cowboyjoe
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Biggems;3372992 said:
* QB Matt Nichols (Eastern Washington)
Matt Nichols (QB) - Nichols is a promising prospect with a good arm, accuracy, and decent touch on his throws, but has the tendency to stare down his intended targets.
* C Phil Costa (Maryland)
Costa is a ridiculously strong player. He started lifting weights at age 7 as his father is a former competitive body-builder. Costa has cleaned 455# and is one of the strongest players to ever have played at Maryland. Costa is also very durable, having never missed a game at Maryland for injury. He is an intelligent player on and off the field. He shows a good understanding of defensive fronts and stunts, and calls the assignments for the o-line. Costa is more athletic than expected, with a 35.5" VJ as evidence of his explosiveness. He moves fairly well and is able to get to the second level effectively and can pull and get out in front of the back to clear a path. Costa is especially proficient as a run blocker with his strength to drive defenders backwards.
* S Barry Church (Toledo)
Overview
Athletic playmaker who produces in the clutch. A 4-time MAC 1st Teamer - only one of three Rockets to ever be so honored. 2nd on Rockets defense with 98 tackles in '09 and totalled more than 92 tackles since his sophomore year. 34-6 vertical jump with 4.5 speed - Jim Thorpe semi-finalist and Bronco Nagurski nominee.
Strengths
Combines cornerback coverage technique with linebacker will-to-hit and run-support tackling. Perhaps most experienced safety in the draft. Versatile - can rush the passer well and drop back in coverage. Makes plays when it counts - blocked FG try to seal 20-19 win versus Northern Illinois and returned INT for TD as frosh against Kansas in OT win. Durable - never missed a start in 4 years.
Weaknesses
Can improve in man-to-man coverage. Sometimes overaggressive in reacting to fakes. Could be perceived as a 'tweener. Few weaknesses overall.
Projection
3rd round. Did some things well at combine and pro day, but 40 was unimpressive.
* FB Chris Gronkowski (Arizona)
Chris Gronkowski: No. 37, FB, 6-2, 235
Gronkowski is an athlete who showcases natural body control and balance as a lead blocker. He possesses an average first step but does a nice job breaking down in space, reaching his target and making solid contact. But he isn't powerful at the point of attack and doesn't generate movement off the ball. He has a tendency to stop moving his legs and looks content to simply try to get his head inside and seal his man from the play. Gronkowski lacks ideal upper body strength as well and has a hard time staying on blocks. He's a coordinated route runner who does a nice job setting up his breaks underneath so he can catch the football. However, isn't an explosive threat and isn't going to generate much separation for himself at the next level.
Grade: 5.4
WR Terrell Hudgins (Elon) Strengths
Power, size, ball skills, plays fast, a durable, consistent, sure-handed receiver who can make all the catches: the routine as well as circus-style football catches, including one at Chattanooga that made ESPN's SportsCenter where he pinned a pass thrown short to the back of a defender and secured it with one hand. He scored a touchdown on the play.
Weaknesses
Speed, he is likely to run in the mid 4.6 range at the combine/pro day. But he might run slower and a move to H-back simply because he doesn’t have the height of a Ramses Barden type to stay at WR in the NFL. He caould also refine his cutting and accelerating out of his breaks.
Projection
If he runs 4.54 he goes to the 4th, if he runs 4.75 he drops to the 6th, my guess is in the middle.
i havent confirmed these, but they are saying over on true blue cowboys forum we have;
Chet Teofilo, G, Cal
Positives: Highly considered offense lineman who struggled as a senior in 2009. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage, and keeps his feet moving. Immediately gets his hands into opponents, stays square, and jolts defenders with good hand punch. Makes solid use of blocking angles, and anchors at the point of attack. Fights hard throughout the action.
Negatives: Stiff, lacks balance and struggles to finish. Nonexistent as a senior and barely saw the field.
Analysis: Teofilo displayed flashes of ability after moving to the offensive line prior to his sophomore season. He has the size and skill to play in confined quarters at guard if he gets his game back on track.
We HAVE signed....
Lonyae Miller, RB, Fresno State
Senior Bowl Riser: An interesting combination of power and speed packed in a 220-pound frame. Not only did the Fresno State product exhibit nice cutting ability with a second gear once he gets passed the first level, but he also ran hard behind his pads and kept his legs churning between the tackles. Miller, however, really needs to improve his pass blocking.
SCOUT'S TAKE
Skinny: Miller has the ability to make big plays in the running game and has good size at 5-11, 220 pounds. Miller needs more opportunities to touch the football, since last season he averaged 6.8 yards an attempt and ended the season with 812 yards and seven rushing touchdowns. He had a great game in the New Mexico Bowl against Colorado State where he rushed for 113 yards on only 13 carries while scoring two touchdowns. The question mark is—what type of player would he be without his teammates, most notably fellow running back Anthony Harding?
this one hasnt been confirmed yet, on stamper
I saw some where we Signed Ryan Stamper?
