bigmarc27
08-28-2006, 06:20 PM
In an effort to finish this list before the season, I'll list 5 players a day through Wednesday to finish it all up. I apologize for the abbreviated player descriptions but life, work, and other various adventures have been draining my time.
15. Marshawn Lynch, RB, CAL
Marshawn returns to the Golden Bears this season as the best returning RB in the pac 10 and arguably the best returning back in the nation (although he’s #4 on this list). Expect good #s, but Cal might split carries since Justin Forsett proved himself as a quality RB as well (999 yards on 132 carries)
Projection: 230 carries; 1300 yards, 12 TDs
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/writers/tim_layden/07/13/five.and.out/t1_lynch_all.jpg
14. Quentin Moses, DL, UGA
Moses is no longer under the shadow of former UGA standout David Pollack and he really stepped up his game last year showing leadership and tenacity that the DL needed. He’s got a knack for creating havoc in the backfield and forcing coordinators to use TEs and RBs to keep him from disrupting plays. He’s already been tagged as a top NFL prospect by Kiper and he should anchor a stout line in Athens.
Projection: 50 tackles (15 TFL), 8 sacks
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/geo/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/a-moses-102503.jpg
13. Brian Brohm, QB, LOU
Brohm could possibly be the best pocket QB in the nation. He doesn’t have quite the same talent catching his passes that other QBs on this list have, but he’s shown the ability to deliver the ball on time and on target. I expect Brohm to be a top 10 selection when he comes out 2 years from now and he’ll be carving up Big East defenses all season long. Michael Bush gets more pub on this team, but Brohm makes the offense work. If Louisville has any National Title aspirations, Brohm needs to excel.
Projection: 220/310 passing 3100 yards, 23 TDs, 8 INTs
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/football/ncaa/specials/preview/2005/crystal.ball/t1_cb1_si.jpg
12. Sidney Rice, WR, SoCar
Rice came out of nowhere in 2005 to flourish in Steve Spurrier’s fun and gun offense in Columbia. He became a favorite target of Blake Mitchell’s and seemingly caught everything thrown within 10 yards of where it should be. He’s got great speed, great hands, and the ability to jump over almost any DB he’ll face on this level of play. Expect another great year, but Rice may not reach the stats he obtained in 2005. Carolina has a few more weapons and the ball might be distributed a little more evenly this year.
Projection: 65 receptions, 1100 yards, 11 TDs
http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper247/stills/7a672mp3.jpg
11. Brandon Meriweather, S, MIA
Meriweather is the best secondary player in the nation and falls in line with other great safeties that have played their college ball at the U. He’s another big hitting safety who led the team with 114 tackles last season and also tied the team lead in interceptions with 3. Playing alongside sophomore teammate Kenny Phillips gives Miami the most intimidating safeties in the nation and will take the head off of any WR who tries to go deep. If Miami wants to win the ACC, Meriweather needs to at least match his 2005 production.
Projection: 95 tackles, 5 INTs
http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/09/19/60/image_1160199.jpg
15. Marshawn Lynch, RB, CAL
Marshawn returns to the Golden Bears this season as the best returning RB in the pac 10 and arguably the best returning back in the nation (although he’s #4 on this list). Expect good #s, but Cal might split carries since Justin Forsett proved himself as a quality RB as well (999 yards on 132 carries)
Projection: 230 carries; 1300 yards, 12 TDs
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/writers/tim_layden/07/13/five.and.out/t1_lynch_all.jpg
14. Quentin Moses, DL, UGA
Moses is no longer under the shadow of former UGA standout David Pollack and he really stepped up his game last year showing leadership and tenacity that the DL needed. He’s got a knack for creating havoc in the backfield and forcing coordinators to use TEs and RBs to keep him from disrupting plays. He’s already been tagged as a top NFL prospect by Kiper and he should anchor a stout line in Athens.
Projection: 50 tackles (15 TFL), 8 sacks
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/geo/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/a-moses-102503.jpg
13. Brian Brohm, QB, LOU
Brohm could possibly be the best pocket QB in the nation. He doesn’t have quite the same talent catching his passes that other QBs on this list have, but he’s shown the ability to deliver the ball on time and on target. I expect Brohm to be a top 10 selection when he comes out 2 years from now and he’ll be carving up Big East defenses all season long. Michael Bush gets more pub on this team, but Brohm makes the offense work. If Louisville has any National Title aspirations, Brohm needs to excel.
Projection: 220/310 passing 3100 yards, 23 TDs, 8 INTs
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/football/ncaa/specials/preview/2005/crystal.ball/t1_cb1_si.jpg
12. Sidney Rice, WR, SoCar
Rice came out of nowhere in 2005 to flourish in Steve Spurrier’s fun and gun offense in Columbia. He became a favorite target of Blake Mitchell’s and seemingly caught everything thrown within 10 yards of where it should be. He’s got great speed, great hands, and the ability to jump over almost any DB he’ll face on this level of play. Expect another great year, but Rice may not reach the stats he obtained in 2005. Carolina has a few more weapons and the ball might be distributed a little more evenly this year.
Projection: 65 receptions, 1100 yards, 11 TDs
http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper247/stills/7a672mp3.jpg
11. Brandon Meriweather, S, MIA
Meriweather is the best secondary player in the nation and falls in line with other great safeties that have played their college ball at the U. He’s another big hitting safety who led the team with 114 tackles last season and also tied the team lead in interceptions with 3. Playing alongside sophomore teammate Kenny Phillips gives Miami the most intimidating safeties in the nation and will take the head off of any WR who tries to go deep. If Miami wants to win the ACC, Meriweather needs to at least match his 2005 production.
Projection: 95 tackles, 5 INTs
http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/09/19/60/image_1160199.jpg