Week 2, 2012 - On the Rise

Another week in the books, and this week there is movement on the big board.  Some guys have their stock rising quickly and now it is time to spotlight some of them.


Matt Barkley, QB, USC  23/30-187-6/1

Barkley was the highest rated QB in the nation coming into their week 2 game, and after a 6 touchdown performance, there are very few left doubting him.  Had he come out last year, he would have pushed RG3 for the second position in the draft, and this year, he seems to have a stranglehold on the top spot as he climes even further up the big board.





Johnathan Franklin, RB, UCLA 26-217-0

Franklin could have easily made this list last week, posting 214 yard on a gaudy 14.3 ypc, but that was against Rice.  Now after adding another 217 yards against Nebraska, Johnathan Franklin and his surprise UCLA Bruins are soaring.  Bottom line with Franklin is he has looked simply unstoppable the first two weeks of the year, and he is starting to attract some serious national attention.



Jarvis Jones, LB, Georgia 9-2-1

Jones was already a highly rated pro prospect, but he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations.   He picked up 9 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 pick against SEC newcomer Mizzou on Saturday, and he also continues to climb up the big board.  Bad NFL squads with suspect defenses have to be excited about the possibility of getting their hand on a talent like Jones.





Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon 34-201-3

Picking up 3 TDs in a game is not easy, nor is 5 over the first two weeks, but that is exactly what Ducks RB Kenjon Barner has done.  This team has a lot of talent, especially on offense, but Barner is leading the way.  Chip Kelly has found a way to mix the talents of both Barner and backfield mate De'Anthony Thomas to create great results and both guys are moving on up.