The 2013 Prospect Thread

[Off The Grid]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

FWIW, Ngata apparently believes that whatever he gained in quickness by slimming down in 2011 wasn't worth what he lost in stamina. He's trying to get back up to the 340-345# range:

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WHOA.

As a Founding Father of The InterNational BrotherHood of Grizzlies + SuperBeasts, I must say that Brother Haloti's opinion on these matters carries a lot of weight...if you'll pardon the expression!!

[Matthew Jones]

Hey everyone, Matthew Jones from NEPatriotsDraft here. I just finished up another article, this time on Oklahoma S Tony Jefferson, which you can find on the NEPatriotsDraft homepage.

I also have clips of Oklahoma's defense from the Florida State game up on Youtube for anyone interested in taking a look, which you can find through my website, Draft Examiner.

[Avenger]

Originally Posted by Matthew Jones

Hey everyone, Matthew Jones from NEPatriotsDraft here. I just finished up another article, this time on Oklahoma S Tony Jefferson, which you can find on the NEPatriotsDraft homepage.

I also have clips of Oklahoma's defense from the Florida State game up on Youtube for anyone interested in taking a look, which you can find through my website, Draft Examiner.

Can you do a review on Tom Wort? He went to my High School.

[mayoclinic]

James Christenson of NE Patriots' Draft looks at 2011 film from SMU vs. TCU, and likes what he sees of DE Margus Hunt:

#92 DE Margus Hunt
-Lining up at RDE, played a bit of NT as well.
-Stacks the LT, sheds the block and assists on the tackle inside.
-Takes on double team, using his hands well.
-Strong rip move, makes QB step up into help.
-Quick inside move, picked up by double team.
-Tall player, but keeps pad level low.
-Pushes back LT into the pocket, doesn’t let QB step up.
-Absolutely dominating the line whenever he is singled, TCU running away from him.
-Pushed back by a double team, got a little high.
-Falls to ground after big punch, gets up quickly and assists on tackle.
-Recognizes quick pass, pulls up and tries to influence passing lane.
-Good pursuit down the field.
-Fights through double, solid tackle.
-Blowing back the center when playing zone, attacking the gaps.
-Seeing some plays off against the hurry-up.

Overview: Hunt was very effective for the Mustangs, TCU didn’t run it towards his side many times – they were stopped when they did. His size, physicality and motor were all above average. Hunt can be a first round pick if his technique continues to improve.

Scouting the 2013 NFL Draft: TCU vs SMU (2011) | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2013 NFL Draft

It's hard to imagine a 6'8" guy playing NT, but Hunt could be a long-term successor in a Jonathan Fanene kind of role - 3-4 DE, 4-3 LDE, DT on sub packages. Someone to watch carefully, along with guys like Bjoern Werner from Florida St. and William Gholston.

[mayoclinic]

Very interesting profile by McKenzie Pantoja on Virginia Tech CB Kyle Fuller:

Kyle Fuller- 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report - NFL Mocks - 2013 NFL Mock Draft, Fantasy Football, NFL News, and NFL Mock Draft Databases

Very intriguing.A 5'11" 187# CB with 14.5 TFL and who played LB at times. Very interesting stuff, and well worth the time to read.

[mayoclinic]

Mocking the Draft profiles Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert:

Tyler Eifert 2013 NFL Draft scouting notes - Mocking The Draft

Eifert will probably be a 1st round pick. But the real talent is Washington sophomore TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who won't be eligible until 2014. He's literally another Gronk, and teams will go ape over him.

[ctpatsfan77]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

It's hard to imagine a 6'8" guy playing NT, but Hunt could be a long-term successor in a Jonathan Fanene kind of role - 3-4 DE, 4-3 LDE, DT on sub packages. Someone to watch carefully, along with guys like Bjoern Werner from Florida St. and William Gholston.

Two years ago, BritPat wrote this:

Nate Solder - a 4.80 40 yard dash at 6' 9" and 305lbs?

Sign me up right here right now.

To which I say, based on reading about Mr. Hunt:

Margus Hunt—a 4.60 40 yard dash at 6' 8"?

Sign me up right here right now.

[mayoclinic]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

Two years ago, BritPat wrote this:

To which I say, based on reading about Mr. Hunt:

Hunt is certainly intriguing. He's very strange to watch because his torso is so damn long, and you don't expect a guy that big to move like that. He looks kind of awkward right now, but he's new to the game. JJ Watt also looked very awkward at times as he was learning the game and learning how to use his incredible frame.

Hunt to the Pats would certainly give the team about as tall a lineup as there is in the NFL, on both sides of the LOS:

- 6'9" Nate Solder
- 6'8" Sebastian Vollmer
- 6'8" Margus Hunt
- 6'7" Robert Gallery
- 6'6" Rob Gronkowski
- 6'5"+ Chandler Jones

Hunt and Chandler Jones on the same DL would also wreck havoc with the passing lanes. Lot of tipped and altered passes leading to big plays on defense.

I'm not at the "sign me up now" stage, but Hunt is certainly on my short list.

[ctpatsfan77]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

Lot of tipped and altered passes leading to big plays on defense.

He's already blocked fourteen kicks in three seasons.

[NePatriots]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

He's already blocked fourteen kicks in three seasons.

His length and strength is incredible. He is certainly inconsistent at times, but he has rare athletic ability (probably do 35-40 reps even with super long arms) and has only been playing football for about 4 years.