From ESPN.com:
Top 5 Offensive Players Who Must Live Up To The Hype
1. Sam Baker, OT, Southern California
Biggest pro: Agility.
Biggest con: Bulk/strength.
Biggest questions: Can he add enough bulk and strength to make a solid contribution as a run-blocker in the NFL? In turn, will he develop more of a mean streak?
Draft projection: Mid-first round.4. Fred Davis, TE, Southern California
Biggest pro: Seam-stretching receiver.
Biggest con: Lack of strength as an in-line blocker.
Biggest question: Is he functional enough as a blocker to play traditional tight end role in the NFL?
Draft projection: Mid-to-late first round.Top 5 Defensive Players Who Must Live Up To The Hype
1. Sedrick Ellis, DT, Southern California
Biggest pro: Explosive quickness.
Biggest con: Durability.
Biggest questions: Can he anchor versus bigger blockers when teams run at him? Can he avoid the injury bug at the next level?
Draft projection: Top-10 pick.3. Keith Rivers, OLB, Southern California
Biggest pro: Motor and leadership.
Biggest con: Not a playmaker in passing game.
Biggest questions: Is he as fast and athletic as the perception? Is he truly an elite prospect or a bit overrated due to sensational supporting cast at USC?
Draft projection: Mid-to-late first round.
Interesting that they said Sam Baker lacks a mean streak; I always thought that was one of Sam's strengths. I hate to say it, but Sam had an underwhelming year that was reminiscent, injuries and all, of a recent Trojan NFL bust by the name of Jacob Rogers.
