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1. Eric Weddle - 6-0, 200, 4.48, Utah (SS/CB)

A playmaker at both safety and cornerback, he was also used on the offensive side of the ball and on special teams. He plays the game with great intensity and excellent natural instincts; always seems to be around the ball; and has a knack for breaking up passes at the last minute. He's very intelligent, can read the quarterback's eyes and then react without getting caught on his heels. Has great instincts. A playmaker with excellent ball skills. He allows a few catches in front of him, but is strong enough to wrap players up in the open field. Tough, aggressive and a good tackler. Versatile with experience at both safety and cornerback with the potential to play either position at the pro level. Will be a great special teamer and also returned punts for the Utes. Smart and a hard worker with a great motor
A high character player who will be an asset on and off the field.

A CB / S 'tweener who might not have a true position. As a safety he won't be a great fit in coverage or in the box. An overachiever who gets the most out of his ability but isn't particularly big or fast. In one-on-one coverage he is a little tight in the hips and would fare better in a zone coverage scheme if asked to play cornerback. He could do very well if put in the middle of the field, but might need to get a little stronger in order to make an impact as a tackler. Probably won't contribute as a return man in the pros.

This guy really does not have a position, he can play safety, cornerback, or even quarterback. He is an athlete, plain and simple. He is just a player who loves to play. He will be the guy who wants to play on special teams. He had an unbelievable 18 interceptions in his career. This guy is just flat out exciting to watch. He is the type of guy who finds a way to make a play during the game to help his team win – a trait that is too rare to pass up.

2. Aaron Rouse - 6040, 223, 4.53, Virginia Tech (SS/LB)

Began his career as a linebacker and only moved to the secondary in 2005 and is pound -for-pound, one of the best in the draft. He is a combination safety/linebacker who has played more of a “Rover" position in college. Has great size and a very solid build. Physical and does a great job in the box versus the run. His range is adequate and he is able to make plays sideline-to-sideline. Decent tackler with a burst who can really close in a hurry. In coverage he is athletic, has good hands and is a good leaper. Nasty and an intimidator who plays with an attitude. Versatile and is still improving. A lot of potential.

Raw and is still learning a new position, a safety / linebacker 'tweener who may not have a true pro position. Does not play as fast as he times and is not exceedingly quick. He is more of a straight-line speed guy that can jump out of the building, but is not a great wrap-up tackler. Change of direction skills and agility are lacking. He gets too upright in his back pedal and can get caught flat-footed at times in coverage. Just too stiff-hipped and not a great run defender for his size.Is not very instinctive in coverage and doesn't have very good ball skills. Has trouble controlling his emotions. He is a better athlete than instinctive football player, which is too bad because he is a great kid with very good intangibles off the field

He bounced around and was never able to master a single position. Could project to either strong safety or outside linebacker in the pros depending on the scheme of the team that picks him. He just might end up being a classic workout warrior who amazes scouts with his triangle numbers in the months leading up to the draft and sees his stock soar. Extremely intriguing prospect to say the least.


3. Sabby Piscitelli - 6026, 224, 4.43, Oregon St (SS/LB)

Sabby is a very big, athletic safety that has good smarts and preparation for the game. Solid speed and range that will allow him to hold his own in short to intermediate coverage for the most part. Great instincts. Good hands and ball skills. He is very intelligent and knows how to use good angles to his advantage and can play off the hash with good leverage. Aggressive and plays with a nasty attitude. Is very smart with a nice motor and top intangibles. Tons of experience.

He is a height/weight/speed guy with nice potential and good production over his college career but he is not ready to start as a pro. A 'tweener who lacks the ability to play safety and is not big enough to be a linebacker. His speed is more straight line and he can break down poorly in the open field when asked to redirect to make a stop. He struggles much more in the deep routes, showing marginal ability to track and make a play on the pass. In pass coverage, he has tight hips that limit in man coverage and he has succeeded more in zone responsibilities than man situations. He is not very physical and will struggles to disengage from blocks. He plays more of a finesse game and for a guy of his dimensions that is not what is expected. Only an average tackler.


Could be looked at as a potential outside linebacker prospect by some teams. He has the makeup to be one of the better special teams defenders this year and could be a top-rated gunner. He could compete for the nickel backer role early and could see time there as a rookie. Certainly has the physical tools you look for but does not play to them and may be a bit overrated.

Former Oregon State safety Sabby Piscitelli was the only prospect to run a sub 4.0 in the short shuttle (20 yard shuttle) at the most recent N.F.L. Combine,

4. Michael Johnson - 6026,207, 4.53 Arizona

Michael Johnson is a nice looking safety prospect with a lot of upside. He is a big athlete with a strong frame and long arms plus good speed and coverage skills. He is a solid all around safety, with the ability to make plays all over the field. That will allow him to play either safety spot. A playmaker with good hands, instincts, ball skills and a nose for the ball. Johnson displays good awareness, especially in zone coverage. He breaks nicely on the ball with the leaping ability and the reach to make plays in the deep game. Tough and physical. Reads and reacts well. Solid in run support and is willing to attack the line of scrimmage. He has the fine range needed to cover the field and shows nice agility and is a good tackler. Strong with a good motor. He has the frame to carry additional weight, resulting in his projection as a strong safety. Still improving and has a lot of upside.

Johnson is still a work in progress. Only two years of experience against top competition. He doesn’t always impact the game the way his talent says he should. He needs to be more consistent on a down to down basis, and become more disciplined on the field. Makes too many mental mistakes. He is too aggressive at times and takes himself out of plays. Will miss some tackles. Does not have great timed speed. He lacks the suddenness in his explosion and fills the hole like a linebacker. He is not ready to be a tough, in-the-box safety as he lacks strong hitting skills, good hand technique and has suspect tackling skills. A little inconsistent and doesn't always play up to his talent. Has some trouble disengaging from blocks. He is also on the lean side, and could use a few more pounds. Johnson has questionable recovery speed for the next level and needs the zone scheme to utilize his fine athleticism. Has some minor durability concerns

He has the size/speed ratio to be an ideal specimen for either pro safety spot. Johnson is a good athlete who will continue to improve. Fine special teams skills will help him win a starting gunner spot. Johnson is a probable NFL starter in time. Nice late first-day pick, but must make improvementsAn all-around player whose stock is on the rise and definitely has starting potential in the pros.

5. Eric Frampton - 5110, 205, 4.53, Washington State

Frampton lacks the prototype measureables, but he proved to be a consistent playmaker at Washington State. Real tough and plays the game with a nasty demeanor. Aggressive hitter who flies to the line of scrimmage to get involved. He loves to hit. Plays as an in-the-box strong safety. Improved his route recognition and breaking on the ball. Legitimate big-play artist. Playmaker with a knack for making things happen. Has a great motor. Instinctive. Versatile. A hard worker. Great special teams potential.
Lacks the prototypical size for an in-the-box safety. Led team in tackles, but is more of a hitter than a tackler. Sometimes goes for the knockout blow and whiffs, allowing the runner to gain extra yardage. Frampton lacks the footwork and pure speed for coverage. He does not have a lot of range and his hips are not fluid. Too aggressive at times and will bite on double-moves. Not very quick and lacks a burst. Can be a liability in coverage. His upside may be limited.

A good football player who just doesn't have the ideal physical tools and measurables...In-the-box type. Should be a nice backup and special teamer. He'll need to smooth out some rough edges at the next level, but he has uncoachable instincts and ability to make big plays.

"He's gotten a lot more physical," Cougars coach Bill Doba said in a phone interview. "Sweet kid, but he's a headhunter, a tough kid, and the pro scouts say that, too." Frampton will be tested in the 40-yard dash today. "He's bigger, faster and stronger than Coleman," WSU defensive backs coach Ken Greene said in a phone interview. "He could be a dominant player in a few years." - Chris Sprow, Seattle Times. Perhaps the best safety no one seems to be talking about.