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CowboyJoe’s Post Combine Version 2 Mock Draft
Ok, we didn’t get any draft pick for T O or Roy Williams the safety, so here goes. I will have 2 more after this one, kick it around, see what you think.
2. Duke Robinson, best player on the board Duke Robinson
G, Oklahoma DUKE ROBINSON MEASURABLES Height: 6-5 Weight: 329 40-yard dash: 4.71
War Room analysis
Run blocking: Is an aggressive in-line run blocker who gets after the defender quickly, makes contact with a hard blow, keeps his feet moving and has the strength to ride the defender out of the play. At times lets the defender get inside to disrupt running plays. Gets through the line of scrimmage quickly when uncovered and can make seal block on the linebacker easily. Struggles when he has to try and adjust quickly to block a moving target who is not on his track. Grade: 7.5
Pass blocking: Has the playing strength to tie up the defender and keep him pinned on the line of scrimmage. Fails to consistently get his hands up and punch the defender, which causes him to be driven backwards at times. Slide wells side to side in pass pro to handle quick pass rush moves. Is often a step late reacting to stunts, allowing the defender to shoot through the gap and pressure the quarterback. Grade: 7.5
Initial quickness: Gets out of his stance and set to block quickly. Needs to do a better job of staying focused on the snap to be consistently productive in the NFL. Grade: 7.5
Strength: Displays the aggressiveness to put the defender on his back. Has the size to be a dominant seal blocker. Is able to stop the defender in his tracks. Grade: 8.5
Mobility: Has the quickness to get to the second level fast when uncovered. Gets a little overaggressive at time, which leads to him whiffing and missing the block altogether. Needs to keep his knees bent and block with leverage on a more consistent level to play up to his talent. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Robinson has received a ton of national attention, and although he's not a superstar prospect, he should become a good NFL starter. For such a massive offensive lineman, he is a surprisingly good athlete and moves his feet well. He has the size and strength to be a dominant blocker, but must become more consistent and improve his technique to capitalize on his talent.
3 DE Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
DE/LB, Richmond Height: 6'4" Weight: 265 40: 4.78 but ran a 4.64 at the combine i think.
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good short-area quickness. Changes directions well. Plays with good instincts and intelligence. Finds the ball quickly. Uses his hands well as a run defender. Has good lateral quickness and is outstanding making plays down the line of scrimmage from the backside. Will lay out to make a tackle. Hustles all the time and will make plays sideline to sideline. Closes on the quarterback with a different gear when he has a chance to make a play.
Weaknesses: Needs to improve his overall strength. Does not use his hands effectively as a pass rusher. Can be moved off the ball when he loses his hands off the snap. Will fall off tackles when he does not drive his legs. Will need time to adjust to dropping into coverage in the NFL.
Bottom line: Sidbury played defensive end in college and will either man that spot for a team that plays a 4-3 defense or make the transition to outside linebacker in a 3-4. Sidbury is smart and understands how to play the game. Where to play him will be the question for scouts and coaches, but he definitely has the talent worthy of a middle-round pick.
4. Darry Beckwith
ILB, LSU DARRY BECKWITH MEASURABLES Height: 6-0 Weight: 238 40-yard dash: 4.59
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a deceptively good athlete who consistently makes plays all over the field against the run and pass. Has excellent instincts to read and react to plays quickly and moves to the ball in a flash. Holds ground, frees up and makes tackles on inside runs. Has decent playing speed and the ability to move through traffic well. Does a good job chasing down ballcarriers in pursuit. Reads the quarterback well, closes quickly and breaks up passes or steps in front of receivers for interceptions. Covers tight ends smoothly in man-to-man coverage. Is a good, fundamental tackler who breaks down and tackles well in space.
Weaknesses: Is shorter than ideal and at times can be engulfed by bigger offensive linemen, struggling to get free. Is not an elite athlete and does not show the explosiveness that NFL teams want from linebackers. Is not an explosive or aggressive blitzer and struggles to consistently pressure the quarterback.
Bottom line: While Beckwith looks more like the short, inside linebacker who struggles in today's passing game, he is in fact a smooth and fluid athlete who moves extremely well in space, which enables him to be productive not only against the run, but especially in pass coverage. Beckwith's production and overall ability show he has the tools to start in the NFL, with his best fit as a middle linebacker in a 4-3 defense or an inside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
4. Jason Watkins
T, Florida JASON WATKINS MEASURABLES Height: 6-5 Weight: 313 40-yard dash: 5.24
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is tall, well built and athletic. Has the speed to get out of his stance and set blocks quickly. Can move out to corner to cut off edge rushers, redirect and slide quickly back inside to handle quick inside pass rushes. Has the strength to jolt defensive ends and stop them in their tracks when he uses aggressive punches in pass protection. Is effective pulling and lead blocking the linebacker in the hole and can get out in front on outside runs. Does a good job of collapsing ends down the line of scrimmage on side blocks to get the corner for the running back.
Weaknesses: Does not play with the necessary passion on every snap to be a consistent blocker. Too often pass blocks upright and straight legged. Does not punch consistently in pass protection, which allows pass rushers to get into his chest and jolt him backwards. Struggles to do a good job keeping his knees bent on run blocks, which leads to him being beaten by defenders. Is not an aggressive, off-the-ball run blocker, but more of a stand, grab and turn run blocker who struggles to consistently eliminate his man
Bottom line: Watkins' athleticism jumps out on film, but so does his lack of consistency. He has the physical talent to be a premier left tackle in the NFL, but his technique allows shabby defensive ends to beat him too often. Watkins regressed when he switched from left tackle as a junior to right tackle his senior season. He had fallen more than almost any player over the last year, but stepped up at the Senior Bowl and had a strong week. While the ability is there, players with his inconsistencies are not worth gambling on during the first day of the draft.
5. Johnny Knox JOHNNY KNOX MEASURABLES Height: 5-11 Weight: 185 40-yard dash: 4.34 10-yard dash: 20-yard shuttle: 4.15 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump: 10-2
WR, Abilene Christian
War Room analysis
Strengths: Shows explosive speed and quickness. Creates separation with speed. Is a smart route runner. Shows different speed on deep balls. Tracks balls well in the air and shows good hands to pluck them. Shows flexible knees and hips; adjusts his body to catch off-target throws and makes shoestring catches. Works hard and leads by example. Takes pride in his blocking and makes blocks downfield to free ball carriers. Has experience as a return man.
Weaknesses: Must improve upper- and lower-body strength. Gets held up at the line by more physical cornerbacks. Must improve at dropping weight and getting downhill out of his breaks. Must play stronger in traffic and after catches; does not break many tackles. Must prove he can make plays against tougher competition.
Bottom line: Knox is a small-school prospect who is not well known outside scouting circles. He gained more than 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons and is a deep threat, showing tremendous speed. He must improve his strength, but is a solid middle-round selection. Knox's experience returning punts and kicks adds to his draft value.
5. Jason Boltus QB Hartwick College, Jason Boltus | Hartwick
Player Information:
Height: 6'4" Weight: 220 40: 4.75
big time arm, elusive, great production, very strong, will blow away the scouts at the combine in bench press
6. Sammie Lee Hill DT-DE Stillman SAMMIE HILL MEASURABLES Height: 6-4 Weight: 331 40-yard dash: 5.19
6. (comp pick) Captain Munnerlyn In the NFL now, just like Coach belichick said, the safety now has to cover and cover well. As you know, Scandrick talked about being moved to like star safety. So, to me, we need another top cornerback. This cornerback came out early maybe before he should have, and maybe a steal like Scandrick was.
CB, South Carolina CAPTAIN MUNNERLYN MEASURABLES Height: 5-9 Weight: 185 40-yard dash: 4.39
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is tough and aggressive; seems to enjoy playing physically. Gets his hands on the receiver quickly and maintains contact throughout the route. Does a good job of disrupting the timing between the quarterback and receiver. Is able to cut off, screen and squeeze the receiver on deep pass routes. Has consistently shown a willingness to come up quickly and make strong and physical tackles in run support. Excels in the return game.
Weaknesses: Is short. May be unable to avoid penalties in the NFL because of his physicality. Does not have a straight backpedal. Allows the receiver to get on top of him before he flips his hips to turn and run, losing a step in coverage. Doesn't have the speed to recover when beaten.
Bottom line: Munnerlyn, a junior, should have stayed at South Carolina to improve his draft status. It's never a good sign when a short cornerback's best trait in coverage is his physical play. In the NFL, that simply won't work. Without great improvement in his technique, he'll struggle to be anything more than a backup. Munnerlyn's best chance to shine may come as a return man, where he would make an immediate impact.
7. Andrew Hartline OT ANDREW HARTLINE MEASURABLES Height: 6-4 Weight: 286 40-yard dash: 5.25
7. Jorvorskie Lane I know about this player because I am from Lufkin, he is a good runner when he wants too, but he is extremely lazy. I know some friends that go to Texas A & M and they said he is or wont work hard, etc. So, I am still undecided on fullback. So, below are 2 options.
FB, Texas A&M
War Room analysis JORVORSKIE LANE MEASURABLES Height: 5-11 Weight: 295 40-yard dash: 4.71
Strengths: Is big. When blocking aggressively and with good technique, jolts defenders back at the point of attack and shows the strength to stop pass rushers cold. Flashes good competitiveness in his blocking, staying after defenders and riding them out of plays. Has tons of experience as a primary ballcarrier. Shows good instincts running, following blockers and cutting aggressively off blocks. Maintains balance while absorbing hard hits and gains yards after contact.
Weaknesses: Is a 'tweener prospect; primarily played tailback in college but lacks quick footwork, elusiveness and explosive speed to be a productive NFL ballcarrier. Is an upright runner who absorbs lots of hard hits. Has the size and strength of a fullback, but lacks experience as a lead blocker, struggling to consistently eliminate targets. Gets upright on lead blocks and stops feet after initial contact, falling off blocks. Struggles to identify blitzes.
Bottom line: Lane burst onto the college scene in 2005, when the huge freshman racked up nine touchdowns and averaged five yards per carry. He built on that production the following two seasons; however, he didn't get many carries as a senior after the transition to fullback -- the same type of role he will have to play to carve out an NFL career. Whoever drafts him will be taking a gamble. He has a long way to go as a blocker, but if given time to develop, Lane has the tools to be a solid all-around starting fullback.
Or at Fullback;
Chris Pressley
FB, Wisconsin CHRIS PRESSLEY MEASURABLES Height: 6-1 Weight: 259 40-yard dash: 4.73
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a huge, hard-working, smart football player. Has solid lateral movement to pick up defenders in pass protection. Is a true sixth lineman in the backfield. Does well standing up blockers and maintaining leverage throughout the play. Is a pure north-and-south player.
Weaknesses: Has had some injury issues that will concern many NFL coaches. Has to work on his receiving skills to be a more versatile option. Will not become a running threat with his lack of speed and ability to make cuts. Lacks elusiveness to help him extend a play. Merely a one-dimensional player.
Bottom line: Pressley is the type of player that punishes defenders. He uses his massive frame to open holes for his running back and has shown skills to protect his quarterback when asked to pass block. He is not going to be a running threat in the NFL, so his best fit is with a team that has an elite running back, where he'll be asked to do what he does best -- open holes and stand up defenders.
Ok, we didn’t get any draft pick for T O or Roy Williams the safety, so here goes. I will have 2 more after this one, kick it around, see what you think.
2. Duke Robinson, best player on the board Duke Robinson
G, Oklahoma DUKE ROBINSON MEASURABLES Height: 6-5 Weight: 329 40-yard dash: 4.71
War Room analysis
Run blocking: Is an aggressive in-line run blocker who gets after the defender quickly, makes contact with a hard blow, keeps his feet moving and has the strength to ride the defender out of the play. At times lets the defender get inside to disrupt running plays. Gets through the line of scrimmage quickly when uncovered and can make seal block on the linebacker easily. Struggles when he has to try and adjust quickly to block a moving target who is not on his track. Grade: 7.5
Pass blocking: Has the playing strength to tie up the defender and keep him pinned on the line of scrimmage. Fails to consistently get his hands up and punch the defender, which causes him to be driven backwards at times. Slide wells side to side in pass pro to handle quick pass rush moves. Is often a step late reacting to stunts, allowing the defender to shoot through the gap and pressure the quarterback. Grade: 7.5
Initial quickness: Gets out of his stance and set to block quickly. Needs to do a better job of staying focused on the snap to be consistently productive in the NFL. Grade: 7.5
Strength: Displays the aggressiveness to put the defender on his back. Has the size to be a dominant seal blocker. Is able to stop the defender in his tracks. Grade: 8.5
Mobility: Has the quickness to get to the second level fast when uncovered. Gets a little overaggressive at time, which leads to him whiffing and missing the block altogether. Needs to keep his knees bent and block with leverage on a more consistent level to play up to his talent. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Robinson has received a ton of national attention, and although he's not a superstar prospect, he should become a good NFL starter. For such a massive offensive lineman, he is a surprisingly good athlete and moves his feet well. He has the size and strength to be a dominant blocker, but must become more consistent and improve his technique to capitalize on his talent.
3 DE Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
DE/LB, Richmond Height: 6'4" Weight: 265 40: 4.78 but ran a 4.64 at the combine i think.
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good short-area quickness. Changes directions well. Plays with good instincts and intelligence. Finds the ball quickly. Uses his hands well as a run defender. Has good lateral quickness and is outstanding making plays down the line of scrimmage from the backside. Will lay out to make a tackle. Hustles all the time and will make plays sideline to sideline. Closes on the quarterback with a different gear when he has a chance to make a play.
Weaknesses: Needs to improve his overall strength. Does not use his hands effectively as a pass rusher. Can be moved off the ball when he loses his hands off the snap. Will fall off tackles when he does not drive his legs. Will need time to adjust to dropping into coverage in the NFL.
Bottom line: Sidbury played defensive end in college and will either man that spot for a team that plays a 4-3 defense or make the transition to outside linebacker in a 3-4. Sidbury is smart and understands how to play the game. Where to play him will be the question for scouts and coaches, but he definitely has the talent worthy of a middle-round pick.
4. Darry Beckwith
ILB, LSU DARRY BECKWITH MEASURABLES Height: 6-0 Weight: 238 40-yard dash: 4.59
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a deceptively good athlete who consistently makes plays all over the field against the run and pass. Has excellent instincts to read and react to plays quickly and moves to the ball in a flash. Holds ground, frees up and makes tackles on inside runs. Has decent playing speed and the ability to move through traffic well. Does a good job chasing down ballcarriers in pursuit. Reads the quarterback well, closes quickly and breaks up passes or steps in front of receivers for interceptions. Covers tight ends smoothly in man-to-man coverage. Is a good, fundamental tackler who breaks down and tackles well in space.
Weaknesses: Is shorter than ideal and at times can be engulfed by bigger offensive linemen, struggling to get free. Is not an elite athlete and does not show the explosiveness that NFL teams want from linebackers. Is not an explosive or aggressive blitzer and struggles to consistently pressure the quarterback.
Bottom line: While Beckwith looks more like the short, inside linebacker who struggles in today's passing game, he is in fact a smooth and fluid athlete who moves extremely well in space, which enables him to be productive not only against the run, but especially in pass coverage. Beckwith's production and overall ability show he has the tools to start in the NFL, with his best fit as a middle linebacker in a 4-3 defense or an inside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
4. Jason Watkins
T, Florida JASON WATKINS MEASURABLES Height: 6-5 Weight: 313 40-yard dash: 5.24
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is tall, well built and athletic. Has the speed to get out of his stance and set blocks quickly. Can move out to corner to cut off edge rushers, redirect and slide quickly back inside to handle quick inside pass rushes. Has the strength to jolt defensive ends and stop them in their tracks when he uses aggressive punches in pass protection. Is effective pulling and lead blocking the linebacker in the hole and can get out in front on outside runs. Does a good job of collapsing ends down the line of scrimmage on side blocks to get the corner for the running back.
Weaknesses: Does not play with the necessary passion on every snap to be a consistent blocker. Too often pass blocks upright and straight legged. Does not punch consistently in pass protection, which allows pass rushers to get into his chest and jolt him backwards. Struggles to do a good job keeping his knees bent on run blocks, which leads to him being beaten by defenders. Is not an aggressive, off-the-ball run blocker, but more of a stand, grab and turn run blocker who struggles to consistently eliminate his man
Bottom line: Watkins' athleticism jumps out on film, but so does his lack of consistency. He has the physical talent to be a premier left tackle in the NFL, but his technique allows shabby defensive ends to beat him too often. Watkins regressed when he switched from left tackle as a junior to right tackle his senior season. He had fallen more than almost any player over the last year, but stepped up at the Senior Bowl and had a strong week. While the ability is there, players with his inconsistencies are not worth gambling on during the first day of the draft.
5. Johnny Knox JOHNNY KNOX MEASURABLES Height: 5-11 Weight: 185 40-yard dash: 4.34 10-yard dash: 20-yard shuttle: 4.15 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump: 10-2
WR, Abilene Christian
War Room analysis
Strengths: Shows explosive speed and quickness. Creates separation with speed. Is a smart route runner. Shows different speed on deep balls. Tracks balls well in the air and shows good hands to pluck them. Shows flexible knees and hips; adjusts his body to catch off-target throws and makes shoestring catches. Works hard and leads by example. Takes pride in his blocking and makes blocks downfield to free ball carriers. Has experience as a return man.
Weaknesses: Must improve upper- and lower-body strength. Gets held up at the line by more physical cornerbacks. Must improve at dropping weight and getting downhill out of his breaks. Must play stronger in traffic and after catches; does not break many tackles. Must prove he can make plays against tougher competition.
Bottom line: Knox is a small-school prospect who is not well known outside scouting circles. He gained more than 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons and is a deep threat, showing tremendous speed. He must improve his strength, but is a solid middle-round selection. Knox's experience returning punts and kicks adds to his draft value.
5. Jason Boltus QB Hartwick College, Jason Boltus | Hartwick
Player Information:
Height: 6'4" Weight: 220 40: 4.75
big time arm, elusive, great production, very strong, will blow away the scouts at the combine in bench press
6. Sammie Lee Hill DT-DE Stillman SAMMIE HILL MEASURABLES Height: 6-4 Weight: 331 40-yard dash: 5.19
6. (comp pick) Captain Munnerlyn In the NFL now, just like Coach belichick said, the safety now has to cover and cover well. As you know, Scandrick talked about being moved to like star safety. So, to me, we need another top cornerback. This cornerback came out early maybe before he should have, and maybe a steal like Scandrick was.
CB, South Carolina CAPTAIN MUNNERLYN MEASURABLES Height: 5-9 Weight: 185 40-yard dash: 4.39
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is tough and aggressive; seems to enjoy playing physically. Gets his hands on the receiver quickly and maintains contact throughout the route. Does a good job of disrupting the timing between the quarterback and receiver. Is able to cut off, screen and squeeze the receiver on deep pass routes. Has consistently shown a willingness to come up quickly and make strong and physical tackles in run support. Excels in the return game.
Weaknesses: Is short. May be unable to avoid penalties in the NFL because of his physicality. Does not have a straight backpedal. Allows the receiver to get on top of him before he flips his hips to turn and run, losing a step in coverage. Doesn't have the speed to recover when beaten.
Bottom line: Munnerlyn, a junior, should have stayed at South Carolina to improve his draft status. It's never a good sign when a short cornerback's best trait in coverage is his physical play. In the NFL, that simply won't work. Without great improvement in his technique, he'll struggle to be anything more than a backup. Munnerlyn's best chance to shine may come as a return man, where he would make an immediate impact.
7. Andrew Hartline OT ANDREW HARTLINE MEASURABLES Height: 6-4 Weight: 286 40-yard dash: 5.25
7. Jorvorskie Lane I know about this player because I am from Lufkin, he is a good runner when he wants too, but he is extremely lazy. I know some friends that go to Texas A & M and they said he is or wont work hard, etc. So, I am still undecided on fullback. So, below are 2 options.
FB, Texas A&M
War Room analysis JORVORSKIE LANE MEASURABLES Height: 5-11 Weight: 295 40-yard dash: 4.71
Strengths: Is big. When blocking aggressively and with good technique, jolts defenders back at the point of attack and shows the strength to stop pass rushers cold. Flashes good competitiveness in his blocking, staying after defenders and riding them out of plays. Has tons of experience as a primary ballcarrier. Shows good instincts running, following blockers and cutting aggressively off blocks. Maintains balance while absorbing hard hits and gains yards after contact.
Weaknesses: Is a 'tweener prospect; primarily played tailback in college but lacks quick footwork, elusiveness and explosive speed to be a productive NFL ballcarrier. Is an upright runner who absorbs lots of hard hits. Has the size and strength of a fullback, but lacks experience as a lead blocker, struggling to consistently eliminate targets. Gets upright on lead blocks and stops feet after initial contact, falling off blocks. Struggles to identify blitzes.
Bottom line: Lane burst onto the college scene in 2005, when the huge freshman racked up nine touchdowns and averaged five yards per carry. He built on that production the following two seasons; however, he didn't get many carries as a senior after the transition to fullback -- the same type of role he will have to play to carve out an NFL career. Whoever drafts him will be taking a gamble. He has a long way to go as a blocker, but if given time to develop, Lane has the tools to be a solid all-around starting fullback.
Or at Fullback;
Chris Pressley
FB, Wisconsin CHRIS PRESSLEY MEASURABLES Height: 6-1 Weight: 259 40-yard dash: 4.73
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a huge, hard-working, smart football player. Has solid lateral movement to pick up defenders in pass protection. Is a true sixth lineman in the backfield. Does well standing up blockers and maintaining leverage throughout the play. Is a pure north-and-south player.
Weaknesses: Has had some injury issues that will concern many NFL coaches. Has to work on his receiving skills to be a more versatile option. Will not become a running threat with his lack of speed and ability to make cuts. Lacks elusiveness to help him extend a play. Merely a one-dimensional player.
Bottom line: Pressley is the type of player that punishes defenders. He uses his massive frame to open holes for his running back and has shown skills to protect his quarterback when asked to pass block. He is not going to be a running threat in the NFL, so his best fit is with a team that has an elite running back, where he'll be asked to do what he does best -- open holes and stand up defenders.
