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Chris Hope – FS – 5-11 206
Let’s solve the FS spot for the next 8 years, young hitter who can cover.
Mike Vanderjagt – K – 6-5 211
Yes he missed a big kick, but he is 88% for his career.
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Round 1 (#18) - Jonathan Scott – OT – 6-7 310
Has excellent size with long arms and the frame to add even more weight...Lithe and very athletic with good quickness...Has tremendous feet...Moves extremely well and gets to the second level...Smart player with top intangibles...Has a lot of experience and has been very durable...Led the way for one of the most productive offenses in the nation throughout his career...Still has a lot of upside.
Outside of his physical gifts, the pluses of this player are his character and his technique. Scott has the athleticism that scouts look for but more than that he has his head screwed on the right way. He is a player that doesn't make mental mistakes often, but when he does, learns from that mistake and does not repeat it. He is a scholar, perpetually on the honor roll of both the school and the big-12. Comes from fine pedigree, as his father was a veteran New York Jet in the late 60's/early 70's. On the field, he is a player that will aggressively work his hands on a rushing defender and push him past the pocket, and he shows excellent explosion directly and reaching to the point of attack in the run game. His total game on the field is impressive but not perfect - still he has the potential to be an even better pro than college player if he continues to learn and mature in a pro strength program. Barring injury, a first round lock.
Scott has ideal size for a NFL tackle. He has quick feet and he utilizes them well in pass protection. However, his main strengths are his hands and arms, and he really uses them to deliever a strong punch off the ball, neutralizing his opponent in the run game. He takes defenders where he wants, and drives them into the ground with solid leverage. He competes from whistle to whistle, and gives solid effort consistently. Another strength is Jon's good speed, allowing him to operate on the second level against linebackers. He could still improve on his recognition of stunts and blitzes. He has been a very durable starter for Texas, missing only one game his second year due to injury, and starting the last 47 games in a row. Jonathan is very bright on and off the field, and very much a character guy.
Jonathan Scott is the latest in the Longhorn tackle tradition to be a prime NFL prospect. He moved into the right tackle spot as a freshman and has been a starter since. He shifted over to left tackle as a sophomore, and has remained there the past three years. Scott was named All Big 12 as a sophomore and again as a junior.
Scott is the prototype tackle prospect. He’s tall, athletic, has very long arms, and is strong. He has the athleticism and footwork to play on the left side, and the strength to play the right side. Scott’s arms are very long, which will help him keep defenders at bay in the NFL. There really is not anything he is lacking physically as it projects to the next level.
The only thing Scott may lack is ideal aggressiveness. He’ll be passive at times and won’t finish off blocks. He could dominate all the time if he displayed the constant aggression on the field.
Even with all the tackle talent in this year’s draft, Scott is a lock for the first round. He has all the talent and has had success on the field, and could hear his name called in the Top 10 with impressive workouts. He will battle Eric Winston for the second tackle selected. Leonard Davis and Mike Williams are recent Texas tackles selected in the Top five, and Scott is vying to match their selections, but probably won’t go quite as high.
Round 2 (#49) – Abdul Hodge – LB – 6-2 234
Very quick and athletic...Hits like a ton of bricks...Sure tackler...Has been very productive throughout his career...Has great instincts...Very strong...Hard worker with top intangibles...Gravitates toward the action and is always in the mix...Displays solid technique...A thumper in the middle...Smart and a team leader.
Hodge is a great sideline-to-sideline linebacker who is an excellent run defender and has greatly improved in pass coverage. He is able to use his great speed to chase down ball carriers and deliver a big hit. He possesses great intelligence and is one of the leaders on the Hawkeye's defense.
This guy is a menace at the ILB position. Abdul is such an intense competitor who approaches the game cerebrally. He put up monster stats as a sophomore and junior, recording 141 total tackles, then 116 total tackles respectively.This hear he amassed 158 total tackles! He was born in the Virgin Islands, then moved to America to play some football. He has all the tools you look for, including natural instinctiveness, speed, playmaking ability, and knowledge. Named to pre-season second team all-American by NationalChamps.net as was one of three juniors selected to team Leadership Council for 2004 season . When you watch him play, you see a guy who gets to the ball no matter what. He seems a little small, but has tremendous instincts. He won't always shed blocks, but he gets around the guy to make the tackle. He is in the mold of a power LB who can penetrate the OL. This guy has a great work ethic and attidude and could prove to be a top 5 LB when the 2006 NFL draft rolls around. The "Hitman" is a solid 1st round guy, based on his insane production to this point. When I interviewed him he had such a great grasp for the game and spoke about it so intelligently, I have got to think he might be one of the first linebackers taken in April. Though he has seen his stock slide a little for some apparent reason, at this point he remains a mid to late first rounder, early 2nd rounder at best. Arguably the best ILB in this year's NFL Draft.
Hawkeye fans have been very blessed to have two standouts at linebacker for the past four years. Hodge and teammate Chad Greenway have arguably been the top duo in the country for the past three seasons. Hodge played right away as a freshman and finished the year with 38 tackles and a sack. He really took off as a sophomore and hasn’t slowed down since. That year, he racked up an amazing 141 tackles, 10 for loss, and two sacks on his way to All Big 10 1st team honors. As a junior, he amassed 116 tackles, five for loss, and three sacks. Hodge did not have a let down as a senior. He tallied a career high 158 tacles, 11 of them coming behind the linge of scrimmage.
Abdul Hodge is a very active inside linebacker. He has a nose for the ball, and is in on every play in front of him. He has excellent instincts and the quickness to react quickly and close on the ball carrier. Hodge will not back down from anyone, and will stick his nose in the middle of the pile to make plays. He plays sideline to sideline and has the speed to make plays all over the field.
The biggest knock with Hodge is his lack of bulk. He is going to need to add more weight and get stronger at the next level to take on NFL blockers. As it stands now, he can be taken out of some plays, and it will only be magnified at the next level.
Aside from pure size, Hodge is a great fit in the middle of any defense. His toughness and all around talent is going to make a lot of teams fall in love with him. Since linebackers tend to not be a premium position come draft day, and with quality depth at linebacker, Hodge likely will not hear his name called in the first frame. Anywhere after that though, he will rate as high as any linebacker and shouldn’t wait to long to find out where he’ll play on Sundays.
Round 3 (#80) – Martin Nance – WR – 6-5 210
Has tremendous size and a big frame...Is a major threat in the red zone...Is underrated athletically...Good leaper who knows how to go up and get the ball...Has big, strong, reliable hands...Will make the acrobatic catch...Physical and knows how to use his body...Tough player who is more than willing to go over the middle...Solid route runner...Intangibles are top notch...Very productive.
Ideal combination of size and speed, Martin Nance has a tall frame with good hands. He is a precise route runner and always a big play threat downfield. Nance is an amazing athlete with great ability to make the catch in traffic. He has a lot of potential that has yet to be utilized.
When people started to take notice of Ben Roethlisberger his junior year, people had no choice but to notice Big Ben’s top target, sophomore Martin Nance. He absolutely exploded onto the college football map that year with 90 catches for 1,498 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a junior, he was off to another fast start. In the first four games of the 2004 season, Nance had 25 catches for 337 yards, and a touchdown. On the first play of the 5th game that season however, Nance injured his knee and missed the rest of the season.
Martin Nance is a flat out playmaker. At 6’5, with great athleticism, and jumping ability, he is nearly unstoppable in one on one situations. He’s not just big though, he has very good straight-line speed. He can get deep, and won’t be caught if he gets a step on you. Some people questioned if his success in 2003 was due to Roethlisberger, but he showed early on in 2004, and has shown again this year that he is a talent.
Even though he is showing he is back from the knee injury in 2004, it is something teams will look into. Even though the MAC has gained some respect nationally, it still is not the most talented conference out there. With just over two years of experience on the field, he has not faced the most talented corners in college.
Nance fits the mold of the big, tall, athletic receiver teams have become enamored with lately. He has all the talent to be a star at the next level. With no true superstar at wide receiver, Nance could really move up in the post season. With his size and natural athletic gifts, he could end up being the first wideout selected in April.
Round 5 (#146) - Fred Matua – OG – 6-2 305 USC
Only a JR and getting better.
Round 6 (#173) – Pierre Woods - DE/ OLB – 6-5 249 Michigan
Woods had an excellent sophomore season as a traditional OLB in a 4-3. As Michigan tried the 3-4 and moved him around as a situational rusher, he lost some of his effectiveness. In terms of requisite skills though, Woods has what you want. He has a tall, lean frame and very long arms. He does a good job of getting up into passing lanes and has had his share of batted passes. He is a good athlete who is quick off the snap and can get around the edge as a pass rusher. He shows good feet and has a good spin move to get off of blocks. When he gets to the QB though, he must do a better job of coming in under control and wrapping up. He flushes QBs out of the pocket a lot, but has missed a few sacks where he should have had the passer dead in his grasp. In pursuit, he has good speed and can go sideline to sideline. As a linebacker, he struggles a bit taking on blocks head on. He is better at spinning off and avoiding blocks around the edge than he is shedding right at the point of attack. He doesn't have a lot of experience dropping into coverage, so if he plays OLB in the pros, that will be one area he'll have lots to learn in.
Woods showed a lot of potential early. He still has had his moments in spot duty as a junior and senior, but his inconsistency is a concern for scouts. He has the tools though and if put in the right system, he could be a steal. It is possible that the rush LB spot in a 3-4 would be best for him, if not, bulking up into a weakside defensive end in a 4-3 is a possibility as well. Expect Woods to go in the 6th Round area. Although if a team falls in love with his athletic ability, he could sneak up a little higher.
Round 7 (#208) – Will Montgomery – C – 6-3 307 Virginia Tech
Makes the move to right guard, but could still be used at center if needed ... A versatile player who could start at either of those positions ... Was an honorable mention All-ACC selection as a center last year after replacing All-American Jake Grove ... Originally joined the team as a walk-on defensive tackle and earned a scholarship ... Has started 23 consecutive games on the line, starting 10 at guard in 2003 ... Had a great spring in making the transition back to guard and was named the team's top leader on offense ... Is fundamentally sound and uses good technique ... Takes an aggressive, no-nonsense approach to football ... Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the weight room this past spring ... Also earned the Excalibur Award - the top honor in Tech's strength and conditioning program - for the second time ...
Made a successful move to the center position ... Started all 13 games, playing 734 offensive snaps in the regular season ... Graded out at 89 percent with a team-high 46 knockdowns ... Made his first collegiate start at center in the opener against USC ... Had a team-high seven knockdowns and graded out at 90 percent in the win over Duke ... Graded out at 86 percent with three knockdowns on 65 snaps at Wake Forest ... Played just 26 offensive snaps in the big win over FAMU, grading out at 92 percent with four knockdown blocks ... Had three knockdowns on 65 snaps while grading out at 89 percent at Georgia Tech ... Graded out at 90 percent with five knockdowns on 69 snaps at UNC ... Played 58 snaps against Maryland, grading out at 90 percent with two knockdowns ... Played 60 snaps against Virginia, grading out at 95 percent with four knockdowns ... Played 67 snaps at Miami, grading out at 95 percent with four knockdowns ... Given the President's Award, awarded for outstanding leadership, following spring practice ... Set a new position record in both the push jerk (391) and power clean (390) ... Power clean mark was the second-best in program history while push jerk marks the fifth-best ... Also had a 460-pound bench press, a 625-pound back squat, a 29 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 4.85 40-yard dash ...
Chris Hope – FS – 5-11 206
Let’s solve the FS spot for the next 8 years, young hitter who can cover.
Mike Vanderjagt – K – 6-5 211
Yes he missed a big kick, but he is 88% for his career.
DRAFT
Round 1 (#18) - Jonathan Scott – OT – 6-7 310
Has excellent size with long arms and the frame to add even more weight...Lithe and very athletic with good quickness...Has tremendous feet...Moves extremely well and gets to the second level...Smart player with top intangibles...Has a lot of experience and has been very durable...Led the way for one of the most productive offenses in the nation throughout his career...Still has a lot of upside.
Outside of his physical gifts, the pluses of this player are his character and his technique. Scott has the athleticism that scouts look for but more than that he has his head screwed on the right way. He is a player that doesn't make mental mistakes often, but when he does, learns from that mistake and does not repeat it. He is a scholar, perpetually on the honor roll of both the school and the big-12. Comes from fine pedigree, as his father was a veteran New York Jet in the late 60's/early 70's. On the field, he is a player that will aggressively work his hands on a rushing defender and push him past the pocket, and he shows excellent explosion directly and reaching to the point of attack in the run game. His total game on the field is impressive but not perfect - still he has the potential to be an even better pro than college player if he continues to learn and mature in a pro strength program. Barring injury, a first round lock.
Scott has ideal size for a NFL tackle. He has quick feet and he utilizes them well in pass protection. However, his main strengths are his hands and arms, and he really uses them to deliever a strong punch off the ball, neutralizing his opponent in the run game. He takes defenders where he wants, and drives them into the ground with solid leverage. He competes from whistle to whistle, and gives solid effort consistently. Another strength is Jon's good speed, allowing him to operate on the second level against linebackers. He could still improve on his recognition of stunts and blitzes. He has been a very durable starter for Texas, missing only one game his second year due to injury, and starting the last 47 games in a row. Jonathan is very bright on and off the field, and very much a character guy.
Jonathan Scott is the latest in the Longhorn tackle tradition to be a prime NFL prospect. He moved into the right tackle spot as a freshman and has been a starter since. He shifted over to left tackle as a sophomore, and has remained there the past three years. Scott was named All Big 12 as a sophomore and again as a junior.
Scott is the prototype tackle prospect. He’s tall, athletic, has very long arms, and is strong. He has the athleticism and footwork to play on the left side, and the strength to play the right side. Scott’s arms are very long, which will help him keep defenders at bay in the NFL. There really is not anything he is lacking physically as it projects to the next level.
The only thing Scott may lack is ideal aggressiveness. He’ll be passive at times and won’t finish off blocks. He could dominate all the time if he displayed the constant aggression on the field.
Even with all the tackle talent in this year’s draft, Scott is a lock for the first round. He has all the talent and has had success on the field, and could hear his name called in the Top 10 with impressive workouts. He will battle Eric Winston for the second tackle selected. Leonard Davis and Mike Williams are recent Texas tackles selected in the Top five, and Scott is vying to match their selections, but probably won’t go quite as high.
Round 2 (#49) – Abdul Hodge – LB – 6-2 234
Very quick and athletic...Hits like a ton of bricks...Sure tackler...Has been very productive throughout his career...Has great instincts...Very strong...Hard worker with top intangibles...Gravitates toward the action and is always in the mix...Displays solid technique...A thumper in the middle...Smart and a team leader.
Hodge is a great sideline-to-sideline linebacker who is an excellent run defender and has greatly improved in pass coverage. He is able to use his great speed to chase down ball carriers and deliver a big hit. He possesses great intelligence and is one of the leaders on the Hawkeye's defense.
This guy is a menace at the ILB position. Abdul is such an intense competitor who approaches the game cerebrally. He put up monster stats as a sophomore and junior, recording 141 total tackles, then 116 total tackles respectively.This hear he amassed 158 total tackles! He was born in the Virgin Islands, then moved to America to play some football. He has all the tools you look for, including natural instinctiveness, speed, playmaking ability, and knowledge. Named to pre-season second team all-American by NationalChamps.net as was one of three juniors selected to team Leadership Council for 2004 season . When you watch him play, you see a guy who gets to the ball no matter what. He seems a little small, but has tremendous instincts. He won't always shed blocks, but he gets around the guy to make the tackle. He is in the mold of a power LB who can penetrate the OL. This guy has a great work ethic and attidude and could prove to be a top 5 LB when the 2006 NFL draft rolls around. The "Hitman" is a solid 1st round guy, based on his insane production to this point. When I interviewed him he had such a great grasp for the game and spoke about it so intelligently, I have got to think he might be one of the first linebackers taken in April. Though he has seen his stock slide a little for some apparent reason, at this point he remains a mid to late first rounder, early 2nd rounder at best. Arguably the best ILB in this year's NFL Draft.
Hawkeye fans have been very blessed to have two standouts at linebacker for the past four years. Hodge and teammate Chad Greenway have arguably been the top duo in the country for the past three seasons. Hodge played right away as a freshman and finished the year with 38 tackles and a sack. He really took off as a sophomore and hasn’t slowed down since. That year, he racked up an amazing 141 tackles, 10 for loss, and two sacks on his way to All Big 10 1st team honors. As a junior, he amassed 116 tackles, five for loss, and three sacks. Hodge did not have a let down as a senior. He tallied a career high 158 tacles, 11 of them coming behind the linge of scrimmage.
Abdul Hodge is a very active inside linebacker. He has a nose for the ball, and is in on every play in front of him. He has excellent instincts and the quickness to react quickly and close on the ball carrier. Hodge will not back down from anyone, and will stick his nose in the middle of the pile to make plays. He plays sideline to sideline and has the speed to make plays all over the field.
The biggest knock with Hodge is his lack of bulk. He is going to need to add more weight and get stronger at the next level to take on NFL blockers. As it stands now, he can be taken out of some plays, and it will only be magnified at the next level.
Aside from pure size, Hodge is a great fit in the middle of any defense. His toughness and all around talent is going to make a lot of teams fall in love with him. Since linebackers tend to not be a premium position come draft day, and with quality depth at linebacker, Hodge likely will not hear his name called in the first frame. Anywhere after that though, he will rate as high as any linebacker and shouldn’t wait to long to find out where he’ll play on Sundays.
Round 3 (#80) – Martin Nance – WR – 6-5 210
Has tremendous size and a big frame...Is a major threat in the red zone...Is underrated athletically...Good leaper who knows how to go up and get the ball...Has big, strong, reliable hands...Will make the acrobatic catch...Physical and knows how to use his body...Tough player who is more than willing to go over the middle...Solid route runner...Intangibles are top notch...Very productive.
Ideal combination of size and speed, Martin Nance has a tall frame with good hands. He is a precise route runner and always a big play threat downfield. Nance is an amazing athlete with great ability to make the catch in traffic. He has a lot of potential that has yet to be utilized.
When people started to take notice of Ben Roethlisberger his junior year, people had no choice but to notice Big Ben’s top target, sophomore Martin Nance. He absolutely exploded onto the college football map that year with 90 catches for 1,498 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a junior, he was off to another fast start. In the first four games of the 2004 season, Nance had 25 catches for 337 yards, and a touchdown. On the first play of the 5th game that season however, Nance injured his knee and missed the rest of the season.
Martin Nance is a flat out playmaker. At 6’5, with great athleticism, and jumping ability, he is nearly unstoppable in one on one situations. He’s not just big though, he has very good straight-line speed. He can get deep, and won’t be caught if he gets a step on you. Some people questioned if his success in 2003 was due to Roethlisberger, but he showed early on in 2004, and has shown again this year that he is a talent.
Even though he is showing he is back from the knee injury in 2004, it is something teams will look into. Even though the MAC has gained some respect nationally, it still is not the most talented conference out there. With just over two years of experience on the field, he has not faced the most talented corners in college.
Nance fits the mold of the big, tall, athletic receiver teams have become enamored with lately. He has all the talent to be a star at the next level. With no true superstar at wide receiver, Nance could really move up in the post season. With his size and natural athletic gifts, he could end up being the first wideout selected in April.
Round 5 (#146) - Fred Matua – OG – 6-2 305 USC
Only a JR and getting better.
Round 6 (#173) – Pierre Woods - DE/ OLB – 6-5 249 Michigan
Woods had an excellent sophomore season as a traditional OLB in a 4-3. As Michigan tried the 3-4 and moved him around as a situational rusher, he lost some of his effectiveness. In terms of requisite skills though, Woods has what you want. He has a tall, lean frame and very long arms. He does a good job of getting up into passing lanes and has had his share of batted passes. He is a good athlete who is quick off the snap and can get around the edge as a pass rusher. He shows good feet and has a good spin move to get off of blocks. When he gets to the QB though, he must do a better job of coming in under control and wrapping up. He flushes QBs out of the pocket a lot, but has missed a few sacks where he should have had the passer dead in his grasp. In pursuit, he has good speed and can go sideline to sideline. As a linebacker, he struggles a bit taking on blocks head on. He is better at spinning off and avoiding blocks around the edge than he is shedding right at the point of attack. He doesn't have a lot of experience dropping into coverage, so if he plays OLB in the pros, that will be one area he'll have lots to learn in.
Woods showed a lot of potential early. He still has had his moments in spot duty as a junior and senior, but his inconsistency is a concern for scouts. He has the tools though and if put in the right system, he could be a steal. It is possible that the rush LB spot in a 3-4 would be best for him, if not, bulking up into a weakside defensive end in a 4-3 is a possibility as well. Expect Woods to go in the 6th Round area. Although if a team falls in love with his athletic ability, he could sneak up a little higher.
Round 7 (#208) – Will Montgomery – C – 6-3 307 Virginia Tech
Makes the move to right guard, but could still be used at center if needed ... A versatile player who could start at either of those positions ... Was an honorable mention All-ACC selection as a center last year after replacing All-American Jake Grove ... Originally joined the team as a walk-on defensive tackle and earned a scholarship ... Has started 23 consecutive games on the line, starting 10 at guard in 2003 ... Had a great spring in making the transition back to guard and was named the team's top leader on offense ... Is fundamentally sound and uses good technique ... Takes an aggressive, no-nonsense approach to football ... Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the weight room this past spring ... Also earned the Excalibur Award - the top honor in Tech's strength and conditioning program - for the second time ...
Made a successful move to the center position ... Started all 13 games, playing 734 offensive snaps in the regular season ... Graded out at 89 percent with a team-high 46 knockdowns ... Made his first collegiate start at center in the opener against USC ... Had a team-high seven knockdowns and graded out at 90 percent in the win over Duke ... Graded out at 86 percent with three knockdowns on 65 snaps at Wake Forest ... Played just 26 offensive snaps in the big win over FAMU, grading out at 92 percent with four knockdown blocks ... Had three knockdowns on 65 snaps while grading out at 89 percent at Georgia Tech ... Graded out at 90 percent with five knockdowns on 69 snaps at UNC ... Played 58 snaps against Maryland, grading out at 90 percent with two knockdowns ... Played 60 snaps against Virginia, grading out at 95 percent with four knockdowns ... Played 67 snaps at Miami, grading out at 95 percent with four knockdowns ... Given the President's Award, awarded for outstanding leadership, following spring practice ... Set a new position record in both the push jerk (391) and power clean (390) ... Power clean mark was the second-best in program history while push jerk marks the fifth-best ... Also had a 460-pound bench press, a 625-pound back squat, a 29 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 4.85 40-yard dash ...
