Grade
?4.50 SEC
Top Performer41.5 INCH
Top Performer122.0 INCH
Top Performer7.07 SEC
Top Performer4.33 SEC
Top Performer11.27 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'0" Height
- 197LBS. Weight
Overview
It will be tough to break into the top tier of safety talent in the 2009 draft, but Spillman has the physical tools to do just that. Last year's second-team All-Conference USA pick was part of 131 tackles (66 solo) and broke up six passes as a junior. Spillman could become one of the "combo" safeties NFL teams are looking for, as he has the toughness to make the hit along with some speed and coverage skills. If he proves this versatility in 2008, avoiding the dreaded "'tweener" label, he could make it into the top three rounds.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
