Smith (#22 pictured with helmet off) has shuffled between a couple of positions while at Notre Dame, but he's always been highly productive. In 2010, he ranked 2nd on the Irish defense with 93 tackles. He also posted seven interceptions, including three in the team's Sun Bowl victory over Miami, Fl. We break down the senior's impressive skills in our video spotlight.
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.
Central Florida CB Josh Robinson put on an eye-opening performance to many at the 2012 NFL Combine with the fastest time in attendance (4.33) and a myriad of impressive testing numbers. We take the 5-foot-10, 199-pound corner on a Go route in our in-depth scouting breakdown.
Former Houston LB Sammy Brown used his career to establish a reputation for strictly making plays. After transferring from the JUCO ranks, Brown went on to record 21 QB sacks and 49.5 TFLs over a two-year period for the Cougars (Nation-leading 30 TFLs in 2011). DraftNasty.com zoomed in on the senior OLB once during the 2010 campaign (UTEP) and at this year's Players All-Star Classic held in Little Rock, Arkansas.
DraftNasty.com had a chance to catch up with former Illinois WR A.J. Jenkins (pictured) and former Western Kentucky RB Bobby Rainey last week at the 2012 East-West Shrine Game Practices. Find out what each of these players brings to the table and enjoy practice highlights from the different participants in this year's contest.
Several seniors left undeniable marks on their programs on December 31, 2011 when the co-Big East Champion Cincinnati Bearcats tussled with the Vanderbilt Commodores. A big reason the Bearcats were able to claw their way to a comeback victory was the play of senior RB Isaiah Pead. The 2011 Liberty Bowl MVP rushed for 148 yards and a key TD run late in the team's 31-24 victory. Vanderbilt CB Casey Hayward (Vanderbilt's Outstanding Defensive Player of the Game), Cincinnati LB JK Schaffer (Cincinnati's Outstanding Defensive Player of the Game) and Bearcat DT Derek Wolfe also left favorable final impressions on their collegiate resumes'.
Mississippi State RB Vick Ballard (#28 pictured) received game MVP honors after rushing for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns against Wake Forest. DraftNasty.com recaps a few prospects from Nashville's 2011 Franklin American Music City Bowl.
TCU CB-KR #7 Greg McCoy, pictured, came into the 2011 Poinsettia Bowl as the Mountain West Conference's Special Teams Player of the Year. Despite not having a huge impact in the return game, find out how McCoy did contribute in the Horned Frogs' 31-24 win over the WAC Champion Louisiana Tech Bulldogs last Wednesday night.
Senior cornerback Dwight Bentley (#5 pictured) has a lot to be happy about right now. After helping to lead the Ragin' Cajuns to last Saturday's New Orleans Bowl championship, he's now in preparation for the Senior Bowl. He looks to continue the tradition set by former Louisiana-Lafayette cornerbacks Ike Taylor and Charles Tillman, both currently starring in the NFL. DraftNasty.com caught up with some of the team's senior leaders following their bowll victory. We found a close-knit group starving for a long overdue championship.
Over a two-year period while at NC State, Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson, pictured, set an NCAA record by throwing 389 consecutive passes without an interception. This past season, while leading the Badgers to the Big Ten Championship, he continued to protect the ball. The former pro baseball player tossed 31 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions while connecting on 72.5% of his passes. Aside from lacking elite size and arm strength, Wilson has very few flaws.
