#2 - 1st Round - Miami - Ronnie Brown (Auburn/RB)

[Hostile]

Dolphins select...Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn.

[jsond]

think they pick Ronnie Brown but I still think Cadillac will have the better pro career.

[Shotgun Dave]

I predict Ronnie Brown

[scottsp]

I go Braylon to the Phins. Maybe a trade out here, but barring that, BE :)

[calicowboy54]

brown

[TUNANBOX]

I think someone will move up and get Edwards here.

[MichaelWinicki]

Ronnie Brown.

[Nors]

Merriman goes 2 or 3! :eek:

[MichaelWinicki]

Merriman goes 2 or 3! :eek:


Good! Don't want him!

[Nors]

Chat has 190? Thats got to be a headache to follow -

I'll stay here and watch TV.

[canters]

they are listing to trade offers,,,watch the 'skins here.

[Canadian BoyzFan]

No trades....Miami picks Brown

[Nors]

I Have DJ ahead of Merriman, then Pollack and Thomas Davis.

Ware will be there at 20 easy also

[jsond]

so far the draft is going as predicted..but here come the Browns

[Shotgun Dave]

I predict Ronnie Brown

2 for 2 so far.

[scottsp]

Doh! Good call you guys. :)

[jsond]

Doh! Good call you guys. :)

well 95+% of the mocks had it this way but now CLE is on the board so the predictions get much tougher now

[MichaelWinicki]

well 95+% of the mocks had it this way but now CLE is on the board so the predictions get much tougher now


Almost impossible really.

[StanleySpadowski]

The problem with picking Brown is that all those players whose tackles he's breaking in the highlight clips won't be playing on Sundays.

[Shotgun Dave]

No trade, I think. I would love to trade out of this slot if I was Cleveland but until either Braylon or Williams goes I don't see it.

I think Edwards is the pick.

[big dog cowboy]

Almost impossible really.
Not really. I let you see my first round mock tomorrow. :D

[Juke99]

Ronnie Brown, TB, Auburn
Height: 6:00.2 Weight: 233


AP/Oxford Eagle
Ronnie Brown

Overview: Few teams in college football have ever had a running back tandem with the ability and production that Auburn received from Brown and Carnell Williams. Brown, blessed with the size of a fullback and the speed of a sprinter, is an excellent receiver in addition to his skills as a power runner. Brown, a Communications major, spent last spring interning at the Auburn Network, where he edited and produced highlight films. Based on his stellar performances as a Tiger the last four years, his own highlight tape might be longer than "Gone With the Wind." Brown gained 1,931 yards on 206 carries (9.4 avg) and scored 25 touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 343 yards (22.9 avg) and three scores as a senior at Cartersville High School. He also competed as a free safety and intercepted three passes, earning Georgia Class 2A Player of the Year. He scored three touchdowns and rushed for 180 yards on 20 carries in a 27-21 win in the state championship game that year. The three-year starter rushed for 936 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior. During his prep career, he earned Prep Star All-American, Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Super Southern 100" and "Georgia 75" honors and was rated as one of the top five players in the state of Georgia by Super Prep. He was also named the top running back in Georgia by Super Prep. In addition to football in high school, Brown played baseball and hit .330 with nine home runs as a junior. His ability on the baseball diamond saw Brown be drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 50th round in 2000, but he decided to stick with football. Brown redshirted after playing in the first two games of the 2000 season at Auburn, as he gained 10 yards on six carries. He was on the field for ten games the following year, ranking third on the team with 330 yards and two touchdowns on 84 carries (3.9 avg), and had seven receptions for 109 yards (15.6 avg). With Carnell Williams sidelined by injuries, Brown had his most productive season in 2002. Despite missing the Alabama game with a right ankle sprain, he gained a career-high 1,008 yards with thirteen touchdowns on 175 carries (5.8 avg). He also snared nine passes for 166 yards (18.4 avg) and a score. With Williams healthy and junior college sensation Brandon Jacobs also on the roster, Brown's figures dipped in 2003. He ranked third on the squad with 95 carries for 446 yards (4.7 avg) and five touchdowns. He also had eight receptions for 80 yards. The crowded backfield from 2003 was reduced by one in 2004, as Jacobs transferred to Southern Illinois. Brown again shared duties with Williams, starting seven games as he totaled 913 yards on 153 carries (6.0 avg) and scored eight times. He ranked second on the team with 34 catches for 313 yards (9.2 avg) and a touchdown. Despite starting only 21 of 47 games for the Tigers, he finished his career ranked seventh in school history with 2,707 yards rushing and an average of 5.28 yards per carry. He ranks fifth in school annals with 28 rushing touchdowns and carried the ball 513 times. Brown also had 58 receptions for 668 yards (11.5 avg) and two scores, adding 15 yards on a kickoff return. His 180 points scored rank tied for eighth on Auburn's all-time record list.

Analysis: Positives...Has a very thick upper body with well-developed muscles in the chest and shoulder region. ... Has big, thick arms, a big bubble and thick legs. ... Shows above average strength as a downhill power-oriented runner. ... Has the sudden burst of speed to turn the corner and runs with good body lean, showing the leg drive to power through arm tackles. ... Has the ability to be a very effective slot receiver, showing natural, soft hands and hand extension to catch away from the body's frame. ... Attacks the holes with good power, staying low in his pads and is quick to turn over and reach his top-end speed. ... Has natural running instincts and a good feel for openings along the line. ... Maintains balance on the move, keeping his feet and squaring his shoulders to push the pile and gain good inside yardage. ... His initial burst and explosion allows him to clear the line of scrimmage and reach the perimeter. ... His balance and forward lean allows him to run through initial contact. ... Does a good job of using his blocks, showing the lateral range to separate in the open. ... Does a very good job of securing and protecting the ball and has the upper body strength to prevent the defender from stripping it. ... Has the speed to separate after catching the ball in the short area. ... Has the natural hands to secure the ball with ease when competing for the high pass. ... Shows a good base to stand in and take on blitzers, keeping his balance and feet in order to sustain blocks. ... Good worker in the weight room and practices, and was called by the Auburn staff very coachable.

Negatives... While he has excellent speed, he needs room to get to top speed and gathers a bit before making the upfield cut along the perimeter. ... Needs to develop more hip swerve and better moves in order to elude in the open. ... Has some stiffness in his hips, which is sometimes exposed when he tries to run routes in the short area (takes a soft angle approach rather than run crisp routes). ... Has excellent straight-line speed, but does not have the stop-and-go action to plant and redirect when looking for the cutback lanes.

Agility tests: CAMPUS: 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. ... 330-pound bench press. ... 365-pound power clean. ... 32.5-inch vertical jump. ... 9'7" broad jump. ... 4.18 20-yard shuttle. ... Left-handed. ... 17/23 Wonderlic score. COMBINE: 4.43 in the 40-yard dash. ... 2.57 20-yard dash. ... 1.54 10-yard dash. ... 4.08 20-yard shuttle. ... 7.10 three-cone drill. ... 34-inch vertical jump. ... 9'9" broad jump. ... Bench pressed 225 pounds 18 times. ... 31 5/8-inch arm length. ... 9 5/8-inch hands. ... 23 Wonderlic score.

High school: Attended Cartersville (Ga.) High School, playing football for coach Frank Barden. ... Earned Prep Star All-American, Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Super Southern 100" and "Georgia 75" honors, and was rated as one of the top five players in the state of Georgia by Super Prep. ... Was also named the top running back in Georgia by Super Prep. ... Gained 1,931 yards on 206 carries (9.4 avg) and scored 25 touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 343 yards (22.9 avg) and three scores as a senior. ... Also competed as a free safety and picked off three passes, earning Georgia Class 2A Player of the Year. ... Scored three touchdowns and rushed for 180 yards on 20 carries in a 27-21 win in the state championship game that year. ... The three-year starter rushed for 936 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior. ... Also played baseball and hit .330 with nine home runs as a junior. ... His ability on the baseball diamond saw Ronnie be drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 50th round in 2000.

Personal: Communications major...Spent the spring of 2004 interning at the Auburn Network, where he edited and produced highlight films...Son of Joyce and Ronnie Brown...Born 12/12/81 in Rome, Georgia...Resides in Cartersville, Georgia.

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