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Likely had no ranking on Williams because he was not at combine. All FWIW.
5 69 Dallas (from Cleveland)
Jason Williams, LB Western Illinois 6-1, 240
Very fast and very disruptive, Williams is a big-time athlete who set an NCAA record with 14 forced fumbles. He has the athleticism of a strong safety and hits like a linebacker. For good and bad, he's too aggressive and will overrun some plays, but he'll get to everything. After a strong East West Shrine week, he could be a surprise.
CFN Value Rank: Free Agent CFN Position Rank: NR
11 75 Dallas (from Buffalo)
Robert Brewster, OT Ball State 6-4, 325
Very quick for his size, he’s a very durable, very reliable pass blocker who did a little of everything well for the high-octane Ball State attack. He needs to get himself into a weight room and go from being big to being big and NFL strong. Even with his athleticism he’s not a pro left tackle and could end up at guard, but he could be a nice backup for a long time and a decent prospect at right tackle with a little bit of work.
CFN Value Rank: Seventh Round CFN Position Rank: 22
1 101 Dallas (from Detroit)
Stephen McGee, QB Texas A&M 6-3, 225
Welcome to the hot prospect of the off-season. McGee never got the chance to show what he could truly do at A&M having been used as a runner and eventually losing his job, partly due to injury, under Mike Sherman last season. While he ran the ball well showing off great speed at times, he’s a passer who wasn’t used correctly. One of the best athletes among the quarterbacks and with great size and toughness, he has the makeup to work through his issues, like his questionable decision-making ability, to become a player. He’ll need a few years and a lot of footwork reworking, but if someone is patient there could be a Matt Cassell-but-athletic-like reward in a few years.
CFN Value Rank: Fourth Round CFN Position Rank: 9
10 110 Dallas (from Buffalo)
Victor Butler, DE/LB Oregon State 6-2, 250
With decent quickness and nice pass rushing skills, he can be used in a variety of ways as either an outside linebacker or a 4-3 specialist. Quick off the ball, he should be able to burst his way by a few slower tackles who aren't going 100%, but he doesn't have a lot of moves. The big problem is his lack of physical ability; he'll get blasted by anyone with a little bit of power.
CFN Value Rank: Sixth Round CFN Position Rank: 34
20 120 Dallas (from Tampa Bay)
Brandon Williams, DE Texas Tech 6-5, 260 (Jr.)
Purely a pass rusher. That’s it. He’ll get rag-dolled if an offensive tackle gets his mitts on him and he’s not going to do anything at the next level against the run, but if he’s asked to be a third down specialist and get to the quarterback, he could be a game-changer. The potential is there to get a lot better if he continues to hit the weights and learns to play at a bigger weight, but he could be an ugly bust and an early cut if he’s not getting to the quarterback in camp. If he’s not flashing into the backfield, a coaching staff will have to be very, very patient in the developmental process.
CFN Value Rank: Fourth Round CFN Position Rank: 12
7 143 Dallas (from Oakland through Atlanta)
DeAngelo Smith, CB Cincinnati 5-11, 190
Mike Mickens might have been the best player in the Cincinnati secondary, but it was Smith’s defensive backfield. A good starter who’s willing to help out against the run and has no problems being physical, but he’s just not a good enough athlete to be a regular NFL starter. His 4.5 in the 40 was solid, and his 17 reps on the bench were eye-opening, but was the slowest corner at the Combine in the agility drills and had the low 31.5” in the vertical leap. He’ll likely make his money down the road as a safety and will be a regular in the rotation because of his toughness and character, but there’s a hard ceiling on what he can do.
CFN Value Rank: Third Round CFN Position Rank: 14
30 166 Dallas (from Tennessee)
Michael Hamlin, S Clemson 6-2, 214
Built like a free safety he’s better suited to strong safety because of his tackling ability. A good worker, high-character producer who doesn’t miss many stops and doesn’t make a slew of mistakes. Not quite fast enough to be a big-time free safety, he’ll need to bulk up a bit on his long, thin frame to be better against the run, but he’s not bad as is. Even so, he can play anywhere needed and isn’t a liability against the pass. Plug him into the secondary and don’t worry about him for the next several years.
CFN Value Rank: Third Round CFN Position Rank: 4
36 172 Dallas
David Buehler, PK USC 6-2, 227
If nothing else, he has the big leg to be a kickoff specialist. Incredibly strong, he threw up a shocking 25 reps on the bench at the Combine and ran a 4.56. Originally a safety when he came to USC, he became automatic from close range. He didn’t get a chance to make any big bombs, but he has the leg to give it a shot.
CFN Value Rank: Sixth Round CFN Position Rank: 1
24 197 Dallas (from Miami)
Stephen Hodge, LB TCU 6-0, 234 No 26
An ultra-productive, very solid defender, he's a peerless tackler, has terrific instincts, and had a nice Combine showing off some good numbers. Part safety and part linebacker, he can be used in a variety of ways, but he doesn't have NFL skills to be a regular at either spot. He's purely a football player who could overcome his lack of height and average wheels to be a camp favorite.
CFN Value Rank: Sixth Round CFN Position Rank: 26
35 208 Dallas
John Phillips, TE Virginia 6-5, 250
Most of the problems are correctable. He’s a pure football player who’s a willing blocker and a good enough receiver to keep the chains moving, but he needs to spend far more time in the weight room to bulk up another 15 pounds. Not very fast, he’ll end up being used as a short to midrange target in two tight end sets. He’ll never be a star No. 1 target, but he’ll make every key catch and will be as reliable as they come.
CFN Value Rank: Fifth Round CFN Position Rank: 10
18 227 Dallas
Mike Mickens, CB Cincinnati 6-0, 185
Ultra-productive with fantastic ball skills, he’s a playmaking corner who’ll have to get by on his instincts and big play ability. He had a knee problem this off-season and wasn’t able to work out at the Combine, and that’s not the worst thing for him considering his 40 time probably wouldn’t be better than around a 4.55. The lack of blazing speed is a problem since it forces him to gamble a bit too much. He’ll make big plays here and there, but he’ll also get torched against the speedsters. If he can add about 15 pounds of muscle he has a future as a ball-hawking nickel back or free safety, but he’ll have to start out as a No. 3 corner who’ll need to prove he’s durable enough to be on the field for three downs.
CFN Value Rank: Third Round CFN Position Rank: 7
20 229 Dallas (from Chicago through Tampa Bay)
Manuel Johnson, WR Oklahoma 5-11, 190
He has the potential to surprise. Not a major factor in the high-powered Oklahoma offense, at least compared to the rest of the stars, he was certainly good enough to make big plays when they came his way. Quick more than fast, he has the ability to run short to midrange routes, but he isn't strong, can be shoved around, and will have problems holding up if he takes too many shots.
CFN Value Rank: Seventh Round CFN Position Rank: NR
5 69 Dallas (from Cleveland)
Jason Williams, LB Western Illinois 6-1, 240
Very fast and very disruptive, Williams is a big-time athlete who set an NCAA record with 14 forced fumbles. He has the athleticism of a strong safety and hits like a linebacker. For good and bad, he's too aggressive and will overrun some plays, but he'll get to everything. After a strong East West Shrine week, he could be a surprise.
CFN Value Rank: Free Agent CFN Position Rank: NR
11 75 Dallas (from Buffalo)
Robert Brewster, OT Ball State 6-4, 325
Very quick for his size, he’s a very durable, very reliable pass blocker who did a little of everything well for the high-octane Ball State attack. He needs to get himself into a weight room and go from being big to being big and NFL strong. Even with his athleticism he’s not a pro left tackle and could end up at guard, but he could be a nice backup for a long time and a decent prospect at right tackle with a little bit of work.
CFN Value Rank: Seventh Round CFN Position Rank: 22
1 101 Dallas (from Detroit)
Stephen McGee, QB Texas A&M 6-3, 225
Welcome to the hot prospect of the off-season. McGee never got the chance to show what he could truly do at A&M having been used as a runner and eventually losing his job, partly due to injury, under Mike Sherman last season. While he ran the ball well showing off great speed at times, he’s a passer who wasn’t used correctly. One of the best athletes among the quarterbacks and with great size and toughness, he has the makeup to work through his issues, like his questionable decision-making ability, to become a player. He’ll need a few years and a lot of footwork reworking, but if someone is patient there could be a Matt Cassell-but-athletic-like reward in a few years.
CFN Value Rank: Fourth Round CFN Position Rank: 9
10 110 Dallas (from Buffalo)
Victor Butler, DE/LB Oregon State 6-2, 250
With decent quickness and nice pass rushing skills, he can be used in a variety of ways as either an outside linebacker or a 4-3 specialist. Quick off the ball, he should be able to burst his way by a few slower tackles who aren't going 100%, but he doesn't have a lot of moves. The big problem is his lack of physical ability; he'll get blasted by anyone with a little bit of power.
CFN Value Rank: Sixth Round CFN Position Rank: 34
20 120 Dallas (from Tampa Bay)
Brandon Williams, DE Texas Tech 6-5, 260 (Jr.)
Purely a pass rusher. That’s it. He’ll get rag-dolled if an offensive tackle gets his mitts on him and he’s not going to do anything at the next level against the run, but if he’s asked to be a third down specialist and get to the quarterback, he could be a game-changer. The potential is there to get a lot better if he continues to hit the weights and learns to play at a bigger weight, but he could be an ugly bust and an early cut if he’s not getting to the quarterback in camp. If he’s not flashing into the backfield, a coaching staff will have to be very, very patient in the developmental process.
CFN Value Rank: Fourth Round CFN Position Rank: 12
7 143 Dallas (from Oakland through Atlanta)
DeAngelo Smith, CB Cincinnati 5-11, 190
Mike Mickens might have been the best player in the Cincinnati secondary, but it was Smith’s defensive backfield. A good starter who’s willing to help out against the run and has no problems being physical, but he’s just not a good enough athlete to be a regular NFL starter. His 4.5 in the 40 was solid, and his 17 reps on the bench were eye-opening, but was the slowest corner at the Combine in the agility drills and had the low 31.5” in the vertical leap. He’ll likely make his money down the road as a safety and will be a regular in the rotation because of his toughness and character, but there’s a hard ceiling on what he can do.
CFN Value Rank: Third Round CFN Position Rank: 14
30 166 Dallas (from Tennessee)
Michael Hamlin, S Clemson 6-2, 214
Built like a free safety he’s better suited to strong safety because of his tackling ability. A good worker, high-character producer who doesn’t miss many stops and doesn’t make a slew of mistakes. Not quite fast enough to be a big-time free safety, he’ll need to bulk up a bit on his long, thin frame to be better against the run, but he’s not bad as is. Even so, he can play anywhere needed and isn’t a liability against the pass. Plug him into the secondary and don’t worry about him for the next several years.
CFN Value Rank: Third Round CFN Position Rank: 4
36 172 Dallas
David Buehler, PK USC 6-2, 227
If nothing else, he has the big leg to be a kickoff specialist. Incredibly strong, he threw up a shocking 25 reps on the bench at the Combine and ran a 4.56. Originally a safety when he came to USC, he became automatic from close range. He didn’t get a chance to make any big bombs, but he has the leg to give it a shot.
CFN Value Rank: Sixth Round CFN Position Rank: 1
24 197 Dallas (from Miami)
Stephen Hodge, LB TCU 6-0, 234 No 26
An ultra-productive, very solid defender, he's a peerless tackler, has terrific instincts, and had a nice Combine showing off some good numbers. Part safety and part linebacker, he can be used in a variety of ways, but he doesn't have NFL skills to be a regular at either spot. He's purely a football player who could overcome his lack of height and average wheels to be a camp favorite.
CFN Value Rank: Sixth Round CFN Position Rank: 26
35 208 Dallas
John Phillips, TE Virginia 6-5, 250
Most of the problems are correctable. He’s a pure football player who’s a willing blocker and a good enough receiver to keep the chains moving, but he needs to spend far more time in the weight room to bulk up another 15 pounds. Not very fast, he’ll end up being used as a short to midrange target in two tight end sets. He’ll never be a star No. 1 target, but he’ll make every key catch and will be as reliable as they come.
CFN Value Rank: Fifth Round CFN Position Rank: 10
18 227 Dallas
Mike Mickens, CB Cincinnati 6-0, 185
Ultra-productive with fantastic ball skills, he’s a playmaking corner who’ll have to get by on his instincts and big play ability. He had a knee problem this off-season and wasn’t able to work out at the Combine, and that’s not the worst thing for him considering his 40 time probably wouldn’t be better than around a 4.55. The lack of blazing speed is a problem since it forces him to gamble a bit too much. He’ll make big plays here and there, but he’ll also get torched against the speedsters. If he can add about 15 pounds of muscle he has a future as a ball-hawking nickel back or free safety, but he’ll have to start out as a No. 3 corner who’ll need to prove he’s durable enough to be on the field for three downs.
CFN Value Rank: Third Round CFN Position Rank: 7
20 229 Dallas (from Chicago through Tampa Bay)
Manuel Johnson, WR Oklahoma 5-11, 190
He has the potential to surprise. Not a major factor in the high-powered Oklahoma offense, at least compared to the rest of the stars, he was certainly good enough to make big plays when they came his way. Quick more than fast, he has the ability to run short to midrange routes, but he isn't strong, can be shoved around, and will have problems holding up if he takes too many shots.
CFN Value Rank: Seventh Round CFN Position Rank: NR