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Hot 100: Tier four prospects

Tier Four (31-40)

Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers:
Three-year player is the Big East's all-time leader in receiving yards
 He has inconsistent hands, most likely from lack of concentration
 Works hard and is very competitive
 Should develop into a top player with the right quarterback.

Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut:
Brown was recruited by bigger schools, but they wanted him to play defensive back. Like Marshall Faulk (San Diego State), Brown chose to play RB at a smaller school
 Ran for over 2,000 yards in 2008
 Has very good instincts
 Had a 41 œ-inch vertical jump at the combine.

Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois:
A four-year starter who was the first-ever player to be named MAC Defensive MVP in consecutive years
 Very competitive and athletic enough to play in space
 Had 18.5 sacks the past two seasons
 Plays faster than his timed speed.

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland:
Ran 4.33 at the combine
 Very athletic, with long arms and rare speed
 He only caught 42 passes for 5 TDs in 2008, but he needed a better QB
 Catches the ball well and has lots of upside.

Evander "Ziggy" Hood, DT, Missouri:
Played as a true freshman in 2005 and started the next three years
 Had 15.5 sacks
 Strong (34 lifts at the combine) with 4.89 speed and 33 Ÿ-inch arms
 Good numbers for a DL.

Alex Mack, C, California:
Did not work out at the combine but was outstanding at Cal's pro day
 An outstanding high school wrestler, if he gets his hands on you, you're in trouble
 Very smart player who will perform at a high level for a long time.

Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina:
Weighs 307 pounds
 Had a very good pro day workout
 Will be best in a zone blocking scheme
 Can play tackle or guard
 Has 4.9 speed in the 40 and long arms (34 œ inches).

Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State:
Son of former NFL receiver Terry Robiskie, who is currently WR coach for the Falcons
 Outstanding competitor with great hands
 If you need someone to make a catch to win the Super Bowl, he is the player
 Solid player with great character.

Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest:
All-time ACC leader in interceptions (21)
 Very instinctive
 Has great quickness and technique
 Makes big plays
 Size hurts (5-foot-9, 34-inch vertical jump).

Max Unger, C, Oregon:
Started 51 career games for the Ducks -- 25 at left tackle and 26 at center
 Plays with intensity
 Smart, but needs to get stronger.

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