By Nick Wagoner
Senior Writer

MOBILE, Ala. –

Stock Up

California RB Justin Forsett – As the week goes on, the scouts like this Darren Sproles clone more and more. Forsett has speed, he’s elusive and he catches the ball well. “He won’t ever carry the load, but he can be a dangerous weapon on third down and returning,” one scout said.

Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams – Williams didn’t have the reputation of the likes of Sam Baker and Gosder Cherilus when he got here, but by now he is widely regarded as the most talented tackle in Mobile. “He’s big and strong with good feet. He’s a more complete package than some of these other guys,” our AFC scout said.

Kansas State WR Jordy Nelson – Nelson was once a walk-on at Kansas State and became an All American this season. He has looked more like the latter than the former this week and is working his way up draft boards. “I like his speed and he has a good head on his shoulders,” said a scout.

LSU CB Chevis Jackson – Not many of the defensive backs have stood out this week, but Jackson has been the most consistent. “He’s got good size and he understands the game,” one scout said. Jackson has emerged to the top of the pack in terms of the second tier corners.

Stock Down

Hawaii QB Colt Brennan – None of the scouts were overwhelmed by any of the quarterbacks here this week, but they have been underwhelmed by Brennan. “His mechanics are off and he doesn’t have a strong arm.” That’s not a good combination for a guy already working against the idea that he’s simply a system quarterback.

Clemson OT Barry Richardson – Once thought to be among the top tackles in the draft, Richardson has fallen down many boards and not helped his case as the week goes on. “He doesn’t have the feet to stop faster ends and he’s not a mauler in the running game.”

LSU RB Jacob Hester – Hester is a tough, hard nosed kid. But he simply doesn’t have the strength to be a fullback or the speed to be a tailback. “I think he could help on special teams, but he won’t see much of the field otherwise,” one scout said.

Houston WR Donnie Avery – “He’s probably the fastest receiver here, but he doesn’t do much besides run go routes,” a scout said. In other words, nobody is better than Avery at turning on the jets and sprinting down the field. But he doesn’t run great routes and his hands are just OK.