The 2013 Prospect Thread

[ZoisKing]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

And yet one more top 50 board, this one from Athlon Sports:

Early 2013 NFL Draft Rankings | AthlonSports.com

I noticed this year the dearth of draft guides available. PFW and Lindy's were available, but Athlon and Sporting News were nowhere to be found...Was anyone else surprised by the lack of literature?

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

Originally Posted by manxman2601

Didn't we just get one of those in the seventh round?

Originally Posted by reamer

Exactly what I was thinking. I don't know that we need another DB.

Xavier Rhodes is extremely physical, though. Took Michael Floyd out of the game in their bowl game.

Yes guys, thats why we need another one. We can't play play press-man on one side and zone on the other.

The steps have been taken in the right direction for a vicious penetrating 2-4-5 (or 4-2-5) with press corners playing corner and zone corners playing safety.

Blue is the new black, and nickel is the new base.

Xavier Rhodes to the binky list!

[manxman2601]

I agree about the needs as discussed, but here's two completely under the radar guys as potential long shots:

Brad Sorensen, QB, Southern Utah

Senior, 6'4", 225 lbs



Watch the video. It's only a highlight reel, but I love his composure in the pocket, his lack of panic when flushed out and his accuracy on the move. Prodctive too. 67% completion percentage, over 3000 yards, 21 TD's to 6 INTS.

Brad Sorensen 2011 Season Highlights - YouTube

With Hoyer likely gone, adding a third QB might be a possibility. He's currently ranked the sixth best senior and with some potential juniors likely to come out, you're probably looking at the third or fourth round.

And the next one is just because. No real need and he'll probably go too high if he comes out, but this guy impressed me so much last year. As much as I think our current guy at this position is fine, my next prospect projects to be the best in the league at his position:

Brad Wing, P, LSU
Junior



Brad Wing--LSU Punter - YouTube

[mayoclinic]

Tony Pauline's top 32 for 2013:

Best 2013 NFL Draft prospects include USC's Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, T.J. McDonald - Tony Pauline - SI.com

Besides Johnathan Hankins, Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short, Pauline lists North Carolina DT Sylvester Williams as his other DT in the top 32:

Williams made an immediate impression on the Tar Heels defense after transferring from junior college. He's an intense, wide-bodied defender who controls the line of scrimmage and commands double-team blocks. Williams' upside is enormous.

Yet another DT to throw in the mix. The more the beter. Williams is 6'3" 320#. I rank him below Jesse Williams, Kwame Geathers and John Jenkins (none of whom made Pauline's list), but it's early and things could change.

Barrett Jones also doesn't make Pauline's top 32. Neither do Tennessee QB Tyler Bray, Virginia Tech QB Logan Logan Thomas, Michigan OT Taylor Lewan (more on him later), Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel, USC OC Khaled Holmes, Michigan St. DE William Gholston, Texas DE Jackson Jefcoat, LSU DB Tyrann Mathieu, FLorida St. DB Xavier Rhodes or Oklahoma St. DB Justin Gilbert. Add in the 3 DTs listed above and you have a pretty decent starting point for a 2013 top 45 list.

[patsfaninpa]

My top pick might be Jake Matthews - T - Texas A&M. Bruce's kid. He's 6'5" 295lb and I'm sure growing. Don't all of the Matthews become pro-bowlers and hall of famers? Talk about top of the gene pool. Agree about Lewan Mayo. Looks like a stud. A little like our Nate Solder.

[mayoclinic]

Originally Posted by patsfaninpa

My top pick might be Jake Matthews - T - Texas A&M. Bruce's kid. He's 6'5" 295lb and I'm sure growing. Don't all of the Matthews become pro-bowlers and hall of famers? Talk about top of the gene pool. Agree about Lewan Mayo. Looks like a stud. A little like our Nate Solder.

Yup. Here's the ESPN hype machine comparing Lewan to a young Jake Long:

Analyst says Michigan's Taylor Lewan will be elite NFL prospect in 2013, Denard Robinson won't be a QB

Lewan's somewhere between 6'7"-6'8" and around 300-310#.

What do you think of Jake Matthews' teammate, junior OT Luke Joeckel?

All of these guys could push interior linemen like Barrett Jones, Khaled Holmes and Jonathan Cooper down to the 20's.

[patsfaninpa]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

Yup. Here's the ESPN hype machine comparing Lewan to a young Jake Long:

Analyst says Michigan's Taylor Lewan will be elite NFL prospect in 2013, Denard Robinson won't be a QB

Lewan's somewhere between 6'7"-6'8" and around 300-310#.

What do you think of Jake Matthews' teammate, junior OT Luke Joeckel?

All of these guys could push interior linemen like Barrett Jones, Khaled Holmes and Jonathan Cooper down to the 20's.

I remember reading that they were both going to be 1st round picks towards the end of their freshman season. Joeckel might be better. He was listed at 6'^"304lb. A tad bigger than Jake. But, if it's close. I'm going with a Matthews. Lewan isn't as strong as Jake Long yet. That's why I compared him to Solder not Long. Some people have DJ Fluker a Top 5 pick. I don't think he's the prospect that either Aggie is or Lewan. They are all juniors. So, not a sure thing they will declare.

[mayoclinic]

Originally Posted by patsfaninpa

I remember reading that they were both going to be 1st round picks towards the end of their freshman season. Joeckel might be better. He was listed at 6'^"304lb. A tad bigger than Jake. But, if it's close. I'm going with a Matthews. Lewan isn't as strong as Jake Long yet. That's why I compared him to Solder not Long. Some people have DJ Fluker a Top 5 pick. I don't think he's the prospect that either Aggie is or Lewan. They are all juniors. So, not a sure thing they will declare.

I agree with you on all points:

- Lewan is not as freakishly athletic as Nate Solder, but right now he's closer to Solder than Jake Long. BTW, I liked Nate Solder better than any OT in the 2012 draft (including Matt Kalil) - GREAT value at #17 in 2011.
- DJ Fluker is a road grading RT. He's an overhyped product of the Alabama machine. I'm also ambivalent about Miami behomth Seantrel Henderson. From what I've seen, I like Lewan and the 2 Aggies the best of the potential 2013 OTs.

[mayoclinic]

It's on the Bleacher Report, and the rankings are highly subjective, but here's an early "top 70" list for 2013 along with top 10 seniors/juniors at each position:

2013 NFL Draft Preview: Ranking College Football's Must-Watch Pro Prospects | Bleacher Report

The main value of this is its depth, as it lists hundreds of potential prospects by position.

[Ochmed Jones]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

Barrett Jones also doesn't make Pauline's top 32.

This is a mistake by Pauline. This kid is a really good player. He can play OG or OT and he dominates the LOS while also being decent in pas protection. He is a knee bender who can sink his hips, decent with his hands, although I wish he were more violent with his hands.

Upshaw said that Jones is the best player he has played against in college football.