Throughout the season we'll take a look at some players who helped their 2012 NFL Draft stock with great performances in the previous week's games. This week there were five players who really helped themselves. Have more? Say so in the comments.
David DeCastro, G, Stanford
The entire Stanford offensive line was incredible against Washington on Saturday, grinding out 446 yards rushing and giving up no sacks. The catalyst for much of the excellence was DeCastro, the most talented junior interior lineman in the nation. At this point, DeCastro may have a top 15 pick locked up, especially considering how many teams need guards.
Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
The talented Jones showed West Virginia why he's highly thought of. Throughout the game he was knifing through double teams and not showing any effects of missing five games with a knee injury. Jones was quick off the snap and closed in a hurry. If he continues playing like this, it will be hard to not think of him as a top 50 prospect.
2012 NFL Draft stock up spotlight
In Oregon’s last two games, Barner has 286 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 41 carries. That’s a gaudy 6.98 yards per attempt. While Barner isn’t the biggest player at 5-foot-11 and 180, his speed is incredible. He’s been buried behind
much of his career, but is a playmaker.
The knock you’re going to hear on Sanu if he declares is that he’s not a legit No. 1 wide receiver at the next level. That’s true because he’s not the biggest player, nor does he run the crispest of routes. But what he has the potential to be, though, is a great No. 2. On Saturday against Louisville he registered his fourth game of 100 yards or more receiving. Sanu’s game is centered on his hands and his ability to make plays underneath. For a team with an already established No. 1 he, Sanu would be a great compliment.
David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
After a quiet first half that featured only 21 yards on six carries, Wilson exploded in the second half Saturday against Boston College. On his next 11 carries, Wilson accumulated 113 yards, highighted by a 42-yard scamper. In the second half, Wilson showed off his vision and elusiveness. Wilson has run for more than 120 yards in all but one game this season, against Arkansas State when he had 85. If Wilson isn’t on your radar at this point, you must be new to the site.
