Leavin' Early- underclassmen draft declaration discussion - Page 2

BulaJacket · 01-12-2008, 03:09 PM

Not that we didn't know/figure anyways...

Darren McFadden

Quote:

Arkansas RB Darren McFadden will forgo his senior season and enter the 2008 NFL Draft.

As long as he stays out of piano bars between now and late April, McFadden should have no trouble being a top three pick. Although Miami could pass on him at No. 1, it would probably be hard for St. Louis to do the same at No. 2 with Steven Jackson entering a contract season in 2008. A coin flip will determine who picks third between the Falcons and Raiders.

ESPN - Sources: Arkansas' McFadden to declare for NFL draft - NFL

KingBrodeur · 01-12-2008, 04:01 PM

There is a great article I found on Rivals which has lists of underclassmen who have declared, along with others who will/might and won't.

It can be found here.

Some fairly big names have declared so far. including...

CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
This agile corner is a gambling cover man with big play ability in coverage and in the return game. He will be one of the premier junior corners headed for the NFL.

RB Kevin Smith, Central Florida
Rare 2,000-yard rusher has natural running skills and a high level of development - which made him reverse his earlier decision to stay in school. He received a top-50 grade from the advisory committee, and he could land in the first round with a strong postseason.

QB Bobby Reid, Oklahoma State
This athletic junior quarterback was at the center of coach Mike Gundy's "I'm a man" temper tantrum. He is a fine athlete who needs the right setting to develop at this position. However, he could fill a "Slash" role early in his pro career.

CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech
Flowers is a fast cover man who came on strong late in the 2007 season. He ranks with the top prospects at this demanding position. He runs as well as any player in the nation at this point.

WR Adrian Arrington, Michigan This smooth junior receiver developed nicely over the 2007 season and has interesting skills. After many changes in the Michigan offensive philosophy, he decided to enter the NFL. He is a good prospect with definite upside as a pro if he improves his overall game.

KingBrodeur · 01-12-2008, 04:03 PM

Also of note are some of the ones who have stated they are staying in college next year including a big group from Missouri highlighted by Heisman finalist Chase Daniel. With their schedule next year, missing both Oklahoma and Texas Tech they could be a very strong team with a chance to go undefeated through the regular season.

nova · 01-12-2008, 05:20 PM

I'm really high on Brandon Flowers, I think he's going to be a great player in the NFL.

nova · 01-14-2008, 01:55 AM

RB Steve Slaton, RB Felix Jones, & CB Justin King have declared for the NFL Draft.

Smart move by Jones, can't say the same for Slaton or King.

KingBrodeur · 01-14-2008, 07:16 AM

The one good thing about King though, was he had already completed his degree.

KingBrodeur · 01-14-2008, 05:01 PM

So...

Darren McFadden has officially announced that he is leaving Arkansas a year early to join the NFL. Which really isn't a big surprise. Arkansas's other junior running back Felix Jones who twice ran for 1000 yads for the Razorbacks also declared early to join the NFL. Those two plus the loss of senior fullback Peyton Hills means a very empty backfield for new coach Bobby Petrino.

TyPenn613 · 01-14-2008, 05:03 PM

Maybe he will leave in Week 8 for a CFL team.

Korrupt · 01-14-2008, 05:33 PM

Michigan receiver Mario Manningham is going pro, as is Va Tech corner Victor "Macho" Harris.

Michigan is sure losing a lot of offensive players: Henne, Hart, Long, Manningham, Arrington....

Korrupt · 01-15-2008, 04:01 PM

Harris has apparently changed his mind and will return for his senior season.

01-12-2008, 04:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
KingBrodeur Digs being a Sig Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lennoxville, Quebec Posts: 5,611 Points: 8745.30	There is a great article I found on Rivals which has lists of underclassmen who have declared, along with others who will/might and won't. It can be found here. Some fairly big names have declared so far. including... CB Aqib Talib, Kansas This agile corner is a gambling cover man with big play ability in coverage and in the return game. He will be one of the premier junior corners headed for the NFL. RB Kevin Smith, Central Florida Rare 2,000-yard rusher has natural running skills and a high level of development - which made him reverse his earlier decision to stay in school. He received a top-50 grade from the advisory committee, and he could land in the first round with a strong postseason. QB Bobby Reid, Oklahoma State This athletic junior quarterback was at the center of coach Mike Gundy's "I'm a man" temper tantrum. He is a fine athlete who needs the right setting to develop at this position. However, he could fill a "Slash" role early in his pro career. CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech Flowers is a fast cover man who came on strong late in the 2007 season. He ranks with the top prospects at this demanding position. He runs as well as any player in the nation at this point. WR Adrian Arrington, Michigan This smooth junior receiver developed nicely over the 2007 season and has interesting skills. After many changes in the Michigan offensive philosophy, he decided to enter the NFL. He is a good prospect with definite upside as a pro if he improves his overall game. __________________ KingBrodeur is: no longer a math and science teacher. Bring on the history.

01-12-2008, 04:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
KingBrodeur Digs being a Sig Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lennoxville, Quebec Posts: 5,611 Points: 8745.30	Also of note are some of the ones who have stated they are staying in college next year including a big group from Missouri highlighted by Heisman finalist Chase Daniel. With their schedule next year, missing both Oklahoma and Texas Tech they could be a very strong team with a chance to go undefeated through the regular season. __________________ KingBrodeur is: no longer a math and science teacher. Bring on the history.

01-12-2008, 05:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
nova TSB Writer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,676 Points: 994.65	I'm really high on Brandon Flowers, I think he's going to be a great player in the NFL. __________________ Philadelphia Eagles(8-8) Philadelphia Phillies(89-73) Penn State Nittany Lions Football(9-4) Villanova Wildcats Basketball(10-1)

01-14-2008, 01:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
nova TSB Writer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,676 Points: 994.65	RB Steve Slaton, RB Felix Jones, & CB Justin King have declared for the NFL Draft. Smart move by Jones, can't say the same for Slaton or King. __________________ Philadelphia Eagles(8-8) Philadelphia Phillies(89-73) Penn State Nittany Lions Football(9-4) Villanova Wildcats Basketball(10-1)

01-14-2008, 07:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
KingBrodeur Digs being a Sig Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lennoxville, Quebec Posts: 5,611 Points: 8745.30	The one good thing about King though, was he had already completed his degree. __________________ KingBrodeur is: no longer a math and science teacher. Bring on the history.

01-14-2008, 05:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
KingBrodeur Digs being a Sig Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lennoxville, Quebec Posts: 5,611 Points: 8745.30	So... Darren McFadden has officially announced that he is leaving Arkansas a year early to join the NFL. Which really isn't a big surprise. Arkansas's other junior running back Felix Jones who twice ran for 1000 yads for the Razorbacks also declared early to join the NFL. Those two plus the loss of senior fullback Peyton Hills means a very empty backfield for new coach Bobby Petrino. __________________ KingBrodeur is: no longer a math and science teacher. Bring on the history.

01-14-2008, 05:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
TyPenn613 Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,899 Points: 9280.00	Maybe he will leave in Week 8 for a CFL team. __________________

01-14-2008, 05:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Korrupt He Hate Me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere I Belong Posts: 2,574 Points: 11591.05	Michigan receiver Mario Manningham is going pro, as is Va Tech corner Victor "Macho" Harris. Michigan is sure losing a lot of offensive players: Henne, Hart, Long, Manningham, Arrington....

01-15-2008, 04:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Korrupt He Hate Me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere I Belong Posts: 2,574 Points: 11591.05	Harris has apparently changed his mind and will return for his senior season.

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