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11-03-2010, 08:15 AM
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Sporting News Russ Lande
Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts identify the players whose stock is rising and falling for the 2011 NFL draft:
On the rise
1. Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
The 5-7 junior is muscular, strong and well built. Because of his size, his durability as a feature back has been a concern. In 2010, he has been durable and highly productive, which has raised his draft value. He is a naturally instinctive runner with great vision to find openings and the explosive burst to get through them. He is an elusive runner who makes tacklers miss and has the playing strength, competitiveness and balance to run through contact between the tackles. As the NFL has become more of a wide-open offensive league, smaller players like Rodgers have become more valuable and are now worth taking in the first or second round.
2. James Carpenter, OT, Alabama
Entering the '10 season, Carpenter was viewed as a fourth- or fifth-round prospect with upside, but he has played better as a senior. He has the strength to control defensive linemen physically. He can drive his opponents out of plays on run blocks and can stop bull rushers in their tracks when he uses hands aggressively. While he is not an elite athlete, he is quick-footed and smooth and blocks with good leverage. He must become consistent with his technique and use his hands more aggressively in pass protection. If he continues improving the rest of 2010 and does well in the spring, he could move up draft boards.
3. Rick Stanzi, QB, Iowa
The senior has improved throughout his career at Iowa and has many believing he has the tools to become an NFL starter. He has very good size and strength and has shown improved arm strength over the last two seasons. He can make all the necessary throws when his footwork and mechanics are on. He is not going to make big plays scrambling with the ball, but he has enough athleticism to avoid sacks. More than anything, Stanzi is smart: He consistently makes good decisions and does not force passes. His impressive play in '10 could move him as high as the fourth round.
War Room Scouts’ mock draft
Selection order based on records as of Nov. 2. * — underclassman
Note, I included the Raiders (Patriots pick), with Pats own pick, in case Cowboys make a trade with Patriots moving down, and acquiring extra picks.
1. Buffalo Bills—Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford
2. Dallas Cowboys—Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal
3. Carolina Panthers—Jake Locker, QB, Washington
4. San Francisco 49ers—Patrick Peterson*, CB, LSU
5. Denver Broncos—Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
6. Minnesota Vikings—Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
7. Detroit Lions—Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston College
8. Cincinnati Bengals—Da'Quan Bowers*, DE, Clemson
9. Cleveland Browns—A.J. Green*, WR, Georgia
10. San Diego Chargers—Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
11. Arizona Cardinals—Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
12. St. Louis Rams—Julio Jones*, WR, Alabama
13. New England Patriots (from Oakland)—Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
14. Washington Redskins—Robert Quinn*, OLB, North Carolina
15. Jacksonville Jaguars—Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Rahim Moore*, S, UCLA
28. Baltimore Ravens—Jerrell Powe, DT, Ole Miss
29. Atlanta Falcons—Ryan Broyles*, WR, Oklahoma
30. Indianapolis Colts—Jacquizz Rodgers*, RB, Oregon State
31. San Francisco Giants—Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
32. New England Patriots—Mark Ingram*, RB, Alabama
Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-oregon-state-rb-jacquizz-rodgers-a-more-valuable-option#ixzz14DzZm8TV
Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-oregon-state-rb-jacquizz-rodgers-a-more-valuable-option#ixzz14Dz1IHXX
Sporting News Russ Lande
Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts identify the players whose stock is rising and falling for the 2011 NFL draft:
On the rise
1. Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
The 5-7 junior is muscular, strong and well built. Because of his size, his durability as a feature back has been a concern. In 2010, he has been durable and highly productive, which has raised his draft value. He is a naturally instinctive runner with great vision to find openings and the explosive burst to get through them. He is an elusive runner who makes tacklers miss and has the playing strength, competitiveness and balance to run through contact between the tackles. As the NFL has become more of a wide-open offensive league, smaller players like Rodgers have become more valuable and are now worth taking in the first or second round.
2. James Carpenter, OT, Alabama
Entering the '10 season, Carpenter was viewed as a fourth- or fifth-round prospect with upside, but he has played better as a senior. He has the strength to control defensive linemen physically. He can drive his opponents out of plays on run blocks and can stop bull rushers in their tracks when he uses hands aggressively. While he is not an elite athlete, he is quick-footed and smooth and blocks with good leverage. He must become consistent with his technique and use his hands more aggressively in pass protection. If he continues improving the rest of 2010 and does well in the spring, he could move up draft boards.
3. Rick Stanzi, QB, Iowa
The senior has improved throughout his career at Iowa and has many believing he has the tools to become an NFL starter. He has very good size and strength and has shown improved arm strength over the last two seasons. He can make all the necessary throws when his footwork and mechanics are on. He is not going to make big plays scrambling with the ball, but he has enough athleticism to avoid sacks. More than anything, Stanzi is smart: He consistently makes good decisions and does not force passes. His impressive play in '10 could move him as high as the fourth round.
War Room Scouts’ mock draft
Selection order based on records as of Nov. 2. * — underclassman
Note, I included the Raiders (Patriots pick), with Pats own pick, in case Cowboys make a trade with Patriots moving down, and acquiring extra picks.
1. Buffalo Bills—Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford
2. Dallas Cowboys—Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal
3. Carolina Panthers—Jake Locker, QB, Washington
4. San Francisco 49ers—Patrick Peterson*, CB, LSU
5. Denver Broncos—Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
6. Minnesota Vikings—Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
7. Detroit Lions—Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston College
8. Cincinnati Bengals—Da'Quan Bowers*, DE, Clemson
9. Cleveland Browns—A.J. Green*, WR, Georgia
10. San Diego Chargers—Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
11. Arizona Cardinals—Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
12. St. Louis Rams—Julio Jones*, WR, Alabama
13. New England Patriots (from Oakland)—Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
14. Washington Redskins—Robert Quinn*, OLB, North Carolina
15. Jacksonville Jaguars—Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Rahim Moore*, S, UCLA
28. Baltimore Ravens—Jerrell Powe, DT, Ole Miss
29. Atlanta Falcons—Ryan Broyles*, WR, Oklahoma
30. Indianapolis Colts—Jacquizz Rodgers*, RB, Oregon State
31. San Francisco Giants—Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
32. New England Patriots—Mark Ingram*, RB, Alabama
Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-oregon-state-rb-jacquizz-rodgers-a-more-valuable-option#ixzz14DzZm8TV
Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-oregon-state-rb-jacquizz-rodgers-a-more-valuable-option#ixzz14Dz1IHXX