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08-29-2006, 06:55 PM
10. Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn
Irons, a South Carolina transfer, proved last year that losing Caddy and Ronnie Brown wouldn’t stop the Auburn run game from functioning. He runs with good power, speed, and excellent vision to find the proper lanes. If Auburn is to reach the Championship game this year like I think they will, Irons will be possibly the biggest reason why. He’s a threat to take it all the way on every carry and will be counted on to touch the ball approximately 300 times this season.
Projection: 270 carries, 1410 yards, 22 receptions, 265 yards, 15 total TDs
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9. Teddy Ginn, CB, OHSt
Possibly the most electrifying player in college football, Ginn comes in at #9 more on potential and excitement as opposed to actual statistical production. Ginn should improve upon his 51 catches from last year, but it’s his return game and ability to occasionally lineup at RB, DB, and even QB that makes him fun to watch. He’s got exceptional speed and vision and once he gets the ball in open space, it’s almost a guaranteed touchdown. He’s a special weapon that can be effective all over the field.
Projection: 65 receptions, 900 yards, 8 TDs. 3 Special Teams touchdowns
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8. Steve Slaton, RB, WVU
Rich Rodriguez thought he had his future stud RB in 5 star freshman RB Jason Gwaltney. It was actually another freshman, Steve Slaton, that proved to be a franchise player after Gwaltney never qualified to step on the field. Slaton and other top 40 player Pat White provide possibly the fastest and most dangerous duo in the nation. WVU will run and run a lot this year and their Big East and National Title hopes hinge on their ability to run the ball since they don’t have much in the way of a passing game. Except big #s from Slayton as he and White have the offense focus around their skills.
Projection: 300 carries, 1600 yards, 25 receptions, 190 yards, 22 TDs
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7. Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
The best DE in the nation and Mel Kiper’s #2 player regardless of position is Gaines Adams, senior bandit end for the mighty Tigers of Clemson University :hyper: . Adams is an absolute monster in the backfield having 15 TFL and 10 sacks last season. He performed better each game as the season progressed and had his best games against FSU, South Carolina, and Colorado. What separates Adams from the rest is his incredible speed, being clocked as a 4.5 guy on numerous occasions. The ceiling is high for Adams who didn’t play DE until college after spending his high school days playing TE in an 8 on 8 high school league.
Projection: 70 tackles, 18 TFL, 12 sacks, 1 INT.
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6. Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
Jarrett has been a bit overshadowed at USC in his first couple of years since he lined up on the field with Bush and Leinart, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t as important. Jarrett is a big target who can go up and get most balls and has the speed to run past most in the secondary. There’s a good possibility that Jarrett could catch 100 passes this season and surpass 1300 yards. He’s likely to be the most important offensive player for the Trojans in a rebuilding season this year.
Projection: 95 receptions, 1300 yards, 15 TDs
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2005/10/16/PH2005101601034.jpg
Irons, a South Carolina transfer, proved last year that losing Caddy and Ronnie Brown wouldn’t stop the Auburn run game from functioning. He runs with good power, speed, and excellent vision to find the proper lanes. If Auburn is to reach the Championship game this year like I think they will, Irons will be possibly the biggest reason why. He’s a threat to take it all the way on every carry and will be counted on to touch the ball approximately 300 times this season.
Projection: 270 carries, 1410 yards, 22 receptions, 265 yards, 15 total TDs
http://static.flickr.com/24/60278855_27bfb09693_m.jpg
9. Teddy Ginn, CB, OHSt
Possibly the most electrifying player in college football, Ginn comes in at #9 more on potential and excitement as opposed to actual statistical production. Ginn should improve upon his 51 catches from last year, but it’s his return game and ability to occasionally lineup at RB, DB, and even QB that makes him fun to watch. He’s got exceptional speed and vision and once he gets the ball in open space, it’s almost a guaranteed touchdown. He’s a special weapon that can be effective all over the field.
Projection: 65 receptions, 900 yards, 8 TDs. 3 Special Teams touchdowns
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/22/229497.jpg
8. Steve Slaton, RB, WVU
Rich Rodriguez thought he had his future stud RB in 5 star freshman RB Jason Gwaltney. It was actually another freshman, Steve Slaton, that proved to be a franchise player after Gwaltney never qualified to step on the field. Slaton and other top 40 player Pat White provide possibly the fastest and most dangerous duo in the nation. WVU will run and run a lot this year and their Big East and National Title hopes hinge on their ability to run the ball since they don’t have much in the way of a passing game. Except big #s from Slayton as he and White have the offense focus around their skills.
Projection: 300 carries, 1600 yards, 25 receptions, 190 yards, 22 TDs
http://www.msnsportsnet.com/content/SteveSlaton101505.jpg
7. Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
The best DE in the nation and Mel Kiper’s #2 player regardless of position is Gaines Adams, senior bandit end for the mighty Tigers of Clemson University :hyper: . Adams is an absolute monster in the backfield having 15 TFL and 10 sacks last season. He performed better each game as the season progressed and had his best games against FSU, South Carolina, and Colorado. What separates Adams from the rest is his incredible speed, being clocked as a 4.5 guy on numerous occasions. The ceiling is high for Adams who didn’t play DE until college after spending his high school days playing TE in an 8 on 8 high school league.
Projection: 70 tackles, 18 TFL, 12 sacks, 1 INT.
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/22/221076.jpg
6. Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
Jarrett has been a bit overshadowed at USC in his first couple of years since he lined up on the field with Bush and Leinart, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t as important. Jarrett is a big target who can go up and get most balls and has the speed to run past most in the secondary. There’s a good possibility that Jarrett could catch 100 passes this season and surpass 1300 yards. He’s likely to be the most important offensive player for the Trojans in a rebuilding season this year.
Projection: 95 receptions, 1300 yards, 15 TDs
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2005/10/16/PH2005101601034.jpg