Wednesday, March 19, 2008

My list of the top 100 prospects for the NFL draft, 26-50...

26. Philip Merling, DE, Clemson- More of a run stuffing left end who can play multiple positions. He just had hernia surgery that may be a problem for a while.
27. Dan Connor, LB, PSU- He's a tough guy to read, and he's also a tough guy. I don't see him as a MLB, but more as a SLB. He'll be a good player, and a safe pick.
28. Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas- He finally gets to break free from McFadden, and show what he can do on his own. He'll be part of a good committee, which is what you need in the NFL. He hasn't shown if he can take a pounding.
29. Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma- He's big and strong, but I think he's bust material. He's not a bad player, but the NFL can be tough for bigger receivers.
30. Sam Baker, OT, USC- He's been relatively quiet this offseason. I think he can be a solid pro, but not a special one. He has a decent frame, and decent footwork.
31. Kentwan Balmer, DT, UNC- I see him as more of a left end in a 3-4, than as a tackle. He'll be useful against the run that way, and can swing inside on third down.
32. Desean Jackson, WR, Cal- Everybody has waited for him to break loose and become a superstar, but he is a very nice player. He needs to be put in a position where he can succeed, such as returning kicks, and slowly becoming acclimated to receiver.
33. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas- He's a very good route runner, and a solid receiver. This is a solid class, and he personifies it.
34. Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware- He's got a huge arm, and an upside to be the best QB from this draft class.
35. Gosder Cherilus, OT, BC- He plays with a mean streak that I like. He is a right tackle, and has room to be a terrific player. He needs more experience.
36. Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers- He's a little firebug, but he'll whack you, too. He's got a lot of energy, and is fun to watch.
37. Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona- He's an exciting player, in more ways than one. Like Talib, he'll take his chances, but he's a tough player. He's also a good returner.
38. Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas- He'd be ranked much higher if he didn't have a problem fumbling. If he corrects that problem, the sky is the limit.
39. Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC- I think he's underrated here, but he's the type who always shows up. It's not hard to find his number when you're watching him.
40. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana- He should be ranked higher because he can cover, but I knock him down because he's not a tough football player. I need to see him tackle properly, instead redirecting people out of bounds, which is his favorite technique.
41. Trevor Laws, DT, ND- Just a bundle of energy. He shouldn't be ranked this high, but he's made it this high with his non-stop motor. One of my favorites in this draft.
42. Mario Manningham, WR, UM- He should be ranked higher, which is a challenge to him. He was a big play guy at UM, I don't know if it was the QB, or him.
43. Early Doucet, WR, LSU- He's a solid possession type, who can help a lot of teams.
44. Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue- He's not a TE per se, he's not a blocker. He is a matchup problem for defenses. He needs to prove that he's not a workout warrior, but can do a lot more. He does remind me of KWII.
45. Curtis Lofton, LB, OU- He's not a lateral guy, he's one of those straight ahead, snot nosed type of nasty MLB's that will play many years in this league.
46. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina- Talk about matchup problems? Who do you cover him with? I think what he does best is that he's a great receiver from the backfield.
47. Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland- Reminds me of his brother, and can be a top MLB himself. Safe pick, and good player.
48. Chilo Rachal, OG, USC- In a weak class, he's a versatile type who can play multiple positions. More of a protection guy than a mover, though.
49. Chris Ellis, DE, Va Tech- I think he's underrated, and can surprise. He's a solid end, and we haven't seen his best work yet.
50. Xavier Adibi, LB, Va Tech- He's a little undersized, he needs to hit the weight room. He's more solid than spectacular.

1 comment:

Dave said...

The rest...

51. James Hardy, WR, Ind
52. Justin King, CB, PSU
53. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska
54. Dre Moore, DT, Arkansas
55. Charles Godfrey, DB, Iowa
56. Tashard Choice, RB, GT
57. Dexter Jackson, WR, AppState
58. Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina
59. Steve Slaton, RB, WV
60. Josh Johnson, QB, SD
61. Matt Forte, RB, Tulane
62. Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas
63. Kevin Smith, RB, UCF
64. Philip Wheeler, LB, GT
65. Terrell Thomas, CB, USC
66. Red Bryant, DT, Tex A&M
67. Tyvon Branch, CB, Conn
68. Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn
69. Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
70. Shawn Crable, OLB/DE, UM
71. Jason Jones, DE, EMU
72. DaJuan Morgan, S, NC State
73. Cliff Avril, OLB, Purdue
74. Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas
75. DeMario Pressley, DT, NC State
76. Wesley Woodyard, LB, KY
77. Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee
78. Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest
79. John David Booty, QB, USC
80. Fred Davis, TE, USC
81. Donnie Avery, WR, Houston
82. Lavelle Hawkins, WR, Cal
83. Marcus Howard, OLB, GA
84. Beau Bell, LB, UNLV
85. Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas St
86. Oneil Cousins, OT, UTEP
87. Jonathon Goff, LB, Vandy
88. Reggie Smith, DB, OU
89. Kellen Davis, TE, MSU
90. Duane Brown, OT, VaTech
91. Thomas DeCoud, S, Cal
92. Josh Barrett, S, ASU
93. Dennis Dixon, QB, Oregon
94. Will Franklin, WR, Missouri
95. Martellus Bennett, TE, Tex A&M
96. Kirk Barton, OT, OSU
97. Jeremy Zuttah, OG, Rutgers
98. Matt Spanos, OL, USC
99. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton
100. Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami