Information On Players in Draft

[Compacity]

People I don't mind getting information about some of the players you would want to know more about on my paid draft sites... so who ever needs information a player I could get you alot of information and possibly clips of players so post the name of the player you want me to look up for you...

[Hostile]

Very decent of you thanks.

[ghettogandhi]

Originally Posted by Compacity

People I don't mind getting information about some of the players you would want to know more about on my paid draft sites... so who ever needs information a player I could get you alot of information and possibly clips of players so post the name of the player you want me to look up for you...

If you dont mind posting merrimans book and a few highlights for the uninformed on the site.

[Compacity]

Okay I got you...

[jksmith269]

Originally Posted by Compacity

People I don't mind getting information about some of the players you would want to know more about on my paid draft sites... so who ever needs information a player I could get you alot of information and possibly clips of players so post the name of the player you want me to look up for you...

Thanks for the offer your gonna be busy.....Lucky you posted this on a slow day. LOL

Every one seems high on DJ but I'm wondering about Demarcus Ware anything on him......

[Compacity]

Shawne Merriman
DE, Maryland
War Room analysis
Against inside run: Plays with a mean streak and can hold ground at the point of attack. Doesn't always use hands well; has problems making the play once an offensive lineman locks on. Must show better leverage at the point of attack. Grade: 7.8.

Against outside run: Can be extremely disruptive when turned loose and on the move in the open field. Shows great range, takes adequate pursuit angles and makes plays in pursuit. Seals off the backside nicely. Is a disruptive run-stopper on the perimeter because of his initial quickness and ability to get into the backfield. Runs around too many blocks and gets out of position. Grade: 8.3.

Blitz/coverage: Is straight-ahead player who primarily rushed the passer on passing downs. Has an excellent first step, does an adequate job of anticipating the snap and flashes the ability to shoot the inside gap when rushing the passer from the defensive end position. Has good leaping ability and can tip passes at the line. Grade: 8.7.

Run/pass recognition: Shows great instincts as a pass rusher. Takes false steps, is overaggressive at times and is vulnerable to play-action. Must improve on the mental and technical transition to outside linebacker. Grade: 7.8.

Pursuit/tackling: Is intense and always seems to be around the ball. Breaks down, wraps up upon contact and is a reliable open-field tackler. Grade: 8.8.

Bottom line: In his first season as a full-time starter, Merriman had a breakout 2004 season with 85 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 8 1/2 sacks. Merriman has the talent, physical tools and upside of a mid-first-round pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Would be perfect as an outside 'backer in a 3-4. Is small for an end. Has raw tools and can pass rush.



News
Merriman and fellow Terps worked out for about 70 team representatives on campus March 16. Drills were conducted indoors on AstroTurf, and positional work was done outside.

According to draft expert Gil Brandt, Merriman was impressive. He proved he has the athletic ability to play end or linebacker. Prominently mentioned in reports was the presence of Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham. The Chiefs hold the 15th pick, but Merriman could be off the board by the time the Chiefs pick.

Merriman didn't participate in drills after feeling tightness in his quadriceps while running a 40-yard dash.

The Cowboys also are mentioned as possible suitors. They hold the 11th pick. Other reports indicate the the Texans are interested, especially since Merriman played in a system similar to their 3-4 scheme.

More than a few observers were left scratching their heads at the NFL Combine when Merriman decided not to work out. His on-campus work was intended to ease those concerns.

NFL comparison:
LaVar Arrington, Redskins

SHAWNE MERRIMAN MEASURABLES
Height: 6-4 Weight: 272
40-yard dash: 4.65
20-yard shuttle: 4.24
Broad jump: 10-1 225-lb. bench: 25
Vertical jump: 41



Secondary Information on Shawne

Strengths: Possesses good lower body strength for size, plays with a mean streak and should be able to hold ground at the point of attack when lined up at linebacker. Shows great range, takes adequate pursuit angles and makes plays in pursuit. Is active, fights to get off blocks and has the athletic ability to make plays in space. Plays with a great motor and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Breaks down, wraps up upon contact and is a reliable open field tackler. Explodes into hits and is capable of forcing the occasional fumble. Possesses an excellent first step, does an adequate job of anticipating the snap and flashes the ability to shoot the inside gap when rushing the passer from the defensive end position. Generally takes the shortest path to the quarterback and shows excellent closing speed. Has good leaping ability and is capable of tipping some passes at the line of scrimmage. While has been nicked up at times didn't miss any time at the collegiate level and is a tough player who will play with pain. Played defensive end as well as linebacker at the college level, is big enough to line up at end as a situational pass rusher and has good versatility.

Weaknesses: Is an upfield player who primarily rushed the passer while at Maryland and while has some experience dropping into coverage is still raw in that area. Takes some false steps, is overaggressive at times and is vulnerable to play action. Doesn't always use hands well, relies on quickness to slip blocks in the open field and has some problems making the play once an offensive lineman locks on. Lacks ideal size for an every-down defensive end, will need time to develop cover skills if moves to linebacker and probably won't make an immediate contribution on defense.

Overview: Merriman appeared in 14 games, starting one of them, in 2002. He appeared in 13 games, starting five of them, in 2003, and he became a fulltime starter for the first time in his collegiate career in 2004. Following a breakout 2004 season with 85 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks, Merriman decided to forgo his senior season to enter the 2005 draft. Considering his lack of a defined position and that he didn't redshirt while at Maryland, Merriman probably would have benefited from playing one more year of college football. He isn't fundamentally sound at this point, and he will most likely make his biggest contributions on special teams during his rookie season. However, Merriman clearly has the talent to eventually make an impact as a fulltime starter at the next level. He shows great range when defending the run, he is an explosive pass rusher and he plays with good intensity. Merriman would be an excellent fit at outside linebacker for a team that primarily runs 3-4 fronts. He's a bit of a risk-reward prospect in that he still has a lot of developing to do, but Merriman has the physical tools and upside of a mid-to-late first-round draft pick.

Couldn't find highlights on this guy but I have some information that might turn heads about him...

http://umterps.collegesports.com/spo...110402aad.html

[ghettogandhi]

Originally Posted by Compacity

People I don't mind getting information about some of the players you would want to know more about on my paid draft sites... so who ever needs information a player I could get you alot of information and possibly clips of players so post the name of the player you want me to look up for you...

thanks alot - thats pretty much what Ive seen from him at U of Md over the past 2 years- although I do take exception with the comment about running around lineman to make the play- he is aggressive and uses his speed and strength to take on lineman to make plays when he has to- apparently that is the same wrap on DJ

thanks again

[jksmith269]

good info on Merriman thanks

[Natedawg44]

Got any info on Mark Bradley, Derek Wake, Brandon Jacobs and Peter Sands?

[Compacity]

[font=Arial]Demarcus Ware
[/font]OLB, Troy State



[font=Arial]War Room analysis
[/font]Vs. the run: Is active, and shows good instincts. Is vastly undersized at end; gets pushed around too much. Has the frame to add bulk and lower-body strength. Plays without good leverage, and allows blockers to get into his body. Grade: 6.5.

Pass rush: Is at his best when attacking from the edge. Shows good instincts and playmaking flair. Is athletic and fluid, especially when using double moves. Has the great speed to turn the corner in a flash. Shows good closing burst. Grade: 8.0.

Initial quickness: Shows a great burst. Anticipates snaps well, and wins battles with his quick first step. Grade: 8.2.

Run/pass recognition: Has a nose for the ball. Shows great instincts, but must become more disciplined in his reads and reactions. When turned loose upfield, does a great job of finding the ball and pursuing. Gets too far upfield and takes himself out of plays at times. Grade: 6.7.

Pursuit/tackling: Is at his best in the open field. Is intense, and makes plays from behind. Is a powerful tackler when he can line up a hit. Must become a more consistent. Misses too many open-field tackles. Grade: 7.3. Bottom line: Ware dominated lower Division I-A as an undersized end but must either move to linebacker or be just a situational pass rushing end. He fits best as a rush linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. He lacks polish and must get bigger and stronger. However, his athletic ability, top-end speed and big-play flair as a pass rusher and run defender make him an attractive late-Day 1 prospect. To move into the second round, Ware must run in the 4.6s and prove he can drop into coverage during pre-draft workouts.

[font=Arial]Dan Pompei analysis
[/font]Ideal fit to play outside linebacker in a 3-4, though there are questions about his ability to cover. Also could be considered a defensive end in a 4-3, but is not strong against the run. Played defensive end in college. Has speed off the edge, and is quick and explosive. Is smooth enough to get around the corner. Makes plays on the backside. Instincts are questionable. Has not faced top competition.

[font=Arial]News
[/font]Ware is an intriguing outside linebacker prospect for the Broncos, who are moving to a 3-4 scheme. War Room scouts say the Broncos want speed on the edges but also someone powerful enough to shed blockers against the run. Ware would fit the bill.



NFL comparison:
Leonard Little, Rams

DEMARCUS WARE MEASURABLES Height: 6-4 Weight: 251 40-yard dash: 4.56 10-yard dash: 1.64 20-yard shuttle: 4.07 60-yard shuttle: 10.93 Broad jump: 10-2 225-lb. bench: 27 3-cone drill: 6.83 Vertical jump: 38 20-yard dash: 2.64


Strengths: Is a fine athlete with a nose for the ball. Has very good initial quickness and burst. Anticipates the snap count well and wins a lot of battles with his first-step quickness. He has very good top-end speed and shows the ability to turn the corner as an edge rusher. Shows good closing burst to the quarterback as a pass rusher. He is active and instinctive versus the run. He is at his best in space, plays with a high motor, and makes a lot of plays in pursuit from behind. He also is a powerful tackler when he can line up his hit.

Weaknesses: Is vastly undersized. He has the frame to continue to get bigger, but he gets pushed around too much when reached. He must improve his overall bulk and lower body strength. He plays without leverage and allows too many blockers to get into his body. He also gets too far upfield at times and will take himself out of plays. Also needs to improve his consistency as a tackler. He has power, but misses too many open-field tackles.

Overview: Ware dominated the lower Division IA collegiate competition his final two seasons at Troy, as he finished his sophomore season with 19.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks, his junior season in 2003 with 16 TFL and six sacks and his senior season in 2004 with 18 TFL and 10 sacks. Ware is a vastly undersized defensive end that will either have to move to linebacker in the NFL or play a role as a situational pass rusher. His best fit would be as a rush linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Ware is somewhat unpolished and he needs to continue to get bigger and stronger. However, his athletic ability, top-end speed and flair for making the big play as a pass rusher and run-defender makes him an attractive late-Day 1 prospect. In order to solidify a spot in the first day, Ware will need to run in the 4.6's as advertised and show potential to drop into coverage during post-season workouts for NFL scouts.

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Positives

- [font=Times New Roman]DeMarcus is a skilled sack artist, who has the uncanny ability to find the quarterback. He is a playmaker who has a good motor, and determined to never lose a battle. He's a disruptive player who consistently makes plays behind the line of scrimmage.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Negatives[/font]
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- [font=Times New Roman]DeMarcus is a skilled sack artist, who has the uncanny ability to find the quarterback. He is a playmaker who has a good motor, and determined to never lose a battle. He's a disruptive player who consistently makes plays behind the line of scrimmage.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Overall Analyis[/font]
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Demarcus Ware is an explosive athlete who has great upside potential as an NFL pass-rusher. Ware played in 8 games in a reserve role as a true freshman for Troy in 2001. He had his breakthrough season as a sophomore, posting 9 sacks and 20 tackles for loss while appearing in 12 games (11 starts). He had another solid year as a junior and really got off to a great start as a senior. Ware is an explosive player who displays outstanding athletic ability on the football field. He can get upfield in a flash and has excellent acceleration and change of direction skills. Ware is also much stronger than his size would indicate. However, Ware lacks great size and may be better off switching to linebacker at the next level. He can hold the point of attack against the run, but he gets tied up with blockers too easily and gets neutralized on too many plays. It’s more than likely that Ware will have to play the rush ‘backer spot in a 3-4, or be a situational rusher in a 4-3 in order to maximize his potential. In summary, Ware might not be a player who will interest all NFL teams, but a team that uses him correctly could very well get a huge return on their investment. Ware currently carries a late day one/early day two grade.

[big dog cowboy]

Merriman's report reminds me of the report on Eb Ekuban in that he was considered raw coming out of college but had the tooks to really succeed in the pros. Not drawing comparisons, just making an observation. Also, the "probably won't make an immediate contribution on defense" line has me a little concerned considering most think he will be taken at #11.

[jksmith269]

Thanks for the Ware report.....

[Gunter504]

hey i would just be curious to know what you can find on channing crowder. ive seen the guy play a million times(i have season tickets to gators games) i would just be curious to see what the scouting reports say. i'd appreciate it.

[Compacity]

Mark Bradley
WR, Oklahoma
Dan Pompei analysis
Fast with a nice burst. Is one of the better athletes in this class. Is similar to Raiders' Jerry Porter. Inconsistent. Flashes top ability. Hands are average. Boom-or-bust type. Stock has been on the rise.

Strengths: A threat to score everytime he touches the ball...Explosive...Good size...Very good speed...Emerged as a major big play threat in his final season with the Sooners.

Weaknesses: Pretty much a one year wonder after transferring from Arkansas-Pine Bluff...Had the luxury of playing with Mark Clayton, who received the majority of attention from defenses.
Notes: Came through with a monster senior campain and really improved his pro stock...A bit of a sleeper who could see his stock rise with good workouts.



NFL Comparison: Joey Porter

MARK BRADLEY MEASURABLES
Height: 6-1 Weight: 201
40-yard dash: 4.38 10-yard dash: 1.59
20-yard shuttle: 3.98 60-yard shuttle: 10.88
Broad jump: 10-8 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 6.96 Vertical jump: 39
20-yard dash: 2.60

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Derek Wake
OLB, Penn State
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is athletic. Has good size. Has experience at outside linebacker, defensive end and on special teams. Has long arms, strong hands and a powerful upper body. Is more quick than fast. Has good lateral movement skills. Has the size and strength to take on and shed blocks. Shows very good instincts and a nose for the ball.

Weaknesses: Is not great in space. Must better use his hands and improve leverage. Does not have great top-end speed or ability to turn and run in man-to-man coverage. Durability is a concern.

Bottom line: Wake is not the explosive player he was before a 2001 knee injury. His below-average speed and injury history will make him a late Day 2 selection.

Dan Pompei analysis
Had a spectacular Combine workout, including a 45.5-inch vertical leap. Is very athletic. Has good size. Can rush the passer, and would be a good candidate to play outside linebacker in a 3-4. Has cover skills. Doesn’t play as well as he tests. Isn’t the most natural player. Should be a special-teams terror.

News
Wake impressed scouts at the Combine with a 45-inch vertical leap. His athleticism is a major plus, as his ability to play special teams. He was named Penn State's best special-teams player as a senior.

Wake made his presence known at the Hula Bowl with two big plays. On the first, he knocked the ball away from West quarterback Timmy Chang. Ronald Stanley grabbed the ball and scored a touchdown for the East. Later, Wake recovered a fumble by Washington State running back Chris Bruhn.



NFL comparison:
Brian Simmons, Bengals

DEREK WAKE MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 236
40-yard dash: 4.58 10-yard dash: 1.60
20-yard shuttle: 4.11 60-yard shuttle: 11.28
Broad jump: 10-9 225-lb. bench: 20
3-cone drill: 7.12 Vertical jump: 45
20-yard dash: 2.68


Strengths: Has good size and a strong upper body. Can stack at the POA as a SLB. Has some versatility with experience at OLB and DE. Has long arms, strong hands and a powerful upper body. Is quicker than fast. Has good feet and athleticism. Shows good lateral movement skills and the ability to get around blocks. He has the size and strength to take on and shed blocks, but must improve technique. He shows very good instincts and a nose for the ball. Always seems to be in on the big play. Shows powerful short area tackling skills. Has a very good wingspan and quickness. Has done an excellent job blocking kicks in the past and should be a solid special teams contributor in the NFL.

Weaknesses: Is a durability concern due to major knee injury in 2001. Is not great in space. He has decent but not good speed. Needs to play with more consistent leverage. Must improve his hands and ability to disengage once reached. Also needs to improve his recognition skills and consistency in coverage. Has adequate range but does not have great top-end speed or ideal hips to turn and run in man-to-man coverage. Is much better moving laterally and forward than he is when forced to turn and run.

Overview: Wake saw action as a true freshman linebacker in 2000. He made his first career start as a sophomore in 2001 against Miami but wound up tearing his MCL in the first half of that game. The injury resulted in surgery and Wake wound up using his medical redshirt that season. Wake has bounced back with three-consecutive healthy and productive seasons. As a senior in 2004 he started all 11 games and finished with 58 total tackles, including four TFL with one sack. Wake has good size, is strong and has better athleticism than his 40-time might indicate. He got some experience at DE as a senior and his best fit in the NFL might be as a situational edge rusher or a rush linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. However, Wake has not developed into a complete enough player in order to consider him a potential fulltime starter at OLB in the NFL and he doesn't have anywhere near the size to move up to DE at that level. His below average top-end speed and history of injury are also reasons for concern. Prior to the injury, Wake was one of en-route to developing into one of the elite prospects at the linebacker position. Since then, however, he hasn't been nearly the explosive or consistent playmaker that his potential promised early in his career. Wake has enough upside to spend a Day 2 pick on but he has too many limitations and red flags to draft anywhere in the first four rounds.