subject: Ncaa Football Tickets - Players That Should Succeed In Nfl [print this page] Like young players in every professional sport, there are always "sure things" or "can't-miss prospects" that, unfortunately, miss. College football is no different. College football players help their schools sell millions of NCAA football tickets, and they hope that after their college years are over, they'll be good enough to take it to the next level in the NFL. Very few players will make it, let alone succeed in the NFL, but there are those who have the talent, ability and determination to make a difference on the gridiron of the National Football League. Which college football athletes are most likely to succeed when they make the jump to the NFL? Nobody knows for sure, but here are four players that have what it takes when their time comes to take the next step.
1) Matt Barkley, Quarterback, USC:
Often compared to former Stanford (and current Indianapolis Colts') quarterback Andrew Luck, some analysts think that Barkley won't grade out as well as Luck will, but he should be able to do a lot more with the other USC players that are returning for the 2012 NCAA Football season. The bottom line is that regardless of whether one considers his current ability or future potential, Barkley is the biggest star in college football today.
Once he announced that he would return for his senior season at USC, Trojan Nation celebrated the news, and college football analysts put Barkley down as the most popular prediction for the Heisman Trophy, as well as other awards and picks like being an All-American, making a BCS Title run, being the top draft pick next year, as well as being the best player overall in college football. Barkley is going to have a lethal offense this year, so it's going to be difficult for opposing defenses to slow down one of the nation's best passing offenses.
2) Montee Ball, Running Back, Wisconsin:
Like they say in Wisconsin, Ball can do it all, and now the rest of the country is noticing. With majorly underrated speed, Ball broke Barry Sanders touchdown record, running for 39 touchdowns, as well as one pass touchdown. With few weaknesses in his overall game, Ball is going to be a target for opposing teams, as well as the rest of Wisconsin.
3) Barrett Jones, Offensive Lineman, Alabama:
Jones' decision to return for his senior season was a welcome surprise to all. While it's great for college football, Alabama's fans feel their chance to get back and win the BCS title is as good as any other team in the country with Jones' return. With his amazing versatility and willingness to put everything on the line for his teammates, Jones is the best lineman with a bright future.
4) Tyler Wilson, Quarterback, Arkansas:
With a program that's needed the confidence that Wilson's brought to it, he's up there with any quarterback in the country. Under offensive coordinator Paul Petrino, Wilson's exceptional accuracy and increased maturity has gotten to the point where Arkansas is confident they'll be able to knock off Alabama and LSU.
