It's that time again: Week 1 risers and sliders

[RS12]

Risers

Josh Doctson/WR/TCU: Late last week I highlighted Doctson’s challenge against what’s likely to be the toughest pair of cornerbacks he’ll face during the regular season, and the senior came out on top. Rated as the top upperclassmen receiver by a number of scouts, Doctson was the most productive pass catcher on the field during the Horned Frogs victory over Minnesota. He finished with 8 receptions for 74 yards and one score, coming up big during the games critical moments. Though not a speedster with a hefty yards per catch average, Doctson looked very polished in the season opener and caught everything thrown his way.

Will Fuller/WR/Notre Dame: Fuller dominated what is considered a solid Texas secondary during the Notre Dame trouncing of the Longhorns. He showed game breaking skills, hauling in 7 receptions for 142 yards and 2 scores. And though his second touchdown grab of 66 yards was the result of a busted coverage, Fuller played fast and was consistent in his all aroundgame.

Jake Butt/TE/Michigan: The Wolverines lost a close contest to Utah but witnessed the development of a rising star. Listed on anumber of NFL junior watch lists around the league, Butt finished with 8 receptions for 93 yards and 1 score against the Utes. He stepped up during the games important moments, coming away with several key receptions to keep drives alive. Already known as a competent blocker, Butt impressed scouts with his overall performance in week one.

Kamalei Correa/DE-OLB/Boise State: Correa is another name on underclassmen watch lists around the league and he proved deserving against Washington, finishing the game with 6 tackles, including a team leading 2 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

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[RS12]

Kevin Hogan/QB/Stanford: Hogan was graded as a fringe late round pick by scouts entering the year based on his physical skills. During the loss to Northwestern the four year starter proved he’s still more athlete than passer. Hogan’s deer in the headlights look was only surpassed by inaccurate passes which sailed high or wide of open targets. Over the past four years Hogan has never established himself as anything other than a practice squad player for the next level.

That left a mark.

 

[darthseinfeld]

That left a mark.

He was talked up last year as someone with day 1/2 potential. But then again how many QBs get that treatment only to go undrafted

 

[KingintheNorth]

I was really impressed with Doctson.

Hackenberg is becoming David Carr before he ever gets to the NFL. Sacked 10 times? I still like his tools but he is going to be shell-shocked this year. He needs to improve but scheme and coaching need to adjust to his horrendous O Line.

 

[Displaced Cowboy]

I was really impressed with Doctson.

Hackenberg is becoming David Carr before he ever gets to the NFL. Sacked 10 times? I still like his tools but he is going to be shell-shocked this year. He needs to improve but scheme and coaching need to adjust to his horrendous O Line.

I'm a Penn State guy and it's pretty frustrating to see what has happened to Hackenberg the last two years.

I still expect to see him end up in Houston next year, and his struggles could potentially make it that Houston doesn't need to move up to get him.

 

[KingintheNorth]

If he were to somehow slip to... I don't know, the Cowboys, I would still take him. Let him redshirt a year and then take over when Romo leaves, playing behind Frederick, Martin, Smith, and Collins in their prime.

This is all assuming he doesn't continue to regress.

 

[lkelly]

I'm a Penn State grad and loved his Freshman year. However, he's never been very accurate (and getting worse) plus his pocket awareness is absolutely awful. He completely folds under most blitzes. The offensive line has been terrible, but he makes the problem worse.

NFL QBs need to be accurate. If they aren't they are doomed to fail. If there's a mechanical flaw, they should be able to fix it. When you throw bounce passes on quick outs and routinely either miss wide open players or put it in an awkward catch area, I'm not sure how that translates to the next level. At this point I hope the Skins take him.