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By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Top Small School Prospects

Monday November 8, 2004
Recently, I've provided my evaluation of some of the top prospects in college football, but this week I'm offering a look at a prospect you may not have heard of yet. The Howard Bisons rarely make an appearance on national television, so it's not surprising that cornerback Ron Bartell Jr. has slipped under the radar. But after viewing tape of the kid recently, I believe he is a name you will start hearing a lot more when post-season workouts begin.

Bartell has tremendous natural athletic ability and the skills to play cornerback in the NFL. He has great speed, quickness, and body control to go along with a 37-inch vertical leap. He also possesses good size, the strength to jam receivers, and he plays with a lot of confidence. Basically, he has all of the tools you look for in a defensive back. Read more...

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