The SEC should be well represented in this year's NFL Draft. And while nobody will be as prolific in the draft as Florida, players from Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina will be around on Saturday and Sunday, too. We've already looked at Vols Arron Sears, Robert Meachem, and Justin Harrell, as well as UGA's Quentin Moses and USC's Syvelle Newton through the College Eye for the NFL Guy series. Here's an additional look at some of the other players from these SEC East schools. TURK McBRIDE, DT, TENNESSEE
ESPN.com ($): "McBride entered his senior season with limited starting experience and a history of durability issues. However, he was asked to play a versatile role along the Vols' injury-riddled defensive front in 2006 and blossomed during the experience."
Probably getting drafted: McBride is a better end than tackle, but the fact that he was forced into playing DT his senior season helps his draft value. In Todd McShay's most recent mock draft ($), McBride is a late-second round pick, the 58th overall selection to New Orleans.
CHARLES JOHNSON, junior DE, GEORGIA
ESPN.com ($): "Johnson's potential is somewhat limited by his below-average height and pedestrian top-end speed. However, he is a high-motor player with good initial burst and a powerful upper body. He shows good toughness versus the run and a relentless approach as a pass rusher."
Probably getting drafted: Georgia's fellow DE Quentin Moses was the school's first-round lock not too long ago. Recently, teams have been wavering between Moses and Johnson, mostly because Moses hasn't been too impressive in off-season workouts. I would still take Moses before Johnson, though both are solid players. McShay has Johnson going to Atlanta early in the second round with the 44th pick.
SIDNEY RICE, WR, SOUTH CAROLINA
ESPN.com ($): Rice could have benefited from another year at the collegiate level, as he still needs to get stronger and improve his route-running consistency. However, he is a natural playmaker with a good combination of height, speed and athletic ability.
Probably getting drafted: McShay projects Rice at the 47th spot to Green Bay. Had Rice spent another year at USC, he probably could have made himself a first-rounder. Still, he'll be a good receiver with a little bit of time in the NFL.
FRED BENNETT, CB, SOUTH CAROLINA
ESPN.com ($): Bennett lacks ideal hip fluidity as a pure cover corner, but he's not strong or aggressive in run support to bulk up and make the move to safety. He also comes with some durability baggage due to his shoulder surgery. However, he still possesses an impressive combination of height and speed, which gives him a chance to develop into a contributing cover corner in the NFL.
Probably getting drafted: Bennett will be an athletic pick rather than a football pick for all the reasons listed above. I've never been too impressed with him personally, but he does have the tools if a team wants to work with him. The 75th pick to Atlanta is where McShay sees Bennett going.
MARTREZ MILNER, TE, GEORGIA
ESPN.com ($): "Milner was rising up draft boards thanks to a fast start to his senior season. However, he cooled off significantly from that point on and was demoted to second string after he dropped three passes in the loss to Florida.Milner is far too inconsistent as a route runner and blocker, and he lets too many balls get into his pads as a receiver."
Probably getting drafted: Spent most of his career behind Leonard Pope, so he never had the chance to show his true ability. He looked good at the beginning of his senior year, but plateaued rather than improved. He'll probably go fairly early on the second day (McShay says #111 to Buffalo in round 4).
JONATHAN WADE, CB, TENNESSEE
ESPN.com ($): "Wade was slow to develop in college. Early in his career he was considered a track star attempting to find a niche on the football field -- first at receiver and then as a cornerback. There were also some concerns regarding his work ethic and maturity during his first few seasons. However, Wade noticeably matured -- as a person and football player -- during his final two seasons at Tennessee and he finally found a home at cornerback as a senior. While he still needs polishing, Wade displays the height, speed and athletic ability to emerge as a starter or sub-package contributor in the NFL."
Probably getting drafted: With Wade you get a speedster who is still developing as a corner. Still, his athletic ability makes it hard not to give him a look late in the second round. McShay has him going to the Jets with the 59th overall pick.
