dryheat44
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Here's what you need to remember:
I don't rank guys that we won't have the option to draft. Peterson, Johnson, Adams, Landry, and Branch will not be on this list.
I also don't rank guys that will not last to where I feel their value is. For example, I think Nelson is a 2nd round talent. I think Ginn is a 3rd round talent. I think Merriweather is a 4th round talent. All three will likely be taken long before that spot, so they will not be on the list.
I also don't justify why someone didn't make the list. Sometimes I don't remember why someone was whittled off the 700+ master list, and I don't want to be in the habit of answering so many questions.
QBs
1. Drew Stanton Michigan State 6-3 226 4.72 1.56/2.71 - Prototypical QB size. Nice arm. Makes all the throws and reads defenses well.
2. John Beck 6'2" 215 4.75 1.62/2.7 - Older, more mature player. 4-year starter, owns several BYU records. Impressed in Combine...Who does this scouting report remind you of: Needs to add more bulk and strength to his frame to absorb punishment in the pocket and, even though he is able to move around the pocket, he is no threat running with the ball … Has good arm strength for the short-to-intermediate area, … Lacks valid speed, but makes up for it with good short-area avoid skills and a quick release to unleash the ball on time?
3. Jeff Rowe Nevada 6-5 225 4.85 - Rowe has a big-time arm and good accuracy, but that’s not really what makes him special. He reads coverages well and understands blitz packages like a defensive coordinator. Although he doesn’t exactly have a halfback’s running ability, he can buy time with his feet and, better yet, stand up in the face of the rush....
4. Trent Edwards Stanford 6-4 222 4.85 1.66/2.76 - I think he's overrated, but he's a pretty accurate arm, and is used to adversity.
5. Jared Zabransky Boise State 6-2 219 4.56 1.53/2.65 - Also worked out as safety. BB can find room for him as a reserve/Special Teamer.
6. Matt Gutierrez - Torn labrum sent one of nation's hottest recruits from Michigan to Idaho St. He needs to work on his delivery to iron out some bad mechanics he picked up while protecting his shoulder.
7. Jordan Palmer Texas-El Paso 6-6 229 4.93 Good numbers. Pedigree worth drafting. If Eli goes #1 overall, Jordan is certainly worth a #6/7.
RBs
1. Brian Leonard Rutgers 6-1 224 4.53 1.54/2.6 - Mr. Can-do. I could see him used as Patrick Pass, or as Keith Byars.
2. Darius Walker Notre Dame 5-10 212 4.56 1.54/2.62 - Productive in
pro-style offense. I think he's the best RB in the draft in the passing game.
3. DeShawn Wynn Florida 5-11 232 4.48 1.47/2.56 He was a consensus All-American selection, including being named to the prestigious Parade All-American Team. National Bluechips ranked him first in the nation in its speed running back category. He was also chosen to Prep Star's Dream Team, and that publication ranked him among the nation's top 12 rushers. Unreal quickness for his size. There are some character questions, but I don't think they're terribly bad. Been called a bad teammate. We'll see.
4. Garrett Wolfe Northern Illinois 5-08 182 4.42 - I really hope we draft this guy to be our next Kevin Faulk. He'll need work in the blitz pickup, no doubt, but an electric runner.
5. Kolby Smith Louisville 5-11 214 4.51 1.53/2.59 - Workmanlike, productive back with low miles on the odometer.
6. Reggie Merriweather Clemson 5-08 210 4.52 MJ-D clone, benched by presence of GREAT back (James Davis)
7. Eldra Buckley Chattanooga 5-09 205 4.44 1.53/2.65 Had his best games against the D1 teams Chattanooga played. Very good numbers in losing causes.
8. Justin Vincent LSU 5-11 235 4.58 Light load the last two years, as Addai and Broussard took the lion's share of carries. Could be a bargain.
WRs
1. Robert Meachem Tennessee 6-3 210 4.39 1.51/2.49
2. Anthony Gonzalez Ohio State 6-0 195 4.44 1.48/2.58
3. Johnnie Lee Higgins Texas-El Paso 5-11 182 4.52 1.53/2.56
4. Aundrae Allison East Carolina 6-0 197 4.39 1.43/2.46
5. Rhema McKnight Notre Dame 6'1" 211 4.53 - So many guys were high on Stovall last year because he played for Uncle Charlie. McKnight blows him out of the water from a talent standpoint.
6. Craig Davis LSU 6-1 200 4.46
7. Brandon Myles West Virginia 6-1 183 4.45 - Tough system for
WRs to put up big numbers...reminds me of Givens in that respect.
8. David Ball New Hampshire 6-1 196 4.59
9. Steve Breaston Michigan 6-1 193 4.41 1.49/2.56
10. Mike Walker Central Florida 6-2 200 4.35 1.54/2.53
11. Legedu Naanee Boise State 6-2 225 4.41 1.50/2.53
12. Marquay McDaniel Hampton 5-11 205 4.58 1.47/2.59
TEs
1. Ben Patrick Delaware 6'4" 268 4.84 1.65/2.71
2. Clark Harris Rutgers 6-6 257 4.84 1.67/2.76
3. Kevin Boss Western Oregon 6-7 255 4.78 1.68/2.8
4. Michael Allan Whitworth 6-6 252 4.71 1.61/2.68
5. Jonathan Allen Norfolk State 6-4 235 4.59
Cs
1. Ryan Kalil USC 6'3" 291 5.13 1.71/2.87
2. Dan Mozes West Virginia 6-3 293 5.36 6-7 1.84/3.11
3. Mark Fenton Colorado 6-4 290 5.15 6
4. Tanner Jenkins Arkansas State 6-1 292 5.08 7-FA 3 1/2 yr starter.
Candidate for all linemen awards.
5. David Ligon Tennessee 6-5 302 5.20 Has also played guard.
6. Dan McGrath Virginia Tech 6-2 302 5.21 Graduated three years. Smart guy
Gs
1. Ben Grubbs Auburn 6-3 311 5.20 1.80/2.96 - Best in show.
2. Arron Sears Tennessee 6-3 319 5.32
3. Andy Alleman Akron 6-4 305 5.07 1.71/2.87
Ts
1 Tony Ugoh Arkansas 6-5 301 5.06 1.71/2.9
2 Joe Staley Central Michigan 6-6 306 4.75
3 Marshall Yanda Iowa 6-4 307 5.12
4 Allen Barbre Missouri Southern State 6-4 300 4.84 1.65/2.81
5 Herb Taylor TCU 6-4 296 5.19
6 Gabe Hall former TE out of Texas Tech 6'4" 313 4.91
7 Mike Otto Purdue 6-6 308 5.25 1.78/2.96
I don't rank guys that we won't have the option to draft. Peterson, Johnson, Adams, Landry, and Branch will not be on this list.
I also don't rank guys that will not last to where I feel their value is. For example, I think Nelson is a 2nd round talent. I think Ginn is a 3rd round talent. I think Merriweather is a 4th round talent. All three will likely be taken long before that spot, so they will not be on the list.
I also don't justify why someone didn't make the list. Sometimes I don't remember why someone was whittled off the 700+ master list, and I don't want to be in the habit of answering so many questions.
QBs
1. Drew Stanton Michigan State 6-3 226 4.72 1.56/2.71 - Prototypical QB size. Nice arm. Makes all the throws and reads defenses well.
2. John Beck 6'2" 215 4.75 1.62/2.7 - Older, more mature player. 4-year starter, owns several BYU records. Impressed in Combine...Who does this scouting report remind you of: Needs to add more bulk and strength to his frame to absorb punishment in the pocket and, even though he is able to move around the pocket, he is no threat running with the ball … Has good arm strength for the short-to-intermediate area, … Lacks valid speed, but makes up for it with good short-area avoid skills and a quick release to unleash the ball on time?
3. Jeff Rowe Nevada 6-5 225 4.85 - Rowe has a big-time arm and good accuracy, but that’s not really what makes him special. He reads coverages well and understands blitz packages like a defensive coordinator. Although he doesn’t exactly have a halfback’s running ability, he can buy time with his feet and, better yet, stand up in the face of the rush....
4. Trent Edwards Stanford 6-4 222 4.85 1.66/2.76 - I think he's overrated, but he's a pretty accurate arm, and is used to adversity.
5. Jared Zabransky Boise State 6-2 219 4.56 1.53/2.65 - Also worked out as safety. BB can find room for him as a reserve/Special Teamer.
6. Matt Gutierrez - Torn labrum sent one of nation's hottest recruits from Michigan to Idaho St. He needs to work on his delivery to iron out some bad mechanics he picked up while protecting his shoulder.
7. Jordan Palmer Texas-El Paso 6-6 229 4.93 Good numbers. Pedigree worth drafting. If Eli goes #1 overall, Jordan is certainly worth a #6/7.
RBs
1. Brian Leonard Rutgers 6-1 224 4.53 1.54/2.6 - Mr. Can-do. I could see him used as Patrick Pass, or as Keith Byars.
2. Darius Walker Notre Dame 5-10 212 4.56 1.54/2.62 - Productive in
pro-style offense. I think he's the best RB in the draft in the passing game.
3. DeShawn Wynn Florida 5-11 232 4.48 1.47/2.56 He was a consensus All-American selection, including being named to the prestigious Parade All-American Team. National Bluechips ranked him first in the nation in its speed running back category. He was also chosen to Prep Star's Dream Team, and that publication ranked him among the nation's top 12 rushers. Unreal quickness for his size. There are some character questions, but I don't think they're terribly bad. Been called a bad teammate. We'll see.
4. Garrett Wolfe Northern Illinois 5-08 182 4.42 - I really hope we draft this guy to be our next Kevin Faulk. He'll need work in the blitz pickup, no doubt, but an electric runner.
5. Kolby Smith Louisville 5-11 214 4.51 1.53/2.59 - Workmanlike, productive back with low miles on the odometer.
6. Reggie Merriweather Clemson 5-08 210 4.52 MJ-D clone, benched by presence of GREAT back (James Davis)
7. Eldra Buckley Chattanooga 5-09 205 4.44 1.53/2.65 Had his best games against the D1 teams Chattanooga played. Very good numbers in losing causes.
8. Justin Vincent LSU 5-11 235 4.58 Light load the last two years, as Addai and Broussard took the lion's share of carries. Could be a bargain.
WRs
1. Robert Meachem Tennessee 6-3 210 4.39 1.51/2.49
2. Anthony Gonzalez Ohio State 6-0 195 4.44 1.48/2.58
3. Johnnie Lee Higgins Texas-El Paso 5-11 182 4.52 1.53/2.56
4. Aundrae Allison East Carolina 6-0 197 4.39 1.43/2.46
5. Rhema McKnight Notre Dame 6'1" 211 4.53 - So many guys were high on Stovall last year because he played for Uncle Charlie. McKnight blows him out of the water from a talent standpoint.
6. Craig Davis LSU 6-1 200 4.46
7. Brandon Myles West Virginia 6-1 183 4.45 - Tough system for
WRs to put up big numbers...reminds me of Givens in that respect.
8. David Ball New Hampshire 6-1 196 4.59
9. Steve Breaston Michigan 6-1 193 4.41 1.49/2.56
10. Mike Walker Central Florida 6-2 200 4.35 1.54/2.53
11. Legedu Naanee Boise State 6-2 225 4.41 1.50/2.53
12. Marquay McDaniel Hampton 5-11 205 4.58 1.47/2.59
TEs
1. Ben Patrick Delaware 6'4" 268 4.84 1.65/2.71
2. Clark Harris Rutgers 6-6 257 4.84 1.67/2.76
3. Kevin Boss Western Oregon 6-7 255 4.78 1.68/2.8
4. Michael Allan Whitworth 6-6 252 4.71 1.61/2.68
5. Jonathan Allen Norfolk State 6-4 235 4.59
Cs
1. Ryan Kalil USC 6'3" 291 5.13 1.71/2.87
2. Dan Mozes West Virginia 6-3 293 5.36 6-7 1.84/3.11
3. Mark Fenton Colorado 6-4 290 5.15 6
4. Tanner Jenkins Arkansas State 6-1 292 5.08 7-FA 3 1/2 yr starter.
Candidate for all linemen awards.
5. David Ligon Tennessee 6-5 302 5.20 Has also played guard.
6. Dan McGrath Virginia Tech 6-2 302 5.21 Graduated three years. Smart guy
Gs
1. Ben Grubbs Auburn 6-3 311 5.20 1.80/2.96 - Best in show.
2. Arron Sears Tennessee 6-3 319 5.32
3. Andy Alleman Akron 6-4 305 5.07 1.71/2.87
Ts
1 Tony Ugoh Arkansas 6-5 301 5.06 1.71/2.9
2 Joe Staley Central Michigan 6-6 306 4.75
3 Marshall Yanda Iowa 6-4 307 5.12
4 Allen Barbre Missouri Southern State 6-4 300 4.84 1.65/2.81
5 Herb Taylor TCU 6-4 296 5.19
6 Gabe Hall former TE out of Texas Tech 6'4" 313 4.91
7 Mike Otto Purdue 6-6 308 5.25 1.78/2.96
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