2008 Texas vs. Nation - Day 1 Nation Practice Report
by Sigmund Bloom, Cecil Lammey, Marc Faletti & Josh Buchanan

Draftguys spent a lot of the day enthralled by the performance of the linemen in the pit - we'll focus on skill positions tomorrow.

QB

Nick Hill, Southern Illinois

Decent arm and mobility, but only a two year starter, needs a great week to get on the radar as a developmental prospect.

Blake Mitchell, South Carolina

Looked comfortable in the pocket.

Taylor Tharp, Boise State

Good accuracy, hitting receivers in stride.

Omar Haugabook, Troy

At QB today, but scouts want to see him at WR/RT. Height will probably keep him from staying at QB at the next level.

RB

Louis Rankin, Washington

Needs to keep his feet - kept jumping when he was running through trash at the line of scrimmage. It worked once, but when he tried it again, he got rocked. Good athleticism.

Rodney Kinlaw, Penn State

Just doesn't seem to have instincts of an NFL RB, and he was running small today.

Tim Hightower, Richmond

Good moves and cutbacks, but sometimes uses them when he doesnt need to. Takes false steps and can get swallowed up.

Allen Ervin, Lambuth (TN)

Gathered before his cuts at times, did have a long run when he got to the edge.

FB

Carl Stewart, Auburn

Nice job as a receiver, otherwise did not stand out, and did not have any of the nice runs he showed at Auburn.

WR

Pierre Garcon, Mount Union

Showed the speed to take a catch to the house with his run after catch ability.

Darrell Blackman, North Carolina State

Worked some as a punt returner, has some moves.

Tony Burks, Mississippi St

Made a couple of nice sideline catches, and showed nice concentration and hands.

TE

Tyson Devree, Colorado

Had some nice catches, showed good hands and speed after the catch. Willing blocker, but not gifted.