OLB Akeem Ayers, UCLA (6'4, 255) -- He seemingly has all the tools, yet I've never see him make a huge impact during games. He's always *this* close to making a big play. Sometimes he sheds blocks with ease, other times he gets lost in the crowd. Has some pass rush ability but needs refinement; tackles know he relies on speed and push him out of the frame. He had a chance to cement himself in the top 15, but now...I don't know. It helps him that this is not a great outside linebacker class.

FB Stanley Havili, USC (6'1, 225) -- Blocking-wise, he'll always be limited by his size but can be solid when he wants to be. Problems arise when he goes to the "flying shoulder-charge", which a lot of NFL defenders can just shrug off. Superb hands and run after the catch ability for his position. Not a classic lead blocker, though he can be used creatively in split back formations.

OT Tyron Smith, USC (6'5, 280) -- Athletically, he's impressive. Blocks well on the move, attacking the second and third levels of a defense, and his tremendous wingspan gives him a great weapon in pass protection. Needs to add bulk and is very rough around the edges...he's getting by on natural ability right now. Starts on the right side for USC, so he'd have to adjust his footwork some at the next level. He may declare this season -- despite his flaws, he'd be one of the better prospects in a very weak offensive tackle class.

WR Ronald Johnson, USC (6'0, 185) -- Slot receiver who's faster and drops more passes than most. Has shown problems adjusting to the ball and his unimposing physique gets him pushed around. This is a fantastic year for receivers; he'll have a hard time distinguishing himself.

DT Jurrell Casey, USC (6'1, 305) -- I've soured on him. Doesn't use his hands well and gets stuck in neutral on far too many plays. The instances in which he appears to dominate often come on missed assignments by the offensive line, not his own skill. He's got a year left, and he'd be a much better lineman by studying under Orgeron for another season.

OLB Malcolm Smith, USC (6'1, 225) -- Very impressive; he makes a ton of plays inside the box. Great tackler who sheds and scrapes blockers with authority. Also an excellent blitzer through the inside gaps (his leverage use is insane). The negatives are size and intuition in pass coverage, but his aggressiveness and instincts near the line of scrimmage are definitely NFL-worthy.

OLB Michael Morgan, USC (6'4, 220) -- Kiffin uses him to cover slot receivers out of his base defense, and Morgan shows capable skill when defending the pass (even downfield). Lanky player who can get crossed up in tight spaces. Doesn't stand out when defending the run -- his technique is OK, but he lacks strength and often ends up as a bystander.

CB Shareece Wright, USC (5'11, 185) -- A back-up type. UCLA is not a real passing threat, although he did have his problems against Michael Floyd the week before. Fluid in coverage, but not explosive -- he loses receivers out of their breaks and down the field. Doesn't play the ball consistently and his run support is uh, not quite mediocre*. Has some immaturity issues that won't help his draft stock during evaluations.

* USC's secondary is flat-out awful this season. Their safeties take the worst angles and are probably responsible for half the big plays allowed.