BFTB Scouting: College Football Week 14

Week 13 Notes:

• It wasn't one of my featured games, but Pittsburgh WR prospect Jonathan Baldwin faced off with West Virginia CB Brandon Hogan last week. Baldwin got the best of the matchup as the 6'5 receiver beat the Mountaineer deep multiple times. Also, in that game S Robert Sands showed his physicality with big hits including a forced fumble.
• Auburn overcame a 21-0 deficit to beat Alabama 28-27 last Friday. Mark Barron fell victim to a couple of big plays that turned the tide for the Tigers. I'm a little upbeat about this because I still really like Barron, but this could knock his stock down such that he's available to the Bolts in the late 2nd round or later. That would be a steal in my book. Safeties get beat and when they are young and playing against unique competition in college sometimes. It can be excusable if the talent and work ethic is still there. He's only a Junior, so on the other hand a performance like this could keep him in school.
• Oklahoma S Quinton Carter had a big day picking off 2 passes. He's proven to scouts he can play up in the box. Games like this solidify him as at least a 2nd rounder with a chance to move up.
• Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd took on USC and CB Shareece Wright. He had a big day with 11 catches and a TD. He's trying to work his way back into the 2nd round after an underwhelming start to the season.

Every week I'll also ask all of you to please share what games you'll be watching and what players you'd think would look good in blue and gold or just generally impressed/disappointed you.

Jerell Jernigan, Troy, WR, Senior, 5'9, 183 lbs (2nd round) - Yes, he's small and yes he doesn't play for a big time school, but he's a legit NFL prospect. With size like his you'd want him to show you something with his legs and that's exactly what he does with excellent top end speed. He also has a good burst which helps him get in and out of breaks. He's not a polished route runner, but that burst gives scouts the opinion that he has a lot of upside there. Obviously, his speed will require a QB that can throw with accuracy down the field since his height will limit his ability to get jump balls. However, with some savvy he should be able to make it work like how Steve Smith and rookie Jacoby Ford do. He's also a threat if you get him the ball in space on short timing routes. He's shown excellent character in his time at Troy and is active in the community. He's also not afraid of the weight room and may bulk up to withstand what the NFL brings week in and week out.

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