Sammie Lee Hill - DT, Stillman College , Detroit Lions,
4th Round, 15th Pick, 115th Overall Hill is regarded by many to be the premier small college prospect at his position. The four-year starter lined up at left defensive end as a junior and senior, but with explosive burst penetrating the gaps and wide frame, many teams feel that he is better suited to play inside at tackle at the next level, his original college position. His ability to shut down the running game saw him produce 44.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage during his career, setting the school career record.
Greg Toler - CB, St Pauls College, Arizona Cardinals,
4th Round, 31st Pick, 131st Overall Great Story - After high school, he got a job at JC Penney before playing semi-pro football. He came to St. Paul's College, which was starting a football program, and excelled at the small-school level. He really impressed scouts at his workouts. The Cardinals hope they've found another Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
"I never took my grades seriously like I should have," he said. "My coaches kept telling me that education's first, that you'll never be a student-athlete unless you're a good student." In 2006, Toler produced 35 tackles (24 solo), picking off one pass while batting down three others during a "sophomore slump." He bounced back with a banner junior campaign, receiving All-CIAA first-team honors. He had an interception with seven pass deflections, averaging 8.2 yards on ten punt returns and 16.8 yards on six kickoff returns. He also ranked eighth on the team with 37 tackles (16 solo), as he did not allow a pass reception in four of 10 games he started.
The left cornerback earned All-CIAA and Little All-American first-team honors in 2008. He placed fourth on the team with a career-high 51 tackles (37 solo), including 4.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He tied for ninth in the nation and second in the league with six interceptions and set the school record with three blocked kicks, returning one blocked punt for a touchdown. He knocked down 13 other tosses, as his total of 19 passes defended tied for the CIAA title while ranking second nationally.
Don Carey, CB, Norfolk State, Cleveland Browns,
6th Round, 4th Pick 177 Overall Carey was a four-year starter and has drawn a lot of attention in workouts. He's worked out in three or four difference places, and a number of teams came to watch him. He has a chance to develop into a starter, and this is about the spot in the draft where these types of players go. The Browns secondary was a weak point last year and Carey provides depth. An excellent student, Carey turned down a chance to attend Yale because it was cost prohibitive. Had the second-highest GPA on the team and graduated with honors.
Jarvarris Williams, RB, Tennessee State, Kansas City Chiefs 7th Round, 3rd Pick, 212th Overall Williams is a two-year starter who has been productive at the smaller college level. He translates into more of a fullback at the NFL level and he could fill that role with the Chiefs. He leaves the TSU ranking second in school history with 849 carries, 4,329 rushing yards and 5,117 all-purpose yards. He ranks third in school annals in scoring with 264 points and 44 total touchdowns, as his 42 touchdowns rushing set a TSU all-time mark. Solid build with room for additional muscle mass. Good quickness to and through the hole. Good quickness and agility at the first level to re-direct. Good vision. Patient runner who follows his blocks well. At least adequate speed to turn the corner. Effective short-yardage runner. Will lower his shoulder and fight for extra yardage. Provides a pop and has good balance and lateral agility as a pass blocker. Experienced receiver out of the backfield. Enjoyed a solid week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game, answering scouts' questions about his production against his level of competition.
