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TODAY'S REPORT:
-New Addition to NFL Supplemental Draft and Updates on Wright and Crosby
-2006 Prospect Updates
-NFL News
-Street Free Agent Updates
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRIBUTE:
Like most of the people in the football business our staff can actually celebrate or relax for a few days during each year's Memorial Day weekend, since we know that most others are doing the same, so the volume of calls, emails or requests actually subsides for a few days... However, this year brought the true meaning of Memorial Day much closer to home... residing in the New Orleans area has brought the current conflict overseas right into my everyday life, as nearly 30 of the over 1,800 soldiers who have perished over the past two years, while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, have come from the state of Louisiana... three such families have been touched by the war in just recent days/months... so this year I spent a portion of the Memorial Day weekend greeting several current and former enlisted men/women at the World War II/D-Day Museums, which are located right in the heart of downtown New Orleans... there are of course additional personal reasons for my increased desire to give something back, as my uncle, Frank Cepero, passed away after a long battle with cancer earlier this year, he was awarded a Purple Heart among several other medals of honor for his service in World War II, my father, John, served in the Air Force during the Korean War and one of my neighbors back home in New York, William Halloran, is one of living survivors of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, as he and has brother were aboard the U.S.S. Phoenix on that fateful morning... if you want to bring it closer to the NFL homefront you need look no further than people like Roger Staubach and Rocky Bleier... the service and dedication of these men, as well as countless others are what allows each and everyone of us to enjoy the freedom and ability to work each day in this great business... if you would like to help support some of the great programs available to everyday citizens, please visit www.operationhomefrontsupport.org.
REMEMBERING J.T. CURTIS SR:
A sad moment overshadowed the festivities of the Memorial Day Weekend, as J.T. Curtis Sr., a historical presence in both the Louisiana and Southern region football family, passed away just days after his final group of students completed their senior year... he had decided to retire from active duty at the school earlier this year, saying he would turn the reigns over to the school and its renowned high school football program to his son, J.T. Curtis Jr... the school has churned out many Division I-A and I-AA players, including recent Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine and Nicholls State running back Colt Colletti... a full service is likely to be scheduled for later this week, but the number of families, lives and futures that J.T. Curtis Sr. touched and molded will surely carry on for many more years to come... our sincere condolences go out to the Curtis', their friends and the entire John Curtis High School family.
NFL SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT UPDATE:
Former KENTUCKY linebacker CHAD ANDERSON (#55), who was at one-time a solid leader and contributor during his first three years, will opt for the NFL's Supplemental Draft, as opposed to transferring down to a lower level of college football... he withdrew from the school/team earlier this spring, as he was under academic suspension, so that he could work on his grades... led the SEC in tackles (125) in 2003, and several had compared him to former Ohio State standout Andy Katzenmoyer in terms of size, production and style of play... more information regarding his status and workout schedule will be made available shortly... he wore jersey #55 while with the Wildcats... weighs 6016, 250 pounds...
2006 PROSPECT UPDATES:
MARYLAND senior cornerback GERRICK MCPHEARSON (#38) ran between 4.20 and 4.25 in the 40 earlier this spring... he consistently came across in the early 4.2 range, according to all the watches in attendance... also has 42" vertical... does 19 reps of 225 pounds... 375-pound bench press and 530-pound squat... currently, he weighs 5102, 198 pounds... top games of his junior campaign include N.C. State, Georgia Tech and West Virginia... finished in third place at the ACC Championship in the 60-meters Indoors... also part of the 4X100 team, as he runs the anchor leg... ran 9.90 split in the 100-meters recently... 1.28/1.35 in the 10-yard, according to their track coach... was part of the school's Track & Field team that participated in an event this past weekend in New York City, running in several events, but will turn his attention to football full-time, starting this week when drills begin on Tuesday... will play "Field" corner, the spot vacated by Domonique Foxworth (Denver), where he basically will always be responsible for covering an opponent's #1 wide receiver... can continue to improve by w
orking on his flexibility and fluidness... gave up a few long plays last season getting caught "Flat-footed" and when he came up hard on double-move routes... has shown good ball skills... his father, Gerrick Sr., played in the NFL with New England, and his brother is a wide receiver at Illinois... good, aggressive attitude necessary to also contribute on special teams... his well-built frame and pure speed are sure to make him a "Hot" name come next post-season, as his NFL Combine results could be tops among defensive backs.
GEORGIA BULLDOGS recorded their own "Spring" 40-times earlier this month, as part of their spring drills regiment... here is a look at how some of the upper-classmen faired, all players ran on an outdoor track surface, which is known to produce "Faster" times, as some NFL teams/scouts have been known to add between .08 to .12 to the times recorded on that surface in years past... senior cornerback/return man TIM JENNINGS ran 4.32 and 4.35... senior safety GREG BLUE ran 4.37 and 4.48... junior wide receiver SEAN BAILEY ran 4.38 and 4.45... senior defensive back DEMARIO MINTER ran 4.42 twice... senior wide receiver BRYAN MCCLENDON ran 4.47 and 4.51... senior offensive lineman MAX JEAN-GILLES ran 5.43 and 5.46... senior tight end MARTEZ MILNER ran 4.57 and 4.60... senior offensive tackle DENNIS ROLAND ran 5.10 and 5.15... senior defensive end WILL THOMPSON ran 4.80 and 4.85... senior defensive tackle DARIUS SWAIN ran 5.21 and 5.33... senior linebacker DERRICK WHITE ran 4.84 and 4.92... players who did not participate include senior quarterback D.J. SHOCKLEY (Injury)... senior defensive end KEDRIC GOLSTON (Injury)... senior center RUSS TANNER (Injury)... junior tight end LEONARD POPE (Injury)... junior running back KREGG LUMPKIN (Injury)... sophomore fullback DANNY WARE (Injury).
WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH may have a returning senior prospect later this summer, as former Wisconsin transfer BOB DOCHERTY (#83) is currently enrolled in school and taking classes this summer to regain his final year of eligibility... he left Wisconsin (August 2003) after being one of their top tight end recruits and earning a co-starting position in 2002/2003... he played one year at Wisconsin-Oshkosh, but then sat out last season to concentrate on off-field issues with his family... had 25 catches for 285 yards and three touchdowns, as a junior (2003)... games reviewed include Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Wisconsin-Whitewater and Wisconsin-Stevens Point; check out a third quarter catch and run that covers 73 yards... has good size, but only average strength to date for his position... fair amount of room to grow in terms of a blocker, but has flashed some natural skills as a receiver... he now hopes to return with the chance to impress scouts with his combination of size, athleticism and pass-catching skills... averaged 23.8 yards per catch as a senior at Oshkosh-North, which helped him several accolades and the attention of the Wisconsin coaching staff... currently, he is 6050, 255 pounds, but has been as high as 265 pounds during his career... will be jersey #83 if he returns to the team... once he is cleared to rejoin the team we will have a further update on his size and workout numbers.
Former UTEP running back KEVIN MAURICE (#8) has landed at St. Joseph's College in Indiana... a former standout high school prospect, he played Prep ball with the likes of Antonio Bryant and Jonathan Vilma, and will get to be a full-time starter this season... currently, he weighs 5110, 216 pounds... while at UTEP he ran 4.55 in the 40... 4.33 short shuttle... 7.45 3-cone... 30" vertical and 20 reps of 225 pounds... he recently performed the same workout at St. Joe's, roughly two years later, and ran 4.50 in the 40... 4.27 short shuttle... 7.28 3-cone... 33" vertical and 22 reps of 225 pounds... initially played at Eastern Arizona JC before transferring to UTEP... has flashed good hands out of the backfield... averaged seven yards per carry at the JC level... worth keeping an eye on him this season... as of today, he will have one year of eligibility to use at St. Joseph's, so this will be his senior campaign... likely to be #8 on game film if they changes we will update it soon.
CORNELL senior offensive lineman KEVIN BOOTHE (#78) ran 5.30 in the 40 earlier this spring... currently, he weighs 6050, 300 pounds... played right tackle last season after initially being used at right guard earlier in his career... received a 5th-year of eligibility to compensate for the medical redshirt he took as a freshman.
OHIO STATE senior linebacker BOBBY CARPENTER (#42) ran 4.52 in the 40 earlier this spring... currently, he weighs 6026, 256 pounds... he is the son of former NFL running back Rob Carpenter... will be the team's starting strong-side linebacker for this season.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS senior running back GARRETT WOLFE ran 4.44 in the 40 earlier this spring... he is still likely to split carries this season with fellow senior running back A.J. HARRIS.
MINNESOTA junior running back LAURENCE MARONEY (#22) ran in the 4.4 range in the 40 earlier this spring... he will be the team's primary ballcarrier this season with the graduation of former teammate Marion Barber (Cowboys) to the NFL.
IOWA senior cornerback JOVAN JOHNSON (#26) ran between 4.50 and 4.55 in the 40 earlier this spring, while also being timed at 3.76 in the short shuttle... currently, he weighs 5090, 177 pounds... will be the team's starting left cornerback for this season.
WISCONSIN senior defensive back LEVONNE ROWAN (#21) ran between 4.29 and 4.35 in the 40 earlier this spring, while also being timed at 4.01 in the short shuttle... currently, he weighs 6010, 191 pounds... will be one of the team's starting corners for this season.
NORTHERN IOWA senior wide receiver JUSTIN SURRENCY ran 4.53 in the 40 earlier this spring at 6010, 185 pounds... senior tight end BRIAN CUTRIGHT, who has set several weight room records for his position, ran between 4.72 and 4.78 in the 40 earlier this spring... senior defensive tackle/deep snapper KEVIN STENSRUD ran 5.10 in the 40 earlier this spring... senior linebacker BRETT KOEBCKE ran between 4.72 and 4.75 in the 40 earlier this spring.
UPDATE ON USC DEFENSIVE TACKLE MANUEL WRIGHT:
Former USC defensive tackle MANUEL WRIGHT (#92) has been training in Colorado for the better part of the past 2-3 weeks, since declaring for the NFL's Supplemental Draft, while their has been no official word from the NFL on the actual date of the draft and when teams will be allowed to view/evaluate him he has done two-a-day workouts, including a pair of workouts each day over the Memorial Day weekend... he has not been timed in the 40-yard dash to date, but according to his trainer he has come across at between 2.70/2.74 in the first 20-yards... currently, he weighs 6060, 305 pounds... so he has already shed some of the extra pounds he had when he arrived at the complex... "He (Wright) has not missed a single workout... he's never been late or passed on doing any of the items on his daily routine... (I) see a kid that has been on time with no schedule conflicts or issues... he's really been self-motivated while he's been out here because he's training by himself without the benefit of having other guys here with him"... once the NFL sets a date for the Supplemental Draft and gives teams the green light to observe his workouts, the plan is to have him perform a complete workout in Colorado, which is likely to take place between late June and early July... please contact his agents for more information or to obtain additional game film.
UPDATE ON CLEMSON WIDE RECEIVER ROSCOE CROSBY:
Former CLEMSON wide receiver ROSCOE CROSBY (#25) is scheduled to hold his first "Pro Day" type workout at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina in early July... the following events are scheduled for that day; bench press, vertical, 40-time, short shuttle, which will be instructed by his trainer, Hugh Gordon... he will also catch passes from a quarterback following the workout portion of the day, which will include the full route tree... full workout will be filmed... 40-yard dash and short shuttle will be run on grass or adjoining track based on the weather conditions; there is a secondary indoor facility available for his workout in case of rain... his primary workout is scheduled for late July, as a full variety of "Combine" type activities will be performed on that day, as well... has been running in the low-to-mid 4.4's in the 40 during recent training sessions... teams who are interested in having him complete paperwork or testing should contact his advisors in advance to setup appropriate times (before/after)... a new highlight and 2001 game tape/DVD available in the coming days, as his prior game films have been obtained and converted for the purpose of allowing NFL teams to evaluate more material on him... please contact his advisors for additional copies... finally, the actual NFL Supplemental Draft could be held anywhere between July 10th and 17th, based on the start of NFL Training Camps.
NFL NEWS & STREET FREE AGENT UPDATES:
"NFL NEWS"... NEW ORLEANS SAINTS have released former starting linebacker ORLANDO RUFF... as they may attempt to sign a veteran wide receiver or cornerback after the June 1st cuts are made... players to keep an eye on include receivers Johnnie Morton, Rod Gardner and cornerback Bobby Taylor if healthy... TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS are likely to release veteran running back CHARLE GARNER, offensive tackle TODD STEUSSIE in order to sign their rookie class... ATLANTA FALCONS are likely going to be the front-runner to sign current TENNESSEE TITANS safety LANCE SCHULTERS if he is released by the team later this week...
"STREET FREE AGENT UPDATES"... Former William & Mary standout defensive back BILLY PARKER earned several post-season accolades recently, including Defensive Rookie of the Year and first-team All-AFL, while playing for the New York Dragons... teams looking for special teams help and depth in the secondary should take a second look at Parker... who is 6002, 197 pounds... he has consistently timed in the 4.45-4.50 range... Former Hofstra wide receiver/return man JAMAL PERRY has been one of the best all-purpose performers in the AF2 this season, while playing for the Manchester Wolves (AF2)... he is averaging 109.6 yards of total offense per game thus far... he is currently second in the league in kickoff returns, including two touchdowns... currently, he is 5090, 178 pounds... ran between 4.41 and 4.43 in the 40 prior to the season... and added 16 reps of 225 pounds... Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) wide receiver/return man TONY LOCKE is averaging over 100 yards per game this season... the former Ohio State prospect has scored over 70 touchdowns and gained over 3,000 yards of total offense in the AFL in just two seasons... currently, he is 5110, 190 pounds... was timed at 4.38 in the 40 prior to the season, while doing 15 reps of 225 pounds... former Fresno State defensive tackle DONYELL BOOKER continues to workout after receiving several post-draft calls from interested teams... has the potential to play DT in a 4-3 and the bulk to move inside to NT in a 3-4... former San Diego State defensive back JOSHUA DEAN has workouts scheduled with Buffalo and Minnesota in the coming weeks... would be a solid special teams guy early in his career... plays faster than he times in the 40... at this point would be a steal for someone looking for an extra defender... former Chapman, CA quarterback PATRICK JOSTEN continues to draw interest from several CFL and AFL teams for future consideration after performing well at the LVAAC and his post-season workouts... former Tulsa wide receiver/defensive back DARRELL WIMBERLY recently had a workout with a CFL team... ran between 4.56 and 4.61 in the 40... 2.60 20-yard... 4.17 short shuttle... 33.5" vertical... 17 reps of 225 pounds... 32" arms... 10 1/4" hands... weighed in at 6001, 213 pounds... did a two-way workotu, as both a receiver and defensive back... former Tusculum/Wake Forest running back/fullback FRED STATON recently had a workout with the Pittsburgh Steelers... he ran 4.60 in the 40, while weighing 254 pounds... had previously run between 4.55 and 4.60 during his Pro Day workout at Wake Forest... former North Carolina running back JACQUE LEWIS had a post-draft workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers... his broken foot is 100% healed... prior to the injury he was averaging 7.5 yards per carry... has very good hands as a receiver out of the backfield... can also bench press twice his body weight and squats three times his body weight... former N.C. A&T running back MICHEAUX HOLLINGSWORTH has drawn several calls from teams in recent weeks... he ran between 4.41 and 4.44 in the 40 at his Pro Day... 21 reps of 225 pounds... 9'1" broad jump... 31" vertical... slipped on short shuttle (wet grass) running 4.33... weighs 5100, 211 pounds... former Hampton U. center JELANI CLEMENT recently worked out with the New Orleans Saints... he was not immediately signed... but has also been working on developing as a deep snapper... posting consistent times in the .70 to .75 range... currently, he weighs 6002, 302 pounds... 5.60 in the 40... 1.75 10, 3.27 20... 29.5" vertical... 26 reps of 225 pounds... former Penn State wide receiver/defensive back GERALD SMITH was timed by a member of our staff at 4.48 in the 40... 36" vertical... weighed in at 5110, 186 pounds... former Georgia Tech offensive tackle KENTON JOHNSON was timed by a member of our staff at 5.30 in the 40... 1.72/1.75 10-yard... also did 23 reps of 225 pounds... weighed in at 6060, 320 pounds... former Rutgers offensive tackle RON GREEN is continuing to rehab on schedule following surgery on his right shoulder... he has full range of motion and is back to about 85% full-strength in his repaired shoulder... has stepped up his rehab to increase strength in the arm, and should be available before the start of training camp for evaluation... a report from the surgeon that performed the operation should be available in the next 7-10 days.
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