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NFL prospects
A look at local players who could
be selected in this weekend's
NFL draft:
Alex Smith
Chris Kemoeatu
QB, 6-4, 212
G, 6-3, 344
Is battling with Cal's
Aaron Rodgers to be
top QB and possibly
top overall pick in draft . . . Teams
like his intelligence and mobility.
Second-team all-American may be second
Ute taken in draft . . .
Possible second-round pick . . . Older
brother plays for Baltimore.
Sione Pouha
Paris Warren
DL, 6-3, 325
WR, 6-0, 213
Surprised many with
his speed and could
be a first-day pick . . .
A nose-guard prospect in draft.
Utah's all-time single-season receptions leader is likely a
second-day pick.
Steve Savoy
Jonathan Fanene
WR, 5-11, 192
DE, 6-3, 285
Size and
speed
are attracting
a lot of
attention.
Slow times have hurt
draft status . . . Left
Utah after sophomore season.
Other possibilities: Marty
Johnson, Morgan Scalley, Corey Dodds
Brady Poppinga
DE/LB, 6-3, 259
Has good chance of
getting drafted, possibly first day . . . Move
to LB in 2004 could help his chances.
Matt Payne
P/K, 6-4, 229
Versatility should help
his stock . . . Projects
more as a punter.
Scott Young
OL, 6-3, 312
Other
possibilities:
Had good
performance at NFL
Combine . . .
Excellent strength . . .
Lack of experience
on OL may hurt.
Aaron Francisco,
John Denney,
Shaun Nua
Marques Harris
OLB, 6-1, 231
Could go as high as third round . . .
Transfer from Colorado had 11 sacks
and 25 tackles for loss.