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These are the scouting reports on many Miami Dolphins by former NFL Scout Dan Shonka. He was a scout for the Eagles, Chiefs, Redskins and runs Ourlads.com I consider him the best draft analyst there is. Thought you guys would enjoy these. Some players aren't listed like Grimes and Finengan because Grimes was undrafted and Finnegan was a 7th round pick. Also no rookie reports are up.
RYAN TANNEHILL: Texas A&M, 6037 221 4.65. Started 19 games at quarterback in his career and ran an NFL scripted offense installed by former Packer head coach Mike Sherman. He caught 11 passes for 143 yards before moving over to quarterback at mid-season in 2010. Played under center and also in the shotgun. A right-handed passer with good arm strength and athletic ability. Athletically Tannehill has certain critical factors and position specifics that are holding him back. Book smart but does he process football information quickly at the line of scrimmage or on the run? There were several cases where he could have easily run for a first down and he threw a poor pass or threw the ball away. Consistency was best against weaker opponents. Against Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Texas, and Oklahoma State his record was 0-6 and he had a 12/12 TD/INT ratio. He averaged 5.7 yards per attempt in three games completing 57% of his passes. His decision making and field vision are in question because of throwing into double coverage and forcing the ball into coverage. He doesn’t seem comfortable in the pocket. Throws best on roll out and sprint out type action. Ball placement has been inconsistent, struggling to put the ball where the receiver doesn’t have to adjust before running. Despite his tall stature his delivery point is low and gets several tipped passes. Must develop quarterback sixth sense in the pocket. He has the athletic tools to play quarterback, but lacks the game time experience of several quarterbacks coming out. He needs to improve on his accuracy, "feel" for the position, decision making, game management, and consistency. As a wide receiver, Tannehill caught 112 passes good for 4th in school history and gained 1596 yards which ranked him 5th on the Aggie all-time list. He also scored 10 receiving touchdowns. He is the only FBS player with 3000 passing yards and 1500 receiving yards to his credit. He also has a 400-yard passing game and a 200-yard receiving game. Grades out as a good backup who may be an eventual starter with developmental time. 2011 stats: 327/531, 3744 passing yds, 61.6%, 29 TDs, 15 INTs. Did not work out at the Combine. Second/third round. (A-32 5/8, H-9, SS-DNP, VJ-DNP).
LAMAR MILLER: Miami, 5106 212 4.40. Underclass entry. A red-shirt sophomore, one-year starter who played in a pro style offense where he was the featured ball carrier. Good body lean, vision, and running instincts. Possesses a runner’s patience to let the play develop. Drives legs on contact and works to finish runs. Has a burst and can hop cut in the hole and get into the second level quickly. He follows and utilizes his blockers. He can see the whole picture. Shows some pick and slide on screen passes. Can run the inside and outside zone stretch play. Had two more years eligibility and could have used another year of experience. Has the talent and speed to play on Sunday, but needs work on pass protection and route running. He was taken out on third down sub packages because of his fringe blocking skills. Made a good decision on a halfback pass where the receiver was covered and he pulled the ball down and ran for eight yards. As with many past Hurricane backs, he could be featured on the next level as a downhill I-formation back. To do that he must get stronger and develop his body to take hits. Durability is a question. Gets careless at times with the ball and fumbles. Rushed for over 100 yards in seven games. Five were before mid-season. Has a chance to start if he develops his shortcomings. 2011 stats: 1272 yds, 5.6 ypc, 9 TDs, 17 receptions, 85 yds, 1 TD. OSR:4/29. Second/third round. (A-31 3/8, H-9 1/4, BP-DNP, SS-4.08).
KNOWSHON MORENO: Georgia, 5105 217 4.55. Junior entry. Started 19 games in three years. Excellent vision and cutting ability. Everything is sudden. Game breaker type back. Can make you miss in space. Explosive through the hole. Legs churn and body spins on contact. Has a lot of body movement. Breaks tackles. Patient runner behind his blockers. Plays with passion and high intensity. Has the playing speed and quickness to reverse his field. Violent runner that hits the hole hard in short yardage and goal line runs. Runs with attitude. Some pick and slide through the inside seams. Can block. Solid in blitz pickups or release. Can block in space. Effective on screen passes. Can catch all the back routes, wheel, check downs, flats, seams, etc. Good eye/hand coordination. Productive as a receiver. Explosive upfield burst after catch. Big hands. Had 498 carries for 2797 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns. Had 53 receptions for 645 yards and 2 touchdowns. In high school he was the all-time state of New Jersey leading scorer. OSR:12/29. First round. (A-30 3/4, H-10, BP-25, SS-4.28).
MIKE WALLACE: Mississippi, 6003 199 4.30. Three-year starter. Rare speed and athletic ability. No hold up in press coverage. Catches the ball in his hands, but will cradle the ball as needed. Gains separation on his break out of cuts. Slender build. Raw in every phase of his game but has speed and quickness to give him a chance. When played in off coverage, he quickly eats up the cushion. Can make the overhead catch over either shoulder down the field. Averaged over 10 yards per carry on nine reverses. Will contribute as a kickoff return specialist. Has two returns for touchdowns in career. Has a third gear burst to run away from tacklers. Quick feet to beat bump coverage. Can avoid and show a burst to get upfield and separate. Has decent flexibility in his hips and knee bend. Has the ability to jump over a defender. An ascending player with Sunday type tools. OSR:4/38. Third/fourth round. (A-31 3/8, H-9, VJ-40, SS-4.30).
BRIAN HARTLINE: Brian Hartline is a good sized developmental receiver that has average athletic ability. He caught 21 passes in 2008 averaging 22.4 yards per catch. He needs to improve his route running and contribute on special teams if he hopes to make the final roster.
BRANDON GIBSON: Washington State, 6003 210 4.55. Three-and-a-half year starter. Possession type receiver. Soft hands. Will reach and pluck the ball away from his body. Caught 185 balls over four years. Flashes some run after catch ability. Needs more strength to fight through press coverage. Has quickness into and out of his breaks. Can gain quick separation from defensive backs. Better than average athlete that has good eye-hand coordination. Experience at reading coverages from multiple alignments. Did not work out at the Combine. Right hamstring injury. Has an injury history of hip, knee, elbow, and heel injuries. Seventh round. (A-32, H-9 1/4, VJ-34, SS-4.54). Originally drafted by Philadelphia.
RISHARD MATTHEWS: Nevada, 6003 217 4.47. Two-year starter. Junior college transfer. Missed the 2008 season due to academics. Built like a running back who is tough and can step out of a tackle. Good run after catch ability. Good open field runner who has skills as a punt returner. Was the go-to receiver the past two years for the Wolfpack. A playmaker who has good hands. Will reach and lay out for a bad pass. Has the size and grit to compete for the ball inside the hash marks. Good body and foot control. Gives an effort to block. May need reps, but is a developing size and speed prospect who produces. Matthews had 7 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in Nevada’s 20-13 win over Boston College in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl where he earned the game’s MVP award. He also returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown. In 2010 he had a career game in their win over Boise State, catching 10 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown as well as scoring on a 44-yard run. 2011 stats: 91-1364 yds, 15.0 ypr, 8 TDs. OSR:22/42. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 1/8, VJ-36, SS-4.19).
CHARLES CLAY: Tulsa, 6027 245 4.69. Four-year starter with outstanding hands and the ability to contribute at fullback, H-back, and tight end. Productive with 189 catches for 2544 yards and 28 touchdowns over his career. Has the ability to adjust to the flight of the ball and hold the ball on contact. Athletic after catch. Will fight for extra yards. A screen off type blocker. He’s not a short-necked, slobber knocker as an I-formation lead blocker. Needs more aggression and violence in his play as a blocker. Sees himself as a receiver. No holdup on release. Can run the wheel route, check downs, flat routes, anything short or in the middle. Not stiff. Fluid route runner who can improve. Quick enough to create space and locate open area. Will catch the ball in a crowd and take a hit. Good foot quickness and change of direction with a 4.15/SS and a 7.07/3 cone. 2010 stats: 43-526 yds, 12.2 ypr, 7 TDs. OSR:1/ 7. Fifth/sixth round. (A-33, H-9 5/8, BP-18, VJ-33.5).
DION SIMS: Michigan State, 6047 262 4.75. Junior entry. Started 12 of 39 games played. Athletic for a big man. Can reach and extend for the ball away from his body. A clutch first-down target with 26 of his 33 regular season catches moving the chains. Tough height, weight, and speed matchup that can catch and run with power. Not easy to tackle. Good body control and foot quickness. Big target with soft hands. Good run after catch ability. Not easy to tackle. Can move defender at point of attack. Durability is a question mark. Missed three games with an ankle injury in 2012. Broken wrist in 2010. Knee injury in high school. Some off field red flags that need to be cleaned up. Grades out as a solid backup with ascending skills and measurables. Has NFL talent. 2012 stats: 36-475, 13.2 ypr, 2 TD. OSR:10/19. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33 1/8, H-10 1/2, BP-22, VJ-35).
BRANDEN ALBERT: Virginia, 6055 309 5.41. Junior entry. Three-year starter with long arms and big hands. Good athlete for a big man. Just started playing football as a high school junior. High on pulls and will lose his feet as he adjusts on the run. Caught a tackle eligible pass in the Bowl game against Texas Tech. Started 11 games at left guard and played left tackle against Middle Tennessee and Pittsburgh. Needs more lower body strength and power. Has a tendency to gain weight. Inconsistent to move and slide his feet in pass protection. Will bend at the waist. Top heavy pusher in the run game. Not a natural knee bender, but a forced one. Will overextend at times on base blocks. Inconsistent to keep his feet under him. Doesn’t bring his feet. Fringe flexibility. Inconsistent to finish blocks. Will play up on his toes at times. Lacks required flexibility. Will have technique breakdowns with his hand use inside the frame. Not consistent to punch and control. Question concentration and competitiveness. More athlete than football player. Could play with a more stout base. High risk pick, boom or bust. OSR:11/42. First/second round. (A-35 1/2, H-10 1/2, BP-23, 10-1.78).
DARYN COLLEDGE: Boise State, 6043 299 5.05. Four-year starter. Played offensive tackle at Boise and left tackle at the Senior Bowl. Projected to move inside on the next level. The move is warranted because of height and short arms for a tackle. Lunged into blocks at times. Can sit down and lock out to stop a charge if he bends his knees. Struggles to block linebackers on the second level. A productive and competitive player that is a good athlete. Good use of hands and feet in pass protection. Aggressive and tough. A natural knee bender. Above average quickness to hook a defensive tackle and swing his hips to control defender. Quick to cut on the bubble screen. Outstanding first step quickness. Sudden to come off the ball and get into his block. Explosive punch to stun defensive tackle. Third round. (A-33, H-9 1/2, BP-21, 10-1.68).
MIKE POUNCEY: Florida, 6053 303 5.18. Three-year starter. Twin brother of Steelers’ first round draft choice Maurkice Pouncey. Our top guard or center, but is versatile enough to back up every position on the offensive line. Some ball clubs prefer him at guard and others at center. He struggled on short snaps in the shotgun where every snap was an adventure early in 2010. Can turn the down defender with strong leg action and sure hands. Good effort and body control. Effective downfield on the Utah pass. Good in space to adjust and sustain his block. Powerful blocker who can roll his hips to shock and control the down defender. Too tall to bend and play with leverage at center. Feisty and competitive. Plays with an ornery streak. Relishes contact. A mauler on down blocks. Good hip and knee flexibility at guard where he can change direction and move in on a moving target and finish his block. Good effort to seal on the second level and block downfield. Good lateral agility and quickness versus a slant move. Explosive punch and use of hands. Gains control and locks out. Has the ability to create separation. Plays on his feet. In pass protection he plays in a pre-set stance with a good base and balance. Can slide, mirror, and adjust his feet. As a freshman he moved from the offensive line to the defensive line because of injuries and played in every game. Did not bench by his choice. OSR:35/49. First/second round. (A-32 1/4, H-9 3/4, BP-DNP, 10-1.80).
SAMSON SATELE: Hawaii, 6025 300 5.25. Four-year starter that is a leader and versatile. Has experience at both guard and center. Quick, tough, and physical. Had a strong senior year. Sudden first step quickness. Powerful and explosive jolt to punch and stun defender. Shorter than ideal but has the strength and speed to compensate. Good foot quickness, agility, and balance in pass protection to mirror and slide. Explosive in his leg drive and foot action. Initially he is really strong and dominates. Needs to elevate his consistency. Does both the shotgun and conventional snap. Short arms. Base gets wide and loses power and ability to stun defender. Needs to improve blocks in space on pulls. Fringe ability to adjust in space consistently. Can finish and sustain blocks better. Confident player that needs to play hard every minute of every down. Quick in a short area. Tough and aggressive. Durable over career. No time lost because of injuries. Has strong and explosive use of his hands. Controls the defender with authority. Good football instincts. Majors in wall off pass protection, but has solid run skills. Third/fourth round. (A-30 7/8, H-9 7/8, BP-25, 10-1.80).
SHELLEY SMITH: Colorado State, 6027 300 5.11. Three-year starter. A good effort and hustle player that is athletic and mobile. Keeps his feet in space on screen passes. Good lateral agility. Drive blocks with a flat back. A knee bender that drives his legs and rolls his hips. Can redirect and shift weight quickly. Quick pivot turn and run. Good functional play strength to run block. Can quick position a defender with leverage. Good driver on double teams. Gets movement. Plays on his feet. Doesn’t go to the ground. Good balance. Can anchor a bull rush with leverage and strength. Keeps his head on a swivel to help center and to control inside blitzes. May project to center for some teams. Arms shorter than ideal. OSR:9/40. Sixth/seventh round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 1/4, BP-26, 10-1.78).
CAMERON WAKE: Penn State, 6026 239 4.66. Three-year starter. Plays (SAM) over the tight end. Has the strength and leverage to control blocker and stack the run. Gets hung up on blockers. Marginal instincts. Below average to read and react. Once he sees the ball, he runs to it. Can’t feel schemes. Can run man-to-man with backs and tight ends. Needs to improve moves. Inconsistent hand use. Wrap up tackler. Good athlete who is a developmental project as an outside rush linebacker. Late round/free agent.
RANDY STARKS: Maryland, 6034 315 5.20. Junior eligible. Two year starter. Played outside in a 3-4 scheme in college. A big-framed tackle prospect with solid legs, fairly long arms, large hands, and good strength. Solid run defender. Not explosively quick off the ball or a disruptive penetrator, but he comes off low, leads with his hands, plays with good knee bend, and does a good job of reading schemes and locating the ball. A little slow to shed at times, but he has good body control and redirection. Generally stays on his feet. Holds his ground well at the point and does a good job of moving laterally. Doesn’t have great sustained speed but he’s a good effort player who works to the ball in pursuit. Above average inside pass rusher. More athletic than quick. Has a nice combination of power and agility. Shows a good swim move. Needs refinement but has good overall tools.
JARED ODRICK: Penn State, 6051 304 5.08. Three-year starter that is versatile enough to be a 4-3 tackle or a 3-4 end. A disruptive player that gets upfield pressure. Instinctive to diagnose play after controlling opponent. Quick to find the ball. Feels pressure and reacts on the move. Reacts to angles and combination blocks. Sudden first step quickness. Plays the run with stout inline strength. Quick to stack and shed. Uses the arm over move rushing the passer. Fights through blocks and is strong at the point of attack. Hustles to get in on play. Will finish pursuit. Gets his hands up as a pass rusher. Can push the pocket if he bends his knees and plays with leverage. Effective on twist stunts. Naturally strong. Usually double teamed. Thick lower body. Can two gap. Strong hands to keep from letting the blockers seal his linebackers. Tough and physical in his play. Big-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Productive the past two years, making 84 tackles, 20 1/2 tackles for loss, and 11 1/2 sacks. Edge speed:left 2.08, right 2.24. OSR:7/20. First round. (A-34 1/4, H-9 3/4, BP-26, 10-1.75).
EARL MITCHELL: Arizona, 6016 296 4.76. Two-year starter at defensive tackle. Was recruited to Arizona as a fullback/tight end. Made the move to defensive tackle after team went to spread offense. Caught touchdown passes in 2006 and 2007. Explosive first step quickness. Thick and powerful lower body. Good effort player that plays with leverage and goes to the whistle. Long arms and big hands for the position. Doesn’t stay blocked. An inside one gap penetrator that is athletic, explosive, and strong. Sudden first step quickness into the gap. Plays on his feet with good body control and flexibility. Good base and use of hands. Can recover and regain balance. Good lateral quickness to close down the hole. Can leverage the defender at the point of attack. Productive high motor great effort player. Versatile and athletic enough to play several positions in backup roles. Should fit into a defensive front rotation. In two years he had 88 tackles, 21 for loss, and 10 sacks. Edge speed:left 1.98, right 2.35. OSR:4/20. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33, H-10 3/4, BP-25, 10-1.63).
OLIVIER VERNON: Miami, 6021 261 4.77. Junior entry. Started one full year. Suspended six games in 2011 for impermissible benefits. Report is primarily written on 2010 tape. A good athlete who has sudden first step. Can diagnose a play after controlling an opponent. Quick reactions. Feels pressure and reacts on the move. He was developing nicely as a pass rusher when he lost most of his junior year with the suspension. Long arms and big strong hands to control the blocker. Good lateral quickness to close the off tackle or bounce outside to run the play out of bounds. Plays square to the line of scrimmage with good knee bend. Good overall quickness, agility, and balance. Has experience dropping into coverage. Far from a finished product. A developing prospect with technique breakdowns and inconsistent skills. Has talent. Red flags will determine where he will be drafted. 2011 stats: 18 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT. Career stats: 82 tackles, 21 TFL, 9 sacks. OSR:13/25. Fifth/ sixth round. (A-33, H-10 1/8, BP-31, 10-1.60).
DION JORDAN: Oregon, 6062 248 4.59. Two-year starter who started his career as a tight end. Was moved to defense in 2010. Projects as a 3-4 outside linebacker and a nickel pass rusher. Experience in coverage. Tall and lean angular build, somewhat ‘praying mantis’ like. Uses his long arms to ward off blockers in the run game and when rushing the passer. Was lined up all over the offensive formation to take advantage of matchups in some games. Very athletic with good foot and hand quickness. Makes plays parallel to the line of scrimmage. Quickness to shuffle down the line. Plays in a rotation where he is always fresh. Locks out, stays square, and can string a blocker out to the sideline. Good take off quickness on the snap to burst up the field or bend the edge. Chops the blocker’s hands down to get the edge at times. He does need to develop more pass rush skills. Struggles to stop and stack at the point of attack. Good on plays away. Needs more strength, but will have problems gaining weight with his ectomorphic-like build. Durability will always be a question. Had recent surgery on a torn labrum in his shoulder. 2012 stats: 44 T, 10.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 3 FF. Edge speed:left 1.81, right 2.18. OSR:6/23. First round. (A-33 7/8, H-10, BP-DNP, 10-1.65).
KOA MISI: Utah, 6026 251 4.76. Three-year starter. Junior college transfer from Santa Rosa, CA. Conversion project to a right defensive end in a 3-4 scheme that is extremely raw as a linebacker. Good athletic ability. He struggled with reads and linebacker technique at the Senior Bowl. He does not react well when the play is away and tends to float instead of attacking downhill. Does not play well in space as he is out of control and will over or under run the ball. He is aggressive and plays hard, but lack of linebacker experience causes some hesitation in read and react. Plays OK over a tight end and attacks with his hands. Shows some shed ability but tends to get caught on the edge and struggles to redirect into the play. Will open up a running lane by not staying stout on a block. Struggled with pass coverage as he lacks zone awareness. Decent pass rush ability and showed an explosive first step as a blitzer. Doesn’t stay blocked. One of five or six projections that looked like they had a chance at the Combine to make the move. Will contribute on all special teams coverage and return units. Over career had 206 tackles, 26 broken up, 10 1/2 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles. Had a 10-4 broad jump and 38-inch vertical jump at the Combine. OSR:10/35. Third/fourth round. (A-32 1/ 2, H-9 5/8, BP-DNP, SS-4.27).
DANNELL ELLERBE: Georgia, 6010 236 4.65. Two-year starter. Athletic run player that can cover backs out of the backfield. Good instincts. Natural knee bender. Flashes a burst to close on a ball carrier. Demonstrates sideline to sideline speed. Consistent in his play. Natural ability to find the ball and make plays. Sudden movement to break on the ball. Physically tough. Tough to block because of his quickness. Good use of his hands through traffic. Will get tied up with the blocker and stuck on a blitz at times. Better when he doesn’t have to take on a blocker directly at him. Has functional strength and flexibility. Sometimes it appears that he is more athlete than football player. Not given an OSR rating as he did not run a 40 at the Combine, however he did put up solid athletic numbers. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 3/8, BP-DNP, SS-4.23).
PHILIP WHEELER: Georgia Tech, 6015 236 4.51. Three-year starter that is instinctive, aggressive, and competitive. A strong run through tackler. Experienced blitzer because of scheme. Quick takeoff. Can adjust on the move. Good change of direction. Anticipates snap. Times blitz and has a burst to the quarterback. A downhill linebacker that keeps leverage on the ball. Has functional strength to take on back at the point of attack. Can play inside or outside. Experienced at both man cover and zone. Gets good depth on zone coverage and drives on the ball in front of him. A good athlete with a 40-inch vertical jump. Demonstrates first step quickness. Somewhat of a long strider but shows ability to redirect on the run. Attacks blockers aggressively, but will get blocked upright if he doesn’t play with leverage. Will get stuck on blockers at times. Good fit as a Will in a 3-4 scheme. Has 18 1/2 sacks in career and 34 1/2 tackles for loss. Productive over career. OSR:3/11. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33, H-9 3/4, BP-24, SS-4.29).
JAMAR TAYLOR: Boise State, 5106 192 4.39. Three-year starter. Team captain. A good technique player who gets position on the receiver and keeps it. Experienced in both zone and off man coverage. Has the speed to run the route with the receiver. Good short area ball reactions. Reliable with good instincts and mental toughness. Shorter arms than ideal to be effective in press coverage. Will peek into the backfield at times and lose position on a receiver. Good speed and quick feet. Good stop and go quickness. Quick plant and drive. Has a burst to close on the ball. Loose-hipped for smooth turns with a burst and catch up speed. Competes for the ball. Tough minded. A solid tackler. Dependable in the open field. May get work as an inside nickel corner. Durability will be another question mark with a knee injury in 2009 and a stress fracture in his leg in 2011. Eventual starter with some developmental time. 2012 stats: 51 T, 9 PBU, 4 INT, 3 FF. BTR:left 4.57, right 4.43. OSR:5/35. Second/third round. (A-30 3/4, H-9 3/8, VJ-35, SS-4.06).
WILL DAVIS: Utah State, 5113 186 4.51. Started 18 games including 13 in 2012. Good ball skills. Locks up on the opponent’s best receiver. Maintains position on his man. Has decent quickness, agility, and balance in coverage. Aggressive in coverage but must back off on the next level because of five-yard rule. Loose-hipped in transition. Smooth and fluid in his backpedal. Quick feet. Keeps position on receivers. Competes for the ball. Good leaping ability. A drag down type tackler. Can be fooled with two move receivers at times. Struggled in Senior Bowl practices with man-to-man coverage and learning a new scheme. Undisciplined in his play. Will need repetitions in a new and complex defensive scheme. Played only one year of high school football. A backup type with ascending skills. Produces with limitations. 2012 stats: 64 T, 17 PBU, 5 INT. BTR:left 4.29, right 4.46. OSR:9/35. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-31 1/2, H-9, VJ-35.5, SS-4.02).
LOUIS DELMAS: Western Michigan, 5113 202 4.55. Four-year starter. Generally a good open field tackler. Aggressive hitter that misses tackles at times because he’s out of control. Strong on run support and special teams coverage. Active in his play all over the field. Takes good angles in run support and breaking on a thrown ball. Quick reactions and sudden in transition. Good short area quickness. Mirrors cuts. Can run with most backs and tight ends. Good range to support the run or cover the pass. Productive with good anticipation. Mentally and physically tough. Competitive and physical in his play. Good lateral movement and foot quickness. Confident player that can bounce back after a bad play. Career statistics include 310 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 18 pass deflections. Has an injury history with a concussion and a right knee injury. BTR:left 4.60, right 4.71. OSR:4/24. Second round. (A-31 3/4, H-9 1/4, VJ-37, SS-4.17).
RESHAD JONES: Georgia, 6012 214 4.60. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Inconsistent in his overall play. Plays better when he’s up on the line and comes off the edge. Question instincts and anticipation. Our staff has never graded a safety that takes more bad angles in pursuit or run support. Sometimes it appears that he’s the best player on the other team with dropped interceptions, missed tackles, and poor angles. Doesn’t play with knee bend. He flashes Sunday type talent with his ability to play the run at times, ball skills, and tackling. Needs to be more focused and take care of the job at hand. Many of the plays he makes he was unblocked. Possesses better than average athletic ability. An underachiever that has all the raw tools to succeed. Had 206 tackles, 13 passes broken up, 11 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in his career. BTR:left 4.55, right 4.63. OSR:17/21. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-32, H-9, VJ-39.5, SS-4.55).
JIMMY WILSON: Jimmy Wilson was named the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the week when he intercepted three passes and made 6 tackles in their win over Eastern Washington. It was a personal victory for an athlete who was out of football for three years and spending two years in jail on a murder charge. The charges have since been dropped. Wilson is the third Montana Grizzly to join the Dolphins along with Dan Carpenter and Lex Hilliard. Wilson is a development corner with an ascending skill set. His measurables on his 3/14/11 pro day were 5110, 193, 4.53/40, 1.65/10, 18/BP, 35/VJ, 9-11/BJ, 4.28/SS, 6.93/3 cone
CALEB STURGIS: Florida, 5097 186 4.81. Four-year starter. Connected on 8 of 9 field goal attempts of 40 yards or better in 2012. Has kicked 8 field goals over 50 yards in his career. Averaged 64.4 yards on kickoffs including 31 touchbacks. Good leg strength. Right-footed soccer style kicker. Lou Groza Award finalist. Quick rise on ball. Hang times average between 4.01 and 4.10 on kickoffs. Of the four field goals missed this past season, three were blocked. Back injury in 2010 where he got a medical redshirt. In his career he has kicked 17 balls out of bounds on kickoffs. Sixth/seventh round
RYAN TANNEHILL: Texas A&M, 6037 221 4.65. Started 19 games at quarterback in his career and ran an NFL scripted offense installed by former Packer head coach Mike Sherman. He caught 11 passes for 143 yards before moving over to quarterback at mid-season in 2010. Played under center and also in the shotgun. A right-handed passer with good arm strength and athletic ability. Athletically Tannehill has certain critical factors and position specifics that are holding him back. Book smart but does he process football information quickly at the line of scrimmage or on the run? There were several cases where he could have easily run for a first down and he threw a poor pass or threw the ball away. Consistency was best against weaker opponents. Against Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Texas, and Oklahoma State his record was 0-6 and he had a 12/12 TD/INT ratio. He averaged 5.7 yards per attempt in three games completing 57% of his passes. His decision making and field vision are in question because of throwing into double coverage and forcing the ball into coverage. He doesn’t seem comfortable in the pocket. Throws best on roll out and sprint out type action. Ball placement has been inconsistent, struggling to put the ball where the receiver doesn’t have to adjust before running. Despite his tall stature his delivery point is low and gets several tipped passes. Must develop quarterback sixth sense in the pocket. He has the athletic tools to play quarterback, but lacks the game time experience of several quarterbacks coming out. He needs to improve on his accuracy, "feel" for the position, decision making, game management, and consistency. As a wide receiver, Tannehill caught 112 passes good for 4th in school history and gained 1596 yards which ranked him 5th on the Aggie all-time list. He also scored 10 receiving touchdowns. He is the only FBS player with 3000 passing yards and 1500 receiving yards to his credit. He also has a 400-yard passing game and a 200-yard receiving game. Grades out as a good backup who may be an eventual starter with developmental time. 2011 stats: 327/531, 3744 passing yds, 61.6%, 29 TDs, 15 INTs. Did not work out at the Combine. Second/third round. (A-32 5/8, H-9, SS-DNP, VJ-DNP).
LAMAR MILLER: Miami, 5106 212 4.40. Underclass entry. A red-shirt sophomore, one-year starter who played in a pro style offense where he was the featured ball carrier. Good body lean, vision, and running instincts. Possesses a runner’s patience to let the play develop. Drives legs on contact and works to finish runs. Has a burst and can hop cut in the hole and get into the second level quickly. He follows and utilizes his blockers. He can see the whole picture. Shows some pick and slide on screen passes. Can run the inside and outside zone stretch play. Had two more years eligibility and could have used another year of experience. Has the talent and speed to play on Sunday, but needs work on pass protection and route running. He was taken out on third down sub packages because of his fringe blocking skills. Made a good decision on a halfback pass where the receiver was covered and he pulled the ball down and ran for eight yards. As with many past Hurricane backs, he could be featured on the next level as a downhill I-formation back. To do that he must get stronger and develop his body to take hits. Durability is a question. Gets careless at times with the ball and fumbles. Rushed for over 100 yards in seven games. Five were before mid-season. Has a chance to start if he develops his shortcomings. 2011 stats: 1272 yds, 5.6 ypc, 9 TDs, 17 receptions, 85 yds, 1 TD. OSR:4/29. Second/third round. (A-31 3/8, H-9 1/4, BP-DNP, SS-4.08).
KNOWSHON MORENO: Georgia, 5105 217 4.55. Junior entry. Started 19 games in three years. Excellent vision and cutting ability. Everything is sudden. Game breaker type back. Can make you miss in space. Explosive through the hole. Legs churn and body spins on contact. Has a lot of body movement. Breaks tackles. Patient runner behind his blockers. Plays with passion and high intensity. Has the playing speed and quickness to reverse his field. Violent runner that hits the hole hard in short yardage and goal line runs. Runs with attitude. Some pick and slide through the inside seams. Can block. Solid in blitz pickups or release. Can block in space. Effective on screen passes. Can catch all the back routes, wheel, check downs, flats, seams, etc. Good eye/hand coordination. Productive as a receiver. Explosive upfield burst after catch. Big hands. Had 498 carries for 2797 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns. Had 53 receptions for 645 yards and 2 touchdowns. In high school he was the all-time state of New Jersey leading scorer. OSR:12/29. First round. (A-30 3/4, H-10, BP-25, SS-4.28).
MIKE WALLACE: Mississippi, 6003 199 4.30. Three-year starter. Rare speed and athletic ability. No hold up in press coverage. Catches the ball in his hands, but will cradle the ball as needed. Gains separation on his break out of cuts. Slender build. Raw in every phase of his game but has speed and quickness to give him a chance. When played in off coverage, he quickly eats up the cushion. Can make the overhead catch over either shoulder down the field. Averaged over 10 yards per carry on nine reverses. Will contribute as a kickoff return specialist. Has two returns for touchdowns in career. Has a third gear burst to run away from tacklers. Quick feet to beat bump coverage. Can avoid and show a burst to get upfield and separate. Has decent flexibility in his hips and knee bend. Has the ability to jump over a defender. An ascending player with Sunday type tools. OSR:4/38. Third/fourth round. (A-31 3/8, H-9, VJ-40, SS-4.30).
BRIAN HARTLINE: Brian Hartline is a good sized developmental receiver that has average athletic ability. He caught 21 passes in 2008 averaging 22.4 yards per catch. He needs to improve his route running and contribute on special teams if he hopes to make the final roster.
BRANDON GIBSON: Washington State, 6003 210 4.55. Three-and-a-half year starter. Possession type receiver. Soft hands. Will reach and pluck the ball away from his body. Caught 185 balls over four years. Flashes some run after catch ability. Needs more strength to fight through press coverage. Has quickness into and out of his breaks. Can gain quick separation from defensive backs. Better than average athlete that has good eye-hand coordination. Experience at reading coverages from multiple alignments. Did not work out at the Combine. Right hamstring injury. Has an injury history of hip, knee, elbow, and heel injuries. Seventh round. (A-32, H-9 1/4, VJ-34, SS-4.54). Originally drafted by Philadelphia.
RISHARD MATTHEWS: Nevada, 6003 217 4.47. Two-year starter. Junior college transfer. Missed the 2008 season due to academics. Built like a running back who is tough and can step out of a tackle. Good run after catch ability. Good open field runner who has skills as a punt returner. Was the go-to receiver the past two years for the Wolfpack. A playmaker who has good hands. Will reach and lay out for a bad pass. Has the size and grit to compete for the ball inside the hash marks. Good body and foot control. Gives an effort to block. May need reps, but is a developing size and speed prospect who produces. Matthews had 7 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in Nevada’s 20-13 win over Boston College in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl where he earned the game’s MVP award. He also returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown. In 2010 he had a career game in their win over Boise State, catching 10 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown as well as scoring on a 44-yard run. 2011 stats: 91-1364 yds, 15.0 ypr, 8 TDs. OSR:22/42. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 1/8, VJ-36, SS-4.19).
CHARLES CLAY: Tulsa, 6027 245 4.69. Four-year starter with outstanding hands and the ability to contribute at fullback, H-back, and tight end. Productive with 189 catches for 2544 yards and 28 touchdowns over his career. Has the ability to adjust to the flight of the ball and hold the ball on contact. Athletic after catch. Will fight for extra yards. A screen off type blocker. He’s not a short-necked, slobber knocker as an I-formation lead blocker. Needs more aggression and violence in his play as a blocker. Sees himself as a receiver. No holdup on release. Can run the wheel route, check downs, flat routes, anything short or in the middle. Not stiff. Fluid route runner who can improve. Quick enough to create space and locate open area. Will catch the ball in a crowd and take a hit. Good foot quickness and change of direction with a 4.15/SS and a 7.07/3 cone. 2010 stats: 43-526 yds, 12.2 ypr, 7 TDs. OSR:1/ 7. Fifth/sixth round. (A-33, H-9 5/8, BP-18, VJ-33.5).
DION SIMS: Michigan State, 6047 262 4.75. Junior entry. Started 12 of 39 games played. Athletic for a big man. Can reach and extend for the ball away from his body. A clutch first-down target with 26 of his 33 regular season catches moving the chains. Tough height, weight, and speed matchup that can catch and run with power. Not easy to tackle. Good body control and foot quickness. Big target with soft hands. Good run after catch ability. Not easy to tackle. Can move defender at point of attack. Durability is a question mark. Missed three games with an ankle injury in 2012. Broken wrist in 2010. Knee injury in high school. Some off field red flags that need to be cleaned up. Grades out as a solid backup with ascending skills and measurables. Has NFL talent. 2012 stats: 36-475, 13.2 ypr, 2 TD. OSR:10/19. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33 1/8, H-10 1/2, BP-22, VJ-35).
BRANDEN ALBERT: Virginia, 6055 309 5.41. Junior entry. Three-year starter with long arms and big hands. Good athlete for a big man. Just started playing football as a high school junior. High on pulls and will lose his feet as he adjusts on the run. Caught a tackle eligible pass in the Bowl game against Texas Tech. Started 11 games at left guard and played left tackle against Middle Tennessee and Pittsburgh. Needs more lower body strength and power. Has a tendency to gain weight. Inconsistent to move and slide his feet in pass protection. Will bend at the waist. Top heavy pusher in the run game. Not a natural knee bender, but a forced one. Will overextend at times on base blocks. Inconsistent to keep his feet under him. Doesn’t bring his feet. Fringe flexibility. Inconsistent to finish blocks. Will play up on his toes at times. Lacks required flexibility. Will have technique breakdowns with his hand use inside the frame. Not consistent to punch and control. Question concentration and competitiveness. More athlete than football player. Could play with a more stout base. High risk pick, boom or bust. OSR:11/42. First/second round. (A-35 1/2, H-10 1/2, BP-23, 10-1.78).
DARYN COLLEDGE: Boise State, 6043 299 5.05. Four-year starter. Played offensive tackle at Boise and left tackle at the Senior Bowl. Projected to move inside on the next level. The move is warranted because of height and short arms for a tackle. Lunged into blocks at times. Can sit down and lock out to stop a charge if he bends his knees. Struggles to block linebackers on the second level. A productive and competitive player that is a good athlete. Good use of hands and feet in pass protection. Aggressive and tough. A natural knee bender. Above average quickness to hook a defensive tackle and swing his hips to control defender. Quick to cut on the bubble screen. Outstanding first step quickness. Sudden to come off the ball and get into his block. Explosive punch to stun defensive tackle. Third round. (A-33, H-9 1/2, BP-21, 10-1.68).
MIKE POUNCEY: Florida, 6053 303 5.18. Three-year starter. Twin brother of Steelers’ first round draft choice Maurkice Pouncey. Our top guard or center, but is versatile enough to back up every position on the offensive line. Some ball clubs prefer him at guard and others at center. He struggled on short snaps in the shotgun where every snap was an adventure early in 2010. Can turn the down defender with strong leg action and sure hands. Good effort and body control. Effective downfield on the Utah pass. Good in space to adjust and sustain his block. Powerful blocker who can roll his hips to shock and control the down defender. Too tall to bend and play with leverage at center. Feisty and competitive. Plays with an ornery streak. Relishes contact. A mauler on down blocks. Good hip and knee flexibility at guard where he can change direction and move in on a moving target and finish his block. Good effort to seal on the second level and block downfield. Good lateral agility and quickness versus a slant move. Explosive punch and use of hands. Gains control and locks out. Has the ability to create separation. Plays on his feet. In pass protection he plays in a pre-set stance with a good base and balance. Can slide, mirror, and adjust his feet. As a freshman he moved from the offensive line to the defensive line because of injuries and played in every game. Did not bench by his choice. OSR:35/49. First/second round. (A-32 1/4, H-9 3/4, BP-DNP, 10-1.80).
SAMSON SATELE: Hawaii, 6025 300 5.25. Four-year starter that is a leader and versatile. Has experience at both guard and center. Quick, tough, and physical. Had a strong senior year. Sudden first step quickness. Powerful and explosive jolt to punch and stun defender. Shorter than ideal but has the strength and speed to compensate. Good foot quickness, agility, and balance in pass protection to mirror and slide. Explosive in his leg drive and foot action. Initially he is really strong and dominates. Needs to elevate his consistency. Does both the shotgun and conventional snap. Short arms. Base gets wide and loses power and ability to stun defender. Needs to improve blocks in space on pulls. Fringe ability to adjust in space consistently. Can finish and sustain blocks better. Confident player that needs to play hard every minute of every down. Quick in a short area. Tough and aggressive. Durable over career. No time lost because of injuries. Has strong and explosive use of his hands. Controls the defender with authority. Good football instincts. Majors in wall off pass protection, but has solid run skills. Third/fourth round. (A-30 7/8, H-9 7/8, BP-25, 10-1.80).
SHELLEY SMITH: Colorado State, 6027 300 5.11. Three-year starter. A good effort and hustle player that is athletic and mobile. Keeps his feet in space on screen passes. Good lateral agility. Drive blocks with a flat back. A knee bender that drives his legs and rolls his hips. Can redirect and shift weight quickly. Quick pivot turn and run. Good functional play strength to run block. Can quick position a defender with leverage. Good driver on double teams. Gets movement. Plays on his feet. Doesn’t go to the ground. Good balance. Can anchor a bull rush with leverage and strength. Keeps his head on a swivel to help center and to control inside blitzes. May project to center for some teams. Arms shorter than ideal. OSR:9/40. Sixth/seventh round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 1/4, BP-26, 10-1.78).
CAMERON WAKE: Penn State, 6026 239 4.66. Three-year starter. Plays (SAM) over the tight end. Has the strength and leverage to control blocker and stack the run. Gets hung up on blockers. Marginal instincts. Below average to read and react. Once he sees the ball, he runs to it. Can’t feel schemes. Can run man-to-man with backs and tight ends. Needs to improve moves. Inconsistent hand use. Wrap up tackler. Good athlete who is a developmental project as an outside rush linebacker. Late round/free agent.
RANDY STARKS: Maryland, 6034 315 5.20. Junior eligible. Two year starter. Played outside in a 3-4 scheme in college. A big-framed tackle prospect with solid legs, fairly long arms, large hands, and good strength. Solid run defender. Not explosively quick off the ball or a disruptive penetrator, but he comes off low, leads with his hands, plays with good knee bend, and does a good job of reading schemes and locating the ball. A little slow to shed at times, but he has good body control and redirection. Generally stays on his feet. Holds his ground well at the point and does a good job of moving laterally. Doesn’t have great sustained speed but he’s a good effort player who works to the ball in pursuit. Above average inside pass rusher. More athletic than quick. Has a nice combination of power and agility. Shows a good swim move. Needs refinement but has good overall tools.
JARED ODRICK: Penn State, 6051 304 5.08. Three-year starter that is versatile enough to be a 4-3 tackle or a 3-4 end. A disruptive player that gets upfield pressure. Instinctive to diagnose play after controlling opponent. Quick to find the ball. Feels pressure and reacts on the move. Reacts to angles and combination blocks. Sudden first step quickness. Plays the run with stout inline strength. Quick to stack and shed. Uses the arm over move rushing the passer. Fights through blocks and is strong at the point of attack. Hustles to get in on play. Will finish pursuit. Gets his hands up as a pass rusher. Can push the pocket if he bends his knees and plays with leverage. Effective on twist stunts. Naturally strong. Usually double teamed. Thick lower body. Can two gap. Strong hands to keep from letting the blockers seal his linebackers. Tough and physical in his play. Big-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Productive the past two years, making 84 tackles, 20 1/2 tackles for loss, and 11 1/2 sacks. Edge speed:left 2.08, right 2.24. OSR:7/20. First round. (A-34 1/4, H-9 3/4, BP-26, 10-1.75).
EARL MITCHELL: Arizona, 6016 296 4.76. Two-year starter at defensive tackle. Was recruited to Arizona as a fullback/tight end. Made the move to defensive tackle after team went to spread offense. Caught touchdown passes in 2006 and 2007. Explosive first step quickness. Thick and powerful lower body. Good effort player that plays with leverage and goes to the whistle. Long arms and big hands for the position. Doesn’t stay blocked. An inside one gap penetrator that is athletic, explosive, and strong. Sudden first step quickness into the gap. Plays on his feet with good body control and flexibility. Good base and use of hands. Can recover and regain balance. Good lateral quickness to close down the hole. Can leverage the defender at the point of attack. Productive high motor great effort player. Versatile and athletic enough to play several positions in backup roles. Should fit into a defensive front rotation. In two years he had 88 tackles, 21 for loss, and 10 sacks. Edge speed:left 1.98, right 2.35. OSR:4/20. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33, H-10 3/4, BP-25, 10-1.63).
OLIVIER VERNON: Miami, 6021 261 4.77. Junior entry. Started one full year. Suspended six games in 2011 for impermissible benefits. Report is primarily written on 2010 tape. A good athlete who has sudden first step. Can diagnose a play after controlling an opponent. Quick reactions. Feels pressure and reacts on the move. He was developing nicely as a pass rusher when he lost most of his junior year with the suspension. Long arms and big strong hands to control the blocker. Good lateral quickness to close the off tackle or bounce outside to run the play out of bounds. Plays square to the line of scrimmage with good knee bend. Good overall quickness, agility, and balance. Has experience dropping into coverage. Far from a finished product. A developing prospect with technique breakdowns and inconsistent skills. Has talent. Red flags will determine where he will be drafted. 2011 stats: 18 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT. Career stats: 82 tackles, 21 TFL, 9 sacks. OSR:13/25. Fifth/ sixth round. (A-33, H-10 1/8, BP-31, 10-1.60).
DION JORDAN: Oregon, 6062 248 4.59. Two-year starter who started his career as a tight end. Was moved to defense in 2010. Projects as a 3-4 outside linebacker and a nickel pass rusher. Experience in coverage. Tall and lean angular build, somewhat ‘praying mantis’ like. Uses his long arms to ward off blockers in the run game and when rushing the passer. Was lined up all over the offensive formation to take advantage of matchups in some games. Very athletic with good foot and hand quickness. Makes plays parallel to the line of scrimmage. Quickness to shuffle down the line. Plays in a rotation where he is always fresh. Locks out, stays square, and can string a blocker out to the sideline. Good take off quickness on the snap to burst up the field or bend the edge. Chops the blocker’s hands down to get the edge at times. He does need to develop more pass rush skills. Struggles to stop and stack at the point of attack. Good on plays away. Needs more strength, but will have problems gaining weight with his ectomorphic-like build. Durability will always be a question. Had recent surgery on a torn labrum in his shoulder. 2012 stats: 44 T, 10.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 3 FF. Edge speed:left 1.81, right 2.18. OSR:6/23. First round. (A-33 7/8, H-10, BP-DNP, 10-1.65).
KOA MISI: Utah, 6026 251 4.76. Three-year starter. Junior college transfer from Santa Rosa, CA. Conversion project to a right defensive end in a 3-4 scheme that is extremely raw as a linebacker. Good athletic ability. He struggled with reads and linebacker technique at the Senior Bowl. He does not react well when the play is away and tends to float instead of attacking downhill. Does not play well in space as he is out of control and will over or under run the ball. He is aggressive and plays hard, but lack of linebacker experience causes some hesitation in read and react. Plays OK over a tight end and attacks with his hands. Shows some shed ability but tends to get caught on the edge and struggles to redirect into the play. Will open up a running lane by not staying stout on a block. Struggled with pass coverage as he lacks zone awareness. Decent pass rush ability and showed an explosive first step as a blitzer. Doesn’t stay blocked. One of five or six projections that looked like they had a chance at the Combine to make the move. Will contribute on all special teams coverage and return units. Over career had 206 tackles, 26 broken up, 10 1/2 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles. Had a 10-4 broad jump and 38-inch vertical jump at the Combine. OSR:10/35. Third/fourth round. (A-32 1/ 2, H-9 5/8, BP-DNP, SS-4.27).
DANNELL ELLERBE: Georgia, 6010 236 4.65. Two-year starter. Athletic run player that can cover backs out of the backfield. Good instincts. Natural knee bender. Flashes a burst to close on a ball carrier. Demonstrates sideline to sideline speed. Consistent in his play. Natural ability to find the ball and make plays. Sudden movement to break on the ball. Physically tough. Tough to block because of his quickness. Good use of his hands through traffic. Will get tied up with the blocker and stuck on a blitz at times. Better when he doesn’t have to take on a blocker directly at him. Has functional strength and flexibility. Sometimes it appears that he is more athlete than football player. Not given an OSR rating as he did not run a 40 at the Combine, however he did put up solid athletic numbers. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 3/8, BP-DNP, SS-4.23).
PHILIP WHEELER: Georgia Tech, 6015 236 4.51. Three-year starter that is instinctive, aggressive, and competitive. A strong run through tackler. Experienced blitzer because of scheme. Quick takeoff. Can adjust on the move. Good change of direction. Anticipates snap. Times blitz and has a burst to the quarterback. A downhill linebacker that keeps leverage on the ball. Has functional strength to take on back at the point of attack. Can play inside or outside. Experienced at both man cover and zone. Gets good depth on zone coverage and drives on the ball in front of him. A good athlete with a 40-inch vertical jump. Demonstrates first step quickness. Somewhat of a long strider but shows ability to redirect on the run. Attacks blockers aggressively, but will get blocked upright if he doesn’t play with leverage. Will get stuck on blockers at times. Good fit as a Will in a 3-4 scheme. Has 18 1/2 sacks in career and 34 1/2 tackles for loss. Productive over career. OSR:3/11. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33, H-9 3/4, BP-24, SS-4.29).
JAMAR TAYLOR: Boise State, 5106 192 4.39. Three-year starter. Team captain. A good technique player who gets position on the receiver and keeps it. Experienced in both zone and off man coverage. Has the speed to run the route with the receiver. Good short area ball reactions. Reliable with good instincts and mental toughness. Shorter arms than ideal to be effective in press coverage. Will peek into the backfield at times and lose position on a receiver. Good speed and quick feet. Good stop and go quickness. Quick plant and drive. Has a burst to close on the ball. Loose-hipped for smooth turns with a burst and catch up speed. Competes for the ball. Tough minded. A solid tackler. Dependable in the open field. May get work as an inside nickel corner. Durability will be another question mark with a knee injury in 2009 and a stress fracture in his leg in 2011. Eventual starter with some developmental time. 2012 stats: 51 T, 9 PBU, 4 INT, 3 FF. BTR:left 4.57, right 4.43. OSR:5/35. Second/third round. (A-30 3/4, H-9 3/8, VJ-35, SS-4.06).
WILL DAVIS: Utah State, 5113 186 4.51. Started 18 games including 13 in 2012. Good ball skills. Locks up on the opponent’s best receiver. Maintains position on his man. Has decent quickness, agility, and balance in coverage. Aggressive in coverage but must back off on the next level because of five-yard rule. Loose-hipped in transition. Smooth and fluid in his backpedal. Quick feet. Keeps position on receivers. Competes for the ball. Good leaping ability. A drag down type tackler. Can be fooled with two move receivers at times. Struggled in Senior Bowl practices with man-to-man coverage and learning a new scheme. Undisciplined in his play. Will need repetitions in a new and complex defensive scheme. Played only one year of high school football. A backup type with ascending skills. Produces with limitations. 2012 stats: 64 T, 17 PBU, 5 INT. BTR:left 4.29, right 4.46. OSR:9/35. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-31 1/2, H-9, VJ-35.5, SS-4.02).
LOUIS DELMAS: Western Michigan, 5113 202 4.55. Four-year starter. Generally a good open field tackler. Aggressive hitter that misses tackles at times because he’s out of control. Strong on run support and special teams coverage. Active in his play all over the field. Takes good angles in run support and breaking on a thrown ball. Quick reactions and sudden in transition. Good short area quickness. Mirrors cuts. Can run with most backs and tight ends. Good range to support the run or cover the pass. Productive with good anticipation. Mentally and physically tough. Competitive and physical in his play. Good lateral movement and foot quickness. Confident player that can bounce back after a bad play. Career statistics include 310 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 18 pass deflections. Has an injury history with a concussion and a right knee injury. BTR:left 4.60, right 4.71. OSR:4/24. Second round. (A-31 3/4, H-9 1/4, VJ-37, SS-4.17).
RESHAD JONES: Georgia, 6012 214 4.60. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Inconsistent in his overall play. Plays better when he’s up on the line and comes off the edge. Question instincts and anticipation. Our staff has never graded a safety that takes more bad angles in pursuit or run support. Sometimes it appears that he’s the best player on the other team with dropped interceptions, missed tackles, and poor angles. Doesn’t play with knee bend. He flashes Sunday type talent with his ability to play the run at times, ball skills, and tackling. Needs to be more focused and take care of the job at hand. Many of the plays he makes he was unblocked. Possesses better than average athletic ability. An underachiever that has all the raw tools to succeed. Had 206 tackles, 13 passes broken up, 11 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in his career. BTR:left 4.55, right 4.63. OSR:17/21. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-32, H-9, VJ-39.5, SS-4.55).
JIMMY WILSON: Jimmy Wilson was named the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the week when he intercepted three passes and made 6 tackles in their win over Eastern Washington. It was a personal victory for an athlete who was out of football for three years and spending two years in jail on a murder charge. The charges have since been dropped. Wilson is the third Montana Grizzly to join the Dolphins along with Dan Carpenter and Lex Hilliard. Wilson is a development corner with an ascending skill set. His measurables on his 3/14/11 pro day were 5110, 193, 4.53/40, 1.65/10, 18/BP, 35/VJ, 9-11/BJ, 4.28/SS, 6.93/3 cone
CALEB STURGIS: Florida, 5097 186 4.81. Four-year starter. Connected on 8 of 9 field goal attempts of 40 yards or better in 2012. Has kicked 8 field goals over 50 yards in his career. Averaged 64.4 yards on kickoffs including 31 touchbacks. Good leg strength. Right-footed soccer style kicker. Lou Groza Award finalist. Quick rise on ball. Hang times average between 4.01 and 4.10 on kickoffs. Of the four field goals missed this past season, three were blocked. Back injury in 2010 where he got a medical redshirt. In his career he has kicked 17 balls out of bounds on kickoffs. Sixth/seventh round
