SOTT Draft Profile: Antavious Wilson
A fifth year senior wide receiver from Marshall University, Antavious Wilson was a four-year contributor for the Thundering Herd. We talked with the Marshall Thundering Blog about the Pahokee, Florida product. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 1” Weight- 196 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? One of eight Pahokee High School, Fla., seniors to sign a Division One football scholarship in 2008, Antavious Wilson had one of the great rookie campaigns at Marshall. After redshirting his first year on campus, Wilson busted onto the scene in 2009, catching 60 passes for 724 yards…
SOTT Draft Profile: Aaron Dobson
A big, sure-handed wide receiver from Marshall University, Aaron Dobson has developed from a two-star recruit to a potential Day 2 NFL draft pick. We talked with the Marshall Thundering Blog about the Senior Bowl participant. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 210 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Aaron Dobson hails from Dunbar, West Virginia, a rare NFL prospect from the Mountain State. Coming out of South Charleston High School, Dobson was only rated a two star prospect by Rivals.com. In fact, Marshall was…
SOTT Draft Profile: Lane Johnson
An extremely athletic offensive tackle from the University of Oklahoma, Lane Johnson has been rising up draft boards all the way into first round consideration. We talked with Jordan Esco of the Crimson and Cream Machine, an Oklahoma Sooners community on SB Nation, about the former high school QB. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 6” Weight- 302 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? In my humble opinion, Johnson’s has to be one of the most interesting stories in NFL Draft history. He came to Oklahoma as…
SOTT Draft Profile: Landry Jones
A polarizing quarterback from the University of Oklahoma, Landry Jones was a four year starter at QB for the Sooners. We talked with Jordan Esco of the Crimson and Cream Machine, an Oklahoma Sooners community on SB Nation, about the Big 12’s all-time leader in passing yards and total offense. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 4” Weight- 221 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Jones signed with Oklahoma in 2008 and was a highly recruited quarterback out of Artesia, New Mexico. After redshirting during his first…
SOTT Draft Profile: Kenny Stills
An eccentric wide receiver from the University of Oklahoma, Kenny Stills was a three year starter at WR for the Sooners and started every game of his college career. We talked with Jordan Esco of the Crimson and Cream Machine, an Oklahoma Sooners community on SB Nation, about the California native. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 1” Weight- 190 pounds Class- Junior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Stills is the kind of guy who marches to the beat of his own drummer and at times that didn’t…
SOTT Draft Profile: Kevin Reddick
An inside linebacker from the University of North Carolina, Kevin Reddick was the leader of the Tar Heels’ defense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the senior. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 2” Weight- 246 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Reddick was a steal for UNC out of high school after choosing the Heels over Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. He was a four-year starter at middle linebacker in Chapel Hill…
SOTT Draft Profile: Giovani Bernard
A star running back from the University of North Carolina, Giovani Bernard was the top playmaker on the UNC offense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the two-time first-team All-ACC selection. Tale of the Tape Height- 5’ 10” Weight- 205 pounds Class- RS Sophomore Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Bernard was a star coming out of high school in Miami. He injured his knee during preseason practice his freshman year at Carolina but quickly lived…
SOTT Draft Profile: Sylvester Williams
An underrated defensive lineman from the University of North Carolina, Sylvester Williams has overcome many obstacles and now is in position to potentially be a first round pick. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the Senior Bowl standout. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 313 pounds Class- Senior
SOTT Draft Profile: Jonathan Cooper
Offensive line is always a need, so we looked at a highly touted offensive guard from the University of North Carolina, Jonathan Cooper. There is a good chance he should be one of the first offensive guards off the board. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the first-team All-ACC performer. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 310 pounds Class- Senior
Digging Deep: Cincinnati Edition
The Texans won their second consecutive playoff game and snapped their two game losing streak with their 19-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. The defense played lights out, while the offense moved the ball but struggled in the red zone. This win earns the Texans a ticket to play the New England Patriots and hopefully avenge the beatdown the Patriots laid on them in Week 14. Positives: 222 The difference between the Texans’ and Bengals’ total yards. The Texans had more than twice as many total yards as the Bengals. The Texans had 420 total yards while holding…
