Who I'll be watching in 2006....the early prospect list

[dryheat44]

Note that these gentlemen are not necessarily the best at their positions (I find it hard to believe the Pats will spend a first on a QB or RB, for example). Some of them I've never seen play, but the system they play in and their measurables have them at least on my radar. I'm not sure how much college ball I'll be able to watch with a new toddler on my hands, but I'm going to give an effort to see these guys play. Any additional commentary will of course be welcome:

Offense
QB Sam Kellar, 6-4, 227, Arizona St
RB Courtney Lewis, 5-11, 210, Texas A&M
RB Albert Young, 5-10, 210, Iowa
RB Justin Vincent, 5-10, 210, LSU
RB Tyrone Moss, 5-10, 225, Miami
RB Ronnie McGill, 5-10, 220, North Carolina
RB Kenny James, 5-10, 220, Washington
WR Sidney Rice, 6-3, 200, South Carolina
WR Calvin Johnson, 6-4, 235, Georgia Tech
WR Todd Blythe, 6-4, 210, Iowa St
WR Robert Meacham, 6-3, 218, Tennessee
WR Jason Hill, 6-2, 205, Washington St
WR Andre Caldwell, 6-1, 200, Florida
WR Rhema McKnight, 6-2, 210, Notre Dame
WR Dallas Baker, 6-2, 205, Florida
WR Joe Chappelle, 6-0, 190, Western Michigan
3B Yvenson Bernard, 5-9, 205, Oregon St
3B Terry Caulley, 5-7, 190, UConn
3B Robert Merrill, 5-10, 205, TCU
TE Clark Harris, 6-6, 255, Rutgers
TE Joe Newton, 6-7, 260, Oregon St
TE Cole Bennett, 6-4, 260, Auburn
TE Scott Chandler, 6-7, 255, Iowa
OT Joe Thomas, 6-8, 305, Wisconsin
OT Justin Blalock, 6-4, 330, Texas
OT Joe Ainslie, 6-6, 310, Minnesota
OT Mike Otto, 6-5, 305, Purdue
OT Josh Linehan, 6-5, 315, Oregon St
OT Brian Stamper, 6-5, 305, Vanderbilt
OT Marion Dukes, 6-4, 315, Clemson
G/C Josh Beekham, 6-2, 325, Boston College
G/C Ben Grubbs, 6-3, 305, Auburn
G/C Jeremy Sheffey, 6-3, 295, West Virginia
G/C Bob Morton, 6-3, 295, Notre Dame
G/C Roman Fry, 6-3, 295, Clemson
G/C Rueben Riley, 6-3, 305, Michigan
G/C Brian Chacos, 6-3, 305, North Carolina
G/C Kyle Young, 6-6, 330, Fresno St
G/C Dan Mozes, 6-4, 295, West Virginia
G/C Samson Satele, 6-2, 310, Hawaii
G/C Enoka Lucas, 6-2, 300, Oregon
G/C Doug Datish, 6-4, 295, Ohio St
G/C Scott Stephenson, 6-3, 305, Iowa St
G/C Mark Fenton, 6-3, 295, Colorado

Defense
DE Marcus Smith, 6-5, 285, Arizona
DE Frank Okam, 6-4, 320, Texas
DE Alan Branch, 6-5, 325, Michigan
DE Red Barnett, 6-4, 330, Texas A&M
DE Kareem Brown, 6-4, 310, Miami
NT Louis Leonard, 6-3, 330, Fresno St
NT Ken Scott, 6-2, 325, Texas Tech
NT Paul Soliai, 6-4, 320, Utah
NT Brian Gabourel, 6-3, 320, Central Florida
OLB Quentin Moses, 6-5, 250, Georgia
OLB Dan Bazuin, 6-3, 260, Central Michigan
OLB Gaines Adams, 6-5, 250, Clemson
OLB Lawrence Jackson, 6-4, 270, USC
OLB Chase Pittman, 6-4, 260, LSU
OLB Marquies Gunn, 6-4, 255, Auburn
OLB Kyle Caldwell, 6-3, 255, Arizona St
OLB H.B. Blades, 6-0, 245, Pittsburgh
OLB J.J. Milan, 6-5, 255, Nevada
ILB Mike D'Andrea, 6-2, 250, Ohio St
ILB Desmond Bishop, 6-2, 240, Cal
ILB George Hall, 6-2, 245, Purdue
ILB Kelvin Smith, 6-2, 240, Syracuse
ILB Kevin McCullough, 6-1, 240, Cincinnati
ILB Zak DeOssie, 6-3, 240, Brown
ILB Demetrius Eaton, 6-2, 250, Northwestern
ILB Kevin McLee, 6-1, 255, West Virginia
ILB David Herron, 6-1, 255, Michigan St
ILB Reggie Davis, 6-0, 245, North Carolina St
CB Leon Hall, 5-11, 190, Michigan
CB Daymeion Hughes, 6-2, 180, Cal
CB DeAndre Jackson, 6-0, 195, Iowa St
CB Joe Garcia, 6-0, 180, Nevada
CB Marcus McCauley, 6-0, 190, Fresno St
CB Fred Bennett, 6-1, 195, South Carolina
CB Ramzee Robinson, 5-10, 195, Alabama
CB Nick Graham, 5-10, 190, Tulsa
CB Jonathan Wade, 6-0, 195, Tennessee
CB David Irons, 6-0, 190, Auburn
CB Marcus Hamilton, 5-11, 190, Virginia
CB Riley Swanson, 5-11, 190, Wake Forest
S Aaron Ross, 6-0, 195, Texas
S Dashon Goldson, 6-1, 195, Washington
S Tarrell Brown, 5-11, 200, Texas
S C.J. Wilson, 6-0, 195, Baylor
S Greg Cooper, 5-11, 195, Michigan St
S Brandon Meriweather, 6-1, 190, Miami
S LaRon Landry, 6-2, 205, LSU
S Michael Griffen, 6-0, 200, Texas
S Will Herring, 6-3, 215, Auburn
S David Overstreet, 6-0, 210, Missouri
S Robert Herbert, 6-1, 205, Colorado St
S Michael Johnson, 6-1, 210, Arizona
S Eric Weddle, 6-0, 200, Utah
S Tom Zbitkowski, 5-11, 205, Notre Dame
S Jesse Daniels, 5-11, 200, LSU
S Curtis Keyes, 6-0, 205, Marshall
S Antwan Stewart, 6-0, 195, Tennessee
S Joe Fleskoski, 6-0, 200, UTEP
S Kedrick Alexander, 6-2, 210, Tulsa
S Marcus Paschal, 6-0, 205, Iowa
S Eric McNeal, 6-2, 210, UCLA

 

[mavfan2390]

S Brandon Meriweather, 6-1, 190, Miami

Amen Brother. This guy is going to be really good. I can't wait to see how he does this year. Hopefully the Pats will somehow trade up for him (since we're not planning on picking high ).

 

[dryheat44]

And for local ties, I believe Andre Caldwell is Reche's brother, and Zak DeOssie is Steve's son. If Dad was smart, Zak can long snap also.

 

[NFLPokerClub]

As a newbie to the site and a fellow Nebraska Cornhusker Fan, a sleeper is the TE at Nebraska Matt Herian-he would have easily been in the First 2 Rounds of the NFL Draft if he wouldnt have blew out his knee. He redshirted last year and could be a good pickup. What is weird is seeing NO USC players there or there great WRs. Take Care

 

[ctpatsfan77]

As a newbie to the site and a fellow Nebraska Cornhusker Fan, a sleeper is the TE at Nebraska Matt Herian-he would have easily been in the First 2 Rounds of the NFL Draft if he wouldnt have blew out his knee. He redshirted last year and could be a good pickup. What is weird is seeing NO USC players there or there great WRs. Take Care

You know Belichick doesn't draft TEs, right?

Seriously, though, I'd at least have added Jeff Samardzija to the list; pursuing baseball should drop his stock to the point where the Pats might see value in picking him.

I'd have highlighted the names from the farm teams (FSU, ND, UF), since I'd put pretty good odds at least one of them will get drafted this year. . . .

 

[dryheat44]

You know Belichick doesn't draft TEs, right?

Seriously, though, I'd at least have added Jeff Samardzija to the list; pursuing baseball should drop his stock to the point where the Pats might see value in picking him.

I'd have highlighted the names from the farm teams (FSU, ND, UF), since I'd put pretty good odds at least one of them will get drafted this year. . . .

I think right now the scouting report on Samardzija says "Not 100% committed to football". I don't see any way Belichick would draft him unless he falls to late on the second day.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I think right now the scouting report on Samardzija says "Not 100% committed to football". I don't see any way Belichick would draft him unless he falls to late on the second day.

I'm not stupid enough to try and read Belichick's mind re: Samardzija right now. But I can say with confidence that (A) Weis will give BB the lowdown, and (B) Belichick will do what makes sense.

One question though--if Samardzija decided that he were 100% committed to football, would you want him on the Pats?

 

[Poll]

Can you tell us something about interesting linebackers.

 

[borisman]

I didn't see Anthony Waters, LB, from Clemson, on the list. Not only is he a first round prospect, but has what BB looks for in a 'backer. And I'm sure he's drooled over him from watching Tye Hill film.

Also, that Desmond Bishop kid will have a monster year on a monster "D".

Edit: Adam Carriker, DL, Nebraska, 6-6, 295, 43 TKL, 9.5 Sacks, 7.5 TFL & 3 PBU last year, OUCH! (Seymour clone?)

 

[rookBoston]

Penn State's Paul

Where's Posluzny?

 

[borisman]

Re: Penn State's Paul

Where's Posluzny?

I don't think he fits the Pats scheme, although I didn't think Vilma could either, but we'll find out this fall if his size/style fits a 3-4.

 

[borisman]

I didn't see Anthony Waters, LB, from Clemson, on the list. Not only is he a first round prospect, but has what BB looks for in a 'backer. And I'm sure he's drooled over him from watching Tye Hill film.

Also, that Desmond Bishop kid will have a monster year on a monster "D".

Edit: Adam Carriker, DL, Nebraska, 6-6, 295, 43 TKL, 9.5 Sacks, 7.5 TFL & 3 PBU last year, OUCH! (Seymour clone?)

One out of three ain't bad.

I still think Waters might have been a first rounder if not for his serious injury. He'll be a good pick in the middle round if he's fully recovered. In '05 he had 109 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks and 7 PBU.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

One out of three ain't bad.

I still think Waters might have been a first rounder if not for his serious injury. He'll be a good pick in the middle round if he's fully recovered. In '05 he had 109 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks and 7 PBU.

You weren't wrong about Bishop either, it's his athleticism that's hurting his stock, not his production.

Well done! :rocker:

 

[dryheat44]

Offense
WR Calvin Johnson, 6-4, 235, Georgia Tech
WR Robert Meacham, 6-3, 218, Tennessee
WR Rhema McKnight, 6-2, 210, Notre Dame
TE Clark Harris, 6-6, 255, Rutgers
OT Joe Thomas, 6-8, 305, Wisconsin
OT Mike Otto, 6-5, 305, Purdue
G/C Ben Grubbs, 6-3, 305, Auburn
G/C Dan Mozes, 6-4, 295, West Virginia
G/C Mark Fenton, 6-3, 295, Colorado

Defense
DE Alan Branch, 6-5, 325, Michigan
NT Paul Soliai, 6-4, 320, Utah
OLB Dan Bazuin, 6-3, 260, Central Michigan
OLB Gaines Adams, 6-5, 250, Clemson
OLB Marquies Gunn, 6-4, 255, Auburn
OLB Kyle Caldwell, 6-3, 255, Arizona St
LB Desmond Bishop, 6-2, 240, Cal
ILB Zak DeOssie, 6-3, 240, Brown
CB DeAndre Jackson, 6-0, 195, Iowa St
CB Marcus McCauley, 6-0, 190, Fresno St
CB Fred Bennett, 6-1, 195, South Carolina
CB David Irons, 6-0, 190, Auburn
CB Marcus Hamilton, 5-11, 190, Virginia
S Aaron Ross, 6-0, 195, Texas
S C.J. Wilson, 6-0, 195, Baylor
S LaRon Landry, 6-2, 205, LSU
S Michael Griffen, 6-0, 200, Texas
S Eric Weddle, 6-0, 200, Utah
S Jesse Daniels, 5-11, 200, LSU

And out of those 105, 28 made my final board. Of course, many "developed" character questions and some didn't come out after Junior year.

 

[mavfan2390]

I was under the impression that Polian and Bill B. don't draft guys with his history of problems. One of the things I respect about them.

Yup, they don't trade for or sign the Corey Dillon's and the Donte Stallworths of the world either.

 

[dryheat44]

S Brandon Meriweather, 6-1, 190, Miami



I was under the impression that Polian and Bill B. don't draft guys with his history of problems. One of the things I respect about them.

pao

In fairness, that post is from last June.

 

[AzPatsFan]

I didn't see Anthony Waters, LB, from Clemson, on the list. Not only is he a first round prospect, but has what BB looks for in a 'backer. And I'm sure he's drooled over him from watching Tye Hill film.

Also, that Desmond Bishop kid will have a monster year on a monster "D".

Edit: Adam Carriker, DL, Nebraska, 6-6, 295, 43 TKL, 9.5 Sacks, 7.5 TFL & 3 PBU last year, OUCH! (Seymour clone?)

Anthony Waters may not be ready to play in 2007 as he recovers from a knee. He could be drafted late with the intention to PUP/IR him in 2007; and expect to get a very good player for 2008. The Pats are in a situation to wait for him, whereas other clubs need more immediate help.

It might br the equivalent of trading a 6th or 7th in 2007, for a 1st or 2nd in 2008.

 

[Remix 6]

Anthony Waters may not be ready to play in 2007 as he recovers from a knee. He could be drafted late with the intention to PUP/IR him in 2007; and expect to get a very good player for 2008. The Pats are in a situation to wait for him, whereas other clubs need more immediate help.

It might br the equivalent of trading a 6th or 7th in 2007, for a 1st or 2nd in 2008.

he will be ready..hes set for pro day workouts soon

 

[captain stone]

S Brandon Meriweather, 6-1, 190, Miami



I was under the impression that Polian and Bill B. don't draft guys with his history of problems. One of the things I respect about them.

pao

Napolian is scum. How dare you use him and BB/SP in the same comparison.

 

[captain stone]

Anthony Waters may not be ready to play in 2007 as he recovers from a knee. He could be drafted late with the intention to PUP/IR him in 2007; and expect to get a very good player for 2008. The Pats are in a situation to wait for him, whereas other clubs need more immediate help.

It might br the equivalent of trading a 6th or 7th in 2007, for a 1st or 2nd in 2008.

I wouldn't mind using one of the 6th/7ths on him.