The 2013 Prospect Thread

[manxman2601]

Originally Posted by Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

I haven't watched Williams, but I'd be pretty upset if they took a non-elite WR in the first round. Richardson at 335 is quite a bit heavier than our any of our guards since I can remember.

Originally Posted by Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

And he's from Oregon so he has ample experience in the full speed no huddle

Baylor play something similar don't they? According to Nfldraftscout he's quite nimble for a 335lber, has the OT experience the Pats like for their guards, has experience in a power run game (remember Terrance Ganaway) and he experienced the pressure of protecting the blindside of an elite QB. I haven't really seen him play so can't comment on his abilities, but those sound like the type of experiences I'd want from a prospect lineman for the Pats.

They're clearly looking at someone at Baylor, three times in half a season is more than coincidence I'd think. Have to say, I wouldn,'t be thrilled at Williams in he first either. They did have a look at Clemson too, I'd take DeAndre Hopkins in the first however.

[ATippett56]

Cyril Richardson, OG, Baylor, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

[manxman2601]

Just read that Ezekiel Ansah has a 39" vert. If true, that would have made him the top DL last year, better than JJ Watt and 8th best DL in the last seven years. Fancy some of those batted balls that JJ Watt's been excelling at @ Houston?

For better perspective, the best vert in the last seven years at the combine was 45", probably not done by a 6'6" guy with very long arms.

[ATippett56]

WalterFootball.com: 2013 NFL Draft: Offensive Guard Rankings

Cyril Richardson*, G/OT, Baylor
Height: 6-5. Weight: 335.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2013): 2-3

9/8/12: Like Thomas at Tennessee, Richardson moved to left guard this season and that, too ,could be the best fit for him at the next level. He played very well in the opening game against SMU.

8/23/12: Richardson did an overall good job of blocking for quarterback Robert Griffin III in 2011. He also did well opening up holes in the ground game for Terrance Ganaway. Richardson started out at guard in 2010 before moving to tackle as a sophomore. He needs to get more consistent.

There were games last season in which Richardson allowed too much pressure, but he has the potential to develop into a quality prospect. If Richardson is unable to improve his pass protection, he could move back inside for the NFL.

[ATippett56]

Originally Posted by manxman2601

Just read that Ezekiel Ansah has a 39" vert. If true, that would have made him the top DL last year, better than JJ Watt and 8th best DL in the last seven years. Fancy some of those batted balls that JJ Watt's been excelling at @ Houston?

For better perspective, the best vert in the last seven years at the combine was 45", probably not done by a 6'6" guy with very long arms.

The name ring a bell?

David Givens*|*Notre Dame,*WR*:*2002 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Check out his vertical.

[mayoclinic]

Originally Posted by manxman2601

Just read that Ezekiel Ansah has a 39" vert. If true, that would have made him the top DL last year, better than JJ Watt and 8th best DL in the last seven years. Fancy some of those batted balls that JJ Watt's been excelling at @ Houston?

For better perspective, the best vert in the last seven years at the combine was 45", probably not done by a 6'6" guy with very long arms.

You are beginning to get me hooked on Ansah. Great length and size. Plays OLB for BYU, so his movement skills have to be fairly good. If that vertical is real, then he obviously has explosiveness, plus nice length and pass blocking ability. BYU kids are generally high character. I haven't watched him, but I'm certainly intrigued.

[Sciz]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

BYU kids are generally high character.

Except for those darn ones that get kicked out for having premarital sex!

[Snake Eyes]

Originally Posted by mayoclinic

You are beginning to get me hooked on Ansah. Great length and size. Plays OLB for BYU, so his movement skills have to be fairly good. If that vertical is real, then he obviously has explosiveness, plus nice length and pass blocking ability. BYU kids are generally high character. I haven't watched him, but I'm certainly intrigued.

Aside from my detest of the name "Ziggy" I'm starting to warm on him as well, I saw some footage of him this morning and I was struck by his ability to engage and disengage from the O-lineman. That's a damn good foundation to start from in terms of evaluation.

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

Florida has some players on defense huh?

Matt Elam is probably my #2 safety right now. Big time playmaker and leader.

[mayoclinic]

Originally Posted by Snake Eyes

Aside from my detest of the name "Ziggy" I'm starting to warm on him as well, I saw some footage of him this morning and I was struck by his ability to engage and disengage from the O-lineman. That's a damn good foundation to start from in terms of evaluation.

From Dane Brugler at CBS Sports:

Every year there are a few players that are totally off the map who are able to find playing time as seniors and grab the attention of NFL scouts. BYU hybrid linebacker Ezekiel Ansah fits that description as a virtual unknown a few months ago, but is now shooting up draft boards as we find out more about the disruptive defender. Originally a track athlete at BYU, he decided to try football so he went to the Cougars' coaching staff in 2010 and worked his way onto the team. Ansah, who was born and raised in Ghana, entered the 2012 season with just 10 career tackles on his resume, but earned a starting job as a senior and hasn't disappointed. Against Utah State last Friday, he set career-bests with 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, pushing his season totals to 27 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and three pass break-ups. Listed at 6-6 and 270 pounds, Ansah is a freakish athlete with an outstanding blend of length, speed and natural power. He plays all over the front-seven for BYU, lining up with his hand in the dirt at defensive end or standing up at linebacker and dropping into coverage. Ansah has a flexible, fluid body type and is an effortless mover, exploding in any direction and chasing down the ballcarrier. He is obviously very raw having so little experience playing the sport, but already he has showed improved recognition skills and hand use. Ansah is just scratching the surface on what he can do and, like Jason Pierre Paul a few years back, NFL scouts are wondering just how high his ceiling can be. Don't be surprised if Ansah continues to produce, tests off the charts in pre-draft work outs and ends up as a top-50 draft pick.

NFL Draft Risers and Fallers - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

JPP, JJ Watt and Chandler Jones have all shown how "raw" prospects with elite skills can develop much more quickly than expected and become impact players.