Robert Sands leads rising defenders 

August, 30, 2010
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With the first college football games of the season just days away Scouts Inc. is taking another quick look at NFL prospects, and three defensive players have jumped out at me after a second look at the film.

The players below are not necessarily household names but I believe they will impress scouts in 2010 and make moves up the draft board.


Which safety prospect could play his way into the first round? Who is the undersized defensive tackle with the quickness to catch the eyes of scouts? And which cornerback prospect shows the size and speed to boost his already-high grade? Kevin Weidl has the answers for ESPN Insiders. Insider

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