DRAFT TRACKER 2010
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DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 264 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
Production
53.95
Athleticism
63.15
Overall Score
62.95
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hoomanawanui has some physical skills but has struggled to show it on the field. He came to Illinois with a lot of expectations but suffered some sort of injury virtually every season. He has good size and flashes the ability to smother opponents when blocking on the edge but does not unload with much pop or punch and often lets opponents escape with minimal resistance. He tends to round off his cuts and does not show much of a burst out of his breaks and struggles to separate from good man coverage. He shows good hand-eye coordination and has a wide receiving radius.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 231 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
59.10
Athleticism
56.21
Overall Score
59.60
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Chancellor has been a very productive safety for the Hokies over the past three years. He has an outstanding combination of size and strength for the position. Chancellor is more of a box safety in that he is much better defending the run than in coverage. He has decent range off the hash and could be effective in combination zone schemes but may be a liability in pure man coverage schemes. He uses his hands well to ward off blockers when filling the alley and flashes to make the big hit. Chancellor is inconsistent with his angles and instincts with the ball in the air. Chancellor is a good football player and should be effective in the right system at the next level. Chancellor should contribute early as a special teams player and a goal line safety.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 7/8"
- Weight
- 252 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
Production
66.42
Athleticism
68.49
Overall Score
67.60
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sapp is an undersized, athletic defensive end who has growth potential. He is a competitive player but tends to be more of a finesse defender against the run. He shows good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage as an edge rusher with the ability to close well to the quarterback. Sapp is a solid reacter who has enough agility and quickness to stand up as an outside 'backer in a 3-4 defensive scheme. His size, versatility and athleticism should bode well as a special-teams contributor, as well as providing depth to a defense at the next level.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 194 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
Production
57.35
Athleticism
58.24
Overall Score
61.17
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Franks has been an outstanding secondary defender for the Sooners over the past two seasons after redshirting in 2006 and playing in sub packages in 2007. Franks has an excellent combination of size, strength and athleticism for the position. He doesn’t attack the run with consistency and should be more physical given his dimensions. Franks is an outspoken, confident defender that will challenge receivers at the line of scrimmage. Franks is a natural athlete with the speed, quickness and agility to contribute as a corner as well as having the size to move inside to the safety position. Franks is a better athlete than football player but has the potential to develop into an excellent NFL defender. Franks has excelled as a punt returner and should contribute at the next level in that capacity as well as on coverage units while honing his skills in the secondary.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 5/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
Production
71.78
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
62.40
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Lewis broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore and was productive for three seasons in the Rebels' secondary. He has a good combination of size, strength and athleticism. He is a competitive, instinctive defender who shows range in run support as well as combination zone coverages. He lacks great burst and pure speed in man schemes, but his limitations aren't glaring. He is a quick reactor, taking proper angles and leveraging the ball well. He is a solid tackler but could be more physical on contact. His ball skills are solid but hand dexterity isn't elite. Lewis is a good football player with vocal leadership skills who has a chance to develop into an NFL starter.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 8 3/8"
- Wing
Production
70.15
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
61.34
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Cox had another productive season in 2009 as the most active secondary defender for the Cowboys as well as an effective return specialist. He has an excellent combination of size, strength and athleticism. He has good ball skills and does a nice job of making plays in the open field. He can be physical to reroute receivers off the line of scrimmage. Cox is quick and has a knack for finding creases as a returner. He is inconsistent to shed blockers as a run defender but is a willing tackler on the perimeter. His instincts are average when reacting to the pass and needs to improve his awareness when reading route progressions. Cox needs technique work as a secondary defender and likely will have his biggest impact on special teams in his rookie season.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 175 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
This was one of the best drafts in recent history for Oakland. The Raiders got a very solid leader type in the first round, LB Rolando McClain, and patiently waited for DT Lamarr Houston in the second round after trading down. Taking 6-foot-8 OT Jared Veldheer in the third round gave them a plan to take raw but talented OT Bruce Campbell in the fourth. Jacoby Ford is a classic Al Davis speed guy. Trading for Jason Campbell was the best move of all, and now this team has a chance.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 246 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Conner is a bit of a throwback fullback who is an aggressive blocker and a strong inside runner. He is not very effective when trying to run outside the tackles and lacks the speed to hit on many long runs. He can unload on linebackers when lead blocking up into the hole and has enough power and explosion to clear out a lane but does not do a great job of bringing his feet with him after contact. Needs work on adjusting on the move to pick up the blitz when he stays in for pass protection. He has been a quality special-teams performer and should see action on coverage units as he learns the techniques that need improving.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/4"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
Production
59.45
Athleticism
73.91
Overall Score
68.59
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wang is a second generation Chinese-American whose parents were Olympians for the Chinese Olympic team in the ‘70s. He is a starting left tackle for a major college program and is still learning the finer points of playing on the offensive line after moving from the tight end position in 2006. He has good initial quickness as well as downfield speed but is not a natural knee bender and tends to let his pad level get too high. He can be inconsistent in his blocking angles and does not finish his blocks off as well as you’d like.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 7/8"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
Production
73.46
Athleticism
65.51
Overall Score
72.05
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Moore is a short, compactly built player with good athleticism and power. He doesn't have ideal footwork and agility for the cornerback position and is a bit of a 'tweener for an NFL secondary. He is inconsistent with his instincts and leveraging the ball in the open field. Moore is tough and competitive but inconsistent as a run-support player. He could improve his overall play with better footwork and technique, as he does have decent speed once he transitions. Moore has been productive over the past two seasons and can contribute as a rookie on special teams and as a nickel back in sub packages.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 257 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
Production
64.05
Athleticism
64.78
Overall Score
65.74
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sheffield was a productive, three-year starter in college. He has a good combination of size and strength for the position with average athleticism. He is a tough competitive defender but lacks explosiveness on contact. Leverages the ball well versus the run but doesn't have the same instincts and reactions versus the pass. He lacks great edge quickness when rushing the passer but has enough variety with his moves and counters to be effective. He is a solid wrap-up tackler in confined areas but lacks great lateral agility and quickness in space to be reliable. Sheffield is a bit of a 'tweener and may not have enough overall skills to push for a starting position at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
The Jaguars took some criticism when they chose DT Tyson Alualu at No. 10 but they were true to THEIR board and only time will tell if the board was right. I really liked Alualu at the Senior Bowl, but I also recognized the Jags had only six picks coming into the draft. When the Jags came right back in the third round for another defensive tackle (D'Anthony Smith), it set into motion the release of veterans John Henderson and Montavious Stanley. The Jags could still use a guard/center type, as well as a developmental quarterback.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
Production
72.64
Athleticism
75.93
Overall Score
74.21
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
McManis was a productive, three-year starter for Northwestern. He has a good combination of size and strength but lacks elite athleticism for the position. He runs well but lacks great quickness in transition and lateral agility. McManis has solid instincts in zone coverage but can lose leverage when in man schemes. He is limited at times in opening his hips to turn and run deep with top receivers. He isn't an explosive athlete but shows range once he gets going. He is a willing run-support defender but isn't physical and misses too often in space. McManis has some tools to build on, with decent return skills, but he lacks talent to contribute much as a rookie.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/2"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
Production
54.75
Athleticism
76.07
Overall Score
65.13
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Carroll is a big, strong athlete with great intangibles. He has a good combination of size, strength and athleticism for the position. Nolan is a tough, hardnosed competitor who needs to refine his secondary techniques. He is best in press man coverage, where he can jam and re-route receivers. Carroll is an intelligent player to grasp football concepts but lacks great natural instincts. He is a willing run support player but can be inconsistent making the sure open-field tackle. He possesses average ball skills and has missed several opportunities to make the interception. Carroll has tools to develop but needs time to improve his overall reactions in combination coverages.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 330 lbs
- Arm
- 34 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
Production
55.66
Athleticism
75.06
Overall Score
67.94
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
A two year starter for the Tar Heels, Thomas primarily was a run stopper in the Carolina defense. He has a huge body but lacks great quickness, lateral agility and speed. He rarely makes a play out of the tackle box and appears to lack conditioning throughout the contest. He isn't an explosive player but is tough to get movement on when defending the run. He lacks an expanded pass-rush package and only flashes the ability to push the pocket when bull rushing. He is an inconsistent reactor as blocking schemes unfold and needs to improve in this phase of the game. Thomas is clearly a two-down player who could be limited as a nose tackle at the next level, but players with his size and strength are hard to find.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
60.53
Athleticism
60.79
Overall Score
64.50
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Petrus is a two-year starter at guard after spending time at tight end as well as fullback. He missed the 2008 season due to academic suspension due to a change in majors and falling short of academic eligibility requirements. He is still learning the position but shows enough raw talent and athleticism to make you think he has a chance to be a quality starter with work and practice. He shows excellent body control and balance in his blocks and is a natural knee bender that can leverage his blocks against bigger opponents. His hand use improved during his senior season and could become a strength as he gets more comfortable with techniques.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
The Titans had a solid draft that met all their needs, except at outside linebacker. If Keith Bulluck comes back, then they will be fine. Derrick Morgan was a no-brainer in the first round and was a safer pick than Pierre-Paul, who went one pick earlier. WR Damian Williams reminds me of Donald Driver and will be a factor by midseason. The most interesting selection may be safety Myron Rolle in the sixth round. Some day he will be a doctor, but he is going after his football career right now, despite many NFL people questioning his passion for the game.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 271 lbs
- Arm
- 34 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
Production
52.55
Athleticism
64.02
Overall Score
62.83
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Davis was a two-year starter with solid production in college. He has a good combination of size, strength and athleticism for the position. He is a tough, hardnosed player with power to hold the point versus the run as well as the ability to push the pocket. He has good first-step quickness to gain leverage but isn't a natural reactor as plays unfold. Davis runs well but lacks lateral quickness and agility in space. He is an inconsistent tackler who has natural pop but doesn't always break down in the open field. Davis has tools to build on but lacks great instincts and likely will take time to develop.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Mesko is a four-year starter that had his best season punting the football in 2009. He averaged 44.5 yards in 52 attempts with 0 blocked. Mesko is excellent at dropping the ball inside the twenty yard line to pin opponents deep into their own territory. Mesko has good size and athleticism for the position with above average leg strength. Mesko has been effective in tough weather conditions and shows poise under pressure. He has been solid with his hang time and distance but isn’t an elite punter in this years draft. Mesko is a solid prospect that will likely get his named called late in the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 319 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
Production
60.53
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
60.85
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Scott has played a lot of football at Tennessee as a starting left tackle, but he lacks the lateral range and foot agility to play on the left side at the next level. He is a powerful blocker who generally wins the battle once he gets his hands on opponents and can simply engulf or smother ends when blocking down for the run. He is quick to read blocking schemes and takes good angles to get to where he needs to be, but he will struggle when he needs to recover and right himself against good movement by defensive ends. He has enough going for him to eventually become a starter on the right side but will need some work on his footwork.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 312 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
I thought the Bengals had a very good draft, hitting on key needs at tight end, defensive line and corner. Jermaine Gresham gives Carson Palmer his first big-time tight end since he joined the Bengals. Carlos Dunlap has first-round talent and dropped to the second for off-the-field issues, which Marvin Lewis will handle. DT Geno Atkins will be in the rotation at defensive tackle after running a sub-4.8 40-yard dash at 293 pounds. Jordan Shipley is a crafty wide receiver Palmer will come to trust in the slot. The Bengals could still use a safety to finish off a fine offseason.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 276 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
Production
60.37
Athleticism
68.23
Overall Score
67.83
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Lane was a four-year starter for the Racers. He has good size and strength for the position but lacks great range and quickness. He makes more plays with effort and persistence than athleticism. He doesn't have great speed to close to the ball and lacks good flexibility to bend down the line of scrimmage. Lane leverages the ball well with good hand use and proper technique. He needs to expand his pass-rush package with more counters off his initial power move. Lane played best against lower-level competition and was somewhat held at bay when stepping up against better competition.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/8"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
Production
58.99
Athleticism
70.51
Overall Score
68.11
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
After three years of inconsistency and off-the-field issues, Quarless finished off his senior year with 41 receptions and an excellent Bowl game against LSU where he caught a team-high eight passes. Quarless had two issues with underage drinking, one in 2008 where he was charged for DUI and one in 2007. He is a good sized TE with athleticism and body control going for him but needs to learn to take care of business in the offseason if he wants to impress coaches at the next level. He does not block as strong as someone his size should and is not very aggressive when blocking in line.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
Production
59.38
Athleticism
62.22
Overall Score
65.93
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Skelton is a good-sized quarterback with a major league arm. The problem is that he does not know how to use his arm to his advantage. He tends to rely on arm strength alone, when throwing the ball and does not do a good job of getting his feet set under him when throwing from the pocket. He can throw on the move, but his accuracy suffers a lot. He will need a ton of work when it comes to reading NFL coverages and going through his progressions as he looks for the best target. Teams may get too enamored with his arm strength and overlook how much development it will take before he is ready to play.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/8"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
Production
65.77
Athleticism
53.99
Overall Score
63.73
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Reed will need work on is route running skills as he played out of a spread offense in Utah and is not accustomed to running precise routes. He had an excellent week of practices at the East-West game and showed that he can be precise in his routes and sink his hips to get in and out of his breaks with a good burst. He is a natural receiver that has a wide receiving radius and can adjust to off-target throws. He needs to add bulk and strength for the next level but has shown enough to make you think he could contribute as a No. 3 receiver early on as well as returning punts and kickoffs. While he is not a speed burner he does play the game with competitive speed.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
Production
77.86
Athleticism
71.15
Overall Score
73.67
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jones missed some time with injury in 2009 but has been a durable player for the Orangemen most of his career. Jones has a good combination of size and strength with just average athleticism. He is a solid run stopper with decent power at the point of attack. He is inconsistent to disengage to the ball and needs to improve his hand use to make him more productive in this area. Jones needs to be more creative as a pass rusher as he relies too much on his bull rush move. Jones is limited outside the tackle box as he is quicker than fast and doesn’t show much range in pursuit. Jones will likely contribute in a backup role as a rookie but has the size and talent to develop into a starter along the defensive line.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
60.53
Athleticism
66.55
Overall Score
67.97
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Tennant is a three-year starter for the Eagles that has become an excellent technician that knows angles and how to use his hands to control and steer opponents. He is quick into blocks after the exchange and does a good job of moving his feet and adjusting to movement but lacks the raw power and lower body strength to dominate like the elite centers. He does a good job of finishing his blocks off when he can and goes from snap to whistle. He still needs to fill out his frame but will probably never be an overpowering blocker at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
Production
67.51
Athleticism
61.11
Overall Score
66.65
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Cooper enjoyed an extremely productive senior year as he caught 51 passes for 961 yards in Florida’s spread offense. He is a bit of a strider that builds to speed and can struggle when he needs to sink his hips to come out of his breaks with a big burst to separate from defenders. He can struggle on his release against a good press corner and will need some work on running more precise routes. He has baseball for an option but has stated that he wants to play football first and baseball as a backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
Production
56.26
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
56.59
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Asante was a productive, three-year starter for the Cornhuskers. He has a good combination of strength and athleticism for the safety position. He doesn't have ideal height but makes up for it with toughness and aggressive play. He is a solid reactor but tends to be more productive as a run defender than vs. the pass. He doesn't have natural leaping ability when going after the ball in traffic and appears to have average hands to make the sure interception. He is a willing run-support player who is usually a solid open-field tackler. Asante has limitations that likely will relegate him to a backup role and core special teams contributor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 325 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
Production
60.53
Athleticism
74.79
Overall Score
69.76
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
DeGeare is a physically gifted lineman who has struggled with the mental aspects of the game as well as college. He missed the 2008 season by being academically ineligible and is not aware of twists, stunts and games up front by the defensive linemen. He can be quick out of his stance but often ends up getting behind on blocks because he is late to react to movement. He appears to wear down during the course of most games and may need to loose some weight in order to improve his conditioning.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/4"
- Weight
- 261 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
Production
60.37
Athleticism
60.76
Overall Score
62.75
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Eldridge is a big, powerful blocking tight end who has very limited receiving skills and lacks the speed to be any kind of threat downfield. He has struggled to stay healthy for a full season and missed time due to a neck injury during his senior year. He also spent some time at guard to take advantage of his size and pass-blocking skills. He can be a powerful blocker once he gets his hands on opponents but also can be late off the snap and often gets beaten by quick defensive linemen. He could get a look as either an offensive lineman or tight end but will need time to develop.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 214 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
Production
72.94
Athleticism
64.45
Overall Score
69.48
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jones is a big strong safety with good athleticism. He has been a productive starter for Georgia over the past two seasons. Jones has decent range in pursuit but lacks great speed, lateral agility and quickness in man coverage schemes. He is better attacking the line of scrimmage than in space and maybe best in the box. Jones is quick to the fill the alley and shows good pop and power as a tackler. He can over run or not take the proper angle at times and this gets him out of position to maintain leverage on the ball. Jones will drop some balls he should catch and shows average balls skills for the safety position. Jones has enough size and athleticism to be a solid NFL safety but there are concerns that may affect his draft status.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/4"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
Production
70.18
Athleticism
65.18
Overall Score
67.50
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Butler has good size and straight line speed for the position but lacks great change of direction in coverage and lateral quickness in pure man schemes. He isn’t a physical tackler and needs to use his hands better to separate from blockers. Butler understands angles and how to leverage the ball but consistency is lacking. He needs to become more comfortable tracking the ball to make plays as a pass defender. Butler is a better athlete than football player but has the tools to develop into a solid NFL defender. He is a bit of a project and may contribute early as a rolled up corner in two deep coverage’s as well as special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/8"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
Production
66.31
Athleticism
60.85
Overall Score
66.65
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Meier is a converted quarterback that made the move to wide receiver his junior year to get on the field. He is a good route runner that knows how to use his size to shield defenders from the ball and shows good strength to the ball when in a crowd. He is a bit of a strider and can sneak by opponents by varying his speed and lulling them to sleep but lacks the top end speed to just run by people. He is a little stiff and struggles to sink his hips and come out of his breaks with a big burst. He lacks the speed and explosiveness to get a lot of yards after the catch. He has a chance as a possession receiver but is not the type teams are looking for as potential starters.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/8"
- Weight
- 231 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
Production
63.76
Athleticism
61.44
Overall Score
64.92
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sylvester has been a highly productive player for the Utah defense over the past three seasons. He has a good frame to gain additional bulk and this should help his overall game at the next level. Sylvester is a high energy defender that has excellent instincts and is rarely out of position. He has some trouble taking on large lineman between the tackles and is best when covered up. Sylvester does a nice job maintaining leverage with proper angles and hand use to work through traffic. He has better range than his timed speed would indicate and gets to the pile often outside the hashes. Stevenson has excellent quickness, balance and agility in coverage but needs to improve his ability when in a blitz mode. Sylvester is an excellent collegiate football player that should eventually start in the NFL.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
Production
59.44
Athleticism
65.95
Overall Score
65.43
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Triplett is a big, strong inside linebacker who started for only one season in college. He was very productive in 2009, but his athleticism and lack of experience is a concern at the next level. He is best between the tackles attacking the line of scrimmage. He doesn't have great quickness, speed or range inside-out to the ball. Triplett is inconsistent leveraging the ball in space, and the further away from the line of scrimmage he is, the less effective he becomes. He is an effective inside run blitzer, providing power to push the pocket, but he is a liability as a man-coverage defender. Triplett was a good college football player in 2009, but athletic limitations might relegate him to a backup roll in the NFL.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
The Chargers moved up for who some called the best back in the draft, Ryan Mathews. After taking Mathews, they concentrated on defense. Third-rounder Donald Butler will challenge for playing time at inside linebacker. Fourth-rounder Darrell Stuckey does the same at safety and big Cam Thomas gives the Chargers a two-man rotation on the nose. I really like the late fifth-round pick of QB Jonathan Crompton, with Norv Turner coaching him as a potential No. 2 down the road.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 319 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
Production
59.45
Athleticism
79.76
Overall Score
70.56
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Newhouse comes from a strong football family but does not show the kind of instincts and mental awareness than you'd expect from someone with that kind of background. As long as the defensive front plays pretty vanilla in terms of stunts and twists, he shows no hesitations or indecision, but he can be late to react and adjust when he sees something for the first time. He shows good initial quickness and speed but struggles when he has to adjust on the move or react to counter moves. He was a quality starter at left tackle for the past three years at TCU but will probably find a better fit inside at guard at the next level.
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