Prospects to watch in Jan. 2 bowls

Below, a breakdown of the players to watch Monday, as well as a projection as to where they'll be drafted. (*denotes underclassmen)

A full schedule of the 2011-12 bowl season can be found here.

Monday, Jan. 2

TicketCity Bowl

Houston

Case Keenum, QB (No. 7) -- The record-setting NCAA signal caller is considered an average NFL prospect by scouts despite his eye-popping stats. Keenum lacks the physical skills to be an early pick in the draft yet his approach to the game and mental intangibles are a good fit for a west-coast offense. 6th Round

Patrick Edwards, WR (No. 83) -- Edwards has been one of the prime beneficiaries of the Cougars air attack. He's an ultra-productive wideout that will be a good fit as a slot receiver and punt returner at the next level. 6th/7th Round

Penn State

Devon Still, DT (No. 71) -- Still comes off a tremendous senior campaign and is watching his draft stock soar. He's a hardworking interior lineman who plays until the whistle blows. He moves toward April's draft as one of the highest rated defensive tackles available. 1st Round

Jack Crawford, DE (No. 81) -- Crawford is highly thought of in scouting circles yet failed to play up to expectations the past two seasons for a variety of reasons. He possesses the physical skills to be a starting defensive end in the NFL, but Crawford must quickly pull together a complete game. 3rd/4th Round

Outback Bowl

Michigan State

Jerel Worthy, DT (No. 99) -- Worthy is a disruptive playmaker up front and a lineman that easily defeats blocks then sets up shop in the opponents' backfield. His inconsistencies on the field are a concern to scouts. Worthy plays with poor fundamentals and seems to be going half speed at times. He is expected to enter the draft and possesses the tools to be a big-time NFL player if he applies himself. 1st Round

B.J. Cunningham, WR (No. 3) -- Cunningham was one of the most consistent receivers in the Big Ten this season, constantly coming up big during important moments of games. He's a tall, sure-handed wideout that can be a lethal end-zone target. Cunningham lacks the speed to stretch the field yet has the size and skill to develop into a third receiver on the NFL level. 3rd/4th Round

Kirk Cousins, QB (No. 8) -- The senior signal caller possesses the physical skills necessary to compete for a starting job in the NFL. He's an accurate passer with a live arm, yet Cousins' decision-making and untimely interceptions are worrisome. 5th Round

Georgia

Jarvis Jones, OLB (No. 29) -- The USC transfer lit it up his first season with the Bulldogs and has scouts believing he's one of the best 3-4 outside linebacker prospects in the nation. Jones has proved to be a dynamic pass-rusher that harasses opponents all four quarters. The redshirt sophomore will be an early pick if he opts for April's draft. 1st Round

Cordy Glenn, OL (No. 71) -- Glenn bypassed the 2011 NFL Draft for a chance to display his skills at left tackle this season. It has been a bumpy ride as his play protecting the blind side has been inconsistent. Scouts still believe Glenn has the makings of a dominant guard in the NFL based on his play the last two seasons. 2nd Round

Orson Charles, TE (No. 9)* -- Georgia has put a fair number of productive tight ends into the NFL, and Charles ranks with the best of them. He's a terrific athlete and a natural pass catcher that creates mismatches in the opponents' secondary. He lacks classic measurables for the position but will make some offensive coordinator happy. 3rd Round

Capital One Bowl

Nebraska

Alfonzo Dennard, CB (No. 15) -- Dennard struggled with injuries during the season yet scouts still love his next-level potential. He's a bump-and-run cornerback that plays a physical game. His ability to consistently shut down opponents in the deep field is uncanny. Dennard offers starting potential for the franchise that selects him in April. 1st Round

Lavonte David, LB (No. 4) -- His 6-foot, 1-inch frame that tips the scales at 223 pounds does not meet the eyeball test, but David's play tells a different story. The senior is a fearless defender who throws his body around the field to stop opponents. He plays a smart brand of football and effectively defends the run or covers the pass. David is a perfect fit as a one-gap linebacker and will surprise a lot of people at the next level. 3rd Round

Marcel Jones, OL (No. 78) -- Jones looked dominant early in his Cornhusker career and had NFL scouts salivating before he was slowed with a back injury in 2010. He turned in a successful campaign at right tackle this season and stayed healthy most of the year. Jones is a sleeper of sorts possessing the size, skill and athleticism to start in the NFL if he continues to improve his game. 4th/5th Round

South Carolina

Alshon Jeffery, WR (No. 1)* -- The junior is a big, dominant receiver who seems to make highlight-reel plays every weekend. He offers the quarterback an enticing target and beats down opponents to come away with the football. Scouts are concerned Jeffery may be a little too big tipping the scales in excess of 230 pounds and does not possess the quickness necessary to be effective in the NFL. The junior is expected to opt for the draft, and his workouts in the lead-up to April will be critical. 1st Round

Devin Taylor, DE-OLB (No. 98)* -- Taylor was expected to deliver a dominant season coming off his tremendous sophomore season, but it was not to be. The junior disappeared for stretches during the year and more times than not was a non-factor in games. He's a difference-maker at the top of his game and a defender opponents struggle to stop. Taylor is still an intriguing talent and has stated he will return to the Gamecocks and try and get back on track. 1st Round

Melvin Ingram, DE-OLB (No. 6) -- Ingram was a one man wrecking crew this season, sacking quarterbacks, intercepting passes and scoring touchdowns. He has the uncanny ability to make big plays that alter the momentum of games in his team's favor. Ingram will be used at a variety of defensive positions at the next level and has the ability to produce as a rookie. 2nd Round