NFL Prospects

**dualthreat** · 09-07-2009, 08:20 PM

You won't play in the NFL unless you do at least one thing REALLY well. No player on this roster is NFL caliber - yet. Some of those guys mentioned need to have a great year, and then we'll talk

**dunar** · 09-07-2009, 08:33 PM

Stephens was listed as an early prospect for the 2010 draft - but that was before he moved to center...

**CycloneChi** · 09-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Mike Brandtner is ranked number 2 on cbssportsline.com for punters and is projected to go in the 7th round..

**wsrgohawks** · 09-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Winning doesn't have a whole lot to do with having pro prospects or not. If a player is good enough, scouts will be there, whether they play for Florida, Iowa St, or Louisiana Lafayette. There have been plenty of players from worse teams than Iowa St. that have been drafted.

**kucyclone** · 09-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by nautical12

The reason we don't get any NFL prospects is because we don't get enough publicity and have not had a winning team in a couple of years. We need to win to get publicity and get NFL prospects.

Here's a list of schools that had players drafted last season:
Western Michigan
Ohio
San Jose State
Western Illinois
Temple
William & Mary
Ball State
Cal Poly SLO
Nicholls State
Eastern Michigan
Stillman
Richmond
St. Paul's College
Furman
Abilene Christian
Sam Houston State
Monmouth
McNeese State
Norfolk State
Nebraska-Omaha
West Texas A&M
Stephen F. Austin
Tennessee State
Weber State
Idaho
North Dakota State
Liberty

There goes that excuse. The reason we haven't had draft picks is because we haven't had talent, not because of a lack of exposure.

**StLouisClone** · 09-07-2009, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by kucyclone

The reason we haven't had draft picks is because we haven't had talent, not because of a lack of exposure.

I was going to post the same thing. ISU has had plenty of players make the NFL even when we've been down (Troy Davis, Oliver Ross, Reggie Hayward and James Reed all come to mind). Walden had at least three guys who had long careers in the NFL (Marcus Robertson, Gene Williams and Keith Sims).

NFL Players who Attended Iowa State University - databaseFootball.com

**CrossCyed** · 09-07-2009, 09:05 PM

You guys are forgetting the O lineman with arguably the best shot, KO.

**CyTom** · 09-07-2009, 09:18 PM

I could see Sims or ARob before they are done. Nobody else has shown me anything to make me think they have a chance.

**St810s** · 09-07-2009, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by dunar

Stephens was listed as an early prospect for the 2010 draft - but that was before he moved to center...

I saw that too. I think they had him as a fifth rounder. Anyways, I couldn't find an up-to-date draft order, but he has a position rank of #18. Which sounds in the 5th round range to me...

P.S. His name is listed as Reginald. Ha.

Reginald Stephens - Iowa State - DraftTracker - ESPN

**cyclonedave25** · 09-07-2009, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by St810s

I saw that too. I think they had him as a fifth rounder. Anyways, I couldn't find an up-to-date draft order, but he has a position rank of #18. Which sounds in the 5th round range to me...

P.S. His name is listed as Reginald. Ha.

Reginald Stephens - Iowa State - DraftTracker - ESPN

haha I'd go by Reggie, too.

**MontyBurns** · 09-07-2009, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Clones21

...and Jesse Smith really opened my eyes vs ndsu he had 15 tackles and was all over the field..

Making 15 tackles against North Dakota State is not enough to indicate NFL ability. If he does it against Oklahoma State, Nebraska, or Kansas, then you might be on to something.

**Clone9** · 09-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by nautical12

The reason we don't get any NFL prospects is because we don't get enough publicity and have not had a winning team in a couple of years. We need to win to get publicity and get NFL prospects.

The NFL knows where the talent is. No way our lack of publicity causes the NFL to miss talent.

**Clone9** · 09-07-2009, 09:51 PM

Guys with NFL potential, IMO, are Sims, Leonard Johnson, Stephens, KO, Haughton, Franklin, and possibly Sed.

Most of those are based on intangibles, a perfect example of which is Sed. He's got the size and speed to be an NFL receiver, but he hasn't shown the ability yet. KO and Haughton have the size and (I think) quickness, but need to develop technique to get to NFL level. LJ also needs work on coverage, but he can already hit very well. Franklin needs more catches, which he will presumably get with Herman running the show.

**bawbie** · 09-07-2009, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Clone9

Guys with NFL potential, IMO, are Sims, Leonard Johnson, Stephens, KO, Haughton, Franklin, and possibly Sed.

Most of those are based on intangibles, a perfect example of which is Sed. He's got the size and speed to be an NFL receiver, but he hasn't shown the ability yet. KO and Haughton have the size and (I think) quickness, but need to develop technique to get to NFL level. LJ also needs work on coverage, but he can already hit very well. Franklin needs more catches, which he will presumably get with Herman running the show.

That's a good list. I would add that I think Arnaud, Robinson and Money could roles in the NFL as well, along with Brantner and maybe Mahoney (given two more years to build leg strength).

**ajk4st8** · 09-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Clones21

Well okay...if Jesse Smith runs a 4.7 and isnt that fast...our defense must suck *** more then we all thought..he had 15 tackles man!!..almost as good as Alvins 20