It's decision time for NFL prospects
Matt Leinart is ready to take his skills to the next level, while Vernand Morency needs to prove 2004 was no fluke.
Originally Published: December 13, 2004
By
Todd McShay | Scouts, Inc.
This is the time of the year when rumors fly about the draft status of college juniors and third-year sophomores. Underclassmen won't discuss it with the media, but with classes coming to an end, bowl games on the horizon and a little bit of time off to talk with family members, friends, coaches and potential agents, now is when the decision to stay or go is being made.
Mike Williams, WR, USC
Projected draft position: Top 15
Long-term weight concerns and year out of football will cause him to dip a bit on draft day, but still an early first-round pick with dynamic skills and mismatch potential in the NFL.
Many minds are already made up, but for those in limbo, the following is just another opinion.
THEY'RE GONE
Mike Williams, WR, USC
Projected draft position: Top 15
Long-term weight concerns and year out of football will cause him to dip a bit on draft day, but still an early first-round pick with dynamic skills and mismatch potential in the NFL.
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