SEC- Ole Miss

Jevan Sneed, QB, Jr- Snead looked lost this year. He looked plain scared at times this season. Snead has several positive things to like, and I have a hard time forgetting all of the things I liked about him last season. The team that takes a chance on him will need to work on his confidence and decision making, but if given time, I think he can be one of the top QBs from this draft (and he can be had for a 4th round pick more than likely).

Dexter McCluster, WR/RB, Sr- His size will cause his stock to slip, but with a creative OC, he will be a major weapon. McCluster has great speed and an uncanny ability to make small moves and make tacklers miss. For a small guy, he breaks a lot of tackles. He’s a bit of a ‘tweener right now though, but I think ultimately his best spot is at WR and returning kicks. I would not be surprised to see him go in the second round, but I think he makes more sense in the third as he’s not an every down player.

John Jerry, RT/OG, Sr- I still like Jerry as a RT, but he is a bit slow off the snap. That scares me as he does not have the speed to catch up to edge rusher at the next level, so guard may end up being his position when it’s all said and done. Jerry is great in the run game, as once he locks on, he moves the pile. I like the fact that he’s versatile enough to play both positions, and a strong game here could push his stock up into the second round range. In fact, I’d be tickled pink should he possibly slip down to the Bears in the third round. He could start immediately at guard for a team, and can provide spot duty at RT if needed.

Shay Hodge, WR, Sr- The more I saw of Hodge in the post-season bowl games and workouts, the more I’m staying with what I previously thought. He’s got some talent there, but I’m not sold on him as anything more than say a 5th round pick.

Greg Hardy, DE, Sr- Hardy is perhaps the biggest enigma in this entire draft. Go no further than last year’s Florida game, where he almost single handedly beat the Gators with one of the more dominating performances I saw by a DL last season. He has ‘buyer beware’ written all over him due to past injury concerns, off the field incidents, and several problems with discipline. I think the injuries have hurt him most. He was very slow off the ball at times this year, and this is something to watch in this game. I’m concerned the injuries have taken a step away from his elite outside speed…but…he has a lot of technique and field awareness to make up for it. He’s very aware of the field and does a good job of bailing on screens and covering the back. He has shown he can drop into the zone if needed. Seeing Hardy workout at the Combine really pushed his stock down. The slowness I saw on film this year was magnified in the times he ran. With so many black marks, I see him sliding to the third. He’ll be a solid situational pass rusher at the next level, or he will disappear completely.

Kendrick Lewis, FS, Sr- Lewis is a converted WR so he’s still learning the position, but there is a lot to like. He’s very physical in run coverage, but it’s his instincts in deep coverage that concern me. There is enough upside there though that I would take a risk on developing him in the mid rounds.

Marcus Tillman, DE, Sr- Looked OK when dropping into zone coverage. Pursues very well downfield. I like what he brings. He’s not outstanding in any one area but he’s solid all around. Good effort guy who will make his way into a rotation.

Kentrell Lockett, DE, Jr- Lockett could be the next Hardy, but in a good way. He shows great outside speed and flattens around the corner well to get to the passer. He drops into coverage well and holds the point well enough for an undersized end. Would fit great into a cover-2 D as a rush DE.

Patrick Trahan, OLB, Sr- Decent prospect, not great, but solid.

Marshay Green, CB, Sr- Good straight line speed, and a decent punt returner. Not a great corner, but decent enough. A bit short though which is what will hurt him most.

Jerrell Powe, DT, Jr- I really like Powe a lot. He’s an ideal 3-4 NT and could be a game changer at that position. He commands double teams due to his size, but he’s also quick off the snap and gets penetration into the backfield. Very strong punch and knocks back OL with his initial punch. He’ll be very highly sought after next year because of his ability to play the nose.