Well, I have pretty much exhausted most topics until we get some crazy signings from the beginning of NFL Free Agency on March 10. Therefore, let's look at some of the other NFL Prospects from FSU that are going to the draft.
Cameron Erving - RS Sr - C/G/T
6' 5" 313 lbs
Cameron Erving has been dominant for the Noles ever since he set foot on the field. He, being a leader on the offensive line, would make sure that the QB got the protection he needed and the RB would get to the proper hole. During his tenure at FSU, Cameron was moved around on the line from Guard and Tackle. I was only this past season that he would move to the middle of the line and play Center due to the injuries sustained by the 2 proceeding Centers. Once that move happened, FSU began to look much more comfortable in closer games where Jameis had the ball for the closing seconds.
Being the top ranked Center, along with years of experience on the line at different positions, Erving is not going to be waiting too long for his name to be called on April 30th.
Projected Teams: Panthers, Patriots, Bucs
My Pick: 1st Round, 25th Overall, Carolina Panthers
Why: The Panthers have not been able to have a dominant run game the past few years with the exception of Cam Newton. Stewart, Williams, and Tolbert are decent, but they need better protection to be able to break off into a second gear. Erving will fit the need at any position on the line.
Rashad Greene - Sr - WR
5' 11" 182 lbs
Rashad Greene has torn up FSU since day one. He broke the FSU receptions record in a career that had stood since the 80's. Rashid is quick, running a 4.53 at the Combine. His size has made it hard for people to tackle. He is elusive, making people miss tackles completely. But more important than anything? He is a leader. He is a quiet leader. He may not be the guy to get the team pumped before the game, but he can be the guy that gives the uplifting speech when you're down 21 at halftime. You cannot duplicate that X-factor he holds.
Unfortunately, Greene's size is a disadvantage in the draft. Many teams look for their big receiver first. The next Megatron or Primetime. But, the small receivers do have their role. Receivers like Wes Welker, T.Y. Hilton, and Cole Beasley are all undersized, but have all played huge parts in their team's success over the years.
Projected Teams: N/A
My Pick: Round 2, 47th Overall, Miami Dolphins
Why: The Dolphins released their WR2&3 earlier this week and may be forced to also drop Mike Wallace. That will leave Jarvis Landry to be a lead WR in his second year. While both Landry and Greene are under 6', their speed makes up for their size. Greene also met with the Dolphins earlier this week. He has met with no other team since then, nor has any scheduled.
Karlos Williams - Sr - RB
6' 1" 230 lbs
Williams was a solid RB for FSU over the past 2 years. We could always trust him for a first down when there were 2 yards to go. What some people forget is that Williams also played Safety for his first 2.5 seasons at FSU before moving to the RB position. As a RB, he made some clutch plays over the past 2 years, including catching a deflected pass by Miami and taking it in for a TD.
While ranked 15th among RB Prospects, Williams is among the deepest pool of RBs in a few years. He did a lot to help himself in the draft by running the second fastest time of all RBs with a 4.48. He will be drafted late by a team that does need a backup, but do not be surprised if we see Williams return to being a Safety.
Projected Teams: N/A
My Pick: 6th Round, Atlanta Falcons
Why: With the release of Steven Jackson, the Falcons lost their veteran at the RB position, living Freeman, Smith, & Rogers to fend for themselves with a terrible O-line. Also, Dan Quinn needs a new defense in order to get something going for the Falcons, which has no playmakers since the release of Brent Grimes 2 seasons ago. Williams can fit either of these needs
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