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Chidi29
04-24-2013, 06:54 PM
Couple of things before I post my reports.

1. Obviously, this is being posted extremely late.
2. I think the reports are much worse this year than last year's and there are less players (63 this year compared to 87 last year). School really killed my ability to be as thorough as I wanted to.
3. I put my Big Board together in roughly an hour so it's pretty much a rough outline so don't read too much into it.
4. There's no seven round mock this year. Not even a one rounder (I was going to make one yesterday or today but it would've been bad I'm sure so no point in doing it). Again, school has really taken up much more of my time than I thought.
5. If anyone's interested, here's a Draft Show I did last night for the station where I go to school. I'm the short dude in the middle (for the record, I'm taller than the guy on the far left, just have really poor posture).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Twt1Usv6E
6. One two guys I watched I never put a report together for were Colton Chapple/QB Harvard and Sean Renfree/QB Duke. Don't have any real feeling for Renfree but I really like Chapple. Only watched one game on him against Princeton but was really blown away. Very accurate, excellent touch on his passes. Undersized and release point is really (likely because he is short and trying to throw over lineman - will have to learn to slide more in the pocket and needs to get shoulders parallel to naturally bring release point down). But think he's a true sleeper.

Anyway, to the rankings. Starting with my Big Board.

1. Star Lotulelei/DT Utah
2. Luke Joeckel/OT Texas A&M
3. Dion Jordan//OLB Oregon
4. Jonathan Cooper/OG North Carolina
5. Eric Fisher/OT Central Michigan
6. Lane Johnson/OT Oklahoma
7. Ezekial Ansah/DE BYU
8. Shariff Floyd/DT Florida
9. Chance Warmack/OG Alabama
10. Tank Carradine/DE Florida St
11. Jarvis Jones/OLB Georgia
12. Geno Smith/QB West Virginia
13. Alex Okafor/DE Texas
14. Jonathan Hankins/DT Ohio St
15. Jamie Collins/OLB Southern Miss
16. Ryan Nassib/QB Syracuse
17. Manti Te’o/ILB Notre Dame
18. Terron Armstead/OT Arkansas Pine-Bluff
19. Mike Glennon/QB NC State
20. DJ Fluker/OT Alabama
21. Kawann Short/DT Purdue
22. Khaseem Greene/OLB Rutgers
23. Margus Hunt/DE SMU
24. Sheldon Richardson/DT Missouri
25. David Bakhtiari/OT Colorado
26. Barkevious Mingo/OLB LSU
27. Datone Jones/DE UCLA
28. Jesse Williams/NT Alabama
29. Larry Warford/OG Kentucky
30. Matt Scott/QB Arizona
31. Giovani Bernard/RB North Carolina
32. Kyle Long/OG Oregon
33. Oday Abushi/OT Virginia
34. Tyler Bray/QB Tennesee
35. Keith Pough/OLB Howard
36. Brent Russell/DE Georgia Southern
37. Jonathan Jenkins/NT Georgia
38. Montee Ball/RB Wisconsin
39. Ricky Wagner/OT Wisconsin
40. Dallas Thomas/OT Tennesee
41. Sean Porter/OLB Texas A&M
42. John Simon/OLB Ohio St
43. Stephan Taylor/RB Stanford
44. Damontre Moore/DE Texas A&M
45. Aaron Mellette/WR Elon
46. Jon Bostic/OLB Florida
47. Zach Dysert/QB Miami (OH)
48. Montori Hughes/DT Tennessee-Martin
49. Matt Barkley/QB USC
50. Zach Boren/FB Ohio St
51. Eric Kush/OL Cal (PA)
52. Brad Sorenson/QB Southern Utah
53. Brian Winters/OT Kent St
54. Jasper Collins/WR Mount Union
55. Alex Hurst/OT LSU
56. Will Davis/CB Utah St
57. Terran Jones/OT Alabama St
58. Ryan Aplin/QB Arkansas St
59. TJ Barnes/NT Georgia Tech
60. Stephan Warner/C La Tech
61. Evan Conrad/OT Southeast Missouri St

salamander
04-24-2013, 06:57 PM
Wow! Awesome job, Chidi!

stillers4me
04-24-2013, 06:59 PM
Hello Chidi/Alex!! Nice job! :applaudit:

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:00 PM
Scouting Report – Quarterbacks

1. Geno Smith/West Virginia (x4)
2. Ryan Nassib/Syracuse (x3)
3. Mike Glennon/NC State (x4)
4. Matt Scott/Arizona
5. Tyler Bray/Tennessee (x2)
6. Zach Dysert/Miami (OH) (x2)
7. Matt Barkley/USC (x4)
8. Brad Sorenson/Utah St
9. Ryan Aplin/Arkansas St

1. Geno Smith/West Virginia: 6’2/3 218
The Good
- Very good arm strength
- Capable of making any throw
- Thrown flag, deep crossers, curls from far hash, go, comebacks, etc
- Quick, compact release
- Hangs tough in the pocket, doesn’t try to immediately roll out
- Keeps his eyes downfield while on the move
- Flashes of accuracy and times where he was able to thread the needle
- Brilliant at moments in the game
- Overall, solid pocket presence and capable of sliding/climbing
- Above average mobility, can extend the play
- Instances of exceeding in clutch situations
- Ample starting experience
- Numbers in college were gaudy
The Bad
- Inconsistent
- Trouble getting off his first read and may be a half-field reader at this point
- Accuracy is spotty and can be ugly at times
- Will struggle to lead receivers
- Throws to open receivers, not always spots
- Holds on to the ball too long
- Forces throws
- Sometimes struggles to read defenses
- At its core, still ran a spread system
- Mobile but not as much as some think, not at the RGIII/Cam Newton caliber
Other
- 39 career starts
- 77 passing TDs junior and senior year
- 67.4% career completion percentage, including 71.2 senior year
- School record 656 yards passing against Baylor in 2012
- Career INT rate of one every 69 attempts
- EA Sports All-American Second Team in HS
Final Word
Not nearly as polished as Robert Griffin or Andrew Luck but does look like either of them when he’s on top of his game. Couple of key areas he needs work in but has the makings of a potential franchise QB.
Games Watched
Vs Maryland, at Texas, vs Oklahoma, vs Syracuse (Bowl)

2. Ryan Nassib/Syracuse: 6’2/1 227
The Good
- As much velocity on his throws as anyone I’ve watched in this year’s class
- Flashes of brilliance when it all comes together
- Ability to go through his reads
- Good internal clock, ball comes out quick
- Some mobility
- Capable of using the pump fake
- Tough, willing to stand tall in the pocket
- Sells playaction well
- Worked under center a lot
- Improved statistically every year
- Lots of experience
- Like his bloodlines
- Smart academically speaking
- Helped to turn around struggling team
- Big hands (10 1/8)
The Bad
- Height is just average
- Ball severely drops to his hip on his windup
- Ball placement needs a lot of work
- Struggles to lead receivers, have to adjust to too many passes
- Footwork needs refined
- Backfoot leaves too early
- Can get happy feet from time to time
Other
- Two year starter though played extensively sophomore year
- Syracuse 7-17 freshman/sophomore years where he didn’t play
- 13-12 as full-time starter last two years
- 62.4% completion percentage junior and senior year
- Father played football at Delaware, mother volleyball at Villanova
- 2012 Big East Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Four-time Big East All-Academic selection
Final Word
Can’t say I love him as a prospect but there’s a lot to like. Does need to be coached up a good bit but has the ability to be a starter at the next level.
Games Watched
at Rutgers, vs Louisville, vs West Virginia (Bowl)

3. Mike Glennon/NC State: 6’7/1 225
The Good
- Easily the tallest QB in this year’s class
- Above average arm
- Lots of velocity on his throws
- Ball comes out in a tight spiral
- Correct ball placement and showed ability to lead receivers
- Stands tall in the pocket, willing to take a shot to make a throw
- Good mobility in the pocket, capable of stepping up/sliding
- Able to read the entire field
- Willing to hit his checkdown
- Accurate passer overall
- Capable of making some stick throws (seam, comeback, go)
- Just enough mobility to extend plays
The Bad
- Erratic
- Questionable decision-maker, definite gunslinger
- Turnover machine (11 TOs in four games I watched)
- Will hold onto the ball for too long at times
- Good for a boneheaded decision once or twice a game
- Will get a bit flustered when rush starts to get to him
- Slight windup
- Must work on driving the ball off his front foot
- Front leg can lock up
- Arm not elite as some have claimed
Other
- Two year starter for Wolfpack
- 29 INTs over that span
- Threw for over 7000 yards and 65 TDs in that span as well
- Sat behind Russell Wilson his first two years
- Gatorade Virginia POY senior year of HS
- Brother ,Sean, QB for Virginia Tech from 2004-2008
- Ball in air for 61-62 yards vs North Carolina
Final Word
Obviously has a ways to go and needs some good coaching to get him under control. But the tools are there both physical and mental and he’s still relatively new to his craft. Lot to like.
Games Watched
At Tennessee, vs Florida St, at North Carolina, vs Vanderbilt (Bowl)

4. Matt Scott/Arizona: 6’2/1 213
The Good
- Tight spiral on his passes
- Passes have a lot of velocity on them
- Capable of making NFL type throws (out, comeback)
- Ball stays up on his drop
- Quick, compact release
- Accurate on the move
- Above average mobility
The Bad
- Looked lanky when I watched him, needs to fill out his frame from senior year weight
- Accuracy inconsistent
- Played in Rich Rod spread offense
- Limited starting experience
- Small hands (9 inches)
Other
- 17 career starts, one year of full starting experience
- Backup to Nick Foles for most of his career
- 1016 career rushing yards
- Listed at 196 pounds on Arizona’s website
- Only watched one game of Scott, don’t have a lot of info on him
Final Word
Again, don’t have a good look at him but what I saw was encouraging. Will be well-liked by teams looking into running read-option wrinkles.
Games Watched
Vs Toledo

5. Tyler Bray/Tennessee: 6’6/1 232
The Good
- Mammoth size, Flacco-esque
- Cannon for an arm
- Ball comes off with a ton of velocity, can really rip it
- No issue making throws down the field/next level throws
- Wide base
- Pretty good internal clock
- Enough mobility to extend plays out of the pocket
- Got some work under center, decent bit of playaction
The Bad
- Highly inconsistent
- Accuracy hit or miss
- Makes as many bad plays as good ones
- Struggles with pressure, gets flustered easily
- Will cause ball to drop on his hip
- Double-clutches and pats the ball
- Ball drops constantly when moving outside pocket, regardless of pressure
- Not very mobile in the pocket
- Too many “jump balls” to receivers
- Footwork needs to be tweaked, needs to consistently point to his target with front foot
Other
- 24 career starts
- Missed five games junior year with fractured right thumb
- Only sacked eight times senior year in 451 attempts
- Never had higher than a 59.5% completion percentage in any season
- Bulked up for postseason workouts. Listed at 215 coming into senior year.
Final Word
Physical traits are there in abundance but far from a finished product. Will take time to refine and get there mentally.
Games Watched
At Georgia, vs Missouri

6. Zach Dysert/Miami (OH): 6’3 231
The Good
- Good size, built well enough
- Fairly live arm
- Size makes him tough to bring down
- Willing to check it down, live to fight another day
- Offers a little bit of mobility
- Pro style offense, got a lot of work under center
- Release looks fine
- Highly productive
- Lots of starting experience
The Bad
- Accuracy can be spotty
- Needs a lot of work on his footwork
- Doesn’t drive the ball off front foot well enough
- Needs to have front foot pointing to target more often
- Didn’t always reset feet in the pocket
- Will stare down targets
- Was not asked to make too many difficult throws
- Half-field reader
- Tendency to pat ball
- Small hands (9 1/8)
Other
- 43 career starts
- Miami’s first 3-time captain
- Over 12,000 career yards passing (3rd in MAC history)
- 73 career touchdowns
- Missed end of 2010 season with lacerated spleen
- Placeholder for freshman and sophomore years on FGs
- Can bench press 285 pounds
- Nine career punts
Final Word
Seen as a sleeper by some but I don’t see that special quality that separates him from the rest, even in a relatively weak class. Mid-round pick seems likely.
Games Watched
at Boise St, at Kent St

7. Matt Barkley/USC: 6’2/4 227
The Good
- Accurate passer
- Accurate on the move and when throwing from an unsound base
- Puts proper touch on passes
- Very mobile in the pocket, feels the rush well, able to slide and climb
- Quick, compact release
- Keeps his eyes downfield
- West Coast offense, variety of sets and asked to make NFL type throws
- Did well late in games
- Short memory, able to bounce back from mistakes
- Tons of starting experience
- Big hands (10 1/8 inches)
- Decent bloodlines
The Bad
- Size is average
- Average arm
- Ball will flutter out of his arm at times
- Difficulty getting to his second read, locks onto targets
- At best, a half-field progression reader
- Tendency to force throws, do too much at times
- Has some trouble reading defenses/processing information
- Bad track record for position at school
Other
- Took over starting job as freshman
- 47 career starts
- 116 career TD passes
- Injured shoulder end of senior year
- Hail Mary vs Stanford traveled 61-62 yards in the air
- First 3-time captain in USC history
- Gatorade Football Player/Male Athlete of Year as junior in HS
- 2011 Pac-12 All-Academic 2nd Team
- Dad All-American water polo player for USC in late 70’s
- Younger brother, cousin athletes at USC
Final Word
Does possess a nice pedigree and experience in an NFL offense but the physical tools are just average and the mental aspect isn’t as impressive as you’d hope. Isn’t horrible in any area but isn’t really elite either. Best fit in a WCO.
Games Watched
At Arizona St (Junior), at Stanford, at Utah, vs Oregon

8. Brad Sorenson/Southern Utah: 6’4/4 229
The Good
- Big frame, drawn Ben Roethlisberger comparisons
- Cannon for an arm
- Passes have a lot of zip to them
- Downfield passes look effortless
- Size makes him tough to bring down
- Quick, compact release, mechanically sound from waist up
- Flashes of accuracy while on the move
- Solid internal clock
- Heady player, complete control over offense (called audibles, flipped formations)
- Ran pro offense with every set you’d see on Sunday
The Bad
- Accuracy can be ugly at moments
- Needs to keep his eyes downfield when the pocket collapses
- Played against lower competition
- Small hands for his size (9 ¼)
Other
- 33 career starts
- Two-time Great West Conference First Team
- 2011 GWC Offensive POY
- 65.6% career completion percentage
- Limited look at him, just one game
Final Word
Haven’t gotten the greatest look at him. While it is accurate to compare him to Ben in terms of size, he doesn’t have the mobility/escapability of a player like him.
Games Watched
At Utah St

9. Ryan Aplin/Arkansas St: 6’1/2 202
The Good
- Fairly accurate
- Gets the ball out quickly, good internal clock
- Stands tall in the pocket
- Enough mobility to extend plays
- Keeps his eyes downfield
- Very productive career
- Tons of starting experience
The Bad
- Undersized, shorter than you’d like
- Below average arm
- Does not have good velocity on his throws
- Telegraphs his throws, does not look off receivers
- Does not hit second, third read
- Needs to work on arm mechanics
- Three-quarters throwing motion
- Pistol offense, rarely under center
Other
- 41 career starts for Red Wolves
- Two-time Sun Belt POY
- Owns multiple team and conference records
- 10,758 career passing yards
- 1756 career rushing yards, 31 TDs
- Threw just four INTs senior year after combined 27 previous two years
Final Word
Likely to have a much better college career than pro. Does not have the arm strength to make the throws required at the next level. Late round pick at best.
Games Watched
At Florida International

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:18 PM
Scouting Reports – Offensive Tackle

1. Luke Joeckel/Texas A&M (x3)
2. Eric Fisher/Central Michigan (x2)
3. Lane Johnson/Oklahoma (x3)
4. Terron Armstead/Arkansas Pine-Bluff (x2)
5. DJ Fluker/Alabama (x3)
6. David Bakhtiari/Colorado
7. Oday Abushi/Virginia
8. Ricky Wagner/Wisconsin (x2)
9. Dallas Thomas/Tennessee (x2)
10. Eric Kush/Cal (PA)
11. Brian Winters/Kent St
12. Alex Hurst/LSU (x2)
13. Terran Jones/Alabama St
14. Evan Conrad/Southeast Missouri St

1. Luke Joeckel/LT Texas A&M: 6’6 306
The Good
- Massive frame and can bulk up with no problem
- 34 ¼ inch arms and gets them extended in both phases
- Excellent bend off the snap
- Smooth kickslide
- Solid job laterally
- Overall, nice job mirroring
- Competent in space, can hit a moving target
- Plays with proper pad level
- Apt to picking up blitzes and stunts
- Able to recover the few times he’s gotten beat
- Has a bit of a mean streak, will play to the whistle
- Ample starting experience
- Some bloodlines
The Bad
- Should add weight to his frame
- Sometimes will double-over when attempting to mirror
- First punch could use work
- Needs to more consistently bring lower half in run blocking
Other
- 39 career starts
- Twin brother, Matt, QB for Texas A&M
- Dad played at Texas Tech
- First Team All-SEC 2012
- Left Aggies as a junior
Final Word
One of the top prospects in the entire 2013 class. Does have a couple minor flaws but are easily correctable. Favorite to go first overall.
Games Watched
Vs Florida, vs La Tech, vs Oklahoma (Bowl)

2. Eric Fisher/LT Central Michigan: 6’7/2 306
The Good
- Huge frame who can add a lot of weight
- Tremendous length with 34 ½ inch arms
- Good burst off the snap
- Smooth kickslide, light on his feet
- Does a nice job getting his arms extended in both phases
- Proper hand placement, doesn’t get grabby
- No problems when asked to mirror in pass protection
- Overall, balanced and coordinated player
- Consistent leg drive in the run games, keeps his feet churning
- Heady player, able to recognize and pick up stunts
- Nasty streak, plays to the whistle
- Uses his size to seal defenders off in down blocks
- Quality starting experience
- Some versatility
The Bad
- Sometimes will fall off blocks
- Needs to add weight to his frame, skinny
- Good but not dominant run blocker
Other
- 34 career starts for the Chippewas
- 28 at left tackle
- Five at RT and two at RG (All Junior Year)
- First Team All-MAC senior year
- SI.com All-America 2nd Team
- Asked to pull multiple times
Final Word
Extremely athletic lineman who more than holds his own against the run. Good chance he goes in top five, will not fall out of the top ten.
Games Watched
At Iowa, vs Western Kentucky (Bowl)

3. Lane Johnson/LT Oklahoma: 6’6 303
The Good
- Big body with room to grow
- Athletic, moves well laterally
- Good burst off the line
- Able to mirror in pass pro
- Leverage and hand placement is proper
- Generates a pretty good push in the run game
- Can get to and stick at the second level
- Will flash a strong first punch
- Versatile
- Done well academically, intelligent
The Bad
- Legs will go dead in pass protection, causing him to get beat
- Bend is inconsistent, will double-over at the waist
- Could finish plays better
- Not a good cut blocker
- Lacks elite, defining trait?
- Raw, new to the position
Other
- 23 career starts with Sooners
- Did not start playing along the offensive line until 2011
- Played QB in HS and first year at Kilgore College before moving to TE
- Went to Oklahoma as a TE, moved to DE in 2010
- Switched to RT spring of 2011
- Started 12 games on right side in 2011
- Moved to blindside last season
- All Big 12 First Team last year
- Two time Academic Big 12 First Team
Final Word
Lack of experience means he’s not even close to a finished product which makes his flaws a much easier pill to swallow. Compare him to Anthony Castonzo.
Games Watched
Vs Kansas St, at West Virginia, vs Texas A&M (Bowl)

4. Terron Armstead/LT Arkansas Pine-Bluff: 6’4/6 306
The Good
- Big size, looks even bigger than listed, with excellent length (34’ arms)
- Fantastic upper body strength, bullies smaller players around
- Much more athletic than you’d expect
- Quick feet and can show a flash off the snap
- Able to mirror
- Good lateral movement
- Nice job of getting his arms extended
- Mean streak, plays to the whistle
- Uses his size to seal defenders on down blocks
The Bad
- Issues with leverage, tends to play too high and can’t get under defenders at times
- Waist-bender in pass pro
- Sometimes slower off the snap than you’d like
- Penalized too much?
- Domination product of lower level of competition?
Other
- Asked to pull multiple times in the two games I watched
- Called for holding twice in the one game I watched
- Won Class 2A shot put senior year of HS
- Did not allow a sack senior year
- Ran a 4.71 at the NFL Combine (record for offensive lineman)
Final Word
Certainly an intriguing athlete whose tape matches up with his workout numbers. Can definitely hang at left tackle and though may take a little time to make the jump to NFL competition, has a good chance to be on a QBs blindside in a few years.
Games Watched
At Alabama St, vs Jackson St (Half)

5. DJ Fluker/RT Alabama: 6’4/5 339
The Good
- Built like a house with ridiculous length (36 ¾ inch arms)
- Gets his long arms extended
- Elite upper body strength that will make ragdolls out of smaller lineman
- Real nasty streak and plays to the echo of the whistle
- Quicker feet than you’d expect from a man of his size
- Keeps his feet/legs moving when run blocking
- Foundation in pass pro is serviceable
- Played and has success against quality competition
- Tons of starting experience
The Bad
- Average when moving laterally
- Has trouble on an island
- Struggles to mirror vs quick-twitch ends, nearly useless vs inside counters
- Foundation starts to fall apart then, will double-over
- Could work on carrying his lower half better, will get flatback in run game
- Phone booth blocker, doesn’t do well in space
- Base in pass pro can get too wide, beyond shoulder width
- Weight concerns?
- Only played at one position
Other
- 35 career starts
- All coming at right tackle
- Second Team All-American/First Team SEC senior year
- All-Freshman SEC in 2010
- Held Barkevious Mingo in check senior year
- Missed four starts due to groin injury freshman season
- Weighed 355 at the Senior Bowl, 339 at Combine, 334 at Pro Day
- No. 3 recruit by Rivals coming out of HS
- Graded out at 98.6% in 728 snaps junior year
- Left Alabama as a redshirt junior
Final Word
Mauling run blocker but more like Phil Loadholt than Cordy Glenn. Not an insult as every team would welcome a power blocker on the strong side.
Games Watched
Vs Michigan, at LSU, vs Mississippi St

6. David Bakhtiari/LT Colorado: 6’4/2 299
The Good
- Fires out of his stance
- Quick feet, moves well laterally
- Ability to mirror
- Mean streak. Plays to the whistle
- Capable in space and at the second level
- Able to get his arms extended
- Pretty good bloodlines
- Solid starting experience
- Versatile
The Bad
- Little undersized, needs to add weight to his frame
- Will double-over at times
- Average upper body strength
- Some injury concerns
Other
- 33 career starts
- In his own words, has “flip-flopped” between left and right tackle
- Junior and senior years came at LT
- Started at RT redshirt freshman year
- Allowed 5 ½ sacks in 2155 career plays
- Penalized just once his junior season
- Brother, Eric, played LB for Titans and 49ers
- Uncle, brother also played/play football
- Met, talked with 49ers LT Joe Staley
- Declared as a junior
- Missed nearly four games due to knee sprains his junior and senior year combined
Final Word
Old-school attitude with a good deal of athleticism. Definitely has upside.
Games Watched
At USC

7. Oday Abushi/LT Virginia: 6’5/3 308
The Good
- Near prototypical size with good length (33 7/8 arms)
- Plays with proper bend
- Capable of mirroring
- Good upper body strength, generates a push in the run game
- Able to stick after contact
- Does well in space
- Good hustle, plays to the whistle
- Quality starting experience
The Bad
- Will get grabby in pass protections
- Has some issues vs the speed rush
Other
- 37 career starts
- 32 at left tackle, 5 at right tackle
- 2011 2nd team All-ACC
- 2012 1st team All-ACC
- Name pronounced “O-Day A-boo-she”
- Limited look at him
Final Word
Did not get a real solid look at him but has the potential at the next level. May be a better right tackle, however.
Games Watched
At TCU

8. Ricky Wagner/LT Wisconsin: 6’5/7 308
The Good
- Big size with excellent length (34 inches)
- Some ability to mirror
- Gets his arms extended
- Heady player, fine in blitz/stunt pickup
- Better cut blocker than you’d expect
- Starting experience at both tackle spots
The Bad
- Inconsistent
- Doesn’t anchor well
- Very vulnerable to the bull rush
- Does not have a strong first punch
- Can get overextended in run blocking
- Will double-over in pass protection at times
- Average laterally
- Can be beat around the edge
- Defining trait?
Other
- Began career starting 10 games at right tackle
- Moved to LT junior season
- 2012 First Team Big-Ten
Final Word
Good pedigree but can’t get very excited about him. Big body but not much more than that. Too many flaws.
Games Watched
At Ohio St (Junior), vs Stanford (Bowl)

9. Dallas Thomas/LT Tennessee: 6’5 306
The Good
- Near prototypical size
- Good length (33 1/8 inch arms)
- Shows proper knee bend
- Light on his feet and athletic body type
- Decent versatility
- Loads of starting experience
The Bad
- Could stand to add some pounds
- Needs to improve upper body strength, can get bullrushed
- Lateral movement in pass protection inconsistent
- Issues when asked to mirror
- Will have trouble sealing the edge
- Falls off contact too easily, on the ground too often
- Difficulty in picking up stunts/blitzes
- Not very apt in space, phone booth guy
Other
- 37 career starts
- 25 starts at LT sophomore and junior year
- Started all 12 games at LG senior year though also saw spot action at LT
- 2012 All-SEC Second Team
Final Word
Athletic who can play two different positions but not much else to get excited about. Day three pick.
Games Watched
At Florida (Junior), at Georgia

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:19 PM
Scouting Reports - Offensive Tackle (cont.)

10. Eric Kush/LT California (PA): 6’3/7 304
The Good
- Fairly explosive out of his stance
- Gets his arms extended and shows a good punch
- Moves well laterally
- Understands leverage in the run game
- Generates decent push in the run game
- Versatile
The Bad
- Shorter than you’d like for a tackle
- Plays too high
- May open gate too early on his kickslide, vulnerable to inside moves
- Small school
- Some injury concerns
Other
- Started 12 games at center junior year
- Took medical redshirt two games after freshman season
- Member of team Honor Roll each year
Final Word
Unsure if he’ll be drafted but should get into someone’s camp. Versatility is a big plus and has better chance of being a center than left tackle in the NFL.
Games Watched
At Edinboro
Unsure if he’ll be drafted but should get into someone’s camp. Versatility is a big plus and has better chance of being a center than left tackle in the NFL.
Games Watched
At Edinboro

11. Brian Winters/LT Kent St: 6’4 320
The Good
- Strong run blocker
- Game over when he locks on
- Mean streak, plays to the whistle
- Correct knee bend in pass protection
- As much starting experience as you’ll ever see
The Bad
- Frame looks to be maxed out
- Tick below average length (32 ¾ arms)
- Gets self way too overextended in run blocking
- On the ground way too much as a result
- Can’t work in space
- Grabby in both phases, hand placement leaves a lot to be desired
Other
- 50 career starts (Kent St record)
- All-Mac First Team senior year
- Lettered in wrestling three times in high school
- Limited look at him
Final Word
Concern is the mass amount of starting experience but how technically unsound he is in certain aspects. Body is maxed out and his ability may be in the same boat.
Games Watched
At Bowling Green

12. Alex Hurst/RT LSU: 6’5/4 332
The Good
- Huge frame
- Quality upper body strength
- Gets his arms extended in the run game
- Uses size to his advantage when asked to down block
- Works well in a phone booth
The Bad
- Inconsistent
- Doesn’t do a very good job laterally
- Overextends himself in both phases, needs to get his feet under him
- Doesn’t do a good job working in space
- Will he ever play football again?
Other
- Mysteriously quit the team six games into his senior season
- 30 career starts with Tigers
- First-Team All-SEC Junior year
- Missed last three games sophomore season with leg injury
Final Word
Some intrigue initially as a run blocker but major red flags after quitting the Tigers. Unlikely to be drafted.
Games Watched
Vs Oregon (Junior), vs North Texas

13. Terran Jones/LT Alabama St: 6’7/6 341
The Good
- Mammoth size with as much length as you’ll find (36 inches)
- Strong, excels on base blocks in the run game
- Better cut blocker than expected
- Good starting experience
The Bad
- Notorious waist bender
- Makes it easy to beat him in pass protection
- Plays on his heels too much, weight distribution isn’t even
- Smaller school vs lower competition
Other
- 34 career starts
- First Team All-SWAC Junior and Senior Seasons
- Very limited look at him
Final Word
Again, very limited look at him. Does have great size but will have to kick to guard to have any shot of making an NFL roster.
Games Watched
At Bethune-Cookman (Half)

14. Evan Conrad/RT Southeast Missouri State: 6’2/4 305
The Good
- Athletic, quickly gets to 2nd/3rd level
- Able to stick on contact in the run game
- Keeps his legs moving
- Versatile, starting experience at multiple positions
The Bad
- Looks a lot leaner than 305
- Gets upright in pass protection
- Vulnerable to the bull rush
- Doesn’t move that well laterally, has trouble mirroring
- Gets grabby in pass protection
Other
- At least 33 career starts
- 2012 Preseason FCS All-American 2nd Team
- At least 25 starts at LT
- Six at RT
- Two at RG
- Very limited look at him
Final Word
Only watched one half of a game on him. Don’t have much input but unlikely to do much at the next level and is probably a PFA at best.
Games Watched
At Central Michigan (Half)

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:26 PM
Scouting Reports – Offensive Guard

*Note: Just found my report on Barrett Jones, forget I did one on him. So he's not included in my rankings but the report is there. Granted, it's short, and I really didn't get a good look at him so you're not missing out on much.

1. Jonathan Cooper/North Carolina (x3)
2. Chance Warmarck/Alabama (x3)
3. Larry Warford/Kentucky (x3)
4. Kyle Long/Oregon

1. Jonathan Cooper/LG North Carolina: 6’2/1 311
The Good
- Elite feet
- Extremely nimble and agile, plays on a cloud
- Built-in leverage and takes advantage of it
- Does a really nice job in space, be it on screens or at the second level
- Capable of combo blocks
- Solid upper body strength and does a fine job in the run game
- Capable of anchoring in pass protection
- Mirrors with relative ease
- Good stunt recognition
- Tons of experience on trap blocks
- Nasty demeanor, plays to the whistle
- Will flash a good burst off the snap, especially when trapping
- Fantastic amount of starting experience
The Bad
- Undersized, short and played in the 290’s senior year before bulking up for Combine
- Needs to keep lower half with him when run blocking
- Can’t always stick and ends up on the ground little more than you’d like
- Position limited
Other
- 48 career starts with the Tar Heels
- All at LG
- Missed three starts freshman year with ankle injury
- 2012 First Team All-ACC
- 2012 Consensus All-America Selection
- 2010 and 2011 Second Team All-ACC
Final Word
Phenomenal athlete with some of the quickest feet you’ll ever see in a lineman. May not have the typical build but doesn’t look like any less a top flight guard.
Gamed Watched
Vs Virginia Tech, at Duke, vs Maryland

2. Chance Warmack/LG Alabama: 6’2 317
The Good
Thickly built
- Tremendous length for a player of his height (34 ¾ arms)
- Loads of upper body strength
- Good leg drive
- Built-in leverage in run blocking
- Anchors well against the bull rush
- More athletic/quicker feet on tape than when timed
- Balanced, coordinated player
- Capable of mirroring in pass protection
- Hard-nosed, blue-collared player
- Went up against top competition
- Ample starting experience
The Bad
- Still a better phone booth blocker than in space
- Average at getting to, engaging at the second level
- Doesn’t always stick on contact
- Can get grabby, especially in space
- Plays too high at times when pass blocking
- Needs to more consistently get his arms extended
- Position limited
Other
- 39 career starts
- All at LG
- Unanimous First Team All-American and All-SEC senior year
- Second Team All-SEC as Junior
Final Word
May not be the flashiest player but you know what you’re going to get from Warmack. Hard-nosed run blocker who will hold his own in pass protection.
Games Watched
At LSU, at Georgia, vs Notre Dame (Bowl)

3. Larry Warford/RG Kentucky: 6’3 332
The Good
- Big, intimidating frame
- Above average length, especially for his shorter size (33 3/8)
- Strong run blocker
- Imposes his will against smaller defenders
- Uses his size to seal defenders
- Asked to combo block and trap quite a bit
- Gets his arms extended
- Finishes plays
- Shows some explosiveness out of his stance
- Lots of starting experience
The Bad
- Gets overextended way too often, doesn’t bring his lower half
- On the ground way too much
- Struggles to hit a moving target
- Better in a phone booth than in space
- Uncoordinated player
- Falls off contact too easily
- Closer to lumbering than agile
- Flatback in the run game
- Trouble with quick-twitch lineman
- Gets by on size/strength too much?
Other
- 37 career starts for Wildcats
- All-SEC Second Team junior and senior years
- Member of All-SEC Freshman Team in 2009
Final Word
Mixed on him. Can be powerful run blocker but has a long list of flaws. However, a lot of them are tied in together (carrying his lower half better) and if he gets that corrected, he’ll be a great power scheme guard.
Games Watched
At Florida, vs Georgia, at Missouri

4. Kyle Long/LG Oregon: 6’6/1 313
The Good
- Huge frame
- Gets his arms extended
- Packs a good first punch
- Plays with good bend
- Proper hand placement, inside the numbers
- Can throw his weight around in the run game
- Excellent bloodlines
The Bad
- Trouble sticking on blocks
- Struggles mightily in space, phone booth blocker
- Can’t engage at the second level
- Trouble picking up blitzes
- Plays too high
- Average athlete
Other
- Originally accepted baseball scholarship to Florida State
- Left, went to Saddleback College for a year where he switched to OL
- Father is Howie Long, brother is Chris Long
Final Word
Didn’t get a great look at him but has a good bit of upside.
Games Watched
Vs Stanford

Barrett Jones/OG Alabama: 6’4 306
The Good
- Good length (34 1/8)
- Gets his arms extended
- Really smart player who can pick up stunts/blitzes
- Decent strength as a run blocker
- Has proper hand placement
- Tough, blue-collared kid
- Extremely versatile, extensive starting time at three spots
- Couldn’t ask for me starting experience
- One of the best college careers ever
The Bad
- Struggled at tackle
- Probably too short/small to play there
- Bit of a waist bender at that position
- Feet would go dead and wouldn’t be able to seal the edge
- In general, difficulty sticking on contact
- Overextends self, needs to carry lower half better
- On the ground too much
- Didn’t see a mean streak in him
- Some injury concerns
Other
- 49 career starts
- 25 at RG, 11 at LT, 13 at C
- 2012 Rimington Trophy winner (nation’s top center)
- Consensus First Team All-American in 2012
- Three-time All-SEC First Team
- Battled through high ankle sprain/broken foot end of senior year
- Shoulder injury caused him to medical redshirt freshman year
Final Word
Mixed how I feel about him, didn’t get a good enough look to be honest. Will be an interior lineman at the next level. Not flashy but gets the job done, typical lineman.
Games Watched
At Penn St (Junior), at Arkansas

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:35 PM
Scouting Reports – Defensive Tackle

1. Star Lotulelei/Utah (x3)
2. Sharrif Floyd/Florida (x2)
3. Jonathan Hankins/Ohio St (x2)
4. Kawann Short/Purdue (x2)
5. Sheldon Richardson/Missouri (x2)
6. Jesse Williams/Alabama (x2)
7. Brent Russell/Georgia Southern (x2)
8. Jonathan Jenkins/Georgia (x2)
9. Montori Hughes/Tennessee-Martin
10. TJ Barnes/Georgia Tech

1. Star Lotulelei/DT Utah: 6’3 311
The Good
- Good size, looks the part
- Good length (33 5/8 arms)
- Superb burst off the snap, looks like something from someone 280
- Very athletic, moves fluidly
- Tons of upper body strength
- Attracts double-teams
- Active hands and sheds blocks
- Can be dominant when left on an island
- Excellent leverage
- Gets his arms extended in both phases
- Great awareness, always gets his hands up and recognizes screens
- Extremely active motor, “every play is his last” approach
- Disruptive
- Collapses the pocket when pass rushing, quality bull rush
- Flashes a nasty swim move
- Can take games over
- Productive, got better every year
The Bad
- Needs to finish plays better, wrap up
- Probably not an elite pass rusher
- Repertoire could use some work
- Medical scare
Other
- 28 career starts with the Utes
- AP First Team All-American in 2012
- All Pac 12 First Team as well
- Monster senior campaign, 42/11/5 line with 3 FFs and 4 passes defended
- Full first name is “Starlite”
- Last name pronounced: lo-too-leh-lay
- Played for Snow College in 2008 (did not play football in 2009) before coming to Utah
- Born in Tonga
- Played at guard sparingly first year at Utah, also has a 17 yard reception in career
- At Combine, reported that left ventricle was pumping at below average rate (44%)
- Not allowed to work out at Combine
- Retested and doctors found “no evidence of dysfunction”
Final Word
Arguably the best player in this entire draft class. Absolutely dominant who can be placed into any scheme and asked to perform any role. Medical is cleared up so little to no concerns with him.
Games Watched
Vs Colorao (Junior), at Utah St, vs BYU

2. Sharrif Floyd/DT Florida: 6’2/5 297
The Good
- Great first step
- Very athletic
- Extremely active hands
- Can shed blocks with ease
- Gets penetration, very disruptive vs the run
- Balanced and coordinated
- Excellent motor, no quit
- Used on stunts
The Bad
- Undersized with below average length (31 3/4)
- Can get washed out vs the run
- Will lead with his shoulder at times, wont’ stay square
- Doesn’t have a true repertoire
- Sack production limited
Other
- 26 career starts with Gators
- All-SEC First Team in 2012
- Just 4.5 career sacks
- Three career blocked kicks
- No. 1 DT coming out of HS by Scout.com
Final Word
Explosive first step makes him a great one-gapper. Not sure how well he’ll do in a two-gap system but definitely worthy of the top five/ten hype.
Games Watched
At Georgia, vs Louisville (Bowl)

3. Jonathan Hankins/DT Ohio St: 6’2/7 320
The Good
- Thickly built, sturdy frame
- Fantastic upper body strength, an ox
- Commands double-teams and wont’ even get pushed around by those
- Dominant in one-on-one matchups, can walk OL back
- Built-in leverage, plays low
- Quality motor
- Gets his arms extended
The Bad
- Frame maxed out?
- Sluggish athlete
- Slow hands
- Flatback when pass rushing, doesn’t carry lower half
- Doesn’t let him see QB/try to bat passes down
- No pass rushing repertoire
- Down junior year compared to sophomore
Other
- 25 career starts
- 2012 First Team All-Big Ten
- Leaving school after junior year
- Just 4 TFLs junior year after 11 sophomore
- Five career sacks
Final Word
One-dimensional plugger but fits that bill about as well as you could hope for.
Games Watched
At Michigan St, at Penn State

4. Kawann Short/DT Purdue: 6’3 299
The Good
- Squatty with huge lower half and looks much bigger than listed
- Great length (34 ¾)
- Great upper body strength, tough to move
- Can run lineman back into the pocket
- Can get off blocks when his hands are active
- Plays with good leverage and arm extension
- More pop off the snap than expected
- Solid tackler who can pack a big hit
- Closes quickly
- Fantastic starting experience
- Tons of production
The Bad
- Still a limited athlete, sluggish
- Doesn’t move well laterally
- Can be cut easily
- Seems to get tired, worn out throughout a game
- Technique starts to wan
- Will pop up too much and get taken to the ground
- Won’t always stay square to the LOS
Other
- 50 career starts
- 2012 First Team All-Big Ten
- 49 career TFL/19.5 sacks
- 2011 Team MVP
- Whopping eight career blocked kicks
Final Word
Listing may have him come off as undersized but certainly doesn’t look like it and can be a 4-3 NT in the NFL. Kevin Williams-esque?
Games Watched
Vs Michigan (Junior), at Ohio St

5. Sheldon Richardson/DT Missouri: 6’2/4 294
The Good
- May not ideal size but great length for his height (34 ½ arms)
- Borderline ridiculous athlete, linebacker playing 3 tech
- Very fluid player with sideline-to-sideline range
- Good closing speed
- Tremendous get off
- Will flash quick hands who relies on strong swim move in pass rushing
- Can penetrate vs the run
- Good balance, coordinated and tough to cut
- Used on a lot of slants/stunts
- Very productive, gaudy stats for the position
The Bad
- Undersized and lacks bulk
- Lacks upper body strength
- Not much of a factor two-gapping
- Below average against the run if he can’t shoot through a gap
- Needs to improve repertoire
- Doesn’t always use his hands well
- Can pop up too high off the snap
- Fairly inexperienced
- Some injury concerns
Other
- Just one season as full-time starter
- 2012 Second Team All-SEC
- Underwent shoulder surgery before 2012 campaign
- Suspended one game in 2012 for violating team rules
- Medical redshirt in 2010 after wrist injury
- Transfer from College of the Sequoias JUCO
- 75 tackles/10.5 TFL in 2012
- Was a TE in high school
Final Word
One-dimensional one-gapper who is as athletic as they come but needs to be more well-rounded or going to get eaten alive vs the run at the next level.
Games Watched
Vs Georgia, vs Alabama

6. Jesse Williams/NT Alabama: 6’3 323
The Good
- Big frame, definitely looks the part
- Lots of brute strength
- Gets his arms extended
- Active hands, can shed blocks
- Does well when left on an island
- Space-eater, will often command double-teams
- Surprising first step
- Played versus top-flight competition
- Versatile, starting experience at different spots
The Bad
- Lacks ideal length (32 inch arms)
- Doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher
- Needs to consistently carry lower half
- Causes him to end up on the ground too often
- Can get washed out from time to time
- Needs to finish tackles/plays
Other
- 25 career starts for Crimson Tide
- Second team All-SEC selection in 2012
- Moved from DE to full-time NT senior year
- Used at FB in goalline packages
- Originally intended to go to Hawaii in 2008
- Attended Arizona Western College in 2009 and 2010
- Did not start playing football until he was 14
- Born, grew up in Australia
- Missed a game and a half in 2012 due to a concussion
Final Word
Run-stuffing space eater who has a few technique bugs to be worked out but will succeed as either a one or five tech.
Games Watched
At Penn St (Junior), vs Notre Dame (Bowl)

7. Brent Russell/DT Georgia Southern: 6’2/1 303
The Good
- Above average strength
- Moves well, fairly athletic
- Plays with proper, built-in leverage
- Good awareness, gets his hands up
- Disruptive and can get penetration
- Will flash quick hands and a strong first punch
- Solid motor
- Versatile, lined up at different spots
- Lots of starting experience
- Very decorated college career
The Bad
- Undersized, shorter and smaller than you’d like
- Needs to use his hands more often
- Repertoire needs to be on display more often
- On the ground too much
- Doesn’t always stay square to the line
- Some character blips
- FCS competition
Other
- 42 career starts
- GSU school record 25 career sacks
- Arrested in Nov of 2012 on charges of disorderly conduct and obstruction of a law enforcement officer after refusing to leave the scene of a fight (Russell part of crowd, not the fight)
- Suspended one game for the incident
- Suffered season-ending knee injury first game of career in 2008
- All-SoCon Second-Team freshman year
- Three-time All-SoCon First Team (R.Soph-R.Sr years)
- 2011 SoCon DPOY (16.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks)
- Five career blocked kicks
- Has six year old son
- Won Class 4A heavyweight title in wrestling senior year of HS (56-1 record)
Final Word
Production any football player would love to have and he does possess a fairly well-rounded game with still some upside. Sleeper potential.
Games Watched
Vs Old Dominion (Half), vs North Dakota St (Half)

8. Jonathan Jenkins/NT Georgia: 6’4 343
The Good
- Mammoth size, a true space eater
- As strong as they come, an ox
- Commands and handles double-teams
- Stays square to the ball
- Good hustle
- Went against top-flight competition in the SEC
The Bad
- Will play too high
- Causes him to get taken out of plays
- Needs to consistently get his arms extended
- Offers little as a pass rusher
- Doesn’t use his hands well
- Two-down player
- Weight concerns
Other
- 2012 All-SEC Second Team
- Missed 2012 Capital One Bowl due to an academic issue
- 1 tech though played end in a few subpackages
- Attended Gulf Coast CC before attending Georgia
- Weighed in at 359 at the Combine, reports were as heavy as 370 senior season
Final Word
Leverage is a big concern but guys of his size and strength are rare to find. Later first, early second round pick.
Games Watched
At South Carolina (Junior), at Tennessee

9. Montori Hughes/DT Tennessee-Martin: 6’4 329
The Good
- Monster frame with serviceable length (32 5/8)
- Size commands double-teams
- Will get his arms extended from time to time
- Occasionally disruptive
- Some versatility
The Bad
- Very raw
- Technically unsound
- Doesn’t stay square to the LOS
- Gets swallowed up vs the run
- On the ground too much
- Doesn’t use his hands
- Offers nothing as a pass rusher
- Went up against lower competition
- Only played roughly half the snaps in game I watched
Other
- Attended Tennessee for two years
- Started five games as a sophomore for the Vols
- Transferred to UT-Martin after being academically ineligible for the final five games of his sophomore season and other possible incidents
- Mainly a one tech but moved to five in a few subpackages
Final Word
Big frame and looks the part but doesn’t play like it. Possible character red flags as well.
Games Watched
At Northern Illinois (3 quarters)

10. TJ Barnes/NT Georgia Tech: 6’6/2 364
The Good
- Mammoth size, as big as anyone in this year’s draft class
- Top notch length, just under 36 inch arms
- Will shed a block here and there
- Quicker hands than expected
- Capable of collapsing the pocket when pass rushing
- Really good bloodlines
The Bad
- Not nearly as dominant against the run as you’d expect
- Tall frame causes him to play too high
- Can get ridden out against the run
- Doesn’t attract double-teams like you’d expect
- No defining trait
- Only played roughly half the snaps
- Limited starting experience
- Weight concerns?
Other
- 1 tech in game I watched
- 16 career starts
- Father and two cousins played football at Auburn
- Brother plays at Florida State
Final Word
Huge body but does little with it. Unlikely to be drafted but will probably get into someone’s camp just because of how unusually big he is.
Games Watched
At Virginia Tech

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:45 PM
Scouting Report – Defensive Ends

1. Dion Jordan/Oregon (x2)
2. Ezekial Ansah/BYU (x2)
3. Tank Carradine/Florida St (x2)
4. Alex Okafor/Texas (x3)
5. Margus Hunt/SMU (x2)
6. Barkevious Mingo/LSU (x3)
7. Datone Jones/UCLA (x2)
8. John Simon/Ohio St (x2)
9. Damontre Moore/Texas A&M (x4)

1. Dion Jordan/DE/OLB Oregon: 6’6/2 248
The Good
- Big frame he can grow into
- As athletically gifted as they come
- Top-notch change of direction
- Really good first step off the edge
- Quick hands
- Elite fluidity in his hips for his height
- Reliable tackler
- Lots of experience dropping into coverage
- Very versatile
- Special teams value
The Bad
- Lanky and does need to fill out his frame
- Raw
- Repertoire is lacking, mainly just a speed/swim move
- Needs to get lower dipping around the edge
- Can get pushed around against the run
- Lacks upper body strength
Other
- 25 career starts
- Two-time first team All-PAC 12
- Switched from TE to DE in spring of 2010
- 23.5 TFL, 12.5 sacks last two years
- Dropped repeatedly into coverage (7-8 times vs WSU)
- R1 on kickoffs, played on punt coverage
Final Word
Supreme athlete who is a definite three down ‘backer with rare ability to flip hips at his size. Means he can be an OLB.
Games Watched
At Washington St, vs Stanford

2. Ezekial Ansah/DE BYU: 6’5 271
The Good
- Big frame with long arms (35 1/8)
- Quality athlete
- Gets his arms extended
- Above average first step
- Agile, good change-of-direction
- Always around the ball, excellent motor/effort
- Can be disruptive vs the run, will flash ability to shed
- Heady player, will get his hands up
- Good of bit of versatility, moved around
The Bad
- Severely lacks a repertoire and counter moves
- Technically unsound/unrefined
- Needs to use his hands consistently to shed in the run game
- Has to add strength
- Needs to play with correct leverage more consistently, plays too tall
- Does not have elite speed off the edge
- Raw, relatively new to football
- One-year wonder?
- Older than typical prospect
Other
- Nickname is “Ziggy”
- Born in Ghana
- Grew up playing soccer, basketball
- Had not watched a football game until college
- Cut from Cougars basketball team twice
- Ran track in 2009 before joining football team in 2010
- Did not see regular playing time until senior year
- Played at both ends, few instances of dropping into coverage, occasional 1 tech in sub-packages
- 13 TFL/4.5 sacks senior year (Zero in either soph/junior seasons)
- Some questions about his age but generally thought to be 24
Final Word
Dripping with upside but will need quite a bit of coaching. Can be a situational rusher rookie year and go from there.
Games Watched
At Utah, at Notre Dame, vs San Diego St (Bowl)

3. Tank Carradine/DE Florida St: 6’4 276
The Good
- Solid frame, looks the part
- Long arms (34 ¾)
- Very athletic and lots of agility, very quick-twitch
- Solid off the edge
- Rangy, can work sideline-to-sideline
- Excellent repertoire, wide array of moves
- Has counter moves (ex: inside jab step)
- Quick, active hands who can shed vs the run
- Dominant when can pin ears back late in game
- Holds his own against the run overall
- Solid tackler
- Highly productive senior year
The Bad
- Frame close to being maxed out?
- Recent major injury concerns
- Could use a better first punch
- Occasionally will play too high
- Slight concerns about his motor
- Position-limited
Other
- Started 11 games senior year
- Tore ACL in right knee November 24th
- Recently ran a 4.75 40 in workout
- 11 sacks, 13 TFL senior year
- Goes by “Tank”, from carrying around toy tank as a child
- Attended Butler CC for two years before committing to FSU
- 26 sacks in two years as a JUCO
- Nearly exclusively played as weak end in two games I watched
Final Word
Knee injury is an obvious concern but recent workouts and multiple instances of players quickly recovering from torn ACLs is definitely encouraging. Mid to late first rounder but isn’t far away from the top guys in this class.
Games Watched
At NC State, at Virginia Tech

4. Alex Okafor/DE Texas: 6’5 264
The Good
- Athletic build with above average length (33 ¾)
- Fluid athlete
- Coordinated, tough to cut
- Quick-twitch, loads of agility
- Active hands and can shed blocks
- Runs angry with top-notch motor
- Sideline-to-sideline player, lots of range
- Capable of getting skinny around the edge
- Flashes of a full repertoire
- Versatile, experience rushing with his hand up and dropping into coverage
- Responded in big games (i.e. bowl games)
- Lots of starting experience
The Bad
- Not an elite first step
- Can pop up too high off the snap against the run
- Repertoire needs to be seen more consistently
- Average vs the run and gets swallowed up here and there
- Minor recent injury concerns
Other
- 33 career starts for Longhorns
- 2011 and 2012 First Team All Big-12
- 32 TFL, 19.5 sacks junior and senior seasons combined
- Alamo Bowl MVP in 2012 with 6 TFL and 4.5 sacks
- 2012 co-captain
- Missed most of Kansas St game and part of TCU game with ankle injury senior year
- Missed Senior Bowl due to a hip flexor
- Three-time member of UT Honor Roll
- Cousin is former Patriots’ special teamer Eric Alexander
Final Word
Underrated prospect and whoever takes him will get excellent value. Top-notch pass rusher at second or early third day price. Compare him to last year’s Clemson product Andre Branch.
Games Watched
Vs Oklahoma St (Junior), vs Iowa St, vs Oregon St (Bowl – Half)

5. Margus Hunt/DE Southern Methodist: 6’8/1 277
The Good
- Massive frame, as tall as you’ll find at DE
- Not the longest arms but a big wingspan (82 inches)
- Plays with surprisingly good leverage when pass rushing
- Able to dip his shoulder around the edge
- Pretty good repertore
- High-effort player
- Took some games over, at points triple-teamed
- Productive
- Dominant in bowl games
- Has blocked as many kicks as you’ll see from a player
The Bad
- Decent first step but overall, not as athletic as he’s timed
- Struggles to get low enough against the run
- Despite solid leverage/dipping vs pass, height is still a concern
- Arms aren’t as long as you’d expect from his frame (33 ¾)
- Mental mistakes (two offsides calls in one game)
- Position in the NFL?
Other
- First Team All C-USA senior year
- 8 sacks, 11 TFL, 3 blocked kicks in 2012
- Amazing 17 blocked kicks in his career, including seven freshman season
- 7 sacks, blocked PAT in four bowl games
- Includes three sacks in both junior and senior year bowl game
- Won gold medals in shot and discus in 2006 World Jr Championships in Beijing
- Holds junior world record in discus throw
Final Word
Physical wonder with his size/ability. Underrated player coming from a smaller conference in a deep class and will likely be good value. Still, tough to determine his position at the next level. May even follow the footsteps of fellow SMU DE Taylor Thompson and move to TE.
Games Watched
At Houston (Junior), vs Fresno St (Bowl)

6. Barkevious Mingo/OLB LSU: 6’4 241
The Good
- Fantastic get-off
- Equally fantastic athlete
- Lots of range
- Really good motor
- Gets his arms extended
- Flashes of dominance, elite play
- Dangerous when able to pin his ears back
- Will get his hands up
The Bad
- Skinny, needs to hit the weight room
- Extremely inconsistent, hot/cold
- Average vs off tackle run plays, poor vs inside runs
- Lacks any upper body strength, gets push around against the run
- Needs to use his hands better and stay square to the ball
- Lacks repertoire, mainly just a speed rush
- No counter moves
- Could stand to get skinnier around the edge
- Disappears at times
- Limited starting experience
- Down year statistically in 2012
Other
- 14 career starts
- Two-time All-SEC Second Team (sophomore/junior seasons)
- Freshman All-SEC
- Just 8.5 TFL/4.5 sacks junior year compared to 15/8 line sophomore
- Declared as a junior
Final Word
Is a freak athlete but so raw and not nearly as good of a prospect as he’s being touted. Going to take a lot of coaching and a lot of reps to develop a repertoire and who knows how much better he’ll get against the run. 3-4 OLB.

7. Datone Jones/DE UCLA: 6’3/7 283
The Good
- Thick frame
- Quality first step/get off
- Very quick hands and sheds with ease
- Strong first punch
- Gets penetration vs the run
- Above average strength
- Solid motor
- Lots of starting experience
- Productive career
The Bad
- Squatty, frame probably close to being maxed out
- Short arms (32 ¾)
- Average pass rusher
- Needs to get lower around the edge
- Speed/agility just average
- Minor injury concerns
Other
- 43 career starts with Bruins
- Second-team All Pac-12 senior year
- 19 TFL senior year, 36.5 in career
- Fractured foot in 2010, missed entire year
Final Word
Nothing special as a pass rusher but excellent two-gapper who can really fit in well as a five tech.
Games Watched
Vs Oregon St, vs Baylor (Bowl)

8. John Simon/OLB Ohio St: 6’1 257
The Good
- Good first step
- Fluid athlete
- Heady player with good awareness
- Quality motor
- Sometimes will be disruptive when asked to one-gap
- Got better as I watched him from junior year to senior year
- Has full arsenal of moves (rip is “go-to”)
- Gets low coming around the edge
- Tons of starting experience
- Productive past two seasons
The Bad
- Short, likely limited to OLB
- Pure pass rusher
- Offers very little against the run
- Constantly gets washed out
- Fails to stay square to the ball
- Lacks upper body strength
Other
- 37 career starts
- 30.5 TFL/16 sacks junior and senior year combined
- Two-time First Team Big-Ten/Third Team All-American
- Two-time captain for Buckeyes
- 2012 Big Ten Defensive POY
- 2012 Buckeyes’ MVP
Final Word
Pure pass rusher who will have to play with his hand up at the next level. Good at getting to the QB but needs to become well-rounded enough to be more than a niche player.
Games Watched
At Michigan (Junior), vs California

9. Damontre Moore/DE Texas A&M: 6’4/4 250
The Good
- Pretty good size with excellent length (34 ¾)
- Above average athlete
- Quick off the ball, above average first step
- Agile and can change directions with ease
- Coordinated and tough to cut
- Excellent motor and chases down every play
- Takes good angles to the ballcarrier
- Holds his own vs TEs against the run
- Will flash quick hands and ability to shed vs tight ends
- Good deal of experience dropping into coverage
- Experience stunting/slanting
- Very productive senior year
The Bad
- Very limited repertoire
- Plays too high against the run
- Struggles getting off blocks vs OTs, gets washed out
- Has trouble getting skinny around the edge
- Misses too many tackles
- Not an elite athlete not does he have an elite get off
- Lacks unique trait
- Possibly product of scheme, multiple sacks come off stunts/blitzes/coverage sacks
Other
- 23 career starts
- 1st Team All-SEC in 2012
- Led Aggies in tackles (85) TFL (21) and sacks (12.5) last season
- Multiple of his pressures/sacks come off of coverage or stunts than great individual performance
- Left after junior season
- Struggled against DJ Fluker
Final Word
Overrated prospect who doesn’t have the elite athletic ability some of the top players in this class have and doesn’t separate himself from the pack in any other area.
Games Watched
Vs Florida, at La Tech, vs LSU, at Alabama

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:53 PM
Scouting Reports – Linebacker

1. Jarvis Jones/Georgia (x3)
2. Jamie Collins/Southern Mississippi
3. Manti Te’o/Notre Dame (x3)
4. Khaseem Greene/Rutgers
5. Keith Pough/Howard (x2)
6. Sean Porter/Texas A&M
7. Jon Bostic/Florida

1. Jarvis Jones/OLB Georgia: 6’2 245
The Good
- Good bulk to his frame, looks the part
- Lots of upper body strength, attracted chips and occasional double-team
- Solid against the run overall and can be impactful in that area
- Able to shed blockers, usually dominated TEs
- Gets proper leverage and gets his arms extended
- Powerful tackler
- Good closing speed
- Able to get skinny around the edge
- Versatile, moved around and experience with stunts
- Some experience dropping into coverage
- Flat out playmaker
- High-effort, quality motor
- Extremely productive, decorated career
The Bad
- Limited athlete
- First step is just average
- Repertoire/counters need work
- Sometimes will wear down as game goes on
- Upside/ceiling?
- Medical concerns
Other
- 26 career starts
- First-Team All-SEC in two seasons at Georgia
- 2012 All-American
- Bulldogs’ captain in 2012
- 44 TFL, 28 sacks past two years
- 7 FFs in 2012
- Originally attended USC but was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a degenerative nerve condition
- Transferred to Georgia after USC doctors would not clear him
- Condition has been refuted by orthopedist Craig Brigham
Final Word
Did not time well but the tape does the talking. Although he may not flash on tape like some others, he was simply one of the most dominant players on every snap who gets the job done.
Games Watched
At South Carolina, at Florida, vs Alabama

2. Jamie Collins/OLB Southern Mississippi: 6’3/4 250
The Good
- Frame he can grow into with long arms (33 ¾)
- Very athletic with good first step
- Very aggressive nature
- Gets off blocks, can shed and attack
- Ample closing speed
- Good awareness
- Solid tackler who can pack a punch
- Rangy
- Can flash pass rushing ability off the edge
- Special teams value
- Versatile
- Superb senior season
The Bad
- Lanky, could bulk up
- Lacks upper body strength, can get pushed around
Other
- 31 career starts
- 92 tackles, 20 TFL, 10 sacks, 4 FFs senior year
- First Team All C-USA in 2012
- QB/LB in high school
- Began college career at DB
- Switched to LB after freshman season
- Played “Leo” position final two years
Final Word
Only got one game at him but definitely an intriguing athlete nonetheless. Could get really good value out of him.
Games Watched
At Western Kentucky

3. Manti Te’o/ILB Notre Dame: 6’1/2 241
The Good
- Thick frame, good bulk
- Quality strength
- Physical player who gets his nose dirty
- Does a nice job of scrapping and getting off blocks
- Smart player who understands proper angles to the ballcarrier
- Diagnoses plays quickly, doesn’t get fooled on run action
- Sound, textbook tackler
- Very active, always around the ball
- Some short area quickness
- Fantastic starting experience
- Very productive and decorated college career
- Just average senior season
The Bad
- Average athlete
- Sideline-to-sideline, lateral movement isn’t anything special
- Ceiling?
- Off the field concerns
Other
- 49 career starts for Fighting Irish
- Won Maxwell, Bednarik, and Walter Camp Awards as a senior
- First Team AP All-American senior year, Second Team junior year
- At least 110 tackles in three of four years
- Only 5.5 TFL/1.5 sacks after 13.5/5 junior line\
- “Catfished”, center of Lennay Kekua hoax that became national story
Final Word
May not be the flashiest pick and does have a limited upside but a solid player who will at worst, be a two-down thumper. Early second rounder though could sneak back into late first.
Games Watched
Vs South Florida (Junior), at Michigan St, vs BYU

4. Khaseem Greene/OLB Rutgers: 6’0/241
The Good
- Excellent awareness, very aware player
- Takes proper angles to the ball, plays inside/out
- Fluid hips and an athlete
- Nice job shedding blocks and doesn’t get swallowed up vs the run
- Hard hitter, nose for the ball
- Quality closing speed
- Impact player, playmaker
- Productive
- Good bloodlines
The Bad
- Slender build and undersized
- Lacks upper body strength
- Marginal pass rusher
- Leads with shoulder too much when tackling
Other
- 2012 Big East Defensive POY, First Team Big East
- 2011 Co-Defensive Big East POY
- 277 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 8 FFs last two years
- Started 12 games at safety in 2010 before moving to OLB
- Brother of former Pitt RB and 2013 draft prospect Ray Graham
- Father played at Purdue
- Two uncles played at Rutgers
Final Word
4-3 kid with a lot of athleticism and a good head on his shoulders. Solid combination.
Games Watched
Vs Virginia Tech (Bowl)

5. Keith Pough/OLB Howard: 6’1/6 239
The Good
- Super athletic
- Very rangy player, moves well laterally
- Excellent closing speed and backside pursuit
- Fluid when dropping into coverage, asked to do so a ton
- Reliable tackler who isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty
- Extremely productive career
The Bad
- Lanky frame and needs to add bulk
- Can get swallowed up/washed out at times
- Won’t always stay square to lineman, turns self
- Lower level of competition
Other
- 2012 MEAC Defensive POY
- 71 career tackles for loss, an FCS record
- 349 career tackles
Final Word
Small-school sleeper whose athleticism jumps off the charts but is more than a fast athlete in pads. Could be a steal.
Games Watched
At Rutgers (Half), vs Norfolk St

6. Sean Porter/OLB Texas A&M: 6’1/2 229
The Good
- Fluid athlete
- Gets low in his backpedal
- Solid tackler
- Agile, quick change of direction
- Asked to drop into coverage a good deal
- Lots of starting experience
The Bad
- Undersized with a very lean frame, “Gumby” body
- Average pass rusher
- Gets swallowed up versus the run
- Doesn’t look to play as fast as you would expect
- Down senior year
- Struggled vs SEC competition
Other
- 41 career starts for Aggies
- 2011 All Big-12 First Team
- Just 6.5 TFL/3 sacks senior year after 17/9.5 junior campaign
- Limited look at him
Final Word
Big concern is the dip in stats playing “better” competition. Not say all, be all, but not an encouraging sign.
Games Watched
Vs Oklahoma St (Junior)

7. Jon Bostic/MLB Florida: 6’0/7 245
The Good
- Fluid hips
- Apt in coverage
- Changes directions smoothly
- Good closing speed
- Three-down ‘backer in game
- Quality starting experience
The Bad
- Lean frame
- Struggles against the run
- Has trouble shedding blocks
- Misses too many tackles
Other
- 7.5 career sacks, 7 PDs, 5 INTs
- 2012 All-SEC Second Team
- Rushed for over 450 yards senior year of high school
- Very limited look at him
Final Word
Only one game of him from his junior year but an athletic ‘backer who does best in space rather than having to shed blocks and get his nose dirty. May fit in best at WLB at the next level.
Games Watched
At Tennessee (Junior)

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 07:58 PM
Scouting Reports – Running Back

1. Giovani Bernard/North Carolina
2. Montee Ball/Wisconsin
3. Stephan Taylor/Stanford

1. Giovani Bernard/RB North Carolina: 5’8/3 202
The Good
- Very quick feet
- Great agility
- Tons of acceleration, 0-60
- Burst to get around the edge
- Stronger lower half, good leg drive and runs through contact
- Asset out of the backfield
- Excellent effort
- Return value
The Bad
- Undersized and not much to look at
- May dance in the hole a bit
- Lacks top end speed
- Half-hearted pass blocker
- Some injury concerns
Other
- 2523 yards rushing, 31 rushing/receiving TDs in two year career
- 45 and 47 receptions freshman and sophomore years respectively
- Averaged 6.7 YPC in 2012
- Left after redshirt sophomore year
- First Team All-ACC both years
- Tore ACL in right knee in 2010, medical redshirt
- Led NCAA in punt return average in 2012 (16.4 – 2 TDs)
- Older brother, Yvenson, all-conference RB at Oregon St
Final Word
Just one game watched but liked what I saw. Versatility is a huge plus.
Games Watched
At Duke


2. Montee Ball/Wisconsin: 5’10/4 214
The Good
- Good bulk to his frame
- Strong first step
- Hits hole with conviction
- Runs with proper pad level, doesn’t expose self
- Good balance
- Hard-nosed runner
- One-cut runner
- Extremely productive, decorated college career
- Lots of starting experience
The Bad
- Not overly elusive
- Lacks second gear
- Straight-line speed is average at best
- Below-average pass blocker
- Defining trait?
Other
- 32 career starts
- 5140 career rushing yards and 77 TDs
- Averaged 1877 yards/27.5 TDs junior and senior year
- NCAA career touchdown leader (83)
- 924 career carries
- Two-time All-American
- Two-time First Team Big-Ten
- 2012 Doak Walker Award Winner
- Six receiving touchdowns junior year
- Limited look at him
Final Word
One of the most accomplished players in college football history but may very well end up having a much better college career than pro.
Games Watched
At Michigan St (Junior)

3. Stephan Taylor/Stanford: 5’9/1 214
The Good
- Big lower half
- Good leg drive, falls forward
- Overall, runs low
- Doesn’t dance, picks his hole and hits it
- Solid in pass protection
- Fairly productive career
- Decent option out of the backfield
The Bad
- Small hands (8 5/8)
- Agility is just average
- Lacks a second gear
- Won’t make many miss
- More plodder than power
Other
- 4300 career yards rushing, 40 TDs
- Two-time 2nd Team All-Pac 12
- 44 TDs tied for first in school history
- 25+ catches in three seasons but never averaged more than 10 per catch
- 843 career carries
- Rushed for nearly 2500 yards, 33 TDs senior year of high school
Final Word
As mentioned, feel like he’s more of a plodder a la Shonn Greene. Not a fan.
Games Watched
At Washington

Zach Boren/FB Ohio St: 5’11/4 238
The Good
- Good first step
- Packs a punch on initial contact run blocking
- Capable of anchoring and can hold his ground
- Gets proper leverage
- Good bloodlines
- Versatile
The Bad
- Fire hydrant but build isn’t inspiring, T-Rex arms
- On the ground too much
- Limited athlete
- Won’t always stick on contact
- Not much of a threat as a receiver
Other
- 34 total starts
- Switched to LB six games into senior year, picked up four starts
- 50 tackles, 11 carries, 5 catches senior year
- 2012 Ohio St captain
- Older brother, Justin, plays for Ravens
- Younger brother with the Buckeyes
- Dad played football at Michigan
- Mother ran track and field
- Played LB in high school
Final Word
Versatility is a plus but classic jack of all trades, master of none.
Games Watched
At Michigan (Junior)

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Scouting Reports – Other

Stephan Warner/C Louisiana Tech: 5’11/7 297
The Good
- Incredibly, uniquely smart
- Called the plays for Tech’s offense
- Picks up blitzes well
- Can anchor in pass pro
- Strength is serviceable
- Lots of starting experience
The Bad
- Severely undersized
- Not an athlete
- Does not do well in space
- Whiffs at second level
- On the ground too often
- Played too high (likely result of compensating for lack of height)
Other
- 40 career starts
- Three came at RG in 2009
- Calls pre-snap cadence (set/protections/etc) to QB
- Two-time captain for La Tech
- 2011 and 2012 First Team WAC
- 2012 Capital One Academic All-District First Team
Final Word
Very interesting story and there’s a great Yahoo! Article about him. But simply does not have the talent to make it at the next level. PFA at best.
Games Watched
Vs Utah St

Jasper Collins/WR Mount Union: 5’10/2 180
The Good
- Soft, reliable hands who can pluck the ball
- Able to adjust to poor throws
- Quick to the tuck
- Very productive career, monster senior year
- School has good track record at position
- Versatile
The Bad
- Undersized and lanky
- Still against D-III competition
Other
- Two tme All-OAC First Team
- AP Little All America Third Team
- Nearly 1700 yards, 22 TDs senior season
- Punt return work early in career
- Played slot and outside in game I saw
- Looking to follow footsteps of Pierre Garcon and Cecil Shorts
- Very limited look at him
Final Word
Tough to judge him based on one half of play but what I did see was quality.
Games Watched
Vs Mary Hardin-Baylor (Half – Playoffs)

Aaron Mellette/WR Elon: 6’2/3 217
The Good
- Big size with long arms (33 1/8)
- Competent run blocker
- Very productive
The Bad
- Build-up speed guy?
- FCS competition
Other
- 97 catches, 1408 yards, 18 TDs senior year
- 1100/12 1639/12 lines sophomore and junior years respectively
- Extremely limited look at him
Final Word
Impossible for me to accurately gauge his ability but he’s gotten a good bit of love as a small school sleeper.
Games Watched
At North Carolina (Half)

Will Davis/CB Utah St: 5’11/2 186
The Good
- Has decent size and bulk
- Didn’t miss many tackles
- Appeared to be leader in secondary, made many of the calls
- Productive senior season
The Bad
- Slow in flipping hips
- Went too high on ballcarriers
- Not very physical, isn’t willing to get his nose dirty
- Somewhat limited starting experience
Other
- 18 career starts, one year of full-time starting experience
- 5 INTs, 22 passes defended senior year
- Attended De Anza College (JUCO) before coming to USU
- Originally committed to Western Washington before football program was cut
Final Word
Limited look but not too much to get excited about.
Games Watched
Vs Toledo (Bowl)

Shoes
04-24-2013, 08:03 PM
Great job, Chidi! I'll say it again, fire Bouchette and hire Chidi. :chuckle:

Steeltreal
04-24-2013, 09:29 PM
Do you think Cornellius Carradine fits into the Steelers 3-4 ? He could be BPA mid 1st

Chidi29
04-24-2013, 09:32 PM
Do you think Cornellius Carradine fits into the Steelers 3-4 ? He could be BPA mid 1st

Yeah, I think he can. Obviously heavier than your usual rush 'backer at 276 but wonder if he added weight since he couldn't run due to the ACL. So maybe he plays around 265 normally and would only have to shed a little bit of weight.