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If anyone needs a big Bowl game it's Jeffery

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks tomorrow. Both teams have had decent seasons the Cornuskers 9-3 the Gamecocks were 10-2. The Big 10 is looking to show the SEC that they belong.

Of course with any Big SEC school, you know the game is going to be filled with quality prospects.  Here are some prospects to be watching for in tomorrow’s big game.

The scouting reports for many of these players (and many, many more) can be found on our scouting report page

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The Cornuskers best prospect is cornerback Alfonzo Dennard. Dennard is a guy who was excellent last year, so good that some draftniks have said he was better than Prince Amukamara. He started the season injured, and has been a little up and down since then, but has pure ability. He will likely draw Alshon Jeffery. Dennard has a great chance to go in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Jared Crick, DL

He is out for the season ,but just thought I should mention him. He may still go in the back end of round one, but is probably a round two prospect because of his injury.

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Melvin Ingram was the star of the South Carolina-Auburn Game, but his great performance was enough to overcome some bad offensive play

The Auburn Tigers had a late comeback vs the South Carolina Gamecocks to beat them 16-3 in the end. The Game was back and forth and was a fun game to watch, what was more impressive to watch is South Carolina’s DE Melvin Ingram. On a field littered with first round talent (South Carolina’s Alshon Jeffrey, Stephon Gilmore, and Marcus Lattimore are all likely going to be first round picks over the next two years), 6’2 276 pound DL Melvin Ingram shined the brightest.

Ingram was virtually unblockable when he was rushing the passer tonight. He was applying constant pressure throughout the game, he sacked the quarterback a copious times (official defensive stats aren’t available yet at the time of this writing) but the stats that are being thrown around there are 9 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks,  a fumble recovery for a touchdown and an interception. He also pressured the quarterback multiple times, and even had an interception an a trick field goal play. Ingram has been making a name for himself this year and twitter was all abuzz with his performance today.

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Isaiah Crowell is a name to watch in the SEC for the next few years

If there’s a team in college football who had a more grueling start to the 2011 season than the Georgia Bulldogs, feel free to point them out. After facing top five power Boise State and then 12th ranked South Carolina, this team is probably really worn down. They have certainly given it all they’ve got, but an 0-2 record is not going to cut it in the tough SEC.

South Carolina forced timely turnovers and was able to hold off a late rally by quarterback Aaron Murray and Georgia, who saw the coming out party of freshman running back Isaiah Crowell.

I was extremely impressed with the balance in Crowell’s game despite the fact that he’s a young player. He has good size for a freshman and displayed excellent vision, speed, and power against the Gamecocks. He is going to be a fun one to watch.

One back who has already established himself as an elite player in the conference as well as one of the best runners in the country is sophomore Marcus Lattimore, who had a huge day.

Star Watch

South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore

Lattimore was his usual self, absolutely dominating the Georgia defense to the tune of 27 carries for 176 yards and a touchdown, averaging 6.5 yards per carry.

This guy is going to be a stud in the NFL provided USC doesn’t work him to the bone. He has great size, power, vision–he is really the whole package. I love watching him play and he’s one of those young players you really just crave to see more of. His game speaks volumes for itself.

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Offensive Outlook: Stephen Garcia should be the starting quarterback if he stays out of trouble this season.  Sophomore quarterback Connor Shaw will play if Garcia does not start.  I really don’t think it will matter much because whoever does end up starting likely Garcia will have an easy job thanks to blue chip flanker wide receiver Alshon Jeffery who is the nations best wide receiver.

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One of the toughest positions in all of College Football to scout is the WR position. There are numerous reasons for that, but it’s one of the toughest positions to learn and transition to success at the N.F.L. Level. Routes grow more complicated, all defensive backs are good defensive backs, and the seperation even the top WR can get pales in comparison to what they see in college football. For these reasons and many other the bust rate for the WR position is relatively high.

For the 2012 N.F.L. Draft there are two prime time candidates who hope to burst onto the scene and dominate from the get go. The two players jockying for the number one spot at Oklahoma State Justin Blackmon and South Carolina’s Alshon Jeffery.

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Luck seems to be a lock for the number one pick. The Big Question is, Who's going to be drafting him (Picture source tommeltonscouting.wordpress.com)

Round 1

1. Washington Redskins Andrew Luck QB Stanford Andrew Luck has to be the favorite to go #1 overall.  Washington finished at the bottom of my 2011 NFL Power Rankings.

2. Miami Dolphins Matt Barkley QB USC Matt Barkley plays in a pro style offense at USC.  His quick release made offensive lineman like Matt Kalil and Tyron Smith look better than they actually are.  Barkley was the #1 recruit in the country coming out of high school and was the original favorite to go #1 overall back in 2009.  Luck’s breakout year in 2010 before returning to school has now made Luck the favorite to go #1 overall, but I see both quarterbacks going early.

USC is bowl ineligible so Matt Barkley would be wise to jump ship to the NFL in 2012 and in the end that is what I believe he will end up doing.

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Alshon Jeffery is my top WR prospect for 2012

The Ol’ Ball Coach Steve Spurrier has put together quite a program at South Carolina, one that includes two absolute blue-chip prospects on the radar for the 2012 and/or 2013 NFL Drafts, as well as a top 25 pre-season ranking. The Gamecocks have had trouble finishing games as well as finishing out seasons under Spurrier’s watch, but the hope is that with Stephen Garcia having more lives (metaphorically speaking) than a cat, this crew can finally win an SEC title in 2011.

This team has a bunch of NFL talent, it’s just a matter of when these guys decide to come out of school…

73 Rokevious Watkins (RS Senior), OT, 6’4″ 319

Entering his third season with the Gamecocks after transferring from a Military Academy. Big, powerful offensive lineman who returns as the leader of the South Carolina offensive line. Started at both guard positions in 2010, but projects as a right guard or tackle for this coming season with inexperience at the right tackle position. Definitely a road-grader and a hard worker who has done a lot and given up a lot to finally play for  the Gamecocks. Probably has the most potential at the next level as a right or left guard, where he can stay in a “phone booth” situation and dominate his man one one one.

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Game: #12 Arkansas @ #7 Auburn

Where to Watch: Saturday October 16th, 3:30pm CBS

Prospects: QB Ryan Mallett vs DT Nick Fairley

Thoughts: Mallet has the Razorbacks playing well, but he has still had his struggles. Three picks against Alabama handed them a loss and he was shut out of the end zone in the second half against Texas A&M. In a 24-17 win, Arkansas scored 21 of those points in the first half and the FG came mid way through the 3rd. That kind of offensive output won’t get them a win at Auburn. Mallet’s footwork should be put to the test as Nick Fairley is having quite a season with 12.5 TFL and 5 sacks so far. He and the rest of the Tiger line will be moving the pocket and Mallet will have to make adjustments.

How they raise their Stock: Mallet just needs to limit his turnovers. Preferably none, especially on the road. While his completion percentage is looking good, he still misses the strike zone on throws and needs to show more polish on his ball placement. Fairley needs to continue to be disruptive in the backfield and I think he can get a couple of sacks on Mallet.

Game: #1 Ohio State @ #18 Wisconsin

Where to Watch: Saturday October 16th, 7pm ESPN, ESPN3.com

Prospects: DE/OLB Cameron Heyward vs OT Gabe Carimi

Check out our thoughts on this matchup as well as other top matchups after the jump!

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