The Football Expert: 2012 RB Class
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2012 RB Class

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Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 233
40 time: 4.50
After a terrific freshman season Jeffery improved tremendously during his sophomore season. He caught 88 balls for 1517 yards and 8 TDs last season. Jeffery is a huge WR that has great route running skills and is very consistent. He has a skill set that doesn't come around every year; he will be a top 10 prospect this April.

Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma St.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 208
40 time: 4.40
If Blackmon had declared last year he would have been a first round pick; he is that talented. He had over 1700 yards and 20 TDs last season. That's insane. Blackmon is big, physical and a playmaker. He is very close to being the number 1 WR in the 2012 WR class.

Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 215
40 time: 4.40
Fuller snagged 72 receptions for 1066 yards and 12 TDs last season; he needs to improve on that this season in order to become a first round pick. As of right now I have a second round grade on him; but I would not be surprised if he becomes a first round pick next year. He is incredibly talented; he's got size speed and skill. I am very excited about him. Right now, he is third on my list.

Ryan Bowles, Oklahoma
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 185
40 time: 4.40
An incredibly skilled athlete; Broyles has the potential to be close to a first round draft pick. He caught an amazing 131 balls for 1622 yards and 14 TDs. If he repeats this year he will be at least a second round pick.

Dwight Jones, North Carolina
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215
40 time: 4.55
Jones is a skilled, big WR who has the talent to be a first round pick. He is tough and not afraid to go across the middle. He is a terrific playmaker who will generate a lot of attention this April.

Greg Childs, Arkansas
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 217
40 time: 4.54
Childs was having a great season last year but unfortunately got injured. I believe Childs has a good amount of talent but he will need to prove that he is past his latest injury in order to be a high draft pick.

Mohammed Sanu, Rutgers
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215
40 time: 4.54
A big disappointment last year; only catching 44 balls and 2 TDs. He is very talented but needs to really improve this season if he wants to be more than a 3rd pick.

Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 228
40 time: 4.50
Arrested for DUI last spring. Floyd is incredibly talented, but is suspended as of right now. Coming from a strict talent perspective, Floyd has first round talent, but his past is troubling to me.

Juron Criner, Arizona
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 210
40 time: 4.58
July 20, 2011 update: Criner is reportedly back on campus and expected to participate in Fall pracitices.
July 11, 2011 update: Criner could miss all of next season with a non-football health issue.
Almost declared last year; Criner is a big target that knows how to get open. He caught 82 balls for 1233 yards and 11 TDs last year.

DeVier Posey, Ohio St.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 213
40 time: 4.51
Posey's stock will probably be effected because of the troubles that Ohio St. is going through right now. Hopefully he can put together a nice year despite all the drama.

Jermaine Kearse, Washington
Ht: 6-2. Wt: 205.
40 time: 4.50
Kearse has a solid season last year catching 63 balls for over 1000 yards and 12 TDs. Hopefully he does fine without Locker.

Marquis Maze, Alabama
Ht: 5-10. Wt: 182.
40 time: 4.42
Terrific kick returner, also doubles as a slot receiver. Maze has the playmaking ability that can take it to the house at any time.

Marvin McNutt, Iowa
Ht: 6-4. Wt: 215.
40 time: 4.58.
Marvin McNutt was one of Ricky Stanzi's favorite targets. It will be interesting to see how he does without him this year.

Nick Toon, Wisconsin
Ht: 6-3. Wt: 217.
40 time: 4.56.
Had a solid season last year, but he needs to take that next step this year in order to improve his draft stock.

T.Y. Hilton, Florida International
Ht: 5-10. Wt: 183.
40 time: 4.41
had 59 receptions for 848 yards and 5 TDs. Hilton is a tremendous kick returner too.

Jarrett Boykin, Virginia Tech
Ht: 6-2. Wt: 215.
40 time: 4.55
A bigger receiver who had 53 receptions for 6 TDs last season.

Chris Owusu, Stanford
Ht: 6-2. Wt: 201.
40 time: 4.46
Struggled last season due to a knee injury. Andrew Luck staying at Stanford helps him out tremendously.

Lance Lewis, East Carolina
Wt: 6-3 Ht: 200
40 time: 4.54
Caught a whooping 89 catches for 1116 yards and 14 TDs. If he can repeat his performance this year he could rise on team's big boards.

Chris Rainey, Florida
Wt: 5-9 Ht: 178
40 time: 4.33
He can rush as well as receive; Rainey will be drafted as a punt returner or specialty player.

Marvin Jones, California
Wt: 6-2 Ht: 200
40 time: 4.48

James Rodgers, Oregon State
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 188
40 time: 4.44
Brother of Jaquizz Rodgers; James is incredibly talented, but he has an injury history that will trouble a lot of teams.

Derek Moye, Penn State
Ht: 6-5. Wt: 198.
40 time: 4.53
Penn State's leading receiver. Had 53 receptions for 885 yards and 8 TDs.

Conner Vernon, Duke
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 195
40 time: 4.53
Caught 73 receptions last season for 973 yards and 4 TDs. He's got talent, but Vernon needs to be more consistent.

Jeremy Ebert, Northwestern
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 190
40 time: 4.54
He had almost 1000 yards receiving last season and 8 TDs.

Risard Matthews, Nevada
Ht: 6-2. Wt: 215.
40 time: 4.52
Had 879 yards and 5 TDs last year. He came up big on some games, but I would love to see him be more consistent.

D.J. Woods, Cincinnati
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180
40 time: 4.47
Had 57 receptions last season and 8 TDs. 2010 All BIG EAST conference second team selection. He was second in the BIG EAST in receiving yards per game (74.8). Has had some trouble with concussions in the past.

A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190
40 time: 4.49
Illinois' top receiver last season with 56 receptions for 746 yards and 7 TDs.

Deonte Thompson, Florida
Ht: 5-11. Wt: 203.
40 time: 4.38
Has a great 40 time; his production needs to be better this year.

B.J Cunningham, Michigan St.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225
40 time: 4.62
Broke his foot last year during practice. He led the team with 50 receptions and 9 TDs.

Bert Reed, Florida State
Ht: 5-10. Wt: 168.
40 time: 4.42
Reed caught 58 balls last year for 614 yards and 2 TDs.

Kendall Wright, Baylor
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 180
40 time: 4.44
Set the Baylor single season record for receptions (78). He also had 7 TDs to go along with that. Also set the Baylor school record for most career receptions last season with 194. Wright is extremely talented WR; I expect his stock to rise a lot this season.

Da'jon McKnight, Minnesota
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215
40 time: 4.58
Minnesota's top receiving threat; McKnight caught 48 receptions for 750 yards and a whooping 10 TDs last season.

Russell Shephard, LSU
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 190
40 time: 4.50
Caught 33 receptions for 254 yards and a TD last season.

Jordan White, Western Michigan
Ht: 6-0. Wt: 211.
40 time: 4.56
White is talented, but he has a troubling injury history.

Dyrell Roberts, Virginia Tech
Ht: 6-2. Wt: 189.
40 time: 4.42
Is a better punt returner than receiver.

Damaris Johnson, Tulsa
Ht: 5-8 Wt: 172
40 time: 4.39
2010 AP All-American second team selection. Often called the all purpose player. Last season he had 57 receptions for 872 yards and 4 TDs while rushing for 560 yards and 7 additional TDs.

Donovan Varner, Duke
Ht: 5-9. Wt: 175.
40 time: 4.48
Had 60 receptions for 736 yards and 1 TD.

Bradley Starks, West Virginia
Ht: 6-3. Wt: 185.
40 time: 4.44

Tyler Shoemaker, Boise St.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 207
40 time: 4.63
Came on very strong towards the end of the season; finished with 582 yards and 5 TDs.

Damarlo Belcher, Indiana
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 214
40 time: 4.62
He had 78 receptions for 832 yards and 4 TDs.

LaRon Byrd, Miami
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215
40 time: 4.54
Only had 41 receptions last season. Needs to be more consistent.

Jerrell Jackson, Missouri
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185
40 time: 4.56
Had 50 receptions for 656 yards and 3 TDs. He is coming off a wrist injury.

Phillip Payne, UNLV
Ht: 6-3. Wt: 205.
40 time: 4.59

Travis Benjamin, Miami
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 175
40 time: 4.39
Had over 700 yards receiving last season, but only had 3 TDs.

Brandon Carswell, USC
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 190
40 time: 4.50
Didn't do too much at USC last season; really needs to step up this season in order to get drafted.

Chris Summers, Liberty
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200
40 time: 4.55
Had 76 receptions 1081 yards and 15 TDs last season.

Brian Quick, Appalachian St.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 220
40 time: 4.63
Monstrous WR who caught 7 TDs last season.

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