Myron Rolle, SS

Rolle signed with Florida State as one of the elite prep prospects in the country, graduated in 2 1/2 years with a 3.75 GPA, left after his junior season as a legitimate early round NFL talent and was named a prestigious Rhodes Scholar, the preeminent academic scholarship available to postgraduate students.

NFL scouts are more intrigued by Rolle's rare combination of size, speed and sound tackling. A versatile defender athletically capable of contributing immediately, Rolle will be considered by the NFL despite the fact that he took the 2009 season off to begin studying for a career in medicine.

As if to remind scouts that he remained eligible for the draft, Rolle elected to participate in the 2010 Senior Bowl. He looked more fluid and instinctual than expected in Mobile after a year away from football, and his Combine results also displayed a bit more lateral quickness than teams thought he owned. Still, there are concerns about his long-term commitment to the game so he may not be picked as high as most thought when he began his career in Tallahassee.

Read & React: Good anticipatory skills. Reads the action quickly and has the athleticism to close quickly. Appears cautious, at times, and would rather make the secure stop than go for the big play.

Man Coverage: Smooth backpedal, but has questionable straight-line speed. Good change-of-direction agility. Reacts quickly to the pass and closes in a hurry. Lacks top ball skills and has only one career interception.

Zone Coverage: Prototype size and straight-line speed for the position. Versatile defender. Lined up all over the field for the Seminoles and can handle multiple assignments due to his size, athleticism and intelligence. Reads the play quickly and is seemingly always around the ball.

Closing/Recovery: Good speed and instincts for coverage. Rarely out of position. Locates the ball quickly and shows a good burst to close. Competitive and will fight for the ball. Despite his tools, has never proven to be a consistent playmaker at the collegiate level (one career INT).

Run Support: Good run support defender. Not afraid to get his jersey dirty. Will take on and discard blockers to get to the ballcarrier. Sound open-field tackler.

Tackling: A sound tackler, but lacks the explosive physicality some teams prefer in the secondary. Wraps up securely.

Intangibles: Very intelligent and well-rounded young man. Hopes to perform medicine in underdeveloped countries one day. One of only 32 American students to be named a Rhodes Scholar, the most prestigious honor in all of college academics. Studied in Oxford, England for a one-year Master's degree in medical anthropology. Worked out with noted trainer Tom Shaw in an effort to remain in top shape while away from football.

NFL Comparison: Tank Williams, ex-Bills/Patriots

Did not play in 2009. Used his one-year master's degree Rhodes scholarship in Oxford, England in medical anthropology.

Earned Academic All-America Second Team honors as voted on by the members of CoSIDA. Bill McGrotha/Spirt Humanitarian Award winner for the defense by the coaching staff following the 2008 regular season. Academic Award winner for the junior class on the defensive side of the football. Finalist for the Lott Trophy as the nation's top defensive player. Named the Male Athlete of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus (OH). AP third team All-American. Lott Trophy Player of the Week for his performance in the Seminoles' victory over Virginia Tech. Earned All-ACC Second Team honors. The Seminoles third leading tackler with 62 tackles. Started 12 of the Seminoles' 13 games with his only non-start coming on the day he interviewed for and won the Rhodes Scholarship. Didn't start the game while travelling to Maryland after earning the prestigious award but was on the field in the second quarter and in the second half of the 37-3 victory.

Started all 13 games for the Seminoles and has started 23 consecutive games entering the 2008 season … fourth on the team in tackles with 67 and has 144 total tackles in the first two seasons of his career … 36 unassisted tackles marked his single-season career-high … one of only five Seminole players on the defensive side of the ball who started at the same position in all 13 regular season games … his season high of eight tackles came against Clemson, NC State and Kentucky … at least five tackles in nine of his 13 games played … was tied for third on the team with eight tackles in the Music City Bowl … forced the first fumble of his career versus Kentucky that was returned for 52 yards by Tony Carter and set up an FSU TD, which tied the game at 14-14 … named to the 2007 All-ACC academic team … inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society … received a Florida State University 2008 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award.

First team Freshman All-American and the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News … Freshman All-American first team by The American Football Coaches' Association and College Football News … Freshman All-America second team by Rivals.com … finished fifth in the voting for ACC Rookie of the Year honors by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association … All-ACC Honorable Mention by the ACSMA … played in 12 of Florida State's 13 games and started the final 10 games of the season including the Seminoles' victory over UCLA in the Emerald Bowl … began pre-season practice with the goal of becoming a starter and was inserted into the starting line-up in week four against Rice … moved into the starting line-up after starter Anthony Houllis was lost for the season because of a knee injury … finished third on the team in tackles with 77 including 5.5 tackles for minus yardage … finished 17th overall and as the ACC's leading tackler among freshman with a 6.4 tackles per game average … tied for second on the team with five pass break-ups with a career-high two coming against Florida … earned his career-high of 11 tackles in Florida State's victory over Western Michigan … recorded his first career quarterback sack against Virginia and totaled a career-high two tackles for minus yardage against the Cavaliers in the Seminoles' 33-0 victory … had 1.5 tackles for minus yardage against Maryland, one against Western Michigan and 0.5 for loss against Florida … first career interception came in Florida State's victory over UCLA in the Emerald Bowl.

Named the ACC's preseason defensive newcomer of the year by The Sporting News … listed as the conference's No. 1 impact newcomer by Athlon Sports … the No. 1 ranked player nationally on ESPN's 150 for 2006 after a senior season where he totaled 112 tackles including 14 tackles for loss … listed as the No. 1 athlete in the nation and No. 1 prospect in the state of New Jersey according to Rivals.com … rated as a five-star player and 11th overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … rated as the seventh overall recruit in the nation and No. 1 defensive back by Scout.com … recently named to the 2006 EA Sports All-American first-team defense … a Parade All-American and one of 16 finalists for the 2006 Parade All-America High School Football Player of the Year Award.

Received three out of a possible three stars from PrepStar Magazine and was named the No. 3 overall prospect on the magazine's Top 100 Dream Team … named the New Jersey Prep Defensive Player of the Year by the Newark Star Ledger as a junior after registering 83 tackles (19 for loss), six sacks, and four interceptions … represented the East team in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … named the National Defensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio … a versatile athlete, he lined up at safety, cornerback, wide receiver and running back during his high school career … chose Florida State over Florida, Oklahoma, Michigan, Penn State, Miami and Texas.

Born October 30, 1986 … majoring in biological sciences and plans to attend medical school.