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Poinsettia Bowl
Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict vs. Boise State RB Doug Martin: The West Coast hasn't seen an inside linebacker with Burfict's combination of size, speed and explosive hitting ability since Rey Maualuga (Southern Cal). Scouts wonder if Burfict has the discipline to translate his ability to the NFL. Burfict will get an opportunity to prove himself against Martin and the Broncos on Dec. 22. Quarterback Kellen Moore may get the headlines, but the 5-9, 210-pound Martin is actually Boise State's top prospect and could wind up the first senior running back selected in the April draft.
Champ Sports Bowl
Florida State CB Greg Reid vs. Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd: The Seminoles boast two of the country's more intriguing cornerbacks in Reid and Xavier Rhodes, a 6-1, 215-pound redshirt sophomore. At 5-8, 186 pounds, Reid gives up size to the 6-3, 224-pound Floyd, but the diminutive junior operates as FSU's field cornerback, which means he's the Seminoles' top cover man and thus likely to draw Floyd regularly. Floyd has been using his size and surprising speed to tear apart defenses all season. A strong performance against a secondary as talented as Florida State's could push Floyd into the top 10.
Alamo Bowl
Washington CB Desmond Trufant vs. Baylor WR Kendall Wright: The younger brother of Seattle Seahawks' cornerback Marcus Trufant, Desmond has quietly put together a strong junior campaign for the Huskies despite virtually no pass rush. There is speculation in fact, that this could be the last season at Washington for the 6-0, 185-pound junior corner. If so, he's saving his toughest opponent for last. While Robert Griffin III could ride a spectacular junior campaign to the Heisman Trophy, Wright is getting higher grades from some scouts. The 5-11, 190-pound Wright boasts a combination of speed and elusiveness that has drawn comparisons to Carolina Panthers' star Steve Smith.
Poinsettia Bowl
Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict vs. Boise State RB Doug Martin: The West Coast hasn't seen an inside linebacker with Burfict's combination of size, speed and explosive hitting ability since Rey Maualuga (Southern Cal). Scouts wonder if Burfict has the discipline to translate his ability to the NFL. Burfict will get an opportunity to prove himself against Martin and the Broncos on Dec. 22. Quarterback Kellen Moore may get the headlines, but the 5-9, 210-pound Martin is actually Boise State's top prospect and could wind up the first senior running back selected in the April draft.
Champ Sports Bowl
Florida State CB Greg Reid vs. Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd: The Seminoles boast two of the country's more intriguing cornerbacks in Reid and Xavier Rhodes, a 6-1, 215-pound redshirt sophomore. At 5-8, 186 pounds, Reid gives up size to the 6-3, 224-pound Floyd, but the diminutive junior operates as FSU's field cornerback, which means he's the Seminoles' top cover man and thus likely to draw Floyd regularly. Floyd has been using his size and surprising speed to tear apart defenses all season. A strong performance against a secondary as talented as Florida State's could push Floyd into the top 10.
Alamo Bowl
Washington CB Desmond Trufant vs. Baylor WR Kendall Wright: The younger brother of Seattle Seahawks' cornerback Marcus Trufant, Desmond has quietly put together a strong junior campaign for the Huskies despite virtually no pass rush. There is speculation in fact, that this could be the last season at Washington for the 6-0, 185-pound junior corner. If so, he's saving his toughest opponent for last. While Robert Griffin III could ride a spectacular junior campaign to the Heisman Trophy, Wright is getting higher grades from some scouts. The 5-11, 190-pound Wright boasts a combination of speed and elusiveness that has drawn comparisons to Carolina Panthers' star Steve Smith.
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