James Hardy made headlines with his departure to the NFL, but he might not be the first Hoosier selected on NFL Draft day.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., the John Nash of mock drafts , ranks IU cornerback Tracy Porter as the No. 24 best prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft. Before updating his Big Board on Jan. 2, Porter was listed at No. 12 on the same list.
Kiper describes Porter as "not only a skilled coverman" but "a dynamic punt returner as well."
In addition to the NFL Combine in February, Porter will have a chance to improve his draft stock during the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 19 and the 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl on Jan. 26.
We've heard plenty the last few days about Hardy, but what kind of NFL career do you see Porter having? Do you see him as a starting cornerback in the NFL? A nickelback? A punt returner?
