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Maurice Murray New Mexico St. 6-3 290 5.00

Playing for Long Beach City College in 2004 as a true freshman, Murray went on to record 38 tackles (16 for loss) and 12 sacks. In 2005, Murray transferred to New Mexico State University, but did not play in the 2005 campaign due to a knee problem. During his junior season, Murray was moved from defensive tackle to defensive end where he started eight of the team's nine games, amassing only 24 tackles with 2 for loss. But, he rebounded with a semi-productive senior season in which he had 24 tackles with 5 of them for loss and he also recorded 3.5 sacks.

Murray is a deceptively good athlete with relatively good speed (5.10-40) for his size. He is quick off the ball and stays low to maintain a good center of gravity. Murray does well on line stunts and can get close to the ball quickly. Moving easily through traffic, Murray is powerful and can drive back a pile. He has improved in his two years at New Mexico State, although his stats did not reflect it. He still needs to get a mean streak and better coaching is also a necessity.

Murray is a deceptive player. He has all the ability to make it, but his stats did not measure up with his talent. This is an area of real concern! He will work out better than he plays. On talent alone, he's rated as a middle round pick, but due to a lack of production at a lower level school, Murray will slide deep in the draft. In fact, there's a chance he would not be drafted. Nevertheless, Murray is talented enough to merit a look late. He has the ability to make a contribution as a spot backup player.

JAKE VISSER, FERRIS STATE, 6011, 276, 5.03 40

Visser has earned AFCA All-America mention as a senior and honorable mention All-America honors as a sophomore with 30.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks in those two years. Visser will have to gain weight and get his speed down but flashes ability on tape. He is solid against the run and a good pass rusher but needs to work on developing more moves. The biggest red flash is the lack of size but you can’t ignore his production. He is also engaged, which shows a great sign of mental maturity and responsibility. If he can gain weight and drop his 40 time

Frank Morton, Tulane, 6020, 331, 5.35

DE/OLB

Curtis Johnson, Clark Atlanta, 6025, 242lbs, 4.64

Johnson wasn’t considered a prospect by the NFL’s scouting services last spring, however, his play in 2007 and the East-West Shrine Game opened the eyes of all 32 NFL teams and he earned an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine. This past year he finished as a consensus All-American with 13.5 sacks and 27 tackles for loss. Johnson is expected to make the move from end to linebacker and has the athleticism to do it. It will take some time before he is ready to contribute on more than special teams, however, he is a project worth taking on in the mid rounds. Johnson should come off the board in the 5th to 6th round range.

Strengths:
Excellent natural athlete...Good speed and quickness...Strong and powerful...An explosive tackler and hitter...Well-built with a solid frame...Great pass rusher...Big special teams potential..Productive and dominated his level..Still has some upside.

Weaknesses:
'Tweener who will probably have to make a position change...Did not play against top competition...Lacks great size and bulk...Marginal instincts / awareness...Raw and he has a ways to go technique-wise (footwork, hand use, etc.)...Intelligence?

Notes:
Brother, J.R., played at Syracuse and bounced around the NFL for a while...Played defensive end in college but will probably be a outside linebacker in the pros..Had some academic issues out of high school and ended up at Morrisville St...Received a lot of DI interest and was slated to attend Morgan St. but changed his mind and chose Clark-Atlanta instead..Had a strong showing at the East-West Shrine Game and showed promise standing up...A top DII sleeper and developmental prospect.


Marcus Richardson Troy 6-3 225 4.55

Richardson was redshirted in 2005, playing in seven games (but seeing limited action in each of them). In 2006, Richardson started all of the team's eleven games at strong side linebacker. He recorded 59 tackles (seven for loss) and broke five pass attempts. He played eleven of the team's thirteen games during his sophomore season. But he missed two games due to a broken collarbone, yet still recording 40 tackles with 4.5 for loss and registered 1.5 sacks. In 2007, he started all of the school's twelve games, finishing the season with 60 sacks (5.5 for loss) and also registering 2.5 sacks. He also lettered on the school's track and field team, competing in the 100 meter dash and the triple jump.

Richardson is a natural, fluid athlete. He is quick and fast (4.56-40) with great range, who is able to move well laterally. He can run with any back or tight end out of the backfield and will also go toe-for-toe with some wide receivers. Adjusting well when the ball is in the air, his great leaping ability (registered 39' vertical jump) enables him to batter many balls. Richardson is a willing run stopper and his long arms help him rap ball carriers well. But, he is undersized and needs to add weigh. His production is below his athletic level and his pass recognition needs work. Occasionally, he will bite on some play fakes and is overly aggressive, not playing with consistency.

Richardson is an above average athlete who has a lot of football ability. His consistency and lack of production will downgrade his stock and his size is also concern. All that said, Richardson will probably be selected late in the draft. He should make a pro roster and could produce immediately on special teams. In time and with coaching, he could make a contribution on defense.

OLB/DE Vincent Redd, Liberty, 6060, 263, 4.50

More than a dozen scouts lined the field for Liberty’s pro-day workout today and former Virginia transfer Vince Redd came away the big winner.


An all-Conference selection last season, the outside linebacker measured 6-feet 6-inches, weighed 263 pounds then turned in an outstanding workout.


Redd timed his forty’s in the mid-4.5 second area, with some stopwatches reading as fast as 4.48 seconds. He posted a 39-inch vertical jump and 9-foot-10-inch broad jump.


The only stain on his otherwise outstanding performance was the bench press, where he was able to only complete 13 reps.

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins