Ben Tate, RB, Sr- Tate’s got very good size and good balance, but he does not have good burst. I think this may hurt him at the next level as the speed is that much faster which might cause him to be stopped for a loss more times than not. His 40 times at the Combine ease these concerns for me slightly. He’s a more complete back than many of the other more regarded prospects, and in my opinion, I see him sliding in to the second round at this point as he has distanced himself from guys like Jonathan Dwyer.
Mario Fanin, FB, Jr- I liked Fanin as a true Freshman, and I have no idea why he’s playing FB. He can play as a single back. He might make for a very good value next year as a versatile back who can block, catch, and run better than a traditional FB.
Lee Ziemba, LT, Jr- Ziemba’s already a three year starter, and someone to watch next year. Good feet and very good at blocking the second level. He looks like an ideal OT for a zone blocking scheme.
Andrew McClain, RT, Sr- McClain has decent power in the run game, but didn’t see enough to feel comfortable slotting him. He’s draftable, but probably late.
Antonio Coleman, DE/OLB, Sr- He’s an edge rusher, and he’s fairly one dimensional too. Coleman’s all about dipping and ripping around the edge and trying to get to the QB with speed. He struggles to set the edges against the run because he’s undersized. He might be able to fit into a Cover-2 that favors speed over size, but I think his best fit will have to be moving to the rush OLB position, but I question if he has the athleticism to be able to drop and cover. To me he’s a fringe 4th rounder because of his ability to rush the passer. His performance in the LB drills at the Combine leaves me even more unsure about his potential to translate at the next level.
Jake Ricks, DT, Sr- Ricks is very up and down. He can make some good plays in the backfield with quickness off the ball, and then he spends the next two plays five yards down the field as he’s being put on skates by an OL. He’s a fringe pick at best, but may go late.
Walter McFadden, CB, Sr- McFadden is hard to read. They play him a lot over the slot in off man coverage. He seemed to always be in the trail position on the receiver, and maybe a half step behind. What made this strange was made a very good play in coverage, got the pick, and absolutely ran away from everyone. So that showed he has decent long speed, but I wonder if his hips are a bit too stiff to be able to smoothly turn and run. He has something there, it’s just a matter of what defense he will fit best in. Because of his size, I think he’d fit well in a defense that likes to play a lot of press coverage.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
SEC- Alabama
Javier Arenas, CB, Sr- Arenas lacks the ideal size you want in a boundary corner, which makes me think his best fit is going to be as a nickel corner or in a Cover-2 where he can play up on the line and have safety help over the top. What Arenas has going for him are his ball skills and his return ability. He’s an elite punt returner, and he has a knack for getting his hands on the ball on defense and can make things happen once he does. I think his lack of ideal speed will push him into the third round, and he will primarily be used as a punt returner right away.
Terrance Cody, NT, Sr- I think all of the criticism you will hear about Cody is warranted. He is a two down player, they rotated him in and out a lot at Alabama so it’s difficult to know if he can even be a full time NT, and his weight will always be an issue for the off-season. Most will say he’s one dimensional, but he’s VERY good at that one dimension. Cody is impossible to move with one blocker, and his long arms allow him to jolt interior linemen back a yard or two. He’s an ideal 3-4 NT though, and those guys are hard to find, so I really think he will make it into the end of the first round. Again, had you told me that Tyson Jackson would go in the top five picks last year I would have laughed at you, so anything can happen. But with the 3-4 being so popular now, and the NT spot probably the hardest to fill, I think Cody belongs in the bottom part of the first round.
Rolando McClain, ILB, Jr- McClain is a machine. He’s one of the most instinctive LBs I’ve seen in some time. He reads his keys so quickly, and bursts to the ball. He’s a high first rounder, and I would not hesitate to take him in the top 10, and he very well could be the defensive rookie of the year. McClain’s field awareness is unparalleled. His angles to the ball carrier are the best I’ve seen since Patrick Willis.
Don’t’A Hightower, ILB, rs So- He will shine next season with McClain playing at the next level. He could be as good if not better than McClain when it’s all said and done. He’s extremely versatile and a very good blitzer with great size for the position. Watch him very closely next season.
Brandon Deadrick, DE, Sr- Deadrick is just a solid player at a position with high value right now. He stacks the run very well, and he has some ability to get to the passer. He’s not flashy though, but he’s the type of role player that will help a team. He can be had in the mid rounds as well, so he’s a solid draft value.
Eryk Anders, OLB, Sr- Anders’ short area quickness is fantastic, but his size will hinder him at the next level. He can cover, he can really rush the passer, and he chases the backside play to the whistle. I don’t think he will fit well in a 3-4 OLB position due to his lack of size, but I think he might be a great fit as a WLB in a 4-3. Very good all around prospect, and will make a great value as he will slip due to his lack of ideal height and weight.
Justin Woodall, FS, Sr- I like Woodall. He plays the run aggressively, and is a solid last line of defense as a tackler. I’m interested to see his timed speed, and how he opens his hips while running with a receiver, as he played primarily over the top in a deep centerfield zone for the Tide. If he does have trouble with deep coverage, I think he’s versatile enough and strong enough in the run game to move to SS.
Lorenzo Washington, DE, Sr- Washington is a very good speed rusher for a 3-4 end, and can move down to the interior spot on pass rushing downs. Very versatile, and good against the run as well. Seems to be a bit of a sleeper moving closer to the draft, but some 3-4 team that needs an end who can rush the passer as well (maybe SD) would do well to draft him.
Cory Reamer, OLB, Sr- It will be very hard to find the right position for Reamer in the pros. Probably best inside in a 3-4, but he’s not great in coverage either (he’s much better coming forward than moving backward). A later round prospect at best, but a versatile guy who can also play special teams.
Marcell Dareus, DE, So- Dareus is a very solid, versatile prospect. He’s quick enough to play a 4-3 DE but big enough to play 3-4 DE. I fully expect him to be a very hot commodity next year, and remember you heard it here first. He’s a big part of what makes this defense run so well, especially on third downs.
Julio Jones, WR, So- Jones got bigger this year, but did not lose one step of his speed. He’s an unreal physical specimen for a player his age and I do not think there is any way he does not come out next year. Jones is an ultra smooth strider who covers so much ground. He’s just a big, physical, playmaker. Can take short passes and make big plays out of them. Jones is the full package and should be a top 15 pick next season.
Mike Johnson, OG, Sr- Johnson was being touted by some as the best guard in this draft, but I don’t think that’s true at all. He’s very good in the run game. He gets good movement, he transitions well from the first to the second level, and he can block the moving target as well. The biggest problem is he struggles with quicker DTs, especially with the second pass rush move. Several times this year he would stall the initial move by the defensive lineman, only to get beat by a secondary rip move. It’s those consistency issues that push him down in my opinion, somewhere into the 5th round.
Mark Ingram, RB, So- Ingram’s outstanding and there is a reason he won the Heisman. He runs low and behind his pads so he’s very hard to bring down with just one guy. His balance and vision are absolutely outstanding, and that is what makes him such a good back. If you do not wrap him up, he has a great base, shakes the tackle, and can make long runs after first contact. Ingram is definitely a first rounder next year and a true workhorse running back in the NFL.
Colin Peek, TE, Sr- Peek is a decent two-way prospect, as he blocks better than his size would indicate. He’s not a seam stretcher, but he’s a good short to intermediate threat. He’s a nice throw back to the old TEs. He’s going to make a very good value pick for some team, and he’ll probably slip into the 3-5th round range
Marquis Maze, WR, Jr- Maze had a great game, and showed an uncanny knack for selling fakes with his head movement. Very smooth route runner and quickness allows him to get very open. He improved in every game I watched and I look forward to seeing him next year.
Drew Davis, RT, Sr- I would not draft Davis. He can’t play tackle due to his feet, and he doesn’t appear strong enough to move into guard and make a difference there.
Greg McElroy, QB, Jr- McElroy needs to really improve his accuracy and decision making next year. Good arm, but erratic in those other areas.
Leigh Tiffin, K, Sr- Tiffin has some value and he will get drafted. He doesn’t have a huge leg, but he’s accurate, and that is what is important.
Terrance Cody, NT, Sr- I think all of the criticism you will hear about Cody is warranted. He is a two down player, they rotated him in and out a lot at Alabama so it’s difficult to know if he can even be a full time NT, and his weight will always be an issue for the off-season. Most will say he’s one dimensional, but he’s VERY good at that one dimension. Cody is impossible to move with one blocker, and his long arms allow him to jolt interior linemen back a yard or two. He’s an ideal 3-4 NT though, and those guys are hard to find, so I really think he will make it into the end of the first round. Again, had you told me that Tyson Jackson would go in the top five picks last year I would have laughed at you, so anything can happen. But with the 3-4 being so popular now, and the NT spot probably the hardest to fill, I think Cody belongs in the bottom part of the first round.
Rolando McClain, ILB, Jr- McClain is a machine. He’s one of the most instinctive LBs I’ve seen in some time. He reads his keys so quickly, and bursts to the ball. He’s a high first rounder, and I would not hesitate to take him in the top 10, and he very well could be the defensive rookie of the year. McClain’s field awareness is unparalleled. His angles to the ball carrier are the best I’ve seen since Patrick Willis.
Don’t’A Hightower, ILB, rs So- He will shine next season with McClain playing at the next level. He could be as good if not better than McClain when it’s all said and done. He’s extremely versatile and a very good blitzer with great size for the position. Watch him very closely next season.
Brandon Deadrick, DE, Sr- Deadrick is just a solid player at a position with high value right now. He stacks the run very well, and he has some ability to get to the passer. He’s not flashy though, but he’s the type of role player that will help a team. He can be had in the mid rounds as well, so he’s a solid draft value.
Eryk Anders, OLB, Sr- Anders’ short area quickness is fantastic, but his size will hinder him at the next level. He can cover, he can really rush the passer, and he chases the backside play to the whistle. I don’t think he will fit well in a 3-4 OLB position due to his lack of size, but I think he might be a great fit as a WLB in a 4-3. Very good all around prospect, and will make a great value as he will slip due to his lack of ideal height and weight.
Justin Woodall, FS, Sr- I like Woodall. He plays the run aggressively, and is a solid last line of defense as a tackler. I’m interested to see his timed speed, and how he opens his hips while running with a receiver, as he played primarily over the top in a deep centerfield zone for the Tide. If he does have trouble with deep coverage, I think he’s versatile enough and strong enough in the run game to move to SS.
Lorenzo Washington, DE, Sr- Washington is a very good speed rusher for a 3-4 end, and can move down to the interior spot on pass rushing downs. Very versatile, and good against the run as well. Seems to be a bit of a sleeper moving closer to the draft, but some 3-4 team that needs an end who can rush the passer as well (maybe SD) would do well to draft him.
Cory Reamer, OLB, Sr- It will be very hard to find the right position for Reamer in the pros. Probably best inside in a 3-4, but he’s not great in coverage either (he’s much better coming forward than moving backward). A later round prospect at best, but a versatile guy who can also play special teams.
Marcell Dareus, DE, So- Dareus is a very solid, versatile prospect. He’s quick enough to play a 4-3 DE but big enough to play 3-4 DE. I fully expect him to be a very hot commodity next year, and remember you heard it here first. He’s a big part of what makes this defense run so well, especially on third downs.
Julio Jones, WR, So- Jones got bigger this year, but did not lose one step of his speed. He’s an unreal physical specimen for a player his age and I do not think there is any way he does not come out next year. Jones is an ultra smooth strider who covers so much ground. He’s just a big, physical, playmaker. Can take short passes and make big plays out of them. Jones is the full package and should be a top 15 pick next season.
Mike Johnson, OG, Sr- Johnson was being touted by some as the best guard in this draft, but I don’t think that’s true at all. He’s very good in the run game. He gets good movement, he transitions well from the first to the second level, and he can block the moving target as well. The biggest problem is he struggles with quicker DTs, especially with the second pass rush move. Several times this year he would stall the initial move by the defensive lineman, only to get beat by a secondary rip move. It’s those consistency issues that push him down in my opinion, somewhere into the 5th round.
Mark Ingram, RB, So- Ingram’s outstanding and there is a reason he won the Heisman. He runs low and behind his pads so he’s very hard to bring down with just one guy. His balance and vision are absolutely outstanding, and that is what makes him such a good back. If you do not wrap him up, he has a great base, shakes the tackle, and can make long runs after first contact. Ingram is definitely a first rounder next year and a true workhorse running back in the NFL.
Colin Peek, TE, Sr- Peek is a decent two-way prospect, as he blocks better than his size would indicate. He’s not a seam stretcher, but he’s a good short to intermediate threat. He’s a nice throw back to the old TEs. He’s going to make a very good value pick for some team, and he’ll probably slip into the 3-5th round range
Marquis Maze, WR, Jr- Maze had a great game, and showed an uncanny knack for selling fakes with his head movement. Very smooth route runner and quickness allows him to get very open. He improved in every game I watched and I look forward to seeing him next year.
Drew Davis, RT, Sr- I would not draft Davis. He can’t play tackle due to his feet, and he doesn’t appear strong enough to move into guard and make a difference there.
Greg McElroy, QB, Jr- McElroy needs to really improve his accuracy and decision making next year. Good arm, but erratic in those other areas.
Leigh Tiffin, K, Sr- Tiffin has some value and he will get drafted. He doesn’t have a huge leg, but he’s accurate, and that is what is important.
SEC- Alabama
Javier Arenas, CB, Sr- Arenas lacks the ideal size you want in a boundary corner, which makes me think his best fit is going to be as a nickel corner or in a Cover-2 where he can play up on the line and have safety help over the top. What Arenas has going for him are his ball skills and his return ability. He’s an elite punt returner, and he has a knack for getting his hands on the ball on defense and can make things happen once he does. I think his lack of ideal speed will push him into the third round, and he will primarily be used as a punt returner right away.
Terrance Cody, NT, Sr- I think all of the criticism you will hear about Cody is warranted. He is a two down player, they rotated him in and out a lot at Alabama so it’s difficult to know if he can even be a full time NT, and his weight will always be an issue for the off-season. Most will say he’s one dimensional, but he’s VERY good at that one dimension. Cody is impossible to move with one blocker, and his long arms allow him to jolt interior linemen back a yard or two. He’s an ideal 3-4 NT though, and those guys are hard to find, so I really think he will make it into the end of the first round. Again, had you told me that Tyson Jackson would go in the top five picks last year I would have laughed at you, so anything can happen. But with the 3-4 being so popular now, and the NT spot probably the hardest to fill, I think Cody belongs in the bottom part of the first round.
Rolando McClain, ILB, Jr- McClain is a machine. He’s one of the most instinctive LBs I’ve seen in some time. He reads his keys so quickly, and bursts to the ball. He’s a high first rounder, and I would not hesitate to take him in the top 10, and he very well could be the defensive rookie of the year. McClain’s field awareness is unparalleled. His angles to the ball carrier are the best I’ve seen since Patrick Willis.
Don’t’A Hightower, ILB, rs So- He will shine next season with McClain playing at the next level. He could be as good if not better than McClain when it’s all said and done. He’s extremely versatile and a very good blitzer with great size for the position. Watch him very closely next season.
Brandon Deadrick, DE, Sr- Deadrick is just a solid player at a position with high value right now. He stacks the run very well, and he has some ability to get to the passer. He’s not flashy though, but he’s the type of role player that will help a team. He can be had in the mid rounds as well, so he’s a solid draft value.
Eryk Anders, OLB, Sr- Anders’ short area quickness is fantastic, but his size will hinder him at the next level. He can cover, he can really rush the passer, and he chases the backside play to the whistle. I don’t think he will fit well in a 3-4 OLB position due to his lack of size, but I think he might be a great fit as a WLB in a 4-3. Very good all around prospect, and will make a great value as he will slip due to his lack of ideal height and weight.
Justin Woodall, FS, Sr- I like Woodall. He plays the run aggressively, and is a solid last line of defense as a tackler. I’m interested to see his timed speed, and how he opens his hips while running with a receiver, as he played primarily over the top in a deep centerfield zone for the Tide. If he does have trouble with deep coverage, I think he’s versatile enough and strong enough in the run game to move to SS.
Lorenzo Washington, DE, Sr- Washington is a very good speed rusher for a 3-4 end, and can move down to the interior spot on pass rushing downs. Very versatile, and good against the run as well. Seems to be a bit of a sleeper moving closer to the draft, but some 3-4 team that needs an end who can rush the passer as well (maybe SD) would do well to draft him.
Cory Reamer, OLB, Sr- It will be very hard to find the right position for Reamer in the pros. Probably best inside in a 3-4, but he’s not great in coverage either (he’s much better coming forward than moving backward). A later round prospect at best, but a versatile guy who can also play special teams.
Marcell Dareus, DE, So- Dareus is a very solid, versatile prospect. He’s quick enough to play a 4-3 DE but big enough to play 3-4 DE. I fully expect him to be a very hot commodity next year, and remember you heard it here first. He’s a big part of what makes this defense run so well, especially on third downs.
Julio Jones, WR, So- Jones got bigger this year, but did not lose one step of his speed. He’s an unreal physical specimen for a player his age and I do not think there is any way he does not come out next year. Jones is an ultra smooth strider who covers so much ground. He’s just a big, physical, playmaker. Can take short passes and make big plays out of them. Jones is the full package and should be a top 15 pick next season.
Mike Johnson, OG, Sr- Johnson was being touted by some as the best guard in this draft, but I don’t think that’s true at all. He’s very good in the run game. He gets good movement, he transitions well from the first to the second level, and he can block the moving target as well. The biggest problem is he struggles with quicker DTs, especially with the second pass rush move. Several times this year he would stall the initial move by the defensive lineman, only to get beat by a secondary rip move. It’s those consistency issues that push him down in my opinion, somewhere into the 5th round.
Mark Ingram, RB, So- Ingram’s outstanding and there is a reason he won the Heisman. He runs low and behind his pads so he’s very hard to bring down with just one guy. His balance and vision are absolutely outstanding, and that is what makes him such a good back. If you do not wrap him up, he has a great base, shakes the tackle, and can make long runs after first contact. Ingram is definitely a first rounder next year and a true workhorse running back in the NFL.
Colin Peek, TE, Sr- Peek is a decent two-way prospect, as he blocks better than his size would indicate. He’s not a seam stretcher, but he’s a good short to intermediate threat. He’s a nice throw back to the old TEs. He’s going to make a very good value pick for some team, and he’ll probably slip into the 3-5th round range
Marquis Maze, WR, Jr- Maze had a great game, and showed an uncanny knack for selling fakes with his head movement. Very smooth route runner and quickness allows him to get very open. He improved in every game I watched and I look forward to seeing him next year.
Drew Davis, RT, Sr- I would not draft Davis. He can’t play tackle due to his feet, and he doesn’t appear strong enough to move into guard and make a difference there.
Greg McElroy, QB, Jr- McElroy needs to really improve his accuracy and decision making next year. Good arm, but erratic in those other areas.
Leigh Tiffin, K, Sr- Tiffin has some value and he will get drafted. He doesn’t have a huge leg, but he’s accurate, and that is what is important.
Terrance Cody, NT, Sr- I think all of the criticism you will hear about Cody is warranted. He is a two down player, they rotated him in and out a lot at Alabama so it’s difficult to know if he can even be a full time NT, and his weight will always be an issue for the off-season. Most will say he’s one dimensional, but he’s VERY good at that one dimension. Cody is impossible to move with one blocker, and his long arms allow him to jolt interior linemen back a yard or two. He’s an ideal 3-4 NT though, and those guys are hard to find, so I really think he will make it into the end of the first round. Again, had you told me that Tyson Jackson would go in the top five picks last year I would have laughed at you, so anything can happen. But with the 3-4 being so popular now, and the NT spot probably the hardest to fill, I think Cody belongs in the bottom part of the first round.
Rolando McClain, ILB, Jr- McClain is a machine. He’s one of the most instinctive LBs I’ve seen in some time. He reads his keys so quickly, and bursts to the ball. He’s a high first rounder, and I would not hesitate to take him in the top 10, and he very well could be the defensive rookie of the year. McClain’s field awareness is unparalleled. His angles to the ball carrier are the best I’ve seen since Patrick Willis.
Don’t’A Hightower, ILB, rs So- He will shine next season with McClain playing at the next level. He could be as good if not better than McClain when it’s all said and done. He’s extremely versatile and a very good blitzer with great size for the position. Watch him very closely next season.
Brandon Deadrick, DE, Sr- Deadrick is just a solid player at a position with high value right now. He stacks the run very well, and he has some ability to get to the passer. He’s not flashy though, but he’s the type of role player that will help a team. He can be had in the mid rounds as well, so he’s a solid draft value.
Eryk Anders, OLB, Sr- Anders’ short area quickness is fantastic, but his size will hinder him at the next level. He can cover, he can really rush the passer, and he chases the backside play to the whistle. I don’t think he will fit well in a 3-4 OLB position due to his lack of size, but I think he might be a great fit as a WLB in a 4-3. Very good all around prospect, and will make a great value as he will slip due to his lack of ideal height and weight.
Justin Woodall, FS, Sr- I like Woodall. He plays the run aggressively, and is a solid last line of defense as a tackler. I’m interested to see his timed speed, and how he opens his hips while running with a receiver, as he played primarily over the top in a deep centerfield zone for the Tide. If he does have trouble with deep coverage, I think he’s versatile enough and strong enough in the run game to move to SS.
Lorenzo Washington, DE, Sr- Washington is a very good speed rusher for a 3-4 end, and can move down to the interior spot on pass rushing downs. Very versatile, and good against the run as well. Seems to be a bit of a sleeper moving closer to the draft, but some 3-4 team that needs an end who can rush the passer as well (maybe SD) would do well to draft him.
Cory Reamer, OLB, Sr- It will be very hard to find the right position for Reamer in the pros. Probably best inside in a 3-4, but he’s not great in coverage either (he’s much better coming forward than moving backward). A later round prospect at best, but a versatile guy who can also play special teams.
Marcell Dareus, DE, So- Dareus is a very solid, versatile prospect. He’s quick enough to play a 4-3 DE but big enough to play 3-4 DE. I fully expect him to be a very hot commodity next year, and remember you heard it here first. He’s a big part of what makes this defense run so well, especially on third downs.
Julio Jones, WR, So- Jones got bigger this year, but did not lose one step of his speed. He’s an unreal physical specimen for a player his age and I do not think there is any way he does not come out next year. Jones is an ultra smooth strider who covers so much ground. He’s just a big, physical, playmaker. Can take short passes and make big plays out of them. Jones is the full package and should be a top 15 pick next season.
Mike Johnson, OG, Sr- Johnson was being touted by some as the best guard in this draft, but I don’t think that’s true at all. He’s very good in the run game. He gets good movement, he transitions well from the first to the second level, and he can block the moving target as well. The biggest problem is he struggles with quicker DTs, especially with the second pass rush move. Several times this year he would stall the initial move by the defensive lineman, only to get beat by a secondary rip move. It’s those consistency issues that push him down in my opinion, somewhere into the 5th round.
Mark Ingram, RB, So- Ingram’s outstanding and there is a reason he won the Heisman. He runs low and behind his pads so he’s very hard to bring down with just one guy. His balance and vision are absolutely outstanding, and that is what makes him such a good back. If you do not wrap him up, he has a great base, shakes the tackle, and can make long runs after first contact. Ingram is definitely a first rounder next year and a true workhorse running back in the NFL.
Colin Peek, TE, Sr- Peek is a decent two-way prospect, as he blocks better than his size would indicate. He’s not a seam stretcher, but he’s a good short to intermediate threat. He’s a nice throw back to the old TEs. He’s going to make a very good value pick for some team, and he’ll probably slip into the 3-5th round range
Marquis Maze, WR, Jr- Maze had a great game, and showed an uncanny knack for selling fakes with his head movement. Very smooth route runner and quickness allows him to get very open. He improved in every game I watched and I look forward to seeing him next year.
Drew Davis, RT, Sr- I would not draft Davis. He can’t play tackle due to his feet, and he doesn’t appear strong enough to move into guard and make a difference there.
Greg McElroy, QB, Jr- McElroy needs to really improve his accuracy and decision making next year. Good arm, but erratic in those other areas.
Leigh Tiffin, K, Sr- Tiffin has some value and he will get drafted. He doesn’t have a huge leg, but he’s accurate, and that is what is important.
Pac-10- Washington
Jake Locker, QB, Sr- I’m not as sold on Locker as the experts seem to be, but he will be the top prospect coming back at the position next year. He’s a good athlete, can run and escape the rush. His arm strength is very good, but his accuracy was a bit inconsistent. It’s something he can definitely fix, and he has the size and make up of the potential top pick overall next season.
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, DE/DT, Washington- He’s undersized for a DT, and might not fit at 4-3 end, but he looks the part of a 3-4 DE. He has good short area quickness, and he never stops moving forward. He’s a nice sleeper player who will slip through the cracks and could make for a solid value pick.
Donald Butler, MLB, Sr- I really like Butler as a two-down thumper in the middle. He’s big enough and strong enough to hold the point and is a force in the run game. He’s tight moving back in the pass game, but I like him more than Brandon Spikes. It would not surprise me to see Butler go in the late second, but he’s a good value in the third.
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, DE/DT, Washington- He’s undersized for a DT, and might not fit at 4-3 end, but he looks the part of a 3-4 DE. He has good short area quickness, and he never stops moving forward. He’s a nice sleeper player who will slip through the cracks and could make for a solid value pick.
Donald Butler, MLB, Sr- I really like Butler as a two-down thumper in the middle. He’s big enough and strong enough to hold the point and is a force in the run game. He’s tight moving back in the pass game, but I like him more than Brandon Spikes. It would not surprise me to see Butler go in the late second, but he’s a good value in the third.
Pac-10- USC
Matt Barkley, QB, Fr- Barkley has an extremely bright future. I watched a lot of USC games this year so I got to see the ups and downs Barkley went through as the season progressed. First things first, he is definitely a future upper echelon QB. He has good enough arm strength already as a true Freshman, and he makes some unreal throws in some very difficult situations. His touch and progression reads definitely need some work though. He can have the tendency to make some easy throws more difficult to catch than they should be. He was also a bit late with his reads and getting the ball out. These are small mistakes though and are forgivable for a true Freshman starting in a top level college football program. Barkley has so many positives though, and I think he has the abilities to be the best USC QB since Carson Palmer, if not better if he can continue to progress.
Charles Brown, LT, Sr- I’m completely sold on Brown as a bona fide first round left tackle. He has great feet, is a dominant pass blocker, does an amazing job of pulling hard and making blocks on the moving target at the second level, and he does a good job of getting movement in the run game as well (despite being more of a finesse blocker). I think he should go in the top 20, and may go even higher when it’s all said and done. Don’t be surprised to see him go as high as #14 to the Seahawks, considering the ties to Pete Carroll, and the fact that Brown would be an excellent fit in Alex Gibbs zone blocking front. I personally like him better than Davis or Campbell.
Jeff Byers, OG, Sr- Byers has received a lot more hype over his time at USC than is deserved. He did grow on me the more I saw of him, but he simply lacking in some areas that a player of his experience level should not be. He gets driven back in the run game because he’s undersized, and he can get beat by the speed rush at times as well. What he does do well is pull, and he can find the man on the second level and make a block. I think he’s draftable, but he’s a late rounder.
Kristofer O’Dowd, Jr, OC- O’Dowd is a solid two way blocker, and he does a really good job of getting to the second level and making the block. He also makes all of theline calls, so he’s smart and can handle the pressure of this at the next level. I think he’ll be the top center prospect coming back next year, and he will even get some talk about being a first round pick.
Alex Parsons, RG, Sr- Parsons is a pile mover in the run game even though he is not a big guy. He really gets pop off the line and can eliminate run defenders. Parsons is not a fantastic pass blocker though, but he’s good enough. His problems in the pass game stem from not sinking his hips when getting pushed back, which is strange considering he is so strong in the run game. I would draft him in the 4th or 5th and be very happy with him. Seeing as he’s a guard, I could see him going even lower and will be an excellent value there.
Tyron Smith, RT, So- Smith needs time but could be very good eventually. Right now he has technique of a player who is just starting to get playing time.
Stafon Johnson, RB, Sr- The fact that Johnson is actually playing still after the horrific weight lifting accident he was in earlier in the year earns him a shot. No one will EVER question his toughness after this. As for Johnson as a back, he churns his legs well and gets tough yards. He’s not explosive in the hole, but is more of a big back that picks up speed as he runs. If he can get through the hole, he can break tackles and has good long speed once he gets up to the top level. Teams may shy away because he was never a top flight prospect before the injury, but someone will take him late because of his toughness and never give up mentality.
Joe McKnight, RB, Jr- McKnight is a Reggie Bush clone except not quite as good. He has all of the tendencies that annoy me about Bush. He takes everything outside and is always looking for the sideline. He’s allergic to contact. McKnight is a good pass catcher though, and if you get him in space, he hits home runs. To me, McKnight is a good talent, just not a true football player. If he goes anywhere higher than the third, it’s a bad move.
Damian Williams, WR, Jr- Williams is a very good route runner can get off the jam and runs the quick slant better than any college WR I have seen in some time. Good leaper with great hands, but he should not go high, and if he does, he may struggle like some of the other high profile receivers from USC. You don’t see his speed as much which is impressive in a WR as he gets in and out of breaks so quickly that it’s tough for DBs to break on his routes. If you smack him in the mouth, he will start to shut down, as he lacks the toughness I want to see out of high profile WRs. What pushes him down is my fear that he won’t be able to consistently beat that jam due to his finesse style of play. If he can, he should make a great slot receiver and will be key on 3rd downs. If he can run that quick slant in the pros as well as he did in college, it’s an automatic first down.
Anthony McCoy, TE, Sr- McCoy has really impressed me as the season has worn on. Not only is he a threat in the passing game, but he is a top level blocking TE. He is one of the best blocking TE’s I have seen and he’s not the biggest guy either. He’s incredibly well rounded. McCoy is going to be a steal no matter where he goes as he can contribute in more ways than most the recent breed of TEs.
Stanley Havili, FB, rs Sr- I’ve always loved Havili. He’s definitely not a true fullback, as he’s not a good run blocker. He’s a good short yardage back and he has excellent hands in the pass game. He’s one of the better receiving fullbacks I have seen in college football, and he’s shown that year after year. Havili is not a battering ram, but a versatile back I want on my team. He will be a safety valve for Barkley, and he should continue to improve next year. If he can keep working on his run blocking, he may go as high as the second round next year.
David Ausberry, WR, Sr- I think Ausberry may end up doing better as a pro because he does not get thrown to much in this offense. He’s much more physical than Williams but not as naturally talented. Not as quick either, but shields the defender off well, and fights for yardage. Ausberry is a tough kid and you can get him for a late round pick so he’s a nice value as well.
Ronald Johnson, WR, Jr- Johnson is the game breaking type with great acceleration and quickness. He’s different that the typical USC receiver as of late. He can be moved around a lot to expose the weakness in a zone defense, and has the speed and moves to make things happen in space. He should shine next year. Big play ability, can beat you deep, and he can beat you on short throws for long gains.
Everson Griffen, DE/OLB, Jr- I really like Griffen, as I saw noticeable improvements in his game from the beginning of the season until the end. He’s an incredible athlete; big enough to stuff the run as a down end and agile enough to play on his feet in space in pass coverage. His instincts and technique aren’t very consistent, but those will come with more experience. I saw him play enough time standing up that I think he’d make a fine 3-4 OLB, but he’s still growing, so I would rather see him as a top shelf down DE. The two most impressive parts were his first step off the snap, and his relentlessness when chasing the play on the backside. I think he will make a steal in the mid to late first round, and he will be better than media darling Jason Pierre-Paul.
Taylor Mays, FS, Sr- The more I’ve watched of Mays the less I’ve liked. He’s an athlete, not a football player, at this point in his career. He is incredibly fast, hits like a truck, is huge for a DB, and it all stops there. He does not wrap up in tackles, he seems to think too much and ends up not making plays he easily could with his athleticism, and his instincts just seem to be lacking. He does not have the technique of a senior, and I would be very weary of having him as my last line of defense. To be honest, he may be better fit as a SS or a LB in the pros as he won’t have to worry about the instincts part of the game. He will no doubt get massively over drafted due to his combine numbers, but I won’t budge from the thought that he is at best a late first rounder. Some points may be improved with good coaching, but I think some of this is just who he is and he should be played to is strengths in the right defense.
Chris Gallippo, MLB, Jr- I really like Gallippo. He’s a bit undersized and isn’t the best athlete on the field, but he’s a great football player. Gallippo has good instincts, reads his keys so quickly, gets in good position, fights his way through traffic, and makes plays in the backfield. He’s a step slow, but he makes up for it with instincts. He may be a bit of a liability in the pass game, but he can be covered up in the pros. I really like his potential, and with some time in the weight room, he can really push his stock up over the next year.
Malcolm Smith, OLB, Jr- Smith is a bit undersized, but has good speed and can cut off the outside well. He’s decent in pass coverage as well. With some more playing time I could see him developing into a quality prospect.
Kevin Thomas, CB, Sr- Thomas is soft in run support, but looks to have good catch up speed. He showed enough that I would say he’s draftable, but late.
Will Harris, SS, Sr- Harris really attacked the line in the run game, and made some impact plays in the pass game as well. He disappears for spells though, which is a concern. He is a good fit at the position at the next level and should be a good value in the mid rounds.
Josh Pinkard, CB, Sr- Pinkard is strong against the run and decent enough in the pass game. He can definitely be a solid cover-2 corner with his size and physical play.
Charles Brown, LT, Sr- I’m completely sold on Brown as a bona fide first round left tackle. He has great feet, is a dominant pass blocker, does an amazing job of pulling hard and making blocks on the moving target at the second level, and he does a good job of getting movement in the run game as well (despite being more of a finesse blocker). I think he should go in the top 20, and may go even higher when it’s all said and done. Don’t be surprised to see him go as high as #14 to the Seahawks, considering the ties to Pete Carroll, and the fact that Brown would be an excellent fit in Alex Gibbs zone blocking front. I personally like him better than Davis or Campbell.
Jeff Byers, OG, Sr- Byers has received a lot more hype over his time at USC than is deserved. He did grow on me the more I saw of him, but he simply lacking in some areas that a player of his experience level should not be. He gets driven back in the run game because he’s undersized, and he can get beat by the speed rush at times as well. What he does do well is pull, and he can find the man on the second level and make a block. I think he’s draftable, but he’s a late rounder.
Kristofer O’Dowd, Jr, OC- O’Dowd is a solid two way blocker, and he does a really good job of getting to the second level and making the block. He also makes all of theline calls, so he’s smart and can handle the pressure of this at the next level. I think he’ll be the top center prospect coming back next year, and he will even get some talk about being a first round pick.
Alex Parsons, RG, Sr- Parsons is a pile mover in the run game even though he is not a big guy. He really gets pop off the line and can eliminate run defenders. Parsons is not a fantastic pass blocker though, but he’s good enough. His problems in the pass game stem from not sinking his hips when getting pushed back, which is strange considering he is so strong in the run game. I would draft him in the 4th or 5th and be very happy with him. Seeing as he’s a guard, I could see him going even lower and will be an excellent value there.
Tyron Smith, RT, So- Smith needs time but could be very good eventually. Right now he has technique of a player who is just starting to get playing time.
Stafon Johnson, RB, Sr- The fact that Johnson is actually playing still after the horrific weight lifting accident he was in earlier in the year earns him a shot. No one will EVER question his toughness after this. As for Johnson as a back, he churns his legs well and gets tough yards. He’s not explosive in the hole, but is more of a big back that picks up speed as he runs. If he can get through the hole, he can break tackles and has good long speed once he gets up to the top level. Teams may shy away because he was never a top flight prospect before the injury, but someone will take him late because of his toughness and never give up mentality.
Joe McKnight, RB, Jr- McKnight is a Reggie Bush clone except not quite as good. He has all of the tendencies that annoy me about Bush. He takes everything outside and is always looking for the sideline. He’s allergic to contact. McKnight is a good pass catcher though, and if you get him in space, he hits home runs. To me, McKnight is a good talent, just not a true football player. If he goes anywhere higher than the third, it’s a bad move.
Damian Williams, WR, Jr- Williams is a very good route runner can get off the jam and runs the quick slant better than any college WR I have seen in some time. Good leaper with great hands, but he should not go high, and if he does, he may struggle like some of the other high profile receivers from USC. You don’t see his speed as much which is impressive in a WR as he gets in and out of breaks so quickly that it’s tough for DBs to break on his routes. If you smack him in the mouth, he will start to shut down, as he lacks the toughness I want to see out of high profile WRs. What pushes him down is my fear that he won’t be able to consistently beat that jam due to his finesse style of play. If he can, he should make a great slot receiver and will be key on 3rd downs. If he can run that quick slant in the pros as well as he did in college, it’s an automatic first down.
Anthony McCoy, TE, Sr- McCoy has really impressed me as the season has worn on. Not only is he a threat in the passing game, but he is a top level blocking TE. He is one of the best blocking TE’s I have seen and he’s not the biggest guy either. He’s incredibly well rounded. McCoy is going to be a steal no matter where he goes as he can contribute in more ways than most the recent breed of TEs.
Stanley Havili, FB, rs Sr- I’ve always loved Havili. He’s definitely not a true fullback, as he’s not a good run blocker. He’s a good short yardage back and he has excellent hands in the pass game. He’s one of the better receiving fullbacks I have seen in college football, and he’s shown that year after year. Havili is not a battering ram, but a versatile back I want on my team. He will be a safety valve for Barkley, and he should continue to improve next year. If he can keep working on his run blocking, he may go as high as the second round next year.
David Ausberry, WR, Sr- I think Ausberry may end up doing better as a pro because he does not get thrown to much in this offense. He’s much more physical than Williams but not as naturally talented. Not as quick either, but shields the defender off well, and fights for yardage. Ausberry is a tough kid and you can get him for a late round pick so he’s a nice value as well.
Ronald Johnson, WR, Jr- Johnson is the game breaking type with great acceleration and quickness. He’s different that the typical USC receiver as of late. He can be moved around a lot to expose the weakness in a zone defense, and has the speed and moves to make things happen in space. He should shine next year. Big play ability, can beat you deep, and he can beat you on short throws for long gains.
Everson Griffen, DE/OLB, Jr- I really like Griffen, as I saw noticeable improvements in his game from the beginning of the season until the end. He’s an incredible athlete; big enough to stuff the run as a down end and agile enough to play on his feet in space in pass coverage. His instincts and technique aren’t very consistent, but those will come with more experience. I saw him play enough time standing up that I think he’d make a fine 3-4 OLB, but he’s still growing, so I would rather see him as a top shelf down DE. The two most impressive parts were his first step off the snap, and his relentlessness when chasing the play on the backside. I think he will make a steal in the mid to late first round, and he will be better than media darling Jason Pierre-Paul.
Taylor Mays, FS, Sr- The more I’ve watched of Mays the less I’ve liked. He’s an athlete, not a football player, at this point in his career. He is incredibly fast, hits like a truck, is huge for a DB, and it all stops there. He does not wrap up in tackles, he seems to think too much and ends up not making plays he easily could with his athleticism, and his instincts just seem to be lacking. He does not have the technique of a senior, and I would be very weary of having him as my last line of defense. To be honest, he may be better fit as a SS or a LB in the pros as he won’t have to worry about the instincts part of the game. He will no doubt get massively over drafted due to his combine numbers, but I won’t budge from the thought that he is at best a late first rounder. Some points may be improved with good coaching, but I think some of this is just who he is and he should be played to is strengths in the right defense.
Chris Gallippo, MLB, Jr- I really like Gallippo. He’s a bit undersized and isn’t the best athlete on the field, but he’s a great football player. Gallippo has good instincts, reads his keys so quickly, gets in good position, fights his way through traffic, and makes plays in the backfield. He’s a step slow, but he makes up for it with instincts. He may be a bit of a liability in the pass game, but he can be covered up in the pros. I really like his potential, and with some time in the weight room, he can really push his stock up over the next year.
Malcolm Smith, OLB, Jr- Smith is a bit undersized, but has good speed and can cut off the outside well. He’s decent in pass coverage as well. With some more playing time I could see him developing into a quality prospect.
Kevin Thomas, CB, Sr- Thomas is soft in run support, but looks to have good catch up speed. He showed enough that I would say he’s draftable, but late.
Will Harris, SS, Sr- Harris really attacked the line in the run game, and made some impact plays in the pass game as well. He disappears for spells though, which is a concern. He is a good fit at the position at the next level and should be a good value in the mid rounds.
Josh Pinkard, CB, Sr- Pinkard is strong against the run and decent enough in the pass game. He can definitely be a solid cover-2 corner with his size and physical play.
Pac-10- UCLA
Alterraun Verner, CB, Sr- I have two concerns with Verner. One is his straight line speed, as I’m not sure how fast he really is on the field. That actually clearly showed itself when he ran very subpar times in the 40 at the combine. The second issue is he plays almost exclusively off the line, so I think he may struggle when put in a system that requires press man coverage. He has very good instincts in zone coverage though, and he can read the QB and the receiver’s routes to make a play on the ball. He has shown decent one-on-one cover skills on film, but I think his lack of ideal speed is great enough to push his stock down a good bit (probably to the 4th or 5th round range).
Brian Price, DT, Jr- I was impressed with Price’s potential as a true Freshman, and he’s really continued to improve. He’s extremely disruptive with his quickness off the snap, but he also has great brute strength. His strength was so impressive he twice knocked a guard completely off balance with a simple inside hump move with the side of his arm. He can completely take out the run, and he’s a great, relentless interior pass rusher. In fact, he can play the 5 technique without a problem in my opinion. If he makes it out of the first round, I would be absolutely shocked. I think Price does suffer from being in a draft class that is about as good as it gets for top shelf DT prospects, and he makes up a portion of this.
Jerzy Siewierski, DT, Sr- Siewierski is a role player, but he has an unbelievably strong punch and can really lock out offensive linemen and shock them into the backfield. The only issue is that his lower body does not look strong enough to hold the second effort. He’s a good early down run stuffer though, and that’s valuable. He will be a late round pick, but he could develop into a very effective NT in a 4-3.
Korey Bosworth, DE/OLB, Sr- Bosworth is too small to play end at the next level, but he looks like he will transition well to the rush OLB spot at the next level. He can break down well in space, and he has very good instincts. He struggles if you run right at him due to his size, but he has good speed and effort in the pass rush. He’s a mid rounder who will need time to develop, but he’s a nice prospect.
Reggie Carter, MLB, Sr- I’m not sure about Carter. He gets caught in the trash a little too often, but he flashes at times. He does extend well and use his hands to fend off blocks, but he does not disengage quickly enough to find the ball. He’s a late rounder with limited upside but could still prove capable at the next level.
Kyle Bosworth, OLB, Sr- I didn’t see enough from him to warrant anything other than a late round pick as a special teams player.
Akeem Ayers, OLB, rs So- Ayers is incredibly impressive, and he’s got first round talent. He is a very good edge rusher, and puts his hand in the dirt on passing downs. He is very fast off the ball, he gets the corner immediately, and he does a great job of getting skinny and runs the arc right to the QB. He’s got very good pass drops, and he seems to always be around when a turnover happens (either causing it or getting the ball and making something happen). I’m glad he chose to come back as I’d like to see him get stronger, and prove he is what I think and that’s a legit superstar in the making. He’s well rounded, and versatile, as he’s big enough to play in a 3-4 but fast enough to play SLB in a 4-3. I really like Ayers.
Chane Moline, FB, Sr- Moline is labeled as a FB, but he’s not. He’s a big running back who can serve as a short yardage back. He got absolutely blown up as a lead blocker in some of the games I saw. I think he may struggle to get on a roster.
Terrance Austin, WR, Sr- Austin has some value. He has very good speed, and is a good returner. He’s undersized, so I think his NFL future is in the slot. He has potential though to be better as a pro because of the inconsistent QB play the past few years at UCLA.
Logan Paulsen, TE, Sr- I wouldn’t draft Paulsen. He’s not a blocker, and he is slow on film.
Brian Price, DT, Jr- I was impressed with Price’s potential as a true Freshman, and he’s really continued to improve. He’s extremely disruptive with his quickness off the snap, but he also has great brute strength. His strength was so impressive he twice knocked a guard completely off balance with a simple inside hump move with the side of his arm. He can completely take out the run, and he’s a great, relentless interior pass rusher. In fact, he can play the 5 technique without a problem in my opinion. If he makes it out of the first round, I would be absolutely shocked. I think Price does suffer from being in a draft class that is about as good as it gets for top shelf DT prospects, and he makes up a portion of this.
Jerzy Siewierski, DT, Sr- Siewierski is a role player, but he has an unbelievably strong punch and can really lock out offensive linemen and shock them into the backfield. The only issue is that his lower body does not look strong enough to hold the second effort. He’s a good early down run stuffer though, and that’s valuable. He will be a late round pick, but he could develop into a very effective NT in a 4-3.
Korey Bosworth, DE/OLB, Sr- Bosworth is too small to play end at the next level, but he looks like he will transition well to the rush OLB spot at the next level. He can break down well in space, and he has very good instincts. He struggles if you run right at him due to his size, but he has good speed and effort in the pass rush. He’s a mid rounder who will need time to develop, but he’s a nice prospect.
Reggie Carter, MLB, Sr- I’m not sure about Carter. He gets caught in the trash a little too often, but he flashes at times. He does extend well and use his hands to fend off blocks, but he does not disengage quickly enough to find the ball. He’s a late rounder with limited upside but could still prove capable at the next level.
Kyle Bosworth, OLB, Sr- I didn’t see enough from him to warrant anything other than a late round pick as a special teams player.
Akeem Ayers, OLB, rs So- Ayers is incredibly impressive, and he’s got first round talent. He is a very good edge rusher, and puts his hand in the dirt on passing downs. He is very fast off the ball, he gets the corner immediately, and he does a great job of getting skinny and runs the arc right to the QB. He’s got very good pass drops, and he seems to always be around when a turnover happens (either causing it or getting the ball and making something happen). I’m glad he chose to come back as I’d like to see him get stronger, and prove he is what I think and that’s a legit superstar in the making. He’s well rounded, and versatile, as he’s big enough to play in a 3-4 but fast enough to play SLB in a 4-3. I really like Ayers.
Chane Moline, FB, Sr- Moline is labeled as a FB, but he’s not. He’s a big running back who can serve as a short yardage back. He got absolutely blown up as a lead blocker in some of the games I saw. I think he may struggle to get on a roster.
Terrance Austin, WR, Sr- Austin has some value. He has very good speed, and is a good returner. He’s undersized, so I think his NFL future is in the slot. He has potential though to be better as a pro because of the inconsistent QB play the past few years at UCLA.
Logan Paulsen, TE, Sr- I wouldn’t draft Paulsen. He’s not a blocker, and he is slow on film.
Pac-10- Stanford
Toby Gerhart, RB, Jr- Gerhart runs with good power and rarely goes down at first contact, but I just don’t see him as a bell cow NFL back. He runs fairly upright as well, which scares me as he is a punishing, physical style of runner and this could lead to him breaking down sooner than later at the next level. He also does not show the deep speed to run away from anyone. He’s tough though, and he’ll make a nice compliment back. Even though he’s proved to be very productive, I don’t know if I would take him before the third round due to the issue mentioned above. He also showed some ball security issues after he’s made it past the front seven, so he will need to work on keeping the ball high when he’s broken past the first line so it can’t get punched out from behind.
Chris Marinelli, RT, Sr- Marinelli is a solid RT prospect. He has the feet to protect the edge, and he also has the intensity needed to attack the defenders in the run game. He seems to have the frame to get bigger and stronger as well (because he’s a bit light right now), and I think he could potentially sneak into the late third or early fourth round.
Jim Drey, TE, Sr- Drey makes for yet another intriguing TE prospect in this draft. He actually looks like he enjoys blocking, and he finishes them down the field. What stood out most to me is that he plays on all special teams units, and was effective covering kicks. That kind of versatility will get him drafted as he can fill several spots on the roster for a team. Drey makes for a great value in the later rounds.
Ekom Udofia, DT, Sr- Udofia is another solid prospect that hasn’t gotten much publicity to date. He’s a big guy who is very hard to move in the run game but also shows good initial quickness off the ball and can penetrate into the backfield. Once he gets past that first blocker, he’s hard to move around as well. He’s going to make a good value pick, and I could see his stock rising as I think he may be able to play in a rotation as a 3-4 NT.
Richard Sherman, CB, Sr- I really like Sherman, and if he can show up well in the drop back drills and the 40 at the combine, he will move up steadily come draft day. He’s 6’3”, so he has the ideal size every team wants these days, and it also makes me think that he can find a home at safety if CB doesn’t work out. He showed good coverage skills, and is excellent against the run. He’s a great sleeper pick in my opinion.
Bo McNally, FS, Sr- I’m not sure about McNally. He’s an effort guy, but his instincts seem to lack as does his athleticism. He fills hard against the run though, and plays bigger than his size would indicate. He’s probably a late rounder who will have to make his hay on special teams
Chris Marinelli, RT, Sr- Marinelli is a solid RT prospect. He has the feet to protect the edge, and he also has the intensity needed to attack the defenders in the run game. He seems to have the frame to get bigger and stronger as well (because he’s a bit light right now), and I think he could potentially sneak into the late third or early fourth round.
Jim Drey, TE, Sr- Drey makes for yet another intriguing TE prospect in this draft. He actually looks like he enjoys blocking, and he finishes them down the field. What stood out most to me is that he plays on all special teams units, and was effective covering kicks. That kind of versatility will get him drafted as he can fill several spots on the roster for a team. Drey makes for a great value in the later rounds.
Ekom Udofia, DT, Sr- Udofia is another solid prospect that hasn’t gotten much publicity to date. He’s a big guy who is very hard to move in the run game but also shows good initial quickness off the ball and can penetrate into the backfield. Once he gets past that first blocker, he’s hard to move around as well. He’s going to make a good value pick, and I could see his stock rising as I think he may be able to play in a rotation as a 3-4 NT.
Richard Sherman, CB, Sr- I really like Sherman, and if he can show up well in the drop back drills and the 40 at the combine, he will move up steadily come draft day. He’s 6’3”, so he has the ideal size every team wants these days, and it also makes me think that he can find a home at safety if CB doesn’t work out. He showed good coverage skills, and is excellent against the run. He’s a great sleeper pick in my opinion.
Bo McNally, FS, Sr- I’m not sure about McNally. He’s an effort guy, but his instincts seem to lack as does his athleticism. He fills hard against the run though, and plays bigger than his size would indicate. He’s probably a late rounder who will have to make his hay on special teams
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