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Thigpen and Brown may be traded but I look to get 2011 picks. Teams are more likely to give up higher picks for next years draft and we have 11 picks this year a;ready.
1. E.Thomas FS - Has as good of ball skills as any safety in this draft, locates the ball as well as anyone, very good awareness on the field... Very good footwork, fluid hips in the back pedal... Covers like a cornerback and tackles like a safety, good cover skills (man and zone)... Very good instincts, makes good reads both in the pass and run... Ballhawk on defense (10 INTs in two years, eight his sophomore season including two for TDs)... Above average straight-line and closing speed... Plays much bigger than his size... Loves contact for a smaller safety, sheds blocks well and is an adequate tackler... Was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award, given to the nation's top defensive back... Has the ball skills to get some looks at cornerback.
3. T.Gibson OLB - Experienced, 23 consecutive starts for a good Buckeye defense... Great build for a 3-4 OLB, bulky upper body and has tremendous leg strength... Explosive, gets off the line extremely fast, really disruptive in the backfield... Strong upper body allows him to shed blockers easily... Put on a good showing at the combine, had 32 bench reps and ran well... Gets good depth in zone coverage, surprisingly knowledgeable in pass coverage despite playing much of the year as a DE... Really athletic, great quickness and leaping ability.
4.T.Troup NT - Very tough to handle 1-on-1, commands double team, a true space-eater that could fit as a nose tackle in a 3-4 defense... Good lateral agility along the line of scrimmage and stuff the run... Does a nice job pushing the pocket into the quarterback, can blow up plays before the develop... Uses his size to open up blitzing lanes for his teammates... Has been the anchor of a UCF rush defense that ranked fourth nationally last season... Has slimmed down and has become quicker as a result... Playmaker, works hard, always motivated to get better.
4. D.Nesheim OLB - Experience, started 49 career games for Washington, two-time second team All-Pac 10... Productive, has a career 194 tackles, 47 for loss, all-time school leader with 30 sacks... Good technique as a pass rusher... Deep pass rush repertoire, shows adequate bull, swim, rip and club moves... Active hands to effect passing lanes when he can't reach the QB... High football IQ, recognizes screens as they develop, does a nice job reading quarterback's eyes
5. D.Watson OLB - A workout warrior, extremely strong and fast, shows surprising upper body strength for his size... Shot up some boards after the combine, was the fastest LB there and had a 40" vertical jump... Explosion, great leaper and very quick off the ball... Smart player, always around the football, makes good decisions on the field... Versatile, has played inside and outside for Florida State... Makes plays all over the field with his combination of speed and quickness... Can lay the hammer, a big hitter in the open field.
6. E.Sanders WR - Great speed, 4.41-40 was the second fastest among receivers at the combine... Very quick and explosive off the line, gets good separation from DBs... Very productive college career, 285 catches for 3,791 yards and 34 touchdowns (98 catches, 1339 yards as a senior)... Has return skills, took one punt return to the house last season... Runs good routes... Playmaker, great after he catches the ball at making people miss, can stop on a dime... Not afraid of contact, can be a deep threat as well as catch the ball across the middle of the field... Leadership skills, very dedicated to the game, improves each year... Worked out great at combine
6. L.Blount RB - Huge body, simply runs through defenders, really tough to bring down once he gets going... Has a nose for the end zone, scored 17 touchdowns on only 137 carries in 2008... Unbelievable athleticism for his size, can move laterally and shows good leaping ability, very quick feet through the hole... Keeps his legs moving on contact, constantly pushing the pile... Great frame, very muscular, can be a good pass blocker... Extremely productive for the time he's been given, gained over 1,000 yards splitting time with Jeremiah Johnson... Huge upside
6. A.Quarless TE - Is as talented as any other TE in the nation... Good leaping ability, does a nice job catches passes at its highest point... Difficult to cover, draws extra attention because he is a deep threat and over the middle on short and intermediate routes... Has an NFL body... Fairly shifty after the catch, uses long strides and length to pick up yards downfield... Has improved as a blocker, does a nice job anchoring, can get to the second level... Complete player, elite 4.69 speed as a receiver, good effort as a blocker.
7. M.Johnson ILB - Excellent size, a force up the middle... Great lateral footwork, scrapes very well (277 career tackles)... Heavy hitter, can punish opposing players... Tackles low... Is not afraid to take on blockers to get to the ball... Can run with TEs and bring down larger backs... Tough, has played through injury (high ankle sprain in 2008)... Improving in pass coverage, has good instincts... Intimidating, plays with great intensity
7. T.Welch OT - Athletic... Solid footwork... Solid lateral movement and slide... Uses his hands well... Reasonably good hand placement... Very solid strength... Gets good position ... Does a nice job sealing defenders from the action... Tough, doesn't mind doing the dirty work... A Strongside Tackle who can play on the left side in a pinch.
7. D.Granger NT - Very good run stopper, excels at fighting through double-teams and clogging the middle... Has the ability to create havoc in the backfield... Has at times played effectively through injury... Decent overall athlete for his size... Has the potential far grader than a late-round selection
Information on prospects from... http://www.sidelinescouting.net/rankings/ot.shtml
Thigpen and Brown may be traded but I look to get 2011 picks. Teams are more likely to give up higher picks for next years draft and we have 11 picks this year a;ready.
1. E.Thomas FS - Has as good of ball skills as any safety in this draft, locates the ball as well as anyone, very good awareness on the field... Very good footwork, fluid hips in the back pedal... Covers like a cornerback and tackles like a safety, good cover skills (man and zone)... Very good instincts, makes good reads both in the pass and run... Ballhawk on defense (10 INTs in two years, eight his sophomore season including two for TDs)... Above average straight-line and closing speed... Plays much bigger than his size... Loves contact for a smaller safety, sheds blocks well and is an adequate tackler... Was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award, given to the nation's top defensive back... Has the ball skills to get some looks at cornerback.
3. T.Gibson OLB - Experienced, 23 consecutive starts for a good Buckeye defense... Great build for a 3-4 OLB, bulky upper body and has tremendous leg strength... Explosive, gets off the line extremely fast, really disruptive in the backfield... Strong upper body allows him to shed blockers easily... Put on a good showing at the combine, had 32 bench reps and ran well... Gets good depth in zone coverage, surprisingly knowledgeable in pass coverage despite playing much of the year as a DE... Really athletic, great quickness and leaping ability.
4.T.Troup NT - Very tough to handle 1-on-1, commands double team, a true space-eater that could fit as a nose tackle in a 3-4 defense... Good lateral agility along the line of scrimmage and stuff the run... Does a nice job pushing the pocket into the quarterback, can blow up plays before the develop... Uses his size to open up blitzing lanes for his teammates... Has been the anchor of a UCF rush defense that ranked fourth nationally last season... Has slimmed down and has become quicker as a result... Playmaker, works hard, always motivated to get better.
4. D.Nesheim OLB - Experience, started 49 career games for Washington, two-time second team All-Pac 10... Productive, has a career 194 tackles, 47 for loss, all-time school leader with 30 sacks... Good technique as a pass rusher... Deep pass rush repertoire, shows adequate bull, swim, rip and club moves... Active hands to effect passing lanes when he can't reach the QB... High football IQ, recognizes screens as they develop, does a nice job reading quarterback's eyes
5. D.Watson OLB - A workout warrior, extremely strong and fast, shows surprising upper body strength for his size... Shot up some boards after the combine, was the fastest LB there and had a 40" vertical jump... Explosion, great leaper and very quick off the ball... Smart player, always around the football, makes good decisions on the field... Versatile, has played inside and outside for Florida State... Makes plays all over the field with his combination of speed and quickness... Can lay the hammer, a big hitter in the open field.
6. E.Sanders WR - Great speed, 4.41-40 was the second fastest among receivers at the combine... Very quick and explosive off the line, gets good separation from DBs... Very productive college career, 285 catches for 3,791 yards and 34 touchdowns (98 catches, 1339 yards as a senior)... Has return skills, took one punt return to the house last season... Runs good routes... Playmaker, great after he catches the ball at making people miss, can stop on a dime... Not afraid of contact, can be a deep threat as well as catch the ball across the middle of the field... Leadership skills, very dedicated to the game, improves each year... Worked out great at combine
6. L.Blount RB - Huge body, simply runs through defenders, really tough to bring down once he gets going... Has a nose for the end zone, scored 17 touchdowns on only 137 carries in 2008... Unbelievable athleticism for his size, can move laterally and shows good leaping ability, very quick feet through the hole... Keeps his legs moving on contact, constantly pushing the pile... Great frame, very muscular, can be a good pass blocker... Extremely productive for the time he's been given, gained over 1,000 yards splitting time with Jeremiah Johnson... Huge upside
6. A.Quarless TE - Is as talented as any other TE in the nation... Good leaping ability, does a nice job catches passes at its highest point... Difficult to cover, draws extra attention because he is a deep threat and over the middle on short and intermediate routes... Has an NFL body... Fairly shifty after the catch, uses long strides and length to pick up yards downfield... Has improved as a blocker, does a nice job anchoring, can get to the second level... Complete player, elite 4.69 speed as a receiver, good effort as a blocker.
7. M.Johnson ILB - Excellent size, a force up the middle... Great lateral footwork, scrapes very well (277 career tackles)... Heavy hitter, can punish opposing players... Tackles low... Is not afraid to take on blockers to get to the ball... Can run with TEs and bring down larger backs... Tough, has played through injury (high ankle sprain in 2008)... Improving in pass coverage, has good instincts... Intimidating, plays with great intensity
7. T.Welch OT - Athletic... Solid footwork... Solid lateral movement and slide... Uses his hands well... Reasonably good hand placement... Very solid strength... Gets good position ... Does a nice job sealing defenders from the action... Tough, doesn't mind doing the dirty work... A Strongside Tackle who can play on the left side in a pinch.
7. D.Granger NT - Very good run stopper, excels at fighting through double-teams and clogging the middle... Has the ability to create havoc in the backfield... Has at times played effectively through injury... Decent overall athlete for his size... Has the potential far grader than a late-round selection
Information on prospects from... http://www.sidelinescouting.net/rankings/ot.shtml
