Two-year starter who is a productive possession type receiver. A big target who is a hand catcher. Can beat single coverage. Will reach and extend for a poorly thrown ball. Aggressive and competitive on the ball. Played in a spread offense. Picks up speed as he goes down the field. Caught 136 passes the past two years for 1989 yards and 21 touchdowns. A willing blocker who can adjust on the move. A slot type receiver who is durable and consistent. The leading receiver in the Big East Conference with 6.2 catches and 91.8 yards per game.
Four-year starter. He missed eight games with neck stingers in his junior and senior years. Twice voted a team captain. Experience at both inside and outside linebacker in the 4-3. Good instincts. Plays square and is active. Struggles to break down and tackle in space. Shorter arms than ideal for the position. Borderline physical skills to play in coverage. Better in zone than man to man. Productive. Will contribute on special teams.
Four-year starter who is an instinctive and undersized linebacker that makes plays. Always around the football. Was invited to the East/West Shrine game as a strong safety. To his credit, he insisted that he was a linebacker and played well during the week. Hard to block. Slips blocks and pursues play. Experience at both Sam and Will linebacker in the 4-3. Good intensity. Doesn’t stay blocked. A knee bender who stays on his feet and in balance. Good lateral quickness and speed. Will be an asset on all special teams coverage units. Started 49 straight games, a Michigan State record. (was released by the Jaguars on 8-1-11)
Two-year starter. Strong senior year. Good leaping ability. Has special teams experience. Some tightness in his hips. Not smooth in transition. Has some short area quickness with experience at both corner and safety. Good size and speed. Average athletic ability for the position. Developmental practice squad type project.
Others:
Cameron Bradfield OLT (Grand Valley St)
Greg Ellingson WR (Florida International)
Matt Estrada DBF (Northern Arizona)
Tommy Gallarda TE (Boise State)
Wade Grayson OLG (Arkansas)
Brandon Harper OLG (Duke)
TJ Heath DBC (Jacksonville State)
Dontrelle Inman WR (Virginia)
Jalil Johnson DBC (Jackson State)
Andrew Lewis DLT (Syracuse)
Michael Lockley LBO (Florida Atlantic)
Kyle Miller TE (Mount Union)
Richard Murphy RB (LSU)
Jamar Newsome WR (Central Florida)
Odrick Ray DLE (Tulsa)
Marc Schiechl DLE (Colorado Mines)
Steven Wesley DLE (North Alabama)
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