So, let's just say (for a second) that you're right. College programs don't let players who can play D1 ball fall through the cracks. Yet, a pro football team decided to make him one of the 254 players drafted. So, he's not good enough for a big college program but a pro team decided he was worth it. Hmm...ok.
Also, D-1A college programs don't let players like Andre Reed, Don Beebe, Fred Jackson, and Pete Metzelaars fall through the cracks. Right?
Fact is, he was recruited by two different SEC programs. And your premise is false.