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Now this one may be worth a watch

Saints Nation Blog ‏@SaintsNationBlg 1m
this will make many of you happy. Saints sign WR Brandon Coleman of Rutgers


WR BRANDON COLEMAN
RUTGERS AAC

COMBINE RESULTS
GRADE
5.31

40y
4.56 SEC

bench
21 REPS
Top Performer

vert
32.5 INCH

3 cone
7.33 SEC

20y shuttle
4.51 SEC




6'6"
HEIGHT

34"
ARM LENGTH

225LBS.
WEIGHT

9 1/4"
HANDS

OVERVIEW
Receiver-safety who also played basketball as a Maryland prep. Redshirted in 2010. Played all 13 games in each of his three seasons. Started five games in 2011 and recorded 17 receptions for 552 yards (32.5-yard average) and six touchdowns. Started nine games in 2012 and had 43 catches for 718 yards (16.7) and 10 TDs. Had off-season surgery on his right knee, which kept him out of 2013 spring practice and reportedly affected his play as a junior. In the fall, started all 13 contests and produced 34 catches for 538 yards (15.8) and four TDs. Team captain.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Outstanding size and body length -- presents a big target. Long arms enable him to slap away and swim off the jam. Covers ground with long strides. Tracks over his shoulder. Can post up smaller defensive backs. Has playmaking ability -- averaged nearly 22 yards per catch and scored on one out of every five catches over three seasons. Has sheer size to shield as a blocker. Team captain.

WEAKNESSES
Not an elite athlete. Has some buildup -- does not accelerate off the jam. Lacks big-time, explosive speed to blow by cornerbacks. Route running needs refinement. Not a confident hands catcher -- lets throws into his body and drops balls he shouldn’t. Shows some stiffness through his torso and is linear after the catch -- gears down to cut and elusiveness is limited. Marginal special-teams utility.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 3-4

BOTTOM LINE Big, tall, talented, West Coast receiver whose sheer size enables him to be effective outside the numbers, on slant routes and in the red zone, though inconsistency has prevented him from reaching his potential. Has the look of a No. 2 receiver, but his production fell off as a junior (played through a knee injury). He could have used another season to polish his skills.

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Coleman yes!!

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^Coleman makes me very happy!

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Yes! Now that's the kind of signing I was hoping to see! If we can just get Christian Jones as well then I'll feel a lot better about today.

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Damn
Antonio Richardson ‏@tinyrichardson 37m
Vikings

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@ChrisXVI - Christian Jones already signed with the Jaguars

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Saints Nation Blog ‏@SaintsNationBlg 36s
Saints sign Boston College DE Kasim Edebali


DEKASIM EDEBALIBOSTON COLLEGE ACC

COMBINE RESULTS
GRADE
5.11


4.79 SEC 40
19 REPS bench
34.5 INCH vert
115.0 INCH broad
7.20 SEC 3 cone
4.35 SEC 20shuttle


6'2"
HEIGHT

32 3/4"
ARM LENGTH

253LBS.
WEIGHT

9 1/2"
HANDS

OVERVIEW
The native of Hamburg, Germany, arrived in the United States in 2007 as part of the USA Football International Student Program; although he had played American football (he was a tight end for the German under-19 national team at the 2006 European Championships), he spoke limited English. After playing for a New Hampshire prep school for two years, he enrolled at Boston College and redshirted as a freshman in 2009. Played in 13 games in '10, including four starts at defensive end, and had 13 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and zero sacks with one pass batted. Started 12 games in '11 and had 27-.5-0 with five passes batted. In 11 starts in '12, he registered 59-7.5-1.5 with four passes batted and one forced fumble. Missed the Clemson game with a shoulder injury. Had a solid senior season in '13, starting all 13 games and tallying 67-14-9.5 with five passes batted and three forced fumbles. Team captain.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Good get-off. Shows an arm-over to defeat tackles. Has some disruptive ability to penetrate gaps. Reads plays and locates the ball. Uses his arms to create room to operate. Good motor in pursuit -- forces runs outside and chases to the boundary. Strong tackler. Tries to disrupt passing lanes. Intelligent and articulate. Hardworking, well-respected captain with a professional approach to the game. Three-year starter. Graded very highly vs. Ohio State.


WEAKNESSES
Lacks ideal size. Overpowered at the point of attack. Pops up off the snap. Needs to develop pass-rush moves and use his hands more violently. Average flexibility, foot speed and change of direction -- exposed in space and shows when he runs the arc. Power element missing. Will be a 24-year-old rookie.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 6-7

BOTTOM LINE High-motor, effort-based pass rusher who could warrant developmental consideration as a situational 4-3 rush end or stand-up 3-4 linebacker. Is not a natural, physically gifted hunter, but football smarts, competitiveness and effort give him a chance.

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a few worth watching

Adrian Hubbard, OLB, Alabama
Deandre Coleman, DT, California
Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida
Anthony Steen G Alabama

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6.6 wr from Rutgers. REPLACEMENT FOR COLSTON?

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PROBLEM SOLVED? I think we have enough talent to work up before the season and a very serviceable backup for OG and center