In 2007, I said Wisconsin linebacker Jonathan Casillas was one of the most underrated players in the Big Ten. I saw a ton of potential unrealized, and I didn't think it would take long before everyone saw him become an impact player.As it turns out, we're still waiting. And we'll never see it happen at the college level.
Casillas, now a senior, suffered through a somewhat disappointing 2007 season, and his injury-riddled 2008 season is over.
He will miss Saturday's Champs Sports Bowl after undergoing surgery on a knee that has caused him problems since preseason camp. Casillas posted 67 tackles in ten games, but while he played his heart out, he was never physically healthy.
Jaevery McFadden will start in Casillas' place against Florida State Saturday. As for the offseason, Casillas will likely miss the Senior Bowl, but should be available for the NFL Combine in February.
I'd be shocked if a completely healthy Casillas didn't impress the scouts. Despite his problems this year, he still has a future playing on Sundays.
