DRAFT TRACKER 2012
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DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
77.16
Athleticism
57.37
Overall Score
71.33
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Allen was a two year starter at tight end for Clemson where he won the Mackey award as the nations top TE before declaring early for the draft. He was a first-team All-ACC selection and has great size for the position and even better speed. He is a polished and accomplished route runner who understands how to play the position and will be an immediate threat at the next level. He is a more classic, line-attached tight end who can work upfield out of a three point stance without having to rely on aligning in the slot. He has a rare combination of size, speed, athleticism, and overall understanding of the intricacies of the position.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 78 7/8"
Production
67.88
Athleticism
63.69
Overall Score
67.76
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Johnson is arguably one of the best and most polished NFL prospects to come out of the Big Sky Conference in quite some time. He is a big, athletic cover corner who has completely dominated his competition to this point in his career. He has the speed and agility to stay with receivers and also the height -- a shade over 6-foot-2 -- to match up in the red zone. Despite playing in the Football Championship Subdivision, Johnson is an NFL-ready corner who is projected to be picked in the second round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 199 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 74"
Production
77.48
Athleticism
99
Overall Score
83.40
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Robinson was a three-year starter with good ball skills and athletic ability. Has prototypical size and speed and has special-teams value. Will need to run well in the pre-draft process to stand out from countless other defensive back prospects; fifth-round value.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 3/4"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 72 1/4"
Production
78.73
Athleticism
82.63
Overall Score
79.90
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hillman is an early-entry junior to the 2012 draft and hails from San Diego State, where he started every game for the Aztecs in the past two years and was first team All-MWC. He is a bit undersized but has the speed and quickness to be an immediately impactful back in the NFL. He likely won't demand the bulk of the carries for an NFL team but is a good "change of pace" guy and does a lot of things well enough to project to make an impact.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 211 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 74"
Production
57.93
Athleticism
77.04
Overall Score
70.97
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Posey is a savvy route runner who has overcome various obstacles during his time at Ohio State. He is athletic and understands how to run routes and get open. He can be counted on to secure the catch when he is not draped by a defender. Though suspended on two separate occasions for his role in NCAA violations involving boosters, Posey showed in his short opportunity during his senior year why he has third-round value in this year's draft.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 3/8"
Production
67.88
Athleticism
75.92
Overall Score
73.21
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Graham is undersized (weight) at receiver but has started sparingly throughout his career for North Carolina St. He is extremely fast and that is where his value lies. He is still a developing route runner and can get knocked for being a "track guy" and not reliable across the middle. Nevertheless, his 40 time will be important throughout pro days and the combine, and he could be selected as high as the third round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Anger is undoubtedly one of the few punters who should be considered for a late-round pick, as he has a strong leg and has been consistent enough to come into training camp and steal a starting spot from a veteran. Teams love being able to pay rookie salaries to their kicking positions, and Anger just might have the skills to be worth the late-round pick come April.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 312 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
68.15
Athleticism
73.03
Overall Score
74.36
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Leribeus returned for his senior campaign after being academically ineligible to play for SMU during his junior season. He returned to be the scrappy, reliable inside blocker that he has been throughout his career. He has the size and technique inside to play early at the next level or be a reliable backup, which gives him fifth-round value as a guard or potential center.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/8"
- Weight
- 261 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/8"
Production
60.01
Athleticism
76.27
Overall Score
68.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Vernon elected to enter the draft early after a disappointing senior year in which he only started three games after slowly coming back from an NCAA suspension. An undersized defensive end who will likely be moved to outside backer in a 3-4 defense where he has much more value. He excels as an edge rusher and has a serious opportunity to ascend throughout the pre-draft process given that he is a talented athlete. Second-round value.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
67.08
Athleticism
67.41
Overall Score
70.37
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Taylor is a hardworking safety who was a physical presence for a highly touted LSU defense the past three years. There are some small hitches in his play that effect his draft value, but simply starting at LSU for three years is a testament to his NFL projectability. He is a physical safety who will likely be selected late based off his experience at a high level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/2"
- Weight
- 312 lbs
- Arm
- 34 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 82 7/8"
Production
66.80
Athleticism
86.10
Overall Score
75.96
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Stephenson is a big offensive lineman who has been versatile at the tackle position. Far from a powerful mover, is somewhat of a finesse blocker. Quick in the run game and nasty when finishing plays. Relies more on competitiveness than strength to get the job done, but the fact that he's played both left and right tackle for a major program makes him a late-round pick with backup potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 5/8"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 75 1/4"
Production
81.91
Athleticism
83.50
Overall Score
81.92
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wilson is this year's big-time question mark at quarterback. Unlike those who have held this title in the past, Wilson is a stellar passer who shows arm strength and accuracy when he is able to deliver the ball without a hitch. A transfer from North Carolina St. over the summer, he has outstanding football intelligence as he picked up the Wisconsin offense in a short time and was the opening-day starter. However, at his height teams will have concerns whether or not he can see to make the throws at the next level. He is a mechanical mover who has strong technique and leadership qualities. If Wilson were three inches taller there would be debate at the top of the draft as to where he fits in, but look for teams to take a flier on him in late rounds to see if he can develop and outplay his size.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 343 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
The Texans made the playoffs for the first time in 2011, and their roster is set up for another division title. They did create a roster need after releasing right tackle Eric Winston as a cap casualty, partially due to big contracts awarded to running back Arian Foster and center Chris Myers. Coach Gary Kubiak also wants another outside receiver to complement Kevin Walter and Owen Daniels, as well as take advantage of any extra attention paid to Pro Bowler Andre Johnson.Allowing Mario Williams to leave as a free agent and trading DeMeco Ryans to the Eagles will put ascending linebackers Brooks Reed and Darryl Sharpton on the field more regularly. But this team must add more second-level defenders, as well as a big nose tackle in the middle of the three-man front and cornerback depth with the loss of free agent Jason Allen to Cincinnati. Stocking up in these areas would help the defense continue the quick progress it made under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips last season.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 77 1/4"
Production
61.59
Athleticism
73.86
Overall Score
71.64
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Davis is a big linebacker who is competitive and had a lot of tackles for the Red Wolves of Arkansas State. He can run, and speed is by far and away his best asset. He could challenge to run in the 4.5s throughout the pre-draft process, and that kind of speed is hard to ignore. Davis is big enough to play the position in the NFL, and has fifth-round value to a team who needs a guy that can run down plays and be effective against both the pass and run. Davis can be an awesome special teams candidate early on, and this will likely be the key reason he is on a field in Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/8"
- Weight
- 252 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
74.73
Athleticism
82.50
Overall Score
80.56
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Egnew is an athletic, tall prospect similar to recent NFL successes in that he is somewhat underweight but creates mismatches up and down the field. A converted receiver, Egnew has struggled with traditional tight end responsibilities such as blocking in-line and being an overall run-game presence. He is athletic for his size and presents a speed mismatch on linebackers and a size mismatch on safeties, which will ultimately define his value in this year's draft. If Egnew runs well at February's combine, look for him to ascend as a high-value mismatch-creator.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 0'
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hardin is a physically imposing corner who is an intriguing prospect considering the little play time he has received the past two years because of multiple injuries. While these injuries are a concern, if teams can look past this and into the potential aspect of Brandon's game, he will likely be picked in the mid-rounds as a developmental defensive back who could potentially move to safety.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 5/8"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
77.05
Athleticism
77.91
Overall Score
76.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Fleming lines up in the boundary for Oklahoma and has a great combination of size, speed and technique that makes him a premier prospect at corner. His speed and athletic ability allow him to recover quickly off the line of scrimmage. He can get caught looking at the quarterback at times, but he usually can stay with receivers in man coverage. He is a physical and explosive athlete who can jam receivers and bring down running backs with ease. Fleming has played at a high level for the past four years and projects to start early at the next level as a second-round selection.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 275 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
69.31
Athleticism
69.73
Overall Score
70.68
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Crawford ended up at Boise State by way of a junior college, proving himself an intriguing prospect after only one year starting for the Broncos at defensive end. He originally from Canada, where he played for a year after high school and prior to attending Bakersfield College. He has a ton of upside considering his play history, and posses prototypical NFL athletic ability and speed on the perfect frame. He can play in various spots across a defensive line and could be plugged in to a number of schemes. He is a bit of a late riser and has second- or third-round value as a developmental prospect with starting traits.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/8"
- Weight
- 306 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
Production
79.25
Athleticism
99
Overall Score
88.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Martin has started the past three years inside for Michigan after making a nice impact as a true freshman. He is a tough and durable player who relies on his strength to control blockers and make plays. His strength is what defines him, he lives and dies by it.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 211 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 80 5/8"
Production
70.46
Athleticism
67.15
Overall Score
72.26
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sanu came in as a heralded recruit and was the first freshman to start a season opener at any position in the Greg Schiano era at Rutgers. Sanu missed only one start in his career and has continued to develop significantly each year. He has good size and is capable of making a lot of plays within a West Coast offense. He is a player who can separate well and excels in the short to intermediate passing game, an ideal receiver for a timing-based, pass-often offense. He is a polished all-around player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 218 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 1/2"
Production
74.96
Athleticism
76.53
Overall Score
76.76
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Pierce is an early-entry junior out of Temple who had a very productive career. He is an athletic back who had a tough time staying healthy at Temple, which could be a concern for teams looking to take him in the middle rounds. He has good vision and can cut back across the field when jammed up. He isn't very powerful and likely would excel working within a zone-blocking offense in which he can take one cut and go. He has middle-round value and could go as high as the third if he continues to showcase his athleticism.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 182 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 8"
- Wing
- 71 7/8"
Production
75.35
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
65.49
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Bentley has started for four years at Louisiana-Lafayette and is a classic, undersized corner from a small school that has displayed the athletic ability to contend for an NFL spot. He is very quick in short movements and is an instinctual player. He could definitely be knocked for his size and the conference he played in, but he is a good option for a team that needs to bring corners into camp and let them compete. He could have trouble in man coverage, but teams might take a flier on him in late rounds to see if they can continue to develop a good athlete at the position.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 231 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 74 1/2"
Production
77.77
Athleticism
61.10
Overall Score
73.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Spence has been a bright spot and a standout player on a rather uninspired Miami defense of late. He was a four-year starter at Miami, and although undersized, he makes up for this deficiency through speed, instincts and overall athletic ability. He is a great defender on outside runs, as he can effortlessly run down the ACC's fastest players. He is stellar in coverage, can blanket tight ends and tackle from various angles. He makes quick decisions and executes on them. While size will be a concern as he enters the NFL, Spence will be defined by his ability to play free and get off blocks to make plays on the ball. While he was suspended in the fallout from the Nevin Shapiro booster scandal at Miami, there is little doubt of his true character and likewise, his overall athleticism and ability in terms of production translating to the NFL. Look for him to be taken in the mid-rounds, but an impressive combine showing could certainly bode well for Spence ascending in the weeks leading up to the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 309 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 80 5/8"
Production
74.87
Athleticism
65.39
Overall Score
74.30
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hughes is a fifth-year senior from Cincinnati who started for two years at defensive tackle. He has the size to compete inside at the next level, but he lacks athletic ability and has been rather unproductive to this point in his career. He could get selected in a later round by a team that falls in love with him, but he is more likely to get a shot as a free agent. The pre-draft process will be of extra importance for Hughes, as he needs to prove he has the skills to match his frame.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 5/8"
- Wing
- 80 3/4"
Production
66.99
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
67.01
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Foles has been a productive signal caller for Arizona over three years as a starter and has the arm strength and size that garners first-day consideration for teams looking to fill a void at quarterback. He is a mechanically sound passer who has a solid release. In a different year, it's possible that Foles could be vying for the top quarterback spot; he is hit with hard luck by being in the middle of a quarterback-laden class. He is a big-time leader who rarely gets rattled. Foles' athletic ability will be a concern to some, and while he is projected as more of a "game manager" type, his skill set comes together nicely so he should be at least a serviceable starter at the next level. If teams can fall in love with his arm strength, he could be selected as early as the second round to develop and become an eventual starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 318 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 85 3/4"
Production
67.88
Athleticism
66.85
Overall Score
70.72
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hicks has an an interesting late-rise prospect coming into the 2012 draft following a career playing collegiate football in Canada, at the little-known University of Regina in Saskatchewan after a short stint at LSU, where circumstances surrounding his recruitment led him north of the border. He has the size to play on the front lines and could have late-round value to a team willing to develop him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 274 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
68.30
Athleticism
87.20
Overall Score
75.72
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Bequette has been a strong player for Arkansas, though his productivity can be attributed less to great athletic ability than competitiveness and intelligence. He stands out as a leader and high-energy player for the Razorbacks. He possesses the strength to rush and set the edge and hold his ground in the run game, where he can battle well against bigger linemen and chase hard until the end of the play. He is a solid tackler once around the ball, and pursues plays from the backside with high effort and consistency. His versatility across the line gives him good value for NFL teams, especially those running a 3-4. Look for him to be a late-round selection for a team looking for versatility and run support along its defensive line.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 323 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 82 3/8"
Production
66.80
Athleticism
64.21
Overall Score
69.25
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Holmes is a massive offensive tackle from Southern Miss who carries his 320 pounds well and is a deceptive athlete. He continued to improve his technique throughout his career and looked like an NFL player in his senior year. He has good natural strength and could be selected in the later rounds.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/2"
- Weight
- 183 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 73 1/8"
Production
70.36
Athleticism
76.45
Overall Score
74.31
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hilton was a three-plus year starter at an emerging Florida International program. He has had a ton of production there despite his size, and is an athletic mover who has the speed to take the top off a defense. He is good off the line and has fourth-round value as a receiver and return specialist at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
68.20
Athleticism
72.44
Overall Score
72.99
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Thompson brings value to the NFL in that he can play both defensive tackle or nose tackle at the NFL level. With his size and athletic ability, Thompson has been disruptive for Clemson. He plays stout against the run and will plug the hole well for an NFL team. He is able to find the ball as a defender and is effective after the snap in making plays in the backfield. He doesn't bring a ton of pass-rush ability, but he will be able to serve as a strong presence up front. He has the talent to warrant a late first or early second-round pick.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 178 lbs
- Arm
- 30 7/8"
- Hand
- 8 7/8"
- Wing
- 74 3/8"
Production
76.21
Athleticism
56.21
Overall Score
69.06
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hosley is an early-entry junior who was statistically a very productive corner for Virginia Tech throughout his career. He is undersized but plays with tenacity and a sense of urgency when around the ball. Hosley is an extremely scrappy player who finds a way to make an impact from the boundary corner position. He could be a late riser in the draft and needs to prove that he can add weight to his frame to compete with NFL size, but he has late first-round value and should find playing time in nickel packages right away.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 313 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 76 3/4"
Production
68.15
Athleticism
73.46
Overall Score
73.66
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Bergstrom has started three consecutive seasons at Utah, and is an older prospect considering the fact that he went on a religious mission for two years before playing with the Utes full-time. He is a mature player who is reliable, and hasn't allowed many sacks throughout his collegiate career. Bergstrom is a very good mover in space and works well to the second level, so although he hasn't played the position, he could be an option for teams to work at guard. Either way, Bergstrom is a solid, reliable, risk-free prospect who could eventually develop into a starter and should settle into a backup role nicely early on; late-round value.
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