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didnt watch game but wish there was a snowball's chance in hell we could Oklahoma's mammoth tackle Phil Loadholt in the draft!
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This kid looked 'active' out there today. He broke up a downfield pass and also got into the backfield for a Tackle for a loss too.
Keith Fitzhugh, SS, Mississippi State
Name: Keith Fitzhugh
Compares to: Eric Frampton (Washington St./2007/Rd 5/Oak)
College: Mississippi State Number: 1
Height: 5-10 Weight: 210
Position: SS Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2009
40 Low: 4.45 40 Time: 4.56 40 High: 4.65
[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Fitzhugh began his college career as a cornerback for the Bulldogs, but found his home at strong safety as a sophomore. He stayed there through his senior year, when he made 50 tackles, 2.5 for loss and two interceptions. His all-around game and toughness will earn him a shot in the NFL on defense and special teams. Switched his jersey from #1 to #22 for the game against Southeastern Louisiana after teammate Jamar Chaney went down with injury early in 2008; he switched back to continue his tribute to his deceased sister. [/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Analysis[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Strengths: Adequate height and solid muscular build for a strong safety. ... Plays near the line often, attacking plays like a linebacker. Fares well in the deep half. ... Very reliable tackler who can break down in space or close quickly. ... Comes hard to the ball, likes to make the big hit. ... Explosive on the blitz. ... Not fooled by play-action or misdirection in coverage. ... Has the speed to stay with most college receivers coming into his zone. ... High-points the ball in traffic to make the interception. ... Grew into a leadership role midway through his junior year. ... Has the size, tackling skills and aggressiveness to be a special teams force.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Weaknesses: Is not a stout strong safety in the Bob Sanders mold but doesn't fit anywhere else in the defensive backfield. ... Can use his hands to stay free in the box at times, but he usually tries to run around blocks because he can be blown off the play by tight ends or linemen. ... Played some corner but lacks the fluid hip to play man against quicker NFL receivers. ... Fights the ball on interceptions but usually makes the catch.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]2007 Season[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Played in all 13 games during his junior season, earning four starting assignments in the defensive secondary . . . Was a regular in the backfield for the final four games of the year . . . Despite starting just four times, he finished second among all defensive backs with 58 tackles . . . Made five and one-half tackles for loss (minus 20 yards), one of which was a quarterback sack (minus 9 yards) . . . Made two pass interceptions (0 yards) and deflected three passes . . . Also credited with forcing two fumbles and recovering one . . . Opened his junior season with a solid showing vs. LSU in the season opener . . . Registered three tackles, including one for loss (minus 3 yards), and a pass deflection, against the Tigers . . . Finished second on the team with five tackles, including one tackle for loss (minus 9 yards), a quarterback sack, in State’s Week 2 win over Tulane . . . Part of a defensive effort that allowed the Green Wave just 44 yards rushing overall, only 6 second-half yards of total offense and no first downs . . . Registered three tackles in Mississippi State’s 19-14 win over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium . . . Helped hold the Tiger passing game to just 107 yards on the day . . . Made three tackles, including one-half for loss (minus 1 yard), in the team’s Week 4 win over Gardner-Webb . . . Also credited with a forced fumble in the win over the Runnin’ Bulldogs . . . Had one tackle in State’s back-to-back games in Weeks 5 and 6 vs. South Carolina and UAB . . . After going through a three-week stretch in which he made just two tackles, he exploded for 34 tackles in the season’s final five weeks, nearly seven hits per game . . . Led all defensive backs with eight tackles at West Virginia in Week 8 . . . Led the club with one and one-half tackles for loss (minus 5 yards) vs. the Mountaineers . . . Topped all defensive backs and was third on the team with six tackles at Kentucky one week later . . . Also credited with a fumble recovery and a pass interception in the Bulldogs’ 31-14 win over the nationally 14th-ranked Wildcats . . .His interception of an Andre Woodson pass came just into the fourth quarter with MSU holding a 24-14 lead at the time . . . His biggest tackle of the game came on Kentucky’s final offensive on a fourth-and-goal play with 4:02 left in the game . . . He dropped UK tight end Jacob Tamme for no gain, giving MSU possession at its own 5-yard line . . . Led the club with 10 tackles in the Bulldogs’ 17-12 win over nationally No. 21-ranked Alabama in Week 10 . . . Also credited with one forced fumble against the Crimson Tide . . . Recorded three tackles, including one for loss (minus 1 yard), at Arkansas in Week 11 . . . Registered six tackles, including one-half tackle for loss (minus 1 yard) and a pair of pass break ups in the club’s 17-14 victory over Ole Miss to close the regular season . . . Tied for the team lead with eight tackles in State’s 10-3 win over Central Florida in the 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl . . . Also intercepted his second pass of the season, a turnover gained by the Bulldog defense that set up the team’s game-winning score . . . With UCF moving near midfield late in the fourth period, he intercepted a Kyle Israel pass at the MSU 41 . . . Following that theft, the Bulldogs began their final scoring drive.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1] 2006 Season</B>[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Began his sophomore season as the team’s regular strong safety . . . Played in all 12 games, he started 10 contests at the position . . . Did not make opening calls against only Jacksonville State and Georgia at midseason . . . Finished fourth on the team with 59 total tackles during his second season at State . . . Made one-half tackle for loss (minus 1 yard) and was credited with one fumble recovery . . . Intercepted one pass (22-yard return) and had three pass deflections . . . Made 30 tackles in the season’s first five weeks, more than half his season total, averaging six tackles per game . . . Registered five tackles, including one-half for loss (minus 1 yard), in the Bulldogs’ season opener with South Carolina . . . Helped hold USC all-SEC WR Sidney Rice to a career-low two catches in that game . . . Added five more tackles a week later against Auburn . . . Also credited with a fumble recovery and a pass deflection against the Tigers . . . Totaled three tackles and a pass break up in Week 3 vs. Tulane . . . Led the team with eight tackles one week later at UAB . . . Tied for second on the club with a career-high nine tackles at LSU in Week 5 . . . Made one hit a week later vs. West Virginia . . . After a two-week lull at midseason when he made a combined one tackle against West Virginia and Jacksonville State, he rebounded to record 28 hits in the season’s final five weeks (5.6 per game) . . . Made five tackles in his personal homecoming game at Georgia in Week 8 . . . Also intercepted a pass and returned it 22 yards against the Peach State Bulldogs . . . Made four tackles against Kentucky in Week 9 . . . Tied for second on the club with seven tackles in the Bulldogs’ win at Alabama one week later . . . Was fourth on the team with seven tackles against Arkansas in Week 11 . . . Also credited with a pass broken up vs. the Razorbacks . . . Culminated his sophomore season with a solid showing in the season finale at Ole Miss . . . Registered five hits against the Rebels . . . Outstanding spring practice period was cut short when he missed the final week of drills due to a non-injury situation . . . Registered 13 tackles, including one for loss, in the spring’s first two scrimmages . . . Also returned a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown . . . Opened the fall first at strong safety.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]2005 Season[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Played in all 11 games during his true freshman season, starting one time in the defensive backfield . . . Made 13 tackles on the year, including one for loss (minus 1 yard) . . . Also recorded his first collegiate interception during his first year on campus . . . Made 11 of his season-total tackles during the season’s first six weeks . . . Registered one tackle in Mississippi State’s season-opening 38-6 win over Murray State . . . Added another hit one week later in the team’s SEC opener at Auburn . . . Made two tackles against Tulane in the Bulldogs’ 21-14 win over the Green Wave in Week 3 . . . Added two more tackles a week later vs. Georgia . . . Made it three straight weeks with a pair of tackles against LSU in Week 5 . . . One of his hits vs. the Tigers came behind the line of scrimmage (minus 1 yard) . . . Recorded three tackles in his first career start during Week 6 work at Florida . . . Also had his first career pass interception against the Gators . . . Returned to the stats sheet during Week 8 work at Kentucky with one hit . . . Added another tackle in State’s season-ending 35-14 win over Ole Miss in the Battle for the Golden Egg . . . Had a standout spring practice session and emerged from those drills second on the depth chart at right cornerback . . . Was one of the highlights of State’s Maroon and White spring game . . . Only had one tackle, but deflected one pass and had a pass interception (3-yard return) . . . Also made a brief appearance at wide receiver on offense.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]High School[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Listed as the No. 16 cornerback prospect in the country by Rivals.com in its mid-November web site release . . . That site also listed him as the No. 19 prospect overall in Georgia, the top-rated defensive back ... Rivals.com credits him with running a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash . . . Mentioned with the top 44 defensive backs in the Southeast by the G&W Recruiting Report prior to his senior season ... Listed as the No. 60 prospect on the Scout.com preseason chart of the top 100 prospects in the Southeast, the fifth-ranked cornerback mentioned ... Ranked No. 71, regardless of position, on the TheInsidersRecruiting.com postseason list of the top 100 players in the Southeast, the 11th-best defensive back on that chart ... Rated as the No. 18 prospect, regardless of position, in the state of Georgia by UGAsports.com, the top-rated defensive back in the state prior to his senior season ... Named first-team, Class 5A all-state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and to that newspaper's list of the top 100 players in the South following his senior season ... Helped guide tradition-rich Lovejoy (Ga.) High School to an 8-4 record and into the state playoffs during his senior season . . . Recorded three pass interceptions and returned two fumble recoveries for touchdown ... Also had 14 pass receptions for 218 yards as a wide receiver ... Saw some time at running back and kick returner as well during his senior campaign ... Played for head coach Al Hughes ... Started at safety, but made one pass interception at cornerback, during the Georgia North-South All-Star Game in Columbus, Ga. ... Member of a South team that shut out the North, 13-0 ... First-team, all-Region 4-AAAAA ... A two-time, all-Clayton/Henry County all-star ... Made 83 tackles and had three pass interceptions during his junior season, earning honorable mention all-state recognition, and helping lead his team to an 11-1 record ... He returned one interception 96 yards for a touchdown and also returned a pair of fumbles for scores as a junior ... Started all four years of his high school career, helping the Wildcats to a 38-9 record . . . Credited with a 265-pound bench press and a 400-pound squat by Dawgsbite.com ... Carried a 3.0 grade point average in the classroom ... Other top scholarship offers: Southern Cal, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, Notre Dame, Georgia, and South Carolina . . . Committed to MSU June 2004.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Born Keith Callay Fitzhugh, Nov. 11, 1986, in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fitzhugh ... Majoring in sports communication.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]01/16/09 - EAST-WEST SHRINE STANDOUT: SS Keith Fitzhugh, Mississippi State: At 5-10, Fitzhugh does not have the size of other safeties in this game such as Kevin Ellison (Southern California) and Curtis Taylor (LSU). He seemed to be all over the field throughout the East team's three practices, whether it was covering running backs out of the flat or sticking his nose in on running plays. His aggressiveness and stout 210-pound frame makes it likely he'll spend most of his NFL career in the box. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFLDraftScout [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]01/14/09 - East-West Shrine Tuesday practice: Safety Keith Fitzhugh (Mississippi State) once again jumped out on the field, popping pads and looking at home in covering the flat. He broke down quickly on one play, bringing his hips to wrap Marlon Lucky as he tried to get to the sideline. Fitzhugh also put big H-back David Johnson on the ground with a shoulder down the seam…his coach said "not yet, not yet" - but with a smile on his face. Fitzhugh and Johnny Williams have been shouting "SEC" to pump each other up with a little conference pride. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFL Draft Scout [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]01/13/09 - East-West Shrine Monday practice: Mississippi State safety Keith Fitzhugh looked strong today, showing some corner-like quickness in drills, breaking down well and bringing his hips to wrap up receivers and running backs in scrimmages. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFL Draft Scout [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]09/27/08 - SS Keith Fitzhugh suffered a concussion last week and has been limited thus far in practice. But he'll play, as he's a competitor. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]09/17/08 - SS Keith Fitzhugh will return home to Atlanta and be a captain at this weekend's game. His play but most importantly, his leadership in the secondary has been key for MSU thus far. [/SIZE][/FONT]----------------------------------------
The game is going to be on again tonight at 1am est. I think I am going to record it and look more at the Safeties. We should be looking for one in the draft and few guys played in this game who should be candidates.
Keith Fitzhugh, SS, Mississippi State
Compares to: Eric Frampton (Washington St./2007/Rd 5/Oak)
College: Mississippi State Number: 1
Height: 5-10 Weight: 210
Position: SS Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2009
40 Low: 4.45 40 Time: 4.56 40 High: 4.65
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Draft Scout Snapshot:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]DS Rating on 8/24/08: #9 SS, #212/750 Overall, Projected Rnd: 6-7[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]2007: 13 GP; 4 GS; 32 Sol-58 TT, 5.5 TFL, 1 SK, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF; Played in all 13 games during his junior season, earning four starting assignments in the defensive secondary . . . Was a regular in the backfield for the final four games of the year . ...2006: 12 GP; 10 GS; 37 Sol-59 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR; Began his sophomore season as the team's regular strong safety . . . Played in all 12 games, he started 10 contests at the position . . .2005: 11 GP; 1 GS; 9 Sol-13 TT, 1 TFL, 1 INT; Played in all 11 games during his true freshman season, starting one time in the defensive backfield . . . Made 13 tackles on the year, including one for loss (minus 1 yard).[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Overview[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]2007: 13 GP; 4 GS; 32 Sol-58 TT, 5.5 TFL, 1 SK, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF; Played in all 13 games during his junior season, earning four starting assignments in the defensive secondary . . . Was a regular in the backfield for the final four games of the year . ...2006: 12 GP; 10 GS; 37 Sol-59 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR; Began his sophomore season as the team's regular strong safety . . . Played in all 12 games, he started 10 contests at the position . . .2005: 11 GP; 1 GS; 9 Sol-13 TT, 1 TFL, 1 INT; Played in all 11 games during his true freshman season, starting one time in the defensive backfield . . . Made 13 tackles on the year, including one for loss (minus 1 yard).[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Fitzhugh began his college career as a cornerback for the Bulldogs, but found his home at strong safety as a sophomore. He stayed there through his senior year, when he made 50 tackles, 2.5 for loss and two interceptions. His all-around game and toughness will earn him a shot in the NFL on defense and special teams. Switched his jersey from #1 to #22 for the game against Southeastern Louisiana after teammate Jamar Chaney went down with injury early in 2008; he switched back to continue his tribute to his deceased sister. [/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Analysis[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Strengths: Adequate height and solid muscular build for a strong safety. ... Plays near the line often, attacking plays like a linebacker. Fares well in the deep half. ... Very reliable tackler who can break down in space or close quickly. ... Comes hard to the ball, likes to make the big hit. ... Explosive on the blitz. ... Not fooled by play-action or misdirection in coverage. ... Has the speed to stay with most college receivers coming into his zone. ... High-points the ball in traffic to make the interception. ... Grew into a leadership role midway through his junior year. ... Has the size, tackling skills and aggressiveness to be a special teams force.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Weaknesses: Is not a stout strong safety in the Bob Sanders mold but doesn't fit anywhere else in the defensive backfield. ... Can use his hands to stay free in the box at times, but he usually tries to run around blocks because he can be blown off the play by tight ends or linemen. ... Played some corner but lacks the fluid hip to play man against quicker NFL receivers. ... Fights the ball on interceptions but usually makes the catch.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]2007 Season[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Played in all 13 games during his junior season, earning four starting assignments in the defensive secondary . . . Was a regular in the backfield for the final four games of the year . . . Despite starting just four times, he finished second among all defensive backs with 58 tackles . . . Made five and one-half tackles for loss (minus 20 yards), one of which was a quarterback sack (minus 9 yards) . . . Made two pass interceptions (0 yards) and deflected three passes . . . Also credited with forcing two fumbles and recovering one . . . Opened his junior season with a solid showing vs. LSU in the season opener . . . Registered three tackles, including one for loss (minus 3 yards), and a pass deflection, against the Tigers . . . Finished second on the team with five tackles, including one tackle for loss (minus 9 yards), a quarterback sack, in State’s Week 2 win over Tulane . . . Part of a defensive effort that allowed the Green Wave just 44 yards rushing overall, only 6 second-half yards of total offense and no first downs . . . Registered three tackles in Mississippi State’s 19-14 win over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium . . . Helped hold the Tiger passing game to just 107 yards on the day . . . Made three tackles, including one-half for loss (minus 1 yard), in the team’s Week 4 win over Gardner-Webb . . . Also credited with a forced fumble in the win over the Runnin’ Bulldogs . . . Had one tackle in State’s back-to-back games in Weeks 5 and 6 vs. South Carolina and UAB . . . After going through a three-week stretch in which he made just two tackles, he exploded for 34 tackles in the season’s final five weeks, nearly seven hits per game . . . Led all defensive backs with eight tackles at West Virginia in Week 8 . . . Led the club with one and one-half tackles for loss (minus 5 yards) vs. the Mountaineers . . . Topped all defensive backs and was third on the team with six tackles at Kentucky one week later . . . Also credited with a fumble recovery and a pass interception in the Bulldogs’ 31-14 win over the nationally 14th-ranked Wildcats . . .His interception of an Andre Woodson pass came just into the fourth quarter with MSU holding a 24-14 lead at the time . . . His biggest tackle of the game came on Kentucky’s final offensive on a fourth-and-goal play with 4:02 left in the game . . . He dropped UK tight end Jacob Tamme for no gain, giving MSU possession at its own 5-yard line . . . Led the club with 10 tackles in the Bulldogs’ 17-12 win over nationally No. 21-ranked Alabama in Week 10 . . . Also credited with one forced fumble against the Crimson Tide . . . Recorded three tackles, including one for loss (minus 1 yard), at Arkansas in Week 11 . . . Registered six tackles, including one-half tackle for loss (minus 1 yard) and a pair of pass break ups in the club’s 17-14 victory over Ole Miss to close the regular season . . . Tied for the team lead with eight tackles in State’s 10-3 win over Central Florida in the 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl . . . Also intercepted his second pass of the season, a turnover gained by the Bulldog defense that set up the team’s game-winning score . . . With UCF moving near midfield late in the fourth period, he intercepted a Kyle Israel pass at the MSU 41 . . . Following that theft, the Bulldogs began their final scoring drive.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1] 2006 Season</B>[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Began his sophomore season as the team’s regular strong safety . . . Played in all 12 games, he started 10 contests at the position . . . Did not make opening calls against only Jacksonville State and Georgia at midseason . . . Finished fourth on the team with 59 total tackles during his second season at State . . . Made one-half tackle for loss (minus 1 yard) and was credited with one fumble recovery . . . Intercepted one pass (22-yard return) and had three pass deflections . . . Made 30 tackles in the season’s first five weeks, more than half his season total, averaging six tackles per game . . . Registered five tackles, including one-half for loss (minus 1 yard), in the Bulldogs’ season opener with South Carolina . . . Helped hold USC all-SEC WR Sidney Rice to a career-low two catches in that game . . . Added five more tackles a week later against Auburn . . . Also credited with a fumble recovery and a pass deflection against the Tigers . . . Totaled three tackles and a pass break up in Week 3 vs. Tulane . . . Led the team with eight tackles one week later at UAB . . . Tied for second on the club with a career-high nine tackles at LSU in Week 5 . . . Made one hit a week later vs. West Virginia . . . After a two-week lull at midseason when he made a combined one tackle against West Virginia and Jacksonville State, he rebounded to record 28 hits in the season’s final five weeks (5.6 per game) . . . Made five tackles in his personal homecoming game at Georgia in Week 8 . . . Also intercepted a pass and returned it 22 yards against the Peach State Bulldogs . . . Made four tackles against Kentucky in Week 9 . . . Tied for second on the club with seven tackles in the Bulldogs’ win at Alabama one week later . . . Was fourth on the team with seven tackles against Arkansas in Week 11 . . . Also credited with a pass broken up vs. the Razorbacks . . . Culminated his sophomore season with a solid showing in the season finale at Ole Miss . . . Registered five hits against the Rebels . . . Outstanding spring practice period was cut short when he missed the final week of drills due to a non-injury situation . . . Registered 13 tackles, including one for loss, in the spring’s first two scrimmages . . . Also returned a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown . . . Opened the fall first at strong safety.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]2005 Season[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Played in all 11 games during his true freshman season, starting one time in the defensive backfield . . . Made 13 tackles on the year, including one for loss (minus 1 yard) . . . Also recorded his first collegiate interception during his first year on campus . . . Made 11 of his season-total tackles during the season’s first six weeks . . . Registered one tackle in Mississippi State’s season-opening 38-6 win over Murray State . . . Added another hit one week later in the team’s SEC opener at Auburn . . . Made two tackles against Tulane in the Bulldogs’ 21-14 win over the Green Wave in Week 3 . . . Added two more tackles a week later vs. Georgia . . . Made it three straight weeks with a pair of tackles against LSU in Week 5 . . . One of his hits vs. the Tigers came behind the line of scrimmage (minus 1 yard) . . . Recorded three tackles in his first career start during Week 6 work at Florida . . . Also had his first career pass interception against the Gators . . . Returned to the stats sheet during Week 8 work at Kentucky with one hit . . . Added another tackle in State’s season-ending 35-14 win over Ole Miss in the Battle for the Golden Egg . . . Had a standout spring practice session and emerged from those drills second on the depth chart at right cornerback . . . Was one of the highlights of State’s Maroon and White spring game . . . Only had one tackle, but deflected one pass and had a pass interception (3-yard return) . . . Also made a brief appearance at wide receiver on offense.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Listed as the No. 16 cornerback prospect in the country by Rivals.com in its mid-November web site release . . . That site also listed him as the No. 19 prospect overall in Georgia, the top-rated defensive back ... Rivals.com credits him with running a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash . . . Mentioned with the top 44 defensive backs in the Southeast by the G&W Recruiting Report prior to his senior season ... Listed as the No. 60 prospect on the Scout.com preseason chart of the top 100 prospects in the Southeast, the fifth-ranked cornerback mentioned ... Ranked No. 71, regardless of position, on the TheInsidersRecruiting.com postseason list of the top 100 players in the Southeast, the 11th-best defensive back on that chart ... Rated as the No. 18 prospect, regardless of position, in the state of Georgia by UGAsports.com, the top-rated defensive back in the state prior to his senior season ... Named first-team, Class 5A all-state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and to that newspaper's list of the top 100 players in the South following his senior season ... Helped guide tradition-rich Lovejoy (Ga.) High School to an 8-4 record and into the state playoffs during his senior season . . . Recorded three pass interceptions and returned two fumble recoveries for touchdown ... Also had 14 pass receptions for 218 yards as a wide receiver ... Saw some time at running back and kick returner as well during his senior campaign ... Played for head coach Al Hughes ... Started at safety, but made one pass interception at cornerback, during the Georgia North-South All-Star Game in Columbus, Ga. ... Member of a South team that shut out the North, 13-0 ... First-team, all-Region 4-AAAAA ... A two-time, all-Clayton/Henry County all-star ... Made 83 tackles and had three pass interceptions during his junior season, earning honorable mention all-state recognition, and helping lead his team to an 11-1 record ... He returned one interception 96 yards for a touchdown and also returned a pair of fumbles for scores as a junior ... Started all four years of his high school career, helping the Wildcats to a 38-9 record . . . Credited with a 265-pound bench press and a 400-pound squat by Dawgsbite.com ... Carried a 3.0 grade point average in the classroom ... Other top scholarship offers: Southern Cal, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, Notre Dame, Georgia, and South Carolina . . . Committed to MSU June 2004.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]Born Keith Callay Fitzhugh, Nov. 11, 1986, in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fitzhugh ... Majoring in sports communication.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]01/16/09 - EAST-WEST SHRINE STANDOUT: SS Keith Fitzhugh, Mississippi State: At 5-10, Fitzhugh does not have the size of other safeties in this game such as Kevin Ellison (Southern California) and Curtis Taylor (LSU). He seemed to be all over the field throughout the East team's three practices, whether it was covering running backs out of the flat or sticking his nose in on running plays. His aggressiveness and stout 210-pound frame makes it likely he'll spend most of his NFL career in the box. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFLDraftScout [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]01/14/09 - East-West Shrine Tuesday practice: Safety Keith Fitzhugh (Mississippi State) once again jumped out on the field, popping pads and looking at home in covering the flat. He broke down quickly on one play, bringing his hips to wrap Marlon Lucky as he tried to get to the sideline. Fitzhugh also put big H-back David Johnson on the ground with a shoulder down the seam…his coach said "not yet, not yet" - but with a smile on his face. Fitzhugh and Johnny Williams have been shouting "SEC" to pump each other up with a little conference pride. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFL Draft Scout [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]01/13/09 - East-West Shrine Monday practice: Mississippi State safety Keith Fitzhugh looked strong today, showing some corner-like quickness in drills, breaking down well and bringing his hips to wrap up receivers and running backs in scrimmages. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFL Draft Scout [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]09/27/08 - SS Keith Fitzhugh suffered a concussion last week and has been limited thus far in practice. But he'll play, as he's a competitor. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]09/17/08 - SS Keith Fitzhugh will return home to Atlanta and be a captain at this weekend's game. His play but most importantly, his leadership in the secondary has been key for MSU thus far. [/SIZE][/FONT]----------------------------------------
The game is going to be on again tonight at 1am est. I think I am going to record it and look more at the Safeties. We should be looking for one in the draft and few guys played in this game who should be candidates.
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Biggems;2583821 said:
It's hard to go wrong with a Bear...
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I watched some of the third quarter and some of the fourth.
Ramon Foster (T/G Tennessee) played in the game. I saw him maul one guy on the goalline on a TD run, right behind him, and pancake another guy. As Foster anchored and held his ground in pass protection, I had visions of Cory Proctor getting destroyed.
The Vikings signed Anthony Herrera to a big contract. He plays guard for them. Herrera wasn't even drafted. Foster is better than Herrera at the same point. Both players started at RT at Tennessee. Foster can definately play guard. This guy is big and strong. He's a sleeper.
Foster could have made the Cowboys this year. With the Cowboys sitting with two 4ths and two 5ths, I think he would be a prime target. He can play both guard spots and RT.
I hope the Cowboys draft him. A team that likes big, strong, and powerful players on the offensive line will draft him.
Ramon Foster (T/G Tennessee) played in the game. I saw him maul one guy on the goalline on a TD run, right behind him, and pancake another guy. As Foster anchored and held his ground in pass protection, I had visions of Cory Proctor getting destroyed.
The Vikings signed Anthony Herrera to a big contract. He plays guard for them. Herrera wasn't even drafted. Foster is better than Herrera at the same point. Both players started at RT at Tennessee. Foster can definately play guard. This guy is big and strong. He's a sleeper.
Foster could have made the Cowboys this year. With the Cowboys sitting with two 4ths and two 5ths, I think he would be a prime target. He can play both guard spots and RT.
I hope the Cowboys draft him. A team that likes big, strong, and powerful players on the offensive line will draft him.
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The guy that stood out the most to me was Jarrett Dilliard. He runs excellent routes and has great hands. I think he can be a Steve Smith type WR. No not Carolina's version.
He won't go real high because his timed speed is average but this kid can flat out play.
Lucky looked good to but he is a great natural athlete so he should shine against lesser athletes with base schemes being run.
He won't go real high because his timed speed is average but this kid can flat out play.
Lucky looked good to but he is a great natural athlete so he should shine against lesser athletes with base schemes being run.
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Biggems;2583857 said:
Miller woefully underachieved at Texas so he is an interesting study. Great athlete, middling production.
And UT has done quite well placing DTs in the NFL. I wonder if Miller wouldn't be a great fit as 3-4 DE. He is athletic and physical but may have some motor issues.
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Roy Miller and underachieve don't belong in the same sentence. He had a very good career and Texas and played great this past season. He's not a pass rushing tackle, but a run stopper who clogs the middle. He's going to be missed every bit as much as Orakpo. I think he's going to be a solid NFL player.
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lane;2583739 said:
Keep him away from the pain killers and on his happy meds and he could be a good RB for someone.
Lucky is actually a 3-down RB which is rare. Good pass blocker and great receiver. Could easily line up out wide if a team really wanted to get him on the field. Terrific hands.
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jterrell;2584653 said:
What an absolute whiff of a take. Miller has been a dominant player for a couple of years and was considered the best DT at Texas even when he was the third man behind Frank Okam and Derek Lokey. If you have confused Miller and Okam, then this post makes sense, as Okam was the guy with the off-the-charts physical skills and middling production while Miller is an undersized guy who dominated. He wasn't quite Casey Hampton good, but he was a poor man's version.
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cowboysfan31;2583829 said:
I really like Brandstater
FYI, he was a safety in high school