DRAFT TRACKER 2010
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DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 7/8"
- Weight
- 187 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
Production
74.44
Athleticism
52.94
Overall Score
66.97
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Gilyard is an excellent college receiver with top athleticism and above average acceleration and average speed and size for the next level. He has been extremely productive in a passing offense but will need work on making his routes more precise as well as on his release off the line. He is extremely dangerous once he has the ball in his hands and can be a threat to take it all the way with his running skills. He can short arm the ball when he hears footsteps and will need to work on his receiving skills when in traffic.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 273 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
Production
63.17
Athleticism
81.31
Overall Score
71.67
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Griffen has average height with good bulk for the position. He has natural power and strength at the point of attack when defending the run. He leverages the ball well with a powerful jolt off the line of scrimmage. Griffen feels pad pressure well but is inconsistent to find the ball and natural instincts are a concern. He is a powerful tackler in a confined area but lacks agility and balance in the open field. Griffen is a solid pass rusher that anticipates well off the edge but not an impact player in this phase of his game. Griffen is a good football player that doesn’t always play with great intensity or consistent effort which may hurt his 2010 draft status.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
Production
74.08
Athleticism
64.95
Overall Score
70.21
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Williams is an extremely talented receiver that could come in and have an immediate impact as a deep threat as well as in the red zone. Conversely he could also be a big-time bust if he comes in with the wrong attitude and is not willing to do the little things to make himself a top level receiver. He is explosive off the line and can use his long legs and stride length to lull opponents to sleep and blow on by them. He has shown the ability to extend and make acrobatic-type catches but will also body catch more passes than you’d like. He was suspended for the 2008 season for academic reasons and then quit the team in November of 2009.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 236 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
Production
65.86
Athleticism
58.44
Overall Score
66.19
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sharpton had his most productive season as a collegiate athlete leading the Hurricanes with 106 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss. Sharpton has had some durability problems in the past but was able to stay on the field for 12 games in 2009. Sharpton is a short well built player with good athleticism. He doesn’t have great range in pursuit or speed to the sideline but is very effective between the hashes. Sharpton is also limited in pure man coverage’s but could be effective in combination zones schemes. His size is a concern at the next level taking on larger blockers and will likely need to be covered up most of the time. He should give valuable depth to the position and contribute on special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 239 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
62.02
Athleticism
70.87
Overall Score
69.15
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Riley has been a productive linebacker for LSU over the past two seasons. He has adequate size and athleticism for the position with better straight-line speed than change-of-direction and burst in space. Leverages the ball well with good run fits inside-out to the pile. He is a solid open-field tackler, keeping proper body positioning as well as wrapping up on contact. He has a feel for reading route progressions but lacks the agility and quickness to be effective in man coverage. Riley is a good football player with the size, strength and athleticism to develop at the next level, but he likely will only contribute on special teams in his rookie season.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 189 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
Production
82.06
Athleticism
56.56
Overall Score
72.05
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Verner is an excellent athlete that possesses the speed, quickness and agility to be an effective perimeter defender. He uses his hands well to re-route his opponent as well as having the burst and body control to maintain leverage in pure man schemes. Verner is an instinctive player that anticipates well to make plays on the ball. He is an effective blitzer off the edge but isn’t always physical as a tackler. He needs to continue to improve his overall technique to maximize his talent at the next level. Verner is a good football player that has the tools, attitude and instincts to be a solid contributor as a rookie both in the secondary as well as on special teams.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 183 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
Production
72.15
Athleticism
55.92
Overall Score
67.96
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Lindley was banged up some in his senior season (therefore production is down) but for the most part has been a durable defender for the University of Kentucky over his career. Lindley is a slender built player with great athleticism that was the Wildcats most active coverage defender. Not a physical run support player but is a willing tackler and leverages the ball well. Solid reactor in zone and man schemes to jump patterns and make plays on the ball. Lindley isn’t an elite corner but has the tools to develop into a solid contributor as a corner in sub packages (nickel back) as well as special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 3/8"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 36 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
Production
61.90
Athleticism
85.20
Overall Score
74.48
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Campbell is a good sized left tackle prospect that is a bit ahead of the curve, technique wise, over most underclass linemen. He is quick to set the edge and does a good job of jamming opponents with heavy hands and can be quick to get a refit when the pass rusher slaps his hands away. He has struggled with durability in that he has yet to play in every game during a collegiate season and will need to be gone over with a fine toothed comb by team doctors. He gets a bit lazy with his techniques and can be late to recognize or react to new situations but his physical talents are undeniable and he should be quick to come off some team’s draft board.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
Production
59.81
Athleticism
79.23
Overall Score
70.58
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Easley is a very raw talent who struggled on the bench for three years before bursting on the scene during his senior year at UConn. He has a rare combination of size and straight-line speed and can make acrobatic catches. The problem is Easley does not appear to trust his hands and will not only drop some catchable passes but tends to let the ball get into his body to trap it rather than reach out to pluck it. He is a bit of a strider and will need a lot of work on getting in and out of his breaks. The nice thing is that he has a good chance to see some action on special teams. He was a core special-teams performer at UConn during his first three years as he tried to earn a scholarship.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 7/8"
- Weight
- 186 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
Production
65.48
Athleticism
80.69
Overall Score
73.08
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Ford is an explosive receiver that has a lot of skills but is a bit on the undersized side. There were concerns about his hands as he likes to body catch a lot of balls but he showed pluck ability in the Senior Bowl practices this winter. He definitely has long speed as he ran a 6.52 60-meter dash in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in March of 2009. He has a tendency to rely on his track speed at times, and will need to work on altering how fast he runs his routes. He probably fits the role of a slot receiver as a team’s No. 3 receiver.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 270 lbs
- Arm
- 34 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
Production
64.40
Athleticism
67.61
Overall Score
68.81
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Corey is an outstanding combination of size and strength for the position. His production is down from previous seasons and much of that can be attributed to a knee injury sustained in the Alamo Bowl at the end of last season. He is a decent athlete but not an explosive player off the edge. His lateral agility and change of direction hinders his playmaking ability in space. Corey does defend the run well and can anchor effectively to hold the point. He utilizes quick hands and long arms to control blockers but needs to expand his pass rush package to be effective at the next level. Wootton's measurables, instincts and toughness makes him an interesting prospect for most defensive fronts. He wasn't nearly as effective as previous seasons and knee concerns will be closely scrutinized going into the 2010 Draft.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/2"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
Production
73.47
Athleticism
70.43
Overall Score
73.91
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Stuckey is a short well built player with good athleticism. He was the Jayhawks’s most productive defender in 2009 racking up 93 tackles from the safety position. Stuckey has good quickness, agility and balance but does have great pure speed. He is best in combination zone coverage’s and leverages the ball well from off the hash. He is quick to fill the alley versus the run. Good instincts but average ball skills with the ball in the air. Stuckey is a good overall football player that is likely to contribute as a backup in the secondary and on special teams.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/4"
- Weight
- 189 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
Production
65.80
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
63.28
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Thurmond has adequate size with excellent athleticism and deceptive strength for the position. He had been the Ducks most active coverage defender over his career before a season-ending injury (after four games) in 2009. Thurmond is a tough, competitive cornerback that has the speed, quickness and agility to be effective in man schemes as well as combination zone coverage’s. He can transition well out of his peddle and can flip his hips quickly to run with speed receivers. Thurmond is an aggressive perimeter defender that can re-route receivers off the line of scrimmage as well as leverage the ball effectively as a run defender. Thurmond is an instinctive player with good ball skills and brings an added dimension to his game as a return specialist. He should be a highly valued cornerback in this year's draft if his knee is completely healthy.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
Production
68.04
Athleticism
75.91
Overall Score
70.77
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
McKnight is an elusive ball carrier that knows how to set up his blockers and does not need a huge lane to run through. He enjoyed his first full season staying healthy in 2009 and declared early to take advantage of that. He finishes his runs off better than you’d expect for someone his size. He is not a power back but does know how to dip his pads to run through arm tackles and will attack tacklers with an explosive burst. He shows a good burst through the hole and while he has good speed to threaten deep he will get run down from behind at times. He can be an effective receiver both out in the flats as well as downfield.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
Production
80.58
Athleticism
77.97
Overall Score
77.26
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hernandez is a slightly undersized tight end that will best fit schemes that use an H-back as well as the traditional tight end. He is athletic and shows good downfield speed when running vertical routes and does a good job of adjusting to balls when thrown slightly off target. He has natural hand-eye coordination and consistently reaches out to pluck the ball. He can struggle when physical linebackers line up over him to hinder his release and is more effective when lined up off the line of scrimmage. He is not a very strong or physical blocker in line and takes questionable angles when blocking at the second level.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
Production
87.36
Athleticism
76.05
Overall Score
79.17
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Pitta is an older senior in that he has five years of football at BYU plus a two year mission which will put him at 25 during his rookie season. He is more of a receiving tight end than a blocking or dual purpose one and will need some time to get used to lining up in a three point stance as BYU generally flexes their tight ends out in a two point stance. He is not real explosive on his release and will need some work on escaping the press at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
64.67
Athleticism
62.86
Overall Score
67.48
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Dillard had his most productive season in 2009, his first year as a full-time starter. He is a short, well built player with good strength and speed for the position. He is an instinctive, tough linebacker who plays with good technique and body positioning. He understands angles and run fits to maintain leverage on the ball. He appears to have better quickness and speed than his body type would indicate, and he has good strength but lacks great pop and power on contact. He is aggressive in pursuit but lacks great lateral agility and change-of-direction to consistently make plays in space. Dillard was a good defender in his senior season and has the raw talent to eventually develop into a solid linebacker at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
Production
63.08
Athleticism
60.39
Overall Score
65.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Gibson was a productive defender for the Buckeyes over the past two seasons. He has a good combination of size and athleticism, runs well and shows good range in pursuit. He also shows good awareness and instincts to react quickly as plays unfold. He is a solid tackler in a confined area but very inconsistent in the open field. Gibson has good foot agility and quickness and should be able to develop his overall pass-rush package. He lacks great hand use and creativity to counter as a pass rusher but is likely to improve in this area. Gibson needs to gain bulk and strength (especially in his lower body) to make him a more complete defender. He has a chance to be a versatile player who will contribute early on special teams and have a chance to develop into a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 297 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 5/8"
- Wing
Production
63.07
Athleticism
63.56
Overall Score
67.46
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hawley is a good college interior lineman but lacks any singular asset that makes you think he eventually can become a starter at the next level. He started at both guard and center while at UNLV and understands blocking schemes and angles. He is not a natural knee-bender and struggles to leverage blocks, which allows him to be overpowered by massive nose tackles and three-technique tackles. He gets a good fit with his hands but lacks the heavy hands that can shock opponents and get them back on their heels. He projects as a quality free agent or late-round draft pick.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
71.90
Athleticism
63.39
Overall Score
68.84
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Graham is a bit of a ‘tweener in that he lacks prototypical size and strength to be a top in line tight end in the NFL. He may be best suited as an H-Back or a fullback and will need to go to a team that fits his strengths. He is a good route runner and is excellent at reading coverages and finding the soft spots in zone defenses. He is a natural receiver that can reach out and pluck the ball and has a wide receiving radius. He is a willing blocker but lacks the size to blow opponents off the line.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 246 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
Production
61.68
Athleticism
69.24
Overall Score
69.70
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Edds has been a productive three year starter for the Hawkeye defense. He wins with intelligence, toughness, instincts and technique rather than elite athleticism. Edds has decent range in pursuit and is aggressive to the pile. He is effective leveraging tight ends but needs added strength and power to set the edge versus larger offensive lineman. Edds needs to react quicker as route progressions unfold but has enough athleticism and instincts to be an effective zone coverage defender. He may be a liability in man schemes versus athletic tight ends and backs. Edds is a reliable open field tackler but not explosive on contact. Edds is a good football player that will likely contribute on special teams as well as giving valuable depth in his rookie season.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/8"
- Weight
- 293 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
Production
73.58
Athleticism
85.20
Overall Score
77.91
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Atkins is an undersized interior defender that is very productive at the collegiate level. He understands angles and how to leverage blockers with proper pad level and deceptive strength. Atkins is best when on the move (stunting) and does a great job of penetrating the line of scrimmage to disrupt the run as well as pressure the quarterback. Atkins is a good football player that needs to improve his hand use and expand his pass rush package to be effective at the next level. He should contribute at the next level in the right system (4-3 scheme) but may struggle due to lack of size.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/8"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
65.17
Athleticism
79.39
Overall Score
72.81
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Clayton was a productive two-year starter for the Sooners' defense. He lacks great size for the position but is a good athlete who shows quickness and range in pursuit. He is a solid open-field tackler, keeping good body positioning and level in space. He is a competitive linebacker but isn't great to take on and shed effectively (especially versus interior power run schemes). He has the lateral agility and quickness to be an effective zone coverage defender but is inconsistent with his angles to the ball as well as biting on run fakes, which gets him out of position. Clayton is a good football player but is limited due to his size, which likely will relegate him to a back-up role and special teams duty.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
Production
61.97
Athleticism
72.48
Overall Score
66.07
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Kafka rebounded for a nice senior season after being bounced around and showing a lot of inconsistencies during his first three years. He is a touch passer that relies on timing and accuracy with the short throws to get the job done. He has marginal arm strength and needs room to step into his throws in order to get any zip on the ball. He generally takes the snap from the shotgun formation and will need his share of time to learn how to go under center, take the snap and drop to the pocket. He is a smart quarterback that can read coverages and go through his progressions but has too many physical limitations to be considered more than a backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 309 lbs
- Arm
- 36"
- Hand
- 11"
- Wing
Production
56.11
Athleticism
69.37
Overall Score
65.32
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Woods is a one-year starter with good size and strength. He lacks great initial quickness, speed and range as a defender but can be effective between the tackles when he plays with good pad level. He has strong hands when he utilizes them to jolt and restrict interior running lanes. He can be an effective bull rusher to push the pocket but needs to expand his pass-rush package with more counter moves. Woods has the size, strength and enough athleticism to be an effective run defender at the next level, but there are concerns about his ability to transition to the next level. His work ethic, technique, effort and durability likely will hinder his draft status in 2010.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
77.99
Athleticism
64.06
Overall Score
71.25
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Norwood is a short, well-built player that has been the Gamecocks' most productive defender over the past three seasons. He plays out of control at times, not leveraging the ball or maintaining his gap responsibility. He is a solid tackler, keeping good balance and wrapping effectively in the open field. Norwood isn’t a powerful hitter but does keep his pads over his feet which make him an efficient tackler. He is an instinctive player that reads quickly as both a run and pass defender. Norwood shows decent range in coverage but may be a liability in pure man schemes. He possesses strong hands to control blockers on contact and his low-center of gravity makes him tough to get off his feet. Norwood is a good football player that does have some limitations and discipline concerns (angles, leverage, etc.) but has enough tools to be a solid contributor at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 252 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
62.88
Athleticism
72.18
Overall Score
67.90
NEEDS ANALYSIS
Andy Reid used 13 picks in the draft to load up on young players and the over-riding theme was pass rush. Between Brandon Graham, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, Ricky Sapp and Jamar Chaney, they secured prospects with 80.5 total college sacks. The first five picks and nine of the 13 were for Sean McDermott's defense. Keep an eye on Chaney. He is unlikely to crack the starting lineup after the trade for Ernie Sims, but has the talent to eventually start.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
Production
62.88
Athleticism
73.89
Overall Score
72.40
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Owusu-Ansah is an outstanding player at the division II level that will need to make the transition to the talent in the NFL. He is an athletic defender that can play as a rolled up corner in cover two or possible a safety in the box. Owusu-Ansah has excellent instincts and ball skills to maintain leverage as a run defender as well as making plays in the passing game. He is as solid rap tackler and can contribute on coverage units (special teams) as well as being an excellent return specialist at this level. Owusu-Ansah is a prospect that may take a year or two to make the jump to the next level but has the raw athleticism, attitude and measurables to develop into a solid NFL player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 286 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
Production
74.16
Athleticism
64.34
Overall Score
68.81
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wilson was a productive, three-year starter for the Tar Heels. He is a tough, competitive player but has below-average athleticism. He understands how to leverage blockers with good pad level and hand use. He reacts to blocking schemes well to press back and restrict running lanes. Wilson doesn't have good initial quickness or speed to penetrate gaps and shows little range out of the tackle box. He only flashes as a power rusher and will need to expand his moves and counters to contribute in this phase of the game. Wilson is an overachiever who wins with toughness, instincts and technique and may struggle at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 7/8"
- Weight
- 303 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
61.90
Athleticism
58.95
Overall Score
65.34
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
While Fox has been a starter for four years at both right and left tackle his foot agility and lateral range may be on the marginal side for a left tackle in the NFL. He is a tough athlete that has proven his willingness to play with pain. He still needs improvement in his temperament on the field. He does not always finish blocks off or look to punish opponents as often as he could. Fox’s status may drop some in the draft as he will need rehab on an injured knee that he was playing with during his senior season. He is not a natural knee bender and will play with his pads too high at times.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
Polian was delighted when DE Jerry Hughes fell right to him at No. 31. Hughes is in the mold of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, and he will see lots of action right away. Polian told me linebacker Pat Angerer fits the mold of the Colts linebackers. Indy entered the draft with only four corners on the roster, and with all the nickel and dime defense it plays, Kevin Thomas was a good pick in the third round. Guard Jacques McClendon was a bit of a surprise in the fourth round, especially with his college teammate, the versatile Chris Scott, still on the board.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
60.12
Athleticism
55.07
Overall Score
62.52
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Schofield was a two-year starter for the Badgers and had a breakout season in 2009. He has a good combination of size, strength and athleticism. He is a tough, hardnosed player with good instincts and technique. He uses his hands well to ward off blockers as well as locating the ball quickly to stay active to the pile. He has shown versatility, playing with his hand on the ground and as a stand-up outside linebacker. He shows good edge quickness, pass rush moves and counters but isn't elite in this area. Schofield has good balance, lateral quickness and agility to be an effective zone coverage defender but again may be a liability in combination man schemes. He is a solid run-support defender with power on contact but isn't fluid to work through trash in pursuit. Schofield is a good football player who brings versatility to a defensive unit, but with an ACL injury sustained at the Senior Bowl his draft status is uncertain.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/4"
- Weight
- 246 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
Production
65.67
Athleticism
58.07
Overall Score
66.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Muckelroy has an excellent combination of size, strength and athleticism for the linebacker position. Muckelroy is a hard-nosed high energy athlete that plays with great instincts and discipline within the Longhorns defensive scheme. He uses his hands well to control and separate from blockers which allow him to maintain great leverage as a run defender. He understands angles and run fits in the Texas 4-3 front. Muckelroy is a solid coverage defender as he understands route progressions along with enough agility, quickness and speed to be effective in combination zone schemes. He doesn’t possess elite range but his quickness, balance and instincts get him to the ball regularly. Muckelroy is an excellent football player with versatility and enough tools to have an impact in his rookie season.
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