MelroseHawkins
Well-Known Member
Amani Hooker has put in a great but somewhat quiet year. It seems for how good he was, he really performed under the covers, if you will. During the season, he'd play a game then when the week was over be announced the BIG player of the week. He was so solid but performed in a inconspicuous nature. This changed a bit as the season went on and he was more recognized at the end. He just had a very solid year and very deserving.
I heard on the radio last night and it has been stated he could be pegged as a high draft pick such as in lower 1 or high 2 round. I can't help but think he may have gotten a good boost from the success that King and Jackson have had the past couple years (NFL ready to contribute right away - King making pro-bowl etc.) and the reputation Iowa has now at developing nice sized, ball hawking corners. In addition, defenses in the NFL have evolved over the years with teams now playing a lot of nickel and dime so these players are in real need, supply and demand. Hence, this is why their draft stock is higher than at other positions.
I heard on the radio last night and it has been stated he could be pegged as a high draft pick such as in lower 1 or high 2 round. I can't help but think he may have gotten a good boost from the success that King and Jackson have had the past couple years (NFL ready to contribute right away - King making pro-bowl etc.) and the reputation Iowa has now at developing nice sized, ball hawking corners. In addition, defenses in the NFL have evolved over the years with teams now playing a lot of nickel and dime so these players are in real need, supply and demand. Hence, this is why their draft stock is higher than at other positions.
