The 2013 Prospect Thread

[Off The Grid]

Originally Posted by manxman2601

After what I said about Patterson being risk/reward, this might seem a little ironic but I'd take Ansah at #6. Below is one reason why.

I'd love peoples feed back on this play I've linked to

Ezekiel Ansah 2012 Highlights [HD] - YouTube

Note how he stops his downhill movement as soon as he sees the RB start to leak out and tracks the RB to snuff out a screen.

Either he has outstanding instincts or shows very good discipline and ability to take to coaching. Maybe it's just me but I'm fascinated by that play - it shows a maturity you don't normally see from College DE's that when given a clear path to the QB would just pin their ears back and go for the seemingly unprotected QB.

Excellent Choice, Sir.

In my mind, there's never really been any question about Easy Ansah.

...If you'll pardon the expression.

It's only a matter of hoping something cataclysmic happens to make'm fall to us.

[Wilfork#75]

I have a new favorite prospect (outside of Michael Williams).

Vince Williams- MLB- Florida State- 6'1" 247lbs
This guy is a flat out beast. He is physical, instictive, athletic and plays the game hard. He uses his hands well to disengage and get throught traffic and has the power to absolutely stone RB's at the line. He is a solid athlete with a decent feel for dropping into coverage and I think he will be a stud in the NFL. Spikes is a free agent next season and I don't know if we can afford him, but Williams would be a fantastic replacement.

Just look at the 2nd play! (and the guy he chases down on the first play I believe is Chris Rainey, so he has some speed).

Vince Williams LB Florida State - YouTube

[manxman2601]

Good UDFA possibility

Brandon Hepburn, Florida A & M

6'3", 242 lb

Via ESPN:

Brandon Hepburn, LB, Florida A&M
6-4, 235 pound senior
Hepburn has great range and strength and can cover a lot of ground with his athletic ability. He can play the run, drop back into pass coverage, and he does a great job of reading the play. He has 30 solo and 50 total tackles, including 3 sacks.

Brandon Hepburn - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN

But here's why I think he's a good candidate:

He'a the Team Captain but more importantly he's about as good a candidate intangibles wise as you are likely to find:

In many ways, Brandon Hepburn is an extraordinary human being. He walked on to the Florida A&M football team while carrying a full academic load in biochemistry. During his summer internship, he successfully found a way to kill certain cancer cells in rats using copper-loaded nanoparticles. He dreams of owning a biochemical company so he can lead research that will eradicate deadly diseases.

For Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor, Hepburn is a godsend. A devoutly Christian student-athlete who chose the school because of the academic offerings, Brandon serves as an ever-present reminder to Taylor’s other student-athletes of all that’s possible.

“As a coach, you always tell guys that whatever they want to become, there is somebody who is already it, so I tell them to do a lot of reading and research,” Taylor said. “But with Brandon, here’s a role model who is right in the midst of these guys. He’s a perfect example of what can happen once you put your mind to it.”

While Taylor waxes poetic about his star player, Hepburn merely says it’s a “privilege” and “a blessing” to be an example for his teammates.

“I know oftentimes in the black community it’s hard to find a father figure or a big brother to talk to,” he said. “Coming here to this program, I knew I had my coaches to talk through any of my life problems. It’s awesome that I have the chance to give back when I’m still playing.”

Florida A&M ’backer is ‘what we stand for’ - NCAA.org

Have no idea whether he's good enough but a) I wouldn't bet against that type of character succeeding and B)I'd want him in my locker room.


Edit: Played in the Texas-All Stars game and had an interception and will be at the Combine so one to keep an eye on.

[Wilfork#75]

Originally Posted by Wilfork#75

I have a new favorite prospect (outside of Michael Williams).

Vince Williams- MLB- Florida State- 6'1" 247lbs
This guy is a flat out beast. He is physical, instictive, athletic and plays the game hard. He uses his hands well to disengage and get throught traffic and has the power to absolutely stone RB's at the line. He is a solid athlete with a decent feel for dropping into coverage and I think he will be a stud in the NFL. Spikes is a free agent next season and I don't know if we can afford him, but Williams would be a fantastic replacement.

Just look at the 2nd play! (and the guy he chases down on the first play I believe is Chris Rainey, so he has some speed).

Vince Williams LB Florida State - YouTube

I love this play

[ZoisKing]

Originally Posted by Off The Grid

Excellent Choice, Sir.

In my mind, there's never really been any question about Easy Ansah.

...If you'll pardon the expression.

It's only a matter of hoping something cataclysmic happens to make'm fall to us.

What's really awesome about this board, is that several people have been aware of guys like Ansah since the very beginning. This board has been on top of every prospect since day one. Media outlets catch up a couple months later. That's pretty cool. If I want up to the minute analysis on who's new, then I come to this board. Thank you all for that.

[chevss454]

FO presents a case against Tavon Austin as a top tier WR complete with video. (When Matt Waldman speaks, other analysts listen intently. Waldman is considered right up there with Mayock by many analysts.)

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Futures: West Virginia WR Tavon Austin

[manxman2601]

From tony Pauline:

Menelik Watson/T/Florida State is getting a lot of 1st round mention from teams at the combine. O-line version of Ziggy Ansah.

https://twitter.com/TonyPauline/stat...84352826224640

I'm still tempted. But at the very least, another prospect probably drops to us.

[Pats0204]

A guy on the offensive line that nobody is talking about is Chris Faulk from LSU. Here's a kid, prior to the injury that a lot of mocks had in the top 10 last summer. If his medicals check out, he could be a steal. Measured in a 6050 331lb with 34 1/4 inch arms. I think the workouts will mean more for him than most since he missed a lot of time.

[chevss454]

Originally Posted by manxman2601

From tony Pauline:

https://twitter.com/TonyPauline/stat...84352826224640

I'm still tempted. But at the very least, another prospect probably drops to us.

I'm very intrigued by Watson. Interestingly, Kyle Long was his team mate at Sunnydale (or whatever the name was) JUCO and influenced Watson to go to FSU. Give Scar a few minutes with Watson...he could be very very good.

[manxman2601]

Originally Posted by chevss454

I'm very intrigued by Watson. Interestingly, Kyle Long was his team mate at Sunnydale (or whatever the name was) JUCO and influenced Watson to go to FSU. Give Scar a few minutes with Watson...he could be very very good.

Quality OG from day one - LT upside.