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This is just a little shot sheet that I put together for another forum that I run a few weeks ago. I was going by position but haven't completed them all yet. It's a good reference.
QUARTERBACKS:
Aaron Rodgers (California)
Junior
6'2" 223lbs
40 TIME:
4.71
Rodgers is an excellent natural passer with a great feel and overall understanding of the passing game. Smart and deadly accurate comparable to Chad Pennington. The downside is that he lacks the preferred size for the pros and some think he's already peaked.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
23 TD 7 INT
5 TD rushing
61.6% comp
215-349 2903 yards
210 yards rushing
Alex Smith (Utah)
Junior
6'4" 217lbs
40 TIME:
4.71
Probably the best potential of any QB in this years draft. Smith is a fairly lanky QB with good mobility, accuracy and very smart. The downside is that he lacks the arm strength of most NFL QBs and many think a great part of his success was a product of the system he was involved in. He played alot out of the shotgun in a spread offense. Could use some added bulk.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
28 TD 4 INT
10 TD rushing
66.1% comp
185-280 2624 yards
563 yards rushing
Charlie Frye (Akron)
Senior
6'4" 225lbs
40 TIME:
4.79
Frye has good size, athleticism and toughness. Also, great speed for a big guy. He, also lacks the typical armstrength and is inconsistent. He has had the tendency to force things but his numbers are still impressive. He also hasn't played alot of top teams.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
22 TD 9 INT
7 TD rushing
64.8% comp
273-421 3549 yards
288 yards rushing
Kyle Orton (Purdue)
Senior
6'4" 233lbs
40 TIME:
5.06
Orton has been very successful against top teams and has plenty of experience. He is an accurate pocket passer with a strong arm and great size. He lacks mobility and struggles under pressure.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
28 TD 5 INT
3 rushing TD
62.3% comp
213-342 2809 yards
100 yards rushing
Dan Orlovsky (Connecticut)
Senior
6'5" 225lbs
40 TIME:
4.93
Classic drop-back passer with big size and good timing. Has developmental potential. Not a mobile QB and makes poor decisions.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
33 TD 14 INT
0 rushing
58.7% comp
279-475 3485 yards
-41 yards rushing
Jason Campbell (Auburn)
Senior
6'5" 230lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
He has excellent size and physical strength. His passes have excellent velocity and he is capable of making every throw in the book. He is the textbook size for a pro QB. Posseses good mobility as well. The downside is he is very inconsistent and makes poor decisions. He did however enjoy a significant improvement his senior year which may have been aided by a terrific run attack and great defense that season.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
19 TD 6 INT
3 TD rushing
69.7% comp
177-254 2511 yards
33 yards rushing
Adrian McPherson (Florida State*)
Junior*
6'4" 218lbs
40 TIME:
4.71
Interesting prospect. Talented QB with Michael Vick like abilities. Was banned from NCAA football a couple of years ago. Since the incident, he has done everything possible to take all of the right steps to pursue a Pro career. Kept his nose clean, worked alongside Warren Moon. Gained weight. Trained hard. Played in Arena League last year and dominated as a rookie of only 20 years old.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round?
BEST SEASON*:
(2002, partial season)
12 TD 1 INT
0 TD rushing
51.6% comp
80-155 1017 yards
180 yards rushing
Matt Jones (Arkansas)
Senior
6'5" 239lbs
40 TIME:
4.40
Huge QB with great speed and is very mobile, even given his size. Has all-around, amazing athletic ability. Could succeed in a number of positions including TE. Needs refinement. Doesn't play like a natural QB and has the tendency to tuck and run too soon. Not accurate and doesn't read coverages well. A very worthy "project" since many of his flaws could be corrected with time/coaching.
PROJECTED PICK:
3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
18 TD 7 INT
8 TD rushing
57.4% comp
132-230 1917 yards
707 yards rushing
WIDE RECEIVERS:
Mike Williams (USC)
Junior
6'5" 230lbs
40 TIME:
4.56
The star of a National Championship team, Williams is a BIG wideout with great strength. He is a terror in the red zone with great hands and makes the tough grabs, outmuscling DBs on catches. He lacks top speed due to his size and will have to shake off the rust after sitting out this past season.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
16 TD
95 rec
1314 yards
13.8 avg
Braylon Edwards (Michigan)
Senior
6'3" 211lbs
40 TIME:
4.45
Edwards has the size, speed, ball skills, route running and natural athleticism to be a #1 receiver in the NFL. He sometimes suffers from a lack of concentration though and as a result, has dropped many catchable passes.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
12 TD
87 rec
1221 yards
14.0 avg
Mark Clayton (Oklahoma)
Senior
5'10" 190lbs
40 TIME:
4.40
Clayton posseses good speed and hands and is very quick. His fortay is his run after catch ability and is a big play waiting to happen in open field situations. His downside is his size and some think he may have trouble with the bigger DBs in the pros.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
15 TD
83 rec
1425 yards
17.2 avg
Troy Williamson (South Carolina)
Junior
6'1" 200lbs
40 TIME:
4.32
Possilbly the fastest receiver in the draft this year. Williamson has ideal height and can stretch the field as a deep threat. He is a real burner and a former track star. His knock is that he is one-dimensional and needs to add more facets to his game other than just going deep.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
7 TD
43 rec
835 yards
19.4 avg
Roddy White (Alabama-Birmingham)
Senior
6'1" 207lbs
40 TIME:
4.40
Good size and good hands. Also posseses great speed and is quick. Plays physical. Good deep threat but goes down soon after catch often. Needs some refinement and work on his routes and blocking, etc.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
13 TD
65 rec
1339 rec
20.6 avg
Reggie Brown (Georgia)
Senior
6'2" 197lbs
40 TIME:
4.45
Brown is a good sized receiver with a good ball skills and route running along with excellent leaping ability. The downside, he's suffered from some injuries and doesn't have great speed. Plays below potential.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
6 TD
50 rec
821 yards
16.4 avg
Fred Gibson (Georgia)
Senior
6'4" 196lbs
40 TIME:
4.55
Tall, thin, with long arms. Gibson is deceptively fast who plays faster than his time represents. Has great leaping ability and makes tough catches. Also a return man. Durability is a concern and he could use some added bulk. Inconsistent.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
6 TD
45 rec
759 yards
16.9 avg
Chris Henry (West Virginia)
Junior
6'4" 195lbs
40 TIME:
4.50
Has been very productive and has all the makings of an athletic receiver. Built in the mold of Todd Pinkston. Thin and lacks strength. Very immature with a question about his character.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
10 TD
41 rec
1006 yards
24.5 avg
Terrence Murphy (Texas A&M)
Senior
6'1" 202lbs
40 TIME:
4.39
Has great speed and is smart. A playmaker with strong frame. Has good run after catch ability. Lack of concentration and inconsistent.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
3 TD
51 rec
682 yards
13.4 avg
Mark Bradley (Oklahoma)
Senior
6'1" 200lbs
40 TIME:
4.37
Explosive with good speed. Good slot receiver. Lacks experience and many think his success was a result of playing on the opposite side of Mark Clayton.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
7 TD
21 rec
425 yards
20.2 avg
Craphonso Thorpe (Florida State)
Senior
6'1" 188lbs
40 TIME:
4.39
Thin prospect with great speed and leaping ability. Hasn't yet reached full potential. May have some durability issues and could use some added bulk.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
11 TD
51 rec
994 yards
19.5 avg
Vincent Jackson (Northern Colorado)
Senior
6'5" 241lbs
40 TIME:
4.46
Interesting prospect given his size. A red zone terror with excellent hands and of course, dominant size. Has good speed for his size. He did not play against top level competition thus his numbers reflect his dominance. May have to become a tightend eventually due to his size. Personally I consider this pick to be the poor man's Mike Williams and think he could be as successful if not better in the right offense.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
21 TD
66 rec
1462 yards
22.2 avg
Matt Jones [see "QUARTERBACKS"]
DEFENSIVE ENDS:
Erasmus James (Wisconsin)
Senior
6'4" 266lbs
40 TIME:
4.81
Tremendous athleticism. Natural pass rushing ability. Has had some injury problems and may need to get bigger to help stop the run.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
8 sacks
2 forced fumbles
34 tackles
11.5 tackles for loss
Shawne Merriman (Maryland)
Junior
6'4" 270lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
Merriman is a 'tweener who plays both as an OLB and a pass rushing DE. Projects best as an OLB in a 3-4 in the pros. Very fast and very strong. Has a 41 inch vertical. Has huge upside similar to Terrell Suggs (BAL). Needs to have a defined position to succeed.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(204)
8.5 sacks
? forced fumbles
85 tackles
17 tackles for loss
Marcus Spears (LSU)
Senior
6'4" 307lbs
40 TIME:
4.79
Long arms with good size and frame. Very strong and consistent. Not a pure pass rusher but will produce avarage results. Excellent against the run. Top knotch character. Lacks speed and is sort of a 'tweener, DE/DT. May work well in a 3-4 scheme as an end.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
6 sacks
2 forced fumbles
49 tackles
13 tackles for loss
David Pollack (Georgia)
Senior
6'2" 265
40 TIME:
4.75
Best known for his high-intensity, non-stop motor. Always gives 110%. Very productive. High character. A little undersized and doesn't posess top speed.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
14 sacks
2 forced fumbles
102 tackles
23.5 tackles for loss
Dan Cody (Oklahoma)
Senior
6'6" 254lbs
40 TIME:
4.75
Smart and productive. Plays well both against the pass and run. Always gives 100%. Needs to bulk up. Left football in 2001 to be treated for depression.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
10 sacks
? forced fumbles
43 tackles
17 tackles for loss
Justin Tuck (Notre Dame)
Junior
6'5" 268
40 TIME:
4.60
Notre Dame's all-time sack leader. Very fast and explosive. Needs to work on technique but is unblockable at times. Undersized. Could become an OLB in a 3-4 sceme in the pros.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
13.5 sacks
3 forced fumbles
73 tackles
19 tackles for loss
Matt Roth (Iowa)
Senior
6'4" 278lbs
40 TIME:
4.81
Strong and intense player. Good instincts. Needs to work on technique. Isn't a top athlete but still productive.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
12 sacks
0 forced fumles
51 tackles
16 tackles for loss
Demarcus Ware (Troy State)
Senior
6'4" 251lbs
40 TIME:
4.56
Ware is an excellent pass rusher who plays well sideline to sideline. Undersized and hasn't played against much top level competition. Will more than likely have to be an OLB in the pros, preferably in a 3-4.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
10.5 sacks
4 forced fumbles
50 tackles
19 tackles for loss
Bill Swancutt (Oregon State)
Senior
6'4" 270lbs
5.00
Fiery, intense player. Very productive. Needs to get stronger. Great performance in the Senoir Bowl.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
11.5 sacks
1 forced fumble
56 tackles
21 tackles for loss
LINEBACKERS:
OLBs:
Derrick Johnson (Texas)
Senior
6'3" 242lbs
40 TIME:
4.52
Probably the best talent in the draft. One of the best linebacker prospects in years. Playmaker who is always in on the action. Has a nose for the ball and holds up well in coverage. Excellent speed, dangerous bltzer and powerful hitter. Posesses amazing instincts. Could use some added bulk to help shed blocks. Sometimes overpursues in an attempt to make big plays, resulting in missed tackles.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
125 tackles
20 tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
2 sacks
4 INT
Kevin Burnett (Tennessee)
Senior
6'3" 239lbs
40 TIME:
4.55
Safety turned Linebacker. Excels in coverage and has great speed. Good tackler. Suffered a major knee injury and has to prove he has fully recovered. Could use added weight and improvement on his reads. Team leader.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
90 tackles
7.5 tackles for loss
1 tackle for loss
1.5 sack
? INT
Darryl Blackstock (Virginia)
Junior
6'3" 247lbs
40 TIME:
4.70
DE turned OLB in a 3-4 scheme which played to his strengths. Very productive with a tall frame. Great pass rusher. Doesn't change direction well making him a liability against the run and under par in pass coverage situations.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
107 tackles
? tackles for loss
2 forced fumbles
10 sacks
1 INT
Michael Boley (Southern Miss)
Senior
6'3" 236lbs
40 TIME:
4.56
Very productive Linebacker with excellent passrushing ability. Good tackler with good speed. Always in on the play. Needs to get stronger. Needs to add weight. Struggles against bigger blockers.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
101 tackles
22.5 tackles for loss
3 forced fumbles
11 sacks
0 INT
Rian Wallace (Temple)
Junior
6'2" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
Fiery intense player who has been very productive. All around strong, versatile LB except comes up short in pass coverage. May have a temper problem. Was suspended for punching a teammate. Needs to show better discipline.
PROJECTED PICK:
3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
148 tackles
? tackles for loss
? forced fumbles
1 sack
0 INT
ILBs:
Channing Crowder (Florida)
Junior
6'2" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.60
Extremely productive. Good size, good speed. Good, hard tackler. Was arrested multiple times so may have some major character issues.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
106 tackles
5 tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
2 sacks
0 INT
Robert McCune (Louisville)
Senior
6'0" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.50
Amazing speed for a MLB. Very strong with alot of potential. A playmaker. Holds up well in coverage. Lacks consistency. Will be a 26 year old rookie. Lacks height.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
143 tackles
5 tackles for loss
? forced fumbles
4 sacks
0 INT
Odell Thurman (Georgia)
Junior
6'0" 233lbs
40 TIME:
4.62
All around abilty. Good tackler, tough, still improving. Only average in size and is inexperienced. May have some off the field issues as well.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
121 tackles
? tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
6.5 sacks
2 INT
Lance Mitchell (Oklahoma)
Senior
6'2" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.85
Extremely productive. Likes to hit. Good force against the run. Ideal size. Needs to work on his pass coverage. Can be overly aggressive. Not very fast. Coming off of an injury. ?.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
124 tackles
? tackles for loss
4 forced fumbles
3 sacks
0 INT
Barrett Ruud (Nebraska)
Senior
6'3" 240lbs
40 TIME:
4.75
Smart, productive LB will good size. Non-stop motor. Lots of experience. Team leader. Not very agile. Needs to get stronger.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
149 tackles
? tackles for loss
4 forced fumbles
2.5 sacks
1 INT
Marcus Lawrence (South Carolina)
Senior
6'2" 243lbs
40 TIME:
4.62
All around ability. Effective pass rusher and run stopper. Good size. Likes to hit. Has only average speed. Lacks quickness. Needs refinement.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
99 tackles
9.5 tackles for loss
3 forced fumbles
1 sack
0 INT
Kirk Morrison (San Diego State)
Senior
6'1" 235lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
Lots of experience. Tough, team leader, gives 100%. Good size. Good instincts. Aggressive. Struggles when covering passes. Lacks speed.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
115 tackles
17 tackles for loss
4 forced fumbles
3.5 sacks
1 INT
= my personal favorites
QUARTERBACKS:
Aaron Rodgers (California)
Junior
6'2" 223lbs
40 TIME:
4.71
Rodgers is an excellent natural passer with a great feel and overall understanding of the passing game. Smart and deadly accurate comparable to Chad Pennington. The downside is that he lacks the preferred size for the pros and some think he's already peaked.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
23 TD 7 INT
5 TD rushing
61.6% comp
215-349 2903 yards
210 yards rushing
Alex Smith (Utah)
Junior
6'4" 217lbs
40 TIME:
4.71
Probably the best potential of any QB in this years draft. Smith is a fairly lanky QB with good mobility, accuracy and very smart. The downside is that he lacks the arm strength of most NFL QBs and many think a great part of his success was a product of the system he was involved in. He played alot out of the shotgun in a spread offense. Could use some added bulk.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
28 TD 4 INT
10 TD rushing
66.1% comp
185-280 2624 yards
563 yards rushing
Charlie Frye (Akron)
Senior
6'4" 225lbs
40 TIME:
4.79
Frye has good size, athleticism and toughness. Also, great speed for a big guy. He, also lacks the typical armstrength and is inconsistent. He has had the tendency to force things but his numbers are still impressive. He also hasn't played alot of top teams.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
22 TD 9 INT
7 TD rushing
64.8% comp
273-421 3549 yards
288 yards rushing
Kyle Orton (Purdue)
Senior
6'4" 233lbs
40 TIME:
5.06
Orton has been very successful against top teams and has plenty of experience. He is an accurate pocket passer with a strong arm and great size. He lacks mobility and struggles under pressure.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
28 TD 5 INT
3 rushing TD
62.3% comp
213-342 2809 yards
100 yards rushing
Dan Orlovsky (Connecticut)
Senior
6'5" 225lbs
40 TIME:
4.93
Classic drop-back passer with big size and good timing. Has developmental potential. Not a mobile QB and makes poor decisions.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
33 TD 14 INT
0 rushing
58.7% comp
279-475 3485 yards
-41 yards rushing
Jason Campbell (Auburn)
Senior
6'5" 230lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
He has excellent size and physical strength. His passes have excellent velocity and he is capable of making every throw in the book. He is the textbook size for a pro QB. Posseses good mobility as well. The downside is he is very inconsistent and makes poor decisions. He did however enjoy a significant improvement his senior year which may have been aided by a terrific run attack and great defense that season.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
19 TD 6 INT
3 TD rushing
69.7% comp
177-254 2511 yards
33 yards rushing
Adrian McPherson (Florida State*)
Junior*
6'4" 218lbs
40 TIME:
4.71
Interesting prospect. Talented QB with Michael Vick like abilities. Was banned from NCAA football a couple of years ago. Since the incident, he has done everything possible to take all of the right steps to pursue a Pro career. Kept his nose clean, worked alongside Warren Moon. Gained weight. Trained hard. Played in Arena League last year and dominated as a rookie of only 20 years old.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round?
BEST SEASON*:
(2002, partial season)
12 TD 1 INT
0 TD rushing
51.6% comp
80-155 1017 yards
180 yards rushing
Matt Jones (Arkansas)
Senior
6'5" 239lbs
40 TIME:
4.40
Huge QB with great speed and is very mobile, even given his size. Has all-around, amazing athletic ability. Could succeed in a number of positions including TE. Needs refinement. Doesn't play like a natural QB and has the tendency to tuck and run too soon. Not accurate and doesn't read coverages well. A very worthy "project" since many of his flaws could be corrected with time/coaching.
PROJECTED PICK:
3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
18 TD 7 INT
8 TD rushing
57.4% comp
132-230 1917 yards
707 yards rushing
WIDE RECEIVERS:
Mike Williams (USC)
Junior
6'5" 230lbs
40 TIME:
4.56
The star of a National Championship team, Williams is a BIG wideout with great strength. He is a terror in the red zone with great hands and makes the tough grabs, outmuscling DBs on catches. He lacks top speed due to his size and will have to shake off the rust after sitting out this past season.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
16 TD
95 rec
1314 yards
13.8 avg
Braylon Edwards (Michigan)
Senior
6'3" 211lbs
40 TIME:
4.45
Edwards has the size, speed, ball skills, route running and natural athleticism to be a #1 receiver in the NFL. He sometimes suffers from a lack of concentration though and as a result, has dropped many catchable passes.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
12 TD
87 rec
1221 yards
14.0 avg
Mark Clayton (Oklahoma)
Senior
5'10" 190lbs
40 TIME:
4.40
Clayton posseses good speed and hands and is very quick. His fortay is his run after catch ability and is a big play waiting to happen in open field situations. His downside is his size and some think he may have trouble with the bigger DBs in the pros.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
15 TD
83 rec
1425 yards
17.2 avg
Troy Williamson (South Carolina)
Junior
6'1" 200lbs
40 TIME:
4.32
Possilbly the fastest receiver in the draft this year. Williamson has ideal height and can stretch the field as a deep threat. He is a real burner and a former track star. His knock is that he is one-dimensional and needs to add more facets to his game other than just going deep.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
7 TD
43 rec
835 yards
19.4 avg
Roddy White (Alabama-Birmingham)
Senior
6'1" 207lbs
40 TIME:
4.40
Good size and good hands. Also posseses great speed and is quick. Plays physical. Good deep threat but goes down soon after catch often. Needs some refinement and work on his routes and blocking, etc.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
13 TD
65 rec
1339 rec
20.6 avg
Reggie Brown (Georgia)
Senior
6'2" 197lbs
40 TIME:
4.45
Brown is a good sized receiver with a good ball skills and route running along with excellent leaping ability. The downside, he's suffered from some injuries and doesn't have great speed. Plays below potential.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
6 TD
50 rec
821 yards
16.4 avg
Fred Gibson (Georgia)
Senior
6'4" 196lbs
40 TIME:
4.55
Tall, thin, with long arms. Gibson is deceptively fast who plays faster than his time represents. Has great leaping ability and makes tough catches. Also a return man. Durability is a concern and he could use some added bulk. Inconsistent.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
6 TD
45 rec
759 yards
16.9 avg
Chris Henry (West Virginia)
Junior
6'4" 195lbs
40 TIME:
4.50
Has been very productive and has all the makings of an athletic receiver. Built in the mold of Todd Pinkston. Thin and lacks strength. Very immature with a question about his character.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
10 TD
41 rec
1006 yards
24.5 avg
Terrence Murphy (Texas A&M)
Senior
6'1" 202lbs
40 TIME:
4.39
Has great speed and is smart. A playmaker with strong frame. Has good run after catch ability. Lack of concentration and inconsistent.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
3 TD
51 rec
682 yards
13.4 avg
Mark Bradley (Oklahoma)
Senior
6'1" 200lbs
40 TIME:
4.37
Explosive with good speed. Good slot receiver. Lacks experience and many think his success was a result of playing on the opposite side of Mark Clayton.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
7 TD
21 rec
425 yards
20.2 avg
Craphonso Thorpe (Florida State)
Senior
6'1" 188lbs
40 TIME:
4.39
Thin prospect with great speed and leaping ability. Hasn't yet reached full potential. May have some durability issues and could use some added bulk.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
11 TD
51 rec
994 yards
19.5 avg
Vincent Jackson (Northern Colorado)
Senior
6'5" 241lbs
40 TIME:
4.46
Interesting prospect given his size. A red zone terror with excellent hands and of course, dominant size. Has good speed for his size. He did not play against top level competition thus his numbers reflect his dominance. May have to become a tightend eventually due to his size. Personally I consider this pick to be the poor man's Mike Williams and think he could be as successful if not better in the right offense.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
21 TD
66 rec
1462 yards
22.2 avg
Matt Jones [see "QUARTERBACKS"]
DEFENSIVE ENDS:
Erasmus James (Wisconsin)
Senior
6'4" 266lbs
40 TIME:
4.81
Tremendous athleticism. Natural pass rushing ability. Has had some injury problems and may need to get bigger to help stop the run.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
8 sacks
2 forced fumbles
34 tackles
11.5 tackles for loss
Shawne Merriman (Maryland)
Junior
6'4" 270lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
Merriman is a 'tweener who plays both as an OLB and a pass rushing DE. Projects best as an OLB in a 3-4 in the pros. Very fast and very strong. Has a 41 inch vertical. Has huge upside similar to Terrell Suggs (BAL). Needs to have a defined position to succeed.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(204)
8.5 sacks
? forced fumbles
85 tackles
17 tackles for loss
Marcus Spears (LSU)
Senior
6'4" 307lbs
40 TIME:
4.79
Long arms with good size and frame. Very strong and consistent. Not a pure pass rusher but will produce avarage results. Excellent against the run. Top knotch character. Lacks speed and is sort of a 'tweener, DE/DT. May work well in a 3-4 scheme as an end.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
6 sacks
2 forced fumbles
49 tackles
13 tackles for loss
David Pollack (Georgia)
Senior
6'2" 265
40 TIME:
4.75
Best known for his high-intensity, non-stop motor. Always gives 110%. Very productive. High character. A little undersized and doesn't posess top speed.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
14 sacks
2 forced fumbles
102 tackles
23.5 tackles for loss
Dan Cody (Oklahoma)
Senior
6'6" 254lbs
40 TIME:
4.75
Smart and productive. Plays well both against the pass and run. Always gives 100%. Needs to bulk up. Left football in 2001 to be treated for depression.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
10 sacks
? forced fumbles
43 tackles
17 tackles for loss
Justin Tuck (Notre Dame)
Junior
6'5" 268
40 TIME:
4.60
Notre Dame's all-time sack leader. Very fast and explosive. Needs to work on technique but is unblockable at times. Undersized. Could become an OLB in a 3-4 sceme in the pros.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
13.5 sacks
3 forced fumbles
73 tackles
19 tackles for loss
Matt Roth (Iowa)
Senior
6'4" 278lbs
40 TIME:
4.81
Strong and intense player. Good instincts. Needs to work on technique. Isn't a top athlete but still productive.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
12 sacks
0 forced fumles
51 tackles
16 tackles for loss
Demarcus Ware (Troy State)
Senior
6'4" 251lbs
40 TIME:
4.56
Ware is an excellent pass rusher who plays well sideline to sideline. Undersized and hasn't played against much top level competition. Will more than likely have to be an OLB in the pros, preferably in a 3-4.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2004)
10.5 sacks
4 forced fumbles
50 tackles
19 tackles for loss
Bill Swancutt (Oregon State)
Senior
6'4" 270lbs
5.00
Fiery, intense player. Very productive. Needs to get stronger. Great performance in the Senoir Bowl.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
11.5 sacks
1 forced fumble
56 tackles
21 tackles for loss
LINEBACKERS:
OLBs:
Derrick Johnson (Texas)
Senior
6'3" 242lbs
40 TIME:
4.52
Probably the best talent in the draft. One of the best linebacker prospects in years. Playmaker who is always in on the action. Has a nose for the ball and holds up well in coverage. Excellent speed, dangerous bltzer and powerful hitter. Posesses amazing instincts. Could use some added bulk to help shed blocks. Sometimes overpursues in an attempt to make big plays, resulting in missed tackles.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
125 tackles
20 tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
2 sacks
4 INT
Kevin Burnett (Tennessee)
Senior
6'3" 239lbs
40 TIME:
4.55
Safety turned Linebacker. Excels in coverage and has great speed. Good tackler. Suffered a major knee injury and has to prove he has fully recovered. Could use added weight and improvement on his reads. Team leader.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
90 tackles
7.5 tackles for loss
1 tackle for loss
1.5 sack
? INT
Darryl Blackstock (Virginia)
Junior
6'3" 247lbs
40 TIME:
4.70
DE turned OLB in a 3-4 scheme which played to his strengths. Very productive with a tall frame. Great pass rusher. Doesn't change direction well making him a liability against the run and under par in pass coverage situations.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
107 tackles
? tackles for loss
2 forced fumbles
10 sacks
1 INT
Michael Boley (Southern Miss)
Senior
6'3" 236lbs
40 TIME:
4.56
Very productive Linebacker with excellent passrushing ability. Good tackler with good speed. Always in on the play. Needs to get stronger. Needs to add weight. Struggles against bigger blockers.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
101 tackles
22.5 tackles for loss
3 forced fumbles
11 sacks
0 INT
Rian Wallace (Temple)
Junior
6'2" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
Fiery intense player who has been very productive. All around strong, versatile LB except comes up short in pass coverage. May have a temper problem. Was suspended for punching a teammate. Needs to show better discipline.
PROJECTED PICK:
3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
148 tackles
? tackles for loss
? forced fumbles
1 sack
0 INT
ILBs:
Channing Crowder (Florida)
Junior
6'2" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.60
Extremely productive. Good size, good speed. Good, hard tackler. Was arrested multiple times so may have some major character issues.
PROJECTED PICK:
1st to 2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
106 tackles
5 tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
2 sacks
0 INT
Robert McCune (Louisville)
Senior
6'0" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.50
Amazing speed for a MLB. Very strong with alot of potential. A playmaker. Holds up well in coverage. Lacks consistency. Will be a 26 year old rookie. Lacks height.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
143 tackles
5 tackles for loss
? forced fumbles
4 sacks
0 INT
Odell Thurman (Georgia)
Junior
6'0" 233lbs
40 TIME:
4.62
All around abilty. Good tackler, tough, still improving. Only average in size and is inexperienced. May have some off the field issues as well.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
121 tackles
? tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
6.5 sacks
2 INT
Lance Mitchell (Oklahoma)
Senior
6'2" 245lbs
40 TIME:
4.85
Extremely productive. Likes to hit. Good force against the run. Ideal size. Needs to work on his pass coverage. Can be overly aggressive. Not very fast. Coming off of an injury. ?.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2002)
124 tackles
? tackles for loss
4 forced fumbles
3 sacks
0 INT
Barrett Ruud (Nebraska)
Senior
6'3" 240lbs
40 TIME:
4.75
Smart, productive LB will good size. Non-stop motor. Lots of experience. Team leader. Not very agile. Needs to get stronger.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
149 tackles
? tackles for loss
4 forced fumbles
2.5 sacks
1 INT
Marcus Lawrence (South Carolina)
Senior
6'2" 243lbs
40 TIME:
4.62
All around ability. Effective pass rusher and run stopper. Good size. Likes to hit. Has only average speed. Lacks quickness. Needs refinement.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
99 tackles
9.5 tackles for loss
3 forced fumbles
1 sack
0 INT
Kirk Morrison (San Diego State)
Senior
6'1" 235lbs
40 TIME:
4.65
Lots of experience. Tough, team leader, gives 100%. Good size. Good instincts. Aggressive. Struggles when covering passes. Lacks speed.
PROJECTED PICK:
2nd to 3rd Round
BEST SEASON:
(2003)
115 tackles
17 tackles for loss
4 forced fumbles
3.5 sacks
1 INT
= my personal favorites
