Boise State/Virginia Tech game features plenty of prospects

Boise State has had only one player selected in the last two drafts – cornerback Kyle Wilson in the first round this year.
But the Broncos are no longer just a team with a couple NFL prospects and players who can fit a scheme. This year’s Broncos have at least five players who could get picked if they enter the 2011 NFL Draft.
Conversely, Virgnia Tech has had at least one player drafted every year since 1994, but only one first rounder since 2005. Unless redshirt sophomore Ryan Williams decides to go pro following this season, it will be another season without a first rounder.

Individually, Williams is the best draft prospect in today’s game. He showed in 2009 that he’s an strong but agile runner capable of breaking big plays. If he gets the chance, he could be a true workhorse. But whether or not he gets that opportunity has yet to be seen. Virginia Tech always has a bevy of running backs. Returning from injury is last year’s starter

. He’s not as explosive as Williams, but he has an NFL future.
If the best player isn’t Williams, it’s Boise State offensive lineman

. He gets compared frequently to former Bronco

. Like Clady, Potter’s footwork is excellent. However, he’s moving to guard this year and will need to be reevaluated.
Boise also features one of the best wide receiver duo in the nation in

and

. Young is the more dynamic of the two and will make is name in the NFL in the slot and on special teams. Pettis isn’t as fast, but he has more size and is at his best when he can get vertical.