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I know alot of people dont think much of Russ Lande but here goes:
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 - 9:11 p.m. ET
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts take a look at players who helped and hurt their draft stock the most this week at the East-West Shrine practices and Saturday's game, a 13-10 East victory:
WINNERS
Andrew Quarless helps himself with a big week capped by a game-winning TD catch.
Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana. Saffold arrived in Orlando with questions about his quickness, athleticism, intensity and strength. From Day 1, he shined on the field. He showed the quickness and athleticism to slide to the corner and cut off edge rushers, keeping his knees bent and blocking with good leverage. Saffold proved he has what it takes to play left tackle in the NFL. He certainly moved into third-round consideration, and he could go as high as the second round with a string of good pre-draft workouts.
Andrew Quarless, TE, Penn State. Quarless continued his rise up draft boards with a very strong week of practice and by making a tough catch for the game-winning touchdown. He showed the quickness, acceleration and playing speed to get separation on pass routes and downfield on deep routes. He was very smooth and fluid and caught the ball well. He wasn't a dominant blocker, but he showed he can be solid. Quarless was viewed as a likely fourth- or fifth-rounder at the start of the week; now he could become a third-rounder with a strong Combine.
Max Hall, QB, BYU. Hall definitely helped his cause with a strong week. Among the QBs in Orlando, he was the closest to being NFL-ready. He showed excellent footwork and throwing mechanics, a very quick release and excellent short/intermediate accuracy. Don't get us wrong -- Hall's lack of height (6-0 1/4) and arm strength will keep him from being a high draft pick, but he showed he has what it takes to be a very good backup. He will be drafted and he will have a good NFL career.
LOSERS
Daryll Clark, QB, Penn State. Clark put his draft status in real question with a bad week. His mechanics were terrible, he didn't set his feet properly, and he had an awkward delivery/release that led to poor accuracy. He had one practice in which he was better than the rest, but he still did not look like an NFL quarterback. Clark could still be chosen in the sixth or seventh round because of his intangibles, but the odds of that happening went way down this week. He showed us -- and many in the league -- that he does not have the physical tools to make it at the position.
Reggie Stephens, G, Iowa State. Stephens became an interesting prospect after his strong game against Nebraska, but he hurt his stock by struggling during his time in Orlando. He looked slow and unathletic trying to move his feet and block. He bent at the waist, frequently overextended and missed blocks. He also wound up on the ground too often. Stephens had been viewed as a late-round pick who could move up with a strong spring; after this week it is more likely he will go undrafted.
For the rest of the Shrine Game winners and losers, visit SN's Pro Football War Room. You'll also find player profiles for hundreds of potential pros, draft dishes by Russ Lande and SN's exclusive Super 99, ranking the best players headed for the 2010 NFL draft.
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 - 9:11 p.m. ET
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts take a look at players who helped and hurt their draft stock the most this week at the East-West Shrine practices and Saturday's game, a 13-10 East victory:
WINNERS
Andrew Quarless helps himself with a big week capped by a game-winning TD catch.
Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana. Saffold arrived in Orlando with questions about his quickness, athleticism, intensity and strength. From Day 1, he shined on the field. He showed the quickness and athleticism to slide to the corner and cut off edge rushers, keeping his knees bent and blocking with good leverage. Saffold proved he has what it takes to play left tackle in the NFL. He certainly moved into third-round consideration, and he could go as high as the second round with a string of good pre-draft workouts.
Andrew Quarless, TE, Penn State. Quarless continued his rise up draft boards with a very strong week of practice and by making a tough catch for the game-winning touchdown. He showed the quickness, acceleration and playing speed to get separation on pass routes and downfield on deep routes. He was very smooth and fluid and caught the ball well. He wasn't a dominant blocker, but he showed he can be solid. Quarless was viewed as a likely fourth- or fifth-rounder at the start of the week; now he could become a third-rounder with a strong Combine.
Max Hall, QB, BYU. Hall definitely helped his cause with a strong week. Among the QBs in Orlando, he was the closest to being NFL-ready. He showed excellent footwork and throwing mechanics, a very quick release and excellent short/intermediate accuracy. Don't get us wrong -- Hall's lack of height (6-0 1/4) and arm strength will keep him from being a high draft pick, but he showed he has what it takes to be a very good backup. He will be drafted and he will have a good NFL career.
LOSERS
Daryll Clark, QB, Penn State. Clark put his draft status in real question with a bad week. His mechanics were terrible, he didn't set his feet properly, and he had an awkward delivery/release that led to poor accuracy. He had one practice in which he was better than the rest, but he still did not look like an NFL quarterback. Clark could still be chosen in the sixth or seventh round because of his intangibles, but the odds of that happening went way down this week. He showed us -- and many in the league -- that he does not have the physical tools to make it at the position.
Reggie Stephens, G, Iowa State. Stephens became an interesting prospect after his strong game against Nebraska, but he hurt his stock by struggling during his time in Orlando. He looked slow and unathletic trying to move his feet and block. He bent at the waist, frequently overextended and missed blocks. He also wound up on the ground too often. Stephens had been viewed as a late-round pick who could move up with a strong spring; after this week it is more likely he will go undrafted.
For the rest of the Shrine Game winners and losers, visit SN's Pro Football War Room. You'll also find player profiles for hundreds of potential pros, draft dishes by Russ Lande and SN's exclusive Super 99, ranking the best players headed for the 2010 NFL draft.