There are only two games on the college football slate tonight – West Virginia at Marshall and UTEP at Houston.
With three of those teams being in Conference-USA, there aren't a lot of NFL Draft prospects to observe. But if you're to concentrate on one group, keep a keen eye on the West Virginia secondary.
Junior free safety Robert Sands is a draftnik's dream. He's listed at 6-foot-5 and 221 pounds. Although the all-conference performer might not be quite that big, he still has amazing size for a safety. In 2009 he defended 13 passes, breaking up five. His athletic skills are good and he can really lay a hit.
West Virginia secondary featured unit tonight
He was limited against Coastal Carolina due to a hand injury but still finished with five tackles, including one and a half for loss.
Sands’ roommate, senior cornerback
, also finished the game with five tackles. He added an interception and pass breakup as well. Hogan is one of the top cornerbacks in the Big East and has a future as an NFL team’s third or fourth cornerback. He’s also West Virginia’s punt returner.
The Mountaineers’ kick returner is the electric
. The senior running back is a flashy speed demon, often evoking comparisons to Darren Sproles. Surprisingly, Devine might be quicker than Sproles and a mid-round draft position should be expected.
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