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Tyvon Branch, CB
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Featured Players
Quarterbacks
| Name | College |
| Bomar, Rhett | Sam Houston State |
| Davis, Nate | Ball State |
| Freeman, Josh | Kansas State |
| Sanchez, Mark | Southern Cal |
| Stafford, Matthew | Georgia |
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Running Backs
| Name | College |
| Brown, Donald | Connecticut |
| Fiammetta, Tony | Syracuse |
| McCoy, LeSean | Pittsburgh |
| Moreno, Knowshon | Georgia |
| Wells, Beanie | Ohio State |
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Wide Receivers
| Name | College |
| Britt, Kenny | Rutgers |
| Crabtree, Michael | Texas Tech |
| Harvin, Percy | Florida |
| Heyward-Bey, Darrius | Maryland |
| Maclin, Jeremy | Missouri |
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Tight Ends
| Name | College |
| Beckum, Travis | Wisconsin |
| Casey, James | Rice |
| Ingram, Cornelius | Florida |
| Nelson, Shawn | Southern Miss |
| Pettigrew, Brandon | Oklahoma State |
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
| Name | College |
| Ayers, Robert | Tennessee |
| Bennett, Michael | Texas A&M |
| Jackson, Tyson | LSU |
| Orakpo, Brian | Texas |
| Raji, B.J. | Boston College |
| Taylor, Terrance | Michigan |
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Linebackers
| Name | College |
| Beckwith, Darry | LSU |
| Curry, Aaron | Wake Forest |
| Cushing, Brian | Southern Cal |
| Laurinaitis, James | Ohio State |
| Maualuga, Rey | Southern Cal |
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Cornerbacks
| Name | College |
| Davis, Vontae | Illinois |
| Jenkins, Malcolm | Ohio State |
| Moore, D.J. | Vanderbilt |
| Smith, Alphonso | Wake Forest |
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Safeties
| Name | College |
| Chung, Patrick | Oregon |
| Delmas, Louis | Western Michigan |
| Johnson, Rashad | Alabama |
| Moore, William | Missouri |
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Specialists
| Name | College |
| Buehler, David | Southern Cal |
| Fodge, Matt | Oklahoma State |
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Overview
OverviewDespite his impressive 40 time and success as a kick returner, Branch struggles changing directions. An instinctive, physical defensive back, Branch is best suited to playing cornerback in a two-deep scheme or making the transition to free safety. A team leader, Branch was responsible for the secondary calls from his cornerback position - a role usually reserved for safeties.
High School
Earned second-team All-State honors...Named second-team All-Central New York and second-team All-Area...Saw action at both tailback and outside linebacker for the Northstars...Won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82)...Named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year...Finished first in the state in both the 100 and 200 meters as a senior...Has run a 10.60 in the 100 meter dash.
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Analysis
AnalysisPositives: Athletic build. ... Good straight-line speed. ... Instinctive defender in coverage. ... At his best in zone coverage where he can track the action and read the quarterback's eyes. ... Good burst when the ball is thrown and shows the hands and tracking ability to make the tough interception. ... Supportive against the run, Branch isn't afraid to get his jersey dirty and is a reliable open-field tackler. ... Shows burst and rare top end speed to pull away from the pack as a return specialist. ... Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2007 - both for 97 yards.
Negatives: Slight shoulders and small waste with little room for additional muscle mass, making the switch to safety - generally reserved for heavier players - a concern. ... Despite his good instincts and stopwatch speed, Branch lacks the flexible hips to turn and run without losing a step. ... Struggles out of breaks, making him a poor fit at the next level for a man coverage scheme.
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