1. Prince Amukamara-CB, an obvious elite level prospect that fills our biggest need and allows us to move Quin to FS. I'd also look for a FA at CB but Amukamara gives us insurance at the position in case there is no FA or we just don't get anyone.
2. Quinton Carter-FS/SS, I like Rahim Moore but feel there's a good chance he's gone by now. Carter has FS skills with SS attitude and I think Phillips will be looking for Safeties with cover skills, not an in the box quasi LB like Pollard.
3. Jarvis Jenkins-DT/DE, great size and athleticism with good foot work as well. A backup DE in the 3-4, as well as insurance if we lose Mario to FA next year, and DT when we run 4-3 fronts on obvious passing downs. He lacks some strength but that will come from an NFL level weight lifting program and has the potential to be great.
4. Jerrell Powe-NT, a traditional 3-4 NT that gives us the size and strength we need up front. He's not going to collapse the pocket but he will command 2 blockers every down freeing up the LB's to make plays, stuff the run up the middle, and occasionally move the pocket or pressure the QB. Needs to work on his footwork to be great at the next level.
5. Mike Mohamed-ILB, he's listed as an ILB but has the size and decent speed to play either inside or outside. He also has experience playing the 3-4 at Cal. He should add some quality depth anywhere in the LB corp.
6. Steven Friday-OLB/DE, a pure pass rusher with good size and decent speed, should be good on special teams and can learn some coverage skills. He's the player we hoped Adibi would be by now. He's got some character issues but in the 6th he's a low risk/high reward player.
7. Chris Prosinski-FS, depth in the secondary where we need it most, great speed, and should be very good on special teams with his speed and toughness.
7. Trevor Hankins-P, it was going to be Derek Epperson but I think he'll be gone by now. I like a big Punter that can beat up the other teams LB.
I really would have liked to add an OT/OG prospect in case we lose Butler but our defense needs all the picks it can get. We need starters as well as depth.
2. Quinton Carter-FS/SS, I like Rahim Moore but feel there's a good chance he's gone by now. Carter has FS skills with SS attitude and I think Phillips will be looking for Safeties with cover skills, not an in the box quasi LB like Pollard.
3. Jarvis Jenkins-DT/DE, great size and athleticism with good foot work as well. A backup DE in the 3-4, as well as insurance if we lose Mario to FA next year, and DT when we run 4-3 fronts on obvious passing downs. He lacks some strength but that will come from an NFL level weight lifting program and has the potential to be great.
4. Jerrell Powe-NT, a traditional 3-4 NT that gives us the size and strength we need up front. He's not going to collapse the pocket but he will command 2 blockers every down freeing up the LB's to make plays, stuff the run up the middle, and occasionally move the pocket or pressure the QB. Needs to work on his footwork to be great at the next level.
5. Mike Mohamed-ILB, he's listed as an ILB but has the size and decent speed to play either inside or outside. He also has experience playing the 3-4 at Cal. He should add some quality depth anywhere in the LB corp.
6. Steven Friday-OLB/DE, a pure pass rusher with good size and decent speed, should be good on special teams and can learn some coverage skills. He's the player we hoped Adibi would be by now. He's got some character issues but in the 6th he's a low risk/high reward player.
7. Chris Prosinski-FS, depth in the secondary where we need it most, great speed, and should be very good on special teams with his speed and toughness.
7. Trevor Hankins-P, it was going to be Derek Epperson but I think he'll be gone by now. I like a big Punter that can beat up the other teams LB.
I really would have liked to add an OT/OG prospect in case we lose Butler but our defense needs all the picks it can get. We need starters as well as depth.
