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Ok, I am going on the assumption that the jets sign Miles Austin, so we get the 52nd pick. Since, we have the 51st pick, we trade the 52nd pick down for some extra picks, especially a future 3rd rounder in 2010, along with a 5th and 6th rounder. We also trade either greg ellis or bobby carpenter for a 4th rounder.
This gives us 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, and a 7th. We trade a 5th and a 7th for a 4th, we trade that 4th to move up into the 3rd round.
Kick it around, and give your thoughts.
2nd
Jason Gilbert Jarron Gilbert
DT, San Jose State
War Room analysis
JARRON GILBERT MEASURABLES
Height: 6-5 Weight: 288
40-yard dash: 4.82 10-yard dash: 1.69
20-yard shuttle: 4.56 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 9-11 225-lb. bench: 28
3-cone drill: 7.71 Vertical jump: 35
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.71
Strengths: Uses athleticism to be a disruptive force. Shows quick footwork and good instincts to burst off the snap and shoot gaps to disrupt plays in the backfield. Uses quickness to defeat reach blocks and get into backfield to make tackles. Shows agility and hands to defeat one-on-one pass blocks with quick "slap and arm-over" move. Once close to quarterback or ball carrier, shows explosive closing burst to finish plays.
Weaknesses: Is a one-dimensional defensive tackle; almost always tries to shoot gaps to get into backfield, and if initial charge is stopped, gets tied up and eliminated from plays. Does not consistently play to his potential or with enough intensity. Seems to wear down as games go on; closing burst is not as good late as it is in first half of games. Does not always take on blocks aggressively. Gets upright at the point of attack, leading to hism being tied up and rendered a non-factor. Is not a big, strong tackle, and struggles to anchor against run blocks. Does not shed quickly enough to make tackles on runs at him.
Bottom line: Gilbert is going to spark huge debates in draft rooms across the league because his production does not match his talent level. He primarily played defensive tackle in 2008, but started at both defensive end and defensive tackle in 2007. Despite showing good initial quickness at defensive tackle, he lacks the explosive burst off the snap to threaten the corner as a speed rusher when he lines up as a defensive end. Gilbert may be drafted higher than grade here, but if he does not learn to play with greater aggressiveness every snap, he'll struggle to become a productive NFL starter.
Duke Robinson Duke Robinson
G, Oklahoma
War Room analysis
DUKE ROBINSON MEASURABLES
Height: 6-5 Weight: 330
40-yard dash: 5.32 10-yard dash: 1.78
20-yard shuttle: 5.00 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 8-3 225-lb. bench: 20
3-cone drill: Vertical jump: 31
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 3.06
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.
3rd
Lardarius Webb cb Lardarius Webb
S, Nicholls State
War Room analysis
LARDARIUS WEBB MEASURABLES
Height: 5-9 Weight: 179
40-yard dash: 4.35 10-yard dash: 1.50
20-yard shuttle: 4.10 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-1 225-lb. bench: 15
3-cone drill: 6.77 Vertical jump: 36
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.54
Strengths: Is an amazing athlete who always seems to be around the ball. Shows short-area explosiveness, sticking his foot in ground and driving to break on balls. Shows soft hands and great ball skills. Tracks balls well in air and catches them at the highest point. Shows good press coverage skills, using long arms to reroute receivers. Shows quick footwork to cut off receivers' releases, and rolls his hips well to stay right with them off the line. Is versatile, lining up in the slot quite a bit. Shows great speed and acceleration to make up lots of ground if beat. Is not afraid of contact, exploding into ballcarriers and receivers. Is always looking to strip the ball against the run. Is a phenomenal returner; shows outstanding second gear and threatens to score anytime he gets the ball.
Weaknesses: Must improve upper-body strength. Gets greedy in zone coverage, peeking into backfield and trying to jump routes instead of executing assignments. Bites on play-action. Misses tackles by looking to make big hits.
Bottom line: Webb is a bona fide difference-maker, both as a defensive back and a return man. On defense, he is at his best in bump-and-run coverage, where he reroutes receivers off the line. Webb shows top-flight ball skills, and once he intercepts the ball always is looking to score -- and succeeds quite often. Webb's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine and his pro day has proven his elite athleticism and has him climbing draft boards all over the league. Webb can change games in a flash.
Lawrence Sidbury Jr. Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
DE, Richmond
War Room analysis
Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
DE, Richmond
War Room analysis
LAWRENCE SIDBURY JR. MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 266
40-yard dash: 4.57 10-yard dash: 1.57
20-yard shuttle: 4.43 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-0 225-lb. bench: 28
3-cone drill: 4.57 Vertical jump: 35
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.72
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.
4thPhil Loadholt
T, Oklahoma
War Room analysis
PHIL LOADHOLT MEASURABLES
Height: 6-7 Weight: 332
40-yard dash: 5.45 10-yard dash: 1.75
20-yard shuttle: 5.06 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 8-9 225-lb. bench: 26
3-cone drill: 8.14 Vertical jump: 29
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 3.13
Strengths: Is huge, and appears to be in great shape. Has naturally quick feet and flashes ability to block with good footwork. Has long arms and is very effective in pass pro when he uses them aggressively. When using his hands aggressively, jolts defenders and pins them on line. Gets his hands on shaded defensive linemen quickly, and uses his strength and competitiveness to drive targets downfield. Can slide out to corner and neutralize pass rushers or tie up targets to spring ballcarriers. Occasionally shows flexibility to bend his knees and pass block with leverage.
Weaknesses: Does not block to his ability because of poor aggressiveness and technique. Pass blocks too upright and straight-legged, and lacks a consistent, aggressive hand punch to slow defenders. Struggles to redirect quickly and slide inside to neutralize pass-rush moves back underneath. Gets driven into the quarterback's lap by aggressive pass rushers. On in-line run blocks, stops his feet before contact, bends at the waist and reaches, causing him to miss blocks.
Bottom line: Loadholt has all the physical tools and talent to develop into a highly productive NFL starter, but to make it happen he must play a lot better than his college career shows. He needs major improvement in his blocking technique, which was exposed at the Senior Bowl, where Loadholt was consistently beaten by just about anyone who lined up against him. Right now, he's a major risk if taken before the fourth round.
Julius Williams
OLB, Connecticut
War Room analysis
JULIUS WILLIAMS MEASURABLES
Height: 6-1 Weight: 263
40-yard dash: 4.58
Strengths: Knows how to get to quarterbacks, combining relentless effort with quickness, agility and burst. Shows explosive closing burst to finish plays with violent hits. Plays stronger than his listed weight would indicate. Uses his hands aggressively to jolt offensive tackles back and then beats them with quick pass-rush moves. Is a surprisingly productive pass rusher when lined up as defensive tackle, and on defensive line stunts and delayed blitzes. Takes on tight end run blocks strongly, either shedding them to make tackles on runs at him or driving them into the hole to shut down runs. When unblocked, accelerates to full speed in a blink and chases down runs away in backside pursuit. Shows enough athleticism to play outside linebacker.
Weaknesses: Played primarily defensive end in college but lacks the size and strength to play there in the NFL. Must learn to drop into pass coverage and play upright and off the line at outside linebacker. Does not show enough off-the-snap explosiveness to consistently threaten the corner as a speed rusher.
Bottom line: Williams was an excellent pass rusher at Connecticut, but he will have to switch from defensive end to outside linebacker in order to make it in the NFL. In the right defense, Williams has the potential to become a quality starter down the road.
Zach Folett Zack Follett
OLB, California
War Room analysis
ZACK FOLLETT MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 238
40-yard dash: 4.70 10-yard dash: 1.60
20-yard shuttle: 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 9-9 225-lb. bench: 21
3-cone drill: 7.32 Vertical jump: 37
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.72
Strengths: Plays with great intensity on every snap. Is productive rushing the quarterback from a wide alignment; gets moving quickly and shows the speed to beat linemen around the corner. Freezes linemen with a shake move in the open field. Shows good speed chasing down ballcarriers in pursuit and an explosive closing burst to deliver hard hits. Is strong at the point of attack; sheds blocks to make tackles. Once settled in zone coverage, reads the quarterback well and shows the quickness and burst to pop receivers after the catch.
Weaknesses: Is a straight-line athlete who struggles in coverage when playing with his back to the line. When dropping into coverage, runs upright, shows choppy footwork and struggles to adjust to quick cuts. Struggles to stay with tight ends out of cuts in man-to-man coverage. Shows tight hips, hindering his ability to break down and make open-field tackles. Overruns and misses some tackles.
Bottom line: Follett's pass-rush skills are impressive, but aside from that, he disappears for long stretches. NFL teams should be wary of drafting him too high, as he is not a premier athlete. He would be a good fourth-round pick for a team that plays a 3-4 defense. Teams that play in a 4-3 scheme should look at him in the sixth round.
5th
Rhett BomarRhett Bomar
QB, Sam Houston State
War Room analysis
RHETT BOMAR MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 225
40-yard dash: 4.76 10-yard dash: 1.59
20-yard shuttle: 4.06 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 8-10 225-lb. bench: 25
3-cone drill: 6.91 Vertical jump:
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.75
Strengths: Has impressive size, strength and athleticism. Has big-time arm strength and can make all the necessary throws. Plays under control. Is tough as nails and will do whatever he can to win. Has a quick setup in the pocket and goes through his progressions well. Is a smart player and is impressive at reading coverages. Can make plays on the move and is a running threat. Is a leader and a hard worker.
Weaknesses: Has room to improve on accuracy and mechanics. Will force throws at times and try to make something out of nothing. Can be a streaky thrower. Needs to put more air under deep throws.
Bottom line: Bomar is a competitive player who leads by words and example. He's both physically and mentally tough, and he has the temperament to be a starter in the NFL. Bomar is a hard worker and wants to be the best player on the field every time he suits up. However, he has some mechanical work to do -- especially after his week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Despite having the physical tools to be drafted higher, he likely will be a third- or fourth-round pick.
Herman Johnson Herman Johnson
G, LSU
War Room analysis
HERMAN JOHNSON MEASURABLES
Height: 6-7 Weight: 356
40-yard dash: 5.50 10-yard dash: 1.90
20-yard shuttle: 5.01 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 7-10 225-lb. bench: 21
3-cone drill: 8.58 Vertical jump: 26
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 3.21
Strengths: Is massive; has the size and natural strength to physically dominate the defender once he locks up on him. Has long arms, which helps keep the defender pinned on the line of scrimmage. Is able to effectively move side to side in a small area to handle quick pass rush moves and stunts. Is versatile; has some experience playing offensive tackle.
Weaknesses: Has limited athleticism. Is driven backwards by bull rushers too easily, even given his size. Is often late getting out of his stance. Struggles to block a moving target in space. Is lazy with his feet. Lacks good instincts and awareness. Is not a good cut-blocker.
Bottom line: Johnson is one of the biggest players in this year's draft, and looked to be in good shape at the Senior Bowl, even at 382 pounds. The trouble is, he plays with the belief that his size alone will enable him to block his man despite using bad technique, questionable effort and a lack of athleticism. He is somewhat of a 'tweener because he is almost too tall to play guard in most teams' schemes, but at the same time he lacks the athleticism to play tackle effectively in the NFL. Despite his shortcomings and a poor week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson will be drafted much higher than we have him rated. But he will struggle to become a consistent starter without improvements in his intensity and technique.
Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
WR, Arizona
War Room analysis
MIKE THOMAS MEASURABLES
Height: 5-8 Weight: 195
40-yard dash: 4.30 10-yard dash: 1.45
20-yard shuttle: 4.29 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-6 225-lb. bench: 16
3-cone drill: 6.65 Vertical jump: 40
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.50
Strengths: Is fast and not afraid of contact. Makes tough catches in traffic. Adjusts to the pass and shows soft hands to pluck balls high or low out of the air. Explodes out of breaks and plays under control. Knows how to get open; shows a natural feel for man-to-man and zone coverage. Makes something out of nothing with the ball; shows shifty moves in open field.
Weaknesses: Lacks size and upper-body strength. Struggles to release against bigger, long-armed cornerbacks. Loses concentration and runs lazy routes at times. Is not a powerful blocker.
Bottom line: Thomas is a spark plug who's effective as a receiver and a return man. He plays with good explosiveness and toughness, and is always looking to break a big play. The only knock against him is his diminutive size. Still, Thomas is exciting to watch and should be picked on Day 2.
6th
Sammie Lee Hill
Sebastian Vollmer OT Sebastian Vollmer
T, Houston
SEBASTIAN VOLLMER MEASURABLES
Height: 6-7 Weight: 314
40-yard dash: 4.76
War Room analysis
Vollmer has been a two-year starter for Houston at left tackle, but his NFL prospects look slim. He lacks athleticism, flexibility and the lateral mobility to recover well. He also plays top-heavy, lacks strength, and ends up on the ground or getting beat quite often. The best Vollmer can hope for is to be brought in as a training camp body because of his tremendous size.
Johnny Knox
Johnny Knox
WR, Abilene Christian
War Room analysis
JOHNNY KNOX MEASURABLES
Height: 5-11 Weight: 181
40-yard dash: 4.30 10-yard dash: 1.47
20-yard shuttle: 4.15 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-2 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 6.82 Vertical jump: 35
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.53
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.
7th
Captain Munnerlyn Captain Munnerlyn
CB, South Carolina
War Room analysis
CAPTAIN MUNNERLYN MEASURABLES
Height: 5-8 Weight: 186
40-yard dash: 4.41 10-yard dash: 1.63
20-yard shuttle: 4.04 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-1 225-lb. bench: 19
3-cone drill: 7.05 Vertical jump: 37
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.59
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.
Roger Allen ROGER ALLEN MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 326
40-yard dash: 5.49
This gives us 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, and a 7th. We trade a 5th and a 7th for a 4th, we trade that 4th to move up into the 3rd round.
Kick it around, and give your thoughts.
2nd
Jason Gilbert Jarron Gilbert
DT, San Jose State
War Room analysis
JARRON GILBERT MEASURABLES
Height: 6-5 Weight: 288
40-yard dash: 4.82 10-yard dash: 1.69
20-yard shuttle: 4.56 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 9-11 225-lb. bench: 28
3-cone drill: 7.71 Vertical jump: 35
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.71
Strengths: Uses athleticism to be a disruptive force. Shows quick footwork and good instincts to burst off the snap and shoot gaps to disrupt plays in the backfield. Uses quickness to defeat reach blocks and get into backfield to make tackles. Shows agility and hands to defeat one-on-one pass blocks with quick "slap and arm-over" move. Once close to quarterback or ball carrier, shows explosive closing burst to finish plays.
Weaknesses: Is a one-dimensional defensive tackle; almost always tries to shoot gaps to get into backfield, and if initial charge is stopped, gets tied up and eliminated from plays. Does not consistently play to his potential or with enough intensity. Seems to wear down as games go on; closing burst is not as good late as it is in first half of games. Does not always take on blocks aggressively. Gets upright at the point of attack, leading to hism being tied up and rendered a non-factor. Is not a big, strong tackle, and struggles to anchor against run blocks. Does not shed quickly enough to make tackles on runs at him.
Bottom line: Gilbert is going to spark huge debates in draft rooms across the league because his production does not match his talent level. He primarily played defensive tackle in 2008, but started at both defensive end and defensive tackle in 2007. Despite showing good initial quickness at defensive tackle, he lacks the explosive burst off the snap to threaten the corner as a speed rusher when he lines up as a defensive end. Gilbert may be drafted higher than grade here, but if he does not learn to play with greater aggressiveness every snap, he'll struggle to become a productive NFL starter.
Duke Robinson Duke Robinson
G, Oklahoma
War Room analysis
DUKE ROBINSON MEASURABLES
Height: 6-5 Weight: 330
40-yard dash: 5.32 10-yard dash: 1.78
20-yard shuttle: 5.00 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 8-3 225-lb. bench: 20
3-cone drill: Vertical jump: 31
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 3.06
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.
3rd
Lardarius Webb cb Lardarius Webb
S, Nicholls State
War Room analysis
LARDARIUS WEBB MEASURABLES
Height: 5-9 Weight: 179
40-yard dash: 4.35 10-yard dash: 1.50
20-yard shuttle: 4.10 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-1 225-lb. bench: 15
3-cone drill: 6.77 Vertical jump: 36
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.54
Strengths: Is an amazing athlete who always seems to be around the ball. Shows short-area explosiveness, sticking his foot in ground and driving to break on balls. Shows soft hands and great ball skills. Tracks balls well in air and catches them at the highest point. Shows good press coverage skills, using long arms to reroute receivers. Shows quick footwork to cut off receivers' releases, and rolls his hips well to stay right with them off the line. Is versatile, lining up in the slot quite a bit. Shows great speed and acceleration to make up lots of ground if beat. Is not afraid of contact, exploding into ballcarriers and receivers. Is always looking to strip the ball against the run. Is a phenomenal returner; shows outstanding second gear and threatens to score anytime he gets the ball.
Weaknesses: Must improve upper-body strength. Gets greedy in zone coverage, peeking into backfield and trying to jump routes instead of executing assignments. Bites on play-action. Misses tackles by looking to make big hits.
Bottom line: Webb is a bona fide difference-maker, both as a defensive back and a return man. On defense, he is at his best in bump-and-run coverage, where he reroutes receivers off the line. Webb shows top-flight ball skills, and once he intercepts the ball always is looking to score -- and succeeds quite often. Webb's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine and his pro day has proven his elite athleticism and has him climbing draft boards all over the league. Webb can change games in a flash.
Lawrence Sidbury Jr. Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
DE, Richmond
War Room analysis
Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
DE, Richmond
War Room analysis
LAWRENCE SIDBURY JR. MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 266
40-yard dash: 4.57 10-yard dash: 1.57
20-yard shuttle: 4.43 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-0 225-lb. bench: 28
3-cone drill: 4.57 Vertical jump: 35
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.72
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.
4thPhil Loadholt
T, Oklahoma
War Room analysis
PHIL LOADHOLT MEASURABLES
Height: 6-7 Weight: 332
40-yard dash: 5.45 10-yard dash: 1.75
20-yard shuttle: 5.06 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 8-9 225-lb. bench: 26
3-cone drill: 8.14 Vertical jump: 29
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 3.13
Strengths: Is huge, and appears to be in great shape. Has naturally quick feet and flashes ability to block with good footwork. Has long arms and is very effective in pass pro when he uses them aggressively. When using his hands aggressively, jolts defenders and pins them on line. Gets his hands on shaded defensive linemen quickly, and uses his strength and competitiveness to drive targets downfield. Can slide out to corner and neutralize pass rushers or tie up targets to spring ballcarriers. Occasionally shows flexibility to bend his knees and pass block with leverage.
Weaknesses: Does not block to his ability because of poor aggressiveness and technique. Pass blocks too upright and straight-legged, and lacks a consistent, aggressive hand punch to slow defenders. Struggles to redirect quickly and slide inside to neutralize pass-rush moves back underneath. Gets driven into the quarterback's lap by aggressive pass rushers. On in-line run blocks, stops his feet before contact, bends at the waist and reaches, causing him to miss blocks.
Bottom line: Loadholt has all the physical tools and talent to develop into a highly productive NFL starter, but to make it happen he must play a lot better than his college career shows. He needs major improvement in his blocking technique, which was exposed at the Senior Bowl, where Loadholt was consistently beaten by just about anyone who lined up against him. Right now, he's a major risk if taken before the fourth round.
Julius Williams
OLB, Connecticut
War Room analysis
JULIUS WILLIAMS MEASURABLES
Height: 6-1 Weight: 263
40-yard dash: 4.58
Strengths: Knows how to get to quarterbacks, combining relentless effort with quickness, agility and burst. Shows explosive closing burst to finish plays with violent hits. Plays stronger than his listed weight would indicate. Uses his hands aggressively to jolt offensive tackles back and then beats them with quick pass-rush moves. Is a surprisingly productive pass rusher when lined up as defensive tackle, and on defensive line stunts and delayed blitzes. Takes on tight end run blocks strongly, either shedding them to make tackles on runs at him or driving them into the hole to shut down runs. When unblocked, accelerates to full speed in a blink and chases down runs away in backside pursuit. Shows enough athleticism to play outside linebacker.
Weaknesses: Played primarily defensive end in college but lacks the size and strength to play there in the NFL. Must learn to drop into pass coverage and play upright and off the line at outside linebacker. Does not show enough off-the-snap explosiveness to consistently threaten the corner as a speed rusher.
Bottom line: Williams was an excellent pass rusher at Connecticut, but he will have to switch from defensive end to outside linebacker in order to make it in the NFL. In the right defense, Williams has the potential to become a quality starter down the road.
Zach Folett Zack Follett
OLB, California
War Room analysis
ZACK FOLLETT MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 238
40-yard dash: 4.70 10-yard dash: 1.60
20-yard shuttle: 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 9-9 225-lb. bench: 21
3-cone drill: 7.32 Vertical jump: 37
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.72
Strengths: Plays with great intensity on every snap. Is productive rushing the quarterback from a wide alignment; gets moving quickly and shows the speed to beat linemen around the corner. Freezes linemen with a shake move in the open field. Shows good speed chasing down ballcarriers in pursuit and an explosive closing burst to deliver hard hits. Is strong at the point of attack; sheds blocks to make tackles. Once settled in zone coverage, reads the quarterback well and shows the quickness and burst to pop receivers after the catch.
Weaknesses: Is a straight-line athlete who struggles in coverage when playing with his back to the line. When dropping into coverage, runs upright, shows choppy footwork and struggles to adjust to quick cuts. Struggles to stay with tight ends out of cuts in man-to-man coverage. Shows tight hips, hindering his ability to break down and make open-field tackles. Overruns and misses some tackles.
Bottom line: Follett's pass-rush skills are impressive, but aside from that, he disappears for long stretches. NFL teams should be wary of drafting him too high, as he is not a premier athlete. He would be a good fourth-round pick for a team that plays a 3-4 defense. Teams that play in a 4-3 scheme should look at him in the sixth round.
5th
Rhett BomarRhett Bomar
QB, Sam Houston State
War Room analysis
RHETT BOMAR MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 225
40-yard dash: 4.76 10-yard dash: 1.59
20-yard shuttle: 4.06 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 8-10 225-lb. bench: 25
3-cone drill: 6.91 Vertical jump:
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.75
Strengths: Has impressive size, strength and athleticism. Has big-time arm strength and can make all the necessary throws. Plays under control. Is tough as nails and will do whatever he can to win. Has a quick setup in the pocket and goes through his progressions well. Is a smart player and is impressive at reading coverages. Can make plays on the move and is a running threat. Is a leader and a hard worker.
Weaknesses: Has room to improve on accuracy and mechanics. Will force throws at times and try to make something out of nothing. Can be a streaky thrower. Needs to put more air under deep throws.
Bottom line: Bomar is a competitive player who leads by words and example. He's both physically and mentally tough, and he has the temperament to be a starter in the NFL. Bomar is a hard worker and wants to be the best player on the field every time he suits up. However, he has some mechanical work to do -- especially after his week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Despite having the physical tools to be drafted higher, he likely will be a third- or fourth-round pick.
Herman Johnson Herman Johnson
G, LSU
War Room analysis
HERMAN JOHNSON MEASURABLES
Height: 6-7 Weight: 356
40-yard dash: 5.50 10-yard dash: 1.90
20-yard shuttle: 5.01 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 7-10 225-lb. bench: 21
3-cone drill: 8.58 Vertical jump: 26
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 3.21
Strengths: Is massive; has the size and natural strength to physically dominate the defender once he locks up on him. Has long arms, which helps keep the defender pinned on the line of scrimmage. Is able to effectively move side to side in a small area to handle quick pass rush moves and stunts. Is versatile; has some experience playing offensive tackle.
Weaknesses: Has limited athleticism. Is driven backwards by bull rushers too easily, even given his size. Is often late getting out of his stance. Struggles to block a moving target in space. Is lazy with his feet. Lacks good instincts and awareness. Is not a good cut-blocker.
Bottom line: Johnson is one of the biggest players in this year's draft, and looked to be in good shape at the Senior Bowl, even at 382 pounds. The trouble is, he plays with the belief that his size alone will enable him to block his man despite using bad technique, questionable effort and a lack of athleticism. He is somewhat of a 'tweener because he is almost too tall to play guard in most teams' schemes, but at the same time he lacks the athleticism to play tackle effectively in the NFL. Despite his shortcomings and a poor week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson will be drafted much higher than we have him rated. But he will struggle to become a consistent starter without improvements in his intensity and technique.
Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
WR, Arizona
War Room analysis
MIKE THOMAS MEASURABLES
Height: 5-8 Weight: 195
40-yard dash: 4.30 10-yard dash: 1.45
20-yard shuttle: 4.29 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-6 225-lb. bench: 16
3-cone drill: 6.65 Vertical jump: 40
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.50
Strengths: Is fast and not afraid of contact. Makes tough catches in traffic. Adjusts to the pass and shows soft hands to pluck balls high or low out of the air. Explodes out of breaks and plays under control. Knows how to get open; shows a natural feel for man-to-man and zone coverage. Makes something out of nothing with the ball; shows shifty moves in open field.
Weaknesses: Lacks size and upper-body strength. Struggles to release against bigger, long-armed cornerbacks. Loses concentration and runs lazy routes at times. Is not a powerful blocker.
Bottom line: Thomas is a spark plug who's effective as a receiver and a return man. He plays with good explosiveness and toughness, and is always looking to break a big play. The only knock against him is his diminutive size. Still, Thomas is exciting to watch and should be picked on Day 2.
6th
Sammie Lee Hill
Sebastian Vollmer OT Sebastian Vollmer
T, Houston
SEBASTIAN VOLLMER MEASURABLES
Height: 6-7 Weight: 314
40-yard dash: 4.76
War Room analysis
Vollmer has been a two-year starter for Houston at left tackle, but his NFL prospects look slim. He lacks athleticism, flexibility and the lateral mobility to recover well. He also plays top-heavy, lacks strength, and ends up on the ground or getting beat quite often. The best Vollmer can hope for is to be brought in as a training camp body because of his tremendous size.
Johnny Knox
Johnny Knox
WR, Abilene Christian
War Room analysis
JOHNNY KNOX MEASURABLES
Height: 5-11 Weight: 181
40-yard dash: 4.30 10-yard dash: 1.47
20-yard shuttle: 4.15 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-2 225-lb. bench:
3-cone drill: 6.82 Vertical jump: 35
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.53
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.
7th
Captain Munnerlyn Captain Munnerlyn
CB, South Carolina
War Room analysis
CAPTAIN MUNNERLYN MEASURABLES
Height: 5-8 Weight: 186
40-yard dash: 4.41 10-yard dash: 1.63
20-yard shuttle: 4.04 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-1 225-lb. bench: 19
3-cone drill: 7.05 Vertical jump: 37
Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.59
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.
Roger Allen ROGER ALLEN MEASURABLES
Height: 6-2 Weight: 326
40-yard dash: 5.49
