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Senior Bowl Preview: Offense


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By Nick Wagoner
Senior Writer

The NFL world will converge on Mobile, Ala. on Monday for the start of Senior Bowl week, the all star game known for featuring the most top level college prospects of all of the postseason contests of its ilk.

Stlouisrams.com will be there for the week of padded practices with features, blogs and daily news. With that in mind, there will be plenty to watch, so we’re providing you with a look at the players on each roster.

Today, we take a look at the offensive players on the roster.

Note: The entire rosters are not yet available and players have yet to be assigned a team.

Quarterback

Tim Tebow, Florida – Heisman-Trophy winning lefty led the Gators to a national championship in 2008 and pieced together one of the most accomplished careers in collegiate history.

Tony Pike, Cincinnati – All Big East performer led the Bearcats to a conference championship and undefeated regular season in 2009.

Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan – One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in MAC history, finished strong as the MAC's Offensive Player of the Year in 2009.  

Sean Canfield, Oregon State – Two-year starter for the Beavers, this lefty ranks fourth in school history in terms of passing yards and touchdowns.

Running Back

Joique Bell, Wayne State – Won the Harlon Hill Trophy, the equivalent of the Heisman for Division II after tremendous career in which he accounted for 100 touchdowns in 44 games.

Chris Brown, Oklahoma – Speedy Sooners back shared time but still managed 45 career touchdowns, fourth in school history.

Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State – Actually led the SEC in rushing yards in 2009, earning him all conference honors.

Montario Hardesty, Tennessee – Second team all SEC performer is known for his ball security after a career in which he never coughed up a fumble.

Rashawn Jackson, Virginia – Saw limited action as a senior but excelled when he did, earning offensive player of the week honors four times.

Stafon Johnson, USC – Prior to scary weightlifting accident, was considered one of the most electrifying players in the country and is a strong between the tackles runner.

Dexter McCluster, Mississippi – A mighty mite type of back with ability to split wide and play receiver, he finished second in school history in all purpose yards.

Charles Scott, LSU – Finished a quietly strong career as the Tigers’ seventh-leading rusher and ranks fourth in school history in touchdowns.

Ben Tate, Auburn – Finished third in the SEC in rushing in 2009, earning second team all conference honors for his work.

Wide Receiver

Danario Alexander, Missouri – Big, athletic receiver overcame knee injuries to post monster senior season that earned him second-team All American honors as he led nation in receiving yards.

Riley Cooper, Florida – Emerged as one of Tebow’s go-to receivers, posting team bests in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2009.

Shay Hodge, Mississippi – All SEC performer in 2009, ranks near the top of every major receiving category in Rebels’ history.

Brandon LaFell, LSU – Finished his career in the top five in every important receiving category in school history and is considered one of the top prospects at the position entering the 2010 NFL Draft.

Andre Roberts, The Citadel – A small school superstar, Roberts earned every possible award following the 2009 season after he led his team in receiving and return yards.

Joe Webb, UAB – A quarterback by trade, Webb was Conference USA’s Offensive Player of the Year after he posted more than 2,000 passing and 1,000 rushing yards in 2009.

Jeremy Williams, Tulane – This three-year starter finished his career fourth in school history in receptions and receiving yards.

Tight End

Jimmy Graham, Miami – An imposing presence at 6’8, 260 pounds, Graham played just one season for the Hurricanes but has a boatload of potential.

Anthony McCoy, USC – Known for his blocking prowess, McCoy was a two-year starter for the Trojans and was an effective safety valve in the passing game as he caught five touchdown passes.

Colin Peek, Alabama – Sat out 2008 but made an impact in 2009, earning second-team all SEC honors for his work as a blocker and receiver.

Offensive Linemen

Ciron Black, LSU – Mammoth prospect was all SEC in 2009 and finished career as one of the most decorated linemen in school history.

Charles Brown, USC – Two-year starter at left tackle is nimble and athletic, serving as one of the best pass protectors in the college game and earning various All American honors.

Vladimir Ducasse, Massachusetts – This small school gem is considered perhaps the best diamond in the rough in this draft with the prototype size and agility to play left tackle in the NFL.

Mike Iupati, Idaho – Consensus All American was a finalist for the Outland Trophy after helping the Vandals to a victory in the Humanitarian Bowl.

John Jerry, Mississippi – Four-year starter stands 6’5, 350 pounds and is an imposing force in the running game. Brother of former Senior Bowler and Atlanta’s first-round pick last year, Peria Jerry.

Mike Johnson, Alabama – All American at guard for the Crimson Tide was integral in helping running back Mark Ingram earn the Heisman Trophy.

Eric Olsen, Notre Dame – Versatile lineman who played all three positions on the interior for the Fighting Irish.

Mitch Petrus, Arkansas – Coaches selected him first team All SEC for his work at guard for the Razorbacks as he transitioned from fullback to the offensive line in two years.

Trent Williams, Oklahoma – Considered one of the top tackle prospects in this year’s draft, Williams was an All American in 2009 and All Big 12 in 2008.

Sam Young, Notre Dame – The most experienced starter in school history, Young started all 50 games of his career at tackle and was a constant, stabilizing force in the Irish’s offense.

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