PSU Defenders Highly Ranked by CFN

Tom Bradley is the most underpaid defensive coordinator in the nation. Whatever he makes, it's not enough. Just as Larry Johnson, Sr. is the most underpaid positions coach in the nation. Whatever he makes is not enough. Both need promotions--hint, hint.

CollegeFootballNews.com released its 2009 NFL Draft rankings for defensive players. Maurice Evans landed himself at the No. 2 overall defensive end going into 2008, his junior season. We can only hope he stays to become No. 1 overall in 2009, and a very high draft pick in 2010.

In an interesting twist--fully expected by any Penn State fan, though--Sean Lee was still ranked as the No. 7 overall outside linebacker prospect. We all know he blew up his ACL a few weeks ago and will miss all of 2008. That's saying something about Lee, considering most ACL injuries greatly tarnish any one's NFL draft ratings. Not Lee.

Now think about this. If Evans returns for 2009, and Lee makes a full recovery. Might Penn State be looking at possibly the best defensive end-linebacker tandem since LaVar Arrington and Courtney Brown? Just a thought.