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86721, Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
Posted by will_5198, Sun Sep-19-10 08:21 PM
ILB Greg Jones, Michigan State (6’1, 228) -- '’m afraid his excellence might be limited to college. There's nothing fundamentally wrong with his game, he just seems a step late on a lot of plays that standout NFL prospects make. Undersized for a middle linebacker and doesn't have blazing speed. Covered Rudolph quite a bit in man and zone, not giving up much. Had trouble staying on his feet when guards and tight ends cut him. Would look like a pretty good pass rusher at times (spin move FTW), then get stonewalled by a smallish Armando Allen the next series. Good tackler.

WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame (6'3, 227) -- I'm still waiting for him to put together a completely dominating performance. Takes plays off here and there, and has had at least two soft-contact fumbles this season (just a total lack of concentration). Rounds his routes at times and could get better separation. He remains a fucking animal in jump-ball situations -- dominates corners in the air and has incredibly strong hands (see: his two touchdowns against State). Good release, not a classic deep threat but he can make you pay down the field.

TE Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame (6'6, 265) -- He's probably a shade below the best tight end prospects of recent memory, as he's very good but not as athletically gifted (despite any 90-yard gallops against Michigan). Catches the ball well, away from his body, and finds the holes in coverage. Not explosive in his routes and will have to use his height better against NFL linebackers who can run with him. Decent blocker given the fact he's in the slot so much -- he'll take his lumps against ends but he isn't a matador.