1. Matt Stafford, QB; UGA: Much has been debated as to his ability to become a top QB, but he is to me the most talented player in the draft. He just turned 21 years old, and is one of the most talented QB's I've ever seen. He has a big arm, and plays with a moxie of a more experienced player. He has big game experience, and is 3-0 in bowl games at Georgia.
2. Aaron Curry, LB; Wake Forrest: Easily the best defensive player in this year's draft, Curry can be found in every play during a Wake game. He's never far away from the action. He destroyed the combine, showing elite level athleticism to show that he'll be a force to be reckoned with at the next level. For some teams, he'll prove more valuable at the will, but I believe he'll move inside to the mike, where he'll cause havoc.
3. B.J. Raji, DT; BC: Although not quite up to the talent level of the top two DT's from 2008's draft (Glenn Dorsey and Sedrick Ellis); Raji is no walk in the park for the opposition. He has an excellent motor, and plays with a chip on his shoulder. He does split gaps, so there are times when he misses, but he does hit home runs from time to time.
4. Jason Smith, LT, Baylor: It's hard to believe that he's only played left tackle for three years, so he does show an upside. At this moment, I believe Eugene Monroe to be the better player by the slimmest of margins; although projecting down a few years I feel that Smith will have the better career.
5. Eugene Monroe, LT, Virginia: He is pretty technically sound, and takes good care of his QB. He'll be known as a reliable LT, just not an elite one. I feel he's pretty close to his ceiling, and should be able to start from day one.
6. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech: The fact that he isn't able to provide a 40 time doesn't bug me as much as the fact that his height is only 6'1", when it was thought that he was two inches taller. There are some signs of buyer beware with him, such as the foot injury. He's a really good player, I just don't think that he's a great player.
7. Everette Brown, DE, FSU: I've used Andre Carter comps on Brown before, and I believe that is who he is. The difference between him and Orakpo is that he's got more moves, and plays more physically at the point of attack. They're both superior ends/olb's. Transitional types.
8. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas: Orakpo comes at you from the same direction, but you have to be on your horse to catch up with him. He does ride out of the picture often, so he has to improve on playing the run.
9. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri: Maclin might have more natural talent than the more heralded Michael Crabtree, but he also needs to show more consistancy catching the ball. He has good ability in the open field, and has return capabilities.
10. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia: I see Moreno as a cross between Reggie Bush and Kevin Jones, if that is possible. He's not a franchise back per se, but he's a solid #1 type who can carry the mail and catch out of the backfield.
11. Brian Cushing, LB, USC: Cushing is exactly the same type of player that Chad Greenway is, and could be a Pro-Bowler type soon. He can help alot of teams in a lot of ways.
12. Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State: He's a throwback to the type of TE that used to be more prevelant back in the day. He's the type that you can use against the top pass rushers to help in pass protection, he has great hands, and can help in the passing game with big catches; and he also blocks well in the running game. He's a rare bird, a three down TE.
13. Mark Sanchez, QB, USC: My instincts tell me that this is too high for him, but he can be a solid system QB if he goes to the right team. There is a huge gap between him and Stafford. Sanchez needs to go to a west coast type offense.
14. Andre Smith, T, Alabama: This is as far as he should fall, although he'd be a tough cat to pull the trigger on. If anybody shouldn't be invited to New York for the draft, it's Smith.
15. Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn State: He jumps out with his super first step. He reminds me of Terrell Suggs. Very similar 40 times, and very similar players.
16. Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois: He's got to show that he's not going to bust like his brothers, but it would concern me. He's a good player, who should be better based on his athletic ability.
17. Chris Wells, RB, OSU: He's a safe player to take, as long as he is healthy. He got nicked up a bit, but nothing too major. He reminds me of Jamal Lewis.
18. Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi: He has alot of energy for a 300 lber, and is a pretty good slasher type.
19. Michael Oher, T, Mississippi: He's extremely similar to Gosder Cherilus. Even makes the same mistakes, although he's a better left tackle than Gos.
20. Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU: A ready made player that will have a predictable career playing two downs, and getting a couple of sacks, but plays the run extremely well on the left side.
21. Rey Maualuga, LB, USC: He isn't quite the player I thought he'd be, but he is solid if he healthy's up. He hit a snag at the combine when he reinjured a sore hammy. He'll be a consistant MLB who isn't going to help in passing downs.
22. Malcolm Jenkins, CB, OSU: He's a cover two corner who might move to FS in the NFL. He has good size and can hit, but he can get exposed.
23. Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest: He's Dre Bly reincarnated. Exactly the same type of ball snatching ball hog who's good for about 7-8 int's per year. Great ball skills, but a better tackler than Bly.
24. Larry English, DE/OLB, N.Illinois: He's got a nice motor with nice pass rush skills. He'd be higher if he projected to play better against the run.
25. Leshean McCoy, RB, Pitt: Really the most legit HR threat in this draft, he also might turn out to be J.J. Arrington.
The rest...
26. Alex Mack, C, Cal 27. Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC 28. Clint Sintim, OLB, UVa 29. Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee 30. Sean Smith, CB, Utah 31. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland 32. Clay Matthews, LB, USC 33. Louis Delmas, S, WMU 34. William Beatty, LT, UConn 35. Percy Harvin, WR, Florida 36. Max Unger, C, Oregon 37. Eric Wood, C, Louisville 38. Donald Brown, RB, UConn 39. Brian Robiskie, WR, OSU 40. Shawn Nelson, TE, So.Miss 41. Nate Davis, QB, Ball State 42. Connor Barwin, DE/TE/LB, Cinci 43. James Laurinaitis, LB, OSU 44. D.J. Moore, CB, Vandy 45. Evander Hood, DT, Missouri 46. Eben Britton, RT, Arizona 47. Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose St. 48. Brandon Lewis, CB, Oregon State 49. Darrius Butler, CB, UConn 50. Ron Brace, DT, BC 51. Zack Follett, LB, Cal 52. Michael Johnson, DE, GTU 53. Rashad Johnson, S, Alabama 54. Asher Allen, CB, Georgia 55. Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers 56. Kenan Lewis, CB, Oregon State 57. Pat White, QB, WVU 58. Jasper Brinkley, LB, South Carolina 59. Andre Brown, RB, NCState 60. Darry Beckwith, LB, LSU 61. James Casey, TE, Rice 62. Marcus Freeman, OLB, OSU 63. Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma 64. Mohammed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia 65. Duke Robinson, OL, Oklahoma 66. Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina 67. Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State 68. Scott McKillop, LB, Pitt 69. Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty 70. Deon Butler, WR, Penn State 71. Jon Luigs, C, Arkansas 72. Louis Murphy, WR, Florida 73. Mike Thomas, WR, Arizona 74. Antoine Caldwell, OL, Alabama 75. Patrick Chung, S, Oregon 76. Cody Brown, DE/LB, UConn 77. Maurice Evans, DE, Penn State 78. Fili Moala, DT, USC 79. Victor Harris, CB, VT 80. William Moore, S, Missouri 81. David Bruton, S, Notre Dame 82. Kory Sheets, RB, Purdue 83. Glen Coffee, RB, Alabama 84. Cornelius Ingram, TE, Florida 85. Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin 86. Tyronne Green, OL, Auburn 87. Jamon Meredith, OL, South Carolina 88. Mike Mickens, CB, Cinci 89. Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn 90. Javon Ringer, RB, MSU 91. Paul Kruger, DE, Utah 92. Lawrence Sidbury, DE, Richmond 93. Kyle Moore, DL, USC 94. Dannell Ellerbe, LB, Georgia 95. Tyrone McKenzie, LB, South Florida 96. CQ Shipley, C, Penn State 97. John Phillips, TE, Virginia 98. Phil Loadholt, OL, Oklahoma 99. Terence Taylor, DT, UM 100. Darcel McBath, S, Texas Tech
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: Safety
North Squad:
1. William Moore, 6-00.1, 223 lbs.- He really struggled all week long, and his ranking is falling fast. Doesn't have the size necessary to move to LB, although that could happen. Gets lost in coverage.
2. Patrick Chung, 5-11.1, 207 lbs.- He had an outstanding week, and showed great awareness and ball skills. He might not be the best athlete, but his preparedness is top notch. He's always where he needs to be.
3. Louis Delmas, 5-11.2, 197 lbs.- He's slowly moving up to the top of the safety class, although I remain skeptical. He is very good in coverage, although his ball skills need to improve. He needs to continue his good Sr.Bowl week with an outstanding combine to clinch the top spot, although this isn't the best class of safeties.
4. David Bruton, 6-01.6, 210 lbs.- Very good size, will have to see what his speed is. Always seems to be a day late and a dollar short, but I think he needs to move closer to the line, and be an "in the box" type.
South Squad:
1. Derek Pegues, 5-09.3, 193 lbs.- For his size, he likes to get his nose dirty. He has decent coverage skills, and can tackle.
2. Chip Vaughn, 6-01.0, 218 lbs.- He struggled in space with coverage, and didn't tackle well. He needs a good combine.
3. Michael Hamlin, 6-02.0, 207 lbs.- He's got a nice nose for the football, and makes plays. He's either a mid 2nd to an early third rounder.
4. Rashad Johnson, 5-11.4, 195 lbs.- Very experienced, very steady player with some ball skills. He makes plays. Solid second rounder.
1. William Moore, 6-00.1, 223 lbs.- He really struggled all week long, and his ranking is falling fast. Doesn't have the size necessary to move to LB, although that could happen. Gets lost in coverage.
2. Patrick Chung, 5-11.1, 207 lbs.- He had an outstanding week, and showed great awareness and ball skills. He might not be the best athlete, but his preparedness is top notch. He's always where he needs to be.
3. Louis Delmas, 5-11.2, 197 lbs.- He's slowly moving up to the top of the safety class, although I remain skeptical. He is very good in coverage, although his ball skills need to improve. He needs to continue his good Sr.Bowl week with an outstanding combine to clinch the top spot, although this isn't the best class of safeties.
4. David Bruton, 6-01.6, 210 lbs.- Very good size, will have to see what his speed is. Always seems to be a day late and a dollar short, but I think he needs to move closer to the line, and be an "in the box" type.
South Squad:
1. Derek Pegues, 5-09.3, 193 lbs.- For his size, he likes to get his nose dirty. He has decent coverage skills, and can tackle.
2. Chip Vaughn, 6-01.0, 218 lbs.- He struggled in space with coverage, and didn't tackle well. He needs a good combine.
3. Michael Hamlin, 6-02.0, 207 lbs.- He's got a nice nose for the football, and makes plays. He's either a mid 2nd to an early third rounder.
4. Rashad Johnson, 5-11.4, 195 lbs.- Very experienced, very steady player with some ball skills. He makes plays. Solid second rounder.
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: Corners
North Squad:
1. Darius Butler, 5-10.1, 178 lbs.- Moves great, but doesn't have great ball skills. This will be his downfall, since he does everything else well.
2. Victor "Macho" Harris, 5-10.7, 186 lbs.- Plays much bigger than his size would indicate. Plays fearlessly, with a chip on his shoulder. He's the type that needs to be drafted based on his attitude. He rubs off well on other players. He's another rat. He knows what he needs to do to get better. One of my favorite players.
3. Deangelo Smith, 5-10.4, 191 lbs.- Leaves you wanting more on the playing field. Doesn't play the ball well, doesn't play his man extremely well. Didn't tackle extremely well. He was disappointing during the Sr.Bowl.
4. Keenan Lewis, 6-00.5, 198 lbs.- Plays very nice press coverage. Very physically imposing. Can match up well with most receivers. Needs to improve ball skills.
5. Mike Mickens, 5-11.0, 176 lbs.- He has a nice pair of hands, but needs to play better in space. Better in press coverage than off-man.
South Squad:
1. Coye Francies, 6-00.2, 179 lbs.- Really underrated, and came into his own when he showed up in Mobile. Is definitely a cover two type, but shows athleticism and nice ball skills.
2. Alphonso Smith, 5-08.7, 193 lbs.- Might have been the best player at the Senior Bowl all week, along with B.J. Raji. Was extremely dominant in coverage. Outstanding ball skills that will define him. Great tackler, there isn't much more to ask for from the corner position.
3. Ellis Lankster, 5-09.1, 191 lbs.- Struggled in coverage a bit, but doesn't lack in the effort category. Moves very well, and plays alot of press. Needs to play better in space.
4. Domonique Johnson, 6-01.4, 192 lbs.- Great size/speed combo. Very raw skills-wise. Might be a late bloomer type. Must keep an eye on him.
5. Sherrod Martin, 6-00.6, 197 lbs.- Also has great size and speed. Flashed during coverage drills. Showed some hutzpah.
1. Darius Butler, 5-10.1, 178 lbs.- Moves great, but doesn't have great ball skills. This will be his downfall, since he does everything else well.
2. Victor "Macho" Harris, 5-10.7, 186 lbs.- Plays much bigger than his size would indicate. Plays fearlessly, with a chip on his shoulder. He's the type that needs to be drafted based on his attitude. He rubs off well on other players. He's another rat. He knows what he needs to do to get better. One of my favorite players.
3. Deangelo Smith, 5-10.4, 191 lbs.- Leaves you wanting more on the playing field. Doesn't play the ball well, doesn't play his man extremely well. Didn't tackle extremely well. He was disappointing during the Sr.Bowl.
4. Keenan Lewis, 6-00.5, 198 lbs.- Plays very nice press coverage. Very physically imposing. Can match up well with most receivers. Needs to improve ball skills.
5. Mike Mickens, 5-11.0, 176 lbs.- He has a nice pair of hands, but needs to play better in space. Better in press coverage than off-man.
South Squad:
1. Coye Francies, 6-00.2, 179 lbs.- Really underrated, and came into his own when he showed up in Mobile. Is definitely a cover two type, but shows athleticism and nice ball skills.
2. Alphonso Smith, 5-08.7, 193 lbs.- Might have been the best player at the Senior Bowl all week, along with B.J. Raji. Was extremely dominant in coverage. Outstanding ball skills that will define him. Great tackler, there isn't much more to ask for from the corner position.
3. Ellis Lankster, 5-09.1, 191 lbs.- Struggled in coverage a bit, but doesn't lack in the effort category. Moves very well, and plays alot of press. Needs to play better in space.
4. Domonique Johnson, 6-01.4, 192 lbs.- Great size/speed combo. Very raw skills-wise. Might be a late bloomer type. Must keep an eye on him.
5. Sherrod Martin, 6-00.6, 197 lbs.- Also has great size and speed. Flashed during coverage drills. Showed some hutzpah.
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: Linebackers
North Squad:
1. Nik Harris, 6-02.0, 233 lbs.- It looked like he took well to the position switch, which is good for him to show he can accept coaching easily. He didn't look out of place, and I'd be surprised if he wasn't drafted high 2nd as a LB.
2. Scott McKillop, 6-01.0, 243 lbs.- He takes really nice angles, and moves well through the junk. He's underrated in my book. He also has nice size, and will be a great value if drafted too late. I see him as a mid rounder with upside.
3. Clint Sintim, 6-02.5, 249 lbs.- He's been getting too much pub for me, he always leaves me wanting to see more. If he goes in the first, he's being over valued. He's either a 4-3 sam, or a 3-4 middle.
4. Tyrone McKenzie, 6-01.7, 244 lbs.- He hasn't shown alot of explosion, but gets to some plays by anticipating well. He's not afraid to get his nose dirty, and is pretty versatile. Not a great athlete, but more of a grunt.
5. Marcus Freeman, 6-00.5, 235 lbs.- He seemingly gets in on every play. He's got a good nose for the ball, and does every thing well. He might not be as big as you'd like him to be, however.
6. Zack Follett, 6-01.6, 236 lbs.- When you talk about under the radar types, here's your man. Great hitter, and a great nose for the ball. Very instinctive, and a better than average athlete. I like him alot.
South Squad:
1. Brian Cushing, 6-03.1, 245 lbs.- Does everything extremely well. Projects to be an all-pro level LB who can be versatile to play many positions. Showed some pass rush ability.
2. Ashley Palmer, 6-01.4, 223 lbs.- Might be too small to play every down. Has some good quicks, and is good in coverage. Might be a third down type nickle backer.
3. Clay Matthews, 6-03.0, 246 lbs.- Showed more redeeming qualities than expected. Showed a great bull rush technique when rushing QB. Can cover, and play the run. Is moving up the ranks right now.
4. Darry Beckwith, 6-00.3, 233 lbs.- Is a nice little player who needs more size. He moves well, but could he put on the weight? Does better in coverage against the run. He's very experienced.
5. Rey Maualuga, 6-01.7, 254 lbs.- Is he a three down backer? No. Does he give you high quality reps when on the field? Yes. Is he good enough to justify such a high rating? That's the question that must be answered. I do personnally prefer James Laurinaitis, who plays with more balance. Maualuga is a solid first round player.
6. Moise Fokou, 6-01.1, 228 lbs.- He showed some athletic ability, but projects to a mid-lower round pick. He played well in the game.
1. Nik Harris, 6-02.0, 233 lbs.- It looked like he took well to the position switch, which is good for him to show he can accept coaching easily. He didn't look out of place, and I'd be surprised if he wasn't drafted high 2nd as a LB.
2. Scott McKillop, 6-01.0, 243 lbs.- He takes really nice angles, and moves well through the junk. He's underrated in my book. He also has nice size, and will be a great value if drafted too late. I see him as a mid rounder with upside.
3. Clint Sintim, 6-02.5, 249 lbs.- He's been getting too much pub for me, he always leaves me wanting to see more. If he goes in the first, he's being over valued. He's either a 4-3 sam, or a 3-4 middle.
4. Tyrone McKenzie, 6-01.7, 244 lbs.- He hasn't shown alot of explosion, but gets to some plays by anticipating well. He's not afraid to get his nose dirty, and is pretty versatile. Not a great athlete, but more of a grunt.
5. Marcus Freeman, 6-00.5, 235 lbs.- He seemingly gets in on every play. He's got a good nose for the ball, and does every thing well. He might not be as big as you'd like him to be, however.
6. Zack Follett, 6-01.6, 236 lbs.- When you talk about under the radar types, here's your man. Great hitter, and a great nose for the ball. Very instinctive, and a better than average athlete. I like him alot.
South Squad:
1. Brian Cushing, 6-03.1, 245 lbs.- Does everything extremely well. Projects to be an all-pro level LB who can be versatile to play many positions. Showed some pass rush ability.
2. Ashley Palmer, 6-01.4, 223 lbs.- Might be too small to play every down. Has some good quicks, and is good in coverage. Might be a third down type nickle backer.
3. Clay Matthews, 6-03.0, 246 lbs.- Showed more redeeming qualities than expected. Showed a great bull rush technique when rushing QB. Can cover, and play the run. Is moving up the ranks right now.
4. Darry Beckwith, 6-00.3, 233 lbs.- Is a nice little player who needs more size. He moves well, but could he put on the weight? Does better in coverage against the run. He's very experienced.
5. Rey Maualuga, 6-01.7, 254 lbs.- Is he a three down backer? No. Does he give you high quality reps when on the field? Yes. Is he good enough to justify such a high rating? That's the question that must be answered. I do personnally prefer James Laurinaitis, who plays with more balance. Maualuga is a solid first round player.
6. Moise Fokou, 6-01.1, 228 lbs.- He showed some athletic ability, but projects to a mid-lower round pick. He played well in the game.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: Defensive Line
North Squad:
1. B.J. Raji, 6-01.5, 334 lbs.- Great decision of his to show up and dominate with authority to show that he's an elite prospect. Nobody could block him.
2. Ron Brace, 6-03.0, 329 lbs.- I love how he attacks his blocker. He'll never be a great pass rusher, but he'll be a necessary cog in any defensive line.
3. Ziggy Hood, 6-03.1, 298 lbs.- He'll have to show he's got more than the spin move he showed at the Senior Bowl. He wasn't blocked while he was there, but there isn't as much room in the NFL. He has a chance to be a Darnell Dockett-type.
4. Will Davis, 6-02.3, 262 lbs.- He showed some pass rush ability, but he's not a top prospect. Likely a mid rounder type.
5. Larry English, 6-02.1, 254 lbs.- Doesn't have the size yet to be an every down DE. He has great explosion off the edge, but for now he's a one trick pony. He'd be fantastic as a 3-4 OLB.
6. Cody Brown, 6-02.1, 242 lbs.- He's likely to be a 3-4 OLB, and has good pass rush ability. He's also solid against the run.
7. Tim Jamison, 6-02.5, 265 lbs.- He has ok size, and is pretty good against the run. He shows flashes, but not enough to be highly regarded. He's a mid round candidate.
8. Mitch King, 6-01.4, 275 lbs.- The guards couldn't block him on the inside, and that might be his calling card; as a situational DT pass rusher. He's too short for the outside.
South Squad:
1. Fili Moala, 6-04.2, 303 lbs.- He's got the ability to be pretty versatile, and can play alot of positions. He's a strong 2nd round posibility. He had a good, not great, Senior Bowl week.
2. Corey Irvin, 6-03.0, 296 lbs.- He flashed at times, and showed that he's a legit mid round prospect.
3. Peria Jerry, 6-01.5, 290 lbs.- He's a tad undersized, but like the "whirling dervish" Z.Hood, he's got exceptional quickness inside, and can run sideline to sideline. Late first, early second is where he'll likely go.
4. Vance Walker, 6-02.0, 295 lbs.- Good size, not great. He's likely a backup, and a mid rounder. There are a lot of players like him in this draft.
5. Kyle Moore, 6-04.6, 264 lbs.- Very good size, and could play alot of positions in the NFL. His versatility will likely knock him up a notch, and he could go in the second round.
6. Robert Ayers, 6-03.1, 273 lbs.- His stock is soaring, and rightfully so. He can really rush the passer, and might be a steal if he goes too late in the first round.
7. David Veikune, 6-02.2, 255 lbs.- He reminds me of Tedi Bruschi in a way. He could be the type that plays alot of positions, and has some versatility to him. I don't think he'll be a lineman, I see him more as an OLB, even a MLB.
8. Lawrence Sidbury, 6-02.3, 267 lbs.- He's got some ability, but he's probably going to have to develop some. He did a good job at both the Sr Bowl, and EW Shrine game. Middle rounder.
1. B.J. Raji, 6-01.5, 334 lbs.- Great decision of his to show up and dominate with authority to show that he's an elite prospect. Nobody could block him.
2. Ron Brace, 6-03.0, 329 lbs.- I love how he attacks his blocker. He'll never be a great pass rusher, but he'll be a necessary cog in any defensive line.
3. Ziggy Hood, 6-03.1, 298 lbs.- He'll have to show he's got more than the spin move he showed at the Senior Bowl. He wasn't blocked while he was there, but there isn't as much room in the NFL. He has a chance to be a Darnell Dockett-type.
4. Will Davis, 6-02.3, 262 lbs.- He showed some pass rush ability, but he's not a top prospect. Likely a mid rounder type.
5. Larry English, 6-02.1, 254 lbs.- Doesn't have the size yet to be an every down DE. He has great explosion off the edge, but for now he's a one trick pony. He'd be fantastic as a 3-4 OLB.
6. Cody Brown, 6-02.1, 242 lbs.- He's likely to be a 3-4 OLB, and has good pass rush ability. He's also solid against the run.
7. Tim Jamison, 6-02.5, 265 lbs.- He has ok size, and is pretty good against the run. He shows flashes, but not enough to be highly regarded. He's a mid round candidate.
8. Mitch King, 6-01.4, 275 lbs.- The guards couldn't block him on the inside, and that might be his calling card; as a situational DT pass rusher. He's too short for the outside.
South Squad:
1. Fili Moala, 6-04.2, 303 lbs.- He's got the ability to be pretty versatile, and can play alot of positions. He's a strong 2nd round posibility. He had a good, not great, Senior Bowl week.
2. Corey Irvin, 6-03.0, 296 lbs.- He flashed at times, and showed that he's a legit mid round prospect.
3. Peria Jerry, 6-01.5, 290 lbs.- He's a tad undersized, but like the "whirling dervish" Z.Hood, he's got exceptional quickness inside, and can run sideline to sideline. Late first, early second is where he'll likely go.
4. Vance Walker, 6-02.0, 295 lbs.- Good size, not great. He's likely a backup, and a mid rounder. There are a lot of players like him in this draft.
5. Kyle Moore, 6-04.6, 264 lbs.- Very good size, and could play alot of positions in the NFL. His versatility will likely knock him up a notch, and he could go in the second round.
6. Robert Ayers, 6-03.1, 273 lbs.- His stock is soaring, and rightfully so. He can really rush the passer, and might be a steal if he goes too late in the first round.
7. David Veikune, 6-02.2, 255 lbs.- He reminds me of Tedi Bruschi in a way. He could be the type that plays alot of positions, and has some versatility to him. I don't think he'll be a lineman, I see him more as an OLB, even a MLB.
8. Lawrence Sidbury, 6-02.3, 267 lbs.- He's got some ability, but he's probably going to have to develop some. He did a good job at both the Sr Bowl, and EW Shrine game. Middle rounder.
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: RB's
North Squad:
1. Kory Sheets, 5-11.1, 203 lbs.- Sheets doesn't have great size but showed a decent burst in practice.
2. Jeremiah Johnson, 5-08.6, 198 lbs.- Johnson shows some quicks, but isn't an every down back. Maybe a third down back.
3. Cedric Peerman, 5-09.3, 210 lbs.- Peerman showed some flashes, and could surprise with his production in the NFL. Sleeper candidate.
4. Eric Kettani, 5-11.5, 231 lbs.- OK prospect, but his Navy status makes it difficult to see him being drafted. More of a FB type, anyways.
5. Tony Fiametta, 5-11.7, 246 lbs.- Pretty decent FB prospect, with some OK hands. Is a late round/FA fodder type who could make a roster.
South Squad:
1. James Davis, 5-10.6, 207 lbs.- Didn't show a burst, was pretty disappointed with his play all week. Did not stand out.
2. Rashad Jennings, 6-01.0, 234 lbs.- Came in with a rep, left with a whimper. He didn't show a burst, either. Will need to gather more info.
3. Andre Brown, 6-00.2, 224 lbs.- The star of the RB's at the Sr. Bowl. Showed that he's got some upside.
4. Arian Foster, 6-00.4, 232 lbs.- Not exactly light on his feet, but has some movement as well. He could surprise.
5. Quinn Johnson, 6-00.6, 251 lbs.- Great size, and good feet. Definitely the superior FB prospect. Good blocker.
1. Kory Sheets, 5-11.1, 203 lbs.- Sheets doesn't have great size but showed a decent burst in practice.
2. Jeremiah Johnson, 5-08.6, 198 lbs.- Johnson shows some quicks, but isn't an every down back. Maybe a third down back.
3. Cedric Peerman, 5-09.3, 210 lbs.- Peerman showed some flashes, and could surprise with his production in the NFL. Sleeper candidate.
4. Eric Kettani, 5-11.5, 231 lbs.- OK prospect, but his Navy status makes it difficult to see him being drafted. More of a FB type, anyways.
5. Tony Fiametta, 5-11.7, 246 lbs.- Pretty decent FB prospect, with some OK hands. Is a late round/FA fodder type who could make a roster.
South Squad:
1. James Davis, 5-10.6, 207 lbs.- Didn't show a burst, was pretty disappointed with his play all week. Did not stand out.
2. Rashad Jennings, 6-01.0, 234 lbs.- Came in with a rep, left with a whimper. He didn't show a burst, either. Will need to gather more info.
3. Andre Brown, 6-00.2, 224 lbs.- The star of the RB's at the Sr. Bowl. Showed that he's got some upside.
4. Arian Foster, 6-00.4, 232 lbs.- Not exactly light on his feet, but has some movement as well. He could surprise.
5. Quinn Johnson, 6-00.6, 251 lbs.- Great size, and good feet. Definitely the superior FB prospect. Good blocker.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: Offensive Tackles
North Squad:
1. William Beatty, 6-06.0, 291 lbs.- He had a great week, and is moving up my list because of it. He has great feet and a great wingspan. He also has a frame where he can easily put on 20 lbs. He's a great prospect.
2. Xavier Fulton, 6-04.4, 301 lbs.- He struggled with movement, he didn't have a great week. I think he needs to move inside, and play left guard. He's a mid to late round guy.
3. Phil Loadholt, 6-08.0, 343 lbs.- What you see is what you get with him. He proved at the Sr. Bowl that he is strictly a RT, but I think he's a starter in this league. He's a cab ride to get around, and he can mash, although speed rushers do give him fits.
South Squad:
1. Michael Oher, 6-05.0, 309 lbs.- Although he was a little inconsistant with the one-on-ones, Oher did impress enough this week to retain his first round status. He did prove, however, that he's not an elite prospect; he has work to do. He does play too high at times, which is correctable. Otherwise, he's pretty sound, and will be a good, not great, player.
2. Troy Kropog, 6-05.3, 316 lbs.- He had a pretty good week, and is moving up draft boards. He should go in either round 2 or three, but he's more of a zone blocker, and should do well in that scheme. He reminds me of those NE blockers they churn out of the factory.
3. Jason Watkins, 6-06.0, 317 lbs.- He had a decent week, but showed better during the game. He might be a little bit under the radar right now, someone might get him in the third or fourth and get a guy who might start. Watch out for him at the combine.
1. William Beatty, 6-06.0, 291 lbs.- He had a great week, and is moving up my list because of it. He has great feet and a great wingspan. He also has a frame where he can easily put on 20 lbs. He's a great prospect.
2. Xavier Fulton, 6-04.4, 301 lbs.- He struggled with movement, he didn't have a great week. I think he needs to move inside, and play left guard. He's a mid to late round guy.
3. Phil Loadholt, 6-08.0, 343 lbs.- What you see is what you get with him. He proved at the Sr. Bowl that he is strictly a RT, but I think he's a starter in this league. He's a cab ride to get around, and he can mash, although speed rushers do give him fits.
South Squad:
1. Michael Oher, 6-05.0, 309 lbs.- Although he was a little inconsistant with the one-on-ones, Oher did impress enough this week to retain his first round status. He did prove, however, that he's not an elite prospect; he has work to do. He does play too high at times, which is correctable. Otherwise, he's pretty sound, and will be a good, not great, player.
2. Troy Kropog, 6-05.3, 316 lbs.- He had a pretty good week, and is moving up draft boards. He should go in either round 2 or three, but he's more of a zone blocker, and should do well in that scheme. He reminds me of those NE blockers they churn out of the factory.
3. Jason Watkins, 6-06.0, 317 lbs.- He had a decent week, but showed better during the game. He might be a little bit under the radar right now, someone might get him in the third or fourth and get a guy who might start. Watch out for him at the combine.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Senior Bowl Positional Detail: Guards
North Squad:
1. Kraig Urbik, 6-05.3, 323 lbs.- Urbik was one of my favorites. You would see him smiling while he was playing physical. That's his style. He is limited to phone booth type of stuff, but the smaller the space for him, the better. He's also strictly a right guard, so he has to start to carry value.
2. Andy Levitre, 6-02.3, 306 lbs.- He's sort of a tweener, and needs to become more versatile. He struggled when he had to move his feet, which was sort of his forte. He's more of a puller/trapper, so he's got to go to the right team.
3. Trevor Canfield, 6-04.4, 311 lbs.- He did well at times, but is still just a late round guy. He had trouble moving his feet when times were tough, which was the norm for most of the blockers.
South Squad:
1. Tyronne Green, 6-01.5, 305 lbs.- He moves his feet well, and has a little bit of a streak going for him. He put in a solid week, although the south didn't have the defensive tackles that the north team had to deal with.
2. Anthony Parker, 6-01.7, 310 lbs.- He looked the smoothest of the natural guards, which isn't saying much, since there wasn't a strong class. Some of the centers will move to guard, but I think Parker can start on Sundays.
3. Herman Johnson, 6-07.3, 382 lbs.- He looked out of place, he doesn't belong in this atmosphere. Who invited him? He's big, but so am I. I wouldn't have him on my board, he's not at all an athlete. I don't think he can move within a phone booth, let alone deal with someone who can move a little.
1. Kraig Urbik, 6-05.3, 323 lbs.- Urbik was one of my favorites. You would see him smiling while he was playing physical. That's his style. He is limited to phone booth type of stuff, but the smaller the space for him, the better. He's also strictly a right guard, so he has to start to carry value.
2. Andy Levitre, 6-02.3, 306 lbs.- He's sort of a tweener, and needs to become more versatile. He struggled when he had to move his feet, which was sort of his forte. He's more of a puller/trapper, so he's got to go to the right team.
3. Trevor Canfield, 6-04.4, 311 lbs.- He did well at times, but is still just a late round guy. He had trouble moving his feet when times were tough, which was the norm for most of the blockers.
South Squad:
1. Tyronne Green, 6-01.5, 305 lbs.- He moves his feet well, and has a little bit of a streak going for him. He put in a solid week, although the south didn't have the defensive tackles that the north team had to deal with.
2. Anthony Parker, 6-01.7, 310 lbs.- He looked the smoothest of the natural guards, which isn't saying much, since there wasn't a strong class. Some of the centers will move to guard, but I think Parker can start on Sundays.
3. Herman Johnson, 6-07.3, 382 lbs.- He looked out of place, he doesn't belong in this atmosphere. Who invited him? He's big, but so am I. I wouldn't have him on my board, he's not at all an athlete. I don't think he can move within a phone booth, let alone deal with someone who can move a little.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Tigers tidbits...
1. Justin Verlander just agreed to a one year deal for 2009, avoiding arbitration. The Tigers have done a great job in avoiding arbitration since Dombrowski has taken over. I don't see him wanting a long term deal until he becomes a free agent after the 2011 season. If the Tigers are considering trading anyone with a high return, next year might be the time with Verlander if he isn't signed long term. Stay tuned.
2. Rick Knapp is a great choice for pitching coach, bringing over the Twins organizational philosophies of command over velocity and movement. The signing of Brandon Lyon falls in place with this philosophy, and the Tigers need to keep this up. I also disagree that Armando Gallarraga should be in any trouble to make the team this year. He was very efficient, and very effective as a starter, and the Tigers need his consistancy. No amount of what Dontrelle Willis brings in the spring would convince me that he and Nate Robinson should be in the rotation.
2. Rick Knapp is a great choice for pitching coach, bringing over the Twins organizational philosophies of command over velocity and movement. The signing of Brandon Lyon falls in place with this philosophy, and the Tigers need to keep this up. I also disagree that Armando Gallarraga should be in any trouble to make the team this year. He was very efficient, and very effective as a starter, and the Tigers need his consistancy. No amount of what Dontrelle Willis brings in the spring would convince me that he and Nate Robinson should be in the rotation.
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