Allen Langford

The four-year starter earned second-team All-Big Ten recognition as a senior leader in the secondary, even though he missed the last two games of 2007 with a torn ACL. Inconsistent against top competition until 2008, Langford finished his career with eight interceptions and 33 pass breakups. His hard work on the field and in the film room has cemented his status as a draftable prospect.

positives

Adequate height and a good, wiry cornerback build. ... Backs down from nobody. ... Hips are good enough to flip open and run with receivers. ... Fights taller receivers for jump ball with good vertical, timing and ball skills. ... Most times he plays off the line of scrimmage, but can be physical enough to support the run or break up quick screens when put in position. ... Quickly recovered from torn ACL suffered at the end of 2007.

negatives

Only adequate recovery speed. ... Gets turned inside out too easily. ... Low in his pedal but is a bit choppy, which can lead to rough transitions. ... Gives too much cushion, especially when facing taller receivers. ... Not much of a factor on blitzes. ... Inconsistent hands for the interception. ... Slow to pick up receivers coming into his zone.

All-Midwest Region selection by PrepStar

Ranked among the top 90 players in the Midwest by SuperPrep, he was a first-team All-Detroit and honorable mention all-state selection as a senior

Made 53 tackles, intercepted three passes, broke up 10 passes and recovered three fumbles in his final season

Career totals include 147 tackles, eight interceptions and 20 pass breakups

Two-year team captain

An all-city track athlete

Football coach was Thomas Wilcher

Honor roll student throughout high school.

Born 1/29/86

Parents are Allen and Padena

Major is agricultural journalism