Is it to early to start looking at 2012? Not for me it isn't particularly since there seem to be so many that are unhappy, not so much with the picks, but the absents or lateness of a position that they though was an urgent need. With that in mind I would like to start with the NTs. IMO 2012 NTs are much deeper and better at the top than 2011. This could be the reason they decided not to go with a NT this year.
Tydreke Powel /l NC / 6'3" 310 May enter the 2012 draft as the top rated DT.
Josh Chapman / Alabama / 6'1" 310 As I stated this is my favorite going it next year. I think he could put on a pound or two without effecting his play. A very strong NT who's playing style has been compared to Hampton.
Alameda Ta'amu / Washington / 6'3" 330 The largest of the top prospects, he has size and strength, but not as quick of the line.
Brandon Thompson / Clemson / Much like Josh Chapman but not quite as strong.
Powell may start the year rated as a 1st round talent, the other 3 likely a 2nd. We will see where they go from there.
These are the easy ones to pick out, from here it will take a little more work. A dark horse I was going to give was Jewhan Edwards of Minnesota but I am hearing that he has left school.
Anyone else have a player they think bares watching?