Bruce Irvin is a Pass Rushing Demon (picture source faxubruceirvin.com)

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Measurables:

Listed at 6’3 245 pounds.

Reportedly has run a 40 yard dash under 4.4 (4.36 area)

Stats:

2010 stats

Irvin was dominating in 2010. He had 14 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. He was often unblockable. He was not a full time player though. He added 10 pounds to his frame to play defensive end this year. He’ll be moved  to OLB in the N.F.L

2011:  (9/25/2011)

4 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.

Pros:

Good first step….great speed…extremely productive…good motor…no serious injury history…instinctive…good pass rushing arsenal…versatile could play 4-3 OLB in the N.F.L on certain teams…really uses his hands well to shed blocks…

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I love the Arkansas receiver corps in this game, featuring Cobi Hamilton, Greg Childs, Jarius Wright, and Joe Adams. This is a unit with a ton of speed and a ton of playmaking ability, and they have a tall task going up against one of the toughest defenses college football has probably ever seen.

The Alabama defense features a plethora of future NFL players, including a stellar secondary led by cornerback Dre’ Kirkpatrick. This will be a great test for Kirkpatrick and the Crimson Tide going up against one of the better offensive attacks in the SEC, and the nation overall.

STAR WATCH: Ronnie Wingo Jr., RB, Arkansas

Wingo Jr. had 129 total yards last week against Troy and three touchdowns, and I think he is poised to really break out. It’s certainly going to be tough to do against Nick Saban’s defense, but keep an eye on this kid, the 6’3″ 231 pound junior out of St. Louis.

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Wes Buntin Compares Bruce Irving to Von Miller, but a "more natural pass rusher". Lofty praise. (Picture source goldandbluezone.com)

College Football is right around the corner and that means we can get back to scouting for the N.F.L. draft. Sayre has ratchted up his prospects for 2012 and beyond series again with a look at 40 different football teams N.F.L. prospects. The most recent additions were Memphis, UNLV, and Mississippi State. Check it out.

Wes Bunting takes a look at the 2012 Linebacker class. I think this class is the best 43 linebacker class in awhile. 2011′s 34 LB class is promising, but the 43 prospects were really lacking. In 2012, that could be much different. (That post is quite old, though). Newer from Wes Bunting is his breakdown of the top Big East Senior prospects . on defense.

A player he has high hopes for is West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin

1. DE Bruce Irvin: West Virginia (6-2, 245)
A similar type athlete to Von Miller off the edge, but might be a little more natural as a pass rusher to be honest. Looks like an impact caliber kid as a 34-rush guy in the NFL, if he can continue to keep himself clean off the field. However, plays hungry and looks like he’s out to prove people wrong.

Last year he had 14 sacks for WVU.

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Bruce Irvin is one of the best pass rushers in the nation

Having looked at my big board recently, I noted that I don’t have full scouting reports for some of my top players, including a couple of West Virginia Mountaineers who could be on top of next year’s draft board. So, without further adieu…

12 Geno Smith, Quarterback, 6’3″ 214 (Junior)

In the NFL and college football, people are always looking for that “next” someone or something. In this case, many already believe that West Virginia star junior quarterback Geno Smith could be the “next” Cam Newton, and I don’t see any reason why you would disagree with that. Smith completed more than 64 percent of his passes last season to go along with 24 touchdowns and only 7 interceptions as a true sophomore. Don’t want to trust my judgment? Take a look at his resume’ after just one season as the WVU starting quarterback:

2011 (Jr.):

• Returns as WVU’s starting quarterback
• No. 2 on WVU’s single-season touchdown passes (24), single-season pass completions (241), No. 4 in total offense (2,980) and No. 9 in single-season pass efficiency (144.70)
• Set the WVU sophomore passing mark (2,763) and total offense
• His 396 yards of total offense against Rutgers was No. 5 on the single-game total offense chart

2010 (So.):

• Started all 13 games
• Named first team all-BIG EAST by ESPN.com, rivals.com and Phil Steele and second team by the BIG EAST coaches
• Averaged just one interception every 53.1 attempts
• No. 1 in the BIG EAST in pass efficiency, No. 2 in passing yards per game, total offense per game and points responsible for (148)
• BIG EAST Offensive Champion: Maryland, Cincinnati
• WVU Offensive Champion: Marshall, USF, Cincinnati, Rutgers
• Connected on 241-of-372 passes for 2,763 yards for the year, 24 touchdowns, only seven interceptions and a long of 71 yards
• Was first WVU quarterback to throw for more than 2,500 yards since 1998
• Threw multiple touchdowns in seven games
• Season-high 32-of-45 passes for 316 yards at Marshall, a touchdown and a long of 30
• Threw for 219 yards on 24-of-31 passes against USF, two touchdowns and a long of 32
• Threw for a career-high 352 yards on 23-of-28 passes with a touchdown and a long of 46 against Rutgers in the season finale

This guy needs to be on your radar right now, if you are an NFL draft fan. I hope he doesn’t leave school early, but if he is dominant enough, I could certainly see it. He’s a lot more than just a scrambler–this kid can pass the ball and he does it with precision. I am excited to see another season from Smith, one of my dark-horse Heisman candidates.

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