Originally Published: November 30, 2006
Smith has become complete QB
Ohio State's Troy Smith is among the college seniors whose draft stock improved the most this season, writes Todd McShay.
Five most improved
Daymeion Hughes, CB, Cal
Hughes has been a playmaker throughout his career, but he took his game to the next level in 2006. The 6-foot senior cover corner finished the regular season with eight interceptions (two were returned for scores), which gives him 15 career picks to date. He is tall, quick and athletic, and he shows outstanding instincts when left alone in man-to-man coverage. Hughes will solidify a spot in the first round if he can improve his 40-yard dash time to the 4.4-second range during postseason workouts.
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