Bobby Wagner getting the love from CBS

While Robert Turbin has been grabbing headlines for his decision to go pro, another all-time great has been quietly sneaking up draft boards. Bobby Wagner, the top tackler in both USU and WAC history, is currently projected as the No. 3 best inside linebacker prospect in this year's draft by CBSsports.com.

While many casual football fans might not have heard Wagner's name a whole lot on SportsCenter over the past four years, anybody watching B-Wagz play knows damn well that the folks in Bristol should have been hyping him up like nobody's business. Wagner's tackling ability and instincts are both at an elite level, while his speed and strength are both very above average as well. If nothing else, the guy just makes plays. Anytime you have a guy who is capable of taking over a game defensively like Wagner can, you're going to have a solid football player on your hands.

Some might say that Wagner's size is a concern, but again, if scouts watch film on him, they'll see he plays bigger than he actually is. And let's not forget that there are plenty of guys with marginal size that have turned out to be superstars. Once upon a time scouts were skeptical that Lance Briggs was too small coming out of college at 6'0, 242... Yes, six-time Pro Bowler Lance Briggs, who ended up slipping to the 3rd round of the draft back in 2003.

Much like the case will be with Turbin, a lot of Wagner's draft status will hinge on how well they perform in the combine and team workouts. If Wagner still measures as one of the fastest inside linebackers, seeing him land in the second round is a very real possibility.

This is going to be a story to keep an eye on, as Wagner could really catch a lot of attention and score some quality airtime on ESPN and NFL Network. It'd be an awfully nice way to see arguably the best defensive player in Utah State history carry on his legacy.