Archive for December, 2009
One of the more interesting match-ups of the bowl season as an overrated Georgia squad takes on the underrated Aggies of Texas A&M. The top NFL prospects in this game come from the ranks of the underclassmen and many are expected to enter the draft in the coming days.
Texas A&M
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Rnd |
Full Name |
Pos |
# |
Yr |
Comments |
|
3rd |
Von Miller |
OLB |
40 |
3Jr |
Pass rusher moving up draft boards. Projects to OLB in a 3-4 yet also has the growth potential to stay at defensive end. Makes a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage and explosive in the defensive front seven. Looking at his draft options and expected to enter April’s event. |
|
5-6 |
Kevin Matthews |
C |
63 |
5Sr |
Quick, strong blocker on the pivot who is a tremendous leader of the offensive line. Blocks with great fundamentals, moves opponents off the line and terrific with the shotgun snap. |
|
FA |
Jordan Pugh |
CB |
25 |
4Sr |
Hard working corner with a nice burst of speed. Must start to make more plays against the run. |
|
FA |
Michael Shumard |
G |
76 |
5Sr |
One time highly thought of prospect whose game has never improved. |
Georgia
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Rnd |
Full Name |
Pos |
# |
Yr |
Comments |
|
2-3 |
Reshad Jones |
S |
9 |
3Jr |
Explosive, run defending safety with nice size. Aggressive and stops ball carriers dead in their tracks. Hesitant in pass coverage and must improve his ball skills. Offers a great deal of upside and a dynamite player if he meets his potential. Will enter the 2010 draft. |
|
2-3 |
Justin Houston |
DE |
42 |
4Jr |
Good athlete with great upside. Fires off the snap, fast off the edge and effective making plays from the backside. Offers growth potential and should only get better as he physically matures. Must keep his focus on the field and make football a priority. |
|
3-4 |
Darryl Gamble |
OLB |
50 |
3Jr |
Good athlete who covers a large amount of area on the field, making plays sideline-to-sideline. Effective in pursuit and also in coverage. Underrated and a real good prospect. |
|
3rd |
Jeff Owens |
DT |
95 |
5Sr |
Highly rated prospect in the middle of a disappointing campaign. Explosive on the inside with good size. Boom or bust type prospect. |
|
3rd |
Rennie Curran |
OLB |
35 |
3Jr |
Effective flowing linebacker who displays speed in every direction. Aggressive, shows great suddenness to his game and constantly flying around the field. Looks like a solid prospect to play on the defensive right side. Expected to enter the 2010 draft. |
|
3-4 |
Geno Atkins |
DT |
56 |
4Sr |
Terrific one-gap or three technique tackle coming off of injury. Fires off the snap, gets leverage on opponents and plays with great explosion. Strong in his lower body and moves well laterally. Lacks great size for the inside and will be limited to the number of schemes he can play in. Slipping down draft boards after a poor senior season. |
|
4th |
Prince Miller |
CB |
23 |
4Sr |
Solid corner who could make a move up draft boards. Fundamentally sound and possesses good ball skills. |
|
4-5 |
Josh Davis |
T |
78 |
3Jr |
Strong lineman with good size. Easily turns defenders from the action or anchors in pass protection. Must improve his blocking balance but has an upside. |
|
5th |
Akeem Dent |
ILB |
51 |
4Jr |
|
|
5th |
Kade Weston |
DT |
91 |
5Sr |
Massive defender who moves well about the field and displays a lot of power to his game. Space eater and commands double teams. Lacks quickness and looks a bit overweight. |
|
6-7 |
Shaun Chapas |
FB |
49 |
3Jr |
Terrific lead blocker with nice vision and strength. |
|
6-7 |
Bryan Evans |
S |
3 |
4Sr |
Heads up defensive back with solid instincts. Makes plays sideline to sideline and effective in the open field. Inefficient and need to polish his game yet an underrated player to this point. |
|
6-7 |
Brandon Wood |
DT |
97 |
4Jr |
|
|
FA |
Roderick Battle |
DE |
41 |
4Sr |
Fluid athlete who must get bigger and stronger. |
|
FA |
Demarcus Dobbs |
DE |
58 |
3Jr |
Mechanically sound defensive lineman who lines up at defensive end or stands up over tackle. Shows the ability to makes plays in every direction and fast. |
|
FA |
Michael Moore |
WR |
82 |
4Sr |
Solid pass catcher who must be watched this season. |
|
FA |
Vince Vance |
T |
72 |
4Sr |
Quick, explosive college tackle that may be better off inside at offensive guard. |
|
FA |
Marcus Washington |
ILB |
44 |
5Sr |
|
|
FA |
Darius Dewberry |
OLB |
52 |
4Sr |
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Scouting the Music City Bowl
27 Dec
Music City Bowl
A rematch of the 2006 Music City Bowl in which Kentucky pulled a mild upset. The Wildcats are again underdog against a talented Clemson squad. The Wildcats offer four possible top 75 picks while Kentucky may have just one in that range.
Clemson
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Rnd |
Full Name |
Pos |
# |
Yr |
Comments |
|
1st |
Ricky Sapp |
DE |
7 |
4Sr |
Athletic college defensive end that may transition to rush linebacker in the NFL. Plays with great balance, speed and effective up the field or in backside pursuit. Makes a lot of plays in the opponents backfield. Late first round potential. |
|
1-2 |
C.J. Spiller |
RB |
28 |
4Sr |
Elusive, creative ball carrier with great quickness. Makes several defenders miss in the course of a single carry and has a great burst. Great return specialist. Shows little to no toughness in his game and does too much east/west running. Not a feature runner at the next level but has potential as a specialist that can take hand-offs, catch the ball out of the backfield and return kicks or punts. |
|
2-3 |
Jacoby Ford |
WR |
6 |
4Sr |
Terrific underneath receiver with some run after the catch ability. Smart wide out, separates from defenders and possesses reliable hands. Has enough ability to develop into a second wide out on the NFL level. |
|
2-3 |
Jarvis Jenkins |
DT |
99 |
4Jr |
Big time talent with potential at tackle or as a two-gap end. Terrific size/speed numbers yet must learn to consistently play at a high level. |
|
3-4 |
DeAndre McDaniel |
S |
2 |
3Jr |
Tough, run defending safety who flashes ability in coverage. Offers a decent amount of upside but must learn to be a bit more disciplined. |
|
5th |
Chris Chancellor |
CB |
38 |
5Sr |
Well rounded corner with solid ball skills and run defense toughness. Lacks great top end speed and may struggle in man coverage on the NFL level. |
|
6-7 |
Crezdon Butler |
CB |
18 |
4Sr |
Aggressive run defending safety best in the box or up the field. |
|
7-FA |
Thomas Austin |
G |
65 |
5Sr |
Versatile interior lineman who can play center or guard. Strong in a small area but has limited blocking range and a small upside to his game. |
|
FA |
Kavell Conner |
OLB |
33 |
5Sr |
Hard-hitting, athletic linebacker who covers a large amount of area on the field. Forceful on the blitz and has a closing burst. Lacks top instincts. |
|
FA |
Kevin Alexander |
DE |
24 |
5Sr |
|
|
FA |
Cory Lambert |
T |
76 |
5Sr |
|
|
FA |
Michael Palmer |
TE |
86 |
4Sr |
Adequate pass catching tight end with minimal blocking skills and strength. |
Kentucky
|
Rnd |
Full Name |
Pos |
# |
Yr |
Comments |
| 3rd | Trevard Lindley | CB | 32 | 5Sr | Adequate cornerback who never really elevated his game. Displays solid ball skills yet lacks NFL corner speed and may only fit certain systems. Struggled with injury as a senior. Gets beaten a lot. Looked like a star in the making as a sophomore. |
| 6th | John Conner | FB | 38 | 5Sr | Quick, nasty lead blocker with a great head for the position. Also effective catching the ball out of the backfield. |
| 6-7 | Micah Johnson | ILB | 4 | 4Sr | Overrated linebacker with good physical skills yet marginal instincts. |
| 7-FA | Corey Peters | DT | 91 | 4Sr | Athletic interior lineman who also offers potential as a two-gap end. Must improve his strength for any chance at the next level. |
| FA | Mike Hartline | QB | 5 | 4Jr | |
| FA | Zipp Duncan | G | 72 | 5Sr | Hard working blocker only effective in a very small area. |
| FA | TC Drake | TE | 80 | 4Sr | Adequate pass catching with marginal speed/strength. |
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Scouting the Emerald Bowl
26 Dec
An interesting match-up between the left and right coast. USC comes off a disappointing season yet boasts five potential first round picks. The top NFL prospect for Boston College is fighting a brave battle off the field yet the program has plenty of next level talent on the gridiron.
Boston College
|
Rnd |
Full Name |
Pos |
# |
Yr |
Comments |
|
2nd |
Matt Tennant |
C |
65 |
5Sr |
Dominate blocker on the pivot. Destroys opponents at the point of attack and effective blocking in motion. Reminds us of former BC lineman Chris Snee. Also offers potential at guard. |
|
3-4 |
Anthony Castonzo |
T |
74 |
3Jr |
Nice sized offensive lineman strong enough to control defenders at the point. Struggles in space and better in a smaller area yet offers possibilities on the right side. Potentially the next big time tackle from the BC program. |
|
3rd |
Mark Herzlich |
OLB |
94 |
4Jr |
Dominate playmaker that has developed into a complete three down linebacker. Diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma and trying to make his way back on the field. |
|
5-6 |
Thomas Claiborne |
G |
78 |
4Jr |
Strong, tough blocker who easily handles one-on-one blocking responsibilities. |
|
6-7 |
Mike McLaughlin |
ILB |
34 |
5Sr |
Tough, slug it out two down linebacker with a terrific head for the ball in run defense. Strong wrap up tackler who explodes up the field. Struggles in coverage or making plays in reverse. |
|
7th |
Wes Davis |
S |
45 |
4Jr |
|
|
FA |
Justin Jarvis |
WR |
82 |
4Sr |
Tough pass catcher with natural receiving skills. Plays with balance, body control and runs solid routes. Goes over the middle making the difficult catch in a crowd and comes away with the ball. |
|
FA |
DeLeon Gause |
CB |
9 |
3Jr |
|
|
FA |
Marcel Bowman |
S |
8 |
5Sr |
Nice sized safety that effectively reads and diagnoses the action. More of a loping defender and game lacks true quickness and speed. |
|
FA |
Rich Gunnell |
WR |
18 |
5Sr |
Reliable pass catcher with consistent hands. Plays with balance, displays good eye/hand coordination and consistently makes the difficult reception. Solid upside. |
|
FA |
Chris Fox |
WR |
42 |
4Jr |
USC
|
Rnd |
Full Name |
Pos |
# |
Yr |
Comments |
|
1st |
Taylor Mays |
S |
2 |
4Sr |
Aggressive safety best up the field, in a straight line. Hard hitting, stays with the action and effective in zone coverage. Lacks great sideline-to-sideline range and not a true centerfielder who can play over the slot receiver. |
|
1st |
Damian Williams |
WR |
18 |
4Jr |
Game breaking receiver developing a complete game. Displays terrific focus, consistently extends his hands and makes the reception away from his frame. Very effective running after the catch. |
|
1-2 |
Charles Brown |
T |
71 |
5Sr |
Hard working blocker with terrific strength. Gets movement run blocking, turns defenders off the ball and stays with blocks. Struggles against speedy edge rushers yet still a solid pass protector. Zipping up draft boards. |
|
1-2 |
Anthony McCoy |
TE |
86 |
4Sr |
Developing tight end with a nice upside. Fluid, athletic and gets into the secondary as a receiver. Gives effort blocking and blocks with great fundamentals. Coming off a terrific senior season and a top 40 selection. |
|
1-2 |
Joe McKnight |
RB |
N |
3Jr |
Elusive ball carrier that consistently creates his own yardage and making defenders miss. Plays with great balance, body control and turns it on in a single step. Effective receiver out of the backfield. |
|
3rd |
C.J. Gable |
RB |
2 |
4Jr |
Patient back with excellent vision. Finds the running lanes, shows a straight line burst and quickly gets through the hole. |
|
3rd |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
31 |
4Jr |
Tremendous all around fullback. Devastating blocker, terrific pass catcher and effective as a short yardage runner. Needs to stay focused but a good prospect. |
|
3rd |
Butch Lewis |
T |
68 |
4Jr |
Large, thick lineman with a good build. Anchors in pass protection, effective on the move and has an upside. Moved into guard this season. |
|
4th |
Ronald Johnson |
WR |
8 |
3Jr |
Reliable wide out with a developing game. Potential number three on the NFL level. |
|
4th |
Michael Morgan |
OLB |
N |
4Jr |
|
|
5-6 |
Kristofer O’Dowd |
C |
61 |
3Jr |
Explosive center very effective in motion. Quick off the snap, easily adjusts to defenders and can hit a moving target. Lacks bulk on the inside and rarely gets movement run blocking. |
|
6th |
Alex Parsons |
G |
56 |
4Sr |
Quick lineman who blocks with good fundamentals. Must improve his strength yet comes with an upside. |
|
5-6 |
Josh Pinkard |
S |
36 |
6Sr |
Tough defensive back best facing the action. Aggressive against the run. Could move to safety. |
|
6-7 |
Jeff Byers |
G |
53 |
5Sr |
Versatile blocker who can line up at guard or center. Uses effective body positioning to ride defenders from the action but must improve his strength at the point. |
|
7th |
Stafon Johnson |
RB |
13 |
4Sr |
Fluid runner who weaves his way on the inside and shows a lot of strength carrying the ball. |
|
7-FA |
David Ausberry |
WR |
9 |
4Jr |
|
|
FA |
Averell Spicer |
DT |
99 |
5Sr |
Quick interior lineman who could play the three technique position. |
|
FA |
Mitch Mustain |
QB |
N |
4Jr |
|
|
FA |
Marshall Jones |
S |
27 |
3Jr |
|
|
6-7 |
Kevin Thomas |
CB |
15 |
5Sr |
Better than advertised cornerback. Solid fundamentals and looks best backed off the line of scrimmage. |
|
FA |
Luther Brown |
OLB |
52 |
5Sr |
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