Path to the Draft: Big-12 Week
Posted by Taylor Price on March 28, 2011 – 8:36 AM
Week four of our pre-draft coverage shifts its focus from the ACC to the Big-12. All week long we’ll take a closer look at another one of the nation’s premiere conferences and its best talent.
Starting off, we’ll examine Missouri junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert and his chances of being the No. 1 overall pick. After Gabbert, there’s plenty of talent to explore from a number of schools in the conference (including Danville native and Nebraska running back Roy Helu Jr. pictured above).
Gabbert’s squad went 10-3 last season, but did not win the conference crown. That honor went to the University of Oklahoma, who bested Nebraska 23-20 in the Big-12 Championship game.
In keeping with our previous posts, which Big-12 talent would you like to see in a 49ers uniform next season? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
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By Mike P. on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Prince Amukamara!
By Adam on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Not a sexy pick, but Alex Henery, the kicker from Nebraska, is unbelievable and would set us up at an unheralded but critical position as our current kicker edges toward old age.
By Joe Montana on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
The Prince
By Chris on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
VON MILLER!!!
By Mario B. on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Pick order for me of players:
1. Patrick Peterson
2. Blaine Gabbert
3. Von Miller
4. Prince Amukamara
5. Da’Quan Bowers
By DA JEW on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
I want Peterson I want the FREAK!!!
By Alonzo on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Any talent from the Lonestar State!!! UT has alot of raw talent that just needs to be coached right. The majority of the Big 12 players are native Texans, we were born to play football so take a pick in the late rounds!
By Alonzo on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Not Prince! I guess no one has watched the tape of Blackmon eating him for lunch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Andrew on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Who didnt Blackmon eat for lunch? Prince would be a shut down corner with nfl training, watch his whole body of work, not just one game
By JR Baca in NM on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
1. Cam Newton or Patrick Peterson
2. Jake Locker or Brandon Harris
3. Leonard Hankerson or Chris Carter
4.Edmund Gates or Deunta Williams
5.Jacquizz Rodgersor or Curtis Marsh
6. Brandon Bair or Ian Williams
Re-sign Alex Smith
By HW1 on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
Dont think anyone hasnt taken a bite out of Peterson, I think The Prince will do just fine, some of the top corners in the NFL get beat every now and then!
By HW1 on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
1. The Prince
2.Dalton
3.Chris Carter
add another corner,NT,receiver and re-sign Alex and lets get this ship moving!
By az 9ernut on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
we need corners and safties , and a reciever who goes after the ball and actually catch it.. CRABTREE
By az 9ernut on Mar 28, 2011 | Reply
a reciever who goes after the ball and actually catch it. fast safties too..
By Alonzo on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Peterson is a play maker! alot better than Prince. If Peterson doesnt land in our laps we need to go with Von Miller. We also need to get a solid Nose Tackle that can come in and start right away. Then we can choose a Qb. (Kaepernick, Mallet, Ponder) Then we can move up and get a deep threat WR. I love Titus Young and Toliver!
By Alonzo on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Remember 2/3 of the Earth is covered by water and the other 1/3 is covered by Prime! (Deon Sanders) thats Peterson!
By Charles E on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Aaron Williams is the best corner in the draft. He completely shut down Julio Jones better than Peterson did. And he played Blackmon way better than Prince.
1.Aaron Williams
2.Andy Dalton/ Ryan Mallett (best pure QB in the draft hands down)
3.Sam Acho
4.Brooks Reed
4.Noel Devine
4.Chykie Brown
5.Sione Fua
6.Kendric Burney
6.Jerrod Johnson
7.
By Charles E on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Aaron Williams is the best corner in the draft. He completely shut down Julio Jones better than Peterson did. And he played Blackmon way better than Prince.
1.Aaron Williams
2.Andy Dalton/ Ryan Mallett (best pure QB in the draft hands down)
3.Sam Acho
4.Brooks Reed
4.Rodney Hudson
5.Chykie Brown
6.Sione Fua
6.Kendric Burney
7.Jerrod Johnson
7.Denarius Moore
7.Noel Devine
7.Jerrell Powe
Perfect draft IMO
By Edward on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
1st- th – Peterson/Quinn/or trade down and take Phil Taylor, DL, Baylor or Amakumara
2nd-Kapernick/Moch
3rd-Moch if still there/Tyrod Taylor
4th-Hertzlich/TJ Yates/Casey Matthews
4th-Rod Cartwright/Brandon Harris/Jaquizz Rodgers
5th- Vincent Brown WR SDSU / Austin Pettis Boise State
6th-Chris Prosinski S wyoming
6th Demarco Sampson WR SDSU
7th-RB Taiwan Jones
By HW1 on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
The only thing wrong with A Smith is his confidence, which is everything to a QB, can’t have a QB running scared in and out of the pocket! Can’t draft Locker cause he ran scared at Washington,and Ponder ran scared at FSU,if both of them ran scared in college what do you think they will do in the PROs? I say Draft Dalton or Kapernick, re-sign Alex,build on his confidence, i tell u this guys confidence could be SHOT!
I hope not cause I Love Alex but He’s got to get it together soon!
By HW1 on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
And you cannot say that Peterson is alot better then Prince! there’s not that much seperation! Peterson statue projects him in becoming a safety while Prince will still be a CB, and Peterson is more like Lott rather then Deon, which is a good thing but wouldnt cry if Peterson is gone and Prince is there! I would say Take Him! and he would probably be the better CB, Quinn wouldnt be a bad option, i was sick of seeing QBs having all day in the pocket against our defence! no pressure on the QB = many losses
By HW1 on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Also no pressure on the QB, i dont care how good the CB may be, he can only cover for so long!
By HW1 on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
And please dont bring in kevin kolb, we have a better chance in retaining Smith!
only reason kolb had success against us is because He had all dam day!
By Charles E on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Watch film before you claim someone is better just because you seen it or read it on ESPN. I have watched Peterson, Prince, and Williams for the last 3 years. And Williams is the most consistent playmaker against big time competition. He has played against Crabtree, Bryant, Blackmon, Julio Jones, and practiced against Shipley. Not one receiver on that list I named ate his lunch. Not one and all either is or will be in the NFL. Aaron Williams should be our 1st pick. The guy just ran a 4.35 on his pro day, he’s over 200 pounds, over 6′, and he will make plays. Any one who says to draft Newton, Quinn, or Prince obviously have not watched much college football before this year.
By HW1 on Mar 30, 2011 | Reply
Aaron Williams? Oh yeah i like that pick also! in the second round! on some boards he’s only ranked#5, must be a Longhorn fan! we already have Tarell Brown! and Williams ran a 4.44 not 4.35 at His pro day! would be a good pick but not in the first! Trust Me! lol you are very funny!
By mark gretz on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply
I agree we should try and get Peterson. We can trade up swap picks with denver and giving them our 3rd round pick. Or we just move down to #17 Swap with N.E our # 7 for there #17 and # 33 securing a QB with that pick.
By mark gretz on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply
We could pick up J.J. Watt or Mad Marvin Austin with the !7th pick.