NFL teams will love Oklahoma DE/OLB Ronnell Lewis this much.
When Iowa and Oklahoma meet in the Insight bowl, the Sooners will be missing perhaps their best NFL prospects due to injury in Ryan Broyles and suspension in Ronnell Lewis, while the Hawkeyes are missing a potential future Top 5 RB due to suspension in Marcus Coker.
Even so, there are plenty of 2012 NFL Draft prospects to watch during this game.
Kenny Vaccaro's play was one of only a few bright spots for the Longhorns.
The Red River Shootout is an incredible game in itself – add in some fantastic 2012 NFL Draft prospects and I was sold.
Here is what we saw from the Longhorns and Sooners.
Ryan Broyles is a legitimate NFL receiver - right now.
A matchup of two top five teams always promises to be fun to watch – and also have a few good NFL Draft prospects to scout. The game between Florida State and Oklahoma didn’t disappoint, but some the prospects certainly did.
We previewed some of the top players earlier this week.
QB / RB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / OLB / ILB / CB / SS
Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
Height: 5’10 1/8″
Weight: 192
Grade: 6.5XI (Grading Scale)
Film Room Notes: vs Texas, vs Florida State, vs Tulsa
Hands: 9″ Arms: 30 1/4″
40: N/A Bench: 21 Reps Vert: N/A Broad: N/A 3-Cone: N/A
Strengths: Very explosive with the ball in hands – Smooth in and out of his breaks – Precise routes will make him a favorite of many a NFL QB – Good hands – Fearless.
Weaknesses: Small size is a concern – Disrupted by jams and physical corners – Will go down at first contact – Some off-field concerns – ACL injury in November will move him down boards.
Last Updated: March 5, 2012
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