2008 Archives
TOP 100:
(1) RB Darren McFadden,
(4) OT Jake Long,
(6) DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
(7) QB Matt Ryan,
(9) CB Leodis McKelvin,
(12) RB
(16) RB Jonathan Stewart,
(18) OT Jeff Otah,
(22) WR Limas Sweed,
(36) DT Pat Sims,
(38) TE Fred Davis, USC
(39) QB Joe
(41) WR Mario Manningham,
(45) CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech
(46) MLB Curtis Lofton,
(48) CB Justin King,
(50) RB
(52) CB Tracy Porter,
(53) DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
(54) DB Terrell Thomas, USC
(55) QB Chad Henne,
(57) RB Chris Johnson,
(59) QB Andre
(61) G Chilo Rachal, USC
(62) RB Ray Rice,
(65) DT Red
(66) WR Donnie Avery, Houston
(67) LB Philip Wheeler, Georgia
(68) DT
(74) RB Steve Slaton,
(75) DE Cliff Avril, Purdue
(76) WR Lavelle Hawkins,
(79) WR Harry Douglas,
(85) WR Jordy Nelson,
(88) FB Owen
(90) QB Josh Johnson,
(92) RB Matt Forte, Tulane
(93) TE
(94) WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
(95) CB Terrence
QB John David Booty, USC
WR
DT Andre
CB Chevis Jackson, LSU
TE Martin Rucker,
CB Dwight Lowery,
LB Beau
WR Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State
CB Jack Ikegwounu,
FIRST ROUND:
(1) Miami Dolphins - OT Jake Long, Michigan
(2) St. Louis Rams – DE Chris Long, Virginia
(3)Atlanta Falcons - QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
(4) Oakland Raiders - RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
(5) Kansas City Chiefs – DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
(6) New York Jets - DE/OLB Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
(7) New England Patriots (from San Francisco) - CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
(8) Baltimore Ravens - CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
(9) Cincinnati Bengals - DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
(10) New Orleans Saints - LB Keith Rivers, USC
(11) Buffalo Bills - WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State
(12) Denver Broncos - OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
(13) Carolina Panthers - S Kenny Phillips, Miami (FL)
(14) Chicago Bears - OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
(15) Detroit Lions - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
(16) Arizona Cardinals - CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
(17) Kansas City Chiefs (from Minnesota) – G Branden Albert, Virginia
(18) Houston Texans - RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
(19) Philadelphia Eagles – DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
(20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR DeSean Jackson, California
(21) Washington Redskins – DE Philip Merling, Clemson
(22) Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland) - CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
(23) Pittsburgh Steelers – OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
(24) Tennessee Titans - WR Limas Sweed, Texas
(25) Seattle Seahawks - TE Fred Davis, USC
(26) Jacksonville Jaguars – DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
(27) San Diego Chargers - CB/S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
(28) Dallas Cowboys - RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
(29) San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis) – WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
(30) Green Bay Packers - CB Antoine Cason, Arizona
(31) New York Giants - LB Dan Connor, Penn State
SECOND ROUND:
1 (32)
2 (33)
6 (37)
9 (40)
10 (41)
11 (42)
14 (45)
16 (47)
17 (48)
21 (52)
22 (53)
23 (54)
24 (55)
28 (59) Indianapolis Colts - DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
29 (60)
30 (61)
GM Mock Draft:
Mock Draft Club held a GM Mock Draft prior to the NFL Draft on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th. Mark Geise, Matt Emmerling, Scott Mariglia, Sean Esford, Jon Visano, Pat Reichert, Brandon Hite, Kevin Miller, and Dan Coughlin participated in this draft, and the first two rounds have been completed. The third round is included to show the picks that were acquired in the simulated trades.
SIMULATED TRADES:
The
The Dallas Cowboys trade the 34th and 68th overall picks to the Dallas Cowboys for the 28th overall pick.
FIRST ROUND:
(1) Miami Dolphins – OT Jake Long, Michigan
(2) St. Louis Rams – DE Chris Long, Virginia
(3) Atlanta Falcons – DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
(4) Oakland Raiders – RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
(5) Kansas City Chiefs – DE/OLB Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
(6) New York Jets – DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
(7) New England Patriots (from San Francisco) – LB Keith Rivers, USC
(8) Baltimore Ravens – QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
(9) Cincinnati Bengals – DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
(10) New Orleans Saints – G Branden Albert, Virginia
(11) Buffalo Bills – CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
(12) Denver Broncos – RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
(13) Carolina Panthers – OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
(14) Chicago Bears – OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
(15) Detroit Lions – RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
(16) Arizona Cardinals – CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
(17) Kansas City Chiefs (from Minnesota) – OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
(18) San Francisco 49ers (from Houston) – DE Philip Merling, Clemson
(19) Philadelphia Eagles – WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State
(20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR DeSean Jackson, California
(21) Washington Redskins – S Kenny Phillips, Miami (FL)
(22) Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland) – CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
(23) Pittsburgh Steelers – DL Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
(24) Tennessee Titans – WR Limas Sweed, Texas
(25) Seattle Seahawks – TE Fred Davis, USC
(26) Jacksonville Jaguars – DE Quentin Groves, Auburn
(27) San Diego Chargers – RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
(28) Atlanta Falcons (from Dallas) – QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
(29) Houston Texans (from Indy via San Francisco) – WR James Hardy, Indiana
(30) Green Bay Packers – LB Dan Connor, Penn State
(31) New York Giants – DB Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
1 (32) Miami Dolphins – DT Pat Sims, Auburn
2 (33) St. Louis Rams – OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College
3 (34) Dallas Cowboys (from Oakland via Atlanta) – WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
4 (35) Kansas City Chiefs – QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
5 (36) New York Jets – WR Mario Manningham, Michigan
6 (37) Atlanta Falcons – CB Antoine Cason, Arizona
7 (38) Baltimore Ravens – CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech
8 (39) Houston Texans (from San Francisco) – RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina
9 (40) New Orleans Saints – MLB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee
10 (41) Buffalo Bills – DE Calais Campbell, Miami (FL)
11 (42) Denver Broncos – OT Sam Baker, USC
12 (43) Carolina Panthers – TE Dustin Keller, Purdue
13 (44) Chicago Bears – WR Early Doucet, LSU
14 (45) Detroit Lions – MLB Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma
15 (46) Cincinnati Bengals – OLB Erin Henderson, Maryland
16 (47) Minnesota Vikings – OT Carl Nicks, Nebraska
17 (48) Atlanta Falcons (from Houston) – TE Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M
18 (49) Philadelphia Eagles – DB Terrell Thomas, USC
19 (50) Arizona Cardinals – RB Jamaal Charles, Texas
20 (51) Washington Redskins – DE Lawrence Jackson, USC
21 (52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
22 (53) Pittsburgh Steelers – CB Tracy Porter, Indiana
23 (54) Tennessee Titans – CB Justin King, Penn State
24 (55) Seattle Seahawks – G Chilo Rachal, USC
25 (56) Green Bay Packers (from Cleveland) – S DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina State
26 (57) Miami Dolphins (from San Diego) – QB Andre Woodson, Kentucky
27 (58) Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt
28 (59) Indianapolis Colts – LB Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech
29 (60) Green Bay Packers – RB Ray Rice, Rutgers
30 (61) Dallas Cowboys – NT Red Bryant, Texas A&M
31 (62) New England Patriots – WR Andre Caldwell, Florida
32 (63) New York Giants – LB Tavares Gooden, Miami (FL)
THIRD ROUND:
1 (64) Miami Dolphins
2 (65) St. Louis Rams
3 (66) Kansas City Chiefs
4 (67) Carolina Panthers (from NY Jets)
5 (68) Dallas Cowboys (from Atlanta)
6 (69) New England Patriots(from Oakland)
7 (70) Chicago Bears (from San Francisco)
8 (71) Jacksonville Jaguars(from Baltimore through Buffalo)
9 (72) Buffalo Bills
10 (73) Minnesota Vikings (from Denver)
11 (74) Carolina Panthers
12. (75) San Francisco 49ers (from Chicago)
13 (76) Detroit Lions
14 (77) Cincinnati Bengals
15 (78) New Orleans Saints
16 (79) Houston Texans
17 (80) Philadelphia Eagles
18 (81) Arizona Cardinals
19 (82) Minnesota Vikings
20 (83) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21 (84) Washington Redskins
22 (85) Tennessee Titans
23 (86) Seattle Seahawks
24 (87) Detroit Lions (from Cleveland)
25 (88) Pittsburgh Steelers
26 (89) Jacksonville Jaguars
27 (90) Chicago Bears (from San Diego)
28 (91) Green Bay Packers
29 (92) Dallas Cowboys
30 (93) Indianapolis Colts
31 (94) New England Patriots
32 (95) New York Giants
33 (96) Washington Redskins (compensatory)
34 (97) Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory)
35 (98) Atlanta Falcons (compensatory)
36 (99) Baltimore Ravens (compensatory)
Position Rankings:
QB:
1. Matt Ryan,
Pros:
- Intangibles
- Accuracy
- Had success in college with little talent around him
Cons:
- Throws too many interceptions
- Strong arm, but nothing special
- Lacks mobility
2. Brian Brohm,
Pros:
- Accuracy
- Smarts and feel for the game
- Experience
Cons:
- Offensive system in college inflated his numbers
- Subpar senior season
- Strictly a pocket passer
3.
Pros:
- Excellent arm
- Accuracy
- Command in the pocket
Cons:
- Level of competition
- Too confident in his ability and takes too many chances at times
- Throws a few too many interceptions
4.
Pros:
- Arm strength
- Size
- Touchdown-to-interception ratio
Cons:
- Slow release
- Holds onto the ball too long
- Raw and not yet ready to be an NFL starter
5. Chad Henne, Michigan (6’3”, 230 pounds, 4.96 40 time)
Pros:
- Experience against top competition
- Intelligence
- Arm strength
Cons:
- Mobility
- Inconsistent and streaky
- Struggles with pressure in his face
6. John David Booty, USC (6’2”, 218 pounds, 4.82 40 time)
Pros:
- Accuracy
- Experience against top competition
- Command in the pocket
Cons:
- Arm strength
- Mobility
- May be a product of the talent around him at USC
Pros:
- Mobility
- Production
- Arm strength
Cons:
- Level of competition
- Size/bulk
- Recognition skills
Pros:
- Size
- Intelligence and recognition
- Arm
Cons:
- Injury-prone
- Inconsistent
- Still a bit raw
9. Colt Brennan, Hawaii (6’2”, 207 pounds, DNR at Combine)
Pros:
- Accurate
- Productivity
- Intangibles – excellent leader and intelligent quarterback
Cons:
- Level of competition
- Bulk
- Offensive system in college greatly inflated his numbers
10.
Pros:
- Mobility
- Size
- Playmaking ability
Cons:
- Might not project to quarterback in the NFL
- Injury concerns
- Raw as a quarterback
FB:
1. Owen Schmitt, West Virginia (6'2", 247 pounds, 4.7 40 time)
2. Peyton Hills, Arkansas (6'1", 240 pounds, 4.58 40 time)
3. Jacob Hester, LSU (5'11", 226 pounds, 4.6 40 time)
4. Jehuu Caulcrick, Michigan State (6'0", 254 pounds, 4.7 40 time)
5. Jerome Felton, Furman (6'0", 241 pounds, 4.75 40 time)
RB:
1.
Pros:
- Speed and big-play ability
- Vision
- Can both elude and run over defenders with ease
Cons:
- A bit thin
- Runs a little high
- Ball security
2.
Pros:
- Size, strength, and power
- Speed
- Versatility as a runner and receiver
Cons:
- Elusiveness
- Left ankle injuries have plagued him throughout his career
- Big-play ability
3.
Pros:
- Excellent one-cut runner
- Durability and production
- Size, strength, and power
Cons:
- Top-end speed
- Ball security
- Running outside the tackles and big-play ability
4.
Pros:
- Speed and big-play ability
- Elusiveness and acceleration
- Can also return kicks
Cons:
- Runs a bit high
- Size, strength, and power
- Struggles to break tackles and fall forward
5.
Pros:
- Exceptional speed and big-play ability
- Elusiveness and acceleration
- Natural, instinctive runner
Cons:
- Smaller than his listing would indicate
- Ball security
- Bulk and power
Pros:
- Exceptional speed
- Versatility as a runner, receiver, and returner
- Simply a playmaker
Cons:
- Lacks toughness as a runner and always tries to bounce everything outside
- ‘Tweener who isn’t a natural running back or receiver
- Poor blocker
Pros:
- Production
- Patient, intelligent runner who is excellent at finding the hole
- Excellent acceleration and can get to top speed in an instant
Cons:
- Level of competition
- Thin and lacks bulk
- Top-end speed
Pros:
- Speed, acceleration, and big-play ability
- Natural runner with excellent vision and instincts
- Versatility as runner and receiver
Cons:
- Size, bulk, and power
- Will only fit in certain offensive schemes
- Not a three-down back, as he will wear down throughout the course of a game
Pros:
- Quick and explosive and hits the hole hard
- Very strong, tough, and physical for his size
- Solid receiver out of the backfield
Cons:
- Size
- Top-end speed
- Already has a lot of miles on his tires
Pros:
- Ball security
- Intelligent, instinctive runner
- Strong, tough, and physical runner despite his size
Cons:
- Size
- Has had a ton of carries in his career and he has begun to have injury issues
- Top-end speed
1. Malcolm Kelly,
Pros:
- Exceptional hands and rarely drops passes
- Height, size, and strength
- Excellent route runner who is the ideal possession receiver
Cons:
- Injury-prone
- Explosiveness
- Inconsistent
Pros:
- Height
- Production
- Absolute terror on jump balls with his blend of height, leaping ability, and athleticism
Cons:
- Thin and lacks strength
- Top-end speed
- Has some character issues that need to be looked in to
Pros:
- Size and physicality
- Hands
- Leaping ability and ball skills
Cons:
- Top-end speed
- Explosiveness
- Durability
Pros:
- Size
- Speed
- Playmaking ability – always a threat with the ball in his hands
Cons:
- Experience
- Polish
- Consistency
Pros:
- Exceptional speed and intimidating deep threat
- Dynamic returner with the ability to score every time he touches the ball
- Has natural hands and is a fairly polished receiver
Cons:
- Lacks bulk and needs to add weight
- Always will be an injury risk because of his slight frame
- Not physical enough as a receiver or blocker
Pros:
- Top-end speed
- Hands
- Ability after the catch
Cons:
- Bulk
- Physicality and toughness
- Consistency and production
Pros:
- Speed and deep-threat ability
- Hands
- Route-running ability
Cons:
- Height and bulk
- Not physical and doesn’t like the middle of the field
- Some character issues
Pros:
- Hands
- Blocking
- Ability after the catch
Cons:
- Top-end speed
- Height
- Upside and potential
Pros:
- Hands
- Experience and productivity
- Route-running ability and polish
Cons:
- Top-end speed
- Athleticism
- Upside and potential
Pros:
- Top-end speed and deep-threat ability
- Versatility as receiver and returner
- Experience and productivity
Cons:
- Size
- Strength and physicality
- Polish
Pros:
- Top-end speed
- Versatility as receiver and returner
- Ability to produce after the catch
Cons:
- Productivity
- Size
- Lacks polish as a receiver
Pros:
- Quickness and acceleration
- Ability after the catch
- Versatility as receiver and returner
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Consistency
- Polish
Pros:
- Top-end speed
- Productivity
- Route-running and polish
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Struggles to beat the press
- Drops too many passes
Pros:
- Size, strength, and bulk
- Leaping ability and athleticism
- Physicality and blocking
Cons:
- Top-end speed
- Character issues
- Drops some passes because of a lack of concentration
Pros:
- Height
- Athleticism and leaping ability
- Hands and ball skills
Cons:
- Bulk
- Character issues
- Strength, toughness, and physicality
TE:
1. Fred Davis, USC (6'4", 248 pounds, DNR at Combine)Pros:
- Hands
- Route-running
- Athleticism
Cons:
- Blocking
- Speed and explosiveness
- Bulk
2.
Pros:
- Height and length
- Athleticism and leaping ability
- Hands
Cons:
- Blocking
- Route-running
- Straight-line speed
3. Dustin Keller, Purdue (6'2", 242 pounds, 4.53 40 time)
Pros:
- Speed, explosiveness, and athleticism
- Hands
- Route-running polish
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Blocking
- A one-dimensional threat
4. John Carlson, Notre Dame (6'5", 255 pounds, 4.89 40 time)
Pros:
- Blocking
- Hands
- Polish, experience, and intangibles
Cons:
- Straight-line speed
- Explosiveness
- Playmaking ability
5.
Pros:
- Explosiveness and athleticism
- Hands
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Age and experience
- Blocking
6.
Pros:
- Size and bulk
- Straight-line speed at his size
- Potential as a blocker
Cons:
- Experience and production
- Durability
- Polish
7.
Pros:
- Height, frame, and bulk
- Speed, athleticism, and explosiveness
- Potential and upside
Cons:
- Blocking
- Polish
- Toughness and intangibles
8.
Pros:
- Speed, athleticism, and quickness
- Hands
- Versatility and intelligence
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Blocking
- ‘Tweener who lacks the size to play tight end
Pros:
- Athleticism
- Hands
- Versatility
Cons:
- Blocking
- Strength
- Physicality
10. Joe Jon Finley,
Pros:
- Height and frame
- Blocking
- Route-running
Cons:
- Explosiveness
- Hands
- Concentration
1. Jake Long,
Pros:
- Nastiness and ability to destroy defenders in the run game
- Strength and power
- Experience, intelligence, and awareness
Cons:
- Feet
- Pass blocking
- May be limited to right tackle in the NFL
2. Ryan Clady,
Pros:
- Height and frame
- Athleticism, quickness, and agility
- Pass blocking prowess
Cons:
- Power in the run game
- Lower-body strength
- Needs to develop his technique
3. Chris Williams, Vanderbilt (6'6", 315 pounds, 5.07 40 time)
Pros:
- Height and frame
- Athleticism, quickness, and agility
- Pass blocking prowess
Cons:
- Nastiness and intensity
- Strength and power
- Run blocking
4. Jeff Otah,
Pros:
- Size, strength, and power
- Agility and athleticism for his size
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Technique
- Experience
- Beat frequently by speed rushers
5. Sam Baker, USC (6'4", 307 pounds, DNR at Combine)
Pros:
- Athleticism, agility, quickness, and mobility in general
- Experience against top competition, versatility, and intelligence
- Pass blocking
Cons:
- Run blocking
- Size, strength, and power
- Durability
6. Gosder Cherilus,
Pros:
- Size, height, and frame
- Strength and power in the run game
- Experience against top competition
Cons:
- Likely limited to right tackle in the pros
- Mobility
- Pass blocking prowess
7.
Pros:
- Size and bulk
- Athleticism and mobility for his size
- Strength and push in the run game
Cons:
- Experience
- Technique
- Intensity and nastiness
8.
Pros:
- Frame
- Nastiness, toughness, and physicality
- Sound pass- and run-blocker
Cons:
- Agility and quickness
- Can be beat by speed rushers
- Technique
9. Heath Benedict, Newberry (6'4", 321 pounds, 5.09 40 time)
Pros:
- Athleticism, agility, and quickness
- Strength and power
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Level of competition
- Technique
- Toughness and intensity
10. Oniel Cousins, UTEP (6'4", 308 pounds, 5.11 40 time)
Pros:
- Athleticism, agility, and quickness
- Ability to protect blind side
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Strength
- Size and bulk
- Physicality, nastiness, and intensity
G:
1.
Pros:
- Quickness, athleticism, mobility, and explosiveness off the snap
- Excellent strength to drive-block and quickness to slide in pass protection
- Versatility with the ability to play both guard and tackle
Cons:
- Struggles with leverage at times
- Needs to fill out his frame
- Experience – has only played organized football since 2002
2. Chilo Rachal, USC* (6'6", 322 pounds, 5.23 40 time)
Pros:
- Size, frame, and build
- Explosiveness to drive the defender off the ball
- Understands leverage and is an excellent run blocker
Cons:
- Durability
- Struggles some in pass protection against quicker defenders
- Quickness
3.
Pros:
- Strength and steadiness in pass protection and run blocking
- Intangibles, character, and stability
- Experience and technique
Cons:
- Quickness, mobility, and athleticism
- Upside and potential
- Explosiveness
4.
Pros:
- Thickness and strength
- Quickness, mobility, and athleticism
- Upside and potential (if he can stay healthy)
Cons:
- Durability
- Limited to guard at the pro level
- Short and doesn’t have a lot of growth potential
5. Jeremy Zuttah,
Pros:
- Versatile and can play any position on the line
- Quickness, mobility, and athleticism
- Work ethic, character, and toughness
Cons:
- Strength
- Probably limited inside because of his lack of height
- Explosiveness
C: 1.
Pros:
- Quickness, athleticism, and mobility
- Technique and awareness
- Intelligence, experience, and intangibles
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Doesn’t have the size nor strength to dominate
- Upside and potential
2. Steve Justice,
Pros:
- Quickness, athleticism, and mobility
- Intelligence, experience, and intangibles
- Versatile and could play guard in the pros
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Strength
- Will probably only fit in a zone-blocking scheme in the pros
3. John Sullivan, Notre Dame (6'4", 301 pounds, 5.40 40 time)
Pros:
- Strength
- Experience
- Intangibles and work ethic
Cons:
- Quickness, athleticism, and mobility
- Shotgun snap is inconsistent
- Isn’t dominant in run grading or pass protection
4. Kory Lichtensteiger,
Pros:
- Intelligence, experience, and awareness
- Technique
- Versatile and can play any interior offensive line position
Cons:
- Isn’t dominating in any facet of the game
- Can be beat by both quickness and strength
- Upside and potential
5.
Pros:
- Size, bulk, and strength
- Quickness
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Experience at center
- Technique
- Ability to snap consistently
DT:
1. Glenn Dorsey, LSU (6'2", 297 pounds, DNR at Combine)Pros:
- Strength, power, and explosiveness
- Quickness and ability to penetrate
- Ability to make plays all over the field
Cons:
- Durability
- Will not fit in 3-4 scheme
- Size and bulk aren’t anything special
2. Sedrick Ellis, USC (6'0", 309 pounds, 5.24 40 time)
Pros:
- Quickness, agility, acceleration, and speed
- Pass rushing
- Intensity, motor, and intangibles
Cons:
- Will not fit in 3-4 scheme
- Height and bulk
- May have trouble holding his ground against the run
3. Pat Sims,
Pros:
- Size and bulk
- Athleticism, quickness, and penetration ability
- Upside and potential to be a force against the run and pass
Cons:
- Strength
- Experience and technique
- Stamina and conditioning
4.
Pros:
- Height and frame
- Athleticism, speed, and quickness
- Versatile and could project to a 4-3 or 3-4
Cons:
- Underachiever
- Inconsistent
- ‘Tweener
5. Red
Pros:
- Size and bulk
- Strength and run-stuffing ability
- Athletic for his size
Cons:
- Pass rushing
- Stamina
- Durability issues
6. Trevor Laws, Notre Dame (6'0", 304 pounds, 5.08 40 time)
Pros:
- Quickness and athleticism
- Experience, intangibles, technique, and motor
- Versatility
Cons:
- Size and bulk
- Strength and power
- Pass rush
7.
Pros:
- Strength
- Athleticism, speed, range, and ability to penetrate
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Technique
- Motor and intensity
- Doesn’t hold up too well at the point of attack
8.
Pros:
- Size and bulk
- Strength and power
- Excellent at occupying space and defending the run
Cons:
- Stamina
- Quickness, agility, and explosiveness
- Inconsistent and an underachiever
9.
Pros:
- Athleticism, speed, and explosiveness
- Ability to penetrate
- Upside and potential
Cons:
- Size and strength
- Inconsistent and unproductive
- Durability
10.
- Size and bulk
- Strength and power
- Excellent at occupying space and defending the run
Cons:
- Pass rush
- Experience
- Quickness and explosiveness
DE:
1. Chris Long, Virginia (6'3", 272 pounds, 4.71 40 time)
2. Vernon Gholston, Ohio State* (6'3", 266 pounds, 4.67 40 time)
3. Derrick Harvey, Florida* (3-4 OLB) (6'5", 291 pounds, 4.80 40 time)
4. Phillip Merling, Clemson* (6'4", 276 pounds, DNR at Combine)
5. Calais Campbell, Miami (FL)* (6'8", 290 pounds, 5.03 40 time)
6. Quentin Groves, Auburn (3-4 OLB) (6'3", 259 pounds, 4.57 40 time)
7. Lawrence Jackson, USC (6'4", 271 pounds, 4.81 40 time)
8. Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech (6'4", 263 pounds, 4.71 40 time)
9. Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan (6'5", 273 pounds, 4.77 40 time)
10. Darrell Robertson, Georgia Tech (6'4", 255 pounds, DNR at Combine)
OLB:
1. Keith Rivers, USC (6'2", 241 pounds, DNR at Combine)
2. Dan Connor, Penn State (6'2", 231 pounds, DNR at Combine)
3. Erin Henderson, Maryland* (6'3", 244 pounds, 4.73 40 time)
4. Tavares Gooden, Miami (FL) (6'1", 234 pounds, 4.65 40 time)
5. Phillip Wheeler, Georgia Tech (6'2", 248 pounds, 4.73 40 time)
6. Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech (6'2", 232 pounds, 4.69 40 time)
7. Ali Highsmith, LSU (6'0", 230 pounds, 4.96 40 time)
8. Geno Hayes, Florida State* (6'1", 226 pounds, 4.64 40 time)
9. Ezra Butler, Nevada (6'2", 245 pounds, DNR at Combine)
10. Shawn Cradle, Michigan (6'5", 245 pounds, 4.64 40 time)
MLB:
1. Jerod Mayo, Tennessee* (6'2", 242 pounds, 4.54 40 time)
2. Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma* (6'0", 246 pounds, 4.77 40 time)
3. Beau Bell, UNLV (6'1", 244 pounds, DNR at Combine)
4. Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt (6'2", 245 pounds, 4.63 40 time)
5. J Leman, Illinois (6'2", 245 pounds, DNR at Combine)
S:
1. Kenny Phillips, Miami (FL)* (6'2", 212 pounds, 4.54 40 time)
2. Reggie Smith, Oklahoma* (6'0", 199 pounds, DNR at Combine)
3. Terrell Thomas, USC (6'1", 202 pounds, 4.49 40 time)
4. Josh Barrett, Arizona State (6'2", 223 pounds, 4.35 40 time)
5. DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina* (6'0", 205 pounds, 4.52 40 time)
6. Craig Steltz, LSU (6'1", 213 pounds, DNR at Combine)
7. Thomas DeCoud, California (6'1", 207 pounds, 4.48 40 time)
8. Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame (5'11", 212 pounds, 4.52 40 time)
9. Jonathan Hefney, Tennessee (5'8", 190 pounds, 4.53 40 time)
10. Marcus Griffin, Texas (5'10", 201 pounds, 4.76 40 time)
CB:
1. Leodis McKelvin, Troy (5'10", 190 pounds, 4.38 40 time)
2. Mike Jenkins, South Florida (5'10", 197 pounds, 4.38 40 time)
3. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State (6'2", 184 pounds, 4.33 40 time)
4. Aqib Talib, Kansas* (6'1", 202 pounds, 4.47 40 time)
5. Antoine Cason, Arizona (6'0", 191 pounds, 4.49 40 time)
6. Tracy Porter, Indiana (5'10", 188 pounds, 4.37 40 time)
7. Patrick Lee, Auburn (6'0", 200 pounds, 4.40 40 time)
8. Charles Godfrey, Iowa (5'11", 207 pounds, 4.45 40 time)
9. Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech* (5'10", 189 pounds, 4.58 40 time)
10. Dwight Lowery, San Jose State (5'11", 201 pounds, 4.62 40 time)