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Draft Dish: Hurricanes' Franklin could be first tackle drafted
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/fee...icanes-franklin-could-be-first-tackle-drafted
Russ Lande
Sporting News
Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts identify the players whose stock is rising and falling for the 2011 NFL draft:
On the rise
1. Orlando Franklin, OT, Miami (Fla.)
Franklin is a top-line athlete but a bit of a raw prospect, but he has consistently improved every year and now projects as a high second-round pick who could sneak into the first round. He still must get stronger, but he is much better about maintaining his balance and playing under control to easily handle speed rushers and adjust quickly secondary pass-rush moves. He shows the ability to block effectively in the open field, especially adept at pulling to lead perimeter runs.
Franklin has improved a ton in '10 and with a great week of work at the Senior Bowl will continue his ascent up draft boards and perhaps become one of, if not the, first offensive tackle selected.
2. Jonas Mouton, OLB, Michigan
Mouton is an athletic player who has moved up draft boards a lot thanks to improved production in '10. He had flashed big-play ability in the past but had struggled to consistently produce at a high level because he struggled at times to read plays correctly and react quickly. He also often would over-run plays. The light seems to have gone on in his senior year — he's much quicker in reading plays and reacting and thus far more productive.
With strong performances at the NFL Scouting Combine and in pre-draft workouts, he could move into the middle of the second round.
3. Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson (junior)
We always thought of Bowers as a top-flight prospect, but until this year few talent evaluators agreed. The naysayers said he didn't dominate enough and lacked consistency as a pass rusher and thus pegged him as a third-round prospect.
This season, Bowers has eliminated all doubt. He has been a dominant player in '10, and there now is near-universal belief that he is the top defensive lineman in the '11 draft and a likely top-10 pick. Few ends can match Bowers' size, explosive power, quick hands and footwork, athleticism and pass-rush skills.
Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/fee...n-could-be-first-tackle-drafted#ixzz14u3djoXt
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/fee...icanes-franklin-could-be-first-tackle-drafted
Russ Lande
Sporting News
Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts identify the players whose stock is rising and falling for the 2011 NFL draft:
On the rise
1. Orlando Franklin, OT, Miami (Fla.)
Franklin is a top-line athlete but a bit of a raw prospect, but he has consistently improved every year and now projects as a high second-round pick who could sneak into the first round. He still must get stronger, but he is much better about maintaining his balance and playing under control to easily handle speed rushers and adjust quickly secondary pass-rush moves. He shows the ability to block effectively in the open field, especially adept at pulling to lead perimeter runs.
Franklin has improved a ton in '10 and with a great week of work at the Senior Bowl will continue his ascent up draft boards and perhaps become one of, if not the, first offensive tackle selected.
2. Jonas Mouton, OLB, Michigan
Mouton is an athletic player who has moved up draft boards a lot thanks to improved production in '10. He had flashed big-play ability in the past but had struggled to consistently produce at a high level because he struggled at times to read plays correctly and react quickly. He also often would over-run plays. The light seems to have gone on in his senior year — he's much quicker in reading plays and reacting and thus far more productive.
With strong performances at the NFL Scouting Combine and in pre-draft workouts, he could move into the middle of the second round.
3. Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson (junior)
We always thought of Bowers as a top-flight prospect, but until this year few talent evaluators agreed. The naysayers said he didn't dominate enough and lacked consistency as a pass rusher and thus pegged him as a third-round prospect.
This season, Bowers has eliminated all doubt. He has been a dominant player in '10, and there now is near-universal belief that he is the top defensive lineman in the '11 draft and a likely top-10 pick. Few ends can match Bowers' size, explosive power, quick hands and footwork, athleticism and pass-rush skills.
Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/fee...n-could-be-first-tackle-drafted#ixzz14u3djoXt
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