Mock II: Selection Thread - SESupergenius Texans on the clock

[Fiddy]

Round 1

# Sel# Team
1 1 DC_ROCK Bucs (from 49ers) - Mike Williams, WR, USC
1 2 texan279 Dolphins - Ronnie Brown, RB Auburn
1 3 F-minus67 Browns - Aaron Rodgers, QB California
1 4 STEEL BLUE TEXANS Bears - Cedric Benson, RB Texas
1 5 Hottoddie Cowboys (from Bucs via 49'ers) - Derrick Johnson, LB, UT
1 6 D-Rek Titans - Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami
1 7 beerlover Vikings (from Oakland) - Braylon Edwards, WR Michigan
1 8 Fiddy Cardinals - Carnell 'Cadillac' Williams, RB, Auburn
1 9 TexasJedi Redskins - Adam 'pacman' Jones, RB, West Virginia
1 10 texansalltheway Lions - Shawne Merriman, DE/OLB, Maryland
1 11 Dime 49ers (from Cowboys) - Alex Smith, QB, Utah
1 12 WildBlackBear32 Chargers (from NY Giants) - Alex Barron, OT, FSU
1 13 SESupergenius Texans - Shaun Cody, DE, USC
1 14 texasguy346 Panthers - Troy Williamson, WR, South Carolina
1 15 Honoring Earl 34 Chiefs - Carlos Rogers, CB, Auburn
1 16 ColdSteelBlue Saints - Justin Miller, CB Clemson
1 17 swtbound07 Falcons (from Bengals) - Mark Clayton, WR, Oklahoma
1 18 beerlover Vikings - Erasmus James, DE, Wisconson
1 19 Oilers/Texans Rams - Matt Jones, QB, Arkansas
1 20 Hottoddie Cowboys (from Buffalo) - Matt Roth, DE, Iowa
1 21 Dunta_23 Jaguars - Marcus Spears, DE, LSU
1 22 RT2 Ravens - Thomas Davis, S, Georgia
1 23 fresno8 Seahawks - David Baas, C/OG Michigan
1 24 HowBoutThemCowboys! Packers - Charlie Frye, QB, Akron
1 25 CoachJim Broncos - DeMarcus Ware, DE, Troy
1 26 RiotCommander Jets - Heath Miller, TE, Virginia
1 27 Hoth-Boy Bengals (from Falcons) - Travis Johnson, DT Florida St.
1 28 WildBlackBear32 Chargers - Dan Cody, DE Oklahoma
1 29 Rosusu Colts - Anttaj Hawthorne, DE Wisconson
1 30 jgl35 Steelers - Marlin Jackson, CB, Michigan
1 31 Mistril48 Eagles - Roddy White, WR, UAB
1 32 DoCt3rJ Patriots - Elton Brown, OG, Virginia

Round 2

# Sel# Team
1 33 Dime 49ers - David Pollack, DE, Georgia
2 34 F-minus67 Browns - Kevin Burnett, OLB, Tennessee
3 35 Mistril48 Eagles (from Miami) - Darryl Blackstock, OLB, Virginia
4 36 Oilers/Texans Rams (from 49ers via Bucs) - Jammal Brown OT, Oklahoma
5 37 D-Rek Titans - Khalif Barnes, OT, Washington
6 38 Arlington Texan Raiders - Brandon Browner CB, Oregon State
7 39 STEEL BLUE TEXANS Bears - Channing Crowder, LB Florida
8 40 ColdSteelBlue Saints (from Washington) - Ernest Shazor, S/OLB, Michigan
9 41 Mistril48 Eagles (from Lions) - Barrett Ruud, LB, Nebraska
10 42 Dime 49ers (from Cowboys) - Brodney Pool, FS, Oklahoma
11 43 Honoring Earl 34 Chiefs (from Giants) - Luis Castillo, DT, Northwestern
12 44 Fiddy Cardinals - Odell Thurman, LB, Georgia
13 45 texasguy346 Panthers - Ciatrick Fason, RB, Florida
14 46 Fiddy Cardinals (from Giants via Chiefs) - Justin Tuck, DE, Notre Dame
15 47 SESupergenius Texans - Robert McCune, Louisville
16 48 Hoth-Boy Bengals - Alex Smith, TE - Stanford
17 49 beerlover Vikings - Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska
18 50 Dime 49ers (from Rams) - Adam Terry, OT, Syracuse
19 51 HowBoutThemCowboys! Packers (from New Orleans) - Chris Kemoeatu, OG, Utah
20 52 Dunta_23 Jaguars - Corey Webster, CB, LSU
21 53 RT2 Ravens - Chris Henry, WR, West Virginia
22 54 fresno8 Seahawks - Marion Barber, RB, Minnesota
23 55 texasguy346 Bills - Vincent Jackson, WR Northern Colorado
24 56 CoachJim Broncos - Adrian McPherson, QB, Florida St
25 57 RiotCommander Jets - Bryant McFadden CB, Florida State
26 58 HowBoutThemCowboys! Packers - Kevin Everett TE, Miami
27 59 swtbound07 Falcons - Mike Patterson, DT, USC
28 60 Rosusu Colts - Eric Green, CB, Virginia Tech
29 61 WildBlackBear32 Chargers - Donte Nicholson, S, Oklahoma
30 62 jgl35 Steelers - Chris Spencer, C, Mississippi
31 63 texansalltheway Lions (from Eagles) - Josh Bullocks FS, Nebraska
32 64 DoCt3rJ Patriots - Lance Mitchell, MLB, Oklahoma

Round 3
# Sel# Team
1 65 DC_ROCK Bucs (from 49ers) - Marcus Johnson, OG, Mississippi
2 66 Oilers/Texans Rams (from Miami) - Michael Munoz, OT, Tennessee
3 67 F-minus67 Browns - C.J. Mosley, DT, Missouri
4 68 D-Rek Titans - Fred Gibson WR, Georgia
5 69 Arlington Texan Raiders - Andrew Walter, QB, Arizona State
6 70 texan279 Dolphins (from Chicago) - Jason Campbell, QB, Auburn
7 71 DC_ROCK Bucs - Vernand Morency, RB, OSU
8 72 texansalltheway Lions - Chris Colmer, OT, NC State
9 73 SESupergenius Texans (from Dallas) - Ronald Bartell, CB, Howard
10 74 Lucky Giants - Wesley Britt, OT, Alabama
11 75 Lucky Giants (from Cardinals) - Reggie Brown, WR, Georgia
12 76 TexasJedi Redskins - Mark Bradley, WR, Oklahoma
13 77 texansalltheway Lions (from Eagles via Kansas City) - Logan Mankins, OT, Fresno State
14 78 SESupergenius Texans - Jerome Mathis, WR, Hampton
15 79 texasguy346 Panthers - Richie Incognito, OG, Nebraska
16 80 beerlover Vikings - Jonathan Babineaux, DE/DT, Iowa
17 81 Dime 49ers (from Rams) - Darren Sproles, RB, Kansas State
18 82 ColdSteelBlue Saints - Attiyah Ellison, DT, Missouri
19 83 Hoth-Boy Bengals - Ben Wilkerson, C, LSU
20 84 RT2 Ravens - Chris Canty, DE, Virginia
21 85 fresno8 Seahawks - Terrence Murphy, WR, Texas A&M
22 86 texasguy346 Bills - Evan Mathis, OG, Alabama
23 87 Dunta_23 Jaguars - Roscoe Parrish WR, Miami
24 88 RiotCommander Jets - Rob Petitti, OT, Pittsburgh
25 89 HowBoutThemCowboys! Packers - James Butler, FS, Georgia Tech
Denver (Forfeited)
27 90 Hoth-BoyBengals (from Falcons) - Jordan Beck, LB, Cal Poly-Pomona
28 91 DC_ROCK Bucs (from San Diego) - Mike Nugent, K, Ohio State
29 92 Rosusu Colts - Cedric Houston, RB, Tennessee
30 93 jgl35 Steelers - Eric Shelton, RB, Louisville
31 94 Mistril48 Eagles - Michael Roos, OT, Eastern Washington
32 95 Lucky Giants (from Cardinals via New England) - J.J. Arrington, RB, California
33 96 D-Rek Titans (Compensatory Selection) - Darrent Williams, CB, Oklahoma State
34 97 CoachJim Broncos (Compensatory Selection) - Justin Geisinger, OG, Vanderbilt
35 98 fresno8 Seahawks (Compensatory Selection) - Rian Wallace, LB, Temple
36 99 Honoring Earl 34 Chiefs (Compensatory Selection) - Courtney Roby, WR, Indiana
37 100 DoCt3rJ Patriots (Compensatory Selection) - Jammal Brimmer, SS, UNLV
38 101 CoachJim Broncos (Compensatory Selection) - Frank Gore, RB, Miami

Round 4
# Sel# Team
1 102 DC_ROCK Bucs (from 49ers) - Kyle Orton, QB, Purdue
2 103 F-minus67 Browns - Kirk Morrison, ILB, San Diego State
3 104 texan279 Dolphins - Craphonso Thorpe WR Florida State
4 105 Arlington Texan Raiders - Ray Willis, OT Florida St.
5 106 STEEL BLUE TEXANS Bears - J.R. Russell, WR, Louisville
6 107 DC_ROCK Bucs - Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS, Stanford
7 108 D-Rek Titans - Michael Boley, LB, Southern Mississippi
8 109 Hottoddie Cowboys - Jeremy Parquet, OT, Southern Mississippi
9 110 Lucky Giants - Tyler King, DE, Connecticut
10 111 Lucky Giants (from Cardinals) - Domonique Foxworth, CB, Maryland
11 112 TexasJedi Redskins - Bill Swancutt, DE, Oregon State
12 113 texansalltheway Lions - Alfred Fincher, LB, Connecticut
13 114 SESupergenius Texans
14 115 texasguy346 Panthers
15 116 Lucky Giants (from Chiefs)
16 117 Oilers/Texans Rams
17 118 ColdSteelBlue Saints
18 119 Hoth-Boy Bengals
19 120 beerlover Vikings
20 121 fresno8 Seahawks
21 122 Buffalo
22 123 Dunta_23 Jaguars
23 124 RT2 Ravens
24 125 HowBoutThemCowboys! Packers
25 126 F-minus67 Browns (from Denver)
26 127 RiotCommander Jets
27 128 swtbound07 Falcons
28 129 Rosusu Colts
29 130 WildBlackBear32 Chargers
30 131 jgl35 Steelers
31 132 Mistril48 Eagles
32 133 DoCt3rJ Patriots
33 134 Oilers/Texans Rams (Compensatory Selection)
34 135 Rosusu Colts (Compensatory Selection)
35 136 D-Rek Titans (Compensatory Selection)

 

[Blake]

With the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select, Mike Williams.

Height: 6-4 5/8
Weight: 229 lbs

40 Yard Dash: 4.58
Shuttle: 4.23
3 Cone Drill: 6.98
Vertical Jump: 38½-inch
Long Jump: 10-foot-3

From NflDraftCountdown.com

"Strengths: Great size; very good hands. A terror in the red zone. Has a nose for the end zone. Will out-leap and out-muscle any cornerback. Put up some huge numbers and was the star on a National Championship team."

Pick Analysis: This is the 2nd year for Tampa to select a WR with their first round pick. This will give QB's Chris Simms, and Brian Griese excellent #1, and #2 options, with Mike being more of a possession's reciever. Tampa was one of the bottom 7 teams for first downs, with only 16,9 per game.

 

[Vinny]

The Dolphins clock has run out so I am going to make the pick. They will select running back Ronnie Brown, Auburn. The Nolan era starts with a back with a back with elite skills and likely the safest pick on the board in a year where there is no prospect that is head and shoulders over the others.

 

[F-minus67]

The god of good fortune is smiling on the Browns today. The Browns select Aaron Rodgers. Weighing in at 6'2" 223lbs, Rogers had the mechanics and athleticism that GMs drool over. He also has deadly accuracy and a strong arm, so he can make all the throws that a NFL QB needs to be able to make. Not to mention that he is the lastest prodigy from Jef Tedford the famous QB guru.

height: 6'2"
weight: 223lbs
40 time: 4.71

 

[STEEL BLUE TEXANS]

With the 4th pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select

Cedric Benson, RB Texas

School: Texas
Position: Running Back
Class: Senior
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 222lbs
Birthday: 12/28/82
40 Time: 4.48

Positives

- Benson has the whole package; size, speed and strength. He is a dangerous open field runner and is a capable receiver out of the backfield. He has proven that he has the ability to dominate as shown by his stats in the final five games of the 2003 season. (862 yards, 11 touchdowns)

Weaknesses

- While Benson has the talents to be a star in the NFL, his dedication to the game is a question mark. When he wants to, he can be the most dynamic running back in college football but does not always seem to give 100%.

Overall Analysis

- Often compared to Emmitt Smith, Cedric Benson is not a real flashy player but he is a good player who knows how to get the job done. A super-blue chip recruit out of high school, Benson has met the expectations of the Longhorn faithful by rushing for over 1000 yards in each of his first three seasons at Texas. He is also off to a great start as a senior, having rushed for 369 yards in the first two games of the season. Benson is a tough, in-between the tackles runner with great vision and good balance. He also has good hands and can catch the ball out of the backfield. In summary, Benson may not have the size and speed of an elite running back prospect, but he’s a good player whose running style generally translates well to the next level.

Benson had a superb senior season in which he rushed for 1764 yards and 19 touchdowns (prior to the team’s bowl game). Probably the most remarkable aspect of Benson’s senior year was his consistency, as he rushed for at least 140 yards in every regular season game with the exception of the Oklahoma game, where he posted just under 100 yards. He also looked bigger and more powerful than he had in previous years.

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[Hottoddie]

With the 5th pick, the Dallas Cowboys are proud to select the best LB to come along in a long, long time.

The Cowboys select Derrick Johnson LB 6-3, 230 Texas.

While there are several quality players in this year's draft, in my opinion, DJ is the only can't miss prospect to be had this year & is well worth the 2nd round pick it took to move up.

 

[D-ReK]

With the 6th overall selection, the Titans select Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami (FL)...

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 202
40: 4.54

The Titans continue to infuse much needed youth on the defensive side of the ball by selecting Antrel Rolle, who will replace Andre Dyson at the RCB spot as Andre Woolfolk will replace Samari Rolle on the left. While Antrel doesn't have exceptional speed, he is blessed with good short area quickness and takes good angles on the ball. The Titans choose Rolle over Adam "Pac-Man" Jones because Antrel has better size, is better at jamming his man at the line, is better in man coverage, and is more of a finished product.

 

[beerlover]

beerlover's Vikings with the 7th pick in the 2005 Draft Select from the University of Michigan WR Braylon Edwards

Sleepless night In The War Room for Vikings GM beerlover but in the end despite temptation to trade up the Minnesota Vikings aquire the heir apparent to the vacated Randy Moss @ WR. The weapons are now re-stocked for Daunte Culpepper to have another monster season, adding Braylon Edwrds to a receiving corps of newly aquired Travis Taylor (10th overall pick in 2000) 6-1 210, Nate Burleson 6-0 197, Marcus Robinson 6-3 215 & Kelly Campbell 5-10 171.

Braylon is considered by most scouts to be the best offensive skilled player in the draft 6-3 210lbs of pure speed 4.4 (look for his pro day numbers for the latest info) very productive, polished & a Red Zone threat. His numbers each of the last three seasons has eclipsed 1000 yds (02-1035/10 TD, 03-1138/14 TD & 04 1330/15 TD's & 97 receptions) & remember that Rose Bowl Classic where Michigan went down fighting to the Texas Longhorns 37-38 in that game Braylon Edwards caught ten passes for 118 yards and three Td's.

This pick will forever be known as the Randy Moss pick, the comparisons will be inevitable but the general feeling in this war room that the transiton will be seamless and with a much improved defense the Vikings will not just make the playoffs this year they will win in the playoffs & Braylon will become a dominant factor even as a rookie in that process.

 

[Vinny]

* Just a general notice to the players (has nothing to do with Beerlover)....

You do not have to wait for Fiddy or I to update the thread titles. Make your picks as the time expires since the clock is ticking from the last time stap.

 

[Fiddy]

The Arizona Cardinals select: Carnell 'Cadillac' Williams, RB, Auburn

This pick wasnt easy. Kurt Warner makes us a contender for next year but he wont be here in the desert 2 years from now so we were looking strongly at Alex Smith. I am not fully sold on Alex Smith though so I decided against it. I also though of taking David Pollack to help the pass rush but felt it was a little too high and with his stock soaring, we didnt want to trade down and miss out on him. The only piece missing on our team's offense next year is a RB. With Warner throwing to Fitzgerald, Boldin and Bryant our passing attack is deadly but we have no threat of play action. Williams solves that problem. His cut back ability will remind Warner of another guy he use to hand the ball off to, Marshall Faulk, and Dennis Green loves shifty backs. We are playoff contenders with this pick.

 

[TexasJedi]

With the 9th pick, the Washington Redskins select:

Adam "Pac-Man" Jones

Position: Cornerback/Return Specialist
College: West Virginia
Height: 5-11
Weight: 187
Hometown: College Park, Ga.

ANALYSIS
Positives: Shorter than ideal, but has a well-built, compact frame with a well-defined upper body, strong grip, good bubble, high calves and minimal body fat … Has outstanding change-of-direction agility and speed … Can jump with good timing and has above-average hand/eye coordination … Likes and accepts challenges and seems to rise to the occasion when playing against elite competition … Studies film and is always looking for ways to improve … Has good vision to diagnose plays and very quick reactions when defending his responsibility … Reads the quarterback and receiver well, as he can transition on time and shows a good burst to make the play on the ball … His transition skills and ball awareness along with his speed allow him to make up ground quickly … Has very good lift and lots of courage going vertical for the ball in a crowd … Good at avoiding blockers in attempts to find the ball carrier … Will strike without fear and is generally a good wrap-up tackler when he plays in control … Shows good discipline to go with quick movement skills and sticks tight to the receiver in man coverage … Shows sudden hip turn and acceleration in transition … Has sort of a rapid-fire set of feet and good balance through his backpedal … Aggressive in run support, but this is not his best area … Catches the ball with hands properly extended … Has enough strength to stop the ball carrier when he stays low in his pads and extends his arms properly … Likes to get physical with receivers at the line of scrimmage, using his hands adequately to try and reroute and jam … Dangerous playmaker who has the acceleration and sudden burst to break through the crease and gain long yardage as a returner.

Negatives: Wants to make the play against the run, but because of size and bulk limitations, is only effective doing this on the perimeter (gets engulfed when working in-line) … Needs to show better hand technique in attempts to shed and disengage at the point of attack … Does a good job of reading the quarterback, but will sometimes peek into the backfield too long, taking him out of position … Susceptible to play action and fakes … Makes plays in front of him, but is still learning to adjust and pattern read when working in zone coverage.


INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.


AGILITY
4.45 in the 40-yard dash … 330-pound bench press … 37½-inch vertical jump.


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With the departures of Champ Bailey and Fred Smoot in consecutive years, the Redskins need for a corner is obvious. The 'Skins did attempt to move down and acquire extra picks since they have no second round choice, but in the end decided that Pac-man is too good to pass up and he fits a need.

 

[texansalltheway]

With the 10th Pick, The Detroit Lions select:

Shawne Merriman

Position: Defensive End
Height:6-4
Weight:272
40 Time:4.66

Could have gone with OT Alex Barron but the Lions need defensive help after spending the last 4 drafts on offense they have to go defense.

 

[Dime]

With the 11th pick of the Draft, the San Fran 49er's pick Alex Smith, QB, Utah.

Needing a QB was a priorty, but needed to pick up a few better players was an important factor, as well. Seeing that the Dolphins and Cards needed a QB, I felt Alex would be gone by now. Thankfully, he isnt.

Alex Smith emerged as a Heisman finalist this season as a junior, and has skyrocketed up draft boards. Smith was an unheralded recruit in high school, and decided on Utah over Louisville only because his uncle John L. Smith, told him he would not be at Louisville for all of Smith’s career. Smith has absolutely ridiculous stats in his two seasons as starting quarterback for the Utes. He is 20-1 as a starter, completed over 65% of his passes for 4,871 yards, 43 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions. As a runner, he totaled 1,015 yards and 15 touchdowns. Smith was a high school teammate of USC’s Reggie Bush.

Smith’s biggest strengths are his intelligence and the efficiency he plays with. He sees the field very well and makes smart decisions. He will rarely make a bad decision on the field. He is a very accurate passer, displays a solid arm, but he is also extremely mobile. He can escape the pressure, but he can also make plays with his feet when things break down. He is a leader, and a hard worker. He already earned his bachelor’s degree during his true sophomore season.

 

[WildBlackBear32]

The San Diego Chargers are proud to select from the Florida State Seminoles, Offensive Tackle Alex Barron.

Alex brings the traditional size and tools of natural Left Tackles to a young team with growing expectations after the team's emergence from projected pre-season basement dwellers to postseason AFC contenders last season. Alex is just another piece to an already young offensive puzzle for the Bolts.Alex will battle it out with veteran Roman Oben in training camp for the top slot at LT, perhaps moving Oben over to the Right side.

 

[SESupergenius]

The 13th pick is just such an awkward postion to be picking, it's just right outside the bubble of a top tier pick, yet a tad too high to be considered a "take what you have left" sort of pick.

I had my pick set on either Derrick Johnson, Alex Barron, or Merriman if they were to fall that far, but still by no means would they have been a lock, but they had a slight edge above the rest.

I'm not going to divulge my draft strategy for the Texas until my last pick as it might effect the rest of my drafting process. When it's all said and done I will give you my reasoning for each pick and the draft strategy I chose.

Name: Shaun Cody
Height: 6-4 Weight: 293
Position: DT Pos2: DE
Class/Draft Year: Sr/2005
40 Time: 4.95
College: Southern Cal
Projected Round: 1-2
Wonderlic: 29
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 34



We have not had a drafted DL stick with the team as of yet, and there is no one that has pushed Walker at the DE spot and I think this kid can. What's better is that he's versitile enough to play inside and outside. I like this pick because it give us leverage on the line to mix up schemes a bit as well as provide needed depth and competition

His 3 year totals at USC are: 85 tackles, 18.5 for loss, 11 sacks, and 4 blocked field goals. Through 10 games of his senior season, he has 9.5 sacks, as he has spent more time on the outside, having the freedom of rushing the passer more. I love the fact he is strong as an oxe by posting up good bench press numbers at the combine, but equally impressed by his 29 wonderlic score.


Cody also brings all the intangibles you want in a football player. He is very tough, smart, plays hurt, and he is a team leader. e is very aggressive and plays the game with intensity. Cody has a quick first step off the ball. He gets good penetration and makes a lot of plays in the opposing backfield. He does a great job of using his hands to get off blocks, and has a variety of different moves to get to the QB. Cody also shows good awareness and stays home and makes plays on screens and draws. He has decent speed in pursuit and closes quickly on ball carriers. While he can play both DT and DE, he is at this point, a tweener. As an end, Cody lacks the pure speed coming off the edge and as a tackle, he lacks prototypical size and strength. He fits best as a 3-4 DE, but if he plays in a 4-3, his best bet is to bulk up and stay inside.He works hard on and off the field, and is the protoypical Capers kind of guy. Cody doesn’t really have any negatives in his game at end. He is not a freak athlete or have great speed, but he is above average in both areas. Some people rate Cody at tackle, and as a tackle, he lacks the pure bulk and strength to hold up at that position. He's put on a bout 8 pounds since his stint with USC and performed well at the combine. Although some would consider this pick a reach at 13, I must tell you, that almost every player after the 13th pick is going to have some negative in him. I will explain further after the draft is done.

 

[texasguy346]

With the 14th pick in the Mock Draft II the Carolina Panthers are pleased to select Troy Williamson WR South Carolina.

Height: 6'1 3/8"
Weight: 203
40-Time: 4.38

The Panthers have a couple of positions of need, and WR was one of them. With the departure of Muhammed the Panthers offense was left searching for another deep threat to pair opposite Steve Smith. Keary Colbert is an ideal possession type receiver, and he'll fill in nicely for Muhammed. Williamson played in one of the toughest conferences in all of college football, and he'll have an easier time facing NFL competition. He was easily the BPA on the Panthers draft board, and the fact he'll be a fan favorite is just icing on the cake. With the depth the Panthers now have at WR their offense will be nearly as good as their defense. Delhomme will have plenty of targets to throw to, and with his arm he'll likely find Troy Williamson many times in the upcoming season.

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

With the 15th pick the Chiefs proudly take Carlos Rogers cornerback Auburn. In my opinion one of the top two Cornerbacks in the draft .

Now that Moss is in their conference the Chiefs need a top notch CB . Besides theirs no D in K.C.

 

[ColdSteelBlue]

The Saints need defense. Their top targets are gone but there is a dynamic playmaker left.

With the 16th pick the Saints chose Justin Miller, CB Clemson

5'10 202

Positves: Speed, good burst, good agility, aggressive going for the ball, very fluid in transition, can tackle hard and cause fumbles. Also a playmaker on kick and punt returns.

Negatives:Often misses tackles due to being overly aggressive and lacks proper wrap up technique.

 

[swtbound07]

The Atlanta Falcons trade up to aquire the 17th overall pick in the 2005 draft.With the choice, they select Mark Clayton, WR OU.

After watching their first 3 picks (Braylon Edwards, Mike Williams, Troy Williamson) fall to earlier teams, the falcons GM becomes proactive and moves up to aquire what he believes is the last top tier reciever in this years draft. After coming within one game of the superbowl, the falcons are on a push to make it all the way, and believe all they are lacking is quality wide reciever talent to aid in the development of Mike Vick. With Jenkins, Price, Crumpler, and now Clayton, Vick shouldnt lack for targets.

 

[beerlover]

beerlover Vikings with the 18th pick select Erasmus James DE Wisconson Badgers

Erasmus James at 6'-4" 268 lbs is the prototypical defensive end for the 4-3 the Vikings run. with last years 1st round pick Kenechi Udeze playing weak side DE we project Erasmus to settle in as strong side DE. with Kevin Williams 6'-5" 304 & new free agent addition from the Buffalo Bills Pat Williams 6'-3" 305 anchoring the middle the name of the game is to pressure the QB. Erasmus James is that missing peice that will set the Vikings young & talented front four the next several years, his speed 4.7-4.8 forty is exceptional for his size (with frame to bulk up) his short shuttle 4.4 is faster than some RB's.

 

[Oilers/Texans]

With the 19th pick overall, I'll take Matt Jones from Arkansas. I would give him a shot at QB before a position change would be in order.

 

[Hottoddie]

With the 20th pick in the 2005 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys are proud to select Matt Roth 6'3" 272lbs DE from Iowa.

Roth brings a blue collar work ethic & intensity that is unquestionable. The man was so intense in college, that the coaches had to end plays early & sit him down during walk throughs because they were afraid he would hurt one of the offensive players.

He has an explosive first step, is extremely strong, & has excellent agility.

The story that most typifies Matt Roth is this one:

2004 -- Suffered a left arm contusion on the first play of the Capital One Bowl matchup vs. Louisiana State. When the arm started to swell, the coaches urged him to leave the field to get it examined, Roth merely said, "I'm not coming out for this."

Parcells is going to love this guy.

MATT ROTH

OVERVIEW
Roth is regarded as one of the premier pass rushers in the collegiate ranks and one of the toughest players in the country. He is a blue-chip prospect with a blue-collar work ethic. Roth is a colorful character who plays the game as if he is on a "search and destroy" mission. He is the source of a campus urban legend, as many Hawkeyes talk of the time Roth challenged and cleared out an entire bar in a fight.

Even in practices, the coaches have to pray he stays under control. They will generally blow the whistle early on plays, so Roth does not hurt any of the offensive players. There are times when he plays with such intensity in practices that the coaches must sit him down, even for walk-throughs.

ANALYSIS
Roth is a well-built athlete with a powerful upper body, long arms, broad shoulders, quick feet, above-average explosion off the snap, narrow hips, and thick thighs and calves. His quickness allows him to be very effective on stunts, playing with his hand down wide to the open side to get after the quarterback instantly coming out of his stance. He does an excellent job of generating a strong hand punch, showing good extension to keep blockers off his body to shed.

Roth plays with superb field awareness and has very good agility for his position, making plays in pursuit. He demonstrates an explosive initial burst and can flash upfield, displaying fine foot agility when dropping off in pass coverage. Roth comes off his stance ready to deliver forceful inside counter moves on his upfield rush and has excellent recovery speed in pursuit. While he might be a little stiff in his hips and can sometimes come off the snap a little high in his stance, he uses his power to gain leverage and is very combative with his arms (rip and swim moves) to prevent blockers from containing him.

Roth has the short-area agility to penetrate the line, collapse the pocket and pressure the quarterback, doing a very nice job of keeping his feet as he works well transferring his weight. He has developed into a disruptive pass rusher who gains leverage with his strong straight-ahead charge off the snap. Roth stays in control and has a sharp and sudden burst coming off the edge as a pass rusher. He also uses his short-area speed to collapse the pocket and bring down the quarterback in the backfield.

His lateral and upfield quickness allow him to consistently get past the offensive tackle when attempting to penetrate. Roth generates explosion as a pass rusher and is very fluid delivering secondary moves after his initial thrust into the pile. He might need to add bulk to play at the next level, but his upper-body strength is evident by the way he can rip, stalk and drag blockers down with his hands.

Roth uses an explosive first step to gain advantage, but when he gets high in his stance (mostly when redirecting inside), he struggles to disengage, but his lateral agility lets him slip off blocks. He has very good leg drive and lower-body strength to gain leverage and prevent the opponent from moving him out when coming off the edge. Roth is best when playing on the move, as he has an uncanny knack for sifting out the play, spotting the ball and then squeezing through tight spaces to zero in on the ball carrier or passer.

His hands are a great asset, as he is very effective delivering good spin and swim moves to penetrate the backfield, control blockers and keep separation. He takes dead aim on the quarterback and has the explosive burst to get to his man. Roth is a high-energy type who does a good job of clearing his feet when chasing.


INJURY REPORT
2004 -- Suffered a left arm contusion on the first play of the Capital One Bowl matchup vs. Louisiana State. When the arm started to swell, the coaches urged him to leave the field to get it examined, Roth merely said, "I'm not coming out for this."


AGILITY
4.77 in the 40-yard dash … 410-pound bench press … 675-pound squat … 325-pound power clean … 33-inch vertical jump … 30 7/8-inch arm length … 10-inch hands … Right-handed.

 

[Dunta_23]

With the 21st pick, The Jaguars proudly select from LSU, DE, Marcus Spears...Upgrades and already dangerous D Line...probably the BPA as well....

 

[RT2]

Georgia safety Thomas Davis. He is 6'-1" 226 4.52 and will team with Chris McCallister, Samari Rolle and Ed Reed to form the best set of db's in the league. RT2

 

[fresno8]

With the 23rd pick the Seattle Seahawks take G David Baas G from Michigan. Baas is projected to play gaurd in the NFL, but can also play center. This pick helps solidfy the line for the future. G Chris Gray is 34 and C Robbie Tobeck is 34 as well so bringing in Baas brings some good young talent on the line to Seattle.

 

[HowBoutThemCowboys!]

With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft the respected Green Bay Packer Organization has selected QB Charlie Frye from Akron. Teams were unsure of his composer and abilities against the faster pass of real compition at the Senior Bowl. However he showed the crtics by becoming the MVP of the senior bowl. Frye has the potential to be a good replacement for Favre, and would be best to have a year or two learning from the best (Favre) and then he would be ready to go.

 

[CoachJim]

With the 25th pick, the Denver Broncos select:

DeMARCUS WARE
Defensive End
Troy
Senior
6'4 | 247 | 4.55*

HOME TOWN: Auburn, AL
HIGH SCHOOL: Auburn

*unofficial 40 time, AP Photo
QUICK STRENGTHS: speed, quickness, leverage, lateral quicks
QUICK WEAKNESSES: bulk, strength, reading plays
NFL COMPARISONS: Ware is an explosive edge rusher in the mold of Baltimore's Peter Boulware.

 

[RiotCommander]

With the 26th pick of the 2005 NFL draft the N.Y. Jets select:

Heath Miller TE 6-5, 255 Virginia

 

[Errant Hothy]

With the 27th pick the Cincinnati Bengals select...Travis Johnson, DT out of F.S.U

The Bengals were able to trade down and still get one of the guys the had targeted. Althought I did have a hard time decieding between a few other players, but the Bengals biggest immeadiate need is on the inside of the D line. JOhnson should be able to come in a compete for serious playing time rigth away.

 

[WildBlackBear32]

Chargers select from the University of Oklahoma Sooners, Defensive End Dan Cody.

Dan Cody brings the versatility of being able to play both Defensive End and Outside Linebacker to a team who does have weaknesses at those positions. He could use a good 20-25 lbs more of muscle to his frame, but if he adds that watch out!

 

[Rosusu]

With the 28th overall pick the Colts select....

Anttaj Hawthorne


College: Wisconson
Year: Senior
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 312
Birthday: November 15, 1981

Quick inside penetrator who makes a lot of plays in the opposing backfield. Very light on his feet and has good quickness off the snap of the ball. Is slightly undersized as far as NFL defensive tackles go but makes up for it because he has good strength and power. Is not the prototypical NFL run stuffing tackle. Doesn't have a lot of width or girdth and plays more of a finesse game than some of the top defensive tackles of recent drafts. Is a good pass rusher from the interior. This doesn't necessarily show up as sacks on the stat sheet but Hawthorne can be quite a nuisance and has had a lot of QB hurries in his career. He shows decent foot speed in chasing down QBs and RBs. One knock is that while he makes a lot of big plays, he could be more consistent on a play to play basis. Do the little things more, the non-highlight reel plays. Does get pushed back in the run game at times. He is a big body that the Colts need in the middle, and will be a playmaker for years to come.

 

[jgl35]

The Steelers select Marlin Jackson DB Michigan.
The leader on the Michigan defense goes home. From Sharon, Pa., which is near Pittsburgh, Jackson brings help the Steelers defense backfield. Jackson has proven he can play both corner and safety at a high level.
This gm feels Jackson will become one of the better db's in the NFL in furture years.

 

[Mistril48]

With the 31st pick, the Eagles select ... Roddy White

The Eagles have few needs and must be considered favorites to return to the Superbowl. They also have a ton of draft picks, including 5 first day picks.

There is little consensus on the ranking of players at this point of the draft, but a quality WR prospect, with Roddy's physical tools, to develop across from T.O. is a good start to draft day.

Official Bio College: U.A.B. Height: 6-11/4
Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 207
Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.45

SCOUTING REPORT

Strengths: Has excellent speed and quickness...Has a decent size and frame...Very athletic and adjusts to the ball well...Physical player...Has good hands and uses them well...A threat to score at anytime...Does a nice job getting open...A big play threat and a playmaker.

Weaknesses: Has been mostly just a deep threat in college and may be a bit....Needs to work on his route running...Isn't a great blocker...Doesn't really create after the catch...Probably not as big as his school lists him.

Notes: A bit of a sleeper whose stock is on the rise...Has some impressive physical tools and his big play ability is exciting...Not a finished product but has been very productive and teams will love his playmaking ability

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/playerprofiles/wr/roddywhite.html

QUICK STRENGTHS: Speed, Size

QUICK WEAKNESSES: Release, Routes

NFL COMPARISONS: Big guy who has lots of talent, but just needs some polish much like the Buccaneers' Charles Lee.

One of UAB's all time leading receivers, White has played a role since his true freshman season for the Blazers when he was also used as a return man. Became the full time starter as a sophomore and started there all the way through his senior season.

White is a big, sturdy target who has been productive throughout his collegiate career. For a bigger target, he has really good deep speed. He doesn't have the quickest first step, but once he gets going, he's able to run by defenders. When the ball is in the air, the does a nice job of going after it and he catches the ball with his hands. He does have some moments where his focus wanes and he'll drop a ball, but for the most part, his hands are solid. One area where he can improve is route running, his routes tend to be a little sloppy and he could work on sharpening his breaks. His release is only average for a player his size, and he needs to do a better with his hands and with getting off the line quicker. He has great strength and downfield blocking should be one area that he excels in, although he doesn't always dominate his man like he is capable of doing.

White has the tools to become a go to receiver at the NFL level. He needs to refine his game but he has the athleticism teams look for. He should go no later than the mid 2nd Round and could go as high as the early 20s

http://www.draftshowcase.com/RoddyWhite.htm

 

[DoCt3rJ]

With the 32nd pick of the 2005 NFL draft the New England Patriots select....

Elton Brown/OG/Virginia

Analysis:

The Patriots fill a nice need here with the loss of Andruzzi. Elton Brown is rated the top Guard of the draft in some people's minds and has nice athletic ability to be able to run out and get blocks. The Patriots could select Channing Crowder at MLB here but feel they can address that need in the 2nd round. Pariots 3-4 defense does not need speedy or athletic MLB's, so a Barret Ruud or Odel Thurman looks good to them in the 2nd round, or even possibly small school sleeper Boomer Grisgby. The Patriots would also like to add a receiver but might possibly go into the season with Deion Branch, David Givens, and Bethel Johnson as their 3 receivers. With more playing added to Ben Watson at the TE position.

Scouting Report:

College: Virginia
Height: 6-4 7/8
Position: Offensive Guard
Weight: 329
Class: Senior 40-Yard: 5.05

Strengths: Great size and a huge frame...Excellent mobility for a man his size...Team leader and captain...Good strength and power...A downright dominator at times and a monster in the running game...Has been a starter since his true freshman season...Still has a lot of upside and keeps getting better.

Weaknesses: Doesn't always play up to his potential...Lacks consistency and won't be able to get away with giving less than maximum effort in the pros...Has had some small, nagging injuries throughout his career...Can still improve in pass protection...Technique needs work.

Notes: A player who is still improving and was a monster in 2004...Has the physical tools to be special and won't last long come Draft Day...One of, if not the, top guards in the Draft.

Scouting Report thanks to:NFL Draft Countdown

 

[Fiddy]

Matt Jones has already been selected by the Rams

 

[Dime]

For the first pick of the second round, The 49ers take

David Pollack DE 6-3, 275 Georgia

Even though his stock has fallen a bit, he still is a first rounder in my mind and something the 49'ers need badly is some help on the line.. Pollack will fit right in.

 

[F-minus67]

With the 34th pick in the 2005 draft, the Cleveland Browns select....

Kevin Burnett, OLB from the university of Tennessee

height: 6'3"
weight: 239lbs
40: 4.57

While the browns stuggled over Burnett or Blackstock, they settled on Burnett due to the fact that is more of a complete player and Blackstock is a one trick pony. Burnett is a good pass rusher as well as athletic enough to hold up in coverage. Which is what the Browns lack and need since they are converting to a 3-4.

 

[Mistril48]

With the #35 pick, the Eagles select Darryl Blackstock.

Darryl Blackstock

Official Bio College: Virginia Height: 6-25/8
Position: Outside Linebacker Weight: 247
Class: Junior 40-Yard: 4.52

SCOUTING REPORT

Strengths: Has good size...Tall and rangy frame...Does an excellent job at getting after the quarterback and is a great pass rusher...Good quickness and has a burst...Excellent athletic ability...Very productive.

Weaknesses: A liability versus the run...Not a natural in coverage...Lacks fluid hips...Doesn't change direction well...Plays in a 3-4 defense that is perfectly tailored to his skills and may need to be in a similar scheme in the pros.

Notes: Overshadowed by Ahmad Brooks and Kai Parham at times...Would be a perfect fit at outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme...A little overrated due to his pass rush numbers and is basically still a raw, one-trick pony at this point.

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/playerprofiles/olb/darrylblackstock.html

“After all those years losing in the NFC Championship game the Eagles were finally able to take that next step in 2004 before eventually losing to the Patriots in the Super Bowl, but with a young core they should be set to make a few more runs at the big prize. With both Nate Wayne and Ike Reese out of the picture the team certainly needs to rebuild the depth of their linebacking corps so this would be a nice pick for them. Blackstock, who some have compared to Lawrence Taylor, is a tall, rangy and athletic player who excels at blitzing and getting after the quarterback, which would make him a perfect fit in Jim Johnson's scheme. He is far from a polished all-around player but in this situation he would be allowed to develop and only play in situational roles where he will have some success as a 3rd down pass rusher. This guy still has a lot of potential and has the one thing every team covets which is the ability to sack the quarterback so teams will be willing to overlook some of his other shortcomings.”

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.html

 

[D-ReK]

With the 37th selection, the Tennessee Titans select Khalif Barnes, OT, Washington...

The Titans have feverishly tried to trade out of their first two picks, but the interest simply isn't there...Therefore, the Titans are pleased to add Barnes, arguably the BPA...He will likely be the starting RT from day one and will have the advantage of learning from Brad Hopkins, one of the better LTs of his time...When Hopkins retires, Barnes will slide from the right side to the left...

 

[AcresHomesTexan]

The Raiders select Brandon Browner CB Oregon State


Tall, physcial corner who is great in press coverage. Hopefully, he will help on one of the lowest ranked pass defense in the NFL. The raiders have loaded up on offensive talent in the off-season. Hopefully, improving the overall talent level of the defense will pay off in the end.

 

[STEEL BLUE TEXANS]

With the 39th pick of the 2005 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select...

Channing Crowder
Position: Linebacker
College: Florida
Height: 6-2
Weight: 247
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.


ANALYSIS
Crowder plays with a vengeance and shows great urgency in his play. He is quick to fill the rush lanes, but will struggle at times to disengage when he does not use his hands to keep blockers off his chest. In pursuit, he has exceptional acceleration to the ball and an explosive jolt on contact. Crowder displays very good body control on the move and the ability to make open-field tackles. He throws his body around recklessly to make the play and shows no fear on the field. He has a good blend of power and aggression, showing fluid moves and quick decision to generally always be in position to make the play.

In pass coverage, Crowder is a little a stiff in his hips, but shows an excellent burst and quickness out of his breaks. He is like a safety in short-area coverage, as Crowder can easily cover tight ends and running backs in the flats. He is also a solid deep-coverage defender who can easily run with receivers in his zone. As a blitzer, he explodes when coming off the edge and is very disruptive and productive in the opponent's backfield. He is very active working down the line and moves quickly to get into position to make plays. Rarely will you see him take false steps in zone coverage, staying in control to make proper reads.

When Crowder is in motion, he is very difficult for an offensive lineman to block because of his shiftiness. Even when he is blocked, he gets rigid and holds his ground with strength. Crowder will generally use his hands effectively to slip away and makes plays through the blocks. You can see the hip stiffness when he misses some tackles, as he sometimes fails to stop his momentum. He is very effective at filling the rush lanes, demonstrating the power to shed, stack and control at the point of attack. He uses excellent closing speed and sideline-to-sideline range to get upfield quickly and position to make the big play in the backfield.

Crowder has a relentless motor and never takes a play off. He shows good urgency working down the line and showed improvement playing in control during the 2004 season. As a freshman, he would get a little too reckless in his play and his momentum would see him overrun the action. He still must do a better job of taking proper angles to the ball. When he fails to position correctly, he will revert to arm tackles and he loses his lower-body base in doing this. Crowder also must learn to play at a lower pad level, because when he gets too high in his stance, he can be washed out at the point of attack.

As far as playing ability goes, Crowder is obviously the blue chip of the class, but his series of knee injuries will scare off a few teams. Crowder is blessed with incredible field awareness, outstanding speed and natural power, but durability issues will certainly come into play before a team makes a decision on whether to draft him. If someone can harness that energy and help him mature, he will be very productive at the next level. Still, with his speed and range, he might bring better value as a weakside linebacker than he can in the middle.


AGILITY
4.62 in the 40-yard dash … 360-pound bench press … 580-pound squat … 343-pound power clean … 34-inch vertical jump … 33¼-inch arm length … 9¾-inch hands.

 

[ColdSteelBlue]

With the 40th pick the Saints are happy to select Ernest Shazor, S/OLB Michigan

6'3 230, 4.69

The Saints will try Shazor at OLB. He is an aggresive and sure tackler. He loves to hit punish ball carriers. Shazor will bring the intensity that the Saints have lacked.

 

[Mistril48]

The Eagles and the Lions executed a trade. The Lions receive the Eagles picks at #63 and #77. The Eagles receive the Lions pick at #41

With the 41st pick, the Eagles select Barrett Ruud.

Barrett Ruud

Official Bio College: Nebraska Height: 6-21/4

Position: Inside Linebacker Weight: 248

Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.69

SCOUTING REPORT

Strengths: Has a motor that never quits...Good size...Should run well in workouts...Great instincts...Fiery and a team leader...Has a ton of experience and has been very productive...Smart and can be another coach on the field.

Weaknesses: Not an incredible pure athlete, even though he has good timed speed...Doesn't change direction well...Poor agility...Needs to get stronger.

Notes: Father Tom was a 1st Round Pick by the Buffalo Bills in 1975...Top linebacker prospect with just about everything you look for...Should be able to make an impact very early on in his pro career.

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/playerprofiles/ilb/barrettruud.html

The Eagles entered the draft with 5 first day picks and a ton of picks overall. They are also a team with few needs, coming off their trip to the Superbowl. While there certainly isn’t much consensus on the rankings of players in this year’s draft, the Eagles (who by the terms of this mock draft can’t trade picks forward to future years) are pleased to have selected 3 players, at positions of relative need, who all appear as first round draft picks on various pundits draft boards. By draft day, none may be first round picks ... time will tell.

 

[Dime]

The 49ers had a need of a QB and have addressed that need in the first round. The Niners are moving to the 3-4 and needed a End, and that has been filled. They also have a huge need at FS, so

For the 42nd pick of the draft, the 49'ers select Brodney Pool FS 6-2, 200 Oklahoma

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

In a trade with the Giants the Chiefs pick Luis Castillo DT Northwestern. This gives the Chiefs four new talented defensive players this off season .

 

[Fiddy]

The Cardinals, to bolster their LB corps, select Odell Thurman, LB, Georgia. We will put Thurman at MLB next to last year's 2nd round pick Karlos Dansby an OLB. The knock against Thurman is he is too small and not athletic enough but we think he will be just fine and he has the body type to add a couple of more pounds.

 

[texasguy346]

With the 45th pick in the NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers select ...
Ciatrick Fason RB Florida

Ht: 6'1
Wt: 211

The Panthers had a few trade offers, but found it hard to pass up this phenomenal talent. Our offense is a powered by the run, and although our stable of RBs is talented there is some question about its durability. Stephen Davis is a big bruising RB, but he's on the tail end of his career. Deshaun Foster has shown flashes of brilliance, but he's had a hard time staying healthy. Nick Goings filled in admirably when both Foster and Davis went down, but a young stud RB is needed to keep this offense as potent as it was in our Super Bowl run. Fason is equally adept at running and catching the ball out of the backfield. He's got a very good speed/power combination for a back his size, and he's got leadership qualities and is very mature for his age. He should be an excellent playmaker for the Panthers for many years to come.

 

[Fiddy]

The Cardinals have traded the 75th, 95th and 105th overall picks to Lucky Giants for the 46th overall pick.

And with the 46th overall pick, the Cardinals snag Justin Tuck, DE, Notre Dame. The Cardinals havent really addressed the CB need the team has and doesnt see a killer CB on the board anymore but one way to address a poor secondary is to get a killer pass rush. With Bertrand Berry, who had 14.5 sacks last year, on one side and Tuck on the other side the Cardinals will have pass rushing wizards on both ends. Tuck will probably be a situation pass rusher for the first part of the season but when he proves it, he will have the starting job. Tuck has the same dimensions as Jevon Kearse so we are really not worried about his size. Some people may think that I gave up too much to get him, but he has been shooting up teams boards and we werent sure if anyone was going to trade up and get him or a 3-4 may take him (like Houston) so we pulled the trigger on this deal.

 

[SESupergenius]

The Texans select:

ROBERT McCUNE
Inside Linebacker
Louisville

HOME TOWN: Mobile, AL
HIGH SCHOOL: LeFlore

Height: 6-0 Weight: 245
Position: ILB
Class/Draft Year: Sr/2005
40 Time: 4.50
College: Louisville

Combine Results

40 Yrd Dash: 4.50
Wonderlic: 20
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 34


QUICK STRENGTHS: strength, speed, awareness
QUICK WEAKNESSES: height, shedding blocks
NFL COMPARISONS: Explosive upfield guy with speed and great strength, similar to Pittsburgh's Kendrell Bell.

McCune redshirted as a freshman. After that initial season, he was a key special teams player and reserve linebacker until his junior season when he finally got his chance to start and perfomed well. He then started every game for the Cardinals as a senior and was named 1st team All Conference USA.

McCune is a solid, dependable player who has been a leader on the Cardinal defense. He is an instinctive player who does a good job of finding the ball and getting to it. He has good sideline to sideline speed and decent change of direction skills. He lacks height but is well built and has good strength. When having to take on blockers, McCune tends to struggle. He is at his best when allowed to run to the ball. He does a good job of getting through traffic and avoiding blockers, but doesn't show the strength or ability with his hands to get away from blockers. When he gets to the ball, McCune is a very dependable tackler who is capable of making some big hits. On the blitz, he has pretty good straight line speed and explosion, but could do a better job with his timing. In coverage, McCune shows good awareness and enough agility to make plays. He can run with tight ends and backs, and also displays good awareness in zone.
McCune isn't getting a lot of attention, but he is a really good prospect who has a chance to be a productive NFL starter. If teams are willing to overlook his height, McCune doesn't do a whole lot wrong on the field and he could be an early 2nd Round pick.

Year Team Tackles TFL Sacks INT PBU
2000 - Fr Louisville
**redshirted**
2001 - RFr Louisville 14 0 0 0 0
2002 - 3So Louisville 48 1.5 0 0 0
2003 - 4Jr Louisville 143 5 4 0 5
2004 - 5Sr Louisville 105 4 2 0 -
TOTALS - 310 10.5 6 0 5



"You assume he has a character that's very high, and that's very important to all of us," Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said. "People who not only can avoid off-field problems, but who can be productive like that are very valuable."


"If the guy is a real good football player, you don't worry about it," Houston Texans general manager Charley Casserly said. "If he's in the development stage, it becomes a concern."

 

[Errant Hothy]

The Bengals select Aex Smith, TE from Stanford. 6'4" 255lb TE should be the last skill position needed to fil out the offensive sdie of the team. Smith will be ableto line up and not tip the D as to it being a running play or a passs. Is a good route runner, a danger in the open field and has tremendous hands. Coach Lewis will need to install a bit of a mean streak in him, but Smith should quickly become above average on the line. Once again others we're considered but Smith was the highest palyer left on my board.