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1. With keeping our fingers crossed, several players fall in the draft, while some teams make a run on OT's, OG's DL, and linebackers. We make a trade with either the vikings or colts in a trade of our first round pick for their 1st, 5th and 7th rounder.
We then take Bruce Campbell,
27. Dallas Cowboys - Bruce Campbell (OT) Maryland
- Campbell has a bad habit of not finishing blocks, but his Combine should be outstanding. He has already passed the eyeball test and we have no evidence that Jerry Jones could resist such an athletic phenom as the heir apparent to Flozell Adams.
Bruce Campbell
T, Maryland
War Room analysis
Run blocking: Is not dominant, but uses quickness to reach defenders and control them. Tends to struggle to be bend knees and gain proper leverage; doesn't get a great push off the line. Is best at creating seal blocks. Will stop moving feet upon contact, and does not drive defenders off the line. Is a finesse blocker; lacks nastiness. Plays to whistle. Grade: 8.0
Pass blocking: Among the best. Has prototypical size and strength; is effective against bull rushers. Uses athleticism and quick footwork to dominate speed rushers. Shows fluid hip movements to counter secondary moves. Could struggle against shorter speed rushers unless he improves ability to bend knees. Must improve hand punch; needs to be more violent and jolting. Grade: 8.0
Initial quickness: Should be effective, if not dominant. Is good at getting on defenders when firing off the snap. Shows speed to reach linebackers and box out safeties on the second level. Gets set quickly in pass protection, before defenders can take second or third step. When misses with hands, shows the agility to recover in time to protect his QB. Is smooth. Grade: 8.0
Strength: Can be dominant at point of attack, but must use strength more often. Must learn how to use his ability; when he does, could become a top tackle in run and pass blocking. Must play with a mean streak and intimidate defenders on every play. Has huge upside. Should be able to build his frame to be even stronger. Grade: 7.5
Mobility: Is elite. Works well in the open field; gets downfield to make blocks for big gains. Knows when to release from defenders to lead on screen passes. Must improve on getting pad level down to keep safeties from getting around him. Must learn not to get his feet too close together on open-field blocks. Has uncanny speed but raw fundamentals. Grade: 9.0
Bottom line: Campbell, a junior, is among the draft's most athletically gifted players regardless of position. He should make an immediate impact. He is at his best in setting the edge in pass protection and is sound in run blocking. Campbell will need seasoning. Overall, he struggled to stay on the field in college because of nagging injuries and sometimes lost his focus, but his upside makes him a definite first-round pick with the talent to become a regular Pro Bowl participant if he continues to improve.
Options are Jared Odrick (DT) Penn State or Mike Iupati (OG) Idaho or Trent Williams (OT) Oklahoma.
2nd round we take Nate Allen, S-South Florida
Nate Allen
NATE ALLEN MEASURABLES
Height: 6-0 Weight: 205
40-yard dash: 4.48
S, South Florida
War Room analysis
Coverage skills: Can cover tight ends and running backs but struggles against wide receivers. Can get in the hip pocket of tight ends and mirror their moves. Is a smart player in zone coverage. Will take poor angles to the ball at times. Is stiff; can be shaken by sharp cuts. Grade: 8.0
Coverage skills: Is above average in this area. Gets good jumps on the ball because of outstanding work in the film room. Makes all the calls and adjustments in the secondary. Rarely takes a false step. Grade: 7.5
Closing speed: Plays faster than timed speed; his speed is deceptive. Makes up ground quickly. Only gets beaten deep if he takes the wrong angle when trying to jump a route. Grade: 7.5
Ball skills: Hustles. Shows soft hands and tracks the ball well in the air. Shows good concentration and will go for the interception instead of a pass breakup if he�s in position. Grade: 8.0
Run support: Plays bigger than his size and is a force in the running game. Goes for the knockout blow at times and will miss some tackles by not using good technique. When he does connect, he shows the natural hip roll to drop ballcarriers. Grade: 8.0
Bottom line: Allen is a leader who plays the game with respect and intelligence. He is athletic, with the talent to be a good all-around starting safety.
3rd round we take Jacoby Ford
JACOBY FORD MEASURABLES
Height: 5-8 Weight: 181
40-yard dash: 4.28 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 60-yard shuttle: 11.58
WR, Clemson
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is an explosive athlete and a threat to score on every touch. Is quick getting off the snap and into route, accelerates to full speed in a blink and uses quickness and agility to burst out of cuts and separate from cornerbacks. Shows good hands to reach out and pluck passes away from body. Consistently twists body to catch off-target passes. After the catch, is a competitive runner with the balance and strength to run through arm tackles; gains a lot of yardage after contact. Works hard as a blocker.
Weaknesses: Lacks height and size, and thus is a durability risk. Lack of height makes him tough to locate downfield. Won't be as successful breaking tackles in the NFL.
Bottom line: Ford is a big-time athlete with rare explosiveness and speed to be an impact slot receiver and return man. He must stay healthy to maximize his physical skills. He likely will be drafted lower than we have him rated, but on film he reminds us of the Steelers' Mike Wallace.
4th round we take Ben Tate,
RB-Auburn We then trade Marion Barber for a 4th rounder and a 6th rounder. If its not Marion Barber in the trade its Patrick Crayton.
Ben Tate
BEN TATE MEASURABLES
Height: 5-10 Weight: 214
40-yard dash: 4.43 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.12 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-4 225-lb. bench: 26
3-cone drill: 6.91 Vertical jump: 40
RB, Auburn
War Room analysis
Strengths: Shows good instincts and patience to find the hole and the quickness to hit it hard. Has the vision to see backside holes being created. Has enough quickness to make the jump cut and get up field. Shows toughness to play between the tackles. Is consistently running hard. Has shown the ability to be a viable option as a receiver.
Weaknesses: Lacks the elite speed to break big plays once in the open field. Struggles at times to break arm tackles and loses balance too easily in traffic. Has just an average burst through the hole. Must improve his lower-body strength. Struggles to reach the corner and get turned up field. Needs to improve his pass-blocking skills.
Bottom line: Tate has been a good all-around back for Auburn. His vision and patience will give him the opportunity to be useful as a third-down specialist; however, he will need to improve his pass protection greatly. He'll also need to improve his strength in order to break more tackles. Overall, Tate is worth a late-round selection.
With the 4th rounder in the trade we take Dorin dickerson TE Pittsburgh;
Dorin Dickerson
DORIN DICKERSON MEASURABLES
Height: 6-1 Weight: 226
40-yard dash: 4.40 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.30 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-5 225-lb. bench: 24
3-cone drill: 6.96 Vertical jump: 43
TE, Pittsburgh
War Room analysis
Strengths: Dickerson is a versatile player who can line up as a slot wide receiver, H-back, tight end or fullback. Is a good receiver who poses matchup problems for safeties and linebackers.
Weaknesses: Small for a tight end with little growth potential. Is a cradle/body catcher without the speed to be a wide receiver. Is a marginal run blocker at the line of scrimmage and is a poor blocker in pass protection on the edge.
Bottom line: Dickerson was a productive college player, but he lacks the necessary size and skills to have a position at the NFL level. He is not likely to make a roster.
5th round With Vikings 5th rounder we take Roger Saffold, OT-Indiana
Rodger Saffold
RODGER SAFFOLD MEASURABLES
Height: 6-4 Weight: 316
40-yard dash: 5.23 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.67 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 9-5 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 7.42 Vertical jump: 29
T, Indiana
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a very athletic OT with the foot quickness to slide out to the corner in time to cut off the explosive speed rusher. Is naturally flexible and can bend knees and sink hips to pass block with good leverage, which helps him protect the corner easily. Slides well side-to-side to adjust in pass protection when he maintains good footwork throughout the play. Has the size and playing strength to anchor against bull rushers and turn man out of the play on in-line run blocks. Has the athleticism to get through the line of scrimmage to the second level easily. Can stay over feet to block LB surprisingly well in space.
Weaknesses: Loses focus on technique at times and ends up blocking straight-legged and upright, making him less effective in space. Is not an aggressive in-line run blocker; tends to be an upright, positional blocker and struggles to consistently tie up and eliminate man. Has a bad habit of stopping his feet after he makes initial contact with the pass rusher; leads to him bending at the waist and reaching to maintain contact before losing the block. Is also beaten by secondary pass-rush moves when he stops moving his feet.
Bottom line: Saffold was a four-year starter at LT for Indiana and improved throughout his career. His athleticism, flexibility and technique are evident when he sets up quickly and with good position in pass protection; however, he has to maintain good technique throughout the play. There is little doubt about his talent, but his consistency is an issue. Prior to the East-West Shrine Game practices, Saffold was viewed as a fourth- or fifth-round pick because his inconsistent production, but after an excellent week of practice during which he demonstrated his left tackle athleticism, we are confident he will be drafted in the third round at the latest. He should become a good starting LT in time.
6th round we take Marshall Newhouse, G-TCU
Marshall Newhouse
MARSHALL NEWHOUSE MEASURABLES
Height: 6-3 Weight: 319
40-yard dash: 5.00 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.60 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 7.40
G, Texas Christian
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is big and quick. Shows the flexibility to bend knees and sink hips to pass block with good leverage and slide outside to cutoff speed rushers. When pass blocking with good balance, slides well side to side to negate stunts and blitzes. Is quick to get through traffic and deliver a hard blow to linebackers. Shows the strength to drive defensive linemen down the line when aggressive on side blocks. Flashes the ability to pull and lead perimeter runs.
Weaknesses: Is a 'tweener who lacks the height and arm length to play tackle in the NFL but lacks the aggressiveness and hand usage to handle big defensive tackles. Can be jolted upright and driven into the quarterback. Must learn to use hand punch in pass protection. When run blocking in the open field, usually stops his feet after contact and thus falls off.
Bottom line: Newhouse is athletic but raw prospect who is not nearly as productive as he has the talent to be. With better technique and more consistency, he could be a productive NFL blocker. He is an ideal developmental prospect.
With the other 6th rounder we take Linval Joseph NFL Draft Scouting Report
Defensive Tackle
East Carolina
College Position: Defensive Tackle
School: East Carolina
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 322
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive Tackle (12)
Strengths
•Combination of size (including height and weight) and athleticism for a big DT
•Can play nose tackle in a 3-4 or 4-3
•Strong at the point of attack but also quick enough to penetrate and push the pocket
•Tremendous production as a junior including 60 tackles, 13 TFL, 3 sacks and 14 hurries
•First team All Conference USA as a Junior
•Powerful run stuffer who anchors well
•Did a good job of getting himself into shape after his back injury in 2007. (lost 70 lbs and has kept most of it off)
•Arguably the most underrated defensive tackle in the draft
•Has the potential to be one of the combine stars his athleticism could surprise.
Weaknesses
•Had conditioning issues early in his ECU career. Weighed 371 lbs at the end of his freshman season.
•Related to the weight issues was a back injury in late 2007.
•Tends to play too upright and tends to lose leverage
•Played on an excellent defensive line which limited his double teams and may have boosted his production.
With our 7th rounder we take Leigh Tiffin
K, Alabama
War Room analysis
Strengths: Tiffin has been a productive kicker at Alabama, showing the mental toughness, poise and calm to hit big kicks in key situations. He is an accurate kicker who rarely misses field goals, and his technique is sound and consistent.
Weaknesses: Has only adequate leg strength, at best, and isn't likely to hit 50-yard field goals consistently in the NFL. His leg strength is also an issue on kickoffs.
Bottom line: Tiffin has been consistent and fundamentally sound at Alabama, hitting many big kicks in key spots. But his lack of leg strength will hurt him from beyond 40 yards. Still, Tiffin has what it takes to make it as a kicker in the NFL, but he's not likely to improve his leg strength. Whatever team drafts him will need a kickoff specialist.
With vikings 7th rounder we take Kelton Trindal WR, Newberry 6'3", 195lbs, 4.25 40 time.
We then take Bruce Campbell,
27. Dallas Cowboys - Bruce Campbell (OT) Maryland
- Campbell has a bad habit of not finishing blocks, but his Combine should be outstanding. He has already passed the eyeball test and we have no evidence that Jerry Jones could resist such an athletic phenom as the heir apparent to Flozell Adams.
Bruce Campbell
T, Maryland
War Room analysis
Run blocking: Is not dominant, but uses quickness to reach defenders and control them. Tends to struggle to be bend knees and gain proper leverage; doesn't get a great push off the line. Is best at creating seal blocks. Will stop moving feet upon contact, and does not drive defenders off the line. Is a finesse blocker; lacks nastiness. Plays to whistle. Grade: 8.0
Pass blocking: Among the best. Has prototypical size and strength; is effective against bull rushers. Uses athleticism and quick footwork to dominate speed rushers. Shows fluid hip movements to counter secondary moves. Could struggle against shorter speed rushers unless he improves ability to bend knees. Must improve hand punch; needs to be more violent and jolting. Grade: 8.0
Initial quickness: Should be effective, if not dominant. Is good at getting on defenders when firing off the snap. Shows speed to reach linebackers and box out safeties on the second level. Gets set quickly in pass protection, before defenders can take second or third step. When misses with hands, shows the agility to recover in time to protect his QB. Is smooth. Grade: 8.0
Strength: Can be dominant at point of attack, but must use strength more often. Must learn how to use his ability; when he does, could become a top tackle in run and pass blocking. Must play with a mean streak and intimidate defenders on every play. Has huge upside. Should be able to build his frame to be even stronger. Grade: 7.5
Mobility: Is elite. Works well in the open field; gets downfield to make blocks for big gains. Knows when to release from defenders to lead on screen passes. Must improve on getting pad level down to keep safeties from getting around him. Must learn not to get his feet too close together on open-field blocks. Has uncanny speed but raw fundamentals. Grade: 9.0
Bottom line: Campbell, a junior, is among the draft's most athletically gifted players regardless of position. He should make an immediate impact. He is at his best in setting the edge in pass protection and is sound in run blocking. Campbell will need seasoning. Overall, he struggled to stay on the field in college because of nagging injuries and sometimes lost his focus, but his upside makes him a definite first-round pick with the talent to become a regular Pro Bowl participant if he continues to improve.
Options are Jared Odrick (DT) Penn State or Mike Iupati (OG) Idaho or Trent Williams (OT) Oklahoma.
2nd round we take Nate Allen, S-South Florida
Nate Allen
NATE ALLEN MEASURABLES
Height: 6-0 Weight: 205
40-yard dash: 4.48
S, South Florida
War Room analysis
Coverage skills: Can cover tight ends and running backs but struggles against wide receivers. Can get in the hip pocket of tight ends and mirror their moves. Is a smart player in zone coverage. Will take poor angles to the ball at times. Is stiff; can be shaken by sharp cuts. Grade: 8.0
Coverage skills: Is above average in this area. Gets good jumps on the ball because of outstanding work in the film room. Makes all the calls and adjustments in the secondary. Rarely takes a false step. Grade: 7.5
Closing speed: Plays faster than timed speed; his speed is deceptive. Makes up ground quickly. Only gets beaten deep if he takes the wrong angle when trying to jump a route. Grade: 7.5
Ball skills: Hustles. Shows soft hands and tracks the ball well in the air. Shows good concentration and will go for the interception instead of a pass breakup if he�s in position. Grade: 8.0
Run support: Plays bigger than his size and is a force in the running game. Goes for the knockout blow at times and will miss some tackles by not using good technique. When he does connect, he shows the natural hip roll to drop ballcarriers. Grade: 8.0
Bottom line: Allen is a leader who plays the game with respect and intelligence. He is athletic, with the talent to be a good all-around starting safety.
3rd round we take Jacoby Ford
JACOBY FORD MEASURABLES
Height: 5-8 Weight: 181
40-yard dash: 4.28 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 60-yard shuttle: 11.58
WR, Clemson
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is an explosive athlete and a threat to score on every touch. Is quick getting off the snap and into route, accelerates to full speed in a blink and uses quickness and agility to burst out of cuts and separate from cornerbacks. Shows good hands to reach out and pluck passes away from body. Consistently twists body to catch off-target passes. After the catch, is a competitive runner with the balance and strength to run through arm tackles; gains a lot of yardage after contact. Works hard as a blocker.
Weaknesses: Lacks height and size, and thus is a durability risk. Lack of height makes him tough to locate downfield. Won't be as successful breaking tackles in the NFL.
Bottom line: Ford is a big-time athlete with rare explosiveness and speed to be an impact slot receiver and return man. He must stay healthy to maximize his physical skills. He likely will be drafted lower than we have him rated, but on film he reminds us of the Steelers' Mike Wallace.
4th round we take Ben Tate,
RB-Auburn We then trade Marion Barber for a 4th rounder and a 6th rounder. If its not Marion Barber in the trade its Patrick Crayton.
Ben Tate
BEN TATE MEASURABLES
Height: 5-10 Weight: 214
40-yard dash: 4.43 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.12 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-4 225-lb. bench: 26
3-cone drill: 6.91 Vertical jump: 40
RB, Auburn
War Room analysis
Strengths: Shows good instincts and patience to find the hole and the quickness to hit it hard. Has the vision to see backside holes being created. Has enough quickness to make the jump cut and get up field. Shows toughness to play between the tackles. Is consistently running hard. Has shown the ability to be a viable option as a receiver.
Weaknesses: Lacks the elite speed to break big plays once in the open field. Struggles at times to break arm tackles and loses balance too easily in traffic. Has just an average burst through the hole. Must improve his lower-body strength. Struggles to reach the corner and get turned up field. Needs to improve his pass-blocking skills.
Bottom line: Tate has been a good all-around back for Auburn. His vision and patience will give him the opportunity to be useful as a third-down specialist; however, he will need to improve his pass protection greatly. He'll also need to improve his strength in order to break more tackles. Overall, Tate is worth a late-round selection.
With the 4th rounder in the trade we take Dorin dickerson TE Pittsburgh;
Dorin Dickerson
DORIN DICKERSON MEASURABLES
Height: 6-1 Weight: 226
40-yard dash: 4.40 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.30 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-5 225-lb. bench: 24
3-cone drill: 6.96 Vertical jump: 43
TE, Pittsburgh
War Room analysis
Strengths: Dickerson is a versatile player who can line up as a slot wide receiver, H-back, tight end or fullback. Is a good receiver who poses matchup problems for safeties and linebackers.
Weaknesses: Small for a tight end with little growth potential. Is a cradle/body catcher without the speed to be a wide receiver. Is a marginal run blocker at the line of scrimmage and is a poor blocker in pass protection on the edge.
Bottom line: Dickerson was a productive college player, but he lacks the necessary size and skills to have a position at the NFL level. He is not likely to make a roster.
5th round With Vikings 5th rounder we take Roger Saffold, OT-Indiana
Rodger Saffold
RODGER SAFFOLD MEASURABLES
Height: 6-4 Weight: 316
40-yard dash: 5.23 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.67 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 9-5 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 7.42 Vertical jump: 29
T, Indiana
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a very athletic OT with the foot quickness to slide out to the corner in time to cut off the explosive speed rusher. Is naturally flexible and can bend knees and sink hips to pass block with good leverage, which helps him protect the corner easily. Slides well side-to-side to adjust in pass protection when he maintains good footwork throughout the play. Has the size and playing strength to anchor against bull rushers and turn man out of the play on in-line run blocks. Has the athleticism to get through the line of scrimmage to the second level easily. Can stay over feet to block LB surprisingly well in space.
Weaknesses: Loses focus on technique at times and ends up blocking straight-legged and upright, making him less effective in space. Is not an aggressive in-line run blocker; tends to be an upright, positional blocker and struggles to consistently tie up and eliminate man. Has a bad habit of stopping his feet after he makes initial contact with the pass rusher; leads to him bending at the waist and reaching to maintain contact before losing the block. Is also beaten by secondary pass-rush moves when he stops moving his feet.
Bottom line: Saffold was a four-year starter at LT for Indiana and improved throughout his career. His athleticism, flexibility and technique are evident when he sets up quickly and with good position in pass protection; however, he has to maintain good technique throughout the play. There is little doubt about his talent, but his consistency is an issue. Prior to the East-West Shrine Game practices, Saffold was viewed as a fourth- or fifth-round pick because his inconsistent production, but after an excellent week of practice during which he demonstrated his left tackle athleticism, we are confident he will be drafted in the third round at the latest. He should become a good starting LT in time.
6th round we take Marshall Newhouse, G-TCU
Marshall Newhouse
MARSHALL NEWHOUSE MEASURABLES
Height: 6-3 Weight: 319
40-yard dash: 5.00 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 4.60 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 7.40
G, Texas Christian
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is big and quick. Shows the flexibility to bend knees and sink hips to pass block with good leverage and slide outside to cutoff speed rushers. When pass blocking with good balance, slides well side to side to negate stunts and blitzes. Is quick to get through traffic and deliver a hard blow to linebackers. Shows the strength to drive defensive linemen down the line when aggressive on side blocks. Flashes the ability to pull and lead perimeter runs.
Weaknesses: Is a 'tweener who lacks the height and arm length to play tackle in the NFL but lacks the aggressiveness and hand usage to handle big defensive tackles. Can be jolted upright and driven into the quarterback. Must learn to use hand punch in pass protection. When run blocking in the open field, usually stops his feet after contact and thus falls off.
Bottom line: Newhouse is athletic but raw prospect who is not nearly as productive as he has the talent to be. With better technique and more consistency, he could be a productive NFL blocker. He is an ideal developmental prospect.
With the other 6th rounder we take Linval Joseph NFL Draft Scouting Report
Defensive Tackle
East Carolina
College Position: Defensive Tackle
School: East Carolina
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 322
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive Tackle (12)
Strengths
•Combination of size (including height and weight) and athleticism for a big DT
•Can play nose tackle in a 3-4 or 4-3
•Strong at the point of attack but also quick enough to penetrate and push the pocket
•Tremendous production as a junior including 60 tackles, 13 TFL, 3 sacks and 14 hurries
•First team All Conference USA as a Junior
•Powerful run stuffer who anchors well
•Did a good job of getting himself into shape after his back injury in 2007. (lost 70 lbs and has kept most of it off)
•Arguably the most underrated defensive tackle in the draft
•Has the potential to be one of the combine stars his athleticism could surprise.
Weaknesses
•Had conditioning issues early in his ECU career. Weighed 371 lbs at the end of his freshman season.
•Related to the weight issues was a back injury in late 2007.
•Tends to play too upright and tends to lose leverage
•Played on an excellent defensive line which limited his double teams and may have boosted his production.
With our 7th rounder we take Leigh Tiffin
K, Alabama
War Room analysis
Strengths: Tiffin has been a productive kicker at Alabama, showing the mental toughness, poise and calm to hit big kicks in key situations. He is an accurate kicker who rarely misses field goals, and his technique is sound and consistent.
Weaknesses: Has only adequate leg strength, at best, and isn't likely to hit 50-yard field goals consistently in the NFL. His leg strength is also an issue on kickoffs.
Bottom line: Tiffin has been consistent and fundamentally sound at Alabama, hitting many big kicks in key spots. But his lack of leg strength will hurt him from beyond 40 yards. Still, Tiffin has what it takes to make it as a kicker in the NFL, but he's not likely to improve his leg strength. Whatever team drafts him will need a kickoff specialist.
With vikings 7th rounder we take Kelton Trindal WR, Newberry 6'3", 195lbs, 4.25 40 time.
