Mel Kiper's 2011 NFL Draft Rankings

[Nexus]

RUNNING BACKS

1. Daniel Thomas, KSU

2. Noel Devine, WVU

3. DeMarco Murray, OU

4. Roy Helu, NU

5. Evan Royster, PSU

 

WIDE RECEIVER

1. Terrance Tolliver, LSU

2. Armon Binns, Cincy

3. Leonard Hankerson, Mia

4. Vincent Brown, SDSU

5. Niles Paul, NU

 

CORNERBACKS

1. Ras-I Dowling, UVA

2. Curtis Brown, UT

3. Prince Amukamara, NU

4. Rashard Carmichael, VT

5. Chimidi Chekwa, Ohio St.

 

PLACE KICKERS

1. Kai Forbath, UCLA

2. Alex Henery, NU

3. Wes Byrum, Aub.

4. Thomas Weber, ASU

5. Justin Kahut, Ore. St.

[zoogs]

Helu and Paul have a lot left to prove, I think. Paul especially.

 

Prince is just sick, and Alex is money

[jnkyrdoff6]

Helu #4 rb? I think he might move down, but Prince could move up

[ESPY]

Helu and Paul have a lot left to prove, I think. Paul especially.

 

Prince is just sick, and Alex is money

If Helu stays healthy the entire year, I think he'll go off for 1200-1400 rushing yards. We've all seen what he's capable of (VaTech), so I'm guessing that's what Kiper is basing his prediction on at this point.

 

I was most surprised to see Paul on that list. He's a good deep threat but to unreliable from game to game. So, I'd like to hear why Kiper put him so high.

 

IMO Prince will move up that list 'cause he already ranks up there among the best Husker CBs, & by golly there have been some fine NFL CBs to come out of the Cornhusker state. Time will tell, but I think Gomes & Dennard will also deserve to be mentioned among at least the top 15, if not the top 10.

[Huge Husker]

I really think Henery gets picked first at Kicker/Punter if he proves he can do both very well to the scouts.... That creates a roster spot or 2 (not sure if they suit up 2 kickers/punters each game) That will be HUGE to teams

[lilred]

I expect all of them to move up.

[schuhbdoo]

Helu and Paul have a lot left to prove, I think. Paul especially.

 

Prince is just sick, and Alex is money

If Helu stays healthy the entire year, I think he'll go off for 1200-1400 rushing yards. We've all seen what he's capable of (VaTech), so I'm guessing that's what Kiper is basing his prediction on at this point.

 

I was most surprised to see Paul on that list. He's a good deep threat but to unreliable from game to game. So, I'd like to hear why Kiper put him so high.

 

IMO Prince will move up that list 'cause he already ranks up there among the best Husker CBs, & by golly there have been some fine NFL CBs to come out of the Cornhusker state. Time will tell, but I think Gomes & Dennard will also deserve to be mentioned among at least the top 15, if not the top 10.

 

I see Paul being able to get drafted as a return specialist for both punts and kickoffs. There is a real need for that in the NFL and that is what his role will be in my opinion. I am surprised to see him that high on the board since that type of rec. is more of a late round choice like 4th or 5th. If he comes out and has good stats for returning kicks, I can see him going to the NFL. No 4 on the board would normally be late 1st or 2nd round pick, so I am curious to see if he is able to go that high. I would love to see it but I don't see it right now. Juniors like Green from UGA and Jones from Bama would go before Paul in my opinion.

[mitch7]

Is this just seniors? If not, I am surprised he doesn't have Crick in there.

[mmmtodd]

this early, its usually just seniors listed.

 

Paul surprises me the most. Helu, not so much. He obviously has a high enough talent level to give it a go at the next level, but his durability is a HUGE issue.

[irafreak]

I can't see Helu being a high pick or #4 RB taken. His injury issues will knock him down unless he just has a monstrous senior year (and he sure could...lightning). Paul may get some slack due to the style of ball Nebraska runs. We'll see what the offense looks like.

[ESPY]

I can't see Helu being a high pick or #4 RB taken. His injury issues will knock him down unless he just has a monstrous senior year (and he sure could...lightning). Paul may get some slack due to the style of ball Nebraska runs. We'll see what the offense looks like.

...and we'll see if Paul is able to run a route & catch the ball while running that route w/o falling to ensure he gets the catch. His incompetency in that area last season supports the idea he'll be drafted for his special teams abilities.

[irieboy8]

RUNNING BACKS

1. Daniel Thomas, KSU

2. Noel Devine, WVU

3. DeMarco Murray, OU

4. Roy Helu, NU

5. Evan Royster, PSU

 

WIDE RECEIVER

1. Terrance Tolliver, LSU

2. Armon Binns, Cincy

3. Leonard Hankerson, Mia

4. Vincent Brown, SDSU

5. Niles Paul, NU

 

CORNERBACKS

1. Ras-I Dowling, UVA

2. Curtis Brown, UT

3. Prince Amukamara, NU

4. Rashard Carmichael, VT

5. Chimidi Chekwa, Ohio St.

 

PLACE KICKERS

1. Kai Forbath, UCLA

2. Alex Henery, NU

3. Wes Byrum, Aub.

4. Thomas Weber, ASU

5. Justin Kahut, Ore. St.

 

 

cant complain much about Alex Henry

 

i think prince will stay right aournd there or possibly move up depending on a teama specific need or philosophy of ower/front office/coach

 

i dont really agree with Helu too inconsistent and banged up a lot... you can (and helu has) gotten away with it at Nebraska and college in general but the NFL is a diffrent beast and i think this will be seen eventually

 

my sleeper is paul who could move waay up with a productive year... like helu he is inconsistent but has the tools to be successful and productive with a strong and reliable QB with whom he can build a strong and consistent foundation... look for him to move up with atleast a minor improvement this year.... plus the punt returning is a big plus

[redout22]

My prediction is that Prince and Henery will be #1 at their position by the end of the year.

[M I K E]

MY FIRST POST!

 

I agree about Helu being too injury prone, but if he can stay healthy he has the skills to have a great senior year...especially if he stays fresh by splitting reps with Burkhead.