Pearcy's #'s from his Pro Day:
If Ireland and Philbin look at him, I think he will be brought in as a Priority FA.
Read more:http://www.gbnreport.com/
read more:www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Draft-Ranking-the-43-DE-Class-by-Tiers.htmlRanking the 4-3 DE Class by Tiers
Tier 1
Quinton Coples: North Carolina (6-6, 285)
Can be as good as he wants to be in the NFL. The game comes very easy to him and he can be dominant if he learns to use his arms even better to slip blocks in the pass game, but with more time I expect that to improve. The sky is the limit as long as he's willing to work at his trade and keep his motor running.
ICONIngram knows how to reach the QB.
Melvin Ingram: South Carolina (6-2, 276)
He is an impressive pass rusher who can get after the QB in a number of ways. Ingram is raw with his technique and can get better, but his suddenness, length and natural feel for the game makes me think he's one of the draft best senior pass rushers.
Tier 2
Cam Johnson: Virginia (6-4, 270)
A solid college defensive end who has never been much of a sack artist but there are some tools there. Showcases some fluidity in his drop and in coverage and has the ability to mature into a more sudden pass rusher. Will get looks in both a 34 and 43 front.
Read more:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Draft-How-to-grade-the-WR-position.htmlHow to grade the WR position
Five keys to look at in your own tape study.
Previously at the NFP, I broke down my notes on grading out the CB and safety positions heading into the NFL Draft. A guide for what to look for in your own tape study. Today, let’s move over to the offensive side of the ball and talk wide receivers. Here are five keys to keep in mind when you turn on the game tape…
ICONGeorgia Tech's Stephen Hill.
1. Vertical (separation) speed: Every NFL club wants to get a stopwatch speed on WR prospects, but does it apply to the tape? Look to see if the WR can stack on top of a DB, win down the field and test the top of the secondary. Can they eat up the cushion (distance between WR and DB) in off-man coverage, force the DB to open his hips and then separate when the ball is in the air? Speed sells, and while the 40 is a tool in the grading process at the WR position, the tape will tell you if a prospect has “game speed.” And if the prospect can’t separate at the college level, it will be a tough transition vs. the size and speed of NFL DBs.
2. Body control and hands: A couple of keys to look at here. Can the WR adjust to the ball? Think of the 9 (fade) outside of the numbers or a ball thrown to the back shoulder away from a defender’s leverage. And do they catch the ball outside of their frame? Sounds simple, but you can grade out a prospect on their ability to “track” the ball down the field and to finish the play with a clean catch. You want receivers that go up and get the football at the highest point, use their athletic ability to shield defenders and make plays after in the open field.
Read more:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Draft-Ranking-the-DT-Class-by-Tiers.htmlRanking the DT Class by Tiers
Tier 1
Michael Brockers: Louisiana State (6-6, 306)
He might be a little raw and could have used some more work at the college level. However, he's an NFL talent with "plus" upside but can also come in and play vs. the run at a high level right away. Should get looks at both the three and five-technique spots and in my mind has the ability to become one of the better defensive lineman in the NFL down the line.
Tier 2
Devon Still: Penn State (6-5, 310)
Put it all together as a senior. If you can keep him motivated, Still has the talent to mature into a very good starting caliber lineman at a number of positions in the NFL.
Alameda Ta'amu: Washington (6-3, 337)
This is the kind of guy who has the ability to anchor the middle of an NFL defense in either a 3-4 or 4-3 front. Needs to do a better job finding the football, but overall he looks like a starter who you eventually will be able to win with in the NFL.
Brandon Thompson: Clemson (6-2, 310)
A guy who should be able to come in and be a lineman who can win inside vs. the run game. Looks a bit limited as a pass rusher, but will be able to push the pocket and threaten gaps off the ball. A starting caliber 43 nose inside.
