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Skinny: The 6’1, 205-pound Amukamara had a coming out party in 2009 and was selected as First Team All-Big 12, while earning the reputation around the conference as a lockdown corner. His combination of size, speed and ball instincts are rare. He will need to work on becoming more consistent and overcoming some of the mental lapses he experienced during his first year as a starter.

SCOUT'S TAKE

While Ndamukong Suh deservedly got most of the attention for Nebraska’s run to the Big XII Championship game, to think the Cornhusker defense was simply a one-man show would be a huge mistake. Cornerback and soon-to-be-senior Prince Amukamara (pronounced ah-moo-kuh-mara) was a key cog as well, one blessed with the tools to develop into an exceptional NFL player. The first team All-Big XII performer uses his exceptional size, burst, length, fluidity, quickness and instincts to get the job done. While he lacks top-notch long speed, Amukamara possesses exceptional footwork and quickness which, when combined with his stellar hip fluidity, gives him the ability to stop and go without losing momentum. In man coverage, the Arizona native stays in the receiver’s hip pocket during hard cuts and double moves. Amukamara’s size also allows him to lay nasty jams on wide receivers as his arm length and natural strength make it very difficult for receivers to get off the line cleanly. Many expect Nebraska’s defense to play at a high level once again in 2010, and the Prince is a big reason why.