Big 12- Oklahoma State

Russell Okung, OT- Okung made big strides this year and really improved in all of the areas I felt he was weak at last year. That really impresses me as it shows an awareness of where you can be better, and the humility to accept this and work hard to improve. He has a nasty streak that is missing from many of the other top prospects for the position. He finishes his blocks and he plays to the whistle, which every OL coach will love. He has great feet in pass protection, he has the length to get guys away from his frame and run them outside the pocket, and he mirrors smaller guys really well for a taller tackle. I think he’s a lock for the top five, and he is without question the most complete LT I saw all season. He’s NFL ready from the outset, so you draft him and plug him in as your long term starter at this critical position right away. That’s an extreme value for the top part of the draft.

Dez Bryant, WR, Jr- Bryant’s hand was a bit forced in coming out early due to an NCAA violation that prevented him from playing most of the year, but he was NFL ready anyway. I think he’s a young Andre Johnson. He has massive hands, he runs away from people, he has great change of direction skills, and he is a very good punt returner to boot. To add to it all, he can block and finishes hard in this facet of the game as well. The only slight knock I will give him is that he can tend to get lazy at time with his catches and let the ball get into his frame at times. It’s a nitpicking point though, and I still think he’s a true #1 WR at the next level.

Zac Robinson, QB, Sr- Robinson is a good athlete, and has grown on me a bit as the post-season has worn on. I previously thought his arm was not good enough to play at the next level, but after seeing the Senior Bowl and the Combine, I think it is definitely enough to work with. His accuracy is spotty still though, and part of that comes down to his tendency to roll and want to throw on the run. I think Robinson will make a solid value late in the draft as he isn’t someone you expect to be your starter, but I think he can make a fine back up player at the next level. He’s worth bringing in to a camp and at least giving him a shot at your third strong position.

Kendall Hunter, RB, Jr- Hunter is undersized but runs hard. He shows good speed and vision on film, and he can hit the home run. He may not have the size to be an every down back but he can play at the next level. Hunter will shoulder the load next year with Robinson and Bryant gone, so if he can still shine, he can improve his stock.

Perrish Cox, CB, Sr- Cox is tall, big, physical, and he can run. He’s a bit stiff in the hips, but it’s not enough of a concern to me. Cox impressed me the most in the first game of the season by locking up the very talented Georgia sophomore WR A.J. Green and limiting his impact in the game. He can return kicks as well, and looks good doing it. Stiff hips or not, he has the ability to at worst be a number two corner on some team and will be an asset for covering the bigger and more physical receivers we see today in the NFL. I don’t think he makes it far past the first few picks of the second round, even with some off the field concerns.

Patrick Levine, LB, Sr- Levine is a bit of an anomaly from what you usually see in a college LB. He’s great moving backward in pass coverage. He shows good technique and speed, and can stay with backs in man coverage. Levine however is not good coming toward the line against the run, which as a front seven player is an issue. He might have some value late though as it’s easier to bulk a player up and teach them to stack and shed blockers than it is to teach them hip flexibility and finding their spots in zone coverage.