Small school at 10: Dominique

hagan714 · 02-20-2008, 07:41 PM

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State (1/27)

Height: 6-1. Weight: 183.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: Top 15 Pick.
Wow, how was this guy not recruited by any BCS schools? Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie covers well, makes big plays and tackles extremely well. He's tall and runs a 4.3. Excluding Sedrick Ellis, Rodgers-Cromartie made the most money at the Senior Bowl, moving himself into the Top 15.

A tall corner who runs a 4.3 is pretty rare. Getting one that picks off six passes in a season is like finding the Loch Ness Monster.

Ok if we are going to take the risk go with him over the others. hyped or not lets go for broke. If not tade down and go the safer route with Aqib Talib or Antoine Cason.

papz · 02-20-2008, 07:49 PM

Had he not been a small school prospect, he would have been a lock for the top 15 from what I've seen of him. I've seen a majority of the top corners play and I've been most impressed with Cromartie. My top choice at corner is McKelvin though as he's played better competition and is explosive on special teams. No matter how much I like him... it's hard to take him that high b/c of the level of competition he's been playing.

Maybe his grades kept him from being recruited by Division 1A schools... or sometimes it just takes longer for some guys to develop. Whoever selects DRC, they're getting a very good corner.

NarwhalHunter · 02-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Whoever drafts him is doing it almost purely on his potential upside. That's going to be a ton of upside, though -- just look at what the other Cromartie managed to do after he got some time under his belt. If McKelvin isn't there at 10, I'd much rather we go with DRC than with Jenkins.

MatthewT · 02-20-2008, 09:21 PM

I just found this:

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect

Sounds like he is one of those guys that will take a few years to get going.

hagan714 · 02-21-2008, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by papz

Had he not been a small school prospect, he would have been a lock for the top 15 from what I've seen of him. I've seen a majority of the top corners play and I've been most impressed with Cromartie. My top choice at corner is McKelvin though as he's played better competition and is explosive on special teams. No matter how much I like him... it's hard to take him that high b/c of the level of competition he's been playing.

Maybe his grades kept him from being recruited by Division 1A schools... or sometimes it just takes longer for some guys to develop. Whoever selects DRC, they're getting a very good corner.

So your not too thrilled with the small school CB either. How did this draft turn from a solid group of CBs to a group of over hyped CB so fast? Maybe it is because the WRs this year are weak, so they look good.
Man the combine has not even started yet. One if not two of them will be around in the second round for us to pick. right now up to 6 CB and 5 OT are schedualed to be picked. LOL this has to be a first of some kind if it happens. For once I want the combine to clear things up.

saintsfan1976 · 02-21-2008, 06:58 AM

If the Pats don't get him first, I think Brandon Flowers has begun to emerge as our #10 pick.

Nothing wrong with Leodis or Aqib Talib there either. It's obvious that our future at CB is in this year's draft.

SapperSaint · 02-21-2008, 07:05 AM

Thanks to SF'76 I am a DRC fan. I would not complain if we went with him at 10.

saintsfan1976 · 02-21-2008, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

Thanks to SF'76 I am a DRC fan. I would not complain if we went with him at 10.

Thanks Sapp, I wouldn't be surprised, though to see him slide to round 2. Then, definitely!!!

papz · 02-21-2008, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

So your not too thrilled with the small school CB either. How did this draft turn from a solid group of CBs to a group of over hyped CB so fast? Maybe it is because the WRs this year are weak, so they look good.
Man the combine has not even started yet. One if not two of them will be around in the second round for us to pick. right now up to 6 CB and 5 OT are schedualed to be picked. LOL this has to be a first of some kind if it happens. For once I want the combine to clear things up.

If we were drafting in the lower teens or early 20s, I'd have no problem taking DRC... I love the guy. 10 is just a little too early. However if we did reach and take him there, I'd be fine with it.

SapperSaint · 02-21-2008, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Thanks Sapp, I wouldn't be surprised, though to see him slide to round 2. Then, definitely!!!

By all means if he is still there in the 2nd we take him.

02-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Small school at 10: Dominique Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State (1/27) Height: 6-1. Weight: 183. 40 Time: 4.37. Projected Round: Top 15 Pick. Wow, how was this guy not recruited by any BCS schools? Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie covers well, makes big plays and tackles extremely well. He's tall and runs a 4.3. Excluding Sedrick Ellis, Rodgers-Cromartie made the most money at the Senior Bowl, moving himself into the Top 15. A tall corner who runs a 4.3 is pretty rare. Getting one that picks off six passes in a season is like finding the Loch Ness Monster. Ok if we are going to take the risk go with him over the others. hyped or not lets go for broke. If not tade down and go the safer route with Aqib Talib or Antoine Cason.
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02-20-2008, 07:49 PM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Had he not been a small school prospect, he would have been a lock for the top 15 from what I've seen of him. I've seen a majority of the top corners play and I've been most impressed with Cromartie. My top choice at corner is McKelvin though as he's played better competition and is explosive on special teams. No matter how much I like him... it's hard to take him that high b/c of the level of competition he's been playing. Maybe his grades kept him from being recruited by Division 1A schools... or sometimes it just takes longer for some guys to develop. Whoever selects DRC, they're getting a very good corner.
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02-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#3
NarwhalHunter 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hattiesburger with Cheese Posts: 146 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Whoever drafts him is doing it almost purely on his potential upside. That's going to be a ton of upside, though -- just look at what the other Cromartie managed to do after he got some time under his belt. If McKelvin isn't there at 10, I'd much rather we go with DRC than with Jenkins.

02-20-2008, 09:21 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,706	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique I just found this: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect Sounds like he is one of those guys that will take a few years to get going.

02-21-2008, 04:54 AM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Originally Posted by papz Had he not been a small school prospect, he would have been a lock for the top 15 from what I've seen of him. I've seen a majority of the top corners play and I've been most impressed with Cromartie. My top choice at corner is McKelvin though as he's played better competition and is explosive on special teams. No matter how much I like him... it's hard to take him that high b/c of the level of competition he's been playing. Maybe his grades kept him from being recruited by Division 1A schools... or sometimes it just takes longer for some guys to develop. Whoever selects DRC, they're getting a very good corner. So your not too thrilled with the small school CB either. How did this draft turn from a solid group of CBs to a group of over hyped CB so fast? Maybe it is because the WRs this year are weak, so they look good. Man the combine has not even started yet. One if not two of them will be around in the second round for us to pick. right now up to 6 CB and 5 OT are schedualed to be picked. LOL this has to be a first of some kind if it happens. For once I want the combine to clear things up.
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02-21-2008, 06:58 AM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique If the Pats don't get him first, I think Brandon Flowers has begun to emerge as our #10 pick. Nothing wrong with Leodis or Aqib Talib there either. It's obvious that our future at CB is in this year's draft.

02-21-2008, 07:05 AM	#7
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Thanks to SF'76 I am a DRC fan. I would not complain if we went with him at 10.

02-21-2008, 07:18 AM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Originally Posted by SapperSaint Thanks to SF'76 I am a DRC fan. I would not complain if we went with him at 10. Thanks Sapp, I wouldn't be surprised, though to see him slide to round 2. Then, definitely!!!

02-21-2008, 07:23 AM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Originally Posted by hagan714 So your not too thrilled with the small school CB either. How did this draft turn from a solid group of CBs to a group of over hyped CB so fast? Maybe it is because the WRs this year are weak, so they look good. Man the combine has not even started yet. One if not two of them will be around in the second round for us to pick. right now up to 6 CB and 5 OT are schedualed to be picked. LOL this has to be a first of some kind if it happens. For once I want the combine to clear things up. If we were drafting in the lower teens or early 20s, I'd have no problem taking DRC... I love the guy. 10 is just a little too early. However if we did reach and take him there, I'd be fine with it.

02-21-2008, 07:29 AM	#10
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Small school at 10: Dominique Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Thanks Sapp, I wouldn't be surprised, though to see him slide to round 2. Then, definitely!!! By all means if he is still there in the 2nd we take him.