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2012 NFL Draft Prospects

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DT Armond Armstead Southern California 6-5 295
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Armond Armstead 2012 NFL Draft Prospect Video
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Armond Armstead 2012 NFL Draft Prospect - 6-5, 295 - Drills Video
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Wednesday at Sacramento State, 6-5, 295-pound Armond will work out for NFL scouts in preparation for the draft later this month.

Representatives from as many as 18 NFL teams will watch Armstead go through drills.

"It's an exciting time for the entire family," Armond said.

Armond said he is in good spirits and in "great shape." His physical condition is paramount as prospective NFL teams consider draft picks investments.

Last spring, Armstead was briefly hospitalized after experiencing chest pains. He later was cleared by several doctors to resume football action.

USC, however, denied Armstead medical clearance to play last fall, apparently to err on the side of extreme caution. USC coaches and school representatives declined to discuss the matter.

Armstead, citing numerous tests with various doctors, said he does not have a heart condition. He declined to elaborate, calling it a personal matter.

Armstead was weighed and measured last month at USC's pro day, but because it was a school-sanctioned event on campus, USC attorneys did not allow him to participate in drills, citing the same concerns from last fall.

Armstead said he considered transferring to play one more season this fall, taking recruiting trips with Arik to Notre Dame, among others. But USC told him it would block any such moves. USC apparently would rather see Armstead in the NFL than at another college.

Armstead already has met with the Patriots, Raiders and Dolphins. Dolphins and Raiders personnel met with Armstead at USC last month. Patriots officials watched him work out in Southern California before speaking to him.

Sunday, Armstead will fly to Miami for another meeting with the Dolphins.

How he fares in Wednesday's pro day at Sac State could determine when – and if – he's drafted. Entering last spring, Armstead was projected by NFL draft experts as a late first-round pick or a second-round choice. At the very least, he anticipates a free-agent offer if he goes undrafted.
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Instant Impact Prospects

RB Trent Richardson: Alabama (5-11, 224)
The best running back prospect I've seen since Adrian Peterson. His running style might limit his shell life a bit in the NFL. However, he's the kind of back you can ride like a rented mule from day one and should become one of the NFL's top runners early on.

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Wright can make an impact even when not catching the football.

WR Kendall Wright: Baylor (5-10, 190)
In the same mold as a number of Pittsburgh Steelers receivers (Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders) and can be effective both inside and out making plays down the field at the next level.

OL Cordy Glenn: Georgia (6-5, 348)
Had had some struggles in space as a tackle prospect, but in tighter areas where he can get his hands on linemen quickly as a guard he showcases the ability to dominate. Looks like a starting caliber OG early in his NFL career.

OG David DeCastro: Stanford (6-5, 310)
The best offensive line prospect I've evaluated since Maurkice Pouncey in 2010. He showcases the ability to get a push in-line and is a dominant move player as well. He's fluid/natural in pass protection and with a little more power in his base he's got the skill set to become on of the leagues best guards early in his NFL career.
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Read more:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Draft-Instant-Impact-Prospects.html
 
Better-Than Team: Huskers' David, Bulldogs' mauler Glenn top list


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Speedy linebacker Lavonte David (4) was a major playmaker at Nebraska. (Getty Images)

Who's that No. 4?
I remember watching Nebraska football the past couple of years and I always found myself drawn to the guy in jersey No. 4 playing linebacker for the Cornhuskers, a tackling machine who played with great speed.
His name is Lavonte David. Get to know him. He will also be an NFL tackling machine. Think Derrick Brooks. Yes, that's high praise, considering Brooks is a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
But David has the same kind of ability Brooks had. He is undersized, but fast and tackles well and should make a smooth transition to playing weak-side linebacker on the next level.


Here's the rest of the Better-Than team:
Cordy Glenn, G-T, Georgia: He can play both guard and tackle, but I think he's a right tackle. He will be a mauler in the run game, and has nice feet in pass protection. The right tackle spot in the NFL is weak. This kid could own it for a long time. If he stays at guard, he's Carl Nicks.
Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina: He might be the best corner in this draft. He's a smooth cover player who will push Morris Claiborne as the best rookie corner this coming season. Played a lot of zone at South Carolina but has the speed to play man whenever needed.
Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford: I love this kid to be the next great NFL tight end. He has big-play ability with 4.4 speed and he weighs 260 pounds. So he might not be a great blocker, but this kid will be special in a wide-open NFL.
Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska: He tore a pectoral muscle last season, which might be hurting his draft stock. But he was a force in 2010. At 6-4, 28 pounds, he is a tough guy who was considered a potential high pick last year. I still like him. He reminds me of Aaron Smith, who was with the Steelers.
Chris Polk, RB, Washington: This is the kind of back who will be a 1,200-yard back year in and year out and can catch the ball out of the backfield. He will be a steal in the second round.

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Chris Polk: Second-round steal? (Getty Images)
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Read more:http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...team-huskers-david-dogs-mauler-glenn-top-list
 
Dolphins team needs

The Dolphins and new head coach Joe Philbin need an upgrade at the QB position. Picking at No.8, Miami could target Texas A&M’s Ryan Tannehill or look to address the OT position. With the possiblity of also adding some talent outside the numbers at WR, here is our list of prospects that best fit the Dolphins roster.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
2011 RECORD: 6-10
FIRST ROUND POSITION: NO.8

OP PRIORITY: QB
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ICONTexas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill.
Ryan Tannehill: QB, Texas A&M: With such limited experience at the quarterback position it's not a case of where this guy is right now, but where he can be in 2/3 years. I love the talent and the overall production from a guy who doesn't have much experience playing from under center as he plays way beyond his years.


SECONADRY PRIORITY: OT
Matt Kalil OT, Southern California: There are some negatives concerning his overall anchor strength. However, you have a "plus" athlete at the position with good foot quickness, natural change of direction skills who knows how to bend. Might need a year to get stronger. But has the skill set to play in year one and develop into one of the leagues better offensive tackles as he matures physically.

MID RANGE PRIORITY: WR, DE
Brian Quick WR, Appalachian State: Exhibits natural athleticism, coordination and some burst as a route runner. Has some upside to his game, but reminds me some of a Ramses Barden type prospect. A big guy who can adjust, but is never going to separate much out of his breaks in the NFL.

Malik Jackson DE, Tennessee: A great looking athlete. Has some real work to do from a technique standpoint and is playing out of position at Tennessee. However, has a lot of upside as a DE both in a 43 and 34 front in the NFL and looks like a really intriguing developmental defensive lineman at this stage with a good bit up upside long term.
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Read more:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Inside-the-NFL-Draft-Dolphins-team-needs.html
 
Ranking the Top 10 Defensive Backs


1. CB Morris Claiborne: Louisiana State (6-0, 185)
The top corner in this year's draft. He's tall and long which allows him to play big off the line. However, he showcases the footwork, balance and quick-twitch ability of a much smaller corner out of his breaks. With improved technique he should mature into one of the leagues best.

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Kirkpatrick can be a physical press corner.

2. CB Dre Kirkpatrick: Alabama (6-3, 192)
Will be an ideal zone corner at the next level because of his size, instincts and physicality. However, he can also press off the line and consistently re-route receivers. Isn't a dynamic quick-twitch athlete, but showcases good balance, can keep his feet under him and looks like a "plus" caliber starting cornerback in the NFL. Reminds me some of Chargers cornerback Quinton Jammer physically.

3. SS Mark Barron: Alabama (6-2, 218)
Has the makings of a heck of a special teams player who can also attack downhill vs. the run game, play inside the box and drive on the football in front of him in the pass game. Isn't going to be a major threat turning and tracking the football, but his improved instincts makes me think he can start in the league early on.

4. CB Janoris Jenkins: North Alabama (5-10, 182)
If he can put it all together off the field, he's got the ability to develop into a very good cover man in the NFL and despite his size he's going to be a really tough guy to separate from in just about any scheme he plays in.
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Read more:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-DRAFT-Ranking-the-Top-10-Defensive-Backs.html
 
  • CB Jenkins going to pot!!! … There are a number of reports circulating this evening that North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins openly admitted to NFL teams at combine and pre-draft interviews that he has continued to smoke marijuana despite being kicked out of Florida after a series of pot-related arrests. There had been reports that Jenkins had cleaned up his act at North Alabama such that he has widely been considered to be one of the top 3-4 prospects at the position this year and an almost certain first round pick. How these latest revelations are going to impact Jenkins’ final grade is still to be seen, but the attitude seems to reflect a certain immaturity that more often than not gets a young NFL player into trouble once they get to the league.
  • Sooner WR/KR makes comeback … Less than 5 months removed from a torn ACL, Oklahoma WR Ryan Broyles was able to work out for scouts from 13 NFL teams at a special pro day session yesterday. Broyles, the NCAA’s all-time leading receiver with 349 career catches, reportedly ran in the 4.6 range for the 40 while posting a 36.5 inch vertical. Broyles, a shifty possession receiver with excellent hands, had been projected to be a second round pick prior to the injury, but pretty much dropped off the draft radar after being hurt. Broyles still isn’t 100% but could now figure in the mix early on the third day.
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Ryan Tannehill's rightful place to be drafted? Maybe the late second or third round. (US Presswire)


Tannehill a top-10 draft pick? Only when the annual madness sets in

So here we are again, the annual NFL Draft, where smart men suddenly become incredibly dumb. Example No. 7 trillion: Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill is suddenly a first-round pick. If Tannehill moved any faster up the NFL's draft boards, he'd be Deion Sanders. Starships don't travel this quickly. Still trying to figure out why. Was it his 1-5 record against ranked teams? Was it his completion percentage that fell last year? Was it his quarterback rating that was lower than Brock Osweiler's?
Or the 19 starts? Or that not too long ago he was a wide receiver.
Maybe it's the remarkable pedigree of Big 12 quarterbacks in the NFL, like Chris Simms, Brad Smith, Colt McCoy or Vince Young. They've been just swell.

In speaking with several team personnel executives, there is a distinct possibility the Dolphins will take Tannehill with the No. 8 pick. This could be the Dolphins using their Enigma machine to send out counter-intelligence (another draft staple), but the Tannehill-Miami speculation seems legitimate.
Thus, if you Google the phrase "setting up to fail," there's a picture of Tannehill right alongside Ty Tryon, Bode Miller and Ricky Williams. Tannehill is a third-rounder or maybe -- maybe -- a late second-round pick. I've seen him play. Good athleticism, nice arm, but there's nothing that should elevate him into the top eight in the draft. He wasn't even among the eight best players in his conference.
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Steals in the RB class


Bryce Brown: Kansas State (6-0, 220)
Watching him run in Lane Kiffin's zone scheme as a freshman, the guy was an impressive back with a lot of natural talent. He was the number one ranked recruit out of high school, ahead of Trent Richardson in 2009 and no doubt has the skill set to play in the league. The biggest question mark for him going forward is his overall
character.

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Brown has the talent to play and be successful in the NFL.


Daryl Richardson: Abilene Christian (5-11, 195)
Richardson is the bother for former Abilene Christian RB Bernard Scott and has a lot of the same athletic qualities. He showcases a "plus" first step, gets up to speed quickly and has the kind of explosive element to his game that is hard to overlook. He isn't a real big guy, but can create in the open field. Lacks ideal power between the tackles and isn't going to run through a ton of defenders inside. However, can be a dynamic option that is going to time very well and has the speed to create in space.

Michael Smith: Utah State (5-9, 205)
He's a powerfully built kid who runs low to the ground, displays good short areas quickness and has a burst when asked to get up the field. He looks explosive pressing space and accelerating toward daylight, could be a nice late round value.

Bobby Rainey: Western Kentucky (5-8, 205)-my choice for a late rd gem
I think he could get some looks as a situational type back who can be used in space effectively at times. However, despite his production, I think at best he's a later round pick who is going to have a find a niche early on where he can make plays and be dynamic if he hopes to stick on an NFL roster. My guess would be either as a return guy, a situational guy in the pass game or even on kick coverage.
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[h=1]Covering Tight Ends - The 2012 NFL Draft Class[/h]
NFL defensive co-ordinators will be looking to solve the tight end problem in the off season. Nine tight ends had 65 or more receptions in the regular season as the position became a major offensive weapon. Teams will look to do some things differently scheme wise, but they will also look to the draft to bring in specific defensive players who can match up favourably against tight ends.
[h=3]Poor Safety Class[/h] The bad news is that for the second year in a row, it’s a poor safety class. The top rated safety is Alabama’s Mark Barron, who offers versatility in that he can play in the box, or deeper. He wasn't asked to play man coverage a great deal, but flashed the ability to do so. He has played the nickel linebacker role, so could help a zone team in this role. An explosive tackler, he is almost 100% after post season double hernia surgery.


[h=3]Nickel Linebacker[/h] The spread offense has had a significant effect on the type of players available to the NFL. Looking at the linebacker class this year, one thing of note is that there are a number of undersized prospects as college teams look to defend multiple receiver formations. A few years back, many of these would have been considered for a move back to safety but these prospects offer the size and athletic ability to cover tight ends. This class is far stronger than safety, so it is here that help can be found.
North Carolina’s Zach Brown is the poster boy for this class of smaller linebackers. Listed at 225 lbs by North Carolina, he added some weight for the NFL Combine (244 lbs) but was still able to run his 40 time in the low 4.5’s! The Tar Heels mainly used zone coverage, so while he was able to demonstrate the ability to get good depth on his drops, he was not asked to cover man to man a great deal. In the Clemson game, when Dwayne Allen was in his area he tended to come out on top. Clearly though, he has the physical tools to do this running a faster 40 time than most safeties, while offering the size to match up well physically.
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