Best first impression: LB Brian Cushing, an All-American from Southern Cal, showed up to the weigh-in cutting an imposing 6-3, 243-pound frame. However, he failed to impress in the same manner at practice.
Strongest man: DT Fili Moala, a 6-4 and 303-pounder from Southern Cal, stood out from the rest with his strength, at one point scooping up an offensive lineman and tossing him aside in a pass-rush drill.
Best catch: After struggling for much of the afternoon, WR Patrick Turner of Southern Cal laid out to haul in a badly overthrown pass.
Based on reports I've read, Clay Matthews and Brian Cushing's stock are rising; Rey has struggled in individual drills. Fili seems to be a player that has something to prove during this week. The knock on him is consistency and discipline. He's a 1st day lock, but ranging anywhere between late 1st-mid 3rd.
One non-SC player that is getting a lot of praise is Alphonso Smith, the CB out of Wake Forest. In almost every game I watched him in this past season, he flat out dominated. Very good looking player that doesn't get enough credit.
