Draft Prospects

[DKphin]

** Prospects are in no particular order and are not ranked
QB
1. Matt Barkley USC 6'2" 230(pg.1)
17. Tyler Wilson Arkansas 6'3" 220(pg.3)
30. Brad Sorensen Southern Utah 6'4" 235(pg.5)
43. Mike Glennon NCSU 6'6" 235(pg.7)
57. Zac Dysert Miami(OH) 6'3" 228(pg.10)
72. Ryan Nassib Syracuse 6'2" 223(pg.11)
86. Landry Jones Oklahoma 6'4" 218(pg.13)
99. Jordan Rogers Vanderbilt 6'1" 220(pg.15)
114. E.J. Manuel Florida State 6'5" 237(pg.17)
128. Sean Renfree Duke 6'3" 219(pg.18)
142. Jeff Tuel Washington St. 6'3" 218(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
156. Kyle Padron Eastern Washington 6'4" 220(pg.21)
170. Peter Lalich California Univ. PA 6'5" 235(pg.23)
RB
2. Montee Ball Wisconsin 5'11" 215(pg.1)
18. Knile Davis Arkansas 6'0" 226(pg.3)
22. Mike Gillislee Florida 5'11" 212(pg.4)
44. Giovani Bernard North Carolina 5'10" 205(pg.7)
58. Eddie Lacy Alabama 5'10" 220(pg.10)
73. D.J. Harper Boise St. 5'9" 205(pg.11)
87. Le'Veon Bell Michigan St. 6'2" 244(pg.13)]
100. Christine Michael TAMU 5'11" 220(pg.15)
115. Johnathan Franklin UCLA 5'10" 205(PG.17)
129. Stefan Taylor Stanford 5'9" 214(pg.18)
143. Marcus Lattimore South Carolina 5'11" 221(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
157. Miguel Maysonet Stony Brook 5'9" 209(pg.21)
171. Eric Breitenstein Wofford 5'10" 229(pg.23)
WR
3. Keenan Allen California 6'3" 210(pg.1)
16. Cordarrelle Patterson Tennessee 6'4" 205(pg.3)
31. Terrance Williams Baylor 6'3" 205(pg.5)
45. DeAndre Hopkins Clemson 6'1" 205(pg.8)
59. Robert Woods USC 6'1" 190(pg.10)
74. Markus Wheaton Oregon St. 6'0" 182(pg.12)
88. Aaron Dobson Marshall 6'3" 200(pg.13)
101. Quinton Patton Louisiana Tech 6'0" 202(pg.15)
116. Ryan Swope TAMU 6'0" 205(pg.17)
130. Stedman Bailey West Virginia 5'10" 193(pg.18)
144. Tavon Austin West Virginia 5'8" 174(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
158. Aaron Mellette Elon 6'3" 217(pg.21)
172. Ryan Spadola Lehigh 6'3" 200(pg.23)
TE
4. Joseph Fauria UCLA 6'7" 255(pg.1)
19. Tyler Eifert Notre Dame 6'6" 255(pg.4)
32. Zach Ertz Stanford 6'6" 252(pg.5)
46. Jake Stoneburner Ohio St. 6'5" 245(pg.8)
61. Mychal Rivera Tennessee 6'3" 240(pg.10)
62. Gavin Escobar SDSU 6'5" 255(pg.10)
89. Vance McDonald Rice 6'4" 262(pg.13)
102. Nick Kasa Colorado 6'6" 271(pg.15)
117. Jordan Reed Florida 6'3" 236(pg.17)
131. Dion Sims Michigan St. 6'5" 262(pg.18)
145. Philip Lutzenkirchen Auburn 6'3" 258(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
159. Jack Doyle Western Kentucky 6'5" 254(pg.21)
173. TJ Knowles Sacramento State 6'7" 258(pg.23)
OT
5. Eric Fisher CMU 6'8" 305(pg.1)
20. Luke Joeckel TAMU 6'6" 310(pg.4)
33. Jake Matthews TAMU 6'5" 305(pg.6)
47. Taylor Lewan Michigan 6'8" 309(pg.8)
63. Dallas Thomas Tennessee 6'5" 310(pg.10)
75. D.J. Fluker Alabama 6'6" 335(pg.12)
76. Justin Pugh Syracuse 6'5" 298(pg.12)
103. Lane Johnson Oklahoma 6'7" 303(pg.15)
118. Kyle Long Oregon 6'6" 313(pg.17)
132. David Bakhtiari Colorado 6'4" 299(pg.18)
146. Menelik Watson Florida St. 6'5" 310(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
160. Luke Marquardt Azusa Pacific 6'9" 315(pg.22)
174. Ryan Schraeder Valdosta St. 6'7" 304(pg.23)
OG
6. Chance Warmack Alabama 6'3" 320(pg.1)
21. Jonathan Cooper UNC 6'3" 295(pg.4)
34. Jeff Baca UCLA 6'3" 298(pg.6)
48. Braden Hanson BYU 6'6" 315(pg.8)
64. Hugh Thornton Illinois 6'4" 310(pg.11)
77. Earl Watford James Madison 6'4" 290(pg.12)
90. Alvin Bailey Arkansas 6'5" 315(pg.13)
104. Larry Warford Kentucky 6'3" 333(pg.15)
119. Brian Winters Kent St. 6'4" 320(pg.17)
133. Omoregie Uzzi Georgia Tech 6'3" 302(pg.19)
147. John Sullen Auburn 6'5" 313(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
161. Ryan Jensen Colorado St.-Pueblo 6'5" 305(pg.22)
175. Lamar Mady Youngstown St. 6'2" 317(pg.23)
C
7. Barrett Jones Alabama 6'5" 305(pg.1)
23. Dalton Freeman Clemson 6'5" 285(pg.5)
35. James Ferentz Iowa 6'2" 284(pg. 6)
49. Mario Benavides Louisville 6'4" 286(pg.8)
65. Braxton Cave Notre Dame 6'3" 305(pg.11)
78. Khaled Holmes Southern California 6'4" 305(pg.12)
91. Brian Schwenke California 6'3" 307(pg.13)
105. Travis Frederick Wisconsin 6'4" 338(pg.15)
120. Graham Pocic Illinois 6'5" 310(pg.17)
134. T.J. Johnson South Carolina 6'4" 310(pg.19)
148. P.J. Lonergan Louisiana St. 6'3" 304(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
162. Eric Krush Cal. Univ. of Pennsylvania 6'3" 302(pg.22)
176. Andrew Robiskie Western Illinois 6'2" 300(pg.23)
DE
8. Bjoern Werner FSU 6'4" 273(pg.1)
14. Dion Jordan Oregon 6'7" 243(pg.3)
36. Damontre Moore TAMU 6'4" 250(pg.6)
50. Sam Montgomery LSU 6'5" 260(pg.9)
60. Ezekiel Ansah BYU 6'5" 270(pg.10)
79. Datone Jones UCLA 6'5" 278(pg.12)
92. Joe Kruger Utah 6'7" 280(pg.14)
106. Alex Okafor Texas 6'5" 261(pg.15)
111. Malliciah Goodman Clemson 6'4" 272(pg.16)
121. Cornellius Carradine Florida St. 6'4" 276(pg.17)
135. Margus Hunt SMU 6'8" 277(pg.19)
149. Corey Lemonier Auburn 6'3" 255(pg.20)
Small School Sleepers
163. David Bass Missouri Western St. 6'5" 275(pg.22)
177. Mike Catapano Princeton 6'4"275(pg.23)
DT
9. Star Lotulelei Utah 6'4" 320(pg.1)
24. Kawann Short Purdue 6'3" 310(pg.5)
37. Johnathan Hankins Ohio St. 6'3" 332(pg.6)
51. Jonathan Jenkins Georgia 6'3" 351(pg.9)
66. Jesse Williams Alabama 6'4" 320(pg.11)
80. Sylvester Williams North Carolina 6'3" 305(pg.12)
93. Akeem Spence Illinois 6'1" 305(pg.14)
107. Jordan Hill Penn State 6'2" 294(pg.16)
122. Shariff Floyd Florida 6'3" 305(pg.17)
136. Sheldon Richardson Missouri 6'3" 294(pg.19)
150. Bennie Logan Louisiana St. 6'2" 309(pg.21)
Small School Sleepers
164. Jared Smith New Hampshire 6'3" 302(pg.22)
178. Brent Russell Georgia Southern 6'2" 297(pg.23)
OLB
10. Arthur Brown KSU 6'1" 231(pg.2)
25. Chase Thomas Stanford 6'4" 245(pg.5)
38. Jarvis Jones Georgia 6'3" 241(pg.6)
52. Barkevious Mingo LSU 6'5" 240(pg.9)
67. Gerald Hodges Penn St. 6'1" 239(pg.11)
81. Sean Porter TXAMU 6'1" 231(pg.12)
94. Jelani Jenkins Florida 6'0" 237(pg.14)
108. Jamie Collins Southern Mississippi 6'4" 239(pg.16)
123. Trevado Williams Connecticut 6'1" 241(pg.18)
137. Sio Moore Connecticut 6'1" 245(pg.19)
151. Zaviar Gooden Missouri 6'1" 234(pg.21)
Small School Sleepers
165. Keith Pough Howard 6'2" 239(pg.22)
179. Ty Powell Harding 6'3" 250(pg.24)
ILB
27. Manti Te'o Notre Dame 6'2" 255(pg.5)
39. Alec Ogletree Georgia 6'3" 232(pg.6)
53. Kevin Reddick UNC 6'3" 240(pg.9)
68. Kevin Minter LSU 6'1" 245(pg.11)
82. A.J. Klein Iowa St. 6'2" 245(pg.12)
95. Jon Bostic Florida 6'1" 246(pg.14)
109. Nico Johnson Alabama 6'2" 249(pg.16)
124. Kiko Alonso Oregon 6'3" 238(pg.18)
138. Tom Wort Oklahoma 6'0" 235(pg.19)
152. Kenny Cain Texas Christian 6'1" 225(pg.21)
Small School Sleepers
166. Jake Johnson South Alabama 6'1" 240(pg.22)
180. Jeremy Kimbrough Applachain St. 5'9" 235(pg.24)
CB
12. Xavier Rhodes FSU 6'2" 215(pg.2)
15. Johnthan Banks MSU 6'2" 185(pg.3)
40. Dee Milliner Alabama 6'1" 198(pg.6)
54. Desmond Trufant Washington 6'0" 185(pg.9)
69. Jordan Poyer OSU 5'11" 190(pg.11)
83. David Amerson NCSU 6'2" 194(pg.12)
96. Troy Stoudermire Minnesota 5'10" 195(pg.14)
110. Logan Ryan Rutgers 6'0" 190(pg.16)
125. Darius Slay Mississippi ST. 6'0" 192(pg.18)
139. Jamar Taylor Boise St. 5'11" 192(pg.19)
153. Brandon McGee Miami 5'11" 193(pg.21)
183. D.J. Hayden Houston 5'11" 191(pg.24)
Small School Sleepers
167. B.W. Webb William and Mary 5'10" 184(pg.22)
181. Demetrius McCray Applachain St. 6'1" 190(pg.24)
SS
13. Matt Elam Florida 5'11" 205(pg.2)
28. Kenny Vaccaro Texas 6'1" 215(pg.5)
41. Robert Lester Alabama 6'2" 210(pg.6)
55. Shawn Williams Georgia 6'1" 217(pg.10)
70. Phillip Thomas Fresno St. 6'1" 210(pg.11)
84. Jordan Kovacs Michigan 6'0" 195(pg.13)
97. Jonathan Cyprien FIU 6'0" 209(pg.14)
112. J.J. Wilcox Georgia Southern 5'11" 214(pg.17)
126. Shamarko Thomas Syracuse 5'9" 213(pg.18)
140. Duke Williams Nevada 5'11" 201(pg.19)
154. Rashard Hall Clemson 6'1" 210(pg.21)
Small School Sleepers
168. Cooper Taylor Richmond 6'5" 235(pg.22)
182. Jamaal White Northwestern St(La) 5'11" 206(pg.24)
FS
26. T.J. McDonald USC 6'3" 205(pg.5)
29. Bacarri Rambo Georgia 6'0" 218(pg.5)
42. Tony Jefferson Oklahoma 5'10" 212(pg.7)
56. Eric Reid LSU 6'2" 212(pg.10)
71. D.J. Swearinger South Carolina 5'11" 210(pg.11)
85. Josh Evans Florida 6'2" 201(pg.13)
98. Duke Williams Nevada 6'1" 200(pg.15)
113. Zeke Motta Notre Dame 6'2" 213(pg.17)
127. Kenny Vaccaro Texas 6'0" 214(pg.18)
141. J.J. Wilcox Georgia Southern 6'0" 213(pg.20)
155. Micah Hyde Iowa 6'1" 197(pg.21)
Small School Sleepers
169. Rontez Miles California University of PA 6'0" 203(pg.22)
184. Kejuan Riley Alabama St. 6'0" 208(pg.24)

 

[DKphin]

1. Matt Barkley QB USC 6'2" 230

Analysis
His understanding of the USC offense is greatly under-appreciated. While he's not quite Andrew Luck, when breaking down Barkley it is clear he does so many of the "little" things well, like rolling either to his left or right and consistently firing accurate passes on the move or freezing the safeties by looking one direction and passing the other..
Some will knock his size, "average" arm strength or the fact that he has never faced SEC competition. While Barkley is a touch shorter than scouts would prefer, I've had numerous sources who saw him in person at the Manning Passing Academy tell me he showed greater zip than expected, though I'd like to see him improve his accuracy on the deep ball.
Barkley can only play the opponents his team has scheduled and with the Trojans ineligible for bowl games over the past two seasons, he's been limited in the number of differing teams he's faced. Mobile, accurate and, perhaps most importantly to success in the NFL -- incredibly poised -- Barkley walks into the 2012 college football season as the top prospect in the country.[video=youtube;B4SfjfEyBgc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4SfjfEyBgc[/video]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664140

 

[DKphin]

2. Montee Ball RB Wisconsin 5'11" 215

Strengths: Ball is a very powerful back who will fight through arm tacklers and roll to the endzone. As you can see from his numbers, Ball is a very productive rusher and a touchdown machine. Ball will pick up yards after initial contact as a result of his excellent pad level. Ball has great vision and will always find the open holes.
He is a one-cut runner and that is what NFL scouts like to see from a college back.
He is an every down back that will also produce in the passing game and contribute as a pass blocker. Ball is a very hard-worker and uses his resilience to finish runs falling forward. His physicality will translate well to the NFL game.
Weaknesses: Ball has the power but he lacks the long speed. He is able to hit the hole hard but he needs to show that he has the second gear that would allow him to pull away from defenders. Ball also needs to prove that he is not just a product of an outstanding Wisconsin offensive line. While he is solid in multiple aspects of his game, there is still plenty of room for Ball to improve.
Overview: Ball is the best Wisconsin running back prospect in the past few years. He has benefited from playing behind a dominant offensive line but don’t let that take away from what he has achieved. Ball’s vision allows him to be a one-cut runner and that is what NFL scouts like to see. It is just up to him to prove that he is not a product of the Wisconsin line. With four new starters along the unit, he will be given every opportunity this season to prove that he is the real deal.
Currently, Ball looks like a third-round prospect with the ability to jump into the high second-round.
[video=youtube;vk7aLzbwBb8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk7aLzbwBb8[/video]

http://nflspinzone.com/2012/07/26/scouts-corner-montee-ball-rb-wisconsin-scouting-report/

 

[DKphin]

3. Keenan Allen WR California 6'3" 210

Strengths: He has great size that he uses quite well. Physical. Very athletic and nimble on his feet. Strong enough to win battles and jump balls. Able to beat the jam at the line. He is also very elusive for how big he is. Dangerous with the football in his hands; very good after the catch. Playmaker. Plays the ball very aggressively in the air. Shows really good speed. Has good football awareness. Can return punts. Leader. Loads of potential. Experience.
Weaknesses: Suffered an ankle injury this past spring, didn’t cause him to miss any time though. Catches the ball with his body too much for my liking. Ball security needs improvement. I believe route running will need to be better in the pros.
Summary: Allen, who’s coming off a tremendous season, with 98 receptions 1,343 yards and 6 TDs; is one of the most heralded receivers in the country. He enters this season with high expectations and will need to continue to dominate or risk falling down draft boards. Allen, who played as a true freshman, possesses great speed and ability though, and he looks to be poised for another terrific season. He is a special playmaker who adds a whole other dimension to the California offense. If he produces another impressive season look to hear his name called early this April.
Draft Projection: 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Round
[video=youtube;ylzEMgmWWnM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylzEMgmWWnM[/video]

http://thefootballexpert.com/nfl-draft-scouting-reports/keenan-allen-scouting-report/

 

[DKphin]

4. Joseph Fauria TE UCLA 6'7" 255

Fauria has excellent measurables. He is freakishly big at 6’8, 252lbs (he could pass for 6’10 on film), and he has excellent speed for his size. He only runs an average 40 (4.82), but he looks much faster on film. However, thanks to that height, 252lbs isn’t that big, and he could definitely afford to as some bulk. Physically, Fauria is very similar to Jimmy Graham.
Fauria has decent stats. In 2011, his first season as a starter, Fauria had 39 catches for 481 yards while maintaining an decent 12.3 yards per catch. He really came on toward the end of the season, getting at least 36 yards in each of the final 5 games. He also had 6 receiving touchdowns.
There are some character issues surrounding Fauria. Under the advice of a Buffalo Bills scout, I’ve decided I’m going to avoid forming opinions on a player’s character, simply because I really can’t comment on a players character without meeting him or his coaches. However, Fauria had to transfer from Notre Dame to UCLA for downright mysterious reasons. Fauria claims he was suspended for a semester for something minor (“you’d laugh if you knew [what it was]“), and he left Notre Dame afterwards. Beyond the strange circumstances surrounding the Notre Dame exit, he also doesn’t dominate as a blocker as much as you would think he would. It’s not that he doesn’t care about football: he almost seems scared of blocking, and he doesn’t block with a mean streak. I really don’t want to question his toughness, but I’d like to see more a mean streak from him as a run blocker.
Fauria is a good receiver. Maybe his biggest issue is that he plays in a strange offense that might not translate to yardage in the NFL. UCLA uses the pistol, typically with 1 back and 2 tight ends on opposite sides of each other. Neither tight end lines up on the line of scrimmage, so Fauria often gets yards running crossing routes in that are actually in his own backfield. Seriously. Fauria runs crossing routes behind the line of scrimmage in UCLA’s offense. It works pretty well for him, but he won’t be running routes anything like that in the NFL. Fauria also isn’t a great route runner, thanks to poor fundamentals and tight hips. On the other hand, Fauria has excellent hands and is impossible to beat on a jump ball. He seems to catch everything he touches (though he will trap passes against his frame), his speed makes him tough to cover, and his combination of height, long arms, and leaping ability makes him a nightmare for defenses on jump balls, especially in the red zone. He also is a major threat after the catch, often doing ridiculous hurdles over smaller defenders and using his power to run over defensive backs.
Fauria is a really poor blocker, namely because of terrible fundamentals. He has never had forward momentum going into a block in his life. He plays on his heels, and his typical stance is horrible unbalanced. A majority of his body weight is behind him, so it is simply easy to just push him down. He absolutely needs to try to learn how to get the slightest bit of forward momentum into his blocks, or defenders that are way smaller than he is will continue to run him over on a regular basis. When he is blocking, he looks like he is sitting down on an imaginary chair; almost all of his body weight is behind is feet and it is very easy for a defender to simply tip him over. He needs to bend at the waist and keep more of his body momentum going forward. Right now, Fauria is a terrible blocker.
As mentioned before, I said Fauria seems very similar to Jimmy Graham. I truly think that, in college, they are identical players. Like Fauria, Graham was physically gifted, but incredibly raw (especially as a blocker) coming out of college. Graham was loaded with physical ability but didn’t know how to play football. Same with Fauria. But here’s the difference: Graham had an excuse for being raw out of college. He only spent one season on Miami’s football team. He spent most of his time at Miami as a forward on the basketball team. He was on the team from 2005-2009. 2010 was the only season in which he played football. It was the first time Graham had played football in 5 years. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that his fundamentals were terrible. It had been years since he played football. Graham has since improved his fundamentals and turned into one of the best tight ends in the NFL. But why are Fauria’s fundamentals so poor? I don’t know. He has no excuse. He’s been playing football nonstop for years. Either he struggles with coaching, or he struggles to change the poor fundamentals that have been a part of his game for most of his career. Again, in college, Fauria and Graham were very similar. But it might be tougher for Fauria to improve on his mistakes.
NFL Comparison: Jimmy Graham. But that might not be a good thing
Grade: 77 (worthy of an early 3rd round pick)
Projection: 86 (will be a mid second round pick)
[video=youtube;t8xyJRjIPTk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8xyJRjIPTk[/video]

http://nflmocks.com/2012/05/13/joseph-fauria-2013-nfl-draft-scouting-report/

 

[DKphin]

5. Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan 6'7"305

Strengths: Good size. Shows real strength. Has a good base. Long arms and knows how to use his hands to keep defenders off him. He’s pretty quick and show good agility for such a big guy. Obviously very athletic. Very solid pass protector; he has a good kick slide and looks natural in pass protection. Has pretty good awareness. Tons of potential in him.
Weaknesses: Needs to be more dominant in the running game. Often lets linemen under his pad level; he needs to learn to stay low consistently. He gets caught too high very often and that causes him to lose battles. Needs to learn to drive opponents rather than just stay locked on them; again, this is because he is too high. If he learns to get low, keep his feet moving, this would improve his overall game tremendously. I would like to see him add some more bulk. Overall consistency could be better. Missed final two games of last season due to an injury.
Summary: Eric Fisher is a prospect that has been on the rise over the last couple of months. He stands out as one of the best, if not the best senior offensive tackle in the country. When I started watching film on him, I noticed two things after watching only one game. One, he looks like a natural talent when it comes to pass blocking. He’s got a great kick slide; he’s quick, athletic and uses his long arms to keep defenders away. With the NFL becoming more and more about passing, this is a huge boast to his draft stock. The other thing I noticed is that he unfortunately lets defenders get underneath his pad level quite frequently. This is alarming, but really only shows a lack of technique. He stands too high when run and pass blocking and that causes him to get beat. This is poor technique and it won’t work in the NFL. He’s a big player, but when he gets engaged with a defender that is half his size he will lose every time if he doesn’t learn to stay low. Fisher is definitely a player who needs to polish his game in order to improve his draft stock, but his potential and his natural skill make him an intriguing prospect. Right now, I have a 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] round grade on him but Fisher definitely has the potential to rise up draft boards this April.
Draft Projection: 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] round
[video=youtube;3Feds4__59A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Feds4__59A[/video]

http://thefootballexpert.com/nfl-draft-scouting-reports/eric-fisher-ot-central-michigan/

 

[DKphin]

6. Chance Warmack OG Alabama 6'3" 320
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Warmack is considerably lighter on his feet than one would expect given his stout frame and, like Jones, is adept at meeting and eliminating linebackers at the second level.

In pass protection, Warmack does a nice job of supplying an initial punch and grasping hold of his opponent, showing good lateral agility to slide, as well as the anchor to handle powerful bull-rushers. Due to his lack of height, Warmack may lack the position versatility of his more recognizable linemates but he is further along in his development than Fluker and, frankly, makes more eye-popping blocks than Jones.

While his size means that he'll be relegated strictly to interior blocking in the NFL, with another strong campaign Warmack could be one of the few pure interior linemen to earn a top 50 grade next April.

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http://www.sportsxchange.com/showcase/draftscout.php?pyid=90431Rob Rang[/SIZE]

 

[DKphin]

7. Barrett Jones C Alabama 6'5" 305

Strengths:

• size, strength, and athleticism
• versatility
• experience
• pass blocking
• football IQ
• zone blocking ability
• good anchor

Weaknesses:

• needs to improve his run blocking
• Does not get a constant push
• needs to improve his explosion off the snap
• Does not use his hands well
• Short arms for a tackle

Final Word: Jones is an extremely versatile linemen and is well accomplished. His versatility and talent will propel him to the top half of the first round next year. I believe he is a center or guard at the next level.

[video=youtube;2N-ZIZ2VsGs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N-ZIZ2VsGs[/video]

http://draftdatabase.wordpress.com/...scouting-reports-barrett-jones-ogcot-alabama/

 

[DKphin]

8. Bjoern Werner DE FSU 6'4" 273

Skill-Set Summary: The thing that about Werner's play that stands out the most is his combination of physicality and speed. Hr has a good burst off the snap that he uses to put tackles on their heels. Werner's get off will really appeal to NFL defensive line coaches. Once he gains leverage, he uses his strength and bulk to fend off blocks while surging by them. Werner has good closing speed to get to the quarterback.

The Seminoles junior combines a good motor with a mean streak. He holds his ground and has a nice ability to get off of blocks just before the ball carrier gets to him. Werner also pursues well around the field to chase down backs. Florida State played him in contain regularly at the line of scrimmage, but he was at his best when the coaches let him get upfield. Werner caused havoc by firing past linemen to disrupt runs in the backfield and pressure the quarterback.

Werner needs to continue to work on the basic fundamentals. His pad level and knee bend need to be more consistent. Werner's capacity to shed blocks could use more refining, but he has a good start for that critical skill.

Werner also needs to continue to develop more pass-rushing moves. With his strength and quickness, an interior rip move could be devastating. He is still raw but has enough upside that all of these issues could disappear quickly.

Florida State plays Werner at right and left end. He provides mismatch problems against both tackles. Left tackles can struggle with his power and physicality while right tackles are in trouble with his quickness.

Werner would fit best as a 4-3 defensive end at the next level. However, he does have the skills to be a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense, but may need to add some more bulk for that. Werner probably is not a candidate to kick out as a 3-4 outside linebacker. While he has some athleticism, he doesn't look like a natural to play in space.

There is no doubt that Werner has a superb skill set. He has ideal size to be a 4-3 defensive end and those defensive line coaches are going to love his combination of speed and power.
[video=youtube;4RRjhUdWa2Y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RRjhUdWa2Y[/video]

http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2013bwerner.php

 

[DKphin]

9. Star Lotulelei DT Utah 6'4" 320

Star is a two-plus year starter at defensive tackle for the Utes. He spent two years at Snow College (UT), but only played one season of football. After signing with Utah, he primarily played as a backup in 2010, but did start three games. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2011, he has been the most noteworthy defensive lineman in the Pac-12. Size-wise, he is a “house” with a well-proportioned body and a muscularly developed frame. He is very thick in the lower-body with massive calves, thighs and a bubble. His upper-body is equally impressive with broad shoulders, solid arms and big-boned wrists. In the Utes’ 4-3 front, he usually aligns as the right defensive tackle and plays from a right-handed, three-point stance as either a 1- (NT) or 3-technique (DT). Against the run, he has the obvious size and strength to anchor and two-gap almost any opponent. When he plays with proper fundamentals and gets his hands inside, he is impossible to move at the point-of-attack because of his overall base and balance. He is capable of striking with his hands and pressing the lineman back into the backfield. However, he sometimes is late off the snap, does not get his hands inside and can get turned or position blocked. When runs go away, he has the natural agility to step over and skate down the line. He gives flashes of big-time movement ability, stays on his feet and can run to the perimeter. As a pass rusher, Star is most effective when he makes up his mind to bull and push his opponent into the pocket. He flashes enough hand and foot quickness to develop more of a repertoire and he also has the lateral athletic skills to stunt and twist on various pass rush games. He is not refined at this point, but has the potential to become a factor on all three downs because when he does puncture the pocket he can close on the QB with suddenness. Overall, instinctively, Star will get occupied with the 1-on-1 battle rather than finding the football. When he does make tackles, he usually gets a grip on the runner and ropes them down with authority.For the NFL, he is an ideal fit as a 3-4 Nose or 4-3 Tackle. He is scheme-friendly, so his value will be high to most every team in the league. With his combination of freakish size and surprising athletic ability, regardless of his motor inconsistencies, he will be an extremely high pick because there simply are not these kinds of body types available all over college football. Many will try to compare him to Haloti Ngata, the former Oregon and current Baltimore Ravens’ defensive lineman, but he does not have the track record of dominance Ngata displayed with the Ducks. Still, Star is a rare breed, can wreck the middle of an offense and should go on to have a lengthy professional career.
What the NFL scouts want to see in 2012: Simply put, Star gives glimpses of being the total package, so he needs to eliminate the long stretches of time that pass between big plays and become more consistent on a down-to-down basis.
[video=youtube;co-NvKnZzvw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co-NvKnZzvw[/video]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/senior-bowl-scouting-report-star-230605476--nfl.html

 

[DKphin]

10. Arthur Brown OLB KSU 6'1" 231

2012 LOTT IMPACT TROPHY FINALIST: Kansas State senior linebacker Arthur Brown is one of four finalists for the 2012 Lott IMPACT Trophy, the organization announced Thursday. Brown is K-State’s first finalist for the award, which recognizes college football’s Defensive Player of the Year who best exemplifies Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Brown was joined on the finalist list by linebackers Jarvis Jones (Georgia), Manti Te’o (Notre Dame) and Chase Thomas (Stanford).
In his second season for the Wildcats, Brown leads the team with 80 tackles, including six for loss and one sack. The Wichita, Kan., product also has two interceptions and five passes defended. His first pick of the season came at No. 15 West Virginia when he snapped Geno Smith’s then-NCAA record of 273-straight attempts without an interception. A week later against 14th-ranked Texas Tech, Brown intercepted a pass and returned it 37 yards for his first career touchdown. A former transfer from the University of Miami, Brown has averaged 7.5 tackles per game in 24 contests at K-State, including at least five tackles in 10 of 11 games this season. He notched a career best 13 stops against North Texas, while he had 11 at Baylor and 10 in K-State’s win at No. 5 Oklahoma. - Kansas State football
[video=youtube;V28z8J3QbtY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V28z8J3QbtY[/video]

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82068&draftyear=2013&genpos=OLB

 

[DKphin]

12. Xavier Rhodes CB FSU 6'2" 215

Rhodes is a big cornerback who is very physical with receivers. He does a good job in press-man coverage. Off the snap, Rhodes limits the release with a strong jam and rerouting skills. He has the speed and athletic ability to run with receivers after the jam. Rhodes does a good job of not allowing separation and keeping his man covered. Rhodes showed the ability to match up with an elite receiver in his battle against Floyd. The Irish wideout couldn't beat Rhodes with speed or size.

Rhodes is a good run defender who is capable of putting on some nice hits on ball-carriers. Rhodes would probably be best playing press-man coverage or zone coverage in the NFL. Lining up off the ball and picking up a receiver in man coverage may not be a good fit for Rhodes' skill set. In that regard, a player who is similar to Rhodes is Alabama's Dre Kirkpatrick.
[video=youtube;Sw9oHp46Yqs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw9oHp46Yqs[/video]

http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2013xrhodes.php

 

[DKphin]

13. Matt Elam Florida SS 5'11" 205

Skill-Set Summary: Elam is the complete package as a safety. He covers a lot of ground in pass coverage since he has the ability to run with receivers and tight ends. Elam is a physical, tough safety who does well in run support, too. He excels in any aspect of safety play.

Elam is very comfortable playing in the tackle box. He has a compact and muscular build that he uses to be a good tackler. An underrated aspect of Elam's game is his blitzing ability. The Gators haven't called his number that often to rush the quarterback, but when they have, Elam has showed off some dangerous ability to pressure the signal-caller. He has excellent pursuit speed to chase down ball carriers as well.

Elam is a natural in the deep part of the field in pass coverage. He is smart and judges the ball well. Elam shows good speed to cover a lot of ground and is able to pick up speed receivers running deep downfield. In zone coverage, he has a quick first step and doesn't get caught out of position.

Elam is an intelligent player who should only get better with experience. He is also a hard hitter who punishes receivers when given the opportunity.

Aside from a great physical skill set, Elam is very instinctive. He uses those instincts to fly around the field and be around the football, even when plays don't go his direction. Elam is disruptive and has a real presence in the back end of the field.

The scheme flexibility that the junior possesses will please NFL defensive back coaches. Elam has the size and physicality to play strong safety duties, but he is also fast and athletic enough to cover the deep part of the field as a free safety. Elam has fabulous coverage skills to play man-to-man with tight ends; more so than other early-round safety prospects.

Elam is a well-rounded prospect with big upside. He has tons of potential and could become a great player this season.

[video=youtube;4ue7wlWAhgg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ue7wlWAhgg[/video]

http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2013melam.php

 

[Pat-London]

Great piece of work.... thanks for sharing.

I'd be interested to hear your view on Skov in our 43. This past year was mostly spent recovering from the injury the previous year so suspect this may have him around the 3rd/4th round... would love to have him in a Dolphin uni. Tough, intelligent, physical, good motor and has that mean streak that we really don't have in our LB corp at present.

 

[hoops]

some odd ratings there...