Jarrett Boykin became Virginia Tech's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards last season. Since 2008, the Charlotte, NC native has led the team in at least one major receiving category in each season. Boykin helped lead the team to three ACC Championship appearances in four seasons.
CB Justin Bethel has certainly placed a stamp on the Big South conference record books after a solid career at Presbyterian College. Bethel set the conference record with 196 solo tackles in his four seasons for the Blue Hose.
Brandon Thompson has been a disruptive force since stepping into the Tigers starting lineup. Now, he will be called on to make the same impact once his name is called on draft day. Thompson will look to follow players such as Da’Quan Bowers, Jarvis Jenkins, Ricky Sapp, and potential 1st or 2nd rounder Andre Branch as former Clemson defensive linemen to be drafted in the last three years.
Chism displayed good maturity and leadership in the Terps' secondary last season. He finished his senior season with three INTs, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
Appalachian State successfully found ways to get Cadet the football each week. Whether it was rushing, receiving, or returning, Cadet was known as one of the best playmakers in the SoCon the last two seasons.
Asa Chapman (#98 pictured celebrating) will be the biggest player in this year's draft standing 6-foot-4 and weighing a whopping 398 pounds. Chapman was chosen 2nd team All-Big South in his three years of at Liberty.
Pressley (#2 pictured) had big shoes to fill after the departure one of college football's best all-time QBs in Armanti Edwards. Now Pressley will be asked to take on a different role, as he embarks on a new position in the NFL.
Josh Bush's return to safety last season may have helped the former Demon Deacon increase his draft status after finishing second in the ACC with 6 INTs. Bush became the first Wake Forest player to earn All-American honors since former 1st-round draft pick Aaron Curry (Oakland Raiders) and 2nd-round draft pick Alphonso Smith (Detroit Lions) did so in 2008.
Chichester's role increased in 2011 after the departure of Cameron Graham. The 6-foot-7 tight end tied for the team lead with 5 TD receptions in 2010.
Jermaine Thomas (#38 pictured leaping) was known as Florida State's home run threat until a plague of injuries hindered his progress. The former Seminole finished 9th in school history with 19 rushing touchdowns.
Kris Burd silently had one of the best careers of any WR to wear the blue and orange at Virginia. Burd leaves the Cavaliers as the school's second all-time leading receiver in receptions and career 100-yard games.
CB Chris Greenwood became the first player in over a decade from Albion College to receive D3 first-team All-American honors. Although his 2011 stats do not reflect his status, Greenwood's presence to lock down one side of the field was enough to make him one of the most feared CBs in the country at the his level of play.
Hardy blistered the scouts with his amazing 4.39 speed in his recent pro day. Although he possesses great straight-line speed, he will have to overcome lower body stiffness to be an NFL WR.
Florida State CB Mike Harris (#1 seen tackling) was a big reason the Seminoles' pass defense finished 20th in the nation last season.
Regis' stats may not have improved as a senior, but he was much more consistent with his play strength at DT.
After settling in at the rover position last season for the Hokies, Eddie Whitley had one of the most productive seasons of his career. Whitley recorded 163 tackles the last two seasons.
LeRibeus made his mark as one of the top offensive lineman for SMU in Conference USA under head coach June Jones. LeRibeus returned for his senior season after being academically ineligible in 2010. LeRibeus earned all conference honorable mention as a sophomore.
Meatoga, pictured, is an experienced three-year contributor who has enjoyed an impressive postseason in 2012.
After playing his high school football in Germany, Makus Kuhn came to NC State as a 21-year old freshman in 2007. He spent most of his career as a rotational player along the defensive line before stepping into a starting role as a senior. Kuhn went on to earn honorable mention All-ACC honors by recording a career-high 45 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 9.5 TFLs.
Sweezy's postseason has turned the heads of NFL scouts in recent months. He has good size and long arms which raises the question: could he be a five technique DE at the next level?
