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The way I see it, there's actually a lot of teams in the Top 10 that could use or need a QB.

Carolina - Yes, and a coaching change. Clausen isn't the man.
Denver - Seem set that Tebow is the future
Buffalo - Yes, I'd think they'd want a franchise QB
Cincinnati - Can't trade Carson Palmer before the draft but if they want to go a new direction QB could be a pick.
Arizona - They could use a true franchise QB
Cleveland- Probably not looking for a QB
San Francisco - Yes, and a new coaching change.
Tennessee - Yes, and a new coaching change.
Dallas - No
Washington - Yes
Texans - No
Minnesota - Yes

I really really hope some of these teams decide to take a chance on Newton, Gabbert, et al. Or a trade down opportunity presents itself with the Vikings maybe looking for one.
 
Ole Miss Texan said:
The way I see it, there's actually a lot of teams in the Top 10 that could use or need a QB.

Carolina - Yes, and a coaching change. Clausen isn't the man.
Denver - Seem set that Tebow is the future
Buffalo - Yes, I'd think they'd want a franchise QB
Cincinnati - Can't trade Carson Palmer before the draft but if they want to go a new direction QB could be a pick.
Arizona - They could use a true franchise QB
Cleveland- Probably not looking for a QB
San Francisco - Yes, and a new coaching change.
Tennessee - Yes, and a new coaching change.
Dallas - No
Washington - Yes
Texans - No
Minnesota - Yes

I really really hope some of these teams decide to take a chance on Newton, Gabbert, et al. Or a trade down opportunity presents itself with the Vikings maybe looking for one.
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Best thing that could happen for us is for one (or two) of those teams to reach on a QB, and push a better player down to us.
 
It was surprising to see who was rated #11 (Prince Amukamara) not a terrible pick for Texans if it follows similar form. would like to see Gabbert move top 10, also that would bump Mr. Jones to #11 or possibly Marcell Dareus/Cam Jordon?
 
beerlover said:
It was surprising to see who was rated #11 (Prince Amukamara) not a terrible pick for Texans if it follows similar form. would like to see Gabbert move top 10, also that would bump Mr. Jones to #11 or possibly Marcell Dareus/Cam Jordon?
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Have seen several mocks that have Dareus available at 11. Most?/many still have him and Fairley interchangable at the one spot. How do you make sense out of any of this at this point in time?

Aside, how much, if any, do you guys think Newton's old man's hurting Cam's career more than helping it? From what I've read/heard he needs to go away and stay away but that ain't gonna happen. You guy's thoughts?
 
drs23 said:
Have seen several mocks that have Dareus available at 11. Most?/many still have him and Fairley interchangable at the one spot. How do you make sense out of any of this at this point in time?

Aside, how much, if any, do you guys think Newton's old man's hurting Cam's career more than helping it? From what I've read/heard he needs to go away and stay away but that ain't gonna happen. You guy's thoughts?
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I'm not a big Dareus fan and at this point I feel that he is overrated because of his performance in the national championship game against Texas. He is still a first round player but much lower IMO.

Fairley is a solid player but has on the field issues as well as off. He plays dirty at times and I have seen games where he relies more on his sheer power rather than technique and he gets sloppy at times.


Cam Newton's stock might hurt him because rgardless of where he is drafted, the team will throw some big bucks his way. With his father looming over him, problems could arise internally and to me he's not worth the risk or at least in the first round.

I don't see why he will turn out any different than JaMarcus Russel or anyother failed quarterback.
 
drs23 said:
Have seen several mocks that have Dareus available at 11. Most?/many still have him and Fairley interchangable at the one spot. How do you make sense out of any of this at this point in time?

Aside, how much, if any, do you guys think Newton's old man's hurting Cam's career more than helping it? From what I've read/heard he needs to go away and stay away but that ain't gonna happen. You guy's thoughts?
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Yeah, I think Cam's new man is hurting his career more than he's helping it, but I guess he can't help himself (and I don't think I can blame him for that, being the parent.)

Talent-wise, I think Newton is a top ten pick.
The baggage might pull his draft status down, I've no idea where to.
 
BL, I think it's a lock for me on a few positions:
Bowers as the #1 DE
Fairley as the #1 DT
Newton as the #1 QB
Solder as the #1 OT

Alsmot locked:
McDaniel as the #1 safety

Don't know if I will watch AJ Green, so I'll go ahead and give him the lock at WR.
 
76Texan said:
BL, I think it's a lock for me on a few positions:
Bowers as the #1 DE
Fairley as the #1 DT
Newton as the #1 QB
Solder as the #1 OT

Alsmot locked:
McDaniel as the #1 safety

Don't know if I will watch AJ Green, so I'll go ahead and give him the lock at WR.
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If we're talking who will get drafted first:
QB - Newton
HB - Ingram
WR - Green
TE - Rudolph
OT - Solder
OG - Pouncey
DE - Bowers
DT - Fairley
OLB - Miller
ILB - Wilson
CB - Peterson
S - Carter (FS)


If we're talking who will end up the best player when it's all said and done:
QB - Gabbert (but only if he gets to sit for a year or two first)
HB - Leshoure
WR - Green
TE - Rudolph
OT - Carimi
OG - Danny Watkins (age is an issue though)
DE - Jordan
DT - Liuget
OLB - Houston
ILB - Wilson
CB - Peterson
S - Deunta Williams (FS)
 
bah007 said:
If we're talking who will get drafted first:
QB - Newton
HB - Ingram
WR - Green
TE - Rudolph
OT - Solder
OG - Pouncey
DE - Bowers
DT - Fairley
OLB - Miller
ILB - Wilson
CB - Peterson
S - Carter (FS)


If we're talking who will end up the best player when it's all said and done:
QB - Gabbert (but only if he gets to sit for a year or two first)
HB - Leshoure
WR - Green
TE - Rudolph
OT - Carimi
OG - Danny Watkins (age is an issue though)
DE - Jordan
DT - Liuget
OLB - Houston
ILB - Wilson
CB - Peterson
S - Deunta Williams (FS)
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You really think Jordan will be better than Bowers? I think Bowers is the real deal at DE.
 
TexansSeminole said:
You really think Jordan will be better than Bowers? I think Bowers is the real deal at DE.
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Bowers may retire with more career sacks but I think Jordan will make a better 34 DE than Bowers will a 43 DE.

Bowers' production this year was off the charts. No doubt about it. But where was it the last two years?

He has all the physical tools in the world. I'll admit that. But I also think that Jordan is close in terms of talent, and far ahead in the mental part of the game.
 
The latest Bleacher Report has us taking Akeem Ayers-LB, UCLA in the first round. Anyone know anything about this guy? This is the first time I've heard of him. They had Von Miller go at no.5 to the Cardinals.
 
Nawzer said:
The latest Bleacher Report has us taking Akeem Ayers-LB, UCLA in the first round. Anyone know anything about this guy? This is the first time I've heard of him. They had Von Miller go at no.5 to the Cardinals.
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considered one of the more well rounded linebackers in the draft by most but I think he is best suited to play WILL in a 4-3. Strength is coverage & sideline to sideline speed.
 
slow week before the combine so had some time to review our draft board. see what you think, input welcome as always. Bold denotes players who moved higher (for instance for the first time in weeks bumped Bowers from top of board- http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...wers-preparing-for-combine-following-surgery/ as per red highlighting players moved down.

1. Nick Fairley, Auburn, (Jr.), 6-4, 298
2. Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU - 6'1 - 222
3. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn - 6'6 - 250
4. Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson - 6'4 - 280
5. A.J. Green, WR, Georgia - 6'4 - 212
6. Von Miller, DE, Texas A&M - 6'3
7. Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina - 6'5 - 268
8. Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama - 6'3 - 306
9. Cameron Jordan - DE, California - 6'4 - 285
10. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama - 6'4 - 220
11. Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska - 6'1 - 205
12. J.J. Watt, DE/DT, Wisconsin - 6'6 - 290
13. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri, (Jr.), - 6'5 - 235
14. Nate Solder, OT, Colorado - 6'9 - 315
15. Aldon Smith, DE/OLB Missouri - 6'5 - 260
16. Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA - 6'4 - 255
17. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama - 5'10 - 215
18. Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue - 6'4 - 263
19. Justin Houston, LB Georgia - 6'3 - 260
20. Tyron Smith, OT USC - 6'6 - 290
21. Jimmy Smith, CB Colorado - 6'2 - 201
22. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas - 6'6 - 238
23. Cameron Heyward, DE/DT, Ohio State - 6'5 - 288
24. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa - 6'4 - 285
25. Anthony Costanzo – OT, Boston College - 6'7 - 308
26. Jake Locker, QB, Washington - 6'3 - 230
27. Mike Pouncey – OG, Florida - 6'4 - 310
28. Drake Nevis – DT, LSU - 6'1 - 285
29. Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State - 6'5 - 305
30. Brandon Harris, CB, Miami - 5'11 - 195
31. Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois, (Jr.), - 6'0 - 230
32. Phillip Taylor, NG/NT, Baylor - 6'3 1/2" - 337
 
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beerlover said:
considered one of the more well rounded linebackers in the draft by most but I think he is best suited to play WILL in a 4-3. Strength is coverage & sideline to sideline speed.
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He doesn't seem to be a big impact player. The games I have watched at least, he looks like a solid player but raw. Me thinks he could play in a 3-4 given his size and height (6'4" 255-Lbs), perhaps ILB?
 
beerlover said:

1. Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson - 6'4 - 280

2. Nick Fairley, Auburn, (Jr.), 6-4, 298

3. Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU - 6'1 - 222

4. A.J. Green, WR, Georgia - 6'4 - 212

5. Von Miller, DE, Texas A&M - 6'3
As the top rated player coming into the Senior Bowl he aquitted himself nicely displaying his speed, quickness & competitive attitude propelling himself into the top 10.

6. Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama - 6'3 - 306

7. Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina - 6'5 - 268

8. Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska - 6'1 - 205

9. Cameron Jordan - DE, California - 6'4 - 285
Cam made the biggest move on our board was disruptive & for time being solidified himself as the top rated 5 tech DE in a 3-4 scheme.

10. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama - 6'4 - 220

11. Nate Solder, OT, Colorado - 6'9 - 315
Distanced himself from OT group if for no other reason measureables.

12. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri, (Jr.), - 6'5 - 235
Did nothing but is part of a group yet to be defined as elite QB prospects worthy of Top 10 grade.

13. J.J. Watt, DE/DT, Wisconsin - 6'6 - 290

14. Justin Houston, LB Georgia - 6'3 - 260

15. Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA - 6'4 - 255

16. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn - 6'6 - 250
Newton moved up because Locker could possibly be less accurate & given the choice of athletic ability we should move forward with Newton.

17. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama - 5'10 - 215

18. Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue - 6'4 - 263
Kerrigan is really solid football player, but more of a base 4-3 end still has time to prove otherwise @ combine, pro-days & private workouts.

19. Aldon Smith, DE/OLB Missouri - 6'5 - 260

20. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa - 6'4 - 285
Clayborn is a fine football player but now rates #3 prospect as a 5 tech DE

21. Jake Locker, QB, Washington - 6'3 - 230
see above

22. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas - 6'6 - 238

23. Anthony Costanzo – OT, Boston College - 6'7 - 308

24. Brandon Harris, CB, Miami - 5'11 - 195

25. Cameron Heyward, DE/DT, Ohio State - 6'5 - 288

26. Tyron Smith, OT USC - 6'6 - 290

27. Mike Pouncey – OG, Florida - 6'4 - 310

28. Drake Nevis – DT, LSU - 6'1 - 285

29. Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State - 6'5 - 305

30. Phillip Taylor, NG/NT, Baylor - 6'3 1/2" - 337
Taylor made himself some money too @ the Senior Bowl & now is the top rated, highly coveted Nose Tackle in the draft while Stephen Paea DT OSU, damaged his lateral meniscus in his right knee during a practice drill at the Senior Bowl.

31. Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois, (Jr.), - 6'0 - 230

32. Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois - 6'3 - 295
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Tyron Smith, OT USC - 6'6 - 290

You need to move this guy way up after weighing in at the combine. Could be in top 10 after combine.
 
beerlover said:
slow week before the combine so had some time to review our draft board. see what you think, input welcome as always. Bold denotes players who moved higher (for instance for the first time in weeks bumped Bowers from top of board- http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...wers-preparing-for-combine-following-surgery/ as per red highlighting players moved down.

1. Nick Fairley, Auburn, (Jr.), 6-4, 298
2. Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU - 6'1 - 222
3. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn - 6'6 - 250
4. Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson - 6'4 - 280
5. A.J. Green, WR, Georgia - 6'4 - 212
6. Von Miller, DE, Texas A&M - 6'3
7. Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina - 6'5 - 268
8. Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama - 6'3 - 306
9. Cameron Jordan - DE, California - 6'4 - 285
10. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama - 6'4 - 220
11. Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska - 6'1 - 205
12. J.J. Watt, DE/DT, Wisconsin - 6'6 - 290
13. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri, (Jr.), - 6'5 - 235
14 . Tyron Smith, OT USC - 6'6 - 290
15. Aldon Smith, DE/OLB Missouri - 6'5 - 260
16. Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA - 6'4 - 255
17. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama - 5'10 - 215
18. Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue - 6'4 - 263
19. Justin Houston, LB Georgia - 6'3 - 260
20. Anthony Costanzo – OT, Boston College - 6'7 - 308
21. Jimmy Smith, CB Colorado - 6'2 - 201
22. Nate Solder, OT, Colorado - 6'9 - 315
23. Cameron Heyward, DE/DT, Ohio State - 6'5 - 288
24. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa - 6'4 - 285
25. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas - 6'6 - 238
26. Jake Locker, QB, Washington - 6'3 - 230
27. Mike Pouncey – OG, Florida - 6'4 - 310
28. Drake Nevis – DT, LSU - 6'1 - 285
29. Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State - 6'5 - 305
30. Brandon Harris, CB, Miami - 5'11 - 195
31. Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois, (Jr.), - 6'0 - 230
32. Phillip Taylor, NG/NT, Baylor - 6'3 1/2" - 337
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modified 2/25 Tyron Smith replaced Nate Solder as top OT prospect & dropped Mallet from 22-25.
 
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It used to be that a prospect would need to run a fast 40 in order to move up on a draftnik's board. Now, all a guy has to do is weigh in.
 
Lucky said:
It used to be that a prospect would need to run a fast 40 in order to move up on a draftnik's board. Now, all a guy has to do is weigh in.
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Huge difference between 280 & 307. Evidently he gave up Egg McMuffins for Healthy Omelette's http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/uscs-smith-ditches-egg-mcmuffins-for-omelettes/

Very athletic & fluid in games I've watched, with added bulk questions are erased if he can set the edge & continue to drive opponents off the line next level. He very well might be the Cowboys pick #9 because they need a RT.

As he checks out with more impressive numbers his stock could continue to rise. This is why they have a combine that tests & measures prospects, thus keeping draft boards fluid.
 
I welcome input, so far feedback has been less than needed to make this truly the group effort intended, so when somebody does take the time to add their input I have no problem making changes as facts dictate. There are several other changes that need to be made so more input needed as the combine continues.
 
Lucky said:
It used to be that a prospect would need to run a fast 40 in order to move up on a draftnik's board. Now, all a guy has to do is weigh in.
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Makes me wonder how he "beefed up" to weigh in (and bench pressed) then pulled out of the combine, citing knee surgery.

It's kind of a red flag to me.

How did he play between 280 and 290 and then weigh in at 307 for the combine just to bench press???
 
beerlover said:
modified 2/25 Tyron Smith replaced Nate Solder as top OT prospect
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I'm totally against this.
I don't know hos he's going to play at 307 so I cannot project that at all.

As previously stated, IMO, I feel like Peterson is not even worth top 15 and Amukamara should not even be in the first round.

I'm also not comfortable with Harris and Taylor in the first round for different reasons.

Harris had fewer good tapes and more bad tapes than Jackson or McCourty.

Taylor lacks too much in the pass rush department to be projected so high.
In the old NFL where the running game was still much in play, he would stand a better chance; but in today's NFL, investing first round dollar in Taylor is very risky, IMHO.
 
Solder is a terrific prospect, may be the best in class, but that is a projection based of measureables. He does not dominate on tape to me more like flashes so the team who drafts him needs to be patient developing him. Not even sure if he should start immediately?

Anybody who didn't know Tyron got scoped has not been paying attention. Pretty standard procedure for lineman to clean up. Smart move, means he's being handled, taking care of himself & will payoff whoever drafts him.

We will see about Taylor. I think he will surprise people.

Thanks for the feedback.
 
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76Texan said:
How did he play between 280 and 290 and then weigh in at 307 for the combine just to bench press???
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Smith will have to be weighed again, prior to running and working out at his pro day. Will Smith be able to keep his weight up? My guess is yes, because he has the frame for it.

It's rare that a college o-lineman comes into the league as a complete player. Joe Thomas and Jake Long, maybe. A guy like Solder will need coaching, for sure. And an offseason without the rookie camps and mini camps will hurt players like him. But does he have the measurables the previous top 10 LT picks had? Yes, he does.

Smith, Solder, and Julio Jones' combines have really improved or solidified their stock. That bodes well for the Texans to have a top defender drop to them at #11.
 
Lucky said:
Smith will have to be weighed again, prior to running and working out at his pro day. Will Smith be able to keep his weight up? My guess is yes, because he has the frame for it.

It's rare that a college o-lineman comes into the league as a complete player. Joe Thomas and Jake Long, maybe. A guy like Solder will need coaching, for sure. And an offseason without the rookie camps and mini camps will hurt players like him. But does he have the measurables the previous top 10 LT picks had? Yes, he does.

Smith, Solder, and Julio Jones' combines have really improved or solidified their stock. That bodes well for the Texans to have a top defender drop to them at #11.
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I would agree with this. However, if a team does need a starter @ LT day one then most ready, can't bust prospect is Anthony Castonzo. He reminds me for some reason of Jared Allen, his motor, toughness & determination.
 
Re-worked our Big Board. Tell me what you guys think about movement/adjustments. Blue represents rising value. Red signifies drop. unchanged in black.


1. Nick Fairley, Auburn, (Jr.), 6-4, 298
Needs to be up for discussion. He looks more like a 5 technique DE after watching him in drills & compared to the thicker DT's.
http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/27782334
2. Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU - 6'1 - 222
Elite. Nothing changed really, looked the part.
3. Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama - 6'3 - 306
Demise greatly exaggerated, showed up @ the combine & looked the part of neighborhood bully. Fluid in all his drills.
4. Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson - 6'4 - 280
His big day is coming (Pro-Day) still rehabbing.
5. A.J. Green, WR, Georgia - 6'4 - 212
Living on game film. fluid. But lacks long speed I thought ran only 4.48. I like him even less than Julio after the combine but its your guys call?
6. Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina - 6'5 - 268
Biggie sized Von Miller, looked smooth & fluid in drills
7. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama - 6'4 - 220
Inched way closer to AJ for top WR ranking, just killed it, on a broken foot. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...-tide-wr-jones-undergoes-surgery-on-left-foot
8. Cameron Jordan - DE, California - 6'4 - 287
Solid, unbelievable measurable for position (5 tech DE) better character, bloodlines than Fariley.
9. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn - 6'5 - 248
lots & lots of baggage. hurt himself in throwing drills @ combine
10. Von Miller, DE, Texas A&M - 6'3 - 246
Good forty time (4.42) but thought his technique work in drills showed some holes, lacks patience. Fools Gold closer to #11.
11. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri, (Jr.), - 6'5 - 235
Actually helped himself by not throwing @ combine compared to others who did & he ran a surprising 4.62 forty. In the end he may be the Texans best shot to move up & dislodge a defensive player down?
12. Tyron Smith, OT USC - 6'6 - 290
Bigger than advertised. 37" freaking long arms, natural knee bender w/surprising strength & mobility. Another canidate for Top 10 thus bumping another defensive prospect down for Texans.
13. J.J. Watt, DE/DT, Wisconsin - 6'5 - 290
Ran great, performed well in drills, body looks pumped up.
14. Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska - 6'1 - 205
Not the second best CB in drills. ran great forty (4.43) however, little too stiff in hips, plays high.
15. Aldon Smith, DE/OLB Missouri - 6'5 - 260
Looks the part of an elite pass rusher.
16. Anthony Costanzo – OT, Boston College - 6'7 - 308
Ready to plug-in starting line-up. Great combine, tough.
17. Nate Solder, OT, Colorado - 6'9 - 315
Know the story once LT's come off board they go in bunches. measured up to billing.
18. Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue - 6'4 - 263
Looked good in drills showed he can stand-up.
19. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa - 6'4 - 285
Looked fast/powerful in drills, can provide edge rush, ran 4.83.
20. Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA - 6'4 - 255
Dropped with slow forty (4.80). Poor technique with start (lost a couple tenths first 10 yards) can improve easy with coaching, once out of blocks he looked fast & smooth. Football skills exhibited in drills superior to Von Miller.
21. Brandon Harris, CB, Miami - 5'11 - 195
Ran only 4.53 but looked like the best CB of group in drill work. Fluid, good bender that picks up quick instruction.
22. Martez Wilson, ILB, Illinois - 6'4 - 250
Welcome addition to Big Board. WOW in drills, his stock could keep rising.
http://www.scoresreport.com/2011/02/28/how-worrisome-is-mark-ingrams-40-time/
23. Mike Pouncey – OG, Florida - 6'4 - 310
Did nothing special expect is exact match to his brother, drafted 18th overall by Pittsburgh who was voted on the Pro-Bowl team.
24. Cameron Heyward, DE/DT, Ohio State - 6'3 - 281
Smaller than advertised but faster 4.78. Seems solid all around player.
25. Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple - 6'5 - 305
Smaller school prospect breaking into the Big Board. Big, strong & athletic enough to play 5 technique or NT in a Wade Phillips 3-4.
26. Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin - 6"7 - 315
He is not quick, in fact he is kinda slow but he is a workhorse & give 100% effort plus he is a tackle which teams need.
27. Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina - 6'2 - 312
Character concerns aside, he's been penalized despite still under investigation. Should be in top 10 discussion along with Farley & Dareus from talent evaluation stand-point.
28. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama - 5'9 1/8 - 215
4.62 forty hurts but did show explosive burst from snap (1st ten yard time) Emmitt Smith comparison still valid but needs similar power style of running game/OL to be that productive
29. Justin Houston, LB Georgia - 6'3 - 270
Could stand up & rush the passer but movement out of control will have difficulty dropping into coverage, a liability. Not the ideal 3-4 OLB projected earlier.
30. Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State - 6'5 - 331
Lacks polish but has athletic ability to play LT.
31. Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State - 6'1 - 295
All ready knew he played strong but 49 reps that looked easy? What a bear, could not do drills but can verify he is very agile & athletic.
32. Phillip Taylor, NG/NT, Baylor - 6'3 1/2" - 334
Leave put, showed well in drills, keeping weight down, could wind up more effective under 330.

dropped out -
Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas - 6'6 - 238
displayed immaturity & some past personal problems
Jake Locker, QB, Washington - 6'3 - 230
he actually did ok, but unless a team really needs a QB he should fall into 2nd
Drake Nevis – DT, LSU - 6'1 - 285
lost out to Paea in weight room
Jimmy Smith, CB Colorado - 6'2 - 201
Reported did not impress during interviews which was extra important for him given character concerns.
Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois, (Jr.), - 6'0 - 227
Bigger frame than compact Ingram, but not as explosive to LOS, slightly better long speed in weak RB class.
 
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76Texan said:
I'm totally against this.
I don't know hos he's going to play at 307 so I cannot project that at all.

As previously stated, IMO, I feel like Peterson is not even worth top 15 and Amukamara should not even be in the first round.

I'm also not comfortable with Harris and Taylor in the first round for different reasons.

Harris had fewer good tapes and more bad tapes than Jackson or McCourty.

Taylor lacks too much in the pass rush department to be projected so high.
In the old NFL where the running game was still much in play, he would stand a better chance; but in today's NFL, investing first round dollar in Taylor is very risky, IMHO.
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Did you watch college football the past 2 years?? He was a top 15 player in the country last year as a soph.
 
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