Small School "Sleepers" - How many do we get this year?

hagan714 · 04-17-2008, 09:24 AM

I like him

19. Tyvon Branch, Connecticut, 5113, 204, 4.31, 19, (CB/S/KR)
Outstanding timed speed. Has terrific size and bulk. Return ability. Get the picture. Speed, speed and speed! He is also a great athlete. For a tall corner he has pretty good flexibility, and turn and go ability. Good instincts and awareness. Smart with a great football IQ. He will come up and support the run. He is tough, physical reliable tackler. He should also contribute as a special teams ace. A respected team leader. Three-year starter with a lot of experience. Young, with a lot of upside left.
Not a very solid technique guys as a CB at this stage. Hips aren't fluid and he struggles to transition. He does not have very good hands or ball skills and can gets outsmarted. Is not a playmaker. He is out of position a lot. Needs to mature physically. Does a much better job in zone coverage than he does in man. Doesn't always play up to his measurables. Workout Warrior with prototypical triangle numbers. May not be a perfect fit for every team
More of developmental ht/wt/speed guy at this point, but has the tools to really develop. He could be forced to make a position change, being looked at as a potential safety. Snuck up on people as a pro prospect but he really is the total package.
Also ...As a prep he was named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year and won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82)..
Was arrested in May of 2005 when he and some teammates shot out a car window with a B.B. gun.

CB in the 2008 Draft: Rounds 4/5 - Black and Gold Forums

I ranked him early as a 4/5 guy but with work outs at pro day he has moved into the 3/4 range. FS is where I would place him. To bad we do not have a pick in 4 if he was there I would take him. We would have to trade down or reach big time in 3 to get him.

I am hoping for
Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky, 6007, 195, 4.40, 23, 37.5 (CB/S)
to be around in the third

gandhi1007 · 04-17-2008, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

I like him

19. Tyvon Branch, Connecticut, 5113, 204, 4.31, 19, (CB/S/KR)
Outstanding timed speed. Has terrific size and bulk. Return ability. Get the picture. Speed, speed and speed! He is also a great athlete. For a tall corner he has pretty good flexibility, and turn and go ability. Good instincts and awareness. Smart with a great football IQ. He will come up and support the run. He is tough, physical reliable tackler. He should also contribute as a special teams ace. A respected team leader. Three-year starter with a lot of experience. Young, with a lot of upside left.
Not a very solid technique guys as a CB at this stage. Hips aren't fluid and he struggles to transition. He does not have very good hands or ball skills and can gets outsmarted. Is not a playmaker. He is out of position a lot. Needs to mature physically. Does a much better job in zone coverage than he does in man. Doesn't always play up to his measurables. Workout Warrior with prototypical triangle numbers. May not be a perfect fit for every team
More of developmental ht/wt/speed guy at this point, but has the tools to really develop. He could be forced to make a position change, being looked at as a potential safety. Snuck up on people as a pro prospect but he really is the total package.
Also ...As a prep he was named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year and won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82)..
Was arrested in May of 2005 when he and some teammates shot out a car window with a B.B. gun.

CB in the 2008 Draft: Rounds 4/5 - Black and Gold Forums

I ranked him early as a 4/5 guy but with work outs at pro day he has moved into the 3/4 range. FS is where I would place him. To bad we do not have a pick in 4 if he was there I would take him. We would have to trade down or reach big time in 3 to get him.

I am hoping for
Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky, 6007, 195, 4.40, 23, 37.5 (CB/S)
to be around in the third

I say NOOOO to any CB with the last name Molden!!!!!!!

hobo with a rolex · 04-18-2008, 11:58 AM

some have him going earlier some have him late 5th - I think he would be a great value....

Wesley Woodward, Kentucky - OLB

NFL Events: Draft Player Profiles - Wesley Woodyard

foreverfan · 04-18-2008, 01:36 PM

BRSaintsFan · 04-18-2008, 01:51 PM

Well done with the Studebaker.

Woodyard is a bit undersized (height and weight) but with some work in the weight room could develop into a solid player. Would be a strong special teams player from the get go. Personally, I think he is a better fit for a Cover 2 scheme but you certainly cant deny the production in the SEC with over 350 tackles in 3 years as a regular in the lineup.

hagan714 · 04-18-2008, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

I say NOOOO to any CB with the last name Molden!!!!!!!

Come on let the past go. Besides his name first name is not alex

04-17-2008, 09:24 AM	#11
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Small School "Sleepers" - How many do we get this y I like him 19. Tyvon Branch, Connecticut, 5113, 204, 4.31, 19, (CB/S/KR) Outstanding timed speed. Has terrific size and bulk. Return ability. Get the picture. Speed, speed and speed! He is also a great athlete. For a tall corner he has pretty good flexibility, and turn and go ability. Good instincts and awareness. Smart with a great football IQ. He will come up and support the run. He is tough, physical reliable tackler. He should also contribute as a special teams ace. A respected team leader. Three-year starter with a lot of experience. Young, with a lot of upside left. Not a very solid technique guys as a CB at this stage. Hips aren't fluid and he struggles to transition. He does not have very good hands or ball skills and can gets outsmarted. Is not a playmaker. He is out of position a lot. Needs to mature physically. Does a much better job in zone coverage than he does in man. Doesn't always play up to his measurables. Workout Warrior with prototypical triangle numbers. May not be a perfect fit for every team More of developmental ht/wt/speed guy at this point, but has the tools to really develop. He could be forced to make a position change, being looked at as a potential safety. Snuck up on people as a pro prospect but he really is the total package. Also ...As a prep he was named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year and won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82).. Was arrested in May of 2005 when he and some teammates shot out a car window with a B.B. gun. CB in the 2008 Draft: Rounds 4/5 - Black and Gold Forums I ranked him early as a 4/5 guy but with work outs at pro day he has moved into the 3/4 range. FS is where I would place him. To bad we do not have a pick in 4 if he was there I would take him. We would have to trade down or reach big time in 3 to get him. I am hoping for Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky, 6007, 195, 4.40, 23, 37.5 (CB/S) to be around in the third
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04-17-2008, 01:31 PM	#12
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Re: Small School "Sleepers" - How many do we get this y Originally Posted by hagan714 I like him 19. Tyvon Branch, Connecticut, 5113, 204, 4.31, 19, (CB/S/KR) Outstanding timed speed. Has terrific size and bulk. Return ability. Get the picture. Speed, speed and speed! He is also a great athlete. For a tall corner he has pretty good flexibility, and turn and go ability. Good instincts and awareness. Smart with a great football IQ. He will come up and support the run. He is tough, physical reliable tackler. He should also contribute as a special teams ace. A respected team leader. Three-year starter with a lot of experience. Young, with a lot of upside left. Not a very solid technique guys as a CB at this stage. Hips aren't fluid and he struggles to transition. He does not have very good hands or ball skills and can gets outsmarted. Is not a playmaker. He is out of position a lot. Needs to mature physically. Does a much better job in zone coverage than he does in man. Doesn't always play up to his measurables. Workout Warrior with prototypical triangle numbers. May not be a perfect fit for every team More of developmental ht/wt/speed guy at this point, but has the tools to really develop. He could be forced to make a position change, being looked at as a potential safety. Snuck up on people as a pro prospect but he really is the total package. Also ...As a prep he was named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year and won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82).. Was arrested in May of 2005 when he and some teammates shot out a car window with a B.B. gun. CB in the 2008 Draft: Rounds 4/5 - Black and Gold Forums I ranked him early as a 4/5 guy but with work outs at pro day he has moved into the 3/4 range. FS is where I would place him. To bad we do not have a pick in 4 if he was there I would take him. We would have to trade down or reach big time in 3 to get him. I am hoping for Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky, 6007, 195, 4.40, 23, 37.5 (CB/S) to be around in the third I say NOOOO to any CB with the last name Molden!!!!!!!

04-18-2008, 11:58 AM	#13
hobo with a rolex Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	great prospect for 5th round - if he is there some have him going earlier some have him late 5th - I think he would be a great value.... Wesley Woodward, Kentucky - OLB NFL Events: Draft Player Profiles - Wesley Woodyard
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BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: Small School "Sleepers" - How many do we get this y Well done with the Studebaker. Woodyard is a bit undersized (height and weight) but with some work in the weight room could develop into a solid player. Would be a strong special teams player from the get go. Personally, I think he is a better fit for a Cover 2 scheme but you certainly cant deny the production in the SEC with over 350 tackles in 3 years as a regular in the lineup.

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04-18-2008, 08:00 PM	#16
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Small School "Sleepers" - How many do we get this y Originally Posted by gandhi1007 I say NOOOO to any CB with the last name Molden!!!!!!! Come on let the past go. Besides his name first name is not alex