul Szczesny ~ Arizona State -- Workout warrior, who impressed in 2004 as a starting linebacker for Indiana. Transferred to ASU last season, but didn't play due to personal reasons......Former juco star, said to possess an excellent 40 time (about 4.59) and tremendous strength for his size (6' 1", 250).......Not sure if he'll be drafted, but he has a chance if he works out well. Sources close to Szczesny told us playing fullback could be an option at the next level.

CB Danieal Manning ~ Abilene Christian -- Decent sized defensive back (5' 11", 205 pounds), with outstanding speed and quickness. Is listed as a cornerback, but it's his special teams ability -- kick and punt returns -- that could be his ticket onto an NFL roster.......Manning and those around Abilene Christian believe he's such a special talent, he'll be drafted in the first four rounds. Whether that will happen or not, is unknown right now. Playing at the D-2 level certainly won't help his cause.......Originally committed to Nebraska, but was unable to get into the school due to academic issues.......NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. seems to like his talent.