Posted by Steve Muench
The SEC is full of big-time matchups this week, and after breaking down No. 1 Florida versus No. 4 LSU, we're ready to take a look at the NFL prospects who will be showcased when No. 3 Alabama takes on No. 20 Ole Miss.
Below are the top 10 prospects taking the field in Oxford, Miss., including five who could come off the draft board by early in the second round:
Ole Miss DE Greg Hardy (6-foot-4, 261 pounds); Scouts Inc. grade: 94: Hardy is not listed as a starter because of an ankle injury that has cost him time, but film of him when healthy shows an explosive player who is quick around the corner and has good upper-body strength and excellent lateral mobility. He has all the tools to become an good NFL pass-rusher, and although playing the run is not Hardy's strength, we believe he could become an effective one-gap run-stopper who can get upfield and penetrate in one area. He ranks as our No. 4 overall defensive lineman and a solid first-round prospect.
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