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play in the Cardinals surprisingly easy 43-13 victory over Denver. Washington's speed and agility were on display throughout this game. He helped contain Knowshon Moreno, one of the NFL's hottest backs in recent weeks and was just as effective in coverage. His interception and return 40 yards for a touchdown of Kyle Orton in the closing minutes of the game, in fact, put an emphatic stamp on the game. For all of the talk about Arizona's new find at quarterback (rookie John Skelton), Washington was the rookie whose play was most instrumental in the Cardinals getting their 4th victory of the season. This weekend, the second annual Russell Athletic Historically Black Colleges and Universities all-star game will be held in Atlanta, to be held at the Georgia Dome. Last year, the game was a great success with NFL scouts and fans, and the talent appears to be excellent this year, as well.The highest-rated prospect in this game may be Tennessee State safety Eugene Clifford, who transferred from Ohio State after an off-f. nfl wholesale ield incident in July 2008. His 6-1, 200-pound frame and production for TSU (73 tackles, four interceptions, 10 pass break-ups) won't escape scouts despite his playing at the Football Championship Subdivision level the past two seasons. Several receivers will have the eyes of scouts at the Georgia Dome. Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Raymond Webber led the FCS in receiving yards with 1,429 on 101 receptions. Fort Valley State's Ricardo Lockett has bounced around a bit in recent years, but his sub-4.3 speed will always intrigue teams. 6-4 Florida State transfer Fred Rouse is also looking for his chance to shine during this week's practices and Saturday's game. Joseph Hills (6-5, 205) is another FBS transfer, from South Carolina, who joined Clifford at Tennessee State and could play at the next level.SWAC's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Grambling State RB Frank Warren (1,537 yds, 18 TD) and Texas Southern linebacker Dejuan Fulghum (100 tackles, 18 T. cheap jerseysL, 11 sacks), will both show their wares to scouts. Tw hlight of Ivory's afternoon was a career-long 55 yard run in the second quarter that was the first touchdown scored by either team. Other offensive players whose play stood out this week included Seattle offensive tackle Russell Okung, Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Williams, and fellow Buc LaGarrette Blount (running back). While the Cowboys' Sean Lee , as a second round pick, certainly entered the league with a much higher profile than Ivory, the success of the Cowboys' flashy first rounder Dez Bryant and Lee's long recovery from a 2008 ACL surgery made him one of the "quieter" high profile selections in Dallas history. The former Penn State star has flashed during his rookie season but remains a backup behind veterans Keith Brooking and Bradie James for the Cowboys. Lee's play against the Colts spoke volumes, however. Lee victimized P. NFL Jerseyseyton Manning for two of the All-Pro's four interceptions in this game, returning the first 31 yards to score his first NFL touchdown. Lee's second came in overtime, putting the Cowboys in position to kick the winning field goal. He also tied his previous career-high with five tackles on the day. Among the other defenders whose play stood out this weekend was the Giants' pass rusher (and reigning Defensive Rookie of the Week) Jason Pierre-Paul, Cincinnati's Carlos Dunlap, New England inside linebacker Brandon Spikes and a trio of cornerbacks - Cleveland's Joe Haden, Kansas City's Javier Arenas, and the Patriots' Devin McCourty. A week ago Iowa wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos was viewed as a legitimate middle round prospect by NFL scouts. That may have ended yesterday, however, as he appeared in court for the first time to hear the potential 7 12 years of jail time he faces after being arrested on multiple drug charges Tuesday. It is important to note that Johnson-Koulianos is not being charged with selling drugs as has been reported elsewhere. He is, however, being charged with keeping a drug house as well as possession of marijuana, cocaine and a variety of legal pain medic