Based on measurables alone, plenty of HS kids physically have the tools to jump to the NFL each year, but to grasp the pro game straight out of high school would be a flat-out miracle.

Example:

Just looking at one LSU class, there are a few guys with measurables that are similiar to or better than some pros that have been drafted by the 7th round:

Akiem Hicks DT 6-6 300 4.89
Chris Faulk OL 6-6 310 4.9
Chris Davenport DT 6-4 318 5.27
Craig Loston S 6-2 193 4.4
Reuben Randle WR WR 6-3 195 4.4

Now, as far as measubles and raw ability goes though, the one HS guy that really comes to mind is Ryan Mallett straight out of Texarkana.

6-6, 235, 4.85 speed and a stronger arm than 29 of the current starting QB's. But it reamins to be seen if he can even grasp the college game.

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Posted by lynxcat

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Posted on 7/12/09 at 8:42 pm to LSUFreek

I will still say there are a handful and even then a handful might be too much.

I would say there are maybe 3 or 4 that have ever been able to do it well.

The major factor is what position a player is going to play.

RB and MAYBE WR are the only positions that any highschooler could ever go directly to the pros.

WR is more of a stretch due to the technical aspects of running routes, but physically, I think they could probably do it. It may take a year or 2 of playing in the pros for them to learn technical skills, but they could at least make the team.

RB is the obvious choice as it is the easiest transition.

Adrian Peterson is the only guy that comes to mind.

Maybe Hershel Walker as well.

At WR, Dez Bryant was about as impressive in high school as I have ever seen, but physically he needed a couple years of college to get his body to where it is at now.

No other position can do it IMO. S. Henderson is physically a beast, but doesn't have the muscle mass yet or the technical skills to play OL.

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