RND 2 Cuts Bio's
 

Okay I hope I got all the cuts yeasterday. Tried to put them in order of the teams as they came in. So for the few that asked here we go. I will try to point out the players cut that maybe of some interest. With Payton's moves so far I have to look at alot possibilities. So here we go. No iam not going to orginize them any more than they are. sorry :P

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Rams
Donovan Raiola Grade: 3.26
Position: C
Class: 5Sr
School: Wisconsin
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 300
40 Time: 5.58
Grading System


BIO: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his junior and sophomore campaigns. Brother Dominic was a second-round pick of the Lions in 2001.

POSITIVES: Smart, explosive blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Quick into blocks, gets out to the second level and walls opponents from the action. Plays with outstanding leverage, slides his feet in space and adjusts in pass protection. Effective in motion and works to finish blocks.

NEGATIVES: Powerful in the weight room but does not present himself as a strong lineman who drives opponents off the ball.

ANALYSIS: Flashing dominance throughout his college career, Raiola is coming off an uninspired senior campaign. Has the tools and intensity to play at the next level, yet must develop a complete game.

PROJECTION: Late Seventh Round

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... 47890.html

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Rams
Mike Goolsby Grade: 3.27
Position: ILB
Class: Sr
School: Notre Dame
Conference: I-A Ind.
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 249
40 Time: 5

BIO: Two-year starter who led the team in tackles as a senior posting 97/7.5/3. Sat out the .03 season recovering from a broken collarbone. Junior totals were 75/13/4.

POSITIVES: Competitive defender with solid size and instincts. Breaks down well, plays with knee-bend, and displays technique getting off blocks. Diagnoses the action, keeps the play in front of him and stays with assignments. Takes good angles to the action and consistently puts himself in a position to make a play on the ball. Scrapes well laterally, plays heads up football and wraps up tackling. Gets adequate depth on drops.

NEGATIVES: Not a nimble defender and has difficulty redirecting to the ballcarrier. Rarely makes plays on the pass and must improve his cover skills.

ANALYSIS: A prospect with growth potential, Goolsby offers potential at a number of linebacker positions. Needs to make gains in the weight room, yet has the underlying skills to be a reserve in the NFL.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... 68240.html

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Texans
LB Sam Cowart

Year Team .........G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def
1998 Buffalo Bills 16 78 ....60.0 18 ....0 ......2 ...23 11.5 23 ..0 .....1
1999 Buffalo Bills 16 123 ...78.0 45 ....1 ......0 ....0 0.0 ...0 ...0 .....2
2000 Buffalo Bills 12 130 ...88.0 42 ...5.5 ....2 ....4 .2.0 ...2 ...0 ....4
2001 Buffalo Bills 1 ....2 ,,,,,0.0 ,,2 ,,,,,0 ,,,,,0 ,,,,,0 0.0 ,,,,0 ,,,0,,,, 0
2002 NY Jets ......16 127 ....91.0 36 ....2 .....0 .....0 0.0 ....0 ...0 ...8
2003 NY Jets ......15 140 ....96.0 44 ....2 .....0 .....0 0.0 ....0 ...0 ...2
2004 NY Jets ........9 25 ......20.0 .5 ....0 ......0 ....0 0.0 .....0 ...0 ...0
2005 Vikings .......15 85..... 72.0 13.... 2 ......0 ....0 0.0..... 0... 0... 2

Texans | Cowart to battle Rainer for starting role; Ryans could enter the fray
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 19:48:32 -0700

Megan Manfull, writing for the Sporting News, reports Houston Texans LB Sam Cowart missed all of the offseason workouts with minor injuries, but will likely push LB Wali Rainer early in camp for the middle linebacker starting job. It's the position most up in the air on the Texans. Rookie LB DeMeco Ryans could also possibly enter the fray in training camp. The coaches are high on Ryans, and still deciding between playing him at outside or inside.

now if heathy keep the 4 for edwards and sign him
TOTAL 100 710 505.0 205 12.5 4 27 6.8 23 0 19

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Texans
Kenneth Pettway
Position: Outside Linebacker/Defensive End
College: Grambling State
Height: 6-3 7/8
Weight: 255
Hometown: Gilmer, Texas
ANALYSIS
Pettway is an underrated talent as a bit of a tweener. He might be too small to play defensive end on every down in the pros and still lacks the pass coverage skills to do likewise as a linebacker. He is a solid rush end who will probably be best served as a situational pass rusher in a 4-3 alignment or as a weakside outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.

Despite size limitations on the line, he shows very good strength to stack and shed. He recognizes blocking schemes and reacts well to the inside run. He has enough natural power and leverage to stay under the blocker's pads and moves easily through trash to make plays on the outside.

Pettway is more of a drag-down tackler than a wrap-up type working in space, causing some of the slippery runners to escape. However, he is a solid hitter vs. plays in front of him and shows enough spin in his lateral movements to make plays outside the box.

Kenneth has exceptional acceleration working down the line and does a good job of colliding with the ballcarrier on contact. When he gets too high in his stance, he tends to pick a side rather than squaring up, making him an easy target to block. He showed marked improvement in 2004 in using his hands to shed instead of short arming a bit and letting blockers get into his chest too often. Pettway has good short area quickness and hand usage to mirror and reroute tight ends and backs.

While he gets adequate depth in his pass drops, he is a bit stiff changing direction and tends to backpedal on his heels. He has the ability to make plays in front of him, but when working in man coverage, Kenneth does not always react to the ball when it is thrown. He needs to refine his pass zone drops, but makes up for stiffness with good quickness.

Where he will perform at the next level depends upon what type of defense the team that drafts him is using. He could be a decent situational rush end in a 4-3 alignment or better served as a weakside linebacker in a 3-4 formation. Because of the level of competition he faced, Kenneth might not be drafted as high as his grade indicates, but there is no questioning his impressive athletic ability and potential.

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Patriots

CB Eric Warfield.
Proven Vet hampered by naginging injuries last year.
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12796

ILB Monty Beisel
Another vet that is one of the best back ups in the NFL.
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235021

ILB Corey Mays
Corey Mays Grade: 3.03
Position: ILB
Class: Sr
School: Notre Dame
Conference: Independents
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 230
40 Time: 4.77
Grading System


BIO: Part-time player his first three seasons in the program before becoming a starter last year. Posted 68/10.5/four as a senior.

POSITIVES: Former special-teams player whose game is on the rise. Takes good angles to the action, fast to the flanks and scrapes laterally defending the run. Explosive up the field, has good first-step quickness and works to get involved.

NEGATIVES: Has a lot of tackles broken. Marginal playing time and productivity in college.

ANALYSIS: Flying under the radar screen, Mayes significantly improved his game in .05. A likely free-agent signing who can make it as a backup linebacker/special-teams ace.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

Dan Stevenson
Position: OG
Class: Sr
School: Notre Dame
Conference: -
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 300
40 Time: 5.43
Selected by: New England Patriots
Round 6, pick 36 (205 overall) Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter at the right guard position.

POSITIVES: Hard-working blocker with a good degree of upside potential. Plays with excellent lean, keeps his feet moving throughout the action and anchors at the point. Explosive, jolts defenders and flashes footwork sliding laterally. Plays heads-up football and works well with teammates.

NEGATIVES: Marginally strong as a run blocker and rarely gets movement. Not effective on the second level.

ANALYSIS: A good-sized guard with growth potential, Stevenson elevated his play as a senior and could develop into a starting NFL guard as he physically matures.

PROJECTION: Late Fifth Round


Randy Hand Jr.
Position: T
Class: Sr
School: Florida
Conference: Southeastern
Ht., Wt.: 6-5.5, 312
40 Time: 5.49
Grading System


BIO: Three-year starter at right tackle. All-Conference selection as a senior.

POSITIVES: Effective pass protector who blocks with solid fundamentals. Sets with a wide base, stay square and anchors at the point. Correctly places hands into defenders and controls them once engaged in a block. Makes effective use of angles and rides rushers from the action.

NEGATIVES: Lacks footwork, struggles sliding out to protect the edge and loses balance over a large area. Marginal run-blocker who rarely finishes.

ANALYSIS: Productive on the college level, Hand has been a durable and dependable blocker at Florida. Works hard and offers potential as an inexpensive backup.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

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Bears

CB Dion Byrum

Cornerback Dion Byrum's stock on the rise
By Carlos "Big C" Holmes
Cox News Service
Monday, March 27, 2006
Ohio University CB Dion Byrum has been flying under the radar since playing in the East-West Shrine game in January, but all that is expected to change after an eye-opening performance for NFL scouts at the school on Friday.

The 5-foot-10 1/2 -inch, 190-pound defensive back impressed the scouts with his natural athletic ability, speed and agility. Byrum posted a 3.89 in the short shuttle, a 6.88 in the L-Drill and a 10-foot-7 broad jump. Although he was only able to crank out 12 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, he made up for his lack of brute strength by running a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash against the wind on field turf.

Simply put, Byrum caught a number of teams who were in attendance (six) off guard with his performance. For example, he had to make three attempts on his vertical jump just to ensure the scouts had the correct readings - 40 inches. That's right, 40 inches on all three attempts. Now, you want to talk about mad hops, Byrum does indeed have them.

Byrum was silky smooth in his back pedal and didn't drop a single ball during position drills. His overall workout was solid and enough to make some teams take notice.

There are at least three teams, Chicago, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay, who could have their eyes on Byrum, and for good reasons. All three teams run some form of Cover2/Zone coverage, which would be perfectly suited for Byrum. In fact, the defensive scheme the Bobcats ran this year was based on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.

Here's the skinny on Byrum. Byrum possesses outstanding cover skills, reads and reacts well to the ball, is very instinctive and has good vision. He also has good recovery speed which he demonstrated in the East-West Shrine game when he stumbled coming out of his back pedal and let the receiver get behind him. Byrum then made like a bread truck and hauled buns down the field to make the tackle.

He had six interceptions on the season, returning two of those for touchdowns. Whatever team decides to pull the trigger on this player will be getting a renaissance man. Byrum returned kicks, punts and was a gunner on special teams. Some liken him to former Pittsburgh Panther corner, now 49er, Shawntae Spencer.

Let us not forget that this guy was named second-team All-America pick by the Associated Press and first-team All-MAC. So, is this a case of a player being overlooked because of the program in which he played, or is this a case of poor scouting? My guess is a little of both, but when it comes down to it, Byrum's play shall speak for itself.
http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/c ... 7bigc.html

CB Carlos Hendricks

In less than a month the Bears have used free agency and the draft to upgrade the depth in the secondary. The team continued the makeover Tuesday by signing undrafted free agent cornerback Carlos Hendricks.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder participated in Chicago’s rookie mini-camp from May 5-7 on a tryout basis and did enough to earn a one-year deal.
Hendricks appeared in 46 games for the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He had 160 tackles, five interceptions, 19 pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.

He will have a tough time making the 53-man roster considering the amount of talent the Bears have added in the secondary this off-season. Ricky Manning, Danieal Manning and Devin Hester are all locks to make the roster along with starters Nathan Vasher, Charles Tillman, Mike Brown and Chris Harris.

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Buccaneers

TONIU FONOTI, NEBRASKA
Height: 6-3 Weight: 330 Birthdate: Nov. 26, 1981
ANALYSIS
A native of Hauula, Hawaii, Fonoti was the heart and soul of the Cornhuskers' offensive line. A first-team All-American and Outland Trophy finalist, Fonoti brought opposing defenses to their knees, enabling backfield players like Eric Crouch to run wild on opposing defenses. Fonoti also became the fifth 'Husker to record more than 300 pancake blocks in a career.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"Fonoti is a rare impact interior lineman. His size and skill make him an instant starter. Fonoti has the mass that many NFL front office officials drool over, and by just referring to that size could make him a late first round selection. He will most likely be the first offensive guard selected in the entire draft."
— Chris Steuber, Firstdowninc.com
"A powerful pancake blocker with unbelievable strength. Fonoti has an ability to manhandle people as a run blocker, and the size and feet to be a tackle."
— Mel Kiper, Jr., ESPN

NOW HERE IS THE CATCH
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings placed guard Toniu Fonoti on injured reserve Friday, ending his season because of a severely strained groin he suffered in his only appearance with the team.

Acquired in an Oct. 18 trade with the San Diego Chargers, who drafted him in the second round in 2002, Fonoti was out of shape and nursing a broken hand. Finally in condition to play, Fonoti started at left guard in Green Bay against the Packers on Nov. 21. He got hurt in the game and was replaced by Anthony Herrera.

Weighing about 385 pounds, the 6-foot-4 Fonoti was dominant in practice and should have a chance to contribute in 2006.

"If you have good feet and your big and strong and tough like he is," coach Mike Tice said, "we can do wonders with him."
ESPN

Dwight Ellick
Position: CB
Class: Sr
School: Notre Dame
Conference: I-A Ind.
Ht., Wt.: 5-10.5, 185
40 Time: 4.4

Two-year starter who posted 44/2/7 as a senior after 19 tackles the prior year.

POSITIVES: Top athlete with excellent size/speed numbers. Fluid transitioning to run with opponents and quick to close on a play. Displays ability backed off the line of scrimmage facing the quarterback.

NEGATIVES: Does not do a good job reading receivers. eyes or turning back to the ball. Not a physical cornerback. Does not time his defenses well. Marginal skills in man-to-man coverage.

ANALYSIS: Still more athlete than football player, Ellick is a track and field sprint champion who has yet to translate that speed onto the football field. Needs a lot of work and repetition yet his computer numbers make him worth a look.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

Jonathan Clinkscale
Position: OG
Class: Sr
School: Wisconsin
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 6-2.5, 315
40 Time: 5.54

BIO: Four-year starter at right guard who also saw action at center as a freshman. All-Conference selection last year.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized lineman who flashes the ability to dominate opponents. Naturally strong, stays square and keeps opponents away from the action. Alert picking up stunts or twists thrown by defenders. Can slide laterally in space, quickly gets his hands up and blocks with leverage throughout the action. Turns defenders off the line, anchors at the point or walls opponents from the play with good body positioning. Blocks down on opponents or easily rides them from their angle of attack. Quick to the second level engaging linebackers and also effective kicking out.

NEGATIVES: Lacks adjustment, does not play with balance and must make better use of blocking angles. Does not always attack assignments or play with great intensity.

ANALYSIS: Naturally gifted, Clinkscale is incredibly effective when focused on the task at hand. Could develop into a starter at the next level if he pays attention to detail, properly conditions himself and plays with consistent effort.

PROJECTION: Mid Fifth Round

MARQUIS COOPER
Position: OLB
Class: Sr
School: Washington
Conference: Pac-10
Ht., Wt.: 6'3, 223
40 Time: 4.58
Grade: 3.55

Selected by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 3, pick 16 (79 overall)
BIO: Two-year starter who led the team in tackles as a senior with 89/8.5/4, while collecting two interceptions and breaking up five passes. Junior tackling totals were 100/13/3. Has had surgery on both of his shoulders in the past.

POSITIVES: Athletic linebacker with top instincts and a nose for the ball. Quick to key or diagnose the action, breaks down well and plays with leverage. Flows to the play, efficient and takes good angles. Displays a burst of speed moving towards the ball carrier. Can pedal in coverage, gets depth on drops and effectively defends the throw in zone.

NEGATIVES: Undersized for linebacker, handled at the point by tight ends and slow shedding blocks. Not a sudden or explosive defender.

ANALYSIS: A defender with a nose for the ball, Cooper has been a productive collegiate player whose size is a limiting factor. Built more like a strong safety and must start making more plays in reverse.

PROJECTION: Late Third Round

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Steelers

Lee Vickers 6-6. 270. R. North Alabama

And finally, there's Lee Vickers, the kind of player the Steelers love -- small school, old school, able to play multiple positions. In fact, he started out at the University of North Alabama as a quarterback before growing into someone who chased them.
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Comments

Something interesting to add about Lee Vickers that some would find very interesting is that he played on the same high school team as Philip Rivers, the San Diego Chargers starting quarterback. If Philip got injured or came out of the game,Lee went in as quarterback and the team continued to play great. If Lee had played quarterback on any other team, he would have gone on to be a Division 1 quarterback and done well. While in high school,Philip and Lee played against other players that went on to the NFL, including 2005 NFL Rookie of the year, Carnell Williams. Philip and Lee are both great athletes. Lee moved on to fine tune his defensive skills. Even at 280 pounds Lee runs a 4.5 - 4.6 forty yard dash, where as Philip runs more like a 4.9. I wish both Lee and Philip the best. They are both outstanding young men and team players. They will represent the NFL in a positive way.

Defensive end Lee Vickers (North Alabama) is listed at 6'6", 285 pounds and runs the forty in 4.57 seconds. He could make the team as the special teams wedge buster as he learns the defensive end position in the Steelers' 3-4 alignment http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5677424

How about him as our #3 QB. A true 2 way player. The steeler fans like this kid

DL Scott Paxson

Position: DT
Class: Sr
School: Penn State
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 6-4, 284
40 Time: 5.17

BIO: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after career-best totals of 44/10.5/3. Junior numbers included 33/8.5/3, when he also led the nation with five blocked kicks.

POSITIVES: Former linebacker developing into a complete defensive lineman. Displays tremendous first-step quickness and looks like he was shot out of a cannon. Gets leverage on opponents, drives his feet up the field and plays hard.

NEGATIVES: Under-sized for the inside, possesses marginal playing strength and easily ridden from his angle of attack. Faced trial in mid-March on sexual assualt charges steeming back to last December.

ANALYSIS: A prospect who has elevated his game on the field, Paxson offers solid upside for the next level as either a rotational defensive tackle or two-gap lineman.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

Shane Boyd
Position: QB
Class: Sr
School: Kentucky
Conference: SEC
Ht., Wt.: 6-0.5, 235
40 Time: 4.58
Grading System


BIO: Moved into the fulltime starting role as a senior and posted 52.5 percent/1,328/7/9 passing, also leading the team on the ground with 102/297/5. Saw extensive time behind center as a junior and saw action at wide receiver, running back and helped out on punt coverage units. First player in school history to record a touchdown rushing, receiving and passing in the same game.

POSITIVES: College quarterback with excellent size/speed numbers who projects to another position in the NFL. Athletic with a good arm; can thread a needle and passes immediately get to the intended target. Displays adequate timing and gets outside to make the throw on the move. Sees the field carrying the ball, displays the speed to run around the corner as well as the strength to bounce off defenders for extra yardage. Adequate hands at receiver and uses his large frame to shield away opponents.

NEGATIVES: Not decisive in the pocket, stares down primary targets and forces the pass into coverage. Marginal accuracy.

ANALYSIS: A solid athlete still learning to become a football player, Boyd was out of place at quarterback last season. Has the build and speed which lends one to believe he.ll be a running back, since possesses solid bal- carrying instincts. A developmental prospect that needs a lot of work yet a player that may offer big rewards for a team patient with him.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

QB Omar Jacobs

Overview:
Considering that Jacobs completed 30-of-51 passes for a career-best 458 yards and five touchdowns against Wisconsin, it would be safe to say that that the competition argument is a moot point. Jacobs has done all that he can with the team and the players that surround him. He has all the tools necessary to be great in the NFL, even though the learning curve may take a little longer.
Although I see Jacobs as a solid first-round selection, he probably will not go until the second or third. But whoever lands him will be landing a franchise quarterback
http://football.about.com/od/nationalfo ... jacobs.htm

CB Anthony Madison http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... s/627.html

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hagan, you are a machine, bro.

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Steelers

Andre Frazier
Position: OLB
Class: Sr
School: Cincinnati
Conference: C-USA
Ht., Wt.: 6-4.5, 234
40 Time: 4.73

BIO: All-Conference selection the past two seasons posting 37/11/5 as a junior and 56/10.5/7 the prior year. Moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore.

POSITIVES: Undersized yet explosive collegiate defensive end who projects to linebacker at the next level. Quick off the snap, keeps his pads low to the ground and drives up the field. Plays with excellent balance, body control and works hard until the whistle blows. Displays effective hand technique getting around opponents, rushes the edge with speed and redirects to the action. Rarely off his feet and moves laterally to string plays to the flanks. Good head for the ball and immediately diagnoses the action.

NEGATIVES: Handled at the point by a single blocker or moved off the line. Has difficulty shedding blocks by opposing tight ends.

ANALYSIS: An athletic prospect who lined up in a three point stance in college, Frazier projects well to outside linebacker in a 34 defense. Displays both the instincts and athletic abilities to play in space and has long range potential.

PROJECTION: Mid Fifth Round

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Vikings

ERIC TAYLOR
Position: DT
Class: Sr
School: Memphis
Conference: C-USA
Ht., Wt.: 6'3, 295
40 Time: 4.97

Selected by Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 7, pick 11 (212 overall)
BIO: Three year starter who posted 82/10/4 as a senior also intercepting 1 pass and breaking up 8 more.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized, athletic two-gap lineman that is one of the hidden gems in this year's draft. Breaks down well, quick changing direction and makes plays up and down the line of scrimmage. Adjusts off the initial block, stays on his feet and displays a burst of speed getting to the play. Good run defender, effective in pursuit and a tough prospect that likes to mix it up and get involved in the action. Naturally strong, displays the ability to defeat blocks and effectively uses hand technique to keep opponents away.

NEGATIVES: Must bend his knees and learn to play with leverage. Lacks balance, ducks his head and not explosive in any aspect. Slow locating the action.

ANALYSIS: Taylor is a prototypical two-gap lineman that can also play in a variety of defensive schemes. Offers a good amount of upside potential and is a terrific athlete for a 310 pound lineman. It would not be a
surprise to see him go in the middle rounds of April's draft, or to find Taylor on a final roster next September.

Dustin Fox
Position: CB
Class: Sr
School: Ohio St.
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 5-11, 191
40 Time: 4.52
Selected by: Minnesota Vikings
Round 3, pick 16 (80 overall) Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter who posted 28/0/3 in nine games of an abbreviated senior campaign when he was sidelined with an arm injury. All-Conference selection as a junior after tallying 77/3/9. Experienced at both cornerback and safety and productive on special teams.

POSITIVES: Tough, feisty defensive back with a good head for the position. Alert, displays good ball awareness and immediately locates the pass in the air. Leads the defensive secondary, hard working and takes on bigger opponents defending screen passes. Positions himself to make a play on the ball and does a nice job reading receivers' eyes.

NEGATIVES: Quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Marginal playing speed and struggles staying downfield with opponents. Consistently playing catch-up.

ANALYSIS: An instinctive prospect with solid size/speed numbers and excellent intangibles, Fox is coming off a disappointing senior campaign. And though it was marred by injury, scouts still wonder about his potential for the next level. Previously displayed himself as a potential first-day pick but now a late-round choice who will fight to see action as a nickel back in the NFL.

CB Tony Beckham http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... 99789.html

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Rams

OG Tony Palmer

Gil Brandt is reporting that Palmer is indeed 6’2� and hence TFG declares the issue with Palmer’s height settled. Missouri OG Tony Palmer is the best run blocker available in the 2006 NFL Draft at any position. While Georgia’s Max Jean-Gilles was impressive when the Dawgs played South Carolina during the regular season, Palmer’s performance against that same Gamecock defense in the Independence Bowl solidified TFG’s take here. Tony Palmer simply plays with outstanding power, and his low center of gravity is part of the reason why. Palmer is also very quick and mobile in short areas (despite what Brandt is reporting about his 40 time). Palmer can pull and trap as well as any OG prospect TFG has ever observed. While TFG does not have a lot of Missouri tape from 2005, TFG has focused on Palmer before, especially during the 2004 season. Against Nebraska in 2005, TFG hoped to see Palmer match up against the Huskers’ fine DT duo of Smith and Adams, both ranked prospects by the guru consensus. What is on the Nebraska tape is quite revealing. Nebraska mostly chose to not line-up anyone on Palmer, preferring to attack the less experienced portion of the Mizzou OL. Hence, watching the Nebraska game provided little insight into Tony Palmer other than the fact that the Nebraska defensive strategy was to not engage Palmer. Why serve up a defender who is just going to get blown back? Not only is Tony Palmer highly experienced and decorated against top competition, but he is also apparently a kid of high character. Indeed, Palmer plays the piano for his church, indicating a level of athleticism rarely demonstrated by the giants of the game of football. Given how strong his hands appear on the football field, TFG is amazed that Palmer’s fingers actually fit on individual piano keys. Well, if he needs a nickname, “The Piano� certainly fits, because Tony Palmer looks like and plays football like a piano, and when Palmer pancakes defenders, the sound of slamming both hands on the keyboard is probably close to the sound in the defender’s helmet.

TFG believes Tony Palmer is the complete OG package and grades out as a value late in the Second Round. Palmer is a devastating run blocker and an accomplished pass blocker. Durable and experienced against top competition, First Team All Big 12 OG Tony Palmer is getting a very raw deal from the guru consensus so far. Chalk this one up to the obsession with height, as if height is really that advantageous for interior linemen in the first place. Tony Palmer has everything TFG looks for in a Draft prospect, and will likely be one of the best values when and if he gets Drafted

Tim McGarigle
Position: ILB
Class: Sr
School: Northwestern
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 6-0.5, 242
40 Time: 4.79
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round 7, pick 13 (221 overall) Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter awarded all-conference honors since his sophomore campaign. Led the team in tackles as a senior with 156/7/2. Junior totals included 151 tackles after 140 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Active run-defender best in the box. Immediately diagnoses the action and flies around the football, sacrificing his body in order to make the tackle. Intelligent yet tough. Fires up the field and displays excellent tackling technique. Flashes skill in zone coverage.

NEGATIVES: Lacks top sideline-to-sideline range as well as speed in pursuit. Swallowed up at the point or taken from the action by opposing fullbacks.

ANALYSIS: A two-down defender with a great head for the ball, McGarigle has starting potential at inside linebacker for a 34 defense.

PROJECTION: Mid Fifth Round

Tim Sandidge
DT Sandidge (6-1 1/8, 310) ran his 40s in 5.11 and 5.03 seconds. He also ran the short shuttle in 4.59 and the three-cone drill in 7.36. In addition, he had a 30½-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-5 broad jump and 20 lifts.

another article on this kid
http://www.newsadvance.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA%2FMGArticle%2FLNA_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1137835714722&path=!sports

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Ravens

DT Remi Ayodele
RAVENS SIGN DT REMI AYODELE
July 27, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Baltimore Ravens added more depth to their defensive line Thursday by signing Remi Ayodele, general manager Ozzie Newsome announced.

Ayodele, a 6-2, 300-pound defensive tackle from the University of Oklahoma, was most recently on the New England Patriots' roster after signing as an undrafted rookie free agent this past May. He was waived from the team on June 16.

During his collegiate career with the Sooners, Ayodele posted 22 tackles (nine for loss), four sacks and one fumble recovery. After transferring from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in 2004, he started two games for the Sooners his junior season and five contests during his senior campaign.

His brother, Akin, a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars the past four seasons, is currently with the Dallas Cowboys.

REMI AYODELE No. 77 Defensive Tackle ? Rookie

6-2, 300, Oklahoma

HS: South Grand Prix (Grand Prix, TX)

Born: 4/22/1983

Joined Ravens: Undrafted Rookie Free Agent

Remi Ayodele (pronounced rem-EE A-o-dell) signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent on July 26, 2006?A quick and wide-bodied defender who has experience lining up at end as well?Played for 2 seasons with the Oklahoma Sooners, where he started 7 games and posted 22 total tackles (9 for loss), 4 sacks and 1 FR?As a senior in 2005, he started the first 3 games on the season and in the Texas Tech and Oklahoma State contests...One of his best games came when he tallied 2 TFLs against the Red Raiders...Of his 11 stops on the season, 6 were TFLs...His junior year, Ayodele had 3 sacks, 2 of which occured versus Houston...He played extensively as part of OU's DT rotation, making 2 starts on the season...Originally enrolled at Purdue out of high school, but transfered to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M...While at A&M, he helped his team to a 21-3 record in 2 seasons...He posted 50 tackles, 3 sacks and recovered 1 fumble in 2003...Played his prep career at South Grand Prix HS (Grand Prix, TX)...At Oklahoma, he majored in sociology...His brother, Akin, is currently a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys...Name is pronounced rem-EE ay-DELL?Full name: Remilekun Ayodele.
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/...e.jsp?id=10771
Athleticism close to Dvoracek's. Possible seventh round.

LB Tim Johnson http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/237307

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Lions

Harrison Smith
DB 6'2 200 California
By: Robert Davis

In 2004, Harrison Smith made a name for himself. Prior to his junior season, he was solid, but really did not make too many plays. Things changed as a junior when he finished the season with 31 tackles to go along with 18 pass breakups. Smith wasn't as big of a factor on the ball this year, but he was more active all over the field. He finished his senior season with 61 tackles, three for loss, one sack, and two interceptions.

Smith has excellent size for the corner position. He is tall and lanky, and can match up with bigger receivers well. He will not back down from any receiver, and loves to get in your face and hit you. Whether he's back in coverage, or coming up to support the run, he is always around the action. He comes to the ball to make plays instead of letting things happen.

Harrison may be a tweener at the next level. He has played corner, but may lack the standout athleticism and speed to project there at the next level. He has the frame and toughness to play safety, but does not have enough experience there. As a safety, he will also need to bulk up more to be more prepared for the physical style of play. Even though he has broken up a lot of passes, he has not come up with very many interceptions in his career, and that is a worry.

Harrison Smith may have some doubt around what position he is best suited for at the next level. If he can test out well athletically, teams will give him first crack at corner because of his size at that position. If not, he still has a chance to make it as a safety. He could be a very good free safety at the next level if given time to adjust to the position. With his aggressiveness and size, he will find a place in the NFL.

http://footballsfuture.com/2006/pros...son_smith.html

DL Marcus Parker
Position: DT/NG Number: 90
School: New Mexico Height: 6'2
Status: Declared Weight: 269

This is a player at the defensive tackle/ nose guard position that shows good production
This is a defensive lineman that excels at jumping gaps in the run game, and creating disruption for opposing teams running plays, he is a player that plays with the intensity and determination to beat his man on every play
He is quick off the snap of the ball and at engaging first with the player across from him, where he gains the leverage war, and with excellent hand and spin moves making life miserable for opponents attempting to block him
Add in his active and agile style of play he exhorts against his opponent makes him that much more difficult to block, his enthusiasm, intensity and passion for the game shows through on the field of play
He reminds me of current NFL defensive lineman "Warren Sapp", in his stature and his style of play with his quickness on the field as described above, he may not quite have his weight but he has all the other traits he brings on the field
He will need to gain more weight and strength to withstand the pounding he will have to endure inside the interior of the line, battling players consistently weighing over 300lbs, along with it improving his stoutness against the run, which he will have to at the next level
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/p...rospect_ID=651

Marcus Parker Grade: 2.85
Position: DT
Class: Sr
School: New Mexico
Conference: Mountain West
Ht., Wt.: 6-1.5, 270
40 Time: 5.13
Grading System


BIO: Two-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a sophomore. Senior numbers included 24/8/5.

POSITIVES: Under-sized defensive lineman who can be used at nose tackle or in a three-technique position. Quick off the snap, fluid changing direction and rarely off his feet. Plays with terrific pad level getting leverage on opponents and explosive shooting gaps upfield. Makes plays down the line of scrimmage displaying the ability to pursue laterally to the flanks.

NEGATIVES: Stymied at the point or swallowed up by a single blocker. Marginal growth potential.

ANALYSIS: Playing well at the end of his senior campaign, Parker could find a home as a backup.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...ayers/616.html

Lynn McGruder
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Oklahoma
Height: 6-2
Weight: 302
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.


ANALYSIS
McGruder is a wide-body type with above-average playing strength, but marginal playing speed and quickness. He is best working inside the box; he seems to fade away when having to pursue distances. He struggles with his change of direction and will not make many plays along the sidelines. He has the overall tools for the defensive tackle position, but doesn't know how to put it all together and compete consistently. He is strong enough to create problems at the line of scrimmage, showing a very combative nature taking on double teams, but needs to improve in his hand usage and do a better job of keeping blockers off his chest.

Working in-line, McGruder is an effective tackler who wraps up and holds on to the ball carrier well. He has a short-area burst and is able to locate the ball, but gets too narrow in his base to generate explosion to get an edge on a blocker. He is better when playing the shaded nose; he shows good knee bend and balance to plug holes at the line.

He does a good job of reacting to blocking pressure. While he does not have the quickness to spin off blocks, he has the strength to throw and jerk his opponent. However, when he gets too high in his pads, he can be positioned and neutralized. He is not as effective to sit and anchor in a two-gap scheme, but will battle and hold his ground against double-teams.

McGruder does not do a good job of keeping his feet and hustling after the ball on the move. He is not an effective pass rusher due to a lack of foot speed, but he does throw a lot of moves on the blocker (rip, hump, spin, counter). While he does play hard on every snap, the lack of production is evident. If only he had more speed, he could be a nice Day 2 draft find. With his size, strength and work ethics, he could be a good camp project.

5.3 in the 40-yard dash … 450-pound bench press … 335-pound power clean … 28½-inch vertical jump … 32 1/8-inch arm length … 9 3/8-inch hands
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2005/mcgruder_lynn

Kelly Butler
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: Purdue
Height: 6-7
Weight: 334
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.

OVERVIEW
The massive drive blocker decided to test his skills in the National Football League after starting 38 games over the last three years for the Boilermakers … After redshirting in 2000 due to a shoulder injury, he earned team Newcomer of the Year honors and was a member of The Sporting News' Freshman All-Big Ten Conference squad in 2001 … A model of consistency, he graded 80 percent or better for blocking consistency in each of his final 26 games.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a thick upper body and chest, with big arms, wide hips and butt and thick thighs and calves … Shows adequate quickness in his feet and hands (good overall quick twitch movements) … Has good pop and explosion off the line and on contact with the defender … Effective drive blocker with the ability to drive, steer and pin block thanks to his above-average knee bend … Will set, extend and punch with his hands to gain inside position in pass protection … Takes well to hard coaching and understands what it takes to make himself better in the weight room … Has very good foot agility to kick step and slide laterally … Can pick up stunts with ease if the offensive guard does not get in his way.
Negatives: Massive athlete, but could use better muscle definition … Better working at the point of attack, as he does not have the long speed to pull and accelerate into the second level … Gets marginal production when trying to finish his trap blocks or turn upfield … Not considered to be left tackle material (played right side throughout college career), as he struggles to adjust in space and get in position to cut off or wall off the linebackers on the edge … Has good lateral movement and ability, but sometimes will overextend, preventing him from sliding or recovering when trying to change direction.

AGILITY TESTS
5.47 in the 40-yard dash … 400-pound bench press … 33 7/8-inch arm length.

WR Charles Rogers

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Cowboys

Skyler Green
WR/PR
I know he is local favoriye but I think of Donte here.

Montavious Stanley
Position: DT
Class: Sr
School: Louisville
Conference: Big East
Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 313
40 Time: 5.21
Selected by: Dallas Cowboys
Round 6, pick 13 (182 overall) Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 48/10/5.5.

POSITIVES: Athletic interior lineman who flashes ability. Displays terrific first-step quickness, plays with outstanding pad level and is tough to move off the point. Forceful up the field and commands double-team blocks. Makes plays laterally and has closing burst of speed.

NEGATIVES: Needs to improve his hand technique and do a better job of protecting himself. Does not consistently play at a high level.

ANALYSIS: A good-sized defensive tackle, Stanley possesses the tools to play at the next level. Must work harder and give consistent effort to reach the potential NFL scouts believe he possesses.

PROJECTION: Late Third Round

Rob Petitti
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: Pittsburgh
Height: 6-6
Weight: 347
Hometown: Rumson, N.J.

ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a large, thick frame with good overall muscle development, but could stand to lose some body fat … Has thick arms, broad chest and shoulders, softness around the midsection, good bubble and outstanding leg thickness … Easily retains plays … Strong at the point of attack and shows good feet working near the line … Does a good job of sealing off and turning his man when working the corner … Hard to bring down thanks to his wide base, and while he may not move as well in the open, he has enough speed to get to the corner to neutralize the edge rusher … Shows good balance and will punch with authority … Plays with some nastiness and will look to finish blocks … Displays good knee bend and shows awareness to help inside on stunts or twists … Generates good pop on contact with his strong hands … Has the ability to pull and keep his feet on the move, which could see him shift to guard … Despite his size, he shows good acceleration getting to the second level and adjusting to the linebacker's movement while keeping his feet … Has a very strong anchor with good kick-slide agility and the foot quickness to mirror in pass protection … Has the quickness to recover when beaten … Can explode into his blocks and knows how to use his size and strength to move defenders out … Very competitive and will play hurt.

Negatives: Has had a running battle controlling his weight, which causes him to get "dead legs" when having to move into the second level late in games … Solid, durable prospect, but is not the type that will excel in one area … Needs to improve his lower-body strength to be capable of working effectively on the move … Can generate a very strong hand punch, but tends to get a little too wide with his hands, which lets defenders get into his chest to rock him back … His lack of foot speed could see him shift to right tackle at the pro level, but his solid pulling ability also makes him a guard candidate … Will struggle at times against a good edge rush, but does flash some quickness to run his feet and wash the defender by the quarterback … Has the tools to be a solid blocker, but he needs to improve his foot quickness … When run blocking, he fails to show his power sometimes, getting overextended as he lunges to make the play … Waist bender with good tenacity as a pass protector, but when he exposes his chest, he can be neutralized and thrown to the side … Slow out of his stance at times and this causes him to fail to gain initial advantage.

AGILITY
5.25 in the 40-yard dash … 400-pound bench press … 560-pound squat … 21 percent body fat … 34¾-inch arm length … 10-inch hands

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Cardinals

Micheal Spurlock.
WR/KR/QB
5-10. 214.
Mississippi.

Coaches are hesitant to single out any rookie based on minicamp, because no one is wearing pads and there is no hitting.

But it's hard to ignore the performance of receiver Michael Spurlock, a free agent from Mississippi. A quarterback in college, Spurlock has looked smooth at receiver, and his quickness and speed are apparent.

If he's going to play a role this year, it will be as a punt and kick returner. No one can be sure Spurlock can fill that job until the preseason, but Green likes his chances.

"We knew he was a good athlete," Green said. "He's kind of a playmaker that we've been looking for."

MINICAMP MAYHEM: It's too early to say the team has finally found a threat at punt returner, but there are indications that rookie Micheal Spurlock could fill that role. A quarterback in college at Mississippi, Spurlock has looked smooth make the transition to receiver. He runs crisp routes and has good hands. With his quickness and speed, Spurlock should be able to excel at returning punts. . . .
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/team...0060521-p.html

Todd Watkins
Position: WR
Class: Sr
School: Brigham Young
Conference: Mountain West
Ht., Wt.: 6-2.5, 202
40 Time: 4.45
Selected by: Arizona Cardinals
Round 7, pick 10 (218 overall) Grading System

BIO: Junior college transfer who totaled 49/678/9 as a senior after numbers of 52/1,042/6 in .04 when he was named an All-Conference performer.

POSITIVES: Explosive, game-breaking receiver coming off a disappointing senior campaign. Quickly releases off the line of scrimmage, displays sharpness running routes and comes back to the ball out of breaks. Effectively makes the reception away from his frame then quickly transitions after the catch. Has the speed to consistently beat defenders deep. Runs well laterally, making the reception in stride.

NEGATIVES: Not effective as a downfield blocker. Loses focus, takes his eyes off the ball and occasionally drops the easy reception. Not always on the same page as his quarterback.

ANALYSIS: Productive his only two seasons on a big college level, Watkins has big-play ability and the potential to develop into a No. 2 receiver in the NFL.

PROJECTION: Mid Fifth Round

Tyler King
Position: DT
Class: Sr
School: Connecticut
Conference: Big East
Ht., Wt.: 6-5.5, 271
40 Time: 4.91

BIO: Moved into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman. Second-team All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 31/10/2.5 in six games. Missed half the season after breaking his leg. Junior totals included 73/16.5/9.

POSITIVES: Athletic defensive lineman with good upside for the next level. Gets leverage on opponents, quick off the snap and displays lower-body strength. Moves well laterally, plays with balance and rarely off his feet. Tough, yet at the same time an intelligent defender who reads the action.

NEGATIVES: Not strong and ridden from his angle of attack by tight ends. Lacks explosion and suddenness.

ANALYSIS: A prospect who tests well and has shown great intensity in the past, King offers potential at several defensive line positions. Can play the all-important left end spot, or may ultimately grow into a tackle. Solid middle-round choice who could be developed for the future.

PROJECTION: Late Third Round

Darrell Hunter
Position: CB
Class: 4Sr
School: Miami (OH)
Conference: Mid-American
Ht., Wt.: 6-0, 206
40 Time: 4.48

BIO: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors past two seasons. Senior totals included 41/2/3 after 30/2/4 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Physically gifted prospect with tremendous size/speed numbers. Fluid backpedaling in reverse, smooth flipping his hips and effectively transitions to run with opponents. Physical, slows receivers with jams and bumps throughout the route. Displays both closing and recovery speed, easily running with opponents anywhere on the field. Adjusts in midair to defend the throw and displays good hands for the pick.

NEGATIVES: Prefers to knock down rather than wrap up ball handlers. Not instinctive, late reacting to receivers. moves and is slow locating the ball. Quickly leaves his backpedal.

ANALYSIS: Needing to transfer his athletic abilities onto the football field, Hunter must improve in his overall game. Athletically grades out as a first-day choice but a late-rounder on film.

PROJECTION: Late Sixth Round

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Browns

Jereme Perry
(6-foot, 190)
Underdog Perry earns a shot
By Zac Jackson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2006


Jereme Perry spent almost six years at Eastern Michigan, started only a handful of games, was tried at four different positions and almost lost his life in a post-surgical incident in 2002.

Now, he's in the NFL.

Score one for the underdog.

Perry is one of eight tryout players from last weekend's rookie minicamp to earn a contract with the Browns and a shot at making the NFL dream a reality. Perry's next step comes Tuesday May 16, when he and the rest of the Browns rookies are eligible to report for full-time workouts and June practice sessions.

Perry knows he faces an uphill fight for a roster spot with the Browns as a backup cornerback and special teams player, but he's in a familiar position. He started and ended his college career as a cornerback but was tried at safety, running back and outside linebacker in between. He always stood out on special teams, but made just two starts as a junior and one as a senior for a team that finished near the bottom of the Mid-American Conference.

The NFL has taken a liking to gifted MAC quarterbacks, but backup cornerbacks?

"I've always had confidence in my abilities," Perry said. "But I did sort of wonder if I'd get a shot in the NFL. There's not a lot of game tape on me."

Perry (6-foot, 190) made NFL scouts take notice last spring, when he clocked 40-yard dash times of 4.31 and 4.36 at Eastern Michigan's junior timing day. He played well enough on special teams and displayed enough athleticism last fall to stay on the NFL radar screen.

The Browns were watching. Perry was on special teams quality control coach Marwan Maalouf's list of players to work out this spring, and Maalouf recommended that Perry be given a look.

The Browns then invited Perry to try out last weekend..........
http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news_...ts/5399.0.html




Nick Speegle
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: New Mexico
Height: 6-5
Weight: 242
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.

Analysis | Injury Report | Agility | High School | Personal\


OVERVIEW
The heir apparent to former Lobos great Brian Urlacher, Speegle more than lived up to those lofty expectations during his career at New Mexico. This is a player with an imposing physique and excellent speed and closing burst.
Speegle was a first-team all-state defensive end and second-team all-state tight end as a senior at La Cueva (N.M.) High School. He recorded 50 tackles and six sacks on defense and made 15 catches for 260 yards and three touchdowns as a senior. The three-year letterman for coach Mark Henry, who is now UNM's associate head track coach, Speegle led the team to a 10-1 record in 1999, losing to Roswell in the first round of the state playoffs. He ran the 110-meter high hurdles in track, competing under current UNM head track coach Matt Henry, brother of his football coach, and finished third in the hurdles at the state meet as a senior.

Speegle started four of 11 games as a freshman at New Mexico in 2001, posting 56 tackles (41 solo) with two sacks and five stops for losses. He added 89 tackles (50 solo) with five sacks and 11 stops behind the line of scrimmage to earn All-Mountain West Conference honorable mention in 2002.

In 2003, he was an All-MWC choice while posting 80 tackles (45 solo), 2½ sacks, 10 stops for loss and an interception. He followed with 92 tackles (47 solo), 1½ sacks and 12½ stops for loss as a senior. In 50 games with the Lobos, Speegle started 43 times. He recorded 317 tackles (183 solo) with 11 sacks for minus-80 yards, 38½ stops for losses of 139 yards and 14 quarterback pressures. He caused four fumbles, recovered another, intercepted two passes for 25 yards in returns and deflected 13 passes.

In the classroom, Speegle graduated in May of 2004 with a degree in general management. He posted a 3.97 cumulative GPA, earning just three B grades during his undergraduate career. He played his senior year as a graduate student, pursuing his Masters in Sports Administration. Speegle is a two-time first team academic all-district selection, two-time MWC Scholar-Athlete Award winner and also an Academic All-MWC honoree all four years. He was rewarded for his community service by being named to the 2004 American Football Coaches Association national Good Works Team.

Asked to comment on Speegle, UNM head coach Rocky Long said, "He's not real flashy, so he doesn't always get the recognition that he deserves, but Speegle always knows what to do, he does it full speed and he makes a lot of plays for us, which is what I think football players are supposed to do. He's a total team guy. All that matters to him is that he plays well and our team plays well."


ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a perfect blend of durability, toughness, quickness and power … Plays with reckless abandon, hitting everything in sight … Has fluid backpedal skills dropping off in the zone, showing good hip turn and the quickness to make the cut-off … Displays good hand usage sticking with the tight ends in the short area, getting proper separation while controlling and locking on … Goes low and drives hard with his legs to rock the opponent back … Has natural explosiveness when closing and a natural explosion behind his tackles … Has the vision and anticipation skills to mirror receivers' moves in man coverage … Gets an excellent jump on the ball and is very aware of his assignments within the zone … Glides out smoothly and shows impressive lateral agility in pursuit … His hip flexibility and body control are evident in his ability to quickly drop back in pass coverage … Shows urgency getting to the quarterback on the blitz and the creativity to knife his way through the pile to collapse the pocket … Avid film studier who is highly regarded by teammates and coaches … Takes great pride in his work habits and is completely focused on improving his talents.
Negatives: A little tall in his stance for a linebacker and could possibly shift to defensive end … Sometimes gets too tough and reckless in pursuit, overrunning the plays … Has to maintain better hand contact with the blocker to escape low blocks … Little bit too high in his backpedal, causing for a choppy motion on his breaks … Will struggle to pick off passes, as he lacks natural hands.
AGILITY
4.5 in the 40-yard dash (against 10-15 mph winds) … 390-pound bench press … Bench pressed 225 pounds 18 times … 465-pound squat … 333-power clean … 4.4 20-yard shuttle … 7.16 three-cone drill … 38½-inch vertical jump … 10-foot-3 broad jump … 32-inch arm length … 8½-inch hands.
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Bengals

Eric Henderson
Position: DE
Class: Sr
School: Georgia Tech
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 270
40 Time: 4.71

BIO: Full-time starter the past three seasons, awarded All-Conference honors after each campaign. Senior totals included 27/8.5/6 in seven games after 41/12/3 as a junior. Career-best totals of 49/24/11 came as a sophomore.

POSITIVES: Explosive athlete who makes a lot of plays in the opponent's backfield. Plays with good pad level, quickly changes direction and is effective in pursuit. Gets a lot of force going up the field, has a burst of closing speed and stays on his feet. Effective off the line if dropped into space.

NEGATIVES: Lacks bulk and can be handled at the point by opposing tight ends. Can be a liability on running plays. Struggled with injuries the past two seasons.

ANALYSIS: A disruptive force when healthy, Henderson was off to an impressive start this season before an ankle injury slowed him down. Offers the skills to be a pass-rushing end in a conventional defense, but must improve his playing strength and, most importantly, stay healthy.

PROJECTION: Mid Fourth Round

A few other to mention but heart and injuries cancle them out

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Giants

Kevin McAlmont
Position: OG
Class: 4Sr
School: Western Carolina
Conference: Southern
Ht., Wt.: 6-1.5, 315
40 Time: 5.2

BIO: Three-year starter who began his career at defensive tackle before moving to the offensive side of the ball.

POSITIVES: Strong, small-area lineman best in confined quarters. Quick into blocks, stays square and anchors at the point. Tough, controls defenders or turns them off the line. Holds the school bench-press record.

NEGATIVES: Bends at the waist, lacks balance and lunges into defenders. Marginally effective in space or blocking on the move.

ANALYSIS: Possessing a terrific build, McAlmont could fit as an eighth offensive lineman on the roster.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

Todd Londot
Position: C
Class: 5Sr
School: Miami (OH)
Conference: Mid-American
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 305
40 Time: 5.21

BIO: Moved into the starting lineup midway through his freshman campaign. Awarded All-Conference honors the past three seasons.

POSITIVES: Durable, hard-working blocker possessing size and football intelligence. Quick into blocks, and walls defenders from the action. Explosive at the point of attack, plays with good pad level and is always looking for someone to hit. Flashes footwork in space and is effective in pass protection.

NEGATIVES: Not light on his feet nor overly athletic. Lacks the strong base and can be pushed off the line.

ANALYSIS: A durable lineman who has played a lot of football, Londot offers solid intangibles and the potential to develop into a solid backup.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

Troy Reddick
Position: T
Class: 4Sr
School: Auburn
Conference: Southeastern
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 334
40 Time: 5.67

BIO: Three-year starter and All-Conference selection the past two years.

POSITIVES: Small-area lineman works best as a run blocker. Quick off the snap, jolts opponents at the point and gets movement from blocks. Flashes a nasty streak, works hard and is effective with his hands. Plays heads-up football, displaying patience and working well with teammates.

NEGATIVES: Lacks footwork in space, lumbers about the field and does not play with great balance. Disappointing as a senior, which may be directly related to personal issues.

ANALYSIS: Using all his assets to a maximum, Reddick has the skills to develop into a strong-side blocker in the NFL at guard or tackle. Needs to elevate his game yet worth a late-round pick.

PROJECTION: Mid Sixth Round

Anthony Mix
Position: TE
Class: Sr
School: Auburn
Conference: Southeastern
Ht., Wt.: 6-4.5, 235
40 Time: 4.51

BIO: Part-time starter the past two years. Senior totals included 23/288/2 after 19/294/3 as a junior. Spent time at both receiver and tight end in college.

POSITIVES: King-sized pass catcher who can be used at a variety of positions. Displays excellent adjustment to the throw, eye/hand coordination and makes the reception away from his frame. Quickly gets into breaks, staying low on exit, and shields away opponents with his frame. Strong, defeats jams and physically beats down opponents to make the catch. Solid position blocker down the field.

NEGATIVES: Marginally productive in college. Never known to be a hard worker.

ANALYSIS: Improving his game as a senior, Mix has potential as a slot receiver in the NFL or possibly at H-back. Must continue to progress and has the ability to be an active part of an NFL offense.
SI

Eric Moore
Position: Defensive End
College: Florida State
Height: 6-4
Weight: 255
Hometown: Pahokee, Fla.

ANALYSIS
Eric has a likeable, outgoing personality and is from a single-parent home. He has a tall, lanky frame with marginal playing strength, but excellent quickness. He is respected by his teammates and coaches, showing good maturity and a compliant attitude.

His lack of bulk hurts him against the run; he constantly struggles in attempts to get off blocks. His best ability is playmaking in pursuit. He is better on the chase than meeting the play head-on. Moore's lack of power causes him to get knocked around at the point of attack. Even though he struggles at the line of scrimmage, he has the quickness, change-of-direction agility and speed to flatten and make plays on the move.

He is better used in pass-rushing situations, as he generates good explosion coming off the edge and makes every effort to get to the quarterback in pursuit. As a pass rusher, he is effective when looping the corner, but needs to add to his pass-rush moves; he struggles vs. the counter. At times, he will go under, but is better on upfield plays due to his low pad level and quickness off the ball.

He shows enough hand strength to pull away from the offensive linemen, but needs to use them better to keep blockers away from his body. Moore's speed allows him to elude offensive tackles to the edge and he has the flexibility to make the turn to collapse the pocket. However, he relies on his quickness too much and does not have the strength to squeeze the pocket, set up and work back inside.

Moore has the lateral agility to make plays in pass coverage, even though he is not asked to do it much. While he might have the build of a 3-4 strong-side linebacker, there's doubt he has the field smarts or coverage instincts to play there at the pro level. He needs reps in order to digest the plays, and this has been a problem in the past. Sometimes this kid runs around the field as if his hair is on fire.

He gives good effort on the chase and has developed a good feel for avoiding blocks and closing on the quarterback from the backside (34 pressures). His speed allows him to slip past blocks working in-line, but a lack of size sees him get covered by the larger offensive linemen. Moore needs to use his hands better to shed and leaves his chest too exposed coming off the snap to prevent from getting washed off the play. His best ability is striking on the move. He also shows enough athletic agility to be effective working in space.

Moore's athletic ability and quickness intrigues NFL teams, but not his production. Having played in 41 games and started 23, you would expect more than 82 tackles. He lacks awareness on the field, and shows a heavy reliance on his speed to generate anything.

Moore has a sudden closing burst and is able to squeeze through blocks to get to the ball. However, when taking on blockers head-on, he does not use his hands effectively to disengage or protect his feet from the chop block. He is a good tackler when he makes plays in pursuit, but needs to do a better job of attacking with his shoulder instead of running square into the blocker.

Eric Moore
Moore was drafted out of Florida State as an athletic pass rusher, who needed to improve as a run defender. Injuries really hurt his rookie season, however the Giants must see a lot of potential in him because he made the team after being injured much of training camp and even got many practice rep in at linebacker. Next year, we will see what he offers

Gerrick McPhearson
Position: CB
Class: Sr
School: Maryland
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Ht., Wt.: 5-10, 196
40 Time: 4.49
Selected by: New York Giants
Round 7, pick 24 (232 overall)

BIO: Moved into the starting lineup midway through his junior campaign, recording 38/11, and followed up with 37/5 as a senior.

POSITIVES: Tremendous athlete with a large upside. Plays to his timed speed, stays downfield with opponents or runs with receivers anywhere on the field. Has terrific range and recovers from mistakes because of his speed. Reliable open-field tackler.

NEGATIVES: Struggles in zone coverage, late reacting and loses assignments. Does not have an interception the past two seasons.

ANALYSIS: A tremendous athlete with solid size and great speed, McPhearson is an unpolished cornerback still learning the game. Needs time and repetition but has the underlying skills to succeed at the next level.

PROJECTION: Late Seventh Round

Damane Duckett
Outstanding size continues to tantalize the Giants. He did not get a lot of playing time this past season; however he did manage to block a field goal on special teams. When in the game, he was not a liability. He is still improving his game in all areas. He needs to work on consistency and technique.
http://www.nflfans.com/giants/articl...06040110054677

CURTIS DELOATCH
Position: S
Class:
School: Ncat
Conference: -
Ht., Wt.: 6'2½, 214
40 Time: 4.52

BIO: Totaled 21/4/8 as a senior, spending most of his time at cornerback. Struggled through an injury-plagued junior campaign and posted only 14/1/6 on the corner. All-American return specialist as a sophomore when he averaged 26.5-yards on 20 punt returns, bringing five back into the end zone for scores.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized athlete who never capitalized on a big sophomore season. Out muscles opponents defending the throw and easily brings ball carriers down on initial contact. Displays good range defending the throw and fluid turning his hips. Improved his reads as a senior and did not have as many mental breakdowns.

NEGATIVES: Lacks explosion, quickness and speed for cornerback. Prefers to side-shuffle rather than backpedal. Considered an underachiever, never took his game to the next level.

ANALYSIS: An imposing specimen, DeLoatch impacts the game with bone crushing hits or long punt returns yet seems content getting by with natural abilities. Must immediately turn up the intensity to have a shot in the NFL.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...ers/55723.html

He has seen more and more playing time and seems to be improving
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/494124

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I'd take Mix..he can catch the ball, but the negatives are dead on. Reddick is a hard worker, but that's about as far as it gets.

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I'd take a flyer on these guys as well.

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Raiders

Danny Clark

Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 245
Born: 05/09/1977
College: Illinois
NFL Experience: 7
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Linebacker Danny Clark signed with the Oakland Raiders on Friday.

Clark spent his first four NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, starting nine games last season and 28 in his career. He had 152 tackles, two sacks and an interception in 2003
Year Team .................G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def
2004 Oakland Raiders 16 129 ...98... 31.... 2 .....0 ....0 ...0.0 0.... 0 ....5
2005 Oakland Raiders 16 113 ....82...31 ....1..... 0 ....0... 0.0 0 ....0.... 7
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187516

Duane Starks

March 23, 2006
Raiders make it a pair of Pats, sign Starks
The Raiders signed veteran cornerback Duane Starks on Thursday, three days after signing his former Patriots teammate Tyrone Poole.
February 25, 2006

The honeymoon's over: Pats cut CB Starks
Less than a year after surrendering a third-round draft choice to acquire him in a trade, the New England Patriots on Saturday released veteran cornerback Duane Starks.

November 10, 2005
Patriots put Starks on IR with injured shoulder
Duane Starks was placed on injured reserve Thursday with a bad shoulder, ending the season for the cornerback who replaced Ty Law in the New England secondary.

March 2, 2005
Patriots trade for Starks
The Patriots are expected to bolster their depleted CB corps on Thursday, as the Super Bowl champs have agreed in principle to a trade that will bring them veteran Duane Starks from Arizona.

August 17, 2004
Arizona cornerback ready for big third year
Nearly a year after reconstructive surgery on his left knee, CB Duane Starks likes the way his recovery is going and considers the Randy Moss TD grab just a bump in the road.

August 26, 2003
Not in the Cards: Injured Starks out for year
In yet another setback for the Arizona Cardinals' beleaguered defense, ESPN.com has learned that starting cornerback Duane Starks will undergo knee surgery on Friday, and will miss the entire 2003 season.

What happened to this guy?

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Eagles

Trey Darilek
Position: Guard/Offensive Tackle
College: Texas-El Paso
Height: 6-4
Weight: 301
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

OVERVIEW
Mainstay on the offensive line, boasting 42 starts during his career with the Miners … A player with excellent lateral agility, he developed into the most dominating drive blocker in the Western Athletic Conference and was rewarded for his performances by earning a spot on the All-WAC first team as a senior … Has experience at both tackle positions and could also be utilized as a guard, thanks to his quickness and trap blocking skills.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has good upper body muscle development and a frame that can carry additional bulk with no loss of quickness … Gets off the snap in a hurry with arms extended to deliver a punch to the defender's chest … His explosion and pop allows him to get good movement stepping off the line … Shows strength to hold ground firmly at the points of attack and is especially effective at sustaining blocks working in the short area … Has the vision and foot movement to see the defender and make the plays on traps and pulls … Does a very nice job of locating and stalking the linebacker when working in the second level … Can recoil and maintain advantage on the defender with his strong hand punch … Can slide his feet efficiently to open gaps for the ground game and slides back quickly to pick up stunts and twists … Has a keen knowledge of the game and is very good at picking up the blitz off the edge.
Negatives: Has good power in pass protection, but sets his base too wide, preventing him from redirecting quickly … Can drive defenders into the second level at times, but must stay in control (when he gets too aggressive, he fails to spot secondary targets to block) … When he gets his legs too far apart, he can be beaten by an inside surge.

AGILITY TESTS
5.23 in the 40-yard dash … 1.82 10-yard dash … 346-pound bench press … Bench presses 225 pounds 22 times … 484-pound squat … 341-pound power clean … 29-inch vertical jump … 9-foot-2 broad jump … 32¼-inch arm length … 9 5/8-inch hands … Right-handed.

Torrance "Tank" Daniels
OLB 6'4 248
Harding University
By: Robert Davis


There may not be a more versatile defender at the college level than Tank Daniels over the past four seasons. In his four seasons with the Division II Bison, Daniels has played with his hand down at end, at linebacker, and has spent most of his time as a safety. As a freshman, Daniels had 30 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, and an interception. He had his best overall season as a sophomore, finishing with 69 tackles, 13.5 for loss, seven sacks, two picks, and four forced fumbles. Daniels continued his standout play in 2004, posting 64/6/3.5 and a career high four picks on the season. He concluded his career with a career high 74 tackles, 10 for loss, 4.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. The four year starter was twice named All-American, forced 10 fumbles during his career, and averaged 26 yards per interception return.

The first thing that stands out with Daniels is his versatility. He was an All-American as a hybrid safety/linebacker, but was technically labeled a safety. His says says OLB, with perhaps the ability to play with his hand down on third downs, like he did in college. Daniels has very good size, and combines that with very good athleticism. He flies to the ball and delivers big hits on his opponents. He has the speed to close on plays, the power to be a force in the running game, and the athleticism to turn and cover.

Obviously Daniels dominated at a lower level, so it creates concern about how well his talent translates. It will take time to adjust to the speed of the game and the intelligence of the players. Can he make the leap is the big question. Also, with him moving around a lot of defense, he hasn't mastered one position and will need work at linebacker once in camp.

Daniels is a very intriguing prospect. He has the talent to play in the NFL, and dominated at a small school, which players need to do at that level if they hope to play in the NFL. The concerns about the level, and how quickly he can pick things up are legitimate questions though. With those concerns, he will not hear his name called until late, if at all, but could be a player that surprises once in training camp.
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2006/...e_daniels.html

CB Dexter Wynn
CB Matt Ware
CB Donald Strickland

Looks like they are dumping the all the bad kness. One of the should be able to bounce back.

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Geesh, hagan.........you really need a woman........BADLY!!!!! :crowd:

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I have had the same one for way to long. She is a good egg about this and has kept my spirts up through this :lol:
The kids can kill me though. so break time and off to the park. I will finish it of later.

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I like Harrison Smith, he ran a 4.4 at 6'2"...Thats pretty amazing, and during some preseason games I've watched, hes a smart, good decision making player

And Eric King is good as well, add along Warfield and that'll be awesome