Official Pats Prospects Workouts/Visits...

[sebman2112]

Not an individual work out but the Pats were on hand at UConn's pro day today to see Branch and OL Donald Thomas (presumably).

Some numbers are found here.

They've shown interest in other prospects that aren't listed because that interest doesn't fall under any of the categories.

For instance, they're reportedly among the teams inquiring about WR Adarius Bowman, but I don't know exactly what type of inquiry they've made.

Edit:

For the Mods, now that we're getting very close to April, would a thread like this (keeping track of prospect interest) be something we could move to the main board? It seems like it would get more views, and it also seems like a number of board members aren't among those frequenting this section. Also, can we make this a sticky?

 

[DefenseRules]

Per Mike Reiss
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2008/03/28/watson_had_ankle_surgery/

Visiting hours
The Patriots are scheduled to host Southern California linebacker Keith Rivers for a predraft visit at Gillette Stadium early next month, according to Rivers's representatives. An outside linebacker in Southern Cal's 4-3 defense, the 6-foot-2-inch, 241-pound Rivers projects as an inside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 alignment.

Working it out
The Patriots continue to have coaches and scouts crisscross the country to attend Pro Days and meet and work out prospects. University of Buffalo center Jamey Richard is scheduled to be put through a private workout today by Patriots officials in Western New York.

 

[Seneschal2]

DE/OLB Chris Wade & WR Steve Johnson

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

Patriots | Team showing interest in Wade
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:35:33 -0700 J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports the New England Patriots are showing interest in University of Arkansas DL Chris Wade.

NFL | Wade works out at Pro Day
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:35:10 -0700
J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports University of Arkansas DL Chris Wade measured a height of 6-foot-4 5/8 and a weight of 268 pounds at his Pro Day. His hands measured 10 1/4 inches and his arm length was 32 1/2 inches. He ran 10 yards in 1.69 seconds, 20 yards in 2.93 seconds and the 40-yard dash in 5.02, 5.11 and 5.07 seconds. He ran the short shuttle in 4.69 and 4.45 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.60 and 7.51 seconds. He measured a 33-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot broad jump and completed 23 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Patriots | Team has talked with S. Johnson
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:52:56 -0700
Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the New England Patriots
have talked with University of Kentucky WR Steve Johnson.

 

[Seneschal2]

Re: Update: Added a Private Workout for USC LB Keith Rivers.

For the record, I had already heard a rumor concerning this private workout, and almost brought it up yesterday to see if anyone had a linkable source.

Yeah Seb, same here. Also heard rumors about several prospects but unable to provide links. Harvey is one of the rumors, and is missing from the list. That's surprising considering we've shown interest in those ranked higher and lower than Harvey.

 

[sebman2112]

Updates: Keith Rivers (PV) and Jamey Richard (PW)

Key:

* PW - Private Workout
* PV - Private Visit
* CBI - Combine Interview
* ASI - Interview at College All-Star game
* IN - Interview

* (___) - Source
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Offensive Prospects:

QB Josh Johnson - PW 
QB Eric Ainge - ASI

RB Chris Johnson - CBI
RB Thomas Brown - ASI

FB/RB Jacob Hester CBI

WR Limas Sweed - CBI
WR James Hardy - CBI
WR Donnie Avery - ASI
WR Lavelle Hawkins - ASI
WR Dexter Jackson - CBI
WR Darius Reynaud - CBI
WR Todd Blythe - CBI

TE John Carlson - CBI
TE Brad Cottam - CBI
TE Kellen Davis - CBI

OT Gosder Cherilus - ASI

C Jamey Richard - PW

Defensive Prospects:

CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CBI 
CB Mike Jenkins - PW 
CB Antoine Cason - CBI & PV & PW 
CB Aqib Talib - CBI 
CB Reggie Smith - CBI 
CB Chevis Jackson - PV 
CB Charles Godfrey - ASI & PV
CB Brandon Flowers - PV
CB Terrell Thomas - ASI & PV
CB Orlando Scandrick - IN 
CB Terrence Wheatley - PW
CB Jack Williams - PW
CB Trae Williams - PW
CB Zack Bowman - PW
CB Justin McKinney - CBI

FS/CB Simeon Castille - CBI 

SS Jamar Adams - ASI 
SS Chris Horton - IN 
SS Jamie Silva - ASI 

ILB Curtis Lofton - CBI 
ILB Jonathan Goff - ASI 
ILB Thomas Williams - PW
ILB Durell Mapp - PW

OLB Keith Rivers - PW & PV 
OLB Shawn Crable - ASI 
OLB Stanford Keglar - PW 
OLB Titus Brown - ASI 

DE/OLB Vernon Gholston - PW 
DE/OLB Quentin Groves - PV & PW 
DE/OLB Cliff Avril - CBI & PW
DE/OLB Lawrence Jackson - PW
DE/OLB Darrell Robertson - PV

(Mike Reiss)

The Patriots are scheduled to host Southern California linebacker Keith Rivers for a predraft visit at Gillette Stadium early next month, according to Rivers's representatives. An outside linebacker in Southern Cal's 4-3 defense, the 6-foot-2-inch, 241-pound Rivers projects as an inside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 alignment.

(Mike Reiss)

The Patriots continue to have coaches and scouts crisscross the country to attend Pro Days and meet and work out prospects. University of Buffalo center Jamey Richard is scheduled to be put through a private workout today by Patriots officials in Western New York.

 

[sebman2112]

Re: Update: Added a Private Workout for USC LB Keith Rivers.

Yeah Seb, same here. Also heard rumors about several prospects but unable to provide links. Harvey is one of the rumors, and is missing from the list. That's surprising considering we've shown interest in those ranked higher and lower than Harvey.

I've seen Harvey's workout rumored, but no credible source has confirmed this, and I wonder if people were just assuming BB must have worked out Harvey while he was in Florida? It would seem like a decent assumption, but BB's visited with Urban a number of times, and he wasn't always there to workout talent.

One thing not many fans have mentioned is the Patriots continued interest in WR's. The list we've got going already sports a number of WR's, but they've reportedly talked to the camp of WR Adarius Bowman (6'2.7" 223lbs), and shown additional interest in WR James Hardy (6'5.2" 217lbs).

Bowman:

Hardy:

 

[sebman2112]

Updates: Gholston (PV), McKelvin (PW & PV), McFadden (PV), Flowers (PW), and more...

Key:

* PW - Private Workout
* PV - Private Visit
* CBI - Combine Interview
* ASI - Interview at College All-Star game
* IN - Interview

* (___) - Source
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Offensive Prospects:

QB Josh Johnson - PW 
QB Eric Ainge - ASI

RB Darren McFadden - PV
RB Chris Johnson - CBI
RB Thomas Brown - ASI

FB/RB Jacob Hester CBI

WR Limas Sweed - CBI
WR James Hardy - CBI
WR Donnie Avery - ASI
WR Lavelle Hawkins - ASI
WR Dexter Jackson - CBI
WR Darius Reynaud - CBI
WR Todd Blythe - CBI

TE John Carlson - CBI
TE Brad Cottam - CBI
TE Kellen Davis - CBI

OT Gosder Cherilus - ASI

C Jamey Richard - PW
C Drew Miller - PW

Defensive Prospects:

CB Leodis McKelvin - PW & PV 
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CBI 
CB Mike Jenkins - PW 
CB Antoine Cason - CBI & PV & PW 
CB Aqib Talib - CBI 
CB Reggie Smith - CBI 
CB Chevis Jackson - PV 
CB Charles Godfrey - ASI & PV
CB Brandon Flowers - PW [COLOR="Red"][removed the PV][/COLOR]
CB Terrell Thomas - ASI & PV
CB Orlando Scandrick - IN 
CB Terrence Wheatley - PW
CB Jack Williams - PW
CB Trae Williams - PW
CB Zack Bowman - PW 
CB Justin McKinney - CBI

FS/CB Simeon Castille - CBI 

SS Jamar Adams - ASI 
SS Chris Horton - IN 
SS Jamie Silva - ASI 

ILB Curtis Lofton - CBI 
ILB Jonathan Goff - ASI 
ILB Thomas Williams - PW
ILB Durell Mapp - PW

OLB Keith Rivers - PW & PV 
OLB Shawn Crable - ASI 
OLB Stanford Keglar - PW 
OLB Titus Brown - ASI 

DE/OLB Vernon Gholston - PW & PV
DE/OLB Quentin Groves - PV & PW 
DE/OLB Cliff Avril - CBI & PW
DE/OLB Lawrence Jackson - PW
DE/OLB Darrell Robertson - PV

(Jon Scott, Scout.com)

According to Vernon Gholston (interview), he's visiting the Patriots and 6 other teams in April, with New England first.

(Mike Reiss)

PALM BEACH, Fla., -- While coaches and personnel executives take a mini-break from draft preparations at the NFL's annual meeting, that hasn't stopped the draft from being a topic of discussion at The Breakers. Along those lines, the Patriots are scheduled to host Arkansas running back Darren McFadden on a pre-draft visit April 10-11 at Gillette Stadium.

(Jon Scott, Scout.com)

I heard back from Flowers' agent. Flowers is NOT going to visit the Patriots. What I did find out, is that they worked Flowers out privately after the pro day. It's a theme the Patriots have been pursuing with nearly every DB of interest.

(Jon Scott, Scout.com)

As reported in the Insider's Lounge (here), McKelvin is expected to workout for the Patriots this coming week. Scout.com's Ed Thompson confirmed the workout with McKelvin in a pre-draft interview Saturday.
"They're looking for a corner, and I feel I'm the number one corner in the draft, so I'm ready to go through anything for them," McKelvin told Thompson.

(Jon Scott, Scout.com)

McKelvin told Ed Thompson (Scout.com) yesterday that the Patriots are headed to Troy to personally work him out on Thursday. He also said that he will be flying up to New England after meeting with the Saints the 7-8th and the Ravens 13-14th with the Pats visit on the 15-16th

(Jon Scott, Scout.com)

Drew Miller, C, Florida -- Pro day, and workout with Belichick (confirmed)

 

[Seneschal2]

LB Jolonn Dunbar...and Cason update...

Pats are one of 7 teams showing interest in Dunbar:

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

Patriots | Dunbar receiving interest from team
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:19:39 -0700 J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports Boston College LB Jolonn Dunbar is receiving interest from the New England Patriots.

Also:

Patriots | A. Cason to visit with team in April
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:48:07 -0700
Updating a previous report, J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports University of Arizona CB Antoine Cason will visit with the New England Patriots April 6 and April 7.

 

[CoachK]

Heard Jason Jones, DE from Eastern Michigan on Sirius today, said he was visiting the PATs later this month. Interesting prospect, very athletic (former all-state basketball player).

 

[Seneschal2]

Heard Jason Jones, DE from Eastern Michigan on Sirius today, said he was visiting the PATs later this month. Interesting prospect, very athletic (former all-state basketball player).

Confirmed...

Patriots | Team to meet with J. Jones - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:22:45 -0700
In an interview on SIRIUS NFL Radio Movin' the Chains, University of Eastern Michigan DL Jason D. Jones said he will meet with the New England Patriots.

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Yes, he is interesting. From the Pats list of edge rushers, he's the only one with experience at DT. He's being projected as a power rusher.

Seen him listed in several top 100's, the highest being the #60 overall.

Combine: 6052 273 / 4.76 40

Here's a good article: Oh no, not another Jason Taylor comparison!

 

[Seneschal2]

Lawrence Jackson update...

At his Pro Day (April 2), NFLDRAFTSCOUT.com reports:

Scouts from the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins put Jackson through linebacker drills, seeing him as a possible fit in their 3-4 scheme.

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[sebman2112]

Re: Lawrence Jackson update...

At his Pro Day (April 2), NFLDRAFTSCOUT.com reports:

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Seems like the Patriots are inspecting LB's a lot more this year. Hopefully that means they'll actually draft one, or two in the first three rounds.

 

[Chewy]

Re: Updates: Keith Rivers (PV) and Jamey Richard (PW)

Key:

* PW - Private Workout
* PV - Private Visit
* CBI - Combine Interview
* ASI - Interview at College All-Star game
* IN - Interview

* (___) - Source
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Offensive Prospects:

QB Josh Johnson - PW 
QB Eric Ainge - ASI

RB Chris Johnson - CBI
RB Thomas Brown - ASI

FB/RB Jacob Hester CBI

WR Limas Sweed - CBI
WR James Hardy - CBI
WR Donnie Avery - ASI
WR Lavelle Hawkins - ASI
WR Dexter Jackson - CBI
WR Darius Reynaud - CBI
WR Todd Blythe - CBI

TE John Carlson - CBI
TE Brad Cottam - CBI
TE Kellen Davis - CBI

OT Gosder Cherilus - ASI

C Jamey Richard - PW

Defensive Prospects:

CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CBI 
CB Mike Jenkins - PW 
CB Antoine Cason - CBI & PV & PW 
CB Aqib Talib - CBI 
CB Reggie Smith - CBI 
CB Chevis Jackson - PV 
CB Charles Godfrey - ASI & PV
CB Brandon Flowers - PV
CB Terrell Thomas - ASI & PV
CB Orlando Scandrick - IN 
CB Terrence Wheatley - PW
CB Jack Williams - PW
CB Trae Williams - PW
CB Zack Bowman - PW
CB Justin McKinney - CBI

FS/CB Simeon Castille - CBI 

SS Jamar Adams - ASI 
SS Chris Horton - IN 
SS Jamie Silva - ASI 

ILB Curtis Lofton - CBI 
ILB Jonathan Goff - ASI 
ILB Thomas Williams - PW
ILB Durell Mapp - PW

OLB Keith Rivers - PW & PV 
OLB Shawn Crable - ASI 
OLB Stanford Keglar - PW 
OLB Titus Brown - ASI 

DE/OLB Vernon Gholston - PW 
DE/OLB Quentin Groves - PV & PW 
DE/OLB Cliff Avril - CBI & PW
DE/OLB Lawrence Jackson - PW
DE/OLB Darrell Robertson - PV

(Mike Reiss)

(Mike Reiss)

Boston Globe reporting that the Patriots are hosting Eastern Michigan DE/LB Jason Jones on a pre-draft visit http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/04/jones_set_for_p.html

Saw a video of Jones from his combine workout...not very athletic in LB drills.
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d807908ea

 

[patchick]

Re: Update: Added a Private Workout for USC LB Keith Rivers.

One thing not many fans have mentioned is the Patriots continued interest in WR's. The list we've got going already sports a number of WR's, but they've reportedly talked to the camp of WR Adarius Bowman (6'2.7" 223lbs), and shown additional interest in WR James Hardy (6'5.2" 217lbs).

An excellent point, and not a happy one, IMO. You have Moss, Welker, Jackson, Washington and Aiken all signed through at least '09, and Gaffney apparently eager to stay as long as they'll have him. IF they had any faith in Jackson to be a deep threat, they'd be in terrific shape. The heavy interest in WRs suggests that faith in Jackson isn't in big supply.

 

[The Hurricane]

I get the impression that they've given up on Jackson as anything other than a KR/4th wideout. I don't have the same grim outlook that you have. There are several WR in this draft that would be a clear upgrade over Gaffney and having someone good opposite Moss makes him that much more effective. It is key to Welker's production out of the slot as well. We have multiple draft picks. We might as well use them to address our needs.

 

[sebman2112]

Re: Update: Added a Private Workout for USC LB Keith Rivers.

An excellent point, and not a happy one, IMO. You have Moss, Welker, Jackson, Washington and Aiken all signed through at least '09, and Gaffney apparently eager to stay as long as they'll have him. IF they had any faith in Jackson to be a deep threat, they'd be in terrific shape. The heavy interest in WRs suggests that faith in Jackson isn't in big supply.

Well, Jackson hasn't done much yet (mostly due to injuries), and it would seem intelligent to have a backup plan. I still think he has plenty of potential, and I'm hoping he'll start cashing in on that potential this season, but we'll simply have to wait and see.

Gaffney's a possession receiver, with limited athletic ability. He's a decent target, and I like him on the team, but the Patriots could use a better starting option.

Kelley Washington hasn't done much as a receiver, and he could have found his calling on special teams.

Sam Aiken is a Special teams ace, with very little career offensive production.

I seemingly look at their WR situation a little differently than most, as I can see room for an additional WR, and I don't think some of the current players are guaranteed spots on the team.

 

[sebman2112]

Updates: B. Bell (PV), J. Jones (PV), DRC (PV), Talib (PV), Dorsey (PV), Avril (PV),

Key:

* PW - Private Workout
* PV - Private Visit
* CBI - Combine Interview
* ASI - Interview at College All-Star game
* IN - Interview

* (___) - Source
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Offensive Prospects:

QB Josh Johnson - PW 
QB Eric Ainge - ASI

RB Darren McFadden - PV
RB Chris Johnson - CBI
RB Thomas Brown - ASI

FB/RB Jacob Hester CBI

WR Limas Sweed - CBI
WR James Hardy - CBI
WR Donnie Avery - ASI
WR Lavelle Hawkins - ASI
WR Dexter Jackson - CBI
WR Darius Reynaud - CBI
WR Todd Blythe - CBI

TE John Carlson - CBI
TE Brad Cottam - CBI
TE Kellen Davis - CBI

OT Gosder Cherilus - ASI

C Jamey Richard - PW
C Drew Miller - PW

Defensive Prospects:

CB Leodis McKelvin - PW & PV 
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CBI & PV
CB Mike Jenkins - PW 
CB Antoine Cason - CBI & PV & PW 
CB Aqib Talib - CBI & PV
CB Reggie Smith - CBI 
CB Chevis Jackson - PV 
CB Charles Godfrey - ASI & PV
CB Brandon Flowers - PW
CB Terrell Thomas - ASI & PV
CB Orlando Scandrick - IN 
CB Terrence Wheatley - PW
CB Jack Williams - PW
CB Trae Williams - PW
CB Zack Bowman - PW 
CB Justin McKinney - CBI

FS/CB Simeon Castille - CBI 

SS Jamar Adams - ASI 
SS Chris Horton - IN 
SS Jamie Silva - ASI 

ILB Curtis Lofton - CBI 
ILB Beau Bell - PV
ILB Jonathan Goff - ASI 
ILB Thomas Williams - PW
ILB Durell Mapp - PW

OLB Keith Rivers - PW & PV 
OLB Shawn Crable - ASI 
OLB Stanford Keglar - PW 
OLB Titus Brown - ASI 

DE/OLB Vernon Gholston - PW & PV
DE/OLB Quentin Groves - PV & PW 
DE/OLB Cliff Avril - CBI & PW & PV
DE/OLB Lawrence Jackson - PW
DE/OLB Jason Jones - PV
DE/OLB Darrell Robertson - PV

DE/DT Glenn Dorsey - PV

(KFFL)

Patriots | B. Bell to visit within next 10 days
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 21:05:30 -0700

KFFL has learned Nevada-Las Vegas LB Beau Bell will visit with the New England Patriots within the next 10 days.

(John Harris, Via KFFL)

Patriots | Avril to visit team
Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:16:48 -0700

John Harris, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Purdue DE/LB Cliff Avril is planning to visit the New England Patriots.

(Mike Reiss, Via KFFL)

Patriots | Team to meet with J. Jones
Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:06:21 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots will host Eastern Michigan DL/LB Jason D. Jones April 13-14.

(Adam Shefter, NFL Network)
During this video segment, Shefter claims DRC visited NE, while Talib and Dorsey have visits scheduled.

Also, Capers went to Florida to meet with Jenkins & Williams, but I don't know if it was simply an interview, or more involved. So, I'm not listing that contact until I get further info, but it's still worth noting.

 

[sebman2112]

I believe that's 16 scheduled visits, with 15 of those players lining up on the defensive side of the ball. The limit is 30, so we'll likely hear about more scheduled visits over the next few weeks.

 

[sebman2112]

Update: private workout for DE/OLB Bryan Smith, McNeese State

Key:

* PW - Private Workout
* PV - Private Visit
* CBI - Combine Interview
* ASI - Interview at College All-Star game
* IN - Interview

* (___) - Source
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Offensive Prospects:

QB Josh Johnson - PW 
QB Eric Ainge - ASI

RB Darren McFadden - PV
RB Chris Johnson - CBI
RB Thomas Brown - ASI

FB/RB Jacob Hester CBI

WR Limas Sweed - CBI
WR James Hardy - CBI
WR Donnie Avery - ASI
WR Lavelle Hawkins - ASI
WR Dexter Jackson - CBI
WR Darius Reynaud - CBI
WR Todd Blythe - CBI

TE John Carlson - CBI
TE Brad Cottam - CBI
TE Kellen Davis - CBI

OT Gosder Cherilus - ASI

C Jamey Richard - PW
C Drew Miller - PW

Defensive Prospects:

CB Leodis McKelvin - PW & PV 
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CBI & PV
CB Mike Jenkins - PW 
CB Antoine Cason - CBI & PV & PW 
CB Aqib Talib - CBI & PV
CB Reggie Smith - CBI 
CB Chevis Jackson - PV 
CB Charles Godfrey - ASI & PV
CB Brandon Flowers - PW
CB Terrell Thomas - ASI & PV
CB Orlando Scandrick - IN 
CB Terrence Wheatley - PW
CB Jack Williams - PW
CB Trae Williams - PW
CB Zack Bowman - PW 
CB Justin McKinney - CBI

FS/CB Simeon Castille - CBI 

SS Jamar Adams - ASI 
SS Chris Horton - IN 
SS Jamie Silva - ASI 

ILB Curtis Lofton - CBI 
ILB Beau Bell - PV
ILB Jonathan Goff - ASI 
ILB Thomas Williams - PW
ILB Durell Mapp - PW

OLB Keith Rivers - PW & PV 
OLB Shawn Crable - ASI 
OLB Stanford Keglar - PW 
OLB Titus Brown - ASI 

DE/OLB Vernon Gholston - PW & PV
DE/OLB Quentin Groves - PV & PW 
DE/OLB Cliff Avril - CBI & PW & PV
DE/OLB Lawrence Jackson - PW
DE/OLB Jason Jones - PV
DE/OLB Darrell Robertson - PV
DE/OLB Bryan Smith - PW

DE/DT Glenn Dorsey - PV

(KFFL)

Patriots | B. Smith works out for team
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:43:39 -0700

McNeeseSports.cstv.com reports McNeese State DL Bryan Smith worked out for the New England Patriots.

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Noteworthy interest:

Patriots | Beavers receiving interest from team
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:21:01 -0700

J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports Wisconsin-Whitewater RB Justin Beavers is receiving interest from the New England Patriots.

Beaver is a DIII RB, who broke the DIII rushing record with 2,455 (net) yards on 444 carries in 2007.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=73827

 

[Seneschal2]

Bryan Smith info...

Bryan Smith getting look over by the pros

Smith, a two-time all-American defensive end who is expected to be a high round draft selection by the NFL, , has already been put through individual workouts by the New England Patriots and will be visited by personnel from the Detroit Lions later this week. The 2007 Southland Conference Player of the year has trips to both Pittsburgh and Tennessee coming up.
"He's already visited Detroit one time," said McNeese strength and conditioning coach Zeb Hawkins, "and they're coming this week to meet with him again."

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Combine & Pro Day numbers

College Profile

Interview

nfldraftcountdown.com Scouting Report

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At 6023 231, he's certainly a 'tweener'. Played DE in college, has no LB experience, and is now listed as an OLB/SS candidate.

Tremendous pass rusher on the small school level. Set school single game, single season and career records for quarterback sacks during his time at McNeese St. Had 7 sacks in '05, 13.5 in '06, and 10.5 this past season.

Voted Southland Conference Player of the Year in '07. [FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]

Considered the most dominant edge rusher in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly D-IAA) over the past two seasons.

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Smith possesses great burst off the snap and the straight-line speed to chase down ball carriers. He has intriguing change of direction and flashes explosiveness in his hands, prompting some to view him as a potential diamond in the rough.