This is the way I see the phins and here are the areas I'd target.. this does not include all positions so it's not layed out like the final draft board..but it would be my need board.. I've listed the concensus top players in each category of the positions I think we need to address. Of course FA's will render some of the positions less important. I've also added small college players who have excel in their positions. With Langford, Carpenter, and
the willingness of this regime to turn over every rock, I've included these guys as you might see their names come up.
I purposely left off the RB, QB, FB, K, P, positions because I thought they were a area of strength.. On O I really feel Center and quard needs upgrading, providing competition to Smiley and Thomas, and of course we don't know the status of Carey. WR is my least area of concern..but if we could get bolin, I'd be happy. On D..my priority is CB, Nose, DE, OLB, ILB, then Safety.
Draft:
1st 25th
2nd 45th (from washington)
2nd 57th
3rd 89th
4th 121th
5th 153th
No 6th traded to Dallas
7th 197th from Cleveland, 217th, 221th from Carolina
9 picks as of now 4 first day, 5 second day
Offense:
Centers:
1. Alex Mack, C, California Sr, 6-5, 316
2. Max Unger, C, Oregon Sr, 6-5, 300
3. Antoine Caldwell, C, Alabama Sr, 6-3, 294
4. Jonathan Luigs, C, Arkansas Sr, 6-4, 314
5. Dumaka Atkins, C, Florida State Sr, 6-4, 297
Small college:
C Cecil Newton (6-4/316), Tennessee State
The Buzz: A powerfully built center with an explosive first step and excellent
range in space. Newton does a nice job getting into defensive tackles quickly and has the body control to chip and get out to the second level. He has the size and athleticism to work his way into a starting lineup at the next level and is one of the nation’s top 10 center prospects.
Offensive Guards:
1. Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma Sr, 6-5, 330
2. Herman Johnson, OG, LSU Sr, 6-7, 349
3. Louis Vasquez, OG, Texas Tech Sr, 6-6, 335
4. Anthony Parker, OG, Tennessee Sr, 6-3, 305
5. Trevor Canfield, OG, Cincinnati Sr, 6-5, 320
Small College:
G/T Cornelius Lewis (6-4/316), Tennessee State
The Buzz: Lewis, who started his career at Florida State, has a thick, powerful lower half and has good lateral mobility in pass protection. He lacks great length and size, and may be best-suited to play guard. Lewis has good feet and has the power to hold his own in the run and pass game.
Offensive Tackles:
1. Andre Smith, OT, Alabama Jr, 6-5, 339
2. Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss Sr, 6-5, 318
3. Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia Sr, 6-6, 315
4. Jason Smith, OT, Baylor Sr, 6-5, 300
5. Ciron Black, OT, LSU Jr, 6-5, 315
Small college:
T Joel Bell (6-7/312), Furman
The Buzz: Bell is a tall, long-armed tackle who has good power and toughness in the running game. He has the upper-body strength to lock on and really drive defenders out of a play, but he must work on his overall technique. Bell has the athleticism and foot speed to play right tackle in the NFL. He plays with a mean streak and consistently dominates opponents.
Wide Receivers:
1. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech So, 6-3, 210
2. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri So, 6-1, 199
3. Percy Harvin, WR, Florida Jr, 5-11,186
4. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland Jr, 6-2, 205
5. Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers Jr, 6-4, 205
6. Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina Jr, 6-1, 215
7. Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma Sr, 6-1, 201
Small College :
WR Ramses Barden, 6' 6" 228 lbs. Cal Poly 4.63:
He is 6'6" 228 lbs and bound to garner much attention at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2009. He had a couple of 200-yard games in 2007 and over the course of last season averaged 26 yards per catch. He is tough and strong and can break a ton of tackles. He has good hands and the size to excel in the red zone. His 4.63 40 time leaves something to be desired, but his big frame will be a good target at the next level. Right now, he's being projected as a 5th round pick. If he can improve his forty time into the 4.55 range
he may move up into the third round possibly next year.
WR Jeremy Gilchrist (5-9/176), Hampton
The Buzz: Gilchrist, a Virginia Tech transfer, is an undersized receiver prospect who displays a great first step and big-time ability after the catch. He lacks the strength to play on the outside, but his quickness and vertical speed will make him a perfect fit for the slot. Gilchrist also is a talented return man. (Dolphins know about him because they drafted Langford from here).
Defense:
Nose Guards, Defensive Tackles:
Filling this position from mostly DT's in college.
1. BJ Raji, DT, Boston College Sr, 6-1, 325
2. Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss Sr, 6-2, 305
3. Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn Jr, 6-1, 291
4. Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama Jr, 6-4, 375 (probably my number 1 pick because he played in a true 3/4)
5. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma So, 6-3, 295
6. Fili Moala, DT, USC Sr, 6-4, 296
7. Evander Hood, DT, Missouri Sr, 6-3, 295
8. DeMarcus Granger, DT, Oklahoma Jr, 6-3, 300
9. Ron Brace, DT, Boston College Sr, 6-3, 330
Al Woods, DT, LSU Jr, 6-5, 314 (on my board as another 3/4 ran nose guard)
Small college:
Name: Sammie Lee Hill
College: Stillman Number: 91
Height: 6-4 Weight: 331
Position: DT Pos2:
Class/Draft Year: rSr/2009
40 Time: 5.20 40 Low: 5.08 40 High: 5.34
Projected Round: 6 Stock: High: Mid 3 Low: Late 6
Rated number 15 out of 164 DT's 186 / 2649 TOTAL
DT John Faletoese (6-2/295), UC Davis
The Buzz: He’s an explosive, penetrating tackle who has the burst to shoot gaps inside and get after the quarterback. He has a motor that never stops, and he fights like a dog in the run game. He will scrap and claw for every inch. He reminds some scouts of Bills DT Kyle Williams.
DT Louis Ellis (6-2/312), Shaw (N.C.).
The Buzz: Ellis was a big-time prospect out of high school who signed with Mississippi State but had academic trouble. He’s an explosive athlete who makes a living getting off the snap and penetrating into an opponent’s backfield. Ellis is a gifted athlete who was timed in 4.94 in the 40. He has dominated his level of competition – NCAA Division II – despite seeing consistent double teams. Ellis should see his stock rise with a strong showing in the postseason and could improve significantly on his late-round grade.
DE/DT Chris Baker (6-2/308), Hampton
The Buzz: Baker, a Penn State transfer, has found a home at end in Hampton’s 3-4 defense. Baker displays the power and explosion to make plays in the passing game, as well as be stout at the point of attack.
He offers good versatility, with the ability to play in the 3-4 or the 4-3.
Defensive Ends:
1. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas Sr, 6-4, 255
2. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech Sr, 6-7, 257
3. Everrette Brown, DE, Florida State Jr, 6-4, 255
4. George Selvie, DE, South Florida Jr, 6-4, 242
5. Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss Jr, 6-5, 260
Small College:
DE/OLB Brandon Swain, 6' 4" 255 lbs. West Texas A&M 4.69:
He is one of the most athletic defensive ends coming into the 2009 NFL Draft. He had 14 sacks and five forced fumbles last year. He is a quarterbacks nightmare. He has good speed off the
edge and a desire to get in the backfield and make plays. His 40 yard dash time of 4.69 is quite impressive for a lineman. He should be a steal in the middle rounds.
Corner Backs:
1. Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State Sr, 6-1, 202
2. Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois Jr, 6-0, 200
3. DJ Moore, CB, Vanderbilt Jr, 5-10,183
4. Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest Sr, 5-9, 191
5. Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech Sr, 6-0, 195
6. Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati Sr, 6-0, 180
7. Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut Sr, 5-11,186
Small college:
CB Darren Banks, 5' 11" 185 lbs. West Liberty 4.43:
A former Marshal player before he transferred in 2004. He has good speed and the hands for the interception. He has all the tools to be a good playmaking corner in the league. He led his conference with ten interceptions last year.
Domonique Johnson, CB, CB, Jackson State Sr, 6-2, 190
He's ranked no. 16 in all of college football at the cB position.
40 Time: 4.38 40 Low: 4.30 40 High: 4.48
Projected Round: 3 Stock:
Inside Linebackers:
1. Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC Sr, 6-3, 250
2. James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State Sr, 6-3, 245
3. Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida Jr, 6-3, 244
4. Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU Sr, 6-1, 232
5. Dannell Ellerbe, ILB, Georgia Sr, 6-1, 232
6. Brock Christopher, ILB, Missouri Sr, 6-2, 240
7. Antonio Appleby, ILB, Virginia Sr, 6-4, 248
Outside Linebackers:
1. Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest Sr, 6-3, 241
2. Brian Cushing, OLB, USC Sr, 6-4, 245
3. Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia Sr, 6-3, 254
4. Clay Matthews, OLB, USC Sr, 6-3, 240
5. Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State Sr, 6-2, 242
6. Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri Jr, 6-1, 235
7. Cody Brown, OLB, Connecticut Sr, 6-2, 244
Small College:
OLB Jason Williams (6-1/236), Western Illinois
The Buzz: Williams is a thickly built outside linebacker who has the frame to play inside. He displays good pop as a tackler, but his best attribute is his sideline-to-sideline speed. Williams has great range on the outside, with the burst and speed to track down the ball in pursuit. He’s an ideal “Cover 2”-type linebacker.
Safties:
1. Taylor Mays, S, USC Jr, 6-4, 225
2. William Moore, S, Missouri Sr, 6-1, 220
3. Myron Rolle, S, Florida State Jr, 6-2, 218
4. Patrick Chung, S, Oregon Sr, 6-0, 210
5. Rashad Johnson, S, Alabama Sr, 6-0, 189
6. Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan Sr, 5-11,196
7. Emmanuel Cook, S, South Carolina Jr, 5-10,214
8. Kam Chancellor, S, Virginia Tech Jr, 6-4, 225
Small college:
S Dre’Mail Hardin (6-0/195), Stillman (Ala.)
The Buzz: He’s a physical safety prospect who reads and reacts quickly. He’s at his best at the line of scrimmage attacking downhill versus the run. He’s a physical tackler who takes good angles, but lacks great closing speed and range in the secondary. Hardin plays at one speed and lacks the straight-line speed to handle the centerfield-type role at the next level.
the willingness of this regime to turn over every rock, I've included these guys as you might see their names come up.
I purposely left off the RB, QB, FB, K, P, positions because I thought they were a area of strength.. On O I really feel Center and quard needs upgrading, providing competition to Smiley and Thomas, and of course we don't know the status of Carey. WR is my least area of concern..but if we could get bolin, I'd be happy. On D..my priority is CB, Nose, DE, OLB, ILB, then Safety.
Draft:
1st 25th
2nd 45th (from washington)
2nd 57th
3rd 89th
4th 121th
5th 153th
No 6th traded to Dallas
7th 197th from Cleveland, 217th, 221th from Carolina
9 picks as of now 4 first day, 5 second day
Offense:
Centers:
1. Alex Mack, C, California Sr, 6-5, 316
2. Max Unger, C, Oregon Sr, 6-5, 300
3. Antoine Caldwell, C, Alabama Sr, 6-3, 294
4. Jonathan Luigs, C, Arkansas Sr, 6-4, 314
5. Dumaka Atkins, C, Florida State Sr, 6-4, 297
Small college:
C Cecil Newton (6-4/316), Tennessee State
The Buzz: A powerfully built center with an explosive first step and excellent
range in space. Newton does a nice job getting into defensive tackles quickly and has the body control to chip and get out to the second level. He has the size and athleticism to work his way into a starting lineup at the next level and is one of the nation’s top 10 center prospects.
Offensive Guards:
1. Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma Sr, 6-5, 330
2. Herman Johnson, OG, LSU Sr, 6-7, 349
3. Louis Vasquez, OG, Texas Tech Sr, 6-6, 335
4. Anthony Parker, OG, Tennessee Sr, 6-3, 305
5. Trevor Canfield, OG, Cincinnati Sr, 6-5, 320
Small College:
G/T Cornelius Lewis (6-4/316), Tennessee State
The Buzz: Lewis, who started his career at Florida State, has a thick, powerful lower half and has good lateral mobility in pass protection. He lacks great length and size, and may be best-suited to play guard. Lewis has good feet and has the power to hold his own in the run and pass game.
Offensive Tackles:
1. Andre Smith, OT, Alabama Jr, 6-5, 339
2. Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss Sr, 6-5, 318
3. Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia Sr, 6-6, 315
4. Jason Smith, OT, Baylor Sr, 6-5, 300
5. Ciron Black, OT, LSU Jr, 6-5, 315
Small college:
T Joel Bell (6-7/312), Furman
The Buzz: Bell is a tall, long-armed tackle who has good power and toughness in the running game. He has the upper-body strength to lock on and really drive defenders out of a play, but he must work on his overall technique. Bell has the athleticism and foot speed to play right tackle in the NFL. He plays with a mean streak and consistently dominates opponents.
Wide Receivers:
1. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech So, 6-3, 210
2. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri So, 6-1, 199
3. Percy Harvin, WR, Florida Jr, 5-11,186
4. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland Jr, 6-2, 205
5. Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers Jr, 6-4, 205
6. Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina Jr, 6-1, 215
7. Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma Sr, 6-1, 201
Small College :
WR Ramses Barden, 6' 6" 228 lbs. Cal Poly 4.63:
He is 6'6" 228 lbs and bound to garner much attention at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2009. He had a couple of 200-yard games in 2007 and over the course of last season averaged 26 yards per catch. He is tough and strong and can break a ton of tackles. He has good hands and the size to excel in the red zone. His 4.63 40 time leaves something to be desired, but his big frame will be a good target at the next level. Right now, he's being projected as a 5th round pick. If he can improve his forty time into the 4.55 range
he may move up into the third round possibly next year.
WR Jeremy Gilchrist (5-9/176), Hampton
The Buzz: Gilchrist, a Virginia Tech transfer, is an undersized receiver prospect who displays a great first step and big-time ability after the catch. He lacks the strength to play on the outside, but his quickness and vertical speed will make him a perfect fit for the slot. Gilchrist also is a talented return man. (Dolphins know about him because they drafted Langford from here).
Defense:
Nose Guards, Defensive Tackles:
Filling this position from mostly DT's in college.
1. BJ Raji, DT, Boston College Sr, 6-1, 325
2. Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss Sr, 6-2, 305
3. Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn Jr, 6-1, 291
4. Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama Jr, 6-4, 375 (probably my number 1 pick because he played in a true 3/4)
5. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma So, 6-3, 295
6. Fili Moala, DT, USC Sr, 6-4, 296
7. Evander Hood, DT, Missouri Sr, 6-3, 295
8. DeMarcus Granger, DT, Oklahoma Jr, 6-3, 300
9. Ron Brace, DT, Boston College Sr, 6-3, 330
Al Woods, DT, LSU Jr, 6-5, 314 (on my board as another 3/4 ran nose guard)
Small college:
Name: Sammie Lee Hill
College: Stillman Number: 91
Height: 6-4 Weight: 331
Position: DT Pos2:
Class/Draft Year: rSr/2009
40 Time: 5.20 40 Low: 5.08 40 High: 5.34
Projected Round: 6 Stock: High: Mid 3 Low: Late 6
Rated number 15 out of 164 DT's 186 / 2649 TOTAL
DT John Faletoese (6-2/295), UC Davis
The Buzz: He’s an explosive, penetrating tackle who has the burst to shoot gaps inside and get after the quarterback. He has a motor that never stops, and he fights like a dog in the run game. He will scrap and claw for every inch. He reminds some scouts of Bills DT Kyle Williams.
DT Louis Ellis (6-2/312), Shaw (N.C.).
The Buzz: Ellis was a big-time prospect out of high school who signed with Mississippi State but had academic trouble. He’s an explosive athlete who makes a living getting off the snap and penetrating into an opponent’s backfield. Ellis is a gifted athlete who was timed in 4.94 in the 40. He has dominated his level of competition – NCAA Division II – despite seeing consistent double teams. Ellis should see his stock rise with a strong showing in the postseason and could improve significantly on his late-round grade.
DE/DT Chris Baker (6-2/308), Hampton
The Buzz: Baker, a Penn State transfer, has found a home at end in Hampton’s 3-4 defense. Baker displays the power and explosion to make plays in the passing game, as well as be stout at the point of attack.
He offers good versatility, with the ability to play in the 3-4 or the 4-3.
Defensive Ends:
1. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas Sr, 6-4, 255
2. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech Sr, 6-7, 257
3. Everrette Brown, DE, Florida State Jr, 6-4, 255
4. George Selvie, DE, South Florida Jr, 6-4, 242
5. Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss Jr, 6-5, 260
Small College:
DE/OLB Brandon Swain, 6' 4" 255 lbs. West Texas A&M 4.69:
He is one of the most athletic defensive ends coming into the 2009 NFL Draft. He had 14 sacks and five forced fumbles last year. He is a quarterbacks nightmare. He has good speed off the
edge and a desire to get in the backfield and make plays. His 40 yard dash time of 4.69 is quite impressive for a lineman. He should be a steal in the middle rounds.
Corner Backs:
1. Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State Sr, 6-1, 202
2. Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois Jr, 6-0, 200
3. DJ Moore, CB, Vanderbilt Jr, 5-10,183
4. Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest Sr, 5-9, 191
5. Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech Sr, 6-0, 195
6. Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati Sr, 6-0, 180
7. Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut Sr, 5-11,186
Small college:
CB Darren Banks, 5' 11" 185 lbs. West Liberty 4.43:
A former Marshal player before he transferred in 2004. He has good speed and the hands for the interception. He has all the tools to be a good playmaking corner in the league. He led his conference with ten interceptions last year.
Domonique Johnson, CB, CB, Jackson State Sr, 6-2, 190
He's ranked no. 16 in all of college football at the cB position.
40 Time: 4.38 40 Low: 4.30 40 High: 4.48
Projected Round: 3 Stock:
Inside Linebackers:
1. Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC Sr, 6-3, 250
2. James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State Sr, 6-3, 245
3. Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida Jr, 6-3, 244
4. Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU Sr, 6-1, 232
5. Dannell Ellerbe, ILB, Georgia Sr, 6-1, 232
6. Brock Christopher, ILB, Missouri Sr, 6-2, 240
7. Antonio Appleby, ILB, Virginia Sr, 6-4, 248
Outside Linebackers:
1. Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest Sr, 6-3, 241
2. Brian Cushing, OLB, USC Sr, 6-4, 245
3. Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia Sr, 6-3, 254
4. Clay Matthews, OLB, USC Sr, 6-3, 240
5. Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State Sr, 6-2, 242
6. Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri Jr, 6-1, 235
7. Cody Brown, OLB, Connecticut Sr, 6-2, 244
Small College:
OLB Jason Williams (6-1/236), Western Illinois
The Buzz: Williams is a thickly built outside linebacker who has the frame to play inside. He displays good pop as a tackler, but his best attribute is his sideline-to-sideline speed. Williams has great range on the outside, with the burst and speed to track down the ball in pursuit. He’s an ideal “Cover 2”-type linebacker.
Safties:
1. Taylor Mays, S, USC Jr, 6-4, 225
2. William Moore, S, Missouri Sr, 6-1, 220
3. Myron Rolle, S, Florida State Jr, 6-2, 218
4. Patrick Chung, S, Oregon Sr, 6-0, 210
5. Rashad Johnson, S, Alabama Sr, 6-0, 189
6. Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan Sr, 5-11,196
7. Emmanuel Cook, S, South Carolina Jr, 5-10,214
8. Kam Chancellor, S, Virginia Tech Jr, 6-4, 225
Small college:
S Dre’Mail Hardin (6-0/195), Stillman (Ala.)
The Buzz: He’s a physical safety prospect who reads and reacts quickly. He’s at his best at the line of scrimmage attacking downhill versus the run. He’s a physical tackler who takes good angles, but lacks great closing speed and range in the secondary. Hardin plays at one speed and lacks the straight-line speed to handle the centerfield-type role at the next level.
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