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Skinny: All indications suggest that Haden will forgo his senior year at Florida and declare himself eligible for the draft. He's a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and might be the best defender on arguably the best defense in the country. Haden is projected to be one of the top cornerbacks selected in the 2010 NFL Draft and possibly a top 10 pick.

12.01.09 - Haden, a junior, enters Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship against No. 2 Alabama (12-0) as one of the top defensive backs in the country. Top-ranked Florida (12-0) is ranked No. 1 in the nation in passing defense, allowing opponents an average of 143.17 yards through the air. Haden is second among Florida defenders with 59 tackles but leads the Gators in solo stops (46). He has recorded three sacks this season and leads the team in interceptions (seven) and pass defenses (seven). He also has forced two fumbles. With a vertical leap measured above 40 inches and a 40-yard dash time around 4.3 seconds, Haden is considered among the best athletes in college football. ``He's got a Tebow-type work ethic,'' Meyer said. ``He did shock us when we first got him. We thought he would be a very good offensive player, but he comes in and starts three years at corner. He's blessed -- has a lot of freakish ability.'' – The Miami Herald