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OLBSPENCER HADLEYBYU IA INDEPENDENTS

I think its 1983



GRADE
4.75

6'1"
HEIGHT

28 3/4"
ARM LENGTH

228LBS.
WEIGHT

9"
HANDS
ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Very good movement skill. Outstanding agility -- clocked 4.12-second 20-yard shuttle time and 6.75 3-cone drill time at the pro day. Good instincts. Highly competitive and consistently shows up at the ball. Sacrifices his body around piles and has an all-out special teams mentality. Good football intelligence.

WEAKNESSES Is very small by NFL standards with extremely short arms. Has coverage limitations and is not natural moving in reverse. Lacks the length to leverage the edge and gets chewed up by blockers. Was slowed by a knee injury as a senior, and durability could continue to be an issue. Is over-aged. Did not play on special teams (because of defensive value).

DRAFT PROJECTION Priority free agent

BOTTOM LINE Lined up as an 3-4 outside linebacker in college, but projects as a a run-and-hit, fast-flowing weakside linebacker in a 4-3 defense in the pros. Below-the-line size and arm length, age and injury history will force him to make it as an undrafted free agent. His ticket will have to come on special teams.

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!

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Ramon Antonio Vargas ‏@RVargasAdvocate 1m
#Tulane K Cairo Santos just told me he has agreed to a UDFA deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. First reports I saw were in Brazilian media.

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A centre

C MATT ARMSTRONG
GRAND VALLEY ST. GREAT LAKES


GRADE
5.12

40y
5.36 SEC


6'2"
HEIGHT
33"
ARM LENGTH

302LBS.
WEIGHT

10 5/8"
HANDS

OVERVIEW
Two-way lineman who also excelled in track and field as a Michigan prep. Redshirted in 2008. Started 11-of-13 games played in '09 -- one at left tackle, four at left guard and the final six at center. Sustained a concussion midseason, which kept him out of two games and prevented him from starting three others. Started all 12 games played in '10 (seven at right tackle, five at center). Did not play against Lake Erie (right quad). Sat out '11 -- tore cartilage in his left knee and required bone graph surgery. Started all 12 games in '12, including 11 at right guard and one at center. Moved to the pivot in '13, started all 15 games and won the Division II Rimington Award as the nation's top center. Had surgeries after the season to remove bone spurs in his ankle and tighten his shoulder joint. Strained his right quad running the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and did not lift because of a right shoulder injury. Also competed in track at field (throws) at GVSU.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Has large hands. Good strength. Nice snap-and-step quickness. Works his hips and maneuvers to gain positioning. Can bend and slide. Can combo block and step to the second level. Smart, aware and competitive. Has played all along the offensive line. Four-year starter.
WEAKNESSES Size is just adequate and does not look the part. Fleshy midsection. Could struggle to drop anchor vs. powerful widebodies. Not explosive. Plays short-armed. Hand use needs work -- does not punch or jolt defenders. Latches on and stalemates rather than driving his man off the line. Has been dinged up. Marginal competition. Will be a 24-year-old rookie.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 6-7

BOTTOM LINE Adequate-sized, smart, strong, scrappy, decorated Division II center who lacks exceptional athletic traits for the pro game. Faces a big jump in competition, but has a chance to stick as a swing backup if his versatility translates. Also competed in track and field (throws shot put), which affected his year-round football training.

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!

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Katherine Terrell ‏@Kat_Terrell 2m
Jerome Cunningham has been invited to Saints' minicamp, according to agent Howard Shatsky

aints Nation Blog ‏@SaintsNationBlg 3m
Saints sign Southern Connecticut State tight end Jerome Cunningham

Euphoria

C Matt Armstrong - is going to fall apart on the plane ride to New Orleans.

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Saints Nation Blog ‏@SaintsNationBlg 36s
Saints sign Valdosta State WR Seantavious Jones

atherine Terrell ‏@Kat_Terrell 24s
Seeing tweets about the signing of Valdosta State WR Seantavious Jones. Nothing concrete though

Ramon Antonio Vargas ‏@RVargasAdvocate 28s
League source confirms Valdosta State WR Seantavius Jones has agreed to a UDFA deal with the #saints.

WR SEANTAVIUS JONES
VALDOSTA ST. GULF SOUTH


GRADE
4.98

6'3"
HEIGHT

209LBS.
WEIGHT

OVERVIEW
2013: First-team all-Gulf South selection. Set a school record with six touchdown receptions against Delta State. 2012: First-team All-Gulf South selection. Started in 14 games and had 13 touchdown receptions (good for sixth most in school history). 2011: Second-team All-Gulf South selection after starting in all 10 games. 2010: Played in all 11 games.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Good size and length with room for added bulk. Tracks, adjusts and plucks. Competes in the air and can run under the ball when he has a step. Football smart. Productive three-year starter for a top Division II team -- 26 TDs the last two seasons. Very solid pro day, posting a 38 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 6.96-second three-cone drill-time.

WEAKNESSES
Needs to bulk up and get stronger. Limited physicality for his size. Vulnerable to the jam. Shaky hands (too many drops). Tight through the hips. Movement is somewhat mechanical and will struggle to create separation vs. man coverage. Builds to average speed. Should be a better blocker.

DRAFT PROJECTION Round 7-Priority free agent

BOTTOM LINE Unsudden, West Coast possession target who will have to prove he can consistently separate versus better competition

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!

WillSaints81

I don't see Hadley working out or the USC guy. He could not stop the run well enough to me and not good at tackling once a player got a few yards.

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Saints Nation Blog ‏@SaintsNationBlg 38s
NW Missouri State CB Brian Dixon tweets he's headed to Saints


CBBRIAN DIXON
NORTHWEST MISSOURI ST. MID-AMERICA


GRADE
4.85

6'0"
HEIGHT

32 5/8"
ARM LENGTH

196LBS.
WEIGHT

9"
HANDS

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Outstanding size and stature. Has a thick musculature and a frame to add bulk. Good straight-line speed and press strength to function in short areas. Flashes striking ability. Tough, competitive and very durable. Has free safety experience.

WEAKNESSES
Average eyes, instincts and anticipation. Leaky tackler. Very tight-hipped. Recorded a poor 4.59-second 20-yard shuttle time at his pro day, indicating very limited lateral agility.

DRAFT PROJECTION Priority free agent

BOTTOM LINE A big, strong, press corner with a chance to compete for a job in the boundary for a predominantly press-cover defense, though lack of fluidity could always be a liability.


His brother was drafted by the jets

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!

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Derrick Strozier ‏@D_Stro13 1m
God is good. Next stop.. Saints rookie camp #WhoDat




Draft Scout Derrick Strozier News
10/14/13 - WEEK 7 CONFERENCE USA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: The Defensive award went to a Tulane DB Derrick Strozier for the third straight week. Strozier came up with one of the biggest plays in Tulane's 36-33 triple overtime win against East Carolina. With the Green Wave clinging to a 9-6 advantage late in the third quarter, ECU had driven to the Tulane three-yard line with a chance to tie the game or take the lead. However, on first down, Strozier stepped in front of a Pirates receiver and intercepted a pass at the one-yard line and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown. It was second-longest interception return for a touchdown in school history. Strozier also added eight tackles (five solo), including one stop for minus-three yards, and was credited with a pair of pass breakups. Strozier becomes the first player to win weekly awards at two different positions since Marquese Wheaton of Southern Miss won Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week in a three-week span in October 2011. - Conference USA football

10/07/13 - WEEK 6 CONFERENCE USA SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tulane DB Derrick Strozier made history in last week's 24-21 victory over North Texas, becoming the first player in the 119-year history of Tulane football to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown. Green Wave sophomore Darion Monroe blocked a 38-yard attempt from North Texas' Zach Paul and Strozier picked up the loose ball and race 62-yards untouched for a third-quarter touchdown that gave Tulane a 14-7 lead. Strozier also added a team-best seven tackles on the day. - Conference USA football

10/28/12 - WR Derrick Strozier (hand) did not play against UAB.

09/30/12 - Derrick Strozier made his first career start on offense when he began the game against Louisiana-Monroe at running back. Strozier started eight games as a safety a year ago.

09/05/12 - SCOUTING THE OFFENSE: The absence of top rusher Orleans Darkwa (high ankle sprain) no doubt contributed to the absence of a running game in the opener, but the Green Wave has to find a way to run the ball better with or without Darkwa. The burden will be on an offensive line that featured four players making their first starts in the opener. Ryan Grant's 100-yard receiving game was encouraging, but the passing game needs to have a respectable running game to work with. PLAYERS TO WATCH: RB Derrick Strozier -- Although Tulane had only eight yards rushing last week, Strozier, a converted cornerback, contributed to the offense by catching six passes for 40 yards. - The Sports Xchange

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!

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Saints Nation Blog ‏@SaintsNationBlg 51s
Looks like another Valdosta State player is coming to the Saints. Lawrence Virgil, a DE joins Seantavious Jones


DT LAWRENCE VIRGIL
VALDOSTA ST. GULF SOUTH


GRADE
5.14

6'5"
HEIGHT

34 1/2"
ARM LENGTH

287LBS.
WEIGHT

9 1/2"
HANDS

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Excellent size -- has a big, well-proportioned frame with long arms and room for added bulk. Rare upper-body strength -- pumped 225 pounds 39 times at his pro day. Flashes the ability to jolt blockers. Moves well for his size -- opens up his stride in space and athleticism shows in pursuit. Has a 31-inch vertical. Durable three-year starter. Hardworking and respected.

WEAKNESSES
Exposes his frame and is too easily engaged. Can play with more consistent leverage. Technique needs to be coached up -- needs to learn to shoot his hands, stack and shed. Two-gap ability is a work in progress. Marginal lateral agility displayed in three-cone drill time (7.77 seconds). Did not consistently dominate marginal competition. Inconsistent intensity.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 6-7

BOTTOM LINE Big, long-levered, Division II prospect with intriguing dimensions, strength and upside to warrant consideration as a developmental five-technique or perhaps three-technique. Is fairly raw and still growing into his body, but should only get stronger and more effective as he fills out his frame and makes technical strides.

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!