2014 NFL Draft Prospects

[NRA]

WHATEVER this team does in the draft and free agency, i want to see someone FINALLY replace that VASTLY OVERRATED CHRIS CLEMMONS!!

the guy is one of the worst coverage safetys i have ever seen. long ball, he is lost and just about always beat.

in the endzone? he gives it up, always late getting there.

yeah, i know, fans love him; they also loved rob konrad and ronnie brown, two of the most over rated dolphins EVER!!! anyone ever seen clemmons praised outside of finz world? rival players? coaches? sports media? NO, you havnt, because he isnt anything but just another guy. look at teams like the seahawks [who will win sunday], their LOADED with quality d-backs, including EARL THOMAS who should be wearing a finz uniform. THANKS IRELAND!! in this day of the pass happy nfl, you cant have enough true cover backs and ballhawks.

out two biggest needs are O-LINE and SECONDARY! we have one good cb in grimes and a half a safety in jones [half meaning were still waiting to see if he will progress or if he is done and this is what we get, which isnt good enough]. our cb situation is DIRE as we have grimes and nothing else unless we bring back patterson who was on his way to a pro bowl spot before the injury. a CORNER and SAFETY early in the draft are a MUST!!

 

[DKphin]

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47.C Weston Richburg, Colorado State 6'4" 298

Richburg started each of Colorado State's 49 games the past four years. The first three came at guard and two came at tackle, but otherwise he was the anchor in the middle for one of the country's most explosive offenses.

That experience is easily evident in his game. He's a pure technician in the middle, which has allowed him to handle bigger tackles with relative ease throughout the week.

Bucky Brooks, a former NFL scout, named Richburg one of his five players who are generating buzz around the league this week. He writes:

Talking to several scouts this week, I've found plenty of evaluators who view Richburg as the ideal pivot as a pro. Richburg is described as a highly intelligent player with outstanding instincts and awareness. He has a terrific feel for using cut-off angles and body positioning to neutralize defenders at the point of attack. Additionally, Richburg does a great job of minimizing his strength and power deficiencies by effectively using body help from his teammates to reduce available space for defenders.

Watching Richburg excel in team drills this week, I've been impressed with his understanding of the position and his technical savvy. He has a knack for getting the job done, which will undoubtedly make him a favorite of coaches and scouts in pre-draft meetings.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_weston_richburg.html

 

[DKphin]

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*Brick-strong body with nimble feet, Nix came off a solid 2012 season overweight entering 2013 and missed two games with knee tendinitis that should be monitored.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737206/louis-nix

48.DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame 6'3" 326

12/24/13 - 2013 FBS ALL-INDEPENDENT FIRST TEAM (MEDIA): DL Louis Nix III (Sr.) Notre Dame,...Has been selected to the 2013 FBS All-Independent First Team named by the nationwide media panel responsible for the FBS Independent Player of the Week awards. - Notre Dame football
12/07/13 - Notre Dame projected top-15 DT Louis Nix headed to NFL...Aside from the obvious injury concerns as he rehabs his knee surgery, Nix does need to improve in some areas. He needs to develop his counter moves after he's initially stonewalled at the point of attack and hasn't had many answers for the consistent double-teams he saw in South Bend. Nix is a high character kid, but he needs to control his emotions on the field and play consistently focused and level-headed for all four quarters.

Nix carries his weight so natural for a 340+ pounder, shifting his weight well with the agile footwork to quickly change directions. Add the hustle, competitive drive and love of football and Nix presents an enticing prospect for NFL evaluators and he will receive attention by teams drafting in the top-10. The knee injury does create some concern, but few prospects have his combination of fluid athleticism, natural power and sheer size. - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110891&draftyear=2015&genpos=DT

 

[DKphin]

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49.DE Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame 6'6" 312

01/06/14 - Notre Dame DL Stephon Tuitt declares for draft...One of the key figures in the rise of Notre Dame 's defense under Brian Kelly has confirmed he will enter the 2014 NFL Draft. Defensive end Stephon Tuitt told Sports Illustrated Sunday that he will forgo his final season of eligibility in South Bend, joining fellow Irish defensive lineman Louis Nix, who signed with an agent in December. The two juniors were the foundation of an Irish defensive line that led the team to the 2013 BCS Championship Game and a No. 30 ranking in yards allowed per-play in the 2013 season. "I'm ready to take my game to another level," Tuitt told SI. "All I did was work out pros and cons, and that helped me realize I have more pros than cons and I'm ready to go. I'm comfortable and confident and I'm ready to take this step for me."

A four-star, top-50 recruit in the Class of 2011 from Monroe, Ga., the 6-foot-6, 312-pound Tuitt lived up to the hype and then some, garnering All-American honors after a sophomore season that saw him record 11 sacks and 11 tackles-for-loss, both team highs. Though slowed at times by injury in 2013, Tuitt still led the team in both categories again, posting 7.5 sacks and 9 tackles-for-loss. - Jerry Hinnen, CBSSports.com
01/06/14 - Notre Dame defensive end Stephon Tuitt is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Notre Dame director of football media relations Michael Bertsch said Tuesday that Tuitt has informed coach Brian Kelly of his decision. Tuitt is the second Irish defensive lineman to declare for the NFL draft, joining nose guard Louis Nix III. Both have been projected as some as possible first-round picks by some, although the 6-foot-6, 312-pound Tuitt was projected as a second-round pick by the NFL draft advisory board. Tuitt, from Monroe, Ga., got off to a slow start in 2013 after offseason surgery for a sports hernia, but had 49 tackles and 7.5 sacks and finishes his career with 126 tackles and 21.5 sacks, leaving him tied for third on Notre Dame's sack list. - AP Sports

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119343&draftyear=2015&genpos=DE

What he does well
Tuitt's best trait is his versatility. He lines up both at defensive tackle and defensive end for Notre Dame and plays both positions well. In the NFL, his skill set will fit the 3-technique and 5-technique roles. Tuitt is 6-feet-6-inches tall and just a hair over 300 pounds. He has the strength to hold the point of attack in the running game and the quickness to get inside penetration.

Tuitt understands how to use leverage in his game and manages to disengage with blockers in the running game to make plays in the backfield. That's where he wins most often. His ability to use his hands to beat blocks as a pass rusher and in the running game.

Athleticism flashed in Tuitt's game as a sophomore. He shows consistent effort and has the speed to chase down ball carriers. Along with how comfortably he holds his weight, Tuitt demonstrated adequate suddenness in his game.

What he needs to improve on
A sports hernia injury will loom large for Tuitt during his junior season. He had surgery to repair the issue over the offseason, but his recovery will be key to his draft standing this season. Will he maintain the same leverage in his game? Will he be as dangerous a pass rusher? Tuitt will have to answer those questions and more in 2013.

While his injury will be a focus, Tuitt could also improve his anticipation of the snap and clean up some of the hesitancy he showed in his game as a sophomore. His athleticism is there, but Tuitt could show quality get off more consistently than he did a year ago. Once in the backfield, Tuitt would let ball carriers escape too often as well.

Bottom line
The jury is still out on Tuitt. The physical tools are all there and he has the production to match. But how will he recover from his injury and how will it affect his game? If he continues to build off the monster season he had in 2012, Tuitt has the making of a cornerstone defensive player that will come off the board early. If he takes a step back, Tuitt may wind up slipping down the board a bit.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-dr...uitt-2014-nfl-draft-preseason-scouting-report

 

[j-off-her-doll]

WHATEVER this team does in the draft and free agency, i want to see someone FINALLY replace that VASTLY OVERRATED CHRIS CLEMMONS!!

the guy is one of the worst coverage safetys i have ever seen. long ball, he is lost and just about always beat.

in the endzone? he gives it up, always late getting there.

yeah, i know, fans love him; they also loved rob konrad and ronnie brown, two of the most over rated dolphins EVER!!! anyone ever seen clemmons praised outside of finz world? rival players? coaches? sports media? NO, you havnt, because he isnt anything but just another guy. look at teams like the seahawks [who will win sunday], their LOADED with quality d-backs, including EARL THOMAS who should be wearing a finz uniform. THANKS IRELAND!! in this day of the pass happy nfl, you cant have enough true cover backs and ballhawks.

out two biggest needs are O-LINE and SECONDARY! we have one good cb in grimes and a half a safety in jones [half meaning were still waiting to see if he will progress or if he is done and this is what we get, which isnt good enough]. our cb situation is DIRE as we have grimes and nothing else unless we bring back patterson who was on his way to a pro bowl spot before the injury. a CORNER and SAFETY early in the draft are a MUST!!

Jimmie Ward. Check him out. One of those rare safeties that seems to do everything right. Undersized, but he plays much bigger than he is.

 

[DKphin]

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50.SS Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois 5'11" 191

01/25/14 - 2014 Senior Bowl, Helped Themselves: Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois - Scouts knew heading into the Senior Bowl that Ward possessed the fluidity and instincts to cover but competition in the MAC is much different than in Mobile. Athletic enough to handle deep coverage, as well as slide down to cover slot receivers, Ward was the Senior Bowl's most impressive pass defender this year. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
01/22/14 - 2014 Senior Bowl Wednesday: Under-the-radar defenders highlight North practice...Another small but feisty defensive back catching the eye of scouts at the Senior Bowl was Northern Illinois' Jimmie Ward. While lacking the frame scouts would prefer at the position, the 5-foot-10, 193-pound Ward is an aggressive downhill tackler, who crashed the line of scrimmage in run support and raced down the field as a middle defender on kickoff coverage. Ward was moved all over the field by the Atlanta Falcons' coaching staff, lining up as a single-high safety, dropping down to cover tight ends as a traditional strong safety and splitting out to cover receivers out of the slot. In each case, his vision and burst to the ball consistently put him in position to make big plays.

One particularly impressive play came while he was backed up as a deep centerfielder. Reading a wide run to the right (his left) from West Virginia running back Charles Sims, Ward exploded towards the line of scrimmage, zipping past would-be blockers to "tackle" the 6-foot, 214-pound back in the open-field. Tackling is strictly forbidden during the all-star game practices, but Ward came in so fast, Sims had no choice but to attempt a jump-cut to his right, losing his balance and falling to the ground on a play in which he appeared to have an wide lane for an easy score. - Rob Rang & Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=113441&draftyear=2014&genpos=SS

 

[DKphin]

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51.ILB Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky 6'1" 261

12/21/13 - 2013 ALL-SUN BELT SECOND TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): Andrew Jackson (WKU, Sr., LB),...On the second team, linebacker Andrew Jackson earned his second consecutive All-Conference nod while receiver Willie McNeal and offensive lineman Forrest Lamp earned Honorable Mention selections. - Western Kentucky football

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108913&draftyear=2014&genpos=ILB

What Jackson does well
Jackson is best as downhill, attacking linebacker. He accelerates quickly into the hole and meets running backs before they can get to the second level. When he sees an open gap he fills it quickly and closes running lanes. When Jackson is consistent with his low pad level and leverage, he is hard to move and strong at the point of attack. In junk, Jackson uses his hands nicely and bounces around blockers quickly to find the ball. He uses his quickness to fight through blocks at the second level and can beat blockers to their spots. In zone coverage, Jackson flips his hips and gets into his spot drops quickly. Jackson is a physical tackler with good form. He does a good job of fighting his head across the ball carrier, running his hips and feet, delivering a physical pop.

What Jackson needs to improve
Jackson struggles from side to side rather than downhill. He often gets sealed off at the second level and can get washed out of the play. He can improve his consistency with his footwork, as his feet often are caught out of his frame, getting knocked over easily. At this point, Jackson is a liability in coverage. He struggles in change of direction with quicker running backs and receivers. Jackson really hasn’t shown much in the pass rush and would like to see more in that category before he could become a true three down linebacker in the NFL.

http://www.profootballcentral.com/2013/08/01/prospect-preview-andrew-jackson-ilb-western-kentucky/

 

[DKphin]

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52.OLB Dee Ford, Auburn 6'2" 238

There's no denying the most dominant player at the Senior Bowl was Auburn DE/OLB Dee Ford. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound pass rusher was unstoppable off the edge in one-on-one and team drills, displaying explosive first-step quickness and remarkable snap-count anticipation. Ford frequently blew past offensive tackles on straight speed rushes, showing exceptional balance and body control turning the corner on the way to the quarterback. In addition, Ford showed the ability to turn speed into power by using a bull-rush maneuver as a change-up to his speed rush. He complemented those moves with a powerful "butt and jerk" maneuver that showcased his strong hands at the point of attack. Against the run, Ford was surprisingly stout against runs in his direction. He didn't lose significant ground against drive blocks and eventually worked free to get in on the play. On runs to the opposite side, Ford flashed the speed and quickness to run it down from the backside. With Ford's speed, athleticism and instincts creating disruption against the run and pass, there's a growing sense that the Auburn standout could be a difference maker at the next level in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme that features a Leo or Elephant player on the edge.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...-dee-ford-most-dominant-player-at-senior-bowl

 

[DKphin]

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53.CB Lamarcus Joyner, Florida St. 5'8" 195

2013 WALTER CAMP FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: DB Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State, 5-8 190, Sr., Fort Lauderdale, FL...Joyner, who is also a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Jim Thorpe Award, entered his final game at Doak Campbell Stadium with a team-high five sacks -- a large number considering the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. native plays in the defensive secondary. In fact, no other defensive back in college football has more sacks than Joyner this season. Joyner is also second on the team in tackles with 51 total stops and has 6 1/2 tackles for loss. He also has one interception, three pass breakups, four passes defended, two quarterback hurries and at team-best three forced fumbles.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=109284&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB

Analysis
STRENGTHS: Despite his smaller frame, Joyner plays like he's 6-2 and 225 pounds, hitting like a truck in run support. He has bounced between safety and cornerback, showing NFL scouts his versatility to help out anywhere in the secondary.

Aggressive striker who only knows how to play full-speed, showing excellent timing to make plays on the ball. Plays fast with natural acceleration to go from 0 to 60 in a flash, displaying impressive closing burst. Possesses the build of a running back and loves to deliver punishing hits with his violent playing style. He also adds value as a kick returner and looks natural as a ballcarrier.

Excellent awareness and instincts with quick diagnosis skills as well as the balance, agility and speed to handle coverage duties.

WEAKNESSES: Though he plays with desirable aggression and intensity, he can be overaggressive at times, biting on fakes and allowing receivers to gain a step. While playing with no fear, does lack ideal size for safety. Where will his ideal position prove to be in the NFL?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737136/lamarcus-joyner

 

[justdev7]

I was a big fan of Andrew Jackson going into this year. I haven't gotten a chance to watch any of his games yet from this year but if he managed to get better Ill be pretty stoked on him

 

[DKphin]

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54.QB David Fales, San Jose St. 6'3" 220

Here’s how Fales stacks up right now in terms of what NFL teams will look at:

Arm Strength: Fales has adequate but not ideal arm strength to be an NFL Quarterback. He underthrows some deep receivers and some of his out routes are undercut for pass breakups because he just doesn’t have a cannon. His arm reminds me a lot of Bengals Quarterback Andy Dalton or Texans QB Matt Schaub, both of whom are serviceable QBs but don’t set the world on fire with their arm strength. In the NFL Fales may be able to strengthen his arm a bit, but it’s highly unlikely he’ll ever have a great arm. Grade: 7.75 out of 10

Accuracy: Fales’ accuracy is his best attribute as a QB. He led the country in completion percentage in 2012 and throws accurately to his left and to his right. On short and intermediate routes almost all incompletions are due to arm strength deficiencies or drops, because Fales simply doesn’t miss easy targets. His deep ball is pretty accurate as well. Grade: 9.25 out of 10

Vision/Decision Making: Fales is a fun QB to watch because he has a nice feel for the pocket and is a gunslinger despite his arm limitations. He has quick feet and is able to escape pressure, and isn’t afraid to squeeze the ball into a tight window or take a shot downfield. His aggressiveness is a bit of a curse too, however, since it leads to some ill-advised throws and a few interceptions. While Fales’ arm strength is reminiscent of Dalton or Schaub, those guys are more cautious passers. I liken Fales’ gutsiness to Matthew Stafford or Phillip Rivers, guys who will take chances that lead to higher risk/reward plays. Grade: 8 out of 10.

Size: At 6’3” tall, Fales has good height to translate into an NFL QB, assuming of course that he is listed correctly at that measurement. NFL teams will probably ask him to add 5-10 pounds to bulk up and be more durable, but on the whole Fales has very little to worry about as far as his size his concerned for the next level. Grade: 8.25 out of 10.

Mobility/Speed: Fales isn’t a running QB but he doesn have some wiggle in his step. His feet are always moving in the pocket and he is able to sidestep some pass rushers and prolong plays. He has Matt Ryan type Mobility where he isn’t taking off and running with the ball often but he is also a tough QB to sack because of his quickness. Grade: 7.5 out of 10

Ball Security: Fales had 3 fumbles and 9 interceptions in 2012, a pretty solid number considering how often he drops back to pass. He needs to work on not patting the ball so much in the pocket with his hands, as it’s bad for ball security and can prolong his quick release. Happy feet are good inside the pocket, but happy hands are nothing but trouble. As mentioned earlier Fales isn’t afraid to take risks but he isn’t a turnover machine either. Grade: 7.25 out of 10

Intangibles/Leadership: Fales will be red flagged by some NFL teams because he has been at 3 colleges in 5 years and that will make them question his commitment level. He also needs to prove himself to be a leader as a Senior this season for SJSU. Guys with similar arms with good intangibles (Andy Dalton, Christian Ponder) typically are drafted high whereas questionable intangibles will make it harder for NFL teams to overlook the arm limitations. Grade: TBD

Final Thoughts: Fales is a QB I can’t wait to watch in 2013. On tape, he reminds me of a more aggressive Matt Schaub or a poor man’s Matt Ryan. At this juncture I see him as a second or third round prospect at QB, and he’s similar in grade to where Matt Barkley wound up before the 2013 draft.

http://standingosports.com/main/2013/08/03/scouting-report-san-jose-st-qb-david-fales/

 

[DKphin]

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55.RB Terrence West, Towson St. 5'11" 223

Junior running back Terrance West of Towson University will apply for early entry into the 2014 National Football League draft and will pass up his senior season with the Tigers. A three-time All-America running back, West was a consensus All-America first team selection in 2013 when he led all college football players with 2,509 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns. Honored as the 2013 Colonial Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the 2013 Walter Payton Award, he led the Tigers to the NCAA FCS championship game. With a record of 13-3, the Tigers were national runners-up.

With 2,509 rushing yards, he shattered the NCAA FCS single season record of 2,326 yards set by Jamaal Branch of Colgate in 2003. He also broke the NCAA FCS record with 42 touchdowns, eclipsing the record of 39 set by Omar Cuff of Delaware in 2007. In his three-year career at Towson, West ran for 4,849 yards on 802 carries with 84 touchdowns. His 84 career rushing touchdowns tied the NCAA FCS record set by Adrian Peterson of Georgia Southern from 1998 to 2001.

West, who also caught two touchdown passes in his career, ended his career with 86 total touchdowns scored. He ranks third on the NCAA FCS all-time list of touchdown scorers. Brian Westbrook of Villanova holds the record with 89 touchdowns while Peterson is second with 87 touchdowns. The Tigers’ career rushing leader decided to apply for early entry for the NFL draft shortly after the Tigers’ appearance in the NCAA FCS championship game against North Dakota State on Saturday in Frisco, Texas. - Towson football

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=113605&draftyear=2015&genpos=RB

Towson running back Terrance West is an exciting prospect. His numbers are just hilarious. He’s a junior with 86 career touchdowns. He broke FCS records in single season rushing touchdowns (41) and yards (2509). He had 354 yards and 5 touchdowns against what was the FCS’s 2nd ranked team in Eastern Illinois. His career at Towson was incredible, and he could make an impact at the NFL level.

West’s stats sound great in theory but there is a problem. Running backs are like cars; when you want one, you’d like the year it was made, it’s horsepower, it’s fuel efficiency (stamina), crash test safety rating (can it take a hit without getting injured?), it’s maximum speed (let’s assume there are no speed limits), and the odometer. Running backs are unique in the last respect; they age quickly so it’s essential that there aren’t too many miles on it when you buy it. West has a ton of carries under his belt thus far (802, including 413 in 2013), and the fact that he turns 23 in 2 weeks doesn’t help. He’ll be past his prime. He has decent measurables, standing 5’11, 223lbs, and running a 4.59 40 yard dash, according to NFLDraftScout.com. The 4.59 40 seems mediocre, but he looks faster on film. Admittedly, I have a history of overestimating the speed of FCS prospects, struggling to tell the difference between a guy who is fast or just faster than his teammates and opponents. Still, West seems to get the outside seemingly with ease, which is promising.

West has very good vision. He can find holes with ease and burst through them. He does an excellent job of following his blocks and he is a patient, deliberate runner. He makes pretty wise cutbacks, and he really sets up his blocks as an outside runner. He could be a little more deceptive with his eyes, though.

West is a good inside runner. He has very good core strength and is never taken down by arm tackles, in an Eddie Lacy kind of way. He doesn’t go down unless his opponent raps up, which really helps him through the middle. He also instinctively and efficiently uses a pseudo jump cut to get through holes in the middle, turning his body sideways so he can fit between small and make arm tackles much more difficult. That’s what makes him so effective at avoiding arm tackles; it’s hard to make an arm tackle against a ball carrier at that sort of angle, when he is perpendicular to you. He’s really tough to tackle in traffic, which makes him quite valuable, and impossible to stop near the goal line. He doesn’t accelerate quickly, but he has good long speed for his size.

West is a solid outside runner. He doesn’t look like the fastest guy, but he really does get the outside with impressive frequency and has solid balance along the sideline. His balance in general is terrific, and I was just amazed by some of the jump cuts he made in heavy snow against Eastern Illinois. He really knows how to follow the blocks of pulling lineman and break tackles. His excellent balance and strength makes tackling him very difficult for corners, and he has excellent stamina. His short area speed is fairly average, but his long speed is very good.

Towson doesn’t pass much, plus West takes on such a heavy workload as a runner that they often sub him out on third down, but West seems adequate on pass plays. He has decent hands and runs acceptable routes, and he has adequate strength as a run blocker but has almost no experience with any kind of pass protection scheme. His strength means most of his potential on pass plays lies in his blocking, but the pass blocking schemes he has been exposed to thus far at Towson are extremely basic and must be taken with a grain of salt. Pass protection is something he will need to learn in the NFL and will likely keep him glued to the bench on third downs until he gets a little practice.

Ultimately, I like West. His shiftiness through the hole and ability to weave through traffic will go a long way in the NFL, and should make him a solid goal line back at the worst.

NFL Comparison: Knowshon Moreno, except he enters the NFL much more raw in the passing game.

Grade: 77 (worthy of an early third round pick)

Projection: 70 (will be a late third to early fourth round pick)

http://nflmocks.com/2014/01/15/terrance-west-2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report/

 

[ITS!MATEO]

Sorry, the only footage I could find is from 2012

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51.ILB Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky 6'1" 261

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108913&draftyear=2014&genpos=ILB

http://www.profootballcentral.com/2013/08/01/prospect-preview-andrew-jackson-ilb-western-kentucky/

:up: You have one of my sleepers

 

[DKphin]

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56.WR Kelvin Benjamin, Florida St. 6'5" 235

Positives

Big, athletic body
Positions himself well to make tough catches
Nearly impossible to take down once he gets into the open field
Long arms allow him to stretch for balls that most receivers wouldn’t get to
With only three years each of high school and college experience, still has the ability to improve significantly

Negatives

Doesn’t fully use his size to his advantage when getting off the line; needs to be more physical when he is battling defensive backs to get open
Lackadaisical, sluggish running style
Effort seems inconsistent; looks like he’s jogging through some routes
Catching skills need to be improved
Over-aged; two years less developed than players who are a year or two younger than him

2013 Performance

Benjamin had a very good 2013 season for a Florida State team that will be appearing in the BCS National Championship game early next month. While he didn’t do a whole lot to separate himself from the pack in a Seminole passing attack that was ranked ninth in the nation, he was still productive, catching 50 balls for 957 yards and 14 touchdowns.

2014 Draft Projection: Second Round

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/...ting-report-florida-state-wr-kelvin-benjamin/

 

[DKphin]

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57.TE Xavier Grimble, USC 6'5" 250

Xavier Grimble*, TE, USC – RAP (70.6)

Player Comparison – Dwayne Allen

Grimble is a very solid all around Tight End. Coming out of the USC Pro Style system, he is well set up to have a decent NFL career. He is a good blocker, hard worker and very competitive individual.

In the pass game he moves well, but he isn’t one of the vertical Tight Ends that have come out recently. I compared him to Colts TE Dwayne Allen and is really similar in most areas, however Allen had significantly more production at Clemson.

Grimble’s targets will probably be one of the more significant factors in his evaluation. A year ago, with Robert Woods and Marqise Lee out there, Grimble’s numbers were very ordinary.

With Woods gone, Grimble may get targeted more, but the next player on our list may take away some of those potential targets.

http://nexteranfl.com/2013/05/2014-nfl-draft-tight-class-pre-season-preview/