Episode 9: The Combine's Cream of the Crop

T's Top 5 NFL Prospects 1) Nick Fairley 2) Da'Quan Bowers 3) Patrick Peterson 4) A.J. Green 5) Cameron Newton Auburn DT Nick Fairley came up huge for his team in big games, including the national championship game. That's unlike Bowers, who was a non-factor in Clemson's last two games of the season. LSU CB Patrick Peterson is the best athlete in the draft. Shutdown corner. Great tackler. Difference-maker with the ball in his hands. Georgia WR A.J. Green reminds me of Jerry Rice with his slender build, smooth route-running, leaping ability and incredible hands. People are probably gonna criticize his 40-speed, but that shouldn't be a concern. Auburn QB Cam Newton, although he seems to have the physical skill-set, will still have the same questions that surrounded Tim Tebow: How much can he improve as a pocket-passer? Can he make those second and third reads if the primary receiver isn't open? Is he gonna trust his legs too much when a play breaks down? If he does, can they take the punishment? I also give comments on some revealing things from NBA action last night and the violations Bruce Pearl and Lane Kiffin were cited for. Photo from nepatriotsdraft.com