Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida: After spending just one year playing Division I college football, JPP is going pro. Many are very high on him due to his size and athleticism. But that was never really that evident when he played. He’ll get overdrafted.
More big names making draft decision
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa: The junior year for Bulaga has been up and down after he missed the first three games of the season. He decided to enter the draft. He should be the third or fourth offensive tackle taken and likely go in the first 20 picks. The catch? He could have been a top 10 pick in 2011.
Evan Royster, RB, Penn State: Following a disappointing year, Royster will return to Happy Valley. It’s a smart move, but Royster will probably never be better than a second round prospect.
Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida: As expected he’s going pro.
DeAndre McDaniels, S, Clemson: After a stellar junior year, McDaniels decided to return for another year. He has great potential and could be the best senior safety in the nation.
Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State: He’s returning for his senior year. Presumably the NFL Draft Advisory Committee didn’t say he’d be picked in the first three rounds.
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