Big Ten- Wisconsin

Scott Tolzien, QB, Jr- Tlzien’s a bit too short, but I like his makeup. He’s not afraid to take a shot to make a throw, and he has a decent arm. I just don’t see him as a starter at the next level, but I think he will lead the Badgers to being fairly successful next year.

John Clay, RB, So- Clay’s a bell cow back who can be on the field for all three downs. Great power, good vision, good cutback ability and patience to wait for the hole to open, and good enough speed for a back his size. He will be one of the top returning backs next year, and he will be a good pro because of his combination of size and speed. I would expect him to come out early next year, barring injury.

Gabe Carimi, LT, Jr- Carimi will be one of the top, if not the top, returning LTs next season. He’s a true LT with elite pass blocking skills, and is very good in the run game as well. He’s also showed good ability to block the second level, which taller guys like him can struggle with. I don’t know why more isn’t being said about him now, but don’t be surprised if he’s the talk of the pre-season by the ‘experts’ next season.

Garrett Graham, TE, Sr- Graham’s not a big guy, but he blocks like one. Blue collar, hard worker, and will make a team better. He reminds me of Todd Heap, and he should go in the third to fourth round range. His size will be the only thing that holds him back, but I think he has the drive to overcome this and contribute at the next level

Lance Kendricks, TE, Jr- May be one of the best returning TEs. He’s an elite pass catcher and can stretch the filed. Good enough blocker to warrant a first round grade should he continue to improve and shine next year without sharing catches with Graham.

O’Brien Schofield, DE/OLB, Sr- It’s a shame Schofield tore his ACL in the Senior Bowl practices. He was peaking at the right time, and the Shrine game was his ultimate coming out party. Schofield showed during the season that he can rush the passer as an end, but the Shrine game showed he can stand up and play the OLB spot as well. A team with a dearth of second round picks and the luxury of taking a guy who probably won’t contribute this season will get one hell of a player. I could see a team like the Jets, Ravens, Browns, or Patriots making the move at some point in the second and that would be a good value for him.

J.J. Watt, DE, So- Watt is a young kid with loads of potential. A true 4-3 end who can rush the passer, really hold the point when run at, and can even get around the edge block to make the play in the backfield. If he can show even a little improvement, I could see him testing the waters next year, but in two years he should be one of the better DE’s in the nation.

Jeff Stehle, DT, Sr- Stehle is a one dimensional run stuffer. No pass rush moves and simply just locks up the blocker and holds the point. Not a bad quality to have, but it makes him borderline draftable.

Jaevery McFadden, OLB, Sr- I like McFadden and think he may be a bit of a sleeper like last year’s Badger LB D’Andre Levy (who ended the season as the starting MLB for the Lions), who he reminds me of. He’s a good coverage LB, good blitzer, and he holds up well at the point. He’ll probably slip, but I think he has the potential to be a starting SLB for the team that takes him.

Chris Maragos, FS, Sr- He’s an effort guy who will make his hey on special teams.