Scouting the Poinsettia Bowl for NFL talent

Two very competitive programs meet to kick-off the 2006 bowl season. Several talented blockers, pass rushers as well as a record setting running back fill the rosters for tonight's contest. Scouts will keep close watch as there are a number of solid middle round prospects.

Northern Illinois

Name	Pos	#	Yr	Rnd	Comments
Doug Free	T	62	5Sr	4/5	Solid blind side tackle prospect who struggled with an injured foot in '06.  General play was disappointing yet could be a steal outside of the first 100 picks.
Garrett Wolfe	RB	1	5Sr	4/5	Tiny back limited by size.  Plays big and fast and should be a solid situational ball carrier at the next level.
Jake Nordin	TE	86	4Sr	6/7	Broke a leg and missed the end of the season.  Solid pass catcher who was one of the better blocking tight end prospects in the nation before his injury.
Ken West	OLB	34	5Sr	FA	Undersized college defensive end who projects as a rush linebacker in the NFL.  Solid size/speed numbers for OLB.
Phil Horvath	QB	3	5Sr	FA	Adequate short yardage passer.
Alvah Hansbro	CB	11	5Sr	FA

  TCU

Name	Pos	#	Yr	Rnd	Comments
Herbert Taylor	T	78	5Sr	5/6	Talented blocker coming off a disappointing campaign.
Robert Merrill	RB	33	5Sr	FA
Tommy Blake	DE	97	4Jr	3/4	Undersized pass rushing terror who projects to OLB in the NFL
Marvin White	S	26	4Sr	FA	Physical specimen with the athletic skills to play in the NFL.  Slowly developing a complete game yet still to have the breakout season scouts expect.
Jeff Ballard	QB	16	5Sr	FA	Smallish college passer who may be better off in the CFL.
Quentily Harmon	WR	18	5Sr	FA	Reliable pass catcher with marginal physical skills.
Michael Depriest	WR	19	5Sr	7th	Track and field sprinter still better athlete than football player.
Lonta Hobbs	RB	30	4Sr	FA	Hard-running ball carrier beset with injuries the past few years.

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