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	Name:	Jerry Hughes
	School | Position	TCU Senior | DE-OLB
	Height: 6' 2"	Weight: 225	40 Time: 4.66
	Former All-District RB out of Sugarland, TX, 4-year Letterman Senior Season: 11.5 sacks, Lott Trophy, Ted Hendricks Trophy Strengths: Relentless rusher, Quick corner turn, Explosive tackler, Excellent work ethic, Team player - Special teams Weaknesses: Size maxed out, Transition to 3-4 OLB with pass drops and run take on. 34.5" VJ, 4.15 short shuttle at Combine. Excellent predictors. Projects to a 3-4 OLB or weakside rush DE in a 4-3 scheme.

      

	Name:	Daryl Washington
	School | Position	TCU Senior | OLB
	Height: 6' 2"	Weight: 230	40 Time: 4.54 (4.48)
	Never regular starter before 2009, but extensive playtime. Early special team phenom with knack for blocking punts (3 as Soph). Senior Season: Leading tackler with 109, 3 interceptions Strengths: Excellent length, explosive & quick, Excellent cover skills - runs like safety, tough & competitive. Weaknesses: Somewhat undersized, strength at point vs blocks. Played SLB in college but projects to WLB in pros. Versatility with coverage ability. Reminds me some of Ian Gold - DEN. Possible early 2nd round. (4th OLB - 22 taken)

 

	Name:	Marshall Newhouse
	School | Position	TCU Senior | OG
	Height: 6' 4"	Weight: 320	40 Time: 5.03
	Texas pedigree of father John (3x Cotton Bowl w/ Houston) and nephew of DAL Robert Newhouse. Tied with fastest 3-Cone at Combine of 7.40. Senior Season: 3 year starter at LOT. E-W played all 4 positions on OL except OC. Strengths: Good inline strength, can anchor in pass pro, uses length & hands well in run game. Speed & quickness for size. Weaknesses: Inconsistent finish at times, some struggle in space, bad body (soft). Versatility will entice clubs. Experienced player. Good mix of size and AA. Projected 4th or 5th round. (12th OG - 16 taken)

	Name:	Clint Gresham
	School | Position	TCU | LS
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 245	40 Time: 4.71
	Senior Season: Invited to Combine as LS. (top rated) 2007's Jared Retkofsky of TCU made PIT. Lonie Paxton and Mike Leach have made nice careers in NFL. 11 years

      

	Name:	Dennis Pitta
	School | Position	BYU Senior | TE
	Height: 6' 4 1/2"	Weight: 240	40 Time: 4.71
	Great heritage of TE's out of BYU (Doug Jolley, Chad Lewis, Itula Mili & the Mtn's own Todd Christensen) Married & served 2 year mission in Dominican Republic. Senior Season: 62 Rec, 829 Yds, 8 TD's (Jr. 83 Rec, 1083 Yds, 6 TD's) Strengths: Crisp routes, length & snatch hands, up field quickly after catch, better blocker than most think, excellent character, tough, mature. Weaknesses: Strength at POA, play speed to separate, limited 3 pt experience in offense. Force as a natural receiver at position. Creates great match-up problems for defense. Will contribute immediately. Projected 2nd & no later than 3rd round. (3rd TE - 19 taken)

      

	Name:	Max Hall
	School | Position	BYU Senior | QB
	Height: 6' 1/2"	Weight: 209	40 Time: 4.87
	AZST transfer after redshirt season & mission. Brother-in-law of TE Dennis Pitta, nephew of DAL QB Danny White. 3 year starter (39 consecutive games), averaged almost 3800 yds, 31 TD's & 65% completion. Excellent predictors (games/completion %). Senior Season: Top 10 in nation (pass yds per game, total passing yds, completions, total offense). Single season MWC record of 35 TD's. Strengths: SMART, Ok release, mobility, leadership & tough. Weaknesses: Some say age, arm strength, size. Projected Late round to FA. Reminds me of Ty Detmer (20th QB - 15 taken)

      

	Name:	Manase Tonga
	School | Position	BYU Senior | RB
	Height: 5' 11"	Weight: 245	40 Time: 4.86
	Sat out 2008 with academic problems...Suspended a game in 2007 for off field incident (traffic violation & failure to pay fine). Being projected to FB after playing RB in BYU system. Senior Season: 305 rushing, 27 for 248 receiving, 8 TD's Strengths: Receiving skills & route running, good hands, tough runner at POA, energy and attitude, married & father of two. Weaknesses: In line runner, avg speed in open field, consistency as blocker for transition to FB, some ? reliability off field, age. Projects well to position with size and receiving skills. Will need to improve as blocker to match former Cougar/Viking Fahu Tahi. Projected 6th rounder. FB's hard to find. (4th FB - 9 taken)

        

	Name:	Koa Misi
	School | Position	Utah Senior | DE/OLB
	Height: 6' 2 1/2"	Weight: 251	40 Time: 4.74
	Father played for Hawaii, team leader in tackles for 3 seasons (great Utah defenses). Has played OLB, hand down DE and even inside as DT. Senior Season: 71 tackles, 9.5 TFL's, 5 sacks, 3 FF's, 1st team MWC NFL Combine: Tied VJ 38" & best BJ of 10'4", 4.27 short shuttle. Good predictors! Strengths: Athletic, instinctive, versatile, explosive, zone cover skills, chase effort, character & work ethic. Weaknesses: Primarily DE at Utah, bulk to play run as DE, no counter moves. Might be as good an all around prospect as MWC has to offer. Projected 3rd round. (8th OLB - 22 taken)

      

	Name:	David Reed
	School | Position	Utah Senior | WR
	Height: 6' 0"	Weight: 198	40 Time: 4.58 (4.42)
	Set JUCO record with 111 receptions in 2007 (10 games) Senior Season: 81 Rec, 1188 Yds, 5 TD's, 1st Team All-MWC Strengths: Big play ability, attacks/extends hands, route running, balance & effort after catch, KOR avg 24.12 Weaknesses: Slight frame, spread offense background - ?'s vs press, straight line speed, blocking consistency. Stood out at E-W game, grew up in CT - moved to Pasadena CC - transferred to Utah. Projected 4th round. Good #3 slot receiver and special teamer (15th WR - 34 taken)

        

	Name:	Zane Beadles
	School | Position	Utah Senior | OG/OT
	Height: 6' 4"	Weight: 310	40 Time: 5.30
	Thought about coming out as JR after '08. Great Sugar Bowl vs ALUN. 4 year starter (3 at LOT), Struggled at OT in Senior Bowl (balance/str) Senior Season: 1st Team All-MWC Strengths: Good kick slide at snap, can anchor, rarely gets beat on edge rush, gd athlete w/ size inside or out, can combo to 2nd level. Excellent leadership & work ethic. Smart, All-Academic MWC - Mechanical Engineering. Weaknesses: 2 pt stance mostly, position run blocker (showed in Sr Bowl), some question punch & in line strength, finesse blocker. Draft process has hurt him some (combine & all-star), though still enough production and versatility to garner 2nd day selection. Projected 5th round. (6th OG - 16 taken)

      

	Name:	Stevenson Sylvester
	School | Position	Utah Senior | OLB
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 237	40 Time: 4.76
	Huge Sugar Bowl vs ALUN - 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 FR, put him on radar. Senior Season: 1st Team All-MWC, only 2.5 TFL in '09. Played very well vs Cal in Poinsettia Bowl (8 tackles, .5 for loss, INT for TD). Strengths: Active & flash playmaker. Weaknesses: Durability, strength at POA, consistency. Invited to the '09 E-W Shrine Game. Projected FA. (30th OLB - 22 taken)

      

	Name:	Erik Cook
	School | Position	New Mexico Senior | OC/OG
	Height: 6' 6"	Weight: 318	40 Time: 5.36
	Team's MVP O-line, Offensive Player, Overall Player in '09. 3 year starter. Brother, Ryan - 2nd rd pick of MIN. Senior Season: Only one sack and one penalty, 1st Team All-MWC. Strengths: AA & flexibility, gd initial qks, takes gd angles, good hands and foot drive on contact, very smart, leadership. Weaknesses: Pads get high with height, marginal foot qks as play extends, lacks speed on pull/trap. Too tall at next level for OC, most teams projecting to OG. His versatility at all 3 positions will make him a valuable 2nd day pick. Projected 7th round to FA. (21st OG - 16 taken)

      

	Name:	Cole Pemberton
	School | Position	CSU Senior | OT
	Height: 6' 7"	Weight: 315	40 Time: 5.39
	Struggled at the E-W Shrine game on the edge vs spd/power. Senior Season: Only 1 sack (Jerry Hughes) & 1 hurry in 300 attempts. Strengths: Length in pass pro, solid kick slide, tough & competitive, leadership (team captain). Weaknesses: Can get high and off balance at times, pushed with power & struggles to anchor consistently, marginal athlete. Reminds me a bit of Erik Pears - FA and eventual starter in DEN (now with OAK).   Projected 6th round (17th OT - 29 taken)

      

	Name:	Shelley Smith
	School | Position	CSU Senior | OG
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 300	40 Time: 5.03
	CSU coaches call him the most talented OL on team. E-W Shrine game. Senior Season: Started 8 of 9 games played (ankle inj out first 3 games), allowed only 2 hurries, OFF Captain with Pemberton. NFL Combine: Tops in 40, VJ 34", BJ 9'4" Strengths: Ok feet, ability to pull & adjust on the move, athletic, 3 year starter, leadership Weaknesses: POA strength, struggles at 2nd level, durability Draft process has "helped" him to date. Excellent Combine workout and solid showing at E-W. Old Denver Bronco type OG. Projected 6th round (10th OG - 16 taken)

        

	Name:	Joe Hawley
	School | Position	UNLV Senior | OC/OG
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 297	40 Time: 5.26
	3 year starter between OC & OG. Senior Season: ROG for '09. Benched 455 lbs & 33/225 for UNLV record. Strengths: Tough, nasty, competitive. Good size. Effort in run game. Plays smart, works hard on & off field. Can long snap! Weaknesses: Off balance at times, too aggressive, adjust in space, 2 pt stance in spread, not power blocker. Short area player with position versatility in pros. Projected 5th. (5th OC - 9 taken)

      

	Name:	Ryan Wolfe
	School | Position	UNLV Senior | WR
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 205	40 Time: 4.65
	Fractured his foot & missed final game of season and a bit behind in predraft workouts. MWC All-time leader in receptions (283) - 12th in College Football History, 3X All-MWC, played in 47 games for UNLV - holds school record for receptions & yards (3,495). Senior Season: 74/760 yds, 6.73 catches per game (17th nationally), six tackles & a pass breakup on defense. PRO Day - 33 ½" VJ, 9'10" BJ, 15/225 Strengths: Great hands, smart/instinctive, savvy route runner, competitive, tough after catch, work ethic & overachiever. Weaknesses: Lacks top straight line speed to separate, avg athlete for position. Has been compared to BYU's Austin Collie who had great rookie year with IND. Projected Late round/FA. (56th WR - 34 taken)

      

	Name:	Jason Beauchamp
	School | Position	UNLV Senior | OLB
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 244	40 Time: 4.7
	3 year starter, played 48 games & 2nd all time in tackles (334) for UNLV. Hybrid DE/OLB for Rebels. 3-4 OLB type at next level. Senior Season: 95 tackles, 12 TFL, 6.5 sacks Projected Late round/FA. (22nd OLB - 22 taken)

      

	Name:	Mitch Unrein
	School | Position	Wyoming Senior | DE/DT
	Height: 6' 4"	Weight: 276	40 Time: 4.90
	Pro Day - 31" VJ, 8'9" BJ, 4.60 short shuttle, 7.41 3-cone (not stellar #'s) Senior Season: 35 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 4.0 TFL's Strengths: Tremendous effort and attitude, tough, relentless, plays hard snap to whistle, body frame Weaknesses: Marginal athlete, lacks explosive burst to close Projected late round/FA. (45th DT - 22 taken)

        

	Name:	John Fletcher
	School | Position	Wyoming Senior | DE
	Height: 6' 6"	Weight: 272	40 Time: 4.82
	Pro Day - 33" VJ, 21/225, 4.50 short shuttle - pulled ham and DNP. Senior Season: 1st Team All-MWC, Finished regular season with 7 sacks, 12.5 TFL's, 3rd all time MWC sacks with 24.0. Strengths:  Size for position, pass rush skills, effort and attitude Weaknesses: Marginal athlete, some inconsistency through career. Projected late round/FA Not listed