Try this one for starters
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/index.html
edit: The Official Website of the Senior Bowl
http://www.seniorbowl.com/2007/
Anyone watching NFL Network Sr. Bowl Practices?
- Thread starter arydolphin
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http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/index.html
edit: The Official Website of the Senior Bowl
http://www.seniorbowl.com/2007/
PhinsRDbest
Who D Best?
The Weigh in part is interesting
Troy Smith 6 foot exactly
Levi Brown 6-5(Good size for LT)
Justin Blalock 6-3(Good guard size)
Aaron Sears- 6-3(Good guard size)
Joe Staley 6-5(Good size for LT)
Tony Ugoh 6-5(Good size for LT)
HB Blades 5-10(Little surprising thought he be taller)
Buster Davis 5-9(No surprise)
Poslunsky and Willis 6-1(wish they were atleast 6-2 but whats an inch?)
Troy Smith 6 foot exactly
Levi Brown 6-5(Good size for LT)
Justin Blalock 6-3(Good guard size)
Aaron Sears- 6-3(Good guard size)
Joe Staley 6-5(Good size for LT)
Tony Ugoh 6-5(Good size for LT)
HB Blades 5-10(Little surprising thought he be taller)
Buster Davis 5-9(No surprise)
Poslunsky and Willis 6-1(wish they were atleast 6-2 but whats an inch?)
fanaticfin
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espn: senior bowl monday buzz:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/insider/news/story?id=2739563
Here was the most interesting part of the article I read:
The defensive player that impressed us the most was Cal cornerback Daymeion Hughes. The 5-10, 192 pounder displayed outstanding agility and instincts throughout practice. There wasn't a receiver on the team, including standouts such as Jason Hill (Washington State), Rhema McKnight (Notre Dame) and David Clowney (Virginia Tech), who could shake Hughes in one-on-one drills. While it's important to put everything into perspective this week, I think it's safe to say that Hughes showed better man-to-man cover skills this afternoon than Michigan's Leon Hall, who is widely considered the top cornerback prospect and a potential top-15 pick in this year's class.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/insider/news/story?id=2739563
Here was the most interesting part of the article I read:
The defensive player that impressed us the most was Cal cornerback Daymeion Hughes. The 5-10, 192 pounder displayed outstanding agility and instincts throughout practice. There wasn't a receiver on the team, including standouts such as Jason Hill (Washington State), Rhema McKnight (Notre Dame) and David Clowney (Virginia Tech), who could shake Hughes in one-on-one drills. While it's important to put everything into perspective this week, I think it's safe to say that Hughes showed better man-to-man cover skills this afternoon than Michigan's Leon Hall, who is widely considered the top cornerback prospect and a potential top-15 pick in this year's class.
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I think everyone should watch out for Anthony Spencer to make a massive leap in draft stock after the combine and senior bowl.
I expect him to go in the 10-15 range when all is said and done.
I expect him to go in the 10-15 range when all is said and done.
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More on Hughes from nfldraftscout.com:
[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-2]"Senior Bowl North Team Monday Practice Report: Of the four CB's, Daymeion Hughes' answer was heard the loudest. Hughes was spectacular Monday. He was as dominant during this practice as any cover corner I've witnessed in nearly ten years of covering the Senior Bowl. He was never challenged deep -- which is a significant caveat, as he is estimated to run in the mid 4.5s -- but he rarely allowed short and medium receptions, consistently showing the instincts, body control, and instantaneous break on the ball that caused his own coaching staff (Tampa Bay) to routinely praise him and for scouts throughout the stands to divert their attention towards him. Hughes was at his best matched one on one with receivers, but also showed sticky hands and good leaping ability in drills earlier in practice."
Hughes is one of those guys that is a bit lower on the DB rankings because he "only" runs in the 4.5s in the 40, but look at the production this year: 67 tackles, 11 passes broken up, 8 INTs. I really hate how this time of year seems to be more about how people measure up instead of how they actually play on the field. Of course, with the Dolphins, I think #9 is possibly too high to take any of the DBs in the draft, but Hughes is a great option if they trade down.
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This is just protocall and just in case any slip...
There is no way that MIA picks Hall over Nelson...no way...
Remember, this is the "Senior" Bowl...in other words...
the real stars are juniors...Ginn Jr, Nelson...:cooldude:
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As is the case every year from the Senior Bowl, NFL coaching news is at the forefront. The Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions all have coaching interests moving in and out. The New England Patriots have identified a priority and the St. Louis Rams are already setting their NFL Draft boards.
Cleveland Browns
As first reported by theobr.com last week, offensive line coach Jeff Davidson�s contract has expired and he could be a candidate for job openings with the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers. Davidson interviewed with both teams over the past weekend and while Cleveland has interest in him coming back, Davidson is looking to move on.
Sources say that Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt hasn�t decided yet whether he will be replacing the coaches that are still under contract with the team. The offensive line job is still being filled by Steve Loney but it�s still uncertain whether or not he�ll remain with the team.
Dallas Cowboys
With head coach Bill Parcells announcing his retirement from coaching on Monday, the speculation here in Mobile is that he�ll wind up being a general manager with another team before he ends his career totally in the NFL.
As for potential replacements for Parcells?
Owner Jerry Jones loves big names so Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz would certainly be one and it�s no secret that Martz wants to coach again. With Dallas, he could just concentrate on coaching and not having to deal with personnel decisions which wasn�t a strength for him from his days with the St. Louis Rams.
If Jones stays in house, assistant head coach/offensive line/running game Tony Sparano could probably be the only candidate. He had head coaching experience in college at the division II level.
New England Patriots
A league source told scout.com Monday that the team has already showed strong interest in re-signing P Todd Sauerbrun who is coming off of a huge performance in the AFC Championship game.
St. Louis Rams
According to a source within the organization, their draft-day priorities will include defensive tackle, defensive end, wide receiver, and linebacker, although not necessarily in that order.
Spending another first-round pick on a defensive tackle would be a hard pill to swallow for St. Louis, which has spent three first-round picks on defensive tackles over the last six years: Damione Lewis, Ryan Pickett, and Jimmy Kennedy. However, Lewis and Pickett are no longer there, Kennedy has yet to live up to his potential and La�Roi Glover, the starter opposite Kennedy, is aging quickly.
�Kennedy is doing better, now,� the source acknowledged. �Glover is getting older. He�s an 11-year veteran, so we could use another young body in there.�
The team is also thin at defensive end - literally. The Rams deploy a bevy of speed rushers but lack a player with the girth necessary to hold up at the point of attack. They were also hurt when Tony Hargrove, a 2006 draft selection, went AWOL last season, forcing the Rams to trade him to the Bills.
�Our guys are all 260-lb. pass rushers. We need to get some people with a little more size,� the source said.
Wide receiver is expected to be another area of need although on paper it may not look that way. Kevin Curtis and Shaun McDonald are both pending unrestricted free agents. Curtis, if the Rams aren�t able re-sign him before the start of free agency on March 2, should receive plenty of attention. As another league source pointed out here in Mobile, while Curtis didn�t have anywhere near the production in the 2006 season than he did in 2005, it�s a down year for receivers so he still could garner plenty of interest. McDonald, although No.4 on the depth chart, has good speed and could fill a larger role for another team because of his speed.
The Rams do not want to create a financial divide in their locker room and so will let other teams overpay for Curtis or McDonald if it comes down to a bidding war.
�I think Curtis is going to make almost as much money as Holt,� the team source said. �If that happens, the Rams are not going to pay him even if they can afford to, because then Torry and Isaac are going to be looking around wondering why they are getting paid the same as these guys playing behind them.�
St. Louis could draft a receiver if Curtis and McDonald both leave, with the source openly wondering about what Ted Ginn Jr. could do in the Rams� potent offense. There is also a chance that the team could re-sign Curtis and McDonald and cut Bruce, who is getting up there in age. At this point, that still seems unlikely.
�Bruce is the face of the franchise, the only guy that�s leftover from the Los Angeles days,� the source said. �The two guys you will never see playing for another team are Bruce and Orlando Pace. Those guys will be Rams their entire careers.�
The final area of need, then, is at linebacker. The team is set at two positions, with Will
Witherspoon in the middle and Pisa Tinoisamoa on the outside, but third starter Brandon Chillar
will be replaced.
�He�s just a guy,� the source said of Chillar.
Look for a busy off-season in St. Louis as the Rams continue their metamorphosis from Mike
Martz� free-styling, finesse style of play to Scott Linehan�s more physical and disciplined
methodologies.
Player Pos School Height Weight Waist Hand
Tyler Palko QB Pittsburgh 6007 215 32 1/4 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Good shape with nice definition.
Monday Practice Notes: He clearly showed that his arm lacks strength and velocity although his
passes were accurate for the most part
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Troy Smith QB Ohio State 5112 214 32 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape.
Monday Practice Notes: He was by far the best quarterback on the field today at the North
practice. The ball jumped out of his hand and he was quite accurate. His decision making was
also good. Smith helped himself today.
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Drew Stanton QB Michigan State 6027 226 30 3/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Very thin.
Monday Practice Notes: His throws were inconsistent through out the practice session. Stanton
would set up well but was off on his mechanics.
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Tony Hunt RB Penn State 6016 239 31 1/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and and bigger than expected.
Monday Practice Notes: He used his size effectively in short-yardage work and showed to have
good hands in drills where he was asked to catch the football.
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Kolby Smith RB Louisville 5112 214 32 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and and bigger than expected.
Monday Practice Notes: He moved around well and was the best back on the field today. He cut and
ran to daylight on several runs.
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Garrett Wolfe RB Northern Illinois 5073 182 29 1/8 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Small but cut.
Monday Practice Notes: He had trouble getting through the hole. He also went down fairly easily
after first contact.
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Brian Leonard FB Rutgers 6010 224 30 1/4 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Athletic build.
Monday Practice Notes: He clearly will need to put on weight if he's going to fullback at the
next level. He ran fairly well during the practice session and was able to find some running
room.
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Scott Chandler TE Iowa 6065 268 34 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Needs a lot of upper body work.
Monday Practice Notes: He showed to have average speed and was slow at times out of his breaks.
He did catch mostly all passes thrown his way.
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Clark Harris TE Rutgers 6053 257 32 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Lanky.
Monday Practice Notes: He did a good job getting down the middle on a few plays and showed to
have good hands. He's just a tad too slow.
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Aundrae Allison WR East Carolina 6001 197 32 8 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender with long arms.
Monday Practice Notes: He did a decent job of getting in and out of his breaks and had a better
than average showing.
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David Clowney WR Virginia Tech 6003 184 31 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Bow-legged, thin arms/legs.
Monday Practice Notes: While he didn't have a problem getting open, Clowney had at least five
drops during the practice session. Two of them were without anyone covering him and he showed to
have a lack of concentration. He did show that he has good speed and he was able to get off of
the line well.
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Jason Hill WR Washington State 6004 204 32 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender build.
Monday Practice Notes: He was one of the better receivers on the day and did a good job of
getting open and running after the catch.
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Rehma McKnight WR Notre Dame 6007 207 32 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Cut.
Monday Practice Notes: The coaches were working with him about improving his route running and
he seems to improve in that area as the session went along. He did a decent job of catching the
all.
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Brandon Myles WR West Virginia 6007 183 33 1/2 8 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but cut.
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Paul Williams WR Fresno State 6010 200 35 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long arms and broad shoulders
Monday Practice Notes: He had issues getting out of his breaks but he did do a good job of
catching the ball.
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Levi Brown OL Penn State 6053 323 34 1/2 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and barred chested.
Monday Practice Notes: Great feet and pretty agile, moves like a player closer to 300 pounds.
Can get to be off-balanced against inside moves and slants.
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Ryan Harris OL Notre Dame 6046 299 33 3/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Slim shoulders and soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Excellent leverage player, plays low in run blocking which can get him
overextended. Very strong hands, nimble feet, could be a tackle or guard in NFL.
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Marshal Yanda OL Iowa 6037 304 32 1/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Soft.
Monday Practice Notes: Plays well within his body and balanced off the ball. Excellent against
speed and technique, but power rushers can overpower when he plays too tall.
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Josh Beekman OL Boston College 6016 315 31 1/2 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire around the middle.
Monday Practice Notes: Very active on playside especially with double-teams. Good hand
technique, but obviously learning the playbook still. Loves to get to the second level.
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Doug Datish OL Ohio State 6037 302 32 1/2 9 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Flab around the middle and underdeveloped chest.
Monday Practice Notes: Ground it out all day, but seemed a step slow compared to other players.
Had a great fire burning and looked better in team action than one-on-ones.
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James Marten OL Boston College 6073 303 34 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft body. Tall.
Monday Practice Notes: Played guard and looked way too big to play along the interior, but his
footwork was not great for tackle. Beaten several times by bullrushers.
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Dan Mozes OL West Virginia 6023 300 31 1/2 10
Weigh-In Notes: Solid but room for improvement.
Monday Practice Notes: Battles off the ball with big, strong hands. Sets up very well after the
snap, and can be a primary blocker with his speed. Did have trouble with DTs swimming over him.
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Manny Ramirez OL Texas Tech 6027 335 32 10 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Big shoulder and arms but soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Let a defensive players get inside his body and control him along the line,
but settled down and did well blocking on pulls and traps.
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Samson Satele OL Hawaii 6022 294 31 3/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Needs development everywhere.
Monday Practice Notes: Does not have the look of a great lineman, but he will block with the
best of these guys. Tags well on seals, has great hand placement, and good footwork. Very well
coached.
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Nick Leeson LS Virginia Tech 6014 258 31 1/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Beerguy... Was referred to as a wasted roster spot.
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Victor Abiamiri DL Notre Dame 6044 271 33 1/2 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick upper body and legs.
Monday Practice Notes: Gets upfield very well for a player of his size with great reaction to
the ball. Does not move very well laterally against the run.
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Adam Carriker DL Nebraska 6057 292 33 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Long thick arms.
Monday Practice Notes: Long arms, but more of a power player at this point in time. Good
reaction in the backfield, and rides the hips of defenders well. Needs to find a home between
DE and DT.
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Jay Moore DL Nebraska 6045 276 32 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: Guessed a little too much throughout the day on snapcounts. When he was
on, he was in the backfield. When he was not, easily stopped at the line. His reaction time is
subpar.
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Anthony Spencer DL Purdue 6024 266 32 3/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Shows an inconsistent effort. Looks more comfortable playing downhill
than in space. More powerful than quick, but wants to use his quickness on the backside of the
line. Once he learns this, he could be a good one this week.
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LaMarr Woodley DL Michigan 6013 269 34 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Thick arms but soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Loves to use his upperbody strength almost exclusively, and with his
sheer muscle he can get away with it. As a result, he can play high and get pushed back some,
but his reaction and hand quickness is excellent.
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Brandon Mebane DL California 6010 304 32 1/2 10
Weigh-In Notes: Tank butt and soft torso.
Monday Practice Notes: Quick hands, plays low off the ball, powerful lower body, and could be a
two-gap player in the right places. Very good work ethic.
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Amobi Okoye DL Louisville 6020 287 34 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Built like a brickhouse
Monday Practice Notes: Has a great swim move playing over the center, but leaves his body open
for blocking as he uses his hands. Want to see him add a little weight to play nose.
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David Patterson DL Ohio State 6017 274 32 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Sloppy and soft.
Monday Practice Notes: Best motor on the team, he never stops. Plays very wide and can take on
double teams well keeping his ground. Can get to the backfield quickly as he loves to shoot the
gaps.
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Quinn Pit**** DL Ohio State 6023 301 32 9 3/4
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Monday Practice Notes: Plays smaller than 300 pounds, wants to do too much in too little space.
Still, has the potential to be a great one.
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David Harris LB Michigan 6022 239 32 1/2 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Long and developed
Monday Practice Notes: A powerful player who diagnoses plays quickly and shows power in taking
on blockers. He fails to distinguish himself in coverage.
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H.B. Blades LB Pittsburgh 5106 237 31 5/8 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick legs and broad shoulders.
Monday Practice Notes: He is powerful at the point of attack and shows soft hands in coverage. He is
very aggressive, but can be too aggressive and run himself out of plays.
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Stewart Bradley LB Nebraska 6035 256 32 3/4 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Muscular and well built.
Monday Practice Notes: Has stiff hips and looks uncomfortable playing in space.
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Prescott Burgess LB Michigan 6031 246 33 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Solid all-around.
Monday Practice Notes: He diagnoses plays quickly, maintains good position and shows soft hands
when given the opportunity. He is not physical enough at the point of attack.
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Kevin McLee LB West Virginia 5116 239 31 1/4 8 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Soft up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Is aggressive and shows good speed as an edge rusher. He is a fluid
player who is comfortable turning and running with receivers downfield, but looks unnatural
catching the football.
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Paul Posluzney LB Penn State 6012 237 32 1/4 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and cut. Looks good.
Monday Practice Notes: He is physical and aggressive with excellent footwork. He never quits on
a play but struggles to sift through the garbage inside.
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Leon Hall DB Michigan 5110 193 32 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thin but well developed.
Monday Practice Notes: He is a smooth player with good deep speed, soft hands and the
willingness to attack the ball at its highest point. He can be fooled with double-moves and
doesn�t always get his head around when the ball is in the air.
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Daymeion Hughes DB California 5101 192 31 3/8 8 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Small and compact.
Monday Practice Notes: Has terrific speed and suddenness. He is a fluid and aggressive who
attacks the ball and breaks up a lot of passes. He has stellar anticipation, too.
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Tanard Jackson DB Syracuse 6000 192 31 8 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Very good.
Monday Practice Notes: Appears fluid in coverage and can change direction seamlessly. He has soft hands
but needs to be more aggressive in attacking the ball.
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Marcus McCauley DB Fresno State 6005 200 31 1/2 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: Is physical at the point of attack and has great leaping ability. He
lacks closing speed, can be fooled with double-moves and doesn�t always attack the ball at its
highest point.
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Josh Wilson DB Maryland 5091 188 30 9 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Compact build.
Monday Practice Notes: Has excellent speed and shows good footwork. He struggles against larger
receivers and can play out of control at times; he has a hard time defending underneath routes.
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Josh Gattis DB Wake Forest 6010 206 32 1/2 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Well built and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: He is a smooth player with the good speed and awareness. Has questionable
hands and needs to be more aggressive attacking the ball.
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Aaron Rouse DB Virginia Tech 6035 218 33 3/8 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and thick.
Monday Practice Notes: Shows stiff hips and struggles in coverage.
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Eric Weddle DB Utah 5112 205 30 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs weight-room work; little development.
Monday Practice Notes: He is an aggressive yet disciplined player with good power at the point
of attack. He is not a flashy player but shows soft hands in pass defense.
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Mason Crosby K Colorado 6010 214 29 1/2 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Kickers body.
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Adam Podlesh P Maryland 5106 203 29 1/2 8 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Well built.
Monday Practice Notes: His hangtimes are inconsistent but occasionally terrific. He shows good
control with a quick one-step delivery.
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Cleveland Browns
As first reported by theobr.com last week, offensive line coach Jeff Davidson�s contract has expired and he could be a candidate for job openings with the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers. Davidson interviewed with both teams over the past weekend and while Cleveland has interest in him coming back, Davidson is looking to move on.
Sources say that Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt hasn�t decided yet whether he will be replacing the coaches that are still under contract with the team. The offensive line job is still being filled by Steve Loney but it�s still uncertain whether or not he�ll remain with the team.
Dallas Cowboys
With head coach Bill Parcells announcing his retirement from coaching on Monday, the speculation here in Mobile is that he�ll wind up being a general manager with another team before he ends his career totally in the NFL.
As for potential replacements for Parcells?
Owner Jerry Jones loves big names so Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz would certainly be one and it�s no secret that Martz wants to coach again. With Dallas, he could just concentrate on coaching and not having to deal with personnel decisions which wasn�t a strength for him from his days with the St. Louis Rams.
If Jones stays in house, assistant head coach/offensive line/running game Tony Sparano could probably be the only candidate. He had head coaching experience in college at the division II level.
New England Patriots
A league source told scout.com Monday that the team has already showed strong interest in re-signing P Todd Sauerbrun who is coming off of a huge performance in the AFC Championship game.
St. Louis Rams
According to a source within the organization, their draft-day priorities will include defensive tackle, defensive end, wide receiver, and linebacker, although not necessarily in that order.
Spending another first-round pick on a defensive tackle would be a hard pill to swallow for St. Louis, which has spent three first-round picks on defensive tackles over the last six years: Damione Lewis, Ryan Pickett, and Jimmy Kennedy. However, Lewis and Pickett are no longer there, Kennedy has yet to live up to his potential and La�Roi Glover, the starter opposite Kennedy, is aging quickly.
�Kennedy is doing better, now,� the source acknowledged. �Glover is getting older. He�s an 11-year veteran, so we could use another young body in there.�
The team is also thin at defensive end - literally. The Rams deploy a bevy of speed rushers but lack a player with the girth necessary to hold up at the point of attack. They were also hurt when Tony Hargrove, a 2006 draft selection, went AWOL last season, forcing the Rams to trade him to the Bills.
�Our guys are all 260-lb. pass rushers. We need to get some people with a little more size,� the source said.
Wide receiver is expected to be another area of need although on paper it may not look that way. Kevin Curtis and Shaun McDonald are both pending unrestricted free agents. Curtis, if the Rams aren�t able re-sign him before the start of free agency on March 2, should receive plenty of attention. As another league source pointed out here in Mobile, while Curtis didn�t have anywhere near the production in the 2006 season than he did in 2005, it�s a down year for receivers so he still could garner plenty of interest. McDonald, although No.4 on the depth chart, has good speed and could fill a larger role for another team because of his speed.
The Rams do not want to create a financial divide in their locker room and so will let other teams overpay for Curtis or McDonald if it comes down to a bidding war.
�I think Curtis is going to make almost as much money as Holt,� the team source said. �If that happens, the Rams are not going to pay him even if they can afford to, because then Torry and Isaac are going to be looking around wondering why they are getting paid the same as these guys playing behind them.�
St. Louis could draft a receiver if Curtis and McDonald both leave, with the source openly wondering about what Ted Ginn Jr. could do in the Rams� potent offense. There is also a chance that the team could re-sign Curtis and McDonald and cut Bruce, who is getting up there in age. At this point, that still seems unlikely.
�Bruce is the face of the franchise, the only guy that�s leftover from the Los Angeles days,� the source said. �The two guys you will never see playing for another team are Bruce and Orlando Pace. Those guys will be Rams their entire careers.�
The final area of need, then, is at linebacker. The team is set at two positions, with Will
Witherspoon in the middle and Pisa Tinoisamoa on the outside, but third starter Brandon Chillar
will be replaced.
�He�s just a guy,� the source said of Chillar.
Look for a busy off-season in St. Louis as the Rams continue their metamorphosis from Mike
Martz� free-styling, finesse style of play to Scott Linehan�s more physical and disciplined
methodologies.
code:*UPDATED* 1/22/07 - Daily practice reports from the South Squad
practices.
Player Pos School Height Weight Arm Hand
Kevin Kolb QB Houston 6027 220 31 3/8 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: No upper body.
Monday Practice Notes: Very erratic. Stares down primary targets. Trouble with the out routes.
Seems to direct his throws more than just letting them go.
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Jordan Palmer QB UTEP 6053 229 33 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick build for a passer.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid arm but sprays his throws. Very indecisive. Threw his obligatory
pick which was a trend in his collegiate career.
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Chris Leak QB Florida 5117 203 31 1/4 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but thick legs.
Monday Practice Notes: Throws a nice ball. Very crisp on outs with good zip. Can get the ball
downfield, but sprays the ball all over the place. Downfield passes are not accurate.
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Kenny Irons RB Auburn 5101 188 31 3/4 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: In shape but needs weightroom work.
Monday Practice Notes: Showed a gear not seen this season. Exploded through the hole better than
any back on the south roster. There is a competency for catching the ball, though does not seem
entirely comfortable running routes.
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Lorenzo Booker RB Florida State 5103 188 30 3/4 9
Weigh-In Notes: Slender and skinny.
Monday Practice Notes: Lot of quickness and cutting ability. Because of size he naturally gets
lost behind his blockers. Also showed a competency for catching the ball.
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Kenneth Darby RB Alabama 5101 211 29 1/2 9
Weigh-In Notes: Limited definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Was able to turn the corner but was indecisive at times with his cuts. RB
coach corrected him on multiple occasions in regards to being off balance and cutting off the
wrong foot.
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Le'Ron McClain RB Alabama 6000 265 32 9
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Caught the ball well but he�s big, stiff, and not fast. Will bury his
nose in a linebacker�s grill on isolation blocks.
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Martrez Milner TE Georgia 6036 256 34 9
Weigh-In Notes: Needs work in the weightroom.
Monday Practice Notes: Very athletic and made several athletic catches. Made a difficult catch
over the middle while being slammed by the safety.
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Joe Newton TE Oregon State 6065 257 34 1/2 10 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Long and lean.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid hands, caught everything. Not quick of the line, lacks speed, and a
poor route runner.
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Courtney Taylor WR Auburn 6015 200 31 3/4 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Well built but thin legs.
Monday Practice Notes: Very good. Caught most balls his way. Made quite a few tough catches.
Stayed with the action and worked hard.
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Dwayne Bowe WR LSU 6022 222 33 1/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Built like a linebacker.
Monday Practice Notes: Good practice. Marginal route runner, but caught everything thrown to
him. Worked his routes and physically beat down opponents for balls. Was the interest of several
teams at hand.
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Chansi Stuckey WR Clemson 5101 193 31 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Marginal development.
Monday Practice Notes: Showed good route running and quickness. Average speed and hands. Too
often double clutched on a balls thrown his way.
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Johnnie Lee Higgins WR UTEP 5112 183 31 3/8 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick legs but small upper body. Looked like a track guy.
Monday Practice Notes: Showed good quickness and route running skills. Corrected by the coaches
throughout the day for poor fundamentals. Little too flashy for his own good.
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Dallas Baker WR Florida 6030 203 35 3/4 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Flab around the gut.
Monday Practice Notes: Caught the ball well. Nice adjustments. Lacks speed and explosion. Rounds
off routes.
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Chris Davis WR Florida State 5093 244 31 1/8 10 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and built like a stump.
Monday Practice Notes: Very quick, ran exceptional routes. Got separation and displayed good
speed. Very inconsistent hands. Early in the practice dropped a lot of balls, but later made
some nice acrobatic receptions.
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Joe Staley OL Central Michigan 6055 296 34 1/4 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire with limited upper body definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Obviously very athletic. A scout mentioned he played not only tight end
in high school, but some wide receiver as well. Smooth in his pass protection. Nice punch, but
can windup at times. Does lack hip explosion. Not powerful at the point of attack.
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Justin Blalock OL Texas 6033 331 33 1/2 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Big rear end but sloppy up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Got reps as both guard and right tackle. Loved to bury his head at all
times. In pass blocking drills was beaten off the edge because did not get depth on his initial
kick step. Also struggled today with getting arm extension.
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Tony Ugoh OL Arkansas 6054 301 36 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Athletic build with big lower body.
Monday Practice Notes: Athleticism on the island is apparent but needs some refining in his
technique. His punch can be very good but he is inconsistent with it. Needs to keep his
shoulders square before committing in his pass set. Seemed comfortable making blocks in space.
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Arron Sears OL Tennessee 6031 317 34 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Big lower body and solid up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Flashed more overall talent than any other lineman on his squad, but was
wildly inconsistent. Was shifted to guard for the day. Very quick to the second level, but once
in contact with a defender he does not bring his feet. Often lunges. Fires off the ball very
hard and very strong at the point of attack but showed a tendency to lead his head too often as
well.
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Ben Gubbs OL Auburn 6030 315 33 10
Weigh-In Notes: Broad shoulders and small chest.
Monday Practice Notes: Footwork was an issue throughout the day. Often got too wide in his
stance, and followed through by staying wide when engaged in blocks. Did show ability moving in
space today. Much like his Auburn teammate, he struggled with overall technique.
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Tim Duckworth OL Auburn 6032 304 32 1/2 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Wide and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: Was corrected all practice on bad technique by the position coach.
Started with a bad stance, never gets the hips under himself and too much of a waist bender. Not
very agile getting to the second level and he just loves to wrestle with the defenders once
engaged in blocks.
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Leroy Harris OL NC State 6024 298 33 10 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick but no definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Worked with the quarterbacks early taking snaps, but spent the rest of
the day at left guard. Struggled immensely in pass protection. Did not show the patience to
engage a defender on his initial punch. Also struggled working in in space. Showed the
athleticism to get to the second level, but seemed lost at times picking up defenders.
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Ryan Kalil OL USC 6027 291 32 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Athletic build.
Monday Practice Notes: Technically sound. Quick off the ball. Hands are very good and well
placed. Excels in space. Arguably had the best day of practice for a mediocre group of South
offensive linemen.
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Mansfield Wrotto OL Georgia Tech 6030 316 33 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft up top.
Monday Practice Notes: As one scout described him, �He�s a project�but a good
project. Plays very compact and does not get great extension with either his arms or his pass sets.
In his pass sets today he tended to overset and gives an open lane to compensate.
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Dustin Fry OL Clemson 6023 326 33 1/8 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Mr. Jiggles.
Monday Practice Notes: Another line prospect who got off on the wrong foot with his position
coach. Immediately was corrected for standing straight up while working the boards. Lacks much
of a punch and is only effective in very limited areas.
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Quentin Moses DL Georgia 6047 249 33 1/2 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Flat chested and soft.
Monday Practice Notes: Indecisive most of the day in his pass rush. At times Moses slowed down
so much during his possible countermove, you could almost read what he was thinking. Can be
engulfed at the point of attack in the run game and did not make much of a presence their
either.
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Chase Pittman DL LSU 6044 272 32 3/4 10 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Small spare tire and no chest.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked like he wasn�t working hard in drills. Does not have the strength
at the point of attack to handle double teams by a tackle and tight end. Overall was basically
invisible for most of the day.
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Tim Crowder DL Texas 6037 271 33 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Big triceps/traps.
Monday Practice Notes: The only defensive linemen today to show a competency for pass rush
moves. He showed the ability to set up and use a variety of moves, as well as counter the
lineman�s initial punch. Was corrected though on his overall lack of hand usage.
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Ray McDonald DL Florida 6033 282 33 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: No definition.
Monday Practice Notes: The bionic man. McDonald walks on the practice field with a large brace
on both knees, as well as his right elbow. Early in the practice his head was not into it and
jumped offside on multiple occasions. Had trouble keeping his feet on numerous occasions. Played
at left defensive end all day, and struggled in his pass rush because of a lack of overall
moves.
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Antonio Johnson DL Mississippi State 6027 305 33 3/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: No definition and knock knee.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid day overall. Used his hands very well, and was able to beat interior
blockers in pass rush drills. Very quick off the ball today.
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DeMarcus Tyler DL NC State 6021 323 33 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Sloppy with lots of rolls. Needs to wear the "bro".
Monday Practice Notes: All power and no finesse. Showed no moves to get off of blocks in either
the running game or in his pass rush. Was corrected multiple times on his gap and making the
right read.
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Ryan McBean DL Oklahoma State 6045 277 32 1/2 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and defined.
Monday Practice Notes: Makes up for his lack of size with very good quickness off the ball. Did
have trouble making his proper reads and was corrected on it. Does some of the little things
right. For example, just getting his hands up to disrupt a quarterback.
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Kareem Brown DL Miami (Fla.) 6040 303 33 1/4 10 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire and no definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Often came off the ball low and hard, but showed no ability to counter,
get off blocks and redirect. Was able to get a semblance of a pass rush with his own bulrush.
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Buster Davis LB Florida State 5095 192 30 1/4 8 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Very slender.
Monday Practice Notes: Very explosive and quick. Covers a lot of area. On one particular play
Davis had his helmet knocked clean off, literally popping into the air after contact with
Alabama FB Le�Ron McClain.
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Patrick Willis LB Mississippi 6010 240 32 3/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and well built.
Monday Practice Notes: Vocal leader on field. Made sure everyone was in the right spot. Tough in
run defense. Looked strong at the point but stiff in coverage and lacked sideline to sideline
speed.
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Tony Taylor LB Georgia 6005 237 32 9
Weigh-In Notes: Thick calves and thighs.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked very stiff all day.
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Earl Everett LB Florida 6021 235 32 1/4 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but well defined.
Monday Practice Notes: Athletic and showed good sideline to sideline range. Easily blocked. Does
not play to his size. Inconsistent.
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Juwan Simpson LB Alabama 6023 223 33 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: No torso development.
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Rufus Alexander LB Oklahoma 6007 227 33 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape and thick up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked solid in run coverage, solid in pass coverage. Showed explosion in
run defense but cannot get off blocks.
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A.J. Davis DB NC State 5102 180 29 3/4 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Bird legs and thin upper body.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked bad. Gave up a lot of receptions. Showed some quickness in his
break but got beat most of the day.
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David Irons DB Auburn 5107 198 31 8 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Looks like a body builder.
Monday Practice Notes: Terrific Practice. Arguably the best DB on the South all day. Showed a
lot of quickness and speed. Several nice plays on the ball. Was commended by the coaches for the
effort he gave.
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Fred Bennett DB South Carolina 6007 196 33 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Wide shoulders.
Monday Practice Notes: Struggled all day. No quickness. Lacks ball skills. Late in location of
ball. Lot of passes completed against him.
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Aaron Ross DB Texas 6004 192 31 1/4 9
Weigh-In Notes: Thin upper body.
Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent. Athletically looks very good. Good footwork. Shows the
ability to plant and break. Struggled in drills. One play Courtney Taylor run away from him and
another Taylor won out on a jumpball; but then came back to make a great pick in full scrimmage.
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Kevin Payne DB Louisiana-Monroe 6001 215 30 8 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Cut.
Monday Practice Notes: Technically sound, but struggled due to lack of quickness and speed
against superior talent.
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Brandon Meriweather DB Miami (Fla.) 5105 192 30 8 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs work in the weightroom.
Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent day. Constantly corrected early in the day on poor
fundamentals. Really did not make a lot of plays.
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Brett Goode DB Arkansas 6012 232 31 1/2 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Very soft.
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Michael Griffin DB Texas 5114 195 31 7/8 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and lean.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid sideline to sideline range. Made a very nice play on Kenny Irons in
run defense. Showed good ball skills. Solid day overall.
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Jonathan Wade DB Tennessee 5097 192 30 1/4 9 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Scrawney.
Monday Practice Notes: Athleticism on field was apparent as he could run with anybody, but
mechanically and mentally he�s just not there. Gave up many receptions . Better athlete than
football player.
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Daniel Sepulveda P Baylor 6021 228 31 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and in good shape.
Monday Practice Notes: Big leg. Kicking fifty yards with ease and had great hang time.
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Nick Folk K Arizona 6011 220 31 1/8 9
Weigh-In Notes: Solid build.
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Player Pos School Height Weight Arm Hand
Kevin Kolb QB Houston 6027 220 31 3/8 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: No upper body.
Monday Practice Notes: Very erratic. Stares down primary targets. Trouble with the out routes.
Seems to direct his throws more than just letting them go.
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Jordan Palmer QB UTEP 6053 229 33 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick build for a passer.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid arm but sprays his throws. Very indecisive. Threw his obligatory
pick which was a trend in his collegiate career.
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Chris Leak QB Florida 5117 203 31 1/4 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but thick legs.
Monday Practice Notes: Throws a nice ball. Very crisp on outs with good zip. Can get the ball
downfield, but sprays the ball all over the place. Downfield passes are not accurate.
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Kenny Irons RB Auburn 5101 188 31 3/4 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: In shape but needs weightroom work.
Monday Practice Notes: Showed a gear not seen this season. Exploded through the hole better than
any back on the south roster. There is a competency for catching the ball, though does not seem
entirely comfortable running routes.
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Lorenzo Booker RB Florida State 5103 188 30 3/4 9
Weigh-In Notes: Slender and skinny.
Monday Practice Notes: Lot of quickness and cutting ability. Because of size he naturally gets
lost behind his blockers. Also showed a competency for catching the ball.
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Kenneth Darby RB Alabama 5101 211 29 1/2 9
Weigh-In Notes: Limited definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Was able to turn the corner but was indecisive at times with his cuts. RB
coach corrected him on multiple occasions in regards to being off balance and cutting off the
wrong foot.
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Le'Ron McClain RB Alabama 6000 265 32 9
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Caught the ball well but he�s big, stiff, and not fast. Will bury his
nose in a linebacker�s grill on isolation blocks.
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Martrez Milner TE Georgia 6036 256 34 9
Weigh-In Notes: Needs work in the weightroom.
Monday Practice Notes: Very athletic and made several athletic catches. Made a difficult catch
over the middle while being slammed by the safety.
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Joe Newton TE Oregon State 6065 257 34 1/2 10 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Long and lean.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid hands, caught everything. Not quick of the line, lacks speed, and a
poor route runner.
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Courtney Taylor WR Auburn 6015 200 31 3/4 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Well built but thin legs.
Monday Practice Notes: Very good. Caught most balls his way. Made quite a few tough catches.
Stayed with the action and worked hard.
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Dwayne Bowe WR LSU 6022 222 33 1/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Built like a linebacker.
Monday Practice Notes: Good practice. Marginal route runner, but caught everything thrown to
him. Worked his routes and physically beat down opponents for balls. Was the interest of several
teams at hand.
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Chansi Stuckey WR Clemson 5101 193 31 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Marginal development.
Monday Practice Notes: Showed good route running and quickness. Average speed and hands. Too
often double clutched on a balls thrown his way.
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Johnnie Lee Higgins WR UTEP 5112 183 31 3/8 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick legs but small upper body. Looked like a track guy.
Monday Practice Notes: Showed good quickness and route running skills. Corrected by the coaches
throughout the day for poor fundamentals. Little too flashy for his own good.
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Dallas Baker WR Florida 6030 203 35 3/4 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Flab around the gut.
Monday Practice Notes: Caught the ball well. Nice adjustments. Lacks speed and explosion. Rounds
off routes.
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Chris Davis WR Florida State 5093 244 31 1/8 10 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and built like a stump.
Monday Practice Notes: Very quick, ran exceptional routes. Got separation and displayed good
speed. Very inconsistent hands. Early in the practice dropped a lot of balls, but later made
some nice acrobatic receptions.
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Joe Staley OL Central Michigan 6055 296 34 1/4 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire with limited upper body definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Obviously very athletic. A scout mentioned he played not only tight end
in high school, but some wide receiver as well. Smooth in his pass protection. Nice punch, but
can windup at times. Does lack hip explosion. Not powerful at the point of attack.
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Justin Blalock OL Texas 6033 331 33 1/2 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Big rear end but sloppy up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Got reps as both guard and right tackle. Loved to bury his head at all
times. In pass blocking drills was beaten off the edge because did not get depth on his initial
kick step. Also struggled today with getting arm extension.
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Tony Ugoh OL Arkansas 6054 301 36 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Athletic build with big lower body.
Monday Practice Notes: Athleticism on the island is apparent but needs some refining in his
technique. His punch can be very good but he is inconsistent with it. Needs to keep his
shoulders square before committing in his pass set. Seemed comfortable making blocks in space.
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Arron Sears OL Tennessee 6031 317 34 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Big lower body and solid up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Flashed more overall talent than any other lineman on his squad, but was
wildly inconsistent. Was shifted to guard for the day. Very quick to the second level, but once
in contact with a defender he does not bring his feet. Often lunges. Fires off the ball very
hard and very strong at the point of attack but showed a tendency to lead his head too often as
well.
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Ben Gubbs OL Auburn 6030 315 33 10
Weigh-In Notes: Broad shoulders and small chest.
Monday Practice Notes: Footwork was an issue throughout the day. Often got too wide in his
stance, and followed through by staying wide when engaged in blocks. Did show ability moving in
space today. Much like his Auburn teammate, he struggled with overall technique.
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Tim Duckworth OL Auburn 6032 304 32 1/2 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Wide and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: Was corrected all practice on bad technique by the position coach.
Started with a bad stance, never gets the hips under himself and too much of a waist bender. Not
very agile getting to the second level and he just loves to wrestle with the defenders once
engaged in blocks.
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Leroy Harris OL NC State 6024 298 33 10 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick but no definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Worked with the quarterbacks early taking snaps, but spent the rest of
the day at left guard. Struggled immensely in pass protection. Did not show the patience to
engage a defender on his initial punch. Also struggled working in in space. Showed the
athleticism to get to the second level, but seemed lost at times picking up defenders.
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Ryan Kalil OL USC 6027 291 32 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Athletic build.
Monday Practice Notes: Technically sound. Quick off the ball. Hands are very good and well
placed. Excels in space. Arguably had the best day of practice for a mediocre group of South
offensive linemen.
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Mansfield Wrotto OL Georgia Tech 6030 316 33 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft up top.
Monday Practice Notes: As one scout described him, �He�s a project�but a good
project. Plays very compact and does not get great extension with either his arms or his pass sets.
In his pass sets today he tended to overset and gives an open lane to compensate.
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Dustin Fry OL Clemson 6023 326 33 1/8 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Mr. Jiggles.
Monday Practice Notes: Another line prospect who got off on the wrong foot with his position
coach. Immediately was corrected for standing straight up while working the boards. Lacks much
of a punch and is only effective in very limited areas.
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Quentin Moses DL Georgia 6047 249 33 1/2 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Flat chested and soft.
Monday Practice Notes: Indecisive most of the day in his pass rush. At times Moses slowed down
so much during his possible countermove, you could almost read what he was thinking. Can be
engulfed at the point of attack in the run game and did not make much of a presence their
either.
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Chase Pittman DL LSU 6044 272 32 3/4 10 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Small spare tire and no chest.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked like he wasn�t working hard in drills. Does not have the strength
at the point of attack to handle double teams by a tackle and tight end. Overall was basically
invisible for most of the day.
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Tim Crowder DL Texas 6037 271 33 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Big triceps/traps.
Monday Practice Notes: The only defensive linemen today to show a competency for pass rush
moves. He showed the ability to set up and use a variety of moves, as well as counter the
lineman�s initial punch. Was corrected though on his overall lack of hand usage.
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Ray McDonald DL Florida 6033 282 33 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: No definition.
Monday Practice Notes: The bionic man. McDonald walks on the practice field with a large brace
on both knees, as well as his right elbow. Early in the practice his head was not into it and
jumped offside on multiple occasions. Had trouble keeping his feet on numerous occasions. Played
at left defensive end all day, and struggled in his pass rush because of a lack of overall
moves.
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Antonio Johnson DL Mississippi State 6027 305 33 3/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: No definition and knock knee.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid day overall. Used his hands very well, and was able to beat interior
blockers in pass rush drills. Very quick off the ball today.
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DeMarcus Tyler DL NC State 6021 323 33 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Sloppy with lots of rolls. Needs to wear the "bro".
Monday Practice Notes: All power and no finesse. Showed no moves to get off of blocks in either
the running game or in his pass rush. Was corrected multiple times on his gap and making the
right read.
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Ryan McBean DL Oklahoma State 6045 277 32 1/2 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and defined.
Monday Practice Notes: Makes up for his lack of size with very good quickness off the ball. Did
have trouble making his proper reads and was corrected on it. Does some of the little things
right. For example, just getting his hands up to disrupt a quarterback.
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Kareem Brown DL Miami (Fla.) 6040 303 33 1/4 10 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire and no definition.
Monday Practice Notes: Often came off the ball low and hard, but showed no ability to counter,
get off blocks and redirect. Was able to get a semblance of a pass rush with his own bulrush.
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Buster Davis LB Florida State 5095 192 30 1/4 8 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Very slender.
Monday Practice Notes: Very explosive and quick. Covers a lot of area. On one particular play
Davis had his helmet knocked clean off, literally popping into the air after contact with
Alabama FB Le�Ron McClain.
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Patrick Willis LB Mississippi 6010 240 32 3/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and well built.
Monday Practice Notes: Vocal leader on field. Made sure everyone was in the right spot. Tough in
run defense. Looked strong at the point but stiff in coverage and lacked sideline to sideline
speed.
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Tony Taylor LB Georgia 6005 237 32 9
Weigh-In Notes: Thick calves and thighs.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked very stiff all day.
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Earl Everett LB Florida 6021 235 32 1/4 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but well defined.
Monday Practice Notes: Athletic and showed good sideline to sideline range. Easily blocked. Does
not play to his size. Inconsistent.
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Juwan Simpson LB Alabama 6023 223 33 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: No torso development.
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Rufus Alexander LB Oklahoma 6007 227 33 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape and thick up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked solid in run coverage, solid in pass coverage. Showed explosion in
run defense but cannot get off blocks.
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A.J. Davis DB NC State 5102 180 29 3/4 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Bird legs and thin upper body.
Monday Practice Notes: Looked bad. Gave up a lot of receptions. Showed some quickness in his
break but got beat most of the day.
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David Irons DB Auburn 5107 198 31 8 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Looks like a body builder.
Monday Practice Notes: Terrific Practice. Arguably the best DB on the South all day. Showed a
lot of quickness and speed. Several nice plays on the ball. Was commended by the coaches for the
effort he gave.
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Fred Bennett DB South Carolina 6007 196 33 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Wide shoulders.
Monday Practice Notes: Struggled all day. No quickness. Lacks ball skills. Late in location of
ball. Lot of passes completed against him.
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Aaron Ross DB Texas 6004 192 31 1/4 9
Weigh-In Notes: Thin upper body.
Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent. Athletically looks very good. Good footwork. Shows the
ability to plant and break. Struggled in drills. One play Courtney Taylor run away from him and
another Taylor won out on a jumpball; but then came back to make a great pick in full scrimmage.
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Kevin Payne DB Louisiana-Monroe 6001 215 30 8 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Cut.
Monday Practice Notes: Technically sound, but struggled due to lack of quickness and speed
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Brandon Meriweather DB Miami (Fla.) 5105 192 30 8 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs work in the weightroom.
Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent day. Constantly corrected early in the day on poor
fundamentals. Really did not make a lot of plays.
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Brett Goode DB Arkansas 6012 232 31 1/2 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Very soft.
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Michael Griffin DB Texas 5114 195 31 7/8 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and lean.
Monday Practice Notes: Solid sideline to sideline range. Made a very nice play on Kenny Irons in
run defense. Showed good ball skills. Solid day overall.
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Jonathan Wade DB Tennessee 5097 192 30 1/4 9 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Scrawney.
Monday Practice Notes: Athleticism on field was apparent as he could run with anybody, but
mechanically and mentally he�s just not there. Gave up many receptions . Better athlete than
football player.
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Daniel Sepulveda P Baylor 6021 228 31 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and in good shape.
Monday Practice Notes: Big leg. Kicking fifty yards with ease and had great hang time.
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Nick Folk K Arizona 6011 220 31 1/8 9
Weigh-In Notes: Solid build.
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Tyler Palko QB Pittsburgh 6007 215 32 1/4 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Good shape with nice definition.
Monday Practice Notes: He clearly showed that his arm lacks strength and velocity although his
passes were accurate for the most part
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Troy Smith QB Ohio State 5112 214 32 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape.
Monday Practice Notes: He was by far the best quarterback on the field today at the North
practice. The ball jumped out of his hand and he was quite accurate. His decision making was
also good. Smith helped himself today.
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Drew Stanton QB Michigan State 6027 226 30 3/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Very thin.
Monday Practice Notes: His throws were inconsistent through out the practice session. Stanton
would set up well but was off on his mechanics.
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Tony Hunt RB Penn State 6016 239 31 1/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and and bigger than expected.
Monday Practice Notes: He used his size effectively in short-yardage work and showed to have
good hands in drills where he was asked to catch the football.
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Kolby Smith RB Louisville 5112 214 32 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and and bigger than expected.
Monday Practice Notes: He moved around well and was the best back on the field today. He cut and
ran to daylight on several runs.
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Garrett Wolfe RB Northern Illinois 5073 182 29 1/8 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Small but cut.
Monday Practice Notes: He had trouble getting through the hole. He also went down fairly easily
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Brian Leonard FB Rutgers 6010 224 30 1/4 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Athletic build.
Monday Practice Notes: He clearly will need to put on weight if he's going to fullback at the
next level. He ran fairly well during the practice session and was able to find some running
room.
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Scott Chandler TE Iowa 6065 268 34 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Needs a lot of upper body work.
Monday Practice Notes: He showed to have average speed and was slow at times out of his breaks.
He did catch mostly all passes thrown his way.
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Clark Harris TE Rutgers 6053 257 32 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Lanky.
Monday Practice Notes: He did a good job getting down the middle on a few plays and showed to
have good hands. He's just a tad too slow.
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Aundrae Allison WR East Carolina 6001 197 32 8 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender with long arms.
Monday Practice Notes: He did a decent job of getting in and out of his breaks and had a better
than average showing.
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David Clowney WR Virginia Tech 6003 184 31 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Bow-legged, thin arms/legs.
Monday Practice Notes: While he didn't have a problem getting open, Clowney had at least five
drops during the practice session. Two of them were without anyone covering him and he showed to
have a lack of concentration. He did show that he has good speed and he was able to get off of
the line well.
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Jason Hill WR Washington State 6004 204 32 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender build.
Monday Practice Notes: He was one of the better receivers on the day and did a good job of
getting open and running after the catch.
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Rehma McKnight WR Notre Dame 6007 207 32 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Cut.
Monday Practice Notes: The coaches were working with him about improving his route running and
he seems to improve in that area as the session went along. He did a decent job of catching the
all.
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Brandon Myles WR West Virginia 6007 183 33 1/2 8 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but cut.
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Paul Williams WR Fresno State 6010 200 35 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long arms and broad shoulders
Monday Practice Notes: He had issues getting out of his breaks but he did do a good job of
catching the ball.
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Levi Brown OL Penn State 6053 323 34 1/2 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and barred chested.
Monday Practice Notes: Great feet and pretty agile, moves like a player closer to 300 pounds.
Can get to be off-balanced against inside moves and slants.
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Ryan Harris OL Notre Dame 6046 299 33 3/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Slim shoulders and soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Excellent leverage player, plays low in run blocking which can get him
overextended. Very strong hands, nimble feet, could be a tackle or guard in NFL.
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Marshal Yanda OL Iowa 6037 304 32 1/4 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Soft.
Monday Practice Notes: Plays well within his body and balanced off the ball. Excellent against
speed and technique, but power rushers can overpower when he plays too tall.
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Josh Beekman OL Boston College 6016 315 31 1/2 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire around the middle.
Monday Practice Notes: Very active on playside especially with double-teams. Good hand
technique, but obviously learning the playbook still. Loves to get to the second level.
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Doug Datish OL Ohio State 6037 302 32 1/2 9 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Flab around the middle and underdeveloped chest.
Monday Practice Notes: Ground it out all day, but seemed a step slow compared to other players.
Had a great fire burning and looked better in team action than one-on-ones.
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James Marten OL Boston College 6073 303 34 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft body. Tall.
Monday Practice Notes: Played guard and looked way too big to play along the interior, but his
footwork was not great for tackle. Beaten several times by bullrushers.
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Dan Mozes OL West Virginia 6023 300 31 1/2 10
Weigh-In Notes: Solid but room for improvement.
Monday Practice Notes: Battles off the ball with big, strong hands. Sets up very well after the
snap, and can be a primary blocker with his speed. Did have trouble with DTs swimming over him.
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Manny Ramirez OL Texas Tech 6027 335 32 10 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Big shoulder and arms but soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Let a defensive players get inside his body and control him along the line,
but settled down and did well blocking on pulls and traps.
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Samson Satele OL Hawaii 6022 294 31 3/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Needs development everywhere.
Monday Practice Notes: Does not have the look of a great lineman, but he will block with the
best of these guys. Tags well on seals, has great hand placement, and good footwork. Very well
coached.
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Nick Leeson LS Virginia Tech 6014 258 31 1/4 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Beerguy... Was referred to as a wasted roster spot.
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Victor Abiamiri DL Notre Dame 6044 271 33 1/2 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick upper body and legs.
Monday Practice Notes: Gets upfield very well for a player of his size with great reaction to
the ball. Does not move very well laterally against the run.
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Adam Carriker DL Nebraska 6057 292 33 9 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Long thick arms.
Monday Practice Notes: Long arms, but more of a power player at this point in time. Good
reaction in the backfield, and rides the hips of defenders well. Needs to find a home between
DE and DT.
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Jay Moore DL Nebraska 6045 276 32 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: Guessed a little too much throughout the day on snapcounts. When he was
on, he was in the backfield. When he was not, easily stopped at the line. His reaction time is
subpar.
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Anthony Spencer DL Purdue 6024 266 32 3/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Shows an inconsistent effort. Looks more comfortable playing downhill
than in space. More powerful than quick, but wants to use his quickness on the backside of the
line. Once he learns this, he could be a good one this week.
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LaMarr Woodley DL Michigan 6013 269 34 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Thick arms but soft body.
Monday Practice Notes: Loves to use his upperbody strength almost exclusively, and with his
sheer muscle he can get away with it. As a result, he can play high and get pushed back some,
but his reaction and hand quickness is excellent.
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Brandon Mebane DL California 6010 304 32 1/2 10
Weigh-In Notes: Tank butt and soft torso.
Monday Practice Notes: Quick hands, plays low off the ball, powerful lower body, and could be a
two-gap player in the right places. Very good work ethic.
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Amobi Okoye DL Louisville 6020 287 34 10 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Built like a brickhouse
Monday Practice Notes: Has a great swim move playing over the center, but leaves his body open
for blocking as he uses his hands. Want to see him add a little weight to play nose.
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David Patterson DL Ohio State 6017 274 32 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Sloppy and soft.
Monday Practice Notes: Best motor on the team, he never stops. Plays very wide and can take on
double teams well keeping his ground. Can get to the backfield quickly as he loves to shoot the
gaps.
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Quinn Pit**** DL Ohio State 6023 301 32 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes:
Monday Practice Notes: Plays smaller than 300 pounds, wants to do too much in too little space.
Still, has the potential to be a great one.
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David Harris LB Michigan 6022 239 32 1/2 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Long and developed
Monday Practice Notes: A powerful player who diagnoses plays quickly and shows power in taking
on blockers. He fails to distinguish himself in coverage.
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H.B. Blades LB Pittsburgh 5106 237 31 5/8 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick legs and broad shoulders.
Monday Practice Notes: He is powerful at the point of attack and shows soft hands in coverage. He is
very aggressive, but can be too aggressive and run himself out of plays.
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Stewart Bradley LB Nebraska 6035 256 32 3/4 9 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Muscular and well built.
Monday Practice Notes: Has stiff hips and looks uncomfortable playing in space.
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Prescott Burgess LB Michigan 6031 246 33 1/4 10
Weigh-In Notes: Solid all-around.
Monday Practice Notes: He diagnoses plays quickly, maintains good position and shows soft hands
when given the opportunity. He is not physical enough at the point of attack.
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Kevin McLee LB West Virginia 5116 239 31 1/4 8 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Soft up top.
Monday Practice Notes: Is aggressive and shows good speed as an edge rusher. He is a fluid
player who is comfortable turning and running with receivers downfield, but looks unnatural
catching the football.
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Paul Posluzney LB Penn State 6012 237 32 1/4 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and cut. Looks good.
Monday Practice Notes: He is physical and aggressive with excellent footwork. He never quits on
a play but struggles to sift through the garbage inside.
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Leon Hall DB Michigan 5110 193 32 9 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thin but well developed.
Monday Practice Notes: He is a smooth player with good deep speed, soft hands and the
willingness to attack the ball at its highest point. He can be fooled with double-moves and
doesn�t always get his head around when the ball is in the air.
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Daymeion Hughes DB California 5101 192 31 3/8 8 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Small and compact.
Monday Practice Notes: Has terrific speed and suddenness. He is a fluid and aggressive who
attacks the ball and breaks up a lot of passes. He has stellar anticipation, too.
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Tanard Jackson DB Syracuse 6000 192 31 8 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Very good.
Monday Practice Notes: Appears fluid in coverage and can change direction seamlessly. He has soft hands
but needs to be more aggressive in attacking the ball.
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Marcus McCauley DB Fresno State 6005 200 31 1/2 10 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: Is physical at the point of attack and has great leaping ability. He
lacks closing speed, can be fooled with double-moves and doesn�t always attack the ball at its
highest point.
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Josh Wilson DB Maryland 5091 188 30 9 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Compact build.
Monday Practice Notes: Has excellent speed and shows good footwork. He struggles against larger
receivers and can play out of control at times; he has a hard time defending underneath routes.
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Josh Gattis DB Wake Forest 6010 206 32 1/2 9 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Well built and solid.
Monday Practice Notes: He is a smooth player with the good speed and awareness. Has questionable
hands and needs to be more aggressive attacking the ball.
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Aaron Rouse DB Virginia Tech 6035 218 33 3/8 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and thick.
Monday Practice Notes: Shows stiff hips and struggles in coverage.
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Eric Weddle DB Utah 5112 205 30 9 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs weight-room work; little development.
Monday Practice Notes: He is an aggressive yet disciplined player with good power at the point
of attack. He is not a flashy player but shows soft hands in pass defense.
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Mason Crosby K Colorado 6010 214 29 1/2 9 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Kickers body.
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Adam Podlesh P Maryland 5106 203 29 1/2 8 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Well built.
Monday Practice Notes: His hangtimes are inconsistent but occasionally terrific. He shows good
control with a quick one-step delivery.
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Higgins intrigues me and I would love to get Khalil with our 3rd if available but he probably goes 2nd. Hopefully we talk with Staley. I really want him as our LOT. I think we talked with Stanton also
Nice!
Hall and Hughes seem to be neck and neck this week in coverage skills (though everybody says Hughes as better positioning)
alright, NFL Draft Countdown says we met with LaMarr Woodley, Tim Crowder, and Drew Stanton yesterday and Joey Bailey says we met with Dwayne Bowe and HB Blades both yesterday and today.
NFLDC will be doing another update, and Scott Wright said expect a lot more names.
NFLDC will be doing another update, and Scott Wright said expect a lot more names.