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The NFL Draft Bible will be reporting from Mobile, all week long with exclusive reports from the 2010 Senior Bowl, here's a preview of some players to keep an eye on.
 QB Tim Tebow, Florida – Tebow has a lot to prove the NFL scouting community and it begins this week. Can he do enough to improve his draft stock in Mobile and prove to doubters he is a quarterback? We shall see.
QB Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan – Like Tebow, LeFevour is dual threat quarterback who hopes to make a lasting impression. With a good week of practice and solid performance in the game the Central Michigan product can improve his stock to 2nd round status.
QB Jarrett Brown, West Virginia – In terms of arm strength and athleticism this Mountaineer possesses oodles of potential, however he remains very raw. NFL Scouts will look to see if he has the goods to be a starting NFL quarterback.
QB Tony Pike, Cincinnati – With a good week of practice and a strong showing in the game, Pike could make a strong case for himself as the top senior quarterback in this years draft.
RB Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State – Dixon is in a battle to see who will be the next senior running back drafted after CJ Spiller. The former Bulldog is a powerful runner who could go as high as the second round.
RB Dexter McCluster, Mississippi – McCluster is a do it all type of player, but his size is a big question mark. Can his small frame handle the pounding against much bigger players? If he can alleviate some of those doubts it will go a long way in determining where this sparkplug will get drafted.
RB Montario Hardesty, Tennessee – Hardesty had a very good senior season, but teams will want to find out did if he just turned it on this season because he knew the NFL was his next stop. The physical between the tackles runner can answer a lot of questions this week.
 WR Brandon LaFell, LSU –This week LaFell can show NFL teams that he belongs in the 1st round of the draft and that he is in fact the best senior wide receiver—not many can match his size/speed combo.
WR Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati – NFL scouts want to see Gilyard's route running improve and if the former Bearcat can tighten up his technique, he can do a lot to cement his draft grade this week. The Cincinnati product is likely a second round pick who will contribute as a return specialist on Sundays.
OL Vladimir Ducasse, UMASS – We have heard that at least one NFL team has him rated as a late first round pick heading into the draft process. If he is to reach that lofty status, the small school product will have to prove this week that he belongs among this level of competition.
DE Jerry Hughes, TCU – Look for scouts to work out Hughes as both a linebacker (3-4 teams) and defensive end (4-3 teams) this week to see what his true NFL position is. If he displays that he is capable of manning either spot, his stock will be on the rise.
DE Antonio Coleman, Auburn – This week is a critical one for Coleman, as the former Auburn Tiger has seen his draft stock slip this season. In addition to turning in an average senior campaign, there are whispers Coleman might be a ‘tweener—two small to play defensive end in a 4-3 defense and not quite athletic enough to shift to outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
DE Brandon Graham, Michigan – Graham doesn’t have great length for a defensive end, but this Michigan Man is a darn good overall football player. While some teams believe he can sneak into the latter part of the 1st round, others peg Graham as a late 2nd rounder. His performance in Mobile will go a long way in determining where he will be selected come April.
 DT Terrence Cody, Alabama – There is a lot of debate regarding this former Crimson Tide. Cody’s greatest asset is that he is one of the few legitimate nose tackles and several teams will be in the market come draft weekend. However, some scouts believe he is among the more overrated prospects at the Senior Bowl. If he has a good week of practices he can lock up a 1st round grade.
LB Eric Norwood, South Carolina – Norwood has been an excellent college football player during his career as a Gamecock, however the question many have heading into his pro career is: what defense does he fit best? Is the former defensive end an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense or a 4-3 defense? Some even view him as potential fit as an inside linebacker. NFL scouts hope to have their questions answered after this week.
CB Javier Arenas, Alabama – Arenas is one of several defensive backs at the senior bowl who can separate himself from the group of second tier cornerbacks with a good week in Mobile. He is not a prototypical corner, but could flourish as a slot cover man, especially with his ability as a blitzer. He is also a dangerous returner.
S Taylor Mays, USC – Mays came into the season with a high first round grade but inconsistencies with his ability in coverage and reading plays this season has seen his stock drop. Many question his instincts, so he really needs a big week to get his stock heading back in the right direction.
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