Grade
?5.08 SEC
Top Performer33.0 INCH
Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 306LBS. Weight
Overview
Marks struggled through his least impressive season from a statistical perspective but elected to declare for the draft at the end of his junior season. Marks posted 32 tackles, including 10 behind the line of scrimmage, in 2008 and leaves Auburn with 114 career stops, including 30 tackles for loss. The short, squatty Marks has bulk and strength to rank as one of the draft's top run defenders and earned second-team All-SEC honors as a junior despite struggling through the second half of the season with an ankle injury.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
