The college football season is at the midway point, and among NFL prospects the big names like Andrew Luck, Landry Jones, Matt Kalil and Morris Claiborne are getting most of the attention.
However, as we study game film from the first half of the season it's becoming clear that plenty of quality prospects are flying under the national radar. As a result, this week's edition of the Nickel Package looks at five players not getting the attention they deserve based on their skills and production. As always, underclassmen are noted with an asterisk.
Which Pac-10 running back appears ready to challenge the top backs on the board? Who are the defenders quietly putting together solid tape for NFL scouts? ESPN Insiders get the answers. 
Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.- ESPN College Football and NFL Draft Analyst
- Joined ESPN in 2006
- Played quarterback in high school and was a backup QB for the University of Richmond.
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Todd McShay (left) is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. McShay, who played quarterback at Richmond, has been evaluating NFL prospects since 1998. Follow Todd on Twitter: @McShay13
Steve Muench (middle) played guard at Richmond and worked in the athletic department there and at Boston College before joining Scouts Inc. in 2002. Follow Steve on Twitter: @SteveMuenchESPN
Kevin Weidl (right) is a former quarterback for Indiana (Pa.) University who worked in the pro scouting department for the New York Jets before joining Scouts Inc. in 2007. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @Kevin_Weidl
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