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PLAYERS
DeAndre Brown
Biography: Three-year starter who posted 16/264/3 as a junior after missing seven games during the year with a lower leg strain. Sophomore
totals included 47/785/9 after a career best 57/1117/12 as a freshman when he was awarded all-Conference honors. Suffered
a severe leg injury during the teams bowl game in 2008.
Positives: "King-size receiver who has flashed skill the past three years but has also been injury prone. Huge target, effectively adjusts to the errant throw and makes the reception in stride. Fluid releasing off the line, quickly gets to top speed and catches the ball with his hands." Negatives: Displays marginal quickness and a minimal burst in his game. Not getting separation down the field. Does not show good sense of timing. Lazily comes off the line if he's not directly involved in the action. Analysis: Brown looked like a tremendous prospect after a sensational freshman season yet his college career has since been hampered with injury. He projects as either a very large possession receiver or a move tight end at the next level but must stay healthy and learn to do the little things well to have a career in the NFL. Projection: FA
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