FB class not at 1A level

FB class not at 1A level!!!!

It is widely accepted by draft and scouting experts alike that this
year's big school class of fullback is one of the weakest in a while.

The Division 1 ranks of potential FB draftees include Quadtrine Hill ,
Lawrence Vickers, Matt Bernstein  and others who, like the
aforementioned, lack one or more of the essentials necessary
for a good pro fullback.

Since no one is going to be drafting a FB in the first few rounds
anyway, teams should look outside the Division 1A ranks to fill
their FB needs. Here are some FB that will definitely be
available in the later rounds and most likely as undrafted free agents.

ROCK JOHNSON Walsh 6'0" 245 SR FB
A definite prospect at FB. This NAIA player was a starter at
Kentucky and has the size, power rushing ability, block
and receiving skills, though not called upon to show the
receiving skills very often. 2005 Stats: 51
rushes, 239 yds, 4.7 avg, 1 TD, 2 rec, 12 yds, 6.0 avg

KEVIN LUKICH Moravian 5'10" 245 SR FB
Was an All-Middle Atlantic Conference and Aztec Bowl selection.
Carried the ball 53 times for 311 yards and two touchdowns
in 2005. Lukich helped Moravian to a 7-4 record this fall
and the 2005 Eastern College Athletic Conference Southwest Bowl
Championship. Though lacking the height most teams look
for, is a bruising blocker, great short yardage guy. He carried
the ball 53 times for 311 yards and two touchdowns in 2005,
while catching 4 passes for 15 yds and a 3.8 average.

R.J. ZITZELSBERGER Washington & Jefferson 6'2" 235 SR FB
A prototypical FB. Great short yardage gaining ability,
excellent receiver and blocker. Knows where markers are
especially the goal line. 2005 Stats: 152 carries,
787 yds, 5.2 avg 10 TDs, 25 rec, 272 yds, 10.9 avg, 3 TDs.

FB OLAYINKA ADEBOYEKU Bowie State 6'0" 250 Sr
Powerful transfer from Maryland. Runs hard, can block well.
2005: 68 rushes, 343 yds, 5.0 avg, 4 TDs, 7 rec, 113 yds,
16.1 average.

ANTHONY CARFAGNO East Stroudsburg 6'0" 240 SR FB
T eam captain. Scored 23 times this season, a new ESU record.
Rushed 98 times for 613 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught
53 passes for 684 yards and nine touchdowns. For his career,
he has an ESU and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
record 86 touchdowns, including 40 on the ground,
an ESU record. A real NFL prospect does all you want a
FB to do - block, run, and receive.

FB JOHN LOWERY Miles College 6'1" 255 Sr.
A good one. He's big and is a hard-nosed runner.
Has also been a  devastating blocker.
2005: 324y, 5.2y/c, 6TDs

FB DANNY NICHOLS Minnesota State 6'0" 245 Sr.
Started 2yrs, averages over 5y/c. Great blocker
and is solid on special teams. 2005: 142y, 5.7y/c,
2TDs, lost 0 yards on 25 carries, St's: 9t

FB RORY PALMER Southern Connecticut 6'0" 240 Sr.
Clutch on the goal line, is a tough runner up the middle.
Always moves forward. 2005: 106 carr, 1 yard lost,
568y, 5.4y/c, 22TDs, 82ydr, 51.6y/g, All NE10

DERRICK ROSS Tarleton State 6'0" 238 Sr. RB
Racked up 1560 yards and 134 points in 2004.
Is an All American, 2x All LSC and 2x LSC OBOY.
Can simply play. Maybe the biggest RB prospect out of
DII. Has tremendous size, is not particularly fast but
is quick. Runs hard and uses decent moves. Has dominated.
2005: 1512y, 6.4y/c, 13TDs, 74ydr, 168y/g,
rec: 17r, 192y, 11.3y/r, TD

FB/RB KASEY YOUNG Western New Mexico 5'11" 260 Sr.
Combines tremendous size with deceptive quickness.
Is a bullish runner that can gain tough yards.
Is All-Independent. Can be clutch on the goal line.
2005: 719y, 4.7y/c, 9TDs, 79.9y/g