Looking at Alfonzo Dennard

Dennard (5'10, 205) is the next big Nebraska cornerback this season. In the wake of the Giants selecting Prince Amukamara's with the 19th pick of the first round in the 2011 NFL Draft, Dennard will be looking to hear his own name get called by the commissioner in the first round in 2012.

A second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2010, Alfonzo shows the ability to play well in both man and zone coverage and has a certain physicality at the line of scrimmage. He sticks with receivers like glue and has made his share of plays for the Cornhusker defense with four interceptions and seven passes defended this past season. Along with Amukamara, Dennard helped Nebraska's defense rank in the top five nationally in pass and efficiency defense.

However, a big knock on Dennard is the way he shies away from contact in run support and can get bullied downfield by blocking from receivers; he needs to work a little harder on his upper body strength before hitting the Combine. In addition, he sometimes takes bad angles in coverage that allow separation for the receiver and can get caught making contact with receivers before the ball arrives.

Dennard does, however, have the ability to be a solid pro prospect considering his awareness and the fact that he has only been a starter for a year and a half. He could be the top corner in the draft.